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On today's episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts talk to features editor Jason Kehe about everything from screen time limits and the return to flip phones to the romanticization of the early internet.
The 48 Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Labor Day Sale
Shop the best deals on WIRED-tested outdoor gear from REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, Fjällräven, and more during REI’s Labor Day sale.
Scientists Are Flocking to Bluesky
Academics once loved Twitter—but in the age of X they’ve abandoned it in droves.
Why China Builds Faster Than the Rest of the World
In a his new book Breakneck, Dan Wang argues that if the US really wants to compete with China, it needs to focus more on engineering and less on litigating.
4 Best Red-Light Therapy Masks and LED Devices of 2025, Reviewed
The LED devices we'd actually buy with our own money.
Samsung S95F QD-OLED Review: The Best Looking TV Screen of 2025
This matte-screen QD-OLED is the prettiest TV I have seen in 2025.
14 Best Office Chairs of 2025— I’ve Tested Nearly 60 to Pick Them
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
15 Best Laptops (2025), WIRED-Tested and Approved
Our expert team of laptop testers stand behind these Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Linux portables.
Kindle Colorsoft Kids Review (2025): Great for All Ages
Amazon’s color Kindle now comes in a version made for kids, giving you colorful books for all ages and a full year of Amazon Kids+ content.
Honest Review of the New Tiami Mattress (2025)
A new luxury mattress brand from the founder of Leesa offers unique features like foam caps on each coil.
China Is Building a Brain-Computer Interface Industry
A new policy document outlines China’s plan to create an internationally competitive BCI industry within five years, and proposes developing devices for both health and consumer uses.
Top CDC Officials Resign After Director Is Pushed Out
The exodus has set off alarms among staff at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “My main concern is they will be replaced with puppets.”
Save 20 Percent on Our Favorite Android Earbuds
The Nothing Ear (a) are svelte and elegant, with great sound quality and a more compelling price than ever.
This Is the Group That's Been Swatting US Universities
WIRED spoke to a self-proclaimed leader of an online group called Purgatory, which charged as little as $20 to call in fake threats against schools.
Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL Review
Google’s trio of 10th-generation Pixels is better than ever, but there’s an off-putting dose of generative Al.
Best Window Air Conditioners 2025: 11 Picks to Cool You for Years
These WIRED-tested AC units have been lodged into our windows and cooling our homes for months, if not years.
The Magic Phrase Behind Donald Trump’s Power Grab
The Trump administration frequently invokes the president’s priorities to justify its actions—regardless of whether they align with the law.
7 Best OLED TVs (2025): Sony, LG, Samsung, and More
Looking to step up to the TV big leagues? These are the best OLED TVs you can buy.
SpaceX Starship Finally Pulls Off a Successful Test Flight
After being postponed twice—and after multiple failed attempts—Starship’s 10th test flight was a success.
PopSockets PopCase Kindle Hands-On (2025): Easy Reading
No more DIY additions to get a PopSockets on your Kindle: The PopCase Kindle makes it easy to add any grip onto the case’s built-in MagSafe ring.