Today’s Picks
New Era
The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to evade it.
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Battleground State
The Great American Microchip Mobilization
Under Donald Trump and Joe Biden alike, the US has been determined to “reshore” chipmaking. Now money and colossal infrastructure are flowing to a vast Intel site in Ohio—just as the company may be falling apart.
Reviews and Buying Guides
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Product Review
This Lenovo 2-in-1 Laptop Is Affordable, but Lacking in Performance and Battery Life
This convertible laptop cuts too many corners to make for a worthwhile buy, even at its discounted price.
Buying Guide
The Best Milk Frothers
Pushing the Limit
The Boat That Could Sink the America’s Cup
Originally published in May, 2013: Larry Ellison planned the biggest, fastest and most exciting yacht race ever. Then Team Oracle wrecked one of his catamarans in San Francisco Bay, showing just how fragile the big boat—and event itself—really is.
Out for Blood
The Double Life of an American Lake Monster
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Culture
The 49 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
The Diplomat, Heartstopper, and Arcane are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
Culture
The $50 Million Movie Here De-Aged Tom Hanks With Generative AI
As Hollywood studios, actors, and writers wrangle over the use of AI in films, a major new release has fully embraced it.
Politics
Workers Say They Were Tricked and Threatened as Part of Elon Musk’s Get-Out-the-Vote Effort
America PAC door knockers were flown to Michigan, driven in the back of a U-Haul, and told they’d have to pay hotel bills unless they met unrealistic quotas. One was surprised they were working to elect Donald Trump.
Politics
Did Elon Musk Win the Election for Trump?
Through his wealth and cultural influence, Elon Musk undoubtedly strengthened the Trump campaign. WIRED unpacks whether it really was Musk’s efforts that sealed the deal for the president-elect.
