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Updated 2024-11-24 14:16
I’m Reddit’s CEO and Think Regulating Social Media Is Tyranny. AITA?
Steve Huffman kicked Nazis and other trolls off the platform. He also argues that any government oversight of online content is authoritarian.
Ring Car Cam Review: Not for Car Owners
This new dash camera is more suited for delivery or rideshare drivers—and even then, it might not be worth the inconvenience.
The Biggest Microbiome Study Sheds New Light on Shared Health Risks
The Biggest Microbiome Study Sheds Light on Shared Health Risks
The Elusive Dream of Fully Autonomous Construction Vehicles
Robot excavators and other equipment held big promise for heavy equipment makers—like self-driving cars, the technology has proven difficult to perfect.
How to Stream the MLB (2023): How To Watch Baseball on a Streaming Device
Don’t strike out trying to watch the games this year. Streaming is a grand slam if you know where to look.
How to Stop Programs From Loading When macOS Starts Up
If a bunch of applications are slowing your Mac down, here’s how to take control.
Security Roundup: Leak of Top-Secret US Intel Risks a New Wave of Mass Surveillance
Plus: Hackers claim to have stolen 10 TB from Western Digital, a new spyware has emerged, and WhatsApp gets a fresh security feature.
The NYPD Brings Robot Dogs Back
Plus: Google Maps enhances coverage within US national parks, SwiftKey with Bing Chat lands on iPhones, and we track the rise of the AI voice clones.
Time Is Running Out for Uganda’s Vanishing Glaciers
A muddy trek reveals the last remnants of the Rwenzori Mountains’ once-sprawling ice fields, a loss for scientists studying the climate record.
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Review: High Suction, High Capacity
High capacity, high suction, and exceptional maneuverability mean my fabulously fluffy rabbit has finally met her vacuum match.
13 Best Deals: MagSafe Accessories, Switch Games, and Phones
We also found nice discounts on ebikes and a Microsoft Surface laptop.
Home Pregnancy Tests Could Put Women in Danger
The technology made it possible to detect pregnancy early. But after Roe, antiabortion activists and lawmakers have weaponized this access to information.
Montana’s Looming TikTok Ban Is a Dangerous Tipping Point
The state is poised to be the first in the US to block downloads of the popular app, which could ignite a precarious chain reaction for digital rights.
The US Supreme Court Restores Access to Abortion Pills—for Now
The nation’s highest court temporarily stayed restrictions on the drug mifepristone while it continues weighing a decision.
Meet RedBalloon, the ‘Anti-Woke’ Job Board for Christian Nationalists
Donald Trump Jr. says Idaho-based RedBalloon will “advance” the US culture war. It has fewer than 900 active job listings.
Who Needs the New Harry Potter Series?
It's lazy at best.
Tech Layoffs Reveal America’s Unhealthy Obsession With Work
Author Simone Stolzoff argues the US is in thrall to “workism”—the dangerous illusion that your job is the only source of self-worth.
The US Wants to Close an 'SUV Loophole' That Supersized Cars
A new proposal from the EPA would make it less attractive for automakers to build big vehicles.
Texas Could Push Tech Platforms to Censor Posts About Abortion
If passed, the proposed law would also require internet service providers to block websites that discuss access to abortion.
Games Are More Visually Accessible Than Ever. It’s Just the Beginning
Indie and big-name studios alike are innovating new ways to include blind and low-vision players, from text-to-speech to sound cues.
Abortion-Pill-by-Mail Providers Aren’t Going Anywhere
Despite new restrictions, telehealth providers and other organizations plan to continue services.
The Abortion Pill Legal Standoff Endangers Access to All Drugs
A Fifth Circuit ruling that keeps mifepristone available, but curtails access to it, is the newest front in a battle over the FDA’s power to approve drugs.
10 Best Deals: TVs, Soundbars, Cameras, and Bluetooth Speakers
Upgrade your home theater, or snag new tools to photograph the great outdoors.
The Hacking of ChatGPT Is Just Getting Started
Security researchers are jailbreaking large language models to get around safety rules. Things could get much worse.
Ukraine’s Quest for Homegrown AI Drones to Take On Russia
The country’s digital minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, says software has been crucial to the war effort and that smarter drones will boost Ukraine's defenses.
Amazon Is Joining the Generative AI Race
The ecommerce giant doesn’t have a ChatGPT rival, but it wants to sell you the tools you need to build one.
This Podcast Is Not Hosted by AI Voice Clones. We Swear
This week on Gadget Lab, we use a set of software tools to create robo versions of our real voices and see how they stack up.
Eero Pro 6E Review: Smart Home and Family Friendly
Eero’s premium mesh system has family-friendly features and plays nice with your smart home.
Robot Lawyers Are About to Flood the Courts
It’s time to reform the US legal system.
Diseases Didn’t Just Shape History, They Control the Future
A new book explores the far-reaching impact of germs and viruses on human society.
Gig Workers Are Being Stabbed, Stoned, and Abused in India
An Uber driver was mugged. An Ola driver was beaten and left in a coma. Platform workers say tech companies are doing little to protect them.
Leaked Pentagon Documents May Herald a New Era of Revelations
The bizarre release of sensitive US government materials soon after their creation signals a potential shift to near-real-time unauthorized disclosures.
What the End of HBO Max—and the Rise of ‘Max’—Means for Streaming
Warner Bros. Discovery’s rebranded new service will combine HBO Max and Discovery+ offerings into a juggernaut—or a jumbled mess.
'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Will Be Impossible to Beat
Mario was too iconic to fail. Game adaptations after him will have to try harder.
The Abortion Medication Ruling Threatens Free Speech Online
The Texas decision may revive an antiabortion communications provision that was never taken off the books.
LinkedIn Verification Now Lets You Verify Your Job and Account
To beat back fake accounts, the professional social network is rolling out new tools to prove you work where you say you do and are who you say you are.
Body Horror in the Age of Instagram Face
Two new novels, Ling Ling Huang’s Natural Beauty and Allie Rowbottom’s Aesthetica, fuse gore with the world of beauty and wellness. Call it Goopcore.
It’s Time to Stop Arresting People for Trolling the Government
Criminal defamation charges for criticizing officials on social media can result in fines and even jail time in some US states.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on the City’s Troubles—and Hopes
We sat down with the leader of the storied city that WIRED calls home.
The 'Space Invaders' Creator Reveals the Game’s Origin Story
A new mini arcade cab version of the iconic alien shooter is set to land, 45 years after Tomohiro Nishikado’s surprise hit changed gaming forever.
AI Can Clone Your Favorite Podcast Host’s Voice
The virtual speech isn’t terribly convincing yet—but it will be soon.
You May Get More EV Options Thanks to Tougher Emissions Rules
The US Environmental Protection Agency proposed new tailpipe standards that would require electric vehicles to make up two-thirds of new car sales by 2032.
The Massive ‘Batteries’ Hidden Beneath Your Feet
Aquifer thermal energy storage can use groundwater to heat and cool buildings—decarbonizing homes and businesses in the process.
A European Space Probe Sets Its Sights on the Jupiter System
The Juice spacecraft will zoom in on the moon Ganymede, which might have a habitable ocean deep underground.
A Small Town Became the Center of a QAnon Storm. It’s Fighting Back
The Netherlands’ most notorious conspiracy theorist was sentenced to prison, after spreading lies about satanic pedophiles in the town of Bodegraven.
No, Fusion Energy Won’t Be ‘Limitless’
Scientific advances have renewed hopes of “unlimited energy,” while economic studies suggest that fusion power will be more costly than wind or solar.
Your ChatGPT Relationship Status Shouldn’t Be Complicated
The way people talk to each other is influenced by their social roles. But ChatGPT is blurring the lines of communication.
How to Use Apple’s New All-In-One Password Manager
Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac now have a built-in password feature, complete with two-factor authentication.
An Afrofuturist Architect Builds for a Better Future
Diébédo Francis Kéré works with natural materials and local communities to create buildings that are inclusive, beautiful, and climate resilient.
The Race to Decarbonize America Needs More Workers
The US already has all the technology needed to rapidly bring down carbon emissions. The trouble is finding enough people to install it all.
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