5+ day, 10+ hour ago (118+ words) This 12-inch wall clock is the perfect bit of candy-colored decor for the emoji fanatic in your circle. The curvy blue back mimics the sun's rays, and the red ring in the middle spins to indicate the hour. The yellow foremost disc, emblazoned with a smiley face, is the minute hand. The whole thing rotates once an hour, so you can tell what time it is by the angle of the grinning visage. The first radio signal from Comet 3I/Atlas ends the debate Big Story: How Gen Z toppled Nepal's leader If the US has to build data centers, here's where they should go $25 off $25+ DoorDash Promo Code for New Customers...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (789+ words) In this episode, WIRED's executive editor Brian Barrett is joined by senior politics editor Leah Feiger to run through five stories that you need to know about this week'from the release of Grokipedia to real estate entering its AI slop era. Then, Brian and Leah dive into why the promise of a tech-forward school in Texas with software instead of teachers fell apart. Articles mentioned in this episode: You can follow Brian Barrett on Bluesky at @brbarrett and Leah Feiger on Bluesky at @leahfeiger. Write to us at [email protected]. If you're on an iPhone or iPad, open the app called Podcasts, or just tap this link. You can also download an app like Overcast or Pocket Casts and search for "uncanny valley." We're on Spotify too. Note: This is an automated transcript, which may contain errors. Brian Barrett: Welcome to…...

22+ hour, 2+ min ago (404+ words) HBO knows you're bored and cold. It wants you to Max and chill with Noah Wyle in scrubs. The company offers some of the best Black Friday streaming deals with a ridiculously low-priced $3/month offer for basic HBO Max (it's the version with ads and 2K streaming, but still, super-cheap). Disney Plus and Hulu Black Friday deals are bundled up for $5/month. Apple TV wants back in your life for $6. Of course, this deal is only meant for new customers. Not boring ol' existing customers. If you already have basic HBO Max, you're already paying $11 for the same service, and HBO would like you to keep doing that. Streaming apps are banking on you being complacent and happy in your streaming life. Maybe they're even taking you for granted. But times and wallets are tight! And $3 HBO Max sounds pretty good....

50+ min ago (173+ words) Did you know that Walmart basically has its own Amazon Prime-esque membership plan? It's called Walmart+, and it's a great option for people who shop at Walmart often. It'll give you free grocery delivery, free shipping with no order minimum, savings on fuel, early access to promotions and events, and, right now, free streaming on your choice of Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential. Best Black Friday TV and Headphones Deals (2025) All you need to do to claim this promo is set up a Walmart+ account and activate streaming through the "Benefits Hub" on your personal account page. Check out all of the Cyber Monday deals we can't stop shopping with the Absolute Best Cyber Monday Deals, as well as all of our Black Friday-related shopping guides! Welcome to Big Tech's "Age of Extraction" Big Interview: Palantir"s CEO Alex Karp…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago (44+ words) Welcome to Big Tech's "Age of Extraction" Big Interview: Palantir"s CEO Alex Karp goes to war Starlink devices are allegedly being used at scam compounds Livestream: What businesses need to know about agentic AI $25 off $25+ DoorDash Promo Code for New Customers...

4+ week, 9+ hour ago (284+ words) 1901 San Antonio St., (512) 473-8900 700 San Jacinto St., (512) 476-3700 1108 E 6th St., (737) 205-8888 605 Davis St., (512) 542-5300 Rainey Street ain't what it used to be, but this charming enclave of bungalows turned bars still packs more character into a tiny city block than most midsize cities can muster in their entire downtown footprint. It's a solid all-purpose pick for moderate luxury in the middle of one of Austin's most charming and memorable downtown-adjacent neighborhoods. 10901 Domain St., (855) 596-3398 7415 Southwest Pkwy., Building 8, Suite 100, (512) 551-4009 310 Comal St., Floor 2, (512) 399-6320 701 Brazos St., (512) 548-9675 1700 S Lamar Blvd., #338, (512) 596-2683 1115 E 11th St. 1505 Town Creek Dr. 1201 S Lamar Blvd. 1900 S 1st St. 2330 W N Loop Blvd. 2305 E 7th St. 4710 E 5th St. Justine's is an Austin-ified update of the French brasserie model of casual indulgence. Its kitchen serves up decadence until midnight on weekends, offering the pre- or post-party set decadent burgers, frites, seafood dishes, and a few stunning salad options that pair…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (552+ words) Zohran Mamdani's New York City mayoral campaign set a new standard for how Democrats can communicate online. It's this digital savviness and authentic engagement with social media platforms to which pundits across the political spectrum have attributed to Mamdani's triumphant and decisive win Tuesday night. From the start, his team outclassed his opponents online, publishing highly-produced videos that reached massive audiences. But that's only half of the story. Much of the content about Mamdani online isn't just coming from his campaign, or the dozens of political influencers invited to cover it. It's come from his fans. "They are using their experiences from online fandom to do politics," Dr. Ashley Hinck, an associate professor at Xavier University who teaches digital media and online communication. "Those are the skills to engage with culture and that means those are the skills we use…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (526+ words) Here's a stat you probably didn't know: More than 75 percent of students use social media for learning. It turns out, if you can get quality educational content onto someone's For You feed, they'll want to learn with it. When TikTok launched its dedicated STEM feed in 2023, it created an opportunity for learning and discovering new interests. This corner of the platform serves up content on physics, coding, and engineering'all curated for accuracy and easy learning. Since its launch, more than 10 million STEM-related videos have been published globally. The feed is enabled by default for all US users, helping learners find new lessons and aha moments within their daily For You feed mix. At their best, educational resources like TikTok's STEM feed are extending the classroom in ways that haven't been as accessible before. And they're making it fun. Little Lessons for…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago (283+ words) Check out our Best Early Black Friday Deals for more great deals on WIRED-tested gear. Updated on November 28: We've added deals on Pixel Watch bands and verified pricing. Read our Best Google Pixel Phones guide for more details on these products. Check out our Pixel 10 Cases and Pixel 9 Cases guides for more recommendations. Read our Best Smartwatches and Best Wireless Earbuds guides for more picks. These straps will work with any Pixel Watch model. Just make sure you opt for the right size band for your watch. The brand-new Pixel Buds 2a (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are Google's budget wireless earbuds, and they're better than Apple's basic AirPods. They pair quickly, have good audio quality, and they're small, so they even fit small ears really well. They're sweat-resistant and can handle rain. Too bad the case doesn't support wireless charging'you'll have to plug…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (510+ words) Jamie would meticulously schedule his days around finding time alone to watch porn and masturbate'often up to five times a day. The 32-year-old Michigan engineer, who did not want to use his real name due to privacy concerns, first watched porn at the impressionable age of 12, but never realized he had a problem until just after his father's funeral three years ago. This past March, Jamie says his partner angrily confronted him over his compulsive porn consumption, accusing him of lying and committing adultery. This month, Relay has partnered with anti-porn advocacy nonprofit Fight the New Drug for "the November Project'a new initiative to encourage people to abstain from porn'with 28,000 sign-ups so far. Other chatbots already enable the creation of tailormade explicit videos, and with AI-powered sex toys and VR headsets set to make both porn and trysts with AI…...