Inside the Wild Rescue Mission That Took 4 Beluga Whales to Chicago
Beluga whales were in danger of getting euthanized after a Canadian theme park went bust. WIRED spoke with some of the…
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The 10 Best WIRED-Tested Handheld Vacuums of 2026
Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.
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Wellness Influencers Are Pushing ‘Natural’ and Unproven Alternatives to Adderall
Ads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are painting prescription stimulants in a negative light while promoting…
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3 Best Smart Ring Models: Oura, RingConn, and Samsung (2026)
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Plus, unlike most smartwatches, it doesn’t…
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This Is Donald Trump’s AI Brain Trust
“It’s not an argument with two sides, it’s an argument with 10 sides,” one senior administration official tells WIRED…
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Best Laptops for College Students (2026): MacBooks and Beyond
Laptops for college should be portable, offer long battery life, and be well priced. Based on testing hundreds of…
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Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed
As the US sees its highest number of measles cases in decades and vaccination rates fall, researchers are developing…
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Soundcore Nebula P1i Projector Review: New Design, Classic Pitfalls
I tested the Soundcore Nebula P1i, an affordable projector, to see if it could overcome the typical drawbacks that most…
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It’s Becoming Clear Why Black Holes Never Run Out of Fuel
Black holes eject powerful energy jets that blow away the surrounding gas to great distances. So how can they continue…
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The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026)
Our top-pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best…
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All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier
Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.
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The Solution to the Power Grid's Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway
More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need of…
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The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026)
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good,…
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The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried
You don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras…
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Best GoPro Camera (2026): Compact, Budget, Accessories
You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory…
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Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026)
Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.
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3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle
These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.
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Why Leatherology Makes Some of the Best Totes for Work (2026)
I packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re…
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The OpenAI Models That Hacked Hugging Face Were ‘Active on the Internet’ for Days
Plus: Russian hackers are trying to steal US nuclear scientists’ emails, the State Department bans known scammers from…
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‘The Odyssey’ Was Made for Imax 70mm. Good Luck Watching It That Way
Over the last several years, the Imax format has taken on a few different forms—but only a few dozen theaters are…
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GoPro Mission 1 Pro Review: The Best Action Camera You Can Buy
GoPro’s New Mission 1 cameras bring action cameras to a higher level with a larger sensor and more cinematic footage.
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Contagious Cancer Found in North American Catfish
Scientists identified the first known cancer transmissible among freshwater fish in a lake that spans the US and Canada.
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How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many?
Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and…
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One of NASA’s Most Important Deep Space Observatories Hit by Spanish Wildfires
Flames burned through the Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid, but NASA has been unable to assess the damage…
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Chinese Companies Are Selling Vapes With Chemicals Potentially More Potent Than Nicotine
Big Tobacco studied nicotine analogs like 6-methyl-nicotine for decades but never marketed them. Now, Chinese vape…
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The 2026 El Niño Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record
This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of $10 trillion by…
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China-US AI Race Escalates, OpenAI Models Break Free, and Why You Should Check Your Car Alarm
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into accusations that China’s Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, and how the…
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Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI
The AI “startups” worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players have a…
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Best Window Air Conditioners of 2026: Midea, Zafro, GE
These are the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.
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BenQ TK705STi 4K Projector Review: A Midrange Pick for Gamers
The TK705STi’s highly responsive, low-latency performance makes gameplay ultra-realistic. For movies and TV? It’s a…
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What Is Entropy, Really?
Never mind the “heat death of the universe.” Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.
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Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages
From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your…
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Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool
“I think it should stand for artificial idiot,” one 9-year-old says. Here’s why kids of all ages are calling AI…
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Satellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of Nowhere
Analysis of satellite images of Myanmar shows dozens of alleged scam compounds have appeared in recent months, despite…
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Trump Endorsed the MyPillow Guy as Minnesota Governor. The State GOP Isn’t Buying It
After Trump publicly backed pillow salesman turned election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, the local…
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European Researchers Say Big Tech Is Blocking Access to Their Data
EU law gives researchers unprecedented rights to scrutinize social media data. Researchers say TikTok, X, and Meta…
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