J.D. Vance Left His Venmo Public. Here’s What It Shows

Dhruv Mehrotra, Tim Marchman, and Andrew Couts

The Republican VP nominee’s Venmo network reveals connections ranging from the architects of Project 2025 to enemies of Donald Trump—and the populist’s close ties to the very elites he rails against.

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The 278 Best Prime Day Deals and Biggest Discounts On Our Favorite Gadgets

Scott Gilbertson and Gear Team

From laptops, tablets, phones, and smartwatches to Amazon Echo Dots, these are the best Prime Day deals and the biggest discounts on all your favorite WIRED gear.

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AT&T Paid a Hacker $370,000 to Delete Stolen Phone Records

Kim Zetter

A security researcher who assisted with the deal says he believes the only copy of the complete dataset of call and text records of “nearly all” AT&T customers has been wiped—but some risks may remain.

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The 35 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now

Matt Kamen and WIRED Staff

“The Boys,” “My Lady Jane,” and “Fallout” are just a few of the things you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

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Cutting-Edge Technology Could Massively Reduce the Amount of Energy Used for Air Conditioning

Chris Baraniuk

Roughly 10 percent of the world’s energy is used for cooling, with much of the necessary electricity generated by fossil fuels. Companies need to make AC much more efficient—as soon as possible.

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It Will Soon Be Easier for Americans to Recycle Batteries

Emily Mullin

Improperly discarded batteries leak toxic chemicals and are prone to exploding. A new program funded by the Department of Energy will prop up battery drop-off sites across the US.

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