Hacking Spree Hits UK Retail Giants
Plus: France blames Russia for a series of cyberattacks, the US is taking steps to crack down on a gray market allegedly used by scammers, and Microsoft pushes the password one step closer to death.
https://www.wired.com/story/hacking-spree-hits-uk-retail-giants/
Focal Bathys MG Review: Gorgeous Sound for a Pretty Penny
The Focal Bathys MG hyper-premium noise-canceling headphones have French drivers designed for real audiophiles.
How to Get a Real ID License for Traveling on Airplanes
For Americans without a passport, a new type of driver’s license is required to board flights in the United States. Here’s how to update your license to the new Real ID standard.
Trump Wants to Erase Black History. These Digital Archivists Are Racing to Save It
Donald Trump’s executive orders are attacking everything from the Smithsonian to Black sports history, but grassroots organizers are launching a resistance.
The Climate Crisis Threatens Supply Chains. Manufacturers Hope AI Can Help
The Covid-19 pandemic showed just how vulnerable global supply chains are. Climate shocks could pose an even greater risk.
https://www.wired.com/story/manufacturers-hope-ai-will-save-supply-chains-from-climate-crisis/
Inside the Battle Over OpenAI’s Corporate Restructuring
A group of activists is turning to an old playbook to influence the future of one of the world’s most powerful AI companies.
https://www.wired.com/story/open-ai-nonprofit-transition-activism/
Therabody TheraFace Mask Review: The Vibrating LED Face Shield
This LED face mask combines red, blue, and near-infrared light with vibration therapy, but don’t expect overnight results.
Trump’s Quest for Crypto Riches Is a Constitutional Scandal Waiting to Happen
The largest investors in Donald Trump’s crypto coin have been promised a private audience with the president. The arrangement could put Trump at odds with the Constitution and add fuel to calls for his impeachment, experts say.
2025 Is the Year of the Humanoid Robot Factory Worker
Long confined to the lab, humanoids finally appear ready to work in manufacturing. There are just a few hurdles to get them to market.
https://www.wired.com/story/2025-year-of-the-humanoid-robot-factory-worker/
North Korea Stole Your Job
For years, North Korea has been secretly placing young IT workers inside Western companies. With AI, their schemes are now more devious—and effective—than ever.
https://www.wired.com/story/north-korea-stole-your-tech-job-ai-interviews/
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Dating Apps Are Using Roleplaying Games to Fix Your Rizz
Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, and Grindr are rolling out scenario-based training, AI, and other tools to address their users’ lack of romantic experience.
https://www.wired.com/story/dating-apps-are-using-roleplaying-games-to-fix-your-rizz/
Staples Dexley Ergonomic Mesh Chair Review: Best Budget Chair
This no-nonsense all-mesh office chair isn't much to look at, but you'll be hard-pressed to find something better for under $200.
https://www.wired.com/review/staples-dexley-ergonomic-mesh-chair/
WhatsApp Is Walking a Tightrope Between AI Features and Privacy
WhatsApp's AI tools will use a new “Private Processing” system designed to allow cloud access without letting Meta or anyone else see end-to-end encrypted chats. But experts still see risks.
https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-private-processing-generative-ai-security-risks/
12 Best Delivery Chocolate Boxes to Send and Receive (2025)
We tasted dozens of chocolate boxes to find the best, from pure chocolate ecstasy to bundles of fun.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-delivery-chocolate-boxes/
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 Review: For Creators and Gamers
Asus’ 15-inch laptop is an uninspiring machine built for creators.
AI Is Using Your Likes to Get Inside Your Head
Liking features on social media can provide troves of data about human behavior to AI models. But as AI gets smarter, will it be able to know users’ preferences before they do?
https://www.wired.com/story/like-the-button-that-changed-the-world-book-excerpt/
As Measles Cases Surge, Mexico Issues a US Travel Alert
The border state of Chihuahua has recorded 713 confirmed cases, with its outbreak linked to the ongoing cluster of cases north of the border in Texas.
https://www.wired.com/story/as-measles-cases-surge-mexico-issues-a-us-travel-alert/
Poop Drones Are Keeping Sewers Running So Humans Don't Have to
Poorly maintained sewers can have disastrous consequences, but regular inspections can be time-consuming, expensive, and dangerous. The solution: subterranean dung drones.
https://www.wired.com/story/poop-drones-are-keeping-sewers-running-so-humans-dont-have-to/
7 Best Mesh Routers (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.
Parallelle Traveler Review: Unparalleled Attention to Detail
Designer Annie Fan went through 60 prototypes to get the Traveller to where it is today, and it shows.
9 Best Electric Kettles (2025), Tested and Reviewed
We made lots of coffee and tea to test these electric kettles—and boiled it down to these top picks.
A New Quantum Algorithm Speeds Up Solving a Huge Class of Problems
It’s been difficult to find important questions that quantum computers can answer faster than classical machines, but a new algorithm appears to do so for some critical optimization tasks.
https://www.wired.com/story/quantum-speedup-found-for-huge-class-of-hard-problems/
Best Noise-Canceling Headphones (2025): Over-Ears, Wireless Earbuds, Workout Pairs
Tune out (or rock out) with our favorite over-ears and earbuds.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-noise-canceling-headphones/
Grid-Scale Battery Storage Is Quietly Revolutionizing the Energy System
This energy storage technology is harnessing the potential of solar and wind power—and its deployment is growing exponentially.
https://www.wired.com/story/grid-scale-battery-storage-is-quietly-revolutionizing-the-energy-system/
The 22 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (May 2025)
Conclave, Challengers, and Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon a Time are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
The 40 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (May 2025)
The Two Popes, The Imaginary, and Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things the First Shadow are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
The 40 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (May 2025)
Black Mirror, Devil May Cry, and Adolescence are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (May 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.
The 9 Best Wine Glasses for Every Kind of Wine (2025)
Upgrading your wine glass game is a window into the finer things in life. These are our WIRED-tested favorites.
Slate Auto’s $25K Electric Pickup Is Here: Pricing, Specs, Range, Release Date
The modestly priced EV pickup goes 150 miles on a charge and is infinitely customizable. Deliveries start next year.
In a Boon for Tesla, Feds Weaken Rules for Reporting on Self-Driving
A new autonomous vehicle framework would also make it easier for Tesla and other companies to research domestically-made self-driving cars that don’t meet all federal safety standards.
https://www.wired.com/story/feds-weaken-self-driving-reporting-rules/
'Who Is Doge?' Has Become a Metaphysical Question
The acting head of the General Services Administration says it has no DOGE team. It merely lists at least a half-dozen DOGE affiliates on payroll and has a section of its building for DOGE use only.
https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-doge-mystery-general-services-administration/
Scientists Find Measles Likely To Become Endemic in the US Over Next 20 Years
A new study forecasts more than 850,000 measles cases over the next 25 years if US vaccination rates stay the same. Millions of infections are possible if rates drop.