ICE Pretends It’s a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed

WIRED asked an active military officer to break down immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis and elsewhere.

Our Favorite Open Earbuds Are $60 Off

The Anker Soundcore Aeroclip earbuds boast great sound without cutting you off from the outside world.

A Yann LeCun–Linked Startup Charts a New Path to AGI

As the world’s largest companies pour hundreds of billions of dollars into large language models, San Francisco-based Logical Intelligence is trying something different in pursuit of AI that can mimic the human brain.

AI-Generated Anti-ICE Videos Are Getting the Fanfic Treatment

Across Instagram and Facebook, AI-generated videos show people of color putting ICE agents in their place. Are they cathartic or just adding to a stew of misinformation?

‘Uncanny Valley’: Minneapolis Misinformation, TikTok’s New Owners, and Moltbot Hype

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into the news that’s held our attention this week: ICE activity as it’s been unfolding in Minnesota.

We Found Two Theaters With Sold-Out ‘Melania’ Opening Day Screenings

A WIRED analysis of nearly 1,400 Friday showtimes of Melania found only two with no tickets available. Both are before 3 pm.

I’ve Tested 1,000+ Sex Toys. These 8 Are What I Always Recommend

With close to two decades of experience, these are the sex toys I have no trouble recommending to most people.

Microdosing for Depression Appears to Work About as Well as Drinking Coffee

For years, people from CEOs to novelists have taken tiny amounts of psychedelics to support well-being. New research shows that benefits for depression may be attributable to a placebo effect.

Silicon Valley Tech Workers Are Campaigning to Get ICE Out of US Cities

Even as Big Tech CEOs curry favor with President Trump, Silicon Valley employees are calling on their bosses to use their influence to help stop his immigration policies.

HigherDose Red Light Hat Review: Scalp Savior (2026)

Turns out, red light isn’t just for your face. HigherDose’s Red Light Hat has given me the best hair and scalp I’ve had in years.