DOGE isn’t dead—here’s what its operatives are doing nowPLUS: Last chance Cyber Week deals. View in browser | Your newsletter preferences12.02.25 POLITICS DOGE Isn’t Dead. Here’s What Its Operatives Are Doing NowBY MAKENA KELLY AND VITTORIA ELLIOTT | 6-MINUTE READ Contrary to popular reports, DOGE has “burrowed into the agencies like ticks,” government sources tell WIRED. ELECTRIC VEHICLES Why Don’t Norwegians Hate Tesla Like the Rest of Europe Does?BY RICCARDO PICCOLO | 3-MINUTE READ November’s Tesla registrations were down in France, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany. Norway, however, is bucking the trend—thanks to a tax incentive system that will soon be rolled back. BUSINESS Flock Uses Overseas Gig Workers to Build Its Surveillance AIBY JOSEPH COX | 2-MINUTE READ An accidental leak revealed that Flock, which has cameras in thousands of US communities, is using workers in the Philippines to review and classify footage.ADVERTISEMENT THE BIG INTERVIEWMelinda French Gates on Secrets: ‘Live a Truthful Life, Then You Don’t Have Any’ BY KATIE DRUMMOND | 25-MINUTE READOn this week’s episode of The Big Interview podcast, the philanthropist offers her insights on billionaire donors, kids on phones, and the importance of women’s health care. GEAR Last Chance Deals—Save up to 55% From Amazon, Apple, Walmart, and MoreBY LOURYN STRAMPE | 3-MINUTE READ We've searched far and wide for the absolute best Cyber Week discounts on gear we've tested ourselves. Some of the best deals are still available today. GEAR Your iPhone Already Has iPhone Fold Software, but Apple Won’t Let You Use ItBY CRAIG GRANNELL | 4-MINUTE READ Recent exploits show iPadOS windows running on an iPhone, hinting at the future of Apple hardware and software alike—while also possibly revealing its incoming foldable phone experience. WHAT TO WATCH Netflix Won’t Let You Cast Shows From Your Phone to Most TVs AnymoreBY BOONE ASHWORTH | 2-MINUTE READ The streaming giant quietly removed the feature that lets you control content on your TV screen using a mobile device. The company says the feature was not widely used. ADVERTISEMENT Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here. Plus, browse more newsletters from WIRED. You’re receiving this email because you signed up for the Daily newsletter from WIRED. Manage your preferences | View our Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Have questions or comments? Send us a message. Need help? Contact us. Copyright © Condé Nast 2025. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.
