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• ˜It’s Undignified’: Hundreds of Workers Training Meta’s AI Could Be Laid Off (wired.com)
  More than 700 people working for a Meta contractor in Ireland are at risk of losing their jobs, documents show.
• Sniffies’ Users Worry About a ‘Straightification’ of the Gay Hookup App (wired.com)
  Tinder and Hinge parent company Match Group invested $100 million into the queer cruising app Sniffies. The move has left users feeling une…
• Elon Musk Testifies That He Started OpenAI to Prevent a ‘Terminator Outcome’ (wired.com)
  The judge also warned Musk and Sam Altman to curb their “propensity to use social media to make things worse outside the courtroom” after b…
• Vari Align Desk Chair Review (2026): Breathable, Comfy, Low Cost (wired.com)
  The comfortable new office chair from standing-desk pioneer Vari strikes a delicate balance between support and simplicity. Petite people m…
• I've Covered Robots for Years. This One Is Different (wired.com)
  From sorting chicken nuggets to screwing in lightbulbs, Eka’s robotic claw feels like we're approaching a ChatGPT moment for the physical w…
• Smart Plugs Coverage (techradar.com)
  The latest Smart Plugs breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at TechRadar
• Which Automatic Litter Box Is Best? We Tested Litter-Robot’s Lineup (wired.com)
  Whisker’s Litter-Robot name has become synonymous with the automatic litter box. We’ve tested the entire lineup and can help you choose the…
• Your Phone Notifications Reveal More Than You Realize. Here’s How to Lock Them Down (wired.com)
  A recent case shows law enforcement can see incoming Signal messages by searching an iPhone, even after the Signal app has been deleted. He…
• Smart Cat Collars: Which Is Best for Health and GPS Tracking? (wired.com)
  I pitted Tractive and Fi Mini smart cat collars against each other to find which was the best for activity, sleep, and GPS tracking.
• Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 Shoe Review: World Record Breaker (wired.com)
  I ran in Sabastian Sawe’s world-record-breaking running shoe. It’s fast, but only if you can maintain your locked-in form for 26 miles.
• Motorola’s New Razr Folding Phones Command a Higher Price With Few Upgrades (wired.com)
  Say hello (Moto) to price hikes on all three of Motorola’s latest Razr flip phones.
• Sanctioned Chinese AI Firm SenseTime Releases Image Model Built for Speed (wired.com)
  With US restrictions limiting its access to advanced tech, SenseTime is doubling down on open source with a new model optimized to run on C…
• Female Looksmaxxer Alorah Ziva Is Suing Clavicular for Alleged Battery (wired.com)
  Aleksandra Mendoza, aka Alorah Ziva, alleges that the 20-year-old influencer injected her with drugs on a livestream and had nonconsensual…
• Taylor Swift Wants to Trademark Her Likeness. These TikTok Deepfake Ads Show Why (wired.com)
  Researchers show scammers are using AI-manipulated footage of celebrity interviews to trick users into sharing their personal data.
• Emergency First Responders Say Waymos Are Getting Worse (wired.com)
  “I believe the technology was deployed too quickly in too vast amounts, with hundreds of vehicles, when it wasn’t really ready,” one police…
• How Elon Musk Squeezed OpenAI: They ‘Are Gonna Want to Kill Me’ (wired.com)
  Tensions flared on the third day of trial in Musk v. Altman as OpenAI’s lawyers cross-examined Musk.
• Review: Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 | Camera (wired.com)
  Review: Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 | Camera
• Reid Hoffman Thinks Doctors Should Ask AI for a Second Opinion (wired.com)
  The LinkedIn cofounder now has an AI drug discovery startup—and thinks not asking chatbots for medical advice is “bordering on committing m…
• The Person Behind Those Viral Polycule Ads Says It’s Just a Joke (wired.com)
  No, the flyers weren’t part of a secret scheme to promote anything.
• The Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller Lets You Water Your Garden From Your Phone (wired.com)
  The Aqua attaches directly to you home’s hose and spigot, allowing you to operate it via a functional if not clunky mobile app.
• Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 Review: Better Pen, Higher Price (wired.com)
  At $500, the Moto G Stylus doesn't quite match its peers, but it has niche features you won't find on most phones.
• These Men Allegedly Profit Off Teaching People How to Make AI Porn (wired.com)
  Three Arizona women have filed a lawsuit against a group of men that alleges they used the women’s photos to make AI porn influencers, then…
• EufyMake E1 UV Printer Review (2026): Add 3D Texture to Mugs, Magnets, and More (wired.com)
  The printer from Anker uses UV light and special ink to customize almost anything, but it basically needs its own bedroom and probably can’…
• This Summer, the American Water Crisis Becomes Real (wired.com)
  Concern over water access are poised to consume summer in the US, as crises in Corpus Christi and across the Colorado River threaten to boi…
• Use Gmail’s ‘Manage Subscriptions’ Tool to Cut Down on Inbox Clutter (wired.com)
  Find and remove newsletter subscriptions more easily using Gmail’s built-in tools for organizing bulk emails.
• Goal Zero Yeti 1500 Power Station Review (2026): More Power, Better Chemistry (wired.com)
  Goal Zero’s new Yeti 1500 power station charges faster and has more juice to keep you powered up, no matter where you are.
• Light Phone Is Making Its Dumb Phone More Useful With Third-Party ‘Tools’ (wired.com)
  A new developer program for LightOS allows anyone to create tools for the Light Phone, whether that’s a local public transit app for your c…
• Best Side-Sleeper Mattresses 2026: Picked by a Sleep Science Coach (wired.com)
  The best side-sleeper mattresses prioritize lumbar support and pressure relief. Our top tested pick, the Nolah Evolution, achieves both.
• Scientists Are Starting to Unlock the Nanoscale Secrets of the Immune System (wired.com)
  At WIRED Health, immunologist Daniel Davis detailed the ways in which new technologies are enabling a better understanding of the human imm…
• OpenAI Rolls Out ‘Advanced’ Security Mode for At-Risk Accounts (wired.com)
  OpenAI is rolling out Advanced Account Security for people concerned that their ChatGPT or Codex accounts could be potential targets of phi…
• Elon Musk Seemingly Admits xAI Has Used OpenAI’s Models to Train Its Own (wired.com)
  While answering questions under oath, Musk argued it’s standard practice for AI labs to use their competitors’ models.
• Don’t Let Industry Jargon Cost You When Shopping for a Smart Bed (wired.com)
  Why the terms “smart bed,” "adjustable mattress," and “adjustable frame” are not interchangeable, and how to avoid an expensive mistake.
• MAGA Is Confused About ‘Animal Farm’ (wired.com)
  The new film is the latest adaptation of George Orwell’s novel. Based on the critiques coming from right-wing influencers, it seems few of…
• Good Luck Getting a Mac Mini for the Next ‘Several Months’ (wired.com)
  Apple CEO Tim Cook told analysts that AI adoption has happened faster than expected.
• How Shivon Zilis Operated as Elon Musk’s OpenAI Insider (wired.com)
  Messages presented at trial reveal how Zilis, the mother of four of Musk’s children, acted as an intermediary between him and OpenAI.
• The US Is Using AI to Hunt Down Insider Trading on Polymarket (wired.com)
  CFTC chairman Michael Selig sat down with WIRED to discuss how the agency scours Polymarket and other prediction markets for illegal activi…
• A Woman Was in the US Legally. She Was Deported Anyway (wired.com)
  María de Jesús Estrada Juárez was applying for her green card and thought she was doing everything right. Instead, she was arrested and dep…
• Trump’s Federal Gas Tax Holiday Isn't Likely to Bring Down Prices (wired.com)
  Reducing the fee will have only a marginal impact on prices while depriving the government of revenue to maintain roads.
• The 5 Best Outdoor Griddles and Flat Top Grills (2026) (wired.com)
  A big backyard griddle can change a summer. I made dozens of tacos, burgers, and pancakes to find the best setup.
• Build a Radio Wave Detector With Balls of Aluminum Foil! (wired.com)
  Here’s how you can hack together a radio transmitter and receiver out of stuff you have at home—and explore the weirdness of wireless.
• Gantri’s 3D-Printed Lamps Are Going Wireless (wired.com)
  In a partnership with design firm Ammunition, the lamp company is taking its lights wireless.
• Centris 2 Folding Ebike Review: Compact, Sturdy, Budget-Friendly (wired.com)
  This budget-friendly folding ebike from Buzz Bicycles fits in the back seat of a car and has narrow handlebars for riding comfort.
• Greg Brockman Officially Takes Control of OpenAI’s Products in Latest Shake-Up (wired.com)
  OpenAI is once again reorganizing its executive ranks as part of its effort to unify ChatGPT and Codex into one core product experience.
• The Chinese App That Puts Instagram to Shame (wired.com)
  In the ancient city of Dali, I saw firsthand how RedNote has evolved from a lifestyle platform into the tool that powers the country’s tour…
• Companies Keep Slashing Employees’ Benefits for the Worst Reasons (wired.com)
  Workers are getting worse health care, parental leave, and retirement benefits, showing once and for all that your job doesn’t love you bac…
• Spencer Pratt Is Creating Panic Over ‘Super Meth.’ It’s Not Even Real (wired.com)
  The LA mayoral candidate and former reality TV star is fueling his campaign with fears about an ultra-potent meth. Experts say it’s drug wa…
• Tesla Reveals New Details About Robotaxi Crashes—and the Humans Involved (wired.com)
  Remote operators (slowly) drove the automaker’s autonomous vehicles into a metal fence and a construction barricade, Tesla says.
• Asteroid 2026 JH2 Is About to Fly Right Past Earth—Relatively Speaking (wired.com)
  On May 18, an asteroid about the size of Chicago’s Cloud Gate will fly four times closer to Earth than the moon.
• Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex (wired.com)
  “I’ve got one hand on the keyboard, one hand down below,” an artist who role-plays with their chatbot tells WIRED. But some asexual advocat…
• After Struggling With EVs, US Automakers Pivot to Energy (wired.com)
  Ford and GM are backing away from electric vehicles and moving into the battery storage business. And it all comes back to AI.