Edward Big Balls Coristines placement at the SSA comes after a White House official told WIRED on Tuesday that the 19-year-old had resigned from his position in government.

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we explore Disney and Universal's lawsuit against Midjourney, which could be consequential for the future of how intellectual property is treated in the AI era.

Light up your backyard, porch, patio, or campsite with these WIRED-tested outdoor lights.

WIRED had many questions last week about the Gold T1 Smartphone. Now we have even morelike where that made in America pledge went.

From smart displays to soundbars, Googles voice assistant comes in all shapes and sizes. Here are our favorites.

Rewind to the classic games of the 70s and 80s with a WIRED-tested home arcade machine.

This cheap little dongle is the perfect way to get better apps on your smart TV.

This might be the most supportive office chair I've ever sat on.

From free Audible trials to savings on food and fuel, these Prime-exclusive promotions are worth it.

Tovala's steam-enabled Pro is a powerful toaster oven that doubles as a prepared meal kit. It has some quirks, but the meals are tasty.

WIRED spoke to Texas State Senator Sarah Eckhardt, who represents part of the area in Austin served by Teslas new and limited robotaxi service.

I found people in serious relationships with AI partners and planned a weekend getaway for them at a remote Airbnb. We barely survived.

A federal judge ruled that Meta did not violate the law when it trained its AI models on 13 authors' books.

Records of hundreds of emergency calls from ICE detention centers obtained by WIREDincluding audio recordingsshow a system inundated by life-threatening incidents, delayed treatment, and overcrowding.

Prime Day falls on July 8-11, but we've already found great deals on WIRED- tested productsfrom Apple Watches to Amazon Devicesat some of their lowest prices ever.

The Exploration Company lost contact with its Mission Possible vehicle a few minutes before touchdown in the ocean.

Some Venetians are concerned about the impact the three-day eventwhich includes 80 private jets than 30 private water taxiswill have on their city.

Mattress sales arent just a Presidents Day thing anymore. Here are the best WIRED-approved mattresses you can score on sale right now.

One of the best bug-hunters in the world is an AI tool called Xbow, just one of many signs of the coming age of cybersecurity automation.

Tired of those tiny bubbles on the side of your glass? Heres how to have sparkling pours forever.

These sparkling water makers will fizz up your life at a moments notice, and most dont need a power outlet.

The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we reviewed those too (including a few portable screens).

Theres little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devicesranging from $100 to $600stood up to WIREDs testing.

A small company is vying to take on the Moonwatch with a cutting-edge, 3D-printed lightweight timepiece that's fit for EVAs, can be fixed on the ISS, and capable of keeping time in the harshest environment known to humans.

WIRED attended a biohacking conference filled with unorthodox and often unproven anti-aging treatments. Adherents revealed how the Make America Healthy Again movement has given them a renewed fervor.

The technologist Edward Coristine, a key operative in Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency who's gone by the name "Big Balls" online, has resigned, the White House tells WIRED.

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While the startup has won its fair use argument, it potentially faces billions of dollars in damages for allegedly pirating over 7 million books to build a digital library.

Now you can feel your music in an entirely different way, but it might not hit the right notes.

Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top picks.

TCLs Nxtpaper matte screen makes the glinty smartphone display easier on the eyes. If only you could see it in direct sunlight.

There's a simple reason why high-end EVs have failed to spark the imaginations of auto buyers. To remedy this, manufacturers need to revisit the days of the Model T.

The Methaphonea clear slab of smartphone-shaped acrylicis part cheeky art project, part helpful tool for those looking to curb their phone addiction.

A partnership with the nonprofit Earth Fire Alliance and satellite manufacturer Muon Space is giving Google a better shot at tracking wildfiresand using AI to process all the data being collected.

Whether youre looking to upgrade your mattress, purchase a new office chair, or swap out your bedding, our Tempur-Pedic coupons are guaranteed to help you save.

The versatile cannabis plant could, some scientists think, one day be useful for lunar and Martian colonists. For now, researchers will subject its seeds to radiation in orbit and see what happens.

There are mattress protectors, and there are mattress encasements. Which level of protection is better for you?

The claim appeared in a court filing related to Elon Musks ongoing lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI. The Tesla and xAI owner has posted about his laptop numerous times in the past year.

Last month, Telegram banned black markets that sold tens of billions of dollars in crypto scam-related services. Now, as those markets rebrand and bounce back, its done nothing to stop them.

Trumpworld has been trying to spin the US militarys bombing of Iran as a complete and total victory, even as independent experts and MAGA loyalists object.