Across the US government, workers failed to get clear guidance on whether or how to respond to an email asking what they did this week, despite Elon Musk’s claim that their jobs are at risk.

Employees throughout the federal government have until 11:59pm ET Monday to detail five things they accomplished in the last week.

Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.

Learn how to use base layers, mid layers, and a shell to be comfortable no matter what nature throws at you.

The processor uses qubits that can be measured without error and are resistant to outside interference, which the company says marks a “transformative leap toward practical quantum computing.”

This user-friendly countertop stone mill grinds dried wheat berries, quinoa, and more with the flip of a switch.

Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.

Plus: Apple turns off end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups in the UK after pressure to install a backdoor, and two spyware apps expose victim data—and the identities of people who installed the apps.

Plus: Apple’s visionOS 2.4 makes it easier for guests to use the Vision Pro, Eero has two new Wi-Fi 7 routers, Oppo’s folding phone is the slimmest yet, and Omega drops a bronze Bond watch.

The massive underground facility, which has been used to store archives since the 1960s, remains a crucial but convoluted hub for US government records.

Experts say the conflicts posed by Tom Krause’s dual roles are unprecedented in the modern era.

The cybersecurity lead for VA.gov was fired last week. He tells WIRED that the Veterans Affairs digital hub will be more vulnerable without someone in his role.

Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection that prevents HIV transmission, was named the breakthrough medicine of 2024. But without US foreign aid dollars, its delivery to millions worldwide is under threat.

Should you save up for the iPhone 16 or save some cash with the new iPhone 16e? We break down Apple’s complicated lineup.

These titles let you play with friends on all kinds of platforms, from computers to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and even mobile.

The semaglutide shortage has officially ended in the US—which means the GLP-1 drug industry is about to undergo massive changes.

Get grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and free-range chicken delivered to your door no matter where you live.

Theater productions Doomers and McNeal tackle AI’s impact on humanity and the creative process.

Either way, it sucks. But at least there’s some fun physics to ponder while you’re sitting in the repair shop.

Several government departments are investigating TP-Link routers over Chinese cyberattack fears, but the company denies links.