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New York City will feel like 109°F with humidity. Detroit, DC, Boston see 20°F above normal. Health risks, NWS warnings, climate change and El Niño factors.

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WIRED tested Ninja Slushi and Chivalz slushie machines. The Ninja freezes fastest in 15 mins, while Chivalz offers budget savings. Learn how they work and what to avoid.

Satellite images from Copernicus, NASA, and PeruSAT-1 show destruction from Venezuela’s June 24 twin earthquakes, with 58,870 buildings damaged and $6.7 billion in losses.

Heat pumps increase home resale value by 0.6-1%, according to a study. Homeowners can recoup 15-25% of cost by mentioning in listing. Learn more.

WIRED tested over 100 mattresses in 2026. Our top picks include Helix Midnight Luxe, Leesa Sapira Chill, Bear Elite Hybrid, and more. Find the best mattress for you.

Waymo and Uber have quietly ended their autonomous vehicle partnership in Phoenix after nearly three years, as Waymo integrates vehicles into its own fleet and expands elsewhere.

Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium for $54 per share, valuing the satellite operator at $8 billion. Deal adds spectrum, satellites, and marks continued consolidation in space industry.

Flipper Devices launches the Busy Bar, a $249 hardware clock with LED ‘BUSY’ sign, Pomodoro timer, MQTT integration, and no hacking capability. Offline and open-source.

Robin Byrd, 71, former adult star and NYC public-access icon, says the internet killed the artistry of porn. She discusses her career, censorship battles, and the new HBO Max documentary.