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YouTube viewers watch 2 billion hours of Shorts on TVs each month
Short-form video is built for mobile, so it may seem counterintuitive, but it's true: YouTube Shorts are becoming quite popular on the big screen.
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Wired12:17 PMCentris 2 Folding Ebike Review: Compact, Sturdy, Budget-Friendly
The budget-friendly Centris 2 ebike can fit the back seat of a car and has narrow handlebars for miles of easy riding—until it needs a recharge, that is.
Wired12:17 PMBuild a Radio Wave Detector With Balls of Aluminum Foil!
Here’s how you can hack together a radio transmitter and receiver out of stuff you have at home—and explore the weirdness of wireless.
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Wired12:17 PMThe 5 Best Outdoor Griddles and Flat Top Grills (2026)
A big backyard griddle can change a summer. I made dozens of tacos, burgers, and pancakes to find the best setup.
Wired12:17 PMTrump's Federal Gas Tax Holiday Isn't Likely to Bring Down Prices
Reducing the fee will only have a marginal impact on prices while depriving the government of revenue to maintain roads.
Wired12:17 PMA Woman Was in the US Legally. She Was Deported Anyway
María de Jesús Estrada Juárez was applying for her green card and thought she was doing everything right. Instead, she was arrested and deported to Mexico.
Wired12:17 PMThe US Is Using AI to Hunt Down Insider Trading on Polymarket
CFTC chairman Michael Selig sat down with WIRED to discuss how the agency scours Polymarket and other prediction markets for illegal activity.
Wired12:17 PMMira Murati Wants Her AI to ‘Keep Humans in the Loop’
The Thinking Machines Lab founder and former CTO of OpenAI tells WIRED she isn’t interested in automating people out of jobs. Instead, she’s building AI that can collaborate.
Wired12:17 PMBose Promo Code: 40% Off for May 2026
Get at least 40% off headphones, speakers, soundbars, and other audio products from Bose.
Wired12:17 PMGovee Discount Codes and Deals: 30% Off
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
Wired12:17 PMForeo Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off
Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.