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7 Myths and Misconceptions About Coffee (2024)
It's 2024, time to stop letting Depression-era flimflam get between you and a great cup of coffee.
The White House Is Briefing Dozens of Online Creators on Biden’s State of the Union Address
The Biden administration is looking for a new way to reach voters who don't engage with traditional media.
Google’s GenAI Bots Are Struggling. But So Are Its Humans
This week on Gadget Lab, we talk about the rocky rollout of Google's Gemini image generator, and some internal tensions recently reported by company employees.
New Doc Explores the Pitfalls of Colonizing Space
In Doppelgangers^3, three look-alikes, including director Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stepanian, go to a cave in Spain to figure out ways Earthlings could avoid repeating history's mistakes on other planets.
Google Used a Black, Deaf Worker to Tout Its Diversity. Now She’s Suing for Discrimination
Jalon Hall was featured on Google's corporate social media accounts for making #LifeAtGoogle more inclusive!" She says the company discriminated against her on the basis of her disability and race.
5 Years After San Francisco Banned Face Recognition, Voters Ask for More Surveillance
On Tuesday the country's techiest city backed a ballot proposition that tapped into concerns about crime, giving the police more freedom to use drones and other surveillance technology.
Europe's Digital Markets Act Is Breaking Open the Empires of Big Tech
Tech giants have to comply with a new EU law that is set to change the internet. It aims to force open the biggest platforms to encourage competition and give users more choice in their digital lives.
A 62-Year-Old German Man Got 217 Covid Shots—and Was Totally Fine
Hundreds of boosters over a 29-month period had little effect on the one person who tried it.
The 16 Sci-Fi Movies You Need to Watch Before You Die
Here's how to stream the best sci-movies of all time, from Dune: Part Two to The Matrix.
Inside Election Conspiracy Groups on Super Tuesday
Despite Trump's overwhelming victories on Tuesday, election deniers still found room to boost baseless conspiracies about voting fraud across the country.
Cities Aren’t Prepared for a Crucial Part of Sea-Level Rise: They’re Also Sinking
Coastal land is dropping, known as subsidence. That could expose hundreds of thousands of additional Americans to inundation by 2050.
Meta Abandons Hacking Victims, Draining Law Enforcement Resources, Officials Say
A coalition of 41 state attorneys general says Meta is failing to assist Facebook and Instagram users whose accounts have been hacked-and they want the company to take immediate action."
A New Headset Aims to Treat Alzheimer’s With Light and Sound
An experimental device developed by Cognito Therapeutics seeks to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients using light and sound.
Scientists Are Inching Closer to Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth
De-extinction startup Colossal Biosciences claims it has found a way to reprogram elephant cells, a technical breakthrough that could lead to the return of the long-lost mammals.
AI Tools Are Still Generating Misleading Election Images
Though AI companies said they put some guardrails in place, researchers were able to easily create images related to claims of election fraud.
For Bitcoin Mines in Texas, the Honeymoon Is Over
The energy demands of bitcoin mining have sparked controversy in a state that once welcomed those companies with open arms.
He Promoted an Election Conspiracy Film. Now He’s Headed for Congress
Brandon Gill, a far-right 2020 election denier who helped promote the debunked 2000 Mules film, just won his Texas primary.
The Dark Side of Open Source AI Image Generators
Open source tools allow anyone to make AI art. They have also been used to produce nonconsensual deepfake porn.
How to Turn Off Facebook’s Two-Factor Authentication Change
With Meta's updated 2FA process, the company now automatically trusts devices you often use.
Google Is Finally Trying to Kill AI Clickbait
On Tuesday, Google announced changes to combat AI spam in search. An SEO expert says these new rules could change everything."
Makers of Popular Switch Emulator Yuzu Agree to Pay $2.4 Million to Settle Nintendo Lawsuit
The devs behind Yuzu have shut down the Switch emulator, which they now say is primarily designed" to break DRM.
Inside Registered Agents Inc., the Shadowy Firm Pushing the Limits of Business Privacy
Registered Agents Inc. has for years allowed businesses to register under a cloak of anonymity. A WIRED investigation reveals that its secretive founder has taken the practice to an extreme.
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads Are Coming Back Online After a 2-Hour Outage
People around the world reported that Meta's social platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Threads suffered outages for about two hours this morning.
Omega 2024 White Speedmaster Moonwatch: Specs, Price, Availability
The new chronograph can trace its bright look back to models designed to withstand the rigors of space travel, with a dial chosen for its ability to reflect the sun's heat.
A Max Password-Sharing Crackdown Is Coming
Following in the footsteps of Netflix and Disney+, streaming service Max plans to start restricting password-sharing later this year.
How to Open Spotify Links If You Aren’t a Spotify User
Your friends are always sharing Spotify links with you, but you don't use Spotify. Here are four ways to translate that link into something that launches your preferred streaming app instead.
How to Use Apple’s Check In Feature in iOS 17 (2024)
Apple's safety feature makes it easier than ever to notify loved ones when you've arrived at your destination.
6 Months After New York Banned Airbnb, New Jersey Is Doing Great
New York placed strict restrictions on short-term rentals last year. Rents still remain high, and some former hosts are frustrated. Meanwhile, Airbnb rentals in New Jersey are booming.
Nothing Phone (2a) Review: The New Budget Standard
I had zero problems covering a major mobile trade show with this $350 Android smartphone from Nothing.
TikTok Is So 2004
Thanks, millennials.
Over 600 Google Workers Urge the Company to Cut Ties With Israeli Tech Conference
WIRED reviewed a letter showing hundreds of Google workers demanding the company drop its sponsorship of MindTheTech, a conference in New York this week that promotes Israeli tech companies.
Diletta Bello Review: Perfect Crema Comes at a Cost
Treat it right and the Diletta Bello will brew the perfect espresso shot; treat it poorly and it'll spit in your cup.
Apple Fined $2 Billion as Europe Sides With Spotify
Music streaming service Spotify has long complained that Apple's App Store rules put unfair restrictions on its business. Today the European Commission agreed, fining Apple $2 billion.
16 Best Wireless Earbuds (2024): Noise Cancelers, Cheap, Luxe, and More
Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.
Hackers Behind the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Just Received a $22 Million Payment
The transaction, visible on Bitcoin's blockchain, suggests the victim of one of the worst ransomware attacks in years may have paid a very large ransom.
Apple 13- and 15-inch M3 MacBook Air: Price, Specs, Availability
A hefty bump in performance and a doubling of Wi-Fi download speeds are more than welcome. Another boon is support for two external displays, but there's a catch.
I Found Frank Herbert’s 'Dune' Script. 'Dune: Part Two' Is Better
It's hard to imagine a weirder film version of Dune than the one David Lynch released in 1984, but Frank Herbert found a way.
JavaScript Runs the World—Maybe Even Literally
In defense of a much-mocked programming language.
Why Tech Job Interviews Became Such a Nightmare
Rising interest rates led tech companies to become more demanding of potential hires. From lowball offers to endless interviews, it's tough out there for coders seeking jobs.
Less Sea Ice Means More Arctic Trees—Which Means Trouble
White spruce are spreading in the high north, thanks to extra snow. That Arctic greening" has serious climate implications.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Microsoft-Powered Chatbot Just Disappeared
The RFK Jr. campaign's chatbot had previously affirmed Kennedy's promotion of conspiracy theories, and appeared to circumvent OpenAI's ban on political use.
It's Not Easy Running a Geeky Business
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The Biden Campaign Fills Out Its Digital Team Ahead of Super Tuesday
Four key hires will try to win back disenchanted younger voters online during the general election.
LinkedIn Tells People if You Look at Their Profile. Here's How to Turn That Off
LinkedIn shares your activity on the platform by default. Change this setting and you can snoop on other people's profiles without them knowing.
5 Best Sturdy Stockings (2024): Tights, Pantyhose, Sustainable
We love to wear stockings and tights, but hate dealing with tears. These ones stand up to pulling, tugging, and even cat claws.
This Is What Your Brain Does When You’re Not Doing Anything
When your mind is wandering, your brain's default mode" network is active. Its discovery 20 years ago inspired a raft of research into networks of brain regions and how they interact with each other.
What Is OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus? Here’s What You Should Know
OpenAI's subscription-only service costs $20 a month and includes access to the GPT-4 model. We signed up and tried it out.
HP Wants to Rent You a Printer That It Monitors at All Times
HP's All-In Plan" requires a constant internet connection so that the company can see not just how many pages you're printing, but what file types. It costs up to $36 per month.
The Privacy Danger Lurking in Push Notifications
Plus: Apple warns about sideloading apps, a court orders NSO group to turn over the code of its Pegasus spyware, and an investigation finds widely available security cams are wildly insecure.
Music Is TikTok's Past. Sounds May Be Its Future
More Universal Music songs are disappearing from TikTok as the two companies fail to reach new agreements. Sound clips are ready for their big break.
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