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Trump Says He Ended the ‘EV Mandate.’ What Does That Mean?

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 18:05
Policy experts say the implications of Donald Trump’s executive order for EV owners—and the EV-curious—won’t be clear for a while.
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How Meta Tried to Lure TikTok Users to Instagram

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 16:44
In the days before TikTok went dark, Instagram and Facebook released a flurry of new features and ran advertisements promoting its platforms as a comparable alternative.
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Broadcast TV Is Dying. Trump Is Threatening It Anyway

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 12:45
The slow fade of broadcast television—one of the few remaining free sources of news and entertainment—is about to accelerate, thanks to the policies of the new US presidential administration.
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Game Developers Are Getting Fed Up With Their Bosses’ AI Initiatives

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 11:00
A survey of video game developers released Tuesday indicates that a growing number of them fear artificial intelligence will have a negative impact on the industry as a whole.
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Trump’s Day One Executive Orders Will Worsen Climate Crisis

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 08:21
The new president’s orders will take the US out of the Paris Agreement, encourage the extraction and use of fossil fuels, and undo Biden-era policies.
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17 Best Apple Watch Accessories (2025): Bands, Chargers, Cases, and Screen Protectors

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 07:33
You finally caved and bought an Apple Watch. These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with it.
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4 Things Apple Maps Does Better Than Google Maps

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 07:00
Apple’s platform for maps and directions, the perpetual runner-up to Google Maps, has improved markedly over the past few years. Here are the ways it currently bests its rival.
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How Invasive Plants Are Fueling California’s Wildfire Crisis

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 06:39
Non-native grasses and eucalyptus trees brought to California centuries ago for agriculture and landscaping have reshaped the state’s fire dynamics.
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Gold Sneakers and Too-Tight Suits: The Menswear Guy Weighs In on Inauguration Weekend

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 06:00
Menswear influencer Derek Guy is unimpressed by what tech barons and the MAGA rank and file wore this weekend. “To be frank,” he says, “many conservatives are often behind on fashion trends.”
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TurboTax Coupons and Deals: 10% Off Tax Services

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 01:00
With TurboTax, tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Find deals for saving money while filing right here on WIRED.
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Trump Signs Executive Order Saving TikTok for 75 Days

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:57
ByteDance now has to show that it’s making significant progress on a deal to sell TikTok to a US-based company.
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Proud Boys Leaders to Walk Free After Trump Releases All January 6 Rioters

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:31
Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the far-right Proud Boys, was among nearly 1,600 January 6 defendants who were either pardoned or had their sentences commuted. He is expected to be in Miami by Tuesday afternoon.
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Neo-Nazis Love the Nazi-Like Salutes Elon Musk Made at Trump's Inauguration

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 16:26
The far right is celebrating what it views as a clear signal from the X owner and Donald Trump associate, who made the gestures on stage Monday.
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The Trump Memecoin's 'Money-Grab' Economics

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 13:58
When he launched his own cryptocurrency, Donald Trump produced unimaginable wealth from thin air. But it will come at a cost to someone.
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The White House Website Is Basically a Marvel Movie Trailer Now

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 13:57
The updated White House website now features a Donald Trump hype video complete with helicopters, saluting, fighter jets, and a bald eagle.
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The Donald Trump 2.0 Grift Is Already On

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 13:32
Spearheaded by the president's own memecoin, people including Donald Trump are rushing to cash in on Donald Trump’s inauguration and second term in office.
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RedNote Recruited US Influencers to Promote App Amid TikTok Ban Uncertainty

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 10:01
A marketing campaign brief obtained by WIRED reveals how the Chinese app is trying to capitalize on its sudden international popularity.
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Best Running Underwear to Beat Burn on Your Bits (2025)

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 09:02
Running outside your comfort zone doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. Here are the best WIRED-tested underwear, balms and anti-chafe solutions.
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MAGA Influencers Take Their Victory Lap, With Big Tech Picking Up the Tab

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 08:55
At parties throughout Washington over the long Inauguration weekend, creators and strategists who take credit for Donald Trump’s victory toasted their success on the dimes of TikTok, Google, and Spotify.
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How to Use Parental Controls in Your Google, Apple, and Microsoft Accounts

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 07:00
The three biggest tech companies all offer a wealth of options to limit screen time, find lost devices, and more.
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