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Best Tested Walking Pads (2025): Urevo, WalkingPad, Sperax
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000
These compact walking pads fit under your desk and make staying active so much easier.
10 Best Portable Power Stations (2025): Power Capacity, Portability, Camping, and More
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000
Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.
Nanit Home Display Review: A Transformative Tablet
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:04:00 +0000
The innovative smart baby monitor ecosystem adds a tablet to its lineup. Is it worth overlooking some quirks?
The Best Bike Gear for Your Brisk, Wintry Commute (2025)
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Stay strong, fair-weather friends—you can keep biking to work even through the darkest, coldest days.
Samsung Galaxy XR Review: Needs More Polish
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000
A little more accessible than the Apple Vision Pro, this Android XR headset could use more polish.
PlayStation Portal's Latest Update Proves Sony Needs a Real Handheld Console Again
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Cloud gaming remains a pie-in-the-sky idea.
How Do Astronomers Find Planets in Other Solar Systems?
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Even the best telescopes can’t see exoplanets. It’s all about watching for jiggly stars, blue shifts, and transits.
Is Your Vibrator Spying on You?
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Here’s everything you need to know about data privacy in sex toys and the apps that connect to them.
Alpine A390 Review: Price, Specs, Availability
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
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.
For the First Time, AI Analyzes Language as Well as a Human Expert
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
If language is what makes us human, what does it mean now that large language models have gained “metalinguistic” abilities?
18 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2025)
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:09:00 +0000
From a backyard hot tub to the warmest slippers, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.
The Best Motorola Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
The Best Kindle of 2025: Paperwhite, Scribe, or Colorsoft?
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:35:00 +0000
Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.
Google Data Centers Are Returning Nuclear Power to Tornado Country
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
A destructive storm in 2020 prematurely shut down Iowa’s only nuclear plant. With Google’s plans to reopen it to power nearby data centers, will extreme weather threaten the reactor’s safety?
The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime, WIRED’s Picks (December 2025)
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Bat-Fam, The Girlfriend, and The Mighty Nein are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
Velotric Discover 2 Electric Bike Review: Versatile and Powerful
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000
This laid-back ride comes with an almost bewildering array of power modes and riding styles. Just make sure you obey the law.
AI Toys for Kids Talk About Sex, Drugs, and Chinese Propaganda
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Plus: Travelers to the US may have to hand over five years of social media history, South Korean CEOs are resigning due to cyberattacks, and more.
Gear News of the Week: Android Gets Emergency Live Video, and the Pixel Watch 4 Supports Gestures
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Plus: Apple Fitness+ expands to new markets, it’s even easier to add photos to Aura’s digital frames, and the new Nocs speakers go heavy metal.
How to Use Smart Lighting Around the Home: Reviewer Recommendations
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000
I’ve been reviewing smart lighting for years. Here are tips on how to prep, what to choose, and the smart lights that work best in each room.
The Instagram-Fueled Boom in Copycat Vintage Car-Body Shells
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Instagram is awash with Asian firms showing how they can remake old Broncos, Defenders, and other whole classic cars—better and much cheaper than in the US.
AMD CEO Lisa Su Isn’t Afraid of the Competition
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:01:14 +0000
In this episode of Uncanny Valley we take you through our recent conversation with Lisa Su and go behind the scenes of our Big Interview event.
Why SpaceX Is Finally Gearing Up to Go Public
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:37:54 +0000
Like so many things in Elon Musk's orbit, a lot of it may come down to AI.
This Group Pays Bounties to Repair Broken Devices—Even If the Fix Breaks the Law
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:01:02 +0000
Fulu sets repair bounties on consumer products that employ sneaky features that limit user control. Just this week, it awarded more than $10,000 to the person who hacked the Molekule air purifier.
You’re Thinking About AI and Water All Wrong
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Fears about AI data centers’ water use have exploded. Experts say the reality is far more complicated than people think.
The Best Age-Tech Gadgets Tried and Tested by WIRED
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000
As more and more age tech hits the market, I’ve been testing the most innovative gadgets for older folks and caregivers.
The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights (2025): Govee, Eufy, Lepro
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:06:00 +0000
DIY permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort (and cost)?
Best Merino Wool T-Shirts (2025), Tried On and Tested
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0000
These merino wool tees are the last shirts you’ll ever wear. I’m wearing one right now.
Baseus Inspire XH1 Headphones Review: Affordable Excellence
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Watch out high-end models, these noise-canceling headphones are an amazing value.
Does Red-Light Therapy Work? (2025)
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Even if the glowing mask scares your family, red-light therapy can rejuvenate skin and aid in muscle repair.
People Are Already Taking This Unapproved New Weight-Loss Drug
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Retatrutide, originally developed by Eli Lilly, has found a loyal fan base—even though clinical trials of the drug still haven’t finished.
The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Is Coming—Here’s How to Watch
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
The highlight of the year, the Geminids are the most active and colorful meteor shower, offering the chance to see hundreds of shooting stars every hour when they peak in mid-December.
Evolved Novelties Pleasure Puff Inflatable Rabbit Review: A-Spot Stimulation
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
If A-spot stimulation doesn't mean much to you, the Pleasure Puff likely won't excite.
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals for December 2025
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:10:00 +0000
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
Factor Promo Code: Up to $130 Off Meal Prep
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Make meal prep easier for any dietary need while enjoying great savings with our hand-picked Factor discount codes this December.
Trump Signs Executive Order That Threatens to Punish States for Passing AI Laws
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:54:47 +0000
The order creates a Justice Department task force to challenge state AI laws and directs the Commerce Department to pull future broadband funding from states that pass “onerous” legislation.
Crypto Magnate Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:19:59 +0000
The founder of Terraform Labs was sentenced today for lying about “experimental” coins that blew a $40 billion hole in the crypto economy.
Warnings Mount in Congress Over Expanded US Wiretap Powers
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:15:56 +0000
Experts tell US lawmakers that a crucial spy program’s safeguards are failing, allowing intel agencies deeper, unconstrained access to Americans’ data.
RFK Jr.’s Health Department Is Pondering a National Men’s Health Initiative
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:11:31 +0000
At an FDA discussion of testosterone replacement therapy, a top official called for special health centers to address a “men’s health crisis.” Others called to ease men’s access to hormones.
The 45 Best Movies on Hulu, WIRED's Picks (December 2025)
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Gremlins, Home Alone, and Sovereign are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.
Best Holiday Coffee Subscription Deals (2025): Atlas, Trade
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:08:28 +0000
Coffee subscriptions offer their steepest discounts in December—including on WIRED’s two favorite coffee subscriptions.
Doxers Posing as Cops Are Tricking Big Tech Firms Into Sharing People’s Private Data
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:54:50 +0000
A spoofed email address and an easily faked document is all it takes for major tech companies to hand over your most personal information.
How Taiwan Made Cashless Payments Cute
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:06:15 +0000
Taiwan’s digital payment infrastructure is tactile, decentralized, and completely distinct from China’s QR-code-dominated model.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 as It Navigates ‘Code Red’
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000
The ChatGPT-maker is releasing its “best model yet” as it faces new pressures from Google and other AI competitors.
The Disney-OpenAI Deal Redefines the AI Copyright War
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:49:37 +0000
Disney is hedging against the future. OpenAI is clearing a path for Sora. And together they’ve made a blueprint for how AI and Hollywood can move forward.
Cursor Launches an AI Coding Tool For Designers
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
The 300-person startup hopes bringing designers aboard will give it an edge in an increasingly competitive AI software market.
AT&T’s Connected Life Platform Is a Second Try in the Smart-Home Space
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000
The carrier’s Connected Life platform, now available nationwide, lets AT&T customers easily set up a smart-home security system.
6 Best Smart Christmas Lights (2025): Twinkly, Govee, Cync
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:36:00 +0000
Control these smart lights with a voice command or a tap on your phone. Now that’s a Christmas miracle.
The Best Samsung Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.
6 Best Costco TVs That We’ve Tried and Recommend (2025)
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Costco fans rejoice. We’ve found great deals on televisions exclusively for members.
Operation Bluebird Wants to Bring ‘Twitter’ Back to Life
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Elon Musk “bid adieu to the Twitter brand” in 2023 in favor of X. A startup wants to resurrect it.