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What Do Americans Spend on Housing?

WIRED surveyed readers on their housing costs. The answers paint a stark portrait of unaffordability, climate adaptation, and the death of the homeowner dream.

Sandra Upson 2 months ago

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Traditional Home Insurance Is Collapsing. Here’s What Could Fill the Gap

A new, AI-assisted model of insurance is quietly exploding in disaster-prone areas—and may be coming for FEMA too. Is it the answer to climate change, or a trap?

Katie Thornton 2 months ago

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What Do We Need From Our Homes Right Now?

The global editorial directors of WIRED and Architectural Digest on teaming up to help you understand how we live today, and what comes next.

Katie Drummond, Amy Astley 2 months ago

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Paramount Refused to Air an Ad Criticizing Its Merger With Warner Bros.

The commercial was submitted by the Freedom of the Press Foundation to run during Donald Trump’s UFC event. It criticized the $111 billion merger as a threat to the First Amendment.

Miles Klee 2 months ago

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15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— We Tested 70 to Pick Them

Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.

Julian Chokkattu, Matthew Korfhage 2 months ago

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15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— We Tested 70 to Pick Them

Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.

Julian Chokkattu, Matthew Korfhage 2 months ago

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15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— We Tested 70 to Pick Them

Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.

Julian Chokkattu, Matthew Korfhage 2 months ago

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TikTok Shoppers Thought They Were Bidding on iPhones. Instead, They Won Teddy Bears

Sellers on TikTok used pricey items to lure bidders to “Surprise Sets” livestreams, but most of the auctions yielded only cheap prizes. Gambling experts are concerned about the potential for harm.

Reece Rogers 2 months ago

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Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra Smartwatch Review (2026): Solid Off-Road Performer

Amazfit’s trail running smartwatch delivers solid off-road performance at a bargain price compared to its competitors.

Michael Sawh 2 months ago

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Streamer IShowSpeed Is Gen Z’s ESPN

At 21, Speed has pushed the limits of streaming by transforming a distinctly solo format into a global group chat. His song for this year’s World Cup is becoming the tournament’s unofficial anthem.

Jason Parham 2 months ago

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‘Pretty Crazy’ Token Usage Is Testing Bosses’ Bet on AI

A Silicon Valley software maker and an ecommerce company reveal to WIRED how they are navigating the emerging challenge of “tokenomics.”

Paresh Dave 2 months ago

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The Commodore Callback 8020 Is a Digital Detox Phone That Isn’t Dumb

With a retro look and T9 texting, the Commodore Callback 8020 smart flip phone taps into the nostalgic yearning for simpler days. It can run Spotify and Uber, but Instagram is blocked.

Julian Chokkattu 2 months ago

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Qobuz Is the Anti-Spotify Music Streamer You’ve Been Waiting For

With its music focus, no-AI content policy, and larger artist royalties, the hi-res streaming service is scooping up all sorts of switchers.

Sophie Charara 2 months ago

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DOJ Lawyers Argue xAI Is ‘Vital’ for National Security in NAACP Lawsuit

In a bid to dismiss a lawsuit over xAI's polluting gas turbines, the Justice Department claimed the company is integral to military operations—including the Iran War.

Molly Taft 2 months ago

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Anthropic Is Still at Odds With the White House Over Claude Fable 5

Anthropic leaders flew to Washington, DC, to meet with White House officials on Monday. After high-level talks, they're still split on the risk Claude Fable 5 presents.

Hugo Lowell, Lily Hay Newman, Maxwell Zeff 2 months ago

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Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth Admits the Company’s AI Reorg Was ‘Atrocious’

In an internal memo seen by WIRED, Bosworth promised employees more stability, better communication, and the return of workplace perks as the company seeks to improve morale.

Lauren Goode, Paresh Dave 2 months ago

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TCL A65K Soundbar Review: Small Size, Big Sound

Don’t be fooled by the compact size of this soundbar. It’s a solid option for smaller TVs or spaces without having to sacrifice sound quality.

John Brandon 2 months ago

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Microsoft’s New Surface Laptop and Surface Pro Get Faster—and Way More Expensive

Microsoft has finally refreshed its premium Surface Laptop and Surface Pro with new chips, but the update comes with a steep price hike.

Luke Larsen 2 months ago

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The Kratom Civil War Is Heating Up, and MAHA Has Picked a Side

Both kratom and one of its active components, 7-OH, have opioid-like effects and are widely available across the US. As health secretary RFK Jr. aims to get 7-OH banned, proponents of both are fighting.

Mattha Busby 2 months ago

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How Apple Is Making Your Older iPhone Run Faster and Stay Alive Longer

Even the aging iPhone 11 will feel a little more responsive soon, thanks to improvements in an unsung iOS feature.

Julian Chokkattu 2 months ago

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A Crypto Scam Targeted a Gay OnlyFans Star. Then His X Feed Was Flooded With ‘MAGA Propaganda’

In recent months hackers have attempted to extort money from porn stars with big followings, in some cases filling their feeds with pro-MAGA and crypto content.

Jason Parham 2 months ago

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1 in 4 World Cup Matches Could Be Played in Dangerous Temperatures

A new report warns that Miami, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Houston could be particularly hot places to play during the 2026 World Cup.

Fernanda González 2 months ago

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The US Government Is Letting a Key Data Center Regulation Expire

The federal government is planning to let a rule regulating federal data center operations sunset in September with no replacement.

Vittoria Elliott, Molly Taft 2 months ago

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The UK Places a Sweeping Ban on Social Media for Kids Under 16

The UK government is introducing a ban on social media for children and a minimum age for some chatbots in an attempt to shield young people from dangerous corners of the web.

Joel Khalili, Ben Gartside 2 months ago

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