Wired News Digest
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Hollywood Is Losing Audiences to AI Fatigue
Entertainment about or made with artificial intelligence has been missing the mark with viewers over the past year.
I Didn’t Care for Dildos Until I Tried This One From Lelo
Even if you typically don’t like dildos, the Lelo Gigi 3 could be your ticket to sexual pleasure.
Paramount Plus Coupon Codes and Deals: 50% Off
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Visible Promo Code: Save Over $400 in February 2026
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HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | February
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50% Off Home Depot Promo Codes | February 2026
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this February.
Nike Promo Codes and Deals: 30% Off
Check out our deals for Nike this month, including 15% off select purchases.
KitchenAid Promo Code: 15% Off This Month
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Netflix Says if the HBO Merger Makes It Too Expensive, You Can Always Cancel
During a hearing at the US Senate, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the company is working with the US government on guardrails against more price hikes.
The Best Super Bowl TV Deals (2026)
Upgrade your viewing setup before inviting your friends over to watch the big game.
Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina
In the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina that has infected more than 800 people, some children have developed a rare but serious complication called encephalitis.
Notepad++ Users, You May Have Been Hacked by China
Suspected Chinese state-backed hackers hijacked the Notepad++ update infrastructure to deliver a backdoored version of the popular free source code editor and note-taking app for Windows.
A New AI Math Startup Just Cracked 4 Previously Unsolved Problems
Axiom says its AI found solutions to several long-standing math problems, a sign of the technology’s steadily advancing reasoning capabilities.
Our Favorite Pixel Phone Is $100 Off
While the Pixel 9a isn’t the fanciest offering, it is the best value, and it gets even better with a discount.
Cozey Neptune Sofa Bed Review: Firm but Flexible
This modular sleeper sofa allows buyers to design any seating configuration they want, if they don’t mind a solid surface.
Inside the ICE Forum Where Agents Complain About Their Jobs
“I’m all for removing illegals, but snatching dudes off lawn mowers in Cali and leaving the truck and equipment just sitting there? Definitely not working smarter,” writes one forum user.
Mistral’s New Ultra-Fast Translation Model Gives Big AI Labs a Run for Their Money
“Too many GPUs makes you lazy,” says the French startup’s vice president of science operations, as the company carves out a different path than the major US AI companies.
Best Laptop Backpacks We’ve Tried and Tested (2026)
Whether you’re biking to the office or schlepping a camera to a shoot, a laptop bag is your constant companion. These WIRED-reviewed packs do the job.
What Is RGB LED TV? Everything You Need to Know About This Next-Gen TV Tech In 2026
With incredible colors, brightness, and contrast, RGB backlighting is the technology that will drive the next 10 years of innovation in televisions and displays.
The Best Cordless Vacuums for Your Whole House (2026)
Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.