OnePlus 13 review: the rapid Android with a gorgeous fabric back

Rapid trials prompt deals rush for Chinese ‘super me-too’ drugs

Western drugmakers look to Chinese trials for early data on treatments’ potential success

Financial Times - 7h

OnePlus 13 review: the rapid Android with a gorgeous fabric back

New smartphone has 2025’s fastest Qualcomm chip, two-day battery life, great camera and standout design. OnePlus is trying to prove you don’t need a Samsung or a Google to have a top-tier premium ...

The Guardian - 1d

Civilization VII review – your empire strikes back in glorious new detail

PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox; 2K Games/Fireaxis The fiendishly addictive sim returns with compelling fresh challenges across the ages. Prepare to say goodbye to a lot of free time. Many years ago, ...

The Guardian - 2d

13 Best Cheap Mattresses, Tested and Reviewed

These Are Our Favorite WIRED-Tested Mattresses You Can Buy Online for $1,000 or Less.

Wired - 3d

Dell Has a Gorgeous 32-Inch 4K Gaming Monitor for $400 Off

Enjoy a huge discount on Alienware’s high-refresh QD-OLED screen.

Wired - Jan. 28

UK competition agency will make ‘rapid decisions’, new chair says

Newly installed Doug Gurr wants to improve relations with industries and spur investment

Financial Times - Jan. 28

Behind the Colombia Blowup: Mapping Trump’s Rapid-Escalation Tactics

There were no Situation Room meetings and no quiet calls to de-escalate a dispute with an ally. Just threats, counterthreats, surrender and an indication of the president’s approach to Greenland ...

The New York Times - Jan. 27

13 Best Electric Kettles (2025), Tested and Reviewed

We made tons of coffee, tea, and ramen to test these electric kettles—and boiled it down to these top picks.

Wired - Jan. 27

Mr Nobody Against Putin review – a teacher fights back in a powerful documentary

Sundance film festival: A primary school teacher in Russia pushes back on cruel nationalist propaganda in a fascinating and daring look at everyday encroachment. Pavel Talankin is, by his own ...

The Guardian - Jan. 26

Protect Your Phone With Android’s Theft Detection Features

Enable these three anti-theft features on your Android phone right now. They’ll keep your sensitive info private if attackers steal your device while it’s unlocked.

Wired - Jan. 25

20 value stocks primed for rapid revenue growth

This might be the perfect time to add exposure to value stocks, with growth stocks having lead to high price ratios for the S&P 500.

MarketWatch - Jan. 25

Tech leaders respond to the rapid rise of DeepSeek

Marc Andreessen, Yann LeCunn and Mark Zuckerberg have all penned what appear to be responses to the Chinese open source model's ascent.

VentureBeat - Jan. 24

13-hour coach? Newcastle travel affected by storm

Newcastle United's travel plans for their Premier League clash against Southampton could be affected by Storm Eowyn, manager Eddie Howe admitted on Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 24

The Gorgeous Inertia of the Earth by Adrian Duncan review – the meaning of beauty

A sculptor embarks on a philosophical quest in this revelatory tale of love and loss, exploring our relationship with the divine. In 2020, when the statue of slaver Edward Colston was toppled into ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Sundance 2025: 13(ish) movies to look forward to

The Sundance Film Festival catalogue can be overwhelming to navigate, with around 90 feature films playing across 11 days

ABC News - Jan. 23

11 Best Android Phones of 2025, 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 those worth your money.

Wired - Jan. 22

Trump comes out swinging in rapid start to presidency

He has made waves with dozens of actions that represent a substantial expansion of White House power, writes Anthony Zurcher.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Samsung teases Android XR devices coming later this year

Samsung teased its efforts with multimodal AI and new form factors including smart glasses and extended reality (XR) devices.

VentureBeat - Jan. 22

Do androids dream of financial crises?

Finreg by AI

Financial Times - Jan. 21

The 13 Best TVs We’ve Reviewed, Plus Buying Advice (2025)

From LEDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price.

Wired - Jan. 20

The 13 Greatest ‘S.N.L.’ Commercial Skits

To us, anyway. Over 50 seasons, “Saturday Night Live” has introduced crystal gravy, robot insurance and countless other demented goods and services. Share your favorites in the comments.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

U.K. Announces Rapid Review Into Scale of Child Sexual Abuse by Grooming Gangs

Britain’s Labour government came under pressure to act after Elon Musk reignited a decade-old scandal involving child sexual abuse mainly by men of Pakistani heritage.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

The 13 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services (2025) Tested and Reviewed

From Blue Apron to Dinnerly, I've spent years cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door.

Wired - Jan. 16

The Best Time Management Apps: iOS, Android, and Desktop

Make the most of every 24 hours.

Wired - Jan. 15

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 13, Aura Edition) Review: Ultra Light

The standard bearer of ultralight laptops gets smaller than ever—but performance and battery life remain elusive.

Wired - Jan. 15

OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R Review: Fast and Smooth

The OnePlus 13 sets the stage for a feisty battle for the smartphone crown in 2025.

Wired - Jan. 14

5 Best VPN Services (2024): For Routers, PC, iPhone, Android, and More

It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.

Wired - Jan. 14

Timelapse videos capture rapid spread of the Palisades Fire

Videos captured within a 40-hour period on Jan. 7 show the Palisades Fire spreading quickly through the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in western Los Angeles.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Sudan’s army recaptures Wad Madani from rebel Rapid Support Forces

Strategic city fell into control of RSF, which has been accused of genocide by the US, in December 2023. Sudan’s military and its allies have taken back a strategic city from the rebel Rapid ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

9 Best Mobile Game Controllers (2025): iPhone or Android

Touchscreens don’t always get the job done. Try one of these WIRED-tested controllers for your iPhone or Android instead.

Wired - Jan. 10

The Pitt review – real-time medical drama puts Noah Wyle back in ER

There are interestingly knotty issues covered in the series, set over one hellish shift, but soapy acting and thinly written characters ultimately derail. The reunion of ER showrunner John Wells, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Former FBI informant who fabricated Biden claims sentenced to prison

The former FBI informant who fabricated claims about President Biden and his son Hunter Biden accepting bribes was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison, according to court documents. ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Death toll in mass shooting in Montenegro rises to 13

A man who was wounded in a mass shooting on New Year's Day in Montenegro has died, bringing the death toll to 13

ABC News - Jan. 9

London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth

Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approved

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Ex-FBI informant who fabricated bribery story about Bidens gets 6 years in prison

Alexander Smirnov had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about a phony bribery scheme that prosecutors say was an effort to influence the 2020 election.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Los Angeles residents turn to Watch Duty app for rapid wildfire updates

Los Angeles residents are turning to a free nonprofit-run app called Watch Duty to help them navigate the chaos caused by the catastrophic fires ravaging the area.

NBC News - Jan. 8