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2024-06-12T12:30:00Z	**Best Microsoft Surface: Which Models to Buy or Avoid (2024)**
If you can’t decide whether to get the 2-in-1 Windows tablet Surface Pro, traditional laptop, or desktop, we’re here to help. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-surface-buying-guide/)
2024-06-12T13:00:00Z	**10 Best Smartwatches, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2024): Apple Watch, Wear OS, Hybrid Watches, Kids' Watches**
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smartwatches/)
2024-06-12T14:00:00Z	**How to Use Your Smartphone to Cope With Hearing Loss (2024): Tips for iPhone, Android**
From live transcriptions to sound filtering, here’s how you can benefit from features on Android and Apple devices. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/smartphone-features-deaf-hard-of-hearing/)
2024-06-12T15:36:46Z	**Moment Warehouse Sale: Deals on Cameras, Lenses, and Accessories**
Moment's Warehouse Sale has deals on Wandrd camera bags, mobile lenses, and Instax cameras. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/moment-warehouse-sale-camera-deals/)
2024-06-13T09:00:00Z	**Sellers Call Amazon’s Buy Box ‘Abusive.’ Now They’re Suing**
UK retailers have accused Amazon of using its Buy Box section to choke their businesses, reigniting a years-long debate over whether there was foul play. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-buy-box-under-attack-again/)
2024-06-13T10:00:00Z	**If Ray Kurzweil Is Right (Again), You’ll Meet His Immortal Soul in the Cloud**
The famed futurist remains inhumanly optimistic about the world and his own fate—and thinks the singularity is minutes away. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/big-interview-ray-kurzweil/)
2024-06-13T10:00:00Z	**The Secret to Living Past 120 Years Old? Nanobots**
In The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge With AI, the spiritual sequel to his (in)famous first book, Ray Kurzweil doubles down on the promise of immortality. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-singularity-is-nearer-book-ray-kurzweil/)
2024-06-13T10:33:47Z	**The 2024 US Open Is Designed to Thwart Golf’s Big Hitters**
Players, aided by technology, are hitting the ball farther than ever, and courses can’t keep getting longer—meaning operators are having to find smarter ways to keep the sport challenging. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-2024-us-open-is-designed-to-thwart-golfs-big-hitters/)
2024-06-13T11:26:33Z	**Alpine's A290 EV Has a Built-In Gran Turismo-Style Driving Instructor**
The French brand’s first new car in seven years combines rally looks, F1-inspired tech and on-board skill challenges using sensor data to make the whole car become a game controller. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/alpines-hot-hatch-ev-has-a-built-in-gran-turismo-style-driving-instructor/)
2024-06-13T12:00:00Z	**Thinking Different About Apple AI**
This week, we discuss how Apple’s approach to artificial intelligence differs from those of its rivals. Hint: It goes deeper than Genmoji. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-647/)
2024-06-13T12:30:00Z	**The 12 Best Hair Dryers That We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
We tried blow-dryers, brushes, and a machine that sucks up your locks like a vacuum. These are our top tools to dry your do. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hair-dryers/)
2024-06-13T13:00:00Z	**LinkedIn’s AI Career Coaches Will See You Now**
LinkedIn’s new generative AI features include chatbots based on popular career coaches and tools to rewrite résumés and cover letters. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/linkedin-ai-features-career-coach-chatbot/)
2024-06-13T13:00:00Z	**Artifact’s DNA Lives on in Yahoo’s Revamped AI-Powered News App**
Artifact, the news app startup from Instagram's cofounders, was purchased by Yahoo earlier this year. The web giant then used some of Artifact's AI smarts to supercharge its own mobile news app. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/yahoo-news-app-relaunch-artifact/)
2024-06-13T14:00:00Z	**Lux vs. Lumens and Explaining Other Lighting Gear Terms as You Shop (2024)**
Shopping for a video or photo light? Confused by all the jargon? Let’s simplify things a bit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-lumens-lux-and-other-lighting-gear-terms-mean/)
2024-06-13T14:28:51Z	**Supreme Court Upholds Access to Abortion Pill in Unanimous Vote**
The biggest battle over abortion rights since Roe v. Wade is over for now—and the Supreme Court has averted a major crisis for reproductive healthcare. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/supreme-court-upholds-access-to-abortion-pill-mifepristone/)
2024-06-13T15:21:11Z	**The Fight Against AI Comes to a Foundational Data Set**
Long-running nonprofit Common Crawl has been a boon to researchers for years. But now its role in AI training data has triggered backlash from publishers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-fight-against-ai-comes-to-a-foundational-data-set/)
2024-06-13T16:00:00Z	**Apple Proved That AI Is a Feature, Not a Product**
Other tech companies want to sell you chatbots. Apple’s demos show the value of seeing the AI as an integrated, holistic experience rather than a stand-alone app or device. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-intelligence-ai-feature-not-product/)
2024-06-13T16:16:58Z	**How to Use Your Smartphone to Counteract Vision Loss (2024): iPhone, Android, Apps**
From Magnifier to Lookout, you can benefit from features on Android and Apple devices. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/smartphone-features-blind-vision-impairment/)
2024-06-13T16:25:37Z	**AI Chatbots Are Running for Office Now**
Meet AI Steve and VIC, the chatbots running for office in 2024. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-chatbots-running-for-office/)
2024-06-13T19:00:00Z	**The 38 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (June 2024)**
House of the Dragon, Ren Faire, and Fantasmas are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hbo-max-best-shows-to-stream-right-now/)
2024-06-13T20:00:00Z	**Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You**
Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/six-word-sci-fi/)
2024-06-13T21:09:43Z	**Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk's Big Payday**
Elon Musk will pocket $56 billion after Tesla shareholders made a show of support for his leadership. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-pay-package-approved-tesla-shareholders/)
2024-06-14T09:00:00Z	**As Google Targets Advertisers, It Could Learn a Lot From Bing**
Microsoft and Google are bringing ads to their AI search experiences. But users don’t always find it helpful. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/as-google-ai-overview-targets-advertisers-it-could-learn-a-lot-from-bing/)
2024-06-14T10:00:00Z	**I Spent a Week Eating Discarded Restaurant Food. But Was It Really Going to Waste?**
Food app Too Good To Go promises to cut waste by directing hungry bargain hunters to leftover restaurant food. But the week I spent living off the app had me wondering if Too Good To Go is too good to be true. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/too-good-to-go-app-week-food-waste/)
2024-06-14T11:00:00Z	**A Blatant Attempt to Generate a 'House of the Dragon' AI Overview**
How many gallons of blood are there in the second season of House of the Dragon? How many wigs? Click here for an overview. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/a-blatant-attempt-to-generate-a-house-of-the-dragon-ai-overview/)
2024-06-14T11:30:00Z	**The Indie Horror Game That Launched a Surprising Queer Hopepunk Revolution**
Signalis came out in 2022 to strong reviews but has mostly stayed under the radar. Two years later, it has amassed a following of women, nonbinary, and queer folks who have created a hopeful community based around its grimdark themes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/signalis-queer-fandom-revolution/)
2024-06-14T12:00:00Z	**Reduce AI Hallucinations With This Neat Software Trick**
A buzzy process called retrieval augmented generation, or RAG, is taking hold in Silicon Valley and improving the outputs from large language models. How does it work? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/reduce-ai-hallucinations-with-rag/)
2024-06-14T12:30:00Z	**I’m a New Homeowner, and Here’s How to BYO Smart Home**
Some houses may come with preinstalled smart devices. These are the products I loved—and the ones I’m replacing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/you-should-byo-smart-home-rant/)
2024-06-14T13:00:00Z	**No Matter How You Package It, Apple Intelligence Is AI**
Apple is eager to show us that its approach to artificial intelligence is safer, better, and more useful than the competition. Maybe that's just a hallucination, but it's working. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-apple-intelligence-is-ai/)
2024-06-14T13:30:00Z	**13 Best Couches You Can Buy Online (2024): Sectionals, Sofas, Sleepers, and More**
Refresh your space with a comfy sofa that arrives right at your doorstep. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-couches/)
2024-06-14T15:00:00Z	**The Anderson Cooper of Black Twitter Believes Journalism Can Survive Influencers**
Editor and news aggregator Phil Lewis isn’t afraid of YouTubers or TikTokkers. He says the real threat is misinformation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dial-up-phil-lewis/)
2024-06-14T15:31:00Z	**The Best Gaming Headsets—We Tested Over Hundreds of Hours (2024)**
Lend depth and drama to your gameplay with the right gaming headset for any console or device. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-headsets/)
2024-06-14T17:45:27Z	**'Cities: Skylines II' Found a Solution for High Rents: Get Rid of Landlords**
For months, players have been complaining about the high rents in the city-building sim. This week, developer Colossal Order fixed the problem by doing something real cities can’t: removing landlords. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cities-skylines-ii-found-a-solution-for-high-rents-removing-landlords/)
2024-06-14T22:03:53Z	**The 25 Very Best Gifts for Dad, Picked By a Picky Dad (2024)**
The best gift idea for your dad is a nicer version of something he already owns. The second best is one of these things. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gifts-for-dads/)
2024-06-15T10:30:00Z	**Ransomware Attacks Are Getting Worse**
Plus: US lawmakers have nothing to say about an Israeli influence campaign aimed at US voters, a former LA Dodgers owner wants to fix the internet, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-ransomware-attacks-are-getting-worse/)
2024-06-15T11:00:00Z	**Panerai’s Submersible Elux Lab-ID Dive Watch Generates Its Own Light Show**
You have to pay $100,000 for a timepiece with a singularly hi-tech route to make 160 micro-LED lights come on without any battery to power them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/panerai-submersible-elux-lab-id/)
2024-06-15T11:00:00Z	**Ukrainian Sailors Are Using Telegram to Avoid Being Tricked Into Smuggling Oil for Russia**
Contract seafarers in Ukraine are turning to online whisper networks to keep themselves from being hired into Russia’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/shadow-fleet-shipping-russia-ukraine-climate-change/)
2024-06-15T11:30:00Z	**Apple Intelligence Won’t Work on Hundreds of Millions of iPhones—but Maybe It Could**
Older iPhones might well be able to cope with Apple’s AI, so why won’t your $900 year-old model run it? Here’s why. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-intelligence-wont-work-on-100s-of-millions-of-iphones-but-maybe-it-could/)
2024-06-15T12:00:00Z	**How to Avoid Getting Sick This Summer**
A microbiologist explains how to not catch summertime germs at the barbecue, in the pool, or on the trail. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/summer-sickness-illness-flu-germs-backyard-water/)
2024-06-15T12:30:00Z	**A Guide to RCS, Why Apple’s Adopting It, and How It Makes Texting Better**
The messaging standard promises better security and cooler features than plain old SMS. Android has had it for years, but now iPhones are getting it too. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/guide-to-rcs-why-it-makes-texting-better/)
2024-06-15T13:00:00Z	**The 34 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (June 2024)**
The Boys, Outer Range, and Fallout are just a few of the things you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-shows-amazon-prime/)
2024-06-15T13:13:00Z	**How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day - July 2024**
We’ve got tips to help you cut through the clutter to find real Amazon Prime Day deals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-day-2024-tips-to-find-best-deals/)
2024-06-15T13:30:00Z	**The Best Gender-Neutral Clothing Brands (2024): Tested and Reviewed**
These fashion brands are here to help you break free from the gender binary. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-gender-neutral-clothing-brands/)
2024-06-15T14:00:00Z	**Barnes and Noble Nook 9-Inch Lenovo Tablet Review: Affordable and Capable**
Barnes and Noble’s cheap new e-reader can also work as a basic, bare-bones tablet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/nook-9-lenovo-tablet/)
2024-06-15T14:30:00Z	**HiGround Opal Base 65 Keyboard Review: More Hype Than Substance**
HiGround’s entry-level keyboard costs more and delivers less than most mid-tier mechanical keyboards. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/higround-opal-base-65-keyboard/)
2024-06-15T15:00:00Z	**18 Best Camera Bags, Slings, Straps, and Backpacks (2024)**
Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 75 packs and rounded up our favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-camera-bags-backpacks-straps-inserts/)
2024-06-16T09:00:00Z	**Let Slip the Robot Dogs of War**
The United States and China appear locked in a race to weaponize four-legged robots for military applications. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/let-slip-the-robot-dogs-of-war/)
2024-06-16T11:00:00Z	**Light-Based Chips Could Help Slake AI's Ever-Growing Thirst for Energy**
Optical neural networks, which use photons instead of electrons, have advantages over traditional systems. They also face major obstacles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-needs-enormous-computing-power-could-light-based-chips-help/)
2024-06-16T12:00:00Z	**How to Spot a Business Email Compromise Scam**
In this common email scam, a criminal pretending to be your boss or coworker emails you asking for a favor involving money. Here's what do to when a bad actor lands in your inbox. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-spot-business-email-compromise-scam/)
2024-06-16T13:00:00Z	**Sorry, VR: The Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarers Are the Best Face Computer**
Finally! An AI-enabled face computer that's comfortable, useful, attractive, and not completely humiliating to wear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-ray-ban-meta-wayfarers-are-the-best-face-computer/)
2024-06-16T13:35:00Z	**The 14 Best Pillows We Found After Months of Night-Time Testing (2024)**
We spent months sleeping on various pillows to find the right support for your noggin whether you snooze on your side, back, or in a tangle of blankets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-pillows/)
2024-06-16T14:00:00Z	**Analog Photography: The Beginner’s Guide to Film Cameras (2024)**
Which film camera should you get? Which films are the best? We demystify the world of analog photography to help you get started. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/film-photography-beginners-guide/)
2024-06-16T14:30:00Z	**NZXT Relay Headset and SwitchMix Review: Innovative Convenience**
NZXT’s first foray into audio gear comes with one of the most innovative accessories I’ve seen in years—if you use wired headphones. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/nzxt-relay-headset-and-switchmix/)
2024-06-16T15:00:00Z	**The Best Electric Bikes of 2024 That We've Tested and Reviewed**
We tested the best electric bikes in every category—commuting, mountain biking, foldable, cruisers, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-bikes/)
2024-06-16T23:00:00Z	**McLaren Artura Spider Hybrid 2024 Review: Performance Party**
This drop-top hybrid supercar is the very definition of dynamic driving. Only the indistinctive looks let it down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-mclaren-artura-spider-hybrid-2024/)
2024-06-17T07:00:00Z	**Amazon-Powered AI Cameras Used to Detect Emotions of Unwitting UK Train Passengers**
CCTV cameras and AI are being combined to monitor crowds, detect bike thefts, and spot trespassers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-ai-cameras-emotions-uk-train-passengers/)
2024-06-17T09:30:00Z	**Hackers Detail How They Allegedly Stole Ticketmaster Data From Snowflake**
A ShinyHunters hacker tells WIRED that they gained access to Ticketmaster’s Snowflake cloud account—and others—by first breaching a third-party contractor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/epam-snowflake-ticketmaster-breach-shinyhunters/)
2024-06-17T10:00:00Z	**AI Is Coming for Big Tech Jobs—but Not in the Way You Think**
Companies aren’t replacing workers with AI yet. But they are sacrificing thousands of jobs in the race to further innovation in the technology. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-is-coming-for-big-tech-jobs-but-not-in-the-way-you-think/)
2024-06-17T10:30:00Z	**Banks Are Finally Realizing What Climate Change Will Do to Housing**
Extreme weather threatens the investment value of many properties, but financing for climate mitigation efforts are only just getting going. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/banks-are-finally-realizing-what-climate-change-will-do-to-housing/)
2024-06-17T11:00:00Z	**OpenAI-Backed Nonprofits Have Gone Back on Their Transparency Pledges**
Two organizations that handed out unconditional cash grants told WIRED that they will no longer disclose their financial statements and internal policies. Their stance follows a similar denial by OpenAI. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/openai-backed-nonprofits-transparency-pledges/)
2024-06-17T11:30:00Z	**Strava Is the Last Good Social Media App**
You can compete against anyone on Strava, anytime, anywhere—even in an international airport at 2 am. Which is better than doomscrolling. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/strava-race-denver-airport-last-good-place/)
2024-06-17T12:00:00Z	**Orkut’s Founder Is Still Dreaming of a Social Media Utopia**
In the mid-2000s, Google engineer Orkut Büyükkökten’s self-titled social network briefly took the world by storm before disappearing. Now he’s back, with a plan for a happier social media. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/orkut-founder-social-media-utopia/)
2024-06-17T13:00:00Z	**Review: WaterField Shinjuku iPad Messenger Bag**
WaterField’s purpose-built iPad messenger bag is spacious and water-resistant, and will keep your precious new iPad safe in style. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/waterfield-shinjuku-ipad-messenger-bag/)
2024-06-17T15:00:00Z	**19 Best Portable Battery Chargers (2024): For Phones, iPads, Laptops, and Apple Watch**
Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-portable-chargers-power-banks/)
2024-06-17T17:25:47Z	**Alex Jones Is Now Trying to Divert Money to His Father's Supplements Business**
Conspiracist Alex Jones has responded to his bankruptcy proceedings by urging viewers to spend money with his father's company—which isn't answerable to the Sandy Hook families. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/alex-jones-bankruptcy-money-dr-jones-supplement-business/)
2024-06-18T07:00:00Z	**Instead of Mining the Deep Sea, Maybe People Should Just Fix Stuff**
A new report contends that deep sea mining is not only an environmental risk, it’s also not going to help meet the world’s renewable energy needs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/instead-of-mining-the-deep-sea-maybe-people-should-just-fix-stuff/)
2024-06-18T08:00:00Z	**Crypto Scammers Are Targeting Trump’s MAGA Supporters**
After Donald Trump’s campaign announced it would accept cryptocurrency, the operators of a host of fraudulent websites have sought to hustle his supporters. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/maga-crypto-scammers-donald-trump/)
2024-06-18T09:00:00Z	**I Am Laura Kipnis-Bot, and I Will Make Reading Sexy and Tragic Again**
Margaret Atwood, Marlon James, Lena Dunham, Roxane Gay: We’ve all agreed to be turned into AI reading companions by a mysterious company called Rebind. I report from the inside. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/i-am-laura-kipnis-bot-and-i-will-make-reading-sexy-and-tragic-again/)
2024-06-18T09:30:00Z	**My Favorite Affordable Sheets Are Discounted Right Now**
Quince makes some of our favorite cheap-yet-fantastic sheets to sleep on. They’re already a great price—and now they’re on sale. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/my-favorite-affordable-sheets-are-discounted-right-now/)
2024-06-18T10:00:00Z	**ISIS Created Fake CNN and Al Jazeera Broadcasts**
One video focused on giving ISIS credit for a terror attack that Russian disinformation blamed on Ukraine. “It was essentially fake news to debunk fake news,” says an expert. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/isis-created-fake-cnn-and-al-jazeera-broadcasts/)
2024-06-18T11:00:00Z	**Airbnb's Olympics Push Could Help it Win Over Paris**
Paris officials have placed tough new restrictions on Airbnb rentals in recent years. The company is using the Olympics to try and win over locals and broaden its footprint in the iconic city. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/airbnbs-olympics-push-paris/)
2024-06-18T12:00:00Z	**Factor Review: Satisfying but Slimy**
Factor’s prepared meals taste good, but they’re hard to eat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/factor/)
2024-06-18T12:00:00Z	**My Favorite Affordable Sheets Are Discounted Right Now**
Quince makes some of our favorite cheap-yet-fantastic sheets to sleep on. They're already a great price—and now they're on sale. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/my-favorite-affordable-sheets-are-discounted-right-now/)
2024-06-18T12:32:00Z	**20 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using**
Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here’s what you may be missing ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2024. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-perks/)
2024-06-18T13:00:00Z	**How to Turn Your Phone Into a Webcam (2024): Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android**
Upgrade your Zoom meetings with that snazzy camera in your pocket. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/use-your-phone-as-webcam/)
2024-06-18T14:25:53Z	**EV Maker Fisker Files for Bankruptcy**
Henrik Fisker's car company filed for bankruptcy late Monday, just three months after pausing production on its all-electric SUV. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fisker-reaches-end-of-the-road-files-for-bankruptcy/)
2024-06-18T16:40:50Z	**'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom' Finally Gives Zelda Her Own Game**
Princess Zelda is getting her own adventure on September 26. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/legend-of-zelda-echoes-of-wisdom-release-date/)
2024-06-18T19:00:00Z	**The 36 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (June 2024)**
The Bear, Black Twitter: A People’s History, and Shōgun are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-tv-shows-hulu-this-week/)
2024-06-18T19:44:11Z	**STEM Students Refuse to Work at Google and Amazon Over Project Nimbus**
Students and young workers from over 120 universities have pledged to refuse work at Google and Amazon until the Israeli contract is dropped. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/stem-students-refuse-to-work-at-google-and-amazon-over-project-nimbus/)
2024-06-18T21:02:26Z	**'Metroid Prime 4' Gets a Release Date After Years of Troubled Development**
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has a release date and a new gameplay trailer, both of which were announced at Tuesday's Nintendo Direct. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/metroid-prime-4-release-date-gameplay-trailer/)
2024-06-19T10:00:00Z	**This Is What Would Happen if China Invaded Taiwan**
The new book World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century lays out what might actually happen if China were to invade Taiwan in 2028. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/this-is-what-would-happen-if-china-invaded-taiwan/)
2024-06-19T10:15:00Z	**The 16 Best Messenger Bags, Crossbody Bags, Slings and Shoulder Bags (2024)**
From everyday canvas sacks to rainstorm-ready sling packs, these one-strap wonders shoulder the burden. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-messenger-bags/)
2024-06-19T11:00:00Z	**How to Take the Perfect Soccer Penalty**
To understand how to take a match-winning penalty, you’ve got to understand the physics behind the perfect kick. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-take-the-perfect-soccer-penalty/)
2024-06-19T11:30:00Z	**Fans of ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Say the Stakes Have Never Been Higher**
As social media filled with people asking why no one was watching the best show on TV, fans desperate for Interview With the Vampire's renewal turned the blame on AMC's own marketing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-amc-ended-up-fighting-interview-with-the-vampire-fans-on-x/)
2024-06-19T12:00:00Z	**6 Best Toasters (2024): Tested and Reviewed**
Enjoy bagels, bread, hot waffles, and more with our pick of the best toasters. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-toasters/)
2024-06-19T12:30:00Z	**LG Gram Pro 17 Review: Ultralight and Ultra Hot**
LG’s 17-inch Windows laptop is amazingly thin and lightweight but runs amazingly hot too. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/lg-gram-pro-17/)
2024-06-19T13:00:00Z	**The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24L Is a Well-Made Minimalist Backpack**
An excellent, well-designed backpack engineered for travel or as the perfect everyday carry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/evergoods-civic-panel-loader-24l-backpack/)
2024-06-19T13:00:00Z	**AI Startup Perplexity Is a Bullshit Machine**
A WIRED investigation shows that the AI search startup Perplexity is surreptitiously downloading your data. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/perplexity-is-a-bullshit-machine/)
2024-06-19T13:30:00Z	**We've Tested the 9 Best TV Streaming Devices for 4K and HD**
We've tested dozens of ways to watch stuff on 4K or HD TVs. These are our favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-4k-streaming-devices/)
2024-06-19T14:00:00Z	**Fusion Sparks an Energy Revolution**
After hitting a power-output milestone, fusion technology is ready to graduate from small-scale lab experiment to full-sized power plant. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fusion-sparks-an-energy-revolution/)
2024-06-19T15:00:00Z	**Greener Is Getting Going**
We’ve reached a tipping point where we’ve got a cleaner alternative for most transport. Now we have to commit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/greener-is-getting-going/)
2024-06-19T16:00:00Z	**17 Management and City-Building Games for Armchair Tycoons**
These building- and resource-based simulations are perfect for single-player fun and relaxation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-management-city-building-games/)
2024-06-19T17:59:56Z	**Adobe Says It Won't Train AI Using Artists' Work. Creatives Aren't Convinced**
Adobe has issued new wording to explain how users' content will be treated, after a backlash earlier this month from artists who believed their work will be used to train AI. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/adobe-says-it-wont-train-ai-using-artists-work-creatives-arent-convinced/)
2024-06-20T06:00:00Z	**Europe Scrambles for Relevance in the Age of AI**
With chatbot and AI development largely coming from the US, some EU entrepreneurs and politicians say local champions are needed to prevent a cultural flattening. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/europe-scrambles-relevance-ai/)
2024-06-20T09:00:00Z	**Neo-Nazis Are All-In On AI**
Extremists are developing their own hateful AIs to supercharge radicalization and fundraising—and are now using the tech to make weapon blueprints and bombs. And it’s going to get worse. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/neo-nazis-are-all-in-on-ai/)
2024-06-20T10:00:00Z	**Potatoes Are the Perfect Vegetable—but You’re Eating Them Wrong**
The humble potato is a miraculous vegetable, but Americans are eating less of them than ever before and have ditched fresh potatoes for frozen. Is it time to rebrand the spud? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/potatoes-are-the-perfect-vegetable-but-youre-eating-them-wrong/)
2024-06-20T10:30:00Z	**We Put Air Conditioners to the Test, and These Are Our 7 Favorites**
These WIRED-tested AC units have been lodged into our windows and cooling our homes for months, if not years. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-window-air-conditioners/)
2024-06-20T11:00:00Z	**Rumpl’s Amazingly Versatile Outdoor Blanket Is on a Rare Monthlong Sale**
We here at WIRED love the Original Puffy Blanket, the camp blanket you can take anywhere. It’s on sale from now through the end of July. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rumpl-original-blanket-sale-2024/)
2024-06-20T11:30:00Z	**Big Tech Is Giving Campaigns Both the Venom and the Antidote for GenAI**
Microsoft and Google have taught dozens of political groups how to use generative AI tools like their Copilot and Gemini chatbots, but the situation is a little complicated. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/big-tech-microsoft-google-gen-ai-campaigns/)
2024-06-20T12:00:00Z	**Good Search Borrows, Great Search … Steals?**
This week, we talk about how content on the open web is being used to train AI-powered search tools, and how content publishers are fighting to reverse this trend. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-648/)
2024-06-20T12:30:00Z	**Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 Review: A Premium Chromebook**
This Chromebook punches above its weight for a premium feel without the premium laptop price. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-714/)
2024-06-20T13:00:00Z	**How to Avoid Scams and Shoddy Wares on Amazon**
Amazon is a mucky mess of ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information. Defend your dollars with these tips and tricks on Amazon Prime Day. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-shop-safe-amazon/)
2024-06-20T13:42:50Z	**We’re Still Waiting for the Next Big Leap in AI**
Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model pulls ahead of rivals from OpenAI and Google. But advances in machine intelligence have lately been more incremental than revolutionary. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/were-still-waiting-for-the-next-big-leap-in-ai/)
2024-06-20T14:00:00Z	**We’re Still Waiting for the Next Big Leap in AI**
Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model pulls ahead of rivals from OpenAI and Google. But advances in machine intelligence have lately been more incremental than revolutionary. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/were-still-waiting-for-the-next-big-leap-in-ai/)
2024-06-20T14:00:00Z	**Honor 200 Pro Review: Midrange Mixed Bag**
Honor’s quirky upper-midranger is a mostly good mixed bag, but you can do better. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/honor-200-pro/)
2024-06-20T15:36:11Z	**Far Right Militias Are Back**
As the US election approaches, one armed militia organized by a January 6 rioter is spreading its message across the country. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/far-right-militias-extremism/)
2024-06-20T20:15:00Z	**US Bans Kaspersky Software**
Using a Trump-era authority, the US Commerce Department has banned the sale of Kaspersky’s antivirus tools to new customers in the US, citing alleged threats to national security. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/us-bans-kaspersky-software/)
2024-06-20T20:15:00Z	**Bugatti’s Tourbillon 2024: Price, Specs, Availability**
Furiously complicated and astoundingly fast, the 250-mph, 1,800-hp, electrically enhanced, blood-curdling Tourbillon signals the start of Rimac’s influence on the century-old automaker. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bugatti-tourbillon-2024/)
2024-06-21T11:00:00Z	**Before Smartphones, an Army of Real People Helped You Find Stuff on Google**
Not too long ago, services like GOOG-411, 118 118 and AQA used actual humans to answer questions with witty responses and encyclopedic knowledge. Today’s search engines could learn something. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-search-118-118-aqa/)
2024-06-21T11:00:00Z	**Science Is Full of Errors. Bounty Hunters Are Here to Find Them**
A new project is paying researchers to find errors in other scientists’ work. The only problem? Even error hunters make mistakes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bounty-hunters-are-here-to-save-academia-bug-bounty/)
2024-06-21T11:00:00Z	**Somehow, Concerts Are the Biggest Memes of the Summer**
From Chappell Roan to Kendrick Lamar, online life is spilling onto the lighted stage, and vice versa. Maybe we all just want something real. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/somehow-concerts-are-the-biggest-memes-of-the-summer/)
2024-06-21T12:00:00Z	**Green Chef's Meal Kit Makes Dinner Delicious—and Organic**
Green Chef is a great meal kit for home cooks—just make sure to read the instructions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/green-chef-review/)
2024-06-21T12:30:00Z	**Best Apple Watch (2024): Which Model Should You Buy?**
Should you splurge for the Ultra Watch 2? Or stick with the SE? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid). ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-apple-watch/)
2024-06-21T13:00:00Z	**My Memories Are Just Meta's Training Data Now**
Meta’s plans to use personal content posted by Facebook and Instagram users to train algorithms suggest our digital histories are being repackaged to teach AI about—and how to mimic—humanity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/my-memories-are-just-meta-training-data-now/)
2024-06-21T13:00:00Z	**Dnsys X1 Exoskeleton Review: A Great Idea In Need of Finesse**
The Dnsys X1’s sci-fi design and slick marketing don’t make up for this thigh-gripping walking aid not standing up for its target audience. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-dnsys-x1-exoskeleton/)
2024-06-21T14:00:00Z	**Sony Bravia 7 mini LED TV Review: A Lovely Screen From Center Stage**
Sony’s Bravia 7 mini LED TV offers fantastic performance, with one serious stumble. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/sony-bravia-7-mini-led/)
2024-06-21T14:30:00Z	**Polyend Tracker+ Review: Powerful but Niche**
This groovebox isn’t for everyone, but master the interface and it’ll delight. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/polyend-tracker-plus/)
2024-06-21T15:30:00Z	**7 Best Mechanical Keyboards (2024): Tested and Reviewed**
We've typed thousands of words to help you find the ideal clacky—or thocky—mechanical keyboard for your refined taste. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mechanical-keyboards/)
2024-06-21T17:22:51Z	**Perplexity Plagiarized Our Story About How Perplexity Is a Bullshit Machine**
Experts aren't unanimous about whether the AI-powered search startup's practices could expose it to legal claims ranging from infringement to defamation—but some say plaintiffs would have strong cases. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/perplexity-plagiarized-our-story-about-how-perplexity-is-a-bullshit-machine/)
2024-06-21T20:55:20Z	**The Studio Executive Who Wants Hollywood to Get Real About Bad Storytelling**
As the entertainment industry rebounds, Kamala Avila-Salmon, head of inclusive content at Lionsgate, wants to make sure it comes back healthier than before. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dial-up-kamala-avila-salmon/)
2024-06-22T10:30:00Z	**A Catastrophic Hospital Hack Ends in a Leak of 300M Patient Records**
Plus: Alleged Apple source code leaks online, cybercrime group Scattered Spider's alleged kingpin gets arrested, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hospital-hack-300-million-patient-records-leaked/)
2024-06-22T11:00:00Z	**Everything’s About to Get a Hell of a Lot More Expensive Due to Climate Change**
Intensifying hurricanes, floods, and heat waves are wreaking havoc across the country—and on all of our bank accounts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/everythings-about-to-get-a-hell-of-a-lot-more-expensive-due-to-climate-change/)
2024-06-22T11:00:00Z	**The 46 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (June 2024)**
Hit Man, Under Paris, and Godzilla Minus One are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-movies-this-week/)
2024-06-22T11:00:00Z	**The 49 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (June 2024)**
Bridgerton, Scavengers Reign, and Sweet Tooth are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-shows-this-week/)
2024-06-22T12:00:00Z	**How to Exercise Safely During a Heat Wave**
An expert in heat-related illnesses outlines the dos and don'ts for when you're exercising or working outside this summer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-exercise-safely-during-a-heat-wave/)
2024-06-22T12:31:00Z	**The 6 Best Linen Sheets for Cool and Comfy Summer Sleeping (2024)**
Linen might not be your first choice for bed sheets, but give it a try, especially in the warmer months. Here’s the linen we love sleeping on. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-linen-sheets/)
2024-06-22T13:00:00Z	**Jabra Enhance Select 500 Review: Excellent Hearing Aids**
Jabra manages to upgrade its already fantastic hearing aids, though the improvements are quite minor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/jabra-enhance-select-500/)
2024-06-22T14:00:00Z	**These Are the Best Laptop Backpacks We've Tried and Tested**
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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-backpacks-for-work/)
2024-06-23T10:00:00Z	**Recluse Spider Season Is a Myth**
The venom of recluse spiders can be dangerous, but the idea of there being a “season” when these arachnids invade homes and bite is unhelpful and wrong. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fiddler-spider-season-myth-recluse-violin-loxosceles-arachnid-mexico/)
2024-06-23T11:00:00Z	**What Came Before the Big Bang?**
By studying the geometry of model space-times, researchers offer alternative views of the universe’s first moments. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-came-before-the-big-bang/)
2024-06-23T12:00:00Z	**Asus Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC Review: Promising Battery Life**
The first wave of Copilot+ PCs is here, and while graphics performance is lackluster, battery life is getting a boost on this Asus machine. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/asus-vivobook-s-15-copilot-pc-2024/)
2024-06-23T13:00:00Z	**Neoplants Neo Px Review: This Plant Isn't as Good as an Air Purifier**
Is the Neo Px plant system a new kind of air purifying tech or a lot of hot air? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/neoplants-neo-px/)
2024-06-23T14:00:00Z	**28 Best Nintendo Switch Games for Every Player (2024)**
From Hyrule to Hallownest, these are our absolute favorite escapes for the best portable console. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-nintendo-switch-games/)
2024-06-23T15:03:00Z	**The Best Pickleball Paddles, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Paddles are getting more sophisticated and expensive. We spent months testing dozens to find our favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-pickleball-paddles/)
2024-06-23T19:40:11Z	**Starliner Faces an Indefinite Wait in Space While NASA Investigates Its Faults**
The space agency has pushed back the spacecraft’s return to an unspecified date in July, to give it more time to look into the problems that beset the vehicle on its journey into orbit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/starliner-faces-an-indefinite-wait-in-space-while-nasa-investigates-its-faults/)
2024-06-24T07:00:00Z	**Post-Pandemic Recovery Isn’t Guaranteed**
The aftermath of a disaster like Covid can be divided into roughly three stages: the honeymoon, the slump, and the uptick. The aim is always to build back better—but in some cases that never happens. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wired-health-disaster-planning-lucy-easthope-pandemic/)
2024-06-24T08:00:00Z	**Revolutionary Alzheimer’s Treatments Can’t Help Patients Who Go Undiagnosed**
It’s a question of when, not if, highly effective treatments become available, says the CEO of Alzheimer’s Research UK. But that doesn’t solve the problem of one-third of dementia patients still going undiagnosed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wired-health-hilary-evans-dementia-alzheimers/)
2024-06-24T09:00:00Z	**Red Tape Is Making Hospital Ransomware Attacks Worse**
With cyberattacks increasingly targeting health care providers, an arduous bureaucratic process meant to address legal risk is keeping hospitals offline longer, potentially risking lives. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ransomware-health-care-assurance-letters/)
2024-06-24T10:00:00Z	**The Eternal Truth of Markdown**
An exegesis of the most ubiquitous piece of code on the web. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-eternal-truth-of-markdown/)
2024-06-24T10:42:32Z	**EU says Apple's App Store Is in Breach of Rules**
Apple has been warned that its App Store is in breach of EU rules, and has backtracked on plans to roll out AI tech in Europe over regulatory concerns. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-hits-a-major-roadblock-as-eu-targets-app-store/)
2024-06-24T11:30:00Z	**Unwelcome at the Debate, RFK Jr.'s Star Shines on TikTok Live**
TikTok creators are hosting their own town halls with third-party candidates, bypassing mainstream media and platforming conspiracies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-livestream-town-hall-rfk-jr/)
2024-06-24T12:00:00Z	**We Tried HelloFresh and It Was Easy and Delicious**
Detailed instructions and tasty food make this a meal kit worth considering. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/hellofresh/)
2024-06-24T12:30:00Z	**Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Edition) Review: An Overpriced 2-in-1**
Microsoft’s latest 2-in-1 Surface delivers good performance (if you don’t play any games) and excellent battery life, but it’s way too expensive. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/microsoft-surface-pro-11th-edition-2024/)
2024-06-24T13:00:00Z	**The 9 Best TVs We’ve Reviewed, Plus Buying Advice for Normies (2024)**
From LEDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-tvs/)
2024-06-24T14:00:00Z	**4 Best Chromebooks (2024): Tested and Reviewed**
Choosing the right Chromebook for your needs can be a tough decision. We can help with our favorite picks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-chromebooks/)
2024-06-24T15:00:00Z	**US Record Labels Sue AI Music Generators Suno and Udio for Copyright Infringement**
The Recording Industry Association of America and record labels allege that the leading AI music generators trained on their artists’ work without permission. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-music-generators-suno-and-udio-sued-for-copyright-infringement/)
2024-06-24T22:50:12Z	**Cozey Ciello XL Couch: Fine—If You’ve Got the Space for It**
This oversize couch can offer cloudlike comfort, provided you sit in it correctly. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/cozey-ciello-xl/)
2024-06-25T07:00:00Z	**Boring Architecture Is Starving Your Brain**
Thomas Heatherwick believes architecture has a “nutritional value” to society—and that the public desperately deserve a better offering. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/modern-architecture-starving-public-stimulation-thomas-heatherwick-cities-design-wired-health/)
2024-06-25T09:30:00Z	**The US Is Being Flooded by Chinese Vapes**
The US government vowed to crack down on the sale of illegal nicotine vapes. They only got cheaper, fancier, and more potent. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-is-being-flooded-by-chinese-vapes/)
2024-06-25T10:00:00Z	**Deepfake Creators Are Revictimizing GirlsDoPorn Sex Trafficking Survivors**
The most notorious deepfake sexual abuse website is hosting altered videos originally published as part of the GirlsDoPorn operation. Experts say this new low is only the beginning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/girlsdoporn-deepfake-victim-videos/)
2024-06-25T10:30:00Z	**Pooping on the Moon Is a Messy Business**
If humans are to return to the moon, space agencies and governments need to figure out the legal, ethical, and practical dimensions of extraterrestrial waste management. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pooping-on-the-moon-is-a-messy-business/)
2024-06-25T11:00:00Z	**The Mystery of AI Gunshot-Detection Accuracy Is Finally Unraveling**
How accurate are gunshot detection systems, really? For years, it's been a secret, but new reports from San Jose and NYC show these systems have operated well below their advertised accuracy rates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-gunshot-detection-accuracy-san-jose-nyc/)
2024-06-25T11:30:00Z	**The Best Instant Coffees (2024): Tested and Reviewed**
These instant coffees prove that fast doesn’t have to mean foul. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-instant-coffee/)
2024-06-25T12:00:00Z	**Tropf-Blumat Watering System Review: Key to My Gardening Success**
Need an irrigation setup for challenging patios and container gardens? This unique kit may be the solution. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/tropf-blumat-watering-system/)
2024-06-25T13:00:00Z	**Linner Mars Review: Great Hearing Aids for Streaming Media**
These hearing aids are excellent for media streaming and offer more than you’d expect at their $400 price. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/linner-mars/)
2024-06-25T13:31:59Z	**Microsoft Faces EU Charges Over ‘Abusive’ Bundling**
The European Union has issued competition charges against Microsoft, accusing it of illegally linking Teams with Office. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-faces-eu-charges-over-abusive-bundling/)
2024-06-25T15:00:00Z	**We’ve Spent Hours Reading and These Are Our Favorite E-Readers**
These WIRED-tested slates let you take the world’s library anywhere. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-ereaders/)
2024-06-25T16:00:00Z	**Motorola Razr and Razr+ (2024): Specs, Features, Price, Release Date**
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original Razr, Motorola has two new folding flip phones—and Paris Hilton is back to hype 'em up. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/motorola-razr-and-razr-plus-2024/)
2024-06-25T19:00:00Z	**The 29 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (July 2024)**
Constellation, Presumed Innocent, and a Steve Martin documentary are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-shows/)
2024-06-26T07:00:00Z	**Air So Polluted It Can Kill Isn’t Being Taken Seriously Enough**
Toxic air kills over half a million children every year, yet only once has air pollution been listed as a cause of death on a death certificate. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wired-health-rosamund-adoo-kissi-debrah-clean-air-pollution/)
2024-06-26T08:00:00Z	**With AI Tools, Scientists Can Crack the Code of Life**
Google’s AI research lab DeepMind is steadily building knowledge of how genes and their products work inside the body—and how and why they sometimes go wrong. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wired-health-pushmeet-kohli-deepmind-ai-google/)
2024-06-26T09:15:54Z	**Rimac Verne Robotaxi: prices, availability, specs**
The group's new autonomous ride-hailing service has a 43-inch widescreen, 17-speaker audio system, and five-position reclining seats. But will it beat Tesla's rival coming in August? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rimacs-super-sleek-robotaxi-has-more-room-than-a-rolls-royce/)
2024-06-26T10:00:00Z	**How to Navigate Summer Holiday Travel Like a Pro**
Before you head out of town this summer, we'll tell you what to download, what to pack, and what to expect. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-navigate-summer-holiday-travel-like-a-pro/)
2024-06-26T10:00:00Z	**I Wore Meta Ray-Bans in Montreal to Test Their AI Translation Skills. It Did Not Go Well**
WIRED took Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses to French-speaking Canada to trial its AI smarts. Quelle catastrophe! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meta-ray-ban-ai-translation-skills-do-not-work-well/)
2024-06-26T10:30:00Z	**The Secret Telegram Channels Providing Refuge for LGBTQ+ People in Russia**
In March, Russia named the "LGBT movement" an extremist organization. In response, activists, human rights groups, and others have used Telegram for support—and even to find resources to leave the country. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/telegram-lgbtq-russia-refuge/)
2024-06-26T11:00:00Z	**How to Renew Your US Passport Online**
The digital application process for US passport renewal is currently in beta. Find out whether you’re eligible, how to sign up, and why it’s kind of a pain. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-renew-passport-online/)
2024-06-26T11:00:00Z	**Welcome to WIRED Travel**
Don't pack your bags without taking us along for the ride. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/welcome-to-wired-travel/)
2024-06-26T12:00:00Z	**9 Best Heart Rate Monitors (2024): Chest Straps, EKG, Watches**
These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on the fitness pulse. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-heart-rate-monitors/)
2024-06-26T12:00:00Z	**The Best Travel Strollers for Your Summer Adventures (2024)**
Whether you’re on a road trip or a plane ride, these are our favorite travel strollers that fold as flat as possible. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-travel-strollers/)
2024-06-26T12:30:00Z	**The Best Travel Mugs to Keep Drinks Hot or Cold**
Forget room-temperature beverages. These insulated bottles, mugs, and tumblers keep hot drinks steaming and cold ones frigid. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-travel-mugs/)
2024-06-26T13:32:00Z	**The 13 Best Wi-Fi Routers, Tested and Reviewed by Experts (2024)**
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home whatever your needs or budget. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wifi-routers/)
2024-06-26T14:00:00Z	**The 17 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested: Flat Irons, Hot Combs, and Straightening Brushes**
Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons, brushes, and combs—work wonders. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hair-straighteners/)
2024-06-26T14:30:00Z	**How LED Face Masks and Red Light Therapy Work to Reverse Wrinkles (2024)**
Red and blue light therapy can help reduce wrinkles and acne. I spoke to a dermatologist and donned a few masks to test their efficacy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/led-face-masks-and-red-light-therapy/)
2024-06-26T15:00:00Z	**The Best Hearing Aids of 2024, Reviewed by Experts**
These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hearing-aids/)
2024-06-26T15:27:15Z	**SCOTUS Rules That US Government Can Continue Talking to Social Media Companies**
The Supreme Court ruling overturns an earlier injunction that prevented platforms from communicating with the government for more than a year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/scotus-us-government-talk-social-media-companies/)
2024-06-26T16:32:23Z	**A Russian Propaganda Network Is Promoting an AI-Manipulated Biden Video**
Experts tell WIRED that Russian disinformation campaigns are using generative AI more and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/russia-disinformation-network-ai-generated-biden-video/)
2024-06-26T17:23:19Z	**How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day - July 2024**
We’ve got tips to help you cut through the clutter to find real Amazon Prime Day deals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-day-2024-tips-to-find-best-deals/)
2024-06-26T17:35:10Z	**War Crime Prosecutions Enter a New Digital Age**
A custom platform developed by SITU Research aided the International Criminal Court's prosecution in a war crimes trial for the first time. It could change how justice is enacted on an international scale. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/icc-investigation-digital-media/)
2024-06-26T21:54:48Z	**Activists Disrupt Amazon Conference Over $1.2 Billion Contract With Israel**
Members of the activist group No Tech for Apartheid interrupted a senior Amazon executive's speech at a conference in Washington, DC, on Wednesday over the company's Project Nimbus cloud contract. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-aws-project-nimbus-conference-protest-israel-gaza/)
2024-06-27T07:00:00Z	**Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantieme Complet Phase de Lune: price, specs, availability**
Shunning Swatch Group's existing solution for Omega and Rado, the patented Bathyscaphe Quantieme Complet Phase de Lune has an expertly engineered strap that is as tough as it is supple. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/blancpain-fifty-fathoms-bathyscaphe-quantieme-complet-phase-de-lune-ceramic-bracelet/)
2024-06-27T08:00:00Z	**Aging Might Not Be Inevitable**
There are biological underpinnings to aging—and so researchers are investigating cell manipulations, transfusions of young blood, and chemical compounds that can mimic low-calorie diets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/aging-might-not-be-inevitable-wired-health-venki-ramakrishnan/)
2024-06-27T10:00:00Z	**‘SimCity’ Isn’t a Model of Reality. It’s a Libertarian Toy Land**
Beneath its playful exterior, the beloved game that inspired a generation of real-world urban designers betrays a partisan view of social planning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/simcity-libertarian-toy-land/)
2024-06-27T10:30:00Z	**Trump–Biden Debate Conspiracies Have Already Flooded the Internet**
Republican lawmakers, right-wing media outlets and influencers, and Trump himself are pushing conspiracies about Biden’s health and the debate in general. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/trump-biden-debate-conspiracies-online/)
2024-06-27T12:00:00Z	**The Future of Vaping After the Fall of Juul**
This week, we talk to the hosts of the new podcast Backfired about how the e-cigarette industry got to where it is today, and where it can go from here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-649/)
2024-06-27T11:30:00Z	**Is Dr. Phil a Bigger Political Stage for Candidates Than CNN?**
Alternative media may have officially gone mainstream for the US presidential election. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dr-phil-cnn-presidential-debates/)
2024-06-27T13:00:00Z	**Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 Review: A Fond Farewell to a Friend**
The second-generation Elite 10 earbuds are the last consumer buds Jabra will make. But these comfy and capable earbuds deserve your attention for other reasons too. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/jabra-elite-10-gen-2/)
2024-06-27T12:30:00Z	**Camera Face-Off: We Pit Smartphones From Xiaomi, Oppo, and Honor to Find a Winner**
Chinese phones like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Oppo Find X7 Ultra, and Honor Magic 6 Pro are pushing cameras to new highs with large imaging sensors. Here’s what the results are like. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/xiaomi-14-ultra-honor-magic-6-pro-oppo-find-x7-ultra-camera-shootout/)
2024-06-27T14:00:00Z	**Tiptop Helps You Trade In Your Old Stuff to Pay for New Stuff**
One of Postmates’ founders is back with an ecommerce payment startup called Tiptop. The service lets you pay for online purchases by trading in something of value you no longer want. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tiptop-trade-in-service-for-online-shopping/)
2024-06-27T13:43:41Z	**NASA Desperately Needs New Spacesuits. Private Firms Are Struggling to Make Them**
Collins Aerospace is expected to back out of a contract with NASA, while high interest rates and a difficult supply chain environment have affected Axiom. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nasas-commercial-spacesuit-program-just-hit-a-major-snag/)
2024-06-27T13:30:00Z	**How to Spot Fake Reviews on Amazon: Tools and Advice**
With fierce competition among third-party sellers, it can be tough to find genuinely good products. These tips can help. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-spot-fake-reviews-amazon/)
2024-06-27T15:00:00Z	**The Mystery Ranch Coulee 30 is Everything You Need in Day Pack**
A comfortable, well-design day pack capable of heavy loads with plenty of customization options. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/mystery-ranch-coulee-30/)
2024-06-27T14:30:00Z	**The Best Dyson Vacuums We've Tested and Reviewed: V15, V12, and More**
Feeling the pull of a clean machine? We’ll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-dyson-vacuums/)
2024-06-27T16:00:00Z	**Deepfakes Are Evolving. This Company Wants to Catch Them All**
Hany Farid, a leading expert on image and video manipulation, says that detecting deepfakes will take more than AI alone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deepfake-detection-get-real-labs/)
2024-06-27T15:55:24Z	**Surprise! The Latest ‘Comprehensive’ US Privacy Bill Is Doomed**
Gutted of civil rights protections by Democrats to woo pro-business Republicans, the American Privacy Rights Act was pulled from a key congressional hearing—and appears unlikely to receive a full vote. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apra-privacy-bill-doomed/)
2024-06-27T15:30:00Z	**The Best Fire Pits to Get Your S'mores On This Summer (2024)**
Turn your patio into a party with these burning rings of fire. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-fire-pits/)
2024-06-27T17:05:11Z	**OpenAI Wants AI to Help Humans Train AI**
Having humans rate a language model’s outputs produced clever chatbots. OpenAI says adding AI to the loop could help make them even smarter and more reliable. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/openai-rlhf-ai-training/)
2024-06-27T16:46:54Z	**How the Developer of 'Among Us' Is Helping Indie Studios Survive Gaming’s Current Tumult**
As the video game industry contracts, indie developers are left with fewer options for funding. Innersloth has some ideas for how to provide a lifeline. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/outersloth-innersloth-among-us-indie-games-survival/)
2024-06-27T16:46:50Z	**How the Biden Administration Is (Not Really) Handling Disinformation**
The hosts of Pod Save America join WIRED to talk about disinfo, social media, and the new era of digital campaigning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pod-save-america-disinformation/)
2024-06-27T17:30:10Z	**Pixar Put an Easter Egg for Its Next Movie in 'Inside Out 2.' Did You Catch It?**
As with other Pixar movies, Inside Out 2 had hidden gems—including one for the forthcoming Elio. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pixar-put-an-easter-egg-for-its-next-movie-in-inside-out-2/)
2024-06-27T19:00:00Z	**The 21 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (July 2024)**
Fancy Dance, Argylle, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Blade Runner 2049 are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-movies/)
2024-06-27T18:34:13Z	**Why Streaming Services Keep Screwing Up Binge-Watching**
All 10 episodes of the new season of The Bear just hit Hulu. Maybe they shouldn’t have. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/streaming-services-keep-screwing-up-binge-watching/)
2024-06-27T22:15:21Z	**Amazon Is Investigating Perplexity Over Claims of Scraping Abuse**
AWS hosted a server linked to the Bezos family- and Nvidia-backed search startup that appears to have been used to scrape the sites of major outlets, prompting an inquiry into potential rules violations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/aws-perplexity-bot-scraping-investigation/)
2024-06-28T06:00:00Z	**French AI Startups Felt Unstoppable. Then Came the Election**
With polls suggesting voters are about to swing toward the far right or hard left, the AI industry is starting to freak out. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/french-ai-startups-felt-unstoppable-then-came-the-election/)
2024-06-28T10:30:00Z	**Inside a Violent Gang's Ruthless Crypto-Stealing Home Invasion Spree**
More than a dozen men threatened, assaulted, tortured, or kidnapped victims in likely the worst-ever crypto-focused serial extortion case of its kind in the US. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-home-invasion-crime-ring/)
2024-06-28T10:00:00Z	**This Viral AI Chatbot Will Lie and Say It’s Human**
Bland AI’s customer services and sales bot is the latest example of “human-washing” in AI. Experts warn against the consequences of blurred reality. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bland-ai-chatbot-human/)
2024-06-28T11:00:00Z	**'The Acolyte' and the Long-Awaited Death of Review-Bombing**
Leslye Headland’s new Star Wars show is getting positive reviews from critics and being trashed by audiences. Some are calling it review-bombing—but it’s more complicated than that. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-acolyte-and-the-long-awaited-death-of-review-bombing/)
2024-06-28T12:30:00Z	**The 5 Best Kitchen Scales Rated by a Former Chocolatier (2024)**
Everyone should have a food scale in the kitchen, whether you’re a baker or not. We asked a former chocolatier to test several—these are her favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-kitchen-scales/)
2024-06-28T12:00:00Z	**The Fujifilm X100VI Camera Is Worth the TikTok Hype**
We got our hands on this tough-to-find new entry in Fujifilm’s vaunted X100 series. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/fujifilm-x100vi-camera/)
2024-06-28T13:30:00Z	**8 Best Fitbit (2024): Trackers, Watches, GPS, Health**
Whether you’re tracking sleep or training for a 10K, we’ve tested the best Fitbits for your health and fitness. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-fitbits/)
2024-06-28T13:00:00Z	**He Helped Invent Generative AI. Now He Wants to Save It**
Illia Polosukhin doesn't want big companies to determine the future of artificial intelligence. His alternative vision for “user-owned AI” is already starting to take shape. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/user-owned-ai-illia-polosukhin-open-source-web3/)
2024-06-28T14:30:00Z	**MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener Review: Quiet and Fun to Use**
My whole family loves MyQ’s smart garage door opener—even my toddler. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/myq-smart-garage-door-opener-review/)
2024-06-28T14:00:00Z	**If Betelgeuse Explodes, Just How Bright Will It Get?**
This supergiant star is in our celestial neighborhood, and it’s threatening to go supernova. What would that look like from down here? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/if-betelgeuse-explodes-how-bright-will-it-get/)
2024-06-28T15:30:00Z	**We Spent Thousands of Hours Listening to Find the Best Wireless Headphones (2024)**
Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-headphones/)
2024-06-28T15:00:00Z	**Best MacBook Accessories We’ve Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
From charging adapters to external monitors, we’ve gathered the essential peripherals for your Apple laptop. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-macbook-accessories/)
2024-06-28T16:00:00Z	**The Best Star Wars Gifts for Everyone From Padawans to Jedi Masters**
These are the best Star Wars gifts for everyone from Padawan fans to Jedi masters. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-star-wars-gifts/)
2024-06-28T16:00:00Z	**The Real Relationship Hustlers of TikTok**
TikTok is host to one of the most influential, fastest-growing online industries: relationship misinformation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-real-relationship-hustlers-of-tiktok/)
2024-06-28T17:32:19Z	**Quora’s Chatbot Platform Poe Allows Users to Download Paywalled Articles on Demand**
WIRED was able to download stories from publishers like the New York Times and the Atlantic using Poe’s Assistant bot. One expert calls it “prima facie copyright infringement,” which Quora disputes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/quora-chatbot-poe-download-paywalled-articles/)
2024-06-28T19:00:00Z	**The 19 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (July 2024)**
The Idea of You, Road House, and American Fiction are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-movies/)
2024-06-29T10:30:00Z	**Security News This Week: Google Is Piloting Face Recognition for Office Security**
Plus: A cloud company says notorious Russian hacker group APT29 attacked it, Chinese hackers use ransomware to hide their espionage campaigns, and a bank popular with startups discloses a cyberattack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-face-recognition-office-safety-security-roundup/)
2024-06-29T10:00:00Z	**27 Best Fourth of July Sales on WIRED-Approved Gear (2024)**
Ahead of July 4th celebrations, these Independence Day sales can help you save on firepits, ebikes, tech, and mattresses. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/4th-of-july-sales-2024/)
2024-06-29T11:00:00Z	**Extreme Hail Storms Are Wrecking Solar Farms—but Defending Them May Be Easier Than It Seems**
Climate change is making hail storms more intense, so designers have to find novel solutions to protect panels from expensive damage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/solar-energy-hale-protection/)
2024-06-29T12:30:00Z	**We Tried EveryPlate and Here's How It Compares to Other Meal Kits**
EveryPlate is an affordable meal kit. What’s the catch? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/everyplate-meal-kit/)
2024-06-29T12:00:00Z	**The US Wants to Integrate the Commercial Space Industry With Its Military to Prevent Cyber Attacks**
As more and more infrastructure is deployed in space, the risk of cyber attacks increases. The US military wants to team up with the private sector to protect assets everyone relies on. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/space-cyber-attacks-security/)
2024-06-29T13:30:00Z	**I’m Obsessed With My Water Bottle Bag**
Keep your water bottle close, like an old-timey soldier on the move, and never be thirsty again. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/water-bottle-bag-rave/)
2024-06-29T13:00:00Z	**Say Hello to Creator-Built AI Chatbots on Instagram**
Plus: A zippy new race car is powered by hydrogen, the FCC promotes carrier phone unlocking, and Hyundai’s reasonably affordable new EV is very cute—but you can’t buy it in the States. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/instagram-meta-creator-built-ai-chatbots/)
2024-06-29T13:00:00Z	**We Put 7 Food Steamers to the Test With Veggies and Dumplings (2024)**
From electric appliances to clay pots, we’ve put some of the most popular types of steamers to the test. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-food-steamers/)
2024-06-29T14:30:00Z	**18 Best Fourth of July Mattress Deals (2024)**
Mattress sales aren't just a President's Day or Memorial Day thing anymore. You can score a WIRED-tested mattress at a great price right now. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-mattress-deals-july-2024/)
2024-06-29T14:00:00Z	**The 10 Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers of 2024**
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested mesh systems will get you online in no time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-mesh-wifi-routers/)
2024-06-29T15:00:00Z	**The Best OTC Hearing Aids (2024): Tested and Reviewed**
These WIRED-tested hearing aids are affordable, audiologist-approved alternatives to prescription devices. No doctor’s appointment necessary. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-over-the-counter-hearing-aids/)
2024-06-30T10:00:00Z	**Fisker Went Bankrupt. What Do Its EV Owners Do Next?**
People who bought Fiskers are unsure about how they’ll keep their cars maintained or even whether the software-dependent EVs will continue working. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fisker-went-bankrupt-what-do-its-ev-owners-do-next/)
2024-06-30T11:00:00Z	**Cryptographers Are Discovering New Rules for Quantum Encryption**
Researchers have proved that secure quantum encryption is possible in a world without hard problems, establishing a new foundation for what is needed to keep information secure. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cryptographers-are-discovering-new-rules-for-quantum-encryption/)
2024-06-30T12:00:00Z	**The Best Cooling Sheets for Hot Summer Nights, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Summer heat is here. Hop under these cooling sheets so that you can, you know, actually sleep. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cooling-sheets/)
2024-06-30T13:00:00Z	**We Tested All of Amazon's Fire Tablets So You Don't Have To. Here Are the Ones You Should Get**
Whether you need a travel-friendly slate or something affordable for the kids, we tested every model to find the right one for every occasion. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-amazon-fire-tablet/)
2024-06-30T14:00:00Z	**We've Been Testing Grills for Years, and These Are Our Top Picks**
We grilled, smoked, baked, cleaned, and repeated to find the best option for every home. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-grills/)
2024-07-01T11:02:48Z	**Meta's Pay for Privacy Model Is Illegal, Says EU**
In the latest big tech reprimand, European Commission officials say the tech giant must offer another option for EU users to opt out of targeted advertising. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/metas-pay-for-privacy-model-is-illegal-says-eu/)
2024-07-01T11:00:00Z	**How to Get Rich From Peeping Inside People’s Fridges**
Forget the S&P 500. Look at the ice cream. This investor visits homes around the world to see where diets—and economies—will go next. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/get-rich-peeping-inside-fridges/)
2024-07-01T10:30:00Z	**The Problem the US TikTok Crackdown and Kaspersky Ban Have in Common**
While Kaspersky and TikTok make very different kinds of software, the US has targeted both over national security concerns. But the looming bans have larger implications for internet freedom. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-kaspersky-us-ban-internet-freedom/)
2024-07-01T10:04:31Z	**Not Everyone Loses Weight on Ozempic**
For many patients, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy lead to substantial weight loss. But some see much less benefit, and researchers are trying to figure out why. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/glp1-no-weight-loss-ozempic-wegovy-mounjaro-semaglutide-tirzepatide/)
2024-07-01T12:00:00Z	**I'm a Heavy Sleeper, So I Tried 5 Clocks That Shock and Roll (2024)**
From runaway robots to “sonic bombs,” we reviewed offbeat alarm clocks designed to awaken even the heaviest sleepers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-extreme-alarm-clocks/)
2024-07-01T11:30:00Z	**Climate Change Has Fried Earth So Badly Trees Won’t Save You Today—But I Will**
The people of Phoenix will suffer under extreme heat this summer. The city has workers for that. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/i-will-save-you-from-the-heat/)
2024-07-01T13:00:00Z	**Best Satellite Messengers (2024): Iridium, Tracking Devices, Garmin**
Stay safe and text your friends and family from every corner of the globe. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-satellite-messengers/)
2024-07-01T14:00:00Z	**11 Best Coolers WIRED Tested for Every Budget, Any Situation**
We chugged chilled beverages to bring you our favorite coolers for every situation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-coolers/)
2024-07-01T15:00:00Z	**The Best Laptop Docking Stations We Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Connect your laptop to your monitors, keyboard, mouse, and everything else you need, with one simple cable. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-laptop-docking-stations/)
2024-07-01T16:00:00Z	**These Are the Best VR Headsets, Accessories, Apps, and Games to Work and Play in the Metaverse**
Diving into virtual reality is easier than ever—but here are a few key things to know. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-vr-headsets-in-this-reality/)
2024-07-01T21:34:59Z	**The US Supreme Court Has Handed Big Tech a Big Gift**
By shifting regulatory power away from government agencies and to the courts, recent SCOTUS rulings may be a boon for a tech industry under fire. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/supreme-court-chevron-big-tech-regulatory-agencies/)
2024-07-01T22:33:16Z	**REI’s Fourth of July Sale Has Great Deals on Our Favorite Outdoor Gear**
Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rei-fourth-of-july-deals-2024/)
2024-07-02T00:00:00Z	**Audi Q6 E-tron Review: Price, Specs, Availability**
The first model on the brand’s new electric car platform, this ChatGPT-enabled EV SUV combines incredible comfort with possibly too much tech. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-audi-q6-e-tron/)
2024-07-02T07:00:00Z	**Sexist Myths Are a Danger to Health**
To improve outcomes for female patients, all evidence needs to be considered—while outdated myths about the significance of sex differences need to be retired. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wired-health-angela-saini-gender-health-gap-sexism/)
2024-07-02T10:00:00Z	**YouTube’s Rulings on Gaza War Videos Spark Internal Backlash**
Insiders have shared YouTube’s playbook for handling the Gaza crisis. They argue that it shows inconsistent enforcement. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-israel-gaza-moderation/)
2024-07-02T11:00:00Z	**The Tech Crash Course That Trains US Diplomats to Spot Threats**
The US State Department is training diplomats in cybersecurity, privacy, telecommunications, and other technology issues, allowing them to advance US policy abroad. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/us-state-department-diplomacy-school/)
2024-07-02T10:30:00Z	**The Hunt for the Most Efficient Heat Pump in the World**
A new generation of engineers has realized they can push heat pumps to the limit, but just how much heat you can extract depends on your setup. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/heat-pump-maximum-efficiency/)
2024-07-02T12:00:00Z	**Microsoft Surface Laptop (7th Edition) Review: Reliable With Mid AI**
Microsoft’s new laptop is a great Windows machine for everyday tasks, but its AI features leave much to be desired. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/microsoft-surface-laptop-7th-edition-2024/)
2024-07-02T11:30:00Z	**The Genius Behind @OKWildlifeDept's Most Viral Tweets Is Signing Off**
Sarah Southerland used the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's social media feeds to warn you about mountain lions and Halloween candy, leaving behind one of the internet’s great legacies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/oklahoma-department-wildlife-conservation-social-media-legacy/)
2024-07-02T13:02:00Z	**Our Favorite Headphones for Working Out (2024)**
Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-workout-headphones/)
2024-07-02T13:00:00Z	**We Snoozed With the Best Sleep Gadgets, From Apps to Noise Machines, Blankets, Lights, and More**
Do you struggle to nod off or stay asleep through the night? These WIRED-tested tools can help. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sleep-gadgets/)
2024-07-02T12:30:00Z	**The Best iPad Accessories, From Cases and Keyboards to Chargers and Hubs (2024)**
These are some of our favorite stands, cases, keyboards, and styli, no matter which Apple tablet you have. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-ipad-accessories/)
2024-07-02T13:30:00Z	**The Best Substack Alternatives**
These three alternatives to the newsletter platform offer just as many—if not more—features, and can be easier on your wallet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-substack-alternatives/)
2024-07-02T15:29:19Z	**Polestar Is Bracing for the EV Tariff Wars. It May Not Emerge Unscathed**
The carmaker says that China tariffs will impact its core product, the Polestar 2, amid growing financial pressure. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/polestar-is-bracing-for-the-ev-tariff-wars-it-may-not-emerge-unscathed/)
2024-07-02T17:58:40Z	**Google Search Ranks AI Spam Above Original Reporting in News Results**
Google adjusted its policies to target AI spam earlier this year, but plagiarizing content still comes up higher in search results months later—and SEO experts aren’t sure why. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-search-ai-spam-original-reporting-news-results/)
2024-07-02T19:12:33Z	**REI’s Fourth of July Sale Has Great Deals on Our Favorite Outdoor Gear**
Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rei-fourth-of-july-deals-2024/)
2024-07-02T19:00:00Z	**The 51 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (July 2024)**
The Acolyte, X-Men ’97, and World Eats Bread are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-shows-disney-plus/)
2024-07-02T21:57:08Z	**Hurricane Beryl Isn’t a Freak Storm—It’s the Exact Nightmare Meteorologists Predicted**
A hot ocean provides the energy hurricanes need to grow—and can limit the cooling that happens in their wake, making it likelier that the storms that follow will be powerful ones. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hurricane-beryl-category-5-storm-extreme-weather-summer-2024/)
2024-07-03T02:00:00Z	**Britain’s Brewing Battle Over Data Centers**
The Labour Party, which is leading in UK election polls, has proposed making it easier for companies to build new server farms—risking a new type of conflict in communities across the country. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/data-centres-uk-boom-elections/)
2024-07-03T07:00:00Z	**Britain’s Brewing Battle Over Data Centers**
The Labour Party, which is leading in UK election polls, has proposed making it easier for companies to build new server farms across the country—risking a new type of conflict in communities across the country. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/data-centres-uk-boom-elections/)
2024-07-03T08:00:00Z	**The UK’s NHS Going Digital Would Be Equivalent to Hiring Thousands of New Doctors**
More than 30 million Brits have the NHS app. This represents an opportunity to transform the health service, which shadow health secretary Wes Streeting calls “an analog system in a digital age.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wired-health-wes-streeting-nhs-app/)
2024-07-03T10:00:00Z	**Proton Is Launching Encrypted Documents to Take On Google Docs**
Proton is adding an end-to-end encrypted documents editor to its privacy tools, boosting its competition with Google’s suite of productivity apps. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/proton-docs-end-to-end-encryption-google-docs/)
2024-07-03T11:00:00Z	**AI Is Rewriting Meme History**
TikTok’s latest trend involves videos of people traveling back in time to interrupt the viral memes of yore. The results are uncanny. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-is-rewriting-meme-history/)
2024-07-03T10:36:17Z	**Inside a16z’s Boot Camp for Crypto Startups**
Andreessen Horowitz is betting the house on crypto. (Yes, really.) This spring, the VC firm schooled a new batch of founders that it hopes can prove the technology is good for more than scams and speculation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/inside-a16zs-boot-camp-for-crypto-startups/)
2024-07-03T12:00:00Z	**Everything You Need to Know About USB Ports and Speeds (2024)**
USB-C was supposed to make everything simple. Instead, it’s more complicated than ever. So let's clear up the confusion. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/usb-ports-speeds-generations-and-thunderbolt-explained/)
2024-07-03T11:30:00Z	**How to Get a Real ID License Before the Deadline**
A new type of driver’s license will be required to board flights in the United States next year. Here’s how to update your license to the new Real ID standard before it’s too late. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-a-real-id-license-before-the-may-2025-deadline/)
2024-07-03T13:02:00Z	**The 14 Best Bluetooth Speakers Our Testers Have Jammed With in 2024**
These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bluetooth-speakers/)
2024-07-03T14:03:08Z	**UK's Labour Is Winning the Meme War, but Young Voters Think It's All Incredibly Embarrassing**
“Although conversation provoking, it reads as infantilizing,” says one young voter about the meme campaigns waged by the Labour and Conservative parties in the UK. “They’re trivializing a very serious event.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-meme-war-defining-the-uk-election/)
2024-07-03T14:01:00Z	**The Best Electric Kick Scooters (2024)**
These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-scooters/)
2024-07-04T09:00:00Z	**A Chinese Space Startup Launched Its New Rocket by Accident**
Space Pioneer blamed a “structural failure” for the unintended blastoff. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/space-pioneer-rocket-launch-accident/)
2024-07-04T10:30:00Z	**30 Best Fourth of July Sales on WIRED-Approved Gear (2024)**
Ahead of July 4th celebrations, these Independence Day sales can help you save on firepits, ebikes, tech, and mattresses. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/4th-of-july-sales-2024/)
2024-07-04T10:00:00Z	**How Apple Intelligence’s Privacy Stacks Up Against Android’s ‘Hybrid AI’**
Generative AI is seeping into the core of your phone, but what does that mean for privacy? Here’s how Apple’s unique AI architecture compares to the “hybrid” approach adopted by Samsung and Google. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-intelligence-android-hybrid-ai-privacy/)
2024-07-04T11:30:00Z	**How Influencers and Algorithms Are Creating Bespoke Realities for Everyone**
Disinformation researcher Renée DiResta's new book lays out how people’s realities are shaped not by facts and evidence, but by black boxes, niche celebrities, and online communities. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/influencers-algorithms-bespoke-reality/)
2024-07-04T11:00:00Z	**The New ‘Ethical’ AI Music Generator Can’t Write a Halfway Decent Song**
Song generators are in hot water over alleged copyright infringement, but the AI tool Jen was trained on licensed material. We asked pro musicians to test it, and the results were uninspiring. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-new-ethical-ai-music-generator-cant-write-a-halfway-decent-song/)
2024-07-04T12:30:00Z	**REI Co-op Cycles CTY e2.1 Review: Affordable and Dependable**
REI's in-house electric bike is an affordable, fun-loving city commuter that gets better with every iteration. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/rei-cty-e21/)
2024-07-04T12:00:00Z	**How to Use Samsung DeX and Turn Your Phone Into a Desktop Computer**
Welcome to the world of DeX. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-samsung-dex-mobile-desktop/)
2024-07-04T13:30:00Z	**16 Best Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Chargers for iPhones, AirPods, Apple Watches, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-apple-3-in-1-wireless-chargers/)
2024-07-04T14:06:00Z	**The Best Sleeping Pads for Every Kind of Camping (2024)**
Whether you’re snoozing in a campground or schlepping up to an alpine valley, these are the best pads we’ve found for resting your weary bones. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-sleeping-pads/)
2024-07-04T19:00:00Z	**The 63 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (July 2024)**
The Beach Boys, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version), and Fantastic Mr. Fox are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-disney-plus/)
2024-07-05T07:00:00Z	**How Labour Can Fix the UK’s Tech Industry**
The new government could bring about a renaissance in UK tech and bolster the country’s precarious post-Brexit startup pipeline. That’s if politics don’t get in the way. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/can-the-uk-finally-fix-techs-big-pipeline-problem/)
2024-07-05T07:00:00Z	**Health Care Should Be Designed for the Extremes of Life**
Much of health care is designed with the “comfortable middle” of society in mind, says designer Yves Behar, when it should be tailored to children, the elderly, and those with disabilities. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wired-health-yves-behar-design-health-fuseproject-snoo-moxie/)
2024-07-05T09:53:16Z	**After a 10 Year Wait, Mt. Gox Bitcoin Is Finally Being Returned**
Former customers of bankrupt crypto exchange Mt. Gox are preparing to be reunited with their lost bitcoin—and it's a $9bn windfall. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/after-a-10-year-wait-mt-gox-bitcoin-is-finally-being-returned/)
2024-07-05T11:00:00Z	**How a Group of Butterflies Managed to Fly 4,200 Kilometers Without Stopping**
When butterflies not native to South America appeared on a beach in French Guiana, entomologists started sleuthing to prove where they came from—and how they might have got there. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/butterflies-fly-4200-kilometers-without-stopping-nonstop-migration-painted-lady/)
2024-07-05T12:30:00Z	**How to Fold (and Store!) Your Sheets**
I've folded an alarming number of sheets. Here's my favorite folding method, with no complicated steps required. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-fold-a-fitted-sheet/)
2024-07-05T12:00:00Z	**The World’s Most Popular 3D-Printed Gun Was Designed by an Aspiring Terrorist**
Growing numbers of insurgents and extremists use the FGC-9. Forensic analysis of online platforms reveals the dark world of the man who created it—a self-described incel who supported the German far right. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/3d-printing-guns-fgc9-creator-jacob-dugyu-jstark1809/)
2024-07-05T13:31:00Z	**12 Best Tablets (2024): iPads, Androids, and More Tested and Compared**
We’ve tested all the top slates, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices, and rounded up our favorite accessories. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-tablets/)
2024-07-05T13:00:00Z	**How to Shop for a Smart Lock (2024)**
Here’s everything you need to know as you navigate the world of smart and digital locks for your front door. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-shop-for-a-smart-lock/)
2024-07-05T14:00:00Z	**How to Run on the Moon**
It’s hard to stay fit in low gravity. Here’s a simple solution, using Einsteinian physics and an old carnival stunt. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/running-on-the-moon-with-the-circle-of-death/)
2024-07-05T15:10:04Z	**Epic Games Lashes Out at Apple Over App Store Rejection**
Fortnite creator Epic Games says Apple rejected its App Store rival for being too similar to its own—a move it deemed “arbitrary, obstructive,” and in violation of EU rules. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/epic-games-lashes-out-at-apple-over-app-store-rejection/)
2024-07-05T18:17:12Z	**'Saturday Night Live’ Writer Alex English Thinks Social Media Ruined the Art of Comedy**
Saturday Night Live writer and veteran stand-up comedian Alex English believes platforms like TikTok have changed the relationship a comic has to their audience—in the worst ways possible. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dial-up-saturday-night-live-alex-english/)
2024-07-06T10:30:00Z	**Hackers Leaking Taylor Swift Tickets? Don’t Get Your Hopes Up**
Plus: Researchers uncover a new way to expose CSAM peddlers, OpenAI suffered a secret cyberattack, cryptocurrency thefts jump in 2024, and Twilio confirms hackers stole 33 million phone numbers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ticketmaster-taylor-swift-ticket-leak-security-roundup/)
2024-07-06T10:00:00Z	**23 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals (2024)**
Prime Day falls on July 16 and 17, but we’ve handpicked deals on WIRED-tested products—from tech to blenders to hair straighteners—sitting at some of their lowest prices ever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-early-amazon-prime-day-deals-2024/)
2024-07-06T11:00:00Z	**The 48 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (July 2024)**
The Imaginary, Beverly Hills Cop, and Godzilla Minus One are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-movies-this-week/)
2024-07-06T11:00:00Z	**The Supreme Court Doesn’t Want You to Have Clean Water and Safe Air**
Four key rulings from the court will hamper the ability of the EPA and other agencies to write and enforce climate policies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/supreme-court-clean-water-safe-air-epa-chevron-koch-brothers/)
2024-07-06T11:00:00Z	**The 51 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (July 2024)**
Bridgerton, The Good Place, and Supacell are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-shows-this-week/)
2024-07-06T12:30:00Z	**We Flew, Drove, and Camped for Miles to Test the Best Luggage**
We’ve traveled thousands of miles testing all kinds of luggage. These are our favorite suitcases, backpacks, duffels, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-luggage/)
2024-07-06T13:30:00Z	**How to Choose the Right TV: Quantum Dots, HDR, and More in 2024**
How many ports do you need? What does 4K UHD even mean? Here's everything you need to know. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-the-right-tv/)
2024-07-06T13:00:00Z	**T3 Aire 360 Air Styler Blowout Kit Review: Powerful and High-End**
One of our favorite hair brands does it again, this time with an all-in-one blowout tool to rival Dyson. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/t3-aire-360/)
2024-07-06T14:30:00Z	**How to Find the Best Eero Wi-Fi Mesh Router for You (2024)**
These popular systems are easy to use, but the product lineup is confusing. Here’s how to choose the right one for your home. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-eero-wi-fi-mesh-router/)
2024-07-07T10:00:00Z	**The Words That Give Away Generative AI Text**
From “delves” to “showcasing,” certain words boomed in usage after LLMs became mainstream. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/generative-ai-common-words-study/)
2024-07-07T11:00:00Z	**How the Brain Decides What to Remember**
Electric ripples in the resting brain tag memories for storage and add credence to advice about the importance of rest. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/brain-tag-electrical-memories/)
2024-07-07T12:00:00Z	**Beats Solo Buds Review: Great Price, Greater Compromise**
Beats’ budget buds are brilliantly tiny but don’t have noise canceling, transparency mode, or—gulp—water resistance. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/beats-solo-buds/)
2024-07-07T13:00:00Z	**MSI Mag 34CQP Gaming Monitor Review: Pixel Perfect Immersion**
This ultrawide QD-OLED gaming monitor has all the perks you could ask for, and still somehow costs less than $1,000. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/msi-mag-341cqp-qd-oled-gaming-monitor/)
2024-07-07T12:30:00Z	**Google’s Repair Policy Is Broken**
You have options for repairing Pixel phones and tablets, but fixing any of Google’s other hardware is almost futile. It’s time Google offered proper repair options for its growing lineup of gadgets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-repair-policy-broken/)
2024-07-07T14:00:00Z	**How to Clean Your Keyboard**
With the right supplies and our trusty tips, your keypad will look good as new in no time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-clean-your-keyboard/)
2024-07-07T15:00:00Z	**The Best Posture Correcting Gadgets and Garb We've Tried (2024)**
You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. We rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/posture-correctors/)
2024-07-07T14:30:00Z	**Which Microsoft Surface to Buy or Avoid in 2024**
If you can’t decide whether to get the 2-in-1 Surface Pro tablet, traditional laptop, or desktop, we’re here to help. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-surface-buying-guide/)
2024-07-08T09:00:00Z	**Nothing’s CMF Devices Prove Yet Again Cheap Doesn't Have to Mean Boring**
Nothing's sub-brand is bringing its first phone to the US—the $199 CMF Phone 1—along with the Watch Pro 2 and Buds Pro 2. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cmf-phone-1-cmf-watch-pro-2-cmf-buds-pro-2/)
2024-07-08T10:00:00Z	**AI-Powered Super Soldiers Are More Than Just a Pipe Dream**
The US military has abandoned its half-century dream of a suit of powered armor in favor of a “hyper enabled operator,” a tactical AI assistant for special operations forces. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/us-military-hyper-enabled-operator/)
2024-07-08T11:00:00Z	**His Galaxy Wolf Art Kept Getting Ripped Off. So He Sued—and Bought a Home**
When his galaxy wolf illustration was stolen by countless online stores, artist Jonas Jödicke decided to fight back. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-one-man-bought-a-home-by-suing-people-who-stole-his-galaxy-wolf-art/)
2024-07-08T10:43:42Z	**Google’s Nonconsensual Explicit Images Problem Is Getting Worse**
Reports of intimate images and video posted online without consent are growing, and deepfakes add a horrifying new dimension to the problem. Google insiders say they’ve struggled to get executives to act. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-still-cant-quite-stop-explicit-deepfakes/)
2024-07-08T12:00:00Z	**Why the Run-Up to Prime Day is the Worst Time To Shop on Amazon**
Retailers have historically jacked up prices right before big sales. Amazon is no different. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-day-price-tracking-best-time-to-shop/)
2024-07-08T13:00:00Z	**The Best Sheets for Every Body, Bed, and Budget (2024)**
Which material should you buy? Percale or linen? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites and break it all down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-bedsheets/)
2024-07-08T12:30:00Z	**DJI Mic 2 Review: A Powerful Lav Replacement**
Convenient magnetic attachments, solid noise cancellation, and 32-bit float recording all add up to the perfect mic for location shoots. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/dji-mic-2/)
2024-07-08T15:24:54Z	**The Far Right Is Already Demonizing Kamala Harris**
Social media platforms, far-right message boards, and extremist Telegram channels are full of misogynistic and racist hatred directed at the vice president. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/far-right-attack-kamala-harris/)
2024-07-08T21:36:40Z	**17 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals (2024)**
Prime Day falls on July 16 and 17, but we’ve handpicked deals on WIRED-tested products—from tech to blenders to hair straighteners—sitting at some of their lowest prices ever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-early-amazon-prime-day-deals-2024/)
2024-07-08T21:04:39Z	**Extreme Wildfires Have Doubled in Frequency and Intensity in the Past 20 Years**
These findings align with other evidence that wildfires are getting worse—such as the total area burned each year ratcheting up. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wild-fires-becoming-more-common-climate-change/)
2024-07-09T06:00:00Z	**How to Build a Hurricane-Proof House**
In the face of longer hurricane seasons filled with more powerful storms, homeowners are turning to new designs and stronger materials to ensure the resilience of their property. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hurricane-beryl-proof-housing/)
2024-07-09T10:34:39Z	**How to Build a Hurricane-Proof House**
In the face of longer hurricane seasons filled with more powerful storms, homeowners are turning to new designs and stronger materials to ensure the resilience of their property. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hurricane-beryl-proof-housing/)
2024-07-09T12:00:00Z	**How to Take a Long, Scrolling Screenshot on Android, iOS, and Desktop**
Get the whole picture on any device. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-take-a-long-scrolling-screenshot-android-ios-desktop/)
2024-07-09T15:51:57Z	**How Disinformation From a Russian AI Spam Farm Ended up on Top of Google Search Results**
A fake article about Zelensky's wife buying a $4.8 million Bugatti with US aid was promoted by bots, Russia state media, and pro-Trump influencers on X. It's part of a network of websites supercharged by AI. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-generated-russian-disinformation-zelensky-bugatti/)
2024-07-09T15:42:42Z	**This Ancient Technology Is Helping Millions Stay Cool**
Cheap, low-energy evaporative cooling devices are keeping water, food, people, and even whole buildings cool across India. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/evaporative-cooling-devices-coolant-clay-matka-mitticool-india-heat-wave/)
2024-07-09T16:35:29Z	**7 Lesser-Known Google Maps Features**
Even if you use Google Maps every day on your phone or on your computer, you might not know about these hidden tricks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/7-lesser-known-features-in-google-maps/)
2024-07-09T19:00:00Z	**The 29 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (July 2024)**
Quad Gods, Dune: Part Two, and Chinatown are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-hbo-max-right-now/)
2024-07-09T19:00:00Z	**Nike Is Killing the App for Its $350 Self-Tying Sneakers**
After August 6, you won't be able to download the app that controls the Adapt BB, and it won't be getting any more updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nike-kills-adapt-bb-app-self-tying-sneaker/)
2024-07-10T07:00:00Z	**The $11 Billion Marketplace Enabling the Crypto Scam Economy**
Deepfake scam services. Victim data. Electrified shackles for human trafficking. Crypto tracing firm Elliptic found all were available for sale on an online marketplace linked to Cambodia’s ruling family. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pig-butchering-scam-crypto-huione-guarantee/)
2024-07-10T10:00:00Z	**She Defrauded Apps Like Uber and Instacart of Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars. Meet Priscila, Queen of the Rideshare Mafia**
Priscila Barbosa came to the US with a dream of making it. Using gig-economy platforms she built a business empire up from nothing. There was just one huge problem. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/priscila-queen-of-the-rideshare-mafia/)
2024-07-10T10:00:00Z	**Google Is Adding Passkey Support for Its Most Vulnerable Users**
Google is bringing the password-killing “passkey” tech to its Advanced Protection Program users more than a year after rolling them out broadly. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-passkey-advance-protection-program/)
2024-07-10T11:00:00Z	**Everyone Is Trying to Make This TikTok Go Viral—and It Never Will**
The app’s algorithm is so powerful that ordinary TikTok users can’t get their favorite videos into the record books. Homegrown viral campaigns like the egg that took over Instagram are a thing of the past. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/everyone-is-trying-to-make-this-tiktok-go-viral-and-it-never-will/)
2024-07-10T11:00:00Z	**Which Motorola Phone Is for You? Pros, Cons, and Features (2024)**
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their simple Android interface, good battery life, extra storage, and tendency for steep discounts make them solid Android phones. Plus, the Razr is back. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-motorola-phones/)
2024-07-10T11:30:00Z	**AI Can’t Replace Teaching, but It Can Make It Better**
Even techno-optimists hesitate to say teaching is best left to the bots, but there’s a debate about where to draw the line. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-aspects-of-teaching-should-remain-human/)
2024-07-10T13:00:00Z	**Everything Samsung Announced at Galaxy Unpacked in Paris**
The long-awaited Galaxy Ring arrives alongside new folding smartphones, wireless earbuds, smartwatches, and a premium wearable that looks a lot like the Apple Watch Ultra. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-july-2024-flip6-fold6-galaxy-ring/)
2024-07-10T20:58:55Z	**The Best Online Multiplayer Games of 2024 for Switch, XBox, and PC**
Gather your friends (or find some friendly strangers) for any one of these thrilling games. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-online-multiplayer-games/)
2024-07-10T21:54:17Z	**Amazon Ramps Up Security to Head Off Project Nimbus Protests**
Former Big Tech workers intended to disrupt Wednesday’s AWS Summit in New York to protest the company’s $1.2 billion contract with Israel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/aws-summit-nyc-protest-security/)
2024-07-10T23:12:04Z	**Elon Musk’s Neuralink Is Ready to Implant a Second Volunteer**
In a livestreamed update on X, Elon Musk and Neuralink executives gave an update on its next study participant—and the company's next-generation brain implant. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-neuralink-implant-second-volunteer/)
2024-07-11T10:00:00Z	**This Is the Moment RFK Jr. Has Been Waiting For**
Since the presidential debate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign has heavily leaned into X and TikTok as part of its strategy to get the third-party candidate into the national conversation. It’s working. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/robert-f-kennedy-debate-tiktok/)
2024-07-11T09:30:00Z	**Silicon Valley Hasn’t Embraced Trump. But It’s Wavering on Biden**
Venture capitalists on both sides of the aisle suggest Silicon Valley is more anti-Biden than it is pro-Trump. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-crypto-trump-biden-debate/)
2024-07-11T11:00:00Z	**‘Death Occurs in the Dark’: Indie Video Game Devs Are Struggling to Survive**
Big video game makers like Epic Games and EA have gone through substantial layoffs in the past year. Amid the turmoil, many indie studios are getting shut down completely, threatening a dearth of new ideas. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/death-occurs-in-the-dark-indie-video-game-devs-are-struggling-to-stay-afloat/)
2024-07-11T12:00:00Z	**Semaglutide for the People**
This week, we learn how easy it is to buy cloned Ozempic on the internet, and we explore what the latest research is revealing about how GLP-1 drugs affect our bodies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-650/)
2024-07-11T11:30:00Z	**Reid Hoffman Hasn't Given Up on Biden Just Yet**
Some of the most prominent conservative venture capitalists have gotten louder about their support for Trump, but Reid Hoffman says not much has actually changed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/joe-biden-silicon-valley/)
2024-07-11T13:00:00Z	**The Best Nonalcoholic Wines, Chosen by a Bartender (2024)**
Nonalcoholic wine is a rapidly growing beverage category. Here are the best red, white, and sparkling options we’ve tasted. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-non-alcoholic-wines/)
2024-07-11T14:00:00Z	**11 Picks for the Best Gaming Mouse, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Whether you’re into esports or casual fragging, these are the greatest gaming mice we’ve tested. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-mouse/)
2024-07-11T14:49:31Z	**Apple to Allow Rivals to Access ‘Tap and Go’ Technology**
In the latest iOS overhaul prompted by European Union rules, the smartphone maker will give third-party developers access to its payment technology. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-to-allow-rivals-to-access-tap-and-go-technology/)
2024-07-11T16:00:00Z	**OpenAI Is Testing Its Powers of Persuasion**
Sam Altman is touting AI’s ability to sway people's behavior. His company is also wrestling with the risks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/thrive-ai-openai-artificial-intelligence-persuasion/)
2024-07-11T16:37:09Z	**Notorious Hacker Kingpin ‘Tank’ Is Finally Going to Prison**
The cybercrime boss, who helped lead the prolific Zeus malware gang and was on the FBI’s “most wanted” list for years, has been sentenced to 18 years and ordered to pay more than $75 million. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/vyacheslav-igorevich-penchukov-tank-zeus-malware-sentencing/)
2024-07-11T17:06:46Z	**How Watermelon Cupcakes Kicked Off an Internal Storm at Meta**
Arab and Muslim workers at Meta allege that its response to the crisis in Gaza is one-sided and out of hand. “It makes me sick that I work for this company,” says one employee. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meta-palestine-employees-watermelon-cupcakes-censorship/)
2024-07-11T19:00:00Z	**The 39 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (July 2024)**
House of the Dragon, The Sopranos, and Fantasmas are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hbo-max-best-shows-to-stream-right-now/)
2024-07-11T19:58:01Z	**Pressure Grows in Congress to Treat Crypto Investigator Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed in Nigeria, as a Hostage**
A new resolution echoes what 16 members of Congress have already said to the White House: It must do more to free one of the most storied crypto-focused federal agents in history. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tigran-gambaryan-us-congress-resolution-hostage-nigeria/)
2024-07-11T22:21:59Z	**The Kamala Harris Conspiracies Are Here**
The far right is already spreading conspiracies about Vice President Kamala Harris after speculation that she may replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kamala-harris-conspiracy-theories/)
2024-07-11T21:37:37Z	**Google DeepMind's Chatbot-Powered Robot Is Part of a Bigger Revolution**
Robotics researchers are exploring how large language models can give physical machines more smarts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-deepmind-ai-robot/)
2024-07-12T10:00:00Z	**Amazon Will Brick Its $2,350 Astro Robots Just 10 Months After Release**
Business customers will get a refund, and the home version still exists. But … still. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-astro-robot-brick/)
2024-07-12T11:30:00Z	**Q: Why Do We Love Online News Quizzes? A: Because They Make Us Smarter**
Online quizzes became ubiquitous in a media landscape where engagement was king. But now they play a new role: deepening our understanding of current events. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/online-news-quizzes-make-us-smarter/)
2024-07-12T11:00:00Z	**RIP Redbox, a Bad Idea at the Worst Time**
The parent company of Redbox, the outfit that put DVD-rental kiosks in retail locations, is liquidating—another sign of the death of physical media. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rip-redbox-a-bad-idea-at-the-worst-time/)
2024-07-12T13:00:00Z	**At 25, Metafilter Feels Like a Time Capsule From Another Internet**
After a quarter century the community-driven site hasn’t changed much. And don’t ask it to license its archive to AI. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/metafilter-twenty-five-year-anniversary-internet-community/)
2024-07-12T13:51:50Z	**A Side Sleeper Tests and Reviews Popular Body Pillows (2024)**
From the classic body pillow to unique shapes for optimal limb support, we tested a wide range of body pillows designed for side sleepers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-body-pillows-for-side-sleepers/)
2024-07-12T15:14:12Z	**The EU Is Coming for X's Paid Blue Checks**
Elon Musk's paid blue-check system on X deceives users and can be abused by malicious actors, the European Union said today. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/eu-elon-musk-x-blue-checks/)
2024-07-12T15:00:00Z	**Clevetura CLVX 1 Review: I Love This Keyboard-Touchpad Hybrid**
I was skeptical a keyboard that doubles as a touchpad could be anything but frustrating. Now I’m not sure I can live without it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/clevetura-clvx-1-keyboard-and-touchpad/)
2024-07-12T14:41:09Z	**It’s Shockingly Easy to Buy Off-Brand Ozempic Online, Even If You Don’t Need It**
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are in shortage, and telehealth startups are selling “compounded” versions. A WIRED investigation looks at how easy it is to order these meds online. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/glp1-ozempic-wegovy-semaglutide-compounding-pharmacies-hims-reflexmd-alan-meds-henry-ro-getthinmd/)
2024-07-12T16:10:08Z	**Elon Musk Couldn’t Beat Him. AI Just Might**
Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, is unsentimental about what’s at stake if we don’t curb the spread of disinformation: the death of democracy, yes, but also the complete ruin of reality. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dial-up-imran-ahmed/)
2024-07-12T17:00:00Z	**Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You**
Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/six-word-sci-fi/)
2024-07-12T17:44:16Z	**The Sweeping Danger of the AT&T Phone Records Breach**
Telecom giant AT&T says a major data breach has exposed the call and text records of “nearly all” of its customers, epitomizing the dire state of data security. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/att-phone-records-breach-110-million/)
2024-07-12T20:28:48Z	**19 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals (2024)**
Prime Day falls on July 16 and 17, but we’ve handpicked deals on WIRED-tested products—from tech to blenders to hair straighteners—sitting at some of their lowest prices ever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-early-amazon-prime-day-deals-2024/)
2024-07-13T10:30:00Z	**Spyware Users Exposed in Major Data Breach**
Plus: The Heritage Foundation gets hacked over Project 2025, a car dealership software provider seems to have paid $25 million to a ransomware gang, and authorities disrupt a Russian bot farm. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/spyware-users-exposed-data-breach/)
2024-07-13T10:00:00Z	**The Sensations of Slime Are Serious Business**
Slime and ASMR have a symbiotic relationship, and the twin phenomena are fueling a cottage industry of slime, slime content, slime products, and slime experiences. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/slime-business-elmers-glue-sloomoo/)
2024-07-13T11:00:00Z	**The 35 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (July 2024)**
The Boys, My Lady Jane, and Fallout are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-shows-amazon-prime/)
2024-07-13T11:00:00Z	**America’s Aging Dams Are a Catastrophe Waiting to Happen**
Climate change presents a growing threat to the nation’s nearly 92,000 dams, many of which are more than 100 years old, as heavy rainfall, flooding, and other forms of extreme weather become more common and severe. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-failing-aging-dams-us-america-catastrophe/)
2024-07-13T13:30:00Z	**Tesla’s Cheaper Long-Range Model 3 Is Back**
Plus: The Ford Capri returns as an EV, Samsung workers are on indefinite labor strike, and the market for anti-obesity drugs is messier than ever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/teslas-cheaper-long-range-model-3-is-back/)
2024-07-13T13:05:00Z	**Best AeroPress Coffee Makers Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
The portable coffee makers from AeroPress come in a variety of sizes and designs. Here’s which one brews best for your needs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-aeropress/)
2024-07-13T13:00:00Z	**Hurricanes Are Trapping Small Island Nations in Ever-Worsening Spirals of Debt**
Damage from tropical storms like Beryl saddles islands with debt, which they have no hope of clearing before the next storm hits. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hurricanes-are-trapping-small-island-nations-in-ever-worsening-spirals-of-debt/)
2024-07-13T14:00:00Z	**The Best Hearing Aids for Seniors (2024)**
These WIRED-tested hearing aids, approved by a licensed audiologist, will help seniors whose hearing has faded with age. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hearing-aids-for-seniors/)
2024-07-13T15:00:00Z	**Check Out WIRED’s Merch Store Refresh**
Brand-new mugs, hats, and shirts are just a few of the things you’ll find in our store for branded merchandise, SHOP.WIRED. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wireds-merch-store-summer-2024-refresh/)
2024-07-13T23:50:59Z	**Elon Musk ‘Fully Endorses’ Donald Trump After Deadly Rally Shooting**
“I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Elon Musk posted on X after the incident. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-endorse-donald-trump-rally-shooting/)
2024-07-14T10:00:00Z	**The Metaverse Was Supposed to Be Your New Office. You’re Still on Zoom**
Tech founders painted a vision of employees clocking into virtual workplaces. But the adoption of VR at work has been slow. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/metaverse-virtual-reality-office-work-slow-growth/)
2024-07-14T11:33:00Z	**The 8 Best Corkscrews for Every Bottle and Budget (2024)**
From kitchen basics to a $400 sommelier status symbol, a wine writer tested 30 corkscrews and these are his favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-corkscrews/)
2024-07-14T11:00:00Z	**Everything You See Is a Computational Process, If You Know How to Look**
Computer scientist Lance Fortnow writes that by embracing the computations that surround us, we can begin to understand and tame our seemingly random world. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/everything-you-see-is-a-computational-process-if-you-know-how-to-look/)
2024-07-14T12:00:00Z	**How to Properly Archive Your Digital Files**
Will you be able to open today’s Word docs in 20 years? Probably not, unless you take some necessary steps to give those digital files an extra-long shelf life. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-properly-archive-your-digital-files/)
2024-07-14T13:56:19Z	**Keychron B6 and B1 Keyboard Review: Elegant and Inexpensive**
The manufacturer of mechanical keyboard fame is also flexing its muscle when it comes to flat, chiclet-style boards. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/keychron-b1-pro-and-b6-pro/)
2024-07-14T14:56:28Z	**Keychron B6 and B1 Keyboard Review: Elegant and Inexpensive**
The manufacturer of mechanical keyboard fame is also flexing its muscle when it comes to flat, chiclet-style boards. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/keychron-b1-pro-and-b6-pro/)
2024-07-14T15:56:52Z	**Keychron B6 and B1 Keyboard Review: Elegant and Inexpensive**
The manufacturer of mechanical keyboard fame is also flexing its muscle when it comes to flat, chiclet-style boards. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/keychron-b1-pro-and-b6-pro/)
2024-07-14T16:04:20Z	**Trump Shooting Conspiracies Are Coming From Every Direction**
From Republican lawmakers claiming Biden ordered the attack to the left claiming it was all staged, the internet is flooded with baseless Trump assassination attempt conspiracies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/trump-shooting-assassination-conspiracies/)
2024-07-14T16:01:00Z	**PS5 vs PS5 Slim: What’s the Difference, and Which One Should You Get?**
Can you spot all the differences between these two consoles? No? That’s OK, we’ve got you covered. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ps5-vs-ps5-slim-whats-the-difference-and-which-one-should-you-get/)
2024-07-14T17:57:27Z	**AT&T Paid a Hacker $370,000 to Delete Stolen Phone Records**
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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/atandt-paid-hacker-300000-to-delete-stolen-call-records/)
2024-07-14T19:43:54Z	**Influencers Are Racing to Profit From the Trump Shooting**
Niche celebrities and right-wing activists are already hawking merchandise featuring the image of a bloodied Donald Trump raising his fist in the air. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/trump-shooting-influencer-merchandise/)
2024-07-14T18:59:39Z	**Far-Right Extremists Call for Violence and War After Trump Shooting**
"They should all be hung in the streets," one person wrote of Democrats, the media, and others. "War now," another wrote. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/trump-shooting-far-right-calling-for-violence-war/)
2024-07-15T10:00:00Z	**The Hidden Ties Between Google and Amazon’s Project Nimbus and Israel's Military**
A WIRED investigation found public statements from officials detail a much closer link between Project Nimbus and Israel Defense Forces than previously reported. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-google-project-nimbus-israel-idf/)
2024-07-15T11:00:00Z	**Decoding the ABB Nascar EV Prototype**
Nascar just unveiled its experimental EV. But how can stock-car racing embrace an electric future without losing its gasoline-fueled fan base? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nascar-ev-prototype-race-car-abb/)
2024-07-15T11:37:00Z	**The Best Kindle to Buy in 2024**
Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-kindle/)
2024-07-15T11:30:00Z	**It Will Soon Be Easier for Americans to Recycle Batteries**
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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/it-will-soon-be-easier-for-americans-to-recycle-batteries/)
2024-07-15T14:55:15Z	**The Right Is Blaming Women and DEI For the Secret Service's Failure in Trump Shooting**
Lawmakers and right-wing talking heads have been quick to blame female Secret Service agents for failing to protect Trump. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/right-wing-conspiracy-dei-secret-service-women-blame-trump-shooting/)
2024-07-15T15:55:56Z	**Militias Are Recruiting Off of the Trump Shooting**
“You can sit and enjoy the show,” wrote the leader of a Kentucky militia. “Or you can join it. There will come a time, you will have no choice!” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/militia-recruitment-trump-shooting-assassination-attempt/)
2024-07-15T15:32:18Z	**Open Bionics Hero Gauntlet Prosthetic Review: Price, Specs, Availability**
Using 3D printing and tech found in ski and mountaineering gear, Open Bionics aims to make customizable precision gripping prosthetic hands available to anyone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-open-bionics-hero-gauntlet/)
2024-07-15T17:48:33Z	**US Senators Secretly Work to Block Safeguards Against Surveillance Abuse**
Senator Mark Warner is trying to pass new limits on when the government can wiretap Americans. At least two senators are quietly trying to stop him. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fisa-ecsp-surveillance-limits-us-senate/)
2024-07-15T19:19:31Z	**J.D. Vance Is Donald Trump’s Pick for Vice President**
Vance has long had connections to Silicon Valley through his former life as a venture capitalist, including to longtime Donald Trump supporter and investor Peter Thiel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/jd-vance-trump-vice-president/)
2024-07-15T20:19:22Z	**The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18**
The public beta is officially here. Here’s how to install it, plus all the details on the new features and Apple Intelligence coming in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-ios-18-ipados-18-new-features/)
2024-07-15T21:36:34Z	**29 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals (2024)**
Prime Day falls on July 16 and 17, but we’ve handpicked deals on WIRED-tested products—from tech to blenders to hair straighteners—sitting at some of their lowest prices ever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-early-amazon-prime-day-deals-2024-1/)
2024-07-15T22:29:21Z	**The Real Reason Will Smith Broke Twitch’s Biggest Streaming Record**
A boxing tournament in Spain didn’t need the Fresh Prince’s help to become the most popular stream in the platform’s history. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/will-smith-twitch-streaming-record/)
2024-07-16T09:01:04Z	**The 5 Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals We've Found (2024)**
Do you need a robot vacuum, a mop, or just something to make your house and floors smell a little fresher? We have you covered. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-on-vacuums-mops-and-robots-2024/)
2024-07-16T08:52:33Z	**The Top 5 Prime Day Deals on Amazon Kindles and Devices (2024)**
Amazon's shopping holiday is the best time to buy some of the brand's devices that we love. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-kindle-amazon-device-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T08:40:25Z	**The 209 Best Prime Day Deals, Tested and Tracked By Our Team**
From laptops, tablets, phones, and smartwatches to Amazon Echo Dots, these are the best Prime Day deals on all your favorite WIRED gear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T10:00:00Z	**TikTok Pushed Young German Voters Toward Far-Right Party**
Young Germans searching TikTok for parties and candidates were disproportionately served content related to the the far-right Alternative for Germany, says a new report shared exclusively with WIRED. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-german-voters-afd/)
2024-07-16T10:00:00Z	**How Early Do You Really Need to Get to the Airport? It Depends**
Airlines say to show up two hours before your flight time. But the airport arrival time best for your trip may be shorter—or longer. It all depends on your travel details. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/do-i-really-need-to-show-up-at-the-airport-2-hours-early/)
2024-07-16T10:00:00Z	**Cutting-Edge Technology Could Massively Reduce the Amount of Energy Used for Air Conditioning**
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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cutting-edge-technology-could-massively-reduce-the-amount-of-energy-used-for-air-conditioning/)
2024-07-16T09:59:58Z	**The Best 5 TV Deals We’ve Seen on Amazon Prime Day 2024: TCL, Roku, LG, Samsung, and More**
Our favorite TV deals and home theater deals from Amazon’s big sales event. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/top-5-tv-prime-day-deals/)
2024-07-16T09:49:06Z	**The Top 5 Prime Day Apple Deals on Our Favorite Gadgets (2024)**
From MacBooks and iPads to AirPods and Apple Watches, here are our favorite Prime Day Apple deals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-amazon-prime-day-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T09:34:27Z	**5 Best Amazon Prime Day Coffee Deals (2024)**
Get wired with these piping-hot Prime Day coffee deals on espresso machines, grinders, and coffee beans. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-coffee-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T09:28:39Z	**The Top 5 Prime Day Laptop Deals for Work and Play (2024)**
Need a new laptop? Whether it's a Chromebook, MacBook, or a tricked-out gaming rig, we have you covered with these Prime Day laptop deals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-laptop-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T11:06:18Z	**The 25 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2024)**
A selection of our favorite cheap-ish Prime Day Deals from security cameras to water filters. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-prime-day-deals-under-100/)
2024-07-16T11:04:00Z	**Our 5 Favorite Indoor Air Quality Monitors for Healthy Air (2024)**
These WIRED-tested indoor air quality monitors have been teaching us things about our air quality we can never unsee. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-indoor-air-quality-monitors/)
2024-07-16T11:00:23Z	**Top 5 Prime Day Beauty Deals (2024): From Snail Mucin to Dyson Airwrap**
Treat yourself to WIRED-approved hair tools, skincare, sound machines, and more—all at a discount. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-health-beauty-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T10:46:26Z	**Apple's AirPods Max Are at Their Lowest Price Ever for Prime Day (2024)**
These uber-premium over-the-ear headphones offer top-tier sound quality and finally have a stomachable price. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-airpods-max-deal-amazon-prime-day-2024/)
2024-07-16T10:18:21Z	**The Architect of Russia's Google Is Back**
Yandex co-founder Arkady Volozh fought off sanctions and kicked anti-war squatters out of his Amsterdam townhouse. Now he is ready to reveal his new AI company in the Netherlands. But can Europe forget his past? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-attempted-comeback-of-a-russian-tech-billionaire/)
2024-07-16T10:15:43Z	**Live and Direct: The Best Prime Day Deals of 2024**
The best Prime Day Deals are flying fast and furious for the next two days. We’re tracking deals on products we’ve tested and reviewed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/live/amazon-prime-day-2024-liveblog/)
2024-07-16T10:14:56Z	**The Best Prime Day Electric Bike Deals—Plus Electric Scooters (2024)**
The middle of summer is the best time to buy a bike. Here are our top picks for Amazon Prime Day electric bike and escooter deals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-on-electric-bikes-2024/)
2024-07-16T12:00:00Z	**Apple, Nvidia, Anthropic Used Thousands of Swiped YouTube Videos to Train AI**
Creators claim their videos were used without their knowledge. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-training-data-apple-nvidia-anthropic/)
2024-07-16T11:45:36Z	**Calling All Pet Owners—These Are the 11 Best Prime Day Pet Deals on Dog Beds, Cat Water Fountains, and More**
From vacuums and pet cameras to litter boxes and tote bags, WIRED's in-house pet lovers have curated the best Prime Day deals on must-have gear for your cat or dog. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-prime-day-deals-on-pet-gear-2024/)
2024-07-16T11:30:00Z	**A Tiny Texas Village Is About To Annex a Gigantic Bitcoin Mine**
In a roundabout bid to win public opinion (and a juicy tax abatement,) Riot Platforms is preparing for its prized bitcoin mine to be annexed by a miniscule village in rural Texas. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/a-tiny-texas-hamlet-is-about-to-annex-an-industrial-scale-bitcoin-mine/)
2024-07-16T12:58:12Z	**Craig Wright Faces Perjury Investigation Over Claims He Created Bitcoin**
By order of a UK judge, Craig Wright can no longer claim he is the creator of bitcoin and now faces the prospect of criminal charges. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/craig-wright-perjury-bitcoin-trial/)
2024-07-16T12:56:04Z	**Best Prime Day Toy Deals on Board Games and Legos (2024)**
Play around with these Amazon Prime Day deals on some of our favorite toys and board games. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-day-toy-game-deals/)
2024-07-16T12:37:29Z	**The 248 Best Prime Day Deals, Tested and Tracked By Our Team**
From laptops, tablets, phones, and smartwatches to Amazon Echo Dots, these are the best Prime Day deals on all your favorite WIRED gear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T12:30:00Z	**How to Turn Off Google Ads for Sensitive Topics**
If you don’t want to see ads related to alcohol, pregnancy, or weight loss, you can block them. Google offers additional controls to adjust all the other ads you see too. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-turn-off-google-ads-for-sensitive-topics/)
2024-07-16T14:09:38Z	**The 30 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2024)**
A selection of our favorite cheap-ish Prime Day Deals from security cameras to water filters. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-prime-day-deals-under-100/)
2024-07-16T14:00:00Z	**The Best Invisible Hearing Aids to Keep Your Hearing Loss Private (2024)**
These subtle WIRED-tested and audiologist-recommended devices help wearers keep their hearing loss to themselves. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-invisible-hearing-aids/)
2024-07-16T13:59:41Z	**The 258 Best Prime Day Deals, Tested and Tracked By Our Team**
From laptops, tablets, phones, and smartwatches to Amazon Echo Dots, these are the best Prime Day deals on all your favorite WIRED gear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T13:39:07Z	**5 Great Prime Day Mattress Deals of 2024: Helix, Leesa, Nectar**
Seemingly every holiday brings mattress sales—now including Amazon's big day. Here are the best Prime Day mattress deals we've found on beds we've tested. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-day-mattress-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T14:58:55Z	**Live and Direct: The Best Prime Day Deals of 2024**
The best Prime Day Deals are flying fast and furious for the next two days. We’re tracking deals on products we’ve tested and reviewed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/live/amazon-prime-day-2024-liveblog/)
2024-07-16T14:41:29Z	**Supporters Believe ‘Hand Of God’ Saved Trump**
Lawmakers, influencers, and religious leaders are all portraying Donald Trump surviving an assassination attempt as part of God’s plan to protect him and deliver a Christian America. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/supporters-believe-hand-of-god-saved-trump/)
2024-07-16T16:09:30Z	**The Top 5 Prime Day Deals on Wi-Fi Routers and Mesh Systems (2024)**
Amazon’s shopping frenzy is underway, and there are some tempting deals on routers and mesh systems to level up your home Wi-Fi. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-router-mesh-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T17:09:13Z	**Best Amazon Prime Day Apple Watch Deals (2024)**
Whether you’re looking for a basic smartwatch or a premium outdoor wearable, our top Apple Watch picks are at the lowest price ever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-watch-deals-amazon-prime-day-2024/)
2024-07-16T16:42:05Z	**Silicon Valley Heavyweights, Including Elon Musk, Rally Behind J.D. Vance VP Pick**
Right-leaning Silicon Valley investors are all in on Donald Trump adding J.D. Vance, a former venture capitalist, to the ticket. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-elon-musk-rally-behind-vance-vp/)
2024-07-16T16:21:41Z	**Prime Day Has Brought the Google Pixel 7A to an Incredibly Low Price (2024)**
The midrange Pixel 7A from 2023 is now just $249, an all-time low price, and the Pixel Fold also sees its most significant price drop ahead of Google's August hardware event. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-deals-prime-day-2024/)
2024-07-16T17:55:14Z	**We Found the 7 Best Prime Day Laptop Deals**
Need a new laptop? Whether it's a Chromebook, MacBook, or a tricked-out gaming rig, we have you covered with these Prime Day laptop deals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-laptop-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T19:05:33Z	**Top 8 Prime Day Beauty Deals (2024): From Snail Mucin to Dyson Airwrap**
Treat yourself to WIRED-approved hair tools, skin care, sound machines, and more—all at a discount. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-health-beauty-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T19:00:00Z	**The 40 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (July 2024)**
The Bear, Futurama, and Marvel’s Hit-Monkey are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-tv-shows-hulu-this-week/)
2024-07-16T18:32:22Z	**The 270 Best Prime Day Deals, Tested and Tracked By Our Team**
From laptops, tablets, phones, and smartwatches to Amazon Echo Dots, these are the best Prime Day deals on all your favorite WIRED gear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T18:23:49Z	**The 7 Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals We've Found (2024)**
Do you need a robot vacuum, a mop, or just something to make your house and floors smell a little fresher? We have you covered. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-on-vacuums-mops-and-robots-2024/)
2024-07-16T19:54:40Z	**Best Prime Day Toy Deals on Board Games and Legos (2024)**
Play around with these Amazon Prime Day deals on some of our favorite toys and board games. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-day-toy-game-deals/)
2024-07-16T19:52:31Z	**6 Best Amazon Prime Day Coffee Deals**
Get wired with these piping-hot Prime Day coffee deals on espresso machines, grinders, and coffee beans. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-coffee-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T19:28:25Z	**Apple's AirPods Max Are at Their Lowest Price Ever for Prime Day (2024)**
These uber-premium over-the-ear headphones offer top-tier sound quality and finally have a stomachable price. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-airpods-max-deal-amazon-prime-day-2024/)
2024-07-16T21:01:02Z	**We Found the 8 Best Prime Day Laptop Deals (2024)**
Need a new laptop? Whether it's a Chromebook, MacBook, or a tricked-out gaming rig, we have you covered with these Prime Day laptop deals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-laptop-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T20:23:23Z	**The 272 Best Prime Day Deals, Tested and Tracked By Our Team**
From laptops, tablets, phones, and smartwatches to Amazon Echo Dots, these are the best Prime Day deals on all your favorite WIRED gear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-2024/)
2024-07-16T20:18:18Z	**The 34 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2024)**
A selection of our favorite cheap-ish Prime Day Deals from security cameras to water filters. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-prime-day-deals-under-100/)
2024-07-16T21:25:03Z	**The 5 Best Prime Day 2024 TV Deals Curated By WIRED's A/V Experts**
Our favorite TV deals and home theater deals from Amazon’s big sales event. Find deals on TCL, Roku, LG, Samsung, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/top-5-tv-prime-day-deals/)
2024-07-16T23:01:00Z	**Lab-Grown Meat for Pets Was Just Approved in the UK**
UK regulators have issued the first approval for a company to use chicken cells grown in the lab as an ingredient in pet food. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/lab-grown-meat-for-pets-was-just-approved-in-the-uk-meatly/)
2024-07-16T22:32:06Z	**8 Best Prime Day Electric Bike Deals—Plus E-Scooters (2024)**
The middle of summer is the best time to buy a bike. Here are our top picks for Amazon Prime Day electric bike and escooter deals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-on-electric-bikes-2024/)
2024-07-16T22:24:27Z	**Elon Musk Says He’s Moving X and SpaceX Headquarters to Texas**
The tech mogul cited California’s new transgender rights law as “the final straw” for moving out of the state. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-x-spacex-texas-move/)
2024-07-16T23:55:58Z	**The Top 5 Prime Day Kindle Deals—Plus More Amazon Devices (2024)**
Amazon's shopping holiday is the best time to buy some of the brand's devices that we love. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-kindle-amazon-device-deals-2024/)
2024-07-17T00:39:49Z	**The 278 Best Prime Day Deals and Biggest Discounts On Our Favorite Gadgets**
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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-2024/)
2024-07-17T07:12:52Z	**Live and Direct: The Best Prime Day Deals of 2024**
The best Prime Day Deals are flying fast and furious for the next two days. We’re tracking deals on products we’ve tested and reviewed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/live/amazon-prime-day-2024-liveblog/)
2024-07-17T09:00:00Z	**Pancreatic Cancer Turns Off a Key Gene in Order to Grow**
New research finds out how one of the world’s most aggressive cancers is able to spread so quickly. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pancreas-pancreatic-cancer-dna-methylation/)
2024-07-17T08:21:29Z	**Prime Day Has Brought the Google Pixel 7A to an Incredibly Low Price (2024)**
The midrange Pixel 7A from 2023 is now just $249, an all-time low price, and the Pixel Fold also sees its most significant price drop ahead of Google's August hardware event. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-deals-prime-day-2024-1/)
2024-07-17T10:00:00Z	**The US Supreme Court Kneecapped US Cyber Strategy**
After the Supreme Court limited the power of federal agencies to craft regulations, it’s likely up to Congress to keep US cybersecurity policy intact. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/us-supreme-court-chevron-deference-cybersecurity-policy/)
2024-07-17T09:57:05Z	**Paris Mayor Defies Poo Threats to Swim in Seine, and Prove a Point**
French politicians’ pledge to make swimming possible in the iconic river is a way to ward off criticism about the cost of the clean up operation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/paris-mayor-defies-poo-threats-to-swim-in-seine-and-prove-a-point/)
2024-07-17T11:10:44Z	**The Top 5 Prime Day Kindle Deals—Plus More Amazon Devices (2024)**
Amazon's shopping holiday is the best time to buy some of the brand's devices that we love. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-kindle-amazon-device-deals-2024-1/)
2024-07-17T11:01:50Z	**RealPage Says Rental Pricing Tech Is Misunderstood, but Landlords Aren’t So Sure**
The software company has pushed back hard against claims that its algorithms helped make rent in the US too damn high. Property owners and managers aren't entirely convinced. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/realpage-says-rental-pricing-tech-is-misunderstood-but-landlords-arent-so-sure/)
2024-07-17T11:00:00Z	**The Real Problem With TikTok’s ‘Fruity’ Boy Trend**
On TikTok and X, the “fruity” boyfriend has become a hot topic. But the trend exposes the real issues that arise when dating apps reduce everyone to an archetype. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fruity-boys-prove-how-dating-apps-have-made-archetypes-of-us-all/)
2024-07-17T11:00:00Z	**How to Use an eSIM for International Travel**
Setting up the eSIM feature on your smartphone and buying a cheap data plan is a great way to stay connected while on vacation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-buy-esim-international-travel-trips/)
2024-07-17T10:34:05Z	**Cool It With The Prime Day Air Conditioners and Fans (2024)**
There's probably a heat wave in your area. Stay frosty with these Prime Day deals on air conditioners and fans, plus other WIRED-tested cooling gear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-deals-on-acs-and-fans-plus-cooling-sheets-and-mattresses/)
2024-07-17T10:22:14Z	**The 289 Best Prime Day Deals and Biggest Discounts On Our Favorite Gadgets**
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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-2024-1/)
2024-07-17T12:00:00Z	**The Race for Space-Based Solar Power**
Once a sci-fi staple, the ability to beam solar power from space now seems closer than ever—but a lot of work remains. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sun-based-solar-power-esa-energy/)
2024-07-17T11:54:33Z	**The Best Prime Day Gaming Deals You Don't Want to Miss (2024)**
Amazon’s Prime Day event is packed with deals for gamers on everything from OLED gaming monitors to gaming keyboards and controllers. Oh, and games too! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-day-gaming-deals-2024/)
2024-07-17T11:30:00Z	**The Paris Olympics Will Show Us the Future of Sports on TV**
This summer’s Games are going to look bigger and better and louder than ever, thanks to key innovations in the broadcast booth and in the cloud. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/paris-olympics-broadcast-tech-ai/)
2024-07-17T13:10:36Z	**The New UK Government Wants Clean Energy, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and Public Transport Reform**
Legislation in coming years will set up a publicly owned clean power company and leverage the Crown Estate for investment in green infrastructure. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kings-speech-starmer-labour-climate-environment-policy/)
2024-07-17T12:57:25Z	**Best Prime Day Toy Deals on Board Games and Legos (2024)**
Play around with these Amazon Prime Day deals on some of our favorite toys and board games. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-day-toy-game-deals-1/)
2024-07-17T14:18:07Z	**6 Best Amazon Prime Day Coffee Deals**
Get wired with these piping-hot Prime Day coffee deals on espresso machines, grinders, and coffee beans. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-coffee-deals-2024-1/)
2024-07-17T13:53:05Z	**WIRED's Top Prime Day Deals on Wires, Cords, and Cables So You Can Stay Wired Forever (2024)**
The humble cable is a necessity for our tech gadgets, and these Prime Day deals will keep you wired. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-day-cables-deals-2024/)
2024-07-17T15:13:44Z	**We Found the 8 Best Prime Day Laptop Deals (2024)**
Need a new laptop? Whether it's a Chromebook, MacBook, or a tricked-out gaming rig, we have you covered with these Prime Day laptop deals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-laptop-deals-2024-1/)
2024-07-17T14:52:27Z	**The 39 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2024)**
A selection of our favorite cheap-ish Prime Day Deals from security cameras to water filters. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-prime-day-deals-under-100-1/)
2024-07-17T14:47:44Z	**291 Prime Day Deals on Laptops, Office Chairs, and More Must-Have Gadgets**
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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-2024-1/)
2024-07-17T14:31:00Z	**The Fitbit Charge 6 Is a Certified Deal at Just $100 Right Now**
The best fitness tracker you can buy—at its best price. Can we get a W in the chat? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fitbit-charge-6-prime-day-deal/)
2024-07-17T15:56:26Z	**Top 9 Prime Day Beauty Deals (2024): From Snail Mucin to Dyson Airwrap**
Treat yourself to WIRED-approved hair tools, skin care, sound machines, and more—all at a discount. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-health-beauty-deals-2024-1/)
2024-07-17T15:23:25Z	**The Top 9 Prime Day Apple Deals on Our Favorite Gadgets (2024)**
From MacBooks and iPads to AirPods and Apple Watches, here are our favorite Prime Day Apple deals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-amazon-prime-day-deals-2024-1/)
2024-07-17T17:10:24Z	**The Top 5 Prime Day Kindle Deals—Plus More Amazon Devices (2024)**
Amazon's shopping holiday is the best time to buy some of the brand's devices that we love. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-kindle-amazon-device-deals-2024-1/)
2024-07-17T17:00:00Z	**OpenAI Touts New AI Safety Research. Critics Say It’s a Good Step, but Not Enough**
The company announced a new technique to make the workings of its systems more transparent, but people familiar with OpenAI say more oversight is needed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/openai-safety-transparency-research/)
2024-07-17T16:47:38Z	**10 Best Prime Day Electric Bike Deals—Plus E-Scooters (2024)**
The middle of summer is the best time to buy a bike. Here are our top picks for Amazon Prime Day electric bike and escooter deals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-on-electric-bikes-2024-1/)
2024-07-17T17:54:25Z	**301 Absolute Best Prime Day Deals That Are Still Going Strong**
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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-2024-1/)
2024-07-17T17:48:36Z	**Live and Direct: The Best Prime Day Deals of 2024**
The best Prime Day Deals are flying fast and furious for the next two days. We’re tracking deals on products we’ve tested and reviewed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/live/amazon-prime-day-2024-liveblog/)
2024-07-17T17:46:23Z	**The 5 Best Prime Day 2024 TV Deals Curated By WIRED's A/V Experts**
Our favorite TV deals and home theater deals from Amazon’s big sales event. Find deals on TCL, Roku, LG, Samsung, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/top-5-tv-prime-day-deals-1/)
2024-07-17T18:25:59Z	**It’s Not Too Late to Buy the Oura Ring on Sale**
If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on—and in—one of the best smart health rings, this is your chance. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/oura-ring-prime-day-deal-2024/)
2024-07-17T20:05:07Z	**312 Absolute Best Prime Day Deals That Are Still Going Strong**
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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-2024-1/)
2024-07-17T21:03:01Z	**There's Still Time to Shop the Best Prime Day TV Deals**
Our favorite TV deals and home theater deals from Amazon’s big sales event. Find deals on TCL, Hisense, LG, Samsung, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/top-5-tv-prime-day-deals-1/)
2024-07-17T20:31:37Z	**I Can't Believe These Prime Day Outdoor Deals Aren't Sold Out**
Less than 12 hours left to snag the best deals on water bottles, bikes, action cameras, and camping gear before I turn off your phone and make you go outside! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-outdoor-gear-2024/)
2024-07-17T22:02:50Z	**Alleged ‘Maniac Murder Cult’ Leader Indicted Over Plot to Kill Jews**
US prosecutors have charged Michail Chkhikvishvili, also known as “Commander Butcher,” with a litany of crimes, including alleged attempts to poison Jewish children in NYC. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/commander-butcher-maniac-murder-cult-arrested/)
2024-07-18T09:00:00Z	**Newly Discovered Moon Caves Could One Day House Astronauts**
Analysis of lunar imagery has ended a longstanding debate over whether there are accessible underground areas on the Moon; an emptied lava tube in the Sea of Tranquility is of particular interest. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/moon-tunnels-caves-astronauts-moon-colony/)
2024-07-18T11:00:00Z	**To Find Alien Life, We Might Have to Kill It**
Missions to explore other worlds, like Mars or Saturn’s moon Titan, could disrupt or destroy extraterrestrial life in the process of seeking it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/alien-life-killing-ethics-mars-rovers-titan-moon-europa-clipper-dragonfly/)
2024-07-18T11:00:00Z	**How to Shop With Virtual Credit Cards to Protect Your Privacy**
Keep your real credit card details to yourself by using virtual card services from Privacy, Revolut, and possibly even your current bank. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-shop-with-virtual-credit-cards/)
2024-07-18T10:30:00Z	**Spotify, Stop Trying to Become a Social Media App**
The music streaming service has added a comment function under podcasts. Who is it for, anyway? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/spotify-podcast-comments-social-media/)
2024-07-18T12:00:00Z	**The Blurred Reality of AI’s ‘Human-Washing’**
This week, we examine the trend among generative AI chatbots to flirt, stammer, and try to make us believe they’re human—a development that some researchers say crosses an ethical line. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-651/)
2024-07-18T12:00:00Z	**The Trump Shooting, Conspiracies, and Calls for War**
In the days since the shooting at Trump’s Pennsylvania rally, a slew of conspiracy theories have taken off. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/trump-shooting-conspiracies-war/)
2024-07-18T11:45:00Z	**Lab-Grown Diamonds Are Everywhere. This Company Thinks It Has the Secret to Making Them High-End**
Now that it’s possible to grow affordable gems in the time it takes to watch a movie, the race is on to save the value of the most precious stone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/swiss-made-high-end-lab-grown-diamonds/)
2024-07-18T11:30:00Z	**Live from the RNC: Republicans Are Acting Like They've Already Won**
In a manner of days, the 2024 election has changed dramatically. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rnc-republicans-democrats/)
2024-07-18T13:00:00Z	**Fortnite Has a Political Violence Problem**
In a report shared exclusively with WIRED, the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism says it found more than a dozen user-generated games on Fortnite that featured antisemitism and political violence. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fortnite-has-a-political-violence-problem/)
2024-07-18T13:00:00Z	**Lab-Grown Diamonds Are Everywhere. This Company Thinks It Has the Secret to Make Them High-End**
It’s possible to grow gems in the time it takes to watch a movie, and main-street jewelers are selling examples for hundreds of dollars, not thousands. The race is on to save the value of the most precious stone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/swiss-made-high-end-lab-grown-diamonds/)
2024-07-18T12:30:00Z	**Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker Review: Price, Specs, Availability**
This thumpingly loud, sonically impressive, robustly muscular outdoor speaker is excellent, and all the better for concentrating on the job at hand. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-bose-soundlink-max-bluetooth-speaker/)
2024-07-18T14:55:03Z	**OpenAI Slashes the Cost of Using Its AI With a “Mini” Model**
With competing models—including many free ones—flooding the market, OpenAI is announcing a cheaper way to use its AI. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/openai-gpt-4o-mini/)
2024-07-18T16:00:00Z	**The AI-Powered Future of Coding Is Near**
Tech companies—including OpenAI—are developing a new generation of AI assistants that can not only write code but debug, organize, and critique it, too. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/ai-powered-coding/)
2024-07-18T17:02:36Z	**J.D. Vance Left His Venmo Public. Here’s What It Shows**
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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/jd-vance-venmo/)
2024-07-18T16:42:01Z	**Missed Out on Prime Day? These 155 Deals Are Still Going Strong (2024)**
You can still snag many of the same Prime Day deals on security cameras, hair straighteners, and iPads—though these discounts are quickly disappearing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/leftover-prime-day-deals-2024/)
2024-07-18T19:00:00Z	**The 31 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (July 2024)**
Ferrari, Perfect Days, and Get Out are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-hulu-right-now/)
2024-07-19T08:40:01Z	**Huge Microsoft Outage Linked to CrowdStrike Takes Down Computers Around the World**
A software update from cybersecurity company Crowdstrike appears to have inadvertently disrupted IT systems globally. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-windows-outage-crowdstrike-global-it-probems/)
2024-07-19T10:30:00Z	**Moog Labyrinth Review: A New Way to Sequence**
This affordable desktop sequencer helps you create mazes with two lines of music. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/moog-labyrinth/)
2024-07-19T10:00:00Z	**We Asked AI to Take Us On a Tour of Our Cities. It Was Chaos**
We had a specialty chatbot to curate perfect days out in London and New York for under $100 each. We're still recovering from our journeys. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/littlefoot-ai-chatbot-travel-planner/)
2024-07-19T11:00:00Z	**The Trump Shooting Fueled an Online Sticker Battle**
After the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump last weekend, Sticker Mule sent messages to customers suggesting they back Trump and asking to “stop the hate.” That’s not what happened. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-trump-shooting-fueled-an-online-sticker-battle/)
2024-07-19T12:30:00Z	**Prison Phone Call Fees Are Out of Control. The FCC Can Finally Rein Them In**
The changes are expected to save incarcerated people and their families at least $500 million a year in exorbitant phone and video call fees. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prison-phone-call-fees-fcc-caps/)
2024-07-19T13:00:00Z	**Donald Trump and Silicon Valley's Billionaire Elegy**
Venture capitalists Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen claim the tech industry, California, and the country are doomed if we don’t embrace the former president. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-and-silicon-valleys-billionaire-elegy/)
2024-07-19T14:00:00Z	**The Best Bird Feeders With Cameras (2024): Bird Buddy, Netvue Birdfy, FeatherSnap**
These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-smart-bird-feeders/)
2024-07-19T14:46:19Z	**How One Bad CrowdStrike Update Crashed the World’s Computers**
A defective CrowdStrike kernel driver sent computers around the globe into a reboot death spiral, taking down air travel, hospitals, banks, and more with it. Here’s how that’s possible. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crowdstrike-outage-update-windows/)
2024-07-19T15:50:16Z	**The Inevitability of Big Tech Backing Trump**
Silicon Valley, fueled by greed and acting in its own calculated interest, seeks to influence the 2024 presidential election. Political scientist Jared Clemons is certain capitalism won’t save us. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dial-up-jared-clemons/)
2024-07-19T17:24:07Z	**A Chaotic History of Clickolding, the Year’s Most Disturbing Game**
Strange Scaffold’s hit couldn’t have been made without a little help from their friends—and a late night joke that took on a life of its own. Here's the oral history of the summer's clickiest game. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/video-game-clickolding-oral-history/)
2024-07-19T21:23:43Z	**Hospitals Around the World Are Struggling in the Aftermath of the Great IT Meltdown**
Doctors find themselves without critical systems and diagnostic tools and faced with the daunting reality that a full recovery could take days after CrowdStrike's botched deployment of a software update. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hospitals-crowdstrike-microsoft-it-outage-meltdown/)
2024-07-19T21:08:48Z	**Why the Global Crowdstrike Outage Hit Airports So Hard**
The aviation industry is optimized within an inch of its life. A bad software update from cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike took down computers running Microsoft Windows—and a cascade of airports with it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crowdstrike-windows-outage-airport-travel-delays/)
2024-07-19T22:19:42Z	**Don't Fall for CrowdStrike Outage Scams**
Swindlers are spinning up bogus websites in an attempt to dupe people with “CrowdStrike support” scams following the security firm's catastrophic software update. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crowdstrike-outage-support-scams/)
2024-07-19T21:59:45Z	**The Global CrowdStrike Outage Triggered a Surprise Return to Cash**
The event caused chaos at airports, grocery stores, and Starbucks outlets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-crowdstrike-outage-cash/)
2024-07-20T10:30:00Z	**The Feds Say These Are the Russian Hackers Who Attacked US Water Utilities**
Plus: The FBI unlocks the Trump shooter’s phone, a security researcher gets legal threats for exposing hackable traffic lights, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/carr-hackers-sanctioned-security-roundup/)
2024-07-20T11:30:00Z	**All the Top New Features Coming to MacOS Sequoia**
Apple has officially released the public beta for macOS 15 Sequoia. We break down how to install it, all the new features to look forward to, and tell you whether your current Mac will support the new operating system. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-macos-sequoia-features/)
2024-07-20T11:00:00Z	**The 48 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (July 2024)**
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, The Imaginary, and Godzilla Minus One are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-movies-this-week/)
2024-07-20T11:00:00Z	**How to Save Your Home From a Wildfire**
Small improvements to the roof, siding, windows, and vents of your house can make a big difference when threatened by the risk of flames. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-save-your-home-from-a-wildfire/)
2024-07-20T11:00:00Z	**The 52 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (July 2024)**
Star Trek Prodigy, Delicious in Dungeon, and Bridgerton are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-shows-this-week/)
2024-07-20T12:30:00Z	**Sonos Roam 2 Review: Still the Best Sonos Bluetooth Speaker**
The second-generation Sonos portable Bluetooth speaker now comes with a battery that actually works. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/sonos-roam-2/)
2024-07-20T12:00:00Z	**Enough With the Arrogant Attitudes Towards Extreme Heat**
In so many aspects of our culture, we view severe heat as something that should be willingly embraced, bravely endured, or blithely ignored. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/enough-with-the-arrogant-attitudes-towards-extreme-heat/)
2024-07-20T13:30:00Z	**Omega’s AI Will Map How Olympic Athletes Win**
From gymnast-tracking to pole vault measurements mid-jump, the watch brand’s Swiss Timing division has a whole host of new timing tech for Paris 2024. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/omegas-ai-will-map-how-olympic-athletes-win/)
2024-07-20T13:00:00Z	**Dyson Has New Headphones That Don’t Cover Your Mouth This Time**
Plus: Amazon made an ungodly amount of money on Prime Day, there are new Pixel phones (and a foldable) coming soon, and maybe that chatbot you’ve been talking to has been acting a little too human. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dyson-ontrac-headphones-dont-cover-your-mouth/)
2024-07-20T14:36:00Z	**The 12 Games We're Still Most Looking Forward to in 2024 (and Beyond)**
The gaming industry has been dropping hit after hit, but we have a running list of titles we can’t wait to play. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-games-were-most-looking-forward-to-in-2024/)
2024-07-21T11:00:00Z	**The Puzzle of How Large-Scale Order Emerges in Complex Systems**
With a new framework, researchers believe they could be close to explaining how regularities emerge on macro scales out of systems made up of uncountable constituent parts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-puzzle-of-how-large-scale-order-emerges-in-complex-systems/)
2024-07-21T13:30:00Z	**Review: Strymon BigSky MX**
This expensive big-box reverb strikes a stunning balance between versatility, usability, and experimentation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/strymon-bigsky-mx/)
2024-07-21T13:00:00Z	**Mini Cooper SE Review: Price, Specs, Availability**
The Mini Cooper SE is a seriously fun compact EV, and can even pretend to sound like the original Mini. Limitations linger, though, including dismal charging speeds. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-mini-cooper-se/)
2024-07-21T13:00:00Z	**The Best Travel Strollers for Your Summer Adventures (2024)**
Whether you’re on a road trip or a plane ride, these are our favorite travel strollers that fold as flat as possible. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-travel-strollers/)
2024-07-21T18:12:46Z	**Joe Biden Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Election**
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would “stand down” from his reelection campaign. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/joe-biden-drops-out-of-2024-election/)
2024-07-21T20:58:32Z	**Staffers Were Told Biden Was Leaving Race In Email Telling Them to Check X**
“Team, sharing with you the letter from President Biden that was released just now,” read an email president Joe Biden’s campaign managers sent. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/biden-campaign-staffers-leaving-race-email-x-post/)
2024-07-22T05:00:00Z	**Asus ROG Ally X Review: More Battery and Storage, Same Windows Problems**
I still can't stand Windows on a handheld gaming console. But if you can, the ROG Ally X is leagues better than its predecessor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/asus-rog-ally-x/)
2024-07-22T10:30:00Z	**The Pentagon Wants to Spend $141 Billion on a Doomsday Machine**
The DOD wants to refurbish ICBM silos that give it the ability to end civilization. But these missiles are useless as weapons, and their other main purpose—attracting an enemy’s nuclear strikes—serves no end. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-pentagon-wants-to-spend-dollar141-billion-on-a-doomsday-machine/)
2024-07-22T12:00:18Z	**An Open AI Backed Non-Profit Gave $1,000 a Month to Poor People. Here’s What They Did With It**
OpenResearch released the first results of the most comprehensive study on giving unrestricted cash grants to impoverished Americans. Researchers say it will flame both sides of the debate over welfare. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sam-altmans-big-basic-income-study-is-finally-out/)
2024-07-22T12:05:19Z	**NZXT Function 2 Review: Iterative Improvements on a Beginner's Board**
With softer, quieter keys, and tools to customize the exact pressure of your key presses, the NZXT Function 2 improves on its predecessor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/nzxt-function-2-mechanical-keyboard/)
2024-07-22T11:19:07Z	**The Right Reacts to Biden’s Withdrawal: It’s a ‘Coup’**
Accusations that Democrats engineered a coup to overthrow President Joe Biden's reelection campaign and disrupt the democratic process have exploded on social media. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gop-reaction-biden-coup/)
2024-07-22T13:00:00Z	**10 Best Strollers for Almost Every Budget and Need (2024): New Top Picks!**
Whether you’re pushing your kid down the street or running on a trail, we have a stroller for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-stroller-for-kids/)
2024-07-22T12:38:00Z	**22 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (2024): Docks, Cases, Headsets**
Here are some screen protectors, chargers, and other extras for your handheld companion. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-nintendo-switch-accessories/)
2024-07-22T12:31:17Z	**Silicon Valley Donors Bailed on Biden. Kamala Harris Is Winning Them Back**
Now that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the election, enthusiasm from Democratic donors in Silicon Valley appears to have returned. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bidens-out-silicon-valley-donors-turn-to-kamala-harris/)
2024-07-22T12:17:22Z	**NZXT Function 2 Review: Iterative Improvements on a Beginner's Board**
With softer, quieter keys, and tools to customize the exact pressure of your key presses, the NZXT Function 2 improves on its predecessor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/nzxt-function-2-mechanical-keyboard/)
2024-07-22T14:00:00Z	**16 Best Keyboards for PC (2024): Gaming and Work**
Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top typing peripherals for the job. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-keyboards/)
2024-07-22T14:13:12Z	**Is the ‘Diaper’ Method in 'Twisters' a Real Solution For Massive Tornadoes? Not Exactly**
The Twister sequel, which brought in over $80 million at the box office this weekend, is full of good science. But its big reveal is full of spin. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/is-twisters-diaper-method-a-real-solution-for-massive-tornadoes/)
2024-07-22T18:14:00Z	**Waymo Is Suing People Who Allegedly Smashed and Slashed Its Robotaxis**
The Alphabet-owned driverless car service is getting aggressive against alleged vandals after a series of violent incidents in San Francisco. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/waymo-sues-alleged-driverless-car-attackers/)
2024-07-23T04:00:00Z	**TikTok Lite Leaves up to 1 Billion Users With Fewer Protections**
TikTok labels AI-generated material and warns about potentially deceptive content. A Lite version popular in the Global South, though, lacks these and other safeguards. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-lite-global-south/)
2024-07-23T09:00:00Z	**How Russia-Linked Malware Cut Heat to 600 Ukrainian Buildings in Deep Winter**
The code, the first of its kind, was used to sabotage a heating utility in Lviv at the coldest point in the year—what appears to be yet another innovation in Russia’s torment of Ukrainian civilians. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/russia-ukraine-frostygoop-malware-heating-utility/)
2024-07-23T10:00:00Z	**For the Director of Wicked, There’s No Place Like Silicon Valley**
Six years after Crazy Rich Asians, Jon M. Chu prepares to release his adaptation of one of Broadway’s biggest musicals. From a table at his family’s famous Chinese restaurant, he opens up about his childhood among the titans of tech—and why filmmakers shouldn’t be afraid of AI. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/jon-chu-director-wicked-crazy-rich-asians-silicon-valley/)
2024-07-23T11:00:00Z	**AI Is Already Taking Jobs in the Video Game Industry**
A WIRED investigation finds that major players like Activision Blizzard, which recently laid off scores of workers, are using generative AI for game development. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-is-already-taking-jobs-in-the-video-game-industry/)
2024-07-23T12:00:00Z	**What Climber Jesse Grupper Is Bringing to the Olympics**
If you want to climb like a champ, this is the forearm massager, climbing shoes, and ice vest (hello, climate change) that you need. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/jesse-grupper-gear-olympics-2024/)
2024-07-23T11:45:00Z	**Toyota Pulls Off a Fast and Furious Demo With Dual Drifting AI-Powered Race Cars**
Algorithms designed to handle a car after it loses traction could potentially intervene on behalf of human drivers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/toyota-stanford-ai-tandem-drifting-cars/)
2024-07-23T11:36:00Z	**The Best Zojirushi Rice Cookers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
The popular brand of rice cooker offers a large lineup of options—we help you choose which one is right for your kitchen. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-zojirushi-rice-cookers/)
2024-07-23T13:00:00Z	**ViewSonic 27-Inch OLED Gaming Monitor Review: Better Than Budget**
If you’re used to seeing ViewSonic as the cheap monitor brand, this one might change your mind. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/viewsonic-27-inch-oled-gaming-monitor/)
2024-07-23T12:30:00Z	**Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Copilot+ PC Review: Great Price to Performance**
It’s a bit plain, but dollar for dollar, this Lenovo PC has the best price-to-performance ratio. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-copilot-pc/)
2024-07-23T13:53:50Z	**Abortion Rights Groups Rush to Back Kamala Harris**
Activists believe that the vice president, who is already the leading voice for reproductive rights in the Biden administration, will champion their cause. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kamala-harris-2024-election-reproductive-rights-abortion/)
2024-07-23T15:05:18Z	**Meta's New Llama 3.1 AI Model Is Free, Powerful, and Risky**
The newest version of Llama will make AI more accessible and customizable, but it will also stir up debate around the potential pitfalls of releasing AI without guardrails. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meta-ai-llama-3/)
2024-07-23T15:36:23Z	**Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 Review: Refined Folds**
Six years on, these super-refined folding phones feel like they’re losing their edge. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-and-galaxy-z-flip6/)
2024-07-23T19:00:00Z	**The 29 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (August 2024)**
Sunny, Constellation, and Presumed Innocent are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-shows/)
2024-07-23T18:57:22Z	**Silicon Valley Is Coconuts for Kamala Harris**
Prominent names in Big Tech are rallying behind Kamala Harris following Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-kamala-harris/)
2024-07-23T18:45:17Z	**There’s Another Chance to See the Northern Lights This Week**
Don’t worry if you missed them in May—due to another geomagnetic storm, the northern lights might again be seen at lower latitudes across the US and Europe, from as early as Tuesday night. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/aurora-northern-lights-visible-summer-usa-europe-july-2024/)
2024-07-23T19:36:53Z	**Why Paris 2024 Olympic Athletes Are Sleeping on Cardboard Beds**
The competitors' bedroom furniture is simply stiff paper, along with coffee tables made from badminton shuttlecocks and ottomans made from parachute fabric. And as for durability, this gear can go the distance. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/why-paris-2024-olympic-athletes-are-sleeping-on-cardboard-beds/)
2024-07-23T20:45:21Z	**The Time Is Right for a Folding iPhone**
If Apple really does come come out with a foldable smartphone, it'll be late to the party—but will somehow arrive just as the real fun is starting. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-folding-iphone-right-move-at-the-right-time/)
2024-07-24T10:00:00Z	**The Race for the Next Ozempic**
The next wave of obesity drugs could help people lose even more weight—and make some pharma companies a fortune. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/age-of-ozempic-next-generation-new-weight-loss-drugs-ozempic-wegovy-zepbound-mounjaro/)
2024-07-24T11:00:00Z	**How IT Departments Scrambled to Address the CrowdStrike Chaos**
System administrators and their teams sprang into action last Friday and worked tirelessly to get their companies back online amid one of the worst digital blackouts ever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/it-departments-crowdstrike-microsoft-outage-response/)
2024-07-24T11:00:00Z	**A Hacker ‘Ghost’ Network Is Quietly Spreading Malware on GitHub**
Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a 3,000-account network on GitHub that is manipulating the platform and spreading ransomware and info stealers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/github-malware-spreading-network-stargazer-goblin/)
2024-07-24T10:30:00Z	**This Machine Exposes Privacy Violations**
A former Google engineer has built a search engine, WebXray, that aims to find illicit online data collection and tracking—with the goal of becoming “the Henry Ford of tech lawsuits.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/webxray-online-privacy-violations/)
2024-07-24T12:09:00Z	**How to Buy a Sleep Mask: Fit, Material, and Features to Look For**
Sleep masks offer a range of benefits, including deeper and more restful sleep, but there are many styles on the market. We'll help you navigate the options. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-a-sleep-mask/)
2024-07-24T13:00:00Z	**You Can Actually Use a Chromebook Offline. Here's How**
The always-online laptop doesn't really have to always be online. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-a-chromebook-offline/)
2024-07-24T12:30:00Z	**This Is the Year Comic-Con Bounces Back**
After being upended by Covid-19 cancellations and Hollywood strikes, Comic-Con International in San Diego has a chance to come back in a big way this year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/comic-con-2024-big-deal/)
2024-07-24T14:15:02Z	**Coupon Code: 15% off SHED RAIN Umbrellas**
WIRED has teamed up with umbrella-maker SHED RAIN for an exclusive 15% off discount code. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/coupon-save-15-off-shed-rain-umbrellas/)
2024-07-24T15:14:57Z	**The 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Will Be Unlike Any Before It**
For the first time in history, the Olympics opening ceremony won’t be held inside a stadium. Instead, it will float down the Seine. Here’s everything you need to know. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-2024-olympics-opening-ceremony-paris-games/)
2024-07-24T15:33:46Z	**Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Review: Blood Sugar Index and Navigation Features**
Samsung’s premium outdoor fitness watch has basic navigation features and measures your metabolism. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/)
2024-07-24T19:20:12Z	**The Mysterious Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ on the Ocean Floor**
Researchers believe they have discovered oxygen being produced 4,000 meters below the sea surface, and think polymetallic nodules—the sought-after bounty of deep-sea miners—could be the source. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dark-oxygen-deep-sea-polymetallic-nodules-discovery/)
2024-07-24T21:40:44Z	**The Thomas Crooks Conspiracy Theories Aren’t Going Anywhere**
The FBI says Donald Trump's would-be assassin acted alone; the CIA denies any association with him. But experts say the complex reasons for belief in conspiracies will likely keep people believing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/thomas-crooks-conspiracy-donald-trump-cia-mk-ultra/)
2024-07-25T10:00:00Z	**How Soon Might the Atlantic Ocean Break? Two Sibling Scientists Found an Answer—and Shook the World**
A gigantic, weather-defining current system could be headed to collapse. Peter and Susanne Ditlevsen had a simple yet controversial question: How much time might we have left to save it? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amoc-collapse-atlantic-ocean/)
2024-07-25T11:30:00Z	**Joe Biden Lost The Internet. Kamala Harris Is Trying to Win it Back**
Biden's campaign crafted countless bespoke identities for him, a response to a fractured internet. It's early, but the Harris campaign appears to have a very different approach. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/joe-biden-lost-the-internet-kamala-harris-is-trying-to-win-it-back/)
2024-07-25T11:25:54Z	**At The 2024 Summer Olympics, AI Is Watching You**
A controversial new surveillance system in Paris foreshadows a future where there are too many CCTV cameras for humans to physically watch. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/at-the-olympics-ai-algorithms-are-watching-you/)
2024-07-25T11:00:00Z	**Anthony Fauci Worries About the Next Pandemic—But Worries More About Democracy**
The former public health lead opens up on serving under Trump, what dangers America faces right now, and what keeps him up at night. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/anthony-fauci-interview-q-and-a-july-2024-trump-harris/)
2024-07-25T11:00:00Z	**'Deadpool & Wolverine' Scales New Heights of Cinematic Self-Awareness**
Deadpool’s first foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe is all about giving fans more Easter eggs and references than they can catch. Will it also score Disney a hit? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deadpool-and-wolverine-trailers-launched-a-bonanza-for-internet-sleuths/)
2024-07-25T11:00:00Z	**Polluted Lakes Are Being Cleansed Using Floating Wetlands Made of Trash**
Platforms combining plants and recycled garbage could offer a cut-price solution for reviving polluted bodies of water. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/planet-pioneers-nagdaha-small-earth-nepal-soni-pradhanang-ftws-floating-treatment-wetland-systems-water-cleaning-pollution/)
2024-07-25T12:30:00Z	**Cannondale Moterra SL 2 Electric Mountain Bike Review: Lightweight and Powerful**
This lightweight, full-power electric mountain bike was born to take on long uphills and wide open spaces. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/cannondale-moterra-carbon-sl2/)
2024-07-25T12:30:00Z	**Beats Pill (2024) Review: A Fortified Contender**
Beats’ resurrected Pill speaker is bolder, brawnier, and better than ever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/beats-pill-2024/)
2024-07-25T12:00:00Z	**The Hugely Important Ocean Current You've Never Heard Of**
This week, we learn about the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and how the failure of this critical ocean current could throw the world’s climate even further into crisis. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-652/)
2024-07-25T13:30:00Z	**Cars Are Now Rolling Computers, So How Long Will They Get Updates? Automakers Can’t Say**
Phones are supported well beyond their average ownership lifetime. In stark contrast, automakers are struggling to work out how long their “smartphones on wheels” can be kept on the road. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cars-are-now-rolling-computers-so-how-long-will-they-get-updates-automakers-cant-say/)
2024-07-25T13:00:00Z	**Connect Wireless Headphones to Your TV to Watch Movies and Shows in Peace**
You don’t have to stop watching when everyone else does. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-connect-wireless-headphones-to-your-tv/)
2024-07-25T14:33:42Z	**Eminem’s New Album Prompted Gen X to Declare a TikTok ‘War’ on Gen Z**
The release of Eminem’s new album The Death of Slim Shady has led to a series of viral shitposts from Gen X. Their targets, Gen Z, remain unbothered. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gen-x-has-declared-war-on-gen-z-eminem/)
2024-07-25T14:27:00Z	**The 7 Best Folding Phones We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-folding-phones/)
2024-07-25T14:11:00Z	**The 13 Best Office Chairs in 2024, Tested and Reviewed**
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-office-chairs/)
2024-07-25T15:30:26Z	**Google DeepMind’s Game-Playing AI Tackles a Chatbot Blind Spot**
Google’s new advance combines a large language model with a self-learning AI. The technique could address some shortcomings with AI—although there’s a catch. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-deepmind-alphaproof-ai-math/)
2024-07-25T18:29:25Z	**New Jersey's $500 Million Bid to Become an AI Epicenter**
The Garden State has enacted a hefty new tax credit specifically for AI businesses. But tax incentives—particularly around data centers—haven’t always created large numbers of jobs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/new-jerseys-500-million-dollar-bid-to-become-an-ai-epicenter/)
2024-07-25T19:00:00Z	**The 21 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (July 2024)**
Fancy Dance, The Velvet Underground, and Argylle are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-movies/)
2024-07-25T20:03:27Z	**California Supreme Court Rules That Uber and Lyft Drivers Will Remain Independent Contractors**
In a major victory for app-based companies, their drivers will not be considered employees. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/california-supreme-court-uber-lyft-drivers-independent-contractors/)
2024-07-25T20:03:25Z	**SearchGPT Is OpenAI's Direct Assault on Google**
The company behind ChatGPT is expanding into search, and leaning heavily on its relationships with publishers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/searchgpt-openai-search-engine-generative-ai/)
2024-07-25T21:21:22Z	**Video Game Performers Are Going on Strike Over AI**
The union representing the voice and motion-capture actors who work in video games authorized the strike after talks with gaming companies stalled over the use of AI. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/video-game-voice-actors-are-going-on-strike-over-ai/)
2024-07-25T21:13:28Z	**Class Action Lawsuit Alleges T-Mobile Broke Its Lifetime Price Guarantee**
Customers of the uncarrier want T-Mobile to pay up after switching their legacy phone plans for something more expensive. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/t-mobile-class-action-lawsuit-lifetime-price-guarantee/)
2024-07-25T23:34:39Z	**Sonos Admits Its Recent App Update Was a Colossal Mistake**
Owners of the company's wireless speakers will have to endure the pain of broken software for several more months. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sonos-admits-its-recent-app-update-was-a-colossal-mistake/)
2024-07-26T10:30:00Z	**Europe Is Pumping Billions Into New Military Tech**
The European Commission is allocating €7.3 billion for defense research over the next seven years. From drones and tanks of the future to battleships and space intelligence, here's what it funds. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/european-commission-military-tech-spending/)
2024-07-26T10:00:00Z	**7 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G**
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones/)
2024-07-26T11:33:00Z	**The Best Android Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed**
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-android-phones/)
2024-07-26T11:00:00Z	**The Week of Brat Summer Will Go Down in Internet History**
After Charli XCX declared that Vice President Kamala Harris “IS brat,” nothing was the same. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-week-of-brat-summer-will-go-down-in-internet-history/)
2024-07-26T11:00:00Z	**No, You Can’t Have a Solar-Powered Passenger Plane**
Guilt-free air travel is a beautiful dream, but there’s simply no way to get enough solar energy to keep a cabin full of people in the air. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/why-a-solar-powered-passenger-plane-is-impossible/)
2024-07-26T12:00:00Z	**Teenage Engineering TX-6 Review: A Pocket-Sized Audio Mixer**
This adorable piece of pocket tech acts like a USB-C audio interface and mixing board. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/teenage-engineering-tx-6/)
2024-07-26T12:00:00Z	**A North Korean Hacker Tricked a US Security Vendor Into Hiring Him—and Immediately Tried to Hack Them**
KnowBe4 detailed the incident in a recent blog post as a warning for other potential targets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/north-korean-hacker-hired-ecurity-company-malware/)
2024-07-26T13:00:00Z	**Steve Jobs Knew the Moment the Future Had Arrived. It's Calling Again**
In a recently uncovered 1983 speech, Steve Jobs predicted the ubiquity of personal computers. In 2024, AI has brought us to another inflection point. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/steve-jobs-speech-personal-computers-ai/)
2024-07-26T14:48:15Z	**2024 Summer Olympics: A Self-Healing Pole Vault Pole Is One Great Leap for Sports Tech**
Pole vaulting is a spectacular, dangerous sport. Modern poles could be drastically improved to make them more reliable, with healable tech being developed that could also be used in surfing and cycling. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/a-self-healing-pole-vault-pole-is-one-great-leap-for-sports-tech/)
2024-07-26T19:38:42Z	**Dengue Fever Threatens to Gate-Crash the 2024 Summer Olympics**
Measles, bedbugs, and dengue have all been cited as concerns for tourists and athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, with the tropical virus in particular forcing authorities into action. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/paris-olympics-2024-dengue-measles-bedbugs/)
2024-07-26T19:16:50Z	**Drew Afualo Will Never Stop Making Fun of Misogynist Men**
The TikTok influencer and podcast host amassed millions of followers for her roasts—and swears she’ll keep doing it even if TikTok goes away. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dial-up-drew-afualo/)
2024-07-26T19:00:00Z	**The 20 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (August 2024)**
The Idea of You, Brittany Runs a Marathon, and American Fiction are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-movies/)
2024-07-26T21:56:06Z	**Open Source AI Has Founders—and the FTC—Buzzing**
DC went to YC to talk OS. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/open-source-ai-y-combinator/)
2024-07-27T11:30:00Z	**Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 Review: A Pretty Chromebook**
Asus puts all the gray, boring Chromebooks out there to shame with the sleek and all-white CX34. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/asus-chromebook-plus-cx34/)
2024-07-27T11:00:00Z	**Project 2025 Wants to Propel America Into Environmental Catastrophe**
Tracking emissions, managing pollutants, responding to natural disasters—even accurately predicting the weather—would all be trampled in a wave of privatization, deregulation, and unfettered fossil-fuel exploitation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/project-2025-wants-to-propel-america-into-environmental-catastrophe/)
2024-07-27T13:00:00Z	**Stop X’s Grok AI From Training on Your Tweets**
Plus: More Pegasus spyware controversy, a major BIOS controversy, and more of the week’s top security news. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/x-grok-ai-training-pegasus/)
2024-07-27T14:00:00Z	**Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Review: Cybertruck AirPods**
Samsung’s third-generation earbuds copy Apple’s dated plastic-tipped design, cost more, and have shoddy noise canceling. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-buds3/)
2024-07-27T15:09:00Z	**The Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers in 2024, Tested and Reviewed**
If you’re a side sleeper, you need a mattress that provides support and relieves pressure. I’m a side sleeper, and I tested the top foam, cooling, and firm mattresses to find the best. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-side-sleeper-mattresses/)
2024-07-27T22:32:53Z	**Donald Trump Backs 'Strategic Bitcoin Stockpile' in Speech to Crypto Faithful**
Appearing onstage at the Bitcoin 2024 conference, Trump also promised to “fire” SEC chair Gary Gensler, set up a crypto advisory council, and make the United States the “crypto capital of the world.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-strategic-bitcoin-stockpile-bitcoin-2024/)
2024-07-27T23:15:50Z	**Escaping Gravity Takes a Brutally Honest Look at NASA**
Lori Garver's new memoir details her struggles to get NASA colleagues to embrace SpaceX and Blue Origin. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/2022/07/geeks-guide-escaping-gravity-nasa/)
2024-07-28T11:00:00Z	**Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (2024) Review: A Tried and True Laptop**
This 2-in-1 machine is lightweight, has a screen that flips, and packs excellent speakers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/lenovo-yoga-9i-2-in-1-2024/)
2024-07-28T11:00:00Z	**Uncovering Magnetism’s Mysterious Role in the Galaxy**
Susan Clark is helping to unravel the mysterious workings of the Milky Way’s magnetic field, a critical missing piece of the galactic puzzle. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/uncovering-magnetisms-mysterious-role-in-the-galaxy/)
2024-07-28T12:43:07Z	**Bitcoin Bros Go Wild for Donald Trump**
At Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Trump is finally telling crypto enthusiasts what they want to hear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bitcoin-bros-go-wild-for-donald-trump/)
2024-07-28T14:04:00Z	**You’re Probably Using Your Air Purifier Wrong**
Placement, filter maintenance, and learning about your air purifier’s settings are all part of good air hygiene. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/youre-probably-using-your-air-purifier-wrong/)
2024-07-28T15:00:00Z	**12 Best Smartwatches, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2024): Apple Watch, Wear OS, Hybrid Watches, Kids' Watches**
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smartwatches/)
2024-07-29T10:00:00Z	**TikTok Has a Nazi Problem**
Not only is TikTok’s algorithm promoting Neo-Nazi content, extremist organizations are also using the platform to recruit new members and encourage real-world action. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-nazi-content-moderation/)
2024-07-29T11:00:00Z	**People Are Using Memecoins to Bet on the US Election**
While a fight over betting on US elections plays out in court, the tech-savvy are gambling hundreds of millions of dollars on cryptocurrencies inspired by politicians. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/political-memecoins-betting-trump-biden-harris/)
2024-07-29T10:30:00Z	**Back to BASIC—the Most Consequential Programming Language in the History of Computing**
Coding was a preserve of elites, until BASIC hit the streets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/back-to-basic-the-most-consequential-programming-language/)
2024-07-29T12:08:19Z	**People Are Using Memecoins to Bet on the US Election**
While a fight over betting on US elections plays out in court, the tech-savvy are gambling hundreds of millions of dollars on cryptocurrencies inspired by politicians. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/political-memecoins-betting-trump-biden-harris/)
2024-07-29T12:00:00Z	**Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge Copilot+ PC Review: A Powerful Laptop**
Slick, svelte, and sharp. This is the best-performing Copilot+ PC we’ve tested to date. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-book4-edge-copilot-pc/)
2024-07-29T11:30:00Z	**How Infostealers Pillaged the World’s Passwords**
Infostealer malware is swiping millions of passwords, cookies, and search histories. It’s a gold mine for hackers—and a disaster for anyone who becomes a target. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/infostealer-malware-password-theft/)
2024-07-29T13:09:00Z	**8 Best Electric Toothbrushes We've Tested and Reviewed in 2024**
These rechargeable and battery-powered models put better oral hygiene within easy reach. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-toothbrushes/)
2024-07-29T13:07:32Z	**Saboteurs Cut Internet Cables in Latest Disruption During Paris Olympics**
Long-distance cables were severed across France in a move that disrupted internet connectivity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/saboteurs-cut-internet-cables-in-latest-disruption-during-paris-olympics/)
2024-07-29T14:02:00Z	**How to Buy an Air Purifier in 4 Easy Steps**
Know thy room—you're fitting your space with an air purifier, not the other way around. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-an-air-purifier/)
2024-07-29T17:12:16Z	**The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18**
Apple Intelligence has arrived in the iOS 18.1 developer beta, bringing features like the updated Siri and Writing Tools. Here’s how to access it, plus the top new features in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-ios-18-ipados-18-new-features/)
2024-07-29T19:18:09Z	**The Bird Flu Threat Keeps Growing**
Human cases keep ticking up, are very likely to be underreported, and offer the virus the opportunity to learn how to spread from person to person. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bird-flu-human-transmission-colorado-farms-poultry-usa/)
2024-07-29T22:33:50Z	**Instagram Will Let You Make Custom AI Chatbots—Even Ones Based on Yourself**
Meta's AI Studio will let users build virtual characters, with a few limitations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meta-ai-studio-instagram-chatbots/)
2024-07-30T04:00:00Z	**Lime’s New Rideshare Ebikes Are More Approachable—Throttle and All**
The LimeGlider and LimeBike, currently in pilot programs, have smaller frames and wheels and are equipped with throttles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/lime-new-rideshare-ebikes-limebike-limeglider-2024/)
2024-07-30T07:00:00Z	**How a Secret BJP War Room Mobilized Female Voters to Win the Indian Elections**
A sophisticated effort used technology to identify women who could bring other women out to vote—and offered a glimpse of the future of campaigning in India. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-a-secret-bjp-war-room-mobilized-female-voters-to-win-the-indian-elections/)
2024-07-30T10:00:00Z	**The New Gods of Weather Can Make Rain on Demand—or So They Want You to Believe**
In a gold-trimmed command center on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, scientists are seeking to wring moisture from desert skies. But will all their extravagant cloud-seeding tech—planes that sprinkle nanomaterials, lasers that scramble the atmosphere—really work at scale? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/new-gods-weather-rain-cloud-seeding-emirates/)
2024-07-30T11:00:00Z	**The Untold Story of How Ridley Scott Saw 'Star Wars'—and Ended Up Making 'Alien'**
In 1977, Ridley Scott was considering making a medieval period piece. Then he saw Star Wars and set about making two sci-fi classics, Alien and Blade Runner. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-untold-story-of-how-ridley-scott-saw-star-wars-and-ended-up-making-alien-and-blade-runner/)
2024-07-30T11:30:00Z	**Elgato Prompter Review: No iPad Required for This Teleprompter**
Elgato has built the simplest way to read from scripts while recording for YouTube. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/elgato-teleprompter/)
2024-07-30T12:00:00Z	**Coros Dura Solar GPS Bike Computer Review: Battery Life for Days**
Coros’ debut cycling gadget has a battery life that beats all comers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/coros-dura-solar-gps-bike-computer/)
2024-07-30T12:10:00Z	**The 17 Best Laptop Stands We've Tried and Tested (2024)**
Raising your computer screen is a simple fix for healthier posture. These stands, lap desks, mats, and risers may help. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-laptop-stands/)
2024-07-30T12:38:00Z	**The 17 Best Barefoot Shoes for Running or Walking (2024)**
Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-barefoot-shoes/)
2024-07-30T13:56:32Z	**The Purple Track at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games Has a Secret Ingredient**
Recycled shells of mollusks native to the Mediterranean Sea were used to manufacture the synthetic floor of the athletics track, as part of the Games’ commitment to sustainability. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/paris-summer-olympics-2024-purple-track-athletics-mondo/)
2024-07-30T14:20:51Z	**A Senate Bill Would Radically Improve Voting Machine Security**
This year’s Intelligence Authorization Act would mandate penetration testing for federally certified voting machines and allow independent researchers to work on exposing vulnerabilities. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/a-senate-bill-would-radically-improve-voting-machine-security/)
2024-07-30T14:50:00Z	**Wear This AI Friend Around Your Neck**
The latest attempt at an AI-powered wearable is an always-listening pendant. But it doesn’t help you be more productive, it just keeps you company. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/friend-ai-pendant/)
2024-07-30T19:00:00Z	**The 51 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (August 2024)**
World Eats Bread, X-Men ’97, and Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-shows-disney-plus/)
2024-07-30T20:36:51Z	**The Affordable Connectivity Program Died—and Thousands of Households Have Already Lost Their Internet**
The ACP provided affordable internet connectivity to low-income Americans. Since it expired in May, around 100,000 Charter subscribers have had to pull the plug. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/affordable-care-act-low-income-households-lose-internet/)
2024-07-31T08:00:00Z	**The Best Sex Machines for Solo, Couple, or Long-Distance Playtime (2024)**
If you’re going to invest in toys to enhance your sex life, why not go big? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sex-machines/)
2024-07-31T09:30:00Z	**Nothing Phone (2a) Plus With AI News Widget: Specs, Prices, Availability**
The company has bafflingly turned to its head of finance to be the unlikely voice of its irreverent news app—now available on all Nothing and CMF handsets, including the new Phone (2a) Plus. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nothing-news-reporter-widget-nothing-phone-2a-plus/)
2024-07-31T10:00:00Z	**Can ChatGPT-4o Be Trusted With Your Private Data?**
OpenAI’s newest model is “a data hoover on steroids,” says one expert—but there are still ways to use it while minimizing risk. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/can-chatgpt-4o-be-trusted-with-your-private-data/)
2024-07-31T11:00:00Z	**How to Create Your Own Browser Extension**
This DIY coding project can add useful utility to Chrome, Firefox, or your daily web browser. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-write-your-own-browser-extension/)
2024-07-31T12:02:00Z	**10 Best Apple AirPods Cases We've Tried and Tested (2024)**
From a can of Spam to a mini suitcase, these are our favorite ways to disguise (and protect) Apple’s wireless earbuds and over-the-ear headphones. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-apple-airpods-cases/)
2024-07-31T12:13:03Z	**Donald Trump’s Plan to Hoard Billions in Bitcoin Has Economists Stumped**
The former US president has promised to establish a "national bitcoin stockpile" if he’s reelected and use it to offset inflation. But economists think the plan has little merit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trumps-plan-to-hoard-billions-in-bitcoin-has-economists-stumped/)
2024-07-31T13:00:00Z	**Google Cracks Down on Explicit Deepfakes**
Newly announced measures by the search giant aim to make AI-generated, or otherwise spoofed explicit content, more difficult to discover. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-tries-to-crack-down-on-explicit-deepfakes/)
2024-07-31T13:00:00Z	**'Date Like Goblins' Thinks Playing Games Can Fix Dating Apps**
More niche dating apps hope to disrupt the dominance of giants like Tinder and Hinge. The latest encourages people to date in “goblin mode.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dating-apps-suck-date-like-goblins/)
2024-07-31T14:00:00Z	**Moog Muse Review: A Machine for Musical Inspiration**
This eight-voice analog synthesizer isn’t cheap, but it delivers a lot for the money. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/moog-muse-review/)
2024-07-31T15:08:00Z	**The Best Cat Furniture, Scratching Posts, and Litter Boxes (2024)**
Your cat needs scratching posts and litter boxes, but they don’t have to be ugly. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fancy-cat-furniture/)
2024-07-31T15:31:10Z	**Meet the Swifties Campaigning for Kamala Harris**
Taylor Swift enthusiasts’ experience operating stan accounts has provided them with the skills to organize—and the vice president’s campaign is getting in on the action. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/swifties-campaigning-for-kamala-harris/)
2024-07-31T16:55:32Z	**Election Deniers Are Ramping Up Efforts to Disenfranchise US Voters**
After working for months to challenge thousands of voter registrations, election denial groups are now pushing ahead with plans to challenge voters and votes ahead of the election. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/election-deniers-efforts-disenfranchise-voters/)
2024-07-31T21:29:08Z	**Amazon Has to Recall More Than 400,000 Dangerous Products**
Regulators found that Amazon is responsible for defective products sold by its third-party vendor—which include flammable pajamas, faulty carbon monoxide detectors, and hair dryers that could electrocute you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-third-party-defective-recall-legally-responsible/)
2024-07-31T21:37:12Z	**The Incredible Physics of Simone Biles’ Yurchenko Double Pike**
Calculating angular velocity and the moment of inertia isn’t quite as hard as competing in the 2024 summer Olympics gymnastics tournament—but it’s pretty darn tough. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-incredible-physics-of-simone-biles-yurchenko-double-pike/)
2024-08-01T10:00:00Z	**The Cure for Disposable Plastic Crap Is Here—and It’s Loony**
Stretchy seaweed, reverse vending machines, QR-coded take-out boxes: They’re how we can break society’s absurd addiction to single-use plastics. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-cure-for-disposable-plastic-crap-is-here-and-its-loony/)
2024-08-01T10:48:00Z	**8 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G**
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones/)
2024-08-01T11:00:00Z	**A $500 Open-Source Tool Lets Anyone Hack Computer Chips With Lasers**
The RayV Lite will make it hundreds of times cheaper for anyone to carry out physics-bending feats of hardware hacking. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rayv-lite-laser-chip-hacking-tool/)
2024-08-01T11:00:00Z	**How Telegram Game 'Hamster Kombat' Got 300 Million Users—and the Ire of Iran’s Military**
In June, Iranian authorities claimed the crypto game was distracting voters during the presidential election. Last month, Telegram's CEO touted its potential to bring millions to blockchain. Its creators say they’re just getting started. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/telegram-game-hamster-kombat-massive/)
2024-08-01T11:30:00Z	**Democrats Have Finally Learned the Value of Shitposting**
After struggling through a changing social media landscape for years, Democratic strategists have figured out how to go viral. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/democrats-have-finally-learned-the-value-of-shitposting/)
2024-08-01T12:00:00Z	**Dating Apps Are Dehumanizing. Let’s Try Something New**
This week, we talk about the arrival of Date Like Goblins and chart the rise of niche, interest-specific platforms for online dating. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-653/)
2024-08-01T12:30:00Z	**16 Best Fitness Trackers (2024): Watches, Bands, and Rings**
Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-fitness-tracker/)
2024-08-01T13:00:00Z	**What Project 2025 Means for Big Tech … and Everyone Else**
From abolishing the Federal Trade Commission to rolling back labor rights, the right's vision for tech is unfettered deregulation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/project-2025-tech-industry/)
2024-08-01T13:00:00Z	**Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You**
Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/six-word/)
2024-08-01T13:00:00Z	**LG C4 OLED Review: The Best High-End TV for Most People**
This gorgeous high-end TV is this year's best buy for home cinephiles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/lg-c4/)
2024-08-01T13:30:00Z	**How to Quickly Remove Bloatware and Invasive Apps From Your Computer**
Using the free service Privacy.Sexy, you can generate custom scripts that will rid your Mac or Windows PC of preinstalled apps and features you never use. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-remove-bloatware-from-your-computer/)
2024-08-01T14:00:00Z	**Asus Chromebook CM14 Review: An Uber-Cheap Laptop**
This is a good basic budget laptop, but aggressive Chromebook Plus sales might have you thinking twice. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/asus-chromebook-cm14/)
2024-08-01T14:50:06Z	**He Was an FBI Informant—and Inspired a Generation of Violent Extremists**
Joshua Caleb Sutter infiltrated far-right extremist organizations as a confidential FBI informant, all while promoting hateful ideologies that influenced some of the internet's most violent groups. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-dangerous-exploits-of-an-extremist-fbi-informant/)
2024-08-01T16:00:00Z	**To Lead in AI, the US Needs a Silicon Revolution**
US Commerce Department undersecretary Laurie E. Locascio says America needs to invent new chip manufacturing techniques. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/laurie-locascio-interview-ai-silicon-revolution/)
2024-08-01T18:10:46Z	**How QAnon Destroys American Families**
WIRED speaks with Jesselyn Cook, whose recent book chronicles five families impacted by QAnon. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/qanon-destroys-american-families/)
2024-08-01T19:00:00Z	**The 61 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (August 2024)**
The Beach Boys, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version), and Fantastic Mr. Fox are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-disney-plus/)
2024-08-01T20:30:04Z	**The Shameful Controversy Over Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif**
Imane Khelif has always defined herself as a woman, and has every right to compete. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/imane-khelif-olympic-boxer-controversy/)
2024-08-01T20:36:54Z	**How 'World of Warcraft' Devs Launched One of the Biggest Unions in Video Games**
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard created an environment that helped workers. Amid layoffs and worries about AI, their efforts could be an indicator of the future of the industry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/world-of-warcraft-union-vidoe-games-labor/)
2024-08-01T21:26:10Z	**Intel Is Cutting More Than 15,000 Jobs Despite Getting Billions From the US Government**
The chipmaker, which has fallen behind competitors, is slashing 15 percent of its workforce. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/intel-job-cuts/)
2024-08-02T10:00:00Z	**How the ‘Slamming Door’ Sound Became Embedded in Hip-Hop History**
If you’ve listened to any rap or pop music made in the 21st century, you’ve heard John Lehmkuhl’s most famous creation, a thwacking metallic percussion sample named “Tribe.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/korg-tribe-slam-sound-hip-hop-history/)
2024-08-02T10:15:00Z	**Tuariki Delamere’s Somersault Could Have Launched a New Era in the Olympic Long Jump**
The New Zealander came up with a better way to jump, using a front flip in midair. But the sport’s stodgy authorities shut him down before the 1975 Games. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/physics-of-the-banned-front-flip-long-jump/)
2024-08-02T11:00:00Z	**You Won’t Believe What Car Headlights Have in Store**
New technology and a drive toward electrified powertrains have converged to create a flashy new car-lighting landscape. What comes next could be an international light language. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/you-wont-believe-what-car-headlights-have-in-store/)
2024-08-02T11:00:00Z	**Welcome to the Weird Era**
You can call politicians castigating the childless and companies marketing AI assistants a lot of things, but it's au courant to call them weird. The Era of Weird has been a long time coming—but may have a cringey future ahead. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/welcome-to-the-weird-era/)
2024-08-02T12:00:00Z	**MSI Claw Review: Don't Buy This Gaming Handheld**
Even MSI is ready to replace this poorly functioning gaming handheld. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/msi-claw/)
2024-08-02T12:32:00Z	**The Best Electric Kick Scooters of 2024, Tested and Reviewed**
These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-scooters/)
2024-08-02T13:00:00Z	**Trump's Crypto Embrace Could Be a Disaster for Bitcoin**
At the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Donald Trump promised the crypto community the moon. They'd better hope they don't get it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-bitcoin-reserve-promises/)
2024-08-02T13:30:00Z	**How to Clear Your Watch History on Netflix, Apple TV+, YouTube, and More**
Hiding your streaming habits increases your privacy and improves the recommendations you see. Here’s how to clear your viewing history on every major streamer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-clear-your-watch-history-on-netflix-apple-tv-youtube/)
2024-08-02T14:00:00Z	**Edifier Stax Spirit S5 Headphones Review: Great Sound, No Noise Canceling**
These wireless planar magnetic headphones are the perfect way to maintain pristine audio quality on the go. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/edifier-stax-spirit-s5/)
2024-08-02T14:00:00Z	**Kamala Harris and the Paradox of Progress**
The vice president's political theater is inspiring raucous reactions and online goodwill—but it's also already showing cracks, and obscuring the harsher realities of America. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kamala-harris-and-the-paradox-of-progress/)
2024-08-02T15:49:10Z	**A New Trick Could Block the Misuse of Open Source AI**
Researchers have developed a way to tamperproof open source large language models to prevent them from being coaxed into, say, explaining how to make a bomb. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/center-for-ai-safety-open-source-llm-safeguards/)
2024-08-02T16:34:03Z	**Sensitive Illinois Voter Data Exposed by Contractor's Unsecured Databases**
Social Security numbers, death certificates, voter applications, and other personal information was accessible on the open internet, highlighting the ongoing challenges in election security. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/illinois-voter-databases-exposed/)
2024-08-02T17:26:09Z	**No, The Seine Cleanup Wasn't a Failure**
The goal of the Seine-cleansing project is to produce swimmable conditions for the people of Paris for years to come—the Olympics was just a milestone in getting there. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/no-the-seine-cleanup-wasnt-a-failure/)
2024-08-02T19:54:06Z	**TikTok Sued by US Justice Department for Alleged Violations of Kids’ Privacy**
The social media company, already fighting for its existence in the US, now has to contend with a potentially expensive penalty stemming from its policies toward users under 13. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/us-justice-department-sues-tiktok-kids-privacy/)
2024-08-03T10:30:00Z	**The Fight to Save Florida’s Oranges**
Once the leading producer of the citrus fruit in the US, Florida is being ground down by hurricanes, diseases, and drought—but its orange growers aren’t giving up yet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-fight-to-save-floridas-oranges-climate-change-farming-crop-shortages/)
2024-08-03T10:30:00Z	**US Hands Over Russian Cybercriminals in WSJ Reporter Prisoner Swap**
Plus: Meta pays $1.4 million in a historic privacy settlement, Microsoft blames a cyberattack for a major Azure outage, and an artist creates a face recognition system to reveal your NYPD “coppelganger.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/russia-cybercriminal-us-prisoner-swap/)
2024-08-03T11:00:00Z	**The 49 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (August 2024)**
The Long Game, Leo, and Godzilla Minus One are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-movies-this-week/)
2024-08-03T11:00:00Z	**Insta360 Go 3S Review: Tiny, Fun, and 4K Footage**
Insta360’s go-anywhere, wearable action camera hybrid gains smoother, sharper 4K video. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/insta360-go-3s-action-camera/)
2024-08-03T11:00:00Z	**The 53 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (August 2024)**
Sweet Home, The Decameron, Star Trek Prodigy are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-shows-this-week/)
2024-08-03T12:00:00Z	**How to Stop Wildfire Smoke Damaging Your Health**
Smoke from fires is linked to thousands of premature deaths every year, and is a growing health threat as widespread blazes becomes more common. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wildfire-smoke-causes-long-term-health-problems-heres-how-to-protect-yourself/)
2024-08-03T12:30:00Z	**How to Control Android Auto or Apple CarPlay With Your Voice While Driving**
Both smartphone platforms offer a number of ways to interact with your phone while keeping both hands on the wheel. Follow these tips to get the most out of in-car voice commands. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-your-voice-to-control-android-auto-or-apple-carplay/)
2024-08-03T13:00:00Z	**LCD, IPS, OLED, and Quantum Dots: All the Confusing Display Terms, Explained**
Shopping for monitors can feel like swimming through alphabet soup. Learn what all these technical acronyms mean before you buy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/lcd-ips-oled-and-quantum-dots-all-the-confusing-display-terms-explained/)
2024-08-04T10:00:00Z	**See the Perseids and Southern Delta Aquariids in a Stunning Double Meteor Shower**
Across the Northern Hemisphere, August will see beautiful displays of meteors. Here's everything you need to know to enjoy them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/see-the-perseids-and-southern-delta-aquariids-in-a-stunning-double-meteor-shower/)
2024-08-04T11:00:00Z	**‘Gem’ of a Proof Breaks 80-Year-Old Record, Offers New Insights Into Prime Numbers**
The proof creates stricter limits on potential exceptions to the famous Riemann hypothesis. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sensational-proof-delivers-new-insights-into-prime-numbers/)
2024-08-04T11:09:00Z	**Best iPhone (2024): Which Model Should You Buy?**
The iPhone 16 arrives in September. That means this is the worst moment to buy a new iPhone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/iphone-buying-guide/)
2024-08-04T11:30:00Z	**To Study Tornados, Bring an Apocalypse-Proof Truck. And Rocket Launchers**
A day of chasing storms with Reed Timmer's Dominator 3, the latest in extreme twister tech. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dominator-3-tornado-chaser/)
2024-08-04T12:00:00Z	**9 Best Action Cameras (2024): Underwater, 360, Compact, and More**
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-action-cameras/)
2024-08-04T13:00:00Z	**Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Pro (2024) Review: A Must-Have Keyboard Accessory**
Its protective, durable, and easy to swap between work and play. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/logitech-combo-touch-ipad-pro-13-inch-keyboard-case/)
2024-08-04T15:00:00Z	**Roku Pro Series TV Review: Bright and Easy to Use**
If you have a family with kids, post-lunch cartoons, and video games, you need this bright TV with an easy-to-navigate interface. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/roku-pro-series-4k/)
2024-08-04T16:26:18Z	**The 6 Best Cold Plunge Pools in 2024—I Spent Months Testing to Find the Best**
Keen to try the latest wellness trend, I dipped out of my comfort zone. These are my favorite cold-water plunge pools for any budget. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cold-plunge-tubs/)
2024-08-05T10:00:00Z	**JLab Hear OTC Hearing Aid Review: Super Affordable**
For the hearing-aid curious, these over-the-counter earbuds are amazingly affordable and effectively pull double duty. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/jlab-hear-otc-hearing-aid/)
2024-08-05T10:30:00Z	**How Project 2025 Would Put US Elections at Risk**
Experts say the “nonsensical” policy proposal, which largely aligns with Donald Trump’s agenda, would weaken the US agency tasked with protecting election integrity, critical infrastructure, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/project-2025-cisa-election-critical-infrastructure-security/)
2024-08-05T11:00:00Z	**Jane Goodall Thinks It’s Not Too Late to Save the World**
The world, the famed primatologist says, isn’t what it used to be—but there’s still time to save it, if we treat crises like climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty as one. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wired-czechia-jane-goodall-q-and-a-conservation/)
2024-08-05T11:30:00Z	**Dacia Spring EV (2024) Review: Excellent Value for an Urban EV**
This super-fun and likable urban all-electric runabout is packed with tech despite its rock-bottom price. Aside from the amazing value, it proves stateside EV makers need to up their game—fast. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-dacia-spring-2024/)
2024-08-05T12:00:00Z	**What Are Color Gamuts and Color Spaces in TVs and Monitors, and Do They Matter?**
If you’re confused by all the jargon used to describe your new monitor, don’t worry. We’ve got you (and your color gamut) covered. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-are-color-gamuts-and-why-do-they-matter/)
2024-08-05T13:00:00Z	**Zoom Is Going After Google and Microsoft With AI-Driven Docs**
The video-conferencing app is trying to create an "everything workplace" app in a crowded market. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/zoom-is-going-after-google-and-microsoft-with-ai-driven-docs/)
2024-08-05T13:30:00Z	**Mountain Bikers Are Rewilding Land by Paying the Government to Do It**
A new nature-restoration project in Wales is being funded by an unusual source: thrill-seeking downhill lovers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bike-park-wales-rewilding-private-sector-finance/)
2024-08-05T17:34:13Z	**The Controversial Kids Online Safety Act Faces an Uncertain Future**
While it easily passed the Senate, the House began a recess without bringing the bill—which critics say would keep young people from accessing vital information on topics like sexual health—to the floor for a vote. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kids-online-safety-act-kosa-stalled-in-house/)
2024-08-05T19:34:21Z	**People Are Big Mad About the 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Finale**
“Did I just watch a 70 minute trailer for Season 3?” is just one of the reactions fans have posted online about the season's "disappointing and poorly executed" closer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/everyone-is-big-mad-about-the-house-of-the-dragon-season-2-finale/)
2024-08-05T19:52:00Z	**Google Search Is an Illegal Monopoly, US Judge Rules**
Nearly a year after the US government took Google to trial, a judge has found that the tech giant violated antitrust laws. A new trial will determine how Google should be penalized. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-search-antitrust-monopoly-ruling/)
2024-08-05T21:37:05Z	**Elon Musk’s X Is Leaving San Francisco**
The office closure marks the end of an era for the site formerly known as Twitter. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-x-twitter-leaving-san-francisco-office/)
2024-08-06T11:00:00Z	**How to Go to Burning Man in an Extreme Climate and Feel Good About It**
The worsening climate crisis and the changes in the culture may have you wondering if you should skip Burning Man. Veterans of the week-long festival, which begins August 25, have some advice. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-go-to-burning-man/)
2024-08-06T11:32:00Z	**Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig Audio Interface Review: So Many Inputs**
This fancy audio interface makes plugging in all your synths a breeze. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/arturia-audiofuse-16rig/)
2024-08-06T11:30:00Z	**The Best Climbing Gear for Beginners (2024): Shoes, Harnesses, and Ropes**
Whether you’re tempted by indoor climbing or want to take on the great outdoors, we’ve got the ropes, shoes, and harnesses to get you started. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-climbing-gear/)
2024-08-06T13:00:00Z	**Google 4th-Gen Nest Learning Thermostat and Google TV Streamer: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date**
Nest's connected thermostat gets a redesign and some AI smarts, the brand new iteration of the Chromecast also serves as a hub for your smart home. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-nest-learning-thermostat-4th-gen-google-tv-streamer/)
2024-08-06T15:56:29Z	**AI Is Heating the Olympic Pool**
A data center in Paris has been hooked up to the energy system heating the Olympic pool. But critics call projects recycling data centers’ excess heat as a distraction from the real environmental costs of AI. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-is-heating-the-olympic-pool/)
2024-08-06T17:20:00Z	**A New Plan to Break the Cycle of Destructive Critical Infrastructure Hacks**
As digital threats against US water, food, health care, and other vital sectors loom large, a new project called UnDisruptable27 aims to help fix cybersecurity weaknesses where other efforts have failed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/undisruptable27-us-critical-infrastructure-cybersecurity/)
2024-08-06T17:42:14Z	**Elon Musk’s X Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Conspiracy to Boycott the Platform**
The right-wing video site Rumble filed a similar antitrust suit today. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-x-twitter-rumble-sue-advertisers/)
2024-08-06T18:30:34Z	**Public Health Experts Want the Olympics to Drop Its Oldest Sponsor**
Scientists, activists, and ordinary petitioners want the Olympics to break with Coca-Cola, comparing it to the tobacco companies that long sponsored the Games. They aren’t holding their breath. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/public-health-experts-want-the-olympics-to-drop-its-oldest-sponsor/)
2024-08-06T19:00:00Z	**The 30 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (August 2024)**
Love Lies Bleeding, Dune: Part Two, and Beetlejuice are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-hbo-max-right-now/)
2024-08-06T21:42:37Z	**Pack Your Bags With 8 Great Deals from Patagonia's Past-Season Sale**
You still need a duffel bag and warm hoody on that last Labor Day trip. Pick one up for 40 percent off. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/patagonias-past-season-sale-2024/)
2024-08-06T22:02:01Z	**A US Judge Ruled Google an Illegal Monopolist. Here Are Five Things He Could Do Next**
Judge Amit Mehta’s ruling has triggered a potentially yearslong process to decide how to punish the company. For users, it could mean a future in which Google isn’t front and center everywhere. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-search-monopoly-judge-amit-mehta-options/)
2024-08-07T07:00:00Z	**She’s the New Face of Climate Activism—and She’s Carrying a Pickax**
Sabotage. Property destruction. For Léna Lazare and her cohort, radicalized by years of inaction on the environmental crisis, these aren’t dirty words. They’re acts of joy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/climate-activism-radical-new-face-lena-lazare/)
2024-08-07T10:00:00Z	**CrowdStrike Faces a Potential Tsunami of Lawsuits. Only the Fine Print Can Save It, Experts Say**
After crashing millions of computers and disrupting businesses across the globe, cybersecurity company CrowdStrike must protect itself against a flurry of legal activity that is already beginning. The devil will be in the details. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crowdstrike-outage-microsoft-delta-lawsuits-analysis/)
2024-08-07T10:30:00Z	**Kamala Harris’ Campaign Is a Windfall for Influencers**
The switch from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris atop the Democratic ticket has been a boon for the campaign—and content creators. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/harris-campaign-influencers/)
2024-08-07T11:00:00Z	**Elon Musk Has Turned X Into His Personal Political Playground**
Elon Musk accused Twitter’s leadership of tipping the scales politically. But now he’s doing just that with X. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/musk-trump-support-x/)
2024-08-07T12:00:00Z	**NBC’s Olympics Broadcast Isn’t Just Addictive. It’s a New Era of Streaming**
With a big assist from Peacock, the 2024 Summer Olympics broadcast is fragmented in all the right ways. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nbc-peacock-2024-summer-olympics-coverage/)
2024-08-07T13:02:00Z	**Wildflower’s iPhone Cases Are Perfect for the Very Clumsy**
Say goodbye to shattered displays, dreadful screen protectors, and worn-out phone cases. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wildflower-iphone-case-rave/)
2024-08-07T15:43:44Z	**X Is Boosting the Far Right's UK Riots as Telegram Scrambles for Control**
Far-right protestors are trying to share violent rhetoric on social media. For the first time, Telegram is blocking them—while X is giving them a platform. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/telegram-is-blocking-the-far-right-from-boosting-the-uk-riots-x-is-emboldening-them/)
2024-08-07T17:20:00Z	**A Flaw in Windows Update Opens the Door to Zombie Exploits**
A researcher found a vulnerability that would let hackers strategically downgrade a target’s Windows version to reexpose patched vulnerabilities. Microsoft is working on fixes for the issue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/windows-update-downdate-exploit/)
2024-08-07T18:01:40Z	**A Disney+ Password-Sharing Crackdown Is Coming in September**
Disney’s streaming business is finally turning a profit. Next up: price increases and paid sharing, which will likely be great for Disney and frustrating for everyone else. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/disney-password-sharing-crackdown-coming-in-september/)
2024-08-07T23:20:00Z	**Inside the Dark World of Doxing for Profit**
From tricking companies into handing over victims’ personal data to offering violence as a service, the online doxing ecosystem is not just still a problem—it’s getting more extreme. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/doxing-extortion-violence-as-service/)
2024-08-08T04:00:00Z	**Palmer Luckey’s Defense Startup, Anduril, Raises $1.5 Billion to Produce AI-Powered Weapons**
The company plans to build a Tesla-style, software-optimized factory to manufacture autonomous drones and other battlefield tech. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/anduril-palmer-luckey-funding-ai-drones-arsenal-factory/)
2024-08-08T07:01:00Z	**As Skies Fill With Space Junk, Nonprofit Urges US to Pause StarLink Launches**
The advocacy group PIRG is asking the US government to conduct environmental reviews of commercial internet satellites. The group’s new report warns of a space garbage problem with Earthly consequences. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pirg-starlink-environmental-review-space-garbage/)
2024-08-08T10:00:00Z	**The Trump Campaign Is All In on Dude-Bro Politics**
While Tim Walz models a traditional yet empathetic masculinity and White Dudes for Harris raise millions, Donald Trump is appearing on fratty streams in an effort to turn out the most reluctant voters. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-trump-campaign-is-all-in-on-dude-bro-politics/)
2024-08-08T10:30:00Z	**Generative AI Has a "Shoplifting" Problem. This Startup CEO Has a Plan to Fix It**
Bill Gross’ ProRata, which has struck deals with partners like Time and Universal Music Group, has a strategy for making AI powerhouses pay for content. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bill-gross-prorata-generative-ai-business/)
2024-08-08T11:00:00Z	**Watch How a Hacker’s Infrared Laser Can Spy on Your Laptop’s Keystrokes**
Hacker Samy Kamkar is debuting his own open source version of a laser microphone—a spy tool that can invisibly pick up the sounds inside your home through a window, and even the text you’re typing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/infrared-laser-microphone-keystroke-surveillance/)
2024-08-08T11:30:00Z	**The Benefits of Ozempic Are Multiplying**
There’s mounting evidence that GLP-1 drugs have health benefits beyond diabetes and weight loss, for conditions ranging from addiction to Parkinson’s—and scientists are evolving theories of why. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-benefits-of-ozempic-are-multiplying/)
2024-08-08T12:00:00Z	**Good Luck Selling Your AI Startup**
This week, we talk about the current trend of Big Tech acqui-hiring key talent from smaller AI companies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-654/)
2024-08-08T12:34:00Z	**The 30 Best Energy Drinks, Tested and Reviewed**
The future is here, and it is jacked up on B vitamins, red dye, and taurine. These are the best energy drinks to get from tired to wired. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-energy-drinks/)
2024-08-08T13:02:00Z	**6 Best Mattresses for Back Pain, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Struggling with back pain while you sleep, or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mattresses-for-back-pain/)
2024-08-08T14:04:00Z	**The 12 Best Hair Dryers That We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
We tried blow-dryers, brushes, and a machine that sucks up your locks like a vacuum. These are our top tools to dry your do. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hair-dryers/)
2024-08-08T14:50:18Z	**USPS Text Scammers Duped His Wife, So He Hacked Their Operation**
The Smishing Triad network sends up to 100,000 scam texts per day globally. One of those messages went to Grant Smith, who infiltrated their systems and exposed them to US authorities. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/usps-scam-text-smishing-triad/)
2024-08-08T16:01:56Z	**The Right is Still Pushing Election Denial — and Pillows**
Ahead of November, far-right election deniers are only getting more organized. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/election-deniers-far-right/)
2024-08-08T17:00:00Z	**OpenAI Warns Users Could Become Emotionally Hooked on Its Voice Mode**
The company has revealed details of AI model safety testing—including concerns about its new anthropomorphic interface. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/openai-voice-mode-emotional-attachment/)
2024-08-08T18:02:00Z	**10 Best Smart Speakers (2024): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri**
Chatty assistants from Amazon, Google, and Apple are popular. But which one is right for you? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-smart-speakers/)
2024-08-08T18:20:00Z	**Microsoft’s AI Can Be Turned Into an Automated Phishing Machine**
Attacks on Microsoft’s Copilot AI allow for answers to be manipulated, data extracted, and security protections bypassed, new research shows. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-copilot-phishing-data-extraction/)
2024-08-08T18:19:26Z	**Twitch’s New DJ Program Has Flaws, But It’s the Best There Is**
Twitch is finally giving DJs a place to get paid for streaming their sets—and compensate the artists they spin. Its limited catalog of songs and opaque earnings plan may leave some streamers cold. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/twitchs-new-dj-program-may-be-doomed-but-its-the-best-there-is/)
2024-08-08T19:18:29Z	**Beyond Meat Is Stalling in the US. Europe Could Be Another Story**
The once-hyped company is now the most prominent victim of a broader downturn in the plant-based meat industry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/beyond-plant-based-meat-sales-trends-us-europe/)
2024-08-08T21:19:16Z	**Tricky Web Timing Attacks Are Getting Easier to Use—and Abuse**
New research shows how known techniques for finding weaknesses in websites are actually practical in uncovering vulnerabilities, for better or worse. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/web-timing-attacks-black-hat-2024/)
2024-08-08T22:50:17Z	**NASA Still Hasn't Decided How to Get the Boeing Starliner Astronauts Home**
One potential path forward involves hitching a ride from SpaceX—but not until 2025. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/boeing-starliner-astronauts-spacex-2025/)
2024-08-08T23:22:16Z	**Computer Crash Reports Are an Untapped Hacker Goldmine**
One hacker solved the CrowdStrike outage mystery with simple crash reports, illustrating the wealth of detail about potential bugs and vulnerabilities those key documents hold. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crash-reports-vulnerability-data/)
2024-08-09T07:00:00Z	**Olympic Drag Artist Nicky Doll Hits Back at Online Hate Mob**
Since her performance in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, drag artist Nicky Doll has been hounded by trolls. Now she’s hitting back by suing the man she believes to be their ringleader: Laurence Fox. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/olympics-opening-ceremony-drag-artist-nicky-doll-harassment/)
2024-08-09T07:30:00Z	**Judging Breaking At the Olympics Is an Art, Not a Science**
Breaking debuts as an Olympic sport at the Paris Games. To get there, the breaking community had to figure a way to objectively judge the subjective, while letting the dance remain a dance. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/judging-breaking-at-the-olympics-is-an-art-not-a-science/)
2024-08-09T08:02:00Z	**Cambridge Audio Evo One Review: A Gorgeous High-End Speaker**
This superbly engineered all-in-one audio system will put a huge smile on your face. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-cambridge-audio-evo-one/)
2024-08-09T09:00:00Z	**Does Jewelry and Big Hair Slow Down Olympic Runners?**
Even a little added weight and air drag can make a measurable difference. But WIRED's physics guru says, if it makes you feel strong, go for it! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/does-jewelry-slow-down-olympic-runners/)
2024-08-09T10:00:00Z	**The Olympics' Hostile Architecture Is a Preview of What's to Come**
Under a bridge in Paris, a homeless encampment has been replaced with dozens of giant Lego-like bricks. Campaigners say things will likely get worse at the 2028 Games in LA. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/paris-los-angeles-olympics-hostile-architecture-homeless/)
2024-08-09T11:00:00Z	**How Camo Hats Became an Instant Meme**
This week, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz cemented their bid for the White House with some camouflage caps. The headgear is on its way to red MAGA hat status. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/camo-hats-harris-walz-instant-meme/)
2024-08-09T11:00:00Z	**How Hackers Extracted the ‘Keys to the Kingdom’ to Clone HID Keycards**
A team of researchers have developed a method for extracting authentication keys out of HID encoders, which could allow hackers to clone the types of keycards used to secure offices and other areas worldwide. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hid-keycard-authentication-key-vulnerability/)
2024-08-09T12:00:00Z	**‘Sinkclose’ Flaw in Hundreds of Millions of AMD Chips Allows Deep, Virtually Unfixable Infections**
Researchers warn that a bug in AMD’s chips would allow attackers to root into some of the most privileged portions of a computer—and that it has persisted in the company’s processors for decades. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amd-chip-sinkclose-flaw/)
2024-08-09T12:32:00Z	**4 Best Smart Displays (2024): Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa**
Ever wish you could smash a tablet and smart speaker together? These devices offer the best of both. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smart-displays/)
2024-08-09T13:00:00Z	**Google's Rise Was Inevitable. So Was Its Antitrust Ruling**
This week, a US federal district court judge ruled that Google was a monopolist. It's been a long time coming. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/googles-rise-was-inevitable-so-was-its-antitrust-ruling/)
2024-08-09T13:33:00Z	**How to Build a PC (2024): Hardware Suggestions, Instructions, and More**
Assembling a computer yourself is a good way to learn how they work. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-build-a-pc/)
2024-08-09T14:09:00Z	**30 Best Mac Apps You Should Download Now (2024): Free and Paid**
Savor the sweet taste of these third-party Mac apps for better editing, organization, journaling, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-mac-apps/)
2024-08-09T15:18:37Z	**He Started Out as the ‘Dear Abby’ of Grindr. Now Everyone Wants His Advice**
With the advice column ¡Hola Papi!, JP Brammer tackles life’s most eccentric and heart-wrenching issues—like what to do after realizing your fiance is catfishing you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dial-up-jp-brammer/)
2024-08-09T16:00:00Z	**'Crush House' Is a Game For People Who Love Drama**
The “thirst person shooter” puts a dark spin on reality TV. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crush-house-is-the-sims-for-people-who-like-drama/)
2024-08-09T17:07:19Z	**The 14 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2024): We've Tested Them All**
We’ve rounded up our favorites, including third-party devices like the Sonos Era and a voice-enabled Yamaha soundbar. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-alexa-and-amazon-echo-speakers/)
2024-08-09T18:00:09Z	**19 Best Back-to-School Deals (2024): Backpacks, Chargers, Laptops**
It's time to put away the pool noodles and get those butts back in seats. Save on backpacks, iPads, laptops, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/back-to-school-deals-2024/)
2024-08-09T18:37:12Z	**Flaws in Ubiquitous ATM Software Could Have Let Attackers Take Over Cash Machines**
Six vulnerabilities in ATM-maker Diebold Nixdorf’s popular Vynamic Security Suite could have been exploited to control ATMs using “relatively simplistic attacks.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/vss-atm-vulnerabilities-defcon-2024/)
2024-08-09T22:20:27Z	**Noah Lyles’ Olympic Run Is the New Normal for Living With Covid**
Dozens of Olympic athletes competed with Covid as society increasingly treats it like the flu or the common cold. Public health experts warn that it's anything but. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/noah-lyles-covid-olympics-new-normal/)
2024-08-09T22:50:32Z	**The FDA Just Rejected a Bid for MDMA’s Approval to Treat PTSD**
The regulatory agency has asked drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics to run an additional study on the use of the psychedelic drug in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fda-rejects-mdma-ptsd-treatment/)
2024-08-10T08:00:00Z	**How to Watch Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg at the Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony**
The closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will see a symbolic handover from Paris to Los Angeles that also features a performance by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-billie-eilish-and-snoop-dogg-at-summer-olympics-closing-ceremony/)
2024-08-10T10:00:00Z	**How Do You Get Drugs to the Brain? Maybe Try a Parasite**
A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain. Here's how scientists are turning Toxoplasma gondii from foe into friend. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/parasite-drug-delivery/)
2024-08-10T11:04:00Z	**The Sonos ‘Ultimate’ Home Theater System Needs a Lot of Elbow Grease**
Sonos software still stands in the way of enjoying the company’s gorgeous, innovative hardware. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sonoss-home-theater-system-rant/)
2024-08-10T11:00:00Z	**The 36 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (August 2024)**
The Boys, Batman: Caped Crusader, and Fallout are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-shows-amazon-prime/)
2024-08-10T11:50:00Z	**Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE Review: A Game-Streaming Laptop**
This iterative refresh has an excellent 16-inch screen, good performance (for a Chromebook), and great battery life. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/acer-chromebook-plus-516-ge-2024/)
2024-08-10T12:18:24Z	**A Russian Chess Player Allegedly Poisoned Her Opponent With Mercury**
At a regional chess tournament earlier this month, one competitor was allegedly caught on film lacing her opponent's board with liquid mercury. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/russian-chess-player-poison-board-mercury/)
2024-08-10T12:32:00Z	**LG S95TR 9.1.5 Soundbar System Review: Perfect Audio for Your OLED**
This wireless surround sound system from LG sounds fantastic, especially if you have one of the brand’s latest TVs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/lg-s95tr/)
2024-08-10T14:07:00Z	**HexClad Cookware Review: Unjustifiably Expensive**
Want some of the benefits of two separate pans, combined into one pan? HexClad has you covered—sort-of. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/hexclad/)
2024-08-10T17:47:10Z	**Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Dies at 56**
Susan Wojcicki is one of this era's great unsung executives—and was crucial to Google's trajectory from its very beginnings in her garage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/susan-wojcicki-former-youtube-ceo-dies-at-56/)
2024-08-10T19:35:00Z	**Apple Prototypes and Corporate Secrets Are for Sale Online—If You Know Where to Look**
On the hunt for corporate devices being sold secondhand, a researcher found a trove of Apple corporate data, a Mac Mini from the Foxconn assembly line, an iPhone 14 prototype, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-prototypes-corporate-data/)
2024-08-10T21:30:00Z	**The Hacker Who Hunts Video Game Speedrunning Cheaters**
Allan “dwangoAC” has made it his mission to expose speedrunning phonies. At the Defcon hacker conference, he’ll challenge one record that's stood for 15 years. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-hacker-who-hunts-video-game-speedrunning-cheaters/)
2024-08-10T23:00:00Z	**Thousands of Corporate Secrets Were Left Exposed. This Guy Found Them All**
Security researcher Bill Demirkapi found more than 15,000 hardcoded secrets and 66,000 vulnerable websites—all by searching overlooked data sources. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/secret-hunting-bill-demirkapi/)
2024-08-11T10:00:00Z	**13 Best Cheap Laptops (2024): Our Picks for $800 or Less**
We’ve tested lots of affordable Windows laptops, Chromebooks, and 2-in-1 tablets. You don’t have to spend more than $800 to get a good computer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cheap-laptops/)
2024-08-11T10:30:00Z	**How to Print Something in 2024**
Printer ownership is on the decline, but sometimes you still need to get ink on paper. Here’s how to print when you don’t own a printer—and some advice on how to buy one if you need to. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-print/)
2024-08-11T11:00:00Z	**The Physics of Cold Water May Have Jump-Started Complex Life**
When seawater gets cold, it gets viscous. This fact could explain how single-celled ocean creatures became multicellular when the planet was frozen during “Snowball Earth,” according to experiments. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-physics-of-cold-water-may-have-jump-started-complex-life/)
2024-08-11T11:33:00Z	**14 Best Laptops (2024): MacBooks, Windows, Chromebooks, Copilot+ PCs**
These are our favorite Windows notebooks, MacBooks, and Chromebooks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-laptops/)
2024-08-11T12:03:00Z	**OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Review: AirPods Pro Vibes for the Cheap Seats**
OnePlus’ latest budget buds offer solid performance in a familiar package. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/oneplus-nord-buds-3-pro/)
2024-08-11T13:05:00Z	**The Best Travel Strollers for All Your Family Adventures (2024)**
Whether you’re on a road trip or a plane ride, these are our favorite travel strollers that fold as flat as possible. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-travel-strollers/)
2024-08-11T14:16:00Z	**13 Best USB Flash Drives (2024): Pen Drives, Thumb Drives, Memory Sticks**
These WIRED-tested memory sticks are a virtual filing cabinet in your pocket. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-usb-flash-drives/)
2024-08-11T15:03:00Z	**29 Great Gifts for Mom: Ideas for the Mother in Your Life (2024)**
There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/gifts-for-mom/)
2024-08-12T09:00:00Z	**How to Watch the Made by Google Pixel 9 Launch Event, and What to Expect**
At its media event Tuesday, Google will unveil four new flagship Pixel handsets, new Pixel Watches, and new Pixel Buds. We can also expect a whole lot of Gemini. Here’s how to tune in. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/made-by-google-2024-pixel-9-launch-event-how-to-watch-what-to-expect/)
2024-08-12T10:01:00Z	**Amazfit Helio Review: Woefully Behind and Lacking Features**
Amazfit’s fledgling smart ring pairs well with the company's smartwatches. But the ring is not ready to go it alone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/amazfit-helio/)
2024-08-12T10:00:00Z	**Flush With Cash, Tether Has Got Microsoft, Google, and Amazon in Its Crosshairs**
Under new CEO Paolo Ardoino, the crypto company is spending heavily in a bid to muscle into an AI market dominated by the world’s largest tech firms. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tether-ceo-paolo-ardoino-crypto-ai-interview/)
2024-08-12T11:00:00Z	**Gamergate’s Legacy Lives on in Attacks Against Kamala Harris**
A decade after Gamergate launched a new, toxic era of online communication, the tactics developed and honed in 2014 are now in full view in attacks against the vice president. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gamergates-legacy-lives-on-in-attacks-against-kamala-harris/)
2024-08-12T11:30:00Z	**Humans Are Going to the Moon’s South Pole. This Is How They’ll Drive There**
As NASA gears up to send a lunar terrain vehicle to the moon, it has asked tire designers to make a set of wheels that can survive the harsh conditions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/artemis-v-lunar-terrain-vehicle-tires-wheels-design/)
2024-08-12T12:30:00Z	**7 Best Chromebooks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed**
Choosing the right Chromebook for your needs can be a tough decision. We can help with our favorite picks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-chromebooks/)
2024-08-12T13:11:00Z	**12 Best Sound Machines and White-Noise Machines, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Help the whole family catch more z’s with soothing background noise from our favorite sound machines. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sound-machines/)
2024-08-12T14:00:03Z	**NBC Sent 27 Creators to Paris. It Only Needed Snoop and Olympic Athletes**
In an attempt to lure in younger viewers, NBCUniversal sent dozens of social media influencers to the 2024 Paris Olympics. But the athletes and entertainers were the ones who went viral. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nbc-sent-creators-to-paris-it-only-needed-snoop-and-some-hip-athletes/)
2024-08-12T18:44:33Z	**He Made a Movie About Humans Rising Up Against AI. Now He's Doing the Real Thing**
Mike Rianda’s The Mitchells vs. the Machines is a sci-fi comedy about a family fighting back against Silicon Valley tech. As animators gear up to battle Hollywood studios, it’s becoming a fable. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hollywood-animators-fight-artificial-intelligence-labor-mike-rianda/)
2024-08-13T02:53:20Z	**Donald Trump and Elon Musk's X Space Took Forever to Start, Then Never Ended**
Musk laughed and agreed as Trump described a nation on the verge of the apocalypse—even where it put him at odds with the tycoon's own business interests. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-elon-musks-x-space/)
2024-08-13T09:05:00Z	**Best Teacher Discounts (2024): Deals on School Supplies and Tech**
Ace the school year with special perks—like cheap software, phone plans, and classroom supplies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-teacher-discounts/)
2024-08-13T10:00:00Z	**Made by Google Live Blog: New Pixel Phones, Smartwatches, Gemini, and More**
We're live at the “Made by Google” event. We'll be bringing you up-to-the-minute news updates about the Pixel phones, watches, earbuds, and Google Gemini. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/live/made-by-google-2024-live-blog/)
2024-08-13T10:30:00Z	**Black Sororities and Fraternities Are Mobilizing Online and in Secret Chats for Voter Turnout**
Across the United States, members of Black Greek organizations are using everything from large social media accounts to secret group chats with the single aim of increasing turnout in November. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/black-sororities-and-fraternities-mobilizing-online-voting/)
2024-08-13T11:00:00Z	**Extreme Weather Poses a Challenge for Heat Pumps**
Stronger winds, bouts of extreme low temperature, and higher humidity pose difficult but surmountable challenges for heat pumps. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-heat-pumps-are-affected-by-climate-change/)
2024-08-13T11:34:00Z	**Moog Spectravox Review: OK Vocoder, Excellent Toy**
The latest semi-modular synth is a mediocre vocoder but an exciting sonic playground ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/moog-spectravox/)
2024-08-13T12:11:00Z	**The 11 Best Travel Adapters, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keeping your gadgets charged. These are our favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-travel-adapters/)
2024-08-13T13:09:00Z	**6 Best Cordless Vacuums for Carpet, Hardwood, and Hard-to-Reach Areas (2024)**
Look Ma, no wires! These stick vacs are the best battery-operated dust suckers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cordless-vacuums/)
2024-08-13T13:43:53Z	**Donald Trump Doesn’t Need X—but Elon Musk Desperately Needs Him Back**
Musk’s stagnating platform has been hemorrhaging users and advertisers for years. Trump's sudden return could give it a much-needed boost. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-needs-donald-trump-back-on-x/)
2024-08-13T16:47:31Z	**Lawsuit Attacks Florida’s Lab-Grown Meat Ban as Unconstitutional**
Upside Foods, a leading cultivated-meat company, argues that the ban violates the US Constitution in several ways. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/upside-foods-institute-of-justice-cultivated-lab-grown-meat-lawsuit-florida-ron-desantis/)
2024-08-13T17:00:00Z	**For Google’s Pixel Camera Team, It’s All About the Memories**
In exclusive interviews, Google’s Pixel imaging team explains how its new camera tech can capture a photo that’s more realistic and natural—and how its new AI tools can reimagine an entire scene. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-9-real-tone-pixel-camera-interview/)
2024-08-13T17:00:00Z	**Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 2: Specs, Features, Release Date**
The Pixel 9 series now features four phones, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, alongside the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/made-by-google-pixel-9-phones-pixel-watch-3-pixel-buds-pro-2/)
2024-08-13T17:00:00Z	**Google’s New Pixel Watch 3 Can Detect a Loss of Pulse**
The company’s wearables technicians talk about pioneering new health advances, along with the challenges they’ve faced and the successes they’ve earned after a decade of Wear OS. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-new-pixel-watch-3-can-detect-a-loss-of-pulse/)
2024-08-13T17:00:00Z	**The Google Pixel 9’s AI Camera Features Let You Reshape Reality**
Add Me, Reimagine, Autoframe, and Zoom Enhance—these camera features allow you to alter your photos with zero technical know-how. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/all-the-new-generative-ai-camera-features-in-google-pixel-9-phones/)
2024-08-13T18:30:55Z	**Thousands of People Are Playing the Mysterious Game 'Deadlock' Right Now**
No official details exist yet for Deadlock, the rumored 6v6 team shooter from Valve. That hasn’t stopped people from playing it on Steam. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/valve-deadlock-secret-game-thousands-playing/)
2024-08-13T19:36:45Z	**How You Can Tell That Kamala Harris' Rally Crowds Aren't AI-Generated**
Conspiracy theories have shot up around images of surging crowds for Harris-Walz campaign events. But all it takes is a little research to prove the photos are real. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kamala-harris-rally-crowds-ai-trump-conspiracy/)
2024-08-13T20:12:07Z	**UAW Files Federal Labor Charges Against Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Alleging They Tried to ‘Threaten and Intimidate Workers’**
During their conversation on X Spaces, Trump seemed to praise Musk for firing striking workers. Those remarks may violate labor law. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/uaw-donald-trump-elon-musk-labor-charges/)
2024-08-13T22:39:34Z	**ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode First Impressions: Fun, and Just a Bit Creepy**
The new voice feature from OpenAI for ChatGPT is often entertaining, and will even do a Trump impression. It likely rolls out to all paid users this fall. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-advanced-voice-mode-first-impressions/)
2024-08-14T07:30:00Z	**The English Premier League Has a New, iPhone-Powered Offside Detection System**
Later this season, the UK's top soccer division will replace its controversial VAR offside detection system in favor of a whole bunch of Apple's smartphones. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-english-premier-league-has-a-new-iphone-powered-offside-detection-system/)
2024-08-14T09:07:00Z	**Best Student Discounts (2024): Laptops, Streaming Services, Tech, and Software**
That .edu email is your ticket to exclusive savings on laptops, streaming services, software, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-student-discounts/)
2024-08-14T10:05:00Z	**HMD Skyline Review: The First Qi2 Android Smartphone**
I tried the world’s first Qi2 Android smartphone, which adds a MagSafe-like charging experience. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/hmd-skyline/)
2024-08-14T10:30:00Z	**The 2025 Ford Maverick Shows That Hybrid Pickup Trucks Are Going Mainstream**
Just as Tesla ditches its $60,000 Cybertruck, Ford finally allows buyers to pair its efficient hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive and a towing package. Hallelujah. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-2025-ford-maverick-shows-that-hybrid-pickup-trucks-are-going-mainstream/)
2024-08-14T11:00:00Z	**Want to Win a Bike Race? Hack Your Rival’s Wireless Shifters**
Please don’t, actually. But do update your Shimano Di2 shifters’ software to prevent a new radio-based form of cycling sabotage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/shimano-wireless-bicycle-shifter-jamming-replay-attacks/)
2024-08-14T11:15:00Z	**Supplements Companies Are Cashing In on the Ozempic Wave**
With demand for GLP-1 drugs sky-high, the supplement industry is elbowing into the market. Some products are meant to complement meds like Ozempic. Others are positioned as “natural” alternatives. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-ozempic-adjacent-supplement-gold-rush-is-just-getting-started/)
2024-08-14T11:30:00Z	**This Gargantuan Lab Simulates Blasting Satellites Into Space**
If you spend millions of dollars developing a satellite, you need to know it can handle the rigors of hurtling around the Earth at 17,000 mph. The UK's National Satellite Test Facility is here to help. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/national-satellite-testing-facility-uk-nstf/)
2024-08-14T12:00:00Z	**Nascar Pit Crews Are Using AI for the Perfect Pit Stop**
In a sport where speed is everything, Richard Childress Racing has embraced artificial intelligence to time its refueling down to the millisecond. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/lenovo-has-built-richard-childress-racing-its-own-nascar-pit-stop-ai/)
2024-08-14T13:29:56Z	**Gamergate’s Aggrieved Men Still Haunt the Internet**
Ten years ago, much of the frustrations gamers were expressing came from anger over no longer being the target audience. Now those feelings are everywhere, from fandom to politics. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gamergates-aggrieved-men-still-haunt-the-internet/)
2024-08-14T14:54:55Z	**Trump’s Shooting Led QAnon Believers to Double Down**
A month after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, QAnon believers and their families are still stuck in a cycle of despair. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-shooting-rattled-qanon-believers-then-they-doubled-down/)
2024-08-14T17:59:59Z	**Your Gym Locker May Be Hackable**
Security researchers say they’ve extracted digital management keys from select electronic lockers and revealed how they could be cloned. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/electronic-locker-vulnerability/)
2024-08-14T17:59:19Z	**Instagram Isn’t Protecting Women Politicians from Hate Speech**
A report found that Instagram left up 93% of violent comments towards female candidates—the kind of online abuse that has led them to not seek office. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/instagram-gendered-abuse/)
2024-08-14T22:27:03Z	**A Single Iranian Hacker Group Targeted Both Presidential Campaigns, Google Says**
APT42, which is believed to work for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, targeted about a dozen people associated with both Trump and Biden’s campaigns this spring, according to Google’s Threat Analysis Group. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/iran-apt42-trump-biden-harris-phishing-targeting/)
2024-08-15T09:00:00Z	**This Code Breaker Is Using AI to Decode the Heart’s Secret Rhythms**
Inspired by his expertise in breaking ancient codes, Roeland Decorte built a smartphone app that continuously listens for signs of disease hidden in our pulse. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-doctor-roeland-decorte-future-industries/)
2024-08-15T10:00:00Z	**Google Has Unleashed Its Legal Fury on Hackers and Scammers**
The tech giant says its “affirmative litigation” deters and raises awareness of bad behavior. But skeptics wonder whether these suits are too small a gesture. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-affirmative-litigation-hacker-scammer-lawsuits/)
2024-08-15T10:00:00Z	**This Is the Most Detailed Map of Brain Connections Ever Made**
In a world first, Harvard biologists worked with Google to diagram a cubic millimeter of human cerebral cortex at the subcellular level, paving the way for the next generation of brain science. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/this-is-the-most-detailed-map-of-brain-connections-ever-made-google-harvard/)
2024-08-15T11:00:00Z	**From Elon Musk to Carlos Espina, Meet the Influencers Shaping the US Election**
From Hasan Piker to Logan Paul, this interactive display maps how online personalities on the right and the left are using their massive followings to influence the US election. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/visual-guide-to-influencers-shaping-2024-election/)
2024-08-15T11:15:00Z	**From Elon Musk to Carlos Espina, Meet the Influencers Shaping the US Election**
From Hasan Piker to Logan Paul, this interactive display maps how online personalities on the right and the left are using their massive followings to influence the US election. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/visual-guide-to-influencers-shaping-2024-election/)
2024-08-15T11:30:00Z	**The Who's Who of Political Influencers**
Which influencers are actually influencing? A survey of the field turns up everyone from people focused on specific state legislatures to Elon Musk. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/political-influencers-2024-election/)
2024-08-15T12:00:00Z	**Your Photos Aren’t Real**
This week: Google’s new photo manipulation tools produce some convincing results, but how much of this unreality are we supposed to stomach? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-655/)
2024-08-15T13:00:00Z	**Nearly All Google Pixel Phones Are Left Exposed by Unpatched Flaw in Hidden Android App**
A fix is coming, but data analytics giant Palantir says it’s ditching Android devices altogether because Google’s response to the vulnerability has been troubling. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-android-pixel-showcase-vulnerability/)
2024-08-15T14:02:00Z	**Samsung S90D QD-OLED TV Review: Flagship Picture for Less**
This second-tier television is a colorful powerhouse loaded with value. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-s90d-qd-oled/)
2024-08-15T14:35:00Z	**The Best Cooling Sheets for Hot Summer Nights, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Summer heat is here. Hop under these cooling sheets so that you can, you know, actually sleep. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cooling-sheets/)
2024-08-15T15:16:00Z	**Dyson OnTrac Headphones Review: A Solid, Visually Customizable Pair**
Dyson’s noise-canceling headphones look like vacuums but sound better than AirPods Max. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/dyson-ontrac/)
2024-08-15T16:07:00Z	**Our 9 Favorite Pizza Ovens: Wood, Gas, and Electric (2024)**
Craving carb-y comfort? We picked our favorite outdoor ovens for backyards, countertops, or camping. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-pizza-ovens-1/)
2024-08-15T16:00:00Z	**Researchers Have Ranked AI Models Based on Risk—and Found a Wild Range**
Studies suggest that regulations could be tightened to head off AI misbehavior. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-models-risk-rank-studies/)
2024-08-15T17:42:45Z	**Tether Was Playing a Risky Game, a New Celsius Suit Reveals**
The bankrupt crypto lender’s legal action brings into relief the backroom maneuvering that barely shielded Tether from widespread market turmoil. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tether-celsius-crypto-lawsuit-close-call/)
2024-08-15T19:25:01Z	**Samsung Coupon and Promo Codes (August 2024)**
WIRED has the best deals to save on your favorite Samsung products. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-promo-codes/)
2024-08-15T21:20:53Z	**The Uncertain Path Forward for Psychedelic Medicine**
After the FDA rejected its proposed MDMA treatment, Lykos Therapeutics is laying off 75 percent of its staff and its founder has left the company. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/where-does-psychedelic-assisted-therapy-go-next-mdma-fda-lykos/)
2024-08-15T21:52:11Z	**This Mpox Outbreak Isn't Like the Last One**
The strain of mpox behind the current global health emergency is believed to be up to 10 times deadlier than the one that swept the globe in 2022. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/mpox-outbreak-global-public-health-emergency/)
2024-08-16T10:00:00Z	**EVs Are Losing Up to 50 Percent of Their Value in One Year**
Some electric car brands are hemorrhaging value, with the worst losing as much as $600 a day. In this investigation, WIRED outlines the models to watch, why this is happening, and how you could game the market to your advantage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/evs-are-losing-up-to-50-percent-of-their-value-in-one-year/)
2024-08-16T10:30:00Z	**Why Did Samsung Take Control of My Banking App? Inside Android’s ‘Clobbering’ Dilemma**
A US judge is set to force Google to more widely open up Android phones to competing app stores. But as I found, app stores vying for supremacy could leave Android users confused and worried about security. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/android-clobbering-app-store/)
2024-08-16T11:00:00Z	**Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store**
The Epic Games Store gives iPhone users in the EU an alternative to Apple’s App Store for the first time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/epic-games-store-eu-launch-vs-apple/)
2024-08-16T11:00:00Z	**'Assassin’s Creed Shadows' and How ‘DEI’ Became Gamergate 2.0’s Rallying Cry**
The forthcoming game’s inclusion of a Black samurai named Yasuke has caused a controversy in the gaming world, one that has a familiar ring to it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/assassins-creed-shadows-dei-gamergate/)
2024-08-16T11:32:00Z	**11 Best Laptops and Tablets for Students for the 2024 School Year**
Whatever your higher-ed goals, these campus-ready computers will help you crush them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-laptops-tablets-for-students-school/)
2024-08-16T12:08:00Z	**8 Best Bike Locks (2024): Litelok, Abus, Hiplok, KryptoLok Compared**
Our favorite bike locks for every ride, including new locks designed to thwart angle grinders. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bike-lock/)
2024-08-16T12:00:00Z	**The Australian Breaker Who Broke the Internet**
It’s been a week since Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun, competed in the breaking competition at the Paris Olympics. The memes—and the controversy—haven’t stopped since. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/olympics-breaking-raygun-memes/)
2024-08-16T12:38:00Z	**How to Set Up Your New Android Phone (2024)**
Welcome to your shiny new Google-powered mobile device. It will be up and ready in no time with these handy tips. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-up-your-new-android-phone/)
2024-08-16T13:00:00Z	**Elon Musk Is No Climate Hero**
During a live interview with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, the former president literally said, “Drill, baby, drill.” Musk met the statement with … silence. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-trump-climate-tesla/)
2024-08-16T13:47:54Z	**Kamala Harris' Brat Summer Is Almost Over. What's Next?**
Writer and critic Hunter Harris has some thoughts on Kamala Harris' social media strategy, and whether the vice president can sustain her moment in the online spotlight until November. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kamala-harris-social-media-brat/)
2024-08-16T14:02:00Z	**The Best Field Recorders for Portable Audio**
Tired of recording on your cell phone? These portable field recorders are fantastic for everything from interviews to concerts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-field-recorders/)
2024-08-16T15:53:41Z	**How to See the Conjunction Between Mars, Jupiter, and the Moon**
On the 27th, the celestial bodies will form an unusual triangle in the sky just before dawn. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-see-the-conjunction-between-mars-jupiter-and-the-moon-this-august/)
2024-08-16T16:18:51Z	**NASA Nears Decision Time on Boeing Starliner's Fate**
There’s now a significant chance the spacecraft's crew will have to return to Earth on a different one—and maybe not until next year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-boeing-starliner-decision/)
2024-08-16T16:56:39Z	**What Is Gemini Live and How Do You Use It?**
Google is rolling out this new voice assistant, and now you can have real-time, natural conversations with its chatbot. Here’s what it’s like. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-gemini-live/)
2024-08-16T18:31:13Z	**The Slow-Burn Nightmare of the National Public Data Breach**
Social Security numbers, physical addresses, and more—all available online. After months of confusion, leaked information from a background check firm underscores the long-term risks of data breaches. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/national-public-data-breach-leak/)
2024-08-17T10:00:00Z	**The Run of Record-Breaking Heat Has Ended, for Now**
Air temperatures in July 2024 were fractionally cooler than in July 2023, probably because of a waning El Niño. But don’t expect things to be much cooler in coming years. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/13-month-heat-streak-ended-climate-change-global-warming-sea-surface-temperatures/)
2024-08-17T11:00:00Z	**The 51 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (August 2024)**
Wicked Little Letters, Lumberjack the Monster, and Godzilla Minus One are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-movies-this-week/)
2024-08-17T11:00:00Z	**Urban Birds Are Harboring Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria**
Exposure to bacteria in landfill sites and polluted rivers may explain prevalence among city-dwelling birds. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/urban-birds-are-harboring-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria/)
2024-08-17T11:00:00Z	**The 55 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (August 2024)**
The Boyfriend, The Decameron, and Kleo are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-shows-this-week/)
2024-08-17T12:00:00Z	**What the Electric Fiat 500e Is Like—From a Fiat 500 Owner**
I tried the new electric model for size. Would the battery-powered version of my beloved city car turn my head or leave me unimpressed? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-the-electric-fiat-500e-is-like-from-a-fiat-500-owner/)
2024-08-17T12:32:00Z	**Kingwell Melodia Hearing Aids Review: Unique and Affordable**
These budget hearing aids have a unique approach in configuring your hearing, and they’re worth a listen. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/kingwell-melodia-hearing-aids/)
2024-08-17T13:03:00Z	**Rocco Super Smart Fridge Review: A Cool Conversation Piece**
Some of this beverage fridge’s smart features could be better, but let’s be real—you’re probably buying it for the aesthetic. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/rocco-super-smart-fridge/)
2024-08-17T13:32:00Z	**Back to School for Middle Schoolers (2024): Backpacks, Laptops, Hygiene**
Start the year off right with WIRED-tested headphones, planners, and more for your tweens and preteens. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/middle-school-gear/)
2024-08-17T14:00:00Z	**The New Sonos App Is So Bad, the Company Might Bring Back the Old One**
Plus: Play Uno in your BMW, play Diablo on your browser, read The Onion in print again, and maybe don’t try to call people from your Starlink cell phone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/new-sonos-app-is-bad-company-considers-bringing-back-the-old-one/)
2024-08-17T14:00:00Z	**Geofence Warrants Ruled Unconstitutional—but That’s Not the End of It**
Plus: US regulators fine T-Mobile $60 million for mishap with sensitive data, New Zealand approves Kim Dotcom’s US extradition, and San Francisco takes on deepfake porn. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/geofence-warrants-ruled-unconstitutional-tmobile-fine-deepfake-nudes-lawsuit/)
2024-08-17T14:31:00Z	**The 10 Best TVs We’ve Reviewed, Plus Buying Advice (2024)**
From LEDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-tvs/)
2024-08-17T15:11:00Z	**13 Best Bluetooth Speakers Our Testers Jammed With in 2024**
These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bluetooth-speakers/)
2024-08-18T10:02:00Z	**Mill Food Recycler Review: Trendy and Spendy**
This smart food-scrap trash can is not worth the hefty price tag. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/mill-food-recycler/)
2024-08-18T11:00:00Z	**The Vacuum of Space Will Decay Sooner Than Expected**
One of the quantum fields that fills the universe is special because its default value seems poised to eventually change—changing everything. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/vacuum-of-space-to-decay-sooner-than-expected-but-still-not-soon/)
2024-08-18T12:04:00Z	**Samsung Galaxy Ring Review: One Ring to Rule Them All**
Samsung’s newest fitness wearable works seamlessly with its Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Watches. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-ring/)
2024-08-18T13:04:00Z	**The 6 Best Linen Sheets for Cool and Comfy Summer Sleeping (2024)**
Linen might not be your first choice for bed sheets, but give it a try, especially in the warmer months. Here’s the linen we love sleeping on. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-linen-sheets/)
2024-08-18T15:08:00Z	**Catan: New Energies Review—Climate Crisis Across the Board**
This thoughtful twist on the classic board game illustrates fossil fuel impact on climate change, but it’s also fun. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/catan-new-energies/)
2024-08-19T08:00:00Z	**How to Watch the 2024 Summer Paralympics: Streaming Schedule, Free Options**
From uber-popular para swimming to “murderball” wheelchair rugby, this year’s Paralympics are full of exciting events. And thanks to a bevy of new streaming options, it’s easier than ever to tune in. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-the-2024-paris-summer-paralympics/)
2024-08-19T08:36:00Z	**32 Best Family Board Games (2024): Catan, Labyrinth, Onitama**
From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-family-board-games/)
2024-08-19T10:00:00Z	**The Pentagon Is Planning a Drone ‘Hellscape’ to Defend Taiwan**
The US Defense Department’s grand strategy for protecting Taiwan from a massive Chinese military offensive involves flooding the zone with thousands of drones. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/china-taiwan-pentagon-drone-hellscape/)
2024-08-19T11:00:00Z	**Ricoh GR III and GR IIIx Digital Camera Review: Nearly the Perfect Cameras**
Five years since its release, the Ricoh GR III is still one of the best compact cameras you can buy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/ricoh-gr-iii-and-gr-iiix-digital-cameras/)
2024-08-19T12:00:00Z	**10 Best Digital Notebooks, Tablets, and Smart Pens (2024)**
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smart-notebooks-and-smart-pens/)
2024-08-19T12:00:00Z	**What Are the Different Motherboard Sizes?**
Not sure whether you need an ATX, micro ATX, mini ITX, or eATX board for your new PC? We’ve got you covered. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/motherboard-size-explainer/)
2024-08-19T15:38:41Z	**Trump Shares AI-Generated Images Claiming Swifties Are Supporting Him**
A week after falsely claiming Kamala Harris’ campaign used AI to inflate crowd sizes, Trump is now posting AI-generated photos of Taylor Swift fans endorsing him. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/trump-shares-ai-generated-taylor-swift/)
2024-08-19T16:51:43Z	**Climate Change’s Latest Deadly Killer: Lightning Strikes**
In rural India, stormy weather, a lack of knowledge, and scant protections are combining to kill thousands every year, with climate change likely to raise the threat as lightning becomes more common. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/thunder-lightning-strike-deaths-india/)
2024-08-19T17:29:41Z	**The Best Hearing Aids of 2024, Reviewed by Experts**
These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hearing-aids/)
2024-08-19T17:43:05Z	**Our 9 Favorite Pizza Ovens: Wood, Gas, and Electric (2024)**
Craving carb-y comfort? We picked our favorite outdoor ovens for backyards, countertops, or camping. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-backyard-pizza-ovens/)
2024-08-19T21:04:39Z	**The Best Early Labor Day Mattress Deals (2024)**
It's one of the best times of the year to score a new mattress. Here's all the best deals (plus some exclusive sale codes) to snag ahead of the long weekend. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-early-labor-day-mattress-deals/)
2024-08-20T12:02:00Z	**Back to School for High Schoolers (2024): Backpacks, Laptops, Headphones**
Your little kid isn't so little anymore. Start off on the right track with these WIRED-approved laptops, backpacks, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/back-to-school-high-school-gear/)
2024-08-20T12:30:00Z	**17 Top New Android 15 Features (2024): How to Install, Features, Release Date**
Android 15 is creeping closer to its release date. Here are the notable features and upgrades Google has in store. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-download-android-15-and-features/)
2024-08-20T13:02:00Z	**22 Best Wireless Chargers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed**
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-chargers/)
2024-08-20T13:45:00Z	**How to Back Up Your Slack Archive Before Slack Deletes It**
The app is going to delete older posts from free workspaces. Here’s how to archive everything—and, if you want to, move your community over to Discord. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-move-slack-archive-to-discord/)
2024-08-20T14:02:00Z	**Modular and Non-Modular PC Power Supply: What's the Difference?**
If you’re in the process of building your desktop, here are all the things you need to know about choosing a power supply unit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pc-power-supply-explainer/)
2024-08-20T14:34:11Z	**The Quest to Uncover the Secrets of Gold Hydrogen**
Industries want to harvest naturally occurring hydrogen as soon as possible, but scientists warn of unforeseen consequences. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/researchers-head-to-greenland-to-uncover-the-secrets-of-gold-hydrogen/)
2024-08-20T15:32:00Z	**Breville Paradice 16 Review: Doesn't Make the Cut**
Breville’s big food processor is an impressive machine, but its main feature doesn’t work well. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/breville-paradice-16/)
2024-08-20T17:39:14Z	**The DNC Is Officially the Influencer Convention**
Content creators have been given access to yacht parties with campaign staff, lounges with free food and wine, and multiple filming locations. Traditional media isn't so lucky. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dnc-influencer-convention/)
2024-08-20T18:00:00Z	**Condé Nast Signs Deal With OpenAI**
The media company joins The Atlantic, Axel Springer, Vox Media, and a host of other publishers who have partnered with OpenAI. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/conde-nast-openai-deal/)
2024-08-20T19:00:00Z	**The 30 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (August 2024)**
Sunny, Constellation, and Bad Monkey are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-shows/)
2024-08-20T20:48:11Z	**23 Best Back-to-School Deals (2024): Backpacks, Chargers, Laptops**
It's time to put away the pool noodles and get those butts back in seats. Save on backpacks, iPads, laptops, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/back-to-school-deals-2024/)
2024-08-20T22:00:00Z	**An AWS Configuration Issue Could Expose Thousands of Web Apps**
Amazon has updated its instructions for how customers should more securely implement AWS's traffic-routing service known as Application Load Balancer, but it's not clear everyone will get the memo. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/aws-application-load-balancer-implementation-compromise/)
2024-08-21T07:13:00Z	**Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 Earbuds Review: Soaring Sound, Clever Case**
With punchy lows, a brilliant midrange, and nearly sky-high detail levels, there's no denying these are among the best-sounding in-ears around. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-in-ear-headphones/)
2024-08-21T10:00:00Z	**The Covid-19 Summer Wave Is So Big, the FDA Might Release New Vaccines Early**
The latest Covid-19 surge reportedly has officials considering approval of the new strain-matched vaccine as soon as this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/covid-summer-surge-fda-vaccine-approval/)
2024-08-21T11:02:00Z	**Lifx Beam Review (2024): The Lifx Beam Isn't New, but It's Super Fun**
These handy light bars have me quitting light strips. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/lifx-beam/)
2024-08-21T12:00:00Z	**Best Distraction-Free Writing Apps: iA Writer, Ulysses, FocusWriter, Google Docs, Obsidian**
Focus on your words and not on your toolbars with these eight minimal writing apps for your computer, your tablet, and even your phone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apps-for-distraction-free-writing/)
2024-08-21T14:20:02Z	**Ford Steps Back From EVs—and Says Hybrids Are the Future**
The auto maker is killing its electric three-row SUV, delaying a next-gen pickup, and committing to future gas and diesel vehicles, citing a lack of consumer interest in its full-EV cars. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ford-steps-back-from-evs-and-says-hybrids-are-the-future/)
2024-08-21T14:30:00Z	**Catching a Flight? Here Are 5 Tips to Make Travel Easier**
If you’re flying for the first time in a while—or just taking a particularly long trip—here are some ways to help you stay sane, healthy, and hydrated. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/5-tips-air-travel-long-flights/)
2024-08-21T15:02:41Z	**The US Government Wants You—Yes, You—to Hunt Down Generative AI Flaws**
AI ethics nonprofit Humane Intelligence and the US National Institute of Standards and Technology are launching a series of contests to get more people probing for problems in generative AI systems. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nist-humane-intelligence-generative-ai-red-team-contest/)
2024-08-21T16:00:00Z	**An ‘AI Scientist’ Is Inventing and Running Its Own Experiments**
Letting programs learn through “open-ended” experimentation may unlock remarkable new capabilities, as well as new risks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-scientist-ubc-lab/)
2024-08-21T17:00:00Z	**Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL Review: All Grown Up**
Come for the smart design and the fantastic camera. Stay for the reality-blurring image manipulation features and the next-level chatbot. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-9-pixel-9-pro-and-pixel-9-pro-xl/)
2024-08-21T19:33:54Z	**At Nintendo’s New Museum, Classic Games Get Reinvented for Today**
The Nintendo Museum, which opens in Kyoto in October, lets visitors play decades-old games using new controllers, smartphone cameras, and image recognition tech. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nintendo-museum-kyoto-reinvents-classic-games/)
2024-08-21T19:48:47Z	**Stadiums Are Embracing Face Recognition. Privacy Advocates Say They Should Stick to Sports**
Protestors took to Citi Field Wednesday to raise awareness of the facial recognition systems that have become common at major league sporting venues. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/face-recognition-stadiums-protest/)
2024-08-21T20:47:42Z	**Bayesian Yacht Sinking: Climate Change Created Perfect Storm for**
While the exact cause of the deadly sinking of the Bayesian superyacht remains unknown, dangerous waterspouts were spotted in the area. Scientists say they may become far more common. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bayesian-yacht-sinking-climate-change-waterspout-extreme-weather-mike-lynch/)
2024-08-22T08:00:00Z	**Japan Launches a Development Project for Self-Driving EV Taxis**
The autonomous-driving startup Tier IV aims to put Japanese-made electric robotaxis into service on Tokyo roads later this year, with its own open-source software controlling the EVs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/japan-self-driving-ev-taxis-tier-iv/)
2024-08-22T09:23:52Z	**Mike Lynch, ‘Britain’s Bill Gates,’ Confirmed Dead in Superyacht Wreck**
The serial software entrepreneur's passing comes only weeks after he was cleared of fraud by a jury in the US. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/mike-lynch-dies-superyacht-accident/)
2024-08-22T10:00:00Z	**The Green Economy Is Hungry for Copper—and People Are Stealing, Fighting, and Dying to Feed It**
With the possible exception of gold, no other metal has caused as much destruction as copper. In the coming years, we’ll need more of it than ever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/power-metal-green-economy-is-hungry-for-copper/)
2024-08-22T10:30:00Z	**This Political Startup Wants to Help Progressives Win … With AI-Generated Ads**
BattlegroundAI promises to make life easier for overstretched and underfunded campaigns. No MAGA types allowed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/battelgroundai-ai-progressive-political-ads/)
2024-08-22T11:00:00Z	**It’s a ‘Hotties for Harris’ World and We’re Just Living in It**
The DNC influencer after-party featured “abortion access Skee-Ball,” a wall display of Democratic “hotties,” and a couch for JD Vance. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hotties-for-harris-influencers-dnc/)
2024-08-22T11:00:00Z	**How Much Will It Cost to Charge Your Electric Car? It’s Complicated**
EV drivers in the US need to get out of that gas station car mindset. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-much-will-it-cost-to-charge-my-electric-car-its-complicated/)
2024-08-22T11:30:00Z	**It’s a ‘Hotties for Harris’ World and We’re Just Living in It**
The DNC influencer after-party featured “abortion access Skee-Ball,” a wall display of Democratic “hotties,” and a couch for JD Vance. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hotties-for-harris-influencers-dnc/)
2024-08-22T12:00:00Z	**Navigating the ‘Wild West’ of EV Charging**
This week, we talk about the slow rollout of public electric vehicle chargers in the United States, and the wildly disparate prices drivers are paying to top up. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-656-ev-charging/)
2024-08-22T12:33:00Z	**6 Best Bidets, Tested and Reviewed (2024): Toto, Kohler, Tushy**
We plonked our butts on these electric and nonelectric toilet seats to see which cleaned best. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bidets/)
2024-08-22T13:18:54Z	**Kamala Harris' Campaign Is Launching a Twitch Channel**
Kamala Harris has launched a new Twitch channel as a part of the Democratic campaign's broader strategy for engaging young voters online. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kamala-harris-campaign-launching-twitch-channel/)
2024-08-22T14:33:00Z	**Ultimate Ears Everboom: Good Speaker, Tough Sell**
The Ultimate Ears Everboom is a good speaker in an odd spot. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/ultimate-ears-everboom/)
2024-08-22T17:49:10Z	**The Next Frontier for mRNA Could Be Healing Damaged Organs**
Researchers are testing the use of mRNA to get damaged livers to repair themselves, in a move that could one day lessen the need for organ transplants. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/mrna-organ-rejuvenation-pittsburgh-upmc-center-transcriptional-medicine/)
2024-08-22T17:48:07Z	**The Best Android Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed**
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-android-phones/)
2024-08-22T18:37:36Z	**FDA Approves New Covid Vaccines Amid Summer Surge**
The updated vaccines target the currently circulating KP.2 variant. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/new-updated-covid-vaccines-announcement-2024/)
2024-08-22T19:00:00Z	**The 21 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (August 2024)**
Fancy Dance, The Velvet Underground, and The World’s a Little Blurry are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-movies/)
2024-08-22T19:41:38Z	**A Popular iOS Illustration App Is Saying No to Generative AI**
“I really fucking hate generative AI,” says Procreate CEO James Cuda, who believes the technology is “ripping the humanity out of things.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/procreate-app-no-generative-ai/)
2024-08-22T20:17:17Z	**'Black Myth: Wukong' Devs Told Streamers to Avoid Politics in Their Playthroughs. It Backfired**
The Chinese studio granted early access on the condition that topics like "feminist propaganda" and "Covid-19" go unmentioned. What followed is the Streisand Effect in full force. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/black-myth-wukong-streaming-controversy/)
2024-08-22T20:25:05Z	**Influencers Take Over the DNC**
At the 2024 Democratic National Convention, influencers boarded yachts, sipped “Midwest Margaritas,” and attended a “Hotties for Harris” event. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/influencer-takeover-dnc/)
2024-08-22T21:23:04Z	**How Electric-Vehicle Battery Fires Happen—and How You Should React**
Here’s everything you need to know about lithium-ion battery fires in EVs and what you can do to stay safe if one starts in your car. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ev-battery-fires-explained/)
2024-08-23T09:00:00Z	**When War Came to Their Country, They Built a Map**
The Telegram channel and website Deep State uses public data and insider intelligence to power its live tracker of Ukraine’s ever-shifting front line. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deep-state-ukraine-map/)
2024-08-23T10:22:00Z	**We've Been Testing Fans All Summer and These Are Our 9 Favorites (2024)**
From tower and pedestal styles to utilitarian box fans, we’ve been testing fans all summer, and these are our favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-fans/)
2024-08-23T11:00:00Z	**So You’re Underwater: Why Do You See That Circle of Light Above You?**
Snell’s window is one of the coolest phenomena in the natural world. You’ve seen it, but do you know what causes it? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-awesome-aquatics-of-snells-window/)
2024-08-23T11:30:00Z	**This Woman Secretly Tries to Stop War**
Gabrielle Rifkind was trained as a group analyst and psychotherapist. Now she sits down with groups like Hamas and Hezbollah and state actors in Ukraine and Russia, trying to end global conflicts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gabrielle-rifkind-peace-oxford-process/)
2024-08-23T12:17:00Z	**The 31 Best Deals From REI’s 2024 Labor Day Sale**
Shop these end-of-summer deals on REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, and other outdoor brands. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-rei-labor-day-sale-deals-2024/)
2024-08-23T12:13:00Z	**Preorders Are Live for Microsoft's New Xbox Series X and Series S, but Should You Buy? (2024)**
A mid-cycle refresh of the company’s gaming console offers extra storage and a slightly lower price. But is an Xbox even worth it in 2024? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-preorder-xbox-series-x-and-xbox-series-s/)
2024-08-23T13:00:00Z	**Crypto’s Shiny New Political Machine**
Despite its comparatively small size and the continued absence of any obvious mainstream utility, the crypto industry is hurling more money than any other at the US general election. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-political-donations-super-pacs-campaigns/)
2024-08-23T13:30:00Z	**Hydroflyer's $15K Electric Hydrofoil Is the Mountain Bike of the Sea**
The Hydroflyer, an electric, propeller-driven hydrofoil with bicycle-style handlebars is the superior way to glide across the waves, if you can afford it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hydroflyer-electric-hydrofoil-test-ride/)
2024-08-23T14:07:59Z	**Trump’s New Silicon Valley Supporters Really Want You to Forget He Called Nazis ‘Fine People’**
Over the last few weeks, figures like Elon Musk have tried to minimize comments Donald Trump made about the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/trump-silicon-valley-elon-musk-neo-nazis-fine-people/)
2024-08-23T15:00:00Z	**The Apartment Rental Market Is Rigged by Algorithms, a DOJ Lawsuit Alleges**
The US Department of Justice alleges that a company called RealPage is responsible for price-fixing across millions of apartment rental units across the country. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/realpage-antitrust-lawsuit/)
2024-08-23T16:01:00Z	**7 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2024): High Capacity, Slim, Kickstands**
Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe portable chargers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-magsafe-power-banks/)
2024-08-23T17:59:51Z	**Online Action Movie Fandom Birthed a New Film Fest Era**
The Big Bad Film Fest, now in its second year, is like a big, muscle-bound hug for Very Online action movie obsessives who brought it to life. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/big-bad-film-fest/)
2024-08-23T18:30:35Z	**Chanel’s New Celeb-Endorsed Audio Jewelry Is Powered by Master & Dynamic**
The uber-luxe Première Sound Watch is here to join the cheapo wired buds revolution, despite being the very opposite. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/chanel-premiere-sound-watch/)
2024-08-23T19:18:25Z	**RFK Jr. Suspends Presidential Campaign**
"I am not terminating my campaign, I am simply suspending it,” says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "My name will remain on the ballot in most states.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rfk-jr-drops-out-presidential-race/)
2024-08-24T10:30:00Z	**The US Navy Has Run Out of Pants**
Plus: The US intelligence community formally blames Iran for Trump campaign hack, aircraft-tracking platform FlightAware says a “configuration error” exposed sensitive user data, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-navy-has-run-out-of-pants/)
2024-08-24T11:00:00Z	**Your Guide to Surviving Extreme Weather**
How to pack a go bag, get emergency alerts, and find disaster aid. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/your-guide-to-surviving-extreme-weather-flooding-hurricanes-wildfires-heat/)
2024-08-24T11:30:00Z	**How Google’s Satellite eSOS Works During Emergencies on the Pixel 9**
Like recent iPhones, Google’s latest Android phones support satellite messaging when you don’t have cellular connectivity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-9-satellite-esos-emergency-messaging/)
2024-08-24T12:00:00Z	**Will the ‘Car-Free’ Los Angeles Olympics Work?**
Organizers of the 2028 Summer Games will attempt to re-create the city’s public transport heyday of the early 20th century, but ousting the car—even for just a few weeks—will be costly. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-car-free-los-angeles-olympics-will-work/)
2024-08-24T12:17:00Z	**12 Best Tablets (2024): iPads, Androids, and More Tested and Compared**
We’ve tested all the top slates, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices, and rounded up our favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-tablets/)
2024-08-24T14:04:00Z	**How to Switch From iPhone to Android (2024)**
If you’re leaving Apple behind to try Google’s Pixel, a Samsung Galaxy, or another Android phone, this guide covers all your bases. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-switch-from-iphone-to-android/)
2024-08-24T17:16:34Z	**The Boeing Starliner Astronauts Will Come Home on a SpaceX Dragon**
The decision will leave the crew on the ISS until February. The mission was initially supposed to last about a week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/starliner-return-nasa-spacex-boeing-iss/)
2024-08-24T18:31:00Z	**7 Best Handheld Gaming Consoles (2024): Switch, Steam Deck, and More**
The second golden age of portable gaming is here! Mostly. These are the top gadgets for taking your video games on the go. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-handhelds/)
2024-08-25T10:12:00Z	**14 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2024): Battery-Powered, LTE, No Subscription**
These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered and LTE devices and options that need no subscription. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-outdoor-security-cameras/)
2024-08-25T11:00:00Z	**The Quantum Mechanics of the Greenhouse Effect**
Carbon dioxide’s powerful heat-trapping effect has been traced to a quirk of its quantum structure. The finding may explain climate change better than any computer model. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/physicists-pinpoint-the-quantum-origin-of-the-greenhouse-effect/)
2024-08-25T11:30:00Z	**‘Unprecedented Times’ Is the New Normal**
The phrase has become a convenient descriptor for an increasingly inconvenient future. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/unprecedented-times-is-our-new-normal/)
2024-08-25T15:08:00Z	**Klaris Clear Ice Maker Review: A Worthy Investment to Up Your Home Bartending Game**
This appliance may seem inefficient, but it’s actually one of the best ways to achieve clear ice at home. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-klaris-clear-ice-maker/)
2024-08-25T17:33:00Z	**Samsung Odyssey G6 OLED Review: More Frames Than Your Eye Can Handle**
At 360 frames per second, the Samsung Odyssey G6 OLED is fast enough to show me just how bad I really am at Overwatch 2. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-odyssey-g6-oled-gaming-monitor/)
2024-08-25T22:01:52Z	**Pavel Durov's Arrest Leaves Telegram Hanging in the Balance**
Durov has reportedly been detained in France over Telegram's alleged failure to adequately moderate illegal content on the messaging app. His arrest sparked backlash and left some associates asking, what now? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/telegram-ceo-pavel-durov-arrest/)
2024-08-26T10:30:00Z	**‘Should Art Be Regulated by the SEC?’: NFT Artists’ New Lawsuit Seeks Answers**
At issue is whether digital collectibles can be considered a security. “What the SEC has done directly affects my ability to make a living,” one plaintiff says. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/jonathan-mann-brian-frye-sec-lawsuit-nfts-art-securities/)
2024-08-26T11:00:00Z	**How Israel Is Exploiting Google Ads to Discredit a UN Aid Agency**
The UNRWA, the leading humanitarian aid provider in Gaza, calls Israel’s strategy of promoting alleged misinformation “destructive.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/israel-unrwa-usa-hamas-google-search-ads/)
2024-08-26T11:30:00Z	**Astrologers Say 2024’s Political Future May Be Written in the Stars**
In a turbulent election year, astrologers are building their audiences by predicting twists and turns—and even winners—in the US presidential race. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/political-astrology-predictions-online/)
2024-08-26T12:03:00Z	**The 14 Best Pillows We Found After Months of Night-Time Testing (2024)**
We spent months sleeping on various pillows to find the right support for your noggin whether you snooze on your side, back, or in a tangle of blankets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-pillows/)
2024-08-26T13:04:00Z	**Fellow Tally Pro Precision Scale Review: A High-Quality Machine for True Coffee Nerds**
This scale with a built-in timer and ratio calculator is an intuitive machine that anticipates your every step. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/fellow-tally-pro-precision-scale-studio-edition/)
2024-08-26T14:07:00Z	**Yamaha R-N1000A Review: Retro Style, Modern Convenience**
This second-tier stereo streamer blends vintage looks with fantastic modern features. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/yamaha-r-n1000a/)
2024-08-26T14:30:00Z	**Struggling to Unlock Your Phone? You Might Have Lost Your Fingerprints**
The absence of these identifying marks—which can be the result of excessive typing, manual work, chemotherapy, or sports—is becoming more of an issue in the age of biometrics. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/why-you-might-be-losing-your-fingerprints/)
2024-08-26T18:53:40Z	**Best Early Labor Day Deals (2024): Tablets, Streaming Sticks, and More**
Now's your chance to save some cash on TVs, smart speakers, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/labor-day-deals-2024/)
2024-08-26T21:15:36Z	**The 32 Best Deals From REI’s 2024 Labor Day Sale**
Shop these end-of-summer deals on REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, and other outdoor brands. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-rei-labor-day-sale-deals-2024/)
2024-08-26T21:23:38Z	**Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's Arrest Linked to Sweeping Criminal Investigation**
French authorities detained Durov to question him as part of a probe into a wide range of alleged violations—including money laundering and CSAM—but it remains unclear if he will face charges. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/telegram-pavel-durov-arrest-investigation-allegations/)
2024-08-27T11:00:00Z	**Tim Ballard’s Claims to Fight Sex Trafficking Made Him a MAGA Star. These Women Told Police He Abused Them**
The Sound of Freedom hero and Trump ally won renown claiming to save women and children. Women who worked closely with him, though, say he preyed on them—and have watched with disbelief as his star has continued to shine. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tim-ballard-sex-trafficking-maga-star-women-police-abuse/)
2024-08-27T12:32:00Z	**44 Best Cheap Gear Under $30 (2024): Phone Cases, Bags, and More**
Clever products don’t have to cost the earth. For your convenience, WIRED has put our top value picks into one useful spot. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/our-favorite-gear-under-30-dollars/)
2024-08-27T15:04:00Z	**Arturia KeyLab Mk3 Review: A Premium Midi Controller at a Great Price**
High-quality components and tight integration with Analog Lab make a solid case for spending a bit more on your keys. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/arturia-keylab-mk3/)
2024-08-27T16:00:00Z	**Sony CRE-C20 Hearing Aids Review: Rechargeable Batteries**
Sony’s updated hearing aids now have a rechargeable battery so you don’t have to fiddle with tiny cells. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/sony-cre-c20-hearing-aids/)
2024-08-27T17:38:00Z	**Best Air Purifiers (2024): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir**
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with air purifiers tested firsthand by WIRED. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-air-purifiers/)
2024-08-27T18:21:01Z	**The US Grid Is Adding Batteries at a Much Faster Rate Than Natural Gas**
The shift toward renewables is officially in high gear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/us-grid-battery-solar-wind-natural-gas-rate/)
2024-08-27T18:51:32Z	**Promising Drug for Mpox Fails in Trials as Virus Spreads in Africa**
In a trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the drug tecovirimat, also known as TPOXX, was found to be no better than placebo at clearing mpox lesions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/a-promising-drug-for-mpox-just-failed-in-trials/)
2024-08-27T19:32:35Z	**China Conquers Mexico's Automotive Market, and the US Is Worried**
Led by the automaker BYD, China has established itself as the main car supplier in Mexico. The US worries China could use Mexico as a “back door” to sidestep tariffs and gain footing in the US market. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/china-conquers-mexican-automotive-market-and-the-us-is-worried/)
2024-08-27T21:36:04Z	**A Look Inside the Airbus Factory Revolutionizing the World of Airplanes**
In Hamburg, aviation giant Airbus is transforming aircraft production with state-of-the-art robotics technology on its planes. We go on a behind-the-scenes visit for the delivery of an A321neo. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/heres-what-the-inside-of-an-airbus-factory-looks-like/)
2024-08-27T23:00:00Z	**Barbie Phone by HMD: An All-Pink Glittery Dumb Phone That Flips**
You get a pink battery, pink charging cable, and a litany of shiny add-ons—stick-on gems, charms, and a beaded lanyard—to trick out HMD's new Barbie-themed handset. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hmd-barbie-phone/)
2024-08-28T10:00:00Z	**The Big Interview Gets Even Bigger**
A YouTube series! An event in San Francisco! Even a good old-fashioned print issue! As The Big Interview expands, WIRED interviews its own global editorial director, Katie Drummond. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-big-interview-gets-even-bigger/)
2024-08-28T10:00:00Z	**Signal Is More Than Encrypted Messaging. Under Meredith Whittaker, It’s Out to Prove Surveillance Capitalism Wrong**
On its 10th anniversary, Signal’s president wants to remind you that the world’s most secure communications platform is a nonprofit. It’s free. It doesn’t track you or serve you ads. It pays its engineers very well. And it’s still a go-to app for hundreds of millions of people. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meredith-whittaker-signal/)
2024-08-28T11:03:00Z	**The Best Pixel 9 Cases and Accessories, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Whether you went big with the Pixel 9 Pro XL or small with the Pixel 9, we've got a selection of cases, including MagSafe cases, to kit out your new Android phone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-google-pixel-9-cases-and-accessories/)
2024-08-28T11:00:00Z	**Signal Is More Than Encrypted Messaging. Under Meredith Whittaker, It’s Out to Prove Surveillance Capitalism Wrong**
On its 10th anniversary, Signal’s president wants to remind you that the world’s most secure communications platform is a nonprofit. It’s free. It doesn’t track you or serve you ads. It pays its engineers very well. And it’s still a go-to app for hundreds of millions of people. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meredith-whittaker-signal/)
2024-08-28T11:38:00Z	**The Best Labor Day Mattress Deals (2024)**
It's one of the best times of the year to score a new mattress. Here are all the best deals (plus some exclusive sale codes) to snag ahead of the long weekend. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-labor-day-mattress-deals/)
2024-08-28T11:34:48Z	**The Paris Olympics Promised Flying Taxis—Here’s Why They Failed to Launch**
Futuristic plans for tourists to fly over Paris stalled as critics derided flying taxis as an "absurd" invention, that will "only benefit a few ultra rich people." ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-dream-of-flying-taxis-in-paris-failed-to-take-off/)
2024-08-28T13:00:00Z	**The Plaud NotePin Is an AI Notetaker That Will Transcribe Your Meetings—and Your Entire Life**
Plaud’s AI-powered NotePin records and transcribes all the conversations around you. The company envisions using that data in the future to construct your digital twin. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaud-note-pin-ai-wearable/)
2024-08-28T14:30:00Z	**The Best All-in-One Computers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
If you need a PC but don't want to ponder over all the specs and peripherals, get one of these all-in-one computers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-all-in-one-computers/)
2024-08-28T15:19:42Z	**Notorious Iranian Hackers Have Been Targeting the Space Industry With a New Backdoor**
In addition to its longstanding password spraying attacks, Microsoft says Iran-backed hacker group Peach Sandstorm— or APT 33—has developed custom malware dubbed “Tickler.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/iran-peach-sandworm-tickler-backdoor/)
2024-08-28T16:00:00Z	**Generative AI Transformed English Homework. Math Is Next**
ByteDance’s Gauth app scans math homework and provides thorough, often correct, answers using AI. Millions have already downloaded it for free. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gauth-ai-math-homework-app/)
2024-08-28T17:00:00Z	**Paralimpiadi 2024, 7 cose da sapere sull'edizione di Parigi**
Dagli sport al percorso della torcia paralimpica, dai luoghi delle competizioni alle medaglie: guida all'evento sportivo ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/7-things-to-know-about-the-2024-paris-paralympics/)
2024-08-28T17:26:50Z	**16 Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online (2024) | Tested and Reviewed**
We’ve spent years testing dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, innerspring, and certified organic mattresses. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mattresses/)
2024-08-28T18:35:59Z	**Waymo Is Picking Up at the Airport. That's a Big Deal**
Self-driving cars have started all-day pickups and drop-offs in Phoenix, Arizona. It's great news for Alphabet's bottom line, and a step forward for robotaxis. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/waymo-is-picking-up-at-phoenix-airport/)
2024-08-28T20:17:17Z	**Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Charged Over Alleged Criminal Activity on the App**
After four days in the custody of French police, the head of the social media messaging app has been charged with complicity in spreading sexual images of children and other alleged crimes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/telegram-pavel-durov-indictment/)
2024-08-28T21:00:13Z	**Martin Shkreli Made Copies of His $2 Million Wu-Tang Album—and Hid Them in ‘Safes All Around the World’**
The one-of-a-kind album is apparently now anything but. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/martin-shkreli-wu-tang-album-copies/)
2024-08-29T10:00:00Z	**Google, Apple, and Discord Let Harmful AI 'Undress' Websites Use Their Sign-On Systems**
Single sign-on systems from several Big Tech companies are being incorporated into deepfake generators, WIRED found. Discord and Apple have started to terminate some developers’ accounts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/undress-app-ai-harm-google-apple-login/)
2024-08-29T10:30:00Z	**The Best Yoga Mats (2024): Tested and Reviewed**
Searching for the best yoga mat to help deepen your flow, master tree pose, and discover the meaning of life? For two of the three, we’ve got you covered. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-yoga-mats/)
2024-08-29T10:30:00Z	**On the Bus With the RFK Jr. Bros**
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was preparing to endorse Donald Trump, two of his strongest soldiers were blaring AI-generated music while rolling a bus through Chicago. “We maintain," one said, “the good vibes.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/on-the-bus-with-the-rfk-jr-bros/)
2024-08-29T11:00:00Z	**Major Sites Are Saying No to Apple’s AI Scraping**
This summer, Apple gave websites more control over whether the company could train its AI models on their data. Major publishers and platforms like The New York Times and Facebook have already opted out. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/applebot-extended-apple-ai-scraping/)
2024-08-29T11:25:25Z	**Telegram Faces a Reckoning in Europe. Other Founders Should Beware**
Politicians have long complained of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's attitude problem. What's changed is their response. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/telegram-faces-a-reckoning-in-europe-other-founders-should-beware/)
2024-08-29T12:00:00Z	**The Best Hearing Aids of 2024, Reviewed by Experts**
These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hearing-aids/)
2024-08-29T13:02:00Z	**Best Wireless Headphones (2024): Tested Over Many Hours**
Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-headphones/)
2024-08-29T13:30:00Z	**Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Review: 70-Hour Battery and ’90s-Era Nostalgia**
With 70 hours of battery life and a striking design, Razer’s wireless headset is a solid choice. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/)
2024-08-29T14:17:35Z	**Powerful Spyware Exploits Enable a New String of 'Watering Hole' Attacks**
Suspected Russian hackers have compromised a series of websites to utilize sophisticated spyware exploits that are eerily similar to those created by NSO Group and Intellexa. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/russia-cozy-bear-watering-hole-attacks/)
2024-08-29T15:00:00Z	**The Best Compact Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Forget your phone. These compact, pocketable point-and-shoot cameras are more fun and take better pictures. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-compact-cameras-for-photo-and-video/)
2024-08-29T16:00:00Z	**Gantri Now Lets You Customize Your Lamp’s Colors—and Everything Else**
The 3D-printed lighting company has a new color customization system—with up to 4,000 combinations—that it hopes will light the way for other industries. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gantri-you-customize-lamp-colors-manufacturing/)
2024-08-29T17:12:00Z	**How to Fold (and Store!) Your Sheets**
I’ve folded an alarming number of sheets. Here’s my favorite folding method, with no complicated steps required. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-fold-a-fitted-sheet/)
2024-08-29T18:21:52Z	**John McFall, the Astronaut Flag Bearer at the Paris Paralympics, Is Ready to Fly**
A few hours before the opening ceremony, we spoke with the former sprinter, who today is the European Space Agency’s first para-astronaut. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/john-mcfall-astronaut-flag-bearer-paris-paralympics/)
2024-08-30T11:02:00Z	**Qi2 Wireless Charging: Everything You Need to Know (2024)**
Borrowing from Apple’s MagSafe, Qi2 enables faster, more efficient magnetic wireless charging. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-qi2-wireless-charging/)
2024-08-30T11:00:00Z	**The Trademark Tug-of-War Over ‘Demure’ Shows a Massive Meme Power Shift**
Going back to the days of “on fleek,” creators have had a hard time benefiting from their memes. TikTokker Jools Lebron is poised to change that. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/jools-lebron-demure-trend-trademark/)
2024-08-30T12:00:00Z	**The Best Meat Subscription Boxes, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Get grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and free-range chicken delivered to your door no matter where you live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-meat-subscription-boxes-for-carnivores/)
2024-08-30T12:30:00Z	**The Best OTC Hearing Aids (2024): Tested and Reviewed**
These WIRED-tested hearing aids are affordable, audiologist-approved alternatives to prescription devices. No doctor’s appointment necessary. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-over-the-counter-hearing-aids/)
2024-08-30T13:00:00Z	**Mark Zuckerberg Vows to Be Neutral–While Tossing Gifts to Trump and the GOP**
In a letter to Congress, the Meta CEO echoed what many right-wingers have claimed for years: that some of the company’s content decisions amounted to censorship. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-mark-zuckerberg-vows-to-be-neutral-while-tossing-gifts-to-trump-and-the-gop/)
2024-08-30T14:30:00Z	**Turn Your Old iPhone or iPad Into a Retro Game Machine**
Free emulator software can give an old device new life as a classic video game system. For bonus points, hook up a controller and stream games to your TV. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/turn-your-iphone-into-a-retro-game-machine/)
2024-08-30T15:29:42Z	**The 39 Best Deals From REI’s 2024 Labor Day Sale**
Shop these end-of-summer deals on REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, and other outdoor brands. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-rei-labor-day-sale-deals-2024/)
2024-08-30T16:37:00Z	**Greenworks 60V Lawn Mower Review: It Just Cuts, Baby**
A battery-powered electric mower for people who don’t want to think too much about their lawn. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-greenworks-60v-21-inch-self-propelled-lawn-mower/)
2024-08-30T17:31:00Z	**Tips for Cargo Biking With Your Kids (2024): Gear and Tips to Ride Safely**
You’ve decided to join the ebiking boom, and so have your kids. Congrats! Here's the gear and advice you need to ride safely. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-family-ebike-with-kids/)
2024-08-30T18:47:57Z	**Best Labor Day Deals (2024): TVs, AirPods Max, and More**
Now's your chance to save some cash on TVs, smart speakers, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/labor-day-deals-2024/)
2024-08-30T18:45:34Z	**Elon Musk’s Standoff With Brazil Reaches a Tipping Point**
An ongoing legal row over accounts allegedly spreading disinformation has escalated between Brazil’s top court and the owner of X. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musks-standoff-with-brazil-reaches-a-tipping-point/)
2024-08-30T19:33:43Z	**The Creators of 'Industry' Know Banking Is a Rigged Game**
The HBO drama about the Machiavellian world of high finance is an undeniable hit—and cocreators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay say “coke and boats” is just the beginning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dial-up-industry-creators-mickey-down-konrad-kay/)
2024-08-31T06:00:00Z	**Scientists Plan ‘Doomsday’ Vault on Moon**
Climate change is threatening Earth’s biodiversity. Could frozen regions of the moon be the best place to “back up” life-forms? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-want-to-build-a-doomsday-vault-on-the-moon/)
2024-08-31T07:00:00Z	**A Rare Coincidence of La Niña Events Will Weaken Hurricane Season**
The oceans have produced a rare coincidence of the Pacific and Atlantic Niñas, which will lessen the severity of the hurricane season—though 2024 still remains a highly active year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/a-rare-coincidence-of-la-nina-events-will-weaken-hurricane-season/)
2024-08-31T10:30:00Z	**Taylor Swift Concert Terror Plot Was Thwarted by Key CIA Tip**
Plus: China-linked hackers infiltrate US internet providers, authorities crack down on a major piracy operation, and a ransomware gang claims attacks during the Paris Olympics. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/taylor-swift-terrorist-attack-cia-tip/)
2024-08-31T11:00:00Z	**The 21 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (September 2024)**
Elvis, Brittany Runs a Marathon, and American Fiction are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-movies/)
2024-08-31T11:00:00Z	**The 39 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (September 2024)**
Wicked Little Letters, Lumberjack the Monster, and Godzilla Minus One are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-movies-this-week/)
2024-08-31T11:00:00Z	**The 40 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (September 2024)**
The Boyfriend, The Decameron, and Kleo are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-shows-this-week/)
2024-08-31T11:00:00Z	**The 25 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (September 2024)**
The Boys, Batman: Caped Crusader, and Fallout are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-shows-amazon-prime/)
2024-08-31T13:00:00Z	**Only Microsoft Can Save Windows-Powered Handheld Game Consoles (2024)**
The dream of running all your Steam, Epic, and GOG games in one place will continue to be a nightmare until Microsoft steps up. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/only-microsoft-can-save-windows-gaming-handhelds/)
2024-08-31T14:00:00Z	**Give In to Temperature-Controlling Tech and Unlock a New Kitchen Zen**
Recent advances in countertop induction burners give home cooks more control over their meals, freeing up their minds to get creative in other ways. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/induction-by-the-degree-cooking-kitchen-zen/)
2024-08-31T14:30:00Z	**The Best Invisible Hearing Aids to Keep Your Hearing Loss Private (2024)**
These subtle WIRED-tested and audiologist-recommended devices help wearers keep their hearing loss to themselves. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-invisible-hearing-aids/)
2024-08-31T15:32:00Z	**Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Review: Air and Bone Conduction Technology**
The latest workout headphones from Shokz outruns the competition with bigger sound and better battery. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-shokz-openrun-pro-2/)
2024-08-31T15:32:00Z	**21 Best Portable Battery Chargers (2024): For Phones, iPads, Laptops, and Apple Watch**
Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-portable-chargers-power-banks/)
2024-08-31T18:07:00Z	**Intex PureSpa Inflatable Hot Tub Reviewed: Bubbles on a Budget**
This hot tub is a cheap and easy way to relax—but it still requires a commitment. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/intex-purespa-bubble-massage-inflatable-hot-tub/)
2024-09-01T06:00:00Z	**Students Find New Evidence of the Impossibility of Complete Disorder**
A new mathematic proof marks the first progress in decades on a problem about how order emerges. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/students-find-new-evidence-of-the-impossibility-of-complete-disorder/)
2024-09-01T11:30:00Z	**The Best 360 Cameras, Tested and Reviewed**
It’s a small world after all, and these cameras can capture all of it at once, giving you a 360-degree view. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-360-cameras/)
2024-09-01T12:05:00Z	**6 Best Snack Subscription Boxes We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
We did the hard work of munching, sniffing, and nibbling to help you level up your nosh game. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-snack-subscription-boxes/)
2024-09-01T12:33:00Z	**8 Best Kids’ Bikes (2024): Balance, Pedal, Coaster**
The WIRED Gear team has tested all types of kids’ bikes. Here are our top picks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-kids-bikes/)
2024-09-01T13:02:00Z	**The Best Reading Lights (2024): Clip-On, Rechargeable, Portable**
These WIRED-tested reading lights are perfect for cozying up with a good book. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-reading-lights/)
2024-09-01T18:31:00Z	**9 Best Indoor Security Cameras (2024): For Homes and Apartments**
Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully when you’re inviting one into your home. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-security-cameras/)
2024-09-02T11:43:41Z	**Ticket Bots Leave Oasis Fans Enraged**
The online ticketing “fiasco” for the band’s upcoming reunion tour has led to pushback against dynamic pricing models and calls for more consumer protections. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ticket-bots-leave-oasis-fans-enraged/)
2024-09-02T11:30:00Z	**AI-Fakes Detection Is Failing Voters in the Global South**
With generative AI affecting politics worldwide, researchers face a “detection gap,” as the biases built into systems mean tools for identifying fake content often work poorly or not at all in the Global South. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/generative-ai-detection-gap/)
2024-09-02T11:00:00Z	**Wildfires Are Contaminating Water Supplies**
Wildfires don’t just destroy forest—they can increase sediment in rivers and reservoirs, spark algae blooms, and pollute watercourses with dangerous chemicals, leaving water providers to grapple with long-term consequences. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wildfires-are-contaminating-water-supplies/)
2024-09-02T11:00:00Z	**29 Nintendo Switch Games for Every Kind of Player (September 2024)**
From Animal Well to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, these are our absolute favorite escapes for the best portable console. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-nintendo-switch-games/)
2024-09-02T12:32:00Z	**Laptop Buying Guide (2024): How to Choose the Right PC (Step-by-Step Guide)**
Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-the-right-laptop-for-you/)
2024-09-02T13:23:15Z	**Strange Noises Are Coming from Inside Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft**
Speakers inside the spacecraft are producing a pulsing noise, and neither astronauts nor Mission Control can identify its cause. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/starliner-boeing-strange-noises-iss-butch-wilmore/)
2024-09-02T14:32:00Z	**16 Best Crossplay Games for Consoles and PC (2024): Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Mobile**
These titles let you play with friends on all kinds of platforms, from computers to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and even mobile. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crossplay-games-console-pc-switch-mobile/)
2024-09-02T15:34:54Z	**Best Labor Day Deals (2024): TVs, AirPods Max, and More**
Now's your chance to save cash on TVs, smart speakers, and Kindles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/labor-day-deals-2024/)
2024-09-03T10:00:00Z	**How to Watch Apple's iPhone 16 Launch Event, and What to Expect**
The next iPhone and Apple Watch will be unveiled during a splashy event on September 9. Here's how to tune in. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-16-launch-event-how-to-watch-what-to-expect/)
2024-09-03T11:00:00Z	**The US Navy Is Going All In on Starlink**
The Navy is testing out the Elon Musk–owned satellite constellation to provide high-speed internet access to sailors at sea. It’s part of a bigger project that’s about more than just getting online. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/us-navy-starlink-sea2/)
2024-09-03T11:00:00Z	**Ski Resorts Are Stockpiling Snow to Get Through Warm Winters**
Under protective coverings, piles of snow can be stored for a surprisingly long time, allowing ski resorts to mitigate some of the lack of snowfall caused by climate change. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ski-resorts-are-stockpiling-snow-to-get-through-warm-winters/)
2024-09-03T11:30:00Z	**Best Noise-Canceling Headphones (2024): Over-Ears, Wireless Earbuds, Workout**
Tune out (or rock out) with our favorite over-ears and earbuds. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-noise-canceling-headphones/)
2024-09-03T14:09:22Z	**Cybex e-Gazelle S Review: Powers Up Hills and Gently Rocks**
This full-size electric stroller can rock your baby to sleep, help you push it uphill, and slow itself down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/cybex-e-gazelle-s/)
2024-09-03T17:28:50Z	**Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: Twice as Nice, High Price**
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a nice mini tablet that doubles as a ‘normal’ phone, but it sometimes feels like you’re not getting the best Pixel experience despite the $1,800 price. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-9-pro-fold/)
2024-09-03T18:42:42Z	**The Search for the Face Behind Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing**
The filmmakers behind Seeking Mavis Beacon wanted to know what happened to the Black woman who was paid only a couple hundred dollars to be the face of a wildly successful typing program. To find out, they had to do some “trolling.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/seeking-mavis-beacon/)
2024-09-03T18:00:00Z	**21 Top New Android 15 Features (2024): How to Install, Features, Release Date**
Android 15 has finally arrived. Here are the notable features and upgrades Google is rolling out. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-download-android-15-and-features/)
2024-09-04T05:00:00Z	**The Japanese Robot Controversy Lurking in Israel’s Military Supply Chain**
Activists claim Japanese industrial robots are being used to build military equipment for Israel. The robot maker denies the claims, but the episode reveals the complex ethics of global manufacturing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/japan-fanuc-robots-israel-gaza-war/)
2024-09-04T10:00:00Z	**Antony Blinken Dragged US Diplomacy Into the 21st Century. Even He’s Surprised by the Results**
Two major wars. A rising China. Hackers everywhere. He’s the US secretary of state, and he says he’s here to help. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/big-interview-antony-blinken/)
2024-09-04T10:30:00Z	**Moon GPS Is Coming**
Nations and companies are ramping up their efforts to deploy the first satnav on the moon to support a flurry of planned missions there. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/moon-gps-is-coming-nasa-jaxa-esa-glonass-galileo/)
2024-09-04T11:00:00Z	**A New Group Is Trying to Make AI Data Licensing Ethical**
The Dataset Providers Alliance calls for creators and rights holders to be able to opt in to having their material used for training purposes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dataset-providers-alliance-ethical-generative-ai-licensing/)
2024-09-04T11:15:00Z	**NaNoWriMo Organizers Said It Was Classist and Ableist to Condemn AI. All Hell Broke Loose**
Last weekend several authors cut ties with National Novel Writing Month after the nonprofit issued a statement seemingly greenlighting the use of AI in writing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nanowrimo-organizers-classist-and-ableist-to-condemn-ai/)
2024-09-04T11:30:00Z	**Acer Aspire Go 14 Review: Phenomenal Battery Life**
Ridiculously good battery life keeps this budget Windows laptop going and going and going. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/acer-aspire-go-14/)
2024-09-04T12:00:00Z	**ReMarkable’s Paper Pro Brings a Color Screen to Its Focus-Friendly Tablet Lineup**
The company’s new Paper Pro digital notepad features color E Ink technology on a larger, more responsive display. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/remarkable-paper-pro-digital-tablet/)
2024-09-04T12:00:00Z	**How to Win Radio Contests**
Those concert tickets, movie passes, and travel packages can be yours if you follow this advice from a frequent radio contest winner. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-win-radio-contests/)
2024-09-04T12:16:00Z	**Panasonic's Stateside Return: New OLED and miniLED TVs Hit US Soil**
Panasonic eases back into the United States with Amazon-powered OLED and miniLED models. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/panasonic-tv-launch-2024/)
2024-09-04T12:42:00Z	**7 Best Baby Monitors We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Need to keep an eye (or ear) on your kids from another room? Our picks will help you do it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-baby-monitors/)
2024-09-04T13:00:00Z	**‘The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’ Gives the Princess Powers That Link Never Got**
After playing Nintendo’s highly-anticipated Switch game, we can confidently say it supplies Hyrule’s new hero Zelda with more than a sword. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-legend-of-zelda-echoes-of-wisdom-early-review/)
2024-09-04T13:56:01Z	**Germany’s Far Right Is in a Panic Over Telegram**
In the wake of Pavel Durov’s arrest, German conspiracy theorists and extremists began to talk about exiting Telegram. Experts, though, think there is no alternative. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/germanys-far-right-is-in-a-panic-over-telegram/)
2024-09-04T15:05:09Z	**How Blind Soccer Is Played at the 2024 Paris Paralympics**
B1 5-a-side soccer is one of the breakout sports of the 2024 Paralympics. The biggest rule for fans: Be quiet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/blind-soccer-rules-2024-paris-paralympics/)
2024-09-04T15:39:23Z	**Impersonators Take Advantage as the Trumps Dawdle Over Crypto Reveal**
The Trump family has spent the past month hyping an upcoming crypto venture. In the absence of hard details about the project, scammers are filling in the blanks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/impersonators-take-advantage-as-the-trumps-dawdle-over-crypto-reveal/)
2024-09-04T16:00:00Z	**Could This Be the Start of Amazon’s Next Robot Revolution?**
The ecommerce giant has acquired a team to give bots greater intelligence and dexterity—potentially automating much more of its warehouse operations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/amazon-covariant-robotics-deal/)
2024-09-04T17:55:16Z	**The Internet Archive Loses Its Appeal of a Major Copyright Case**
The legal battle was spurred by book publishers objecting to the archive’s digital lending library. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/internet-archive-loses-hachette-books-case-appeal/)
2024-09-04T17:55:16Z	**The Internet Archive Loses Its Appeal of a Major Copyright Case**
The legal battle was spurred by book publishers objecting to the archive’s digital lending library. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/internet-archive-loses-hachette-books-case-appeal/)
2024-09-04T22:57:37Z	**Right-Wing Influencer Network Tenet Media Allegedly Spread Russian Disinformation**
In an unsealed indictment, the DOJ alleges that employees of state-owned RT contracted for and oversaw the dissemination of Kremlin talking points by popular right-wing influencers including Benny Johnson and Tim Pool. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/right-wing-influencer-network-tenet-media-allegedly-spread-russian-disinformation/)
2024-09-05T10:00:00Z	**The US Needs Deepfake Porn Laws. These States Are Leading the Way**
Legislation addressing the crisis of deepfake porn is being proposed, passing, and failing at the state level all over the US. WIRED is keeping track of it all. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deepfake-ai-porn-laws/)
2024-09-05T10:30:00Z	**We Hunted Hidden Police Signals at the DNC**
Using special software, WIRED investigated police surveillance at the DNC. We collected signals from nearly 300,000 devices, revealing vulnerabilities for both law enforcement and everyday citizens alike. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dnc-hidden-signal-hunt/)
2024-09-05T11:00:00Z	**At Last, Election Deniers Have an App of Their Own**
With 60 days left in the campaign, election denial group True the Vote has rolled out a new app so supporters can share, boost, and report election conspiracies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/election-deniers-vote-alert-app/)
2024-09-05T11:00:00Z	**How the Cyber-Thriller ‘Red Rooms’ Became a Cult Classic Before It Was Ever Released**
Red Rooms is about things that happen in the dark corners of the internet. Naturally it found an audience of fans who pirated it there. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/red-rooms-cult-classic-piracy/)
2024-09-05T11:30:00Z	**New York Cracked Down on Airbnb One Year Ago. NYC Housing Is Still a Mess**
The city’s short-term stay law was meant to lower rents and open up apartments for full-time residents. Critics claim the data shows it’s not working. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/new-york-city-airbnb-law-one-year-results/)
2024-09-05T11:58:00Z	**xBloom Studio Coffee Machine Review: The Future May Be Closer Than You Think**
xBloom’s all-in-one Studio Coffee Machine is a work in progress but still wows. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/xbloom-studio-coffee-machine/)
2024-09-05T13:00:00Z	**Honor Magic V3 Review: World's Thinnest Folding Phone**
Capable, durable, and impossibly slim, the Honor Magic V3 might be the best folding phone you can buy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/honor-magic-v3/)
2024-09-05T13:14:03Z	**Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Now Available Online**
Four versions of the Omega and Swatch mashup are now available to purchase on the brand's website—but only if you're in two specific countries. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/you-can-finally-buy-a-moonswatch-online/)
2024-09-05T14:00:00Z	**Hisense U7N TV Review: Serious Skills, Minimal Price**
Hisense's middle-rung QLED TV packs a powerful picture at a very nice price. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/hisense-u7n/)
2024-09-05T14:33:00Z	**Asus Zenbook S 16 (2024) Review: A Well-Balanced Windows Laptop**
It's not a Copilot+ PC, but this Asus laptop delivers great performance even on AI tasks. It also has outstanding battery life. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/asus-zenbook-s-16-2024/)
2024-09-05T15:41:52Z	**Why It's So Hard to Fully Block X in Brazil**
With 20,000 internet providers across the country, the technical challenges of blocking X in Brazil means some connections are slipping through the cracks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/brazil-x-ban-isp-blocking/)
2024-09-05T16:02:00Z	**The Best Paper Notebooks and Journals, Tested and Reviewed (2024): Leuchttherm, Moleskine, Midori**
Write right with one of our favorite notebooks, journals, and sketchbooks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-paper-notebook-and-journals/)
2024-09-05T16:00:00Z	**Google Photos Is Getting a Gemini Infusion to Power Its Search**
“Ask Photos” is a conversational way to find specific photos in your ever-expanding image library. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-photos-ask-photos-gemini/)
2024-09-05T17:00:35Z	**Russia’s Most Notorious Special Forces Unit Now Has Its Own Cyber Warfare Team**
Unit 29155 of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency—a team responsible for coup attempts, assassinations, and bombings—has branched out into brazen hacking operations with targets across the world. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/russia-gru-unit-29155-hacker-team/)
2024-09-05T18:10:07Z	**DOJ: Russia Aimed Propaganda at Gamers, Minorities to Swing 2024 Election**
Newly unsealed court documents reveal in unprecedented detail a campaign called the Good Old USA Project, which Russian authorities believed could impact the US election. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/project-good-old-usa-russia-2024-election/)
2024-09-05T19:00:00Z	**The 40 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (September 2024)**
Chimp Crazy, Industry, and City of God: The Fight Rages On are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hbo-max-best-shows-to-stream-right-now/)
2024-09-05T21:01:38Z	**YubiKeys Are a Security Gold Standard—but They Can Be Cloned**
Security researchers have discovered a cryptographic flaw that leaves the YubiKey 5 vulnerable to attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/yubikey-vulnerability-cloning/)
2024-09-05T21:32:54Z	**Why Super Typhoons Like Yagi Are More Common Than You’d Think**
Unlike in the Atlantic, there is little to stop high-intensity storms forming in Southeast Asia, and climate change is making conditions even more perilous. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/why-super-typhoons-like-yagi-are-more-common-than-youd-think/)
2024-09-06T09:30:00Z	**All the Top New Gadgets at IFA 2024**
A phone with magnetic mods, a new handheld gaming console, and a robot vacuum that can climb stairs. Here’s the best new gear announced at IFA in Berlin. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/all-the-top-new-gadgets-at-ifa-2024/)
2024-09-06T10:00:00Z	**Could AI and Deepfakes Sway the US Election?**
This week on Politics Lab, we’re talking about AI’s potential impact on the election—and why it’s so hard to regulate nationwide. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deepfake-porn-election/)
2024-09-06T10:00:00Z	**Elon Musk Has Backed Himself Into a Corner in Brazil**
After a public standoff with a judge over X and Starlink’s operations in the country, Elon Musk is showing signs of wavering. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/x-starlink-brazil-suspension-musk/)
2024-09-06T10:45:00Z	**Therapy Sessions Exposed by Mental Health Care Firm’s Unsecured Database**
Video and audio of therapy sessions, transcripts, and other patient records were accidentally exposed in a publicly accessible database operated by the virtual medical company Confidant Health. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/confidant-health-therapy-records-database-exposure/)
2024-09-06T11:00:00Z	**The End of ‘Brat Summer’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think**
Yes, it means we’re moving into Demure Autumn or even PSL Time, but it also indicates seasons themselves are getting warped by meme culture. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-end-of-brat-summer-does-not-mean-what-you-think/)
2024-09-06T11:15:00Z	**How to Use Apple’s Distraction Control Feature in Safari**
Distraction Control, which removes annoying elements from web pages, is coming to the iPhone’s default browser with the release of iOS 18. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-safari-distraction-control-feature/)
2024-09-06T11:30:00Z	**The Death of ‘Concord’ Offers a Bleak Look at Gaming’s Future**
After eight years of development, Sony pulled the plug on Concord today after just two weeks. Fans loved it, but seemingly not enough. Is the future of the industry blockbuster-or-bust? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/concord-death-future-of-video-games-bleak/)
2024-09-06T11:30:00Z	**The More This Rolex Costs, the More You Want It. Here's Why**
A 125-year-old theory explains why humans want luxury items even more when the prices go up. Blame social media—and ubiquitous counterfeits—for making it even worse. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-more-this-rolex-costs-the-more-you-want-it-this-is-why/)
2024-09-06T12:02:00Z	**Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: Blending Beauty and Brains**
Nine years after its predecessor debuted, the fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat blends beauty with smarts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/google-nest-learning-thermostat-4th-gen/)
2024-09-06T13:00:00Z	**The NSA Has a Podcast—Here's How to Decode It**
The spy agency that dared not speak its name is now the Joe Rogan of the SIGINT set. And the pod's actually worth a listen. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-nsa-has-a-podcast-heres-how-to-decode-it-no-such-podcast/)
2024-09-06T15:42:31Z	**All the Top New Gadgets at IFA 2024**
A phone with magnetic mods, a new handheld gaming console, and a robot vacuum that can climb stairs. Here’s the best new gear announced at IFA in Berlin. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/all-the-top-new-gadgets-at-ifa-2024/)
2024-09-06T16:01:00Z	**Best Overlanding Gear (2024): Tried and Tested Storage, Shovels, and Coolers**
We traveled thousands of miles to bring you the best tires, tow straps, and tool kits to get you out there … and back again. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/overlanding-guide/)
2024-09-06T16:31:17Z	**X Is Working With a GOP Consulting Firm**
Targeted Victory’s largest client is the Republican National Committee. It's now fielding inquiries for X about Elon Musk's standoff with Brazil. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/x-elon-musk-public-relations-targeted-victory/)
2024-09-06T18:23:26Z	**Here’s What Right-Wing Influencers Actually Talked About in Tenet Media Videos Allegedly Financed by Russia**
A WIRED analysis shows that right-wing stars like Tim Pool and Benny Johnson focused on topics like Elon Musk and supposed racism toward white people in hundreds of videos allegedly paid for by Russia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/influencers-tenet-benny-johnson-tim-pool-russia-propaganda-videos/)
2024-09-06T18:49:13Z	**What Cancún’s Tourists Don’t See Is a Sprawling Concrete Jungle**
The rapid expansion of Cancún since the 1970s has created a vastly unequal city, with overpopulated neighborhoods deprived of public space propping up the city's lavish tourist districts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-inequality-of-cancun-that-tourists-dont-see/)
2024-09-06T19:14:40Z	**New AI Model Can Simulate 'Super Mario Bros.' After Watching Gameplay Footage**
Despite its limitations, the makers of "MarioVGG" think AI video could one day replace game engines. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/new-ai-model-can-simulate-super-mario-bros-after-watching-gameplay-footage/)
2024-09-06T22:24:17Z	**Boeing Starliner Returns Home to an Uncertain Future**
NASA has three more operational Starliner missions on the books. It hasn't yet decided if it will commit to any more than that. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/boeing-starliner-return-nasa-contract/)
2024-09-07T10:00:00Z	**How Do You Solve a Problem Like Polestar?**
The all-electric sibling of Volvo has a new CEO, new models landing, and a new plant in South Carolina—but will this be enough to stop the EV brand's decline? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-polestar/)
2024-09-07T10:00:00Z	**How Do You Solve a Problem Like Polestar?**
The all-electric sibling of Volvo has a new CEO, new models landing, and a new plant in South Carolina—but will this be enough to stop the EV brand's decline? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-polestar/)
2024-09-07T10:30:00Z	**The 41 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (September 2024)**
Wicked Little Letters, Rebel Ridge, and Godzilla Minus One are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-movies-this-week/)
2024-09-07T11:00:00Z	**The Mosquito-Borne Disease ‘Triple E’ Is Spreading in the US as Temperatures Rise**
Eastern equine encephalitis, which has a high mortality rate, is becoming more common in North America as climate changes expands the habitats of insects. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-mosquito-borne-disease-triple-e-is-spreading-in-the-us-as-temperatures-rise/)
2024-09-07T11:00:00Z	**The 42 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (September 2024)**
Kaos, The Perfect Couple, and Sweet Home are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-shows-this-week/)
2024-09-07T11:30:00Z	**Hackers Threaten to Leak Planned Parenthood Data**
Plus: Kaspersky’s US business sold, Nigerian sextortion scammers jailed, and Europe’s controversial encryption plans return. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hackers-threaten-to-leak-planned-parenthood-data/)
2024-09-07T12:00:00Z	**Why Polio Has Reemerged in Gaza**
After a quarter of a century, the disease has returned to Gaza, prompting a campaign to immunize all of the territory's children against the virus. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-did-polio-reemerge-in-gaza-after-a-quarter-of-a-century-virologist/)
2024-09-07T12:38:00Z	**The 7 Best Folding Phones We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-folding-phones/)
2024-09-07T13:10:00Z	**The Best Pixel 9 Cases, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Whether you went big with the Pixel 9 Pro XL or even bigger with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, we’ve got a selection of cases, including MagSafe, to kit out your new Android phone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-google-pixel-9-cases-and-accessories/)
2024-09-07T13:30:00Z	**The Easiest Ways to Swap Contact Info Using Your Phone**
Use these tools in iOS and Android to exchange contact details and never fumble with business cards again. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-swap-contact-info-with-someone-using-your-phones/)
2024-09-07T14:30:00Z	**HHKB Studio Review: The Programmer's Mechanical Keyboard**
Large changes bring this classic programmer's mechanical keyboard into modernity without sacrificing its soul. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/hhkb-studio/)
2024-09-07T15:01:00Z	**15 Best Wireless Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2024)**
Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wirefree-earbuds/)
2024-09-08T11:00:00Z	**The Biggest Controversy in Cosmology Just Got Bigger**
A long-awaited study of the cosmic expansion rate suggests that when it comes to the Hubble tension, cosmologists are still missing something. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-biggest-controversy-in-cosmology-just-got-deeper/)
2024-09-08T12:00:00Z	**Alien Spaceships Could Be Detected Using Gravitational Waves**
The concept of space-time makes Star Trek-style warp drives theoretically possible, and researchers have proposed a way of detecting their use. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/alien-spaceships-could-be-detected-using-gravitational-waves/)
2024-09-08T12:32:00Z	**The Best Android Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed**
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-android-phones/)
2024-09-08T13:00:00Z	**Electric Grilling Is Still a Little Raw in the Middle**
Electric grills dangle the potential of being greener, safer, and more consistent than propane grills. But the experience of using one is frustrating. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/electric-grilling-not-there-yet/)
2024-09-08T13:32:00Z	**The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed: Which Model to Buy, Cases and Accessories, Feature Drops**
Here’s a guide to all the models—plus Pixel case recommendations and smart software tricks to try. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-google-pixel-phone/)
2024-09-08T14:00:00Z	**The Best Mechanical Keyboards (2024), Tested and Reviewed**
We've typed thousands of words to help you find the ideal clacky—or thocky—mechanical keyboard for your refined taste. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mechanical-keyboards/)
2024-09-08T15:00:00Z	**The Best 2-in-1 Laptops to Flip Between Work and Play (2024), Tested and Reviewed**
These 2-in-1 computers upgrade the norm with touchscreen displays, 360-degree hinges, and detachable keyboards. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-2-in-1-laptops/)
2024-09-08T16:01:00Z	**How to Buy an Electric Bike (2024): Classes, Range, Repairs**
Here’s what the experts want you to know before making your first electric bike purchase. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-an-electric-bike/)
2024-09-09T10:30:00Z	**What You Need to Know About Grok AI and Your Privacy**
xAI's generative AI tool, Grok AI, is unhinged compared to its competitors. It's also scooping up a ton of data people post on X. Here's how to keep your posts out of Grok—and why you should. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/grok-ai-privacy-opt-out/)
2024-09-09T11:00:00Z	**Google’s Next Antitrust Trial Could Make Online Ads Less Annoying**
Google will be in court on Monday to face allegations of an ad tech monopoly. Experts say that a DOJ win could create a better browsing future. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-ad-tech-antitrust-trial-doubleclick/)
2024-09-09T16:09:30Z	**What to Expect in the Trump-Harris Presidential Debate and How to Watch It**
Donald Trump is already promoting outlandish conspiracies ahead of Tuesday's presidential debate with Kamala Harris. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-to-expect-trump-harris-presidential-debate-how-to-watch/)
2024-09-09T17:00:00Z	**Google Pixel Watch 3 Review: Go Big or Go Home**
In the three years since Google decided to revamp Wear OS, the Pixel Watch 3 is the perfect example of how far things have come. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-watch-3/)
2024-09-09T17:00:00Z	**I Screwed Up My 5K Time by Training With the Pixel Watch 3’s AI Running Coach**
Fitbit’s new fitness features on Google’s latest smartwatch are a great starting point, but training to be a better runner still requires a human touch. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-watch-3-running-coach-features/)
2024-09-09T18:20:09Z	**The Apple Watch Series 10 Has a Whole New Look**
On the tenth anniversary of its launch, the Apple Watch is now thinner, lighter, shinier, and blacker than ever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-watch-series-10-price-specs-features/)
2024-09-09T19:02:22Z	**Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date**
Apple's new iPhones are primed for the company's upcoming artificial intelligence features. The new phones have an interactive shutter button for even better photos. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-16-price-specs-release-date/)
2024-09-09T19:52:47Z	**Everything Apple Announced Today: iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, New AirPods**
All the new hardware was unveiled at a splashy media event at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California. The new iPhone was the star of the show. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/everything-apple-announced-iphone-16-apple-watch-series-10-new-airpods/)
2024-09-09T22:25:52Z	**Where Is CarPlay 2?**
The next generation of Apple's car dashboard software is supposed to debut this year. But another Apple product event has come and gone without any CarPlay news. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/where-is-carplay-2/)
2024-09-09T23:22:58Z	**This iPhone ‘Supercycle’ May Not Be So Super**
Some Apple analysts believe AI will spur a boom in iPhone sales. But not everyone's buying the hype. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/iphone-16-supercycle/)
2024-09-10T00:47:32Z	**James Earl Jones' Darth Vader Has Already Been Immortalized With AI**
James Earl Jones died Monday at the age of 93. But long before he did, he gave Lucasfilm permission to recreate his iconic Darth Vader voice for shows like Obi-Wan Kenobi. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/james-earl-jones-darth-vader-death-artificial-intelligence/)
2024-09-10T06:00:00Z	**Crispr-Enhanced Viruses Are Being Deployed Against UTIs**
With antibiotics losing their effectiveness, one company is turning to gene editing and bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—to combat infections. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crispr-enhanced-viruses-are-being-deployed-against-utis/)
2024-09-10T09:25:25Z	**Billionaire Finally Launches on First Private Space-Walk Mission**
Hampered last month by bad weather, launch tower problems, and issues with its ride from SpaceX, the Polaris Dawn mission is at last on its way. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/polaris-dawn-private-spacewalk-crew-dragon-spacex/)
2024-09-10T10:00:00Z	**Inside Google’s 7-Year Mission to Give AI a Robot Body**
As the head of Alphabet’s AI-powered robotics moonshot, I came to believe many things. For one, robots can’t come soon enough. For another, they shouldn’t look like us. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/inside-google-mission-to-give-ai-robot-body/)
2024-09-10T10:30:00Z	**Why Is AI So Bad at Generating Images of Kamala Harris?**
Race and gender are part of it, but there’s more to those unconvincing pictures of the presidential candidate. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bad-kamala-harris-ai-generated-images/)
2024-09-10T11:00:00Z	**He Worked for a Law Firm Consulting on an Anti-Trans Supreme Court Case. Then We Asked About These Racist Posts**
A WIRED investigation reveals that one of two lawyers known to have worked for or with Lawfair, a firm working on a case that could affect minors’ access to gender-affirming care, has ties to accounts with long histories of posting white supremacist content. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/lawfair-anti-trans-supreme-court-racist-posts/)
2024-09-10T11:30:00Z	**An Underwater Data Center in San Francisco Bay? Regulators Say Not So Fast**
The YC-backed startup NetworkOcean plans to sink GPUs into San Francisco Bay. Multiple California regulators WIRED spoke with hadn’t heard about the test—and raised concerns about its potential environmental impact. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/networkocean-datacenter-san-francisco-bay-environment/)
2024-09-10T13:04:00Z	**The Best Sheets for Every Body, Bed, and Budget (2024)**
Which material should you buy? Percale or linen? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites and break it all down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-bedsheets/)
2024-09-10T14:37:15Z	**Best Apple Watch (2024): Which Model Should You Buy?**
Should you splurge for the Ultra Watch 2? Or stick with the SE? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid). ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-apple-watch/)
2024-09-10T16:56:17Z	**Confessions of a Hinge Power User**
“It’s gonna sound wild,” he confesses, “but I’ve probably been on close to 200 dates in the last year and a half.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/confessions-of-a-hinge-power-user/)
2024-09-10T17:42:34Z	**Sony’s $700 PlayStation 5 Pro Is Finally Coming in November**
Following months of rumors, the company just announced its powerful, yet pricey PlayStation 5 upgrade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/playstation-5-pro-coming-november/)
2024-09-10T19:00:00Z	**The 40 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (September 2024)**
English Teacher, The Bear, and Futurama are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-tv-shows-hulu-this-week/)
2024-09-10T23:20:35Z	**Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?**
You've decided to upgrade to Apple's new iPhone. Now the question is which model to buy. We break it down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/which-apple-iphone-16-models-to-buy/)
2024-09-11T00:05:28Z	**The Best iPhone 15 Cases (2024), Tested and Reviewed**
Titanium doesn’t mean a thing—and it definitely doesn’t mean “crack-proof.” Be smart and add some protection. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-iphone-15-cases-and-accessories/)
2024-09-11T10:00:00Z	**The World’s Biggest Bitcoin Mine Is Rattling This Texas Oil Town**
A cash-strapped city in rural Texas will soon be home to the world’s largest bitcoin mine. Local protesters are “raising hell.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-worlds-biggest-bitcoin-mine-is-rattling-this-texas-oil-town/)
2024-09-11T11:00:00Z	**Breadfruit Is Here to Save the World**
This calorie-rich, nutrient-dense, and climate-resilient crop has the power to step in for more common staples that can’t handle global warming. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/breadfruit-caribbean-pacific-climate-change-super-food/)
2024-09-11T11:30:00Z	**The Cost of Lightning**
Exactly how climate change will impact lightning isn’t clear, but governments, public bodies, and the military are prepping for stormier weather. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/lightning-protection-damage-climate-change-extreme-weather/)
2024-09-11T11:58:17Z	**Trump Fans Spread Debate Conspiracy About Microphone Earrings**
After Donald Trump’s incoherent performance at the presidential debate, in which he shouted about people eating household pets, his fans fixated on Kamala Harris’s earrings. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/trump-harris-debate-conspiracy-microphone-earrings/)
2024-09-11T15:13:06Z	**Only Three Lonely Products Still Use Apple's Lightning Connector**
Now that AirPods Max have finally been upgraded to USB-C, just a few Apple items are holding on. Can you guess all three? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/only-three-products-still-use-lightning-apples-lightning-connector/)
2024-09-11T15:02:00Z	**How to Hide or Lock Apps With iOS 18 (2024)**
Protect your apps from prying eyes with Apple’s latest security feature. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-hide-and-lock-apps-ios-18/)
2024-09-11T15:30:00Z	**Apple’s AirPods Pro Could Soon Disrupt the Hearing Aid Industry**
AirPods revolutionized the wireless earbuds category and are poised to do the same for over-the-counter hearing aids. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-airpods-pro-over-the-counter-hearing-aids/)
2024-09-11T16:32:34Z	**Donald Trump's Debate Performance Pushed the Limits of Being Too Online**
Eating pets. Executing babies. Donald Trump's debate rhetoric felt deeply mired in dark corners of the internet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/harris-trump-debate-too-online/)
2024-09-11T16:27:10Z	**This New Tech Puts AI In Touch with Its Emotions—and Yours**
Hume AI, a startup founded by a psychologist who specializes in measuring emotion, gives some top large language models a realistic human voice. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hume-ai-emotional-intelligence/)
2024-09-11T18:08:00Z	**How to Back Up Your iPhone to iCloud, MacOS, or Windows (2024)**
Save your memories before you grab a new iPhone or update to the latest version of iOS. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-backup-your-iphone/)
2024-09-11T19:00:00Z	**Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You**
Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/six-word/)
2024-09-11T19:35:34Z	**An AI Bot Named James Has My Old Local News Job**
A local newspaper in Hawaii has turned to AI-generated presenters to draw in new audiences. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/an-ai-bot-named-james-has-my-old-local-news-job/)
2024-09-11T19:29:13Z	**No Dogs or Cats Were Harmed In the Making of This Post-Debate Podcast**
WIRED unpacks last night's debate between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kamala-harris-donald-trump-debate/)
2024-09-11T20:38:43Z	**Apple Intelligence Promises Better AI Privacy. Here's How It Actually Works**
Private Cloud Compute is an entirely new kind of infrastructure that, Apple's Craig Federighi tells WIRED, allows your personal data to be “hermetically sealed inside of a privacy bubble.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-private-cloud-compute-ai/)
2024-09-11T23:24:14Z	**Apple Shared Its First Public AI-Generated Image. It's Craig Federighi's Dog**
Shared exclusively with WIRED, this Image Playground creation is the first that Apple has released outside of marketing materials. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-image-playground-craig-federighi-dog/)
2024-09-12T09:30:00Z	**The EU Has New Carry-On Luggage Rules. Here’s What to Know Before You Fly**
Until new luggage scanners come online at European airports, you’re going to have to go back to taking liquids out of your bags. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/new-eu-carry-on-luggage-rules-liquids-100-ml/)
2024-09-12T10:00:00Z	**After Shark Tank, Mark Cuban Just Wants to Break Shit—Especially the Prescription Drug Industry**
Billionaire Mark Cuban is done with his hit TV show, but he’s still invested in fighting pharma’s middlemen, being a dad, and needling Elon Musk. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/big-interview-after-shark-tank-mark-cuban-just-wants-to-break-shit-especially-the-prescription-drug-industry/)
2024-09-12T10:00:00Z	**Apple Vision Pro’s Eye Tracking Exposed What People Type**
The Vision Pro uses 3D avatars on calls and for streaming. These researchers used eye tracking to work out the passwords and PINs people typed with their avatars. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-vision-pro-persona-eye-tracking-spy-typing/)
2024-09-12T10:32:00Z	**How to Trade In or Sell Your iPhone (2024)**
If you plan to upgrade to one of Apple’s new models, don’t forget to cash in on your old one. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-trade-in-or-sell-your-iphone/)
2024-09-12T11:00:00Z	**People Are Setting Themselves on Fire and Getting Punched in the Face to Pump Their Crypto Coins**
To compete against thousands of crypto meme coins flooding the market, creators are resorting to elaborate and sometimes dangerous stunts for attention. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/people-on-fire-punched-pump-crypto-coins/)
2024-09-12T11:04:00Z	**18 Best Fitness Trackers (2024): Watches, Bands, and Rings**
Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-fitness-tracker/)
2024-09-12T11:30:00Z	**A Diamond-Making Machine Will Cost You $200,000 on Alibaba**
Diamonds are increasingly commoditized—to the point that you can make them in your own home. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/diamond-making-machine-alibaba/)
2024-09-12T12:00:00Z	**How Useful Will Apple Intelligence Be? The Next iPhone Will Tell Us**
This week, we talk about the new iPhone 16 and its many AI tricks. Some of them are impressive, some of them are meh, all of them are very Apple. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-658/)
2024-09-12T13:39:00Z	**16 Best Cozy Games (2024), Tested and Reviewed**
Forget stressful leaderboards and time-sensitive missions. These games let you play at your own pace. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cozy-games/)