2025-05-05

The Last of Us takes Dina and Ellie on a tense, pictuesque Seattle getaway

Plus: Kyle and Andrew discuss '80s pop covers and free jazz. No, seriously... [...]

2025-05-05

60-Hour Dance Sessions, Simulated Sex, and Ketamine: Inside the World of Hardcore VR Ravers

VR Clubbing has exploded since Covid-19 lockdowns, with enthusiasts doing drugs and finding friends and love in an inclusive environment. But some say the convenience is making it harder to control th [...]

2025-05-04

Review: Thunderbolts* is a refreshing return to peak Marvel form

That weird asterisk in the title makes sense once the credits roll, but we're not gonna spoil it for you. [...]

2025-05-04

Why experts say AI companions arent safe for teens — yet

Teens are using AI companions like Character.AI, Replika, and Nomi. [...]

2025-05-04

Can the internets enduring cowboycore obsession make bull riding famous?

How the internet's cowboycore obsession is making professional bull riders influencers. [...]

2025-05-02

Trump Wants to Erase Black History. These Digital Archivists Are Racing to Save It

Donald Trump’s executive orders are attacking everything from the Smithsonian to Black sports history, but grassroots organizers are launching a resistance. [...]

2025-05-02

Who has the most TikTok followers? See the top 10.

The most-followed TikTok accounts right now [...]

2025-05-02

Dozens of YouTube Channels Are Showing AI-Generated Cartoon Gore and Fetish Content

A WIRED investigation found that dozens of YouTube channels are using generative AI to depict cartoon cats and minions being beaten, starved, and sexualized—sparking fears of a new Elsagate wave. [...]

2025-05-02

Engadget Podcast: Meta’s first LlamaCon was kind of a bust

This week Meta held its first-ever AI dev conference, LlamaCon, focused on the development of its Llama generative AI model. But while there was plenty of hype, not much happened, besides the launch o [...]