A degree in computer science used to promise a cozy career in tech. Now, students’ ambitions are shaped by AI, in fields that blend computing with analysis, interpretation, and data.
Science, Science / Physics and Math, STEM
AI Is Changing What High School STEM Students Study Read Post »
Plant parents don’t always want another plant—up your gift-giving game with these favorite plant presents we’ve tested.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Gift Guide
The 14 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers We’d Buy Ourselves (2025) Read Post »
The HyperCard inventor was a huge proponent of taking lower doses of 5-MeO-DMT, which is widely considered the strongest psychedelic in the world.
Culture, Culture / Culture News, Good Trip
Apple Pioneer Bill Atkinson Was a Secret Evangelist of the ‘God Molecule’ Read Post »
These $600 headphones are loaded with features for gaming, but they also offer a high-end music listening experience.
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Audio, Gear / Products / Gaming, Gear / Products / Headphones, Product Review
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Review: Gaming Overkill? Read Post »
The Federal Trade Commission removed several blog posts in recent months about open source and potential risks to consumers from the rapid spread of commercial AI tools.
Business, Politics, Politics / Politics News, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Poof, Gone!
The FTC Is Disappearing Blog Posts About AI Published During Lina Khan’s Tenure Read Post »
BetterGuards has teamed up with the NBA Training Association to outfit players with its adaptive ankle brace. The pro ballers are avoiding serious injury while evaluating the stabilizing design.
Gear, Gear / Trends, Foot Notes
A High-Tech Ankle Guard Is Helping NBA Players Stay in the Game Read Post »
Mere months ago, New York’s mayoral front-runner was polling right next to “Someone Else.” He spoke to WIRED about building a social media machine, Big Tech capitulation, and learning from Eric Adams.
Politics, The Big Interview
Organizers say the “No Kings” protests drew more than 7 million people across 2,700 cities. The crowds included high-profile politicians, A-list celebrities, and more than a few creative inflatables.
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Photo Gallery
Scenes From Saturday’s Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests Read Post »
Make a house into a home with these gifts, whether your recipient is moving into their first house or a great new apartment.
Gear, Gift Guide
11 Best Housewarming Gifts We Can’t Stop Using (2025): Coasters, Blenders, Sheets Read Post »
I’m really glad I took this mail-order medical-grade microbiome shotgun test to look for warning signs of health conditions.
Gear, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Product Review
Jona Health Review: Microbiome Decoder for Health Conditions Read Post »
Cloud storage is speedy, convenient, and simple—until it stops working.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Access Granted
How to Protect Yourself Against Getting Locked Out of Google, Dropbox, iCloud, OneDrive Read Post »
Google’s Gemini AI has offended my dog, but at least it can automatically turn the lights on for me.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Smart Home, Meow Mix
Gemini in Google Home Keeps Mistaking My Dog for a Cat Read Post »
Das Keyboard finally modernizes its mechanical keyboard, but makes a few crucial missteps that ruin the experience.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Gaming, Gear / Products / Home Office, Product Review
Das Keyboard DeltaForce 65 Review: A Keyboard With Odd Layout Choices Read Post »
By stripping away the fabric tape that’s held zippers together for a hundred years, Japanese clothing giant YKK is designing the future of seamless clothing.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Zzzzzzuuuup!
The Zipper Is Getting Its First Major Upgrade in 100 Years Read Post »
From a backyard hot tub to the warmest slippers, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gift Guide
16 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2025) Read Post »
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss the impacts of antifa’s designation as a domestic terrorist group as author Mark Bray faces new harassment from the far-right.
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Uncanny Valley
The art of ordering and culling your possessions before you die should extend to your documents, photos, and digital accounts.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, End Program
Swedish Death Cleaning, but for Your Digital Life Read Post »
Plus: A secret FBI anti-ransomware task force gets exposed, the mystery of the CIA’s Kryptos sculpture is finally solved, North Koreans busted hiding malware in the Ethereum blockchain, and more.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / National Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Security Roundup
A surprisingly high-tech case makes these low-budget hearing aids almost worth considering.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Product Review
Audien Hearing Atom X Hearing Aids Review: High-Tech Case Read Post »
The Repair App is a new platform that connects trusted repair service providers with people who need their stuff fixed. It couldn’t come at a better time for economically strapped consumers.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, The Fix Is In
Need Something Repaired? Now There’s an App for That Read Post »
