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USPS Halts All Packages From China, Sending the Ecommerce Industry Into Chaos
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an hour ago
by Zeyi Yang
Business, Business / National Affairs, Tracking, UnavailableAs part of new tariffs on Chinese imports, President Donald Trump eliminated an exemption for small packages, vastly increasing the amount of …
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State Department Puts ‘All Direct Hire’ USAID Personnel on Administrative Leave
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2 hours ago
by Kate Knibbs
Politics, Politics / Policy, Politics / Politics News, Unplanned, TravelThe US government’s primary foreign aid agency has employees stationed all over the world, many of whom are now bracing to abruptly leave thei…
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Google Lifts a Ban on Using Its AI for Weapons and Surveillance
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8 hours ago
by Paresh Dave, Caroline Haskins
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Principles, 2.0Google published principles in 2018 barring its AI technology from being used for sensitive purposes. Weeks into President Donald Trump’s seco…
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The Best Early Presidents’ Day Mattress Deals (and Bedding Too!)
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8 hours ago
by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Deals, Dreamy, DealsIt’s one of the best times of year to invest in a mattress, pillows, and sheets. Here’s everything we recommend buying and who has the best sa…
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The 44 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (February 2025)
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9 hours ago
by Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED Staff
Culture, Culture / TV, GuidesParadise, Scamanda, and What We Do in the Shadows are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month.
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China Is Investigating Google Over Trump’s Tariffs
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12 hours ago
by Paresh Dave, Louise Matsakis
Business, Business / National Affairs, Politics / Politics News, RetaliationGoogle’s limited presence in China gives Beijing room to hit back harder if President Donald Trump’s trade war escalates.
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Federal Workers Sue to Disconnect DOGE Server
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12 hours ago
by Dell Cameron
Politics, DOGETwo federal workers, citing reports that Elon Musk’s associates are operating an illegally connected email server at OPM, seek a restraining o…
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Trump's Plan to Make European Cars More Expensive Has a Fatal Flaw
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14 hours ago
by Carlton Reid
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Business / Transportation, Size, MattersPresident Trump's threat of 25 percent tariffs on EU car imports could spark an automotive trade war—one that will result in higher prices for…
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10 Best Gifts for Women Who Are Over This Planet (2025)
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14 hours ago
by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Universal, UnsubscribeShe’s seen enough. She’s had enough. She can’t book a one-way ticket to the stars (yet), but these gifts will help her transcend this world.
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Chris Anderson Is Giving TED Away to Whoever Has the Best Idea for Its Future
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15 hours ago
by Steven Levy
Business, Business / Tech Culture, Bright, IdeaIn an exclusive interview with WIRED, the British entrepreneur shares why it’s time to move on from TED.
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Best Tested Walking Pads (2025): Sperax, WalkingPad, Egofit
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16 hours ago
by Kristin Canning
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Walk, The, LineThese compact walking pads fit under your desk and make staying active so much easier.
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Xbox Wireless Headset Review (2024): Pair and Play
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16 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Accessories, Product, ReviewMicrosoft’s updated headset shines with simplicity and surround sound.
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Hatch Restore 3 Review: A Worthy Upgrade
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17 hours ago
by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Product, ReviewHatch’s latest sunrise alarm clock and sound machine is bigger and brighter and has more physical controls, making it easier to use without gr…
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Inside the Bust That Took Down Pavel Durov—and Upended Telegram
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18 hours ago
by Darren Loucaides
The Big Story, Business, Business / Social Media, Flight, RiskThe Russian-born CEO styles himself as a free-speech crusader and a scourge of the surveillance state. Here’s the real story behind Pavel Duro…
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Lovehoney Fifty Shades of Grey Greedy Girl Rabbit Vibrator Review: Basic Vibes
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19 hours ago
by Amanda Chatel
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Product, ReviewYou can do better than this powerful and basic rabbit vibrator.
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Meet the Hired Guns Who Make Sure School Cyberattacks Stay Hidden
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20 hours ago
by Mark Keierleber
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Security News, LockersAn investigation into more than 300 cyberattacks against US K–12 schools over the past five years shows how schools can withhold crucial detai…
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KitchenAid Promo Codes and Coupons: 10% Off
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a day ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsGet up to $30 off sitewide, 15% off, free delivery, and other great savings today on WIRED.
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Peacock Promo Codes and Coupons
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a day ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsSave on a Peacock subscription when you enter our promo code at checkout.
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A 25-Year-Old With Elon Musk Ties Has Direct Access to the Federal Payment System
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a day ago
by Vittoria Elliott, Dhruv Mehrotra, Leah Feiger, Tim Marchman
Politics, TakeoverThe Bureau of the Fiscal Service is a sleepy part of the Treasury Department. It’s also where, sources say, a 25-year-old engineer tied to Elo…
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Nectar Coupon Code: Up to 50% Off
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a day ago
by Martin Cizmar
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsGet up to 50% off mattresses, pillows, bed frames, and more with our Nectar promo code today.
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Still Blocking HIV/AIDS Relief Exempted From Foreign Aid Cuts
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a day ago
by Kate Knibbs
Business, Business / National Affairs, Politics, Politics / Policy, Locked, OutThe Trump administration claims it is allowing “lifesaving” foreign aid to continue, but in reality, DOGE is preventing vital work on HIV and …
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Elon Musk Ally Tells Staff 'AI-First’ Is the Future of Key Government Agency
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a day ago
by Makena Kelly
Politics, AI-FirstSources say the former Tesla engineer now in charge of the Technology Transformation Services wants an agency that operates like a “startup so…
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Pronouns Are Being Forcibly Removed From Government Email Signatures
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a day ago
by Dell Cameron
Politics, GovernmentWIRED confirmed various automated efforts to remove pronouns from both email and Slack at USAID, the EPA, the GSA, and more.
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The ‘Pokémon TCG Pocket’ Trading System Is So Bad Players Are Revolting
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a day ago
by Megan Farokhmanesh
Culture, Culture / Video Games, Pokémon, No!The Pokémon Company International says it’s “actively investigating” ways to improve the feature after players threatened to cancel their subs…
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Elektron Digitone II Review: Worthy Successor to a Classic
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2 days ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Accessories, Product, ReviewDouble the polyphony, quadruple the tracks, and three new synth engines make this a worthy successor.
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The Best Hearing Aids of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
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2 days ago
by Christopher Null
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Headphones, Buying, GuideThese WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.
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9 Best Digital Notebooks, Tablets, and Smart Pens (2025)
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2 days ago
by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Accessories, Buying, GuideThese nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.
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Reencle Prime Review: A Sustainable Solution for Making Compost
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2 days ago
by Kat Merck
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Kitchen, Product, ReviewThis electric home composter turns kitchen scraps into valuable compost—if you’re willing to put up with some fuss.
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13 Best Cheap Mattresses, Tested and Reviewed
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2 days ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Buying, GuideThese Are Our Favorite WIRED-Tested Mattresses You Can Buy Online for $1,000 or Less.
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These Robots Are Recovering Dumped Explosives From the Baltic Sea
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2 days ago
by Bryn Stole
Science, Science / Robots, Science / Environment, Bombs, AwayIn the face of seabeds becoming valuable real estate and corroding bombs polluting the oceans, teams are turning to technology to clean up thi…
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The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk’s Government Takeover
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2 days ago
by Vittoria Elliott
Politics, TAKE, OVEREngineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
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69 'Buy It for Life' Products: Cast-Iron, Tools, Speakers, Chairs, and More
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3 days ago
by Parker Hall, Gear Team
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products, Cry, OnceFrom cast-iron pans to mechanical watches, we’ve rounded up products that are made to last for decades.
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Qi2 Wireless Charging: Everything You Need to Know (2025)
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3 days ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Accessories, Gear / Products / Phones, Stick, TogetherBorrowing from Apple’s MagSafe, Qi2 enables faster, more efficient magnetic wireless charging.
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14 Best Tablets (2025), Tested and Reviewed
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3 days ago
by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Tablets, Buying, GuideWe’ve tested all the top slates, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices, and rounded up our favorites.
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Why Computer Scientists Need Magic 8 Ball-Like Oracles
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3 days ago
by Ben Brubaker
Science, Science / Physics and Math, Answer, MeHypothetical devices that can quickly and accurately answer questions have become a powerful tool in computational complexity theory.
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7 Best Hair Masks, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
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3 days ago
by Louryn Strampe
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Buying, GuideWhether you’re looking for moisture, shine, or both, these hair masks can help your locks look their best.
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The 5 Best OLED TVs (2025)
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3 days ago
by Ryan Waniata
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Televisions, Buying, GuideLooking to step up to the TV big leagues? These are the best OLED TVs you can buy.
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DOGE Staff Had Questions About the ‘Resign’ Email. Their New HR Chief Dodged Them
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3 days ago
by Makena Kelly
Politics, Take, Over“I think the information that you’re going to have about this is available to you right now,” Stephanie Holmes told workers at Elon Musk’s DOG…
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US Government Websites Are Disappearing in Real Time
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3 days ago
by Vittoria Elliott, Dhruv Mehrotra, Dell Cameron
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Politics / Policy, 404, Not, FoundA growing number of US government websites have gone offline as of Saturday, including several related to USAID and others focused on youth pr…
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Yamaha TAG3 C Acoustic Guitar Review: Old Looks, New Tricks
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4 days ago
by Parker Hall
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Product, ReviewThis normal-looking acoustic guitar has Bluetooth and an innovative looping function that lets you jam to your own tune.
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Amazfit Active 2 Review: Affordable, Attractive Fitness Tracker
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4 days ago
by Adrienne So
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Gear / Reviews, Product, ReviewAmazfit finally made an affordable, attractive watch that made me rethink a fitness tracker’s value proposition.
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14 Best Office Chairs of 2025— I've Tested 55+ to Pick Them
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4 days ago
by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Buying, GuideSitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
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Hohem iSteady M7 Gimbal Review
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4 days ago
by Sam Kieldsen
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Cameras, Gear / PhonesThis premium gimbal shoots and tracks smooth, steady footage even with the most unwieldy of smartphones.
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Adaptive Skiing: Where to Go Around the US
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4 days ago
by Jaclyn Greenberg
Gear, Gear / Health and Fitness, AccessibilityThrough the use of assistive equipment and the guidance of trained instructors, skiers with disabilities can storm the slopes. Here's where to…
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Moon or Mars? The US Might Face a Tough Choice for Future Missions
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4 days ago
by Ian Whittaker
Science, Science / Space, Change, of, PlanContinuing the Artemis program and using its planned lunar space station as a staging post would be a more energy efficient but slower way to …
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A Side Sleeper Tests and Reviews Popular Body Pillows (2025)
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4 days ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Gear, Buying, GuideFrom the classic body pillow to unique shapes for optimal limb support, we tested a wide range of body pillows designed for side sleepers.
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The Best Sex Toys (2025), Tested and Reviewed
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4 days ago
by Amanda Chatel, Jaina Grey
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Good, VibrationsThese are our favorite gender-inclusive vibrators, wand massagers, and sleeves to give you and your partner(s) a helping hand.
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Foreign Hackers Are Using Google’s Gemini in Attacks on the US
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4 days ago
by Dhruv Mehrotra
Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / National Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Security, RoundupPlus: WhatsApp discloses nearly 100 targets of spyware, hackers used the AT&T breach to hunt for details on US politicians, and more.
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Nothing Reveals When Its Next Budget Phone Drops
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4 days ago
by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Phones, Gear / Products, RoundupPlus: Rabbit's R1 gets fresh voices, how to update AirPods, Switch 2 will get Xbox games, and more.
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RFK Jr.’s Organic Crusade Has Sparked a Weird Political Realignment
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4 days ago
by Matt Reynolds
Science, Science / Environment, Science / Health, Eat, RightEating organic is normally associated with tote-wielding liberals, but RFK Jr. is shifting the politics of food in unusual ways.