United States Customs and Border Protection plans to log every person leaving the country by vehicle by taking photos at border crossings of every passenger and matching their faces to their passports, visas, or travel documents, WIRED has learned. The escalated documentation of travelers could be used to track how many people are self-deporting, or… Continue reading US Customs and Border Protection Plans to Photograph Everyone Exiting the US by Car
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9 Best Food Gifts, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Letterly’s custom gift trays are ideal for event-based gifting. Choose your combination of numbers, shapes, or phrases, and then choose your filling. Options include artisan popcorn, flavored mixed nuts, dried fruit, candy, chocolate, and a few mixes of those options; there are choices for vegan and Kosher diets as well. Button the whole thing up… Continue reading 9 Best Food Gifts, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Best Open Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025): Bose and More
These are WIRED Editor Adrienne So’s favorite buds to work out in, and that means a lot: She spends the majority of her time outside, chasing her family and pets around the Pacific Northwest. She likes that they are slim and comfortable—only 19 mm wide. Unlike most open-ear buds that are round or stick out,… Continue reading Best Open Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025): Bose and More
US Customs and Border Protection Quietly Revokes Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has quietly rescinded several internal policies that were designed to protect some of the most vulnerable people in its custody—including pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and people with serious medical conditions. The decision, outlined in a memo dated May 5 and signed by acting commissioner Pete Flores, eliminates four… Continue reading US Customs and Border Protection Quietly Revokes Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants
Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
A US federal judge in the Southern District of New York has sentenced Alex Mashinsky, founder of defunct cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius, to 12 years in prison. On Thursday, at the end of a lengthy court hearing in Manhattan, Judge John Koeltl handed down the sentence. Beforehand, the court heard from multiple former Celsius customers… Continue reading Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
Broadcom Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to VMware Perpetual License Holders
Broadcom has been sending cease-and-desist letters to owners of VMware perpetual licenses with expired support contracts, Ars Technica has confirmed. Following its November 2023 acquisition of VMware, Broadcom ended VMware perpetual license sales. Users with perpetual licenses can still use the software they bought, but they are unable to renew support services unless they had… Continue reading Broadcom Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to VMware Perpetual License Holders
Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection
US president Donald Trump today dropped the existing 25 percent tariffs on imports of British cars to 10 percent in a move that could provide a lifeline for luxury carmakers. For Jaguar Land Rover especially, today’s tariff carve-out could be highly welcome, perhaps even essential. The UK company was facing the prospect of $27,000 price… Continue reading Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection
Singapore’s Vision for AI Safety Bridges the US-China Divide
The government of Singapore released a blueprint today for global collaboration on artificial intelligence safety following a meeting of AI researchers from the US, China, and Europe. The document lays out a shared vision for working on AI safety through international cooperation rather than competition. “Singapore is one of the few countries on the planet… Continue reading Singapore’s Vision for AI Safety Bridges the US-China Divide
Customs and Border Protection Confirms Its Use of Hacked Signal Clone TeleMessage
The United States Customs and Border Protection agency confirmed on Wednesday that it uses at least one communication app made by the service TeleMessage, which creates clones of popular apps like Signal and WhatsApp with the addition of an archiving mechanism for compliance with records-retention rules. “Following the detection of a cyber incident, CBP immediately… Continue reading Customs and Border Protection Confirms Its Use of Hacked Signal Clone TeleMessage
Sonos and Ikea’s Love Affair Is Over—Grab This $19 Device While You Still Can
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. Folks looking for an affordable Wi-Fi speaker to fit between their Jättebo sectional and Dyvlinge swivel chair will be upset to learn that Sonos and Ikea are parting ways.… Continue reading Sonos and Ikea’s Love Affair Is Over—Grab This $19 Device While You Still Can