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Today’s Wired Roundup
Laptop Buying Guide (2025): How to Choose the Right PC (Step-by-Step Guide)
23 Dec 2025, 1:00 pm by Luke Larsen, Scott Gilbertson
Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
iBuyPower RDY Slate 9MP R01 Gaming PC Review: Great Value
23 Dec 2025, 12:00 pm by Brad Bourque
iBuyPower’s prebuilt gaming desktop tries some new tricks but comes with a few flaws.
Google’s and OpenAI’s Chatbots Can Strip Women in Photos Down to Bikinis
23 Dec 2025, 11:30 am by Reece Rogers
Users of AI image generators are offering each other instructions on how to use the tech to alter pictures of women into realistic, revealing deepfakes.
Big Balls Was Just the Beginning
23 Dec 2025, 11:00 am by Vittoria Elliott
DOGE dominated the news this year as Elon Musk’s operatives shook up several US government agencies. It’s far from over.
Chinese Crypto Scammers on Telegram Are Fueling the Biggest Darknet Markets Ever
23 Dec 2025, 11:00 am by Andy Greenberg
Online black markets once lurked in the shadows of the dark web. Today, they’ve moved onto public platforms like Telegram—and are racking up historic illicit fortunes.
Best Indoor Garden Systems: We've Been Testing All Year (2026)
23 Dec 2025, 10:30 am by Kat Merck
Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
16 Best Housewarming Gifts We Can't Stop Using (2025): Coasters, Blenders, Sheets
23 Dec 2025, 10:26 am by Nena Farrell
Make a house into a home with these gifts, whether your recipient is moving into their first house or a great new apartment.
Groupon Promo Codes: 50% Off in January 2026
23 Dec 2025, 7:00 am by Molly Higgins
Unlock up to 50% off, 40% off packages, and 25% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.
30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | December 2025
23 Dec 2025, 6:10 am by Julia Forbes
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mattress or swap out your bedding, browse our Tempur-Pedic coupons for up to $300 off and the best sleep of your life.
Naturepedic Promo Codes and Deals: 20% Off
23 Dec 2025, 6:00 am by Nena Farrell
Save on Naturepedic’s line of organic, thoughtfully crafted mattresses and bedding with our coupon codes for this month.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
