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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.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000
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.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000
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.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000
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.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +0000
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.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:08:55 +0000
NASA Confirms Where the Space Junk That Hit a Florida House Came From
Space law just got a little more complicated.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:58:03 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:33:52 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:25:53 +0000
The 33 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now
From The Sympathizer to Conan O’Brien Must Go, here's everything you need to be watching on Max this month.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000
RFK Jr.’s Very Online, Conspiracy-Filled Campaign
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched his campaign one year ago this week.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:53:14 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:26:29 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:47:32 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:30:05 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:45:00 +0000
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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Google Fires 28 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.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:08:44 +0000
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.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:33:07 +0000
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.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:56:58 +0000
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Big Tech Says Spy Bill Turns Its Workers Into Informants
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.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:11:29 +0000
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.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000
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.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000
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.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000
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.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000
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.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +0000
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.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000
No, Dubai’s Floods Weren’t Caused by Cloud Seeding
Heavy rain has triggered flash flooding in Dubai. But those who blame cloud seeding are misguided.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:41:46 +0000
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.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:41:26 +0000
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 be only 5,000 of them.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:03:57 +0000
Change Healthcare’s New Ransomware Nightmare Goes From Bad to Worse
A cybercriminal gang called RansomHub claims to be selling highly sensitive patient information stolen from Change Healthcare following a ransomware attack by another group in February.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:09:01 +0000
The 25 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now
From Black Swan to The Zone of Interest, here are our favorite movies on the streaming service.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000
60 Best Podcasts (2024): True Crime, Culture, Science, Fiction
Get your fix of tech, true crime, pop culture, or comedy with these audio adventures.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:31:37 +0000
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.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:09:10 +0000
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.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:02:58 +0000
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.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000
How ‘Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley’ Hit Its Antiauthoritarian 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.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:26:12 +0000
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Review: DJI Avata 2 Drone
The DJI Avata 2 is the brilliant FPV drone we’ve been waiting for.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000
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.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000
Celebrity Deepfake Porn Cases Will Be Investigated by Meta Oversight Board
Social platforms have struggled to quickly remove deepfake porn depicting celebrities.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000
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.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000
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?
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:20:36 +0000