AI Deepfakes Are Impersonating Pastors to Try to Scam Their Congregations

Religious communities around the US are getting hit with AI depictions of their leaders sharing incendiary sermons and asking for donations.

Disinformation Floods Social Media After Nicolás Maduro’s Capture

From seemingly AI-generated videos to repurposed old footage, TikTok, Instagram, and X did little to stop the onslaught of misleading posts in the wake of the US invasion of Venezuela.

What Happens Next in Venezuela—and the Rest of Latin America?

Donald Trump says that Venezuela’s governance will remain in the hands of senior US officials until a “proper and judicious transition” can take place. The rest of the region is on notice.

You’ve Got a Public Reddit Profile. Here’s How to Curate It

Make your profile page look good—and make sure you’re not sharing more than you want to.

8 WhatsApp Features to Boost Your Security and Privacy

Meta’s end-to-end encrypted messaging app is used by billions of people. Here’s how to make sure you’re one of the most locked-down ones out there.

Protein Bars: Gluten-Free, Whole Foods, Fiber (2026)

What to prioritize, what to skip, when to enjoy—plus, we’ve selected WIRED’s favorite bars worth trying.

A New Bridge Links the Strange Math of Infinity to Computer Science

Descriptive set theorists study the niche mathematics of infinity. Now, they’ve shown that their problems can be rewritten in the concrete language of algorithms.

The Best Cyber Monday Coffee Deals (2025)

Fall is the best time for coffee deals. And the best time for coffee. Happy Cyber Monday!

Black Friday Protein Powder Deals and Supplement Steals (2025)

From protein supplements and electrolytes to greens powders and energy drinks, these are the discounted picks worth snagging.

The Best Black Friday Coffee Deals (2025)

Fall is the best time for coffee deals. And the best time for coffee. Happy Black Friday weekend.