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Updated 2024-04-30 23:02
People Hate the Idea of Car-Free Cities—Until They Live in One
Removing cars from urban areas means lower carbon emissions, less air pollution, and fewer road traffic accidents. So why are residents so resistant?
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.
Brace Yourself For the Comeback of Citizen Scientists
From water-testing polluted rivers to measuring radiation levels, ordinary people are taking environmental research into their own hands.
A Crypto Company Thinks It Can Help Fight Climate Change
Toucan is leveraging blockchain to reinvent the carbon credit market. But thorny questions abound.
Scientists Are Tinkering With Clouds to Save the Great Barrier Reef
Super-reflective clouds could shelter coral from scorching sunlight. But environmentalists are concerned that such plans could prolong our addiction to fossil fuels.
How to Stay Cool Without Warming the Planet
The race is on to create climate-friendly air-con technology.
Apple’s MM1 AI Model Shows a Sleeping Giant Is Waking Up
A research paper quietly released by Apple describes an AI model called MM1 that can answer questions and analyze images. It's the biggest sign yet that Apple is developing generative AI capabilities.
13 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2024): Earbuds, Soundbars, Displays
We've rounded up our favorites, including third-party devices like the Sonos Era and a voice-enabled Yamaha soundbar.
Google DeepMind's New AI Model Can Help Soccer Teams Take the Perfect Corner
TacticAI, a soccer AI model created by Google DeepMind, makes predictions about where corners will go, and suggests tweaks to make goals more-or less-likely.
9 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2024): Cheap, Smart, Kids, and Alternatives
These rechargeable and battery-powered models put better oral hygiene within easy reach.
Trek’s FX+ 2 Electric Bike Is $500 Off Right Now
Welcome to TrekFest, Trek's yearly sale on electric bikes, helmets, shoes, and everything you need for spring cycling.
Meet the Arizona Election Official Combating Misinformation One Tweet at a Time
Despite the threats against him, Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a Republican, publicly calls out X users who make false claims about election fraud in Arizona.
The Best Instax Cameras and Printers (2024): Film Types, Tips, and More
Should you buy an Instax Mini? Instax Mini Evo? Instax Square? We demystify Fujifilm's Instax lineup to help you find the perfect instant camera (or printer).
What Happens When a Guy and His AI Girlfriend Go to Therapy
In Sierra Greer's new novel, Annie Bot, a man named Doug finds out what it means to have the perfect" girlfriend.
Kids’ Cartoons Get a Free Pass From YouTube’s Deepfake Disclosure Rules
YouTube now requires a label for some generative AI content. Animations made for kids are exempt.
Fisker Suspends Its EV Production
After the difficult launch of its Ocean SUV, Fisker says it's pausing production for six weeks.
Jabra Enhance Select 300 Hearing Aids Review: Some of the Best We've Tested
The Jabra Enhance Select 300 hearing aids are relatively pricey, but their performance, battery life, and technical support make them worth the added cost.
8 Best TV Streaming Devices for 4K, HD (2024): Roku, Chromecast, Fire TV
We've tested dozens of ways to watch stuff on 4K or HD TVs. These are our favorites.
9 Best Baby Monitors (2024): Wi-Fi, Radio (No Internet), and More
Need to keep an eye (or ear) on your kids from another room? Our picks will help you do it.
Today’s Supreme Court Hearing Addresses a Far-Right Bogeyman
For years, government agencies have flagged misinformation and harmful content to platforms. The Supreme Court's ruling in Murthy v. Missouri could change all that.
Review: Orange Box Bluetooth Speaker
This speaker looks like a guitar amp, but you'll pay a premium for the style.
Bonavita 5-Cup One-Touch Thermal Carafe Review: Simple and Excellent
This simple, unassuming coffee brewer hides a lot of functionality under the hood.
‘Photographer’ Isn’t About Photography at All
National Geographic's new show, Photographer, doesn't bother itself with analyzing images. It's all about the drive it takes to find the ideal shot.
Why Is the Slack Hold Music So Haunted and So Good?
Those sounds you hear when you're alone in a Huddle aren't canned. They're uncanny.
Reddit IPO Filings Reveal the Company’s Hopes—and Fears
WIRED reviewed edits made by Reddit to its IPO filings over the years ahead of its stock market debut this week. Here are seven big takeaways.
The Keys to a Long Life Are Sleep and a Better Diet—and Money
Nobel Prize-winning biologist Venki Ramakrishnan explores the science and charlatans of life-extension.
EVs With Built-In Camera Drones Have Already Landed in China
Still the stuff of concepts and flights of fancy in the West, automakers on the other side of the world are putting copters in their cars.
What Is Google One? A Breakdown of Plans, Pricing, and Included Services
If you use Google's apps, it's worth looking at this all-inclusive service. We break down what you get and how much it costs.
Never-Repeating Patterns of Tiles Can Safeguard Quantum Information
Two researchers have proved that Penrose tilings, famous patterns that never repeat, are mathematically equivalent to a kind of quantum error correction.
Soundpeats Air4 Pro Review: Premium Features for Less
These wireless buds have quality sound and plenty of extras for under $100
Best AirPods (2024): Which Apple Headphones Should You Buy?
Should you go AirPods Pro or AirPods Max? Apple sells several headphones-even Beats-so we break it all down to help you find the best buds for your ears.
How to Free Up Space in Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive
Google offers 15 GB of free storage with every account, but many users are hitting the limit. Use these tips to clear some room, and tidy your inbox while you're at it.
The Best Dyson Vacuums (2024): V15, V12, and More
Feeling the pull of a clean machine? We'll help you make sense of Dyson's whirlwind vacuum lineup.
9 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services (2024): Blue Apron, Dinnerly, and More
From Blue Apron to Dinnerly, I've spent a couple of years cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door.
Amazfit Balance Review: Most Improved, Still Exasperating
It's much better than previous ones I've tried, but exasperating software does not make up for great-looking hardware.
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.
Automakers Are Telling Your Insurance Company How You Really Drive
Plus: The operator of a dark-web cryptocurrency mixing" service is found guilty, and a US senator reveals that popular safes contain secret backdoors.
Walmart Is Selling the Apple MacBook Air With M1 for Just $699
Plus: Reddit gives advertisers tools to make them look like regular users, the FTC wants you to eat more ice cream, and TikTok is in lawmakers' crosshairs yet again.
The FCC Now Says Broadband Speed Should Be at Least 100 Mbps
The old broadband standard of 25 Mbps wasn't cutting it anymore.
20 Best Deals: Air Purifiers, Vacuums, and Bluetooth Speakers
We found discounts on our favorite at-home essentials to help make spring cleaning a lot easier.
Insurance Rates Are Soaring for US Homeowners in Climate Danger Zones
Research shows the soaring costs hint at widespread, unpriced risk as the global climate warms, with states like California, Florida and Louisiana hit hardest.
The Global Danger of Boring Buildings
Unloved buildings turn to ruin, leading to a deluge of construction waste worldwide. Designer Thomas Heatherwick tells WIRED why cities need to prioritize human health and joy in architecture.
Reddit’s Sale of User Data for AI Training Draws FTC Inquiry
The platform says it stands to make more than $200 million in coming years from Google and other companies that want user comments to feed AI projects. Regulators have questions.
Don’t Let the Boeing Headlines Fool You. Air Travel Is Really Very Safe
Despite a flood of bad news about mechanical mishaps on commercial airliners, data from regulators shows that jumbo jets aren't all suddenly falling apart.
How to Set Medication Reminders on Your Phone (2024): Best Apps, iPhone, Android, Samsung
Don't forget your pills! Here's how to set alarms, notifications, and reminders on your iPhone or Android smartphone.
Sinking Section 702 Wiretap Program Offered One Last Lifeboat
For months, US lawmakers have examined every side of a historic surveillance debate. With the introduction of the SAFE Act, all that's left to do now is vote.
7 Best External Hard Drives (2024): SSDs, Hard Drives, Rugged
Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We've got a solution for every situation.
New Far-Right Conspiracy Claims Boeing's Accidents Are Intentional
Following a series of incidents involving the company's planes, some conspiracists are baselessly alleging that Boeing is failing on purpose as part of a global plot to bring down Western civilization.
Y Combinator's Chief Startup Whisperer Is Demoting Himself
As the influential startup incubator downsizes-and navigates political pushback-managing director Michael Seibel is taking a new role to spend more time working with founders.
6 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2024): Budget, Smart Apps, and Sleep Sounds
If you can't wake up naturally to a genuine sunrise and drift to sleep along with a real sunset, try a machine that simulates them.
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