How Do Metal Detectors Work? 31. October 2025 (12:00) What sneaky invisible forces enable these instruments to locate buried treasure?(Wired)
What Hellen Obiri Packs to Run the NYC Marathon 2025 31. October 2025 (11:30) The four-time world champion shares the gear, fuel, and rituals that will power her through this year's New York City Marathon.(Wired)
Elon Musk and the Trump Administration Really Don’t Get Tolkien 31. October 2025 (10:30) Musk and the DHS have used The Lord of the Rings references to push anti-immigration messaging, seemingly positioning themselves as underdogs to justify oppression.(Wired)
How to Hack a Poker Game 31. October 2025 (10:00) This week on Uncanny Valley, we break down how one of the most common card shufflers could be altered to cheat, and why that matters—even for those who don’t frequent the poker table.(Wired)
WIRED Roundup: AI Psychosis, Missing FTC Files, and Google Bedbugs 30. October 2025 (22:27) In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we run through the top stories of the week and look closely at people’s complaints to the FTC alleging that ChatGPT led them or loved ones into AI psychosis.(Wired)