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Saunas Are the Next Frontier in Fighting Depression
The preliminary results of a clinical trial of using heat exposure to combat depression are in-and are fueling cautious optimism that sauna practice could become an accepted treatment.
Android Update: Theft Detection Lock Knows When Your Phone Is Stolen
Google is introducing new AI-powered safety tools in Android 15 that can lock down your phone if thieves nab it.
All the New Features Coming to Android Phones, Watches, and TVs This Year
At I/O, Google showed off new features in Android 15, the latest version of Wear OS, improvements to Google TV, and more.
15 Top New Android 15 Features (2024): How to Install, Features, Release Date
Android 15 is creeping closer to its release date. Here are the notable features and upgrades Google has in store.
These Electric School Buses Are on Their Way to Save the Grid
Loaded with ever more renewables, the grid will need to store a whole lot of energy. Enter: a new kind of magic school bus-one that can both charge and give power back.
Best Cheap Electric Bikes Under $2,000 (2024): Commuter, Folding, Cargo
Zip zap zoom! After months of testing, these are our favorite electric bikes that won't break the bank.
Microsoft PowerToys Is the Ultimate Windows 11 Customization Tool
Microsoft's own PowerToys utility can help you unlock the full potential of the Windows desktop.
Despite Bird Flu Risk, Raw-Milk Drinkers Are Undaunted
As H5N1 continues its spread among US cow herds, raw milk enthusiasts remain utterly unfazed.
Deadspin’s New Owners Reveal Their Plans: Betting Content—but No AI
The future of once-beloved sports blog Deadspin has been murky since it was acquired by an unknown company called Lineup Publishing in March. The new ownership shared its plans with WIRED.
I Went Undercover as a Secret OnlyFans Chatter. It Wasn’t Pretty
Your online influencer girlfriend is actually a rotating cast of low-wage workers. I became one of them.
OpenAI’s Chief AI Wizard, Ilya Sutskever, Is Leaving the Company
One day after OpenAI showed off an all-new, emotional version of ChatGPT, the company announced that chief scientist Ilya Sutskever is leaving the company. He had voted in November to fire CEO Sam Altman.
Everything Google Announced at I/O 2024: Gemini, Search, Project Astra, Scam Detection
It was AI all day at Google's developer keynote. The company showed off new AI-powered chatbot tools, new search capabilities, and a bunch of machine intelligence upgrades for Android.
Biden Is Trying to Buy EVs Time With New Tariffs on China. It Might Not Work
America now has 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, but with US automakers struggling to compete and its reliance on China's materials, will this help? Mercedes, BMW and VW think not.
The 28 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now
Mad Max, Stop Making Sense, and Dune are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month.
'Hades 2' Proves Lightning Can Strike Twice
They say that you can't improve upon perfection, but somehow, Supergiant Games' Hades sequel does.
With Gemini on Android, Google Points to Mobile Computing’s Future—and Past
Google's new upgrades to Gemini and Circle to Search offer a look at how the operating system might change and revolve around artificial intelligence.
It’s the End of Google Search As We Know It
Google is rethinking its most iconic and lucrative product by adding new AI features to search. One expert tells WIRED it's a change in the world order."
Astra Is Google's ‘Multimodal’ Answer to the New ChatGPT
Google's new voice-operated AI assistant, called Astra, can make sense of what your phone's camera sees. It was announced one day after OpenAI revealed a similar vision for ChatGPT.
Secrecy Concerns Mount Over Spy Powers Targeting US Data Centers
A coalition of digital rights groups is demanding the US declassify records that would clarify just how expansive a major surveillance program really is.
Neakasa M1 Self-Cleaning Litter Box Review: Automated No-Scoop Cleaning
If your cats hate covered litter boxes, the Neakasa M1 Self-Cleaning Litter Box is a no-scoop, smart, automated box that gives them headroom.
The 13 Best Hair Dryers (2024): Blow-Dryers, Brushes, and Diffusers
We tried blow-dryers, brushes, and a machine that sucks up your locks like a vacuum. These are our top tools to dry your do.
Movano Evie Ring Review: Running Out of Time
For tracking women's health, the Evie ring is still underbaked. Competitors like Samsung, Oura, and Apple may already have you covered.
Tornado Cash Developer Found Guilty of Laundering $1.2 Billion of Crypto
Alexey Pertsev, cofounder of the crypto-anonymizing tool, has been sentenced to more than five years behind bars.
Generative AI Is Totally Shameless. I Want to Be It
The best thing about brain-melting software like ChatGPT? It doesn't feel remorse.
There’s Nothing Revolutionary About ‘Morning After the Revolution’
Former New York Times tech reporter and media entrepreneur Nellie Bowles' book Morning After the Revolution bills itself as a bold contrarian missive but serves up lukewarm dogma.
Google I/O 2024 Live Blog: Latest News on Android, Gemini, and Search
Join us for up-to-the-minute coverage from WIRED's reporters on the ground at Google I/O 2024.
How to Watch Google I/O 2024, and What to Expect
The annual developer conference kicks off with a keynote address on Tuesday. Look out for updates on Android, Search, and Assistant, plus a whole lot of AI news.
With OpenAI’s Release of GPT-4o, Is ChatGPT Plus Still Worth It?
While the newest AI model from OpenAI, GPT-4o, is available to users for free, ChatGPT Plus subscribers still get access to more prompts and the newest features.
The Dyson WashG1 Is an All-in-One Wet Floor Cleaner That Doesn’t Use Suction
In true Dyson fashion, this new floor cleaner is over-engineered and expensive, looks awesome, and overlooks one silly, simple function.
I Am Once Again Asking Our Tech Overlords to Watch the Whole Movie
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has seemingly cited Her as an inspiration for ChatGPT's conversational voice assistant update. Maybe don't!
Apple iPad Pro (M4, 2024) Review: Powerful Yet Premature
Beautifully designed and endowed with abundant horsepower, the iPad Pro may not be fully realized until the software catches up.
Protesters Are Fighting to Stop AI, but They’re Split on How to Do It
PauseAI protests are underway in London, New York, San Francisco, and across the globe. Its members have wildly different opinions on what the group should do next.
Top Features in Apple’s iOS 17 and iPadOS 17: Compatible Devices, Updates
Apple just rolled out iOS 17.5 to iPhones and iPads. Here are the latest features, including the addition of alerts for third-party Bluetooth trackers.
The First Person to Receive a Pig Kidney Transplant Has Died
The hospital that carried out the procedure two months prior says there's no indication" that the transplant was related to his death.
OpenAI's GPT-4o Model Gives ChatGPT a Snappy, Flirty Upgrade
Prepare for ChatGPT to get more emotional. OpenAI demonstrated upgrades that make the chatbot capable of snappier conversations and showed the AI helper picking up on and expressing emotional cues.
Internal Emails Reveal How a Controversial Gun-Detection AI System Found Its Way to NYC
NYC mayor Eric Adams wants to test Evolv's gun-detection tech in subway stations-despite the company saying it's not designed for that environment. Emails obtained by WIRED show how the company still found an in.
The $2.3 Billion Tornado Cash Case Is a Pivotal Moment for Crypto Privacy
Tuesday's verdict in the trial of Alexey Pertsev, a creator of crypto-privacy service Tornado Cash, is the first in a string of cases that could make it much harder to skirt financial surveillance.
Google Pixel 8A Review: The Best Smartphone
This Android phone has great cameras, a fun design, and seven years of software support.
9 Best Sex Toy Deals for Masturbation May: Suction Toys, Vibrators, and More
The sun's shining, the birds are chirping, and the vibrators are buzzing. It's time for Masturbation May.
Yamaha NS-600A Review: Tonally Bright, Viscerally Moving
Yamaha stuffs the beauty of its grand pianos into these spritely premium speakers
Twelve South BookArc Flex Review: Unstable and Expensive
The Twelve South BookArc Flex can't always properly hold a laptop. It's the perfect example of what happens when form is prioritized over function.
Generative AI Doesn’t Make Hardware Less Hard
Wearable AI gadgets from Rabbit and Humane were panned by reviewers, including at WIRED. Their face-plants show that it's still tough to compete with Big Tech in the age of ChatGPT.
Inside the Cult of the Haskell Programmer
It's spooky. It's esoteric. It's also the key to understanding the rise and relevance of functional programming.
Time Is Running Out in the Hunt for Rare Bitcoin
A small band of collectors is finding and collecting rare fragments of bitcoin worth many times the face value. But their window of opportunity is closing.
Welcome to the Laser Wars
Amid a rising tide of adversary drones and missile attacks, laser weapons are finally poised to enter the battlefield.
These Artificial Blood Platelets Could One Day Save Lives
Platelets help blood clot, but they have a short shelf life. With blood in short supply, synthetic platelets could help meet demand.
Hisense U8N TV Review: Loaded Package, Shades Required
Hisense's flagship TV brings over-the-top brightness but still comes out a winner.
Gazelle Eclipse Review: A Luxury Dutch Electric Bike
Gazelle's latest long-range electric bike has a mind-boggling Bosch smart system and is extremely comfortable, smart, and pricey.
Reading Has Hurt Me for Years. With a Tablet Holder, It Doesn't
Cysts in both wrists made reading a literal pain. But Lamicall's Tablet Holder takes that pain away by holding up my Kindle for me.
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.
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