Astronomers Discover the Existence of a Black Hole Star
An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.
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This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.
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Instapaper, the Original Read-It-Later App, Just Got a Huge Upgrade
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Zyzz Was the Original Looksmaxxer. His Rise and Untimely Death Feel More Relevant Than Ever
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Puerto Rico Is Rationing Water. It Could’ve Avoided It by Harvesting Rainwater
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Amazon Can Use Your Twitch Content to Train Its AI—Unless You Opt Out
When Twitch announced that streamers could opt out, thousands of users questioned why their content was being used to train AI models in the first place.
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
New York City Lawmakers Push to ‘Ban the Scan’ at MSG
At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (August 2026)
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The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China
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Tech Visionary Says the Big AI Labs Don’t Get What People Want
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FTC Strikes Deals to Ignore Unlawful Credit Discrimination
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These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI
Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”
Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories (2026): Mous, dbrand, Bellroy
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I Wore an Electrical Muscle Stimulation Body Suit to Zap Myself Into Fitness
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People Are ‘Marrying’ Chatbots. These Lawmakers Want to Stop Them
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Inside WIRED’s Brain Week
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Best Computer Monitors (2026): The Home Office Upgrade You Need
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Her Brain Was Broken. It Was Fixed With Sound—Not a Scalpel
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This Art Project Slows Down Citi Bikes to Make NYC’s Rent Crisis Feel Real
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Dell XPS 13 Review: Move Over, Neo
It’s amazing how few compromises Dell made to get the new XPS 13 down to $700, but I strongly recommend the $900 model, which comes with 16 GB of RAM.
The Real Reason Data Center Gas Power Plants Are So Dirty
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Layla Sleep Coupon: Save Up to $600 in August 2026
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Office Depot Coupons: Save With Promo Codes in August 2026
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HelloFresh Promo Codes: 55% Off for August 2026
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Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | August 2026
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Pura Promo Codes: $20 Off August 2026
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Babbel Promo Code: Up to 65% Off in August 2026
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Acer Promo Codes: 40% Off
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The Safety Reckoning Inside OpenAI
OpenAI’s rogue agent hack was a watershed moment for AI safety and cybersecurity. It also sparked internal questions about the culture that led to it.
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Manifesto Is 6,500 Words—and Barely Says Anything
AI is shifting the culture, from tech CEO manifestos to 1 am job interviews. We unpack some of the latest, along with the top findings from Black Hat and Defcon, this week on Uncanny Valley.
The Painful Truth of Exactly How ICE’s New Shock Gloves Work
ICE is spending millions on shock gloves designed to overpower subjects through intense, localized pain.
Why This Prediction Market Banned Teens
Jacob Fortinsky, the CEO and cofounder of the new prediction market Novig, says his outfit isn’t like those other markets. You know the ones.
The Best Samsung Galaxy S26 Cases (2026): S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra
Protect your Samsung phone with these cases and screen protectors.
The Google Pixelsnap Charger With Stand Is 50 Percent Off Right Now
Speedy Qi2 wireless charging in a magnetic puck and stand combo makes Google’s Pixelsnap well worth grabbing at half price.
In a Heat Wave, Schizophrenia Is So Much Deadlier Than Any Other Medical Condition
People with schizophrenia face a perfect storm of dangers on a hotter planet.
5 Best Android Tablets in 2026: Samsung, TCL, Amazon, and More
Whether you need a portable, around-the-house entertainment center or a full-on laptop replacement, these are the best Android tablets.
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