The 7 Best Blackout Curtains, Tested and Reviewed

We tested many options on bright windows to see which curtains actually give us a dark night’s sleep. #press

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Ultimate Ears Boom 4 Review: Same Great Sound, Now Easier to Charge

The latest Boom speaker stays mainly the same, with one key upgrade. #press

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Anyone Can Turn You Into an AI Chatbot. There’s Little You Can Do to Stop Them

Character.AI lets users create bots in the likeness of any person—without requiring their consent. #press

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Ableton Move Review: A Perfect Tool for Traveling DJs

Ableton’s new stand-alone instrument has its limitations, but it’s an immensely fun musical sketch pad. #press

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Real-Time Video Deepfake Scams Are Here. This Tool Attempts to Zap Them

Reality Defender, a startup focused on AI detection, has developed a tool to verify human participants in video calls and catch fraudsters using AI deepfakes for scams. #press

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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Review: Light and Thin

This powerful clamshell Chromebook packs an AMOLED screen and is one of the first with the new Quick Insert key. #press

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Millions of People Are Using Abusive AI ‘Nudify’ Bots on Telegram

Bots that “remove clothes” from images have run rampant on the messaging app, allowing people to create nonconsensual deepfake images even as lawmakers and tech companies try to crack down. #press

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The Hottest Startups in Lisbon in 2024

The Portuguese capital's most exciting startups include a platform to help entrepreneurs get going, a smart punchbag, and the Uber of hair salons. #press

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8 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. #press

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JD Vance Adviser Posted on Reddit for Years About Use of Cocaine, ‘Gas Station Heroin,’ Other Drugs

Aaron Kofsky, JD Vance’s financial policy adviser, called Vance “a Trump boot licker” and instructed users on how to transport drugs through TSA in the posts. “Coke then opiates is always my go-to,” he wrote. #press

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The Hottest Startups in Helsinki in 2024

The Finnish capital's most exciting startups are building nuclear-powered heating networks, better weather forecasting tools, and an esports streaming platform that lets viewers bet on the outcome. #press

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These Smart Glasses Will Read Your Emotions and Watch What You Eat

A new type of smart glasses from Emteq Labs have cameras pointed inwards, aiming to track your life and quantify how you’re feeling—and what you’re eating. #press

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This Talking Pet Collar Is Like a Chatbot for Your Dog

A new smart collar aims to give pet owners the ability to talk to their fur babies. Or at least fake it. #press

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Trumpcoin Launches With a Whimper

Investors scooped up only a small number of the Trump family's new World Liberty Financial crypto tokens after website reliability issues interfered with a launch event. #press

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The Hottest Startups in Zurich in 2024

The Swiss financial capital might be most associated with fintech, but its startups are also focusing on medical robotics, AI-powered language learning, and the batteries of the future. #press

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The Hottest Startups in Dublin in 2024

The Irish capital's embrace of Big Tech is filtering through to its startups, who are building better tools for IT teams, AI content moderation tools, and RNA screening for herds of cattle. #press

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Milton Disrupted the Flow of Drinking Water—so Florida Deployed a Machine to Harvest It From Air

A Tampa-based company that makes atmospheric water generators and the state of Florida were able to supply one to a hospital shortly after Milton made landfall. #press

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MSI Vision Elite RS Review: A Vision of Gaming Perfection

With S-tier horsepower and a gorgeous, curved glass case, this is one prebuilt gaming PC that looks as good as it performs. #press

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Casabrews 5700PRO Review: Exceeding Expectations

This all-in-one espresso machine delivers on quality with minimal fuss. #press

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Best Gifts For Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2024)

Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful app or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend. #press

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7 Best Bug Sprays We Tested and Reviewed

Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evenings. These are the ones we recommend. #press

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This AI Tool Helped Convict People of Murder. Then Someone Took a Closer Look

Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid. #press

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SaluSpa Ibiza Review: A Solid Place to Soak

Owning a hot tub comes with some trials and tribulations, but they're worth overcoming. #press

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High-End Fashion Dupes Are Soaring Where Knock-Offs Never Could

High-quality imitations of luxury products are rising, and people aren't ashamed to buy them anymore. How do designer brands retain their appeal? #press

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The Doctor Behind the ‘Suicide Pod’ Wants AI to Assist at the End of Life

The death of an American woman inside Philip Nitschke’s latest invention reveals the next frontier in the right-to-die debate. #press

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The 32 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (October 2024)

Disclaimer, Slow Horses, and Bad Monkey are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month. #press

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VistaPrint Promo Code 2024: $10 Off Custom Orders

Get $10 off any order for $80+ order with VistaPrint coupon TAKE10 for business cards, posters, t-shirts, stickers, and more. #press

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Microsoft’s New Xbox Series X and Series S Consoles Are on Sale Now (2024)

A mid-cycle refresh of the company’s gaming console offers extra storage and a slightly lower price. But is an Xbox even worth it in 2024? #press

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Amazon’s New Kindle Lineup Includes the First-Ever Color Kindle

Amazon just announced four new Kindles, including a revamped Paperwhite, a more capable Scribe, and the first-ever color Kindle. #press

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9 Best Sunscreens, WIRED Tested and Reviewed

We spent all summer road-testing sunscreen, from mineral and chemical to tinted and spray versions. These are our top picks in each category. #press

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11 Best Lubes of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

For the most sensitive parts of the human body, friction is the enemy. Here's how to keep it at bay with our favorite lubes made of water, silicone, or natural oil. #press

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The Hottest Startups in Madrid in 2024

The Spanish capital is drawing talent from Latin America, and its eye-catching startups are working on smarter payments, eldercare, and an AI-powered virtual nurse. #press

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Oura Ring 4 Review: A More Accurate and Wearable Smart Ring

Many software and hardware updates to the latest Oura ring make it more accurate, useful, and easier to wear. #press

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7 Tips for Mastering ‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’

Studio Zero’s new RPG is a massive adventure with a lot to do. Here’s where to start. #press

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The 25 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (October 2024)

The Legend of Vox Machina, The Boys, and Fallout are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week. #press

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The Hottest Startups in Lisbon in 2024

The Portuguese capital's most exciting startups include a platform to help entrepreneurs get going, a smart punchbag, and the Uber of hair salons. #press

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DC Entertainment Is Changing the Shape—and Scrollability—of Comics

DC has cut a deal with GlobalComix, a company that optimizes comics to be scrolled vertically. Everyone from Batman to The Joker is headed to this platform with big designs on the TikTok generation. #press

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Apple Engineers Show How Flimsy AI ‘Reasoning’ Can Be

The new frontier in large language models is the ability to “reason” their way through problems. New research from Apple says it's not quite what it's cracked up to be. #press

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Apple iPad Mini (2024): Specs, Release Date, Price, Features

Not much has changed with Apple's tiniest tablet, but the A17 Pro chip brings support for new AI features. #press

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These Smart Glasses Will Read Your Emotions, Watch What You Eat

A new type of smart glasses from Emteq Labs have cameras pointed inwards, aiming to track your life and quantify how you’re feeling—and what you’re eating. #press

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Cells From Different Species Can Exchange ‘Text Messages’ Using RNA

Long known as a messenger within cells, RNA is increasingly seen as life’s molecular communication system—even between organisms widely separated by evolution. #press

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High-End Fashion Dupes Are Soaring Where Knock-Offs Never Could

High-quality imitations of luxury products are rising, and people aren't ashamed to buy them anymore. How do designer brands retain their appeal? #press

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The FBI Made a Crypto Coin Just to Catch Fraudsters

Plus: New details emerge in the National Public Data breach, Discord gets blocked in Russia and Turkey over alleged illegal activity on the platform, and more. #press

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A Mysterious Hacking Group Has 2 New Tools to Steal Data From Air-Gapped Machines

It's hard enough creating one air-gap-jumping tool. Researchers say the group GoldenJackal did it twice in five years. #press

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Why Hurricane Milton Turned the Sky Purple

The strange, apocalyptic skies during the storm reveal how light behaves in the atmosphere when it’s filled with an unusual amount of water vapor, dust, and debris. #press

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Best Prime Day Mattress Deals Plus Epic Bedding Sales (2024)

Not sleeping well? These on-sale mattresses, sheets, and pillows can help with that. #press

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12 Best Amazon Prime Day Hair Tool Deals to Shop Right Now (2024)

Some of the hottest styling gadgets are on sale for Big Deal Days—these are the WIRED Gear team’s favorites. #press

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To Be a Good Pregnancy Surrogate, It Helps to Be a Dominatrix First

One woman spills the beans about giving birth to rich people's children. “They were offering Scrooge McDuck buckets of money.” #press

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Taiwan Makes the Majority of the World’s Computer Chips. Now It’s Running Out of Electricity

Highly dependent on imported fossil fuels, soon to shutter its last nuclear plant, and slow to build out renewables, the world’s largest producer of advanced computer chips is heading toward an energy crunch. #press

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She Asked TikTok If Her House Was Haunted. Then the Cops Came

Last weekend, Katie Santry joked on TikTok that her mysteriously cracked computer screen was the result of a haunting—and if it was connected to the mysterious rug she found buried in her back yard. #press

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Neo-Nazis Are Fleeing Telegram for Encrypted App SimpleX Chat

Neo-Nazis are joining SimpleX Chat, a relatively unknown app that received funding from Jack Dorsey and promises users there is no way for it or law enforcement to track their identity. #press

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The Secret Alchemy of Making Ice Cream

Ice cream is deceptively simple, but that sweet burst of flavor and soft melt on the tongue is a finicky, frozen science of water, fat, and air delicately held together. #press

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13 Best WIRED Tested and Reviewed Blenders (2024)

The perfect kitchen companion, these versatile blenders can whip up breakfasts, dips, milks, cocktails, and everything in between. #press

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Bird Flu Fears Stoke the Race for an mRNA Flu Vaccine

Researchers have been working on mRNA flu vaccines since before the Covid-19 pandemic, but we may get one for bird flu first. #press

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Players Are Turning the 'Echoes' in 'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom' Into Cheat Codes

Behold, my new flying machine: this table attached to a bird. #press

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Hacking Generative AI for Fun and Profit

The Sundai Club meets once a month with a goal of pushing the limits of generative AI. Earlier this year, its members built me a handy tool for journalists. #press

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The Best Kindle to Buy in 2024

Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you. #press

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Therapy Sessions Exposed by Mental Health Care Firm’s Unsecured Database

Video and audio of therapy sessions, transcripts, and other patient records were accidentally exposed in a publicly accessible database operated by the virtual medical company Confidant Health. #press

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Elon Musk Has Backed Himself Into a Corner in Brazil

After a public standoff with a judge over X and Starlink’s operations in the country, Elon Musk is showing signs of wavering. #press

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7 Best Baby Monitors We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)

Need to keep an eye (or ear) on your kids from another room? Our picks will help you do it. #press

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7 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. #press

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The Thomas Crooks Conspiracy Theories Aren’t Going Anywhere

The FBI says Donald Trump's would-be assassin acted alone; the CIA denies any association with him. But experts say the complex reasons for belief in conspiracies will likely keep people believing. #press

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We’re Still Waiting for the Next Big Leap in AI

Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model pulls ahead of rivals from OpenAI and Google. But advances in machine intelligence have lately been more incremental than revolutionary. #press

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The 16 Best Messenger Bags, Crossbody Bags, Slings and Shoulder Bags (2024)

From everyday canvas sacks to rainstorm-ready sling packs, these one-strap wonders shoulder the burden. #press

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11 Best Organic Mattresses, Toppers, Bedding (2024): Nontoxic and Natural

These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream. #press

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Why Are We Seeing These Crazy Northern Lights?

The aurora borealis is usually seen near the Arctic, but solar winds and magnetic turbulence are sparking some of the best light shows in centuries throughout the US. #press

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Logitech Reach Review: Super Camera Arm, Subpar Camera

One of the best camera arm mounts I’ve ever used is hampered by its middling camera. #press

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Samsung S95D QD-OLED Review: A Matte Screen for Reflective Rooms

Samsung’s new S95D QD-OLED TV takes a big anti-glare swing with (mostly) fantastic results. #press

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8 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers (2024): Budget, Luxe, Tested by Experts

The stats say most people prefer to snooze on their sides. If that’s you, then you might want to check out these WIRED-tested beds. #press

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13 Best Electric Kettles (2024): Gooseneck, Temperature Control, Cheap

We made tons of coffee, tea, and ramen to test these gadgets—and boiled it down to these top picks. #press

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Casper Adjustable Base Max Review: Customized Angles and Massage

This bed raises your head and feet, with added massage and under-bed lighting. I’ll never sleep flat again. #press

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29 Best REI Anniversary Sale Deals: Fitness Trackers, Tents, Sleeping Bags, Headphones, Electric Bikes

It’s the best time of the year to pick up all the tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and gear you’ll need for summer fun. Just remember the deals end on Memorial Day. #press

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A Warp Drive Breakthrough Inches a Tiny Bit Closer to 'Star Trek'

Physicists have figured out how a warp drive could work—even if it's more useful for our understanding of gravity than interstellar travel. #press

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Scarlett Johansson’s OpenAI Feud Makes Her an Uncanny Folk Hero

Scarlett Johansson’s talents once made her the ideal person to voice an AI. Now, she’s the perfect human to face off against it. #press

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20 Best Early Memorial Day Mattress Deals (2024)

Sleep starting to feel less like a luxury? It might be time for a new mattress or bed sheet. Good thing plenty are on sale. #press

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Don’t Believe the Biggest Myth About Heat Pumps

Not only do heat pumps work fine in cold weather, they’re still more efficient than gas furnaces in such conditions. #press

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Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024: Watch Online, What Time, Path of Totality

Here’s how to view the total solar eclipse on April 8 as the moon casts a slender shadow across Mexico, the United States, and eastern Canada. #press

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The Future of EV Charging is Bidirectional, If You Can Afford It

Idle electric vehicles could act as massive batteries for homes and the energy grid. But the technology to pull this off is tricky. #press

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The First Rule of the Extreme Dishwasher Loading Facebook Group Is …

Extreme Dishwasher Loading encourages members to “think quality, not quantity” when inviting new people to the 29,000-strong group. Also: Don't talk about washing machines. #press

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Europe Lifts Sanctions on Yandex Cofounder Arkady Volozh

In June 2023, the cofounder of “Russia's Google” landed on the EU sanctions list. Now, he's free to build again. #press

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The Best Sheets (2024): Linen, Percale, and Budget Bedding

Which material should you buy? Percale or linen? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites and break it all down. #press

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8 Best Sleep Trackers (2024): Expert Tips and Research

If you want to log or analyze your shut-eye, these WIRED-tested sleep trackers are the way to go. #press

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Your Kid May Already Be Watching AI-Generated Videos on YouTube

Get-rich-quick hustlers say it’s a great time to push AI-generated kids videos on YouTube. WIRED found some channels targeting children that appear to be already embracing the technology. #press

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Security News This Week: Russian Hackers Stole Microsoft Source Code—and the Attack Isn’t Over

Plus: An ex-Google engineer gets arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets, hackers breach the top US cybersecurity agency, and X’s new feature exposes sensitive user data. #press

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Hate Speech Proliferates on YouTube in India, Research Finds

In the lead up to India's elections, researchers have discovered a deluge of divisive and hate-filled content. #press

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12 Best Umbrellas (2023): Windproof, Cheap, Tiny, and Clear Bubble

These picks will protect you from showers, withstand the wind, and hold up for the long haul. #press

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8 Best Baby Carriers (2023): Slings, Wraps, and Packs

The best wraps, carriers, and slings to help you bring your infant wherever you go. #press

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Apple's Encryption Is Under Attack by a Mysterious Group

Plus: Sony confirms a breach of its networks, US federal agents get caught illegally using phone location data, and more. #press

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16 Best Gaming Mice and Mousepads (2023): Wireless, Wired, and Under $50

Whether you’re into esports or casual fragging, these are the greatest gaming mice we’ve tested. #press

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In Defense of the Rat

Rats are less pestilent and more lovable than you might think. Can humans learn to live with them? #press

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25 Best Early October Prime Day Deals (2023) on Headphones, Vacuums, and More

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days shopping holiday is coming on October 10 and 11, but early discounts have kicked off. #press

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How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day (2023)

We’ve got tips to help you cut through the clutter to find the real deals. #press

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A Silk Pillowcase Can’t Fix All Your Curly Hair Problems (2023)

Switching to a silk pillowcase is supposed to lead to fresher curls and clearer skin. But it's not a magic solution if you toss and turn at night. #press

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How to Use Google Bard to Find Your Stuff in Gmail and Docs

The new extensions released for Google’s chatbot are clunky, but they might be helpful with a hefty dose of patience. #press

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White Supremacist Active Clubs Are Breeding on Telegram

A “friendlier” front for racist extremism has spread rapidly across the US in recent months, as active club channels network on Telegram's encrypted messaging app. #press

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U2’s The Edge on The Sphere’s Opening Night: ‘This Is Definitely Working’

Last weekend, the iconic rock band began their residency at Las Vegas’ new $2.3 billion immersive concert hall. Guitarist The Edge says it's a fistfight between the music and the visuals—but U2 wins. #press

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The Las Vegas Sphere Makes Virtual Reality a Full-Body Experience

Put down those goggles. The Las Vegas Sphere’s giant wraparound display turned a U2 show and a mind-bending new film into a virtual reality experience. #press

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'Blindsight' Is the Epitome of Science Fiction Horror

Peter Watts' 2006 novel is a must-read for hard sci-fi fans. #press

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'A Galactic Embarrassment': The Crypto World Is Already Sick of SBF's Trial

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial for fraud is sucking all the air out of the room. Crypto folks can't wait for it to be over. #press

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11 Best Electric Kettles (2023): Gooseneck, Temperature Control, Cheap

We made tons of coffee, tea, and ramen to test these gadgets—and boiled it down to these top picks. #press

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Best Kindle (2023): Which Amazon Ebook Reader Should You Buy?

Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you. #press

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12 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2023): Earbuds, Soundbars, Displays

We’ve rounded up our favorites, including third-party devices like the Sonos Era and a voice-enabled Yamaha soundbar. #press

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The Truth About the Taylor Swift, Jets Game, Google Search Conspiracy Theory

Taylor Swift’s appearance at a New York Jets game wildly shifted the search results for anyone investigating her use of private jets. But the SEO intrigue is just the beginning. #press

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As Amazon Launches Project Kuiper, Astronomers Debate How to Fix a Satellite-Filled Sky

Large constellations interfere with telescope observations, and Amazon will eventually add another 3,200 satellites to the night sky. Scientists are concerned and searching for solutions. #press

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Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set Review: Pro Sound, Amateur Price

This USB microphone and stand make podcasting, songwriting, and Zoom calls easy. #press

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review: Higher Price, Fewer Incentives

The company’s latest midrange laptop leaves much to be desired for such a high price. #press

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Graphcore Was the UK's AI Champion—Now It’s Scrambling to Stay Afloat

The British chipmaker wanted to challenge the dominance of Nvidia, but having been left out of government AI projects, is urgently looking to raise money. #press

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14 Best Coffee Grinders (2023): Conical-Burr, Flat-Burr, Manual, Blade

Get more joy from your java. These conical-burr, flat-burr, and bladed machines let you enjoy freshly ground beans in every cup. #press

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Why Everyone Is Talking About ‘Dicks’

The new musical is like nothing Hollywood has ever seen. Probably because Hollywood didn't make it. #press

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Epic Games’ Sale of Bandcamp Has Left the Artist-Friendly Music Platform in Limbo

Bandcamp workers say they are unable to do their jobs and keep the platform operating after being locked out of critical systems. They’re also expecting layoffs. #press

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How to Set Up a Mattress You Bought Online (2023)

A bed in a box is convenient—until you try to get it out of the box. These tried-and-tested tips can help. #press

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What Do We Owe the Octopus?

Mounting research suggests that cephalopods experience pain. Now, the National Institutes of Health is considering new animal welfare rules that would put them in the same category as monkeys. #press

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Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You

Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites. #press

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The 25 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now

With offerings like Our Flag Means Death and Killing Eve, Max is a streaming paradise of “it’s not TV” television. #press

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Everybody's Talking About the Wrong Sam Bankman-Fried Book

Going Infinite, Michael Lewis’ book about Sam Bankman-Fried, is out this week. But it's Zeke Faux's Number Go Up that really lays out the FTX saga. #press

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Chatbot Hallucinations Are Poisoning Web Search

Untruths spouted by chatbots ended up on the web—and Microsoft's Bing search engine served them up as facts. Generative AI could make search harder to trust. #press

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8 Best TV Streaming Devices for 4K, HD (2023): Roku vs. Fire TV vs. Apple TV vs. Google

We've tested dozens of ways to watch stuff on 4K or HD TVs. These are our favorites. #press

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Generative AI Has Ushered In the Next Phase of Digital Spirituality

From the astrology software of the 1970s to the Co-Star app, spirituality has proliferated online. Now, large language models can find overlooked ways to connect with a higher plane. #press

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10 Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers (2023): For Large Homes and Small Budgets

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested mesh systems will get you online in no time. #press

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How a Zero-Gravity Omega Watch Repair Revolutionized NASA’s Space Station Fixes

When astronaut Don Pettit mended his Omega Speedmaster 260 miles above Earth, he unwittingly transformed the ISS’s supply chain as a result. #press

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In the War Against Russia, Some Ukrainians Carry AK-47s. Andrey Liscovich Carries a Shopping List

Kyiv enlisted a Silicon Valley insider to rush consumer-grade tech onto the battlefield. He’s giving a demo of the future of war: the military-retail complex. #press

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New Pixels, New Assistant, but the Same Old Google

This week, we recap all the hardware and GenAI announcements from Google, and square them with the company’s ongoing antitrust woes over its search products. #press

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The 3 Best Smart Displays (2023): Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa

Ever wish you could smash a tablet and smart speaker together? These devices offer the best of both. #press

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Generative AI Is Coming for Sales Execs’ Jobs—and They’re Celebrating

ChatGPT-style AI can tackle the drudge work of responding to RFPs faster than humans. Sales teams at Google, Twilio, and others say productivity is spiking. #press

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What Are Ebike ‘Classes’ and What Do They Mean?

Electric bikes are broadly designated as Class 1, 2, or 3. Pay close attention, because it determines what's legal to ride and where. #press

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The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, Explained

White-collar defendants use three main defenses: “It wasn’t me, I didn’t mean it, and the people that say I did are lying.” FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried is likely to go for “I didn’t mean it,” experts say. #press

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Former Ubisoft Execs Detained As Part of Harassment Investigation

Authorities in France brought in Tommy Francois, Serge Hascoët, and three others for questioning this week. #press

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Sam Bankman-Fried Made Reasonable Business Decisions, Lawyers Claim

As the FTX founder’s trial got underway, the prosecution claimed Bankman-Fried deliberately stole customer money and used it for his own trading. The defense countered that he always acted in good faith. #press

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How TikTok Is Changing Stage Design

At Stufish, Ray Winkler and his team make stage designs that will work in giant arenas or on vertical smartphone screens. #press

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Google Assistant Finally Gets a Generative AI Glow-Up

Google is adding AI capabilities from its chatbot Bard to the humble Google Assistant, allowing the virtual helper to make sense of images and draw on data in documents and emails. #press

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The New AI Photo Tricks on the Pixel 8 Are Blowing My Mind

Magic Editor and Audio Magic Eraser give you exciting (and kind of scary) new powers over your photos and videos. #press

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14 Top New Android 14 Features (2023): How to Install, Features, Release Date

Android 14 is finally here. Here’s what Google has added to the latest version of its mobile operating system. #press

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AI Chatbots Are Learning to Spout Authoritarian Propaganda

Regimes in China and Russia are rushing to repress what chatbots can say. It's an early warning about a new frontier of online censorship. #press

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Hannah Diamond Has Cracked the Code of Using AI for Music

For hyperpop artist Hannah Diamond, generative AI isn’t a threat. It’s another tool in her arsenal—and one that could lower the barriers for emerging musicians. #press

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The Team Helping Women Fight Digital Domestic Abuse

Location-enabled tech designed to make our lives easier is often exploited by domestic abusers. Refuge, a UK nonprofit, helps women to leave abusive relationships, secure their devices, and stay safe. #press

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September's Record-Shattering Heat Was ‘Absolutely Gobsmackingly Bananas’

Last month was so hot, scientists are struggling to find words for it. #press

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How Neuralink Keeps Dead Monkey Photos Secret

Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup conducted years of tests at UC Davis, a public university. A WIRED investigation reveals how Neuralink and the university keep the grisly images of test subjects hidden. #press

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Your Cheap Android TV Streaming Box May Have a Dangerous Backdoor

New research has found that some streaming devices and dozens of Android and iOS apps are secretly being used for fraud and other cybercrime. #press

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The 25 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now

From The Lost Boys to Meg 2, here are our favorite movies on the streaming service. #press

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Sam Bankman-Fried Is a Terrible Client

Criminal defendants often decline to testify at trial for fear of incriminating themselves. For FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, that could be the best option. #press

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Tenuto Mini Review: Set and Forget Vibrator (Sort Of)

The tiny Tenuto Mini vibrator improves on its predecessor's attempts to satisfy both born-male people and their partners. #press

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SteelSeries Alias Pro Review: A Newbie-Friendly XLR Microphone and Interface

This XLR microphone is the perfect stepping stone between hobbyists and Twitch streamers. #press

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9 Best Target Circle Week Deals (2023): iPads, Apple Watch, and Stand Mixers

Target's rival Prime Day sale runs a week earlier from through October 7. We've rounded up our favorite discounts. #press

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 Review: Fancy, Expensive, and Very Hot

Microsoft's most ambitious Surface yet is a well-designed graphics powerhouse, but all that brawn comes with trade-offs in size, weight, cost, battery life, and lap feel. #press

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Live Blog: The Trial of FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried

When Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX crypto exchange collapsed, customers lost billions of dollars. A New York court will decide whether it was fraud. #press

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Pretty Soon, Your VR Headset Will Know Exactly What Your Bedroom Looks Like

Meta and Apple have zeroed in on mixed reality headsets and augments as their next frontier. But allowing wearables to collect data about their surroundings is going to cause problems. #press

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U-Turn Orbit Theory Turntable Review: A Sound Investment

This high-end turntable made me re-think how seriously I took my record collection. #press

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A Lab Just 3D-Printed a Neural Network of Living Brain Cells

Mini-brains that work and grow like their full-sized counterparts could offer an alternative to animal testing, and advance the quest for personalized medicine. #press

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6 Best Password Managers (2023): Features, Pricing, and Tips

Keep your logins locked down with our favorite apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers. #press

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India Is Using Terrorism Laws To Target Journalists

Police seized laptops and phones from reporters working for the anti-establishment Newsclick website—the latest outlet to be raided during a crackdown on media in India. #press

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AI Algorithms Are Biased Against Skin With Yellow Hues

Google, Meta, and others test their algorithms for bias using standardized skin tone scales. Sony says those tools ignore the yellow and red hues at work in human skin color. #press

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Voice Actors Are Bracing to Compete With Talking AI

Advances in artificial intelligence are making it easier to clone and generate voices. It has huge implications for voice actors. #press

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Slovakia’s Election Deepfakes Show AI Is a Danger to Democracy

Fact-checkers scrambled to deal with faked audio recordings released days before a tight election, in a warning for other countries with looming votes. #press

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AI Watermarks Are No Match for Attackers

Researchers say that it's too easy to evade current methods of watermarking—or even to add fake watermarks to real images. #press

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Patrick Stewart Boldly Explores His Own Final Frontier

Everyone’s favorite starship captain is back in the hot seat—this time as the author of a revealing, open-hearted memoir, Making It So. #press

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Your Internet Browser Does Not Belong to You

On streets and in malls, browsing was a way of withholding commitment. But online, no act of browsing is ever really idle. #press

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This Website Exposes the Truth About Soaring Food Prices

A developer in Austria created a comparison website that helped open up the opaque world of food costs as regulators investigate the food industry. #press

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The ‘Green’ Future of Furniture Is a Sofa Stuffed With Seaweed

Foam rubber—like the filling inside your couch—produces an enormous amount of CO2. A Norwegian company called Agoprene thinks seaweed could be the solution. #press

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Men Overran a Job Fair for Women in Tech

The Grace Hopper Celebration is meant to unite women in tech. This year droves of men came looking for jobs. #press

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Katalin Karikó’s Nobel Prize Marks the Beginning of a Vaccine Revolution

Nobel Prize winners Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman pioneered the technology that produced a Covid-19 vaccine in record time. Next, mRNA could tackle flu, malaria, and HIV. #press

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The Biggest Hack of 2023 Keeps Getting Bigger

Victims of the MOVEit breach continue to come forward. But the full scale of the attack is still unknown. #press

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Predictive Policing Software Terrible at Predicting Crimes

A software company sold a New Jersey police department an algorithm that was right less than 1 percent of the time. #press

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How to Re-Waterproof an Old Rain Jacket

Hardshell rain jackets don't stay water resistant forever. This is how to give new life to your old outdoors outerwear. #press

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How Google Alters Search Queries to Get at Your Wallet

Testimony during Google’s antitrust case revealed that the company may be altering billions of queries a day to generate search results that will get you to buy more stuff. #press

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HP AMD Omen 16 Review (2023): A Powerful Gaming Laptop

It weighs a little more than 5 pounds, but this beefy laptop is a gaming powerhouse—if you can get used to the keyboard. #press

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This Exec Is Forcing Google Into Its First Trial Over Sexist Pay Discrimination

Google Cloud director Ulku Rowe says she was underpaid by hundreds of thousands of dollars. It's set to be the first case to reach trial since an employee revolt led Google to drop forced arbitration. #press

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Why Silicon Valley Falls for Frauds

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried will stand trial on charges of overseeing fraud that sucked in high-profile investors and hundreds of thousands of clients. Why do smart people buy into bad companies? #press

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Why It's Too Soon to Call It Covid Season

Covid seems to spike twice a year—but unlike with flu season, not in a predictable pattern. That could be due to the virus, the environment, or the people it is infecting. #press

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What Will Plants Be Like on Alien Worlds?

Scientists know enough about exoplanets to speculate about how simple plants might arise on them. But don't count on them being green. #press

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Best Bed Frames (2023): Easy Assembly, Fabric, Wood, and Metal

Get that box spring off the floor with these WIRED-tested frames. #press

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How Insect Brains Melt and Rewire During Metamorphosis

Do fruit flies remember their larval lives? To find out, scientists made the neurons inside larvae glow, then tracked how they reshuffled as they formed adult brains. #press

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How to Stop Google Bard From Storing Your Data and Location

Checking out this AI chatbot's new features? Make sure to keep these privacy tips in mind during your interactions. #press

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8 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2023): Homelabs, Philips, Casper

Avoid the blaring alarm and make waking up a pleasant start to your day with an artificial sunrise. #press

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The Game Theory of the Auto Strikes

As the United Auto Workers strike against Detroit’s Big Three drags on, a classic behavioral theory provides a way to figure out how long they may continue. #press

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How to Tell When Your Phone Will Stop Getting Security Updates

Every smartphone has an expiration date. Here’s when yours will probably come. #press

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Your Project Management Software Can't Save You

Do-everything workplace managers like Asana and Trello promise organizational utopias. But they reveal limitations that date all the way back to the factory floors of the 1900s. #press

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Chinese Hackers Are Hiding in Routers in the US and Japan

Plus: Stolen US State Department emails, $20 million zero-day flaws, and controversy over the EU’s message-scanning law. #press

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House of Marley Stir It Up Lux Review (2023): Made for Beginners

The Stir It Up Lux turntable was (mostly) easy for a vinyl newbie to set up—and it's a beauty to look at. #press

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Lego Is a Company Haunted by Its Own Plastic

While the toy brand kills its plans for an oil-free plastic alternative, it’s still pumping out billions of non-biodegradable bricks a year. Can Lego ever be sustainable? #press

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'The Creator' Review: It's AI That Wants to Save Humanity

Gareth Edwards’ new sci-fi film invites audiences to cheer for artificial intelligence that affirms the value of human life. #press

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Sweat Is Helping You Survive Climate Change

It's gross. It’s sticky. Here’s the science of how it has already saved your life. #press

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Everything Should Be As Easy to Upgrade As the Steam Deck (2023)

The DIY days of making gadgets better and longer-lasting are long past—and possibly, hopefully, in the future. #press

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17 Best Early October Prime Day Deals (2023): Headphones, Fitness Trackers, and WFH Gear

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days shopping holiday is coming on October 10 and 11, but early discounts have kicked off. #press

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5 Ways to Work Remotely (and Effectively) for the Long Haul

Despite return-to-office mandates, workers have made it clear that remote work isn't going anywhere. Here's how to make the most of it while keeping your boss (and yourself) happy. #press

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How to Use ChatGPT’s New Image Features

OpenAI’s new image analysis update for its chatbot is both impressive and frightening. Here’s how to use it, and some advice for your experiments. #press

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New York Needs to Get Spongier—or Get Used to More Floods

Devastating deluges around the world point to the metropolis of tomorrow: the “sponge city.” Think more parks and fewer parking lots. #press

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The 13 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now

From Red, White, and Royal Blue to A Million Miles Away, these are the must-watch films on the streamer. #press

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The 28 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now

From Jack Ryan to Gen V, these are our picks for what you should be watching on the streamer. #press

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A Huge Storm Brings Flash Flooding to New York City

Heavy rainfall led to dangerous flash flooding in New York City and surrounding areas on Friday morning. #press

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'EA Sports FC 24' Is Just 'FIFA 24' in a Different Jersey

New name, same game. The world’s biggest and best soccer game has a new look, but under the surface things still feel very familiar. #press

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15 Best Hair Straighteners We've Tested (2023): Flat Irons, Hot Combs, and Straightening Brushes

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

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Netflix Just Shipped Its Last DVD. The Algorithms Won

On Friday, the streaming giant will send out its final disc, ending an era that catered to people who loved films and signaling the age of good enough entertainment. #press

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7 Best Bike Locks (2023): U-Locks, Chain Locks, and Tips

Thwart bike thieves by protecting your precious ride with these iron-grip locks, plus tips on how best to secure them. #press

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Hey Zuck, Get Those Robots out of My Social Feed

By injecting chatbots into Meta’s social platforms, Mark Zuckerberg threatens to undermine his company’s original mission: to connect humans with other humans. #press

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Which Spider-Man Is Stronger: Tobey Maguire or Tom Holland?

To figure it out, you’ll need two similar feats of superhero strength and a little bit of physics. #press

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The Rebel Drone Maker of Myanmar

In a cave in northern Myanmar, a young engineer who goes by the nom de guerre “3D” is building weapons to fight against a brutal military dictatorship. #press

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A Revelation About Trees Is Messing With Climate Calculations

Trees make clouds by releasing small quantities of vapors called “sesquiterpenes.” Scientists are learning more—and it’s making climate models hazy. #press

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The Global Victims of FTX’s Collapse Won’t Get their Day in Court

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is about to stand trial in the US. But many customers who lost big when the exchange collapsed are unlikely to get their money back. #press

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I Guess We’re All Talking to Our Glasses Now

This week, we cover the latest news from Meta: AI-enabled smart glasses, a VR headset, and an army of fresh chatbots. #press

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The 33 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now

The Full Monty and Fargo are just two of the shows you won’t want to miss on this streaming service. #press

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The Animated TV Show You Never See

The HBO series Young Love, about millennial parents in Chicago, has the instincts of an old-school Black sitcom but wears the skin of an animated world. #press

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X Fires Its Election Team Before a Huge Election Year

The “last man standing” in X’s threat intelligence team has been fired, as the company guts its election integrity response ahead of a year in which more than 50 countries go to the polls. #press

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The Hollywood AI Deal Sure Puts a Lot of Trust in Studios to Do the Right Thing

There are important protections in the Writers Guild of America deal, but it's not enough. When the Screen Actors Guild goes to the table, it should fight for more to keep AI from impinging on the work of artists. #press

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Six Months Ago Elon Musk Called for a Pause on AI. Instead Development Sped Up

Earlier this year, prominent AI and tech experts signed a letter calling for a halt to advanced AI development. When WIRED checked back in, some signatories said they had never expected it to work. #press

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Fitbit Charge 6: Features, Specs, Release Date

The latest in the company’s most popular series now requires a Google account to track your health data and to use Google Maps and Google Wallet. #press

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7 Best Deals: Outdoor Apparel, Camping, and Climbing Gear

Autumn is the perfect season to enjoy the outdoors. With just enough chill in the air, make sure you have the right gear and clothing. #press

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16 Best iPhone 15 Cases and Accessories (2023): Clear, Grippy, Rugged, and Stylish

Titanium doesn’t mean a thing. A case might not be a surefire defense against cracks, but it’s smart to add some protection. #press

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DJI Osmo Action 4 Review: Finally, a Worthy GoPro Competitor

The company’s latest action cam one-ups the GoPro with a bigger sensor, better mounting system, and a front touchscreen. #press

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Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4 Plus Review: Waterproof E-Reader With Buttons

The Nook Glowlight 4 Plus has a large screen and a headphone jack. You also have to download free library books like a caveman. #press

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Amazon Could Flag AI Books. AI-Detection Startups Say It Just Doesn’t

Amazon has taken some steps to stem the tide of books written with artificial intelligence, but another solution may already exist. #press

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DNA Drives Help Identify Missing People. It's a Privacy Nightmare

Police are hosting events to collect DNA samples that can help solve missing persons cases. But when people put their DNA in a commercial database, it can used for other purposes. #press

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The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, Explained

White-collar defendants use three main defenses: “It wasn’t me, I didn’t mean it, and the people that say I did are lying.” FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried is likely to go for “I didn’t mean it,” experts say. #press

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Can FTX Be Revived—Without Sam Bankman-Fried?

As SBF’s trial approaches, a group of FTX creditors want to relaunch the collapsed exchange. It’s not as crazy as it sounds. #press

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Scientists Have an Audacious Plan to Map the Ancient World Before It Disappears

Buried civilizations could soon become inaccessible forever. Archaeologists have to move fast, so they’re turning to the latest ground-scanning tech. #press

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The Meta AI Chatbot Is Mark Zuckerberg's Answer to ChatGPT

Meta's AI assistant can do things like suggest travel plans in a group chat. The company also announced a string of chatbots modeled on celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Paris Hilton. #press

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Hollywood Writers Reached an AI Deal That Will Rewrite History

A faction of scribes is putting guardrails around AI's encroachment on their work. The effects will echo in industries far beyond Hollywood. #press

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Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Review: Masterful Budget Noise-Canceling Buds

These affordable noise-canceling earbuds have heavy-hitting features. #press

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DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine Review: A Movie Studio in the Sky

Three powerful cameras and some of the smartest obstacle detection in the business makes for a versatile flying camera system. #press

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The Latest Way to Cash In on TikTok? Going Live 24/7

Some people are livestreaming around the clock for cash on the platform. It’s a window into a world where little happens, but thousands watch. #press

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AI Hurricane Predictions Are Storming the World of Weather Forecasting

This year’s hurricane season provides a test run for the idea that machine-learning algorithms can improve weather forecasts. So far, the AI models are making good calls. #press

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Is the Physics of Time Actually Changing?

Days seem to be rushing ahead in a disturbing blur, or else slowing painfully down. Maybe it’s a tale as old as—well, you know. #press

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The Climate Crisis Is Driving People to Substance Abuse

Extreme weather has decimated crops and incomes in northern India. To soothe their anxiety, agricultural workers are turning to tobacco and alcohol. #press

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Idris Elba Is Ready to Talk About Crypto

During the crypto gold rush, Idris Elba says he turned down a lot of “mad opportunities.” Now he has partnered with the “crypto-for-good” Stellar Foundation. #press

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Amazon’s All-Powerful ‘Buy Box’ Is at the Heart of Its New Antitrust Troubles

The US Federal Trade Commission filed a long-anticipated antitrust complaint alleging that Amazon uses its power over sellers to keep ecommerce prices artificially high. #press

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The 22 Best Movies on Hulu This Week

From Bad Axe to Se7en, these are the movies you need to watch on the streaming service right now. #press

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The 7 Best Conspiracies About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Speculation about Swift’s long-game with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end is merging the sports internet and the Swiftie one, churning out a surprisingly good kind of misinformation. #press

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Risk of a US Government Shutdown Is Fueled by Very Online Republicans

Egged on by a far-reaching conservative media ecosystem, right-wing hardliners are forcing Washington to bend to their reality as the federal government careens toward a possible shutdown. #press

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The Top New Features in macOS Sonoma: How to Download, Compatible Macs

Apple has officially released macOS 14. Here’s a breakdown of all the new features, which Macs support it, and how to download it. #press

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24 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (2023): Docks, Cases, Headsets, and More

Here are some screen protectors, chargers, and other extras for your new best friend. #press

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Why Aren't Disabled Astronauts Exploring Space?

Journeying into the future will require embracing disability—and recognizing its power in our changing world. #press

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Best Streaming Services (2023): Which Are Worth Your Money?

Whether you’re a hardcore cord-cutter or an animation fan, there’s a platform for you. Here are the best we’ve tried. #press

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What Makes a Video Game Remake Actually Worth Playing?

From Pokémon to Resident Evil 4, it's time to separate the reimagined classics from the brazen cash-grabs. #press

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7 Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Tests—and Where to Find Them (2023)

How accurate are over-the-counter swabs? Does your insurance cover them? We have answers. #press

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The Next Meme Stock? Owning a Slice of Your Favorite Song

Music royalty marketplaces are betting on the idea that fans will pay to own a part of their favorite tracks—whether it’s actually a good investment or not. #press

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8 Best Smartwatches (2023): Apple Watch, Wear OS, Hybrid Watches

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected. #press

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How NASA Is Protecting Its Precious Asteroid Bennu Sample

The OSIRIS-REx capsule containing a "treasure trove" of space rocks has now arrived at Johnson Space Center, where scientists will gingerly unpack it. #press

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This New Autonomous Drone for Cops Can Track You In the Dark

Startup Skydio says its powerful new drone for public safety can reduce the need for high-speed chases. Civil liberties groups warn that few rules govern police use of drones. #press

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Why Rain Is Getting Fiercer on a Warming Planet

Extreme rain is getting more extreme as temperatures rise. That may seem counterintuitive, but the underlying physics is crystal clear. #press

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What If the Robots Were Very Nice While They Took Over the World?

First it was chess and Go. Now AI can beat us at Diplomacy, the most human of board games. The way it wins offers hope that maybe AI will be a delight. #press

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