Feed wired

Link http://feeds.wired.com/
Feed http://feeds.wired.com/wired/index
Updated 2025-04-22 14:02
Sandworm Hackers Caused Another Blackout in Ukraine—During a Missile Strike
Russia's most notorious military hackers successfully sabotaged Ukraine's power grid for the third time last year. And in this case, the blackout coincided with a physical attack.
Police Use of Face Recognition Is Sweeping the UK
Face recognition technology has been controversial for years. Cops in the UK are drastically increasing the amount they use it.
Hollywood Actors Strike Ends With a Deal That Will Impact AI and Streaming for Decades
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists reached a tentative agreement with the studios on Wednesday, ending a 118-day strike.
Best iPhone Deals (2023): Carrier Deals, Unlocked iPhones
Apple's smartphones rarely go on sale, but if you're looking to upgrade (or you're gift shopping), here are a few cost-saving options.
Disney Swears It Can Make Streaming Profitable and Promises a Combined Disney+, Hulu Service
The company added 7 million Disney+ subscribers in the past three months, many of them opting for ad-supported tiers. Can it turn a profit?
Sweeping New Powers Could Let the UK Block Big Tech Platforms
Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has released its first set of proposed rules under a new online safety law, with strict penalties for noncompliance.
The FDA Approves Weight Loss Drug Zepbound, a Wegovy and Ozempic Rival
Eli Lilly is about to release Zepbound, a new entrant in the superheated competition for blockbuster weight loss drugs.
EV Batteries Have a Dirty Secret. This Company Has a Plan to Clean Them Up
European manufacturer Northvolt has plans to distribute a low-carbon, sustainable battery-manufacturing process across the world.
The US and 30 Other Nations Agree to Set Guardrails for Military AI
The tech-centric war in Ukraine and the success of ChatGPT have prompted new interest in figuring out how to prevent military AI from going awry.
The GOP Presidential Debate Is Livestreaming on Rumble, Home to White Nationalist Nick Fuentes
The third GOP debate is sponsored by the Republican Jewish Coalition and will be livestreamed on a platform favored by one of America's most notorious white nationalists.
New Jersey Keeps Newborn DNA for 23 Years. Parents Are Suing
All US states take pinpricks of blood from newborns to test for diseases. New Jersey stores them for decades and may allow them to be used in police investigations.
Maybe (HBO) Max Just Isn’t Worth It
Once a fan favorite, Max shed 700,000 subscribers in the past three months, even as it made money. That might work for Warner Bros. Discovery, but what about viewers?
15 Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online (2023)
We've spent months and years testing dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, innerspring, and certified organic mattresses.
MìLà's Soup Dumplings Review: Frozen, but Restaurant Fresh
These authentic Chinese meals are frozen raw for easy shipping and cooking. Your family will think you've opened a restaurant in your kitchen. (They make great gifts too.)
The Hidden, Awful Way That Climate Change Imperils Animals
As ocean temperatures climb, so do creatures' metabolisms. If extra food isn't available, they'll starve.
Peloton Row Review: A Nearly Perfect Rowing Machine With a Too-High Price
I'm almost annoyed by how much I like this premium hunk of metal.
REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket Review: Best Value
Big, puffy jackets tend to have big, puffy prices. The 650 Down Jacket from REI improves on its predecessor for a little extra coin.
Apple HomeKit Secure Video: Pros and Cons
Shopping for a security camera or video doorbell? Before you go all-in on Apple's framework, there are some things to consider.
Every Game Should Let You Cross-Save
The ability to conveniently save your progress in a video game across multiple platforms-PCs, consoles, and handhelds-is a feature that should be ubiquitous.
How a Scientist and Cartoonist Envision Living on the Moon and Mars
In A City on Mars, Kelly and Zach Weinersmith imagine what it would really be like to live in space: thrilling and absolutely grueling.
This Is the Ops Manual for the Most Tech-Savvy Animal Liberation Group in the US
For the first time, guerrilla animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere reveals a guide to its investigative tactics and toolkit, from spy cams to night vision and drones.
The Pros and Cons of Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video
The Pros and Cons of Apple's HomeKit Secure Video
Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023 Seeks to End Warrantless Police and FBI Spying
The Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023 pulls from past privacy bills to overhaul how police and the feds access Americans' data and communications.
Internet Blackouts in Gaza Are a New Weapon in the Israel-Hamas War
Israel has said it's prepared to disrupt internet service in Gaza, signaling a new age of warfare. In the past two weeks, the Palestinian territory has already suffered three communications shutdowns.
5 Key Updates in GPT-4 Turbo, OpenAI’s Newest Model
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced a new model for ChatGPT at the company's developer conference.
YouTube's Ad Blocker Detection Believed to Break EU Privacy Law
A complaint filed with the EU's independent data regulator accuses YouTube of failing to get explicit user permission for its ad blocker detection system, potentially violating the ePrivacy Directive.
A Major Alarm Is Flashing Under Greenland’s Ice
Greenland's northern ice shelves have lost more than a third of their volume since 1978, new research finds.
What Is a High Refresh Rate? Frame Rate? (Phones, TVs, Monitors)
We explain what you need to know about screen refresh rates for smartphones, TVs, and monitors.
The Euclid Space Telescope’s Spectacular First Photos of Distant and Hidden Galaxies
Images from the European Space Agency's newest telescope show the power of instruments that will create 3D surveys of a third of the sky, covering 10 billion years of cosmic history.
Eve's Motion Sensor Finally Made My Home Feel 'Smart'
Eve's Matter-supported motion sensors are reliable and responsive, enabling hands-off smart home automations.
Lo & Sons Nouvelle Purse Review (2023): Recycled and Versatile
Whether you're running to the gym or going out on the town, this pretty, durable, and recycled purse can fit most of your needs.
How the Apple TV 4K Quickly Became My Favorite Streaming Device
This premium streaming box is a top-notch smart home hub and should be the heart of any Apple household.
Tech and Games Can Help Curb Youth Suicide
In the face of lackluster mental health support, especially for children of marginalized groups, technology and video games can be used to meet young people where they are.
What a Bloody San Francisco Street Brawl Tells Us About the Age of Citizen Surveillance
When a homeless man attacked a former city official, footage of the onslaught became a rallying cry. Then came another video, and another-and the story turned inside out.
Intensified Israeli Surveillance Has Put the West Bank on Lockdown
The West Bank was Israel's surveillance laboratory. Since the Israel-Hamas war began, Palestinian residents have been locked in for days at a time.
WeWork Just Filed For Bankruptcy
The troubled coworking company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. WeWork says locations will remain open.
Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max, 16 Inch) Review: Untouchable Performance and Battery Life
With a new M3 processor inside that juices performance across the board, the latest edition of Apple's world-class laptop smokes the competition.
Big Tech Ditched Trust and Safety. Now Startups Are Selling It Back As a Service
The burgeoning trust and safety industry promises to help tech companies navigate scrutiny and regulation. But these services bring problems of their own.
First-Gen Social Media Users Have Nowhere to Go
The collective erosion of X, Instagram, and Facebook marks a turning point for millennials, who are outgrowing a constant need to be plugged in.
OpenAI Wants Everyone to Build Their Own Version of ChatGPT
At OpenAI's first developer conference, the company behind ChatGPT announced new tools that let anyone create a customized chatbot or AI agent-no coding skills required.
Elon Musk Announces Grok, a ‘Rebellious’ AI With Few Guardrails
xAI, Elon Musk's new company, claims to have built a powerful language model with cutting-edge performance in just two months.
Volvo EX30 Review: Fun but Flawed
The Swedish brand's new entry-level electric car drives well and looks like a full-fat Volvo, but has it done enough to lure drivers looking for Scandi chic?
Johnny Cash's Taylor Swift Cover Predicts the Boring Future of AI Music
With covers of Blank Space" and Aqua's Barbie Girl" going viral, Johnny Cash is suddenly the voice of AI. The choice is telling.
30 Tool Kit Picks (2023): Dremel, Pliers, Drill, Tape
Become your own repair person and you won't have to wait around between the hours of 9 and 7.
Oxo 12-Cup Coffee Maker With Podless Single-Serve Function Review: An Excellent Brewer for Any Size Batch
This machine can brew a batch of coffee big enough for a family, but it can also make just a single mugful.
Wacom One 13 Touch (2023) Review: A Simple Yet Effective Drawing Tablet
This affordable drawing tablet cuts all the right corners.
This AI Bot Fills Out Job Applications for You While You Sleep
AI-powered services like LazyApply zip through the grunt work of job applications, helping one programmer apply for 5,000 jobs. But they can make mistakes, and some recruiters scorn the technology.
The World’s Broken Food System Costs $12.7 Trillion a Year
The hidden costs of the global food system are equivalent to 10 percent of global GDP, according to new analysis from the United Nations.
20 Best Tech Books to Gift (2023): Biographies, Startup Histories, Exposés
Give the techie in your life access to the inner workings of the companies and characters shaping Big Tech.
Focal Theva No. 1 Speakers Review: Smooth and Creamy
This beautiful pair of speakers is among the best you'll find under a thousand bucks.
...100101102103104105106107108109...