05-09-24 -
Elon Musk's Neuralink Had a Brain Implant Setback. It May Come Down to Design
Neuralink experienced a mechanical issue with its first human brain-computer interface implant. Its novel design may make it more prone to failure.
05-09-24 -
Why the Voices of Black Twitter Were Worth Saving
Black Twitter has been a cultural engine for well over a decade. It could also disappear at any time.
05-09-24 -
6 Practical Tips for Using Anthropic's Claude Chatbot
Anthropic recently launched an iOS app for its Claude chatbot. We asked the company’s head of product design how to get the most out of the AI helper.
05-09-24 -
The Conspiracies Swarming Campus Protests
Disinformation and conspiracies spun out of control last week when police departments raided college campuses across the country during pro-Palestinian protests.
05-09-24 -
Sell Lab-Grown Meat in Alabama and You Could Go to Jail
Anyone found guilty of selling or manufacturing cultivated meat in Alabama will face up to a three-month jail sentence and $500 fine.
05-09-24 -
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Review: A Great Budget Laptop
This Chromebook costs less than $400, and you couldn’t ask for a more capable workhorse.
05-09-24 -
Asus Zenbook Duo (2024) Review: A Two-Screened Laptop That Nails It
Asus’ Zenbook Duo is a laptop with two screens built in, and it’s fantastic.
05-09-24 -
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Review: Struggling to Stand Out
Sitting in between the Pixel 8A and the latest Moto G Power, Samsung’s midrange smartphone struggles to stand out.
05-09-24 -
A Peek Inside Hulu's New 'Black Twitter' Docuseries
This week, the writer, director, and executive producers of the new documentary series Black Twitter: A People's History tell us how they brought the community’s vibrancy to the small screen.
05-09-24 -
We Tried the Worlds Most Expensive Racing Simulator
Dynisma’s $2 million rig is state of the art. Just ask Ferrari, which has one for its F1 team. Now a consumer model is in development, we decided to test the ultimate driving simulator.
05-09-24 -
Student Journalists Face Storm of Campus Protest Disinformation
WIRED spoke to student journalists across the country about how they're contending with the overwhelming amount of disinformation in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests.
05-09-24 -
City Trees Save Lives
Green spaces significantly cool our ever-hotter cities. New research suggests more trees could cut heat-related ER visits in LA by up to two-thirds.
05-08-24 -
How Not to Get Brain-Eating Worms and Mercury Poisoning
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. had both a brain parasite and mercury poisoning at the same time. Just how rare is each condition?
05-08-24 -
OpenAI Is Exploring How to Responsibly Generate AI Porn
OpenAI released draft guidelines for how it wants the AI technology inside ChatGPT to behave—and revealed that it’s exploring how to ‘responsibly’ generate explicit content.
05-08-24 -
Top FBI Official Urges Agents to Use Warrantless Wiretaps on US Soil
An internal email from FBI deputy director Paul Abbate, obtained by WIRED, tells employees to search for “US persons” in a controversial spy program's database that investigators have repeatedly misused.
05-08-24 -
A Russian Influence Campaign Is Exploiting College Campus Protests
A Kremlin-aligned network called Doppelganger has used faked versions of real news sites to push both pro-Palestine and pro-Israel disinformation.
05-08-24 -
FTX Creditors Say Payout Deal Is 'an Insult'and Plan to Revolt
FTX has a plan to repay its former crypto customers more than the billions of dollars they lost in the latest bankruptcy proposal. But some will reject it anyway.
05-08-24 -
10 Great Deals on Last-Minute Mothers Day Gifts (2024)
Does Mom need a KitchenAid or new headphones? Some of our favorite gear is on sale from Amazon and Target.
05-08-24 -
Google DeepMinds Groundbreaking AI for Protein Structure Can Now Model DNA
Demis Hassabis, Google’s artificial intelligence chief, says the AlphaFold software that revolutionized the study of proteins has received a significant upgrade that will advance drug development.
05-08-24 -
Britax Willow SC Review: A Fantastic Stroller and Car Seat Combo
This stroller and car seat combo is the perfect solution for tired new parents.
05-08-24 -
It's Possible to Hack 'Tetris' From Inside the Game Itself
Video game hackers have figured out how to manipulate Tetris from its high-score listing screen.
05-08-24 -
Burnout Is Pushing Workers to Use AIEven if Their Boss Doesnt Know
People are using AI at work whether their bosses want them to or not, new data shows. But it’s desperation, not innovation, driving the change.
05-08-24 -
Delonghi Specialista Arte Evo Espresso Machine With Cold Brew Review: A Littl...
The cold-brew feature is a letdown, but this De'Longhi makes great espresso—if you help it out a little.
05-08-24 -
A (Strange) Interview With the Russian-Military-Linked Hackers Targeting US W...
Despite Cyber Army of Russia’s claims of swaying US “minds and hearts,” experts say the cyber sabotage group appears to be hyping its hacking for a domestic audience.
05-07-24 -
Cmon, Why Isnt the New Apple Pencil Pro Backward Compatible?
Apple's latest stylus will only work with its newest iPads. The long-running second-gen Apple Pencil—which the company still sells—will not.
05-07-24 -
The Affordable Connectivity Program Has a Lifeline in the Senate
The ACP provided a broadband subsidy for millions of Americans. Now Congress has a plan to reinstate it.
05-07-24 -
Inside the Climate Protests Hell-Bent on Stopping Tesla
Tesla's gigafactory in Germany has temporarily paused production as protests ramp up.
05-07-24 -
FCC Closes Fast Lane Loophole in Final Net Neutrality Order
The agency released a final order clarifying that pay-to-play internet "fast lanes" for consumers violate its net neutrality rules. It also guarantees the new rules won't preempt state broadband affordability programs.
05-07-24 -
OpenAIs New Tool Will Give Artists Control Over Their Databut Its Unclear How
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says that artists and other content owners will be able to request that their work be excluded from use in AI development. Many details of the scheme remain unclear.
05-07-24 -
Met Gala Deepfakes Are Flooding Social Media
AI-generated images of Katy Perry, Rihanna, and more celebrities in Met Gala refinement took over X and other platforms Monday night.
05-07-24 -
TikTok Sues the US Government to Stop a Potential Ban
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, TikTok says that the TikTok ban or divestment law violates the First Amendment.
05-07-24 -
Google Pixel 8A: News, Specs, Features, Price, Release Date
The company’s refined midrange Android phone packs its flagship Tensor G3 chipset. The handset was announced ahead of next week’s Google I/O conference.
05-07-24 -
Apple May 2024 iPad Event: iPad Pro, iPad Air, M4, Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard
Apple has launched a new M4 chipset, new iPad Air and iPad Pro models, and even an Apple Pencil Pro.
05-07-24 -
RIP 'Red vs. Blue.' Machinima Is Gonebut Its Legacy Is Everywhere
Red vs. Blue: Restoration is the end of the line for Halo-fueled digital shorts. But machinima's impact as a content creation tool lives on.
05-07-24 -
7 Best Clitoral Suction Toys (2024): Suction Vibrators, Air Pulse Toys, and More
The world of clitoral suction sex toys is getting bigger every day. We’ve tested dozens, and these are our favorites.
05-07-24 -
The Alleged LockBit Ransomware Mastermind Has Been Identified
Law enforcement officials from the US, UK, and Australia say they’ve identified and sanctioned the person behind LockBitSupp, the administrator at the heart of LockBit’s $120 million hacking rampage.
05-07-24 -
The Answer to Election Deniers Is in an Idaho County Website
Ada County has rolled out a first-of-its-kind transparency tool that even election conspiracy theorists can get behind.
05-07-24 -
Musi Won Over Millions. Is the Free Music Streaming App Too Good to Be True?
Musi’s free music streaming app is a hit with thrifty teens. The app claims to tap content on YouTube, but some in the music industry question the legitimacy of that model.
05-07-24 -
Amazons Delivery Drones Wont Fly in Arizonas Summer Heat
Amazon’s newest delivery drones will take off from just outside Phoenix but don't count on rush ordering a fan on a hot day. The fleet can't fly when the temperature exceeds 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-07-24 -
I Rode Saga's HoloBike and Things Got a Little Weird
Saga's HoloBike just launched on Kickstarter. It's pretty and has potential, but the rides themselves are short and need some work.
05-06-24 -
How to Watch the Boeing Starliner Launch
Boeing’s first ever human-crewed spacecraft is launching tonight. You can watch it live right here.
05-06-24 -
Hades II, a Sequel to the Horniest Game of 2020, Just Dropped Early
You can play Supergiant’s hotly anticipated roguelike right now—if you're a PC player.
05-06-24 -
Boeings Starliner Is Almost Ready to Launch a NASA Crew Into Space
Seven years behind schedule, on Monday Starliner will send two astronauts to space on a mission for NASA. The troubled company still has lots of catching up to do.
05-06-24 -
Technology Is Transforming Rap Beef
For decades, conflict has been a part of hip-hop culture. The ongoing diss-track battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake proves how much digital space has transformed rap beefs into an industry.
05-06-24 -
Best Kids Tablets (2024): iPads, Amazon Fire Kids Tablets, and More
Kids and screens are a contentious subject. But if you’re going to get your kids a tablet, here are the ones you should buy and why.
05-06-24 -
5 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.
05-06-24 -
Apples iPhone Spyware Problem Is Getting Worse. Heres What You Should Know
The iPhone maker has detected spyware attacks against people in more than 150 countries. Knowing if your device is infected can be tricky—but there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself.
05-06-24 -
The One Thing Holding Back Heat Pumps
It’s not the technology itself. It’s that we don’t yet have enough trained workers to install heat pumps for full-tilt decarbonization.
05-06-24 -
A Subreddit for Dumbphones Is the Smartest Place Online
R/Dumbphones is about having a better relationship with your smartphones—whatever that means to you.
05-06-24 -
The US Is Cracking Down on Synthetic DNA
Synthetic DNA could be used to spark a pandemic. A move by President Biden aims to create new standards for the safety and security of mail-order genetic material.
Surf to
Wired-Apple
for more.