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Also TM-B Ebike: Specs, Release Date, Price, and Features
Preorders are open now for the Also TM-B ebike, which starts at $4,000. It ships next year.
The Long Tail of the AWS Outage
Experts say outages like the one that Amazon experienced this week are almost inevitable given the complexity and scale of cloud technology—but the duration serves as a warning.
This Open Source Robot Brain Thinks in 3D
Open source language models are crucial to AI innovation. Can open robotics models do the same for physical machines?
The 6 Best Essential Oil Diffusers We’ve Tried (and 2 to Avoid)
Keep things smelling fresh with these handy home gadgets. After researching and testing several picks, the Urpower Aroma is our favorite for most people.
General Motors’ ‘Eyes-Off’ System Begs the Question: What Happens When Cars Go AI?
General Motors’ new self-driving system will let the driver speed down the highway without looking at the road. It’s one of several features enabled by the adoption of machine intelligence in cars.
Historians Don't Think a US Civil War Is Likely—but They're Still Nervous
“The fabric of what binds America together at this point is basically on its final thread,” one source tells WIRED.
The Best Gifts for Rock Climbers (2025): Coros, Meta, Gramicci
Here's what to get for your friend with the fiddly little fingers and stinky feet.
Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2025
We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you.
Best Kitchen Composters and Food Recyclers (2025)
Responsibly dispose of your food scraps with one of these indoor, (mostly) odor-free WIRED-tested devices.
Phonak Virto R Infinio Review: Prescription Hearing Aids With Great Fit
These prescription hearing aids are custom molded to fit your ears—and only your ears.
People Who Say They’re Experiencing AI Psychosis Beg the FTC for Help
The Federal Trade Commission received 200 complaints mentioning ChatGPT between November 2022 and August 2025. Several attributed delusions, paranoia, and spiritual crises to the chatbot.
NASA’s Boss Just Shook Up the Agency’s Plans to Land on the Moon
Sean Duffy called out SpaceX for being “behind schedule” on a lunar lander and said he’d explore other options.
Resistant Bacteria Are Advancing Faster Than Antibiotics
One in six laboratory-confirmed bacteria in 2023 proved resistant to antibiotic treatment, according to the World Health Organization—all related to a variety of common diseases globally.
OnePlus Promo Code: $100 Off | October 2025 | WIRED
Save 20% with a OnePlus coupon this month, plus save up to 10% on earbuds, phones, and more.
Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals: $5,000 Off
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
20% Off LG Promo Code & Coupons | October 2025
Save up to 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $2,000 off when you shop the LG Buy More Save Mores event this October.
New Report Finds Efforts to Slow Climate Change Are Working—Just Not Fast Enough
By virtually every key metric, efforts to fight climate change are going too slowly, according to findings by a coalition of climate groups. In some cases, things are moving in the wrong direction.
Samsung’s Galaxy XR Mixed Reality Headset Is Here: Price, Release Date, Features
This Android XR-powered headset comes with Google’s Gemini assistant and once again asks you to step into virtual waters.
This Smart Warming Mug Is Marked Down by $60
Keep your favorite liquids warm for hours with the discounted Ember Travel Mug 2+.
Melania Trump Used as ‘Window-Dressing’ in Elaborate Memecoin Fraud, Legal Filing Claims
The first lady of the United States became a pawn in an intricate memecoin scam that resulted in millions of dollars in losses, crypto investors have alleged.