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I Work in Hollywood. Everyone Who Used to Make TV Is Now Secretly Training AI

For screenwriters like me—and job seekers all over—AI gig work is the new waiting tables. In eight months, I’ve done 20 of these soul-crushing contracts for five different platforms. It’s bad.

Ruth Fowler 3 months ago

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Keyboard Shortcuts I Learned From My Cat

Every time my cat Mira walks across a keyboard, I learn a few new Mac and PC keyboard shortcuts I never knew about.

Justin Pot 3 months ago

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Could Contact-Tracing Apps Help With the Hantavirus? Not Really

Contact-tracing apps were widely deployed during the Covid pandemic. They aren’t as helpful during smaller outbreaks.

Boone Ashworth 3 months ago

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Do City Delivery Drones Make Sense? No One Knows, but They're Flying Over NYC

One of the country’s busiest airspaces has a new kind of flying machine—maybe temporarily.

Aarian Marshall 3 months ago

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How Handheld Translators Work and Why They’re Handy for Travel

Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but bespoke tools can offer a much more immersive experience.

Christopher Null 3 months ago

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‘Reservation Hijacking’ Scams Target Travelers. Here’s How to Stay Safe

The hotel staffer who calls you with an urgent request for payment isn’t necessarily who they say they are.

David Nield 3 months ago

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Best Live-Captioning Smart Glasses (2026), WIRED tested

Can’t hear what they’re saying? Now you can turn on the subtitles for real-life conversations.

Christopher Null 3 months ago

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Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Unlocks a New Nightmare

Plus: Meta officially kills encrypted Instagram DMs, the Trump administration targets “violent left wing extremists,” leaked documents reveal Russia's school for elite hackers, and more.

Maddy Varner, Matt Burgess, Andy Greenberg, Andrew Couts 3 months ago

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The 19 Most Exciting Cars at the Beijing Auto Show 2026

The cars that debuted at the Beijing Auto Show demonstrate that the Chinese market is now at the forefront of electrification and intelligence. These are the 19 most intriguing models we saw.

Daisuke Takimoto 3 months ago

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Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | May 2026

Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in May 2026

Molly Higgins 3 months ago

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HelloFresh Coupon Codes: 55% Off + Free Meals

Get up to 55% off and free meal boxes using a HelloFresh coupon code today. Discover our best codes and discounts to let you save time and money.

Matthew Korfhage 3 months ago

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T-Mobile Promo Codes: 25% Off | May

Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.

Molly Higgins 3 months ago

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Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off

Score up to $100 off refurbished premium products, free shipping on orders of $29+, and more at Logitech.

Molly Higgins 3 months ago

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Western Digital Promo Code: 15% Off

Get 15% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.

Molly Higgins 3 months ago

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Exclusive Shed Rain Coupon: 15% Off

Get 15% off functional, fashionable umbrellas with our exclusive Shed Rain discount code.

Molly Higgins 3 months ago

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Top Megelin Deals for Laser and LED Therapy Devices (2026)

This Mother's Day, Megelin is slashing prices on its best-selling laser and LED devices.

Boutayna Chokrane 3 months ago

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The Pentagon Releases New Trove of Declassified UFO Files

The Defense Department has released a new trove of declassified documents about government UFO sightings.

Becky Ferreira 3 months ago

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Tesla’s Latest Recall? Wheels May Fall Off Cybertrucks

In what is the 11th Cybertruck recall, certain models of Elon Musk’s embattled pickup could experience a sudden, unexpected wheel separation, thanks to the wrong grease and loose nuts.

Jeremy White 3 months ago

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Nick Bostrom Has a Plan for Humanity’s ‘Big Retirement’

The philosopher thinks humans should pursue advanced AI and the promise of a “solved world.”

Steven Levy 3 months ago

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There's a Long Shot Proposal to Protect California Workers From AI

California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is proposing a new jobs guarantee for workers displaced by artificial intelligence.

Makena Kelly 3 months ago

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The Best Mobile Gaming Controllers for iPhone and Android (2026)

Your iPhone or Android phone can work overtime as a full-on gaming console with the help of these mobile controllers. Backbone makes my favorite.

Louryn Strampe 3 months ago

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We Asked Coffee Pros to Blind Test Coffee Machines. The Results Were Surprising

For our latest WIRED Blind Test, we sat coffee industry professionals down to rank leading do-it-all coffee machines—and the winner wasn't what anyone expected.

Chris Haslam, Jeremy White 3 months ago

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Billie Eilish Doesn't Know if There Will Ever Be Another Billie Eilish

In an interview with WIRED ahead of her new concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), Billie Eilish talked about whether or not future artists will be able to leverage SoundCloud the way she did.

Angela Watercutter 3 months ago

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The New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys

These cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.

Sophie Charara 3 months ago

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