AOL Will Shut Down Dial-Up Internet Access in September

After decades of connecting US subscribers to its online service and the internet through telephone lines, AOL recently announced it is finally shutting down its dial-up modem service on September 30, 2025. The announcement marks the end of a technology that served as the primary gateway to the web for millions of users throughout the…

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Trump’s Agriculture Bailout Is Alienating His MAHA Base

“I think there’s been a large misconception in the Republican Party, thinking that the constituents don’t really care about these issues,” Kelly Ryerson, one of the organizers of the petition, told Grist. “A key part” of the MAHA agenda, Ryerson continued, “is removing corporate interests from our regulators.” “If anything, the EPA is significantly worse…

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The Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories (2025)

Enter the MagSafe Accessory World Joby GripTight Tripod Mount for MagSafe Peak Design Creator Kit I have been testing MagSafe accessories for years, and you should totally take advantage of the vast ecosystem with your new Pixel. Whether you want a magnetic wallet or phone tripod, we have plenty of WIRED-tested recommendations in our guides….

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Most and Least Reliable Gas Range Brands

From our surveys, we have reliability ratings for 15 major manufacturers of gas ranges: Amana, Bosch, Café (formerly GE Café), Electrolux, Frigidaire, GE, GE Profile, Hotpoint, JennAir, Kenmore, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Samsung, and Whirlpool. CR members can read on for some of the most crucial findings from our surveys, along with specific gas range models…

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The Best Deals from Huckberry’s 2025 Black Friday Sale

Huckberry, purveyors of finely curated clothing and gear for the sort of person equally at home in the woods and the city, has started its holiday sale. Huckberry’s Black Friday sale covers a wide range, from the company’s own house brands to favorites from the likes of GoRuck and Peak Design. We’ve tested and love…

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