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• Makena Kelly

Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Dead at 31

Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk died after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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• Andrew Couts, Dell Cameron

Charlie Kirk Shot at Utah Valley University Event

Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. A suspect is in custody, according to campus police, but details remain murky.

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• Stephen Clark, Ars Technica

SpaceX Targets an Orbital Starship Flight with a Next-Gen Vehicle in 2026

Orbital missions will unlock the next phase of Starship’s development, providing better data on the performance of the spacecraft’s heat shield and allowing for tests of in-orbit refuelling, which will be essential for missions to Mars.

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• Brad Bourque

Our Favorite Earbuds for Working Out Are Cheaper Than Ever

The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are $50 off on Amazon.

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• Will Knight

Microsoft’s AI Chief Says Machine Consciousness Is an 'Illusion'

Mustafa Suleyman says that designing AI systems to exceed human intelligence—and to mimic behavior that suggests consciousness—would be “dangerous and misguided.”

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• Julian Chokkattu

3 Exciting Camera Features on Apple's New iPhone 17 Lineup

An upgraded selfie camera with a square sensor, dual camera capture, and 8X optical-like image quality has me excited about the new iPhone 17 models.

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• Jake Lahut

Melania Trump’s AI Era Is Upon Us

The ever elusive first lady has emerged with a brief to exert thought leadership over AI, for the children. Some insiders are excited; others won't touch the subject with a 10-foot pole.

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• Brad Bourque, Eric Ravenscraft

The Best Meta Quest Games You Can Play Right Now (2025)

Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.

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• Riccardo Piccolo

Here's What to Know About Poland Shooting Down Russian Drones

On Wednesday morning, Poland shot down several Russian drones that entered its airspace—a first since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The incident disrupted air travel and set the region on edge.

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• Aarian Marshall

Here Come the Robotaxis: Zoox and Lyft Both Launch Driverless Ride Sharing

Two new self-driving car services—one in Atlanta from Lyft and May Mobility, another in Las Vegas from Amazon subsidiary Zoox—prove that the robotaxi race is still on. Now comes the hard part.

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• Brent Rose

Garmin’s Top Training Features, Explained

Garmin has some of the best proprietary fitness software around. Here’s how to interpret all that meticulously gathered data.

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• Boutayna Chokrane

Hypochlorous Acid Mists Have Entered the Chat (2025)

It’s a first responder for irritated and sensitive skin.

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• Matthew Korfhage

Philips Norelco i9000 Shaver Review (2025): A Close Shave

The Philips Norelco i9000 used AI to solve difficult statistics problems—and it worked. Shame about the battery drain.

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• David Nield

How eSIMs Work, and How to Switch to One From a Standard SIM

The newer eSIM technology, which is quickly becoming the standard on high-end phones, is safer and more convenient.

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• Vas Panagiotopoulos

US Investment in Spyware Is Skyrocketing

A new report warns that the number of US investors in powerful commercial spyware rose sharply in 2024 and names new countries linked to the dangerous technology.

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• Julia Forbes

Thuma Dupes: Japanese Joinery Bed Frames That Stack Up (2025)

Everyone loves Thuma bed frames, but they’re plenty pricey. Here are other Japanese joinery-style frames with similar quality and performance, but at cheaper prices.

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• Bradley Hope

The Story of British Billionaire Mike Lynch’s Tragic Boat Sinking

WIRED investigates the untimely death of the English tech titan.

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• Ritsuko Kawai

Researchers Create 3D-Printed Artificial Skin That Allows Blood Circulation

Swedish researchers have developed two types of 3D bioprinting technology to artificially generate skin containing blood vessels. It could be a breakthrough in the quest to regenerate damaged skin.

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• Jorge Garay

This Is the First Time Scientists Have Seen Decisionmaking in a Brain

Twelve laboratories around the world have joined forces to map neuronal activity in a mouse’s brain as it makes decisions.

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• Reece Rogers

Apple’s Best New iOS 26 Feature Has Been on Pixel Phones for Years

The iPhone's new software screens your calls using machine intelligence. Neat, but Google had the feature first—just like so many other features that rely on AI to work.

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• Emily Mullin

Moderna CEO Responds to RFK Jr.’s Crusade Against the Covid-19 Vaccine

Speaking at a WIRED event Tuesday, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he was “encouraged” by the company’s dialogue with the FDA—but acknowledged recent setbacks.

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• Dell Cameron

Cindy Cohn Is Leaving the EFF, but Not the Fight for Digital Rights

After 25 years at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Cindy Cohn is stepping down as executive director. In a WIRED interview, she reflects on encryption, AI, and why she’s not ready to quit the battle.

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• Boone Ashworth

Everything Apple Announced: iPhone Air, iPhone 17, Apple Watches, AirPods Pro 3

The iPhone 17 is here, along with a very thin iPhone Air. There are three new Apple watches to tell you how you're feeling, and a pair of AirPods Pro 3 that can translate between languages.

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• Julian Chokkattu

The iPhone 17 Series Gets the Biggest iPhone Design Refresh in Years

Apple's thinnest iPhone Air brings with it a high price, and the redesigned iPhone 17 Pro features a telephoto camera that can zoom up to 8X.

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• Adrienne So

Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE: Specs, Price, Release Date

Blood oxygen sensor controversies aside, improved battery life, new hypertension notifications, and the addition of satellite messaging are all good reasons to get a new Apple Watch this year.

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• Verity Burns

Just One Lonely Product Still Uses Apple’s Lightning Connector—Can You Guess Which One?

After quietly moving the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad over to USB-C last year, a solitary decade-old Apple product is somehow still holding on.

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• Brad Bourque

Our Favorite Budget TV Is Only $264 at Walmart

This 55-inch Vizio was already an excellent value before the discount.

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• Scarlett Harris

Is AI the New Frontier of Women's Oppression?

In her new book, feminist author Laura Bates explores how sexbots, AI assistants, and deepfakes are reinventing misogyny and harming women.

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• Makena Kelly

Right-Wing Influencers Are Turning to Foreign Affairs

Conservative creators are increasingly focusing on foreign policy. Whether they're emissaries from or to the US isn't always entirely clear.

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• Molly Taft

US Taxpayers Will Pay Billions in New Fossil Fuel Subsidies Thanks to the Big Beautiful Bill

A report finds that President Trump’s flagship legislation will grant $40 billion in new subsidies to the oil and gas industry over the next decade.