Consequences of the United States rapidly slashing foreign aid are reverberating across the world, including in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an unidentified illness with Ebola-like symptoms has ravaged several villages. This sickness has killed over 60 people and sickened more than a thousand, and it is occurring at the same time as an… Continue reading A Lethal Mystery Illness Spread in Congo. USAID Cuts Have Slowed the Response
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The 8 Automatic Litter Boxes We’ve Tested and Recommend (2025)
If you have a cat, you know how picky, perfect, and just plain weird they can be. Most of the complaints lodged against cats are people not understanding they’re not dogs; their behavior can be a bit tricker and more aloof. The next-biggest cat complaint is that litter boxes are stinky, and you don’t want… Continue reading The 8 Automatic Litter Boxes We’ve Tested and Recommend (2025)
Tonal 2 Review: Smarter Strength Training
Tonal is a high-tech slab of ambition—a gym in a mirror for those wanting to trade dumbbells for algorithm-powered gains. Tonal 2 is sleeker, sharper, and somehow even more expensive than before. At $4,295 (plus several add-on costs), it’s both a statement piece and a serious financial commitment. I wanted to know if Tonal could… Continue reading Tonal 2 Review: Smarter Strength Training
Tushy Aura Electric Bidet Review: Budget Bidet Maker Goes Luxe
The digital display shows on the back of the seat, above the hinge that controls the seat and cover, and displays the water temperature of the seat. I don’t especially like this, as I prefer bidets to blend into the bathroom as subtly as possible. Another nice feature of the Aura is the instant heater,… Continue reading Tushy Aura Electric Bidet Review: Budget Bidet Maker Goes Luxe
Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra Review: Photography Focus
I’m a fan of Xiaomi’s new 15 and 15 Ultra flagship phones—even if they only bring incremental improvements over their predecessors. The Xiaomi 15 is a classy, compact competitor to the iPhone 16 or Pixel 9, but the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a photographer’s dream. Both are extremely well-rounded smartphones with exceptional hardware, and Xiaomi… Continue reading Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra Review: Photography Focus
Samsung’s Affordable Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 Will Get 6 Years of Software Updates
If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. Please also consider subscribing to WIRED It’s budget phone season, and it’s Samsung’s turn to announce its crop of affordable smartphones for 2025. Kicking off a wave of upcoming mobile news at Mobile World… Continue reading Samsung’s Affordable Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 Will Get 6 Years of Software Updates
Texas Official Warns Against ‘Measles Parties’ Amid Growing Outbreak
A Texas health authority is warning against “measles parties” as the outbreak in West Texas grew to at least 146 cases, with 20 hospitalized and one unvaccinated school-age child dead. The outbreak continues to be mainly in unvaccinated children. In a press briefing hosted by the city of Lubbock, Texas, on Friday, Ron Cook, chief… Continue reading Texas Official Warns Against ‘Measles Parties’ Amid Growing Outbreak
14 Best Hoodies for Style, Comfort, and Warmth (2025)
Honorable Mentions We’ve tested a bunch of hoodies. They’re not all worthy of the top spot, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth buying. Below, we’ve listed a few more that we think are good but aren’t as great as the ones above. Photograph: Arcteryx Arcteryx Covert Hoodie for $180: I liked the zippered center… Continue reading 14 Best Hoodies for Style, Comfort, and Warmth (2025)
Mchose GX87 Ultra Review: A Refined but Accessible Mechanical Keyboard
I occasionally ran into an issue where the keyboard would stop recognizing an input if I held certain keys (typically Shift+W when gaming) for too long (20+ seconds). However, this issue wasn’t constant, and I could release and re-press the key without fail. It only came up in fringe cases where I was moving in… Continue reading Mchose GX87 Ultra Review: A Refined but Accessible Mechanical Keyboard
Apple iPhone 16e Review: Questionable Value
The iPhone 16e isn’t for me. If you’re an avid tech enthusiast and Apple fan, it’s probably not for you either. It’s for the person holding on to an iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X, ready to upgrade because their more than seven-year-old smartphone isn’t working too well nowadays. They want a new phone, and… Continue reading Apple iPhone 16e Review: Questionable Value