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2024-01-23T17:00:00Z	**Kia EV9 2024 Review: Price, Specs, Release Date**
This cavernous and quick all-electric seven-seater is the Korean car brand’s play to beat luxury SUVs that are twice the price. And it could well succeed because this is Kia’s best car yet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-kia-ev9-2024/)
2024-01-23T17:12:38Z	**7 Best TV Deals to Catch Up on Oscar-Nominated Films (or the Super Bowl)**
If you're hunting for a new screen to watch the game—or catch up on Oscar-nominated movies before the awards show—we've rounded up some excellent TV deals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tv-deals-january-2024/)
2024-01-23T17:26:24Z	**Stop Asking What Would Happen If War Broke Out on the ISS**
Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite's new space thriller I.S.S. shows astronauts and cosmonauts fighting for control of the space station. That's unlikely—and the reality is far more compelling. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/iss-movie-war-international-space-station/)
2024-01-23T17:58:45Z	**The Biden Deepfake Robocall Is Only the Beginning**
An uncanny audio deepfake impersonating the President has sparked further fears from lawmakers and experts about generative AI’s role in spreading disinformation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/biden-robocall-deepfake-danger/)
2024-01-23T20:00:00Z	**The 25 Best Movies on Hulu This Week**
From Alien to The Creator, here’s everything you need to watch on Hulu right now. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-hulu-right-now/)
2024-01-23T21:11:43Z	**HP CEO Says They Brick Printers That Use Third-Party Ink Because of … Hackers**
The company says it wants to protect you from “viruses.” Experts are skeptical. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hp-ceo-ink-cartridge-hackers-dynamic-security/)
2024-01-23T22:11:21Z	**With Its WWE Deal, the Netflix Pivot Is Complete**
By spending $5 billion for 10 years of WWE’s Raw, Netflix shows just how thoroughly it's rewritten the old streaming rulebook. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-wwe-deal-pivot-licensing/)
2024-01-24T11:00:00Z	**Two Nations, a Horrible Accident, and the Urgent Need to Understand the Laws of Space Right Now**
Welcome to the world’s foremost training ground for saving space from disasters, disputes, and—perhaps one day—colonizers named Musk. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/two-nations-horrible-accident-urgent-need-laws-of-space-lachs-moot/)
2024-01-24T12:00:00Z	**Social Media Is Getting Smaller—and More Treacherous**
Fragmented and focused social platforms might be good for helping you find a knitting community. But extremist groups are also using them to normalize darker content. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/social-media-is-getting-smaller-and-more-treacherous/)
2024-01-24T12:00:00Z	**A Dangerous New Home for Online Extremism**
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, offer independently-minded internet users a safe haven—but it’s also a boon to those with a darker purpose. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/a-dangerous-new-home-for-online-extremism/)
2024-01-24T12:00:00Z	**Use WhatsApp on Android? Be Prepared to Pay for Message Backups**
Anyone hoping to save all of their WhatsApp chats on their Android phone may need to snag a Google One subscription soon. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-android-google-drive-backup/)
2024-01-24T12:00:00Z	**Most Top News Sites Block AI Bots. Right-Wing Media Welcomes Them**
Nearly 90 percent of top news outlets like The New York Times now block AI data collection bots from OpenAI and others. Leading right-wing outlets like NewsMax and Breitbart mostly permit them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/most-news-sites-block-ai-bots-right-wing-media-welcomes-them/)
2024-01-24T12:00:00Z	**Notorious Spyware Maker NSO Group Is Quietly Plotting a Comeback**
NSO Group, creator of the infamous Pegasus spyware, is spending millions on lobbying in Washington while taking advantage of the crisis in Gaza to paint itself as essential for global security. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nso-group-lobbying-israel-hamas-war/)
2024-01-24T13:00:00Z	**OpenAI Quietly Scrapped a Promise to Disclose Key Documents to the Public**
From its founding, OpenAI said its governing documents were available to the public. When WIRED requested copies after the company’s boardroom drama, it declined to provide them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/openai-scrapped-promise-disclose-key-documents/)
2024-01-24T16:00:00Z	**The World’s Essential Aquifers Are in Deep Trouble**
New research finds that the groundwater systems that hydrate your life are in rapid, sometimes accelerating decline around the globe. Here’s how to stop the retreat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-worlds-essential-aquifers-are-in-deep-trouble/)
2024-01-24T16:07:33Z	**Inside an Election Denial Facebook Group on Primary Day**
New Hampshire's Voter Integrity Group on Facebook has almost 7,000 followers. On Tuesday, it was filled with conspiracies, confusion, and outrage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/election-denial-facebook-group-new-hampshire/)
2024-01-24T18:33:32Z	**Disrupt! The Silicon Valley Elites Lining Up Behind Dean Phillips**
Congressman Dean Phillips' presidential run has gotten a boost from rich techies trying to shake up the primary. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-dean-phillips-new-hampshire/)
2024-01-24T21:28:46Z	**Tall Vehicle Hoods Really Are Increasing Pedestrian Deaths**
A new study of single-vehicle, single-pedestrian crash data for 2016–2021 finds high hoods on pickups and SUVs are more dangerous. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tall-truck-suv-hoods-pedestrian-deaths/)
2024-01-24T23:30:00Z	**6 Deaf Children Can Now Hear After a Single Injection**
Several gene therapies aim to restore a protein necessary for transmitting sound signals from the ear to the brain. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deaf-children-hear-gene-therapy/)
2024-01-25T02:16:56Z	**Elon Musk Says a Cheaper Tesla Model Is Coming in 2025 as Chinese Competition Intensifies**
A low-cost model of Tesla will launch in 2024, CEO Elon Musk told investors. It could help the EV maker compete with BYD and other surging Chinese automakers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-says-cheaper-tesla-coming-2025/)
2024-01-25T12:00:00Z	**How a Group of Israel-Linked Hackers Has Pushed the Limits of Cyberwar**
From repeatedly crippling thousands of gas stations to setting a steel mill on fire, Predatory Sparrow’s offensive hacking has now targeted Iranians with some of history's most aggressive cyberattacks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/predatory-sparrow-cyberattack-timeline/)
2024-01-25T12:00:00Z	**The Extreme Sport of Ice Climbing Is at Risk of Extinction**
The winter sport is becoming more treacherous as the world warms and icefalls become less and less stable. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ice-climbing-global-warming-switzerland-anna-torretta-dani-arnold-netflix/)
2024-01-25T12:00:00Z	**This Chatbot Screens Your Dating App Matches for You**
Users of the new dating app Volar train a chatbot to go on virtual first dates for them with the bots of potential matches.  We tested it out. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/volar-dating-app-chatbot-screen-matches/)
2024-01-25T13:00:00Z	**RingConn Smart Ring Review: Affordable But Flawed**
Smart rings are getting more affordable, but RingConn’s debut release is a little buggy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/ringconn-smart-ring/)
2024-01-25T14:00:00Z	**How to Shop for a Mechanical Keyboard (2024): Switches, Materials, and Layouts Explained**
Want to wade into the world of mechanical keyboards? We break down the terminology, phrases, and materials to make the experience less overwhelming. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-shop-for-a-mechanical-keyboard/)
2024-01-25T15:00:23Z	**Here's Who the Online MAGA World Wants as Trump's VP**
With Trump's nomination all but inevitable, the former president's most fervent far right supporters are already debating who should join the 2024 ticket. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/maga-trump-vice-president/)
2024-01-25T17:00:00Z	**Etching AI Controls Into Silicon Could Keep Doomsday at Bay**
As the US and other countries ponder how to prevent dangerous uses of AI, some researchers suggest building limitations into crucial chips like GPUs to cap the power of algorithms. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fast-forward-ai-silicon-doomsday/)
2024-01-25T20:21:57Z	**Robot Car Crash Investigation Concludes GM’s Cruise Didn’t Disclose Key Information**
A law firm’s investigation of a gruesome crash in which a pedestrian was dragged under an autonomous vehicle says GM’s Cruise fixated on media reports and didn’t share all it knew with regulators. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/robot-car-crash-investigation-cruise-disclose-key-information/)
2024-01-25T21:30:58Z	**Big-Name Targets Push Midnight Blizzard Hacking Spree Back Into the Limelight**
Newly disclosed breaches of Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise highlight the persistent threat posed by Midnight Blizzard, a notorious Russian cyber-espionage group. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-hpe-midnight-blizzard-email-breaches/)
2024-01-26T12:00:00Z	**How Ready Is Meta for the Biggest Election Year in History?**
WIRED spoke with a member of Meta’s Oversight Board about how the company plans to handle elections around the world in 2024. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meta-disinformation-elections/)
2024-01-26T12:00:00Z	**A Last-Ditch Plan to Save the Crypto Industry**
In his new book Read Write Own, investor Chris Dixon mounts a defense of blockchain, arguing it can save society from the monopoly power of tech giants. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/a-last-ditch-plan-to-save-the-crypto-industry/)
2024-01-26T12:00:00Z	**The AI-Fueled Future of Work Needs Humans More Than Ever**
AI is elbowing its way into ever more jobs, but while how we work will change, people skills will still be the most important factor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-ai-fueled-future-of-work-needs-humans-more-than-ever/)
2024-01-26T12:12:47Z	**Researchers Say the Deepfake Biden Robocall Was Likely Made With Tools From AI Startup ElevenLabs**
Two fake-audio experts say that the deepfake robocall of President Biden received by some voters last week was likely created with technology from Silicon Valley’s favorite voice cloning startup. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/biden-robocall-deepfake-elevenlabs/)
2024-01-26T13:00:00Z	**Zenbivy Bed Sleeping Bag and Quilt Review: Sleep Well Wherever You Go**
Zenbivy’s clever quilt-and-sheet sleeping bag alternative provided the best backcountry sleep I’ve ever had. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/zenbivy-sleeping-bag-quilt-system/)
2024-01-26T13:00:00Z	**Review: 'Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth' Is an Impressive Achievement in Storytelling**
RGG’s latest Like a Dragon game trades crime melodrama for deep character development. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth/)
2024-01-26T14:00:00Z	**'The Last of Us' Was the Most Pirated Show of 2023**
A new study shows piracy was up nearly 7 percent globally last year. At the top of the most pirated lists: The Last of Us and Oppenheimer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-last-of-us-oppenheimer-most-pirated-2023/)
2024-01-26T14:00:00Z	**How to Convince Your Flat-Earth Friends the Earth Is Round**
Two experiments you can do yourself to finally, definitively put this question to rest. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-prove-the-earth-is-round/)
2024-01-26T14:34:21Z	**How Beloved Indie Blog 'The Hairpin' Turned Into an AI Clickbait Farm**
Beloved women’s website The Hairpin shut down in 2018. This month it returned from the dead to churn out AI clickbait. Its fate is a warning to all digital publications. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-hairpin-blog-ai-clickbait-farm/)
2024-01-26T15:00:00Z	**Eco-Friendly Recycled Bags (2024): Totes, Purses, Shopping Bags**
Need a backpack, purse, tote, or even a new shopping bag? These are made from truck tarps, old sails, fishnets, and plastic bottles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-recycled-bags/)
2024-01-26T15:20:42Z	**If Taylor Swift Can't Defeat Deepfake Porn, No One Can**
Deepfake porn is prolific. The explicit, AI-generated images of Taylor Swift that circulated on X this week are taking the issue to new heights. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/taylor-swift-deepfake-porn-artificial-intelligence-pushback/)
2024-01-26T16:27:55Z	**Far-Right Extremists Are Organizing an Armed Convoy to the Texas Border**
The Take Back Our Border channel on Telegram now has over 1,000 members, some of whom are invoking a new Civil War. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/extremists-far-right-armed-convoy-texas-border/)
2024-01-26T17:05:12Z	**'Children of Dune' Is a Very Philosophical Book**
The third book in the Dune series has far less action than the original novel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/2024/01/geeks-guide-children-of-dune/)
2024-01-26T17:00:00Z	**How Beloved Indie Blog 'The Hairpin' Turned Into an AI Clickbait Farm**
Beloved women’s website The Hairpin shut down in 2018. This month it returned from the dead to churn out AI clickbait. Its fate is a warning to all digital publications. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-hairpin-blog-ai-clickbait-farm/)
2024-01-26T18:16:10Z	**Snoopy MoonSwatch: Price, Availability, Release Date**
The new Omega and Swatch collaboration needs to atone for those lackluster Moonshine Golds. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/snoopy-moonswatch-2024/)
2024-01-26T19:13:23Z	**The Pentagon Tried to Hide That It Bought Americans' Data Without a Warrant**
US spy agencies purchased Americans' phone location data and internet metadata without a warrant but only admitted it after a US senator blocked the appointment of a new NSA director. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pentagon-data-purchases-wyden-letter/)
2024-01-26T19:13:13Z	**Apple Isn’t Ready to Release Its Grip on the App Store**
In response to new rules, the iPhone maker announced drastic changes for users in Europe. But criticism is mounting that Apple’s new system only recreates old problems. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-app-store-sideloading-europe-dma/)
2024-01-26T20:00:00Z	**The 30 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now**
From Bosch to Reacher, these are our picks for what you should be watching on the streamer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-shows-amazon-prime/)
2024-01-26T20:00:00Z	**The 15 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now**
From Merry Little Batman to A Million Miles Away, these are the must-watch films on the streamer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-movies/)
2024-01-26T21:07:18Z	**Police Arrest Teen Said to Be Linked to Hundreds of Swatting Attacks**
A California teenager who allegedly used the handle Torswats to carry out a nationwide swatting campaign is being extradited to Florida to face felony charges, WIRED has learned. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/torswats-swatting-arrest/)
2024-01-26T22:30:48Z	**OpenAI and Other Tech Giants Will Have to Warn the US Government When They Start New AI Projects**
The Biden administration is using the Defense Production Act to require companies to inform the Commerce Department when they start training high-powered AI algorithms. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/openai-tech-giants-us-government-ai-projects/)
2024-01-27T12:00:00Z	**16 Best Deals: Desks, Strollers, and Baby Monitors**
Keep your boss and baby happy with discounts on our favorite WFH and parenting gear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-jan-27-2024/)
2024-01-27T12:00:00Z	**Apps Made the iPhone. They’re Missing on the Vision Pro**
App developers say the high price and secretive rollout of Apple’s mixed-reality headset have led them to take a “wait-and-see” approach to building software for it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apps-made-the-iphone-theyre-missing-from-the-vision-pro/)
2024-01-27T13:00:00Z	**Texas Is Already Running Out of Water**
Parts of the state are starting the year with low reserves. With light winter rains failing to replenish supply, and a scorching summer predicted, key areas may be pushed to the brink. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/texas-water-drought-winter-weather-shortage/)
2024-01-27T13:00:00Z	**Top Features in Apple’s iOS 17 and iPadOS 17: Compatible Devices, Updates**
Apple just rolled out iOS 17.3 to iPhones and iPads. Here are the latest updates, including Stolen Device Protection. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-ios-17-ipados-17-new-features/)
2024-01-27T14:00:00Z	**23andMe Failed to Detect Account Intrusions for Months**
Plus: North Korean hackers get into generative AI, a phone surveillance tool that can monitor billions of devices gets exposed, and ambient light sensors pose a new privacy risk. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/23andme-failed-to-detect-account-intrusions-for-months/)
2024-01-27T14:00:00Z	**Porsche Rolls Out Its Second All-Electric Car**
Plus: Apple gets more serious about AI on its devices, and Shazam lets you use your headphones to learn what song is playing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/porsche-macan-4-electric/)
2024-01-27T14:00:00Z	**Our Favorite Tote Bags and Purses (2024): Sustainable, Weather-Proof, Durable**
We filled these bags to the brim with our tech, wallets, and water bottles. They held up to the test. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-laptop-totes-and-purses/)
2024-01-28T12:00:00Z	**Celebrities and Brands Are Coming to BeReal. Can They Be Real?**
BeReal, the app defined by its ad-free, filter-free experience, will soon welcome celebrities and brands to its platform. Its COO says these new users won’t threaten the app’s integrity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/celebrities-brands-on-bereal/)
2024-01-28T13:00:00Z	**Scientists Just Discovered a New Type of Magnetism**
In an atomically thin stack of semiconductors, a mechanism unseen in any natural substance causes electrons’ spins to align. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-discovered-new-type-magnetism-physics-electrons/)
2024-01-28T13:00:00Z	**Xiaomi Poco X6 and X6 Pro Review: Midrange Value**
Xiaomi’s affordable Pocos have great displays and performance, but their cameras and interface may frustrate you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/xiaomi-poco-x6-pro-and-poco-x6-phones/)
2024-01-28T14:00:00Z	**The 10 Best Travel Adapters (2024): Plug and Universal Adapters**
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/)
2024-01-29T12:00:00Z	**Black Twitter Remains Unbothered**
Many Black users who stayed amid the chaos and change on the platform, now named X, have found a renewed sense in what originally fascinated them: the mundanity in connection. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/black-twitter-post-elon-musk-x/)
2024-01-29T13:00:00Z	**10 Best TVs We've Tested (2024): Cheap, 4K, 8K, OLED, and Tips**
From LCDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-tvs/)
2024-01-29T13:00:00Z	**Ecoflow Glacier Review: A Portable Refrigerator for Wherever You Go**
Forget the ice chest. Bring the full power of a portable refrigerator on your next outing into the wilds. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/ecoflow-glacier-portable-refrigerator/)
2024-01-29T14:00:00Z	**Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Passes the Torch Forward**
The latest edition in the franchise is focused squarely on handing the series off to a new generation of protagonists, and modernizing the game in the process. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth-passes-the-torch-forward/)
2024-01-29T14:00:00Z	**Best Hair Dryers and Diffusers (2024): Blow-Dryers, Brushers, and Diffusers**
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/)
2024-01-29T15:31:16Z	**The George Carlin ‘AI’ Standup Creators Now Say a Human Wrote the Jokes**
A lawsuit filed by Carlin's manager will still move forward. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/george-carlin-ai-standup-written-by-humans/)
2024-01-29T16:19:32Z	**US Lawmakers Tell DOJ to Quit Blindly Funding ‘Predictive’ Police Tools**
Members of Congress say the DOJ is funding the use of AI tools that further discriminatory policing practices. They're demanding higher standards for federal grants. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/doj-predictive-policing-lawmakers-demand/)
2024-01-29T20:20:30Z	**Want to Stream Without Ads? That’ll Cost You**
Amazon just rolled out its ad-supported plan, the latest in a string of covert streaming price hikes. The halcyon days of commercial-free content are gone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-video-ad-free-price-hikes/)
2024-01-30T00:59:57Z	**Elon Musk Says a Human Patient Has Received Neuralink’s Brain Implant**
Details are scarce, but Elon Musk says initial results are “promising.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-neuralink-human-patient-brain-implant/)
2024-01-30T12:00:00Z	**Apple TV+ Is the New HBO**
Max just isn't what it used to be. Apple TV+ is where you need to go for must-watch prestige television. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-tv-plus-is-the-new-hbo-max/)
2024-01-30T12:00:00Z	**Best Google Pixel Phone (2024): Which Model to Buy, Cases and Accessories, Feature Drops**
Here’s a guide to all the models—plus case recommendations and hidden software tricks to try. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-google-pixel-phone/)
2024-01-30T12:00:00Z	**Robots Are Fighting Robots in Russia's War in Ukraine**
Aerial drones have changed the war in Ukraine. Now, both Russia's and Ukraine's militaries are deploying more unmanned ground robots—and the two are colliding. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/robots-are-fighting-robots-in-russias-war-in-ukraine/)
2024-01-30T13:00:00Z	**15 Best Laptop Backpacks (2024): Weather-Proof, Sustainable, Stylish**
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/)
2024-01-30T14:00:00Z	**7 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2024): Smart, Wireless, and a Word About Ring**
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-video-doorbells/)
2024-01-30T15:49:33Z	**The ‘Take Our Border Back’ Convoy Is Already a Complete Mess**
Instead of immigrants, the group of extremists mostly battled each other, paranoia, and their GPS systems. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/day-one-take-our-border-back-convoy-texas/)
2024-01-30T17:15:38Z	**Hulu Shows Jarring Anti-Hamas Ad Likely Generated With AI**
The ad, which appears to be made using generative AI, shows how the technology can be used not just to mislead, but to more subtly influence. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hulu-anti-hamas-ad-generative-ai/)
2024-01-30T20:13:00Z	**One of the Internet’s Oldest Software Archives Is Shutting Down**
The Hobbes OS/2 Archive has been an institution for over three decades. Soon, it’ll be gone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hobbes-os2-archive-shutting-down/)
2024-01-30T20:00:00Z	**The 25 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now**
From Barbie to The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, here are our favorite movies on the streaming service. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-hbo-max-right-now/)
2024-01-31T12:00:00Z	**Fiber Optics Bring You Internet. Now They’re Also Listening to Trains**
“Distributed acoustic sensing” looks for disturbances in fiber to detect earthquakes and even insects. Can it also improve rail safety? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fiber-optics-bring-you-internet-now-theyre-also-listening-to-trains/)
2024-01-31T12:00:00Z	**Google Splits Up Its Responsible AI Team**
A crucial team at Google that reviewed new AI products for compliance with its rules for responsible AI development faces an uncertain future after its leader departed this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-splits-up-responsible-innovation-ai-team/)
2024-01-31T12:00:00Z	**Apple and Google Just Patched Their First Zero-Day Flaws of the Year**
Plus: Google fixes dozens of Android bugs, Microsoft rolls out nearly 50 patches, Mozilla squashes 15 Firefox flaws, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-google-zero-day-flaws-critical-update-january-2024/)
2024-01-31T13:00:00Z	**Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra Review: Excellent Hardware, Smarter Software**
The Galaxy S24 series now has some AI smarts to add to its polished hardware. But they’re still no Pixel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-s24-s24-plus-and-s24-ultra/)
2024-01-31T13:00:00Z	**Tribit's Stormbox Flow Review: A Budget Speaker With Great Battery**
Tribit's compact Bluetooth speaker offers a mic, bonus features, and 30 hours of battery at a good price. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/tribit-stormbox-flow-bluetooth-speaker/)
2024-01-31T14:00:00Z	**The Best Sheets (2024): Linen, Percale, and Budget Bedding**
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/)
2024-01-31T14:00:00Z	**Sennheiser All-Day Clear Hearing Aids Review: Quirky, Noisy, Ineffective**
These over-the-counter hearing aids are tough to wrangle into your ears, and don’t do much once they’re in there. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/sennheiser-all-day-clear-otc-hearing-aids/)
2024-01-31T16:03:12Z	**6 Best Prana Deals Right Now: Jackets, Leggings, and Other Great Apparel on Sale**
Get fantastic, adventure-ready pants and cozy layers for a great price with these deals from Prana. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/prana-deals-january-31-2024/)
2024-01-31T17:44:14Z	**Which Samsung Galaxy S24 Model Should You Buy? Specs Comparison and Features**
Samsung’s newest Android phones are here. We break down the key specs to help you choose the right one. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/which-samsung-galaxy-s24-model-to-buy/)
2024-01-31T19:04:31Z	**Your Favorite Songs on TikTok Could Soon Disappear**
Music from Taylor Swift, Drake, Bad Bunny and numerous other artists could vanish from TikTok if Universal Music Group follows through on a plan to pull its massive song catalog. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-universal-music-group-umg-remove-songs/)
2024-01-31T20:08:48Z	**'Palworld' Pokémon Modder Tests the Limits of Nintendo’s Legal Reach**
YouTuber ToastedShoes had his Pokémon mod of Palworld taken down. Now he’s back with a new mod with “legally distinct” creatures—for as long as it lasts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/palworld-pokemon-mod-copyright/)
2024-01-31T20:05:45Z	**Ford Is Giving Away Free Tesla Charger Converters That Will Unlock a New World of EV Power**
Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning pickup owners can now reserve complimentary adapters—but the real win is access to one of the largest and most developed charging networks in the world. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ford-is-giving-away-free-tesla-ev-charger-converters/)
2024-02-01T01:25:16Z	**Linda Yaccarino Says X Needs More Moderators After All**
X CEO Linda Yaccarino told US senators she’s hiring more trust and safety staffers. She didn’t mention that Elon Musk fired most people policing content on the platform when he acquired it in 2022. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/linda-yaccarino-says-x-needs-more-moderators/)
2024-02-01T11:00:00Z	**‘Over Time the Trust Will Come’: An Exclusive Interview With TikTok’s CEO**
A few weeks ago, Shou Zi Chew sat down with WIRED to tell us how he’s trying to make TikTok better. Is the company’s CEO for real—or just a really good politician? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/shou-zi-chew-tik-tok-big-interview/)
2024-02-01T11:00:00Z	**Hate Speech Proliferates on YouTube in India, Research Finds**
In the lead up to India's elections, researchers have discovered a deluge of divisive and hate-filled content. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-hate-speech-india-elections/)
2024-02-01T12:00:00Z	**Music Piracy Is Back in a Big Way—Especially From YouTube**
Visits to music piracy websites went up more than 13 percent last year, a new report says. The majority of those visits were to sites that allow users to download the audio from YouTube URLs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/music-piracy-way-up/)
2024-02-01T12:00:00Z	**Inside the Beef Industry’s Campaign to Influence Schoolchildren**
Big Beef is wooing science teachers with webinars and lesson plans in an attempt to change students’ perceptions of the industry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/beef-industry-school-education/)
2024-02-01T13:00:00Z	**The Apple Vision Pro Lives Deep in the Uncanny Valley**
This week, we learn what it feels like to use Apple's new mixed reality headset, and we examine the various ways Apple envisions people interacting with each other while wearing the devices. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-630/)
2024-02-01T16:31:53Z	**A Decapitation May Have Roots in Far-Right Border and Immigrant Paranoia**
A man charged with murdering his father and showing his decapitated head on YouTube spent years ranting about extremist conspiracies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/beheading-conspiracy-immigrants-texas-convoy/)
2024-02-01T17:00:00Z	**I Tested a Next-Gen AI Assistant. It Will Blow You Away**
WIRED experimented with a new form of voice assistant that can browse the web and perform tasks online. Siri, Alexa, and other virtual helpers could soon be much more powerful. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fast-forward-tested-next-gen-ai-assistant/)
2024-02-01T17:30:00Z	**A Startup Allegedly ‘Hacked the World.’ Then Came the Censorship—and Now the Backlash**
A loose coalition of anti-censorship voices is working to highlight the legal threats aimed at making reports of one Indian company’s hacker-for-hire past disappear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/appin-training-centers-lawsuits-censorship/)
2024-02-01T18:16:15Z	**Here's How ASCII 'Barbie' Came to a Screen Near You**
The ASCII Theater, a project from art collective MSCHF, takes movies and breaks them into text. It’s fun—and possibly a copyright violation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ascii-barbie-hereditary-copyright-mschf/)
2024-02-01T20:35:31Z	**Taylor Swift Conspiracy Theorists Get Psyops All Wrong**
Some prominent right-wing commentators say the relationship between Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is a ploy to keep President Biden in power. Psyop experts think otherwise. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/taylor-swift-psyop-conspiracy/)
2024-02-01T21:48:55Z	**The $400 Million FTX Heist Mystery May Have Been Solved**
An indictment against three Americans suggests that at least some of the culprits behind the theft of an FTX crypto fortune may be in custody. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ftx-heist-sim-swat-indictment/)
2024-02-01T22:04:31Z	**9 Good Deals on Smartwatches, Robot Vacuums, and Video Games**
Happy February! Welcome the leap month with these snazzy deals on tech and games. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/midweek-deals-february-1-2024/)
2024-02-01T23:49:42Z	**TikTok's Missing Music Is Making Users Very Upset**
Songs previously licensed from Universal Music Group artists are disappearing from TikTok. #SwiftTok may never be the same. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-no-sounds-taylor-swift-umg-licensing/)
2024-02-02T12:00:00Z	**Craig Wright Claims He’s Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Can He Prove It in Court?**
A judge will determine whether computer scientist Craig Wright is the inventor of bitcoin. The network's future may hang in the balance. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/craig-wright-satoshi-nakamoto-trial/)
2024-02-02T12:00:00Z	**Why Is There Lead in Stanley Cups or Other Reusable Water Bottles?**
Stanley says it uses some lead in its “industry-standard” manufacturing process, so we asked if other brands do the same. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/stanley-cup-lead-soldering/)
2024-02-02T12:00:00Z	**A Startup Has Unlocked a Way to Make Cheap Insulin**
Houston-based rBIO has invented a new process to churn out insulin at higher yields using custom-made bacteria. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cheap-insulin-biosimilar-rbio/)
2024-02-02T12:00:00Z	**What Meta’s Fediverse Plans Mean for Threads Users**
We spoke with a product manager at Meta to learn how the company plans to bring interoperability to Threads in the coming months. It faces both technical and cultural challenges. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meta-threads-fediverse-interoperability-rachel-lambert-interview/)
2024-02-02T13:00:00Z	**The 10 Best Slippers for Lounging At Home—From $9 to $150**
Our Reviews team has picked 10 pairs of slippers we love, ranging from expensive Uggs to Target slipper socks we buy in bunches ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-slippers/)
2024-02-02T13:00:00Z	**Wattbike Atom Review: This Indoor Bike Teaches You to Pedal Like the Pros**
The Wattbike Atom forces you to make every second of your workout count. Designed in the UK and used by professional athletes worldwide, it’s finally widely available in the US. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/wattbike-atom/)
2024-02-02T13:00:00Z	**Google Parent Alphabet's Spending on Acquisitions Cratered in 2023**
As interest rates and antitrust pressure climbed in 2023, Alphabet made no major acquisitions for the first time in years. Apple, Amazon, and Meta also curbed dealmaking. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-spending-acquisitions-cratered-in-2023/)
2024-02-02T14:00:00Z	**Apple’s Vision Pro Is Trying to Solve a Nearly Unsolvable Problem**
Billed as the “ultimate entertainment device,” the Apple Vision Pro could be the thing that gets people to watch movies in headsets—or not. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-vision-pro-watching-movies-nearly-impossible-problem/)
2024-02-02T14:00:00Z	**Why Is Our Solar System Flat?**
It started as a big old ball of dust, so how did it end up like a giant pancake? Our resident physicist tells the true story using fake forces. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/why-the-solar-system-is-flat/)
2024-02-02T15:00:00Z	**11 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/)
2024-02-02T15:25:15Z	**You Can’t Buy Lab-Grown Meat Even If You Wanted To**
The only two restaurants in the US to sell cultivated meat have paused sales for now, leaving the industry in a strange limbo. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/upside-foods-good-meat-cultivated-lab-grown-sale-stopped-singapore-california-crenn/)
2024-02-02T17:18:04Z	**The Border Convoy Is Nearing Its Final Destination—with Vigilantes and Far-Right Extremists in Tow**
Experts warn that planned protests this weekend could include a combustible mix of militias, far-right extremists, and even long-dormant vigilante groups. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/take-our-border-back-convoy-militias-texas-weekend-protest/)
2024-02-02T19:46:05Z	**FTX Says It Expects to Repay Customers in Full. Some Are Suing for More**
The skyrocketing value of cryptocurrency is the center of a disagreement over the FTX bankruptcy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ftx-bankruptcy-bitcoin-value/)
2024-02-03T00:31:32Z	**Apple Quadrupled Its Autonomous Driving Testing Miles Last Year**
Government filings show the tech giant’s secretive auto division almost quadrupled its self-driving miles in 2023. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-ramped-up-autonomous-vehicle-testing-last-year/)
2024-02-03T12:00:00Z	**8 Best Valentine's Day Deals: Headphones, MacBooks, and a Lego Kit**
Nintendo Switch consoles, our favorite MacBook, and more are on sale ahead of Valentine's Day. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/valentines-day-deals-2024/)
2024-02-03T13:00:00Z	**16 Best Laptop Stands (2024): Adjustable, Portable, Lap Desks**
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/)
2024-02-03T13:00:00Z	**5 Best Water Bottles (2024): Owala, LifeStraw, Yeti**
Stay hydrated in style and cut down on single-use plastic. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-reusable-water-bottles/)
2024-02-03T14:00:00Z	**China’s Hackers Keep Targeting US Water and Electricity Supplies**
Plus: Russia was likely behind widespread GPS outages, Vault 7 leaker was sentenced, police claim to trace Monero cryptocurrency, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/china-hackers-us-water-electricity-moreno-vault-7/)
2024-02-03T14:00:00Z	**The Hulu and Disney+ Password Crackdown Is Coming. Here’s What You Need to Know**
As of March 14, you won’t be able to share your Hulu or Disney+ login information anymore. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hulu-disney-password-sharing-over/)
2024-02-03T14:00:00Z	**Snap Recalls Its Pixy Flying Selfie Camera Because of Overheating Batteries**
Plus: The Amazon and Roomba deal fails, Google Maps is getting even more AI, and there are some crazy wearable timepieces coming out of LVMH Watch Week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/snap-recalls-pixy-drone-bulging-batteries/)
2024-02-03T16:23:21Z	**The US Has Big Plans for Wind Energy—but an Obscure 1920s Law Is Getting in the Way**
The Biden administration aims to deploy offshore wind turbines capable of generating 30 gigawatts of power by 2030. With less than a decade to go, the country remains woefully behind target. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/us-energy-offshore-wind-jones-act-biden-law/)
2024-02-04T12:00:00Z	**The Apple Vision Pro’s Killer App Is … Kitchen Timers**
It’s meant to be the best mixed reality gear yet, so why are we again grading it on how well it helps us cook pasta? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-vision-pro-boils-down-to-kitchen-timers-and-thats-a-problem/)
2024-02-04T12:00:00Z	**The Top New Features in macOS Sonoma: How to Download, Compatible Macs**
Apple has officially released macOS 14. Here’s a breakdown of all the new features, which Macs support it, and how to download it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-macos-sonoma-features/)
2024-02-04T13:00:00Z	**How to Guarantee the Safety of Autonomous Vehicles**
As computer-driven cars and planes become more common, the key to preventing accidents, researchers show, is to know what you don’t know. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-guarantee-the-safety-of-autonomous-vehicles-driverless-cars-ai-waymo-cruise-robotaxi-tesla/)
2024-02-04T13:06:00Z	**12 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/)
2024-02-04T14:00:00Z	**11 Best Smart Bulbs (2024): Lamp Bulbs, Ambient, Color, Etc**
An internet-connected light bulb is one of the easiest way to start building a smarter home. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smart-bulbs/)
2024-02-05T11:00:00Z	**2054, Part I: Death of a President**
“They had, quite swiftly, begun an algorithmic scrub of any narrative of the president suffering a health emergency, burying those stories.” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2054-part-i-death-of-a-president/)
2024-02-05T12:00:00Z	**Where to Stream 2024’s Best Picture Oscar Nominees**
Oppenheimer, Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon—most of this year’s Academy Award nominees are available to watch online. Here’s where to find them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/stream-2024-oscar-nominated-movies-best-picture/)
2024-02-05T14:00:00Z	**14 Best Android Phones (2024): Unlocked, Cheap, Foldable**
Shopping for a new phone can be an ordeal. Let us take some of the pain out of it with these WIRED-tested picks and tips. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-android-phones/)
2024-02-05T17:33:30Z	**7 Best Valentine's Day Sex Toy Deals: Suction Toys, Vibrators, and Dildos**
Ditch the cards and flowers. Gift yourself or your partner(s) something more buzz-worthy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-valentines-day-sex-toy-deals/)
2024-02-05T19:28:55Z	**Tesla Has Lost Its Range Crown to a Chinese EV You’ve Never Heard Of**
Tesla’s Model 3, the Polestar 2, Volkswagen ID.7 and Volvo C40 all missed their WLTP range claims by more than 100 miles when put to the test in Arctic conditions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-hiphi-ev-range-crown/)
2024-02-05T21:07:04Z	**The Trial Over Bitcoin’s True Creator Is in Session**
A UK High Court will settle a long-running debate over whether Craig Wright really is Satoshi Nakamoto, inventor of Bitcoin. Monday’s opening arguments laid the groundwork for both sides. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/craig-wright-bitcoin-satoshi-nakamoto-trial/)
2024-02-06T01:03:00Z	**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/)
2024-02-06T11:00:00Z	**2054, Part II: Next Big Thing**
“If molecules really were the new microchips, the promise of remote gene editing was that the body could be manipulated to upgrade itself.” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2054-part-ii-next-big-thing/)
2024-02-06T12:00:00Z	**RFK Jr and the Golden Bachelor Used the Same Stylist, FEC Filings Show**
“It was an amazing experience to style such an influential figure in American politics,” the stylist said on Instagram. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rfk-jr-golden-bachelor-stylist/)
2024-02-06T13:00:00Z	**Meta Will Crack Down on AI-Generated Fakes—but Leave Plenty Undetected**
Some AI-generated images posted to Facebook, Instagram, and Threads will in future be labeled as artificial. But only if they are made using tools from companies willing to work with Meta. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meta-crack-down-ai-generated-fakes/)
2024-02-06T14:00:00Z	**Nubia Z60 Ultra Review: Bigger Isn't Always Better**
Big, brash, but kinda brilliant, Nubia’s plus-size Z60 Ultra is more phone than you need. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/nubia-z60-ultra-phone/)
2024-02-06T16:53:16Z	**WhatsApp Chats Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps**
New EU rules mean WhatsApp and Messenger must be interoperable with other chat apps. Here’s how that will work. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-interoperability-messaging/)
2024-02-06T18:04:35Z	**Polyamory Has Entered the Chat**
Mainstream awareness of polyamorous relationships is becoming more widespread. On dating apps, making connections is about more than sex. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/polyamory-popularity-dating-apps/)
2024-02-06T19:05:45Z	**Epsilon W35 Xi speaker: specs, price, availability**
That’s no moon. It’s Elipson’s newest high-end sound machine. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/epsilon-w35-xi-speaker/)
2024-02-06T19:55:41Z	**Mystery Company Linked to Biden Robocall Identified by New Hampshire Attorney General**
The FCC has issued a cease and desist and is working on a new proposal banning AI-generated robocalls. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/new-hampshire-biden-ai-robocall/)
2024-02-06T20:00:00Z	**The 23 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now**
From Masters of the Air to Hijack, here’s everything you need to be watching on the streamer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-shows/)
2024-02-06T23:36:31Z	**The Console Wars Are Over. Some Influencers Won’t Let Them Go**
New rumors that Microsoft may turn its exclusive games into multiplatform titles have infuriated fans: “F Xbox.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/xbox-playstation-influencers-phil-spencer/)
2024-02-07T00:29:55Z	**A Study at the Center of the Abortion Pill Battle Was Just Retracted**
A scientific publisher found serious flaws in a paper that links the medication mifepristone to more emergency room visits. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/abortion-pill-study-retracted/)
2024-02-07T10:00:00Z	**A Sudanese Paramilitary Group Accused of Ethnic Cleansing Is Still Tweeting Through It**
On its X account, the group shares videos and photos of members claiming to distribute “humanitarian aid” while also tweeting “media statements” about the group’s victories on the battlefield. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sudan-rsf-x-twitter/)
2024-02-07T10:00:00Z	**These States Are Basically Begging You to Get a Heat Pump**
You need a heat pump, ASAP. Now nine states are teaming up to accelerate the adoption of this climate superhero. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/these-states-are-basically-begging-you-to-get-a-heat-pump/)
2024-02-07T11:00:00Z	**2054, Part III: The Singularity**
“You’d have an incomprehensible level of computational, predictive, analytic, and psychic skill. You’d have the mind of God.” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2054-part-iii-the-singularity/)
2024-02-07T11:00:00Z	**Book, Movie, and Product Reviews Are Being Bought and Paid For**
Critics have long been accused of accepting money from companies in exchange for a review of their gadget, book, or movie. Most writers would scoff at the idea, but the practice is widespread—and growing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/paid-reviews-books-movies-gadgets/)
2024-02-07T12:00:00Z	**Confessions of an AI Clickbait Kingpin**
Serbian DJ turned internet entrepreneur Nebojša Vujinović Vujo floods abandoned news sites with AI-generated articles. But he wants you to know he's a nice guy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/confessions-of-an-ai-clickbait-kingpin/)
2024-02-07T12:00:00Z	**Why RFK Jr. Is Suddenly Everywhere Online**
The internet has become RFK Jr.’s campaign headquarters, where likes and shares have replaced more traditional election outreach. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rfk-jr-presidential-campaign-online/)
2024-02-07T13:00:00Z	**LinkedIn's New AI Chatbot Wants to Help You Find Your Next Job**
A chatbot interface on LinkedIn tries to speed up job searches by offering advice such as an assessment of how well a job opening matches a person's skills. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/linkedin-ai-chatbot-help-find-your-next-job/)
2024-02-07T13:00:00Z	**How to Use Your Phone as a Bedside Alarm Clock With StandBy and Bedtime Modes**
Here’s how to ditch that old alarm clock and use StandBy mode on iPhone and Bedtime mode on Android instead. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-phone-as-bedside-clock/)
2024-02-07T14:00:00Z	**Ransomware Payments Hit a Record $1.1 Billion in 2023**
After a slowdown in payments to ransomware gangs in 2022, last year saw total ransom payouts jump to their highest level yet, according to a new report from crypto-tracing firm Chainalysis. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ransomware-payments-2023-breaks-record/)
2024-02-07T14:00:00Z	**10 Best Vibrators (2024): Cheap, Powerful, Flexible**
Gender? I don’t even know her! No matter what you’ve got, these tools promise good vibes for all. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-vibrators/)
2024-02-07T16:42:17Z	**Russia Is Boosting Calls for 'Civil War' Over Texas Border Crisis**
An all-encompassing Russian disinformation campaign is using everything from bots to lifestyle influencers to powerful state-run media to sow division in the United States. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/russia-disinformation-campaign-civil-war-texas-border/)
2024-02-07T20:34:00Z	**Landline Phone Owners Are Protesting AT&T’s Plans to Drop Service**
In California, AT&T is designated as the Carrier of Last Resort. The fight is on to keep it that way. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/att-landline-california-complaints/)
2024-02-07T22:10:51Z	**Amazon’s Cloud Boss Likens Generative AI Hype to the Dotcom Bubble**
Adam Selipsky, CEO of Amazon’s dominant cloud platform AWS, says generative AI is valuable but that the excitement around some AI companies is similar to when dotcom darlings were “dramatically overhyped.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazons-cloud-boss-selipsky-generative-ai-hype/)
2024-02-08T00:59:48Z	**Why Is There Lead in Stanley Cups and Other Reusable Water Bottles? (Updated)**
Stanley says it uses some lead in its “industry-standard” manufacturing process, so we asked if other brands do the same. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/stanley-cup-lead-soldering/)
2024-02-08T01:44:57Z	**Apple Beats an Apple Watch Lawsuit**
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming that Apple had a monopoly on heart rate apps for the Apple Watch. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-watch-alivecor-lawsuit/)
2024-02-08T11:00:00Z	**2054, Part IV: A Nation Divided**
“The people are in the streets. We can’t ignore them any longer. Really, we have little choice. Either we heal together, or we tear ourselves apart.” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2054-part-iv-a-nation-divided/)
2024-02-08T12:00:00Z	**I Stopped Using Passwords. It's Great—and a Total Mess**
Passkeys are here to replace passwords. When they work, it’s a seamless vision of the future. But don’t ditch your old logins just yet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/stopped-using-passwords-passkeys/)
2024-02-08T12:00:00Z	**This Small Wearable Device Reduces Parkinson’s Symptoms**
People with Parkinson’s have fewer tremors when they receive rhythmic physical stimulation—so a UK startup has created a coin-sized vibrating device to help patients move more easily. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wearable-device-parkinsons-symptoms-charco-neurotech-startup/)
2024-02-08T13:00:00Z	**Gemini Advanced Is a Central Part of Google's Subscription Future**
Google is still mostly supported by ads but its new subscription-only chatbot, Gemini Advanced, is a major new addition to the company's burgeoning services business. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gemini-advanced-google-subscriptions-ai/)
2024-02-08T13:00:00Z	**How to Get Gemini Advanced, Google's Subscription-Only AI Chatbot**
Google's answer to ChatGPT Plus gives you access to Gemini Advanced, its most powerful chatbot yet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-google-gemini-advanced-ai-chatbot/)
2024-02-08T13:00:00Z	**Slack Is Turning 10 Years Old, and Wow Has It Changed Everything**
This week, we trace the first decade of Slack, and we examine how the chat app has altered both the workplace and our personal lives—for better or worse. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-631/)
2024-02-08T13:00:00Z	**Google Prepares for a Future Where Search Isn’t King**
CEO Sundar Pichai tells WIRED that Google's new, more powerful Gemini chatbot is an experiment in offering users a way to find information and get things done without a search engine. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-prepares-for-a-future-where-search-isnt-king/)
2024-02-08T13:00:00Z	**Google Rebrands Its AI Chatbot as Gemini to Take On ChatGPT**
Google is bringing its ChatGPT-style chatbot Bard and some other key AI features under the banner Gemini. A new, more powerful version of the chatbot, Gemini Advanced, is subscription-only. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-rebrands-ai-chatbot-gemini/)
2024-02-08T14:00:00Z	**NASA Engineers Are Racing to Fix Voyager 1**
A computer glitch has put the future of humanity’s farthest-flung space probe in doubt. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-voyager-one-space-probe-lost-contact/)
2024-02-08T14:00:00Z	**The Best Merino Wool Apparel We've Tried (2024): 27 Socks, Hoodies, Shirts, Pants, Sweaters, and Jackets**
Merino is one of the best fabrics you can wear. We explain the different blends, what GSM means, and how to care for your clothes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-merino-wool-clothes/)
2024-02-08T16:15:56Z	**NASA’s New PACE Observatory Searches for Clues to Humanity’s Future**
They may be tiny, but phytoplankton and aerosols power pivotal Earth systems. Scientists are about to learn a whole lot more about them at a critical time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nasas-pace-observatory-launch-spacex-aerosols-plankton/)
2024-02-08T16:56:18Z	**AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls Are Now Illegal**
A month after the mysterious Biden calls in New Hampshire, the FCC can now go after robocall scammers that use AI voice clones. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-generated-voices-robocalls-illegal-fcc/)
2024-02-08T18:04:03Z	**AI Tools Like GitHub Copilot Are Rewiring Coders’ Brains. Yours May Be Next**
The CEO of GitHub says half of all code produced by users of the Copilot programming helper is now AI-generated—but that there’s no sign the technology will replace human coders. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fast-forward-ai-rewiring-coders-brains-github-copilot/)
2024-02-08T17:55:08Z	**London Underground Is Testing Real-Time AI Surveillance Tools to Spot Crime**
In a test at one station, Transport for London used a computer vision system to try and detect crime and weapons, people falling on the tracks, and fare dodgers, documents obtained by WIRED show. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/london-underground-ai-surveillance-documents/)
2024-02-08T19:26:35Z	**The Far-Right's Favorite Web Host Has a Shadowy New Owner**
Known for doing business with far-right extremist websites, Epik has been acquired by a company that specializes in helping businesses keep their operations secret. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/epik-domain-registrar-new-owner/)
2024-02-08T20:00:00Z	**The 19 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now**
From Napoleon to Killers of the Flower Moon, here’s everything you should be watching on Apple’s streaming service. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-movies/)
2024-02-08T21:02:48Z	**20 Best Valentine's Day Deals (2024): Headphones, Flowers, and a Lego Kit**
Sony headphones, our favorite flowers, and more sweet treats are on sale ahead of Valentine's Day. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/valentines-day-deals-2024/)
2024-02-09T11:00:00Z	**2054, Part V: From Tokyo With Love**
“Had this all been contrived? Had his life become a game in which everyone knew the rules but him?” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2054-part-v-from-tokyo-with-love/)
2024-02-09T12:00:00Z	**Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Says She Won’t ‘Enshittify the Network With Ads’**
WIRED spoke with Bluesky CEO Jay Graber about the X competitor opening signups to all, how to crowdsource deepfake porn moderation, Jack Dorsey, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bluesky-ceo-jay-graber-wont-enshittify-ads/)
2024-02-09T13:00:00Z	**5 Best Water Bottles We've Tested (2024): Owala, Hydro Flask, Yeti**
Stay hydrated in style and cut down on single-use plastic with our favorite bottles—now updated with information on lead. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-reusable-water-bottles/)
2024-02-09T14:00:00Z	**Here’s the Thing AI Just Can’t Do**
Google says its powerful new chatbot Gemini can supercharge your creativity. But who is really providing the creative spark? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-the-thing-ai-just-cant-do/)
2024-02-09T14:00:00Z	**Taylor Swift Will Define Super Bowl 2024 Just by Showing Up**
Swifties, conspiracy theorists, and sports fans alike will be watching the Super Bowl this year just waiting to see what Taylor Swift does—even if she does nothing at all. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/taylor-swift-super-bowl-2024-conspiracy-theories-travis-kelce-attention-economy/)
2024-02-09T15:31:22Z	**Russian Memes Celebrate ‘Tucker Carlson Day’ After Putin Interview**
In what appears to mark a new era of Russian disinformation, state-run media, Kremlin-backed social accounts, and Telegram channels are hailing Tucker Carlson’s interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin as a massive victory. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tucker-carlson-putin-interview-propaganda-online-response/)
2024-02-09T17:00:00Z	**Why Aren't More People Watching 'For All Mankind'?**
Even though it's the kind of sci-fi hardcore fans dream of, Apple TV+'s For All Mankind has struggled to find an audience. It shouldn't have to. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/2024/02/geeks-guide-for-all-mankind-se-4/)
2024-02-09T20:00:00Z	**The 44 Best Movies on Netflix This Week**
From Orion and the Dark to Dune, here are our picks for the best streaming titles to feast your eyes on. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-movies-this-week/)
2024-02-09T20:00:00Z	**The 43 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now**
From Griselda to The Brothers Sun, these are our picks for the best streaming titles to binge this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-shows-this-week/)
2024-02-09T21:37:00Z	**Funimation Digital Libraries Were Supposed to Last ‘Forever.’ Soon They’ll Disappear**
The popular anime streaming service is merging with Crunchyroll. When it does, not all purchased TVs and shows will make the jump. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/funimation-digital-libraries-crunchyroll-disappear/)
2024-02-09T22:33:27Z	**9 Best Valentine’s Day Sex Toy Deals: Suction Toys, Vibrators, and Dildos**
Ditch the cards and flowers. Gift yourself or your partner(s) something more buzz-worthy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-valentines-day-sex-toy-deals/)
2024-02-09T22:29:38Z	**Meet the Pranksters Behind Goody-2, the World’s ‘Most Responsible’ AI Chatbot**
Self-righteous chatbot Goody-2 was built to take AI guardrails to an illogical extreme. The artists behind the project say there’s a serious point behind the gag. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/goody-2-worlds-most-responsible-ai-chatbot/)
2024-02-10T12:00:00Z	**Those 'Bottles Saved' Counters on Water Filling Stations Are Way Off. Does It Matter?**
Many factors—from the size of your bottle to the age of the filter—can contribute to the count being wildly inaccurate. But even bad math shows that we’re using fewer plastic bottles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bottles-saved-counters-on-elkay-water-filling-stations-inaccurate/)
2024-02-10T12:00:00Z	**How to Watch Super Bowl LVIII (2024): Usher Halftime Show, Puppy Bowl, Taylor Swift**
Here’s how to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl for free—and maybe even catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-super-bowl-2024-halftime-show-puppy-bowl/)
2024-02-10T12:00:00Z	**10 Best Deals: Apparel and Outdoor Gear**
From toasty-warm jackets to our favorite hiking backpack, you can fall in love with the outdoors all over again with these discounts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-feb-10-2024/)
2024-02-10T13:00:00Z	**Nanit Pro Camera Review (2024): A Super Smart, Expensive Baby Monitor**
This baby monitor has a huge wheelhouse of tricks, and it looks great in your home. But all those cool features don’t come cheap. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/nanit-pro-camera/)
2024-02-10T13:00:00Z	**Countries Are Building Giant ‘Sand Motors’ to Protect Their Coasts From Erosion**
As sea levels rise, engineers are using massive Dutch-inspired sand sculptures to protect shorefront settlements. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/giant-sand-motors-coastal-erosion-netherlands-africa-uk-boskalis/)
2024-02-10T13:02:39Z	**Did Climate Change Help This Skier Achieve the Impossible?**
A slalom skier just achieved a remarkable result in the Alpine Ski World Cup—coming from last place to win. As mountains get warmer and conditions less predictable, expect more freak occurrences like this. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/daniel-yule-skiing-world-cup-chamonix-climate-change-slalom/)
2024-02-10T14:00:00Z	**Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro Review (2024): A Top Linux Laptop**
This 14-inch Linux laptop is light, thin, powerful, and full of battery-saving customization options. It's one of the best Linux laptops we've tested. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/tuxedo-infinitybook-pro-14-linux-laptop/)
2024-02-10T14:00:00Z	**How 3 Million ‘Hacked’ Toothbrushes Became a Cyber Urban Legend**
Plus: China’s Volt Typhoon hackers lurked in US systems for years, the Biden administration’s crackdown on spyware vendors ramps up, and a new pro-Beijing disinformation campaign gets exposed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/3-million-hacked-toothbrushes-urban-legend/)
2024-02-10T14:00:00Z	**Apple May Be Plotting Its First Foldable Phone**
Plus: Porsche and Toyota both have new EVs, Slack turns 10, and other gear news from this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-foldable-phone-porsche-toyota-evs-slack-gear-roundup/)
2024-02-10T14:00:00Z	**Martin Scorsese’s Squarespace Super Bowl Ad Wants You to Put Down Your Phone**
In an interview with WIRED, the legendary director says, “It would probably take contact with extraterrestrials to catch our attention.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/martin-scorsese-interview-super-bowl-squarespace-commercial-alien-invasion/)
2024-02-11T12:00:00Z	**Watch Usher’s Super Bowl 2024 Halftime Show**
The “Yeah!” singer will take the stage at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to cram 30 years of hits into 13 minutes of performing in the middle of the Super Bowl. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/watch-super-bowl-2024-usher-halftime-show/)
2024-02-11T13:00:00Z	**A Celebrated Cryptography-Breaking Algorithm Just Got an Upgrade**
Two researchers have improved a well-known technique for lattice basis reduction, opening up new avenues for practical experiments in cryptography and mathematics. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cryptography-algorithm-upgrade-security/)
2024-02-11T14:00:00Z	**Best Kids’ Headphones (2024): Volume-Limiting, Noise-Canceling, and More**
If you use screens for work and play, your child probably does too. These are the best pairs we’ve bought and tested for our own kids. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-kids-headphones/)
2024-02-11T14:00:00Z	**20 Best Sex Toys (2024): Gender Inclusive, Couples, Solo**
These are our favorite gender-inclusive vibrators, wand massagers, and sleeves to give you and your partner(s) a helping hand. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sex-toys-and-tech/)
2024-02-11T14:00:00Z	**The 5 Best Laptops for Linux—I Install It on Every Laptop I Test**
Whether you want a beast of a machine with dedicated graphics or a light, easy-to-upgrade PC, we have the perfect rig for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-linux-laptops/)
2024-02-11T16:00:00Z	**How to Watch Super Bowl LVIII (2024): Usher Halftime Show, Puppy Bowl, Taylor Swift**
Here’s how to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl for free—and maybe even catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-super-bowl-2024-halftime-show-puppy-bowl/)
2024-02-12T07:00:00Z	**This Website Tracked Hate Crimes in India. Then the Government Took It Offline**
With weeks to go until the start of national elections, India’s right-wing government has forced X and ISPs to block Hindutva Watch. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/india-elections-right-wing-website-ban/)
2024-02-12T09:00:00Z	**Developers Are in Open Revolt Over Apple’s New App Store Rules**
European app makers are seething, comparing Apple to “the Mafia” and piling pressure on lawmakers to act. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/developers-revolt-apple-dma/)
2024-02-12T10:00:00Z	**Nick Hornby’s Brain-Bending Sculptures Twist History Into New Shapes**
British sculptor Nick Hornby uses computer modeling to make mashups of famous artworks and historical figures that shift and change depending on your perspective. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nick-hornbys-brain-bending-sculptures-twist-history-into-new-shapes/)
2024-02-12T11:00:00Z	**2054, Part VI: Standoff at Arlington**
“This eruption of violence had been brewing for years, through successive economic collapses, pandemics, and the utter dysfunction that had become American life.” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2054-part-vi-standoff-at-arlington/)
2024-02-12T13:00:00Z	**The Hidden Injustice of Cyberattacks**
Cyberattacks and criminal scams can impact anyone. But communities of color and other marginalized groups are often disproportionately impacted and lack the support to better protect themselves. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cybersecurity-marginalized-communities-problem/)
2024-02-12T13:34:34Z	**Satellite Photos Point to Indiscriminate Israeli Attacks on Gaza’s Health Care Facilities**
New research finds that Israel’s attacks on Gaza damaged hospitals and other medical facilities at the same rate as other buildings, potentially in violation of international law. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/israel-hamas-war-health-care-facilities-attack-study/)
2024-02-12T14:00:00Z	**Apple's Journal App Is Easy, Free, and Already on Your Phone**
If you're also a reluctant journaler, Apple's latest app is an easy-to-use tool for keeping track of all your thoughts and memories. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-journal-app/)
2024-02-12T14:46:14Z	**The Biden Campaign Is Officially Trolling on TikTok Now**
Though TikTok is banned on most government devices, President Joe Biden's campaign has signed on—and his first TikTok references the bizarre conspiracy theory about Taylor Swift endorsing his campaign. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/biden-campaign-tiktok/)
2024-02-12T16:00:00Z	**What Should Your Sex Toys Be Made of?**
Glass, metal, and silicone are the best sex toy materials to look for, but there's more to consider. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-choose-sex-toy-materials/)
2024-02-12T17:00:00Z	**The City of Tomorrow Will Run on Your Toilet Water**
Researchers are finding better ways to extract drinking water, compost, and even energy from wastewater. It’s not gross. It’s science. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-city-of-tomorrow-will-run-on-your-toilet-water/)
2024-02-12T18:00:00Z	**'Spec Ops: The Line' Disappeared. It Won't Be the Last Beloved Game to Vanish**
When it came out in 2012, Spec Ops: The Line offered a totally new kind of military shooter. Its disappearance from digital storefronts signals big problems with game preservation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/spec-ops-the-line-disappeared-cultural-touchstone-gone/)
2024-02-12T18:10:57Z	**'Deadpool & Wolverine' Trailer Hopes Pegging Can Save the MCU**
The new Deadpool & Wolverine trailer positions Shawn Levy’s new Marvel movie as something more queer than anything Disney has released before. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deadpool-and-wolverine-trailer-pegging-save-mcu/)
2024-02-12T19:15:40Z	**A Backroom Deal Looms Over Section 702 Surveillance Fight**
Top congressional lawmakers are meeting in private to discuss the future of a widely unpopular surveillance program, worrying members devoted to reforming Section 702. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/section-702-reform-backroom-deal/)
2024-02-13T11:00:00Z	**The One Internet Hack That Could Save Everything**
It’s so simple: Axe 26 words from the Communications Decency Act. Welcome to a world without Section 230. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-one-internet-hack-that-could-save-everything-section-230/)
2024-02-13T13:55:53Z	**Cows and Cars Are Agriculture’s Priority—Not People**
Farmers and scientists are getting better at growing more crops on less land, but they’re not focusing on plants people eat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crop-yield-gap-maize-wheat/)
2024-02-13T13:51:16Z	**Wild Animals Should Be Paid for the Benefits They Provide Humanity**
Healthy ecosystems in developing countries sequester carbon, regulate the weather, and help plants grow thousands of miles away. Wealthier countries benefit from these services—and so should pay for them to be maintained. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wild-animals-paid-ecosystem-benefits-ecoflix-ian-redmond/)
2024-02-13T13:50:49Z	**Climate Finance Is Targeting the Wrong Industries**
Roughly half of the world’s emissions currently can’t be reduced, yet green investment continues to avoid the sectors that need the most help—manufacturing, agriculture, and the built environment. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/climate-finance-wrong-targets-investment-green-daria-saharova/)
2024-02-13T15:00:00Z	**Maingear MG-1 Review: The Perfect Starter Gaming PC**
Maingear’s streamlined 3D configurator gives you all the joy of building your own gaming PC without the hassle. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/maingear-mg-1/)
2024-02-13T16:01:09Z	**YouTube Livestreamers Made Money ‘Hunting’ for Migrants Along the US Border**
After leaving Texas, members of the Take Our Border Back convoy livestreamed their harassment of migrants in Arizona and California. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/far-right-convoy-youtube-live-stream-harass-migrants/)
2024-02-13T16:00:00Z	**ThermoWorks Signals BBQ Alarm Thermometer Review: A Must-Have for Serious Home Cooks**
The Wi-Fi-enabled ThermoWorks Signals BBQ Alarm Thermometer helps you cook multiple things at once on the stovetop, in the oven, on the grill, or in the smoker. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/thermoworks-signals-bbq-alarm-thermometer/)
2024-02-13T18:15:00Z	**OpenAI Gives ChatGPT a Memory**
ChatGPT is now like a first date who never forgets the details. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-memory-openai/)
2024-02-13T18:53:22Z	**Apple Pulls Popular Movie Piracy App Kimi From the App Store**
Before it disappeared on Tuesday, Kimi enabled iPhone owners to stream illegal bootlegs of popular movies like Barbie and Oppenheimer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-app-store-kimi-piracy-movies/)
2024-02-13T20:30:00Z	**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/)
2024-02-13T23:11:47Z	**Why Is There Lead in Stanley Cups and Other Reusable Water Bottles? (Updated)**
Stanley says it uses some lead in its “industry-standard” manufacturing process, so we asked if other brands do the same. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/stanley-cup-lead-soldering/)
2024-02-14T08:00:00Z	**The World’s Most Important Industry Has a New Captain—and She’s Piloting It Into the 21st Century**
Meet Marina Hadjipateras: Greek shipping heiress, successful venture capitalist, and the woman trying to transform the $14 trillion shipping industry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/shipping-industry-marina-hadjipateras/)
2024-02-14T09:00:00Z	**‘AI Girlfriends’ Are a Privacy Nightmare**
Romantic chatbots collect huge amounts of data, provide vague information about how they use it, use weak password protections, and aren’t transparent, new research from Mozilla says. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-girlfriends-privacy-nightmare/)
2024-02-14T12:00:00Z	**The Story Behind Elon Musk’s Tweet Restriction Fiasco**
Last summer, Elon Musk began rate-limiting the number of tweets users could see on Twitter. Here's the real reason why. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-twitter-rate-limits-extremely-hardcore/)
2024-02-14T12:00:00Z	**Why Fake Caviar Could Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution**
An alternative to environmentally harmful plastic is already within reach: seaweed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plastic-pollution-packaging-notpla/)
2024-02-14T13:35:00Z	**9 Best Smart Speakers (2024): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri**
Chatty assistants from Amazon, Apple, and Google are popular. But which one is right for you? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-smart-speakers/)
2024-02-14T14:21:54Z	**The Puzzling Testimony of Craig Wright, Self-Styled Inventor of Bitcoin**
In a lengthy cross-examination in the UK High Court, Craig Wright rejected all claims he had forged and manipulated evidence that indicate he is Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of Bitcoin. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/craig-wright-trial-cross-examination-bitcoin-satoshi/)
2024-02-14T16:05:42Z	**Section 702 Surveillance Fight Pits the White House Opposite Reproductive Rights**
Prominent advocates for the rights of pregnant people are urging members of Congress to support legislation that would ban warrantless access to sensitive data as the White House fights against it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/surveillance-fight-pits-the-white-house-opposite-reproductive-rights/)
2024-02-14T16:00:00Z	**Smoking Alters Your Immune System For Years After You Quit**
Cigarettes may shape your immune system just as much as aging, and appear to have a long-lasting effect by switching on and turning off genes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/smoking-immune-system-long-lasting-effects/)
2024-02-14T16:39:23Z	**Apple MacBook Air Deals: The 13- and 15-Inch M2 Models Are on Sale**
The 13- and 15-inch models of Apple’s laptops with the M2 processor are on sale. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-macbook-air-deals-february-2024/)
2024-02-14T18:59:46Z	**A Virus Found in Wastewater Beat Back a Woman’s ‘Zombie’ Bacteria**
Viruses called phages are a promising treatment option for bacterial infections when antibiotics stop working, but they have limitations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/phage-therapy-bacteria-zombie-pittsburgh/)
2024-02-14T20:01:00Z	**The Feds Just Bet Even Bigger on American-Made Heat Pumps**
The US Department of Energy is announcing another $63 million to supercharge domestic manufacturing of the devices—in the name of national, energy, and climate security. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-feds-just-bet-even-bigger-on-american-made-heat-pumps/)
2024-02-14T21:20:06Z	**8 Best President's Day Deals on Wi-Fi Routers and Mesh Systems**
Want speedy, reliable Wi-Fi throughout your home? Snag one of these router deals ahead of President's Day. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wi-fi-router-and-mesh-system-presidents-day-deals-2024/)
2024-02-15T09:00:00Z	**Fake Caviar Invented in the 1930s Could Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution**
An alternative to environmentally-harmful plastic is already within reach: seaweed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plastic-pollution-packaging-notpla/)
2024-02-15T11:00:00Z	**Kara Swisher Is Sick of Tech People, So She Wrote a Book About Them**
Silicon Valley’s top pundit dishes on her memoir Burn Book, immature billionaires, and whether she’s actually mean. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kara-swisher-burn-book/)
2024-02-15T12:00:00Z	**Ocean Temperatures Keep Shattering Records—and Stunning Scientists**
Sea surface temperatures have been skyrocketing beyond expectations. That may be a bad sign for hurricane season—and the health of ocean ecosystems. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ocean-temperatures-keep-shattering-records-and-stunning-scientists/)
2024-02-15T12:30:00Z	**11 Best President’s Day Mattress Deals (2024)**
This is one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and we’ve price-checked all of these to ensure there’s no trickery afoot. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/presidents-day-mattress-deals-2024/)
2024-02-15T13:00:00Z	**Here Comes the Flood of AI-Generated Clickbait**
This week, we look at how domain squatters are using generative AI tools to crank out clickbait, and ask what Google is doing about it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-632/)
2024-02-15T13:30:00Z	**The Switch to Electric Vehicles Was Always Going to Be a Slog**
EV sales are slowing globally, but experts still say there’s room for optimism. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/electric-vehicle-market-growth-sales-slump/)
2024-02-15T14:00:00Z	**Bose's Ultra Open Earbuds Review: Impressive Sound, High Price**
These pricey and somewhat glitchy Bose wireless earbuds let in all the sound to keep you safe in any situation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/bose-ultra-open-earbuds/)
2024-02-15T15:00:00Z	**Google’s Flagship Gemini AI Model Gets a Major Upgrade**
Just two months after Alphabet made its Gemini AI model public, it’s rolling out a new version that can handle several times as much audio, video, and text input as GPT-4. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-deepmind-gemini-pro-ai-upgrade/)
2024-02-15T16:00:00Z	**Best Bird Watching Gear (2024): Everything You Need to Start Birding**
Whether you want to call yourself a birder, bird-watcher, or twitcher, here’s everything you need to get started with this peaceful pastime. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-bird-watching-gear/)
2024-02-15T17:00:00Z	**Some People Actually Kind of Love Deepfakes**
AI fakes are a disinformation menace. But some politicians, executives, and academics see them as a way to extend their reach. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-deepfakes-companies-executives-academics/)
2024-02-15T18:15:00Z	**OpenAI’s Sora Turns AI Prompts Into Photorealistic Videos**
OpenAI's entry into generative AI video is an impressive first step. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/openai-sora-generative-ai-video/)
2024-02-15T20:00:00Z	**The 57 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now**
From Spider-Man: Far From Home to the original X-Men, here’s what you need to watch on the streaming platform. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-disney-plus/)
2024-02-15T21:36:47Z	**'Diablo IV' Heads to Game Pass as Microsoft Eyes 4 Games to Expand Beyond Xbox**
Following weeks of speculation, Xbox head Phil Spencer announced Thursday that four Xbox exclusives will soon be available on competitors’ consoles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/xbox-exclusives-diablo-iv-game-pass-march-28/)
2024-02-15T22:18:32Z	**ChatGPT vs Gemini: Which AI Chatbot Subscription Is Right for You?**
Everyone wants your $20 per month for access to their best AI chatbot. Who gets it depends on what features are important to you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-vs-gemini-ai-chatbot-comparison/)
2024-02-15T23:17:55Z	**Elon Musk’s X Gave Check Marks to Terrorist Group Leaders, Report Says**
A new report cited 28 “verified” accounts on X that appear to be tied to sanctioned groups or individuals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-x-checkmarks-terrorist-groups/)
2024-02-16T00:19:01Z	**Live TV Is the New Streaming**
Jon Stewart is back and Super Bowl 2024 had 123 million US viewers. Live TV is making a comeback and it has streaming to thank. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/)
2024-02-16T12:00:00Z	**Kyiv Is Using Homegrown Tech to Treat the Trauma of War**
Millions of Ukrainians are suffering the mental health implications of two years of Russian bombs and shells. The country’s recovery depends on building systems to help treat the trauma. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kyiv-tech-trauma-war-ptsd-mental-health-bloomberg-ukraine/)
2024-02-16T13:00:00Z	**Nikon Zf Review: A Mirrorless Camera With Classic Style**
Nikon's latest mirrorless camera might look like it's from the 1980s, but it offers the same image quality as today's best. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/nikon-zf-mirrorless-camera/)
2024-02-16T14:00:00Z	**Sierra Says Conversational AI Will Kill Apps and Websites**
Sierra hopes every company will use its empathetic AI chatbots for customer interactions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-sierra-conversational-ai-will-kill-apps-and-websites/)
2024-02-16T15:00:00Z	**Live TV Is the New Streaming**
Jon Stewart is back, and Super Bowl 2024 had 123 million US viewers. Live TV is making a comeback, and it has streaming to thank. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/super-bowl-123-million-viewers-live-tv-streaming/)
2024-02-16T18:51:25Z	**The Apple Vision Pro Is Heavy. There Are Ways to Fix It**
Some early adopters of Apple’s mixed-reality headset are complaining about how tough the thing is to wear. Designers and experts point to a few key fixes that could make the next version more comfortable. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-vision-pro-is-heavy-heres-how-to-fix-that/)
2024-02-16T19:13:29Z	**15 Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online (2024) | Tested and Reviewed**
We've spent months and years testing dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, innerspring, and certified organic mattresses. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mattresses/)
2024-02-16T20:30:55Z	**Leak of Russian Threat Part of a Bid to Kill US Surveillance Reform, Sources Say**
A surprise disclosure of a national security threat by the House Intelligence chair was part of an effort to block legislation that aimed to limit cops and spies from buying Americans' private data. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/section-702-privacy-reforms-sabotage-campaign/)
2024-02-16T21:05:14Z	**This Is Why Tesla's Stainless Steel Cybertrucks May Be Rusting**
Who knew stainless steel might not be such a good idea for the exterior of an electric SUV? The entire automotive industry, that's who. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/this-is-why-teslas-stainless-steel-cybertrucks-may-be-rusting/)
2024-02-16T21:01:53Z	**21 Best Presidents' Day Deals (2024): Tech, Couches, and More**
Pixel smartphones, Sony headphones, and Apple iPads are all on sale. Save big over the long weekend. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-presidents-day-deals-sales-2024/)
2024-02-16T21:32:14Z	**21 Best Presidents' Day Deals (2024): Tech, Couches, and More**
Pixel smartphones, Sony headphones, and Apple iPads are all on sale. Save big over the long weekend. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-presidents-day-deals-nl/)
2024-02-16T22:11:06Z	**Give Us an Xbox Handheld Already**
Microsoft says it wants to bring its games to any screen. Let’s start with one we can play in bed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/give-us-an-xbox-handheld-already/)
2024-02-16T22:45:16Z	**SpaceX Launched Military Satellites Designed to Track Hypersonic Missiles**
The prototype satellites hitched a ride on a Falcon 9 rocket. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/spacex-hypersonic-missile-satellites/)
2024-02-17T12:00:00Z	**19 Best Presidents' Day Deals on Home and Kitchen Gear (2024)**
Office chairs, espresso machines, and our favorite house slippers are on sale right now. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-presidents-day-deals-home-and-kitchen/)
2024-02-17T13:00:00Z	**All That Rain Is Driving Up Cases of a Deadly Fungal Disease in California**
Valley fever is thriving as California swings widely between drought and flooding. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/intensifying-atmospheric-rivers-surge-in-valley-fever-cases-in-california-infectious-disease-fungi/)
2024-02-17T14:00:00Z	**How to Not Get Scammed Out of $50,000**
Plus: State-backed hackers test out generative AI, the US takes down a major Russian military botnet, and 100 hospitals in Romania go offline amid a major ransomware attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-not-get-scammed-out-of-50000/)
2024-02-17T17:12:00Z	**Air Canada Has to Honor a Refund Policy Its Chatbot Made Up**
The airline tried to argue that it shouldn't be liable for anything its chatbot says. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/air-canada-chatbot-refund-policy/)
2024-02-18T13:00:00Z	**Google’s Chess Experiments Reveal How to Boost the Power of AI**
By rewarding computers that combined different approaches to solve chess puzzles, Google created an enhanced AI that could defeat its existing champion, AlphaZero. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-artificial-intelligence-chess/)
2024-02-18T14:00:00Z	**Phone Cases Are Boring. Put a Lip Balm on It**
Why are all phone cases so boring? Let Hailey Bieber’s slick-looking lip balm phone case inspire us all. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rhode-lip-balm-phone-case/)
2024-02-18T15:00:00Z	**21 Reusable and Sustainable Products We Love (2024): Bags, Water Bottles, Straws, and More**
Ditch your single-use products and cut down on waste. Here are some of our favorites, from water bottles to menstrual products. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/our-favorite-reusable-products/)
2024-02-18T16:00:00Z	**21 Best Bluetooth Speakers (2024): Portable, Waterproof, and More**
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/)
2024-02-19T07:00:00Z	**The Danger Lurking Just Below Ukraine's Surface**
The widespread use of mines has left Ukrainians scrambling to find ways to clear the explosives. New efforts to develop mine-clearing technology may help them push back Russia's invading forces. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-mine-problem/)
2024-02-19T10:00:00Z	**Tech Still Isn’t Doing Enough to Care for the Environment**
Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa, CTO of Greenpeace, says technology firms must shape up—and consumers and business clients should walk away if they don’t. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tech-environment-greenpeace-social/)
2024-02-19T12:00:00Z	**Bluesky’s Future Is Social Media’s Past**
The X competitor is now open to the public—but until the platform establishes an identity, it will be more of the same. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/blueskys-future-is-social-medias-past/)
2024-02-19T13:00:00Z	**Google’s AI Boss Says Scale Only Gets You So Far**
In an interview with WIRED, DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says the biggest breakthroughs in AI are yet to come—and will take more than just chips. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deepmind-ceo-demis-hassabis-interview-artificial-intelligence-scale/)
2024-02-19T13:00:00Z	**Los Angeles Just Proved How Spongy a City Can Be**
As relentless rains pounded LA, the city’s “sponge” infrastructure helped gather 8.6 billion gallons of water—enough to sustain over 100,000 households for a year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/los-angeles-just-proved-how-spongy-a-city-can-be/)
2024-02-19T15:00:00Z	**The 9 Best Mirrorless Cameras (2024): Full-Frame, APS-C, and More**
Want the image quality of a DSLR without the bulk? These WIRED picks do more with less. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mirrorless-cameras/)
2024-02-19T18:38:34Z	**16 Best Presidents’ Day Mattress Deals**
This is one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and we’ve price-checked all of these to ensure there’s no trickery afoot. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/presidents-day-mattress-deals-2024/)
2024-02-19T18:50:30Z	**25 Best Presidents' Day Deals (2024): Tech, Couches, and More**
Pixel smartphones, Sony headphones, and Apple iPads are all on sale. Save big over the long weekend. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-presidents-day-deals-sales-2024/)
2024-02-19T19:05:55Z	**21 Best Presidents' Day Deals on Home and Kitchen Gear (2024)**
Office chairs, espresso machines, and our favorite house slippers are on sale right now. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-presidents-day-deals-home-and-kitchen/)
2024-02-20T08:07:59Z	**The Transport Companies Leaving Fossil Fuels Behind**
Hydrogen-powered planes, more fuel-efficient aircraft designs, and all-electric parcel delivery services are just some of the ways in which the transport sector is looking to decarbonize. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-transport-flying-deliveries-hydrogen-electrification/)
2024-02-20T08:13:34Z	**The Transport Companies Leaving Fossil Fuels Behind**
Hydrogen-powered planes, more fuel-efficient aircraft designs, and all-electric parcel delivery services are just some of the ways in which the transport sector is looking to decarbonize. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-transport-flying-deliveries-hydrogen-electrification/)
2024-02-20T08:20:21Z	**The Transport Companies Leaving Fossil Fuels Behind**
Hydrogen-powered planes, more fuel-efficient aircraft designs, and all-electric parcel delivery services are just some of the ways in which the transport sector is looking to decarbonize. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-transport-flying-deliveries-hydrogen-electrification/)
2024-02-20T08:26:43Z	**The Transport Companies Leaving Fossil Fuels Behind**
Hydrogen-powered planes, more fuel-efficient aircraft designs, and all-electric parcel delivery services are just some of the ways in which the transport sector is looking to decarbonize. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-transport-flying-deliveries-hydrogen-electrification/)
2024-02-20T08:32:40Z	**The Transport Companies Leaving Fossil Fuels Behind**
Hydrogen-powered planes, more fuel-efficient aircraft designs, and all-electric parcel delivery services are just some of the ways in which the transport sector is looking to decarbonize. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-transport-flying-deliveries-hydrogen-electrification/)
2024-02-20T08:41:34Z	**The Transport Companies Leaving Fossil Fuels Behind**
Hydrogen-powered planes, more fuel-efficient aircraft designs, and all-electric parcel delivery services are just some of the ways in which the transport sector is looking to decarbonize. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-transport-flying-deliveries-hydrogen-electrification/)
2024-02-20T08:46:58Z	**The Transport Companies Leaving Fossil Fuels Behind**
Hydrogen-powered planes, more fuel-efficient aircraft designs, and all-electric parcel delivery services are just some of the ways in which the transport sector is looking to decarbonize. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-transport-flying-deliveries-hydrogen-electrification/)
2024-02-20T08:53:40Z	**The Transport Companies Leaving Fossil Fuels Behind**
Hydrogen-powered planes, more fuel-efficient aircraft designs, and all-electric parcel delivery services are just some of the ways in which the transport sector is looking to decarbonize. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-transport-flying-deliveries-hydrogen-electrification/)
2024-02-20T09:00:00Z	**The Transport Companies Leaving Fossil Fuels Behind**
Hydrogen-powered planes, more fuel-efficient aircraft designs, and all-electric parcel delivery services are just some of the ways in which the transport sector is looking to decarbonize. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-transport-flying-deliveries-hydrogen-electrification/)
2024-02-20T10:00:00Z	**Metal Prices Are Soaring. So Is Metal Theft**
It’s a multibillion-dollar global problem, and in a rapidly electrifying world, the profits—and ease—of stealing metals are only going to increase. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/metal-theft-epidemic-copper-steel/)
2024-02-20T11:00:00Z	**Metal Prices Are Soaring. So Is Metal Theft**
It’s a multi-billion-dollar global problem, and in a rapidly electrifying world, the profits—and ease—of stealing metals is only going to increase. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/metal-theft-epidemic-copper-steel/)
2024-02-20T12:00:00Z	**This Tiny Website Is Google’s First Line of Defense in the Patent Wars**
TDCommons is a free space for inventors to lay claim to breakthroughs without having to file a patent. Why is it so off the radar? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-tdcommons-dpub-patents-prior-art/)
2024-02-20T12:50:16Z	**Lockbit: How A Global Police Operation Just Took Down a Notorious Ransomware Gang**
LockBit’s website, infrastructure, and data have been seized by law enforcement—striking a huge blow against one of the world's most prolific ransomware groups. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/lockbit-ransomware-takedown-website-nca-fbi/)
2024-02-20T13:00:00Z	**AI Is Coming for the Experts. First, It Needs Their Help**
A new workforce of language experts, creative writers, and nuclear physicists are turning to data labor—and potentially making their future jobs obsolete in the process. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/remotasks-ai-expert-data-labor/)
2024-02-20T14:00:00Z	**Help, My Friend Got Me a Dumb AI-Generated Present**
WIRED’s advice columnist on the true purpose of gift giving. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/help-my-friend-got-me-a-dumb-ai-generated-present/)
2024-02-20T15:00:00Z	**Oppo Find X7 Ultra Review: Magnificent Camera**
Oppo’s flagship Find X7 Ultra has an amazing, versatile quad-lens main camera. Too bad you can’t buy it anywhere but China. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/oppo-find-x7-ultra/)
2024-02-20T18:00:00Z	**Signal Finally Rolls Out Usernames, So You Can Keep Your Phone Number Private**
We tested the end-to-end encrypted messenger’s new feature aimed at addressing critics’ most persistent complaint. Here’s how it works. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/signal-launches-usersnames-phone-number-privacy/)
2024-02-20T20:00:00Z	**The 35 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now**
From Death and Other Details to Fargo, here’s everything you should be watching on Hulu this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-tv-shows-hulu-this-week/)
2024-02-20T23:14:00Z	**Measles Strikes a Florida Elementary School With Over 100 Unvaccinated Kids**
Nearly 11 percent of the students aren't fully immunized, prompting concerns of broader infection. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/measles-school-unvaccinated-florida/)
2024-02-21T09:00:00Z	**Forget Carbon Offsets. The Planet Needs Carbon Removal Credits**
The carbon removal market is fast growing, with an array of different removal methods available to businesses keen to mitigate their environmental impact. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/carbon-removal-cur8-gabrielle-walker-credits-offsets-greenwashing/)
2024-02-21T10:00:00Z	**A Startup’s Mission to Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth Is Being Made Into a Docuseries**
Colossal Biosciences has started work on a five-year-long docuseries that follows its de-extinction efforts. That’s just the beginning of its small-screen plans. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/colossal-biosciences-james-reed-documentary/)
2024-02-21T11:00:00Z	**When My Country Invaded Ukraine, I Faced a Choice: Give Me Propaganda or Give Me Death**
Should I flee to a world where the truth might kill me—or seek peace in Russian censorship? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/russia-invaded-ukraine-choice-propaganda-death/)
2024-02-21T12:00:00Z	**Anne Neuberger, a Top White House Cyber Official, Is Staying Surprisingly Optimistic**
Anne Neuberger, the Biden administration’s deputy national security adviser for cyber, tells WIRED about emerging cybersecurity threats—and what the US plans to do about them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/anne-neuberger-cybersecurity-q-and-a/)
2024-02-21T13:00:00Z	**How to Dry Off a Soaked iPhone (Don't Use Rice)**
Most phones are waterproof these days, but not all of them. Here's what to do—and what not to do—if your device takes a dunking. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-rescue-a-wet-phone/)
2024-02-21T14:00:00Z	**Apple iOS 17.4: iMessage Gets Post-Quantum Encryption in New Update**
Useful quantum computers aren’t a reality—yet. But in one of the biggest deployments of post-quantum encryption so far, Apple is bringing the technology to iMessage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-pq3-post-quantum-encryption/)
2024-02-21T15:00:00Z	**A Startup’s Mission to Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth Is Being Made Into a Docuseries**
Colossal Biosciences has started work on a five-year-long docuseries that follows its de-extinction efforts. That’s just the beginning of its small-screen plans. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/colossal-biosciences-james-reed-documentary/)
2024-02-21T15:00:00Z	**15 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/)
2024-02-21T15:37:47Z	**Neuralink’s First Brain Implant Is Working. Elon Musk’s Transparency Isn’t**
Elon Musk says Neuralink’s first human trial subject can control a computer mouse with their brain, but some researchers are frustrated by a lack of information about the study. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/neuralink-brain-implant-elon-musk-transparency-first-patient-test-trial/)
2024-02-21T16:31:39Z	**Gab’s Racist AI Chatbots Have Been Instructed to Deny the Holocaust**
The proliferation of generative AI chatbots on extremist platforms could lead to increased radicalization, experts warn. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gab-ai-chatbot-racist-holocaust/)
2024-02-21T18:25:43Z	**Intel's AI Reboot Is the Future of US Chipmaking**
The biggest chipmaker in the US is hoping that generative AI—and US government concern about China's tech ambitions—will revitalize its business. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/intel-ai-reboot-future-us-chipmaking/)
2024-02-21T18:33:58Z	**Why Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold 'Em' Has Taken Over TikTok**
Beyoncé's new single seems tailor-made for viral dance crazes. It also comes at a time when Universal Music Group artists are still muted on the platform. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/beyonce-texas-hold-em-tiktok-dance-trend/)
2024-02-22T11:00:00Z	**Crying in Apple Vision Pro Is No Laughing Matter**
I watched a steady diet of sad movies in Apple’s headset. It was strangely emotional, but the weight of the headset—and aloneness—distracted from the movies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crying-in-apple-vision-pro/)
2024-02-22T12:00:00Z	**Tech Job Interviews Are Out of Control**
Tech companies are famous for coddling their workers but after mass layoffs the industry's culture has shifted. Engineers say that getting hired can require days of work on unpaid assignments. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tech-job-interviews-out-of-control/)
2024-02-22T13:00:00Z	**Between Layoffs and Tougher Interviews, Tech Workers Are Stressed Out**
This week, we talk about the recent job cuts across the tech industry, the increased challenges of landing a tech job, and how those shifts are affecting the workforce. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-633/)
2024-02-22T14:00:00Z	**Review: ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Sets a New High for the Series**
Square Enix’s latest installment in the Final Fantasy VII reboot trilogy raises the stakes with huge open-world maps, more side-quests—and of course, chocobo. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-review-best-in-ages/)
2024-02-22T14:37:44Z	**An AT&T Outage Is Wreaking Havoc on US Cellular Networks**
The AT&T network outage shows no signs of improvement, and the company has given no details about the cause. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/att-network-outage-verizon-tmobile/)
2024-02-22T14:30:00Z	**17 Tips to Take Your ChatGPT Prompts to the Next Level**
Sure, anyone can use OpenAI’s chatbot. But with smart engineering, you can get way more interesting results. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/17-tips-better-chatgpt-prompts/)
2024-02-22T15:00:00Z	**Best Galaxy S24 Cases (2024): Screen Protectors, Chargers, and More**
Protect your new Galaxy smartphone with our favorite cases, screen protectors, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-samsung-galaxy-s24-cases-and-accessories/)
2024-02-22T16:00:00Z	**20 Best Portable Battery Chargers (2024): For Phones, iPads, Laptops, and More**
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/)
2024-02-22T19:57:30Z	**Leak Shows Alarm in Congress Over a Russian ‘Threat’ Is a Real Anomaly**
The US Congress was preparing to vote on a key foreign surveillance program last week. Then a wild Russian threat appeared. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hpsci-russia-urgent-threat-leak/)
2024-02-22T21:55:26Z	**Intel’s CEO Says AI Is the Key to the Company’s Comeback**
Pat Gelsinger says that Intel’s renewed investment in cutting-edge manufacturing technology will allow it to become a leading supplier of AI chips. Microsoft is already onboard. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-ai-comeback/)
2024-02-23T00:54:53Z	**Reddit’s IPO Filing Is Missing Something: Cofounder Alexis Ohanian**
Only one of Reddit's two cofounders is named in a new filing that puts the company weeks away from going public. Ohanian and Steve Huffman, now CEO, fell out in 2020. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/reddit-ipo-filing-s-1-cofounder-alexis-ohanian-huffman/)
2024-02-23T01:18:06Z	**Here Are the Secret Locations of ShotSpotter Gunfire Sensors**
The locations of microphones used to detect gunshots have been kept hidden from police and the public. A WIRED analysis of leaked coordinates confirms arguments critics have made against the technology. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/shotspotter-secret-sensor-locations-leak/)
2024-02-23T07:00:00Z	**Google Tweaked Search to Comply With EU Rules. Yelp Says It Makes Results Even More Unfair**
Google says its new designs comply with the Digital Markets Act, which bars platforms from favoring their own tools. Yelp says tests show one tweak made people even more likely to stick with Google. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-search-eu-yelp-unfair/)
2024-02-23T09:00:00Z	**A New Startup Wants to Turn the Sugar You Eat Into Fiber**
Americans eat too much sugar. Food tech company Zya is developing a substance to add to sweet foods that can convert some of that sugar into fiber in the digestive system. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/startup-sugar-fiber-enzyme-zya/)
2024-02-23T11:00:00Z	**There's No AI Without Nvidia. Meet the CEO Powering the Future**
Tech companies can’t get enough of this tech company. Earnings are off the charts. WIRED probes the mind of its CEO, Jensen Huang. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nvidia-hardware-is-eating-the-world-jensen-huang/)
2024-02-23T12:00:00Z	**What Would Happen if Every American Got a Heat Pump**
Getting these climate superheroes into more US homes would massively cut emissions, and it would be cost-effective. Here’s how the revolution would play out. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-would-happen-if-every-american-got-a-heat-pump/)
2024-02-23T14:00:00Z	**Why TikTok Is So Obsessed With a Mysteriously Pregnant Stingray**
Charlotte, a round stingray currently in a male-free tank in North Carolina, currently serves as TikTok’s Good News mascot while fans await the arrival of Stingray Jesus. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/charlotte-pregnant-virgin-stingray-jesus/)
2024-02-23T14:00:00Z	**My Quest to Fix a Crashing Roku App Provides a Warning About AI**
Consumer technology has trained users to expect and deal with crashes and other bugs. When the whole world runs on AI, the inevitable glitches will have greater consequences. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-my-quest-to-fix-a-crashing-app/)
2024-02-23T15:00:00Z	**Is This New 50-Year Battery for Real?**
BetaVolt’s nuclear battery lasts for decades, but you won’t see one in your next iPhone—powering a mobile device would require a cell the size of a yak. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/is-this-50-year-battery-for-real/)
2024-02-23T16:00:00Z	**The 14 Games We're Still Most Looking Forward to In 2024**
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/)
2024-02-23T16:33:17Z	**Bitcoin Royalty Descends on Satoshi Nakamoto Trial**
Craig Wright has claimed for years to be Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of Bitcoin. This week in the UK High Court, Nakamoto's early collaborators took the stand. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/craig-wright-trial-bitcoin-royalty-testimony/)
2024-02-23T17:00:00Z	**How to Use Quick Share on Android (2024)**
Just like with AirDrop on Apple devices, you can use Quick Share on Android to send almost anything to your contacts close by, or even to your Windows computer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-nearby-share-android/)
2024-02-23T17:00:00Z	**Drone Delivery Sparks Chaos in Hilarious Sci-Fi Novel Deliver Us**
The book, from Christopher Robinson and Gavin Kovite, follows an activist who tries to stop Amazon from taking over her Detroit neighborhood. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/2024/02/geeks-guide-deliver-us/)
2024-02-23T18:29:25Z	**23 Best Wireless Chargers (2024): Pads, Stands, iPhone Docks, and More**
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/)
2024-02-23T20:00:00Z	**The 31 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now**
From Mr. and Mrs. Smith to Bosch, these are our picks for what you should be watching on the streamer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-shows-amazon-prime/)
2024-02-23T20:00:00Z	**The 16 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now**
From Saltburn to Bottoms, these are the must-watch films on the streamer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-movies/)
2024-02-23T21:23:03Z	**Reddit Is Letting Power Users In on Its IPO. Not Everyone's Buying**
Reddit says it wants to reward users by letting them buy in on the company's public listing. Some say it's too risky, others that they won't pay a company they have already given hours of free labor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/reddit-power-users-ipo/)
2024-02-23T21:43:01Z	**19 Best Mattress and Bedsheet Deals Right Now**
Presidents' Day is over, but these mattress sales are still going strong. Don't worry, we’ve price-checked it all to ensure there’s no trickery afoot. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/presidents-day-mattress-deals-2024/)
2024-02-24T01:23:00Z	**Odysseus Marks the First US Moon Landing in More Than 50 Years**
A Houston-based company called Intuitive Machines made lunar history this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/odysseus-moon-landing-lunar-nasa-intuitive-machines/)
2024-02-24T09:00:00Z	**Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ Review: Attractive and Affordable**
Xiaomi’s top Redmi phone can compete with flagships, but it still has some limitations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/xiaomi-redmi-note-13-pro-plus/)
2024-02-24T11:00:00Z	**This Solar Eclipse Simulator Helps You Find the Best Place to Watch From**
On April 8, 2024, the biggest astronomical event of the year will happen in the sky over North America. A retired mathematician has created a web tool to help you find the ideal vantage point. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/solar-eclipse-2024-simulator-to-help-you-find-the-best-spot/)
2024-02-24T11:30:00Z	**Joe Biden Joined TikTok Because He Had To**
The Biden campaign’s TikTok account got off to a rocky start—but they’re not stressing the comments. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/joe-biden-tiktok-campaign-comments/)
2024-02-24T12:00:00Z	**8 Best Deals: Streaming Devices, Smart TVs, and Projectors**
Upgrade your movie nights and Netflix binges with these home theater sales. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/8-sweet-deals-on-streaming-devices-smart-tvs-and-projectors-nl/)
2024-02-24T12:00:00Z	**8 Best Deals: Streaming Devices, Smart TVs, and Projectors**
Upgrade your movie nights and Netflix binges with these home theater sales. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-feb-24-2024/)
2024-02-24T13:00:00Z	**Frequent Heavy Rain Has Made California a Mudslide Hotspot**
Los Angeles saw 592 slides in one week, a reminder that excessive precipitation events set off more than flooding. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-rain-wetter-world-mudslides/)
2024-02-24T14:00:00Z	**A Mysterious Leak Exposed Chinese Hacking Secrets**
Plus: Scammers try to dupe Apple with 5,000 fake iPhones, Avast gets fined for selling browsing data, and researchers figure out how to clone fingerprints from your phone screen. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/isoon-china-hack-for-hire-leak/)
2024-02-24T14:30:00Z	**It’s Apparently Easy to Crack the Apple Vision Pro's Front Screen**
Plus: Apple launches a Sports app for the iPhone, Sony is testing its PlayStation VR headset on PC games, and Hamilton has a fancy new watch to celebrate the arrival of Dune: Part Two. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-vision-pro-crack-in-front-screen/)
2024-02-24T16:00:00Z	**7 Best Theragun-Alternative Massage Guns (2024): Portable, Affordable, and Heat Therapy**
If you want a massage gun but don’t want to pay Theragun prices—or maybe you just want different features and attachments—then get one of these picks for soothing sore muscles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-massage-guns/)
2024-02-24T22:02:00Z	**A Vending Machine Error Revealed Secret Face Recognition Tech**
A student investigation at the University of Waterloo uncovered a system that scanned countless undergrads without consent. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/facial-recognition-vending-machine-error-investigation/)
2024-02-25T12:00:00Z	**Hydrogen Cars Were the Key to the Future. For Some Owners, That Future Hasn't Arrived Yet**
High prices, a volatile hydrogen market, and the closure of fueling stations have bedeviled many of the California drivers who bought fuel-cell electric vehicles in hopes of going greener. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric-vehicles-face-problems-in-california/)
2024-02-25T13:00:00Z	**There’s a New Theory About Where Dark Matter Is Hiding**
An idea derived from string theory suggests that dark matter is hidden in an as-yet-unseen extra dimension. Scientists are racing to test the theory to see if it holds up. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dimension-physicists-missing-dark-matter-universe-gravity-physics-gravitons/)
2024-02-25T14:00:00Z	**Flitescooter eFoil First Ride: This $13K Hydrofoil Meant for Amateurs Is a Rough Ride**
The Flitescooter is an easy-to-use eFoil meant to introduce newcomers to the niche sport. It’s fun to ride, but staying in control takes some practice. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/flitescooter-electric-hydrofoil-first-ride/)
2024-02-25T15:00:00Z	**Xiaomi 14 Review: Solid but Uninspiring**
The compact and refined Xiaomi 14 is a very good Android phone, but it fails to stand out among other similarly priced handsets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/xiaomi-14/)
2024-02-25T16:00:00Z	**7 Best Pillows (2024): For Side Sleepers, Orthopedic, Travel**
Whether you snooze on your side, back, or in a tangle of limbs and blankets, we've slept on all these pillows to find the right support for your noggin. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-pillows/)
2024-02-25T17:00:00Z	**12 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2024): Earbuds, Soundbars, Displays**
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/)
2024-02-26T10:00:00Z	**A Discarded Plan to Build Underwater Cities Will Give Coral Reefs New Life**
A 1970s plan to grow underwater limestone objects has been repurposed as a way of regenerating the seabed, reestablishing corals, and stopping coastal erosion. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/coral-restoration-tom-dixon-furniture-subhair-khan-open-ended-design/)
2024-02-26T11:00:00Z	**Pav Gil Helped Bring Down Wirecard. His New Startup Aims to Shield Whistleblowers From Harm**
Wirecard whistleblower Pav Gill has founded a startup, Confide, that aims to protect whistleblowers from retaliation—and stop them resorting to the press. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pav-gill-wirecard-confide-shield-whistleblowers/)
2024-02-26T11:27:38Z	**Lenovo's Project Crystal Is a Concept Laptop With a Transparent Display**
You can see clearly now through the Project Crystal. But what is it for? And is a transparent phone next? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/lenovo-project-crystal-transparent-laptop-mwc-2024/)
2024-02-26T12:00:00Z	**How a Small Iowa Newspaper's Website Became an AI-Generated Clickbait Factory**
When two former Meta employees dug into why the website of Iowa's Clayton County Register was spewing dubious posts about stocks, they uncovered a network of sites slinging seemingly AI-made content. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/iowa-newspaper-website-ai-generated-clickbait-factory/)
2024-02-26T12:35:04Z	**Hands-On With Samsung's Health-Hacking Galaxy Ring**
As the smart ring race heats up, Samsung has revealed more about its coming health-based wearable, and how it will pimp Galaxy Watches. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-galaxy-ring-mwc-2024/)
2024-02-26T13:00:00Z	**How a Right-Wing Controversy Could Sabotage US Election Security**
Republicans who run elections are split over whether to keep working with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to fight hackers, online falsehoods, and polling-place threats. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gop-secretaries-of-state-cisa-controversy/)
2024-02-26T13:30:00Z	**How to Use ChatGPT’s Memory Feature**
The latest update to OpenAI’s chatbot improves the AI’s ability to remember user details, but the feature is not yet available for all ChatGPT accounts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-chatgpt-memory-feature/)
2024-02-26T13:27:39Z	**Exclusive First Look at Polar ID, the Face ID Rival for Android Phones**
Metalenz's biometric tech is poised to finally give Android owners a more secure form of facial recognition—and in time could even check skin for cancerous growths or measure air quality. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/metalenz-polar-id-first-look/)
2024-02-26T14:00:00Z	**Vertex Is the Last Good Place Online**
Completing a game of Vertex takes just 15 minutes, but I’ve started calling that time my smooth-brain hours. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/last-good-place-vertex/)
2024-02-26T16:00:00Z	**How to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe From Financial Scams**
The elderly are particularly vulnerable to subscription scams and aggressive tech upselling. Here's how to get your family the services and devices that they need. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/older-relatives-getting-ripped-off/)
2024-02-26T20:23:07Z	**All the Top New Gadgets at MWC 2024**
A Barbie phone, a transparent laptop, a bendable bracelet smartphone, and a whole load of AI. Here's all the best new gear announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/all-the-top-new-gadgets-at-mwc-2024/)
2024-02-26T21:21:36Z	**Russia's Online Campaign to Destroy Yulia Navalnaya**
Social media accounts, Kremlin-backed websites, and Telegram channels are all working in coordination to post false allegations about Alexei Navaly’s widow. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kremlin-backed-accounts-trying-to-destroy-yulia-navalnaya/)
2024-02-26T22:57:29Z	**The US Supreme Court Holds the Future of the Internet in Its Hands**
If the court backs provocative laws from Texas and Florida that limit social platforms’ ability to moderate content online, life could become radically different. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/supreme-court-future-of-the-internet/)
2024-02-27T11:00:00Z	**How the Pentagon Learned to Use Targeted Ads to Find its Targets—and Vladimir Putin**
Meet the guy who taught US intelligence agencies how to make the most of the ad tech ecosystem, "the largest information-gathering enterprise ever conceived by man." ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-pentagon-learned-targeted-ads-to-find-targets-and-vladimir-putin/)
2024-02-27T13:00:00Z	**Beachwaver B1 Review: Easy-to-Use Rotating Curling Iron**
It’s a great, easy-to-use hair tool for those who struggle to achieve beachy waves and corkscrew curls. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/beachwaver-b1-rotating-curling-iron/)
2024-02-27T14:00:00Z	**5 Best VPN Services (2024): For Routers, PC, iPhone, Android, and More**
It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-vpn/)
2024-02-27T15:20:01Z	**The UK Is GPS-Tagging Thousands of Migrants**
Ankle tags that constantly log a person’s coordinates are part of a growing cadre of experimental surveillance tools that countries around the world are trying out on new arrivals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gps-tags-migrants/)
2024-02-27T16:26:03Z	**Alabama IVF Patients Are Running Out of Time**
“I feel so powerless in this state.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/alabama-ivf-patients-state-supreme-court-ruling/)
2024-02-27T16:53:07Z	**'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' Is Coming in 2025. Will a New Nintendo Switch Join It?**
Announced during Tuesday’s Pokémon Day, Legends: Z-A’s release date sparked a new wave of speculation that new Switch consoles will arrive next year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pokemon-legends-z-a-nintendo-switch-2/)
2024-02-27T19:07:12Z	**The Weird, Wacky Gizmos and Gadgets We Saw at MWC 2024**
Have you played Doom on a robot lawn mower? We did. From app-free phones to an electric bike with AI and 5G, we’ve combed the halls of the Mobile World Congress in search of all things quirky and bizarre. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/weird-wacky-gizmos-and-gadgets-we-saw-at-mwc-2024/)
2024-02-27T22:35:09Z	**Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack: BlackCat Hackers Quickly Returned After FBI Bust**
Two months ago, the FBI “disrupted” the BlackCat ransomware group. They're already back—and their latest attack is causing delays at pharmacies across the US. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/blackcat-ransomware-disruptions-comebacks/)
2024-02-28T00:54:25Z	**A Major ‘Stardew Valley’ Update Is Coming in March**
A massive update to the wildly popular farm life sim has an official release date. Here's when it'll arrive and what you can expect from it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/stardew-valley-update-march-2024/)
2024-02-28T10:00:00Z	**Humanity Is Dangerously Pushing Its Ability to Tolerate Heat**
Extreme heat waves are already here, and they are killing tens of thousands of people. Blasting through 2 degrees Celsius of warming means they’ll happen many times more frequently. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/extreme-heat-tolerance/)
2024-02-28T11:00:00Z	**The Disney Imagineer Building You a Real-Life Holodeck**
If you’ve ever seen a lightsaber at a Disney park or marveled at BB-8, you’ve seen Lanny Smoot’s work. Now, the man with over 100 patents wants you to be able to walk in VR. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/lanny-smoot-disney-imagineer-lightsaber-holodeck/)
2024-02-28T10:58:04Z	**RIP Apple Car. This Is Why It Died**
Any tech company moving into the auto space needs a manufacturing partner. But the Apple's EV died as it lived: alone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rip-apple-car-this-is-why-it-died/)
2024-02-28T13:00:00Z	**Google Podcasts Is Going Away. Here's How to Transfer Your Subscriptions**
Google’s Podcasts app is the latest addition to the company’s software graveyard. YouTube Music will replace it, and users have until July to migrate their shows. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-podcasts-how-to-transfer-your-subscriptions/)
2024-02-28T14:00:00Z	**Amazon Echo Hub Review: Bare-Bones Smart Display**
The Hub takes the best features from the Show and cuts the clutter, putting smart-home control and widgets at the forefront. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/amazon-echo-hub-review/)
2024-02-28T15:00:00Z	**Nemo Mayfly Osmo Review: A Lightweight 2-Person Backpacking Tent**
Nemo’s latest backpacking tent is lightweight, compact, and cleverly designed to maximize living space on the trail. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/nemo-equipment-mayfly-osmo-2-person-tent/)
2024-02-28T15:45:55Z	**Dictators Used Sandvine Tech to Censor the Internet. The US Finally Did Something About It**
Canada-based Sandvine has long sold its web-monitoring tech to authoritarian regimes. This week, the US sanctioned the company, severely limiting its ability to do business with American firms. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sandvine-us-sanctions-egypt-internet-censorship/)
2024-02-28T17:46:31Z	**Emergency Planners Are Having a Moment**
Governments, businesses, and even militaries pay for the help of experts to help them prepare for the worst. In a world lurching from disaster to disaster, they're doing so more often. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/permacrisis-emergency-planners-lucy-easthope-disaster-wired-health/)
2024-02-28T18:20:25Z	**Amazon Just Got Banned From the EU Parliament**
In an interview with WIRED, the politician behind the ban hits out at Amazon for being evasive about working conditions in its warehouses. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-european-parliament-ban/)
2024-02-28T19:23:43Z	**Biden Executive Order Bans Sale of US Data to China, Russia. Good Luck**
The White House issued an executive order on Wednesday that aims to prevent the sale of Americans' data to “countries of concern,” including China and Russia. Its effectiveness may vary. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/biden-data-broker-executive-order/)
2024-02-28T20:42:17Z	**Lots of People Make Money on Fanfic. Just Not the Authors**
Next year, SenLinYu’s Harry Potter fic Manacled will disappear from Archive of Our Own. They don’t want to take it down, but it’s the only way to keep others from profiting off of the work. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pull-to-publish-fanfic-senyinlu-manacled-fanbinding/)
2024-02-29T08:00:00Z	**A Pornhub Chatbot Stopped Millions From Searching for Child Abuse Videos**
Every time someone in the UK searched for child abuse material on Pornhub, a chatbot appeared and told them how to get help. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pornhub-chatbot-csam-help/)
2024-02-29T10:00:00Z	**The White House Warns Cars Made in China Could Unleash Chaos on US Highways**
As Chinese automakers prepare to launch in the US, the White House is investigating whether cars made in China could pose a national security threat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/china-cars-national-security-threat-investigation/)
2024-02-29T11:00:00Z	**Javier Bardem Is Menacing and Thrilling in 'Dune: Part Two'—and a Soulful Teddy Bear IRL**
He’s known for playing fanatics and murderous psychopaths. In real life, the actor loves his wife (and Brad Pitt) and cries during E.T. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/javier-bardem-dune-part-two/)
2024-02-29T13:00:00Z	**Russia Attacked Ukraine's Power Grid at Least 66 Times to ‘Freeze It Into Submission’**
Several of the strikes occurred far from the front lines of the conflict, indicating possible war crimes. Researchers say the attacks likely had devastating impacts on civilians. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/russia-ukraine-power-war-crimes/)
2024-02-29T13:00:00Z	**How Nvidia Came to Rule AI**
This week we chart the rise of Nvidia, the company whose chips, servers, and data centers have fueled the growth of artificial intelligence. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-634/)
2024-02-29T13:00:00Z	**US Cities Could Be Capturing Billions of Gallons of Rain a Day**
With better infrastructure and “spongy” green spaces, urban areas have made progress but should be soaking up way more free stormwater. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/us-cities-could-be-capturing-billions-of-gallons-of-rain-a-day/)
2024-02-29T13:00:00Z	**Tesla EV Charging Open to Ford Drivers 2024**
From today, Ford electric car drivers can plug into the Supercharger network. You can bet more makers will follow. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/public-ev-charging-tesla-ford/)
2024-02-29T14:00:00Z	**12 Best Instant Cameras (2024): Instax, Lomography, Polaroid**
Instant photo printing is like disco: It will never die. Which makes it perfect for your most precious memories. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-instant-cameras/)
2024-02-29T15:00:00Z	**Best Theraguns and Other Therabody Tools (2024): Massage Guns, SmartGoggles, and TheraFace**
Therabody makes great massagers and other self-care tools. Here’s our guide to its lineup. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-theragun-percussive-therapy-devices/)
2024-02-29T16:30:09Z	**Here Are the Google and Microsoft Security Updates You Need Right Now**
Plus: Mozilla patches 12 flaws in Firefox, Zoom fixes seven vulnerabilities, and more critical updates from February. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/here-are-the-microsoft-and-google-security-updates-you-need-right-now/)
2024-02-29T17:00:00Z	**The AI Culture Wars Are Just Getting Started**
Google apologized after its Gemini model caused offense by being too “woke.” Expect political fights over AI’s values to worsen as the technology becomes more capable. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fast-forward-ai-culture-wars-just-getting-started/)
2024-02-29T18:24:47Z	**The Mysterious Case of the Missing Trump Trial Ransomware Leak**
The notorious LockBit gang promised a Georgia court leak "that could affect the upcoming US election.” It didn't materialize—but the story may not be over yet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/lockbit-fulton-county-georgia-trump-ransomware-leak/)
2024-02-29T20:27:45Z	**The Willy Wonka Event's Lead Actor Speaks Out: ‘It Was Just Gibberish’**
Paul Connell, who portrayed “Willy McDuff” at “Willy’s Chocolate Experience” talks to WIRED about the Unknown, jelly beans, and an impossible vacuum cleaner trick. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/willys-chocolate-experience-actor-ai-script-interview/)
2024-02-29T20:24:08Z	**Nintendo Sues Makers of the Wildly Popular Yuzu Emulator**
The Switch-maker alleges that Tropic Haze LLC is “facilitating piracy at a colossal scale.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nintendo-yuzu-emulator-lawsuit-piracy/)
2024-02-29T22:07:43Z	**Google’s Deal With StackOverflow Is the Latest Proof That AI Giants Will Pay for Data**
StackOverflow’s programming community will power a version of Google’s Gemini chatbot. It’s part of a new breed of AI data licensing deals with websites seeking a cut of the generative AI boom. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-deal-stackoverflow-ai-giants-pay-for-data/)
2024-03-01T00:01:00Z	**The UK’s GPS Tagging of Migrants Has Been Ruled Illegal**
The UK’s privacy regulator says the government did not take into account the intrusiveness of ankle tags that continuously monitor a person’s location. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gps-ankle-tags-uk-privacy-illegal/)
2024-03-01T07:00:00Z	**Spain's Tragic Tower Block Fire Exposes the World's Failing Fire Regulations**
A deadly tower block blaze in Spain has focused attention on notorious flammable building materials—but around the world, there's little momentum to stop using them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/valencia-tower-fire-grenfell-cladding-siding/)
2024-03-01T08:00:00Z	**Good Climate Solutions Need Good Policy—and AI Can Help With That**
Climate Policy Radar's tools scan global environmental laws to see what works and what doesn't. What its AI is discovering today will help shape the regulations of tomorrow. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/climate-policy-radar-michal-nachmany-data-ai/)
2024-03-01T09:00:00Z	**Here Come the AI Worms**
Security researchers created an AI worm in a test environment that can automatically spread between generative AI agents—potentially stealing data and sending spam emails along the way. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/here-come-the-ai-worms/)
2024-03-01T11:00:00Z	**Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against a Group That Found Hate Speech on X Isn't Going Well**
X alleges that the Center for Countering Digital Hate cost it millions by showing that hate speech was spreading on the platform. In a hearing Thursday, a federal judge sounded skeptical of those claims. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-lawsuit-hate-speech-x/)
2024-03-01T12:00:00Z	**'Dune: Part Two' Fulfills the Prophecy of 'Dune'**
Frank Herbert’s Dune is a sci-fi classic with more than a few problems. Denis Villeneuve’s stunning movie adaptation addresses them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/review-dune-part-two-fulfills-the-prophecy-of-dune/)
2024-03-01T14:00:00Z	**The Mindblowing Experience of a Chatbot That Answers Instantly**
AI chips from startup Groq allow chatbots to answer queries almost instantly. That could open up whole new use cases for generative AI helpers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-groq-mindblowing-chatbot-answers-instantly/)
2024-03-01T13:54:14Z	**Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for Breach of Contract**
In the lawsuit, Musk claims OpenAI has abandoned its mission to develop AI for the benefit humanity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-sues-sam-altman-openai/)
2024-03-01T16:00:00Z	**Signia Pure Charge&Go IX Hearing Aids Review: Great AI-Powered Audio, for a Price**
The Signia Pure Charge&Go IX hearing aids have some advanced audio tech onboard, but you’ll need a good doctor—and a solid chunk of change—to get the most out of them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/signia-pure-chargeandgo-ix-hearing-aids/)
2024-03-01T17:00:00Z	**21 Best Wireless Headphones (2024): Earbuds, Noise Canceling, and More**
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/)
2024-03-01T18:00:00Z	**11 Best Tents (2024): Backpacking, Family, and Ultralight**
The right shelter can make a big difference in how comfortable you are outdoors. Here are the ones we’ve tested and love. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-camping-tents/)
2024-03-01T22:50:40Z	**The Wild Claim at the Heart of Elon Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit**
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI hinges on a dubious claim that the company has already developed ‘artificial general intelligence’—and handed it over to Microsoft. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wild-claim-at-the-heart-of-elon-musks-openai-lawsuit/)
2024-03-01T23:00:47Z	**Waymo Will Bring Autonomous Taxis to Los Angeles—Its Biggest Challenge Yet**
Waymo got approval Friday afternoon from California regulators for paid robotaxi rides in the second-largest city in the US, plus even more of the Bay Area. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/waymo-los-angeles-robotaxi-autonomous-car-approval/)
2024-03-01T23:32:54Z	**7 Great Deals on iPads and Accessories**
From the standard iPad to the Air, we found great discounts on Apple's tablets. And a few of our favorite accessories, too. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-ipad-and-accessory-deals-february-2024/)
2024-03-02T12:00:00Z	**These Companies Have a Plan to Kill Apps**
Apps made the smartphone. Now, companies are increasingly leveraging AI to envision a world without them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/these-companies-have-a-plan-to-kill-apps/)
2024-03-02T12:30:00Z	**15 Best Deals: Office Chairs, Keyboards, Gaming Headsets, Handhelds**
It’s an excellent time to update your work (or your “work”) space. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-march-2-2024/)
2024-03-02T13:00:00Z	**The US Buried Nuclear Waste Abroad. Climate Change Could Unearth It**
A new report says melting ice sheets and rising seas could disturb waste from US nuclear projects in Greenland and the Marshall Islands. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-buried-nuclear-waste-abroad-climate-change-could-unearth-it-marshall-islands-greenland/)
2024-03-02T13:30:00Z	**Music Is TikTok's Past. Sounds May Be Its Future**
More Universal Music songs are disappearing from TikTok as the two companies fail to reach new agreements. Sound clips are ready for their big break. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-music-umg-sounds-future/)
2024-03-02T14:00:00Z	**The Privacy Danger Lurking in Push Notifications**
Plus: Apple warns about sideloading apps, a court orders NSO group to turn over the code of its Pegasus spyware, and an investigation finds widely available security cams are wildly insecure. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/push-notification-privacy-security-roundup/)
2024-03-02T15:00:00Z	**9 Deals From the Discover Samsung Sale: Phones, Tablets, TVs**
This week you can save on smartphones, tablets, headphones, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-discover-spring-sales-event-2024/)
2024-03-02T16:00:00Z	**HP Wants to Rent You a Printer That It’ll Monitor at All Times**
HP’s “All-In Plan” requires a constant internet connection so that the company can see not just how many pages you're printing, but what file types. It costs up to $36 per month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hp-all-in-plan-printer-subscription-service/)
2024-03-03T12:00:00Z	**What Is OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus? Here’s What You Should Know**
OpenAI’s subscription-only service costs $20 a month and includes access to the GPT-4 model. We signed up and tried it out. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-chatgpt-plus-gpt4-openai/)
2024-03-03T13:00:00Z	**This Is What Your Brain Does When You’re Not Doing Anything**
When your mind is wandering, your brain’s “default mode” network is active. Its discovery 20 years ago inspired a raft of research into networks of brain regions and how they interact with each other. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-your-brain-is-doing-when-youre-not-doing-anything/)
2024-03-03T14:00:00Z	**5 Best Sturdy Stockings (2024): Tights, Pantyhose, Sustainable**
We love to wear stockings and tights, but hate dealing with tears. These ones stand up to pulling, tugging, and even cat claws. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-durable-tights/)
2024-03-03T15:00:00Z	**LinkedIn Tells People if You Look at Their Profile. Here's How to Turn That Off**
LinkedIn shares your activity on the platform by default. Change this setting and you can snoop on other people’s profiles without them knowing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/linkedin-tells-people-if-you-look-at-their-profile-how-to-turn-that-off/)
2024-03-03T15:30:00Z	**The Biden Campaign Fills Out Its Digital Team Ahead of Super Tuesday**
Four key hires will try to win back disenchanted younger voters online during the general election. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/joe-biden-campaign-digital-team-hires/)
2024-03-03T20:57:14Z	**It's Not Easy Running a Geeky Business**
TK ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/2022/03/geeks-guide-business-owners/)
2024-03-03T23:23:40Z	**Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Microsoft-Powered Chatbot Just Disappeared**
The RFK Jr. campaign's chatbot had previously affirmed Kennedy's promotion of conspiracy theories, and appeared to circumvent OpenAI's ban on political use. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/robert-f-kennedy-jr-chatbot-microsoft-openai-disappeared/)
2024-03-04T09:00:00Z	**Less Sea Ice Means More Arctic Trees—Which Means Trouble**
White spruce are spreading in the high north, thanks to extra snow. That “Arctic greening” has serious climate implications. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/arctic-trees-sea-ice-snow-warming/)
2024-03-04T10:00:00Z	**Why Tech Job Interviews Became Such a Nightmare**
Rising interest rates led tech companies to become more demanding of potential hires. From lowball offers to endless interviews, it’s tough out there for coders seeking jobs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/why-tech-job-interviews-became-such-a-nightmare/)
2024-03-04T11:00:00Z	**JavaScript Runs the World—Maybe Even Literally**
In defense of a much-mocked programming language. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/javascript-runs-the-world-maybe-literally/)
2024-03-04T12:00:00Z	**I Found Frank Herbert’s 'Dune' Script. 'Dune: Part Two' Is Better**
It’s hard to imagine a weirder film version of Dune than the one David Lynch released in 1984, but Frank Herbert found a way. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/frank-herbert-dune-script-denis-villeneuve-dune-part-two/)
2024-03-04T17:20:24Z	**Apple 13- and 15-inch M3 MacBook Air: Price, Specs, Availability**
A hefty bump in performance and a doubling of Wi-Fi download speeds are more than welcome. Another boon is support for two external displays, but there's a catch. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-m3-chip/)
2024-03-04T17:41:48Z	**Hackers Behind the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Just Received a $22 Million Payment**
The transaction, visible on Bitcoin's blockchain, suggests the victim of one of the worst ransomware attacks in years may have paid a very large ransom. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/alphv-change-healthcare-ransomware-payment/)
2024-03-04T17:52:53Z	**16 Best Wireless Earbuds (2024): Noise Cancelers, Cheap, Luxe, and More**
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/)
2024-03-04T19:44:08Z	**Spotify's War on Apple Just Cost the Giant $2 Billion**
Music streaming service Spotify has long complained that Apple's app store rules put unfair restrictions on its business. Today the European Commission agreed, fining Apple $2 billion. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-spotify-2-billion-fine-eu/)
2024-03-04T21:19:28Z	**Diletta Bello Review: Perfect Crema Comes at a Cost**
Treat it right and the Diletta Bello will brew the perfect espresso shot; treat it poorly and it'll spit in your cup. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/diletta-bello-espresso-machine/)
2024-03-05T01:58:19Z	**Over 600 Google Workers Urge the Company to Cut Ties With Israeli Tech Conference**
WIRED reviewed a letter showing hundreds of Google workers demanding the company drop its sponsorship of MindTheTech, a conference in New York this week that promotes Israeli tech companies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-workers-letter-cut-ties-israeli-tech-conference/)
2024-03-05T12:30:00Z	**Nothing Phone (2a) Review: The New Budget Standard**
I had zero problems covering a major mobile trade show with this $350 Android smartphone from Nothing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/nothing-phone-2a/)
2024-03-05T12:42:00Z	**6 Months After New York Banned Airbnb, New Jersey Is Doing Great**
New York placed strict restrictions on short-term rentals last year. Rents still remain high, and some former hosts are frustrated. Meanwhile, Airbnb rentals in New Jersey are booming. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/six-months-after-new-york-banned-airbnb-new-jersey/)
2024-03-05T14:00:00Z	**How to Use Apple’s Check In Feature in iOS 17 (2024)**
Apple’s safety feature makes it easier than ever to notify loved ones when you’ve arrived at your destination. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-check-in-iphone-ios-17/)
2024-03-05T15:00:00Z	**How to Open Spotify Links If You Aren’t a Spotify User**
Your friends are always sharing Spotify links with you, but you don’t use Spotify. Here are four ways to translate that link into something that launches your preferred streaming app instead. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-open-spotify-links-if-you-dont-have-spotify/)
2024-03-05T16:27:21Z	**A Max Password-Sharing Crackdown Is Coming**
Following in the footsteps of Netflix and Disney+, streaming service Max plans to start restricting password-sharing later this year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/max-password-sharing-crackdown-streaming-netflix-disney-plus/)
2024-03-05T17:19:52Z	**Omega 2024 White Speedmaster Moonwatch: Specs, Price, Availability**
The new chronograph can trace its bright look back to models designed to withstand the rigors of space travel, with a dial chosen for its ability to reflect the sun's heat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/white-omega-speedmaster-moonwatch-2024/)
2024-03-05T18:27:49Z	**Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads Are Coming Back Online After a 2-Hour Outage**
People around the world reported that Meta's social platforms Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads suffered outages for about two hours this morning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-instagram-whatsapp-and-threads-back-online-outage/)
2024-03-05T19:17:46Z	**Inside Registered Agents Inc., the Shadowy Firm Pushing the Limits of Business Privacy**
Registered Agents Inc. has for years allowed businesses to register under a cloak of anonymity. A WIRED investigation has found that its secretive founder has taken the practice to an extreme. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/registered-agents-inc-fake-personas/)
2024-03-05T20:00:00Z	**Makers of Popular Switch Emulator Yuzu Agree to Pay $2.4 Million to Settle Nintendo Lawsuit**
The devs behind Yuzu have shut down the Switch emulator, which they now say is "primarily designed" to break DRM. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nintendo-switch-emulator-yuzu-lawsuit-24-million-dollar-settlement/)
2024-03-05T20:00:00Z	**The 24 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now**
From Masters of the Air to Constellation, here’s everything you need to be watching on the streamer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-shows/)
2024-03-05T21:00:32Z	**Top Features in Apple’s iOS 17 and iPadOS 17: Compatible Devices, Updates**
Apple just rolled out iOS 17.4 to iPhones and iPads. Here are the latest updates, including Post-Quantum Encryption. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-ios-17-ipados-17-new-features/)
2024-03-05T21:16:52Z	**Google Is Finally Trying to Kill AI Clickbait**
On Tuesday, Google announced changes to combat AI spam in search. An SEO expert says these new rules could “change everything.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-search-artificial-intelligence-clickbait-spam-crackdown/)
2024-03-05T22:28:19Z	**How to Turn Off Facebook’s Two-Factor Authentication Change**
With Meta’s updated 2FA process, the company now automatically trusts devices you often use. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-two-factor-authentication-2fa-change/)
2024-03-06T12:00:00Z	**The Dark Side of Open Source AI Image Generators**
Open source tools allow anyone to make AI art. They have also been used to produce nonconsensual deepfake porn. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dark-side-open-source-ai-image-generators/)
2024-03-06T13:00:00Z	**Oscars 2024: How to Watch, When Is It, Nominated Movies**
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony celebrating major movies, like Oppenheimer, will air on ABC this Sunday and be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-oscars-2024/)
2024-03-06T13:31:17Z	**He Promoted an Election Conspiracy Film. Now He’s Headed for Congress**
Brandon Gill, a far-right 2020 election denier who helped promote the debunked 2000 Mules film, just won his Texas primary. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/brandon-gill-2000-mules-texas-election/)
2024-03-06T14:33:50Z	**AI Tools Are Still Generating Misleading Election Images**
Though AI companies said they put some guardrails in place, researchers were able to easily create images related to claims of election fraud. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/genai-images-election-fraud/)
2024-03-06T15:12:40Z	**Scientists Are Inching Closer to Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth**
De-extinction startup Colossal Biosciences claims it has found a way to reprogram elephant cells, a technical breakthrough that could lead to the return of the long-lost mammals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/colossal-biosciences-mammoth/)
2024-03-06T15:38:30Z	**Meta Abandons Hacking Victims, Draining Law Enforcement Resources, Officials Say**
A coalition of 41 state attorneys general says Meta is failing to assist Facebook and Instagram users whose accounts have been hacked—and they want the company to take “immediate action.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meta-hacked-users-draining-resources/)
2024-03-06T15:35:18Z	**A New Headset Aims to Treat Alzheimer’s With Light and Sound**
An experimental device developed by Cognito Therapeutics seeks to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients using light and sound. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cognito-wearable-device-light-sound-treatment-alzheimers-dementia/)
2024-03-06T16:00:00Z	**Cities Aren’t Prepared for a Crucial Part of Sea-Level Rise: They’re Also Sinking**
Coastal land is dropping, known as subsidence. That could expose hundreds of thousands of additional Americans to inundation by 2050. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cities-arent-prepared-for-a-crucial-part-of-sea-level-rise-theyre-also-sinking/)
2024-03-06T16:21:14Z	**Inside Election Conspiracy Groups on Super Tuesday**
Despite Trump’s overwhelming victories on Tuesday, election deniers still found room to boost baseless conspiracies about voting fraud across the country. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/election-conspiracy-groups-on-super-tuesday/)
2024-03-06T19:40:00Z	**A 62-Year-Old German Man Got 217 Covid Shots—and Was Totally Fine**
Hundreds of boosters over a 29-month period had little effect on the one person who tried it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/man-gets-217-covid-vaccine-shots-totally-fine/)
2024-03-06T18:00:00Z	**The 16 Sci-Fi Movies You Need to Watch Before You Die**
Here’s how to stream the best sci-movies of all time, from Dune: Part Two to The Matrix. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-sci-fi-movies-of-all-time-streaming/)
2024-03-06T21:01:41Z	**Europe's Digital Markets Act Is Breaking Open the Empires of Big Tech**
Tech giants have to comply with a new EU law that is set to change the internet. It aims to force open the biggest platforms to encourage competition and give users more choice in their digital lives. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/europe-dma-breaking-open-big-tech/)
2024-03-06T23:05:19Z	**5 Years After San Francisco Banned Face Recognition, Voters Ask for More Surveillance**
On Tuesday the country’s techiest city backed a ballot proposition that tapped into concerns about crime, giving the police more freedom to use drones and other surveillance technology. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/san-francisco-banned-face-recognition-voters-ask-for-more-surveillance/)
2024-03-07T11:00:00Z	**Google Used a Black, Deaf Worker to Tout Its Diversity. Now She’s Suing for Discrimination**
Jalon Hall was featured on Google’s corporate social media accounts “for making #LifeAtGoogle more inclusive!” She says the company discriminated against her on the basis of her disability and race. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-black-deaf-worker-diversity-suing-discrimination/)
2024-03-07T14:21:09Z	**The White House Is Briefing Dozens of Online Creators on Biden’s State of the Union Address**
The Biden administration is looking for new way to reach voters who don’t engage with traditional media. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/biden-white-house-state-of-the-union-address-influencers/)
2024-03-07T15:00:00Z	**7 Myths and Misconceptions About Coffee (2024)**
It’s 2024, time to stop letting Depression-era flimflam get between you and a great cup of coffee. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/coffee-myths-and-misconceptions/)
2024-03-07T16:00:00Z	**TCL Q6310 Soundbar Review: Solid Sound, Uninspiring**
This stylish budget bar-and-subwoofer combo will give your home theater a boost, but its performance fails to rise above the crowd. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/tcl-q6310/)
2024-03-07T17:00:00Z	**The Fear That Inspired Elon Musk and Sam Altman to Create OpenAI**
Emails released by OpenAI to refute a lawsuit from Elon Musk show how he, Sam Altman, and other cofounders were motivated by fears of Google's dominance. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-fear-that-inspired-elon-musk-sam-altman-openai/)
2024-03-07T19:45:22Z	**Rivian R2, R3, R3X: Price, Specs, Release Date**
The Rivian R2, a new smaller EV, will cost “around” $45,000 and be available in 2026, the troubled electric automaker said at an event in California today. Two crossovers, the R3 and R3X, will follow. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rivian-r2-r3-r3x-announced/)
2024-03-07T20:00:00Z	**The 20 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now**
From Napoleon to Mad Max: Fury Road, here’s everything you should be watching on Apple’s streaming service. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-movies/)
2024-03-08T07:05:47Z	**Apple Could Be the First Target of Europe's Tough New Tech Law**
An architect of the EU's tough new Digital Markets Acts says Apple would be a logical first candidate for investigation under the law, which aims to “break open” tech platforms. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-target-dma-europe-tough-new-law/)
2024-03-08T12:00:00Z	**Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2024) Review: Price, Specs, Rating, Availability**
This machine delivers the same sleek design and portability, with a mightier M3 processor. But is it worth the upgrade? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-2024/)
2024-03-08T12:00:00Z	**Where to Stream 2024’s Best Picture Oscar Nominees**
Oppenheimer, Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon—most of this year’s Academy Award nominees are available to watch online. Here’s where to find them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/stream-2024-oscar-nominated-movies-best-picture/)
2024-03-08T13:00:00Z	**Santa Cruz Skitch Review: A Light, Versatile, and Expensive Electric Bike**
This pleasingly versatile ebike is powerful, light, fun to ride, and a little too expensive. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/santa-cruz-skitch/)
2024-03-08T14:00:00Z	**No, 'Leave the World Behind' and 'Civil War' Aren’t Happening Before Your Eyes**
Earlier this week, after Instagram, Facebook, and Threads went down, Leave the World Behind took off on social media. The trend’s bizarre origins have something in common with Alex Garland’s new movie Civil War. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/leave-the-world-behind-civil-war-conspiracies/)
2024-03-08T14:30:00Z	**This Senator Wants to Know What Meta and TikTok Are Doing About Parent-Run Girl Influencer Accounts**
Senator Maggie Hassan wrote to Meta and other platforms asking what they're doing to protect girls after The New York Times found some parents posting suggestive images of their daughters online. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/senator-asks-meta-tiktok-parents-girls-influencer-accounts/)
2024-03-08T16:35:58Z	**Florida Middle Schoolers Arrested for Allegedly Creating Deepfake Nudes of Classmates**
In what appears to be the first criminal case of its kind, two teenage boys were charged under a 2022 Florida law for allegedly creating AI-generated images depicting middle school classmates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/florida-teens-arrested-deepfake-nudes-classmates/)
2024-03-08T17:00:00Z	**'1899' Fans Still Want Answers**
Netflix canceled 1899 after just one season, but many viewers still go online asking for more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/2024/03/geeks-guide-1899-fans/)
2024-03-08T22:09:25Z	**13 Best Deals From the Discover Samsung Sale: Phones, Tablets, TVs**
This week you can save on smartphones, tablets, headphones, and even a projector. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-discover-spring-sales-event-2024/)
2024-03-08T22:51:57Z	**Sam Altman Is Reinstated to OpenAI’s Board**
OpenAI named Sam Altman, its fired-then-rehired CEO, to its board of directors Friday. It also added three women with executive experience at Sony, Meta, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sam-altman-is-reinstated-to-openais-board/)
2024-03-09T07:00:00Z	**Stop Misunderstanding the Gender Health Gap**
Sex differences explain some of the gaping health inequalities between men and women—but a lot of the time, it’s sexism. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/stop-misunderstanding-the-gender-health-gap/)
2024-03-09T11:00:00Z	**Welcome to the Valley of the Creepy AI Dolls**
Social robots for older adults might not be new, but now they're recording, listening—and talking back. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-dolls-for-older-adults/)
2024-03-09T13:00:00Z	**Solar-Powered Farming Is Quickly Depleting the World's Groundwater Supply**
Farmers in hot, arid regions are turning to low-cost solar pumps to irrigate their fields, eliminating the need for expensive fossil fuels and boosting crop production. But by allowing them to pump throughout the day, the new technology is drying up aquifers around the globe. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/solar-energy-farming-depleting-worlds-groundwater-india/)
2024-03-09T14:00:00Z	**Security News This Week: Russian Hackers Stole Microsoft Source Code—and the Attack Isn’t Over**
Plus: An ex-Google engineer gets arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets, hackers breach the top US cybersecurity agency, and X’s new feature exposes sensitive user data. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/russia-hackers-microsoft-source-code/)
2024-03-09T14:30:00Z	**Rad Power Bikes Has 4 New Models—and Safer Batteries**
Plus: Reddit helps brands find all your comments, Dodge debuts an electric muscle car, and Nikon buys the cinematic camera company Red. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rad-power-bikes-safer-batteries/)
2024-03-09T15:00:00Z	**6 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/)
2024-03-09T16:00:00Z	**A Roku Terms of Service Update Locks Up Your TV Until You Agree**
If you want to opt out of the new “Dispute Resolution Terms,” you have to write a letter. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/roku-terms-of-service-update-locks-tv/)
2024-03-10T09:30:00Z	**The Influencers Getting Paid to Promote Designer Knockoffs From China**
Influencers on TikTok and Reddit earn a cut of the counterfeit goods trade by promoting high-quality “replicas” sourced from ecommerce sites in China. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/influencers-paid-promote-designer-knockoffs-from-china/)
2024-03-10T10:00:00Z	**Aerith’s Fate in 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' Is Causing a Rift Among Fans**
The game’s ending prompts heated discussion online about whether it does justice to its most iconic moment. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/does-aerith-die-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth/)
2024-03-10T11:00:00Z	**Oscars 2024: How to Watch, When Is It, Nominated Movies**
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony celebrating major movies, like Oppenheimer, will air on ABC this Sunday and be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-oscars-2024/)
2024-03-10T13:00:00Z	**Selective Forgetting Can Help AI Learn Better**
Erasing key information during training allows machine learning models to learn new languages faster and more easily. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-selective-forgetting-can-help-ai-learn-better/)
2024-03-10T15:00:00Z	**14 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/)
2024-03-10T16:36:16Z	**11 Best Mario Day Deals on Nintendo Switch Games and Accessories**
March 10 is Mario Day, and Nintendo is celebrating with all sorts of deals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/mario-day-deals-2024/)
2024-03-10T19:46:06Z	**How Do Heat Pumps Work?**
Our in-house physics whiz explains how a heat pump can warm your home without burning fossil fuels. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-do-heat-pumps-work/)
2024-03-11T01:43:57Z	**The Kate Middleton Photo Controversy Is an Inexplicable Mess**
Apparent manipulations to an official image of the Princess of Wales led wire services to issue a “kill notice” on the photo. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kate-middleton-photo-manipulation-conspiracy-theories/)
2024-03-11T07:00:00Z	**Google Is Getting Thousands of Deepfake Porn Complaints**
Content creators are using copyright laws to get nonconsensual deepfakes removed from the web. With the complaints covering nearly 30,000 URLs, experts say Google should do more to help. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-deepfake-porn-dmca-takedowns/)
2024-03-11T10:00:00Z	**Rampant Wildfires Are Threatening a Collapse of the Amazon Rainforest**
Rainforests in South America are burning this year faster than ever before, setting the course for a collapse of the Amazon in the coming decades. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rampant-wildfires-collapse-amazon-rainforest/)
2024-03-11T10:00:00Z	**Yoel Roth, Twitter's Former Trust and Safety Chief, Is Trying to Clean Up Your Dating Apps**
Yoel Roth suffered targeted harassment after quitting as top content cop at Elon Musk’s Twitter. Now he’s head of trust and safety at dating giant Match Group, owner of Tinder, Hinge, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/yoel-roth-twitter-trust-safety-match-dating-apps/)
2024-03-11T11:00:00Z	**Get Ready to Eat Pond Plants**
Meet the amazing azolla, a nutritious fern that grows like crazy, capturing carbon in the process. Could it be a food—and fertilizer and biofuel—of the future? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/get-ready-to-eat-pond-plants/)
2024-03-11T11:30:00Z	**How Apple's Advanced Data Protection Works, and How to Enable It on Your iPhone**
The files stored on iCloud and on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac are already pretty well secured. But if you want the best protection against hackers, snoops, and spooks, turn on ADP. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-apple-advanced-data-protection-works-and-how-to-turn-it-on/)
2024-03-11T12:00:00Z	**Your Next Job: Brain-Computer Interface Surgeon**
When everyone's hooking their brains up to computers, we'll need BCI surgeons to install the hardware. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/your-next-job-bci-surgeon/)
2024-03-11T13:00:00Z	**The Quest to Give AI Chatbots a Hand—and an Arm**
Robotics startup Covariant is experimenting with a ChatGPT-style chatbot that can control a robotic arm, as a way to create machines that can be more helpful in the physical world. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/quest-ai-chatbots-a-hand-arm-robots/)
2024-03-11T13:49:29Z	**29 Best Sleep Week Deals: Mattresses, Sheets, and Sleep Accessories**
Welcome to Sleep Week! If you're not getting enough shut-eye, some of our favorite sleep accessories are discounted now. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sleep-week-deals-march-2024/)
2024-03-11T14:03:53Z	**An AI-Altered Hitler Speech Is Going Viral On X**
Two AI-altered clips of Hitler’s 1939 Reichstag speech have racked up millions of views on X after being shared by a far-right troll. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-altered-hitler-speech-viral/)
2024-03-11T14:38:41Z	**Airbnb Bans All Indoor Security Cameras**
Starting at the end of April, Airbnb will no longer allow hosts to have security cameras inside their rental properties, citing a commitment to prioritizing guest privacy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/airbnb-indoor-security-camera-ban/)
2024-03-11T15:00:00Z	**Eight Sleep Pod 3 Cover Review: Sleep Well**
The billionaire biohacking buzz around this temperature-regulating mattress cover might be justified. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/eight-sleep-pod-3-cover/)
2024-03-11T16:00:00Z	**Heybike Tyson Review: Big on the Basics**
This comfortable fat-tire ebike is an affordable way to dip your toes into the electric bike lifestyle, without breaking the bank. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/heybike-tyson/)
2024-03-11T17:06:25Z	**Do You Need a Duvet? (2024)**
Do you need a duvet cover? Are top sheets the devil? A WIRED investigation into the contentious, confusing world of bed topping. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/do-you-need-a-duvet/)
2024-03-11T17:52:36Z	**The 4 Big Questions the Pentagon's New UFO Report Fails to Answer**
The Pentagon says it’s not hiding aliens, but it stops notably short of saying what it is hiding. Here are the key questions that remain unanswered—some answers could be weirder than UFOs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/questions-pentagon-ufo-report/)
2024-03-11T18:15:56Z	**Elon Musk Gave Himself No Choice but to Open Source His Chatbot Grok**
Earlier this month Elon Musk sued OpenAI for keeping its technology secret. Today he promised to give away his own “truth-seeking” chatbot Grok for free. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-no-choice-open-chatbot-grok/)
2024-03-12T04:03:36Z	**Binance’s Top Crypto Crime Investigator Is Being Detained in Nigeria**
Tigran Gambaryan, a former crypto-focused US federal agent, and a second Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, have been held in Abuja without passports for two weeks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/binance-top-investigator-detained-nigeria/)
2024-03-12T11:00:00Z	**Your Kid May Already Be Watching AI-Generated Videos on YouTube**
Get-rich-quick hustlers say it’s a great time to push AI-generated kids videos on YouTube. WIRED found some channels targeting children that appear to be already embracing the technology. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/your-kid-may-be-watching-ai-generated-videos-on-youtube/)
2024-03-12T12:00:00Z	**8 Best Sleep Trackers (2024): Expert Tips and Research**
If you want to log or analyze your shut-eye, these WIRED-tested sleep trackers are the way to go. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sleep-trackers/)
2024-03-12T13:00:00Z	**The Best Sheets (2024): Linen, Percale, and Budget Bedding**
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/)
2024-03-12T16:18:11Z	**Europe Lifts Sanctions on Yandex Cofounder Arkady Volozh**
In June 2023, the cofounder of “Russia's Google” landed on the EU sanctions list. Now, he's free to build again. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/arkady-volozh-eu-sanctions-lifted/)
2024-03-12T16:43:22Z	**Plufl's Human Dog Bed Is on Sale for Sleep Week**
If you've ever looked at your dog's bed and wished you had one of those for you, here's a deal to take advantage of. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plufl-dog-bed-sleep-week-sale/)
2024-03-12T18:13:56Z	**What’s Behind the Bitcoin Price Surge? Vibes, Mostly**
The price of bitcoin has climbed to a new all-time high. But assigning the cryptocurrency a value is anything but trivial. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bitcoin-price-record-economics/)
2024-03-12T19:00:00Z	**The 48 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now**
From Iwájú to Dinosaurs, here’s everything you should be watching on Disney+. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-shows-disney-plus/)
2024-03-12T19:14:20Z	**US Lawmaker Cited NYC Protests in a Defense of Warrantless Spying**
A closed-door presentation for House lawmakers late last year portrayed American anti-war protesters as having possible ties to Hamas in an effort to kill privacy reforms to a major US spy program. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hpsci-us-protests-section-702-presentation/)
2024-03-12T19:56:19Z	**The Kate Middleton Photo's Most Glaring Photoshop Mistakes**
Blurry hair, meandering zippers—we asked WIRED’s design department to explain the editing errors in Kate Middleton's controversial Mother's Day photo. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kate-middleton-photoshop-mistakes/)
2024-03-12T21:25:19Z	**How Rivian Is Pulling Off Its $45,000 Electric SUV**
WIRED talks to CEO RJ Scaringe about how the automaker’s engineering team learned to say "no"—or make some compromises to create a smaller, more affordable car. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-rivian-is-pulling-off-its-45k-electric-suv/)
2024-03-12T23:02:59Z	**How to Download Your TikTok Videos**
US lawmakers are considering banning the social video app. Whether that happens or not, it’s a good idea to back up all the TikTok clips that are worth saving. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-download-your-tiktok-videos/)
2024-03-13T06:00:00Z	**China’s Best Self-Driving Car Platforms, Tested and Compared**
Tesla and General Motors may be struggling with self-driving tech, but the opposite is true in Asia. WIRED tested China's top three autopilot systems to see just how far ahead they are. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/chinas-best-self-driving-car-platforms-tested-and-compared-xpeng-nio-li-auto/)
2024-03-13T09:00:00Z	**Porn Sites Need Age-Verification Systems in Texas, Court Rules**
The US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has vacated an injunction against an age-verification requirement to view internet porn in Texas. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/texas-porn-sites-age-verification/)
2024-03-13T10:00:00Z	**TikTok Is Facing Its Greatest Threat Yet**
Today, the House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill that could result in a ban of the app in the US. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-ban-congress-vote/)
2024-03-13T11:00:00Z	**Ageism Haunts Some Tech Workers in the Race to Get Hired**
Hundreds of thousands of tech workers have been laid off since 2022. Some who don’t fit the young coder archetype say being more experienced can feel like a disadvantage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ageism-haunts-tech-workers-layoffs-race-to-get-hired/)
2024-03-13T12:00:00Z	**There Are Dark Corners of the Internet. Then There's 764**
A global network of violent predators is hiding in plain sight, targeting children on major platforms, grooming them, and extorting them to commit horrific acts of abuse. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/764-com-child-predator-network/)
2024-03-13T13:00:00Z	**I Tried Aescape's Robot-Arm-Powered Massage Table—and Loved Being in Control**
The Aescape has robot arms designed to deliver a custom spa-like massage—all for $60. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hands-on-aescape-automated-massage/)
2024-03-13T14:00:00Z	**Google DeepMind’s Latest AI Agent Learned to Play 'Goat Simulator 3'**
These AI agents can adapt to games they haven't played before. Google made them by feeding data on how humans play different video games to a language model like those behind the latest chatbots. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-deepmind-ai-agent-learned-to-play-goat-simulator-3/)
2024-03-13T14:00:00Z	**11 Best Weighted Blankets (2024): Cooling, Throws, and Eye Masks**
These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-weighted-blankets/)
2024-03-13T15:00:00Z	**15 Best Electric Bikes (2024): Affordable, Cargo, Folding, Commuter**
A battery-powered motor lets you enjoy most of the benefits of biking, minus the sweat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-bikes/)
2024-03-13T15:34:04Z	**The House Passed the Bill That Could Ban TikTok—and It Wasn't Close**
If the Senate passes the bill, President Joe Biden has said he would sign it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/congress-tiktok-ban/)
2024-03-13T16:50:21Z	**Climate Change Is Bad for Your Health, Wherever You Are**
Rising temperatures are a threat regardless of where you live on the planet—they’re just dangerous in different ways. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/climate-crisis-is-a-health-risk-everywhere-wired-health-lancet-countdown/)
2024-03-13T17:19:45Z	**34 Best Sleep Week Deals: Mattresses, Sheets, and Sleep Accessories**
Welcome to Sleep Week! If you're not getting enough shut-eye, some of our favorite sleep accessories are discounted now. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sleep-week-deals-march-2024/)
2024-03-13T17:42:05Z	**The ‘Emergency Powers’ Risk of a Second Trump Presidency**
Every US president has the ability to invoke “emergency powers” that could give an authoritarian leader the ability to censor the internet, restrict travel, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-emergency-powers/)
2024-03-14T09:00:00Z	**You Can Count on Pi**
On Pi Day we answer the burning question: Is there any world in which pi does not go on forever? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/you-can-count-on-pi/)
2024-03-14T10:00:00Z	**Can Reddit—the Internet’s Greatest Authenticity Machine—Survive Its Own IPO?**
When thousands of subreddits went dark in protest, it exposed the tension at the core of Reddit. Is the web’s most reliably human forum a gold mine for investors, or an old-fashioned dumpster fire? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/inside-reddit-protest-ipo/)
2024-03-14T11:00:00Z	**Regulators Need AI Expertise. They Can't Afford It**
The European AI Office and the UK government are trying to hire experts to study and regulate the AI boom—but are offering salaries far short of industry compensation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/regulators-need-ai-expertise-cant-afford-it/)
2024-03-14T12:00:00Z	**Your Next Pair of Walmart Pants Could Be 3D Woven**
San Francisco startup Unspun is the new face of the movement to cut down on emissions and waste in fashion. Its newest assignment: making work chinos for Walmart on its 3D weaving machines. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/walmart-unspun-3d-woven-work-pants/)
2024-03-14T12:30:00Z	**How a TikTok Ban Would Play Out**
This week, we discuss the push by US lawmakers to ban the social video platform, and we debate the consequences of a TikTok ban for creators and for the rest of the tech industry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-636/)
2024-03-14T13:00:00Z	**Blink Mini 2 Review: Small Size, Big Value**
Amazon’s small but mighty Blink Mini 2 comes with handy person detection, if you can stomach another subscription. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/blink-mini-2/)
2024-03-14T13:53:41Z	**Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Targets a Generation of Politically Disaffected, Extremely Online Men**
In a campaign that increasingly reflects a late night TikTok scroll, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is gathering celebrities and influencers that appeal to a young male base. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/robert-f-kennedy-jr-aaron-rodgers-male-vote/)
2024-03-14T14:22:38Z	**The Small Company at the Center of 'Gamergate 2.0'**
Montreal-based Sweet Baby Inc. employs just 16 people. They now find themselves the targets of gaming's latest harassment campaign. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sweet-baby-video-games-harassment-gamergate/)
2024-03-14T15:00:00Z	**15 Best Soundbars for Every Budget (2024): Vizio, Sonos, Samsung, Yamaha, Sony**
Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorite soundbars. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-soundbars/)
2024-03-14T16:00:00Z	**Forget Chatbots. AI Agents Are the Future**
Startups and tech giants are trying to move from chatbots that offer help via text, to AI agents that can get stuff done. Recent demos include an AI coder called Devin and agents that play videogames. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fast-forward-forget-chatbots-ai-agents-are-the-future/)
2024-03-14T17:00:00Z	**Solo Stove's Excellent Pizza Oven Is on Sale for Pi Day**
It's Pi Day! To celebrate, Solo Stove's pizza ovens and smokeless firepits are $50 off. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/solo-stove-pi-day-deals-2024/)
2024-03-14T19:00:13Z	**States Are Lining Up to Outlaw Lab-Grown Meat**
Around 46 million Americans live in states that have introduced bills to ban cultivated meat, the latest escalation in a surprising culture war. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cultivated-meat-florida-ban/)
2024-03-15T06:00:00Z	**The Designer Who’s Trying to Transform Your City Into a Sponge**
Kongjian Yu pioneered China’s “sponge city” concept—less concrete and more green spaces to exploit stormwater instead of fighting it. Metropolises all over the world are following suit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-designer-whos-trying-to-transform-your-city-into-a-sponge/)
2024-03-15T10:00:00Z	**A Startup Will Try to Mine Helium-3 on the Moon**
The Earth is in short supply of helium-3. The lunar surface may hold the answer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/interlune-helium-3-moon-mining/)
2024-03-15T12:00:00Z	**A Pill That Kills Ticks Is a Promising New Weapon Against Lyme Disease**
Your pets can already eat a chewable tablet for tick prevention. Now, a pill that paralyzes and kills ticks has shown positive results in a small human trial. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pill-kills-ticks-lyme-disease-babesiosis-anaplasmosis/)
2024-03-15T13:00:00Z	**No One Knows What TikTok Is**
This week, US lawmakers began a new push to ban TikTok. At the heart of it is a lot of confusion about what the app is and what it means. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/no-one-knows-what-tiktok-is/)
2024-03-15T15:00:00Z	**6 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2024): Budget, Smart Apps, and Sleep Sounds**
If you can't wake up naturally to a genuine sunrise and drift to sleep along with a real sunset, try a machine that simulates them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sunrise-alarm-clocks/)
2024-03-15T15:00:00Z	**Y Combinator's Chief Startup Whisperer Is Demoting Himself**
As the influential startup incubator downsizes—and navigates political pushback—managing director Michael Seibel is taking a new role to spend more time working with founders. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-y-combinator-michael-seibel-startup-whisperer/)
2024-03-15T15:00:00Z	**Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2024**
Apple’s tablet lineup is more confusing than ever. We're here to help you find the right slate for your needs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-ipad/)
2024-03-15T15:13:54Z	**The 58 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now**
From Taylor Swift: The Era's Tour (Taylor's Version) to The Marvels, here’s what you need to watch on the streaming platform. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-disney-plus/)
2024-03-15T15:10:55Z	**New Far-Right Conspiracy Claims Boeing's Accidents Are Intentional**
Following a series of incidents involving the company's plane, some conspiracists are baselessly alleging that Boeing is failing on purpose as part of a global plot to bring down Western civilization. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/boeing-accidents-far-right-dei-conspiracy/)
2024-03-15T16:00:00Z	**7 Best External Hard Drives (2024): SSDs, Hard Drives, Rugged**
Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-portable-external-storage-drives/)
2024-03-15T17:25:42Z	**Sinking Section 702 Wiretap Program Offered One Last Lifeboat**
For months, US lawmakers have examined every side of a historic surveillance debate. With the introduction of the SAFE Act, all that's left to do now is vote. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/section-702-safe-act-compromise/)
2024-03-15T19:00:00Z	**The 47 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now**
From Girls5Eva to Avatar: The Last Airbender, these are our picks for the best streaming titles to binge this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-shows-this-week/)
2024-03-15T19:57:30Z	**How to Set Medication Reminders on Your Phone (2024): Best Apps, iPhone, Android, Samsung**
Don’t forget your pills! Here’s how to set alarms, notifications, and reminders on your iPhone or Android smartphone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-medication-reminders-on-phones/)
2024-03-15T21:58:08Z	**Don't Let the Headlines Fool You. Air Travel Is Really Very Safe**
Despite a flood of bad news about mechanical mishaps on commercial airliners, data from regulators shows that jumbo jets aren’t all suddenly falling apart. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dont-let-the-boeing-headlines-fool-you-air-travel-is-really-very-safe/)
2024-03-15T22:34:18Z	**Reddit’s Sale of User Data for AI Training Draws FTC Investigation**
The platform says it stands to make more than $200 million in coming years from Google and other companies that want user comments to feed AI projects. Regulators have questions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/reddits-sale-user-data-ai-training-draws-ftc-investigation/)
2024-03-16T06:00:00Z	**The Global Danger of Boring Buildings**
Unloved buildings turn to ruin, leading to a deluge of construction waste worldwide. Designer Thomas Heatherwick tells WIRED why cities need to prioritize human health and joy in architecture. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/thomas-heatherwick-q-and-a-wired-health/)
2024-03-16T08:00:00Z	**Insurance Rates Are Soaring for US Homeowners in Climate Danger Zones**
Research shows the soaring costs hint at widespread, unpriced risk as the global climate warms, with states like California, Florida and Louisiana hit hardest. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/insurance-rates-soaring-us-homeowners-climate-danger-zones-florida-louisiana-california-hurricane-flood/)
2024-03-16T11:00:00Z	**20 Best Deals: Air Purifiers, Vacuums, and Bluetooth Speakers**
We found discounts on our favorite at-home essentials to help make spring cleaning a lot easier. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-march-16-2024/)
2024-03-16T11:30:00Z	**The FCC Now Says Broadband Speed Should Be at Least 100 Mbps**
The old broadband standard of 25 Mbps wasn’t cutting it anymore. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fcc-broadband-speed-100mbps/)
2024-03-16T12:30:00Z	**Walmart Is Selling the Apple MacBook Air With M1 for Just $699**
Plus: Reddit gives advertisers tools to make them look like regular users, the FTC wants you to eat more ice cream, and TikTok is in lawmakers’ crosshairs yet again. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/walmart-apple-macbook-air-with-m1-deal/)
2024-03-16T13:00:00Z	**Automakers Are Telling Your Insurance Company How You Really Drive**
Plus: The operator of a dark-web cryptocurrency “mixing” service is found guilty, and a US senator reveals that popular safes contain secret backdoors. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/automakers-sharing-driver-data-security-roundup/)
2024-03-16T14:00:00Z	**11 Best Organic Mattresses, Toppers, Bedding (2024): Nontoxic and Natural**
These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-organic-mattresses/)
2024-03-16T15:00:00Z	**Amazfit Balance Review: Most Improved, Still Exasperating**
It’s much better than previous ones I’ve tried, but exasperating software does not make up for great-looking hardware. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/amazfit-balance/)
2024-03-16T16:00:00Z	**9 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services (2024): Blue Apron, Dinnerly, and More**
From Blue Apron to Dinnerly, I've spent a couple of years cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-meal-kit-delivery-services/)
2024-03-16T17:00:00Z	**The Best Dyson Vacuums (2024): 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/)
2024-03-17T10:00:00Z	**How to Free Up Space in Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive**
Google offers 15 GB of free storage with every account, but many users are hitting the limit. Use these tips to clear some room, and tidy your inbox while you’re at it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-free-up-storage-space-in-gmail/)
2024-03-17T11:00:00Z	**Best AirPods (2024): Which Apple Headphones Should You Buy?**
Should you go AirPods Pro or AirPods Max? Apple sells several headphones—even Beats—so we break it all down to help you find the best buds for your ears. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-airpods/)
2024-03-17T13:00:00Z	**Never-Repeating Patterns of Tiles Can Safeguard Quantum Information**
Two researchers have proved that Penrose tilings, famous patterns that never repeat, are mathematically equivalent to a kind of quantum error correction. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/never-repeating-patterns-of-tiles-can-safeguard-quantum-information/)
2024-03-17T13:00:00Z	**Soundpeats Air4 Pro Review: Premium Features for Less**
These wireless buds have quality sound and plenty of extras for under $100 ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/soundpeats-air4-pro/)
2024-03-17T16:00:00Z	**What Is Google One? A Breakdown of Plans, Pricing, and Included Services**
If you use Google’s apps, it’s worth looking at this all-inclusive service. We break down what you get and how much it costs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-google-one/)
2024-03-18T06:00:00Z	**EVs With Built-In Camera Drones Have Already Landed in China**
Still the stuff of concepts and flights of fancy in the West, automakers on the other side of the world are putting copters in their cars. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/evs-with-built-in-camera-drones-have-already-landed-in-china/)
2024-03-18T08:00:00Z	**How to Live Forever**
A Nobel Prize–winning biologist explores the science and charlatans of life-extension. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/why-we-die-venki-ramakrishnan/)
2024-03-18T09:00:00Z	**Reddit IPO Filings Reveal the Company’s Hopes—and Fears**
WIRED reviewed edits made by Reddit to its IPO filings over the years ahead of its stock market debut this week. Here are seven big takeaways. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/reddit-ipo-filings-reveal-the-companys-hopes-and-fears/)
2024-03-18T10:00:00Z	**Why Is the Slack Hold Music So Haunted and So Good?**
Those sounds you hear when you’re alone in a Huddle aren’t canned. They’re uncanny. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/slack-huddle-hold-music-secret-history/)
2024-03-18T11:00:00Z	**‘Photographer’ Isn’t About Photography at All**
National Geographic’s new show, Photographer, doesn’t bother itself with analyzing images. It’s all about the drive it takes to find the ideal shot. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/national-geographic-photographer-docuseries/)
2024-03-18T13:00:00Z	**Bonavita 5-Cup One-Touch Thermal Carafe Review: Simple and Excellent**
This simple, unassuming coffee brewer hides a lot of functionality under the hood. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/bonavita-5-cup-one-touch-thermal-carafe/)
2024-03-18T14:00:00Z	**Review: Orange Box Bluetooth Speaker**
This speaker looks like a guitar amp, but you’ll pay a premium for the style. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/orange-box/)
2024-03-18T15:00:00Z	**9 Best Baby Monitors (2024): Wi-Fi, Radio (No Internet), and More**
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/)
2024-03-18T16:00:00Z	**8 Best TV Streaming Devices for 4K, HD (2024): Roku, Chromecast, Fire TV**
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/)
2024-03-18T17:28:03Z	**Jabra Enhance Select 300 Hearing Aids Review: Some of the Best We've Tested**
The Jabra Enhance Select 300 hearing aids are relatively pricey, but their performance, battery life, and technical support make them worth the added cost. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/jabra-enhance-select-300-hearing-aids/)
2024-03-18T19:48:31Z	**Fisker Suspends Its EV Production**
After the difficult launch of its Ocean SUV, Fisker says it's pausing production for six weeks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fisker-suspends-electric-vehicle-production/)
2024-03-19T10:00:00Z	**Kids’ Cartoons Get a Free Pass From YouTube’s Deepfake Disclosure Rules**
YouTube now requires a label for some generative AI content. Animations made for kids are exempt. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kids-cartoons-free-pass-youtube-deepfake-disclosure-rules/)
2024-03-19T11:00:00Z	**What Happens When a Guy and His AI Girlfriend Go to Therapy**
In Sierra Greer's new novel, Annie Bot, a man named Doug finds out what it means to have the “perfect” girlfriend. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/annie-bot-sierra-greer-book-excerpt/)
2024-03-19T12:00:00Z	**The Best Instax Cameras and Printers (2024): Film Types, Tips, and More**
Should you buy an Instax Mini? Instax Mini Evo? Instax Square? We demystify Fujifilm’s Instax lineup to help you find the perfect instant camera (or printer). ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-instax-cameras-and-printers/)
2024-03-19T13:15:18Z	**Meet the Arizona Election Official Combating Misinformation One Tweet at a Time**
Despite the threats against him, Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a Republican, publicly calls out X users who make false claims about election fraud in Arizona. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/stephen-richer-arizona-primary-election-fraud/)
2024-03-19T16:00:00Z	**Google DeepMind's New AI Model Can Help Soccer Teams Take the Perfect Corner**
TacticAI, a soccer AI model created by Google DeepMind, makes predictions about where corners will go, and suggests tweaks to make goals more—or less—likely. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deepmind-is-helping-soccer-teams-take-the-perfect-corner/)
2024-03-19T16:00:00Z	**9 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2024): Cheap, Smart, Kids, and Alternatives**
These rechargeable and battery-powered models put better oral hygiene within easy reach. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-toothbrushes/)
2024-03-19T17:00:00Z	**13 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2024): Earbuds, Soundbars, Displays**
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/)
2024-03-19T17:30:00Z	**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/)
2024-03-19T19:00:00Z	**The 35 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now**
From Shōgun to Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, here’s everything you should be watching on Hulu this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-tv-shows-hulu-this-week/)
2024-03-19T20:25:29Z	**Apple's MM1 AI Model Shows a Sleeping Giant Is Waking Up**
A research paper quietly released by Apple describes an AI model called MM1 that can answer questions and analyze images. It's the biggest sign yet that Apple is developing generative AI capabilities. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apples-mm1-ai-model-sleeping-giant-waking-up/)
2024-03-20T03:29:08Z	**A hidden Arctic cave holds secrets about our past and future**
For half-a-century scientists have wondered what clues this enigmatic Greenland cave might hold. Now they're about to find out ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/arctic-caves-greenland/)
2024-03-20T03:42:51Z	**Citizen Zoo Is Rewilding the UK, One Grasshopper at a Time**
The London-based social enterprise is turning regular people into at-home zookeepers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/citizen-zoo-rewilding-uk/)
2024-03-20T03:39:39Z	**The World Needs to Crack Battery Recycling, Fast**
The shift to electric vehicles is exciting, but it will leave us with thousands of tonnes of spent batteries. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ev-battery-recycling-cobalt/)
2024-03-20T03:54:43Z	**Illegal Trawlers Are No Match for Undersea Sculptures**
Trailing weighted nets across the seabed wrecks fish stocks and kills carbon-capturing seagrasses—but one fisherman’s sculpture project has turned the tide. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/underwater-sculptures-stopping-trawling/)
2024-03-20T03:53:30Z	**Flooding Wetlands Could Be the Next Big Carbon Capture Hack**
The Nywaigi people in Australia have discovered a way to sequester carbon, boost coastal biodiversity, and create jobs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/australia-wetlands-restoration/)
2024-03-20T03:52:13Z	**People Hate the Idea of Car-Free Cities—Until They Live in One**
Removing cars from urban areas means lower carbon emissions, less air pollution, and fewer road traffic accidents. So why are residents so resistant? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/car-free-cities-opposition/)
2024-03-20T03:50:41Z	**The Future of EV Charging is Bidirectional, If You Can Afford It**
Idle electric vehicles could act as massive batteries for homes and the energy grid. But the technology to pull this off is tricky. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-future-of-electric-vehicle-charging-is-bidirectional-if-you-can-afford-it/)
2024-03-20T09:00:00Z	**Glassdoor Wants to Know Your Real Name**
Anonymous, candid reviews made Glassdoor a powerful place to research potential employers. A policy shift requiring users to privately verify their real names is raising privacy concerns. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/glassdoor-wants-to-know-your-real-name/)
2024-03-20T10:00:00Z	**8 Google Employees Invented Modern AI. Here’s the Inside Story**
They met by chance, got hooked on an idea, and wrote the “Transformers” paper—the most consequential tech breakthrough in recent history. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/eight-google-employees-invented-modern-ai-transformers-paper/)
2024-03-20T11:00:00Z	**Apple Vision Pro Review: A Little Too Far Out**
The Vision Pro is a big leap for spatial computing in an unfriendly package. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-vision-pro/)
2024-03-20T11:00:00Z	**15 Best Deals From the Amazon Big Spring Sale: Phones, Chargers, and More**
Amazon's five-day sale is the perfect chance to start fresh with new tech, including headphones, video doorbells, and chargers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-big-spring-sale-2024/)
2024-03-20T12:00:00Z	**3 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/)
2024-03-20T12:30:00Z	**LG TV Lineup 2024: What to Look for This Year**
The major electronics brand has some big things planned for new TV models this year, including a major update to WebOS. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/lg-tv-lineup-news-2024/)
2024-03-20T12:43:41Z	**X Blocked Journalists and Researchers Who Identified a Neo-Nazi Cartoonist**
Researchers and journalists have been blocked on X from sharing the identity of a neo-Nazi cartoonist. X told WIRED it went against company policy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-x-blocked-journalists-researchers-neo-nazi-cartoonist/)
2024-03-20T14:00:00Z	**The World's E-Waste Has Reached a Crisis Point**
A new UN report finds that humanity is generating 137 billion pounds of TVs, smartphones, and other e-waste a year—and recycling less than a quarter of it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/e-waste-recycling-cant-keep-up-precious-metals/)
2024-03-20T16:00:00Z	**Here's Proof You Can Train an AI Model Without Slurping Copyrighted Content**
OpenAI claimed it's "impossible" to build good AI models without using copyrighted data. An “ethically created” large language model and a giant AI dataset of public domain text suggest otherwise. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/proof-you-can-train-ai-without-slurping-copyrighted-content/)
2024-03-20T16:40:57Z	**The Filmmaker Who Says AI Is Reparations**
Before he used AI tools to make his movies, Willonius Hatcher couldn’t get noticed. Now his AI-generated shorts are going viral and Hollywood is calling. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/willonius-hatcher-the-filmmaker-who-says-ai-is-reparations/)
2024-03-20T16:57:41Z	**15 Best Deals From the Amazon Big Spring Sale: Phones, Chargers, and More**
Amazon's five-day sale is the perfect chance to start fresh with new tech, including headphones, video doorbells, and chargers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-big-spring-sale-2024/)
2024-03-20T18:10:46Z	**Parler's New Owners Swear This Time Will Be Different**
The “free speech” social media alternative is back on Apple’s App Store ahead of its official relaunch. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/parler-app-store-free-speech-censorship/)
2024-03-20T18:25:50Z	**Some of the Most Popular Websites Share Your Data With Over 1,500 Companies**
Cookie pop-ups now show the number of “partners” that websites may share data with. Here's how many of these third-party companies may get your data from some of the most popular sites online. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cookie-pop-up-ad-tech-partner-top-websites/)
2024-03-20T20:29:40Z	**Why—and How—WIRED Is Covering Politics**
Technology and politics have never been more intertwined. Here’s our approach to covering the 2024 election and beyond. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/why-and-how-wired-is-covering-politics/)
2024-03-20T21:56:00Z	**Neuralink’s First Human Subject Demonstrates His Brain-Computer Interface**
In a livestream on X, the paralyzed 49-year-old man used his Neuralink brain implant to control a computer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/neuralink-implant-first-human-patient-demonstration/)
2024-03-20T22:33:58Z	**There Are Already More Measles Cases in the US This Year Than All of 2023**
The CDC is begging Americans to get vaccinated against measles, as cases continue to rise. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/measles-us-cases-vaccinations-2024/)
2024-03-21T00:16:02Z	**'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' Initial Prototypes Were ‘Chaos’**
A little bit of physics went a long way. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-initial-prototypes-were-chaos/)
2024-03-21T00:57:10Z	**The Swatch x Omega Snoopy MoonSwatch Has Landed**
The absolute must-have MoonSwatch has arrived complete with a moon-phase function. Its all-white look is spot-on for NASA fans. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-swatch-x-omega-snoopy-moonswatch-has-landed/)
2024-03-21T06:00:00Z	**Europe Is Struggling to Coexist With Wild Bears**
A fatal bear attack in Slovakia reignited accusations that conservationists are protecting the animals at the expense of human safety. Experts argue it's a people problem, not a bear problem. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bear-attacks-europe-slovakia/)
2024-03-21T07:00:00Z	**Honor Magic 6 Pro Review: Innovative but Inconsistent**
Honor’s luxurious Magic 6 Pro is a forward-looking phone with advanced AI features, but it doesn’t always get it right. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/honor-magic-6-pro/)
2024-03-21T08:15:00Z	**BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse X Has a Car-Wide Screen and a ‘Joy’ Brain**
The German automaker exposes what the next generation of BMW EVs will look like inside and out—including better batteries, a fancy new central computer, and a massive new windscreen display. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bmws-vision-neue-klasse-x-has-a-car-wide-screen-and-a-joy-brain/)
2024-03-21T09:00:00Z	**Perplexity's Founder Was Inspired by Sundar Pichai. Now They’re Competing to Reinvent Search**
Aravind Srinivas grew up in the same city as Google’s CEO and developed an obsession with the company long before launching his own AI search startup. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/founder-perplexity-ai-sundar-pichai-competing-to-reinvent-search/)
2024-03-21T11:00:00Z	**Netflix’s '3 Body Problem' Adapts the Unadaptable**
For their next trick, Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss are tackling a complex piece of Chinese science fiction. This time, they know how it ends. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-3-body-problem-benioff-weiss-woo-interview/)
2024-03-21T12:00:00Z	**'3 Body Problem' Is a Tech-Heavy Head Trip**
This week, we discuss how the new (very good) Netflix series 3 Body Problem fits into the sci-fi pantheon. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-637/)
2024-03-21T12:45:00Z	**A Topsy-Turvy Online Election**
Welcome to the first edition of the WIRED Politics Lab newsletter. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/a-topsy-turvy-online-election/)
2024-03-21T14:00:00Z	**Hackers Found a Way to Open Any of 3 Million Hotel Keycard Locks in Seconds**
The company behind the Saflok-brand door locks is offering a fix, but it may take months or years to reach some hotels. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/saflok-hotel-lock-unsaflok-hack-technique/)
2024-03-21T14:00:00Z	**Europe’s Biggest Salt Mine Is Now in 'Minecraft,' and It’s Helping Ukraine Rebuild**
The Soledar Salt Mine in eastern Ukraine shut down in early 2022 amidst the Russian invasion. The Ukrainian government recreated it in Minecraft to raise funds to restore a school hit during the war. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-soledar-salt-mine-minecraft-rebuilding-fundraiser/)
2024-03-21T14:30:00Z	**IQ Air Atem X Review: High-End Air Purifier**
This super high-end air purifier comes with verified papers, like a purebred dog. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/iq-air-atem-x-air-purifier/)
2024-03-21T15:00:00Z	**14 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids (2024): All Ages, STEM, Books, and Snacks**
These monthly deliveries get kids coding and cooking while encouraging them to learn science and read about the world. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-subscription-boxes-for-kids/)
2024-03-21T16:00:00Z	**The NSA Warns That US Adversaries Free to Mine Private Data May Have an AI Edge**
Gilbert Herrera, who leads research at the National Security Agency, says large language models are incredibly useful—and a bit of a headache—for America’s intelligence machine. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fast-forward-nsa-warns-us-adversaries-private-data-ai-edge/)
2024-03-21T17:00:00Z	**12 Best 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/)
2024-03-21T18:00:00Z	**The Feds Are Trying to Get Plants to Mine Metal Through Their Roots**
Some species can absorb extreme amounts of nickel from soils. Such “phytomining” could help provide batteries essential for the renewable revolution. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-feds-are-trying-to-get-plants-to-mine-metal-through-their-roots/)
2024-03-21T18:15:34Z	**26 Best Deals From the Amazon Big Spring Sale (2024)**
Amazon’s five-day sale is the perfect chance to start fresh with new tech, including headphones, video doorbells, and chargers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-big-spring-sale-2024/)
2024-03-21T18:14:25Z	**Reddit Surges on Its First Day of Trading**
The home of memestocks is now publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange as RDDT, in the first major social media IPO in five years. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/reddit-ipo-price-surge/)
2024-03-21T18:36:01Z	**A Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Was Just Transplanted Into a Person for the First Time**
A 62-year-old Massachusetts man with failing kidneys is the first living patient to receive a genetically-altered kidney from a pig. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/genetically-edited-pig-kidney-human-transplant-xenotransplantation-massachusetts-general-hospital/)
2024-03-21T19:00:00Z	**The 27 Best Movies on Hulu This Week**
From Poor Things to All of Us Strangers, here’s everything you need to watch on Hulu right now. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-hulu-right-now/)
2024-03-21T21:04:46Z	**One Man’s Army of Streaming Bots Reveals a Whole Industry’s Problem**
A rare case in Danish court shows how automated clicks and fake accounts can earn hundreds of thousands of dollars on Apple Music and Spotify. Experts say it’s the tip of the iceberg. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/streaming-bots-spotify/)
2024-03-21T21:02:05Z	**GameScent Wants You to Smell the Gunfire While You Play Video Games**
GameScent’s AI-powered console peripheral gives new meaning to gamer smells. It also may give you a headache. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gamescent-wants-you-to-smell-the-gunfire-while-you-play/)
2024-03-21T21:54:12Z	**The Antitrust Case Against Apple Argues It Has a Stranglehold on the Future**
The Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against Apple says the company's grip on iPhone users and developers is company blocking future innovation in tech. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/antitrust-case-apple-stranglehold-on-the-future/)
2024-03-22T10:00:00Z	**4 Internal Apple Emails That Helped the DOJ Build Its Case**
The Department of Justice alleges in its antitrust lawsuit that internal Apple emails show the company intentionally locks in users, forcing them to spend more money. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/4-internal-apple-emails-helped-doj-build-antitrust-case/)
2024-03-22T10:30:00Z	**'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' Almost Had a Live-Action Mario**
If you’re having flashbacks to Bob Hoskins circa 1993, don’t worry. Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s live-action Mario bit never came to be, but remnants of the idea remain. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/super-mario-bros-wonder-almost-had-a-live-action-mario/)
2024-03-22T11:00:00Z	**Kate Middleton Conspiracists Are Recreating the Streisand Effect**
The altered photo of Kate Middleton and her family that went viral last week was supposed to quell conspiracies about her whereabouts. It did the exact opposite. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kate-middleton-conspiracists-recreating-streisand-effect-irl/)
2024-03-22T12:00:00Z	**Why You Hear Voices in Your White Noise Machine**
If you've ever heard music, voices, or other sounds while trying to sleep with a white noise machine running, you're not losing your mind. Here's what's going on. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/why-you-hear-voices-white-noise/)
2024-03-22T13:00:00Z	**Photography Is No Longer Evidence of Anything**
The most surprising thing about Kate Middleton’s Photoshop debacle is that anyone would consider a photo as proof of life. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-end-of-photography-as-evidence-of-anything/)
2024-03-22T14:00:00Z	**Hasselblad 907X 100C Review: Digital Smarts With a Film Soul**
Hasselblad’s latest medium-format mirrorless shoots like an old film camera, and that’s a good thing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/hasselblad-907x-100c/)
2024-03-22T14:30:24Z	**Trump's Truth Social Is Going Public**
Donald Trump could make over $3 billion once the right-wing social network is publicly traded. $3 billion. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/trump-truth-social-publicly-traded-company/)
2024-03-22T14:30:00Z	**Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra 12K Review: Resin Printing Made Easy (and Big)**
Elegoo’s most spacious, high-resolution resin printer is your ticket to never-ending tabletop miniatures, figurines, and costume gear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/elegoo-saturn-3-ultra-12k/)
2024-03-22T15:00:00Z	**Stardew Valley’s 1.6 Update Is Out—Here’s Some of the Biggest Changes (2024)**
The popular farming game’s major update includes a new farm type, new events, and a massive multiplayer option. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/stardew-valley-march-2024-update-biggest-changes/)
2024-03-22T15:09:09Z	**7 Ways the Apple Antitrust Case Could Change Your iPhone**
The US Department of Justice lawsuit could force Apple to play nice with Android—with major implications for the iPhone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/us-lawsuit-apple-iphone-changes/)
2024-03-22T15:30:00Z	**Our Favorite Laptop Tote Bags and Purses (2024): Sustainable, Weather-Proof, Durable**
We filled these bags to the brim with our tech, wallets, and water bottles. They held up to the test. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-laptop-totes-and-purses/)
2024-03-22T16:00:00Z	**‘Dune: Part Two’ Is a Religious Experience**
Denis Villeneuve's new Dune film has won over longtime fans of Frank Herbert's novel. Still, some purists might need to adjust their expectations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/2024/03/geeks-guide-dune-part-two/)
2024-03-22T17:00:00Z	**Best Cheap Electric Bikes Under $2,000 (2024): Commuter, Folding, Cargo**
Zip zap zoom! After months of testing, these are our favorite electric bikes that won’t break the bank. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cheap-electric-bikes/)
2024-03-22T21:43:27Z	**33 Best Deals From the Amazon Big Spring Sale (2024)**
Amazon’s five-day sale is the perfect chance to start fresh with new tech, including headphones, video doorbells, and chargers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-big-spring-sale-2024/)
2024-03-23T10:00:00Z	**Apple Chip Flaw Leaks Secret Encryption Keys**
Plus: The Biden administration warns of nationwide attacks on US water systems, a new Russian wiper malware emerges, and China-linked hackers wage a global attack spree. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-m-chip-flaw-leak-encryption-keys/)
2024-03-23T12:00:00Z	**DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone Review: The Best Small Drone Available**
Building on the Mini 3 Pro’s strong foundations, DJI’s smallest drone model is also its most appealing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/dji-mini-4-drone/)
2024-03-23T12:00:00Z	**The US Is About to Drown in a Sea of Kittens**
Cats are most fertile during the summer months, but in recent years “kitten season” has been starting earlier and lasting longer. The trend is bad news for shelters and wildlife alike. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kitten-season-global-warming-cat-breeding/)
2024-03-23T13:00:00Z	**Keychron Q5 Pro and Q6 Pro Review: Well-Built Full-Size Keyboards**
These Keychron mechanical keyboards are pricey and large, but they’re repairable, customizable, and durable. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/keychron-q5-pro-keychron-q6-pro/)
2024-03-23T15:00:00Z	**10 Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers (2024): Power Banks, Stands, Pads, and Travel Chargers**
Keep your iPhone battery topped up with a magnetic MagSafe wireless charger. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-magsafe-wireless-chargers/)
2024-03-23T16:00:00Z	**8 Best Breast Pumps (2024): Wearable, Portable, Easy to Clean**
Got milk? From wearables to popular portables, these are the breast pumps we recommend for your nursing era. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/breast-pump-buying-guide/)
2024-03-24T08:00:00Z	**The Case Against Apple Weaponizes the Cult of Cupertino**
The US government's antitrust suit argues that Apple's sticky ecosystem keeps hold of customers by penalizing those who leave. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/antitrust-case-against-apple-weaponizes-the-cult-of-cupertino/)
2024-03-24T10:00:00Z	**How to View April’s Total Solar Eclipse, Online and In Person**
Here’s some advice for safely experiencing the total solar eclipse on April 8 as the moon casts a slender shadow across Mexico, the United States, and eastern Canada. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/solar-eclipse-2024-how-to-watch/)
2024-03-24T11:00:00Z	**Are You Noise Sensitive? Here's How to Tell**
Every person has a different idea of what makes noise “loud,” but there are some things we all can do to turn the volume down a little. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/noise-sensitive-how-to-tell/)
2024-03-24T12:00:00Z	**Large Language Models’ Emergent Abilities Are a Mirage**
A new study suggests that sudden jumps in LLMs’ abilities are neither surprising nor unpredictable, but are actually the consequence of how we measure ability in AI. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-quickly-do-large-language-models-learn-unexpected-skills/)
2024-03-24T13:00:00Z	**DJI Air 3 Drone Review: Serious Video Chops**
The DJI Air 3 is a highly versatile, easy-flying drone with serious videography skills. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/dji-air-3/)
2024-03-24T13:00:00Z	**Mobile Gaming is Having a Moment—and Backbone Wants to Unite It**
Backbone, which makes a popular gaming controller, wants to unite various ecosystems by shedding video game exclusivity while also improving access to cloud gaming and remote play. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/mobile-gaming-in-2024-backbone/)
2024-03-24T16:00:00Z	**How to Find Film for Your Old Polaroid Camera (2024)**
Instant cameras are on the rise once again, but what about the camera you found in your dad's garage? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-find-film-for-your-old-polaroid-camera/)
2024-03-25T10:00:00Z	**The Next Big Battle Over Abortion Has Begun**
The Supreme Court is hearing a case about abortion pill access. If it decides to limit the availability of mifepristone, it’d be the biggest blow to reproductive health since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/abortion-pill-mifepristone-scotus-roe-v-wade/)
2024-03-25T10:00:00Z	**My Boyfriend Won’t Stop Meditating!**
WIRED’s advice columnist on fake Buddhists, photo-happy mothers, and unsolicited TikToks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cloud-support-boyfriend-meditating/)
2024-03-25T11:00:00Z	**A Deepfake Nude Generator Reveals a Chilling Look at Its Victims**
WIRED reporting uncovered a site that “nudifies” photos for a fee—and posts a feed appearing to show user uploads. They included photos of young girls and images seemingly taken of strangers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deepfake-nude-generator-chilling-look-at-its-victims/)
2024-03-25T13:00:00Z	**The 9 Best Drones (2024):  Budget, Toys, Professional Video**
Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these picks is going to be perfect for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-drones/)
2024-03-25T13:33:58Z	**The EU Targets Apple, Meta, and Alphabet for Investigations Under New Tech Law**
The probes are the first to take place under Europe’s landmark Digital Markets Act—and add to Apple's mounting antitrust woes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-meta-alphabet-eu-digital-markets-act/)
2024-03-25T14:00:00Z	**12 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/)
2024-03-25T18:07:11Z	**Sci-Fi Author Vernor Vinge, Who First Wrote of the AI Singularity, Dead at 79**
Vernor Vinge's writings heavily influenced futurists like Ray Kurzweil, who in turn influenced those at companies like OpenAI. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/vernor-vinge-obituary-singularity/)
2024-03-25T18:22:10Z	**Chinese Hackers Charged in Decade-Long Global Spying Rampage**
US and UK officials hit Chinese hacking group APT31 with sanctions and criminal charges after they targeted thousands of businesses, politicians, and critics of China. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/china-apt31-us-uk-hacking-espionage-charges-sanctions/)
2024-03-25T19:18:29Z	**Meta Kills a Crucial Transparency Tool At the Worst Possible Time**
CrowdTangle helps researchers track disinformation, but Meta will close it down before the US election. The tool's cofounder, Brandon Silverman, says it's time to force companies to share data. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meta-kills-crucial-transparency-tool-worst-possible-time/)
2024-03-25T19:29:19Z	**How to Take Advantage of the Samsung Free TV Promotion (2024)**
If you're willing to wait until Samsung can ship you one of its upcoming 2024 models, you can get a 65-inch LED TV for free. But this preorder promotion ends April 11. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-buy-one-get-one-tv-deal-2024/)
2024-03-25T20:37:54Z	**Here Comes the Flood of Plug-In Hybrids**
New US emissions rules mean more plug-in hybrid cars are on the way. The electric vehicle tech is clean—but has a catch. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/here-comes-the-flood-of-plug-in-hybrids/)
2024-03-26T07:00:00Z	**The Mayor of London Enters the Bullshit Cinematic Universe**
It all started with an asthma attack. Now Sadiq Khan finds himself at the center of a global conspiracy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/mayor-of-london-sadiq-khan-ulez-conspiracy/)
2024-03-26T10:00:00Z	**Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Review: Finally Full Frame**
Swapping to an L-mount and adding a full-frame sensor gives one of our favorite cinema cameras an incredible boost. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/blackmagic-cinema-camera-6k/)
2024-03-26T10:53:47Z	**Julian Assange Won’t Be Extradited to the US Yet**
A high court in London says the WikiLeaks founder won’t be extradited “immediately” and the US must provide more “assurances” about any extradition. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/julian-assange-extradite-court-decision-wikileaks/)
2024-03-26T11:00:00Z	**16 Best PlayStation 5 Accessories (2024): SSD Storage, Headsets, Controllers, 120-Hz TVs**
From extra game storage to a fancy new 120-Hz TV, here are our favorite WIRED-tested complements to your PS5. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-ps5-accessories/)
2024-03-26T13:30:00Z	**How Kate Middleton Conspiracies Consumed the Internet**
A combination of gamified social platforms, distrust in media and government, unprecedented conspiratorial thinking, and even a bot influence campaign led us to this point. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-kate-middleton-conspiracies-spread-online/)
2024-03-26T15:00:00Z	**8 Best Lubes (2024): Water-Based, Silicone, and Dispensers**
For the most sensitive parts of the human body, friction is the enemy. Here’s how to keep it at bay. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-lubes/)
2024-03-26T16:00:00Z	**Enjoy Your Favorite Wine Before Climate Change Destroys It**
Extreme heat and droughts are making it harder to grow grapes in many traditional regions. Here’s how scientists are helping the industry adapt. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/enjoy-your-favorite-wine-before-climate-change-destroys-it/)
2024-03-26T16:19:01Z	**‘Trump 2024 To the Moon’: MAGA Fans Go All In on Truth Social Stock**
Trump’s fans have posted on Reddit, X, and Truth Social about how much they love the Truth Social stock—and plan to hold onto it in support of the former president. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/truth-social-meme-stock-chat-group-nasdaq/)
2024-03-26T17:42:45Z	**Why the Baltimore Bridge Collapsed so Quickly**
Steel structures aren't as strong as you might think—and immense power of a container ship shouldn't be underestimated. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/baltimore-francis-scott-key-bridge-collapse-dali-boat-collision-emergency-mass-casualty-event/)
2024-03-26T19:00:00Z	**The 25 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now**
From Barbie to Wonka, here are our favorite movies on the streaming service. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-hbo-max-right-now/)
2024-03-26T19:41:43Z	**RFK Jr. Announces VP Pick Is Tech Entrepreneur Who Has Given His Campaign a Lot of Money**
Earlier this year, Nicole Shanahan donated $4 million to American Values 2024, a super PAC supporting RFK Jr. She was also previously married to Google co-founder Sergey Brin. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rfk-jr-vp-pick-nicole-shanahan/)
2024-03-26T20:45:58Z	**Is AI the Future of NPCs?**
Artificial intelligence is poised to have a massive impact on video games in the next few years, something that excites and worries developers. Some think non-player characters might be AI's killer app. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/artificial-intelligence-ai-non-player-characters-npcs-future/)
2024-03-27T09:00:00Z	**Antiabortion Disinformation Ads Ran Rampant on Facebook and Instagram**
Hundreds of antiabortion ads on Meta’s platforms have been disseminated all over the world, new research finds. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-instagram-anti-abortion-ads-disinformation/)
2024-03-27T10:00:00Z	**Elie Hassenfeld Q&A: ‘$5,000 to Save a Life Is a Bargain’**
Here’s Elie Hassenfeld, your high school EA crush. As effective altruism spirals into self-doubt, the idealist quant is still at it, helping Silicon Valley richies give away hundreds of millions each year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elie-hassenfeld-givewell-ea/)
2024-03-27T10:00:00Z	**The Deaths of Effective Altruism**
Sam Bankman-Fried is finally facing punishment. Let’s also put his ruinous philosophy on trial. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deaths-of-effective-altruism/)
2024-03-27T11:00:00Z	**The Science of Crypto Forensics Survives a Court Battle—for Now**
A jury convicted Roman Sterlingov of money laundering this month. His defense team says it will appeal, saying the crypto-tracing technique at the heart of the case is “pseudoscience.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-science-of-crypto-forensics-court-battle/)
2024-03-27T12:00:00Z	**The Next Generation of Cancer Drugs Will Be Made in Space**
Injectable immunotherapy drugs can be made, in theory, but gravity prevents them from crystallizing correctly. A startup thinks the solution could be right above us. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-next-generation-of-cancer-drugs-will-be-made-in-space-bioorbit-katie-king/)
2024-03-27T12:00:00Z	**Inside the Creation of DBRX, the World's Most Powerful Open Source AI Model**
Startup Databricks just released DBRX, the most powerful open source large language model yet—eclipsing Meta’s Llama 2. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dbrx-inside-the-creation-of-the-worlds-most-powerful-open-source-ai-model/)
2024-03-27T13:00:00Z	**22 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (2024): Docks, Cases, Headsets, and More**
Here are some screen protectors, chargers, and other extras for your handheld companion. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-nintendo-switch-accessories/)
2024-03-27T16:00:00Z	**Our Favorite Garmin Smartwatches Are on Sale**
Spring has sprung! Whether you want to run, surf, or sleep in, we've gathered the best discounts on a few of our favorite fitness trackers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/garmin-smartwatch-and-fitness-tracker-deals-march-2024/)
2024-03-27T16:36:37Z	**‘Malicious Activity’ Hits the University of Cambridge's Medical School**
Multiple university departments linked to the Clinical School Computing Service have been inaccessible for a month. The university has not yet revealed the nature of the “malicious activity.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/university-of-cambridge-medical-school-malicious-activity/)
2024-03-27T17:11:13Z	**Online Conspiracies About the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Are Out of Control**
Conspiracy theorists are calling the Baltimore bridge collapse a “black swan event,” and blaming everything from Israel to DEI to Covid vaccines. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/baltimore-bridge-collapse-conspiracy-theories/)
2024-03-27T18:19:05Z	**The Baltimore Bridge Collapse Is About to Get Even Messier**
Closing the city’s seaport will send shockwaves across global shipping. Supersized container ships pose a growing risk to bridges and other  infrastructure when things go wrong. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/baltimore-bridge-collapse-shipping-supply-chain-disruption-francis-scott-key/)
2024-03-28T08:00:00Z	**Meet the Designer Behind Neuralink’s Surgical Robot**
Afshin Mehin has helped design some of the most futuristic neurotech devices. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/designer-behind-neuralinks-surgical-robot-afshin-mehin/)
2024-03-28T09:00:00Z	**The White House Puts New Guardrails on Government Use of AI**
Vice President Kamala Harris says new rules for government AI deployments, including a requirement that algorithms are checked for bias, will “put the public interest first.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/white-house-new-guardrails-government-use-of-ai/)
2024-03-28T11:00:00Z	**19 Best PS5 Games (2024): 'Alan Wake II,' 'Spider-Man 2,' 'Baldur's Gate 3,' and 'Stray'**
The Sony PlayStation 5 is sitting atop a treasure trove of games and these are our favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-ps5-games/)
2024-03-28T11:00:00Z	**Jeffrey Epstein's Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker**
A WIRED investigation uncovered coordinates collected by a controversial data broker that reveal sensitive information about visitors to an island once owned by Epstein, the notorious sex offender. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/jeffrey-epstein-island-visitors-data-broker-leak/)
2024-03-28T12:00:00Z	**The Earth Will Feast on Dead Cicadas**
Two cicada broods, XIX and XIII, are emerging in sync for the first time in 221 years. Birds, trees, and dirt are about to get the banquet of a lifetime. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/periodical-cicada-emergence-illinois/)
2024-03-28T12:00:00Z	**What the Apple Antitrust Suit Means for the Future of Messaging**
This week, we talk about the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Apple, and how its outcome—whether Apple wins or loses—might change how we text each other. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-638/)
2024-03-28T12:30:00Z	**RFK Jr. Has Assembled His Anti-Vax Conspiracy Squad**
Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s VP pick, seems to have already embraced her running mate's conspiratorial thinking. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rfk-jr-has-assembled-his-anti-vax-conspiracy-squad/)
2024-03-28T12:30:00Z	**Is a Nintendo Switch Worth Buying Right Now? (2024)**
Rumors abound about the Switch’s successor, but that shouldn’t deter you from jumping into the wonderful library of exclusive games on Nintendo’s platform. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/is-a-nintendo-switch-worth-buying-right-now/)
2024-03-28T13:00:00Z	**AWOL LTV-3500 Pro Review: So Bright, So Expensive**
The AWOL LTV-3500 Pro is one of the brightest, most powerful projectors we’ve ever tested, at a price to match. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/awol-ltv-3500-pro/)
2024-03-28T13:00:00Z	**12 Best Umbrellas (2023): Windproof, Cheap, Tiny, and Clear Bubble**
These picks will protect you from showers, withstand the wind, and hold up for the long haul. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-umbrellas/)
2024-03-28T13:00:00Z	**A First Look at Samsung's 2024 TV Lineup**
Samsung’s new OLED cuts the glare, while its Music Frame speakers sound much better than what you’d expect from such a compact design. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/first-look-samsung-2024-tv-lineup/)
2024-03-28T15:52:10Z	**FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison**
A US judge has sentenced Sam Bankman-Fried, one-time crypto wunderkind, to 25 years behind bars. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sam-bankman-fried-sentenced-ftx-fraud/)
2024-03-28T19:00:00Z	**The 30 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now**
From Curb Your Enthusiasm to The Regime, here's everything you need to be watching on Max this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hbo-max-best-shows-to-stream-right-now/)
2024-03-28T19:19:27Z	**Bug Zappers Are Swarming on Amazon**
Amazon listings for low-cost tech products can send shoppers down a rabbit hole of weird brand names, duplicate listings, and suspect reviews. Data from Fakespot shows bug zappers are ascendant. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bug-zappers-are-swarming-on-amazon/)
2024-03-29T00:04:22Z	**Oregon's Breakthrough Right-to-Repair Bill Is Now Law**
Companies will no longer be allowed to use software checks to verify replacement parts in a major step forward for the right-to-repair movement. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/oregon-right-to-repair-law/)
2024-03-29T09:00:00Z	**The Next Heat Pump Frontier? NYC Apartment Windows**
New heat pumps easily fit over window sills, meaning they could replace clunky apartment air-conditioning units. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-next-heat-pump-frontier-nyc-apartment-windows/)
2024-03-29T10:00:00Z	**Smartphones Do or Don’t Harm Kids! So Which Is It?**
Two new books offer radically different approaches to how people should think about smartphones and social media. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pete-etchells-jonathan-haidt-smartphones/)
2024-03-29T11:00:00Z	**Disney+ Has a New Look—Which Is No Look at All**
If you thought Disney’s app looked different this week, you’re right. Welcome to the dull days of streaming. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/disney-plus-new-color-dull/)
2024-03-29T12:00:00Z	**Yes, You Really Need a Budget**
With Mint closing, let me make a case for the only financial planning software that has ever worked for me. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/you-are-not-a-budget-rave/)
2024-03-29T13:30:00Z	**14 Best Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired (2024): Blends, Single-Origin, Small Batch, Decaf, Chains**
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-coffee-subscriptions/)
2024-03-29T14:00:55Z	**Here’s Proof the AI Boom Is Real: More People Are Tapping ChatGPT at Work**
Despite recent warnings that generative AI is overhyped, new data from Pew Research Center shows a rapid increase in the number of people who have used ChatGPT at work. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-proof-the-ai-boom-is-people-tapping-chatgpt-at-work/)
2024-03-29T14:00:00Z	**Sony PlayStation Pulse Elite Review: The PS5’s Perfect Wireless Headset**
This wireless gaming headset is an improvement in every way over Sony’s previous attempt, plus it comes with a charging hanger. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/sony-playstation-pulse-elite/)
2024-03-29T14:30:00Z	**Best MacBooks (2024): Which Model Should You Buy?**
Apple’s laptops are expensive, and you’ll have to make some hard choices to pick the right one. Let us help. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/which-macbook-should-you-buy/)
2024-03-29T14:40:54Z	**Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Meets Online Fandom at the Crossroads**
The release of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter exposes the tenor of online fandom today—and the fiction of a shared internet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/welcome-back-to-beyonce-internet/)
2024-03-29T15:00:00Z	**My Favorite Things an Amazon Echo Show Can Do (2024)**
We also included our favorite ways to stop your Echo Show from spamming you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-echo-show-tips/)
2024-03-29T16:00:00Z	**26 Best Travel Accessories (2024): Neck Pillows, Plug Adapters, and Headphones**
Pack smarter with gear that makes any airplane seat or hotel room feel a little more like home. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-travel-accessories/)
2024-03-29T16:00:00Z	**Here’s Proof the AI Boom Is Real: More People Are Tapping ChatGPT at Work**
Despite recent warnings that generative AI is overhyped, new data from Pew Research Center shows a rapid increase in the number of people who have used ChatGPT at work. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-proof-the-ai-boom-is-people-tapping-chatgpt-at-work/)
2024-03-29T19:00:00Z	**The 32 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now**
From Mr. and Mrs. Smith to Three-Body, these are our picks for what you should be watching on the streamer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-shows-amazon-prime/)
2024-03-29T19:00:00Z	**The 16 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now**
From Everybody's Talking About Jamie to Bottoms, these are the must-watch films on Amazon Prime Video. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-movies/)
2024-03-30T11:00:00Z	**One Couple's Quest to Ditch Natural Gas**
Two climate journalists decided to decarbonize their home. Here's what happened. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/home-decarbonization-solar-energy-electrification/)
2024-03-30T12:30:00Z	**The Best Cookware and Tools for Small Kitchens (2024): Storage, Cookware, and Other Tips**
These kitchen ideas for compact homes will make you the master of your domain, even if your domain is not much bigger than a butcher block. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-gear-for-small-kitchens/)
2024-03-30T13:00:00Z	**What Is Apple One? A Breakdown of Plans, Pricing, and Included Services**
Going all-in on Apple’s services bundle could be a smart move, especially for families. We break down what’s included and how much it costs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-apple-one/)
2024-03-30T13:00:00Z	**Yogurt Heist Reveals a Rampant Form of Online Fraud**
Plus: “MFA bombing” attacks target Apple users, Israel deploys face recognition tech on Gazans, AI gets trained to spot tent encampments, and OSINT investigators find fugitive Amond Bundy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/yogurt-heist-security-roundup/)
2024-03-30T13:00:00Z	**How to Resist the Temptation of AI When Writing**
Follow these tips to produce stronger writing that stands out on the web even in the age of AI and ChatGPT. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-resist-ai-temptation-writing/)
2024-03-30T15:00:00Z	**How to Pick the Best Roku Device (2024): A Guide to Each Model**
The company has a dizzying array of streaming sticks, boxes, and soundbars to choose from, but don’t worry—these are the ones to buy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/how-to-pick-the-right-roku/)
2024-03-30T17:30:00Z	**OpenAI Can Re-Create Human Voices—but Won’t Release the Tech Yet**
Voice Engine is a new text-to-speech AI model for creating synthetic voices. OpenAI has said a wide release would be too risky. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/openai-voice-engine-artificial-intelligence-release/)
2024-03-31T10:00:00Z	**You Should Update Apple iOS and Google Chrome ASAP**
Plus: Microsoft patches over 60 vulnerabilities, Mozilla fixes two Firefox zero-day bugs, Google patches 40 issues in Android, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-ios-google-chrome-critical-update-march/)
2024-03-31T11:00:00Z	**The Brain Region That Controls Movement Also Guides Feelings**
The cerebellum is responsible for far more than coordinating movement. New techniques reveal that it is, in fact, a hub of sensory and emotional processing in the brain. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cerebellum-brain-movement-feelings/)
2024-03-31T12:00:00Z	**Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Review: Too Dang Expensive**
Lenovo has honed this ThinkPad to excellence, but the price is downright silly. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-12-2024/)
2024-03-31T12:30:00Z	**How to Back Up Your Digital Life (2024): Hard Drives, Cloud-Based Tools, and Tips**
Backups are boring, but they’ll save your bacon. Here’s how to make sure your data lives on, even when your PC doesn’t. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-back-up-your-digital-life/)
2024-03-31T13:00:00Z	**The 30 Best Family Board Games (2024): Cascadia, Labyrinth, Catan**
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/)
2024-03-31T13:00:00Z	**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/)
2024-03-31T13:30:00Z	**How to Back Up Your Android Phone (2024)**
Do your future self a favor and back up all your precious photos, messages, and more before it’s too late. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-backup-your-android/)
2024-03-31T14:00:00Z	**7 Best Cloud Storage Services (2024): Apple, Google, and More**
Cloud storage is the easiest way to save your memories and share files. These are the best WIRED-tested services for personal use. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cloud-storage-services/)
2024-03-31T15:00:00Z	**16 Best Gaming Headsets (2024): Wired, Wireless, for Switch, PC, Xbox, PS5, and PS4**
Lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-headsets/)
2024-04-01T06:00:00Z	**A Ghost Ship’s Doomed Journey Through the Gate of Tears**
Millions lost internet service after three cables in the Red Sea were damaged. Houthi rebels deny targeting the cables, but their missile attack on a cargo ship, left adrift for months, is likely to blame. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/houthi-internet-cables-ship-anchor-path/)
2024-04-01T09:00:00Z	**TikTok Shop’s Era of Super Subsidies Is Ending**
The app’s shopping features won over sellers and shoppers by offering deals that can seem too good to be true. Now TikTok is raising sellers fees, which may translate into higher prices. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-shop-era-of-super-subsidies-is-ending/)
2024-04-01T10:00:00Z	**A Haunted Discord Server Is the Last Good Place Online**
In the indie game This Discord Has Ghosts In It, your mission is—prepare yourself!—to communicate. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/haunted-discord-server-last-good-place/)
2024-04-01T11:00:00Z	**How an iPhone Powered by Google’s Gemini AI Might Work**
Supercharged Siri. AI image editing. Smart “snapshots” of your day. We asked some experts to forecast how Apple might use Google’s Gemini platform to enable new AI-powered applications in iOS. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-google-gemini-iphone/)
2024-04-01T12:00:00Z	**HP Spectre x360 14 Review: The Best Windows 2-in-1 Laptop**
HP’s latest 2-in-1 Windows laptop is one of the best I’ve ever tested. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/hp-spectre-x360-14-2024/)
2024-04-01T13:00:00Z	**Garmin Forerunner 165 Review: Better Sensors, Same Great Training**
Who needs an AI coach when you can use Garmin’s latest entry-level running watch? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/garmin-forerunner-165/)
2024-04-01T13:30:00Z	**Q Acoustics M40 Review: A Superb Sounding Mini All-In-One Tower**
These punchy mini-tower speakers are hugely impressive and highly recommended, despite coming up short on modern features. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/q-acoustics-m40/)
2024-04-01T14:00:00Z	**Best Grills (2024): Charcoal, Gas, Pellet, Hybrid, and Grilling Accessories**
We grilled, smoked, baked, cleaned, and repeated to find the best option for every home. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-grills/)
2024-04-01T21:22:02Z	**The Incognito Mode Myth Has Fully Unraveled**
To settle a years-long lawsuit, Google has agreed to delete “billions of data records” collected from users of “Incognito mode,” illuminating the pitfalls of relying on Chrome to protect your privacy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-chrome-incognito-mode-data-deletion-settlement/)
2024-04-02T08:00:00Z	**The XZ Backdoor: Everything You Need to Know**
Details are starting to emerge about a stunning supply chain attack that sent the open source software community reeling. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/xz-backdoor-everything-you-need-to-know/)
2024-04-02T10:00:00Z	**He Emptied an Entire Crypto Exchange Onto a Thumb Drive. Then He Disappeared**
Faruk Özer just started a 11,196-year prison sentence. Did he almost get away with the biggest heist in Turkey’s history, or was it all just a big misunderstanding? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/faruk-ozer-turkey-crypto-fraud/)
2024-04-02T10:30:00Z	**I’m a New Homeowner. An App Called Thumbtack Has Become a Lifesaver for Me**
Your house doesn’t come with an instruction manual. This app makes managing problems, maintenance, and future projects less stressful. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/thumbtack-app-for-homeowners/)
2024-04-02T11:00:00Z	**Here's How Generative AI Depicts Queer People**
WIRED investigates how artificial intelligence tools, like OpenAI’s Sora, currently portray members of the LGBTQ community. Hint: It’s a lot of purple hair. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/artificial-intelligence-lgbtq-representation-openai-sora/)
2024-04-02T11:00:00Z	**Apple Store Employees Say Coworkers Were Disciplined for Supporting Palestinians**
A protest is planned Saturday at a Chicago Apple store where workers say managers disciplined staff—and fired an employee—for wearing pins, bracelets, or keffiyeh in support of Palestinian people. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-store-employees-disciplined-supporting-palestinians/)
2024-04-02T11:30:00Z	**7 Best Garmin Watches (2024): Which Is Best for Running, Cycling, and More**
We tested Garmin's GPS-enabled fitness trackers and found the perfect picks for casual hikers, backcountry skiers, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-garmin-watch/)
2024-04-02T12:00:00Z	**Google Podcasts Is Gone. Here’s How to Transfer Your Subscriptions**
Google’s Podcasts app is the latest addition to the company’s software graveyard. YouTube Music is replacing it, and users have until July to migrate their shows. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-podcasts-how-to-transfer-your-subscriptions/)
2024-04-02T13:00:00Z	**This Bag of Cells Could Grow New Livers Inside of People**
Donor livers are in short supply for transplants. A startup is attempting to grow new ones in people instead. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cells-grow-liver-inside-patient/)
2024-04-02T14:00:00Z	**MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo Review: A Lightweight and Powerful Laptop**
MSI’s new ultralight Windows laptop strikes a great balance between price, performance, and portability. If only the keyboard and trackpad were better. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/msi-prestige-13-ai-evo/)
2024-04-02T15:00:00Z	**17 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/)
2024-04-02T15:48:48Z	**A 'House of the Dragon' Star Made a Video Game to Grieve His Father**
Abubakar Salim lost his father a decade ago. The actor and creative director embraced "gamifying" grief while making Tales of Kenzera: Zau. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/abubakar-salim-house-of-the-dragon-tales-of-kenzera-zau-game-grief/)
2024-04-02T18:50:57Z	**Truth Social Can’t Meme Its Way Into Becoming the Next Gamestop**
Though Truth Social’s valuation makes no sense, Trump fans are still buying it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/truth-social-meme-gamestop/)
2024-04-03T09:00:00Z	**International Space Station Trash May Have Hit This Florida House**
The object tore through the roof and both floors of a two-story home. NASA will investigate whether it’s space junk. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/house-hit-by-international-space-station-trash-iss/)
2024-04-03T10:00:00Z	**Science Has Discovered How to Make Perfect Gin**
A fingerprinting technique similar to MRI scanning is finally revealing what makes the ultimate gin. Will it be a blessing or a curse for an unregulated industry drunk on innovation? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/science-has-discovered-how-to-make-perfect-gin/)
2024-04-03T11:00:00Z	**‘In 24 Hours, You’ll Have Your Pills:’ American Women Are Traveling to Mexico for Abortions**
Since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, more women have been crossing the border to Mexico for abortion medications and procedures. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/american-women-abortions-mexico/)
2024-04-03T13:00:00Z	**Celestron Trailseeker Review: High Quality Binoculars Without the High Price**
Celestron’s TrailSeeker binoculars are small, light, razor-sharp in the center, and won’t break the bank. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/celestron-trailseeker-ed-8x32-binoculars/)
2024-04-03T13:54:14Z	**The Mystery of ‘Jia Tan,’ the XZ Backdoor Mastermind**
The thwarted XZ Utils supply chain attack was years in the making. Now, clues suggest nation-state hackers were behind the persona that inserted the malicious code. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/jia-tan-xz-backdoor/)
2024-04-03T16:42:49Z	**US Navy Veteran Who Feds Say Rammed FBI Headquarters Had QAnon-Linked Online Presence**
A report claims that accounts associated with the suspect suggested that he was also ready to join a militia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/navy-veteran-fbi-headquarters-qanon-conspiracies-online/)
2024-04-03T17:33:34Z	**AI-Generated Spoofs of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Are Flooding Instagram and TikTok**
The next Drag Race Ru-volution doesn't involve Ru at all. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/generative-ai-drag-race-instagram-tiktok/)
2024-04-04T09:00:00Z	**A Vigilante Hacker Took Down North Korea’s Internet. Now He’s Taking Off His Mask**
As “P4x,” Alejandro Caceres single-handedly disrupted the internet of an entire country. Then he tried to show the US military how it can—and should—adopt his methods. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/p4x-north-korea-internet-hacker-identity-reveal/)
2024-04-04T11:05:22Z	**OpenAI’s GPT Store Is Triggering Copyright Complaints**
A publisher says some chatbots in OpenAI's GPT Store were created using its copyrighted textbooks. OpenAI has taken down some of the bots but could face more complaints from rights holders. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/openai-gpt-store-triggering-copyright-complaints/)
2024-04-04T11:00:00Z	**These Women Came to Antarctica for Science. Then the Predators Emerged**
Jane Willenbring was the first to blow the whistle on sexual harassment and assault in Antarctica. Years later, women are still coming forward with tales of horror as a government investigation unfolds. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/women-antarctica-science-predators-whistleblower/)
2024-04-04T11:30:00Z	**The Influencers with as Much Presidential Access as the Press**
Biden-linked influencers were front-and-center at the president's biggest fundraiser. The press was in the dressing room. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/social-media-influencers-presidential-access/)
2024-04-04T12:00:00Z	**How Social Media Turned Into a Shopping Mall**
This week, we discuss the changing business of TikTok Shop and the different ways influencers sell all those cheap goods on social media. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-639/)
2024-04-04T13:00:00Z	**OpenAI’s GPT Store Is Triggering Copyright Complaints**
A publisher says some chatbots in OpenAI's GPT Store were created using its copyrighted textbooks. OpenAI has taken down some of the bots but could face more complaints from rights holders. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/openai-gpt-store-triggering-copyright-complaints/)
2024-04-04T13:00:00Z	**TCL QM8 Review: A TV That Scratches the Projector Itch**
This massive TV is brighter, cheaper, and easier to use than a projector. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/tcl-qm8/)
2024-04-04T14:30:00Z	**33 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/)
2024-04-04T15:02:10Z	**The Future of Video Games Is ... Reality TV?**
When you play The Crush House, it’s your job to capture the drama and please “the butt guys.” Get ready for a new kind of game. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-future-of-video-games-is-reality-tv/)
2024-04-04T16:00:00Z	**To Build a Better AI Supercomputer, Let There Be Light**
OpenAI and other AI leaders think new leaps in machine intelligence will require new forms of computer hardware. One proposal involves connecting GPUs with light. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/build-a-better-ai-supercomputer-let-there-be-light/)
2024-04-04T19:00:00Z	**The 21 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now**
From Girls State to Mad Max: Fury Road, here’s everything you should be watching on Apple’s streaming service. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-movies/)
2024-04-04T19:47:47Z	**A TikTok Whistleblower Got DC’s Attention. Do His Claims Add Up?**
Zen Goziker worked at TikTok for only six months. Many of his allegations about the company and the US government are improbable. But he still may have shaped how the app is viewed in Washington. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-whistleblower-got-dcs-attention-do-his-claims-add-up/)
2024-04-05T10:00:00Z	**Can You View a Round Solar Eclipse Through a Square Hole?**
Here’s a cool way to watch the eclipse on Monday—and learn about the weird physics of light while you’re at it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/a-round-eclipse-in-a-square-hole/)
2024-04-05T11:00:00Z	**The Best Queer Batman Parody You Almost Never Saw**
When Vera Drew set out to make The People’s Joker her goal was to tell a trans coming-of-age story using characters that had inspired her since Batman Forever. When she was done, things got weird. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/vera-drew-the-peoples-joker-interview/)
2024-04-05T12:00:00Z	**OnePlus Watch 2 Review: A 3-Day Battery Smartwatch**
A month with the OnePlus Watch 2 has made me wish that every fully-featured smartwatch had this battery life. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/oneplus-watch-2/)
2024-04-05T12:00:00Z	**This AI Startup Wants You to Talk to Houses, Cars, and Factories**
Archetype builds AI models that act as a translation layer between humans and complex sensors, using plain language to help people understand what’s happening in a building, car, or human body ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-ai-startup-archetype-talk-to-houses-cars-and-factories/)
2024-04-05T13:00:00Z	**'The Matrix' Is Getting a Fifth Movie—Without a Wachowski Directing**
Drew Goddard, who has worked on everything from The Martian to The Good Place, will write and direct the new film. Your simulated future is about to look very different. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-matrix-is-getting-a-fifth-movie-without-a-wachowski-directing/)
2024-04-05T13:00:00Z	**It’s Time for Nothing to Do Something**
Nothing founder Carl Pei promised a game-changing gear brand. Another set of also-ran earbuds won’t do it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nothing-ear-nothing-ear-a-news/)
2024-04-05T14:00:00Z	**Nemo Tensor Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad (2024) Review: Unparalleled Comfort**
Nemo's revamped 2024 sleeping pads offer ultralight warmth that's worth the price. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/nemo-tensor-ultralight-insulated-sleeping-pad-2024/)
2024-04-05T15:00:00Z	**Ugmonk Analog Starter Kit Review: Go Analog to Be Productive**
Get things done in a decidedly analog way with beautifully designed wood and paper. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/ugmonk-analog-starter-kit/)
2024-04-05T14:57:46Z	**The Solar Eclipse Is the Super Bowl for Conspiracists**
Far-right conspiracy theorists are claiming that “elites” will use the eclipse to control humanity, sway the presidential election, and everything else under the sun. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/solar-eclipse-conspiracies/)
2024-04-05T16:00:00Z	**The 14 Best Travel Bags We've Tested (And Some to Avoid)**
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-travel-bags-carry-on-luggage/)
2024-04-05T17:03:26Z	**An Interview With a Guy Who Got a Vasectomy During the East Coast Earthquake**
Where’s the last place you want to be during an earthquake? For Justin Allen, it was the urology clinic. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/an-interview-with-a-guy-who-got-a-vasectomy-during-the-east-coast-earthquake/)
2024-04-05T17:00:00Z	**10 Best Home Office Deals: Office Chairs, Webcams, Monitors**
Need a new office chair, monitor, or webcam? These are all on sale. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/home-office-deals-april-2024/)
2024-04-05T19:30:00Z	**Sephora’s Spring Sale Brings Big Discounts on Top-Rated Hair Tools (2024)**
The Sephora Savings Event includes some of the best flat irons, blow dryers, and curling irons we’ve tested. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sephora-sale-april-2024/)
2024-04-05T20:52:39Z	**Why the East Coast Earthquake Covered So Much Ground**
Friday morning's earthquake was felt from New York City all the way to Washington, DC. Blame ancient fault lines and bedrock for the jolt. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/why-the-east-coast-earthquake-covered-so-much-ground/)
2024-04-05T21:26:45Z	**He Got a Pig Kidney Transplant. Now Doctors Need to Keep It Working**
Researchers think a combination of genetic edits and an experimental immunosuppressive drug could make the first pig kidney transplant a long-term success. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pig-kidney-transplant-discharge-ongoing-care/)
2024-04-06T00:01:29Z	**Tesla Is Going All In on Robotaxis—Buckle Up**
Autonomous vehicle tech has proven tricky for even the most sophisticated tech developers. But Tesla seems to be staking its future on it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-going-all-in-on-robotaxis/)
2024-04-06T09:00:00Z	**Identity Thief Lived as a Different Man for 33 Years**
Plus: Microsoft scolded for a “cascade” of security failures, AI-generated lawyers send fake legal threats, a data broker quietly lobbies against US privacy legislation, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/identity-thief-lived-as-a-different-man-for-33-years/)
2024-04-06T10:30:00Z	**How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out**
NASA’s Eclipse Soundscapes project will collect observations and soundscapes recorded by the public during the April 8 total solar eclipse. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/solar-eclipse-nasa-soundscapes-citizen-science/)
2024-04-06T11:00:00Z	**Searching for 'Forever Chemicals' From an Endless Landfill Fire**
Alabama residents are considering blood or urine tests to see if “forever chemicals” have resulted from a nearby landfill fire that has burned since 2022. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/moody-landfill-fire-pfas-forever-chemicals/)
2024-04-06T11:30:00Z	**This Solar Eclipse Simulator Helps You Find the Best Place to Watch From**
On April 8, 2024, the biggest astronomical event of the year will happen in the sky over North America. A retired mathematician has created a web tool to help you find the ideal vantage point. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/solar-eclipse-2024-simulator-to-help-you-find-the-best-spot/)
2024-04-06T12:30:00Z	**Best Privacy Browsers (2024): Brave, Safari, Ghostery, Firefox, DuckDuckGo**
Ad trackers are out of control. Use a browser that reins them in. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/privacy-browsers-duckduckgo-ghostery-brave/)
2024-04-06T13:00:00Z	**Creative Aurvana Ace 2 Review: These Solid-State Earbuds Sound Insane**
The first wireless earbuds with solid-state drivers are here, and they sound incredible. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/creative-aurvana-ace-2/)
2024-04-06T13:30:00Z	**7 Best Water Leak Detectors (2024): Smart Water, Temperature, and Humidity Sensors**
Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-water-leak-detectors/)
2024-04-06T15:00:00Z	**14 Best PlayStation VR2 Games to Play Right Now (2024)**
If you want to jump into virtual reality, this headset and these games are a great place to start. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-playstation-vr2-games-to-play-right-now/)
2024-04-07T11:00:00Z	**A Popular Alien-Hunting Technique Is Increasingly in Doubt**
Recent controversies bode ill for the effort to detect life on other planets by analyzing the gases in their atmospheres. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/search-for-alien-life-biosignatures-gas-atmosphere/)
2024-04-07T11:30:00Z	**Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024: Watch Online, What Time, Path of Totality**
Here’s how to view the total solar eclipse on April 8 as the moon casts a slender shadow across Mexico, the United States, and eastern Canada. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/total-solar-eclipse-2024-watch-online/)
2024-04-07T12:00:00Z	**Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder Review: Price, Specs, Availability, Features**
If God came down to Earth tomorrow to deliver 10 more commandments, the TP-7 is what we’d use to record them—if we could afford one. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/teenage-engineering-tp-7/)
2024-04-07T13:00:00Z	**Fender Tone Master Pro Review: The Classiest Modeling Amp**
Fender's digital modeling amp is so easy to use and sounds so great, it's as if Apple made a guitar pedal. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/fender-tone-master-pro/)
2024-04-07T14:00:00Z	**Cherry MX2A Review: A Revamped Classic**
Cherry’s revamped MX2A improves its iconic MX mechanical keyboard switch line in every way. But it introduces some conundrums. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/cherry-mx2a/)
2024-04-07T14:00:00Z	**13 Best Mobile Game Controllers (2024): iPhone or Android**
Touchscreens don’t always get the job done. Try one of these WIRED-tested controllers for your iPhone or Android instead. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mobile-game-controllers-for-iphone-android/)
2024-04-07T21:13:18Z	**A Breakthrough Online Privacy Proposal Hits Congress**
While some states have made data privacy gains, the US has so far been unable implement protections at a federal level. A new bipartisan proposal called APRA could break the impasse. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apra-congress-online-privacy-proposal/)
2024-04-08T07:00:00Z	**Review: BYD Atto 3**
The Chinese EV giant has arrived in Europe with the Atto 3—an acceptable and good-value alternative to better-known rivals. But beyond the funky interior there’s little to get truly excited about. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-byd-atto-3/)
2024-04-08T09:00:00Z	**The Internet Archive Just Backed Up an Entire Caribbean Island**
By becoming the official custodian of an entire nation’s history for the first time, the Internet Archive is expanding its already outsize role in preserving the digital world for posterity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/internet-archive-backed-up-aruba-caribbean-island/)
2024-04-08T10:00:00Z	**How I Became a Python Programmer—and Fell Out of Love With the Machine**
When I started coding, I was suspicious of all the abstractions. Then I discovered the Django framework. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-i-became-a-python-programmer-and-distanced-myself-from-the-machine/)
2024-04-08T10:30:00Z	**Inside the Election Denial Groups Planning to Disrupt November**
Groups like True the Vote and Michael Flynn’s America Project want to mobilize thousands of Trump supporters by pushing baseless claims about election fraud—and are rolling out new technology to fast-track their efforts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/election-denial-groups-november-2024/)
2024-04-08T11:00:00Z	**The World Doesn’t Need More Journal Apps**
We’re not sharing intimate details of our lives on the internet anymore. We don’t have to—despite the flood of tech companies looking to fill the vacuum. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/retro-shine-journal-apps/)
2024-04-08T11:30:00Z	**AI Scam Calls: How to Protect Yourself, How to Detect**
AI tools are getting better at cloning people's voices, and scammers are using these new capabilities to commit fraud. Avoid getting swindled by following these expert tips. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protect-yourself-ai-scam-calls-detect/)
2024-04-08T12:00:00Z	**KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine Review: Quiet and Compact**
KitchenAid’s new compact espresso machine is thoughtfully designed and reliable—after you tune it a bit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/kitchenaid-semi-automatic-espresso-machine/)
2024-04-08T13:00:00Z	**How to Make Better Coffee at Home (2024): Advice, Recommendations, Tips**
Here’s how to make sure your coffee really is the best part of waking up. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-better-coffee-at-home/)
2024-04-08T14:00:00Z	**6 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2024): High Capacity, Slim, Kickstands**
Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe power banks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-magsafe-power-banks/)
2024-04-08T20:59:34Z	**The Best Total Solar Eclipse Photos (2024)**
Whether you're in the path of the totality or keeping track from afar, these are the best total solar eclipse photos we've found. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/total-solar-eclipse-best-photos/)
2024-04-08T22:00:00Z	**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/)
2024-04-08T22:45:00Z	**14 Best Deals From the Target Circle Week Deals Event (2024)**
The sun and the moon aren't the only circles worth talking about this week. Target's Circle Week deals event has a bunch of discounts on our favorite gear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/target-circle-week-deals-april-2024/)
2024-04-09T06:00:00Z	**Welcome to the Age of Technofeudalism**
In Yanis Varoufakis’ latest book, the former Greek finance minister argues that companies like Apple and Meta have treated their users like modern-day serfs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/yanis-varoufakis-technofeudalism-interview/)
2024-04-09T10:00:00Z	**Elon Musk Is Platforming Far-Right Activists in Brazil, Defying Court Order**
Experts warn, “They are trying to use Brazil as a laboratory on how to interfere in local politics.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/brazil-court-elon-musk-far-right/)
2024-04-09T12:00:00Z	**The 12 Best Turntables for Your Vinyl Collection (2024)**
Streaming music giving you the blues? These entry-level turntables will help you rock on to analog audio at home. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-turntables/)
2024-04-09T13:00:00Z	**Students Are Likely Writing Millions of Papers With AI**
Turnitin, a service that checks papers for plagiarism, says its detection tool found millions of papers that may have a significant amount of AI-generated content. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/student-papers-generative-ai-turnitin/)
2024-04-09T15:00:00Z	**Beeper Took On Apple’s iMessage Dominance. Now It’s Been Acquired**
The app that turned green chat bubbles blue has been acquired by Automattic, the parent company of Wordpress and Tumblr. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/beeper-acquired-by-automattic/)
2024-04-09T16:00:00Z	**The 5 Best RSS Feeders (2023): Feedly, Inoreader, and Tips**
The internet is a mess. Ignore the algorithm, and distill the web down to the things you actually care about. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-rss-feed-readers/)
2024-04-09T17:00:00Z	**Arturia AstroLab Review: World-Class Synths in a Keyboard**
The company’s first stage keyboard is just its Analog Lab software instrument in hardware form, but that’s not a bad thing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/arturia-astrolab/)
2024-04-09T18:45:12Z	**Europe Rules That Insufficient Climate Change Action Is a Human Rights Violation**
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights found that Switzerland had not done enough to protect its citizens from climate change—blowing open the door for further cases against governments. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-action-human-rights-violation-europe/)
2024-04-09T19:00:00Z	**The 50 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now**
From X-Men ‘97 to Renegade Nell, here’s everything you should be watching on Disney+. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-shows-disney-plus/)
2024-04-09T19:21:19Z	**Elon Musk’s Latest Mars Pitch Has Potential**
SpaceX has made significant progress toward what once seemed an unattainable goal. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-mars-spacex-update/)
2024-04-09T19:32:03Z	**Pop Music Is Mad. Social Media Loves It**
A new study found that song lyrics are now angrier, more repetitive, and vain. Consensus wavers, but what remains incontestable is social media’s impact on the music we hear most. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/did-social-media-kill-the-pop-song/)
2024-04-09T20:21:16Z	**Section 702: The Future of the Biggest US Spy Program Hangs in the Balance**
The US Congress will this week decide the fate of Section 702, a major surveillance program that will soon expire if lawmakers do not act. WIRED is tracking the major developments as they unfold. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/live/section-702-reauthorization-congress-2024/)
2024-04-10T06:00:00Z	**The Honeybees Versus the Murder Hornets**
Under threat from murder hornets, climate change, and habitat loss, UK honeybees are getting help from AI-enabled apiculturists tracking everything from foraging patterns to foreign invaders. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bees-hornets-pollenize-invasive-species-united-kingdom/)
2024-04-10T07:00:00Z	**Sarcophagus Is a Dead Man’s Switch for Your Crypto Wallet**
By combining a century-old idea with cryptocurrency tech, Sarcophagus aims to create a foolproof way to send messages from beyond the grave. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sarcophagus-is-a-dead-mans-switch-for-your-crypto-wallet/)
2024-04-10T09:00:00Z	**Mexico City’s Metro System Is Sinking Fast. Yours Could Be Next**
Subsidence is causing parts of Mexico City to sink, and it’s happening at an uneven rate. That’s bad news for its sprawling public transportation system. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/mexico-city-metro-sinking-subsidence/)
2024-04-10T10:00:00Z	**This Woman Will Decide Which Babies Are Born**
Noor Siddiqui founded Orchid so people could “have healthy babies.” Now she’s using the company’s gene technology on herself—and talking about it for the first time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/this-woman-will-decide-which-babies-are-born-noor-siddiqui-orchid/)
2024-04-10T10:30:00Z	**Election Workers Are Drowning in Records Requests. AI Chatbots Could Make It Worse**
Experts worry that election deniers could weaponize chatbots to overwhelm and slow down local officials. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-chatbots-foia-requests-election-workers/)
2024-04-10T11:00:00Z	**Humans Forget. AI Assistants Will Remember Everything**
Digital assistants with access to everything you do on your phone can use that knowledge to remember the life details you’d otherwise forget. But with that great power comes great responsibility. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/humans-forget-ai-assistants-remember-everything/)
2024-04-10T11:30:00Z	**How to Stop Your Data From Being Used to Train AI**
Some companies let you opt out of allowing your content to be used for generative AI. Here’s how to take back (at least a little) control from ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-your-data-from-being-used-to-train-ai/)
2024-04-10T12:00:00Z	**How to Delete Your Google Account—After Downloading All of Your Data First**
There are many reasons why you’d want—or need—to nuke a Google account. Thankfully, breaking up with Google is pretty easy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-delete-a-google-account/)
2024-04-10T13:00:00Z	**This Woman Will Decide Which Babies Are Born**
Noor Siddiqui founded Orchid so people could “have healthy babies.” Now she’s using the company’s gene technology on herself—and talking about it for the first time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/this-woman-will-decide-which-babies-are-born-noor-siddiqui-orchid/)
2024-04-10T13:49:00Z	**The Hacking Lawsuit Looming Over Truth Social**
The founding CEO of DWAC has accused his former assistant of hacking into his accounts as part of a “coup d'état,” the latest legal mess for Truth Social. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/truth-social-hacking-lawsuit/)
2024-04-10T16:31:39Z	**Influencers Are Trying to Go Viral By Playing 'Content Warning'—a Game About Going Viral**
Horror game Content Warning is a metanarrative about the things streamers will do to get clicks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/influencers-are-trying-to-go-viral-by-playing-content-warning/)
2024-04-10T19:57:59Z	**21 Best Deals From the Target Circle Week Deals Event (2024)**
The sun and the moon aren’t the only circles worth talking about this week. Target’s Circle Week deals event has a bunch of discounts on our favorite gear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/target-circle-week-deals-april-2024/)
2024-04-10T20:15:05Z	**Trumpist Loyalists Kill Vote on US Wiretap Program**
An attempt to reauthorize Section 702, the so-called crown jewel of US spy powers, failed for a third time in the House of Representatives after former president Donald Trump criticized the law. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/section-702-vote-fails-trump-fisa/)
2024-04-11T01:00:00Z	**'Fallout' Nails Video Game Adaptations by Making the Apocalypse Fun**
Westworld creator Jonathan Nolan’s new show keeps Fallout’s gallows humor. He also packed the first season because “you have to be careful not to leave too much down the road.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fallout-jonathan-nolan-video-game-adaptation-amazon/)
2024-04-11T10:00:00Z	**Election Workers Are Already Burned Out—and on High Alert**
Violent threats, rampant disinformation, budget shortfalls, and mass resignations: Election workers have a long road to November. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/election-officials-threats-disinformation/)
2024-04-11T11:00:00Z	**Eric Schmidt Warned Against China’s AI Industry. Emails Show He Also Sought Connections to It**
Transparency advocates say that Eric Schmidt's pursuit of “personal” connections with AI companies in China represents a concerning conflict of interest. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/eric-schmidt-china-ai-ties/)
2024-04-11T11:30:00Z	**Election Deniers Aren’t Waiting for November**
A toxic mix of disinformation, digital tools, and generative AI is challenging election officials across the country. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/election-deniers-election-workers-november/)
2024-04-11T12:00:00Z	**DuckDuckGo Is Taking Its Privacy Fight to Data Brokers**
Privacy-focused company DuckDuckGo is launching a tool to remove data from people-search websites, a VPN, and an identity theft restoration service. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/duckduckgo-vpn-data-removal-tool-privacy-pro/)
2024-04-11T12:00:00Z	**Humane Ai Pin Review: Too Clunky, Too Limited**
This wearable, touch-activated “second brain” is too bare-bones and not all that useful. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/humane-ai-pin/)
2024-04-11T12:00:00Z	**The 9 Best Air Fryers for healthier fries (2024)**
Prepare flavorful fried food with little to no oil using this modern kitchen staple. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-air-fryers/)
2024-04-11T13:30:00Z	**The Best Cat Toys, Litter Boxes, and Other Supplies for Your Furry Friend (2024)**
We've tried dozens of litter boxes, pet cameras, and fancy cat furniture. These are our favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cat-toys-litter-boxes-and-supplies/)
2024-04-11T14:30:00Z	**The Best Personal Safety Devices, Apps, and Wearables (2024)**
Your smartphone or wearable could help you out in a truly dangerous situation. Here are some options to consider. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-personal-safety-tech/)
2024-04-11T15:00:00Z	**14 Best Podcasts for Kids (2023): Long-Form, Short Stories, and More**
These child-friendly stories will keep your little ones entertained and ease the stress of long road trips. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-podcasts-for-kids/)
2024-04-11T16:00:00Z	**No One Actually Knows How AI Will Affect Jobs**
Some businesses are replacing people with AI; others are augmenting their workforce or hiring new workers. The long-term impact on labor is murky. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-impact-on-work-mary-daly-interview/)
2024-04-11T16:37:37Z	**Best of Watches and Wonders 2024**
The 2024 Watches and Wonders event featured a timepiece as thick as a 25-cent coin, one accurate for 45 millions years, and another with a carbon-sucking case. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-of-watches-wonders-2024/)
2024-04-11T17:14:03Z	**How Election Deniers Became Mainstream—and Are Weaponizing Tech**
Election deniers are training others to challenge voter rolls and overwhelm election officials. And they’re using tech to do it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/politics-lab-podcast-election-deniers/)
2024-04-11T17:00:00Z	**San Francisco’s Train System Still Uses Floppy Disks—and Will for Years**
Three 5.25-inch floppy disks help keep Muni running every morning. A tech upgrade could take until 2030. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/san-francisco-muni-trains-floppy-disks/)
2024-04-11T17:42:05Z	**Apple Is Making It Slightly Easier to Repair Your iPhone**
After pressure from state lawmakers, Apple is making concessions on “parts pairing.” Right-to-repair advocates say it's the bare minimum. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-parts-pairing-right-to-repair/)
2024-04-11T19:00:00Z	**The 58 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now**
From Taylor Swift: The Era's Tour (Taylor's Version) to The Marvels, here’s what you need to watch on the streaming platform. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-disney-plus/)
2024-04-11T20:42:57Z	**19 Best Gifts for Dad (2024): Grilling Gear, Coffee, Mitts**
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/gifts-for-dads/)
2024-04-11T20:55:28Z	**21 Best Dog Accessories (2024): Dog Beds, Pet Cameras, Carriers, and More**
From dog beds to pup backpacks, we’ve had our furry best friends try it all. These gadgets lead the pack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-dog-accessories-and-tech/)
2024-04-11T21:33:03Z	**19 Best Gifts for Dad (2024): Grilling Gear, Coffee, Mitts**
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/gifts-for-dads/)
2024-04-11T22:16:56Z	**Taylor Swift’s Music Is Back on TikTok—Right Before Her New Album Drops**
Taylor Swift has seemingly reached a deal with TikTok to get her music back on the platform, just in time for the release of The Tortured Poets Department. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/taylor-swift-is-back-on-tiktok/)
2024-04-12T11:30:00Z	**The More People Say 'Megalopolis' Is Unsellable, the More We Need to See It**
Sci-fi fiends have a long history of saving their darlings. Francis Ford Coppola’s epic Megalopolis, 40 years in the making, could be their biggest save yet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-quest-to-save-megalopolis-starts-now/)
2024-04-12T11:00:00Z	**'Civil War' Review: Alex Garland Plays Both Sides**
Civil War is a big and loud and visually arresting film, but its politics are confused and potentially radicalizing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/review-the-troubling-politics-of-alex-garlands-civil-war/)
2024-04-12T13:00:00Z	**Tech Leaders Once Cried for AI Regulation. Now the Message Is ‘Slow Down’**
Any dreams of a sweeping AI bill out of Congress are basically a hallucination. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tech-ai-regulation-bill/)
2024-04-12T13:30:00Z	**Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Review: Big but Still Beautiful**
Sennheiser’s pricey new flagship earbuds bet big on size and sound. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-4/)
2024-04-12T14:00:00Z	**Can You Really Run on Top of a Train, Like in the Movies?**
To pull off this classic Hollywood stunt, you gotta know your physics! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/can-you-really-run-on-top-of-a-train/)
2024-04-12T19:30:44Z	**House Votes to Extend—and Expand—a Major US Spy Program**
The US House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend the Section 702 spy program. It passed without an amendment that would have required the FBI to obtain a warrant to access Americans’ information. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/house-section-702-vote/)
2024-04-12T18:25:44Z	**Change Healthcare Faces Another Ransomware Threat—and It Looks Credible**
Change Healthcare ransomware hackers already received a $22 million payment. Now a second group is demanding money, and it has sent WIRED samples of what they claim is the company's stolen data. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/change-healthcare-ransomhub-threat/)
2024-04-13T10:00:00Z	**Range Rover Evoque Plug-In Hybrid P300e Review: Price, Specs, Availability**
It’s not as fuel efficient as we’d hope for a hybrid, and there’s an annoying lack of buttons inside—but the pluses outweigh the minuses for this fun luxury urban SUV. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/range-rover-evoque-p300e-plug-in-hybrid/)
2024-04-13T10:30:00Z	**Roku Breach Hits 567,000 Users**
Plus: Apple warns iPhone users about spyware attacks, CISA issues an emergency directive about a Microsoft breach, and a ransomware hacker tangles with an unimpressed HR manager named Beth. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/roku-breach-hits-567000-users/)
2024-04-13T11:00:00Z	**Toronto Wants to Manage Storms and Floods—With a Rain Tax**
Outcry reached such a crescendo last week that the city canceled public hearings on the tax, which is intended to help offset the hundreds of millions spent managing stormwater and basement flooding. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rain-tax-toronto-canada-climate-change-weather/)
2024-04-13T11:30:00Z	**Space Force Is Planning a Military Exercise in Orbit**
Two satellites will engage in a “realistic threat response scenario” when Victus Haze gets underway. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/space-force-military-exercise-satellite/)
2024-04-13T12:00:00Z	**24 Mother's Day Gifts We've Tried and Love (2023)**
From hair tools and iPads to board games and bike bags, we have a pick for every type of mom and mom figure. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mothers-day-gifts-2024/)
2024-04-14T01:01:10Z	**How Israel Is Defending Against Iran's Drone Assault**
The Iron Dome is going to be put to the test—but it's not Israel's only line of defense. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/iran-israel-drone-attack-iron-dome/)
2024-04-14T11:00:00Z	**The Quest to Map the Inside of the Proton**
Long-anticipated experiments that use light to mimic gravity are revealing the distribution of energies, forces, and pressures inside a subatomic particle for the first time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-quest-to-map-the-inside-of-the-proton/)
2024-04-14T12:00:00Z	**9 Best Smartwatches (2024): Apple Watch, Wear OS, Hybrid Watches**
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smartwatches/)
2024-04-14T13:00:00Z	**Rolser Wallaby Tweed 2-Wheel Foldable Shopping Trolley Review: Practical Good Looks**
These wheeled carts made for schlepping groceries home from the supermarket are a city-dweller necessity. Rolser is proving they can even be sorta hip. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/rolser-wallaby-tweed-2-wheel-foldable-shopping-trolley/)
2024-04-14T14:00:00Z	**Use Apple Shortcuts to Build the Ultimate Daily Digital Journal**
The free application comes preinstalled on every Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Here’s how to use it to kickstart a daily journaling habit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-shortcuts-daily-digital-journal-how-to/)
2024-04-14T15:00:00Z	**10 Best Retro Game Consoles (2024): Evercade, Polymega, Analogue Pocket, and Controllers**
From the stylish Evercade to the old-school Sega Genesis Mini, these machines will have you bleeping, blooping, and blasting back to the good old days. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-retro-gaming-consoles/)
2024-04-15T08:00:00Z	**Crypto FOMO Is Back. So Are the Scams**
After cryptocurrency prices spiked, scammers have flooded the market with fake tokens that promise investors great riches, but leave them penniless. It's working. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cryptocurrency-scams-memecoins/)
2024-04-15T09:00:00Z	**The Next Frontier for Brain Implants Is Artificial Vision**
Elon Musk’s Neuralink and others are developing devices that could provide blind people with a crude sense of sight. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-next-frontier-for-brain-implants-is-artificial-vision-neuralink-elon-musk/)
2024-04-15T10:00:00Z	**It Takes Guts to Fix Wind Turbines for a Living**
Want one of the fastest-growing jobs in the US? Get used to being high. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/it-takes-guts-to-fix-wind-turbines-for-a-living/)
2024-04-15T10:30:00Z	**The US Government Has a Microsoft Problem**
Microsoft has stumbled through a series of major cybersecurity failures over the past few years. Experts say the US government’s reliance on its systems means the company continues to get a free pass. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-government-has-a-microsoft-problem/)
2024-04-15T11:00:00Z	**The Paradox That's Supercharging Climate Change**
Humanity needs to burn less fossil fuels. But that means fewer aerosols to help cool the planet—and a potential acceleration of global warming. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-paradox-thats-supercharging-climate-change/)
2024-04-15T10:57:01Z	**Ikea’s New Range Is Stealth Mode for Gamers**
The company’s new range of gaming furniture is designed to bring you closer to the action when you’re playing, and blend into your living room when you’re not. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ikea-wants-to-make-gaming-furniture-a-natural-part-of-your-home/)
2024-04-15T12:00:00Z	**The Best Google Docs Keyboard Shortcuts for Boosting Your Productivity**
Learn how to use keyboard shortcuts instead of mouse clicks for common tasks in Google Docs. You might be surprised at how much time you save. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-google-docs-keyboard-shortcuts-productivity/)
2024-04-15T12:30:00Z	**Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review: Portable Powerhouse Gaming**
The biggest, baddest Asus gaming laptop can tear through everything you can throw at it (including its battery). ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/asus-rog-strix-scar-18/)
2024-04-15T13:00:00Z	**13 Best Gaming Mice and Mousepads (2024): Wireless, Wired, and Under $50**
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/)
2024-04-15T14:00:00Z	**11 Best Strollers for Almost Every Budget and Need (2024)**
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/)
2024-04-15T17:31:29Z	**Fake Footage of Iran’s Attack on Israel Is Going Viral**
Misleading posts including AI-generated videos, photos, and repurposed footage from other conflicts have been viewed millions of times. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/iran-israel-attack-viral-fake-content/)
2024-04-15T17:57:30Z	**Donald Trump Poses a Unique Threat To Truth Social, Says Truth Social**
A new SEC filing details all the ways that Trump Media thinks Donald Trump himself could be a major risk to the company. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-truth-social-risks/)
2024-04-15T20:20:36Z	**Airchat Is Silicon Valley’s Latest Obsession**
It’s time for another audio-first social network with a long wait list and vague moderation policies. What could go wrong? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/airchat-app-social-audio/)
2024-04-16T10:00:00Z	**Celebrity Deepfake Porn Cases Will Be Investigated by Meta Oversight Board**
Social platforms have struggled to quickly remove deepfake porn depicting celebrities. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meta-oversight-board-deepfake-porn-facebook-instagram/)
2024-04-16T10:00:00Z	**They Experimented on Themselves in Secret. What They Discovered Helped Win a War**
The untold, top-secret story of the British researchers who found the key to keeping humans alive underwater—and helped make D-Day a success. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/chamber-divers-rachel-lance/)
2024-04-16T11:00:00Z	**US Infrastructure Is Broken. Here’s an $830 Million Plan to Fix It**
WIRED spoke with US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg about recent grants to fix ancient roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure before it’s too late. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/us-infrastructure-investment-pete-buttigieg-interview/)
2024-04-16T13:00:00Z	**Review: DJI Avata 2 Drone**
The DJI Avata 2 is the brilliant FPV drone we’ve been waiting for. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/dji-avata-2-drone/)
2024-04-16T15:26:12Z	**How 'Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley' Hit Its Anti-Authoritarian Stride**
The title character of 'Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley' scares cops and destroys park signs in the latest game adaptation of Tove Jansson’s creation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-a-picturesque-cozy-game-hit-its-anti-authoritarian-stride/)
2024-04-16T16:00:00Z	**17 Best Xbox Series X/S Games You Can Play Now (2024)**
These are the titles that make the most of your big, burly Microsoft console. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-xbox-series-x-series-s-games/)
2024-04-16T17:09:10Z	**Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government**
Google employees are staging sit-ins and protests at company offices in New York and California over “Project Nimbus,” a cloud contract with Israel's government, as the country's war with Hamas continues. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-no-tech-for-apartheid-project-nimbus-israel-gaza-protest/)
2024-04-16T17:02:58Z	**US Senate to Vote on a Wiretap Bill That Critics Call ‘Stasi-Like’**
A controversial bill reauthorizing the Section 702 spy program may force whole new categories of businesses to eavesdrop on the US government's behalf, including on fellow Americans. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/senate-section-702-ecsr-provision/)
2024-04-16T17:31:37Z	**60 Best Podcasts (2024): True Crime, Culture, Science, Fiction**
Get your fix of tech, true crime, pop culture, or comedy with these audio adventures. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-podcasts/)
2024-04-16T19:09:01Z	**Change Healthcare's New Ransomware Nightmare Goes From Bad to Worse**
A cybercriminal gang called RansomHub claims to be selling data highly sensitive patient information stolen from Change Healthcare following a ransomware attack by another group in February. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/change-healthcare-ransomhub-data-sale/)
2024-04-16T23:03:57Z	**The New Hot Handset Is a Cute and Transparent Dumb Phone You Can't Buy**
The company HMD, known for making Nokia phones, has partnered with Heineken and Bodega on “The Boring Phone” and there will only be 5,000 of them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hmd-the-boring-phone-heineken-bodega/)
2024-04-17T04:41:26Z	**Google Workers Detained By Police for Protesting Cloud Contract with Israel**
Videos show nine Google workers being removed by police from offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, after occupying them in protest against a cloud deal with Israel’s government. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nine-google-workers-detained-by-police-protest-israel-cloud-contract/)
2024-04-17T09:41:46Z	**No, Dubai’s Floods Weren’t Caused By Cloud Seeding**
Heavy rain has triggered flash flooding in Dubai. But those pointing the finger at cloud seeding are misguided. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dubai-flooding-uae-cloud-seeding-climate-change/)
2024-04-17T10:00:00Z	**Hackers Linked to Russia’s Military Claim Credit for Sabotaging US Water Utilities**
Cyber Army of Russia Reborn, a group with ties to the Kremlin’s Sandworm unit, is crossing lines even that notorious cyberwarfare unit wouldn’t dare to. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cyber-army-of-russia-reborn-sandworm-us-cyberattacks/)
2024-04-17T10:30:00Z	**How One Author Pushed the Limits of AI Copyright**
Elisa Shupe was initially rebuffed when she tried to copyright a book she wrote with help from ChatGPT. Now the US Copyright Office has changed course—but there’s a catch. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-copyright-office-loosens-up-a-little-on-ai/)
2024-04-17T11:00:00Z	**Luxury Airbnb High-Rises Are Reshaping Miami’s Skyline**
Airbnb is encouraging developers to build condo towers purposefully designed to be listed for short-term rentals. Units are selling fast in Miami and coming soon to other US cities. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/luxury-airbnb-high-rises-are-reshaping-miamis-skyline/)
2024-04-17T12:00:00Z	**Will the Olympics Save Nike From Its Midlife Crisis?**
Nike’s reputation—and sales—are both in trouble. The Paris games could be the aging brand’s chance to turn its fortunes around. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/will-the-olympics-save-nike-from-its-midlife-crisis/)
2024-04-17T14:00:00Z	**Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra Review: A Powerful Laptop**
This behemoth of a laptop is ultrapowerful with great battery life, but it has some quirks and a scary price. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-book4-ultra/)
2024-04-17T16:00:00Z	**Sony's TV Lineup 2024: New TVs, New Direction**
OLED takes a step back as the brand embraces the brightness wars with some powerful new weapons. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sony-tv-lineup-impressions-2024/)
2024-04-17T18:11:29Z	**Big Tech Squares Off Against US Spies**
One of Silicon Valley's most influential lobbying arms joins privacy reformers in a fight against the Biden administration-backed expansion of a major US surveillance program. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/iti-section-702-expansion-opposition/)
2024-04-17T18:56:58Z	**The Atlas Robot Is Dead. Long Live the Atlas Robot**
Before the dear old model could even power down, Boston Dynamics unleashed a stronger new Atlas robot that can move in ways us puny humans never can. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-atlas-robot-is-dead-long-live-the-atlas-robot/)
2024-04-17T20:33:07Z	**Delta Is an iOS Game Boy Emulator That (Likely) Won't Get Taken Down**
A new app called Delta that lets iPhone owners play old Nintendo games is available on the App Store. Apple removed a similar emulator Monday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/delta-game-boy-emulator-apple-app-store/)
2024-04-18T04:08:44Z	**Google Fires Twenty-Eight Workers for Protesting Cloud Deal with Israel**
The fired workers included nine Google employees who were removed by police after occupying Google offices on Tuesday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-fires-twenty-eight-workers-for-protesting-cloud-deal-with-israel/)
2024-04-18T10:00:00Z	**The Rise of the Carbon Farmer**
Farmers around the world are reigniting the less intensive agricultural practices of yesteryear—to improve soil health, raise yields, and trap carbon in the atmosphere back down in the soil. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/carbon-farming-regenerative-agriculture/)
2024-04-18T10:45:00Z	**Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a) Review: Third Time, Still Charming**
The third generation of Nothing’s clear-plastic AirPod clones is here, and they’re some of the best wireless earbuds for Android. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/nothing-ear-nothing-ear-a/)
2024-04-18T11:00:00Z	**The Real-Time Deepfake Romance Scams Have Arrived**
Watch how smooth-talking scammers known as “Yahoo Boys” use widely available face-swapping tech to carry out elaborate romance scams. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/yahoo-boys-real-time-deepfake-scams/)
2024-04-18T11:30:00Z	**Donald Trump Is 'Seriously Considering' Jake Paul's Fight Invite**
Influencers like Jake Paul can offer Donald Trump inroads to audiences beyond his base—and prime seats at a major spectacle. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-jake-paul-fight-invite/)
2024-04-18T12:00:00Z	**What It Will Take for Airchat to Take Flight**
This week, we talk about the buzzy new social media app where there’s no typing allowed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-640/)
2024-04-18T12:30:00Z	**GE Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker Review: Only So-So**
GE’s drip coffee maker is expensive, not dishwasher-safe, and makes a so-so cup of joe. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/ge-cafe-specialty-drip-coffee-maker/)
2024-04-18T13:00:00Z	**LG MyView Smart Monitor (32SR85U-W) Review: A Fun 2-In-1 Screen**
Having a smart TV built into a computer monitor was more convenient—and enjoyable—than I expected. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/lg-myview-smart-monitor-32sr85u-w/)
2024-04-18T13:30:00Z	**Milo Action Communicator: Hassle-Free Comms Without Your Smartphone**
A super-simple, hands-free action sports device that takes the hassle—and smartphone—out of on-the-go active chat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-milo-action-communicator/)
2024-04-18T15:00:00Z	**13 Best Coffee Grinders (2024): Conical, Flat Burr, Blade, and Hand Grinders**
Get more joy from your java. These conical-burr, flat-burr, and bladed machines let you enjoy freshly ground beans in every cup. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-coffee-grinders/)
2024-04-18T16:00:00Z	**What If Your AI Girlfriend Hated You?**
AngryGF offers a perpetually enraged chatbot intended to teach men better communication skills. WIRED took it for a spin. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-if-your-ai-girlfriend-hated-you/)
2024-04-18T16:30:05Z	**Rad Power Bikes Radster Road Review: Safety First**
Rad Power Bikes’ new bikes have a renewed focus on safety, with encapsulated batteries, class switching, and now … turn signals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/rad-power-bikes-radster-road/)
2024-04-18T16:47:32Z	**Tesla's Layoffs Won't Solve Its Growing Pains**
The car company popularized EVs. Now, facing intense competition from China, it has to figure out what to do next. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-robotaxi-pivot-china/)
2024-04-18T17:00:00Z	**The 6 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/)
2024-04-18T17:26:29Z	**Far-Right Sheriffs Want a Citizen Army to Stop 'Illegal Immigrant' Voters**
Speakers at a conference for Constitutional Sheriffs claimed that militias need to patrol polling stations to stop the "expected flood" of immigrant voters. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/constitutional-sheriffs-election-deniers-immigrants-voting/)
2024-04-18T18:53:14Z	**RFK Jr.’s Very Online, Conspiracy-Filled Campaign**
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched his campaign one year ago this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rfk-online-conspiracy-campaign/)
2024-04-18T19:25:53Z	**The Trump Jury Has a Doxing Problem**
One juror in former US president Donald Trump’s criminal case in New York has been excused over fears she could be identified. It could get even messier. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-trump-jury-has-a-doxing-problem/)
2024-04-18T21:33:52Z	**We Finally Know Where Neuralink’s Brain Implant Trial Is Happening**
After months of secrecy, Neuralink revealed that the partner site for its brain implant study is the Barrow Neurological Institute. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/neuralink-brain-implant-study-site/)
2024-04-18T22:58:03Z	**NASA Confirms Where the Space Junk That Hit a Florida House Came From**
Space law just got a little more complicated. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/space-junk-international-space-station-florida-house-confirmred/)
2024-04-19T01:08:55Z	**Meta Is Already Training a More Powerful Successor to Llama 3**
The open source Llama 3 AI model released by Meta today is just the start, according to the company’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun. He said a new, much larger version is in the works. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meta-is-already-training-a-more-powerful-sucessor-to-llama-3/)
2024-04-19T09:00:00Z	**Environmental Damage Could Cost You a Fifth of Your Income Over the Next 25 Years**
The world is already committed to warming that will undercut the global economy by 20 percent between now and 2050. That’s six times the price of limiting warming to 2 degrees Celsius. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/environmental-damage-cost-global-incomes/)
2024-04-19T10:30:00Z	**She Painted a Few Champagne Bottles. Then Came Meta’s Customer Support Hell**
A fashion influencer’s struggles to unblock her Instagram account highlight a long-standing problem with Meta’s lackluster customer service. Users and regulators say the company must step up. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/influencer-painted-champagne-bottles-meta-customer-support-hell/)
2024-04-19T11:00:00Z	**Nas’ 'Illmatic' Was the Beginning of the End of the Album**
Nas’ critically revered Illmatic hit record store shelves 30 years ago today. The digital age has ensured that there will never be another album like it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nas-illmatic-30th-anniversary-beginning-of-the-end-of-the-album/)
2024-04-19T11:00:00Z	**Unruly Gut Fungi Can Make Your Covid Worse**
An infection can upset your microbiome, and if certain gut fungi run riot, this can kick the immune system into overdrive. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/unruly-gut-fungi-can-make-your-covid-worse-infection-coronavirus-candida-albicans/)
2024-04-19T11:30:00Z	**Audien Hearing Atom One Hearing Aid Review: Über-Cheap and Too Basic**
These sub-$100 over-the-counter hearing aids are quite blunt, but they offer a taste of what’s possible in this burgeoning category. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/audien-hearing-atom-one-hearing-aid/)
2024-04-19T12:00:00Z	**Kuhn Rikon Black Star Review: Perfectly Smooth Cast-Iron**
You probably don’t need it, but Kuhn Rikon’s Swiss-made cast-iron pan will convert you away from nonstick pans forever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/kuhn-rikon-black-star-cast-iron/)
2024-04-19T12:30:00Z	**How to Stop ChatGPT’s Voice Feature From Interrupting You**
ChatGPT’s conversation tools are fantastic—when the chatbot isn’t constantly talking over you. Try these tips for a better AI audio experience. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-chatgpt-talking-over-you/)
2024-04-19T13:00:00Z	**A Wave of AI Tools Is Set to Transform Work Meetings**
An AI-powered wearable from startup Limitless promises to make meetings more productive. It’s the beginning of a wider transformation of human interactions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/taking-baby-steps-toward-the-ai-meeting-singularity/)
2024-04-19T13:06:33Z	**The Taylor Swift Album Leak’s Big AI Problem**
When The Tortured Poets Department leaked, some Taylor Swift fans swore it must be AI. Expect that to be a common refrain. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-taylor-swift-album-leaks-big-ai-problem/)
2024-04-19T13:30:00Z	**BYD Yangwang U8 2024: Price, Specs, Availability**
Meet the tank-turning, 4-ton Yangwang U8 from BYD. It's the world’s most powerful SUV—and yes, it floats on water. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/this-chinese-luxury-hybrid-suv-combines-a-tank-a-bentley-and-a-boat/)
2024-04-19T14:00:00Z	**Trek Fetch+ 2 Review: A Solid, Though Expensive, Cargo Ebike**
This cargo ebike is a familiar stepping stone that will cut your local car miles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/trek-fetch-plus-2/)
2024-04-19T14:22:47Z	**Tesla Recalls Cybertruck Over Trapped Pedals—Its Worst Flaw Yet**
Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because the accelerator pad could get trapped, pushing the car to full speed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cybertruck-recall-accelerator-pad-tesla/)
2024-04-19T15:23:10Z	**How to Stop ChatGPT’s Voice Feature From Interrupting You**
ChatGPT’s conversation tools are fantastic—when the chatbot isn’t constantly talking over you. Try these tips for a better AI audio experience. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-chatgpt-talking-over-you/)
2024-04-19T16:00:00Z	**18 Best Mechanical 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/)
2024-04-19T16:17:58Z	**20 Best Earth Day Deals (2024): Ebikes, Chargers, and Bags Made of Recycled Plastic**
We've rounded up deals on WIRED-tested electric bikes, organic mattresses, and even backpacks made of recycled plastic. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/earth-day-deals-2024/)
2024-04-19T16:50:46Z	**Bitcoin Miners Brace for the ‘Halving’—and Race to Cash In**
The Bitcoin halving is imminent. Crypto mining companies are reaching for every trick in the book to survive it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bitcoin-miners-halving/)
2024-04-19T18:16:20Z	**10 Best Computer Monitors (2024): Budget, OLED, 4K, Ultrawide**
The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we reviewed those too (including a few portable screens). ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-computer-monitors/)
2024-04-19T19:00:00Z	**The 51 Best Movies on Netflix This Week**
From Spaceman to Suzume, here are our picks for the best streaming titles to feast your eyes on. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-movies-this-week/)
2024-04-19T22:17:59Z	**16 Best Hair Straighteners We've Tested (2024): 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/)
2024-04-20T10:00:00Z	**AI-Controlled Fighter Jets Are Dogfighting With Human Pilots Now**
Plus: New York’s legislature suffers a cyberattack, police disrupt a global phishing operation, and Apple removes encrypted messaging apps in China. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-fighter-jets-dogfight-security-roundup/)
2024-04-20T10:00:00Z	**How One Corporation Is Cashing In on America’s Drought**
In an unprecedented deal, a private company purchased land in a tiny Arizona town—and sold its water rights to a suburb 200 miles away. Local residents fear the agreement has “opened Pandora’s box.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/drought-colorado-river-arizona-water/)
2024-04-20T10:30:00Z	**My Life Outside of the Apple Vision Pro**
Apple's mixed-reality headset is impossible to ignore and, one WIRED writer finds, can create a wall of isolation between partners. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-only-thing-worse-than-one-vision-pro-in-a-relationship-is-two/)
2024-04-20T11:30:00Z	**You Can Clamp Your Phone Into Razer’s Fancy New Game Controller**
Plus: GMC has a new great big electric pickup, Meta adds instant AI image generation to WhatsApp, and everyone’s talking about the new audio app Airchat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/razer-kishi-ultra-game-controller/)
2024-04-20T12:00:00Z	**GE Café Specialty Grind and Brew Coffee Maker Review: Can't Make Just One Cup**
GE's machine is an all-in-one coffee maker that doesn't brew single cups, isn't dishwasher-safe, and needs an aircraft hangar to store it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/ge-cafe-specialty-grind-and-brew/)
2024-04-20T13:00:00Z	**9 Best Espresso Machines (2024): Dual Boilers, Budget, and Accessories**
Turning your kitchen into a café is a great way to learn (or hone) the art of making the perfect shot. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-espresso-machines/)
2024-04-20T14:00:00Z	**12 Best Game Controllers (2024): PC, Switch, PS5, Xbox, Accessibility**
A great gamepad instantly levels up your play. These are our top picks for Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-game-controllers/)
2024-04-20T14:00:00Z	**7 Best Smart Plugs (2024): Indoor Plugs, Outdoor Plugs, and Advice**
Adding an internet-connected plug is an easy way to modernize your home. Here are our favorites (and a few we don’t like). ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smart-plugs/)
2024-04-20T14:00:00Z	**How to Buy a Hearing Aid: Top Questions and Answers**
With the hearing aid industry’s shift to over-the-counter sales, the market is flooded with new models. We’ll help you navigate the thicket of options. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-a-hearing-aid/)
2024-04-20T18:33:46Z	**The Houses Passes a TikTok Ban Bill That’s on the Fast Track**
The latest TikTok ban bill has been tacked onto a foreign aid package, making it much harder for the Senate to ignore. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/house-passes-tiktok-ban-fast-track/)
2024-04-21T10:00:00Z	**Here’s a Clever Way to Uncover America’s Voting Deserts**
Mathematicians are using topological abstractions to find places poorly served by polling stations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/voting-deserts-maths-topology/)
2024-04-21T12:00:00Z	**Skip the Paste—You Should Chomp Down on a Toothpaste Tablet**
Switching to a toothpaste tablet has been one of the easiest refillable options I've found, in a sea of mediocre choices. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/chomp-down-toothpaste-tablet-rave/)
2024-04-21T14:00:00Z	**What Is 5G Home Internet? Here’s Everything You Need to Know (2024)**
Carriers are starting to offer home internet packages that rely on 5G cellular data service. We’ll help you decide if it’s right for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-5g-home-internet/)
2024-04-21T13:30:00Z	**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/)
2024-04-21T15:00:00Z	**Olive Union Olive Max Hearing Aids: For Mild Hearing Loss**
They look like a pair of Bluetooth earpieces from the early 2000s, but Olive Union’s over-the-counter hearing aids are a decent option for anyone with mild hearing loss. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/olive-union-olive-max-otc-hearing-aids/)
2024-04-22T06:00:00Z	**Semiconductor Giant ASML Has a New Boss, and a Big Problem**
European chip machine-maker ASML is at the center of US-China trade tensions. Its new chief executive now faces a daunting political juggling act. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/asml-ceo-chip-war-christophe-fouquet/)
2024-04-22T07:00:00Z	**North Koreans Secretly Animated Amazon and Max Shows, Researchers Say**
Thousands of exposed files on a misconfigured North Korean server hint at one way the reclusive country may evade international sanctions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/north-korea-amazon-max-animation-exposed-server/)
2024-04-22T10:00:00Z	**Green Roofs Are Great. Blue-Green Roofs Are Even Better**
Amsterdam is experimenting with roofs that not only grow plants but capture water for a building’s residents. Welcome to the squeezable sponge city of tomorrow. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/blue-green-roofs-amsterdam-resilio-climate-adaptation-sponge-cities/)
2024-04-22T10:51:05Z	**Nike's Layoffs Prove the Olympics Can't Solve Its Midlife Crisis**
Nike's reputation—and sales—are both in trouble. Now layoffs threaten to sour hopes that the Paris games could turn its fortunes around. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/will-the-olympics-save-nike-from-its-midlife-crisis/)
2024-04-22T12:00:00Z	**23 Reusable Products We Love (2024): Sustainable Bags, Water Bottles, Straws, and More**
Ditch your single-use products and cut down on waste. Here are some of our favorites, from water bottles to menstrual products. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/our-favorite-reusable-products/)
2024-04-22T12:30:00Z	**16 Best Recycled and Upcycled Clothes (2024): Leggings, Sneakers, T-shirts**
Who knew plastic bottles could look (and feel) this good? These leggings, shoes, and other apparel help keep waste out of landfills. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/our-favorite-recycled-clothes-and-accessories/)
2024-04-22T12:54:21Z	**BYD Seal 2024 Review: Prices, Specs, Availability**
A world-class saloon for the people, from China’s biggest name in EVs. It's here to best Elon's offering, and it may well be the car to do it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-byd-seal-2024/)
2024-04-22T15:30:00Z	**The Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products (2024): For Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Laundry**
Next time you stock up on supplies, consider these green cleaning alternatives, from refillable sprays to reusable dishcloths. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/eco-friendly-natural-cleaning-products/)
2024-04-22T15:48:58Z	**23 Everyday Products Made of Recycled Materials (2024): Chargers, Watches, Toys**
Tread lightly on our planet with toys and accessories made from repurposed plastic, and many other Earth-friendly picks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/our-favorite-upcycled-and-recycled-products/)
2024-04-22T16:00:00Z	**GaeaStar's 3D-Printed Clay Coffee Cups Are Disposable, but Can They Save Us From Microplastics?**
GaeaStar’s 3D-printed disposable clay cups are available in the US for the first time today, but only at Verve Coffee shops in San Francisco. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gaeastar-3d-printed-clay-coffee-cups-verve-coffee/)
2024-04-22T16:59:38Z	**The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers**
Over the weekend, president Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA spy program but expanding it in ways that could have major implications for privacy rights in the US. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/section-702-reauthorization-expansion/)
2024-04-23T03:55:10Z	**Change Healthcare Finally Admits It Paid Ransomware Hackers—and Still Faces a Patient Data Leak**
The company belatedly conceded both that it had paid the cybercriminals extorting it and that patient data nonetheless ended up on the dark web. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/change-healthcare-admits-it-paid-ransomware-hackers/)
2024-04-23T11:00:00Z	**A National Security Insider Does the Math on the Dangers of AI**
Jason Matheny, CEO of the influential think tank Rand Corporation, says advances in AI are making it easier to learn how to build biological weapons and other tools of destruction. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/jason-matheny-national-security-insider-dangers-of-ai/)
2024-04-23T11:30:00Z	**Elehear Alpha Pro Review: Hearing Aids With Great Battery Life**
These midrange over-the-counter hearing aids have stellar battery life and can use your phone’s mic to send audio straight to your ears. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/elehear-alpha-pro/)
2024-04-23T12:00:00Z	**Porsche Macan Electric 2024: Specs, Prices, Availability**
The all-new, all-electric Macan mixes sportiness and sensibility—and the best news is you should shun the pricier model. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/review-porsche-macan-electric-2024/)
2024-04-23T12:00:00Z	**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/)
2024-04-23T13:00:00Z	**3 Best Cold-Plunge Tubs (2024): Luxe, Budget, and Advice**
Keen to try the latest wellness trend, I plunged 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/)
2024-04-23T13:30:00Z	**GoWise Steam Air Fryer Review: An OK Combo Cooker**
GoWise’s countertop device combines two different cooking functions: air frying and steaming. It’s just OK. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/gowise-steam-air-fryer/)
2024-04-23T13:30:00Z	**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/)
2024-04-23T14:00:00Z	**The Top New Features in MacOS Sonoma: How to Download, Compatible Macs**
Apple has officially released macOS 14. Here’s a breakdown of all the new features, which Macs support it, and how to download it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-macos-sonoma-features/)
2024-04-23T14:30:00Z	**Best Air Purifiers (2024): HEPA, Portable, and Quiet**
Keep wildfire smoke, smog, and allergens out. We tested standard and HEPA models to find the right one for your home. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-air-purifiers/)
2024-04-23T15:00:00Z	**Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2024**
New iPads are on the way. We break down Apple’s current lineup and what to expect with the upcoming tablets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-ipad/)