This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
The Ex-CIA Agent Going Viral Asking for a Trump Pardon
25 Mar 2026, 3:00 pm by Makena Kelly
John Kiriakou went to prison after exposing the CIA’s torture program. Now he’s going viral as he campaigns to get his name cleared and his pension restored.
OpenAI Enters Its Focus Era by Killing Sora
25 Mar 2026, 2:57 pm by Maxwell Zeff
As the ChatGPT-maker eyes an IPO, it’s ditching Sora in favor of a unified AI assistant and enterprise coding tools.
New Bernie Sanders AI Safety Bill Would Halt Data Center Construction
25 Mar 2026, 1:28 pm by Molly Taft
The US senator said on Tuesday that a moratorium would give lawmakers time to “ensure that AI is safe.” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will introduce a similar bill in the House in the weeks ahead.
When Satellite Data Becomes a Weapon
25 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm by Gia Chaudry
As war reshapes the Gulf, the satellite infrastructure the world relies on to see conflict clearly is being delayed, spoofed, and privately controlled—and nobody is sure who is responsible.
Samsung’s Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 Phones Get Price Hikes
25 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm by Julian Chokkattu
The Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 aren’t drastically different from their predecessors, but the $50 price bump is indicative of the economic climate.
The Best Digital Wall Calendar (2026): Skylight, Apolosign
25 Mar 2026, 11:31 am by Nena Farrell
I was convinced these devices were just tabletop clutter. I was proven wrong.
Lego Star Wars Smart Play Throne Room Duel and A-Wing Review
25 Mar 2026, 11:00 am by Simon Hill
Curious about Lego’s new Smart Brick Star Wars sets? I tested the iconic Throne Room duel.
Aeronaut Is an Actual Mac App for Bluesky
25 Mar 2026, 11:00 am by Justin Pot
If you miss social media on your desktop—à la Tweetbot, TweetDeck, or the official Twitter app—then check out this macOS client for Bluesky.
How American Camouflage Conquered the World
25 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by Avery Trufelman
The world-famous MultiCam pattern was designed for the military by two Brooklyn hipsters. Now everyone—from babies to ICE agents—is suited up for battle.
Arm’s CEO Insists the Market Needs His New CPU. It Could Piss Everyone Off
25 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by Lauren Goode
Arm just confirmed the rumors: It’s producing its own chip for the first time. CEO Rene Haas explains why this won’t alienate the many chipmakers who license the company’s designs.
Iranians Don’t Have a Missile Alert System, So Volunteers Built Their Own Warning Map
25 Mar 2026, 9:00 am by Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman
The crowdsourced website and app Mahsa Alert provides citizens in Iran with crucial information amid the country’s ongoing war with the US and Israel—and an internet blackout.
These 25 Amazon Spring Sale Tech Deals Are Actually Good. We Checked the Price History (2026)
25 Mar 2026, 7:01 am by Louryn Strampe
This sale spans almost an entire week, and it’s full of fake “deals.” We hunted to find truly good prices on gear we’ve tested.
Rover Promo Codes and Deals: Get Up to $50 This Month
25 Mar 2026, 5:00 am by Julia Forbes
Looking for reliable pet care? Use a Rover promo code or referral link to save on dog walking, pet sitting, and boarding services this month.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
