In the wake of SignalGate, a knockoff version of Signal used by a high-ranking member of the Trump Administration was hacked. Today on Uncanny Valley, we discuss the platforms used for government communications.https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-trump-administration-government-communications/
All good things come to an end, so it’s time to bag the furniture brand’s Sonos speakers before they disappear. The good news is that the very best of the bunch costs less than $20—and there’s no alternative once it’s gone.https://www.wired.com/story/sonos-is-dumping-ikea-get-this-dollar19-device-while-you-can/
We’ve typed thousands of words to help you find the ideal clacky—or thocky—mechanical keyboard for your refined taste.https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mechanical-keyboards/
This kit lets you build custom-length power cables for a cleaner-looking pedalboard for your instrument.https://www.wired.com/review/daddario-xpnd-pedal-power-battery-kit/
New technology from British startup Silence Speaks enables an AI-generated sign language avatar to effectively give the deaf and hard of hearing an interpreter in their pocket.https://www.wired.com/story/silence-speaks-deaf-ai-signing/
This creatively designed nest box is ready to tell a story—if it can attract birds.https://www.wired.com/review/birdfy-nest-polygon-smart-birdhouse/
A new analysis of wild gorillas in Rwanda indicates the effects of different social styles are dependent on contexthttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/for-mountain-gorillas-being-social-comes-with-both-benefits-and-drawbacks-study-suggests-180986572/
Zoo officials are looking for experts to help preserve and digitize the decaying film canisters, which date to between the 1960s and 1990shttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/london-zoo-discovers-hundreds-of-old-film-reels-featuring-zoo-oddities-and-animal-celebrities-180986554/
Authorities have cracked down on stores selling American candy on London’s Oxford Street, saying some also sell fake or dangerous goods and dodge taxes.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/07/oxford-street-american-candy-shop-london/
The latest on the confrontation between the nuclear-armed neighbors over the disputed Muslim-majority region of Kashmir.https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/are-india-and-pakistan-at-risk-of-war-heres-what-we-know-8e50c7f1
More than a dozen airports are closed after a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes.https://www.wsj.com/world/russia-ukraine-intensify-attacks-ahead-of-moscows-world-war-ii-commemoration-25884ce4
Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church are casting their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key players and factions.https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/who-will-be-the-next-pope-guide-conclave-57cc0c49
Something I said in a seven-minute Fox News segment, probably about tariffs, got under the president’s skin.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/how-i-became-trumps-total-loser-something-i-said-got-under-his-skin-karl-rove-ce22c807
New Delhi hopes that Wednesday’s military strikes will put an end to Islamabad’s impunity.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/india-tries-to-subdue-the-threat-from-pakistan-276f632c
Trump Energy Department officials discover a dubious spending spree.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/bidens-energy-loan-free-for-all-a2942e81
Here's everything you need to know about the Real ID requirements, deadlines, what it means for travel and more.https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Travel/new-real-id-requirements/story?id=110078396
An online legal defense fund for alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione has surpassed $1 million.https://abcnews.go.com/US/luigi-mangiones-online-defense-fund-surpasses-1-million/story?id=121557761
The master of ceremonies has called "extra omnes" -- ordering all those who are not cardinal electors to exit the Sistine Chapel prior to the start of the conclave.https://abcnews.go.com/International/video/sistine-chapel-doors-close-conclave-begins-121561987
Jeffrey Schneider was driving into New York City from New Jersey when he caught Officer Rey Lainez stopping traffic to herd a family of geese away from the Holland Tunnel.https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/video/man-helps-family-geese-safely-busy-street-121551030
Kentucky mom Holly LaFavers says her son Liam racked up more than $4,000 in Dum-Dums purchases while playing on her phone.https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/video/2nd-grader-orders-70000-lollipops-amazon-121551501