Meta Wins Blockbuster AI Copyright Case—but There’s a Catch

A federal judge ruled that Meta did not violate the law when it trained its AI models on 13 authors’ books.

The 42 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (July 2025)

28 Weeks Later, Idiocracy, and Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.

‘Big Balls’ No Longer Works for the US Government

The technologist Edward Coristine, a key operative in Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency who’s gone by the name “Big Balls” online, has resigned, the White House tells WIRED.

5 Best Lip Balms to Try in 2025, All Tested in Tough Conditions

If your lip balm makes you need more lip balm, try our top picks instead.

Scientists Are Sending Cannabis Seeds to Space

The versatile cannabis plant could, some scientists think, one day be useful for lunar and Martian colonists. For now, researchers will subject its seeds to radiation in orbit and see what happens.

Elon Musk’s Lawyers Claim He ‘Does Not Use a Computer’

The claim appeared in a court filing related to Elon Musk’s ongoing lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI. The Tesla and xAI owner has posted about his laptop numerous times in the past year.

Mattress Encasement vs. Mattress Protector

There are mattress protectors, and there are mattress encasements. Which level of protection is better for you?

Tesla’s Robotaxi Service Hits the Road in Texas

The company debuted its autonomous ride-hailing service Sunday. The limited program is invite-only and uses around 20 cars—signs that Tesla has a long way to go to catch up to its robotaxi rivals.

What Satellite Images Reveal About the US Bombing of Iran’s Nuclear Sites

The US concentrated its attack on Fordow, an enrichment plant built hundreds of feet underground. Aerial photos give important clues about what damage the “bunker-buster” bombs may have caused.

How to Clean Hearing Aids

It’s important to regularly clean the wax out of your hearing aids. Here’s how.