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 https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-blackout-curtains/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/6714301ee8d5d768c42ed744/master/pass/Best%20Blackout%20Curtains%20Reviewer%20Collage%20102024%20SOURCE%20Molly%20Higgins.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/review/ultimate-ears-boom-4/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/67119941cd4a460dd9444a71/master/pass/Ultimate-Ears-Boom-4-Speaker-Reviewer-Collage-102024-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/characterai-has-a-non-consensual-bot-problem/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670002fe7664222451cc31b7/master/pass/100424_AI%20Chatbot%20Consent.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/review/ableton-move/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/67102488648b07beb1c85035/master/pass/Ableton-Move-Reviewer-Collage-102024-SOURCE-Terrence-O'Brien.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/real-time-video-deepfake-scams-reality-defender/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670d4c81a9e87b76383606e8/master/pass/zoom-deepfakes-gear.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-chromebook-plus/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670ee2b5410ccddc2e37ff24/master/pass/Samsung-Galaxy-Chromebook-Plus-Reviewer-Collage-102024-SOURCE-Daniel-Thorp-Lancaster.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/ai-deepfake-nudify-bots-telegram/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670d76875a41fd7fd3f8c393/master/pass/Security_Telegram_Deepfake_GettyImages.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/the-hottest-startups-in-lisbon-in-2024/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670536ebfec1b40c43428073/master/pass/100HS-LIS-2.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-chromebooks/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66787b84fd8a693b1a678c07/master/pass/Lenovo-Flex-5i-Chromebook-Plus-Abstract-Background-SOURCE-Best-Buy.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/jd-vance-adviser-posted-drug-use-reddit-cocaine-gas-station-heroin/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670ef856799cc5d99ddf25ed/master/pass/101424-jd-vance-staff-aaron-kofsky-1.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/the-hottest-startups-in-helsinki-in-2024/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/6705334048e7b2c0b8be8209/master/pass/100HS-HEL-SteadyEnergy.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/emteq-smart-glasses-read-emotions-watch-what-you-eat/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670d825610a4a95d2bee6d04/master/pass/emteq-glasses-gear.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/shazam-talking-pet-collar-a-chatbot-for-your-cat-or-dog/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670d854f09d4517e110c86a0/master/pass/dog-collar-gear.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/trumpcoin-launches-with-a-whimper-not-a-bang/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670fa4f537cad85df458a390/master/pass/GettyImages-1300319936.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/the-hottest-startups-in-zurich-in-2024/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/67054417aad4e77a94b19530/master/pass/100HS-SWI-1.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/the-hottest-startups-in-dublin-in-2024/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66fec7ceac3865ceb6f4ae37/master/pass/100HS-DUB-MarkerVideo.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/milton-disrupted-the-flow-of-drinking-water-so-florida-deployed-a-machine-to-harvest-it-from-air/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670933e5a3413edaa886f8b4/master/pass/1_Transport%20_Genesis%20Systems%20-%20WaterCube%201000.jpeg
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 https://www.wired.com/review/msi-vision-elite-rs-gaming-pc/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670a7c005bd6f05ea989c120/master/pass/MSI-Vision-Elite-RS-Gaming-Desktop-Reviewer-Collage-102024-SOURCE-Eric-Ravenscraft.jpg
Casabrews 5700PRO Review: Exceeding Expectations This all-in-one espresso machine delivers on quality with minimal fuss. #press https://www.wired.com/review/casabrews-5700pro/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670ef9545f6b3b4a6c465471/master/pass/Casabrews-5700PRO-Espresso-Machine-Reviewer-Collage-102024-SOURCE-Pete-Cottell.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/gallery/awesome-gifts-for-hikers-backpackers-and-outdoorsy-people/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66fad93c7dd5ee2bb5d772ea/master/pass/Outdoor%20Gift%20Guide%20Reviewer%20Collage%20092024%20SOURCE%20Scott%20Gilbertson.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/best-bug-sprays/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670d30a72e516dab24c90b44/master/pass/Best%20Bug%20Sprays%20Reviewer%20Collage%20102024%20SOURCE%20Kristin%20Canning.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/cybercheck-crime-reports-prosecutions/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66ba37efee59b37c653f4707/master/pass/fingerprint-sec-1666220562.jpg
SaluSpa Ibiza Review: A Solid Place to Soak Owning a hot tub comes with some trials and tribulations, but they're worth overcoming. #press https://www.wired.com/review/saluspa-ibiza-hot-tub/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670d648f264fc2b20d5dde64/master/pass/SaluSpa-Ibiza-Inflatable-Hot-Tub-Reviewer-Photo-SOURCE-Louryn-Strampe.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/high-end-fashion-dupes-are-soaring-where-knock-offs-never-could/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/67098f645bd6f05ea989c116/master/pass/dupe-handbags-gear.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/the-doctor-behind-the-suicide-pod-wants-ai-to-assist-at-the-end-of-life/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/6704150d23a5d95a2d007217/master/pass/Suicide-Capsule-AI-Intervention-Business-2161787933.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-shows/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670e8d87d049f298cef1cfb5/master/pass/AppleTV-Show-Guide-Disclaimer-Culture_0101.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/vistaprint-coupon-code/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66ea03340e63ccab6b8add4b/master/pass/WIRED-Coupons-1.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-order-xbox-series-x-and-xbox-series-s/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670d7b86a9b9288b370b554e/master/pass/Xbox-Series-X-Reviewer-Collage-102024-SOURCE-Eric-Ravenscraft.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-new-kindle-colorsoft-kindle-paperwhite-kindle-scribe-2024/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670ef26c590fa943b473e285/master/pass/Kindle%20Colorsoft%20and%202024%20New%20Kindles%20Reviewer%20Collage%20102024%20SOURCE%20Brenda%20Stolyar.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sunscreens/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/6709a746c447831581532850/master/pass/Best-Sunscreens-Reviewer-Collage-102024-SOURCE-Kristin-Canning.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-lubes/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670a8fec2f8287bc9a5da931/master/pass/Best%20Lubes%20Abstract%20Background%20102024%20SOURCE%20Lelo%20Uberlube%20Maude.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/the-hottest-startups-in-madrid-in-2024/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670539d7fbf8e437e516ba6e/master/pass/100HS-MAD-1.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/review/oura-ring-4/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670d8e315db38de83f9b0fc0/master/pass/Oura-Ring-4-Reviewer-Collage-102024-SOURCE-Adrienne-So.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/metaphor-refantazio-tips-how-to-level-followers-what-archetypes-to-use/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/67099fdcb46b905d361792ca/master/pass/Metaphor-Tips-Culture-Protagonist-and-Gallica.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/best-shows-amazon-prime/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/6708454b0aa34e563baf1cd6/master/pass/Amazon-Show-Guide-Culture-VXMA_S3_FG_00175802_Still351_3000.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/dc-entertainment-is-changing-the-shape-and-scrollability-of-comics/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670981fd47825e495ff59616/master/pass/GlobalComix-DC-Culture-2A39GAC.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/apple-ai-llm-reasoning-research/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670eb29ca88ac76b34d258c1/master/pass/apple-llm-fail-biz.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/apple-ipad-mini-2024/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670e8085062f39643092bda6/master/pass/ipad-mini-gear-241015.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/emteq-smart-glasses-read-emotions-watch-what-you-eat/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670d825610a4a95d2bee6d04/master/pass/emteq-glasses-gear.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/cells-across-the-tree-of-life-exchange-text-messages-using-rna/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/670914e754e9b10220941e65/master/pass/RNATextMessages-crNashWeerasekera-Lede-scaled.jpeg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/fbi-cryptocurrency-pump-and-dump/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/67096b5ebc7ab84ca85be1de/master/pass/Security_FBI_Coin_GettyImages-505252961.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/goldenjackal-hacking-group-new-tools-air-gapped-machines/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/6707fc95aa2db1548cabfac9/master/pass/Security_Airgapped_GettyImages-676165443.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/why-hurricane-milton-turned-the-sky-purple/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/6708acb041dce35b47ce9139/master/pass/Purple-Sky-Hurricane-Milton-Science-2024-10-10T020234Z_1361123254_MT1USATODAY24448967_RTRMADP_3_A-BRILLIANT-SKY-AFTER-HURRICANE-MILTON-PASSES-BY-FORT-MYERS.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-day-mattress-deals-october-2024/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66ff22af101325b9a6da73ab/master/pass/Brooklyn%20Bedding%20Aurora%20Luxe%20Cooling%20Mattress%20Abstract%20Background%20102024%20SOURCE%20Brooklyn%20Bedding.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-hair-tool-deals-october-2024/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/67045270dce50b8788c26d38/master/pass/Amazon-Prime-Day-Hair-Tool-Deals-102024-Custom-APD-Background-SOURCE-Amazon.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/pregnancy-surrogate-your-next-job/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66ffe704ad403c9879ee3fd0/master/pass/YNJ-surroagate-final-1.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/taiwan-makes-the-majority-of-the-worlds-computer-chips-now-its-running-out-of-electricity/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66fecd361acec57321588b7a/master/pass/Science_Taipei_Alamy_2DC5MF3.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-rug-buried-investigation-haunting/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/67000a67b9cfb8833962147d/master/pass/tiktok-haunting-cul-1275871812.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/neo-nazis-flee-telegram-encrypted-app-simplex/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66fefb7d50458ad7cb0b322d/master/pass/neonazi-telegram-pol-97709565.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/inside-alchemy-ice-cream-making/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66fa5cf3111d98d4c923c772/master/pass/Tetra%20Pak_29_FINAL.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-blenders/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66fdc0a458206348f9914137/master/pass/Best%20Blenders%20For%20Making%20Smoothies%20Soups%20Sauces%20Reviewer%20Collage%20102024%20SOURCE%20Emily%20Peck.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/wired-health-hub-the-quest-to-make-an-mrna-vaccine-for-flu/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66f2c151010fd70c63c0af2a/master/pass/GettyImages-2166000013.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/players-turning-legend-of-zelda-echoes-of-wisdom-echoes-into-cheat-codes/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66fc5f22c5795c570eccf436/master/pass/Zelda-Cheat-Codes-Culture-Switch_TheLegendOfZelda-EchoesOfWisdom_scrn_10.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/sundai-club-generative-ai-hackathon-group/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66f58492856f0d35b0081c2f/master/pass/AI-Lab-Hackathon-Group-Business-3228243.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-kindle/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66f70c0caa1d82ab334db819/master/pass/Amazon%20Kindle%20Paperwhite%202021%2011th%20Generation%20Abstract%20Background%20092024%20SOURCE%20Amazon.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/confidant-health-therapy-records-database-exposure/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66d9e57ff7f1ee72477cac9b/master/pass/090524-virtual-medical-company-therapy-notes-leak.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/x-starlink-brazil-suspension-musk/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66d79436d403d05bb6861108/master/pass/Elon-Musk-Brazil-Legal-Territory-Business-2168119004.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-baby-monitors/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66d775f1815655fc7f724d53/master/pass/Eufy%20SpaceView%20Baby%20Monitor%20Abstract%20Background%20SOURCE%20Eufy.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66469169db771a38599a23da/master/pass/Google%20Pixel%208a%205G%20128G%20Abstract%20Background%20SOURCE%20Best%20Buy.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/thomas-crooks-conspiracy-donald-trump-cia-mk-ultra/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66a0116b5c82c5a5d8ed89ed/master/pass/072324-trump-thomas-crooks-conspiracies.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/were-still-waiting-for-the-next-big-leap-in-ai/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66721e519200e31677346cff/master/pass/AI-Bot-GettyImages-177720384.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-messenger-bags/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/6671fee25d331455a0af45c9/master/pass/Billingham%20Hadley%20Pro%20Camera%20Bag%20Abstract%20Background%20SOURCE%20Amazon.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/best-organic-mattresses/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/664fb1390c4f7d679fa2129c/master/pass/Avocado-Green-Organic-Hybrid-Mattress-Abstract-Background-SOURCE-Avocado-Mattress.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/the-physics-of-these-crazy-northern-lights-displays/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/664fc6949cae24ffd24a3189/master/pass/Science_What%E2%80%99sUp%20Northern_Lights_2X62E2E.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/review/logitech-reach/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/664f583e235185aa25b26cb7/master/pass/Logitech-Reach-Camera-Arm-Mount-collage-052024-SOURCE-Eric-Ravenscraft.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-s95d-qd-oled/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/664fab4d675222084c36175a/master/pass/Samsung-S95D-QD-OLED-TV-collage2-052024-SOURCE-Ryan-Waniata.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mattresses-for-side-sleepers/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/664f9f3809cc4f4fc091efa2/master/pass/Bear-Elite-Hybrid-Mattress-Abstract-Background-SOURCE-Bear.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-kettles/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/664f4bfb1aa6806a811b254b/master/pass/Best-Electric-Kettles-Update-collage-052024-SOURCE-Brenda-Stolyar.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/review/casper-adjustable-base-max/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/664fba6f31faf88810526d96/master/pass/Casper-Adjustable-Base-Max-collage-052024-SOURCE-Medea-Giordano.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/rei-anniversary-sale-may-2024/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/66466dff48c8709d38fbf382/master/pass/REI-Flash-22-Pack-Color-Background-Deals-SOURCE-REI.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/warp-drive-breakthrough-physics-star-trek/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/664fbd446e1cf949a34c97d3/master/pass/Warp-Drive-Science-GettyImages-926211910.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/scarlett-johanssons-openai-feud-makes-her-an-uncanny-folk-hero/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/664fb3346e1cf949a34c97d1/master/pass/Scarlett-Johansson-OpenAI-Lawsuit-Monitor-Culture-1696445700.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/best-mattress-deals/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/6646865c05d135e5dfc89146/master/pass/Memorial%20Day%20Mattress%20Deals%20052024%20Abstract%20Background%202%20SOURCE%20Birch%20by%20Helix.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/myth-heat-pumps-cold-weather-freezing-subzero/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/664e4688a6a4667fb965e01f/master/pass/Science_GettyImages-907945646.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/total-solar-eclipse-2024-watch-online/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/65fdaaa115fe2d2cedda2df7/master/pass/How-to-View-April%E2%80%99s-Total-Solar-Eclipse,-Online-and-In-Person-Gear-GettyImages-1724169119.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/the-future-of-electric-vehicle-charging-is-bidirectional-if-you-can-afford-it/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/65b17f51b57fff0f8784e336/master/pass/EV-bidirectional-charging-1230546905.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/extreme-dishwasher-loading-facebook-group/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/65f080ed9bfb38e4c7b05362/master/pass/culture_extreme_dishwasher_loading_facebook.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/arkady-volozh-eu-sanctions-lifted/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/65f071b26e2b83bb0f55776f/master/pass/Founder-of-Russia's-Google-Removed-From-EU-Sanctions-List-AP19256403074068.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/best-bedsheets/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/65ef3800e4b8a949949728a2/master/pass/Sheets-Update-Collage.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sleep-trackers/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/65202179e9a05bb2c058a246/master/pass/Oura-Horizon-Gear.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/your-kid-may-be-watching-ai-generated-videos-on-youtube/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/65efa678e98f35c0803de967/master/pass/AI-Gen-Youtube-Videos-Business-1215392421.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/russia-hackers-microsoft-source-code/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/65eb4c36b7cb6be700970ab7/master/pass/Security-Roundup-Microsoft-Russian-Hackers-GettyImages-1913821927.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-hate-speech-india-elections/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/65baf4bed268cf49b4e221e5/master/pass/politics_india_youtube_hate.jpg
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 https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-umbrellas/?utm_source=press.coop https://media.wired.com/photos/65201963f9c5320e83248c03/master/pass/Gear-ShedRain-Auto-Open-Jumbo-Compact-SOURCE-ShedRain.jpg
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