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2024-09-08 13:00:00

Electric Grilling Is Still a Little Raw in the Middle
Electric grills dangle the potential of being greener, safer, and more consistent than propane grills. But the experience of using one is frustrating.
https://www.wired.com/story/electric-grilling-not-there-yet/

2024-09-04 16:00:00

Could This Be the Start of Amazon’s Next Robot Revolution?
The ecommerce giant has acquired a team to give bots greater intelligence and dexterity—potentially automating much more of its warehouse operations.
https://www.wired.com/amazon-covariant-robotics-deal/

2024-09-04 12:16:00

Panasonic's Stateside Return: New OLED and miniLED TVs Hit US Soil
Panasonic eases back into the United States with Amazon-powered OLED and miniLED models.
https://www.wired.com/story/panasonic-tv-launch-2024/

2024-09-03 11:30:00

Best Noise-Canceling Headphones (2024): Over-Ears, Wireless Earbuds, Workout
Tune out (or rock out) with our favorite over-ears and earbuds.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-noise-canceling-headphones/

2024-09-02 11:30:00

AI-Fakes Detection Is Failing Voters in the Global South
With generative AI affecting politics worldwide, researchers face a “detection gap,” as the biases built into systems mean tools for identifying fake content often work poorly or not at all in the Global South.
https://www.wired.com/story/generative-ai-detection-gap/

2024-09-01 06:00:00

Students Find New Evidence of the Impossibility of Complete Disorder
A new mathematic proof marks the first progress in decades on a problem about how order emerges.
https://www.wired.com/story/students-find-new-evidence-of-the-impossibility-of-complete-disorder/

2024-08-29 16:00:00

Gantri Now Lets You Customize Your Lamp’s Colors—and Everything Else
The 3D-printed lighting company has a new color customization system—with up to 4,000 combinations—that it hopes will light the way for other industries.
https://www.wired.com/story/gantri-you-customize-lamp-colors-manufacturing/

2024-08-29 15:00:00

The Best Compact Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Forget your phone. These compact, pocketable point-and-shoot cameras are more fun and take better pictures.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-compact-cameras-for-photo-and-video/

2024-08-29 14:17:35

Powerful Spyware Exploits Enable a New String of 'Watering Hole' Attacks
Suspected Russian hackers have compromised a series of websites to utilize sophisticated spyware exploits that are eerily similar to those created by NSO Group and Intellexa.
https://www.wired.com/story/russia-cozy-bear-watering-hole-attacks/

2024-08-28 20:17:17

After four days in the custody of French police, the head of the social media messaging app has been charged with complicity in spreading sexual images of children and other alleged crimes.
https://www.wired.com/story/telegram-pavel-durov-indictment/

2024-08-28 17:00:00

Paralimpiadi 2024, 7 cose da sapere sull'edizione di Parigi
Dagli sport al percorso della torcia paralimpica, dai luoghi delle competizioni alle medaglie: guida all'evento sportivo
https://www.wired.com/story/7-things-to-know-about-the-2024-paris-paralympics/

2024-08-28 16:00:00

Generative AI Transformed English Homework. Math Is Next
ByteDance’s Gauth app scans math homework and provides thorough, often correct, answers using AI. Millions have already downloaded it for free.
https://www.wired.com/story/gauth-ai-math-homework-app/

2024-08-28 14:30:00

The Best All-in-One Computers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
If you need a PC but don't want to ponder over all the specs and peripherals, get one of these all-in-one computers.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-all-in-one-computers/

2024-08-28 11:00:00

Signal Is More Than Encrypted Messaging. Under Meredith Whittaker, It’s Out to Prove Surveillance Capitalism Wrong
On its 10th anniversary, Signal’s president wants to remind you that the world’s most secure communications platform is a nonprofit. It’s free. It doesn’t track you or serve you ads. It pays its engineers very well. And it’s still a go-to app for hundreds of millions of people.
https://www.wired.com/story/meredith-whittaker-signal/

2024-08-26 21:23:38

French authorities detained Durov to question him as part of a probe into a wide range of alleged violations—including money laundering and CSAM—but it remains unclear if he will face charges.
https://www.wired.com/story/telegram-pavel-durov-arrest-investigation-allegations/

2024-08-26 21:15:36

The 32 Best Deals From REI’s 2024 Labor Day Sale
Shop these end-of-summer deals on REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, and other outdoor brands.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-rei-labor-day-sale-deals-2024/

2024-08-26 18:53:40

Best Early Labor Day Deals (2024): Tablets, Streaming Sticks, and More
Now's your chance to save some cash on TVs, smart speakers, and more.
https://www.wired.com/story/labor-day-deals-2024/

2024-08-26 14:30:00

Struggling to Unlock Your Phone? You Might Have Lost Your Fingerprints
The absence of these identifying marks—which can be the result of excessive typing, manual work, chemotherapy, or sports—is becoming more of an issue in the age of biometrics.
https://www.wired.com/story/why-you-might-be-losing-your-fingerprints/

2024-08-25 17:33:00

Samsung Odyssey G6 OLED Review: More Frames Than Your Eye Can Handle
At 360 frames per second, the Samsung Odyssey G6 OLED is fast enough to show me just how bad I really am at Overwatch 2.
https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-odyssey-g6-oled-gaming-monitor/

2024-08-25 10:12:00

14 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2024): Battery-Powered, LTE, No Subscription
These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered and LTE devices and options that need no subscription.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-outdoor-security-cameras/

2024-08-24 12:00:00

Will the ‘Car-Free’ Los Angeles Olympics Work?
Organizers of the 2028 Summer Games will attempt to re-create the city’s public transport heyday of the early 20th century, but ousting the car—even for just a few weeks—will be costly.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-car-free-los-angeles-olympics-will-work/

2024-08-23 18:30:35

Chanel’s New Celeb-Endorsed Audio Jewelry Is Powered by Master & Dynamic
The uber-luxe Première Sound Watch is here to join the cheapo wired buds revolution, despite being the very opposite.
https://www.wired.com/story/chanel-premiere-sound-watch/

2024-08-23 17:59:51

Online Action Movie Fandom Birthed a New Film Fest Era
The Big Bad Film Fest, now in its second year, is like a big, muscle-bound hug for Very Online action movie obsessives who brought it to life.
https://www.wired.com/story/big-bad-film-fest/

2024-08-23 11:30:00

This Woman Secretly Tries to Stop War
Gabrielle Rifkind was trained as a group analyst and psychotherapist. Now she sits down with groups like Hamas and Hezbollah and state actors in Ukraine and Russia, trying to end global conflicts.
https://www.wired.com/story/gabrielle-rifkind-peace-oxford-process/

2024-08-22 12:33:00

6 Best Bidets, Tested and Reviewed (2024): Toto, Kohler, Tushy
We plonked our butts on these electric and nonelectric toilet seats to see which cleaned best.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bidets/

2024-08-22 11:00:00

It’s a ‘Hotties for Harris’ World and We’re Just Living in It
The DNC influencer after-party featured “abortion access Skee-Ball,” a wall display of Democratic “hotties,” and a couch for JD Vance.
https://www.wired.com/story/hotties-for-harris-influencers-dnc/

2024-08-22 10:30:00

This Political Startup Wants to Help Progressives Win … With AI-Generated Ads
BattlegroundAI promises to make life easier for overstretched and underfunded campaigns. No MAGA types allowed.
https://www.wired.com/story/battelgroundai-ai-progressive-political-ads/

2024-08-21 16:00:00

An ‘AI Scientist’ Is Inventing and Running Its Own Experiments
Letting programs learn through “open-ended” experimentation may unlock remarkable new capabilities, as well as new risks.
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-scientist-ubc-lab/

2024-08-21 10:00:00

The Covid-19 Summer Wave Is So Big, the FDA Might Release New Vaccines Early
The latest Covid-19 surge reportedly has officials considering approval of the new strain-matched vaccine as soon as this week.
https://www.wired.com/story/covid-summer-surge-fda-vaccine-approval/

2024-08-20 14:02:00

Modular and Non-Modular PC Power Supply: What's the Difference?
If you’re in the process of building your desktop, here are all the things you need to know about choosing a power supply unit.
https://www.wired.com/story/pc-power-supply-explainer/

2024-08-20 13:02:00

22 Best Wireless Chargers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-chargers/

2024-08-19 17:29:41

The Best Hearing Aids of 2024, Reviewed by Experts
These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hearing-aids/

2024-08-19 16:51:43

Climate Change’s Latest Deadly Killer: Lightning Strikes
In rural India, stormy weather, a lack of knowledge, and scant protections are combining to kill thousands every year, with climate change likely to raise the threat as lightning becomes more common.
https://www.wired.com/story/thunder-lightning-strike-deaths-india/

2024-08-19 12:00:00

What Are the Different Motherboard Sizes?
Not sure whether you need an ATX, micro ATX, mini ITX, or eATX board for your new PC? We’ve got you covered.
https://www.wired.com/story/motherboard-size-explainer/

2024-08-18 15:12:00

The 7 Best Projectors According to Our Reviewers (2024)
Whether you want a backyard presenter or a theater-quality behemoth, our projector picks will help you upgrade your movie nights.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-projectors/

2024-08-18 10:02:00

Mill Food Recycler Review: Trendy and Spendy
This smart food-scrap trash can is not worth the hefty price tag.
https://www.wired.com/review/mill-food-recycler/

2024-08-17 15:11:00

13 Best Bluetooth Speakers Our Testers Jammed With in 2024
These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bluetooth-speakers/

2024-08-17 14:00:00

Geofence Warrants Ruled Unconstitutional—but That’s Not the End of It
Plus: US regulators fine T-Mobile $60 million for mishap with sensitive data, New Zealand approves Kim Dotcom’s US extradition, and San Francisco takes on deepfake porn.
https://www.wired.com/story/geofence-warrants-ruled-unconstitutional-tmobile-fine-deepfake-nudes-lawsuit/

2024-08-17 11:00:00

The 55 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (August 2024)
The Boyfriend, The Decameron, and Kleo are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-shows-this-week/

2024-08-17 11:00:00

The 51 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (August 2024)
Wicked Little Letters, Lumberjack the Monster, and Godzilla Minus One are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-movies-this-week/

2024-08-16 13:47:54

Kamala Harris' Brat Summer Is Almost Over. What's Next?
Writer and critic Hunter Harris has some thoughts on Kamala Harris' social media strategy, and whether the vice president can sustain her moment in the online spotlight until November.
https://www.wired.com/story/kamala-harris-social-media-brat/

2024-08-16 12:00:00

The Australian Breaker Who Broke the Internet
It’s been a week since Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun, competed in the breaking competition at the Paris Olympics. The memes—and the controversy—haven’t stopped since.
https://www.wired.com/story/olympics-breaking-raygun-memes/

2024-08-16 10:00:00

EVs Are Losing Up to 50 Percent of Their Value in One Year
Some electric car brands are hemorrhaging value, with the worst losing as much as $600 a day. In this investigation, WIRED outlines the models to watch, why this is happening, and how you could game the market to your advantage.
https://www.wired.com/story/evs-are-losing-up-to-50-percent-of-their-value-in-one-year/

2024-08-15 19:25:01

Samsung Coupon and Promo Codes (August 2024)
WIRED has the best deals to save on your favorite Samsung products.
https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-promo-codes/

2024-08-15 17:42:45

Tether Was Playing a Risky Game, a New Celsius Suit Reveals
The bankrupt crypto lender’s legal action brings into relief the backroom maneuvering that barely shielded Tether from widespread market turmoil.
https://www.wired.com/story/tether-celsius-crypto-lawsuit-close-call/

2024-08-15 15:16:00

Dyson OnTrac Headphones Review: A Solid, Visually Customizable Pair
Dyson’s noise-canceling headphones look like vacuums but sound better than AirPods Max.
https://www.wired.com/review/dyson-ontrac/

2024-08-15 10:00:00

This Is the Most Detailed Map of Brain Connections Ever Made
In a world first, Harvard biologists worked with Google to diagram a cubic millimeter of human cerebral cortex at the subcellular level, paving the way for the next generation of brain science.
https://www.wired.com/story/this-is-the-most-detailed-map-of-brain-connections-ever-made-google-harvard/

2024-08-14 17:59:19

Instagram Isn’t Protecting Women Politicians from Hate Speech
A report found that Instagram left up 93% of violent comments towards female candidates—the kind of online abuse that has led them to not seek office.
https://www.wired.com/story/instagram-gendered-abuse/

2024-08-14 14:54:55

Trump’s Shooting Led QAnon Believers to Double Down
A month after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, QAnon believers and their families are still stuck in a cycle of despair.
https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-shooting-rattled-qanon-believers-then-they-doubled-down/

2024-08-14 13:29:56

Gamergate’s Aggrieved Men Still Haunt the Internet
Ten years ago, much of the frustrations gamers were expressing came from anger over no longer being the target audience. Now those feelings are everywhere, from fandom to politics.
https://www.wired.com/story/gamergates-aggrieved-men-still-haunt-the-internet/

2024-08-14 11:15:00

Supplements Companies Are Cashing In on the Ozempic Wave
With demand for GLP-1 drugs sky-high, the supplement industry is elbowing into the market. Some products are meant to complement meds like Ozempic. Others are positioned as “natural” alternatives.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-ozempic-adjacent-supplement-gold-rush-is-just-getting-started/

2024-08-14 10:30:00

The 2025 Ford Maverick Shows That Hybrid Pickup Trucks Are Going Mainstream
Just as Tesla ditches its $60,000 Cybertruck, Ford finally allows buyers to pair its efficient hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive and a towing package. Hallelujah.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-2025-ford-maverick-shows-that-hybrid-pickup-trucks-are-going-mainstream/

2024-08-13 22:39:34

ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode First Impressions: Fun, and Just a Bit Creepy
The new voice feature from OpenAI for ChatGPT is often entertaining, and will even do a Trump impression. It likely rolls out to all paid users this fall.
https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-advanced-voice-mode-first-impressions/

2024-08-13 18:30:55

Thousands of People Are Playing the Mysterious Game 'Deadlock' Right Now
No official details exist yet for Deadlock, the rumored 6v6 team shooter from Valve. That hasn’t stopped people from playing it on Steam.
https://www.wired.com/story/valve-deadlock-secret-game-thousands-playing/

2024-08-13 17:00:00

For Google’s Pixel Camera Team, It’s All About the Memories
In exclusive interviews, Google’s Pixel imaging team explains how its new camera tech can capture a photo that’s more realistic and natural—and how its new AI tools can reimagine an entire scene.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-9-real-tone-pixel-camera-interview/

2024-08-13 17:00:00

Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 2: Specs, Features, Release Date
The Pixel 9 series now features four phones, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, alongside the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2.
https://www.wired.com/story/made-by-google-pixel-9-phones-pixel-watch-3-pixel-buds-pro-2/

2024-08-13 12:11:00

The 11 Best Travel Adapters, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keeping your gadgets charged. These are our favorites.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-travel-adapters/

2024-08-13 10:30:00

Black Sororities and Fraternities Are Mobilizing Online and in Secret Chats for Voter Turnout
Across the United States, members of Black Greek organizations are using everything from large social media accounts to secret group chats with the single aim of increasing turnout in November.
https://www.wired.com/story/black-sororities-and-fraternities-mobilizing-online-voting/

2024-08-12 12:30:00

7 Best Chromebooks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Choosing the right Chromebook for your needs can be a tough decision. We can help with our favorite picks.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-chromebooks/

2024-08-12 10:00:00

Flush With Cash, Tether Has Got Microsoft, Google, and Amazon in Its Crosshairs
Under new CEO Paolo Ardoino, the crypto company is spending heavily in a bid to muscle into an AI market dominated by the world’s largest tech firms.
https://www.wired.com/story/tether-ceo-paolo-ardoino-crypto-ai-interview/

2024-08-11 10:30:00

How to Print Something in 2024
Printer ownership is on the decline, but sometimes you still need to get ink on paper. Here’s how to print when you don’t own a printer—and some advice on how to buy one if you need to.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-print/

2024-08-10 21:30:00

The Hacker Who Hunts Video Game Speedrunning Cheaters
Allan “dwangoAC” has made it his mission to expose speedrunning phonies. At the Defcon hacker conference, he’ll challenge one record that's stood for 15 years.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-hacker-who-hunts-video-game-speedrunning-cheaters/

2024-08-10 10:00:00

How Do You Get Drugs to the Brain? Maybe Try a Parasite
A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain. Here's how scientists are turning Toxoplasma gondii from foe into friend.
https://www.wired.com/story/parasite-drug-delivery/

2024-08-09 22:55:57

Google Researchers Found Nearly a Dozen Flaws in Popular Qualcomm Software for Mobile GPUs
The vulnerabilities, which have been patched, may have novel appeal to attackers as an avenue to compromising phones.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-android-red-team-qualcomm-gpu-flaws/

2024-08-09 17:07:19

The 14 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2024): We've Tested Them All
We’ve rounded up our favorites, including third-party devices like the Sonos Era and a voice-enabled Yamaha soundbar.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-alexa-and-amazon-echo-speakers/

2024-08-09 11:00:00

How Camo Hats Became an Instant Meme
This week, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz cemented their bid for the White House with some camouflage caps. The headgear is on its way to red MAGA hat status.
https://www.wired.com/story/camo-hats-harris-walz-instant-meme/

2024-08-09 10:00:00

The Olympics' Hostile Architecture Is a Preview of What's to Come
Under a bridge in Paris, a homeless encampment has been replaced with dozens of giant Lego-like bricks. Campaigners say things will likely get worse at the 2028 Games in LA.
https://www.wired.com/story/paris-los-angeles-olympics-hostile-architecture-homeless/

2024-08-08 23:22:16

Computer Crash Reports Are an Untapped Hacker Gold Mine
One hacker solved the CrowdStrike outage mystery with simple crash reports, illustrating the wealth of detail about potential bugs and vulnerabilities those key documents hold.
https://www.wired.com/story/crash-reports-vulnerability-data/

2024-08-08 13:02:00

6 Best Mattresses for Back Pain, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Struggling with back pain while you sleep, or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mattresses-for-back-pain/

2024-08-08 12:00:00

Good Luck Selling Your AI Startup
This week, we talk about the current trend of Big Tech acqui-hiring key talent from smaller AI companies.
https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-654/

2024-08-08 11:00:00

Watch How a Hacker’s Infrared Laser Can Spy on Your Laptop’s Keystrokes
Hacker Samy Kamkar is debuting his own open source version of a laser microphone—a spy tool that can invisibly pick up the sounds inside your home through a window, and even the text you’re typing.
https://www.wired.com/story/infrared-laser-microphone-keystroke-surveillance/

2024-08-08 07:01:00

As Skies Fill With Space Junk, Nonprofit Urges US to Pause StarLink Launches
The advocacy group PIRG is asking the US government to conduct environmental reviews of commercial internet satellites. The group’s new report warns of a space garbage problem with Earthly consequences.
https://www.wired.com/story/pirg-starlink-environmental-review-space-garbage/

2024-08-07 12:00:00

NBC’s Olympics Broadcast Isn’t Just Addictive. It’s a New Era of Streaming
With a big assist from Peacock, the 2024 Summer Olympics broadcast is fragmented in all the right ways.
https://www.wired.com/story/nbc-peacock-2024-summer-olympics-coverage/

2024-08-07 11:00:00

Elon Musk Has Turned X Into His Personal Political Playground
Elon Musk accused Twitter’s leadership of tipping the scales politically. But now he’s doing just that with X.
https://www.wired.com/story/musk-trump-support-x/

2024-08-06 17:42:14

Elon Musk’s X Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Conspiracy to Boycott the Platform
The right-wing video site Rumble filed a similar antitrust suit today.
https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-x-twitter-rumble-sue-advertisers/

2024-08-06 11:32:00

Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig Audio Interface Review: So Many Inputs
This fancy audio interface makes plugging in all your synths a breeze.
https://www.wired.com/review/arturia-audiofuse-16rig/

2024-08-06 11:30:00

The Best Climbing Gear for Beginners (2024): Shoes, Harnesses, and Ropes
Whether you’re tempted by indoor climbing or want to take on the great outdoors, we’ve got the ropes, shoes, and harnesses to get you started.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-climbing-gear/

2024-08-05 21:37:05

Elon Musk’s X Is Leaving San Francisco
The office closure marks the end of an era for the site formerly known as Twitter.
https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-x-twitter-leaving-san-francisco-office/

2024-08-05 19:52:00

Google Search Is an Illegal Monopoly, US Judge Rules
Nearly a year after the US government took Google to trial, a judge has found that the tech giant violated antitrust laws. A new trial will determine how Google should be penalized.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-search-antitrust-monopoly-ruling/

2024-08-05 13:30:00

Mountain Bikers Are Rewilding Land by Paying the Government to Do It
A new nature-restoration project in Wales is being funded by an unusual source: thrill-seeking downhill lovers.
https://www.wired.com/story/bike-park-wales-rewilding-private-sector-finance/

2024-08-04 11:30:00

To Study Tornados, Bring an Apocalypse-Proof Truck. And Rocket Launchers
A day of chasing storms with Reed Timmer's Dominator 3, the latest in extreme twister tech.
https://www.wired.com/story/dominator-3-tornado-chaser/

2024-08-03 11:00:00

The 53 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (August 2024)
Sweet Home, The Decameron, Star Trek Prodigy are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-shows-this-week/

2024-08-02 14:00:00

Edifier Stax Spirit S5 Headphones Review: Great Sound, No Noise Canceling
These wireless planar magnetic headphones are the perfect way to maintain pristine audio quality on the go.
https://www.wired.com/review/edifier-stax-spirit-s5/

2024-08-02 11:15:00

Echo Spot Review (2024): Small and Surprisingly Helpful
The Echo Spot takes many of my favorite features from smart displays and cuts a ton of clutter (and the ads).
https://www.wired.com/review/echo-spot/

2024-08-01 20:36:54

How 'World of Warcraft' Devs Launched One of the Biggest Unions in Video Games
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard created an environment that helped workers. Amid layoffs and worries about AI, their efforts could be an indicator of the future of the industry.
https://www.wired.com/story/world-of-warcraft-union-vidoe-games-labor/

2024-08-01 14:00:00

Asus Chromebook CM14 Review: An Uber-Cheap Laptop
This is a good basic budget laptop, but aggressive Chromebook Plus sales might have you thinking twice.
https://www.wired.com/review/asus-chromebook-cm14/

2024-08-01 13:00:00

LG C4 OLED Review: The Best High-End TV for Most People
This gorgeous high-end TV is this year's best buy for home cinephiles.
https://www.wired.com/review/lg-c4/

2024-08-01 12:30:00

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.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-fitness-tracker/

2024-08-01 10:48:00

8 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones/

2024-08-01 10:00:00

The Cure for Disposable Plastic Crap Is Here—and It’s Loony
Stretchy seaweed, reverse vending machines, QR-coded take-out boxes: They’re how we can break society’s absurd addiction to single-use plastics.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-cure-for-disposable-plastic-crap-is-here-and-its-loony/

2024-07-31 15:08:00

The Best Cat Furniture, Scratching Posts, and Litter Boxes (2024)
Your cat needs scratching posts and litter boxes, but they don’t have to be ugly.
https://www.wired.com/story/fancy-cat-furniture/

2024-07-31 13:00:00

'Date Like Goblins' Thinks Playing Games Can Fix Dating Apps
More niche dating apps hope to disrupt the dominance of giants like Tinder and Hinge. The latest encourages people to date in “goblin mode.”
https://www.wired.com/story/dating-apps-suck-date-like-goblins/

2024-07-30 10:00:00

The New Gods of Weather Can Make Rain on Demand—or So They Want You to Believe
In a gold-trimmed command center on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, scientists are seeking to wring moisture from desert skies. But will all their extravagant cloud-seeding tech—planes that sprinkle nanomaterials, lasers that scramble the atmosphere—really work at scale?
https://www.wired.com/story/new-gods-weather-rain-cloud-seeding-emirates/

2024-07-30 07:00:00

How a Secret BJP War Room Mobilized Female Voters to Win the Indian Elections
A sophisticated effort used technology to identify women who could bring other women out to vote—and offered a glimpse of the future of campaigning in India.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-a-secret-bjp-war-room-mobilized-female-voters-to-win-the-indian-elections/

2024-07-29 17:12:16

The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Apple Intelligence has arrived in the iOS 18.1 developer beta, bringing features like the updated Siri and Writing Tools. Here’s how to access it, plus the top new features in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-ios-18-ipados-18-new-features/

2024-07-25 10:00:00

How Soon Might the Atlantic Ocean Break? Two Sibling Scientists Found an Answer—and Shook the World
A gigantic, weather-defining current system could be headed to collapse. Peter and Susanne Ditlevsen had a simple yet controversial question: How much time might we have left to save it?
https://www.wired.com/story/amoc-collapse-atlantic-ocean/

2024-07-20 13:30:00

Omega’s AI Will Map How Olympic Athletes Win
From gymnast-tracking to pole vault measurements mid-jump, the watch brand’s Swiss Timing division has a whole host of new timing tech for Paris 2024.
https://www.wired.com/story/omegas-ai-will-map-how-olympic-athletes-win/

2024-07-14 16:01:00

PS5 vs PS5 Slim: What’s the Difference, and Which One Should You Get?
Can you spot all the differences between these two consoles? No? That’s OK, we’ve got you covered.
https://www.wired.com/story/ps5-vs-ps5-slim-whats-the-difference-and-which-one-should-you-get/

2024-07-14 11:00:00

Everything You See Is a Computational Process, If You Know How to Look
Computer scientist Lance Fortnow writes that by embracing the computations that surround us, we can begin to understand and tame our seemingly random world.
https://www.wired.com/story/everything-you-see-is-a-computational-process-if-you-know-how-to-look/

2024-07-13 15:00:00

Check Out WIRED’s Merch Store Refresh
Brand-new mugs, hats, and shirts are just a few of the things you’ll find in our store for branded merchandise, SHOP.WIRED.
https://www.wired.com/story/wireds-merch-store-summer-2024-refresh/