The Humane Ai Pin Has Already Been Brought Back to Life

Humane bricked its pricey gadget on Friday afternoon. A short time later, a hacker got the codes to unlock it and potentially turn it into the true smartphone replacement it was meant to be.

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DOGE's Misplaced War on Software Licenses

DOGE claims that a government agency has nearly three times as many software licenses as employees. Experts say there are plenty of good reasons for that.

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What to Do With Your Defunct Humane Ai Pin

Humane Ai’s pins stopped working today, turning the year-old wearable into a paperweight. Here are some ideas for what to do with yours if you want to avoid e-waste.

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So You Bought a Humane Ai Pin. Here’s What You Can Do Next

Humane’s Ai Pin stopped working today, turning the year-old wearable—which cost millions to build—into a paperweight. Here are some alternatives if you'd rather avoid the e-waste.

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USAID Was Promised Emergency Waivers for Ebola and AIDS. They’re Not Working

Elon Musk claims he mistakenly fired Ebola prevention workers, then quickly fixed the error. But Ebola programs are still in tatters, along with other livesaving efforts like AIDS treatments for children.

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The 66 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (March 2025)

Longlegs, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Deadpool & Wolverine are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

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OpenAI Launches GPT-4.5 for ChatGPT—It’s Huge and Compute-Intensive

Internally called Orion, GPT-4.5 is OpenAI’s largest model to date, and it’s only available through the company’s $200 monthly ChatGPT subscription.

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Apple iPhone 16e Review: Questionable Value

Apple’s latest $599 iPhone isn’t the best bang for your buck.

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A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC

More than 50 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, most within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Initial analysis suggests neither Ebola nor Marburg is the cause.

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DOGE Staffers at HUD Are From an AI Real Estate Firm and a Mobile Home Operator

Elon Musk's men at HUD come from the real estate sector. They have access to vast stores of personal and financial data—and control over who can access which HUD systems.

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Boston Dynamics Led a Robot Revolution. Now Its Machines Are Teaching Themselves New Tricks

Boston Dynamics founder Marc Raibert says reinforcement learning is helping his creations gain more independence.

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H&R Block Coupons and Deals: 20% Off Tax Prep in 2025

Save 20% online and when you visit your local H&R Block store. You can save up to $50 when you use one of our (unique) codes.

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The 53 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (March 2025)

Win or Lose, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

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A Team of Female Founders Is Launching Cloud Security Tech That Could Overhaul AI Protection

Cloud “container” defenses have inconsistencies that can give attackers too much access. A new company, Edera, is taking on that challenge and the problem of the male-dominated startup world.

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Something Unexpected Is Spewing Stars Into the Milky Way

Fast-moving stars in the Milky Way indicate there could be a supermassive black hole in the neighboring Large Magellanic Cloud—something that has never been detected in a smaller galaxy.

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How Dan Bongino Went From Infowars to FBI Deputy Director

Dan Bongino rose through the ranks of right-wing media thanks to his unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump and willingness to push baseless conspiracies—including about the FBI.

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Inside the Telegram Groups Doxing Women for Their Facebook Posts

A WIRED investigation goes inside the Telegram groups targeting women who joined “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” groups on Facebook with doxing, harassment, and sharing of nonconsensual intimate images.

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Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Review: Mid-Tier Goodness

This is a very nice 1440p video card, if you can get it.

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Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Review: Mid-Tier Goodness

This is a very nice 1440p video card, if you can get it.

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AI Assistants Join the Factory Floor

Manufacturers already have the data. LLM-powered tools could help them make use of it.

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A Jumping Lunar Robot Is About to Explore a Pitch-Black Moon Crater for the First Time

Packed with instruments and rovers, the soon-to-launch IM-2 mission will explore the lunar south pole and attempt something never done before—to enter a shadowed moon crater to look for ice.

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Can Tech Save Small Ski Resorts From Extinction?

The small Colorado company Entabeni Systems is quietly working to upend the ski industry with a business model built on handshake deals made in ski resort parking lots.

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Can Tech Save Small Ski Resorts From Extinction?

The small Colorado company Entabeni Systems is quietly working to upend the ski industry with a business model built on handshake deals made in ski resort parking lots.

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DOGE Email Throws Federal Agencies Into Chaos and Confusion

Across the US government, workers failed to get clear guidance on whether or how to respond to an email asking what they did this week, despite Elon Musk’s claim that their jobs are at risk.

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Elon Musk Threatens FBI Agents and Air Traffic Controllers With Forced Resignation If They Don't Respond to an Email

Employees throughout the federal government have until 11:59pm ET Monday to detail five things they accomplished in the last week.

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What Elon Musk Got Wrong About Why Federal Retirement Is Still Managed out of a Limestone Mine

The massive underground facility, which has been used to store archives since the 1960s, remains a crucial but convoluted hub for US government records.

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DOGE Put Him in the Treasury Department. His Company Has Federal Contracts Worth Millions

Experts say the conflicts posed by Tom Krause’s dual roles are unprecedented in the modern era.

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DOGE’s USDS Purge Included the Guy Who Keeps Veterans’ Data Safe Online

The cybersecurity lead for VA.gov was fired last week. He tells WIRED that the Veterans Affairs digital hub will be more vulnerable without someone in his role.

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This New Drug Could Help End the HIV Epidemic—but US Funding Cuts Are Killing Its Rollout

Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection that prevents HIV transmission, was named the breakthrough medicine of 2024. But without US foreign aid dollars, its delivery to millions worldwide is under threat.

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Netflix Plans to Spend $1 Billion Making Content in Mexico Over the Next 4 Years

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says the money will go toward projects like Alfonso Cuarón’s film Roma, which was made in Mexico and went on to international acclaim.

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The 31 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (February 2025)

We Live in Time, Blue Velvet, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month.

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USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American Farmers

The blanket firing of Department of Agriculture scientists has thrown a host of climate science and crop projects into chaos.

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These Are the SpaceX Engineers Already Working Inside the FAA

SpaceX engineers were said to be simply touring the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. In fact, some were already being onboarded at the agency under a policy designed to increase “employment opportunities for people with disabilities.”

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This USAID Program Made Food Aid More Efficient for Decades. DOGE Gutted It Anyways

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network is one of USAID’s most data-driven programs, but its work has been stalled by the Trump administration.

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Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit

Biohacker Josie Zyner’s new company, Los Angeles Project, is creating a new generation of gene-edited pets.

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The 46 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (February 2025)

The White Lotus, The Pitt, and Dune: Prophecy are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.

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National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers as Federal Purge Continues

Firings at the NSF included permanent employees who had already completed their one-year probationary period, as well as at-will workers.

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The 8 Best Mattress Toppers We've Slept On (2025)

Need a little more cushion on your mattress? These mattress toppers are just what you need, whether you love a super-plush topper, a layer of memory foam, or wish for coiled support.

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The 8 Best Mattress Toppers We've Slept On (2025)

Need a little more cushion on your mattress? These mattress toppers are just what you need, whether you love a super-plush topper, a layer of memory foam, or wish for coiled support.

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Chokepoint 2.0: An Investigation Promises the Truth About Crypto's Biggest Conspiracy

Did bureaucrats in the US plot to cut the crypto industry out of the banking system? An investigation begins.

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No, 150-Year-Olds Aren't Collecting Social Security Benefits

Elon Musk claims to have found rampant fraud in the Social Security Administration. There's a much simpler explanation.

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Why Trump's Metal Tariffs Won't Lead to the All-American iPhone

You need aluminum to make an iPhone, but Trump's 25 percent tariff shouldn't directly affect the price.

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17 Best Air Purifiers (2025): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir

Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with air purifiers tested firsthand by WIRED.

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Gourmia All-in-One Pizza Oven and Air Fryer Review: Hot Air

This 800-degree countertop pizza oven nails crust but can’t air fry or toast bagels well enough to be your everything.

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Gourmia All-in-One Pizza Oven and Air Fryer Review: Hot Air

This 800-degree countertop pizza oven nails crust but can’t air fry or toast bagels well enough to be your everything.

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15 Best USB-C Cables (2025): For iPhones, Android Phones, Tablets, and Laptops

Unravel the tangled world of cords and find the ones you need to charge your gadgets and transfer data.

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This New Algorithm for Sorting Books or Files Is Close to Perfection

The library sorting problem is used across computer science for organizing far more than just books. A new solution is less than a page-width away from the theoretical ideal.

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Apple’s Next iPhone SE Is Around the Corner

Plus: The OnePlus Watch 3 has big battery claims, Ninja’s Swirl can make ice cream and soft-serve, Google sets a date for I/O, and more

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A Player Has Defeated Punch-Out’s Mike Tyson in Under 2 Minutes for the First Time

After 75,000 attempts over five years, Summoning Salt is hanging up the virtual gloves.

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Top US Election Security Watchdog Forced to Stop Election Security Work

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has frozen efforts to aid states in securing elections, according to an internal memo viewed by WIRED.

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US Judge Extends Order to Block DOGE From Treasury Department Data

A lawyer for the Trump administration couldn’t say whether the data DOGE accessed had been shared outside the US Treasury Department.

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TikTok Is Back in US App Stores

The move reportedly comes after US attorney general Pam Bondi reassured Apple and Google they would not be fined for hosting TikTok.

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The 25 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (February 2025)

Fly Me to the Moon, The Gorge, and Blitz are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.

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A Nose-Computer Interface Could Turn Dogs Into Super Detectors

Startup Canaery is partnering with a US Department of Energy lab to develop neural implants for rats and dogs that are capable of decoding what they smell.

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DOGE’s Website Is Just One Big X Ad

The source code for the new Department of Government Efficiency’s “official US government website” points to X as its primary source of authority, while sharing links to the site sends users to x.com.

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DOGE Has Started Gutting a Key US Technology Agency

At least dozens of workers at the Technology Transformation Service were fired on Wednesday, a day after similar sudden cuts at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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The GSA Plans to Sell Hundreds of Its Federal Government Buildings

The General Services Administration, staffed at its upper levels by Elon Musk associates, plans to sell 500-plus buildings—some of which house government agencies and the offices of US senators.

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California’s Problem Now Isn’t Fire—It’s Rain

Torrential rain is expected this week in Los Angeles, which risks producing flash flooding and landslides in areas stripped of vegetation by the recent wildfires.

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The 33 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (February 2025)

Severance, Silo, and Slow Horses are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.

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Sam Altman Dismisses Elon Musk’s Bid to Buy OpenAI in Letter to Staff

OpenAI’s CEO claims the company has yet to receive an official offer from Elon Musk’s team, sources say.

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Our 19 Favorite Valentine’s Day Gifts and Date Ideas (2025)

From editor-tested chocolates and flowers to at-home date night ideas, here’s everything we recommend gifting for the most romantic holiday of the year.

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Our 19 Favorite Valentine’s Day Gifts and Date Ideas (2025)

From editor-tested chocolates and flowers to at-home date night ideas, here’s everything we recommend gifting for the most romantic holiday of the year.

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14 Best Sexy Gifts for Lovers (2025)

Get sexy with our favorite vibrators, suction toys, lubes, lingerie, and condoms this Valentine's Day.

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14 Best Sexy Gifts for Lovers (2025)

Get sexy with our favorite vibrators, suction toys, lubes, lingerie, and condoms this Valentine's Day.

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US Funding Cuts Are Helping Criminals Get Away With Child Abuse and Human Trafficking

Services supporting victims of online child exploitation and trafficking around the world have faced USAID and State Department cuts—and children are suffering as a result, sources tell WIRED.

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AI Will Save Dating Apps. Or Maybe Finally Kill Them

A slew of tools—from Iris Dating to Grindr’s forthcoming “wingman”—promise that they can increase your odds of finding someone with AI. So far, the results are mixed.

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The Rise of the Drone Boats

Swarms of weaponized unmanned surface vessels have proven formidable weapons in the Black and Red Seas. Can the US military learn the right lessons from it?

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The Wild True Story Behind Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

From the start, Kendrick Lamar wanted to turn his life into a video game for his big Super Bowl halftime show. The team tasked with doing that knew what to do—right down to sourcing a vintage GNX.

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What Is Down Fill Power (2025): Fill Weight, Synthetics

Whether you’re looking for extra-warm jackets or bedding, you’ve probably seen this term. Let us, er, fill you in.

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How to Watch the 2025 Super Bowl and Halftime Show for Free

The game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, with a halftime show by Kendrick Lamar, takes place on Sunday February 9. Here's how to tune in.

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The Recruitment Effort That Helped Build Elon Musk’s DOGE Army

At least three individuals associated with Palantir or its cofounder Peter Thiel were involved in an online recruiting effort for DOGE late last year, WIRED has learned.

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The USAID Shutdown Puts Millions of African Lives at Risk

HIV research programs have been halted, and many treatment clinics are still closed, despite a waiver for “life-saving” humanitarian aid.

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ACLU Warns DOGE’s ‘Unchecked’ Access Could Violate Federal Law

The ACLU says it stands ready to sue for access to government records that detail DOGE’s access to sensitive personnel data.

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Trump's FBI Pick Kash Patel Took Up to $5M in Stock from Chinese Ecommerce Giant Shein

Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director told senators he has no plans to divest his shares, which his financial disclosure form says were received in exchange for consulting services.

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A US Treasury Threat Intelligence Analysis Designates DOGE Staff as ‘Insider Threat’

An internal email reviewed by WIRED calls DOGE staff's access to federal payments systems “the single biggest insider threat risk the Bureau of the Fiscal Service has ever faced.”

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DOGE Builds ‘Firewall’ Between Musk’s Team and Legacy USDS Workers

“As far as I can tell, they’re hiding,” one USDS employee said about the DOGE team.

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Donald Trump's NIH Pick Just Launched a Controversial Scientific Journal

The journal’s editorial board includes multiple scientists, such as Trump health nominees Jay Bhattacharya and Marty Makary, who opposed Covid public health measures.

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USAID Workforce Slashed From 10,000 to Under 300 as Elon Musk’s DOGE Decimates Agency

The US government’s primary foreign aid organization is losing the vast majority of its staff, forcing the agency’s lifesaving work to screech to a halt.

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The 33 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (February 2025)

A Real Pain, Arcadian, and Nightbitch are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.

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TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?

The hosts of Uncanny Valley chronicle the TikTok ban saga and ask: What makes the app so uniquely vulnerable?

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US Shoppers Face Fees of Up to $50 or More to Get Packages From China

Consumers and small businesses are already feeling the impact of President Donald Trump's new tariffs, which eliminated a key trade exemption for parcels worth less than $800.

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This DOGE Engineer Has Access to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Sources tell WIRED that NOAA employees were ordered to give an engineer from Elon Musk's DOGE task force access to all NOAA Google sites by the end of business Wednesday.

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Elon Musk's Takeover Is Causing Rifts in Donald Trump's Inner Circle

“He’s getting too big for his britches,” says one Trump world source.

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‘Dengue Boy’ Is the Weird, Fleshy Novel You Need Right Now

Dengue Boy, a book about a humanoid mosquito taking his revenge in the dying years of planet Earth is unsettling and essential.

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Google Lifts a Ban on Using Its AI for Weapons and Surveillance

Google published principles in 2018 barring its AI technology from being used for sensitive purposes. Weeks into President Donald Trump’s second term, those guidelines are being overhauled.

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The Best Early Presidents’ Day Mattress Deals (and Bedding Too!)

It’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 sales ahead of Presidents’ Day weekend.

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The 44 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (February 2025)

Paradise, 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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The Best Early Presidents’ Day Mattress Deals (and Bedding Too!)

It’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 sales ahead of Presidents’ Day weekend.

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Elon Musk's DOGE Is Still Blocking HIV/AIDS Relief Exempted From Foreign Aid Cuts

The Trump Administration claims it is allowing "lifesaving" foreign aid to continue, but in reality, DOGE is preventing vital work on HIV and AIDS from saving lives.

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Elon Musk Ally Tells Staff 'AI-First’ Is the Future of Key Government Agency

Sources say the former Tesla engineer now in charge of the Technology Transformation Services wants an agency that operates like a “startup software company.”

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The ‘Pokémon TCG Pocket’ Trading System Is So Bad Players Are Revolting

The Pokémon Company International says it’s now “actively investigating” ways to improve the feature after players threatened to cancel their subscriptions.

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13 Best Cheap Mattresses, Tested and Reviewed

These Are Our Favorite WIRED-Tested Mattresses You Can Buy Online for $1,000 or Less.

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13 Best Cheap Mattresses, Tested and Reviewed

These 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

In the face of seabeds becoming valuable real estate and corroding bombs polluting the oceans, teams are turning to technology to clean up this dangerous and expensive problem.

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The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover

Engineers 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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The 5 Best OLED TVs (2025)

Looking to step up to the TV big leagues? These are the best OLED TVs you can buy.

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The 5 Best OLED TVs (2025)

Looking 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

"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 DOGE who pressed for detail on offers of “deferred resignation.”

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US Government Websites Are Disappearing in Real Time

A growing number of US government websites have gone offline as of Saturday, including several related to USAID and others focused on youth programs, Africa, and more.

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