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					Saturday September 13, 2025. 12:30 PM
				 Plus: ICE deploys secretive phone surveillance tech, officials warn of Chinese surveillance tools in US highway infrastructure, and more. 
 
 Plus: Qualcomm unveils Quick Charge 5+, Solo Stove has an easier-to-light firepit, Nikon debuts a cinema camera, and xMEMS upgrades the bass on its headphone tech. 
 
 The US government is ending a program that allowed EVs and hybrids to display a “Clean Air Vehicle” sticker and use the HOV lane on freeways, even if the driver was alone in the car. 
 
 A “South Park” episode was taken off air, a DC comic series was canceled, and several artists were fired in the aftermath of the shooting. 
 
 The inscriptions on bullets recovered near the scene of Charlie Kirk's murder appear to reference video games like Helldivers 2 and online furry role-play, not a legible political ideology. 
 
 
					Friday September 12, 2025. 10:38 PM
				 WIRED spoke to Lee Pace on the eve of the season finale of Foundation about clone consciousness, robot gods, and what’s next for the newly renewed show. 
 
 The Oath Keepers are apparently restarting, and extremist groups like the Proud Boys are calling for “state violence” in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death. 
 
 Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE, a solid mid-tier tablet, is now $430 on Amazon. 
 
 Nintendo made a slew of announcements during its latest Direct event, including details on a new Resident Evil game, a Ditto-centric Pokémon title, and more details on Hades II. 
 
 The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, titled The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, will be released in 2026. The original cast, including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black, will reprise their roles. 
 
 The groundbreaking Leaf returns bigger and better than ever—but leaves us wanting more. 
 
 Anthropic agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement for authors whose books were used to train its AI model. As an author who fits that description, I’ve come around to the idea. 
 
 Authorities have named Tyler Robinson as a suspect in the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, citing Discord messages as evidence of his alleged role. 
 
 Whether you’re shopping for a couple or updating your own registry, these are our favorite tried-and-tested gifts that’ll be enjoyed for years to come. 
 
 Find out whether a single Wi-Fi router or a mesh system makes the most sense for your home network. 
 
 A couch should be able to adapt as the needs of your living space evolve. That’s exactly what a modular couch can do. 
 
 Age-verification laws are on the rise around the world, and VPNs promise to get around them. But do they actually work? 
 
 Outside of the Utah hospital where Charlie Kirk was taken Wednesday, a crowd of families, college students, and Proud Boys gathered to mourn. 
 
 
					Thursday September 11, 2025. 11:43 PM
				 The iPhone 17 Air complicates Apple’s smartphone lineup. Our primer on the differences and similarities can help you shop. 
 
 A series of corporate leaks show that Chinese technology companies function far more like their Western peers than one might imagine. 
 
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