How to Use Apple’s Genmoji to Create New Kinds of Emojis from Brenda Stolyar
Apple Intelligence lets you generate custom emojis when the default options aren’t hitting it.
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How to Use Parental Controls in Your Google, Apple, and Microsoft Accounts from David Nield
The three biggest tech companies all offer a wealth of options to limit screen time, find lost devices, and more.
MAGA Influencers Take Their Victory Lap, With Big Tech Picking Up the Tab from Makena Kelly
At parties throughout Washington over the long Inauguration weekend, creators and strategists who take credit for Donald Trump’s victory toasted their success on the dimes of TikTok, Google, and Spotify.
Best Running Underwear to Beat Burn on Your Bits (2025) from Kieran Alger
Running outside your comfort zone doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. Here are the best WIRED-tested underwear, balms and anti-chafe solutions.
RedNote Recruited US Influencers to Promote App Amid TikTok Ban Uncertainty from Makena Kelly
A marketing campaign brief obtained by WIRED reveals how the Chinese app is trying to capitalize on its sudden international popularity.
Heavy snow and frigid Arctic blast put 70 million across the U.S. under winter storm warnings from The Independent Michael Casey
Heavy snow is expected to blanket large portions of the Eastern U.S. while much of the country will endure dangerously cold temperatures in the coming days
Why are lone homes left standing after the fires? It’s not entirely luck from ABC
Emails and videos of burned buildings in Los Angeles versus those still standing have been flying back and forth among architects, builders and fire safety specialists around the worldRead More
Gaza ceasefire begins after delay as Hamas names hostages to be released Sunday from NPR The Associated Press
A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza began after a three-hour delay as Hamas named the three female hostages it plans to free later on Sunday. (Image credit: Jehad Alshrafi) Read More
This Virginia program helps former foster youth get degrees, at any age from NPR Megan Pauly
Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many programs for former foster youth, there are no age limits. (Image credit: Shaban Athuman) Read More
Trump’s 2nd term represents hope for the right and fear of a dark era for others from NPR Domenico Montanaro
President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration comes at a pivotal time in American history. Insulated from controversy, Trump will enter the White House more prepared than when he first won in 2016. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik) Read More