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Hundreds of contractors working on a project for Meta pretended to be kids in order to see how other chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT would respond to high-risk subjects, WIRED found.
WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.
Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.
The 1970s porn actress turned New York City late night public access queen says censorship and a lack of star quality among modern adult entertainers turned her off of the industry.
With AI-powered noise reduction, an automatic speech-focusing system, and a simple, effective hearing test, its a shame these aids don't come with a better app.
Drone shows are the new fireworksand possibly a new kind of religion. I traveled to Texas to be converted.
Europes pro-competition proposals could see Google Search and Android systems opened up. The company claims there are serious privacy flaws.
FIFA says hydration breaks protect players from heat. They also create new annoying commercial breaksand fans are calling foul.
Nine major suspected cargo thefts happened at Teslas Nevada battery factory in January alone, according to sheriffs records obtained by WIRED.
Flexion Robotics, a startup founded by ex-Nvidia engineers, has a clever way of training robots to do useful work.
Where to eat, stay, work, and eat some more while visiting Space City on business.
As the billionaire class gets richer, the growing online community is offering tips on how to survive with very little.
Sun hoodies are the greatest new garment since the original hoodie.
The Euclid space telescope's stunning photo of our galaxy's crowded heart captures more than 60 million stars.
An unadorned ebike is a blank canvas. Here, get tips for maximizing its cargo-hauling and person-carrying capabilities.
The Chinese supercomputer LineShine was ranked as the fastest in the world, despite not using any GPUs.
Its not often you can score discounts from the outdoor-coded Canadian company that makes understated and stylish performance clothing.
Everyone is sick of spam calls and creeper sites that show weirdos where you livebut can any service solve it?
Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REIs Independence Day sale has something for everyone.
Factors like the short interval between the two powerful quakes and different types of soil led to some structures collapsing while others stayed standing.
After weeks of negotiations, the White House permitted Anthropic to restore access to its most advanced AI model for a select group of US companies and government agencies.
With discourse about Christopher Nolans epic already raging, first viewer reactions will come from mainstream press, not content creators. Some critics are gloating over this break from the norm.
Samsung makes some of the very best OLED gaming monitors, and theyve never been this affordable.
Prime Day isnt just about cheap TVs. Its also about cheap stuff to watch on your cheap TV.
The asteroid will be visible for several nights from different parts of the world. Well tell you when and where to look, and what equipment youll need to spot it.
It wouldn't be Amazon Prime Day without some beauty deals. Here's a roundup of all our favorites.
Google Pixel Buds are steeply on sale, presumably only through the end of the day.
These are the best last-minute Prime Day discounts on handheld fans, from $10 budget buys to Sharks high-tech ChillPill.
Edward Nalwamba is a 78-year-old retired pastor whose health has rapidly declined while in detention, his attorney says.
I've compiled a list of the best fitness tech deals this Amazon Prime Day, including smartwatches, walking pads, and recovery gear. You can thank me later.
It's a stretch to think that the continent can build a top-tier model, but it has an advantage: Donald Trump.
Pick up this deal on Jackerys most portable battery and power up your adventures wherever they take you.
A scuffle between stan account Club Chalamet and another Heated Rivalry die-hard shines a light on how parasocial fans are a publicists greatest assetand liability.
If you don't know you need a jump starter, its a sign you really, really need a jump starter. NOCO and Wolfbox are the best ones.
Looking for family fun this summer? You need these WIRED-recommended Prime Day board game deals.
Welcome to Walmart deals for folks whod rather not shop at Amazon. These are the best gadget deals at Walmart this Prime Day.
What began as a flamingo revolution to protest the $1.4 billion development on Sazan Island has spiraled into mass protests against a ruling party that thousands now want out.
After testing each of the MacBooks myself, here's my honest advice on which is right for you.
It's Day Four. Somehow it's still Prime Day. The deals are live. The deals are wild. The deals are almost feral. We are still here in the trenches digging up the deals and trends.
Kids love 3D printers almost as much as K-Pop Demon Hunters. Just give in and get one.
Qatar has become the place where FIFA experiments with the next generation of football technology. The results are already visible across this years World Cup.
We've been testing coolers for years, and our top picks are on sale for Amazon Prime Day.
Everything is expensive. Treat yourself to one of these WIRED-tested and -approved Prime Day picks under $30.
We've gone from A to Z to find Amazon's best Prime Day deals on the gear worth owning.
Times are hard in 2026. These Amazon Prime Day deals under $100 on earbuds, Kindles, and other tested products should help make life just a little bit easier.
Apple deals abound for Amazon Prime Day. We've rounded up the best deals on Apple Watches, iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and accessories.
With four iPads to choose from, theres a clear winner in terms of discounts for Amazon Prime Day.

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