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Major record labels have been urging Spotify and other music streaming platforms to raise subscription prices, arguing that fees have not kept pace with inflation and remain low when compared to services like Netflix.

New Android malware NGate steals NFC payment codes in real-time, allowing criminals to withdraw cash from ATMs without your card. Learn protection tips.

New reports on iPhone's upcoming foldable phone say it's progressing well, but the price might be higher than we previously thought.

Play music, audiobooks, and more for your children with one of these WIRED-tested gadgets.

Need to prepare for "Stranger Things" Season 5 but don't have time for a rewatch? Our one-minute recap is all you'll need.

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YouTuber “Schlep" built a huge following tracking down alleged child predators on Roblox before being kicked off. The platform is facing multiple lawsuits over child safety.

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In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about some of the latest drug trends and all the ways drugs are changing as they continue to be intertwined with tech.

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27 thoughtful and beautifully designed gifts, chosen by WIRED's editors.

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Plenty of great gaming deals are live on Black Friday 2025. Here are our favorite discounts on consoles, games, accessories, and everything in between.

Jimmy Kimmel spoke about the White House meeting between Trump and New York mayor Zohran Mamdani.

See the moon phase expected for November 25, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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My students’ easy access to chatbots forced me to make humanities instruction even more human.

Two years after he was found guilty of fraud, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is pursuing a legal appeal—and firing up his X account.

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AI slop is all over our feeds. We examine why this is the case — and why it's worsening.

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Answers to each clue for the November 25, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

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Seth Meyers has weighed in on President Donald Trump's meeting with New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani last week.

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Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

India is restructuring its gig economy with a new labor law, but much more is needed before gig workers see real benefits.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1619 on November 25 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The Justice Department had accused the real estate software company of enabling landlords to charge tenants more than free-market rates.

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Google and Accel will jointly invest up to $2 million in each startup through their new partnership.

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An AI-powered recorder that transcribes, summarizes, and organizes your meetings and lectures is now 56% off ahead of Black Friday.

Altman and Ive tease a simple AI device aimed at calm, distraction-free computing, launching within two years.

Mashable reporters curated a list of the year's best tech gifts for any budget. Shop 2025 gadgets from Apple, Nintendo, GoPro, and more.

OpenAI might have to rename the "cameo" feature in the Sora app.

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Disneyland Paris is getting a new robotic resident, a next-gen animatronic Olaf that uses machine learning to interact with guests.

Pop Mart's Black Friday sale is live. The only Labubu deals so far fall under the spend $300, save $100 deal, but more coupons are coming.

The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission claims Rad Power "refused to agree to an acceptable recall." Rad Power says the CPSC's solution would bankrupt the company.

Tesla claimed in a weekend social media post that a Dutch regulator was set to approve its Full Self-Driving mode. It seems the regulator isn't quite in line with Tesla.

A new feature on X revealed that many influential MAGA accounts are not actually based in the US. President Donald Trump has continued sharing their posts anyway.

Stickerbox turns kids’ ideas into printable stickers, blending AI magic with hands-on coloring for a surprisingly creative, "screen-light" play experience.

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The best Black Friday streaming bundle offer is live now. Score Disney+ and Hulu for just $4.99 per month through Dec. 1.

People are glugging down 'Wicked'-themed margaritas from Chili's on TikTok.

AWS has been working with the U.S. government since 2011 and is now building AI infrastructure specifically for the entity.

Anthropic has launched Opus 4.5, the latest version of its flagship model, with new integrations into Chrome and Excel.

The small modular reactor startup is capitalizing on surging interest from tech companies and data center developers.

WIRED's pick for the best travel T-shirt is on sale for Black Friday. Expand your merino wardrobe with these deals.

Elon Musk's X has a new location feature that's already uncovering fake accounts on the platform.

The best Black Friday gaming monitor deals live now include the ASUS Swift, LG UltraGear, Samsung Odyssey G9.

Comparisons of key features and prices between Google's Gemini 3 and OpenAI's ChatGPT-5.1

Black Friday deals on unlocked phones from Google, Motorola, Samsung and more take up to 25% off

New customers who sign up for an eligible Verizon Fios or 5G/LTE Home Internet plan will get a Nintendo Switch console for free.

Nano Banana Pro, using Gemini 3, can create infographics, storyboards, photorealistic scenes, and more. Try these six prompts to learn more about what this AI image generator can do.

As of Nov. 24, the Kobo Libra Colour is down to $199.99. It's our favorite color e-reader and it's now $30 off ahead of Black Friday.

Here are the best Black Friday travel deals on flights, hotels, and experiences to book now and enjoy later.

HBO Max just dropped its Black Friday streaming deal for 2025. Get 12 months of the Basic plan for $2.99 per month.

DOGE members are reportedly worried that they could face prosecution for some of their activities conducted while under the leadership of Elon Musk.

Pocket Casts now lets you create playlists for putting podcasts episodes in your desired listening order.

This sophisticated smart ring is marked down to just $249, and tracks a ton of health data.

Anthropic’s new paper warns that AI models trained to cheat can spiral into broader misaligned and harmful behaviors.g

This is the best way to play classic N64 games in 2025.

Here's everything you need to know about Walmart's Black Friday sale, including when the sale starts and ends, what time stores open, and the best early deals to shop.

Most AI benchmarks measure intelligence and instruction-following rather than psychological safety. Humane Bench evaluates models based on core principles of human flourishing, prioritizing wellbeing, and respecting user attention.

RIP to Google Assistant, which now has its official death date.

Apple's next major iOS revision won't come out until next year, but information is starting to trickle in.

These are the best Black Friday Sony headphones deals in 2025.

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