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Updated 2024-12-21 14:02
Wood Veneer Hub’s Slat Panels Are an Easy Home Office Upgrade
Ditch the paint bucket and screw in these wood veneer panels to give your home office a makeover.
December Wildfires Are Now a Thing
Expect more fires like the fast-moving one in Malibu, scientists say.
How to Manage Food Anxiety Over the Holidays
The festive period can be stressful, particularly for those who struggle with food anxiety, weight concerns, or an eating disorder. Here are some tips for navigating an intense time of year.
The 25 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (December 2024)
It's a Wonderful Life, Merry Little Batman, and My Old Ass are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
Mystery Drone Sightings Lead to FAA Ban Despite No Detected Threats
Plus: Google's U-turn on creepy fingerprint" tracking, the LockBit ransomware gang's teased comeback, and a potential US ban on the most popular routers in America.
A Spacecraft Is About to Fly Into the Sun’s Atmosphere for the First Time
On Christmas Eve, NASA's fastest-moving probe will come closer than ever to the surface of the sun.
To Improve Your Gut Microbiome, Spend More Time in Nature
Microbes found in green spaces can transfer into your body, increasing bacterial diversity and potentially boosting the strength of the immune system.
Music Can Thrive in the AI Era
It's past time we applauded the creative skills of LLMs-and it might make us appreciate humans more too.
Nike Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 40% Off
Check out our deals for Nike this month, including up to 40% off select styles.
Design Within Reach Promo Codes: Extra 20% Off
Save an extra 20% on furniture, lighting, accessories, and more with our Design Within Reach coupon.
2024 Was the Year the Bottom Fell Out of the Games Industry
From layoffs to the return of Gamergate, video games-and the people who make and play them-had a rough year.
This Tropical Virus Is Spreading Out of the Amazon to the US and Europe
Oropouche virus has posed little threat outside South America in the past, but land-use change, the climate crisis, and international travel all appear to be spreading this insect-borne disease to new places.
OpenAI Upgrades Its Smartest AI Model With Improved Reasoning Skills
A day after Google announced its first model capable of reasoning over problems, OpenAI has upped the stakes with an improved version of its own.
I Used AI to Do All of My Holiday Shopping
Chatbots aren't very good at picking gifts, but that didn't stop me from burning the planet in a quest for the perfect baking equipment.
Why Can’t You Switch Seats in an Empty Airplane?
Yes, the weight distribution on an aircraft really does affect how well it flies. Our physics guy explains.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review: Fortune and Glory
A combination of puzzle-solving, bare-knuckle boxing, and brilliant performances recall the best of Indy's adventures.
21 WIRED-Tested Gifts for People Who Need Some Sleep (2024)
Sweet dreams are made of these, from special lamps to noise machines.
'Batman: Arkham Shadow' Proves VR Gaming Isn't Just a Gimmick
The latest Batman outing for Meta Quest shows that, when done well, VR gaming can hold its own with any platform.
Home Office Setup Guide (2024): Webcams, Desks, Chairs, and More
Gear can make or break your home office setup. Here's our ultimate list of nearly 100 items, from monitors and desks to webcams and chairs.
16 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2024) | WIRED
Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools-irons, brushes, and combs-work wonders.
What’s the Winter Solstice? Celebrations, Science, Livestream
Here's what happens on the longest night of the year-in the solar system and across different cultures here on Earth.
I’m Spending the Holidays Watching Cabin Builders on TikTok—While I Still Can
Even if TikTok doesn't get banned in the US next year, it'll still be far from the zone-out place it once was.
14 Best Office Chairs of 2024— I've Tested 55+ to Pick Them
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
2025 Will Be Smart Glasses All the Way Down
The past year has been filled with announcements about new smart glasses from companies big and small. Don't expect the deluge to let up anytime soon.
Use the ‘Anti-AI’ Camera Apps Zerocam and Hallide to Keep Your Photos Looking More Natural
It's still possible to just take normal-looking photos. Use these apps for Android and iOS to give your phone's camera a more natural eye.
Generative AI Still Needs to Prove Its Usefulness
The hype is fading, and people are asking what generative artificial intelligence is really good for. So far, no one has a decent answer.
eBay Coupon Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off Select Items
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, and more.
The 66 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (December 2024)
Deadpool & Wolverine, Alien: Romulus, and Elton John: Never Too Late are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
How to Make Your Holidays as Waste-Free as Possible: DIY Tips and Advice
From consciously choosing wrapping paper to gifting more mindfully, WIRED has all the tips to help you reduce your waste this holiday season.
GOP Lawmakers Want Elon Musk to Be Speaker of the House
There is no requirement that the Speaker of the House be an elected member of Congress. After Elon Musk all but killed a bill to fund the government, lawmakers now propose to cut out the middleman.
Every AI Copyright Lawsuit in the US, Visualized
WIRED is following every copyright battle involving the AI industry-and we've created some handy visualizations that will be updated as the cases progress.
Craig Wright Found in Contempt of Court Over Bitcoin Creation Claims
A UK judge has ruled that Craig Wright violated a court order preventing him from bringing lawsuits based on his spurious claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of Bitcoin.
Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush
Thousands of workers are striking, as picket lines formed outside seven Amazon distribution centers from New York to California Thursday morning.
The Best Cookbooks of 2024: Big Dip Energy, Ottolenghi Comfort, and More
This year's best cookbooks provide inventive, well-tested instructions for dips, barbecue, beans, and pasta. There's even a book that tells you what the heck to do with celery root.
33 Best Family Board Games (2024): Catan, Labyrinth, Onitama
From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens.
The 7 Best Photography Books of 2024
From one family's brush with a serial killer to a look at queer history through images, these were WIRED's favorite photography books of the last year.
36 Best Gifts for Teens (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Teenagers can be scary and impossible to shop for. These adolescent-approved gifts can help.
12 WIRED-Recommended Last-Minute Gift Ideas (2024)
If your Christmas tree is missing a present, these gifts will keep you on the nice list.
Tokyo’s Best Video Game Arcades in Akihabara: Where to Go, What to Do
I visited several Japanese arcades, aka game centers, in Tokyo's Akihabara ward. Here's some advice about how to get the most out of your visit to gamer's paradise-and which arcade you shouldn't miss.
All of Our Hopes and Fears for Tech in 2025
To wrap up 2024, this week on Uncanny Valley we talk about the tech products we most fear and love.
9 Best Standing Desks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.
This VPN Lets Anyone Use Your Internet Connection. What Could Go Wrong?
A free VPN app called Big Mama is selling access to people's home internet networks. Kids are using it to cheat in a VR game while researchers warn of bigger security risks.
What Internet Fandoms and Communities Can Tell Us About 2025
Fashion, stan, and other online spaces offer clues to what will dominate next year in politics-for better or, in some cases, much worse.
13 Habits of Highly Effective Risk-Takers
From poker players to venture capitalists, there's a mindset to making the most of opportunities, and engineering the odds of success.
NASA Postpones Return of Stranded Starliner Astronauts to March
Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams will now come home in March at the earliest, to allow SpaceX and NASA engineers to complete development of a new Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense Bill
The National Defense Authorization Act passed today, but lawmakers stripped language that would keep the Trump administration from wielding unprecedented authority to surveil Americans.
CDC Confirms First US Case of Severe Bird Flu
This is the first case of H5N1 in the US this year that has sent a patient to the hospital.
Botto, the Millionaire AI Artist, Is Getting a Personality
Botto is a 'decentralized AI artist' whose work has fetched millions. As AI improves, its creators may give it fewer guardrails to test its emerging personality.
15 Best Stocking Stuffers (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Start Christmas morning off on the right foot with these excellent, tiny gifts.
Your Fancy Wine Could Well Be Fake. Some Are Hoping to Sniff Out a Solution
One fifth of all wine sold worldwide could be fake. Now tech similar to MRI scans and gas-smelling, aroma-analyzing equipment might yield the answer.
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