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Updated 2024-11-24 12:31
This Is the Worst Part of the AI Hype Cycle
Feeling hype burnout? You’re not alone.
Netflix’s Password-Sharing Crackdown Has Hit the US
TikTok user data is exposed to Chinese ByteDance employees, a screen recording app goes rogue in Google Play, and privacy groups want Slack to expand encryption.
Bring Back the Seabirds, Save the Climate
The number of ocean going birds has declined 70 percent since the 1950s, but restoring their populations can bolster marine ecosystems that sequester carbon.
Baratza Encore ESP Review: A Grinder for Almost Every Kind of Coffee
The Baratza Encore ESP is fine-tuned to grind coffee to make espresso, but it's adept at prepping beans for almost all other brew methods too.
The Dire Defect of ‘Multilingual’ AI Content Moderation
Social media companies claim new language models can remove harmful content in every language. But those systems’ shortcomings can have vast consequences.
How NASA Plans to Melt the Moon—and Build on Mars
Scientists are testing ways to construct buildings on Mars and the moon without hauling materials from Earth. One possible solution: 3D printed melted regolith.
Does AI Have a Subconscious?
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist peers into the psyche of ChatGPT.
New York City Is Sinking. It’s Far From Alone
The Big Apple is subsiding under its own weight. But other coastal cities are also dramatically descending, just as seas are rising.
'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' Embraces Mad Scientist Discovery
The new Ultrahand feature builds on Breath of the Wild’s open world and lets you build almost anything—once you get the hang of it. Even the game’s creators made “terrible things.”
Your Dog Is a Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Cancer
Every year, thousands of pets develop tumors very similar to those found in people. Find drugs that work for canines, and human treatments should follow.
'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' Review—Evolution, Not Revolution
Nintendo's latest was never going to beat Breath of the Wild at its own game, but that's not the point. What it brings to the table is more than enough.
The Boring Future of Generative AI
ChatGPT’s chaotic streak can be charming. Google’s new chat-style search shows text-generation technology is headed in a much tamer direction.
Spotify Has an AI Music Problem—but Bots Love It
Fake listeners are flocking to AI-made songs on streaming platforms, taking much needed money away from human artists.
Asus ROG Ally Review: Handheld Gaming With a Limited Lifespan
The Asus ROG Ally would more likely be the “Steam Deck killer” if it could last longer than a Marvel movie.
Poco F5 and F5 Pro Review: Just Okay
Xiaomi’s Poco phones have some impressive specs, but also bloated software and dated designs.
A Republican-Led Lawsuit Threatens Critical US Cyber Protections
Three states are suing to block security rules for water facilities. If they win, it may open the floodgates for challenges to other cyber rules.
Google Doesn’t Need You to Buy Its Folding Phone
The company’s pricey new Pixel Fold probably won’t sell in huge numbers. But Google still wins.
Self-Driving Cars Are Being Put on a Data Diet
Growing fleets, fancier sensors, and tighter budgets are forcing autonomous vehicle developers to get pickier about what stays on their servers.
The Surprising Synergy Between Acupuncture and AI
Now that I work in machine learning, I’m often struck by the parallels between this cutting-edge technology and traditional Chinese medicine.
Doug Rushkoff Is Ready to Renounce the Digital Revolution
The former techno-optimist has taken a decisive political left turn. He says it’s the only human option.
Europe’s Moral Crusader Lays Down the Law on Encryption
Ylva Johansson is on a personal mission to make the internet safer for children. Her opponents say her plans would wreck online privacy.
Twitter’s Encrypted DMs Are Deeply Inferior to Signal and WhatsApp
The social network’s new privacy feature is technically flawed, opt-in, and limited in its functionality. All this for just $8 a month.
Everything Google Announced at I/O 2023
From new mobile hardware and AI enhancements to search and productivity tools, here are the key takeaways from the May 10 presentation.
Google Is Racing to Bring More AI to Android
From generative wallpapers to chatbot-enabled text messaging, your next Android phone will get a boost from Google's tools powered by artificial intelligence.
Google Pixel Fold Hands-On: A Pricey Folding Pixel
This folding smartphone costs $1,799. It has two screens, five cameras, and a few unique software tricks.
Google Pixel 7A Review: The New Midrange Standard
The mid-priced handset has just about all you need in a phone: great performance, excellent camera, wireless charging, and Android's many helpful extras.
The Weird Way Australia’s Bushfires Influenced a Weirder La Niña
In 2019 and 2020, the out-of-control blazes sent clouds of smoke across the Pacific, where they brightened clouds and cooled the ocean.
Google I/O 2023: Google Adds Generative AI to Search
Challenged by ChatGPT, the king of search launches a feature that can answer queries with text summarizing information found online.
The 'Ted Lasso' Fandom’s Push for Polyamory Just Makes Sense
Admit it: There’s something satisfying and titillating about the idea of Roy, Keeley, and Jamie getting together.
With 'Silo,' Apple TV+ Strikes Prestige Sci-Fi Gold
The long-gestating adaptation of Hugh Howey’s book series was worth the wait.
Twitter’s Purge of Old Accounts Will Be Pure Chaos
Elon Musk’s plan to reclaim accounts—including those of dead celebrities or failed brands—could start a free-for-all with dangerous and upsetting consequences.
Free All-Terrain Chairs Are Making the Great Outdoors Even Better
More public parks are offering the rugged technology for visitors, expanding the ways that people with disabilities can engage with nature.
How to Reclaim Your Online Privacy
We talk to the Signal Foundation’s Meredith Whittaker about how the surveillance economy is newer than we all might realize—and what we can do to fight back.
Google I/O 2023 Liveblog: Pixel Fold, Bard, Android, and More
Follow along with our reporters on the ground as Google executives announce a folding phone, new machine intelligence services, and key software updates.
A Mysterious New Hacker Group, Red Stinger, Is Lurking in Ukraine’s Cyberspace
The unidentified attackers have targeted people on both sides of Russia’s war against Ukraine, carrying out espionage operations that suggest state funding.
This European Satellite Giant Is Coming for Starlink
To compete with American rivals, Eutelsat’s Eva Berneke first has to navigate Russia’s war in Ukraine, Brexit politics, and jamming attacks by Iran.
25 Last-Minute Deals on Mother’s Day Gifts (2023)
From discounted weighted blankets to tablets, we’ve got you covered for Mom’s special day.
Brazil Proposed Internet Regulation. Big Tech Took the Gloves Off
Lawmakers want to make online platforms more responsible for hate speech and misinformation. Google, Meta, and others are fighting back.
A Radical Plan to Make AI Good, Not Evil
OpenAI competitor Anthropic says its Claude chatbot has a built-in “constitution” that can instill ethical principles and keep systems from going rogue.
'Death of an Author' Prophesies the Future of AI Novels
Stephen Marche composed this novella with extensive input from large language models. It’s required reading for anyone who's thinking about doing the same.
AI Wrote 95 Percent of This Murder Mystery
Stephen Marche composed Death of an Author using three AI tools, under the shared pen name Aidan Marchine. Here's a look at the result.
How Google Docs Proved the Power of Less
The software transformed the field of word processors by eliminating features, not adding them. But it never mustered the will to truly dominate.
You Trained the Chatbot to Do You Job. Why Didn’t You Get Paid?
Data from top-performing employees can create AI helpers that boost everyone’s productivity—but also create new concerns over fair pay.
The Team of Sleuths Quietly Hunting Cyberattack-for-Hire Services
For a decade, a group called Big Pipes has worked behind the scenes with the FBI to target the worst cybercriminal “booter” services plaguing the internet.
The End of the Covid Emergency Is a Warning
The highest alerts are being unraveled globally. But with some 7 million people dead, there are hard lessons to learn from the pandemic—and a lot of work still to do.
The Far North Is Burning—and Turning Up the Heat on the Planet
Wildfires and human meddling are transforming the Arctic and its surroundings from a carbon sink into a carbon emitter, exacerbating the climate crisis.
Reality TV Saved Me
During the worst year of my life, I needed it more than ever. And I needed to understand why.
How To Delete Your Data From ChatGPT
OpenAI has new tools that give you more control over your information—although they may not go far enough.
What Really Made Geoffrey Hinton Into an AI Doomer
The AI pioneer is alarmed by how clever the technology he helped create has become. And it all started with a joke.
Running Sucks. Kettlebells Are the Answer
Are you struggling to find an effective, inexpensive workout that’s not in a gym? GoRuck’s small sandbag will solve all your problems.
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