On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we look back at the week's biggest stories—from the researchers leaving Meta's new superintelligence lab, to the dark money group funding Democratic influencers.
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Should AI Get Legal Rights?
Model welfare is an emerging field of research that seeks to determine whether AI is conscious and, if so, how humanity should respond.
Neuralink’s Bid to Trademark ‘Telepathy’ and ‘Telekinesis’ Faces Legal Issues
The brain implant company cofounded by Elon Musk filed to trademark the product names Telepathy and Telekinesis. But it turns out that another person had already filed to trademark those names.
Anti-Vaxxers Rejoice at Florida’s Scheme to End Vaccine Mandates for Kids and Everyone Else
As experts warn about possible outbreaks of diseases like polio and measles in Florida, anti-vaxxers declare “freedom.”
‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ Is Already Causing Online Gaming Stores to Crash
After years of waiting for the sequel, a lot of fans trying to buy the game are getting error messages—and they’re not happy about it.
Meet Dyson’s Brand-New Lineup: V8 Cyclone, V16 Piston Animal, HushJet Purifier Compact
From an AI-driven robot vacuum to self-emptying stations for its next-gen stick vacuums, Dyson’s lineup will never be the same. You’ll have to wait until 2026 to get your hands on most of it, though.
State Department Agents Are Now Working With ICE on Immigration
The State Department’s law enforcement arm is now involved in immigration enforcement, an area solidly outside its usual duties. One source compares it to IRS agents investigating espionage at NASA.
Should the Company Trucks Go Electric? Depends on When You Charge
A six-month experiment run by Ford and the Atlanta utility firm Southern Company used custom software to show that EVs can save businesses stress and money. It also exposed the tech’s limits.
The Unexpected Winners of Trump’s Trade War
Americans are now hit with tariffs when they shop from overseas sellers on eBay and Etsy. Shein and Temu had months to get ahead of the curve.
It’s Possible to Remove the Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water. Will It Happen?
New research shows that filtration systems that remove PFAS can also get rid of other harmful substances. Whether they’ll actually be introduced is a different matter entirely.
3 Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2025), Tested and Reviewed
These roving robots are expensive alternatives to some good old-fashioned yard work, but they're finally good enough to consider if you'd rather sip an iced tea and watch the robot go by.
How Often Should You Vacuum to Get Rid of Microplastics and Other Particulates? (2025)
Carpet and indoor dust can harbor much worse than just pet hair and dirt. Luckily, there’s a simple solution.
How to Prevent Tech Neck and Sit Properly With Your Laptop (2025)
If you're like me, you spend too much time working at only a laptop. It's time to stop.
A Labubu Rave Offers a Salve for the Darkest Timeline
In an age of fast-moving TikTok trends, Labubu has become a global phenomenon. WIRED hit the dance floor to find out what all the hype is about.
Is Congestion Pricing Working? The MTA’s Revamped Data Team Is Figuring It Out
For the United States’ largest transit agency, the debut of a controversial Manhattan vehicle toll came at a convenient time. Check out the data for yourself.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Series and Galaxy S25 FE: Specs, Features, Price
The company unpacked two new flagship Android tablets at IFA 2025, alongside a fifth entry in the Galaxy S25 series.
This Blood Thinner Is More Effective Than Aspirin at Preventing Heart Attacks
Aspirin is commonly prescribed to patients with coronary artery disease to prevent heart attacks and strokes, but a new analysis has found that another drug, clopidogrel, is more effective and...
LegalZoom Promo Codes and Deals: 20% Off Services
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
Paramount Plus Coupon Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
Automated Sextortion Spyware Takes Webcam Pics of Victims Watching Porn
A new specimen of “infostealer” malware offers a disturbing feature: It monitors a target's browser for NSFW content, then takes simultaneous screenshots and webcam photos of the victim.
How 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' Fans Turned Waiting for Its Release Into a Game
Since 2019, fans have eagerly awaited Team Cherry’s next game, which is out this week. In the meantime, they got creative.