12 Feb Here’s How All Online Maps Are Handling the ‘Gulf of Mexico’ Name Change Google is among the first companies to change the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on its maps. Other sources for online maps have not yet followed Donald Trump’s executive order.
12 Feb Federal Workers Launch New Lawsuit to Fight DOGE’s Data Access The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed the complaint on behalf of US federal workers, arguing that DOGE’s data access is illegal and should be cut off.
12 Feb The CFPB Work Freeze Is Putting Big Tech Regulations ‘On Ice’ The cease-work order at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau won’t just affect lawsuits and enforcement actions. It will stall regulation that could govern tech companies like Apple and Google.
11 Feb US Funding Cuts Are Helping Criminals Get Away With Child Abuse and Human Trafficking Services supporting victims of online child exploitation and trafficking around the world have faced USAID and State Department cuts—and children are suffering as a result, sources tell WIRED.
11 Feb 14 Best Sexy Gifts for Lovers (2025) Get sexy with our favorite vibrators, suction toys, lubes, lingerie, and condoms this Valentine’s Day.
11 Feb NIH Funding Cuts Appear to Draw on Heritage Foundation Report That Blasts ‘DEI Staff’ In its notice outlining the large cut in university funding, the US National Institutes of Health seems to draw on a report from a conservative think tank that denounces the “political left.”
10 Feb KEF Q Series Concerto Meta Review: Sweet Sound All Around KEF’s loaded Concerto speakers pack warm and silky sound with bass to spare.
10 Feb Best Robot Vacuum (2025), Tested and Reviewed Whether you’re up against pet hair or you want to splurge on a high-end laser-guided robot vacuum, we have the perfect pick for you.
10 Feb The Wild True Story Behind Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show From the start, Kendrick Lamar wanted to turn his life into a video game for his big Super Bowl halftime show. The team tasked with doing that knew what to do—right down to sourcing a vintage GNX.
09 Feb 8 Best Water Leak Detectors (2025), Tested and Reviewed Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.
