Rewind Cassette Player Review: The Best Portable Tape Player
This high-end modern cassette player is better than vintage for tape heads.
Can Algorithms, a Touchscreen, and an Internet Connection Make the Perfect Piece of Toast?
Some eager product designers have replaced the toaster’s familiar buttons, levers, and dials with screens and automated software. The results are rather stale.
These Plants Photosynthesize Deep in the Arctic Even When There’s No Light
Under the sea ice during the Arctic’s pitch-black polar night, cells power photosynthesis on the lowest light levels ever observed in nature.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-does-life-happen-when-theres-barely-any-light/
Appalachians Are Trapped in a Disastrous Cycle of Flooding and Rebuilding
Kentucky and Tennessee have flooded repeatedly in recent years, but with little ability to develop land on higher ground, many residents are forced to continue living in high-risk areas.
The US Solar Power Industry Is Trying to Rebrand as MAGA-Friendly
As Donald Trump rages against renewable energy, solar power is being reimagined as a symbol of American “energy dominance.”
https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-solar-power-industry-is-trying-to-rebrand-as-maga-friendly/
The 23 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (March 2025)
Invincible, The Rig, and Fallout are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
The 21 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (March 2024)
Challengers, My Old Ass, and The Creator are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
The 39 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (March 2025)
Parasite, Y Tu Mamá También, and The Two Popes are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
Dyson Promo Codes: 20% Off | March 2025
Get 20% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $150 on vacuums, tools, and more.
https://www.wired.com/story/dyson-cordless-vacuum-promo-code/
AirDoctor Coupon Code: Up to 25% Off Air Purifiers
Save on top products at AirDoctor when you use our promo codes, like up to 25% off select air filters.
Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals: $25 Off + Free Shipping
Score discounts on blenders, food processors, immersion blenders, and more with our selection of Vitamix coupons and deals.
Use Apple Invites to Organize Your Next Event
Apple’s new event planning app lets you gather friends and family in one place—even if they’re on Android.
How to Watch the 2025 Oscars Online
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will air on ABC this Sunday, and you’ll be able to stream it through Hulu as well.
The SEC Is Abandoning Its Biggest Crypto Lawsuits
Regulators at the US Securities and Exchange Commission have called a sudden truce with the cryptocurrency industry, bringing an end to years of legal conflict.
https://www.wired.com/story/sec-is-giving-up-biggest-crypto-lawsuits/
7 Best Hair Dryers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED
Ready to ditch your clunky hair dryer? These top-tier models bring the heat without the damage.
DOGE’s Chaos Reaches Antarctica
Daily life at US-run Antarctic stations has already been disrupted. Scientists worry that the long-term impacts could upend not only important research but the continent’s delicate geopolitics.
https://www.wired.com/story/doge-antarctica-science-research-china-russia/
Your Boss Wants You Back in the Office. This Surveillance Tech Could Be Waiting for You
Warehouse-style employee tracking tech has expanded into job after job. Now, as millions are called back to the workplace, it’s finally coming for the American office worker.
Something Unexpected Is Spewing Stars Into the Milky Way
Fast-moving stars in the Milky Way indicate there could be a supermassive black hole in the neighboring Large Magellanic Cloud—something that has never been detected in a smaller galaxy.
https://www.wired.com/story/large-magellanic-cloud-supermassive-black-hole/
Ads Popped Up on Drivers' Screens. There May Be More on the Way
When Jeep owners complained ads were appearing while driving, the carmaker said it was a glitch. But as auto makers consider connected car opportunities, in-vehicle selling might be too tempting to ignore.
https://www.wired.com/story/ads-popped-up-on-drivers-screens-there-may-be-more-on-the-way/
After a Violent Kidnapping, Crypto Elites Hire Bodyguards
A spate of abductions has sent crypto executives and wealthy investors in search of ways to protect themselves.
https://www.wired.com/story/after-a-violent-kidnapping-crypto-elites-hire-bodyguards/