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The Shutdown Is Pushing Air Safety Workers to the Limit
Federal employees say that flying is still safe despite the strain on air traffic controllers. But expect even more airport delays ahead.
The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Here’s a guide to all the models—plus Pixel case recommendations and smart software tricks to try.
Google Search Could Change Forever in the UK
New regulation from the UK’s competition authority means Google may be forced to make major changes in the way that people use its search engine.
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Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.
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Proton VPN has a low price, an excellent privacy track record, and blistering speeds. What more could you ask for?
Meta Tells Its Metaverse Workers to Use AI to ‘Go 5X Faster’
Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse chief is urging employees to adopt AI across every workflow as part of a broader shift inside the company.
Men Are Betting on WNBA Players' Menstrual Cycles
Some sports gamblers are trying to predict WNBA players’ performance—and the outcomes of games—based on the athletes’ periods. One betting content creator has dubbed it “blood money."
Best Latex Mattress Options for Natural Support (2025)
Latex mattresses are an appealing option for their natural materials and bouncy support. These are the best brands and models we’ve tested in our own homes.
‘Tron: Ares’ Wants to Gaslight You About the Future of AI
The latest film in the Tron franchise seems to have not learned any lessons from sci-fi movies past—or from current reality.
Trump Wants to Take Over Cities. Influencers Are Giving Him the Fuel to Do It
The Trump administration has built its own content mill to justify its law-and-order immigration agenda.
Apple Announces $2 Million Bug Bounty Reward for the Most Dangerous Exploits
With the mercenary spyware industry booming, Apple VP Ivan Krstić tells WIRED that the company is also offering bonuses that could bring the max total reward for iPhone exploits to $5 million.
North Korean Scammers Are Doing Architectural Design Now
New research shows that North Koreans appear to be trying to trick US companies into hiring them to develop architectural designs using fake profiles, résumés, and Social Security numbers.
Our Favorite Motorola Smartphone Is $100 Off
The impressive and unique Motorola Razr Ultra sees an appealing post-Prime Day discount.
How China Is Hoping to Attract Tech Talent
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we uncover how America's new $100,000 H-1B golden visa has thrown tech workers and their employers into chaos.
The 65 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (October 2025)
Thunderbolts*, Sacramento, and Something Wicked This Way Comes are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
Apple Took Down These ICE-Tracking Apps. The Developers Aren't Giving Up
“We are going to do everything in our power to fight this,” says ICEBlock developer Joshua Aaron after Apple removed his app from the App Store.
We Found 136 of the Best Prime Day Deals Still on for 2025: Up to 55% Off
Amazon's fall 2025 Prime Day sale has come and gone, but a few of the best deals are still available.