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The Military Almost Got the Right to Repair. Lawmakers Just Took It Away

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The Military Almost Got the Right to Repair. Lawmakers Just Took It Away

The final language of the annual bill that funds the US military is in. It removes provisions that would have helped ensure service members’ abil...

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Dr. Oz Tells His Federal Employees to Eat Less

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Dr. Oz Tells His Federal Employees to Eat Less

“You don’t have to try every cookie on the holiday table,” wrote Mehmet Oz in an email to all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services staf...

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OpenAI Should Stop Naming Its Creations After Products That Already Exist

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OpenAI Should Stop Naming Its Creations After Products That Already Exist

From “cameo” to “io,” OpenAI keeps trying to call its new and upcoming releases by names that resemble existing trademarks.

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For the First Time, Mutations in a Single Gene Have Been Linked to Mental Illness

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For the First Time, Mutations in a Single Gene Have Been Linked to Mental Illness

Research links variations in the gene GRIN2A to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia and other forms of mental illness.

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JBL Grip Review: A Bluetooth Speaker With Lava Lamp Vibes

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JBL’s Grip Is a Bluetooth Speaker With Lava Lamp Vibes

This waterproof ultra-portable comes with a splash of party.

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The Best Cookbooks of 2025: Soju Party, Fat and Flour, Salsa Daddy, Italo Punk, and More

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The Best Cookbooks of 2025

This year’s bumper crop looks at salsa, salads, drinking culture, home baking, and Italian cuisine.

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The Longest Solar Eclipse for 100 Years Is Coming. Don’t Miss It

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The Longest Solar Eclipse for 100 Years Is Coming. Don’t Miss It

NASA has announced when the longest total solar eclipse of the century will occur—and you won’t have to wait long. Here’s what you should know.

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What Are Gravel Running Shoes? (2025)

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Gravel Shoes Are the Best Road-to-Trail Shoe

This new-ish hybrid between trail runners and road runners is designed for less technical terrain and the occasional road run.

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As Key Talent Abandons Apple, Meet the New Generation of Leaders Taking On the Old Guard

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As Key Talent Abandons Apple, Meet the New Generation of Leaders Taking On the Old Guard

With “hardware guy” John Ternus as front-runner for the next CEO, can Apple overtake its ex-employees at OpenAI and Meta?

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This AI Model Can Intuit How the Physical World Works

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This AI Model Can Intuit How the Physical World Works

The V-JEPA system uses ordinary videos to understand the physics of the real world.

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Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 Review: A High-End Gaming Handheld

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Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 Is a Good Handheld for Power Users

This premium gaming handheld loads up with features, but Windows still holds it back from being the easy option.

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Why Tehran Is Running Out of Water

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Why Tehran Is Running Out of Water

Because of shifting storms and sweltering summers, Iran’s capital faces a future “Day Zero” when the taps run dry.

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Security News This Week: Oh Crap, Kohler’s Toilet Cameras Aren’t Really End-to-End Encrypted

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The US Won't Sanction China for Salt Typhoon Hacking

Plus: Officials warn of a disturbingly stealthy Chinese malware specimen, a CISA nomination stalls, and more.

Wired 3 months ago

Canyon Deflectr RLS Bike Helmet Review: Game-Changing Safety Technology

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Move Over, MIPS—There’s a New Bike Helmet Safety Tech in Town

Canyon’s latest off-road helmet is the first bike helmet in the United States to feature RLS’s game-changing safety tech.

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Gevi Espresso Machine Review: Quick but Quirky

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Gevi's Espresso Machine Works Fine, but There Are Better Options at This Price Point

This no-frills device is good, but chintzy accessories and a borderline dangerous frother keep it from being great.

Wired 3 months ago

Gear News of the Week: Google Drops Another Android Update, and the Sony A7 V Is Here

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Gear News of the Week: Google Drops Another Android Update, and the Sony A7 V Is Here

Plus: Samsung’s trifolding phone unfurls to the size of a tablet, and Kobo has a new remote page-turner.

Wired 3 months ago

WIRED Roundup: DOGE Isn’t Dead, Facebook Dating Is Real, and Amazon’s AI Ambitions

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WIRED Roundup: DOGE Isn’t Dead, Facebook Dating Is Real, and Amazon’s AI Ambitions

In this episode of ‘Uncanny Valley,’ we bring you the news of the week, then dive into how some DOGE operatives are still at work in the federa...

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Horses, the Most Controversial Game of the Year, Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

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‘Horses,’ the Most Controversial Game of the Year, Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

First it was banned. Then its sales blew up. But “Horses” fails to meet the lofty goals of its own ideas.

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Buying Warner Bros. Gives Netflix What It’s Always Needed: An Identity

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Buying Warner Bros. Gives Netflix What It’s Always Needed: An Identity

The $83 billion deal gives the streamer a century’s worth of prestige television and movies, from Batman movies to Game of Thrones. It also ends ...

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Here’s What You Should Know About Launching an AI Startup

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Here’s What You Should Know About Launching an AI Startup

AI startups say the promise of turning dazzling models into useful products is harder than anyone expected. Three founders discuss what it takes.