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PLAINTEXT | 8-MINUTE READ
Can Twitter Alternatives Escape the Enshittification Trap?
BY GREGORY BARBER
People have flocked to Bluesky and Threads. But the new platforms risk repeating a pattern that has caused social media giants to turn against their own users.
THE MONITOR | 3-MINUTE READ
White Gladis and Her Killer Whales Are Getting Revenge—30 Years After Free Willy
BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER
After ramming fancy boats—and sinking three!—orcas have become internet folk heroes. But are they really trying to take down the rich?
PRIME DAY | 7-MINUTE READ
The Best Early Prime Day Deals
BY LOURYN STRAMPE
Amazon's big sale event arrives in July, but the discounts have already started—including on office chairs and the Apple Watch Series 8.
SECURITY ROUNDUP | 4-MINUTE READ
Russia's Notorious Troll Farm Disbands
BY ANDY GREENBERG AND ANDREW COUTS
Plus: A French bill would allow spying via phone cameras, ATM skimmers target welfare families, and Japan's largest cargo port gets hit with ransomware.
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FALSE POSITIVE | 6-MINUTE READ
How to Spot Fake Reviews on Amazon
BY SIMON HILL
With fierce competition between third-party sellers, it can be tough to find genuinely good products. These tips can help.
STAY FROSTY | 9-MINUTE READ
Quell the Heat With Our Favorite Window Air Conditioners
BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU
These WIRED-tested AC units have been lodged into our windows and cooling our homes for months, if not years.
500 DAYS | 5-MINUTE READ
Ukraine's Botanists Risked Their Lives for a Priceless Collection
BY JOHANNA CHISHOLM
When the war came to Kherson, a small group of scientists ventured into the ruined city to rescue a unique herbarium.
PRODUCT REVIEW | 3-MINUTE READ
Lenovo's Yoga Book 9i Is a Successful Marriage of Two Screens
BY CHRISTOPHER NULL
This dual-display laptop might be the beginning of the end of the physical keyboard era.
CULTURE GUIDES | 19-MINUTE READ
The 39 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
BY MATT KAMEN AND WIRED STAFF
From The Witcher to Black Mirror, these are our picks for the best streaming titles to binge this week.
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