These Excellent Computer Speakers Are $100 Off

IK Multimedia’s iLoud Micro Monitors are an excellent pick for anyone who works with audio and video, or just likes premium sound.

US Lawmakers Move to Kill the FBI’s Warrantless Wiretap Access

A bipartisan bill would force the FBI to get a warrant to read Americans’ messages and ban the federal purchase of commercial data on US residents ahead of a critical April deadline.

Google Is Not Ruling Out Ads in Gemini

WIRED spoke with Nick Fox, Google’s SVP of knowledge and information, about how AI is changing the company’s advertising business.

‘Uncanny Valley’: Anthropic’s DOD Lawsuit, War Memes, and AI Coming for VC Jobs

In today’s episode, we discuss how the saga between Anthropic and the Department of Defense is far from over.

John Solly Is the DOGE Operative Accused of Planning to Take Social Security Data to His New Job

A whistleblower complaint alleges John Solly claimed to have stored highly sensitive Social Security data on a thumb drive. Solly and Leidos, his current employer, strongly deny the allegations.

My Moccamaster Delivers Drip Coffee Perfection

It’s stylish and reliable—and you can pry my Moccamaster from my cold, dead hands.

Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency

During a geopolitical crisis, things like weak signal strength, network congestion, and GPS interference can force smartphones to work harder. Here’s how you can save your battery.

Palantir Demos Show How the Military Could Use AI Chatbots to Generate War Plans

Software demos and Pentagon records detail how chatbots like Anthropic’s Claude could help the Pentagon analyze intelligence and suggest next steps.

The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly

Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.

Sony WF-1000XM6 Review: My New Favorite Earbuds

Sony’s latest flagship earbuds have the best noise canceling—and maybe the best bass—I’ve ever heard from wireless earbuds.