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7 Best Bug Sprays We Tested and Reviewed
Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evenings. These are the ones we recommend. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/best-bug-sprays/?utm_source=press.coop

Why Hurricane Milton Turned the Sky Purple
The strange, apocalyptic skies during the storm reveal how light behaves in the atmosphere when it’s filled with an unusual amount of water vapor, dust, and debris. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/why-hurricane-milton-turned-the-sky-purple/?utm_source=press.coop

Neo-Nazis Are Fleeing Telegram for Encrypted App SimpleX Chat
Neo-Nazis are joining SimpleX Chat, a relatively unknown app that received funding from Jack Dorsey and promises users there is no way for it or law enforcement to track their identity. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/neo-nazis-flee-telegram-encrypted-app-simplex/?utm_source=press.coop

Therapy Sessions Exposed by Mental Health Care Firm’s Unsecured Database
Video and audio of therapy sessions, transcripts, and other patient records were accidentally exposed in a publicly accessible database operated by the virtual medical company Confidant Health. #press

Elon Musk Has Backed Himself Into a Corner in Brazil
After a public standoff with a judge over X and Starlink’s operations in the country, Elon Musk is showing signs of wavering. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/x-starlink-brazil-suspension-musk/?utm_source=press.coop

7 Best Baby Monitors We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Need to keep an eye (or ear) on your kids from another room? Our picks will help you do it. #press
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-baby-monitors/?utm_source=press.coop

7 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones/?utm_source=press.coop
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The Thomas Crooks Conspiracy Theories Aren’t Going Anywhere
The FBI says Donald Trump's would-be assassin acted alone; the CIA denies any association with him. But experts say the complex reasons for belief in conspiracies will likely keep people believing. #press

We’re Still Waiting for the Next Big Leap in AI
Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model pulls ahead of rivals from OpenAI and Google. But advances in machine intelligence have lately been more incremental than revolutionary. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/were-still-waiting-for-the-next-big-leap-in-ai/?utm_source=press.coop

The 16 Best Messenger Bags, Crossbody Bags, Slings and Shoulder Bags (2024)
From everyday canvas sacks to rainstorm-ready sling packs, these one-strap wonders shoulder the burden. #press
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-messenger-bags/?utm_source=press.coop

11 Best Organic Mattresses, Toppers, Bedding (2024): Nontoxic and Natural
These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/best-organic-mattresses/?utm_source=press.coop

Why Are We Seeing These Crazy Northern Lights?
The aurora borealis is usually seen near the Arctic, but solar winds and magnetic turbulence are sparking some of the best light shows in centuries throughout the US. #press

Logitech Reach Review: Super Camera Arm, Subpar Camera
One of the best camera arm mounts I’ve ever used is hampered by its middling camera. #press
https://www.wired.com/review/logitech-reach/?utm_source=press.coop

Samsung S95D QD-OLED Review: A Matte Screen for Reflective Rooms
Samsung’s new S95D QD-OLED TV takes a big anti-glare swing with (mostly) fantastic results. #press
https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-s95d-qd-oled/?utm_source=press.coop

8 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers (2024): Budget, Luxe, Tested by Experts
The stats say most people prefer to snooze on their sides. If that’s you, then you might want to check out these WIRED-tested beds. #press
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mattresses-for-side-sleepers/?utm_source=press.coop

13 Best Electric Kettles (2024): Gooseneck, Temperature Control, Cheap
We made tons of coffee, tea, and ramen to test these gadgets—and boiled it down to these top picks. #press
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-kettles/?utm_source=press.coop

Casper Adjustable Base Max Review: Customized Angles and Massage
This bed raises your head and feet, with added massage and under-bed lighting. I’ll never sleep flat again. #press
https://www.wired.com/review/casper-adjustable-base-max/?utm_source=press.coop

29 Best REI Anniversary Sale Deals: Fitness Trackers, Tents, Sleeping Bags, Headphones, Electric Bikes
It’s the best time of the year to pick up all the tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and gear you’ll need for summer fun. Just remember the deals end on Memorial Day. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/rei-anniversary-sale-may-2024/?utm_source=press.coop

A Warp Drive Breakthrough Inches a Tiny Bit Closer to 'Star Trek'
Physicists have figured out how a warp drive could work—even if it's more useful for our understanding of gravity than interstellar travel. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/warp-drive-breakthrough-physics-star-trek/?utm_source=press.coop

Scarlett Johansson’s OpenAI Feud Makes Her an Uncanny Folk Hero
Scarlett Johansson’s talents once made her the ideal person to voice an AI. Now, she’s the perfect human to face off against it. #press
