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Social Security Workers Are BeingĀ Told to Hand Over Appointment Details to ICE
The recent request goes against decades of precedent and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions.
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Two years of the NordVPN Complete plan is 70 percent off
NordVPN is having a big sale on its two-year plans right now. The Complete tier, for example is 70 percent off, bringing the price of 24 months down to just $130. NordVPN regularly appears on Engadgetās list of the best VPN services thanks to its wide server network, strong security tools and consistent performance across devices. NordVPNās latest promotion puts one of its most comprehensive plans at a price that undercuts many competing premium VPN subscriptions. The Complete tier includes f...
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Valve's latest Steam beta lets you add your PC's specs to game reviews
An upcoming update to Steam includes a helpful improvement to game reviews. As part of the Steam Client Beta update Valve released on February 12, users will now be able to attach information about their hardware specifications when they post a new game review or update an old one. It's not uncommon to find negative reviews that complain about a game's performance, information that's hard to draw a conclusion from without knowing what kind of hardware the reviewer is using. With specs attache...
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Senators Urge Top Regulator to Stay Out of Prediction Market Lawsuits
As prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi battle regulators in court, Senate Democrats are urging the CFTC to avoid weighing in, escalating a broader fight over the burgeoning industry.
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Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs
Pose your questions to a panel of WIRED experts about the future of the electric vehicle industry.
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20 Best Presidents' Day Deals on Gear Our Reviewers Actually Used (2026)
Shop these limited-time sales to save on some of our favorite gadgets from Branch, Eufy, and more.
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Record Low Snow in the West Will Mean Less Water, More Fire, and Political Chaos
Snowpack levels across a wide swath of western US states are among the lowest seen in decades, even as regulators struggle to negotiate water rights in the region.
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The āHeated Rivalryā Fandom Is Tearing Itself Apart
The breakout hockey romance has sparked legions of enthralled fans, along with obsessive, parasocial behavior thatās starting to get called out.
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These Open Earbuds Are Just Over $20
Donāt be fooled by a slowly dropping price tag, the Acefit are surprisingly capable.
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Apple's Magic Mouse is down to $68 right now
Apple's USB-C Magic Mouse is back on sale for about $11 off its usual retail price of $79. At $68, that's a savings of 14 percent for one of Apple's best accessories from a company that does not often run sales. The multi-touch mouse was first released in 2009 with a modest refresh released in 2015 and the addition of a USB-C port in 2024. The rechargeable mouse features gesture controls and automatically pairs with your Mac when connected via USB. The Magic Mouse can also be used with an iPa...
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Nintendoās Virtual Boy accessory lets you play VR Mario and Zelda on Switch 2
The forthcoming Nintendo Virtual Boy accessory for Switch and Switch 2 can play VR-supported games, as reported by Video Games Chronicle . There are four available games to play, including Super Mario Odyssey , Super Smash Bros Ultimate , The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker . These aren't new VR builds of the games, rather they are the versions previously released for the Nintendo Labo VR set. This was a kit for the original Switch that allowed users to ...
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The best power banks and portable chargers for every device in 2026
Finding yourself far from a wall socket when your phone hits five percent is positively nervewracking. If you stash a portable battery in your bag, you can avoid that feeling altogether. But there are thousands of power banks out there and it can be tough to pick the right one for what you need. Iāve spent a few years testing dozens of batteries and found the best power banks for different scenarios. Whether you need a quick reup for your phone or a huge brick to keep your laptop alive, youāl...
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ExpressVPN deal: Two-year plans are up to 81 percent off right now
If you're looking to up your privacy game on the internet in the new year, you can do so for a little less than usual thanks to ExpressVPN's latest deal. Its two-year plans are up to 81 percent off right now: the Advanced tier is on sale for $88 for two years, plus four additional free months. The Basic plan is where you'll see the biggest discount: it's $68 for two years, plus the same four additional free months. Weāve consistently liked ExpressVPN because itās fast, easy to use and widely ...
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Zillow Has Gone Wildāfor AI
As the housing market stalls, Zillowās CEO sees AI as āan ingredient rather than a threatā that can both help the company protect its turf and reinvent how people search for homes.
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Pick up Apple's iPhone Air MagSafe battery pack while it's down to a record-low price
Despite its supremely sleek design, the iPhone Air actually has a pretty respectable battery life, lasting for somewhere in the region of 27 hours if youāre continuously streaming video. But youāre still going to be wary of it dying on you if youāre on a trip or just having a particularly screen-heavy day. Thatās where Appleās iPhone Air MagSafe battery pack comes in, and itās currently on sale for $79. This accessory only works with the iPhone Air, but much like the phone it attaches to, itā...
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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die rails against AI in style
You've seen this movie before: A disheveled man (Sam Rockwell) busts into a restaurant, threatening to blow up the joint unless a crew of people joins him. Like Groundhog Day , he's been through this countless times before, and he immediately starts recounting otherwise unknowable details to convince the diner patrons. Like 12 Monkeys , he's from the future āĀ the timely twist in Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die is that, rather than a world-ending virus, he needs help preventing a humanity-endin...
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Pick up this Samsung microSD Express card while it's on sale for $40 off
If you're looking to expand the storage on your Switch 2, the 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is on sale right now for 33 percent off, marked down to $80 from $120. With component prices skyrocketing these days, it's getting increasingly rare to see good storage on sale, and 512GB for $80 is a much better deal than you'll currently find directly from Nintendo . The P9 boasts transfer speeds of up to 800MB/s, making moving games to the card that much faster. As for load times, in our tes...
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The latest 45W Anker Nano charger with smart display is $10 off right now
Anker introduced a nifty little charger at CES 2026 , which is a refresh of the pre-existing Nano Charger . It's already on sale for $30, which is a discount of $10 or 25 percent. The 45W charger includes a smart display that shows real-time data like power flow, temperature and charging status. It also features "fun animations to keep things cheerful." Anker says it can recognize what's being charged and automatically adjust certain metrics to ensure a longer battery lifespan. To that end, i...
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Meta is reportedly working to bring facial recognition to its smart glasses
Meta has backed away from highly controversial facial recognition tech in its products and services before, but seemingly not so far that it isnāt willing to have another crack at it. A new report from The New York Times claims Mark Zuckerbergās company wants to add facial recognition to its lineup of branded smart glasses at some point this year. The NYT spoke to four anonymous people with knowledge of Metaās plans, who told the publication that the feature is codenamed "Name Tag" internally...
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Apple's first-gen AirTags are on sale for $64 for a four-pack
At this point, you can find discounts on AirTags fairly often but if you want to spend as little as possible, it's worth waiting for a discount like this. A four-pack of the first-gen Bluetooth trackers is on sale for $64, which is just about a record-low price (only $1 more). That's a 35 percent discount on the pack. Bear in mind that this deal brings the price per AirTag down to about $16 if you were to buy them individually, and when not on sale they usually cost $29. If you use Apple devi...
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