Looking for a great discount on a unique gaming headset? I’ve been using the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds (9/10, WIRED Recommends) for months for both gaming and everyday use, and they’re currently marked down at Amazon to just $128, in both a black Xbox version, and a white Playstation version. Photograph: Eric Ravenscraft SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds… Continue reading These SteelSeries Earbuds Are Great for Gaming, and Are 35% Off Right Now
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The Shutdown Is Pushing Air Safety Workers to the Limit
“We will never compromise on safety. When staffing constraints arise, the FAA will slow down air traffic at impacted airports to ensure operations remain safe,” FAA spokesperson Hannah Walden tells WIRED, adding that Transportation secretary Sean Duffy “said that air traffic controllers who report to work will be paid. Regarding reductions in force (RIFs), DOT… Continue reading The Shutdown Is Pushing Air Safety Workers to the Limit
How China Is Hoping to Attract Tech Talent
Lauren Goode: What’s an example of that? Louise Matsakis: So, for example, there were some Chinese influencers who were spreading these conspiracy theories that Indians were plotting to use the visa to immigrate to China en masse. Lauren Goode: Interesting. You’ve both covered China’s businesses and workforce for years. Was this backlash surprising to you?… Continue reading How China Is Hoping to Attract Tech Talent
Apple Took Down These ICE-Tracking Apps. The Developers Aren’t Giving Up
Legal experts WIRED spoke with say that the ICE monitoring and documentation apps that Apple has removed from its App Store are clear examples of protected speech under the US Constitution’s First Amendment. “These apps are publishing constitutionally protected speech. They’re publishing truthful information about matters of public interest that people obtained just by witnessing… Continue reading Apple Took Down These ICE-Tracking Apps. The Developers Aren’t Giving Up
Europe Pledges $600 Billion for Clean Energy Projects in Africa
“From the outset, the Global Gateway has been described as the European Union’s attempt to rival the Belt and Road Initiative’s overseas infrastructure investment funds. At €300 billion through 2027, however, it is a David-versus-Goliath-style undertaking,” says Gabriele Rosana, an associate fellow at the Institute of International Affairs in Rome. China has already been investing… Continue reading Europe Pledges $600 Billion for Clean Energy Projects in Africa
100 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2025): Chargers, Earbuds, and More
Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350 for $80 ($60 off): This indoor camera is a powerhouse, featuring pan/tilt, a dual-lens 4K system with 8x zoom, and onboard AI. Blink Mini 2 for $20 ($20 off): The tiny Blink Mini 2 is already budget-friendly, but at half price, it’s a genuine steal. Ring Indoor Cam for $25… Continue reading 100 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2025): Chargers, Earbuds, and More
Google Pixel Watch 4 Review: The Best Smartwatch for Android
The caveat is that you cannot see your workout information on the watch if you have this passive method turned on. You can start the workout manually, but if you forget, the watch will not ping you 10 minutes into your workout to ask if you want to start tracking. Some folks may find that… Continue reading Google Pixel Watch 4 Review: The Best Smartwatch for Android
Prime Day 2025 – We’re Tracking Deals Live
Gooloo A3 3000A Portable Jumpstarter No one expects the Spanish Inquisition. And you also don’t expect to leave your headlights on when you’re on a remote Delaware hilltop with no phone service. I’m telling you, you haven’t lived until you’re walking around a former superfund site trying to find a single cell-phone bar. What I… Continue reading Prime Day 2025 – We’re Tracking Deals Live
The Best Budget Headphone Deals on Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day brings sales of all kinds, but some of our favorite deals are those that double down on the value. All of the headphones on this list are ones we’d already recommend as deals just based on their sheer value at full price. Many (or most) of them live on our best budget… Continue reading The Best Budget Headphone Deals on Prime Day
Prime Day 2025 Gets A Hot Start With the Best Sonos Era 100 Deal Yet
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days means sweet sales on some of our favorite gear, and as perhaps the best smart speaker we’ve ever tested, the Sonos Era 100 certainly qualifies. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for Sonos’ entry-level speaker, so if you’ve been looking to grab one or two of these stylish… Continue reading Prime Day 2025 Gets A Hot Start With the Best Sonos Era 100 Deal Yet