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Universal Audio Volt 876 USB Audio Interface Review: Pro-Level Polish

With true plug-and-play support, versatile connectivity, and excellent sound, Universal Audio’s Volt 876 makes recording simple.

Pete Cottell 2 months ago

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Norse Atlantic Airways Offers Dirt-Cheap Tickets. There’s a Catch

Dozens of people have complained to the Federal Trade Commission about Norse Atlantic Airways’ tech-first customer service operation. Some said they lost thousands of dollars.

Caroline Haskins 2 months ago

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‘Sexual Chocolate’ Faces Recalls After FDA Tests Reveal Undisclosed Viagra

Sellers of products with names like Boner Bears and DTF have voluntarily recalled their products after testing positive for the active ingredients in Viagra and Cialis.

Emily Mullin 2 months ago

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The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar

In this excerpt from WIRED Book Club pick The Yahoo Boys, journalist Carlos Barragán traces one scammer’s journey from flop to fortune.

Carlos Barragán 2 months ago

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The Painful Truth About Long Covid

There might finally be a way forward for long Covid treatment—if only you were allowed to talk about it.

Alan Levinovitz 2 months ago

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Websites Can Now Spy on You Through Your Hard Drive

Thanks to the newly detailed FROST technique, telltale SSD activity can be measured in the browser using simple JavaScript.

Dan Goodin, Ars Technica 2 months ago

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Everyone Has Their Targets Set on the MacBook Neo

Dell, Microsoft, and others are unveiling new laptops to compete directly with the Neo, but not all are learning the right lessons from Apple.

Luke Larsen 2 months ago

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M-Audio M Track Duo HD Producer Pack Review: Hot Takes, Cold Opens

The M-Track Duo HD Producer Pack removes the last remaining excuse for terrible audio and potentially terrible opinions.

Pete Cottell 2 months ago

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Wi-Fi Router vs. Mesh System: Which Is Best for You?

Find out whether a single Wi-Fi router or a mesh system makes the most sense for your home network.

Simon Hill 2 months ago

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6 Best Prepaid Phone Plans (2026): Tello, Boost, Google Fi, More

Forget the pricey, postpaid cell plans and two-year contracts. Save with one of these WIRED-tested options from US Mobile, Boost, and Google Fi.

Matthew S. Smith 2 months ago

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Best Unlimited Phone Plan: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Compared

I sifted through the fine print and figured out how to score the best deal right now on all the major carriers.

Matthew Korfhage 2 months ago

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How Turkey Hacked the Hair Transplant Industry

From specialized motors to the use of machine learning algorithms, Turkey’s billion-dollar hair-transplant industry is the result of a constant process of innovation.

Levent Daşkıran 2 months ago

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Keychron K2 HE Concrete Edition Review: Rock-Solid Typing

Keychron's K2 HE Concrete Edition sounds like a cute gimmick, but as I discovered, there's a really solid keyboard beyond the absurd choice of materials.

Henri Robbins 2 months ago

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‘Backrooms’ Takes You Deeper Inside the Internet’s Most Uncanny Horror Myth

Kane Parsons was just 16 years old when he created a viral YouTube horror series based on a 4chan meme. Now he’s ready to conquer the big screen.

Miles Klee 2 months ago

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Tello Mobile Plan Review (2026): Low Cost, Reliable Service

With inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good.

Matthew Korfhage 2 months ago

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Cybercrime Crew Claims It Hacked Mike Lindell’s MyPillow

Plus: A ransomware group is now stealing data in person, BusPatrol wants to hand its license plate surveillance data to the cops, and more.

Lily Hay Newman, Dell Cameron, Matt Burgess 2 months ago

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Quilts Are Better Than Sleeping Bags

Tired of sleeping like a mummy in a bag? Improve your backcountry sleep and carry less weight with an ultralight quilt.

Scott Gilbertson 2 months ago

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Do You Actually Need to Pay for Transcription Software?

I tested Wispr Flow and various AI-powered transcription software to see whether you should bother subscribing or stick with free services.

Justin Pot 2 months ago

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Millions of Bees Have Thrived Under a New York Cemetery for More Than a Century

A walk in the cemetery led to Cornell researchers discovering an underground colony of bees with an estimated population of 5.5 million—one of the largest ever recorded.

Simone Valesini 2 months ago

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Is the Ferrari Luce’s Design Really That Bad? 3 Italian Auto Experts Weigh In

The first electric Ferrari is already this year’s most divisive car. We asked three Italian auto industry professionals to explain where the EV’s design makes sense, and where it doesn’t add up.

Lucia Tedesco 2 months ago

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Nike World Cup Uniforms Made of Recycled Textiles Won’t Solve Fashion Waste

The activewear giant has used chemical recycling to make jersey for 16 teams competing in the tournament. But the technique is unlikely to help solve fashion’s waste issue.

Joseph Winters 2 months ago

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24 Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads (2026)

Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.

Martin Cizmar 2 months ago

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Amazon Is Making an AI-Animated ‘Good Advice Cupcake’ TV Show. Its Original Creator Is Furious

Loryn Brantz created The Good Advice Cupcake for BuzzFeed years ago. The company licensed the character for a new Amazon series—made with AI—without her consent.

Miles Klee 2 months ago

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The White House’s Aliens.gov Site Brags That ICE Arrested More Than 700 US Citizens

The website, which compares human beings to extraterrestrials, touts arrest numbers from the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown. But some of its details are really out there.

Maddy Varner, Dell Cameron 2 months ago

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