Nov 23, 2006 2:00 AM

Wired News Goes Into Granny Gear

Relax -- it's Thanksgiving. We'll be publishing on a reduced schedule through the holiday weekend.

Wired News will be publishing fewer stories than usual over the Thanksgiving holiday. The lightened editorial load doesn't mean there's nothing to read, though -- Wired News bloggers will be posting throughout the break to keep you up-to-date.

What's in Hasan Piker's Streaming Starter Pack

The internet’s most jacked leftist shares the tech and daily rituals that fuel his marathon streams.

Boutayna Chokrane

Marine Animals in the Strait of Hormuz Don’t Get a Ceasefire

As ships return to the Strait of Hormuz, mines, sonar, and congestion continue to reshape the Gulf beneath the surface.

Evangeline Elsa

Staunch Trump Supporters Are Now Asking if He’s the Antichrist

The Iran war and a series of social media posts, including one depicting Trump as Jesus Christ, have some conservative commentators and fans suspecting the president may be the antichrist.

Makena Kelly

The Best iRestore Deals on Hair Growth and Red Light Therapy

Today, iRestore is offering up to $900 off select devices and up to $1,550 off bundles.

Boutayna Chokrane

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

More than 70 organizations, including the ACLU, EPIC, and Fight for the Future, say the AI smart glasses feature would endanger abuse victims, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ people.

Dell Cameron

You Should Be More Freaked Out by Shingles

The viral infection leaves millions with chronic pain, increased stroke risk, and lifelong nerve damage—yet vaccination rates remain dangerously low.

Rosie Taylor

BYD’s Fastest-Charging Car in the World Is Astonishing—in Good and Bad Ways

WIRED witnessed the game-changing Denza Z9 GT charge its battery in just 9 minutes. But the pricing for BYD's premium brand looks like a huge mistake.

Jeremy White

The Best Water Filter Pitchers for PFAS- and Lead-Free Living

Water filters promise the moon—but only some back up their claims. Here are the best filtered-water pitchers for those who prefer their water free of heavy metals and forever chemicals.

Matthew Korfhage

The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril

As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages.

Kate Knibbs

The Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real Problem

Last April, a hacker hijacked crosswalk announcements to mimic Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Records obtained by WIRED reveal how unprepared local authorities were.

Paresh Dave

AI Agents Are Coming for Your Dating Life

The developers of Pixel Societies are using AI agents to simulate social interactions. It's an attempt optimize the process of choosing new colleagues, friends, and even romantic partners.

Joel Khalili

A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why

Bike shop mechanics have lost fingers and their shirts while repairing ebikes of dubious origins. Make sure yours is repairable and third-party certified.

Stephanie Pearson