The cybersecurity lead for VA.gov was fired last week. He tells WIRED that the Veterans Affairs digital hub will be more vulnerable without someone in his role. Source
Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection that prevents HIV transmission, was named the breakthrough medicine of 2024. But without US foreign aid dollars, its delivery to millions worldwide is under threat.…
Should you save up for the iPhone 16 or save some cash with the new iPhone 16e? We break down Apple's complicated lineup. Source
These titles let you play with friends on all kinds of platforms, from computers to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and even mobile. Source
The semaglutide shortage has officially ended in the US—which means the GLP-1 drug industry is about to undergo massive changes. Source
Get grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and free-range chicken delivered to your door no matter where you live. Source
Theater productions Doomers and McNeal tackle AI’s impact on humanity and the creative process. Source
Either way, it sucks. But at least there’s some fun physics to ponder while you’re sitting in the repair shop. Source
Several government departments are investigating TP-Link routers over Chinese cyberattack fears, but the company denies links. Source
Palm-cooling devices—designed to help humans bounce back quickly from exertion and heat stress by chilling their palms—are showing up on sidelines, in training camps, and wherever the heat is on.…
As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit. Source
The European company Reju may have developed the polyester recycling technology the textile industry needs. The question is whether the world is ready for it. Source
The US government has increased the use of monitoring tools over the past decade. But President Donald Trump’s employee purges are making workers worry about how their data could be…
A handful of gifted young tech people set out to save the world. For years, WIRED has been tracking each twist and turn of their alleged descent into mayhem and…
The launch of the Blue Ghost module, scheduled to land on the moon early next month, is a key step in creating an Earth–moon supply chain. Source
Approximately 500 NIST staffers, including at least three lab directors, are expected to lose their jobs at the safety-standards agency as part of the ongoing DOGE purge, sources tell WIRED.…
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says the money will go toward projects like Alfonso Cuarón’s film Roma, which was made in Mexico and went on to international acclaim. Source
The blanket firing of Department of Agriculture scientists has thrown a host of climate science and crop projects into chaos. Source
This week, the Uncanny Valley hosts discuss the lawsuits, bidding wars, and power plays over OpenAI. Source
Here's how the 1974 Privacy Act is being used in legal battles against DOGE—and how you can protect yourself from government surveillance. Source