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Instagram’s New Instants App Is a Snapchat Clone for Thirst Traps

Instagram’s Instants app lets you send disappearing photos—and it’s probably where your horny friends will post spicy pics.

Reece Rogers 3 months ago

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What It Will Take to Make AI Sustainable

Researcher Sasha Luccioni argues we need better emissions data and a better sense of how people are using AI in the first place.

Molly Taft 3 months ago

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DHS Plans Experiment Running ‘Reconnaissance’ Drones Along the US-Canada Border

Autonomous drones and ground vehicles will stream “battlefield intelligence” over 5G along the US-Canada border in a bilateral DHS experiment this fall.

Dell Cameron, Maddy Varner 3 months ago

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Overworked AI Agents Turn Marxist, Researchers Find

In a recent experiment, mistreated AI agents started grumbling about inequality and calling for collective bargaining rights.

Will Knight 3 months ago

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OpenAI Brings Its Ass to Court

In Musk v. Altman, the company sought to show the jury a remarkable trophy as physical proof of Elon Musk’s concerning behavior.

Maxwell Zeff, Paresh Dave 3 months ago

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Trump's Inner Circle Is Already Scrambling Over the 2028 Presidential Ticket

Republicans still have the midterms to get through, but administration officials have already set their sights on the next election.

Hugo Lowell 3 months ago

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WhatsApp Adds Meta AI Chats That Are Built to Be Fully Private

The company says its new Incognito Chat allows you to use its AI chatbot without anyone else—including Meta—being able to access your conversations.

Lily Hay Newman 3 months ago

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Inside the Race to Develop a Test for the Rare Andes Hantavirus

A University of Nebraska lab has developed a test that can detect the virus before symptoms become severe. Now, it's ready to start testing those returning to the US after a cruise outbreak.

Emily Mullin 3 months ago

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Best Air Purifiers (2026): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir, and More

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

Molly Higgins 3 months ago

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OnlyFans’ First-Gen Creators Are Retiring—and Some Are Begging You to Forget They Exist

As more sex workers quit the industry, some are having to navigate tough questions around consent and the “afterlife” of work they no longer want to be associated with.

Jason Parham 3 months ago

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Submit Your Questions: AI Is Changing Your Job—Now What?

Pose your questions ahead of our May 27 livestream AMA, where a panel of WIRED experts will discuss how AI is transforming work.

Reece Rogers, Kate Knibbs, Sandra Upson 3 months ago

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Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 Review: Basic Bar, Big Sound

The latest Bravia Theater soundbar strips away the nice-to-have extras, but its crisp and booming sound is on point.

Ryan Waniata 3 months ago

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A Conspiracy Theory About QR Codes Has Led to Chaos Ahead of Georgia’s Midterms

The state of Georgia banned the use of QR codes for elections, based in part on the assertions of a man who’s boosted false claims about Israel and 9/11. Now no one knows how ballots will be counted.

David Gilbert 3 months ago

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Ikea’s New Designer Collection Is Home-Office Heaven

From a twisty lamp to a bendy clock, the Swedish company’s full 2026 PS Collection has dropped. It’s a boon for those looking to refine their homes and workstations.

Jeremy White 3 months ago

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Meet the Sad Wives of AI

Are you married to a man who’s obsessed with AI? I’m so, so sorry.

Alessandra Ram 3 months ago

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On Running LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Review:

The Swedish shoemaker’s LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a laceless, lightweight, super shoe.

Boone Ashworth 3 months ago

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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Got Its Drill Stuck on a Rock. Here’s How They Freed It

This is the first time NASA has encountered a situation like this, and it took nearly a week to resolve.

Marta Musso 3 months ago

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Naturepedic Promo Codes and Deals: 20% Off

Shop the Naturepedic sale this May.

Nena Farrell 3 months ago

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Top Nomad Goods Promo Codes: Get 25% Off in May 2026

Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more this May.

Brenda Stolyar 3 months ago

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Elon Musk Had ‘Hair-Raising’ Idea of Passing OpenAI Onto His Kids, Sam Altman Says

Musk’s lawyers questioned Altman over allegations of deception and his network of financial investments, but the OpenAI CEO painted a picture of Musk as obsessed with controlling the company.

Maxwell Zeff, Paresh Dave 3 months ago

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xAI Adds 16 New Gas Turbines at Mississippi Facility Despite Ongoing Lawsuit

Emails show that Elon Musk's company is expanding its use of portable gas-fired power at its Colossus 2 site as a fight over air quality continues.

Molly Taft 3 months ago

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The Unitree GD01 Is a Giant Mecha Robot You Can Actually Buy

China’s Unitree, famous for making low-cost dancing robots, will now sell you a giant, wall-smashing mecha.

Will Knight 3 months ago

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Foxconn Ransomware Attack Shows Nothing Is Safe Forever

Famous for helping build Apple's iPhones, Foxconn just suffered another cyberattack, highlighting the perils of warehousing some of the world's most valuable data.

Lily Hay Newman 3 months ago

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MAHA Keeps Being Weird as Hell About Fertility

RFK Jr. and Mehmet Oz’s comments about teen sperm count and “underbabied” Americans at a recent women’s health event underscore the White House’s pronatalist agenda.

Ej Dickson 3 months ago

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