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Dec 19, 2025
From photos of former president Bill Clinton to images of strange scrapbooks, the Justice Department's release is curious but far from revelatory.
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Dec 19, 2025
In today's episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026.
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Dec 19, 2025
In this episode, we look back at 2025 and look ahead to what's happening in 2026—including what's in store for Uncanny Valley.
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Dec 19, 2025
Forced by an act of Congress, the Justice Department has released "hundreds of thousands" of pages of documents related to Epstein—but not everything, as is required by law.
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Dec 19, 2025
From dead crabs to shredded bed sheets, fraudsters are using fake photos and videos to get their money back from ecommerce sites.
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Dec 19, 2025
Merge Labs, a brain-computer interface startup that seeks to read brain activity using ultrasound, is being spun out of Forest Neurotech, a Los Angeles nonprofit.
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Dec 19, 2025
The JBL Flip 7 is our top tried-and-tested Bluetooth speaker, and we haven't seen it sell for less than it is right now.
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Dec 19, 2025
Could the AI industry be on the verge of its first major layoffs? Will China spread propaganda to slow the US data-center building boom? Where are AI agents headed?
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Dec 19, 2025
This year's bumper crop looks at salsa, salads, drinking culture, home baking, and Italian cuisine.
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Dec 19, 2025
I've tested smart home gear and high-tech party gadgets at every holiday party I've hosted so far this year. Here's how to automate your party so you can actually enjoy the holiday season.
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Dec 19, 2025
With prices at new lows and an incoming memory shortage, here's our advice on which MacBook you should buy.
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Dec 19, 2025
Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 80 packs and rounded up our favorites.
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Dec 19, 2025
Spice things up with our favorite sex toys, date-night boxes, and lingerie for every type of couple.
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Dec 19, 2025
Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.
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Dec 19, 2025
The world champion adaptive snowboard cross athlete repairs his own prostheses before a competition.
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Dec 19, 2025
Build a watchlist of all the movies and shows you want to watch, no matter where they're streaming.
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Dec 19, 2025
See the new movie Avatar: Fire and Ash if you'd like. But if you really want to experience the big blue world of Pandora, the video game is where it's at.
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Dec 19, 2025
"I didn't expect this book to be analyzed like The Great Gatsby," hockey smut author Rachel Reid tells WIRED.
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Dec 19, 2025
"I didn't expect this book to be analyzed like The Great Gatsby," hockey smut author Rachel Reid tells WIRED.
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Dec 19, 2025
Polling shows that nearly half of Americans now believe aliens have visited this planet—and that the number who aren't sure has dropped by two-thirds. The reasons why, experts say, are complicated.
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Dec 19, 2025
The developers of a browser tool that changes AI-centric LinkedIn posts to Allen Iverson facts want to help "take back control of your experience of the internet."
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Dec 19, 2025
Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more.
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Dec 19, 2025
Get 15% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
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Dec 18, 2025
The latest photo dump from Democrats in the House Oversight Committee includes more famous men and upsetting Lolita quotes written on a woman's body.
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Dec 18, 2025
Come See Me in the Good Light, Highest 2 Lowest, and F1: The Movie are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV this month.
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Dec 18, 2025
If your favorite reader is the one left on your Christmas list, good news: Several Kindles and Kindle accessories are on sale right now for your last-minute shopping.
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Dec 18, 2025
The agency plans to renew a sweeping cybersecurity contract that includes expanded employee monitoring as the government escalates leak investigations and casts internal dissent as a threat.
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Dec 18, 2025
Capable of creating "nearly perfect" face swaps during live video chats, Hoatian has made millions, mainly via Telegram. But its main channel vanished after WIRED's inquiry into scammers using the app.
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Dec 18, 2025
There's little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED's testing.
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Dec 18, 2025
This fashionable favorite bed frame eliminates the need for tools during setup, instead using a Tetris-like stacking process
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Dec 18, 2025
Linen might not be your first choice for bedsheets, but it's got enough benefits that it's worth a try. Here's the linen we love sleeping on.
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Dec 18, 2025
T-Mobile recently announced a new way to switch to the carrier in 15 minutes, and even get a new phone delivered on the same day. Here's what it's like.
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Dec 18, 2025
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That's why we've tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.
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Dec 18, 2025
The influential progressive third party announced Thursday that it was putting out a recruitment call for candidates specifically opposed to data centers.
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Dec 18, 2025
The director of Deepfaking Sam Altman created a "Sam Bot" when he couldn't get an interview with the OpenAI CEO. Watch an exclusive trailer for the documentary, which comes out in January.
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Dec 18, 2025
We found the best protein powders that won't make your shake taste like drywall.
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Dec 18, 2025
We did the research (and taste-testing) to find the best greens powders worth your money. The Bloom Nutrition Superfood Greens Powder is our tried-and-true pick.
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Dec 18, 2025
Is the latest iPhone operating system aesthetically appealing? No. But is it useful? Also no. At least I have company among the disgruntled.
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Dec 18, 2025
Is the latest iPhone operating system aesthetically appealing? No. But is it useful? Also no. At least I have company among the disgruntled.
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Dec 18, 2025
As the world looks to incorporate more renewables into energy grids, centuries-old systems that can balance supply and demand are being reappraised and innovated upon.
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Dec 18, 2025
The multi-stimulating sex machine can heat up, can be mounted via a suction cup, and is totally worth the splurge.
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Dec 18, 2025
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.
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Dec 18, 2025
Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.
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Dec 17, 2025
The brand best known for its Aerogarden dupes actually has a wide range of indoor garden supplies. These are the products I've tested and would buy myself.
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Dec 17, 2025
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you our conversation with Jon M. Chu from WIRED's Big Interview event, fresh on the heels of directing Wicked: For Good.
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Dec 17, 2025
Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.
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Dec 17, 2025
Federal records show CBP is moving from testing small drones to making them standard surveillance tools, expanding a network that can follow activity in real time and extend well beyond the border.
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Dec 17, 2025
New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.
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Dec 17, 2025
From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don't live close by.
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Dec 17, 2025
From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don't live close by.
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Dec 17, 2025
Start off on the right foot (and buy the grown-ups some time to make coffee) with these excellent, tiny gifts.
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Dec 17, 2025
Conditions in the US should be perfect for the final meteor shower of 2025, with no moonlight present to interfere with spotting shooting stars.
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Dec 17, 2025
An online marketplace is selling code modules that simulate the effects of cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, ayahuasca, and alcohol when they are uploaded to ChatGPT.
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Dec 17, 2025
Initial participants in the new Apple Manufacturing Academy tell WIRED that the tech giant's surprising frankness and hands-on support are already benefiting their bottom lines.
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Dec 17, 2025
Science Corporation, founded by Neuralink's first president, Max Hodak, has unveiled a prototype machine to extend the life of organs for longer periods.
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Dec 17, 2025
I'm a Black staffer at WIRED. My position feels more precarious than ever. There's a reason for that.
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Dec 17, 2025
Get nearly everything you need to prep your guest room ahead of the holidays.
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Dec 17, 2025
The weak RC4 for administrative authentication has been a hacker holy grail for decades.
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Dec 17, 2025
Save on the science-backed devices you've been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 50% off other great deals.
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Dec 16, 2025
We took a hair-raising trip around a track in the final four-door GT version of Jaguar's polarizing relaunch concept car. Is just might be good enough to end the British brand's abysmal run of luck.
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Dec 16, 2025
The best streaming deals right now are ad-free. Maybe the best streaming deals are always ad-free.
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Dec 16, 2025
Down Cemetery Road, Pluribus, and The Morning Show are among the best shows on Apple TV this month.
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Dec 16, 2025
After controlling shareholders failed to take Grindr private and controversies over data and the banning of the phrase "No Zionists," Grindr's CEO opens up about AI, privacy, and big expansion plans.
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Dec 16, 2025
As OpenAI scrambles to improve ChatGPT, it's ditching a feature in its free tier that contributed to last summer's user revolt.
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Dec 16, 2025
Yale epidemiologist Harvey Risch, who has speculated about a connection between Covid vaccines and "turbo cancer" and promoted ivermectin, says he'll chair the President's Cancer Panel.
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Dec 16, 2025
Yale epidemiologist Harvey Risch, who has entertained a connection between Covid vaccines and "turbo cancer" and promoted ivermectin, says he'll chair the President's Cancer Panel.
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Dec 16, 2025
Christmas can be daunting. Meal kit boxes from Sunbasket and Blue Apron offer the satisfaction of making a home-cooked feast with a lot less stress.
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Dec 16, 2025
The refreshed Classic Full Zip hoodie uses a softer cotton fleece, but it's still US-made. It's the first major overhaul of American Giant's most well-loved sweatshirt.
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Dec 16, 2025
Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year's holiday party, from a cute jacket for a beer can to magnets they'll wish they could eat.
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Dec 16, 2025
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
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Dec 16, 2025
These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.
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Dec 16, 2025
Google has officially acknowledged the upcoming merger of Android and Chromebooks, and it may be coming in 2026.
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Dec 16, 2025
The head of Amazon Web Services has big plans to offer AI tools to businesses, but says that replacing coders with AI is "a non-starter for anyone who's trying to build a long-term company."
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Dec 16, 2025
Aura's digital photo frames outshine the competition left and right, and you can score them on sale this holiday season.
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Dec 16, 2025
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
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Dec 16, 2025
Enjoy free expedited shipping or 10% off Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts this month.
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Dec 16, 2025
Explore Chewy coupon codes for 20% off pet food with holiday deals, a free $20 gift card, buy 2 get 1 free offers, and more.
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Dec 16, 2025
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,800 on appliances, plus limited-time holiday deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
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Dec 16, 2025
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
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Dec 15, 2025
Hannah Wong told staff she is moving on to her "next chapter." The company will be running an executive search to find a replacement, according to a memo.
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Dec 15, 2025
The move comes as a response to the Trump administration's waning support for electrification and a weakening consumer market.
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Dec 15, 2025
Rarely are deals better than what you see on Black Friday, but Cozy Earth is upping the ante for this pajama sale.
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Dec 15, 2025
Eagle-eyed Swifties have ID'd the star's pillow brand in a recent TV show appearance, and it's one of my favorites as well. Coop is having a special sale to commemorate the event.
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Dec 15, 2025
The world's top chipmaker wants open source AI to succeed—perhaps because closed models increasingly run on its rivals' silicon.
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Dec 15, 2025
Despite advancements in laptops, desktop computers still have a place. These are the WIRED-tested options you should consider.
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Dec 15, 2025
The autonomous vehicle industry is heating up thanks to advances in AI. But can those same innovations help startups like HyprLabs build safe tech?
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Dec 15, 2025
Interstellar Arc is an immersive sci-fi experience that uses recent advances in headset tech to break new ground in virtual reality. And it all happens inside an empty-looking room in Las Vegas.
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Dec 15, 2025
If a major disaster like Fukushima or Chernobyl ever happens again, the world would know almost straight away, thanks to an array of government and DIY radiation-monitoring programs running globally.
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Dec 14, 2025
These compact walking pads fit under your desk and make staying active so much easier.
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Dec 14, 2025
Whether you're going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.
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Dec 14, 2025
The innovative smart baby monitor ecosystem adds a tablet to its lineup. Is it worth overlooking some quirks?
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Dec 14, 2025
Stay strong, fair-weather friends—you can keep biking to work even through the darkest, coldest days.
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Dec 14, 2025
A little more accessible than the Apple Vision Pro, this Android XR headset could use more polish.
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Dec 14, 2025
Cloud gaming remains a pie-in-the-sky idea.
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Dec 14, 2025
Even the best telescopes can't see exoplanets. It's all about watching for jiggly stars, blue shifts, and transits.
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Dec 14, 2025
Here's everything you need to know about data privacy in sex toys and the apps that connect to them.
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Dec 14, 2025
If language is what makes us human, what does it mean now that large language models have gained "metalinguistic" abilities?
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Dec 14, 2025
Ahead of its entry into the US, the European brand with an ex-Ferrari boss and decades of motorsport success has a new EV to take on Porsche and Polestar. WIRED tries it on for size.
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Dec 13, 2025
From a backyard hot tub to the warmest slippers, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.
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Dec 13, 2025
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
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