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Text • Julian Chokkattu

Gear News of the Week: Samsung Sets a Date for Galaxy Unpacked, and Fitbit’s AI Coach Comes to iOS

Plus: iOS 26.3 makes it easy to switch to Android, Google cancels the Android 17 beta, and YouTube debuts on the Apple Vision Pro.

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Text • Boutayna Chokrane

Lola Blankets Are 45 Percent Off This Presidents’ Day Weekend

From February 14 to 16, these ultra-plush blankets and throws are nearly half off. No exclusions.

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Text • Jorge Garay

Robot Dogs Are on Going on Patrol at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico

The Mexican city of Guadalupe, which will host portions of the 2026 World Cup, recently showed off four new robot dogs that will help provide security during matches at BBVA Stadium.

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Text • Ryan Waniata

Sony Promo Codes and Discounts: 45% Off

Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.

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Text • Zeyi Yang

OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China’s ChatGPT Fans Aren’t OK

As OpenAI removed access to GPT-4o in its app on Friday, people who have come to rely on the chatbot for companionship are mourning the loss all over the world.

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Text • Zoë Schiffer, Vittoria Elliott, Leah Feiger

Social Security Workers Are Being Told to Hand Over Appointment Details to ICE

The recent request goes against decades of precedent, and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions.

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Text • Kate Knibbs

Senators Urge Top Regulator to Stay Out of Prediction Market Lawsuits

As prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi battle regulators in court, Senate Democrats are urging the CFTC to avoid weighing in, escalating a broader fight over the burgeoning industry.

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Text • Aarian Marshall, Jeremy White

Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs

Pose your questions to a panel of WIRED experts about the future of the electric vehicle industry.

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Text • Louryn Strampe

20 Best Presidents’ Day Deals on Gear Our Reviewers Actually Used (2026)

Shop these limited-time sales to save on some of our favorite gadgets from Branch, Eufy, and more.

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Text • Molly Taft

Record Low Snow in the West Will Mean Less Water, More Fire, and Political Chaos

Snowpack levels across a wide swath of Western US states are among the lowest seen in decades, even as regulators struggle to negotiate water rights in the region.

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Text • Brittany Spanos

The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fandom Is Tearing Itself Apart

The breakout hockey romance has sparked legions of enthralled fans, along with obsessive, parasocial behavior that’s starting to get called out.

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Text • Brad Bourque

These Open Earbuds Are Just Over $20

Don't be fooled by a slowly dropping price tag, the Acefit are surprisingly capable.

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Text • Steven Levy

Zillow Has Gone Wild—for AI

As the housing market stalls, Zillow’s CEO sees AI as “an ingredient rather than a threat” that can both help the company protect its turf and reinvent how people search for homes.

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Text • Kieran Alger

Are Waterproof Sneakers Worth It? (2026)

The idea of having warm, dry feet on your wet, snowy run is appealing. But you might not like the trade-offs.

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Text • Simon Hill

Best Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Travel Chargers (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Keep your trio of Apple gadgets fully charged wherever you are with these compact folding travel chargers.

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Text • Paolo Armelli

How Ilia Malinin Revolutionized Figure Skating with His Quadruple Axel

On Friday, the US Olympic skater known as the “Quad God” will compete in his last event of the 2026 Winter Games. Everyone will be watching to see if he does his famous quad axel—and a backflip, too.

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Text • Christopher Null

Elehear Delight Hearing Aids Review: Good Fit, Poor Sound

These new in-the-ear aids look great, but quality hearing support just isn’t there.

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Text • Paolo Armelli

LGBTQ+ Athletes Are Front and Center at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Nearly 50 out LGBTQ+ Olympians are participating in events throughout the Winter Games—even as their rights to speak and compete are under attack.

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Text • Brittany Spanos

Inside the New York City Date Night for AI Lovers

EVA AI created a pop-up romantic date night at a Manhattan wine bar to help making AI-human relationships a “new normal.”

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Text • Ryan Waniata

Here's Why I'd Buy the Last Samsung Soundbar First

Going one or two generations back in Samsung's Q990 soundbar series is the smartest way to get insane home theater sound.

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Text • Luke Larsen

The Asus Zenbook S 16 Is $500 Off and Has Never Been This Cheap

The Asus Zenbook S 16 was a favorite of ours last year, but the price was always too high. Now it has dropped to $1,000, and it’s a total steal.

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Text • Brian Barrett, Zoë Schiffer, Leah Feiger

‘Uncanny Valley’: ICE’s Secret Expansion Plans, Palantir Workers’ Ethical Concerns, and AI Assistants

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts dive into WIRED’s scoop about a secret Trump administration campaign extending right into your backyard.

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Text • Aarian Marshall

Waymo Asks the DC Public to Pressure Their City Officials

Stuck in regulatory limbo, the self-driving vehicle developer is encouraging Washington, DC residents to message public officials to help get its robotaxis onto roads.

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Text • Zeyi Yang

A Wave of Unexplained Bot Traffic Is Sweeping the Web

From small publishers to US federal agencies, websites are reporting unusual spikes in automated traffic linked to IP addresses in Lanzhou, China.

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Text • Maxwell Zeff

OpenAI’s President Gave Millions to Trump. He Says It’s for Humanity

In an interview with WIRED, Greg Brockman says supporting politicians who back AI is “bigger than the people that I happen to be employed with.”

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Text • Brad Bourque

Our Favorite TV Is Still Almost Half Off

Best Buy continues to sell the TCL QM6K for a staggering discount.

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Text • David Gilbert

Elon Musk's X Appears to Be Violating US Sanctions by Selling Premium Accounts to Iranian Leaders

While publicly supporting protesters in Iran, Elon Musk's X appears to have been selling premium accounts to regime officials. Checkmarks were removed from certain accounts after a WIRED inquiry.

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Text • Molly Higgins

Here’s What It’s Like to Use TurboTax’s Mobile App to File Taxes on Your Own (2026)

Sigh. Another tax season is upon us. I filed my taxes with TurboTax, exploring its newest features and free or low-cost filing options.

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Text • Nena Farrell

The Best Kindle Accessories (2026): Cases, Page Turners, Stickers

Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page turners and even charms, this is the guide for you.

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Text • Andy Greenberg

Crypto-Funded Human Trafficking Is Exploding

The use of cryptocurrency in sales of human beings for prostitution and scam compounds nearly doubled in 2025, according to a conservative estimate. Many of the deals are happening in plain sight.