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A $17 Hotdog and a Humanoid Robot Serving Popcorn: WIRED's Day at the Tesla Diner
WIRED stopped by the new Tesla Diner in Hollywood to try a $17 hotdog, watch a humanoid robot serve popcorn, and talk to people who still stan Elon Musk.
Photos: Here Are the Piles of Used Bedding and Children’s Play Sets Left Near DOGE’s Old Offices
Elon Musk’s DOGE minions have largely moved out of the General Services Administration. A dystopian scene of bedding and discarded kids’ toys remains.
The GOP's Message for Tech Billionaires: Be Like Peter Thiel
One lesson Republican insiders took away from Elon Musk's spectacular flameout? Be wary of billionaires who love the spotlight.
Trump’s AI Action Plan Is a Crusade Against ‘Bias’—and Regulation
The Trump administration’s new AI policy blueprint calls for limited regulation and lots of leeway for Big Tech to grow even bigger.
Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition Review: Pocketable Fun
Portable retro greatness, with great compromises.
Best Indoor Garden Systems (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
The Great Crypto Re-Banking Has Begun
For years, crypto firms complained about being “debanked” in the US. Under the Trump administration, a group of fintechs is rolling out the red carpet.
It Looks Like the Tesla Model Y Refresh Has Bombed
The high-selling Model Y is crucial for both Elon Musk and Tesla, but a half-hearted reskin of the car hasn’t reversed the company’s sales woes. Would a complete overhaul have been a better bet?
Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule
In an industry once known for cushy perks, some founders are now asking staff to commit to a 72-hour weekly schedule. You’re either in or you’re out.
South Korea Plans to Build a Base on the Moon
The country’s newly formed space agency wants to establish a lunar base by 2045.
A Top NASA Official Is Among Thousands of Staff Leaving the Agency
Makenzie Lystrup’s departure from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center comes soon after the resignation of the director of JPL.
The 47 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (August 2025)
Washington Black, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and The Bear are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month.
OpenAI Seeks Additional Capital From Investors as Part of Its $40 Billion Round
OpenAI, which recently announced a $40 billion round of financing, is seeking funding from new and existing investors to fulfill the deal.
A Surprise Pokémon Game Just Dropped for Switch and Mobile
Pokémon Friends, available now, is a daily puzzle game that lets players untangle yarn to make prizes.
Everything Is a ‘False Flag’ Now
Conspiracy theories about so-called false-flag attacks have been around for decades. But as trust in media and public institutions craters, every single major news event is now being labeled as fake.
This Is the Best Sleeping Bag
The only problem with sleeping outside is that … you’re outside. Rumpl’s Wrap Sack solves all your crazy temperature woes.
14 Best USB Flash Drives (2025): Pen Drives, Thumb Drives, Memory Sticks
These WIRED-tested memory sticks are a virtual filing cabinet in your pocket.
Fiberglass-Free, Chemical-Free: Natural Fire Barriers for Mattresses
When it comes to flame retardants, fiberglass is unhealthy, but many chemicals are worse. Here’s what you need to know about buying a safe new mattress.
X Data Center Fire in Oregon Started Inside Power Cabinet, Authorities Say
Generative AI has put data centers under the spotlight, and surging electricity needs could increase risk of fires.
How to Spot and Guard Against Wrong Number Scams
Ever gotten a text from a number you didn’t recognize? These communications are not as innocent as they might seem.