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Fire Bullets Pet
We Bought a ‘Peeing’ Robot Attack Dog From Temu. It Was Even Weirder Than Expected
For less than the cost a round of drinks, a plasticized Boston Dynamics fever dream could be yours too.
Takeover
DOGE Is Busier Than Ever—and Trump Says Elon Musk Is 'Really Not Leaving'
Federal workers from six agencies tell WIRED that DOGE-style work is escalating in their departments as both new and familiar DOGE faces have appeared in meetings and at new offices.
WIRED Politics Lab
DOGE Has Achieved Its Final Form
Business Trip
The Epic Rise and Fall of a Dark-Web Psychedelics Kingpin
Interdimensional travel, sex with aliens, communion with God. Anything is possible with just a sprinkle of DMT. Akasha Song’s secret labs made millions of doses—and dollars—until the feds showed up.
Rogue Ones
Who Even Is a Criminal Now?
Birds of a Feather
Bluesky Is Plotting a Total Takeover of the Social Internet
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Special Edition
The Rogues Issue
WIRED profiles the people who make trouble—scams, drug deals, even murder—and also, occasionally, save the day.
Reality Check
Meet the Psychedelic Boom’s First Responders
Originally published June 2023: With more tripping will come more psychic terror. A new movement of volunteers will guide you through your brain melt.
Trending Stories
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There’s a Very Simple Pattern to Elon Musk’s Broken Promises
The entrepreneur’s habit of overpromising on deadlines may be frustrating for investors—but for those looking to see whether a Musk pledge will come good, there’s a key phrase to watch out for.
The Privacy-Friendly Tech to Replace Your US-Based Email, Browser, and Search
Thanks to drastic policy changes in the US and Big Tech’s embrace of the second Trump administration, many people are moving their digital lives abroad. Here are a few options to get you started.
A Starter Guide to Protecting Your Data From Hackers and Corporations
Thinking about where to start when it comes to protecting your online privacy can be overwhelming. Here’s a simple guide for you—and anyone who claims they have nothing to hide.
Businesses Got Squeezed by Trump’s Tariffs. Now Some of Them Want Their Money Back
President Trump’s rapid maneuvering on tariffs led to some businesses narrowly missing out on lower bills. A refund on the difference could spare consumers from price hikes.
