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Maddy Varner @ Wired · 02/19/2026 22:29 EDT

Jeffrey Epstein’s Ties to CBP Agents Sparked a DOJ Probe

Documents say customs officers in the US Virgin Islands had friendly relationships with Epstein years after his 2008 conviction, showing how the infamous sex offender tried to cultivate allies. Read more

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Boone Ashworth @ Wired · 02/19/2026 20:12 EDT

A $10K Bounty Awaits Anyone Who Can Hack Ring Cameras to Stop Sharing Data With Amazon

The Fulu Foundation, a nonprofit that pays out bounties for removing user-hostile features, is hunting for a way to keep Ring cameras from sending data to Amazon—without breaking the hardware. Read more

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Andy Greenberg @ Wired · 02/19/2026 18:18 EDT

An FBI ‘Asset’ Helped Run a Dark Web Site That Sold Fentanyl-Laced Drugs for Years

A staffer of the Incognito dark web market was secretly controlled by the FBI—and still allegedly approved the sale of fentanyl-tainted pills, including those from a dealer linked to a confirmed death. Read more

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Kate Knibbs @ Wired · 02/19/2026 15:45 EDT

Donald Trump Jr’s Private DC Club Has Mysterious Ties to an Ex-Cop With a Controversial Past

The Executive Branch has a reported membership list that includes Trumpworld elites like David Sacks. A WIRED review of corporate filings reveals an under-the-radar player: a notorious former DC police officer. Read more

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Jennifer M. Wood @ Wired · 02/19/2026 15:00 EDT

The 10 Best Shows to Stream Right Now (February 2026)

Fallout, Neighbors, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters are just a few of the TV shows we’re swooning over for February. Read more

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Louise Matsakis, Caroline Haskins @ Wired · 02/19/2026 14:59 EDT

‘Pew Pew’: The Chinese Companies Marketing Anti-Drone Weapons on TikTok

On TikTok, Chinese manufacturers are advertising signal-blocking weapons with the breezy cadence of consumer lifestyle advertising. Read more

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Reece Rogers @ Wired · 02/19/2026 14:53 EDT

Inside the Rolling Layoffs at Jack Dorsey’s Block

Workers describe a deteriorating culture at Block, the company behind Square and Cash App, where layoffs continue and employees are expected to use AI tools daily. Read more

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Brad Bourque @ Wired · 02/19/2026 14:47 EDT

Upgrade Your Computer Speakers With These Discounted Edifier M60s

These compact Edifier speakers may not be the fanciest, but they'll blow your monitor's built-in speakers out of the water. Read more

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Lauren Goode @ Wired · 02/19/2026 14:30 EDT

Code Metal Raises $125 Million to Rewrite the Defense Industry's Code With AI

The Boston startup uses AI to translate and verify legacy software for defense contractors, arguing modernization can’t come at the cost of new bugs. Read more

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Maxwell Zeff @ Wired · 02/19/2026 14:12 EDT

Perplexity’s Retreat From Ads Signals a Bigger Strategic Shift

The AI search startup once predicted advertising would be a massive business. Now it's betting on a smaller, more valuable audience. Read more

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Makena Kelly @ Wired · 02/19/2026 12:00 EDT

DHS Opens a Billion-Dollar Tab With Palantir

"If you are interested in helping shape and deliver the next chapter of Palantir’s work across DHS, please reach out,” a Palantir executive wrote to employees about the massive purchasing agreement. Read more

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Matthew Korfhage @ Wired · 02/19/2026 08:08 EDT

Best Unlimited Phone Plan: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Compared (2026)

We sifted through the fine print to figure out how to score the best deal on all the major carriers in 2026 Read more

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Luke Larsen @ Wired · 02/19/2026 08:00 EDT

8 Best Computer Monitors (2026): Budget, OLED, 4K, and More

The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we reviewed those too (including a portable screen). Read more

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Julian Chokkattu @ Wired · 02/19/2026 07:30 EDT

9 Best Android Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money. Read more

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Julian Chokkattu @ Wired · 02/19/2026 07:00 EDT

8 Best Cheap Phones (2026), Tested and Reviewed

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing. Read more

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Stephanie Pearson, Adrienne So @ Wired · 02/19/2026 06:30 EDT

Best Home Gym Setup (2026): Adjustable Weights, Resistance Bands, and More

Lifting weights can keep you carrying groceries and riding bikes even as you get older. Here’s our guide to a simple home setup. Read more

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Zoë Bernard @ Wired · 02/19/2026 06:00 EDT

Inside the Gay Tech Mafia

Gay men have long been rumored to run Silicon Valley. WIRED investigates. Read more

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Ryan Waniata @ Wired · 02/19/2026 05:30 EDT

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Review: Stronger Build, Sweeter Sound

Bowers & Wilkins’ latest Px7 headphones keep sound and style at the forefront, with brilliant results. Read more

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Justin Pot @ Wired · 02/19/2026 05:30 EDT

This AI Tool Will Tell You to Stop Slacking Off

Fomi watches you work, then scolds you when your attention wanders. It’s helpful, but there are privacy issues to consider. Read more

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Andy Greenberg, Lily Hay Newman @ Wired · 02/19/2026 05:00 EDT

How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance

From threat modeling to encrypted collaboration apps, we’ve collected experts’ tips and tools for safely and effectively building a group—even while being targeted and tracked by the powerful. Read more

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