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The 46 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now
The Mortician, The Last of Us, and The Rehearsal are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.
Jennifer M. Wood and WIRED Staff
Meet the âRelationship Anarchistsâ Ditching Romantic Norms
A growing segment of millennials and Gen Z are forming âanti-hierarchalâ relationships with multiple partners and friends, according to a new study by the dating app Feeld.
Jason Parham
Days-Long âDark Retreatsâ Are the Newest Spiritual Conquest for Tech Elites
A crypto founder and celebrities like Aaron Rodgers and Tiffany Haddish have tried the pitch-black retreats, described as âmeditation on steroids.â Some see terrifying hallucinations.
Mattha Busby
OnlyFans Turbocharged Sex Work. Now Its Founder Is Targeting the Whole Influencer Economy
OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely tells WIRED his new platform, Subs, will help creators earn more money, using long-form video, video calls, and a suite of AI features.
Jason Parham
Eating Disorder Content Is Infiltrating TikTok. Some Creators Are Going Viral Debunking It
As âSkinnyTokâ posts advise people to suck up their hunger, some creators are using blunt humor to dissuade young people from pro-eating-disorder messaging.
Kat Tenbarge
What Really Happened in the Aftermath of the Lizard Squad Hacks
On Christmas Day in 2014 hackers knocked out the Xbox and PlayStation gaming networks, impacting how video game companies handled cybersecurity for years.
Joe Tidy
Mario Kart World Devs Broke Their Own Rule on Who Gets to Drive
The list of playable characters in the Switch 2âs premiere game has expanded to more than 50—including birds, plants, and other players without hands or feet.
Megan Farokhmanesh
Mario Kart World Races Are More Chaotic—and Better—Than Ever
Our first impression of the Switch 2 launch title is that it marks a strong start for Nintendoâs new era.
Megan Farokhmanesh
Grand Theft Auto Publisher Swaps DEI for âDiversity of Thoughtâ in Annual Report
Take-Twoâs latest 10-K report has removed any mention of supporting social justice and LGBT+ rights, as more industries fall in line with President Donald Trumpâs anti-DEI agenda.
Megan Farokhmanesh
The 46 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now
Lost in Starlight, Kill Boksoon, and The Old Guard are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
Matt Kamen and WIRED Staff
The 46 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
Dept. Q, Sirens, and Black Mirror are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
Matt Kamen and WIRED Staff
Ballerina Deserves an Oscar Nod for Stunts—But Itâll Never Get One
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a new Oscar category for stunt performers earlier this year. But none of the performers in the latest John Wick movie will qualify.
Angela Watercutter
The 26 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now
Deaf President Now!, Bono: Stories of Surrender, and Blitz are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.
Angela Watercutter
Kesha Wants to âSmashâ the Music Industry With a New LinkedIn-Style App
Ahead of her new album and tour, pop titan Kesha says she wants to start a new platform called Smash that helps artists connect, collaborate, and collectively heal the wounds of the past.
Boone Ashworth
âA Billion Streams and No Fansâ: Inside a $10 Million AI Music Fraud Case
A chart-topping jazz album! Loads of Spotify and Apple Music plays! Just one problem: The success might not be real.
Kate Knibbs
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 their vices.
Mattha Busby
A Philosopher Released an Acclaimed Book About Digital Manipulation. The Author Ended Up Being AI
Italian essayist Andrea Colamedici tells WIRED Hypnocracy: Trump, Musk, and the New Architecture of Reality was a âphilosophical experiment and a performance.â The bookâs Chinese author does not exist.
Anna Lagos
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Trumpâs Administration Wants to Erase Queer History. An Unconventional Book Club Is Fighting Back
Megan Farokhmanesh
Vibe Shift
Hot Farmers, Trad Wives, and an Immigrant Reality Show: Welcome to TVâs MAGA Era
Jason Parham
Losing Game
A Gaming YouTuber Says an AI-Generated Clone of His Voice Is Being Used to Narrate Doom Videos
Megan Farokhmanesh
Digital Culture
IVF Clinic Bombing Suspect Was Linked to âAnti-Lifeâ Ideology. Experts Fear Its Growing Influence
Manisha Krishnan
Shut It Down
EA Tried to Stop an âAnti-DEI Modâ for The Sims 4—but More Keep Surfacing
Alana Yzola
Uncanny Valley
The Hottest Topic at This Year's Pornhub Awards? Censorship
Lauren Goode and Manisha Krishnan
Giddy Up
Your Favorite Porn Stars Are Sick of Being Censored. But Theyâre Not Going Away
Manisha Krishnan