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Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine Review: Powerful but Pricey

Dyson’s new stick vacuum can vacuum and mop in a single cordless device—if you’re willing to really splurge.

Nena Farrell 3 weeks ago

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7-OH Users Are Stockpiling and Doing Reddit Detoxes to Prep for Ban

The opioid-like compound, which is found in kratom, can cause brutal withdrawal symptoms and will soon be a controlled substance. Some users tell WIRED it has relieved their pain and anxiety.

Manisha Krishnan 3 weeks ago

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An Extreme Solar Storm May Be Even More Devastating Than Previously Imagined

Scientists have long assumed that there’s an upper limit to the intensity of the solar winds that reach Earth. New research suggests there’s not—and the implications are alarming.

Javier Carbajal 3 weeks ago

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Hugging Face Has a Deepfake Nudes Problem

Researchers tested top image editing models on Hugging Face and found they could easily create explicit deepfakes—and 1,000 image editing prompts show how people use the software.

Matt Burgess 3 weeks ago

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Ray-Ban Promo Codes: Save 50% in July 2026

Upgrade your frames with major savings on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses using these verified Ray-Ban discounts.

Boutayna Chokrane 3 weeks ago

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France Records Its First-Ever Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud Amid Record-Smashing Fires

Extreme fire conditions on the ground have created unprecedented conditions in the atmosphere.

Brian Kahn 3 weeks ago

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New Firefighting Technologies Could Help Battle Blazes Like Those in France and Spain

Climate change is upping the odds of major wildfires, creating a need for new tools to combat them.

Fernanda González 3 weeks ago

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DHS Official Resigns, Citing ‘War on Immigrants’

The outgoing executive director of the Office of Homeland Security Statistics is one of very few federal officials to speak out against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Noah Shachtman 3 weeks ago

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Private Claude Chats Exposed in Google and Bing Search Results

The screwup shows how tricky it can be to stop web crawlers from making ostensibly private conversations with AI chatbots entirely too public.

Maddy Varner 3 weeks ago

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Inside the Wild Rescue Mission That Took 4 Beluga Whales to Chicago

Beluga whales were in danger of getting euthanized after a Canadian theme park went bust. WIRED spoke with some of the scientists behind the groundbreaking rescue mission.

Kate Knibbs 3 weeks ago

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The 10 Best WIRED-Tested Handheld Vacuums of 2026

Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.

Molly Higgins 3 weeks ago

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Wellness Influencers Are Pushing ‘Natural’ and Unproven Alternatives to Adderall

Ads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are painting prescription stimulants in a negative light while promoting supplements for ADHD that lack evidence.

Miles Klee 3 weeks ago

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This Is Donald Trump’s AI Brain Trust

“It’s not an argument with two sides, it’s an argument with 10 sides,” one senior administration official tells WIRED about how US AI policy is being shaped.

Hugo Lowell 3 weeks ago

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Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed

As the US sees its highest number of measles cases in decades and vaccination rates fall, researchers are developing drugs to help those who contract the virus or who are particularly vulnerable.

Emily Mullin 3 weeks ago

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It’s Becoming Clear Why Black Holes Never Run Out of Fuel

Black holes eject powerful energy jets that blow away the surrounding gas to great distances. So how can they continue to grow?

Teruyuki Hayakawa 3 weeks ago

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Soundcore Nebula P1i Projector Review: New Design, Classic Pitfalls

I tested the Soundcore Nebula P1i, an affordable projector, to see if it could overcome the typical drawbacks that most budget projectors suffer from.

Chris Haslam 3 weeks ago

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The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026)

Our top-pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.

Scott Gilbertson 4 weeks ago

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All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier

Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.

David Nield 4 weeks ago

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The Solution to the Power Grid's Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway

More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need of more electrons.

Matt Simon 4 weeks ago

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The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026)

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

Julian Chokkattu 4 weeks ago

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The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried

You don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras record locally.

Simon Hill 4 weeks ago

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Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026)

Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.

Nicole Kinning 4 weeks ago

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3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle

These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.

David Nield 4 weeks ago

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Why Leatherology Makes Some of the Best Totes for Work (2026)

I packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re still the bags I keep reaching for.

Boutayna Chokrane 4 weeks ago

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