How Do Metal Detectors Work?
What sneaky invisible forces enable these instruments to locate buried treasure?
Hellen Obiri’s New York City Marathon Starter Pack
The four-time world champion shares the gear, fuel, and rituals that will power her through this year’s New York City Marathon.
Guillermo del Toro Hopes He’s Dead Before AI Art Goes Mainstream
The Frankenstein director tells WIRED the real Victor Frankensteins are tyrannical politicians and Silicon Valley tech bros.
What Type of Mattress Is Right for You?
Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.
Elon Musk Really Doesn’t Get The Lord of the Rings
Musk has recently used Tolkien references to push anti-immigration messaging, as has the Department of Homeland Security. They’ve got it all backwards.
How to Hack a Poker Game
This week on Uncanny Valley, we break down how one of the most common card shufflers could be altered to cheat, and why that matters—even for those who don’t frequent the poker table.
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WIRED Roundup: AI Psychosis, Missing FTC Files, and Google Bedbugs
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we run through the top stories of the week and look closely at people’s complaints to the FTC alleging that ChatGPT led them or loved ones into AI psychosis.
The 35 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now
Weapons, Hereditary, and Sorry, Baby are just a few of the movies you should be watching on HBO Max this month.
ICE Wants to Build a Shadow Deportation Network in Texas
A new ICE proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.