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Amazon’s Fire Tablets, Tested, So You Don’t Have To (2026)

Whether you need a travel-friendly slate or something affordable for the kids, we tested every model to find the right one for every occasion.

Scott Gilbertson 2 months ago

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13 Best Essential Oil Diffusers 2026: Tested and Reviewed

I tested over a dozen top home diffusers for scent strength, longevity, special features, and more. The Urpower Aroma is my favorite option for most people.

Louryn Strampe 2 months ago

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How to Watch the Knicks Parade on NYC Traffic Surveillance Cameras

Artist Morry Kolman will be livestreaming feeds of the NBA champions’ ticker-tape parade from NYC’s traffic cameras—and this time, the city’s Department of Transportation isn’t demanding he stop.

Maddy Varner 2 months ago

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Halo Stops Bedtime Scrolling so You Can Go the F to Sleep

By focusing on sleep, ScreenZen’s app-blocking Halo gadget is downright dreamy compared to the rest.

Jill Duffy 2 months ago

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Locked Out of the World Cup: A Year Marked by Barriers, Borders, and Broken Access

The 2026 World Cup promises a global celebration. Many Arab fans may find themselves locked out.

Malak Saleh 2 months ago

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The Sperm-Maxxing Bros Are Actually Onto Something

Wellness influencers have stumbled onto a huge issue when it comes male fertility, though not every solution they're pitching is good advice.

Gabriela Galvin 2 months ago

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The UK Will Scan Asylum-Seekers’ Faces for Age Checks—Despite Knowing the Tech Is Flawed

Internal Home Office tests of age-verification technology show the risks of life-altering errors. It’s moving forward anyway.

Matt Burgess, Maddy Varner, May Bulman 2 months ago

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The Korean Telecom Giant at the Center of Anthropic’s Mythos Controversy

Days before Anthropic took its most advanced AI models offline, the White House ordered the company to revoke SK Telecom’s access to Claude Mythos over claims of alleged ties to China.

Louise Matsakis, Maxwell Zeff 2 months ago

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Operating a Humanoid With Your Body Is a Hot Job in China’s Hardware Capital

In Shenzhen, workers at IO-AI Tech control humanoid robots using a VR rig reminiscent of Ready Player One.

Will Knight 2 months ago

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No, I Don’t Want to Watch Your Straight Hockey Show

From Amazon's “Off Campus” to Netflix’s upcoming “Icebreakers,” the recent spate of hetero hockey romances shows Hollywood learned the wrong lessons from “Heated Rivalry.”

Ej Dickson 2 months ago

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The White House Wants Anthropic to Block All Jailbreaks. That May Not Be Possible

Trump administration officials tell WIRED that if Anthropic wants to rerelease Fable 5, it will need to ensure the model's guardrails can't be circumvented. Security experts say that can't be done.

Hugo Lowell 2 months ago

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The Gemini-Powered Google Home Speaker Is Finally Here

Arriving six years after Google’s last smart speaker, the new HomePod-style device was redesigned to play host to Gemini’s chatbot.

Julian Chokkattu 2 months ago

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I Found 22 Early Prime Day Deals That Are Worth Shopping Now

We’ve trawled the depths of Amazon to find the best deals on gear we’ve tested.

Scott Gilbertson 2 months ago

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The Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): TerraMow, Mammotion

Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.

Simon Hill 2 months ago

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CVS Is Switching to Aluminum Pill Bottles

They’re much more recyclable than the current plastic ones, and they will still probably be locked away behind that anti-theft plexiglass.

Boone Ashworth 2 months ago

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Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations

I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and this is my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.

Luke Larsen 2 months ago

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Tim Heidecker Wants to Turn Infowars Into Adult Swim for the Internet

Infowars’ would-be creative director talks Sandy Hook, comedy’s MAGA turn, and why the future of satire may look more like a streaming startup than a late-night show.

Katie Drummond 2 months ago

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West Antarctica Is Missing Way Too Much Ice

Temperatures have climbed up to 45 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, stopping ice from forming in the dead of Antarctic winter.

Graham Readfearn 2 months ago

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For Iran’s Athletes, There Is No Separating Sports From Politics

From defections and protests to moments of national pride, the 2026 World Cup arrives amid decades of tension between identity and the state.

Tamara Davison 2 months ago

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Interactive. Violent. Gross. Inside Fishtank, the Unhinged Future of Reality TV

It’s like Big Brother without any limits, or broadcast standards. WIRED goes on location—and on camera—with the cult hit.

Owen Long 2 months ago

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Best Handheld Fans and Wearable Fans (2026)

Whether you’re at a festival, tennis match, or wedding, these hand fans and wearable cooling devices will make the heat way more bearable.

Kristin Canning, Kat Merck 2 months ago

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Leak Exposes Members of Peter Thiel’s Secretive ‘Dialog’ Society

More than 200 of the world's elites registered for a retreat whose agenda runs from panels on cult-building and sex to prepping for World War III. An associated app offers matchmaking.

Dell Cameron, Yulia Almazova 2 months ago

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Why the Reflecting Pool Is Full of Algae After Trump's Renovation

Warm weather has fueled a bloom that National Park Service workers are trying to kill using everything from hydrogen peroxide to nanobubbles ahead of July 4 celebrations.

Molly Taft 2 months ago

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‘Dangerous’ AI Models Are Coming No Matter What

The US government crackdown on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 hides a glaring truth: AI models with advanced hacking capabilities will soon be the norm.

Lily Hay Newman 2 months ago

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