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Best Sonos Setup (2024): Which Speakers and Soundbars Should You Buy?
From the Move to the Beam, we’ve tested nearly every speaker from the venerable brand. We like them all—but here are the best picks to fit your lifestyle.
Thu, 02 May 2024 14:30:00 +0000
Loopy Pro Review: The Best iPad Music Recording Software
We've spent time with most of the available apps for making music on iPad, and this loop station, DAW, and sampler combo is the best free (and paid) app around.
Thu, 02 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000
Le Wand Die Cast Massager Review: A Wand for Wand Connoisseurs
Le Wand's vibrator is an elegant reimagining of a sex-tech classic that can vibrate your jeans right off.
Thu, 02 May 2024 13:30:00 +0000
How to Create and Customize Stickers with iOS 17
When emoji and Memoji can’t fully capture your emotions, Stickers will do the trick.
Thu, 02 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000
Get Ready for Monster Hurricanes This Summer
Scientists are forecasting 11 North Atlantic hurricanes this year, five of them being major. Here’s what’s turning the storms into increasingly dangerous behemoths.
Thu, 02 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) Review: Good Performance for the Price
This ultralight 14-inch laptop costs less than $1,000 and is a good option for students, if you can ignore the quirks.
Thu, 02 May 2024 12:30:00 +0000
Thinking About Buying a Hybrid Car? Listen Up
This week, we talk through everything there is to know about hybrids: how the different technologies work, how to keep one charged, and which cars best fit different lifestyles.
Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Michael Cohen Can’t Stop Livestreaming on TikTok
Trump’s former fixer is now a political content creator.
Thu, 02 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000
What Happens When a Romance Writer Gets Locked Out of Google Docs
In March, an aspiring author got a troubling message: All of her works in progress were no longer accessible. What happened next is every writer’s worst fear.
Thu, 02 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000
The Unsexy Future of Generative AI Is Enterprise Apps
Some startups that launched buzzy generative AI products are now narrowing their offerings to try to make them more useful to business clients.
Thu, 02 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Extremist Militias Are Coordinating in More Than 100 Facebook Groups
After lying low for years in the aftermath of January 6, exclusive reporting shows, militia extremist groups and profiles have been quietly reorganizing and ramping up recruitment and rhetoric on Facebook.
Thu, 02 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000
Inside Ukraine’s Killer-Drone Startup Industry
Ukraine needs small drones to combat Russian forces—and is bootstrapping its own industry at home.
Thu, 02 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000
As Questions Swirl Around Tesla’s Superchargers, the Race Is On to Fill the Power Gap
The company's decision to eliminate the team building its charging infrastructure comes at a delicate time for the EV industry. Other players are eager to pick up where Tesla left off.
Thu, 02 May 2024 00:27:04 +0000
How Sidechat Fanned the Flames of University Campus Protests
Amid tensions about free speech on university campuses and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, anonymous social media app Sidechat has become a hotbed of vile rhetoric.
Wed, 01 May 2024 21:38:03 +0000
A Lawsuit Argues Meta Is Required by Law to Let You Control Your Own Feed
Academic Ethan Zuckerman is suing Meta to win protections for add-ons that help researchers study the platform and give users more control over their feeds.
Wed, 01 May 2024 16:09:27 +0000
The US Government Is Asking Big Tech to Promise Better Cybersecurity
The Biden administration is asking tech companies to sign a pledge, obtained by WIRED, to improve their digital security, including reduced default password use and improved vulnerability disclosures.
Wed, 01 May 2024 16:01:53 +0000
Coconu Wave Massager Review: A Vibrator With Arousing Asymmetry
Coconu’s vibrator is approachable, affordable, and surprisingly intuitive.
Wed, 01 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000
30 Mother's Day Gifts Ideas Our Editors Have Tried and Love (2024)
From hair tools and iPads to board games and bike bags, we have a pick for every type of mom and mom figure.
Wed, 01 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000
A Vast New Data Set Could Supercharge the AI Hunt for Crypto Money Laundering
Blockchain analysis firm Elliptic, MIT, and IBM have released a new AI model—and the 200-million-transaction dataset it's trained on—that aims to spot the “shape” of bitcoin money laundering.
Wed, 01 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000
Dell Alienware m16 R2 Review: Gaming Power in a Business Suit
This laptop packs an all-day battery for work, a smooth screen, and enough power to run your favorite games.
Wed, 01 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000
TAG Heuer Kith Formula 1 Watch 2024: Prices, Specs, Availability
Move over MoonSwatch—in a collaboration with Kith, TAG is reissuing 10 pimped versions of its classic plastic sports watch. And, yes, they will be available online (if you're fast enough).
Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) Review: Great Power for Under $1,000
This sub-$1,000 laptop dishes out great power with Intel’s Core Ultra 7 chip at the expense of build quality and decent speakers.
Wed, 01 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000
Instagram Is My Eden of Delusion. I Never Want to Leave
When I rejoined the app and quickly got addicted, I realized it was exactly what I needed: not reality itself but the illusion of it.
Wed, 01 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000
Meet the Woman Who Showed President Biden ChatGPT—and Helped Set the Course for AI
Arati Prabhakar has the ear of the US president and a massive mission: help manage AI, revive the semiconductor industry, and pull off a cancer moonshot.
Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
The Affordable Connectivity Program Kept Them Online. What Now?
Millions of people relied on the federal Affordable Connectivity Program to stay online and access work, health care, and school. Now that the program has expired, some fear being cut off.
Wed, 01 May 2024 00:11:33 +0000
Google's Pixel 8A Is Coming, but Last Year’s Pixel 7A Is at Its Lowest Price Yet
If you’ve wanted to join the Google Pixel ecosystem, you’re in luck. Google’s A-Series phone is on sale alongside the Pixel Watch 2.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:32:53 +0000
China Has a Controversial Plan for Brain-Computer Interfaces
China's brain-computer interface technology is catching up to the US. But it envisions a very different use case: cognitive enhancement.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:13:46 +0000
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison
A US judge has sentenced crypto kingpin Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, to four months in prison for breaking anti-money-laundering rules.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:10:15 +0000
The 26 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (May 2024)
The best TV series on Apple TV+ right now include Loot, The Big Door Prize, Constellation, and For All Mankind.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000
The Dangerous Rise of GPS Attacks
Thousands of planes and ships are facing GPS jamming and spoofing. Experts warn these attacks could potentially impact critical infrastructure, communication networks, and more.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:16:03 +0000
The Best N95, KF94, and KN95 Face Masks (2024)
Here are the best disposable coverings we’ve tested and researched—and where you can find them.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000
7 Best Drawing Tablets (2024): Wacom, iPad, Screenless, Android, and Windows
Whether you’re photo-editing or illustrating, the right drawing tablet can transform your workflow. These digital art slates are WIRED-tested and approved.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:30:00 +0000
Meris Mercury X Review: The Ultimate Reverb Pedal
This is the best reverb pedal you can buy, but musical space will cost you.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000
Rotel RAS-5000 Review: A Killer Network Amp That Needs a Better App
Rotel’s versatile network amplifier offers audiophile sound, but the software that pairs with it needs an upgrade.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:30:00 +0000
The White House Has a New Master Plan to Stop Worst-Case Scenarios
President Joe Biden has updated the directives to protect US critical infrastructure against major threats, from cyberattacks to terrorism to climate change.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000
Abode Smart Lock Review: Great for Renters
Abode’s new smart lock is great for renters and easy to add onto existing locks, and it comes with a fingerprint-reading keypad.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0000
Kobo Libra Colour Review: A Color E Ink Screen
Kobo’s latest e-reader introduces a color E Ink screen that brings graphic novels, children’s books, and your favorite book covers to life.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000
The Best Motorola Phones (2024): Pros and Cons, Top Features
These Android smartphones often deliver two-day battery life and have lots of storage. But which Moto models are best?
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0000
Acer Nitro 17 (2024, AMD) Review: Great Power Yet Affordable
This gaming laptop has poor battery life but delivers plenty of graphical power at a more-than-reasonable price.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000
AI Detectors for ChatGPT: Everything You Need to Know
Is whatever you’re reading written by a human, or is it generated by artificial intelligence? This list of articles will help you understand AI text detection.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000
The Affordable Connectivity Program Ends Today. Millions of Americans Might Lose Internet Access
The Affordable Connectivity Program—a federal benefit that provides discounts on high-speed internet access to low-income Americans—ends on April 30. Here's what happens next.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000
The Uncomfortable Truth About the UK’s Climate Policies
Britain’s former climate adviser says the country’s future plans are weak, climate protests are no longer helpful, and working closely with Big Oil is a jarring necessity.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 21:09:30 +0000
Elon Musk Can’t Solve Tesla’s China Crisis With His Desperate Asia Visit
Tesla’s deal with Baidu isn’t new, the mapping data Tesla will collect likely can’t leave China, and Full Self-Driving can’t compete with the more advanced Chinese alternatives.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:50:29 +0000
How to Use ChatGPT’s Memory Feature
The latest update to OpenAI’s chatbot improves the AI’s ability to remember user details. It’s rolling out first to ChatGPT Plus subscribers.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:37:48 +0000
14 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.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000
7 Best Portable Power Stations (2024): Power Capacity, Luxe, Budget, and More
Whether you are going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000
Glestain Gyuto Chef’s Knife Review: The Dimples Do Work
When it comes to dimples, bigger really is better. The Glestain gyuto makes it subtly, but palpably, easier to chop and dice.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000
The Latest Online Culture War Is Humans vs. Algorithms
Ever feel like Instagram or TikTok algorithms know you a bit too well? The backlash against automated curation is building, and new algorithm-free platforms are springing up.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000
I’m a Boy. Does Playing Female Characters in Video Games Make Me Gay?
WIRED’s advice columnist answers questions about fantasy vs. reality.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Recruiters Are Going Analog to Fight the AI Application Overload
Indeed and LinkedIn are incorporating more generative AI to improve the recruiting and job-hunting processes. Some recruiters are still unconvinced.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000