Android 16 Is Getting a Facelift, and Gemini Is Rolling Onto More Google Platforms
Google teased all the new features coming to its mobile operating system ahead of next week’s I/O conference.
Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts and Investment Fraud
Android’s “Scam Detection” protection in Google Messages will now be able to flag even more types of digital fraud.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-io-on-device-ai-scam-texts/
Best Heart Rate Monitors (2025), WIRED Tested and Reviewed
These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on your pulse—and many other heart-related metrics.
Your Favorite Porn Stars Are Sick of Being Censored. But They’re Not Going Away
We spent the Pornhub Awards with some of the site’s biggest stars to talk censorship, making money, and the popularity of trans porn—all while the site is blocked in more than a third of US states.
Top KitchenAid Promo Codes and Coupons
Get $240 off select appliances, 15% off most regular-price items, free delivery, and other great savings today on WIRED.
https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-kitchenaid-promo-code/
10 Best Pet Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.
The Biggest Dating App Faux Pas for Gen Z? Being Cringe
For many young people dating online, sincerity is a deal-breaker and earnestness feels desperate, or even “revolting.” But by guarding their emotions, daters could be missing out on true love.
https://www.wired.com/story/biggest-dating-app-faux-pas-for-gen-z-being-cringe/
Deepfakes, Scams, and the Age of Paranoia
As AI-driven fraud becomes increasingly common, more people feel the need to verify every interaction they have online.
https://www.wired.com/story/paranoia-social-engineering-real-fake/
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17 Giftable Subscription Boxes (2025), Tested and Reviewed
We have options for coffee lovers, foodies, bookworms—and even those who are hard to shop for—with these gifts that keep on giving.
De’Longhi Rivelia Espresso Machine Review (2025): A Fine Froth
The bean-to-cup Rivelia won’t rival classic espresso. But it’s easy, it froths milk with a button-press, and you can swap beans to decaf in the afternoon.
https://www.wired.com/review/delonghi-rivelia-espresso-machine/
Intelligence on Earth Evolved Independently at Least Twice
Complex neural circuits likely arose independently in birds and mammals, suggesting that vertebrates evolved intelligence multiple times.
https://www.wired.com/story/intelligence-evolved-at-least-twice-in-vertebrate-animals/
The Best Cheap TVs (2025): TCL, Hisense, and More
Save cash without sacrificing quality with one of these excellent budget TVs.
Dismantling NOAA Threatens the World’s Ability to Monitor Carbon Dioxide Levels
The agency maintains the global backbone of measurements of CO2 and other gases, but these are at risk of being curtailed if the foreshadowed cuts to NOAA are realized.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-dismantling-of-noaa-threatens-the-keeling-curve/
The 25 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (May 2025)
The Wheel of Time, Reacher, and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
Netflix’s ‘Moments’ Feature Lets You Easily Share Your Favorite Clips
An official sharing feature built into the mobile app lets you send a specific scene to your friends. Here’s how to use it.
https://www.wired.com/story/use-netflix-moments-to-share-your-favorite-clips/
Diabetes Is Rising in Africa. Could It Lead to New Breakthroughs?
Growing rates of type 2 diabetes across the African content offer scientists hope of creating new, more inclusive treatments.
https://www.wired.com/story/diabetes-rates-africa-new-breakthroughs/
Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Is Tearing the MAHA Movement Apart
Casey Means isn't currently licensed as a doctor. But that’s not why anti-vaxxers and conspiracists think she’s unsuited to be surgeon general—to them, her anti-vaccine opinions aren't extreme enough.
https://www.wired.com/story/casey-means-surgeon-general-trump-rfk-controlled-opposition-vaccine/
14 Best Office Chairs of 2025— I've Tested 55+ to Pick Them
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
A Visit to Tokyo's Blue Lug, the ‘Best Bike Shop in the World’
Cyclists around the world are obsessed with the beautifully appointed bicycles from Blue Lug in Tokyo. As a bike nerd myself, and with a trip to Japan on my calendar, I had to pay a visit.
Trump, Cryptocurrency, and the Real Winners and Losers
Is Trump selling access to the administration in exchange for cryptocoins? On today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about the ethical concerns associated with TRUMP coin.
https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-trump-cryptocurrency/
9 Best Digital Notebooks, Tablets, and Smart Pens (2025)
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smart-notebooks-and-smart-pens/
Lifesmart TM2202 3-in-1 Treadmill Review: Best for Small Spaces
This compact, hybrid machine can morph into a walking pad, treadmill, or standing desk for small office spaces.
https://www.wired.com/review/lifesmart-tm2202-3-in-1-treadmill/
As the US Cuts Scientific Talent, Europe Launches an Initiative to Attract It
The Choose Europe for Science program will invest more than half a billion dollars between 2025 and 2027 to recruit researchers and scientists—especially from the United States.
https://www.wired.com/story/us-cuts-scientific-talent-europe/
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A 'Trump Card Visa' Is Already Showing Up in Immigration Forms
Donald Trump has proposed launching a "gold card" program offering US residency for $5 million. Elon Musk’s DOGE has begun rolling out the technology to enable it.
https://www.wired.com/story/doge-trump-gold-visa-program-immigration/
Customs and Border Protection Confirms Its Use of Hacked Signal Clone TeleMessage
CBP says it has "disabled" its use of TeleMessage following reports that the app, which has not cleared the US government's risk assessment program, was hacked.
15 Great Deals on Mother's Day Gifts (2025)
Get Mom something special and save some money on it, too. Plenty of our recommendations are on sale.
Puma Says It Made the Fastest Running Shoe Ever. We Put It to the Test
Puma claims its latest Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 hi-tech shoe will boost efficiency for all runners. WIRED compared it to the leading competition to separate the facts from the marketing jargon.
https://www.wired.com/story/puma-says-it-made-the-fastest-running-shoe-ever-we-put-it-to-the-test/
They Fell in Love Playing ‘Minecraft.’ Then the Game Became Their Wedding Venue
From quest-filled proposals to vows over Discord, some couples are getting married in the game universes that brought them together.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Threatening America’s Apple Juice Supply Chain
Most of the apple juice Americans drink is imported, with a large share coming from China. Experts say families should expect to start paying higher prices for the beloved beverage.
60-Hour Dance Sessions, Simulated Sex, and Ketamine: Inside the World of Hardcore VR Ravers
VR Clubbing has exploded since Covid-19 lockdowns, with enthusiasts doing drugs and finding friends and love in an inclusive environment. But some say the convenience is making it harder to control their vices.
Why Pigeons at Rest Are at the Center of Complexity Theory
When pigeons outnumber pigeonholes, some birds must double up. This obvious statement, and its inverse, have deep connections to many areas of math and computer science.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-a-problem-about-pigeons-powers-complexity-theory/
The Best Star Wars Gifts for Everyone From Padawans to Jedi Masters (2025)
These are the best Star Wars gifts for everyone from Padawan fans to Jedi masters.
XPeng P7+ Review: Price, Specs, Availability
The Chinese automaker's new model has a big range, lightning quick charging, and is super cheap—but it's a new pure vision-based autonomous driving system very similar to Tesla’s.
The 42 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (May 2025)
You, The Four Seasons, and Adolescence are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
Small Packages From Shein and Temu Are Now Subject to US Tariffs. Here’s What to Know
President Donald Trump has ended the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed Temu, Shein, and other online retailers to send packages from China to the US valued under $800 duty-free.
https://www.wired.com/story/tariffs-temu-shein-trump-de-minimis/