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Julian Chokkattu, Luke Larsen @ Wired 3 place · 02/23/2026 07:00 EDT

The Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2026

We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you. Read more

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Dell Cameron @ Wired · 02/20/2026 15:03 EDT

DHS Wants a Single Search Engine to Flag Faces and Fingerprints Across Agencies

Homeland Security aims to combine its face and fingerprint systems into one big biometric platform—after dismantling centralized privacy reviews and key limits on face recognition. Read more

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Emily Mullin @ Wired · 02/20/2026 14:48 EDT

The CDC Has a Leadership Crisis

A 2023 law championed by Republicans requires the CDC have a director confirmed by the Senate. For months, though, it's had only acting directors—and the White House won't say when that will change. Read more

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Maddy Varner @ Wired · 02/20/2026 13:27 EDT

Metadata Exposes Authors of ICE’s ‘Mega’ Detention Center Plans

Comments and other data left on a PDF detailing Homeland Security's proposal to build “mega” detention and processing centers reveal the personnel involved in its creation. Read more

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Steven Levy @ Wired · 02/20/2026 12:00 EDT

AI Safety Meets the War Machine

Anthropic doesn’t want its AI used in autonomous weapons or government surveillance. Those carve-outs could cost it a major military contract. Read more

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Zeyi Yang @ Wired · 02/20/2026 11:32 EDT

Supreme Court Rules Most of Donald Trump's Tariffs Are Illegal

In a 6-3 ruling, justices upended the Trump administration's signature economic policy, potentially putting the US government on the hook for at least $175 billion in tariff refunds. Read more

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Matthew Korfhage @ Wired · 02/20/2026 08:42 EDT

Your Coffee Grinder Is as Important as Your Brewer—Here Are the 5 Best We’ve Tested

We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker. Read more

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Matt Kamen @ Wired · 02/20/2026 08:00 EDT

Epilogue GB Operator Review: Play Your Game Boy Games on a Laptop

Epilogue’s adorable GB Operator plug-in gizmo is a must-have for collectors of retro Nintendo Game Boy games. Read more

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Matthew Korfhage @ Wired · 02/20/2026 07:30 EDT

Boldr Kelvin Review (2026): Heats Your Body, Heats the Wall

The Boldr Kelvin heater looks cool and promises energy savings and far-infrared heat. Too bad it also heats backward. Read more

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Scott Gilbertson @ Wired · 02/20/2026 07:00 EDT

How to Layer Your Clothes to Stay Warm in Any Season (2026)

Whether you’re hiking, climbing, or backpacking, here’s how to use base layers, mid layers, and a shell to be comfortable no matter what nature throws at you. Read more

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Rhett Allain @ Wired · 02/20/2026 07:00 EDT

Could AI Data Centers Be Moved to Outer Space?

Massive data centers for generative AI are bad for the Earth. How about launching them into orbit? Read more

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Boutayna Chokrane @ Wired · 02/20/2026 06:30 EDT

The Best Mushroom Gummies on the Market, Lab-Approved (2026)

These edibles made from functional fungi are not your childhood Flintstone vitamins. Read more

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Christopher Null @ Wired · 02/20/2026 06:30 EDT

Meet Scotland’s Whisky-Sniffing Robot Dog

Inside Dewar’s cavernous whisky warehouses, man’s best mechanical friend—a Boston Dynamics robot dog with an ethanol sensor for a nose—is on the hunt for leaky barrels. Read more

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Jason Parham @ Wired · 02/20/2026 06:00 EDT

The Search Engine for OnlyFans Models Who Look Like Your Crush

Presearch’s “Doppelgänger” is trying to help people discover adult creators rather than use nonconsensual deepfakes. Read more

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Kate Knibbs @ Wired · 02/20/2026 05:30 EDT

The War Over Prediction Markets Is Just Getting Started

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are booming, and so is a fight among regulators, lawmakers, and advocates over their legality. Read more

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David Nield @ Wired · 02/20/2026 05:30 EDT

Gmail Is Killing POP and Gmailify Access. Here's What It Means for You

If you have multiple email accounts, your Gmail setup may soon need some reorganizing. Read more

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Matthew Korfhage @ Wired · 02/20/2026 05:04 EDT

Best Coffee Grinders For Espresso and Drip, Machine-Tested (2026)

We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker. Read more

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Paresh Dave @ Wired · 02/20/2026 05:00 EDT

Leading US Research Lab Appears to Be Squeezing Out Foreign Scientists

House Democrats are demanding answers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and urging it to halt rumored changes they say could undermine its mission. Read more

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Angela Watercutter @ Wired · 02/20/2026 05:00 EDT

The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That’s a Good Thing

The Olympics often provide a moment of unity and celebration during times of geopolitical uncertainty. But blind nationalism didn’t win at the 2026 Winter Games. Read more

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Molly Higgins @ Wired · 02/20/2026 01:00 EDT

H&R Block Coupons and Deals: $50 Off Tax Prep in 2026

When you visit your local H&R Block store, you can save up to $50 when you use one of our (unique) codes. Read more

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