Policy experts say the implications of Donald Trump’s executive order for EV owners—and the EV-curious—won’t be clear for a while. Source
In the days before TikTok went dark, Meta released a flurry of new features and ran advertisements promoting itself as a comparable alternative. Source
The slow fade of broadcast television—one of the few remaining free sources of news and entertainment—is about to accelerate, thanks to the policies of the new US presidential administration. Source
A survey of video game developers released Tuesday indicates that a growing number of developers fear artificial intelligence will have a negative impact on the industry as a whole. Source
The new president’s orders will take the US out of the Paris Agreement, encourage the extraction and use of fossil fuels, and undo Biden-era policies. Source
You finally caved and bought an Apple Watch. These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with it. Source
Apple’s platform for maps and directions, the perpetual runner-up to Google Maps, has improved markedly over the past few years. Here are the ways it currently bests its rival. Source
Non-native grasses and eucalyptus trees brought to California centuries ago for agriculture and landscaping have reshaped the state’s fire dynamics. Source
Menswear influencer Derek Guy is unimpressed by what tech barons and the MAGA rank and file wore this weekend. “To be frank,” he says, “many conservatives are often behind on…
With TurboTax, tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Find deals for saving money while filing right here on WIRED. Source
ByteDance now has to show that it’s making significant progress on a deal to sell TikTok to a US-based company. Source
Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the far-right Proud Boys, was among nearly 1,600 January 6 defendants who were either pardoned or had their sentences commuted. He is expected to be…
The far right is celebrating what it views as a clear signal from the X owner and Donald Trump associate, who made the gestures on stage Monday. Source
When he launched his own cryptocurrency, Donald Trump produced unimaginable wealth from thin air. But it will come at a cost to someone. Source
The updated White House website now features a Donald Trump hype video complete with helicopters, saluting, fighter jets, and a bald eagle. Source
Spearheaded by the president's own memecoin, people including Donald Trump are rushing to cash in on Donald Trump’s inauguration and second term in office. Source
A marketing campaign brief obtained by WIRED reveals how the Chinese app is trying to capitalize on its sudden international popularity. Source
Running outside your comfort zone doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. Here are the best WIRED-tested underwear, balms and anti-chafe solutions. Source
At parties throughout Washington over the long Inauguration weekend, creators and strategists who take credit for Donald Trump’s victory toasted their success on the dimes of TikTok, Google, and Spotify.…
The three biggest tech companies all offer a wealth of options to limit screen time, find lost devices, and more. Source