Trump’s Tariffs Haven’t Resulted in Higher Prices on Amazon—Yet
The ecommerce site penalizes sellers for abrupt price hikes, and many are hesitant to make risky changes amid a volatile trade war.
https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prices-tariffs-why-higher-lower/
Will Meta Really Have to Sell Instagram and WhatsApp?
On this episode of "Uncanny Valley," we unpack the trial between Meta and the FTC.
https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-ftc-meta-trial-instagram-whatsapp/
8 Best Beard Trimmers (2025): Full Beards, Hair, Stubble
These beard tools deliver an excellent trim for all types of facial hair.
Nissan Sakura 2025 Review: Price, Availability, Specs
Meet the Sakura, the best-selling electric car in Japan. It has driver assistance, auto-parking, fast charging, bi-directional power, and acres of charm. The killer stat: It only costs $17,000.
Polaroid Flip Review: The Best Polaroid For Most People
The new Polaroid Flip comes loaded with features to help bring some much-needed reliability to instant photography—without making it sterile.
OpenAI’s New GPT 4.1 Models Excel at Coding
GPT 4.1, GPT 4.1 Mini, and GPT 4.1 Nano are all available now—and will help OpenAI compete with Google and Anthropic.
https://www.wired.com/story/openai-announces-4-1-ai-model-coding/
GHD Duet Blowdry Review: Power and Fantastic Styling—for a Price
The technology inside this blow-dry brush is unlike any other blowout tool you’ll find.
The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (April 2025)
The Wheel of Time, Reacher, and The Bondsman are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
This Famous Physics Experiment Shows Why the Government Should Support ‘Useless’ Science
Basic research often pays huge dividends—but that’s not why we do it.
https://www.wired.com/story/why-the-government-should-support-useless-science/
An Experimental Obesity Pill Mimics Gastric Bypass Surgery
A novel drug that produces a temporary coating in the small intestine could be a new strategy for weight loss—and an alternative to surgeries and GLP-1 drugs.
https://www.wired.com/story/syntis-bio-weight-loss-pill-gastric-bypass/
You Can Play the New Game in ‘Black Mirror’—and It’s an Adorable Nightmare
The creator of Thronglets, featured in season 7 of the Netflix series, says the game makes it feel like a Mogwai “effed up your life.”
https://www.wired.com/story/thronglets-game-black-mirror-netflix-night-school/
Elon Musk's DOGE Is Getting Audited
The General Accountability Office's audit examines DOGE’s handling of data at a number of federal agencies, according to sources and records reviewed by WIRED.
https://www.wired.com/story/gao-audit-elon-musk-doge-government-agencies/
Protesting Tips: What to Bring, How to Act, How to Stay Safe
If you’re planning on hitting the streets, here’s what you need to know.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protest-safely-gear-tips/
Bluesky Can’t Take a Joke
Bluesky has been a safe haven for users fleeing X and Threads. But while there’s less hate, there’s also fewer lolz.
Scientists Are Mapping the Boundaries of What Is Knowable and Unknowable
Math and computer science researchers have long known that some questions are fundamentally unanswerable. Now physicists are exploring how physical systems put hard limits on what we can predict.
https://www.wired.com/story/next-level-chaos-traces-the-true-limit-of-predictability/
Beyerdynamic Amiron 300 Review: Quiet Luxury
If you’re looking for quiet luxury, these are the headphones for you.
The 46 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (April 2025)
Adolescence, Devil May Cry, and The Residence are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
The 45 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (April 2025)
Dead Talents Society, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Plankton: The Movie are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
Welcome to the Worst Allergy Season Ever
Multiple US states have logged record pollen counts this spring, with climate change likely to blame.
https://www.wired.com/story/welcome-to-the-worst-allergy-season-ever-pollen/
How the GameCube Controller Works on Nintendo Switch 2—and How You Can Get One
One of Nintendo’s best and most influential controllers is making a comeback on Switch 2, alongside a host of classic games.