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The Complex Social Lives of Viruses

New research has uncovered a social world full of cheating, cooperation, and other intrigues, suggesting that viruses make sense only as members of a community.

https://www.wired.com/story/the-complex-social-lives-of-viruses/

Razer Fujin Pro Gaming Chair Review: Giving My Back an Extra Life

I’ve spent years struggling to find a chair that conforms to my back, rather than the other way around. My search might be over.

https://www.wired.com/review/razer-fujin-pro/

18 Best Gaming Headsets (2024): Wired, Wireless, for Switch, PC, Xbox, PS5, and PS4

Lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-headsets/

Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Review: A Cute Portable Workstation

This adorable laptop stand, keyboard, and trackpad folds into a little book for you to carry it around.

https://www.wired.com/review/logitech-casa-pop-up-desk/

Best Google Pixel Phone (2024): Which Model to Buy, Cases and Accessories, Feature Drops

Here’s a guide to all the models—plus case recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.

https://www.wired.com/story/best-google-pixel-phone/

How to Remove Annoying News Widgets From Windows 11

Good news! Microsoft has finally made it possible to use the Widget Board on Windows 11 without being subjected to an onslaught of clickbait news articles.

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-remove-news-articles-from-windows-11-widget-board/

Apple Makes It Easier to Stare at Your Phone in the Car

Plus: Sony Music tries to keep its catalog out of the clutches of AI, there’s a towering new Lord of the Rings Lego set, and Google’s new AI features march onto the web.

https://www.wired.com/story/apple-vehicle-motion-cues/

US Official Warns a Cell Network Flaw Is Being Exploited for Spying

Plus: Three arrested in North Korean IT workers fraud ring, Tesla staffers shared videos from owners’ cars, and more.

https://www.wired.com/story/ss7-vulnerability-spies-north-korea-tesla-breachforums/

How Big Dairy Took Over Your TikTok Feed—With Help From Uncle Sam

A vast constellation of celebrities, from Kelly Ripa to the McDonald’s mascot Grimace, have helped push dairy sales.

https://www.wired.com/story/milk-dairy-tiktok-x-instagram-social-feed-takeover/

Logitech Pro X 60 Keyboard Review: Best, Brightest, and Now Smaller

This is a 60 percent keyboard with most of the perks of larger, more spacious boards.

https://www.wired.com/review/logitech-pro-x-60/

Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You

Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.

https://www.wired.com/story/six-word-sci-fi/

The 43 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (May 2024)

City Hunter, Suzume, and Spaceman are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-movies-this-week/

The 46 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (May 2024)

Dead Boy Detectives, Chicken Nugget, and Ripley are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-shows-this-week/

There’s New Hope for an HIV Vaccine

A trial vaccine has succeeded in generating low levels of antibodies needed to target HIV. It’s a first but much-needed step toward preventing infection.

https://www.wired.com/story/hiv-vaccine-broadly-neutralizing-antibodies/

The Race to Buy TikTok Is On—but There Might Not Be a Winner

Investors are interested in buying TikTok so that it can avoid a US ban. But even if ByteDance accepts, a takeover will be far from simple.

https://www.wired.com/story/tiktoks-suitors-face-an-uphill-battle/

OpenAI’s Long-Term AI Risk Team Has Disbanded

The entire OpenAI team focused on the existential dangers of AI has either resigned or been absorbed into other research groups, WIRED has confirmed.

https://www.wired.com/story/openai-superalignment-team-disbanded/

Twitter Is Finally Dead. It’s X All the Way Down

Twitter is fully X.com now. Given its transformation since Elon Musk bought it, that may be a small mercy.

https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-dead-x-elon-musk/

9 Best Coolers WIRED Tested For Every Budget, Any Situation

We chugged chilled beverages to bring you our favorite coolers for every situation.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-coolers/

Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless Mouse Review: Custom Gaming Perfection

Corsair finally made the upgraded multi-button gaming mouse we’ve been waiting for.

https://www.wired.com/review/corsair-scimitar-elite-wireless/

It’s Time to Believe the AI Hype

Some pundits suggest generative AI stopped getting smarter. The explosive demos from OpenAI and Google that started the week show there’s plenty more disruption to come.

https://www.wired.com/story/its-time-to-believe-the-ai-hype/