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Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

L’Oreal Professionnel AirLight Pro Review: Faster, Lighter, and Repairable

L'Oréal's first professional hair dryer combines infrared light, wind, and heat to drastically reduce your drying time.

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

9 Best French Presses (2024): Plastic, Glass, Stainless Steel, Travel

The humble French press is affordable, effective, and hard to mess up. Here are our favorites to make your morning cup of coffee.

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

How to Change the Default Search Engine in Google Chrome

Just because you use Chrome doesn’t mean you have to use Google. Learn how to invite Bing, DuckDuckGo, Brave, or even ChatGPT into your omnibox.

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

The Universe Is Teeming With Complex Organic Molecules

Wherever astronomers look, they see life’s raw materials—and hints at answers to one of the great mysteries of science.

Tech - Wired - 8 hours ago

Cloud Gaming on the PlayStation Portal Isn’t the Exciting Step Forward We’d Hoped for

A software update was supposed to free up the PS Portal from its reliance on the PS5 and add a world of streamable games to its appeal. In practice, it does nothing of the sort.

Tech - Wired - 10 hours ago

The Race to Translate Animal Sounds Into Human Language

With big cash prizes at stake—and AI supercharging research—interspecies translation is closer than ever. But what, if anything, would animals want to tell us?

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

14 Best Planners: Weekly and Daily Notebooks and Accessories (2024)

Digital tools are not always superior. Here are some WIRED-tested agendas and notebooks to keep you on track.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

The Electric Explorer’s Nightmare Launch Shows Everything Ford Gets Right and Wrong About EVs

Plagued by delays, tied to a rival’s electric platform, yet somehow still being clever and innovative, Ford’s European EV experiment embodies the automaker’s failure to commit to electric cars.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

Google Says It Won't Force Gemini on Partners in Antitrust Remedy Proposal

Google dominated the last era of search. Now the company and the US Justice Department are battling over how to set a fair playing field for generative AI.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

Best Running Shoes (2024): Asics, Hoka, Nike, On Running

We clocked thousands of test miles to bring you the best running shoes for every pace, ability, and running goal.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

Wood Veneer Hub’s Slat Panels Are an Easy Home Office Upgrade

Ditch the paint bucket and screw in these wood veneer panels to give your home office a makeover.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

December Wildfires Are Now a Thing

Expect more fires like the fast-moving one in Malibu, scientists say.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

How to Manage Food Anxiety Over the Holidays

The festive period can be stressful, particularly for those who struggle with food anxiety, weight concerns, or an eating disorder. Here are some tips for navigating an intense time of year.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

The 25 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (December 2024)

It's a Wonderful Life, Merry Little Batman, and My Old Ass are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

Mystery Drone Sightings Lead to FAA Ban Despite No Detected Threats

Plus: Google’s U-turn on creepy “fingerprint” tracking, the LockBit ransomware gang’s teased comeback, and a potential US ban on the most popular routers in America.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

A Spacecraft Is About to Fly Into the Sun’s Atmosphere for the First Time

On Christmas Eve, NASA's fastest-moving probe will come closer than ever to the surface of the sun.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

To Improve Your Gut Microbiome, Spend More Time in Nature

Microbes found in green spaces can transfer into your body, increasing bacterial diversity and potentially boosting the strength of the immune system.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

Music Can Thrive in the AI Era

It’s past time we applauded the creative skills of LLMs—and it might make us appreciate humans more too.

Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

Nike Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 40% Off

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Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

Design Within Reach Promo Codes: Extra 20% Off

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Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

KitchenAid Promo Codes and Coupons: 10% Off

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Tech - Wired - 1 day ago

2024 Was the Year the Bottom Fell Out of the Games Industry

From layoffs to the return of Gamergate, video games—and the people who make and play them—had a rough year.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

This Tropical Virus Is Spreading Out of the Amazon to the US and Europe

Oropouche virus has posed little threat outside South America in the past, but land-use change, the climate crisis, and international travel all appear to be spreading this insect-borne disease to new places.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

OpenAI Upgrades Its Smartest AI Model With Improved Reasoning Skills

A day after Google announced its first model capable of reasoning over problems, OpenAI has upped the stakes with an improved version of its own.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

I Used AI to Do All of My Holiday Shopping

Chatbots aren't very good at picking gifts, but that didn't stop me from burning the planet in a quest for the perfect baking equipment.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Why Can’t You Switch Seats in an Empty Airplane?

Yes, the weight distribution on an aircraft really does affect how well it flies. Our physics guy explains.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review: Fortune and Glory

A combination of puzzle-solving, bare-knuckle boxing, and brilliant performances recall the best of Indy's adventures.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

21 WIRED-Tested Gifts for People Who Need Some Sleep (2024)

Sweet dreams are made of these, from special lamps to noise machines.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

'Batman: Arkham Shadow' Proves VR Gaming Isn't Just a Gimmick

The latest Batman outing for Meta Quest shows that, when done well, VR gaming can hold its own with any platform.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Home Office Setup Guide (2024): Webcams, Desks, Chairs, and More

Gear can make or break your home office setup. Here’s our ultimate list of nearly 100 items, from monitors and desks to webcams and chairs.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

16 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2024) | WIRED

Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons, brushes, and combs—work wonders.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

What’s the Winter Solstice? Celebrations, Science, Livestream

Here’s what happens on the longest night of the year—in the solar system and across different cultures here on Earth.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

I’m Spending the Holidays Watching Cabin Builders on TikTok—While I Still Can

Even if TikTok doesn't get banned in the US next year, it'll still be far from the zone-out place it once was.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

2025 Will Be Smart Glasses All the Way Down

The past year has been filled with announcements about new smart glasses from companies big and small. Don’t expect the deluge to let up anytime soon.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Use the ‘Anti-AI’ Camera Apps Zerocam and Hallide to Keep Your Photos Looking More Natural

It’s still possible to just take normal-looking photos. Use these apps for Android and iOS to give your phone’s camera a more natural eye.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Generative AI Still Needs to Prove Its Usefulness

The hype is fading, and people are asking what generative artificial intelligence is really good for. So far, no one has a decent answer.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

eBay Coupon Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off Select Items

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Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

The 66 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (December 2024)

Deadpool and Wolverine, Alien: Romulus, and Elton John: Never Too Late are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

How to Make Your Holidays as Waste-Free as Possible: DIY Tips and Advice

From consciously choosing wrapping paper to gifting more mindfully, WIRED has all the tips to help you reduce your waste this holiday season.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

GOP Lawmakers Want Elon Musk to Be Speaker of the House

There is no requirement that the Speaker of the House be an elected member of Congress. After Elon Musk all but killed a bill to fund the government, lawmakers now propose to cut out the middleman.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Every AI Copyright Lawsuit in the US, Visualized

WIRED is following every copyright battle involving the AI industry—and we’ve created some handy visualizations that will be updated as the cases progress.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Craig Wright Found in Contempt of Court Over Bitcoin Creation Claims

A UK judge has ruled that Craig Wright violated a court order preventing him from bringing lawsuits based on his spurious claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of Bitcoin.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush

Thousands of workers are striking, as picket lines formed outside seven Amazon distribution centers from New York to California Thursday morning.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

33 Best Family Board Games (2024): Catan, Labyrinth, Onitama

From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

The 7 Best Photography Books of 2024

From one family’s brush with a serial killer to a look at queer history through images, these were WIRED’s favorite photography books of the last year.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

36 Best Gifts for Teens (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Teenagers can be scary and impossible to shop for. These adolescent-approved gifts can help.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

12 WIRED-Recommended Last-Minute Gift Ideas (2024)

If your Christmas tree is missing a present, these gifts will keep you on the nice list.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Tokyo’s Best Video Game Arcades in Akihabara: Where to Go, What to Do

I visited several Japanese arcades, aka game centers, in Tokyo’s Akihabara ward. Here’s some advice about how to get the most out of your visit to gamer’s paradise—and which arcade you shouldn’t miss.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

All of Our Hopes and Fears for Tech in 2025

To wrap up 2024, this week on Uncanny Valley we talk about the tech products we most fear and love.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

9 Best Standing Desks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

This VPN Lets Anyone Use Your Internet Connection. What Could Go Wrong?

A free VPN app called Big Mama is selling access to people’s home internet networks. Kids are using it to cheat in a VR game while researchers warn of bigger security risks.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

What Internet Fandoms and Communities Can Tell Us About 2025

Fashion, stan, and other online spaces offer clues to what will dominate next year in politics—for better or, in some cases, much worse.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

13 Habits of Highly Effective Risk-Takers

From poker players to venture capitalists, there’s a mindset to making the most of opportunities, and engineering the odds of success.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

KitchenAid Promo Codes and Coupons: $170 Off Select Items

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Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

NASA Postpones Return of Stranded Starliner Astronauts to March

Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams will now come home in March at the earliest, to allow SpaceX and NASA engineers to complete development of a new Crew Dragon spacecraft.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense Bill

The National Defense Authorization Act passed today, but lawmakers stripped language that would keep the Trump administration from wielding unprecedented authority to surveil Americans.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

CDC Confirms First US Case of Severe Bird Flu

This is the first case of H5N1 in the US this year that has sent a patient to the hospital.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Botto, the Millionaire AI Artist, Is Getting a Personality

Botto is a 'decentralized AI artist' whose work has fetched millions. As AI improves, its creators may give it fewer guardrails to test its emerging personality.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

15 Best Stocking Stuffers (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Start Christmas morning off on the right foot with these excellent, tiny gifts.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Your Fancy Wine Could Well Be Fake. Some Are Hoping to Sniff Out a Solution

One fifth of all wine sold worldwide could be fake. Now tech similar to similar MRI scans and gas-smelling, aroma-analyzing equipment might yield the answer.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Petkit Purobot Ultra Review: Taking Litter Boxes to the Next Level

The world's first AI-powered automatic litter box dares to ask the question: What does it look like inside the box when my cat poops?

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

40 Techy Gifts Under $100 That We Tested and Love

Score a great gift for everyone on your list without breaking the bank. Every one of these gifts comes WIRED-recommended.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

19 Thoughtful Gifts for Your Coworkers (2024)

You see them every single day (almost). Our curated guide features personalized gifts for every office personality, from the foodies to the minimalists.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Volvo EX90 Review: A Luxurious Tech-Heavy Ride

The electric SUV, the flagship of the Swedish brand, is the most connected and safe car Volvo has ever made. There’s so much to like, but we also have a few gripes.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

The Study That Called Out Black Plastic Utensils Had a Major Math Error

Despite the correction, the study's authors stand by their conclusions about the risks of certain kitchen utensils.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

The Edgelord AI That Turned a Shock Meme Into Millions in Crypto

Truth Terminal started as a techno-modernist art project meant to invite discussion about the applications and potential dangers of autonomous AI agents. Then it took on a life of its own.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

The Edgelord AI That Seduced Marc Andreessen, Then Turned a Famed Shock Meme Into Cryptomillions

Truth Terminal started as a techno-modernist art project meant to invite discussion about the applications and potential dangers of autonomous AI agents. Then it took on a life of its own.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Generative AI and Climate Change Are on a Collision Course

From energy to resources, data centers have grown too greedy.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

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Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

AirDoctor Coupon Code: 25% Off Purifiers

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Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

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Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

22 Best Gifts for Travelers Who Are Always One Flight Ahead (2024)

Shopping for the best gifts for travelers? Our guide features top picks that frequent fliers will truly appreciate.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

The 51 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (December 2024)

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Luther, and Agatha All Along are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

17 Best Air Purifiers (2024): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir

Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with air purifiers tested firsthand by WIRED.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones

In a previously unreported August memo, the Department of Homeland Security urged state and local police to conduct exercises to test their ability to respond to weaponized drones.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

A Third Person Has Received a Transplant of a Genetically Engineered Pig Kidney

A 53-year-old woman was the third to undergo the transplant procedure. Researchers are hoping to monitor the long-term effects.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Trump Will Reportedly Block the US Government and Military From Buying EVs

Donald Trump’s attack on clean vehicles is shaping up to be bigger than previously thought.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

17 Best White Elephant Gifts (2024): Legos, Desk Accessories

Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year's holiday party, from a bathrobe for a bottle of wine to magnets they'll wish they could eat.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

What a VPN Kill Switch Is and How to Set One Up

When your VPN goes down, your online activity can become exposed to snoops. A kill switch for your VPN solves that.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Stop Calling Online Scams ‘Pig Butchering,’ Interpol Warns

Experts say the catchall term for online fraud furthers harm against victims and could dissuade people from reporting attempts to bilk them out of their money.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Drug Dealers Have Moved Onto Social Media

The marketing of illegal drugs on open platforms is “gaining prominence,” authorities note, while the number of drug transactions on the darkweb has decreased in recent years.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Drug Dealers Have Moved on to Social Media

The marketing of illegal drugs on open platforms is “gaining prominence,” authorities note, while the number of drug transactions on the dark web has decreased in recent years.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Far-Right Sheriffs Want to Carry Out Donald Trump's Mass Deportations. That’s Not Possible

Across the US, sheriffs say they’re willing to do whatever they can to help Donald Trump’s “border czar,” Tom Homan, expel millions of immigrants. Legally, that isn’t much.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Antibodies Could Soon Help Slow the Aging Process

The protective proteins in our bodies aren’t just great for fending off infection—they could also fight the effects of getting older.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Logitech Promo Code: 15% Off in December 2024

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Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Govee Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off

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Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Nike Promo Code: Up to 50% Off Select Styles

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Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Luigi Mangione Conspiracy Theories Are Going Strong

The man who allegedly shot United Healthcare’s CEO has inspired a seemingly never-ending flood of conspiracy theories about everything from his eyebrows to the number 286.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

25 Piping Hot Gifts for Coffee Lovers (2024)

Fantastic ideas for the coffee snobs, at-home baristas, and commercial-grade caffeine addicts in your life.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

How Christmas Trees Could Become a Source of Low-Carbon Protein

In the nascent field of mycoforestry, tree-growers are combining saplings with symbiotic fungi to grow timber and mushrooms on the same plots of land.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

14 Best Tote Bags (2024), Tested and Reviewed

From beach days to board meetings, these top totes are designed to protect your valuables, and then some.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

The Best Tested Tote Bags (2024): Weather-Proof, Durable

From beach days to board meetings, these top totes are designed to protect your valuables, and then some.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

5 Best WIRED-Tested Humidifiers for Home and Away (2024)

Breathe easy with our top WIRED-tested picks for room comfort and preventing illness.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

How to Use Your iPhone to Text Over Satellite When You're Adventuring

Whether your travels take you deep into the wilderness or just to the part of your city that doesn't have cell service, you can stay connected by using your iPhone to text from orbit.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

Europe's Most Innovative Library Has a Botanical Garden on the Roof

Warsaw University Library stylishly connects the past and present.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

The Top Cybersecurity Agency in the US Is Bracing for Donald Trump

Staffers at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency tell WIRED they fear the new administration will cut programs that keep the US safe—and “persecution.”

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

Hackers Can Jailbreak Digital License Plates to Make Others Pay Their Tolls and Tickets

Digital license plates sold by Reviver, already legal to buy in some states and drive with nationwide, can be hacked by their owners to evade traffic regulations or even law enforcement surveillance.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

Big Tech Will Scour the Globe in Its Search for Cheap Energy

Warehouses full of servers are hungry for power, no matter who supplies it.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

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