The agency plans to renew a sweeping cybersecurity contract that includes expanded employee monitoring as the government escalates leak investigations and casts internal dissent as a threat.https://www.wired.com/story/ice-seeks-cyber-upgrade-to-better-surveil-and-investigate-its-employees/
Capable of creating “nearly perfect” face swaps during live video chats, Haotian has made millions, mainly via Telegram. But its main channel vanished after WIRED's inquiry into scammers using the app.https://www.wired.com/story/the-ultra-realistic-ai-face-swapping-platform-driving-romance-scams/
This fashionable bed frame eliminates the need for tools during setup, instead using a Tetris-like stacking process.https://www.wired.com/review/thuma-classic-bed-frame/
T-Mobile recently announced a new way to switch to the carrier in 15 minutes, and even get a new phone delivered on the same day. Here’s what it's like.https://www.wired.com/story/i-tested-t-mobile-15-minute-switch-carriers/
The influential progressive third party announced Thursday that it was putting out a recruitment call for candidates specifically opposed to data centers.https://www.wired.com/story/opposed-to-data-centers-the-working-families-party-wants-you-to-run-for-office/
The director of Deepfaking Sam Altman created a “Sam Bot” when he couldn’t get an interview with the OpenAI CEO. Watch an exclusive trailer for the documentary, which comes out in January.https://www.wired.com/story/a-filmmaker-made-a-sam-altman-deepfake-and-got-unexpectedly-attached/
Is the latest iPhone operating system aesthetically appealing? No. But is it useful? Also no. At least I have company among the disgruntled.https://www.wired.com/story/phone-updates-used-to-be-annoying-the-latest-ios-is-awful/
As the world looks to incorporate more renewables into energy grids, centuries-old systems that can balance supply and demand are being reappraised and innovated upon.https://www.wired.com/story/pumped-hydro-energy-storage-is-having-a-renaissance/
The multi-stimulating sex machine can heat up, can be mounted via a suction cup, and is totally worth the splurge.https://www.wired.com/review/lovense-spinel/
Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.https://www.wired.com/story/t-mobile-business-promo-code/
The brand best known for its Aerogarden dupes actually has a wide range of indoor garden supplies. These are the products I’ve tested and would buy myself.https://www.wired.com/story/letpot-plant-and-gardening-gifts-2025/
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you our conversation with Jon M. Chu from WIRED’s Big Interview event, fresh on the heels of directing Wicked: For Good.https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-wicked-director-jon-m-chu/
Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.https://www.wired.com/story/the-very-best-gifts-for-dads-2025/
Federal records show CBP is moving from testing small drones to making them standard surveillance tools, expanding a network that can follow activity in real time and extend well beyond the border.https://www.wired.com/story/border-patrol-bets-on-small-drones-to-expand-us-surveillance-reach/
New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.https://www.wired.com/story/the-most-powerful-politics-influencers-barely-post-about-politics/
Start off on the right foot (and buy the grown-ups some time to make coffee) with these excellent, tiny gifts.https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-stocking-stuffers/
Conditions in the US should be perfect for the final meteor shower of 2025, with no moonlight present to interfere with spotting shooting stars.https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-the-ursids-meteor-shower/
An online marketplace is selling code modules that simulate the effects of cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, ayahuasca, and alcohol when they are uploaded to ChatGPT.https://www.wired.com/story/people-are-paying-to-get-their-chatbots-high-on-drugs/
Initial participants in the new Apple Manufacturing Academy tell WIRED that the tech giant’s surprising frankness and hands-on support are already benefiting their bottom lines.https://www.wired.com/story/apple-manufacturing-academy-michigan/
Science Corporation, founded by Neuralink’s first president, Max Hodak, has unveiled a prototype machine to extend the life of organs for longer periods.https://www.wired.com/story/a-brain-computer-interface-company-is-getting-into-organ-preservation/