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Podcast: Anti-Porn Laws' Real Target Is Free Speech

Podcast: Anti-Porn Laws' Real Target Is Free Speech

How human sexuality will outsmart prudish algorithms and hateful politicians; the open source software behind the Ukraine drone attack; and how even pro-AI subreddits are dealing with AI delusions.

WIRED
Text • Christopher Null

5 Best Smart Scales (2025), Tested and Reviewed

If you’re ready to start tracking your weight, BMI, and other health data on your phone, we’ve weighed in on some great options.

WIRED
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The Race to Build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System Is On

President Donald Trump has proposed building a massive anti-missile system in space that could enrich Elon Musk if it materializes. But experts say the project’s feasibility remains unclear.

WIRED
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The US Grid Attack Looming on the Horizon

A major cyberattack on the US electrical grid has long worried security experts. Such an attack wouldn’t be easy. But if an adversary pulled it off, it’d be lights out in more ways than one.

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Deepfake Scams Are Distorting Reality Itself

The easy access that scammers have to sophisticated AI tools means everything from emails to video calls can’t be trusted.

WIRED
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The Rise of ‘Vibe Hacking’ Is the Next AI Nightmare

In the very near future, victory will belong to the savvy blackhat hacker who uses AI to generate code at scale.

WIRED
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The Texting Network for the End of the World

Everyone knows what it’s like to lose cell service. A burgeoning open source project called Meshtastic is filling the gap for when you’re in the middle of nowhere—or when disaster strikes.

WIRED
Text • Brian Barrett

You're Not Ready for Quantum Cracks

A quantum computer will likely one day be able to break the encryption protecting the world's secrets. See how much faster such a machine could decrypt a password compared to a present-day supercomputer.

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A GPS Blackout Would Shut Down the World

GPS jamming and spoofing attacks are on the rise. If the global navigation system the US relies on were to go down entirely, it would send the world into unprecedented chaos.

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You're Not Ready

Seems bad out there. Unfortunately, it can always get worse. From evil hacker AI to world-changing cyberattacks, WIRED envisions the future you haven't prepared for.

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Google DeepMind’s CEO Thinks AI Will Make Humans Less Selfish

Demis Hassabis says that systems as smart as humans are almost here, and we’ll need to radically change how we think and behave.

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Inside Operation Spider’s Web

Operation Spider’s Web was an audacious Ukrainian sneak attack that caused billions of dollars in damage to Russian warplanes — using drones that cost as little as $600. Marc Santora, a reporter covering the war in Ukraine for The New York Times, explains why this strike on ...

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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Booms as Economic Pressures Mount

BNPL services have become an enduring part of the US economy. That might not be a good sign.

THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent
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Trump Rages over GOP Bill Fiasco as Elon Musk Admits to Its Core Scam

President Trump has been tweeting wildly and angrily over the fate of his “big, beautiful bill.” He’s been lashing out furiously at Democrats and at GOP Senators alike over their opposition, suggesting Senate passage may be in seri...

WIRED
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Luxus Couples Vibrator Review: Magnetic Attraction

This sex toy is comprised of two toys, LuxHer and LuxHim, and employs magnets to trigger vibrations.

WIRED
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Target Promo Codes and Deals: $50 Off

Enjoy $50 off your next order, 20% off sitewide, and up to 50% off with Target coupon codes and June 2025 deals.

The David Frum Show
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Why Are the Media So Afraid of Trump?

On this episode of The David Frum Show, The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with a warning about how Donald Trump’s second term has brought a more systematic and punishing assault on American media, through regulatory pressure, retaliatory lawsuits, and corporate intimidation. ...

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How some Republicans changed their minds about AI safety

How some Republicans changed their minds about AI safety

With a looming 10-year ban on any AI regulation at all, even the right is starting to get nervous about what might go wrong

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On today's Bill Simmons podcast, their Knicks expert, Van Lathan said they shouldn't fire Thibs, but they probably would. I listened to that about an hour before the Knicks fired Thibs. I don't think it's good or bad, it could work out great. No one knows if this was The Season the Knicks were meant to go to the Finals, but if it was, maybe next year will be too? There's no right answer. Maybe this was Dolan's call. I hope not.

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"Courtesy" calls from health insurance companies aren't courteous at all.