GHD’s Chronos Max Review: High Tech, Not High Heat
This new wide-plate straightening iron has only one temperature setting, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
https://www.wired.com/review/ghd-chronos-max-hair-straightener/
New Proofs Expand the Limits of What Cannot Be Known
By proving a broader version of Hilbert’s famous 10th problem, two groups of mathematicians have expanded the realm of mathematical unknowability.
https://www.wired.com/story/new-proofs-expand-the-limits-of-what-cannot-be-known/
The Extreme Weather Conditions That Drove the Carolina Wildfires
The wildifires in the Carolinas have followed months of whiplash weather—drought, followed by hurricane-fueled floods, and then more drought.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-extreme-weather-conditions-that-drove-the-carolina-wildfires/
This Split Mattress Topper Made for Partners Who Can’t Agree
If you and your partner have different sleeping styles and debate over how soft or firm a mattress should be, the answer is this split topper.
The 41 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (March 2025)
Plankton: The Movie, Okja, and The Two Popes are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
The Biggest US Banks Have All Backed Out of a Commitment to Reach Net Zero
In the lead up to the inauguration, the six largest US banks left a voluntary alliance with the UN to reach net zero by 2050. Now, critics are calling for new climate laws.
The 42 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (March 2025)
Zero Day, Toxic Town, and Squid Game are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
SpaceX’s Latest Starship Explosion Marks Two Consecutive Failures
The new version of Starship will be tested again in four to six weeks. A third consecutive failure could indicate fundamental problems with the updated design.
Trump's 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' Plan Comes With a Twist
Rather than buy bitcoin directly, Donald Trump's plan calls for holding the US government's current bitcoin assets in reserve—and creates a separate stockpile for other crypto coins.
https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-plan-comes-with-a-twist/
T3 Aire IQ Review: A Great Hair Dryer, in Theory
This efficient, smart hair dryer would feel more intelligent if it got the basics right.
How to Create a Recovery USB Drive to Fix Your Computer
This emergency first aid kit will be ready to rescue your Mac or Windows machine when disaster strikes.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-create-a-recovery-usb-drive-to-fix-your-computer/
If Ukraine Loses Starlink, Here Are the Best Alternatives
OneWeb, Project Kuiper, and IRIS2 could all, in time, replace Elon Musk's satellite communications system in Ukraine, but they will struggle to replicate Starlink's coverage and usability.
Social Security Workers Aren't Allowed to Read This Story
New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like The Washington Post and The New York Times.
https://www.wired.com/story/social-security-workers-arent-allowed-to-read-this-story/
Marley Spoon Meal Kit: Actual Cooking, Good Food
The Martha Stewart–endorsed meal kit offers the closest thing to having Mom cook for you. Except you’re the mom. And you’re cooking.
Hands-On With GPT-4.5, OpenAI’s Most Powerful Model Yet
The release of OpenAI’s biggest model ever exposes the tension between building artificial general intelligence and making ChatGPT into a truly useful utility.
https://www.wired.com/story/gpt-4-5-openai-first-impressions/
The Plight of Migrants Is Deeply Misunderstood. Can a Video Game Help?
Anima Interactive’s forthcoming game Take Us North aims to capture the lived experiences of those trying to cross the US-Mexico border.
https://www.wired.com/story/take-us-north-video-game-karla-reyes/
The 29 Best Energy Drinks, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
The future is here, and it is jacked up on B vitamins, red dye, and taurine. These are the best energy drinks to get from tired to wired.
Dell Coupon Codes: 10% off March 2025
Enjoy 10% off with Dell coupon, plus today's deals for laptops, monitors, and all things tech.
All the Top New Gadgets at MWC 2025
At the annual tradeshow in Barcelona, we saw an ultra-slim smartphone, solar-powered laptop, and Google's Astra technology baked into its Gemini assistant, coming to Android phones soon.
Amazon’s Delivery Drones Are Grounded. The Birds and Dogs of This Texas Town Are Grateful
Amazon’s drones met more resistance in College Station, Texas, than in any other city in the US. Now they’re gone—and a sense of peace and privacy has been restored.
https://www.wired.com/story/texas-amazon-drones-stop-flying/