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April 27, 2025

The 7 Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no ti...

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April 27, 2025

The Best Electric Kettles to Get the Water Going

We made lots of coffee and tea to test these electric kettles—and boiled it down to these top picks.

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April 27, 2025

A New Quantum Algorithm Speeds Up Solving a Huge Class of Problems

It’s been difficult to find important questions that quantum computers can answer faster than classical machines, but a new algorithm appear...

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April 27, 2025

How To Use Gemini AI To Summarize YouTube Videos

Looking for the CliffsNotes of a lengthy YouTube video? This Gemini feature could be worth a try.

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April 26, 2025

The Best MagSafe Wallets

These convenient and slim magnetic wallets stick to the back of your smartphone.

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April 26, 2025

The Best Scented Candles

Set the right mood with these tried-and-tested candles.

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April 26, 2025

20 Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Don’t forget—Mother’s Day is right around the corner. From photo books and iPads to board games and bike bags, we have something for all the...

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April 26, 2025

The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones to Escape Reality

Tune out (or rock out) with our favorite over-ears and earbuds.

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April 26, 2025

The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now

“The Wheel of Time,” “Reacher,” and “The Bondsman” are just a few of the things you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

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April 26, 2025

The 22 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now

“Challengers,” “My Old Ass,” and “Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon a Time” are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prim...

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April 26, 2025

The 47 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now

“Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things the First Shadow,” “The Imaginary,” and “Dead Talents Society” are just a few of the movies you should...

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April 26, 2025

The 48 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now

“Black Mirror,” “North of North,” and “Adolescence” are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

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April 26, 2025

Grid-Scale Battery Storage Is Quietly Revolutionizing the Energy System

This energy storage technology is harnessing the potential of solar and wind power—and its deployment is growing exponentially.

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April 26, 2025

Pete Hegseth’s Signal Scandal Spirals Out of Control

Plus: Cybercriminals stole a record-breaking fortune from US residents and businesses in 2024, and Google performs its final flip-flop in it...

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April 26, 2025

Meta Ray-Bans Now Speak Your Language, Roku’s New Streaming Sticks, and Kia EVs Get Supercharged—Your Gear News of the Week

Plus: Duolingo now teaches chess, and it’s a big week for coffee.

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April 26, 2025

Best Early Memorial Day Mattress Deals

There’s still plenty of time between now and Memorial Day, but the mattress and bedding sales are already underway.

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April 25, 2025

He Bought a Racetrack 6 Years Ago. Now He Runs the Netflix of Grassroots Motorsports

FRDM+ provides access to an impressive library of automotive videos for $20 a month.

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April 25, 2025

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finds Strange Rocks on Mars

A rock containing many smaller round stones could indicate that there was once a large amount of liquid water on the Red Planet.

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April 25, 2025

The Best Wine Glasses for Every Kind of Wine

Upgrading your wine glass game is a window into the finer things in life. These are our WIRED-tested favorites.

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April 25, 2025

The Meta Trial Shows the Dangers of Selling Out

Several founders of hot startups took big payouts and let Mark Zuckerberg gobble up their companies—and came to regret it.

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April 25, 2025

US iPhones Made In India Solve Apple's Tariff Problem, But Not Its China Problem

How do consumer electronics manufacturers deal with a US-China trade war? Apple’s solution could be to move its manufacturing out of China—a...

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April 25, 2025

The Best Shower Water Filters

We tested leading filtered showerheads, from Jolie to Canopy to Sproos. The winners were clear.

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April 25, 2025

The Best Open Earbuds for Everyone

These wireless earbuds with an “open” design let you zone out to your music while also keeping you aware of your surroundings.

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April 25, 2025

Behold the Social Security Administration’s AI Training Video

Social Security workers are being asked to use an AI chatbot. An animated video on how to do so failed to mention that the chatbot can’t be...

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April 25, 2025

Wayfair Promo Codes and Coupons for April 2025

Save $20 with a Wayfair promo code, plus 50% off furniture, and more on WIRED.

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April 25, 2025

Slate’s $25K Electric Pickup Is Here

The modestly priced EV pickup goes 150 miles on a charge and is infinitely customizable. Deliveries start next year.

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April 24, 2025

In a Boon for Tesla, Feds Weaken Rules for Reporting on Self-Driving

A new autonomous vehicle framework would also make it easier for Tesla and other companies to research domestically-made self-driving cars t...

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April 24, 2025

Protecting Your Phone—and Your Privacy—at the US Border

In this episode of “Uncanny Valley,” our hosts explain how to prepare for travel to and from the United States—and how to stay safe.

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April 24, 2025

The 66 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now

“Anora,” “A Complete Unknown,” and “Deadpool & Wolverine” are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

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April 24, 2025

The Real Winners of the Trump Memecoin Feeding Frenzy

Donald Trump will attend a dinner with the largest holders of his own-brand crypto coin, sending its price through the roof. But the real pr...

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April 24, 2025

'Who Is Doge?' Has Become a Metaphysical Question

The acting head of the General Services Administration says it has no DOGE team. It merely lists at least a half-dozen DOGE affiliates on pa...

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April 24, 2025

Scientists Find Measles Likely To Become Endemic in the US Over Next 20 Years

A new study forecasts more than 850,000 measles cases over the next 25 years if US vaccination rates stay the same. Millions of infections a...

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April 24, 2025

Which Motorola Phone Should You Buy?

Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Andr...

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April 24, 2025

Gmail’s New Encrypted Messages Feature Opens a Door for Scams

Google is rolling out an end-to-end encrypted email feature for business customers, but it could spawn phishing attacks, particularly in non...

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April 24, 2025

Motorola's Latest Razr Phones Are All In on AI

Perplexity? Gemini? Copilot? The Razr Ultra will have it all optimized for its flippy, folding screen.

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April 24, 2025

The Handmaid's Tale Cast Answer The 50 Most Googled Questions About The Show

The cast of The Handmaid's Tale visits WIRED to answer the 50 most searched for questions about the show as it enters its sixth and final se...

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April 24, 2025

Best Gifts for Women Who’ve Checked Out of Planet Earth

She’s seen enough. She’s had enough. So, I’ve rounded up the best gifts for women surviving the dystopian quest that is 2025. You’re welcome...

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April 24, 2025

20 Gifts for the Best Mom You Know

There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.

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April 24, 2025

The Apple Watch Turns 10. Here's How Far It's Come

When the Apple Watch launched, it was unclear if smartwatches would pan out. Ten years later, Apple has a $100-billion hit that reshaped the...

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April 24, 2025

The Best MacBook Accessories to Enhance Your Mac Life

From charging adapters to external monitors, we’ve gathered the essential peripherals for your Apple laptop.

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April 24, 2025

The Best LED Face Masks (and How They Work)

Can red light therapy really help your skin? Here are the benefits certain wavelengths can bring your skin, and which LED face masks (and ot...

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April 24, 2025

The Best Diffusers for Curly Hair

Get those curls and waves looking extra luscious with our favorite diffusers and diffuser attachments.

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April 24, 2025

How to Use Edits, Instagram’s New CapCut Clone for Editing Videos

Instagram’s long-promised video-editing app is out now. Here’s how to use Edits to make Reels, and how the software differs from TikTok’s Ca...

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April 24, 2025

The US Has Spent Over $500,000 on Hyper-Targeted YouTube Ads to Discourage Irregular Migration

A WIRED investigation reveals that the US Department of Homeland Security has deployed at least 30 YouTube ads since April 1 to threaten irr...

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April 24, 2025

13 Good N95, KF94, and KN95 Face Masks to Buy Right Now

Wildfire season is coming. Here are the best disposable face coverings we’ve tested—and where you can find them.

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April 23, 2025

'You Can't Lick a Badger Twice': Google Failures Highlight a Fundamental AI Flaw

Google’s AI Overviews feature credible-sounding explanations for completely made-up idioms.

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April 23, 2025

'Sinners' Proves Audiences Crave Sex, Vampires—and Fresh Ideas

Ryan Coogler’s horror movie has shattered box office records—and the myth that audiences don’t care about original stories.

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April 23, 2025

Star Wars’ 'Andor' Season 2 Depicts the Banality of American Fascism

The franchise’s Disney era has been defined by toothless politics, but "Andor" Season 2 is a vivid metaphor for America’s descent into autho...

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April 23, 2025

The Best Early Deals From the Amazon Book Sale

Save on books, devices, and memberships now through April 28.

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April 23, 2025

Is Tesla on the Outs in China?

Despite being the biggest electric vehicle market in the world, China might decide it's had enough of Tesla. In this episode of "Uncanny Val...