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• This Mega Snowstorm Will Be a Test for the US Supply Chain (wired.com)
  Shipping experts say the big winter storm across a wide swath of the country should be business as usual—if their safeguards hold.
• Clearly Filtered Discount: Pitcher, Water Bottle, Under-Sink (wired.com)
  Clearly Filtered water pitchers, bottles, and under-sink filters are 10 to 19 percent off. I tested three filters to see how they performed.
• Watch Party: The Best TAG in Years, a ’60s Sensation, and Omega Goes All White (wired.com)
  It’s LVMH Watch Week, so here's WIRED's pick of the timepieces that made their debut—plus one notable gatecrasher.
• This Autonomous Aquatic Robot Is Smaller Than a Grain of Salt (wired.com)
  Researchers have succeeded in developing the smallest fully autonomous robot in history. It measures less than 1 millimeter and can swim un…
• DOGE May Have Misused Social Security Data, DOJ Admits (wired.com)
  Plus: The FAA blocks drones over DHS operations, Microsoft admits it hands over Bitlocker encryption keys to the cops, and more.
• Gear News of the Week: Apple’s AI Wearable and a Phone That Can Boot Android, Linux, and Windows (wired.com)
  Plus: Asus exits the smartphone market, and Sony partners with TCL on TVs.
• Best Portable Blenders of 2026: Ninja, Nutribullet, Beast (wired.com)
  Cordless portable blenders have come a long way since their introduction a decade back. Here's why the Ninja Blast Max smokes them all.
• The 52 Best Shows on Netflix, WIRED's Picks (January 2026) (wired.com)
  “Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials,” “Stranger Things,” and “His & Hers” are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
• The Instant Smear Campaign Against Border Patrol Shooting Victim Alex Pretti (wired.com)
  Within minutes of the shooting, the Trump administration and right-wing influencers began disparaging the man shot by a federal immigration…
• The 52 Best Movies on Netflix, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026) (wired.com)
  “The Rip,” “Frankenstein,” and “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
• ICE Asks Companies About ‘Ad Tech and Big Data’ Tools It Could Use in Investigations (wired.com)
  A new federal filing from ICE demonstrates how commercial tools are increasingly being considered by the government for law enforcement and…
• Bambu P1S Combo Review: Clean, Fast, 3D Printing (wired.com)
  This is the easiest to use 3D printer I've ever tried.
• Lego's Pokémon Line Goes for the Grown-Ups (wired.com)
  The first round of offerings in the long-anticipated tie-up focuses on the “Adult Fan of Lego” market with a range of collector-grade sets.
• How Long Should You Cold Plunge? We Asked Experts (2026) (wired.com)
  You don't need to Ernest Shackleton yourself to reap the benefits of cold plunging. A calm, controlled ice bath is key.
• No One Is Quite Sure Why Ice Is Slippery (wired.com)
  A thin, watery layer coating the surface of ice is what makes it slick. Despite a great deal of theorizing over the centuries, though, it i…
• Why Minnesota Can’t Do More to Stop ICE (wired.com)
  Democratic lawmakers have few options that wouldn’t trigger something like civil war.
• Phonak Audeo Infinio Ultra Sphere Review: Premium Hearing Aids (wired.com)
  This new prescription hearing aid has a special chip designed to improve hearing in noisy conditions.
• People Are Protesting Data Centers—but Embracing the Factories That Supply Them (wired.com)
  As the data center backlash grows, support is growing for server factories and the hundreds of jobs they’re expected to bring.
• Deepfake ‘Nudify’ Technology Is Getting Darker—and More Dangerous (wired.com)
  Sexual deepfakes continue to get more sophisticated, capable, easy to access, and perilous for millions of women who are abused with the te…
• We Strapped on Exoskeletons and Raced. There’s One Clear Winner (wired.com)
  WIRED put the latest consumer exoskeletons from Dnsys and Hypershell in a head-to-head test on a pro athletic track. On your marks …
• After 5 Years, Apple Finally Upgrades the AirTag (wired.com)
  The second-generation AirTag features Apple’s newer Ultra Wideband chip and has a louder speaker and better range.
• This Wireless Mic Kit Is $70 Off (wired.com)
  Save on a full DJI Mic 3 bundle, or pick and choose to build your own portable recording setup.
• The 10 Best Sleep Masks We’ve Tested While Snoozing (2026) (wired.com)
  Get some solid shut-eye with the help of these sleep masks, including silk, cooling, and travel options. Our top pick is from Blissy.
• TikTok Data Center Outage Triggers Trust Crisis for New US Owners (wired.com)
  The technical failure coincided with TikTok’s ownership transition, leading users to question whether videos criticizing ICE raids in Minne…
• Judge Delays Minnesota ICE Decision While Weighing Whether State Is Being Illegally Punished (wired.com)
  A federal judge ordered a new briefing due Wednesday on whether DHS is using armed raids to pressure Minnesota into abandoning its sanctuar…
• Palantir Defends Work With ICE to Staff Following Killing of Alex Pretti (wired.com)
  “In my opinion ICE are the bad guys. I am not proud that the company I enjoy so much working for is part of this,” one worker wrote on Slac…
• Intel’s Panther Lake Chips Aren’t Just Good—They Beat Apple's M5 (wired.com)
  I’ve tested two new laptops powered by Panther Lake—pitting them head-to-head against laptops with Apple Silicon—and Intel has finally scor…
• Southwest Airlines Says Bye to Open Seating—and Hello to Boarding Complexity (wired.com)
  An airline’s boarding policy shake-up shows the limits of efficiency. (Spoiler: It’s money.)
• Where Tech Leaders and Students Really Think AI Is Going (wired.com)
  We asked tech CEOs, journalists, entertainers, students, and more about the promise and peril of artificial intelligence. Here’s what they…
• He Leaked the Secrets of a Southeast Asian Scam Compound. Then He Had to Get Out Alive (wired.com)
  A source trapped inside an industrial-scale scamming operation contacted me, determined to expose his captors’ crimes—and then escape. This…
• Pornhub Will Block New UK Users Starting Next Week to Protest ‘Flawed’ ID Law (wired.com)
  Only users who have already registered and completed age verification will be able to access the world's largest porn site.
• The Smart Light Bulbs Worth Buying in 2026: Cync, Meross, Tapo (wired.com)
  One of the easiest and most useful smart home upgrades you can make is picking up a couple of smart light bulbs. Here's how to get started.
• This Humanoid Is Ready to Bring You a Toothbrush (wired.com)
  Fauna, a new startup, is betting that humanoid robots will find success as hospitality workers, research assistants, and entertainers.
• The Best Ski Goggles, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2026) (wired.com)
  From bluebird days to blizzards, we’ve tested the best ski goggles for all weather conditions
• Best Walking Pad Deals: Save $150 and More (2026) (wired.com)
  Ready to step up your wellness routine? Check out these limited-time discounts on WIRED's favorite walking pads.
• Google DeepMind Staffers Ask Leaders to Keep Them ‘Physically Safe’ From ICE (wired.com)
  A federal agent allegedly tried to enter Google’s Cambridge campus in the fall, WIRED has learned. Now, staffers want policies that protect…
• Meta Is Blocking Links to ICE List on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads (wired.com)
  Users of Meta’s social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS…
• The State-Led Crackdown on Grok and xAI Has Begun (wired.com)
  At least 37 attorneys general for US states and territories are taking action against xAI after Grok generated a flood of nonconsensual sex…
• These Feature-Packed Earbuds Are Less Than $50 (wired.com)
  Anker knocks almost half the cost off its already budget-friendly earbuds.
• Amazon Alexa+ Is Becoming Available to Everyone. Here’s How to Turn It Off (2026) (wired.com)
  Alexa+ has been rolling out to everyone with a Prime membership, even if you didn’t ask for it. Here’s how to change it back.
• The 50 Best Shows on HBO Max, WIRED’s Picks (February 2026) (wired.com)
  “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” “The Pitt,” and “Industry” are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on HBO Max this month.
• A North Atlantic Right Whale Baby Boom Is On—but the Species Remains at Risk (wired.com)
  Researchers have documented the births of nearly two dozen North Atlantic right whale calves this season. It’s an encouraging sign for a sp…
• The Best Gifts for Sleep, as Tested by Our Team (wired.com)
  Sleep is the one thing every giftee needs, and you can help them get it. These are our favorite giftable sleep aids, from masks to melatoni…
• Google’s Smart Glasses Will Have the Best Software. But They’ll Have to Win on Style Too (wired.com)
  When Google releases its smart glasses in the coming months, the strength of its AI-powered software will be its biggest leg up on its riva…
• No Phone, No Social Safety Net: Welcome to the ‘Offline Club’ (wired.com)
  Across Europe’s largest cities, people are gathering for semi-silent, offline hangouts, in search of an experience that isn’t mediated thro…
• Sony Bravia 5 Review: An Excellent Mid-Tier TV for Cinephiles (wired.com)
  This mid-tier Sony comes with the brand's highest-end processing, and that's a big deal for home theater nerds.
• The Best Ski Helmets, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2026) (wired.com)
  This is an essential item for all skiers and snowboarders. WIRED has tested the best helmets for all abilities and budgets.
• AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU Review: Gaming’s Best Chip (wired.com)
  This year’s Ryzen is still my top choice for PC games.
• Google’s New Chrome ‘Auto Browse’ Agent Attempts to Roam the Web Without You (wired.com)
  Google’s latest addition to its Chrome browser puts generative AI behind the wheel and you in the passenger seat.
• Election Denier Tina Peters Was ‘Pardoned’ by Trump. She’s Still in Prison (wired.com)
  Former election clerk Tina Peters is a hero to conspiracy theorists, and even received an empty “pardon." Colorado's governor has held firm…