WIRED’s Big Interview series prides itself on being the place for engaging conversations with political leaders, creators, executives, and scientists moving the world forward. In 2024, we brought those talks to a stage in San Francisco for the very first time. This year, we did it again, bringing together AMD CEO Lisa Su, Wicked director… Continue reading Check Out Highlights From WIRED’s 2025 Big Interview Event
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Former USIP Lawyer on DOGE: ‘Brass Knuckles on an Authoritarian Fist’
George Foote still has vivid memories of the day operatives from Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency arrived at the headquarters of the United States Institute of Peace. The outside general counsel for USIP, he’s been part of the effort to keep the US government from seizing control of the organization. When DOGE operatives… Continue reading Former USIP Lawyer on DOGE: ‘Brass Knuckles on an Authoritarian Fist’
David Hogg to Democratic Establishment: Get the Message or Get Voted Out
To activist and organizer David Hogg, the future of the Democratic party is pretty clear: Establishment candidates and leaders are “going to get the message or they’re going to get voted out.” Speaking to WIRED senior politics editor Leah Feiger at The Big Interview event in San Francisco on Thursday, Hogg said that he doesn’t… Continue reading David Hogg to Democratic Establishment: Get the Message or Get Voted Out
Feds ask Waymo about robotaxis repeatedly passing school buses in Austin
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has asked Waymo for more information about its self-driving system and operations following reports from the Austin School District that its robotaxis illegally passed school buses 19 times this year. In a December 3 letter sent to Waymo, regulators requested detailed information about its fifth-generation self-driving system and operations.… Continue reading Feds ask Waymo about robotaxis repeatedly passing school buses in Austin
Nintendo’s Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle is still on sale for $50 off
This may be your last chance to save on Nintendo’s latest console before the holidays. This may be your last chance to save on Nintendo’s latest console before the holidays. by Brandon Russell Updated Dec 2, 2025, 7:48 PM UTC Brandon Russell is a commerce writer covering deals and buying guides. Previously, he was a… Continue reading Nintendo’s Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle is still on sale for $50 off
Musk says new Tesla software allows texting and driving, which is illegal in most states
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in an X post Thursday that owners can text and drive with the latest version of his company’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver-assistance software, despite the fact that it’s illegal to do so in most states. Musk replied to another user who had noticed the newest update to the software, known… Continue reading Musk says new Tesla software allows texting and driving, which is illegal in most states
14+ powerful Alexa commands every user should know at home (no subscriptions required)
Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones — in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in assistant powered by artificial intelligence (AI), whether it’s Siri in iPhones or Google Assistant (now Gemini) in Android phones. Inside our… Continue reading 14+ powerful Alexa commands every user should know at home (no subscriptions required)
Thousands of readers bought these 10 most popular robot vacuums and mowers in 2025
Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a smart home reviewer, I’m particularly fond of robot vacuums. I enjoy unboxing, setting up, and testing them, and I love seeing new technologies emerge each year. Even if robot vacuums look similar, each one is actually quite different, which means I’m constantly learning new… Continue reading Thousands of readers bought these 10 most popular robot vacuums and mowers in 2025
Honda wants to move deliveries off the road and into bike lanes with this quad
Honda is moving forward with its Fastport delivery quadcycle, and we got a chance to see it up close and take it for a quick spin. We told you about Honda’s 4-wheeled delivery vehicle back in June, and we were excited about the idea of right-sizing delivery vehicles in urban centers that are often clogged… Continue reading Honda wants to move deliveries off the road and into bike lanes with this quad
Waymo shuts down ‘can’t scale’ argument with quick test to fully autonomous in Texas
For years, the loudest and most persistent argument coming from the Tesla camp, including Elon Musk himself, against Waymo has been simple: “Sure, it works, but it can’t scale.” The narrative, usually pushed by those heavily invested in the promise of Tesla’s “generalized Full Self-Driving”, was that Waymo was a geofenced parlor trick. They argued… Continue reading Waymo shuts down ‘can’t scale’ argument with quick test to fully autonomous in Texas