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01.17.26
BUSINESS
Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT. Here’s How They’ll Work
BY MAXWELL ZEFF | 3-MINUTE READ
OpenAI says ads will not influence ChatGPT’s responses, and that it won’t sell user data to advertisers.
Former USDS Leaders Launch Tech Reform Project to Fix What DOGE Broke
BY STEVEN LEVY | 4-MINUTE READ
The plan, which is still in its early stages, is spearheaded by former USDS administrator Mikey Dickerson.
SCIENCE
A Brain Mechanism Explains Why People Leave Certain Tasks for Later
BY FERNANDA GONZÁLEZ | 2-MINUTE READ
New research has discovered that a neural circuit may explain procrastination. Scientists were able to disrupt this connection using a drug.
SECURITY
Former CISA Director Jen Easterly Will Lead RSAC Conference
BY LILY HAY NEWMAN | 2-MINUTE READ
The longtime cybersecurity professional says she’s taking the helm of the legacy security organization at “an inflection point” for tech and the world beyond.
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GEAR
The 17 Best EVs Coming in 2026
BY JEREMY WHITE | 12-MINUTE READ
We're expecting fresh electrics from Rivian, Hyundai, Honda, BMW, and newcomer Slate, among others. Here are the EVs arriving this year that we're most excited about.
The Merach Vibration Plate Is the Funniest Workout I've Ever Done
BY ADRIENNE SO | 4-MINUTE READ
It turns out that this TikTok-viral vibration plate may have some surprising health benefits.
CULTURE
The 45 Best Movies on Hulu This Week
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD AND WIRED STAFF | 19-MINUTE READ
Together, The Toxic Avenger, and Heat are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.
Join Our Next Livestream: Welcome to the Chinese Century
BY SANDRA UPSON, ZEYI YANG, AND WILL KNIGHT | 1-MINUTE READ
Join our livestream—and pose a question to WIRED’s panel of experts—on China’s dominance, influence, and how it is rewriting the future.
The Best Phones You Can’t Officially Buy in the US
Wondering what you’re missing out on? Here are our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
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