Basic research often pays huge dividends—but that’s not why we do it.
Science, Science / Physics and Math, Dot Physics
This Famous Physics Experiment Shows Why the Government Should Support ‘Useless’ Science Read Post »
Some misconfigured AI chatbots are pushing people’s chats to the open web—revealing sexual prompts and conversations that include descriptions of child sexual abuse.
Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Business / Artificial Intelligence, YikesGPT
Sex-Fantasy Chatbots Are Leaking a Constant Stream of Explicit Messages Read Post »
Our UK team has its own guide to the best British mattresses in a box and picks the Nectar Premier Hybrid Mattress as the best bed you can buy online.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Sleep, Rest Assured
The UK’s Top 6 Mattresses in a Box to Improve Your Sleep in 2025 Read Post »
President Trump’s tariffs are boosting China’s global image even as they threaten to decimate its economy.
Business, Business / National Affairs
Trump’s Trade War Is Strengthening China’s Soft Power Read Post »
The United Videogame Workers union is open to any gaming worker in the US and Canada and will focus on industry-wide job loss.
Culture, Culture / Video Games, Group Dynamics
Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights Read Post »
In addition to firing researchers and pulling funds, the Trump administration is also inverting science.
Politics, WIRED Politics Lab
The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself Read Post »
Companies tied to Elon Musk have dozens of workplace health and safety cases open at OSHA. Unions leaders and former OSHA officials are concerned.
Business, Business / National Affairs, Raise The Alarm
Labor Leaders Fear Elon Musk and DOGE Could Gain Access to Whistleblower Files Read Post »
On Thursday, Chinese officials retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing new restrictions on US movies. That’s a big blow to America’s cultural cachet in the nation.
Culture, Culture / Movies, Show Stopper
Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power Read Post »
From PD to PPS and MagSafe to Qi2, we explain common smartphone charging technologies and how to fast-charge your phone.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Phones, Power Up
A new HDMI spec is coming, but don’t worry about replacing your home theater.
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / How To and Advice, Cable Talk
We’re testing the gadgets that keep showing up in our feeds. Here’s what deserves the hype—and would make awesome presents.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, #ForYou
34 Viral TikTok Gifts That Are Actually Worth a Look (2025) Read Post »
It might not look like a classic Pixel phone anymore, but this Android is still the best smartphone bargain.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Phones, Product Review
Google Pixel 9a Review: Still the Best Smartphone Read Post »
A novel drug that produces a temporary coating in the small intestine could be a new strategy for weight loss—and an alternative to surgeries and GLP-1 drugs.
Science, Science / Biotech, Pill Thrill
An Experimental Obesity Pill Mimics Gastric Bypass Surgery Read Post »
Want to go aluminum-free without being stinky? These WIRED-tested picks have you covered.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Gear / Products / Beauty, Fresh as a Daisy
7 Best Natural Deodorants, Tested and Reviewed (2025) Read Post »
Companies struck by Donald Trump’s trade levies will likely pass the hit along to consumers—and some will want to clearly point the finger at who is to blame.
Gear, Gear / Trends, Paper Trail
Get Ready to See Tariff Surcharges on Your Receipts Read Post »
From a national security breach to The Group Chat series on TikTok, the messy dynamics of group communication are igniting questions around trust and the rules of social connection.
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Who Dis?
SignalGate Is Making People Rethink Who’s in Their Group Chats Read Post »
Donald Trump’s import tariffs will put pressure on the EV market. But these US-assembled battery-powered cars may avoid the worst of the price hikes.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Team America
Shopping for an EV or Plug-In Hybrid? Here Are the Ones Built in the US Read Post »
The creator of Thronglets, featured in season 7 of the Netflix series, says the game makes it feel like a Mogwai “effed up your life.”
Culture, Culture / Video Games, Plaything
You Can Play the New Game in ‘Black Mirror’—and It’s an Adorable Nightmare Read Post »
Donald Trump’s tariff announcements are roiling the markets. On this week’s special episode of Uncanny Valley, we break it all down.
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Uncanny Valley
Market Madness, Manufacturing, and the Liberation Day of It All Read Post »
The unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service and the Department of Labor provides significant insight into DOGE’s work with federal agencies.
Politics, Takeover
