Discovering the Dimensions of a New Cold WarPLUS: The 5 Tech and Politics Trends That Shaped 2025, and more. View in browser | Your newsletter preferences12.31.25 SECURITY Discovering the Dimensions of a New Cold WarBY MICHAEL MCFAUL | 4-MINUTE READ The United States’ plan for dealing with Putin’s Russia and Xi’s China remains ill-defined among a shifting global order. That must change. BUSINESS WIRED Roundup: The 5 Tech and Politics Trends That Shaped 2025BY ZOË SCHIFFER AND BRIAN BARRETT | 22-MINUTE READ In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026. SECURITY Fears Mount That US Federal Cybersecurity Is Stagnating—or WorseBY LILY HAY NEWMAN | 3-MINUTE READ Government staffing cuts and instability, including this year’s prolonged shutdown, could be hindering US digital defense and creating vulnerabilities.ADVERTISEMENT CULTURE AI-Powered Dating Is All Hype. IRL Cruising Is the FutureBY JASON PARHAM | 3-MINUTE READ Dating apps and AI companies have been touting bot wingmen for months. But the future might just be good old-fashioned meet-cutes. THE BIG STORY Angelina Jolie Was Right About ComputersBY JASON KEHE | 13-MINUTE READ “RISC architecture is gonna change everything.” Those absurdly geeky, incredibly prophetic words were spoken 30 years ago. Today, they’re somehow truer than ever. 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.
