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• Maria Gallucci

Old Oil and Gas Wells Could Find Second Life Producing Clean Energy

States across the US are looking to take major sources of pollution and use them to generate much-needed power.

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• David Nield

How to Control Everything on Your Phone With Your Voice (iOS and Android)

Go fully hands-free with these tips for Android and iOS.

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• Andy Greenberg, Maddy Varner, Dell Cameron, Andrew Couts

Cybercriminal Twins Caught After They Forgot to Turn Off Microsoft Teams Recording

Plus: Instructure’s Canvas ransomware debacle comes to a close, an alleged dark net market kingpin gets arrested, OpenAI workers fall victim to a supply chain attack, and more.

WIRED
• Aarian Marshall

After Struggling With EVs, US Automakers Pivot to Energy

Ford and GM are backing away from electric vehicles and moving into the battery storage business. And it all comes back to AI.

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• Mattha Busby

Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex

“I’ve got one hand on the keyboard, one hand down below,” an artist who role-plays with their chatbot tells WIRED. But some asexual advocates aren’t thrilled about the association.

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• Anna Lisa Bonfranceschi

Asteroid 2026 JH2 Is About to Fly Right Past Earth—Relatively Speaking

On May 18, an asteroid about the size of Chicago’s Cloud Gate will fly four times closer to Earth than the moon.

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• Molly Higgins

Sportsman's Warehouse Promo Code: Save in May 2026

Whether you are hunting for firearms, camping supplies, or boating gear, use these Sportsman’s Warehouse coupons to maximize your savings this month.

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• Scott Gilbertson

The Best Outdoor Deals From the REI Anniversary Sale 2026

It’s the best time of year to pick up all the outdoor gadgets, tents, sleeping bags, and other gear you’ll need for summer fun.

WIRED
• Aarian Marshall

Tesla Reveals New Details About Robotaxi Crashes—and the Humans Involved

Remote operators (slowly) drove the automaker’s autonomous vehicles into a metal fence and a construction barricade, Tesla says.

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• Miles Klee

Spencer Pratt Is Creating Panic Over ‘Super Meth.’ It’s Not Even Real

The LA mayoral candidate and former reality TV star is fueling his campaign with fears about an ultra-potent meth. Experts say it’s drug war propaganda.

WIRED
• Maxwell Zeff

Greg Brockman Officially Takes Control of OpenAI’s Products in Latest Shakeup

OpenAI is once again reorganizing its executive ranks as part of its effort to unify ChatGPT and Codex into one core product experience.

WIRED
• Louise Matsakis

The Chinese App That Puts Instagram to Shame

In the ancient city of Dali, I saw firsthand how RedNote has evolved from a lifestyle platform into the tool that powers the country’s tourism industry.

WIRED
• Lauren Goode

Companies Keep Slashing Employees’ Benefits for the Worst Reasons

Workers are getting worse health care, parental leave, and retirement benefits, showing once and for all that your job doesn’t love you back.

WIRED
• Louryn Strampe

Best Early Memorial Day Deals: Garmin, Birdfy, Breville (2026)

Memorial Day isn’t until May 26, but sales on our favorite gear have already started.

WIRED
• Boone Ashworth

Gantri’s 3D-Printed Lamps Are Going Wireless

In a partnership with design firm Ammunition, the lamp company is taking its lights wireless.

WIRED
• Maggie Slepian

Centris 2 Folding Ebike Review: Compact, Sturdy, Budget-Friendly

The budget-friendly Centris 2 ebike can fit the back seat of a car and has narrow handlebars for miles of easy riding—until it needs a recharge, that is.

WIRED
• Rhett Allain

Build a Radio Wave Detector With Balls of Aluminum Foil!

Here’s how you can hack together a radio transmitter and receiver out of stuff you have at home—and explore the weirdness of wireless.

WIRED
• Matthew Korfhage

The 5 Best Outdoor Griddles and Flat Top Grills (2026)

A big backyard griddle can change a summer. I made dozens of tacos, burgers, and pancakes to find the best setup.

WIRED
• Molly Taft

Trump's Federal Gas Tax Holiday Isn't Likely to Bring Down Prices

Reducing the fee will only have a marginal impact on prices while depriving the government of revenue to maintain roads.

WIRED
• Vittoria Elliott

A Woman Was in the US Legally. She Was Deported Anyways

María de Jesús Estrada Juárez was applying for her green card and thought she was doing everything right. Instead, she was arrested and deported to Mexico.

WIRED
• Kate Knibbs

The US Is Using AI to Hunt Down Insider Trading on Polymarket

CFTC chairman Michael Selig sat down with WIRED to discuss how the agency scours Polymarket and other prediction markets for illegal activity.

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• Will Knight

Mira Murati Wants Her AI to ‘Keep Humans in the Loop’

The Thinking Machines Lab founder and former CTO of OpenAI tells WIRED she isn’t interested in automating people out of jobs. Instead, she’s building AI that can collaborate.

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• Molly Higgins

HostGator Promo Codes: 76% Off for April 2026

Unlock massive savings on HostGator web hosting, WordPress, VPS, and business email plans with our exclusive HostGator promo codes and deals.

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• Molly Higgins

Hostinger Promo Code: 79% Off for May 2026

Discover exclusive Hostinger promo codes, discounts, and deals on web hosting, cloud plans, and domain registration. Save big on your next Hostinger purchase today.

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• Maxwell Zeff, Paresh Dave

The Real Losers of the Musk v. Altman Trial

A federal jury is now deciding whether Elon Musk will win his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman—but the trial has made everyone look bad.

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• Emily Mullin

We Now Know How Many People the CDC Is Monitoring for Hantavirus

There are no confirmed cases in the US, but 41 people who were potentially exposed to the Andes virus are in quarantine or being monitored for symptoms.

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• Paresh Dave

An Engineer’s Post Protesting Laptop Surveillance Is Going Viral Inside Meta

Meta employees in the US and UK are organizing against corporate software that tracks workers’ keystrokes and mouse activity.

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• Brian Barrett, Zoë Schiffer, Leah Feiger

Trump’s Tech Posse in China, Who’s Winning in Musk v. Altman, and Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories

Today on Uncanny Valley, we discuss how Donald Trump’s visit to China could influence conversations between world leaders at a moment when the economic and foreign policy stakes couldn’t be higher.

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• Louryn Strampe

Early Memorial Day Tech Deals: Sony, Apple, Beats (2026)

Lots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.

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• Louryn Strampe

Best Early Memorial Day Mattress Deals: Helix, Saatva (2026)

It's one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and deals on our favorite models have already started.