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10.19.25
POLITICS
Elon Musk Has Turned His Eye to the UK
BY DAVID GILBERT | 5-MINUTE READ
Musk posted nonstop at the beginning of the year about British politics, until his focus was consumed by DOGE. Now he’s back.
BUSINESS
Can AI Avoid the Enshittification Trap?
BY STEVEN LEVY | 5-MINUTE READ
Cory Doctorow’s theory of “enshittification” explains how tech platforms rot from within. As AI grows more profitable—and powerful—it risks the same fate.
GEAR
The Zipper Is Getting Its First Major Upgrade in 100 Years
BY AMY FRANCOMBE | 3-MINUTE READ
By stripping away the fabric tape that’s held zippers together for a hundred years, Japanese clothing giant YKK is designing the future of seamless clothing.
14 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold
BY PIA CERES | 1-MINUTE READ
From smart coffee mugs to a weighted blanket, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.
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I Let Squarespace’s AI Design a Website for Me. Here’s What It’s Like
BY JACOB ROACH | 5-MINUTE READ
Blueprint combines AI and curated designs to get your website up and running in a few minutes.
CULTURE
The 45 Best Movies on Hulu This Week
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD AND WIRED STAFF | 19-MINUTE READ
“40 Acres,” “The Cabin in the Woods,” and “Barbarian” are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.
I Tested Over 40 Heat Protectant Sprays to Find the Best of the Best
BY KAT MERCK | 3-MINUTE READ
I've spent almost a year testing dozens of heat protectants for hair. Whether you’re blow-drying, curling, or straightening, these are the best formulas you can buy.
The 7 Best, Boldest, and Most Budget-Friendly TVs
BY JEFFREY VAN CAMP
From affordable 4Ks to fancy OLEDs, these are our favorite TVs for any budget.
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