Is Trump selling access to the administration in exchange for cryptocoins? On today's episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we talk about the ethical concerns associated with TRUMP coin.

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09.05.2025

Computer Ban Gave the Government Unfair Advantage in Anti-War Activist’s Case, Lawyer Says | WIRED

A lawyer for anti-war activist Mahmoud Khalil, currently being held by ICE, says she was barred from using a computer in a key hearing—an example, experts say, of the unfairness of immigration court.

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09.05.2025

Influencer Burnout Is on the Rise. A New Mental Health Service Wants to Help | WIRED

As influencers are becoming more vocal about burnout, stress, dopamine addiction, and body image issues, a new therapy service is launching to cater to their unique career struggles.

WIRED

08.05.2025

Zero Breeze Mark 3 AC Review: Effective Portable Cooling | WIRED

The third iteration of the essential grab-and-go AC unit has more power, but it’s heavier and significantly pricier.

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08.05.2025

Lifesmart TM2202 3-in-1 Treadmill Review: Best for Small Spaces | WIRED

This compact, hybrid machine can morph into a walking pad, treadmill, or standing desk for small office spaces.

WIRED

08.05.2025

This US Company Just Successfully Tested a Reusable Hypersonic Rocket Plane | WIRED

Stratolaunch completed two flights of its autonomous Talon-A2 rocket plane earlier this year, as the US aims to gain ground in its race for hypersonic supremacy with China.

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08.05.2025

As the US Cuts Scientific Talent, Europe Launches an Initiative to Attract It | WIRED

The Choose Europe for Science program will invest more than half a billion dollars between 2025 and 2027 to recruit researchers and scientists—especially from the United States.

WIRED

07.05.2025

Amazon Has Made a Robot With a Sense of Touch | WIRED

Vulcan, a robot with tactile senses, is a step towards automating more of picking and stowing work done by humans inside Amazon’s fulfillment centers.

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07.05.2025

Puma Says It Made the Fastest Running Shoe Ever. We Put It to the Test | WIRED

Puma claims its latest Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 hi-tech shoe will boost efficiency for all runners. WIRED compared it to the leading competition to separate the facts from the marketing jargon.

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07.05.2025

Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Make Hollywood Great Again, but There’s a Plan That Can | WIRED

President Donald Trump says US movie production is “dying.” There’s something that could help, but it isn’t a 100 percent tariff on foreign-produced films.

WIRED

07.05.2025

They Fell in Love Playing ‘Minecraft.’ Then the Game Became Their Wedding Venue | WIRED

From quest-filled proposals to vows over Discord, some couples are getting married in the game universes that brought them together.

WIRED

06.05.2025

FEMA Is Ending Door-to-Door Canvassing in Disaster Areas | WIRED

As it shifts responsibility for recovery efforts to local authorities, FEMA workers will stop knocking on doors to provide aid to survivors in disaster areas, per a memo obtained by WIRED.

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06.05.2025

How Mexico’s Fishing Refuges Are Fighting Back Against Poaching | WIRED

Following inaction from the government, fishing communities and conservationists are taking it upon themselves to set up and monitor no-catch zones to combat species depletion caused by overfishing.

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06.05.2025

The Future of Manufacturing Might Be in Space | WIRED

Products made in space—and used on Earth—could be a reality in the coming years.

WIRED

06.05.2025

Trump’s Tariffs Are Threatening America’s Apple Juice Supply Chain | WIRED

Most of the apple juice Americans drink is imported, with a large share coming from China. Experts say families should expect to start paying higher prices for the beloved beverage.

WIRED

06.05.2025

60-Hour Dance Sessions, Simulated Sex, and Ketamine: Inside the World of Hardcore VR Ravers | WIRED

VR Clubbing has exploded since Covid-19 lockdowns, with enthusiasts doing drugs and finding friends and love in an inclusive environment. But some say the convenience is making it harder to control their vices.

WIRED

06.05.2025

US Border Agents Are Asking for Help Taking Photos of Everyone Entering the Country by Car | WIRED

Customs and Border Protection has called for tech companies to pitch real-time face recognition technology that can capture everyone in a vehicle—not just those in the front seats.

WIRED

05.05.2025

Why Pigeons at Rest Are at the Center of Complexity Theory | WIRED

When pigeons outnumber pigeonholes, some birds must double up. This obvious statement, and its inverse, have deep connections to many areas of math and computer science.

WIRED

05.05.2025

Rejoice! Carmakers Are Embracing Physical Buttons Again | WIRED

Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses.

WIRED

05.05.2025

Security Researchers Warn a Widely Used Open Source Tool Poses a 'Persistent' Risk to the US | WIRED

The open source software easyjson is used by the US government and American companies. But its ties to Russia’s VK, whose CEO has been sanctioned, have researchers sounding the alarm.

WIRED

05.05.2025

The Dream of the Metaverse Is Dying. Manufacturing Is Keeping It Alive | WIRED

Forget Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of VR meetings; the industrial metaverse bridges digital and physical worlds in a way that’s actually useful.

WIRED

05.05.2025

Scientists Have Just Discovered a New Type of Electricity-Conducting Bacteria | WIRED

A new species of cable bacteria, which function like electrical wiring, was recently discovered in the US. Its unique morphology and genetic structure may be useful for the development of bioelectronics.

WIRED

04.05.2025

Why Balcony Solar Panels Haven’t Taken Off in the US | WIRED

In countries like Germany, balcony-mounted solar panels are all the rage. But from breaker-masking to voltage mismatches, America’s grid isn’t ready for it—yet.

WIRED

04.05.2025

The Phony Physics of Star Wars Are a Blast | WIRED

Those epic battle scenes in space are awesome—and physically impossible. But hey, it’s more fun this way!

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03.05.2025

Hacking Spree Hits UK Retail Giants | WIRED

Plus: France blames Russia for a series of cyberattacks, the US is taking steps to crack down on a gray market allegedly used by scammers, and Microsoft pushes the password one step closer to death.

WIRED

03.05.2025

DOGE Is in Its AI Era | WIRED

In its push for “efficiency,” DOGE has leaned increasingly on AI—regardless of whether it makes any sense. And it's using it as an imperfect means to destructive ends.

WIRED

03.05.2025

The Android Show, Rad Power's New Ebikes, and Yale's ADT Smart Lock—Your Gear News of the Week | WIRED

Plus: Philips Norelco has an AI-powered shaver, and Wiz's Sync Box is an affordable synced lighting alternative for your TV.

WIRED

03.05.2025

Trump Wants to Erase Black History. These Digital Archivists Are Racing to Save It | WIRED

Donald Trump’s executive orders are attacking everything from the Smithsonian to Black sports history, but grassroots organizers are launching a resistance.

WIRED

02.05.2025

The Climate Crisis Threatens Supply Chains. Manufacturers Hope AI Can Help | WIRED

The Covid-19 pandemic showed just how vulnerable global supply chains are. Climate shocks could pose an even greater risk.

WIRED

02.05.2025

What Caused the European Power Outage? | WIRED

There’s still no official explanation for the blackout in Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France—but experts point to the makeup of the Iberian peninsula’s power grid.

WIRED

02.05.2025

The Slowdown at Ports Is a Warning of Rough Economic Seas Ahead | WIRED

The maritime shipping industry is seeing a rise in “blank sailings,” a shift that one expert calls a “canary in the coal mine.”

WIRED

02.05.2025

Dozens of YouTube Channels Are Showing AI-Generated Cartoon Gore and Fetish Content | WIRED

A WIRED investigation found that dozens of YouTube channels are using generative AI to depict cartoon cats and minions being beaten, starved, and sexualized—sparking fears of a new Elsagate wave.

WIRED

02.05.2025

The Dangerous Decline in Vaccination Rates | WIRED

With measles on the rise, this episode of "Uncanny Valley" looks at RFK's role in the revival of the once-eliminated deadly illness.

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02.05.2025

LinkedIn Games Are Still the Best Part of LinkedIn | WIRED

It has been one year since LinkedIn added games to its workplace-oriented social platform. Here’s how that’s playing out.

WIRED

02.05.2025

Inside the Battle Over OpenAI’s Corporate Restructuring | WIRED

A group of activists is turning to an old playbook to influence the future of one of the world’s most powerful AI companies.

WIRED

01.05.2025

Dating Apps Are Using Role-Playing Games to Fix Your Rizz | WIRED

Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, and Grindr are rolling out scenario-based training, AI, and other tools to address their users’ lack of romantic experience.

WIRED

01.05.2025

DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations | WIRED

A DOGE operative has been tasked with using AI to propose rewrites to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations—an effort sources are told will roll out across government.

WIRED

01.05.2025

A Tariff Standoff With China, Power Outages, and the End of Christmas | WIRED

On today's episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we break down how Trump's tariffs might threaten this year's holiday season.

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01.05.2025

2025 Is the Year of the Humanoid Robot Factory Worker | WIRED

Long confined to the lab, humanoids finally appear ready to work in manufacturing. There are just a few hurdles to get them to market.

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01.05.2025

North Korea Stole Your Job | WIRED

For years, North Korea has been secretly placing young IT workers inside Western companies. With AI, their schemes are now more devious—and effective—than ever.

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Trump, Cryptocurrency, and the Real Winners and Losers | WIRED

Computer Ban Gave the Government Unfair Advantage in Anti-War Activist’s Case, Lawyer Says | WIRED

Influencer Burnout Is on the Rise. A New Mental Health Service Wants to Help | WIRED

Zero Breeze Mark 3 AC Review: Effective Portable Cooling | WIRED

Lifesmart TM2202 3-in-1 Treadmill Review: Best for Small Spaces | WIRED

This US Company Just Successfully Tested a Reusable Hypersonic Rocket Plane | WIRED

As the US Cuts Scientific Talent, Europe Launches an Initiative to Attract It | WIRED

Amazon Has Made a Robot With a Sense of Touch | WIRED

Puma Says It Made the Fastest Running Shoe Ever. We Put It to the Test | WIRED

Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Make Hollywood Great Again, but There’s a Plan That Can | WIRED

They Fell in Love Playing ‘Minecraft.’ Then the Game Became Their Wedding Venue | WIRED

FEMA Is Ending Door-to-Door Canvassing in Disaster Areas | WIRED

How Mexico’s Fishing Refuges Are Fighting Back Against Poaching | WIRED

The Future of Manufacturing Might Be in Space | WIRED

Trump’s Tariffs Are Threatening America’s Apple Juice Supply Chain | WIRED

60-Hour Dance Sessions, Simulated Sex, and Ketamine: Inside the World of Hardcore VR Ravers | WIRED

US Border Agents Are Asking for Help Taking Photos of Everyone Entering the Country by Car | WIRED

Why Pigeons at Rest Are at the Center of Complexity Theory | WIRED

Rejoice! Carmakers Are Embracing Physical Buttons Again | WIRED

Security Researchers Warn a Widely Used Open Source Tool Poses a 'Persistent' Risk to the US | WIRED

The Dream of the Metaverse Is Dying. Manufacturing Is Keeping It Alive | WIRED

Scientists Have Just Discovered a New Type of Electricity-Conducting Bacteria | WIRED

Why Balcony Solar Panels Haven’t Taken Off in the US | WIRED

The Phony Physics of Star Wars Are a Blast | WIRED

Hacking Spree Hits UK Retail Giants | WIRED

DOGE Is in Its AI Era | WIRED

The Android Show, Rad Power's New Ebikes, and Yale's ADT Smart Lock—Your Gear News of the Week | WIRED

Trump Wants to Erase Black History. These Digital Archivists Are Racing to Save It | WIRED

The Climate Crisis Threatens Supply Chains. Manufacturers Hope AI Can Help | WIRED

What Caused the European Power Outage? | WIRED

The Slowdown at Ports Is a Warning of Rough Economic Seas Ahead | WIRED

Dozens of YouTube Channels Are Showing AI-Generated Cartoon Gore and Fetish Content | WIRED

The Dangerous Decline in Vaccination Rates | WIRED

LinkedIn Games Are Still the Best Part of LinkedIn | WIRED

Inside the Battle Over OpenAI’s Corporate Restructuring | WIRED

Dating Apps Are Using Role-Playing Games to Fix Your Rizz | WIRED

DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations | WIRED

A Tariff Standoff With China, Power Outages, and the End of Christmas | WIRED

2025 Is the Year of the Humanoid Robot Factory Worker | WIRED

North Korea Stole Your Job | WIRED

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