General Motors is bringing in potentially groundbreaking new battery tech that not only has 30 percent more energy density at the existing production cost for cells but also would circumvent China’s stranglehold on intellectual property for EV batteries. The company even claims this new type of battery pack could lower the cost of its electric… Continue reading GM’s New Battery Tech Could Be a Breakthrough for Affordable EVs
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date
All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. I’ve been reviewing smartphones for a decade, and it’s rare for a new device to wow me. But that was the only word that came out of my mouth… Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date
A VIP Seat at Donald Trump’s Crypto Dinner Cost at Least $2 Million
Ten days from now, 220 crypto investors will sit down to a lavish three-course dinner and enjoy “stunning views of the Potomac river” with US president Donald Trump at his 600-acre golf club in Washington, DC. To earn an invitation, all they had to do was buy a boatload of the president’s personal crypto coin.… Continue reading A VIP Seat at Donald Trump’s Crypto Dinner Cost at Least $2 Million
Two Men Claiming to Be Trump Appointees Blocked From Entering US Copyright Office
Two men claiming to be newly appointed Trump administration officials tried to enter the US Copyright Office in Washington, DC on Monday, but left before gaining access to the building, sources tell WIRED. Their appearance comes days after the White House fired the director of the copyright office, Shira Perlmutter, who had held the job… Continue reading Two Men Claiming to Be Trump Appointees Blocked From Entering US Copyright Office
The EPA Will Likely Gut Team That Studies Health Risks From Chemicals
In early May, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it would split up the agency’s main arm devoted to scientific research. According to a report from NPR, scientists at the 1,500-person Office of Research and Development were told to apply to roughly 500 new scientific research positions that would be sprinkled into other areas of… Continue reading The EPA Will Likely Gut Team That Studies Health Risks From Chemicals
Best 360 Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Other Options Photograph: Scott Gilbertson Insta360 X3 for $270: You’ll have to settle for 5.7K footage here, and that’s on a 1/2-inch sensor, which is only 1080p when you crop to a rectangular video format. Still, you get nearly the same form factor as the X4, and you can use it as a 4K, single-lens… Continue reading Best 360 Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads (2025), WIRED Tested and Reviewed
Honorable Mentions Photograph: GettyImages There are dozens of sleeping pads on the market and we’ve tested most of them over the years. While none of these made our top picks, here are some more pads we’ve used and enjoyed. Sea to Summit Ether Light XT for $150: At just 17.3 ounces for the regular, the… Continue reading Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads (2025), WIRED Tested and Reviewed
Insta360 X5 Review: The Best 360 Camera You Can Buy
Insta360’s X-series 360-degree cameras have long dominated the market. They have great video quality, an easy-to-use interface, and simple editing software, which makes these the most beginner-friendly 360 cameras around. The latest version, the Insta360 X5, continues that tradition while bringing larger sensors with even better-looking video. The X5 is a worthy upgrade; video quality… Continue reading Insta360 X5 Review: The Best 360 Camera You Can Buy
The Best Cheap TVs (2025): TCL, Hisense, and More
The short answer is price, performance, and usability. Most regular folks who ask me about a new TV are looking for something around $500 or less. Jumping up a few hundred dollars can often get you a lot more performance value, but I understand that may not be in the budget, so this list generally… Continue reading The Best Cheap TVs (2025): TCL, Hisense, and More
Skullcandy Method 360 ANC Review: Great Sound, Cheap Silence
The buds themselves, also on the larger side, store in the top of the slide-down case via magnets. You get two black, Bose-like earbuds with aesthetic elephant trunks and the typical Skullcandy skull on the tip. Silicone ear fins and a red-accented ear tip round out the look, which makes the buds look like a… Continue reading Skullcandy Method 360 ANC Review: Great Sound, Cheap Silence