Top CDC Officials Resign After Director Is Pushed Out
The exodus has set off alarms among staff at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “My main concern is they will be replaced with puppets.”
This Is the Group That’s Been Swatting US Universities
WIRED spoke to a self-proclaimed leader of an online group called Purgatory, which charged as little as $20 to call in fake threats against schools.
The 39 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (September 2025)
Platonic, The Morning Show, and Chief of War are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.
Anthropic Settles High-Profile AI Copyright Lawsuit Brought by Book Authors
Anthropic faced the prospect of more than $1 trillion in damages, a sum that could have threatened the company’s survival if the case went to trial.
Google Will Make All Android App Developers Verify Their Identity Starting Next Year
With claims that sideloaded apps are 50 times more likely to contain malware, Google is tightening restrictions for developers distributing apps outside the Play Store.
WIRED Roundup: The US Chip Manufacturers’ Bonanza
On this episode of “Uncanny Valley,” our senior business editor joins us to talk about the Trump administration’s deals with chipmakers, OpenAI’s potential $500 billion valuation—and ants.
Best 360 Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed
It’s a small world after all, and these cameras can capture all of it at once, giving you a 360-degree view.
Best Hair Dryer: Rigorous Testing in Real Apartments (2025)
Ready to ditch your clunky hair dryer? These top-tier models bring the heat without the damage.
Scientists Have Identified the Origin of an Extraordinarily Powerful Outer Space Radio Wave
In March 2025 the Earth was hit by a fast radio burst as energetic as the sun, but lasting only milliseconds.
Best GoPro Camera (2025): Compact, Budget, Accessories
You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.