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WIRED is a leading authority in technology journalism, offering readers an astute exploration of how technology intersects with culture, politics, and science. The platform delves deep into the most pressing issues of the digital age, from groundbreaking innovations and cybersecurity to the ethical dilemmas posed by emerging technologies. With a commitment to high-quality storytelling, WIRED presents complex topics in an accessible yet intellectually rigorous manner, making it an indispensable resource for those who seek to understand the forces shaping the modern world.

• What to Look for When Buying a Sleep Mask (2025)

  Sleep masks offer a range of benefits, including deeper and more restful sleep, but there are many styles on the market. We’ll help you navigate the options.

• DOGE Put Everyone’s Social Security Data at Risk, Whistleblower Claims

  Plus: China’s Salt Typhoon hackers target 600 companies in 80 countries, Tulsi Gabbard purges CIA agents, hackers knock out Iranian ship communications, and more.

• Falcon 9 Milestones Vindicate SpaceX’s ‘Dumb’ Approach to Reuse

  The workhorse rocket has continued its streak of success.

• Gear News of the Week: Apple’s iPhone Event Gets a Date, and Plaud Upgrades Its AI Note-Taker

  Plus: Level debuts a discreet smart lock, Chipolo unveils rechargeable Bluetooth trackers, Samsung releases a budget tablet, and Nothing faces backlash for using stock photography.

• SSA Whistleblower’s Resignation Email Mysteriously Disappeared From Inboxes

  Less than 30 minutes after the Social Security Administration’s chief data officer resigned following a whistleblower complaint, recipients could no longer access the resignation email.

• 41 Best Labor Day Sales on WIRED-Tested Gear (2025)

  You labored hard for your cash—save some of it with these Labor Day deals on WIRED-approved fire pits, laptops, pizza ovens, and more.

• FEMA’s Chaotic Summer Has Gone From Bad to Worse

  Following a week of strife at the disaster relief agency, Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem told FEMA employees to “be vocal” about their positive experiences with the Trump administration.

• The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed: Which Model to Buy, Cases and Accessories, Feature Drops

  Here’s a guide to all the models—plus Pixel case recommendations and smart software tricks to try.

• The Best Kindle of 2025: Paperwhite, Scribe, or Colorsoft?

  Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.

• The White House Apparently Ordered Federal Workers to Roll Out Grok ‘ASAP’

  A partnership between xAI and the US government fell apart earlier this summer. Then the White House apparently got involved, per documents obtained by WIRED.