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Robots like Sophia are impressive to look at, but don't let their humanlike facial expressions trick you into thinking these machines are intelligent.

Moderating a site isn't easy-just ask Elon Musk. But Bluesky and Reddit are contrasting examples of how not to do it.

This compact toy will float your boat and pack down for storage in small spaces.

Struggling to stay hydrated? Try carrying 4 solid pounds of water with you everywhere you go.

This week, Steven Levy joins us to talk about Musk's new generative artificial intelligence startup. We also discuss whether that absurd cage match is actually going to happen.

German researchers gained rare access to three satellites and found that they're years behind normal cybersecurity standards.

If that's something you really want, that is.

Every new technology from the internet to virtual reality has tried to upend book culture. There's a reason they've all failed-and always will.

Helsing AI is building an operating system for warfare and says it'll only ever sell to democracies.

A coalition including the right-wing Vox party wants to dismantle protections for workers on Glovo and Uber Eats. If they're elected, they could change the gig economy across Europe.

The US is spending billions to boost semiconductor manufacturing. For the new plants to crank out silicon chips, they need to source millions of gallons of ultrapure water.

The new larger version of our favorite portable coffee maker doubles the capacity of each brew, but its sheer size makes it a bit unwieldy.

Meeting Ukraine's vast demand for ammunition and weapons means tapping into a web of small manufacturers across America, and rethinking how military supply chains work.

Language can shape how you think in subtle and profound ways. But most researchers only study English speakers.

Live in Barbie's world with a hot pink electric toothbrush, sparkly phone case, and bright yellow inline skates.

Despite The Deluge's harrowing, hyperrealistic story, author Steven Markley is more hopeful than ever-especially after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.

A small study showed that feeding deer a type of ivermectin reduced the number of ticks drinking their blood. (Yes, it's that ivermectin. No, you shouldn't eat it.)

With big names like Wendy's and Netflix, brand-on-brand chatter is shaping Meta's new social media app. That could leave little room for people.

Silicon Valley plans to use AI to do to movies and TV what it did to news and music, but it's not too late to resist.

Netflix acquired its first studio, Night School, in 2021. Now it's launching Oxenfree II: Lost Signals with the streaming service. How it fares could be a bellwether for indie success.

A bill to prevent cops and spies from buying Americans' data instead of getting a warrant has a fighting chance in the US Congress as lawmakers team up against surveillance overreach.

EA Sports FC 2024 has secured deals with the Premier League, La Liga, and the UEFA Champions League. The new FIFA game doesn't stand a chance.

Relearning everyday tasks is difficult for people with brain trauma. These researchers want to know if combining physical therapy with doses of oxygen will make the process easier.

Even my 6' 3" dad loved this versatile, comfortable city stroller.

Even if North Carolina's abortion law is found unconstitutional, it will confuse lawmakers, platforms, and users and limit what people say online.

Craft brewers are falling in love with genetically modified yeast strains that help them inject new creativity and flavor into beers, including bursts of pineapple and guava.

Meta promised to make Threads compatible with the decentralized protocol underlying Mastodon. Proponents of interoperable social media can't agree whether to welcome or fear it.

Japan's plan to treat, dilute, and discharge the irradiated water used to cool Fukushima's nuclear reactors is unpopular, but experts say it's safe.

By early 2024, a tablet called Opill will be sold in pharmacies without a prescription, making it easier for uninsured and young buyers to access.

Children's media is its own universe, where YouTube sits at the center-but gaming platforms are closing in.

An auto industry pact claims to end the controversy over car data that has embroiled repair shops, parts manufacturers, and car owners. But many doubts remain.

There's nothing like flying down the open road on two wheels. Here's the gear to do it safely.

Millions of years ago, retroviruses invaded the human genome. Today some of these viral remnants threaten the developing embryo, while others fight to defend it.

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform entertainment as we know it, from blockbusters to pornography. But the power is still in the hands of humans.

Right-wing groups in India are policing social media and reporting minorities for allegedly offending their religion.

Russia's invasion was devastating for Ukrainian startups. But many have adapted to survive-and even grow-despite constant attacks.

Hair tools are better when they're cute and pink. These take up very little space in your travel bag or dresser drawer.

The machine learning tool is helping physicists with the daunting challenge of analyzing large but nearly empty data sets, like those from neutrino detectors or particle colliders.

From muting accounts to scheduling break reminders, here's how to get the most out of Meta's recent social media app.

Selling your old comics probably won't make you rich, but you can still try. Here's how.

It turns out, the perfect stand is what we've really been waiting for.

Here's how to take some control of your data while using artificial intelligence tools and apps.

On his way to meeting US officials, the EU's justice chief, Didier Reynders, tells WIRED the US must deliver on talk of tighter regulation on tech: Enforcement is of the essence."

Plus: A fitness app may have leaked the location of a murdered submarine captain, the privacy risks of filing taxes online, and how Facebook data was used in an abortion trial.

This auto-feed pellet smoker can also sear steaks and bake pizzas.

Over the past few years, billions of snow crabs have unexpectedly disappeared from the Bering Sea. What happens to the Indigenous people who depend on them for survival?

Maybe it's a commercial jingle, a TikTok song, or a new summer bop. Here's how to trick your brain into hitting pause.

Electric car owners save thousands in maintenance costs compared to internal combustion vehicles. So how much does it cost and what needs attention? Here's our guide.

US drivers are on track to buy a record 1 million electric vehicles in 2023. But stocks of unsold EVs are now growing, suggesting the rush of early adopters is fading.

The FBI has collected sensitive data on millions of Americans without warrants, drawing intense scrutiny from Congress and turning the agency into a punching bag across the political divide.