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Meet the New Dyson Vacuums: V16 Piston Animal, V10 Konical, V8 Cyclone (2026)

https://www.wired.com/story/meet-dysons-new-cordless-vacuum-lineup/

Published: June 13, 2026 11:33

The rest of Dyson’s promised 2026 vacuum lineup is here, from the new Dyson V16 Piston Animal to an updated version of the favored Dyson V8 Cyclone.

How Can Soccer Players Bend Their Shots in Midair?

https://www.wired.com/story/how-can-soccer-players-bend-their-shots-in-midair/

Published: June 13, 2026 11:00

As World Cup action kicks off, we look at the physics of the beautiful game.

The FCC Wants to Kill Burner Phones

https://www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-the-fcc-wants-to-kill-burner-phones/

Published: June 13, 2026 10:30

Plus: AI bug hunting fuels Microsoft’s biggest-ever Patch Tuesday, ShinyHunters ransomware gang exploits an Oracle zero-day, and more.

EcoFlow PowerOcean Battery Review: Cutting My Bill in Half

https://www.wired.com/review/ecoflow-powerocean-home-battery/

Published: June 13, 2026 10:30

Whether you want to buy cheaper electricity, store solar energy, or guard against outages, EcoFlow’s home battery might be just what you need.

Rivian’s CEO on Tesla’s Cybertruck, Ferrari’s Luce, and What Happens If the R2 Fails

https://www.wired.com/story/interview-with-rivian-ceo-rj-scaringe/

Published: June 13, 2026 10:00

RJ Scaringe, the CEO of Rivian Automotive, joined us for a wide-ranging interview about how his company’s new electric SUV fits into the current EV industry, and what comes next.

A German Court Has Ruled That Google Is Liable for False Statements Generated by AI Overviews

https://www.wired.com/story/a-court-has-ruled-that-google-is-liable-for-false-statements-generated-by-ai-overviews/

Published: June 13, 2026 09:00

The ruling holds that a company that designs, trains, operates, and manages an AI system must assume legal liability for any damages caused by the responses it generates.

Here’s How AI Agents Can Protect EV Chargers

https://www.wired.com/story/researchers-in-spain-show-how-ai-agents-can-protect-ev-chargers/

Published: June 13, 2026 06:30

An AI agent system proposed by researchers in Spain promises to prevent energy theft and damage to EV chargers, as well as the critical energy infrastructure that powers them.

Anthropic Says It’s Taking Claude Fable 5 Offline to Comply With US Government Order

https://www.wired.com/story/anthropic-says-us-government-ordered-it-to-shut-down-mythos-models/

Published: June 13, 2026 02:26

“The government believes it has become aware of a method of bypassing, or ‘jailbreaking’ Fable 5,” the company said in a blog post.

Meta Employees Absolutely Hate Mark Zuckerberg’s Plan for a Companywide AI Hackathon

https://www.wired.com/story/meta-employees-absolutely-hate-mark-zuckerbergs-hackathon-idea/

Published: June 12, 2026 23:45

“I’m not sure that this company supports a hackathon culture anymore,” one employee posted in a forum open to the entire staff.

‘Tell Him He’s a Piece of Shit’: Meta’s New AI Unit Is a Total Mess

https://www.wired.com/story/mark-zuckerberg-meta-employee-meeting-interrupt-ai/

Published: June 12, 2026 21:16

Executives and employees alike are struggling with Meta's chaotic AI strategy, according to sources and internal discussions reviewed by WIRED.

Donald Trump’s White House UFC Event Would Be Embarrassing Anywhere

https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trumps-white-house-ufc-event-would-be-embarrassing-anywhere/

Published: June 12, 2026 18:03

A Monster Energy–sponsored MMA show on the White House’s South Lawn was never going to be the height of dignity. But UFC Freedom 250 is failing to clear even the lowest bar.

Chinese Drivers Are Using Tiny Plastic Heads to Fool Tesla’s Autopilot Safeguards

https://www.wired.com/story/chinese-drivers-are-using-tiny-plastic-heads-to-fool-teslas-autopilot-safeguards/

Published: June 12, 2026 17:57

A cottage industry of celebrity figurines, blinking screens, and other DIY gadgets is helping drivers bypass Tesla's distracted-driving controls.

Elon Musk Is the World's First Trillionaire

https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-is-the-worlds-first-trillionaire-wow/

Published: June 12, 2026 17:54

SpaceX’s stock market debut has thrust the richest man in the universe into an unexplored frontier of wealth.

China Didn't Make People Hate Data Centers

https://www.wired.com/story/china-us-data-center-opposition/

Published: June 12, 2026 17:17

GOP lawmakers, tech investors, and even OpenAI have tied the anti-data center movement in the US to Chinese interference. Experts say it’s much more complicated than that.

Crypto Guys Bought the Answer to the CIA’s Mysterious Kryptos Sculpture

https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-guys-bought-the-answer-to-the-cias-mysterious-kryptos-sculpture/

Published: June 12, 2026 14:00

They swear they haven’t peeked at the closely guarded secret and that they’ll keep the cryptographic competition going.

A White Supremacist Youth Group Helped Orchestrate the Belfast Riots

https://www.wired.com/story/a-white-supremacist-youth-group-helped-orchestrate-the-belfast-riots/

Published: June 12, 2026 13:21

After Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson stoked anger over a horrific knife attack in Belfast, a youth group linked to a global neo-Nazi movement quietly orchestrated anti-immigrant riots.

6 Best Digital Notebooks (2026): ReMarkable, Kobo, Kindle

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smart-notebooks-and-smart-pens/

Published: June 12, 2026 12:07

These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.

4 Best Floodlight Security Cameras (2026) After Thorough Testing

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-floodlight-security-cameras/

Published: June 12, 2026 11:30

Light up and secure your driveway, backyard, or porch with a floodlight security camera.

Pedal Electric H/T Review: A Fast, Powerful, Stylish Ebike

https://www.wired.com/review/pedal-electric-h-t/

Published: June 12, 2026 11:02

The pedal-assist can be jerky, but the throttle offers smooth, powerful acceleration.

Why Real-Life Disclosure Day Will Look Nothing Like Steven Spielberg’s New Movie

https://www.wired.com/story/real-life-disclosure-day-wont-look-like-steven-spielberg-movie/

Published: June 12, 2026 11:00

Previous landmark scientific discoveries like the Higgs boson provide a better template for what it will take to confirm whether aliens have made contact with Earth.

Sheeran Loopers Looper X Review: Create Your One-Person Tour

https://www.wired.com/review/ed-sheeran-looper-x/

Published: June 12, 2026 10:31

The musician created his own line of loopers that record and layer riffs in a loop. The pricey Looper X does what it claims, but it isn’t without quirks.

Matchmakers Are Being Paid $25K to Find Trad Wives for Rich Men

https://www.wired.com/story/matchmakers-are-being-paid-dollar25k-to-find-trad-wives-for-rich-men/

Published: June 12, 2026 10:30

Even in blue states, nonreligious tech entrepreneurs and CEOs are increasingly asking for “traditional” and “conservative” women, matchmakers tell WIRED.

The US Is Requiring Foreign Influencers to Get Work Visas for the 2026 World Cup

https://www.wired.com/story/2026-world-cup-us-influencers-visa/

Published: June 12, 2026 10:00

FIFA announced agreements with platforms such as TikTok and YouTube that include the participation of dozens of international influencers to generate content in the three host countries.

You Probably Won’t Get Rich Off the SpaceX IPO

https://www.wired.com/story/you-probably-wont-get-rich-off-the-spacex-ipo/

Published: June 12, 2026 09:30

The company has set aside an unusually high number of shares for retail investors. Still, experts say, you’re just getting the crumbs.

SpaceX IPO Puts Elon Musk’s ‘Extreme’ Ownership to the Test

https://www.wired.com/story/spacex-is-now-a-public-company/

Published: June 12, 2026 09:00

The rocket maker debuts on Nasdaq today under a wave of criticism about Musk’s near-absolute control. It’s how the company has worked from the start.

Altra Running Promo Codes June 2026

https://www.wired.com/story/altra-promo-code/

Published: June 12, 2026 05:00

Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.

Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for June 2026

https://www.wired.com/story/paramount-plus-coupon-code/

Published: June 12, 2026 05:00

Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.

20% Off Brooks Promo Code | June 2026

https://www.wired.com/story/brooks-promo-code/

Published: June 12, 2026 05:00

Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.

LG Promo Codes and Coupons for June 2026

https://www.wired.com/story/lg-promo-code/

Published: June 12, 2026 05:00

Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.

Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off June

https://www.wired.com/story/herman-miller-promo-code/

Published: June 12, 2026 05:00

Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture this month.

T-Mobile Promo Codes: 25% Off | June 2026

https://www.wired.com/story/t-mobile-business-promo-code/

Published: June 12, 2026 05:00

Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.

B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This June

https://www.wired.com/story/bh-photo-coupon/

Published: June 12, 2026 05:00

Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.

20% Off Sephora Promo Code | June 2026

https://www.wired.com/story/sephora-promo-code/

Published: June 12, 2026 05:00

Earn more points on skincare purchases when you use our Sephora coupon.

Apple’s Camera Chief Thinks AI Can Give You Superpowers

https://www.wired.com/story/apple-camera-chief-thinks-ai-can-give-you-superpowers/

Published: June 12, 2026 01:00

The generative features in iOS 27’s new Photos app will add fake pixels to some of your shots, but Apple’s Jon McCormack says the company isn’t using AI “for the sake of AI.”

Why You Might Already Own SpaceX Shares, Siri’s AI Makeover, and Knicks Owner’s Surveillance Machine

https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-why-you-might-already-own-spacex-shares-siri-ai-makeover-knicks-owner-surveillance-machine/

Published: June 11, 2026 23:37

Today on Uncanny Valley, we take an early look at the SpaceX IPO and why you might find yourself among the investors without even realizing it.

‘Hands Off Our NHS’: Anti-Palantir Protests Break Out in UK Over Deal With National Health Service

https://www.wired.com/story/palantir-protests-nhs-conference-uk/

Published: June 11, 2026 21:33

Crowding the gates of a major health care conference, protesters called for Palantir to be booted out of the UK’s National Health Service over privacy concerns and political grievances.

Meet the OpenAI Engineer Leading ChatGPT's Biggest Transformation Yet

https://www.wired.com/story/model-behavior-interview-with-openai-codex-lead-tibo-sottiaux/

Published: June 11, 2026 21:21

Thibault Sottiaux helped make AI coding one of OpenAI’s fastest-growing businesses. Now he’s overseeing a sweeping overhaul of ChatGPT.

Massive Effigy of Elon Musk Raised Over Times Square to Protest Grok

https://www.wired.com/story/massive-effigy-of-elon-musk-raised-over-times-square-to-protest-grok/

Published: June 11, 2026 20:50

Activists raised a 40-foot-tall inflatable Elon Musk in Manhattan to draw attention to the risk he allegedly poses to investors.

Grok Is Still Hosting Sexualized Deepfakes of Famous Women

https://www.wired.com/story/grok-is-still-hosting-sexualized-deepfakes-of-famous-women/

Published: June 11, 2026 19:41

A WIRED investigation found dozens of “nudified” deepfake images and videos on Grok's website, including nonconsensual depictions of celebrities and at least one prominent US politician.

Is It a Super El Niño Year? It Could Turn the World’s Weather Upside Down

https://www.wired.com/story/super-el-nino-turns-worlds-weather-upside-down/

Published: June 11, 2026 19:24

From a wet winter in the Southwest to fewer Atlantic hurricanes, this is what to expect as a potential super El Niño takes shape.

Drug Sites Hijacked Spotify’s Search Ranking Through Fake Podcasts

https://www.wired.com/story/drug-sites-hijacked-spotifys-search-ranking-through-fake-podcasts-report-finds/

Published: June 11, 2026 16:07

A joint congressional report describes a spam operation that turned tens of thousands of fake podcasts into search-engine bait for illegal pharmacy and scam sites.

Best Smart Chess Boards (2026): Chessnut, Millennium

https://www.wired.com/story/best-smart-chess-boards/

Published: June 11, 2026 12:01

I played the ultimate game of strategy on a variety of smart chess boards to find the best for online and in-person matches.

Signal Alums Reveal ‘Encrypted Spaces,’ a System for Making Private Collaboration Apps

https://www.wired.com/story/signal-alums-release-encrypted-spaces-a-new-system-for-building-private-collaboration-apps/

Published: June 11, 2026 12:00

The new open-source project could serve as the basis for a future of apps with features as complex as Slack, Discord, or Google Docs—but with added protection against surveillance.

The Best E-Readers of 2026: Kobo, Kindle

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-ereaders/

Published: June 11, 2026 11:33

These WIRED-tested ebook readers let you take your library anywhere.

YouTube Appears to Be Making Money Off of Sanctioned Iranians’ Accounts

https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-appears-to-be-making-money-off-of-sanctioned-iranian-accounts/

Published: June 11, 2026 11:00

New research suggests that dozens of monetized YouTube channels are run by people and organizations that the US government has sanctioned for their ties to Tehran.

Americans Are Trading Billions of Dollars on Polymarket’s Banned Offshore Platform

https://www.wired.com/story/polymarket-study-illegal-trades-offshore-billions/

Published: June 11, 2026 11:00

It’s the first estimate of how many Americans are sneaking onto Polymarket’s banned crypto-based platform.

Best Portable Monitors (2026): Add a Second Screen I've Tested

https://www.wired.com/story/best-portable-monitors/

Published: June 11, 2026 11:00

If you're someone who needs to (or likes to) take their work on the go, a portable monitor will make a huge difference. These are my favorite that I tested.

Fiido Air Carbon Fiber Electric Bike Review: A Light, Quiet Ebike

https://www.wired.com/review/fiido-air-carbon-fiber-electric-bike/

Published: June 11, 2026 10:37

This impressively light carbon commuter makes switching to an ebike easier than ever.

Welcome to the Waymo World Cup

https://www.wired.com/story/welcome-to-the-waymo-world-cup/

Published: June 11, 2026 10:30

It might not feel all that different from older World Cups—for better or worse.

Trump’s Border Crackdown Is Wreaking Havoc on the World Cup

https://www.wired.com/story/world-cup-2026-immigration-visas-travel-issues/

Published: June 11, 2026 10:00

Travel bans and other visa issues are creating problems for World Cup participants even before the whistle blows.

How Mexican World Cup Stadiums Achieved FIFA’s Environmental Certifications

https://www.wired.com/story/how-mexican-world-cup-stadiums-achieved-fifas-environmental-certifications/

Published: June 11, 2026 10:00

Venues hosting the 2026 World Cup must meet high standards to obtain environmental certifications, but FIFA also requires that they use natural grass, which is water-intensive to maintain.

Cameras, Sensors, and 3D Body Scans: All the Tech Helping Eliminate Blown Calls

https://www.wired.com/story/world-cup-tech-helping-eliminate-bad-calls-var-sensors-3d-body-scans/

Published: June 11, 2026 10:00

Soccer officials already rely on cameras to see who’s offside and who sent the ball out of bounds. But during this World Cup, refs will use digital twins of each player to view plays from every angle.

People Living Near xAI’s Dirty Data Centers Are Furious About the SpaceX IPO

https://www.wired.com/story/spacex-ipo-how-people-living-near-xai-data-centers-feel/

Published: June 11, 2026 09:30

Elon Musk is set to make hundreds of billions even as communities in Mississippi and Tennessee are fighting to stop the gas turbines powering xAI's supercomputers.

I Was Scammed Buying GLP-1s Online. I’m Not Alone

https://www.wired.com/story/i-was-scammed-buying-glp-1s-online-im-not-alone/

Published: June 11, 2026 09:00

Customers have complained that a telehealth network selling compounded GLP-1s has been ripping them off—even after it had to pay $5 million to clients as part of a settlement with the US government.

Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off June 2026

https://www.wired.com/story/peacock-promo-code/