The Blunt Force Trauma of the Trump Tariffs
The US is barreling toward a recession for no good reason, and dragging the world—and a few thousand penguins on remote Antarctic islands—down with it.
Politics, WIRED Politics Lab
We Played With the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s Refined but Unsurprising
Nintendo’s pricey new Switch 2 has been updated to create a product that feels both familiar and improved. WIRED spent some time with it.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Gaming, Culture, Culture / Video Games, Hands On
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Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 Earbuds Review: Max Power
These mid-tier earbuds have 15 hours of battery life with noise canceling, and a magnetic design that keeps them charged—no case required.
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Audio, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Headphones, Product Review
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12 Best Umbrellas (2025), Tested and Reviewed
These are the best umbrellas we’ve tested. They’ll protect you from showers and heavy rain and will hold up for the long haul.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Umbrella Academy
Want to Look at Your Phone Less? Just Cover Your Screen
An art studio hopes its concept for a phone case that can flip around to cover most of your screen will help cure your screen addiction.
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Trump’s Tariffs Could Reshape the US Tech Industry
Apple, Amazon, and other tech companies reliant on global supply chains stand to lose the most from Trump’s trade policies, but some software firms expect more demand for their services.
Business, Business / National Affairs, Time to Reboot
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Trump Tariffs Hit Antarctic Islands Inhabited by Zero Humans and Many Penguins
The Heard and McDonald Islands are among the dozens of targets of President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs. But they have no exports, because no one lives there.
Business, Business / National Affairs, Penguins Pay
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Trump and DOGE Defund Program That Boosted American Manufacturing for Decades
President Donald Trump says taxing imports will strengthen domestic manufacturing. Hours before announcing new tariffs, his administration cut support for centers that help US firms do just that.
Business, Business / National Affairs, Politics, Politics / Politics News, Made in USA
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The Founder of OnlyFans Wants to Buy TikTok
Tim Stokely partnered with a crypto company to bid for TikTok as the social media company faces a deadline to either sell or be banned in the US. Amazon also placed a last minute bid.
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Social Media
Cybersecurity Professor Faced China-Funding Inquiry Before Disappearing, Sources Say
A lawyer for Xiaofeng Wang and his wife says they are “safe” after FBI searches of their homes and Wang’s sudden dismissal from Indiana University, where he taught for over 20 years.
Security, Security / Security News, Deciphering
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This Tool Probes Frontier AI Models for Lapses in Intelligence
A new platform from data training company Scale AI will let artificial intelligence developers find their models’ weak spots.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, AI Lab
This Tool Probes Frontier AI Models for Lapses in Intelligence Read Post »
Sony’s Latest Bravia Home Theater Gear Gets Bolder, Brighter
We went hands-on with Sony’s latest home theater gear, including its fiery new OLED TV.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Is Coming June 5 for $450
Nintendo’s next-generation handheld is set to launch June 5 alongside a slew of new games and accessories—including one very cool rebooted GameCube controller.
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The Best Mushroom Coffee, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2025)
“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage—we tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Kitchen, Buying Guide
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‘Adolescence’ Creator ‘Went Very, Very Deep’ in the Manosphere. Its Appeal Scared Him
Jack Thorne, who cowrote the hit Netflix show about a 13-year-old accused of murder, told WIRED he understands how easily kids can get lured into incel ideology.
Culture, Culture / TV, Digital Culture
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This Startup Says It Can Clean Your Blood of Microplastics
The elective medical industry is cashing in on plastic pollution fears, but the evidence of harm from microplastics is still deeply uncertain.
Science, Business, Science / Health, Cleaning Up
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This Is How You Get a Chinese EV Into the United States
While almost no Chinese EVs are legally sold in the US, these are the workarounds that could allow eager enthusiasts to get them onto American roads—at a price.
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Car Reviews, Auto Import
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In Search of the Last Wild Axolotls
Using environmental DNA analysis and traditional fishing techniques, researchers are seeking answers about the current population of axolotls in their natural habitat. The numbers are alarming.
Science, Science / Environment, Conservation
Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson’s Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH
Leading scientists at the National Institutes of Health, the US’s leading medical research agency, were swept up Tuesday in the Trump administration’s latest firing blitz.
Science, Science / Health, Public Health
Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson’s Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH Read Post »
Federal Judge Allows DOGE to Take Over $500 Million Office Building For Free
It’s the culmination of a weeks-long standoff between Elon Musk’s DOGE team and the United States Institute of Peace.
Business, Business / National Affairs, Takeover
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