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Updated 2024-11-24 16:02
'The Last of Us' Is a Zombie Story With Heart
HBO's adaptation of the beloved video game isn't just a retread of The Walking Dead.
Bob Metcalfe, The Man Who Discovered Network Effects, Isn't Sorry
Bob Metcalfe, inventor of ethernet, coined the law that explains the power and pathologies of social platforms. He also just won computing’s highest honor.
'John Wick' Changed Movies Forever
A movie about a hitman avenging his dog has transformed the blockbuster franchise. How? World-building.
Can You Really Pump Water Without Any Electricity?
To see if those videos of people conjuring liquid without any external power actually hold water, you’ll need physics—and a straw.
5 Robot Vacuum Tips to Help You Keep a Tidy Home (2023)
These simple tips will help you turn that automated little machine into your new best friend.
How to Make a Public Archive of Your Tweets
Want to quit Twitter but still keep that clever thing you tweeted once in 2019? Here’s how to download your quips and even share them on your own website.
The Fight to Expose Corporations’ Real Impact on the Climate
Most carbon emissions caused by businesses are hidden from sight. US and California regulators are pushing to require companies fully disclose them.
The TikTok Hearing Revealed That Congress Is the Problem
The interrogation of CEO Shou Zi Chew highlighted US lawmakers’ own failure to pass privacy legislation.
TikTok Paid for Influencers to Attend the Pro-TikTok Rally in DC
The embattled social media company brought out the checkbook to ensure at least 30 of its biggest assets—creators—were in DC to help fend off critics.
For Smarter Robots, Just Add Humans
Autonomous machines are still too clumsy for delicate tasks. But humans can operate mechanical arms from afar, turning physical labor into remote work.
Withings Body Comp Scale and Health+ Review: Not Enough for Too Much
This smart scale measures your body composition and nerve and artery health, and it includes a year’s subscription to Withings Health+.
Inside Taiwan’s ‘Sacred Mountain’ of Chip-Making
This week, we learn how semiconductors are made. It’s easy! You just need light, water, a few billion transistors, and total geopolitical stability.
Your Favorite Podcast Is Probably an ‘Experience’ Now
In an effort to keep listeners’ attention, teams behind “My Favorite Murder” and other shows are creating IRL happenings for fans—and they dig it.
5 Best Sex Toy Deals: Vibrators, Harnesses, and More
The sun's back from its long vacation. What better time to invest in a little self-care?
If the US Bans TikTok, WeChat Might Be Next
WeChat has 19 million users in the US and is a lifeline for people across the Chinese diaspora.
A Nonprofit Wants Your DNA Data to Solve Crimes
Privately run genealogy databases have become a crucial tool for police investigators. Now a nonprofit is collecting data to help crack more cold cases.
Brandon Sanderson Is Your God
He’s the biggest fantasy writer in the world. He’s also very Mormon. These things are profoundly related.
Climate Freeloaders Are Destroying the Planet
Governments are ignoring calls to stop fossil fuel expansion—despite there being little time left to avoid the worst effects of global warming.
Bug in Google Markup, Windows Photo-Cropping Tools Exposes Removed Image Data
Image-editing tools from Google and Microsoft contain the “aCropalypse” bug, which can reveal information users intentionally removed.
Nothing Ear (2) Review: Vibrant Sound, Control Issues
Vibrant sound and longer battery life make the Ear (2) buds a better buy. But there are caveats.
AI Loves—and Loathes—Language
Deep learning networks may look like brains, but that doesn’t mean they can think like humans. On the ever-expanding meganet, that’s a problem.
Travelrest Nest Ultimate Travel Pillow: Neck Support for Great Sleep
Sleeping on a red-eye can be a pain in the neck. This companion is here to support you.
The Future of Black Queer Characters in Comics Is Joyful
Meet the creators working to make sure that everyone can see themselves in the pages of their favorite stories.
This Is the Lightest Paint in the World
An energy-saving coating needs no pigments, and it keeps the surface beneath it 30 degrees cooler.
The TikTok CEO’s Face-Off With Congress Is Doomed
On Thursday, Shou Zi Chew will meet a rare united front in the US Congress against the Chinese-owned social media app that has lawmakers in a tizzy.
A US Agency Rejected Face Recognition—and Landed in Big Trouble
Officials working on Login.gov, used to access dozens of government sites, worried about algorithmic bias. Their decision breached federal security rules.
‘4 People Tweeting’ Changed the Face of Nigerian Politics
A youth-led online movement propelled an outsider candidate into the political mainstream.
How You Can Tell the AI Images of Trump’s Arrest Are Deepfakes
Doctored images of the former US president went viral on Twitter. These are the telltale signs that they aren’t what they seem.
China’s Answer to ChatGPT Flubs Its First Lines
Search giant Baidu’s Ernie Bot met online jeers and also faces the challenge of operating on a firewalled internet ruled by government censorship.
Ford Explorer 2023: Compact, Stylish, Electric
This SUV gets a winning design, advanced autonomous drive features, and a spaceship-level dash. So it’s a real shame it’s not coming to the US.
A New York Court Is About to Rule on the Future of Crypto
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s case against Ripple over the XRP token will establish a critical precedent.
Google Rolls Out Its Bard Chatbot to Battle ChatGPT
A new bot has entered the chat. But Google warns that, like its competitor, it will sometimes “hallucinate.”
The End of ‘Life’ As You Know It
Society’s outdated ideas about what it means to be alive are obstructing progress on some of today’s most pressing issues.
Lucyd Bluetooth Sunglasses Review: Bluetooth Shades
These stylish shades let you listen to music and come with a variety of lenses. But you better open up your wallet (and have a small head).
The Quest for Injectable Brain Implants Has Begun
The hard electrodes inserted into the brain to treat Parkinson’s and paralysis damage the organ’s soft tissue. A new invention could change that.
5 Best Deals From the Wyze Spring Sale: Video Doorbells and Security Cameras
Wyze makes affordable security cameras and video doorbells. Right now they’re even cheaper.
Feral Hogs Are the Worst Invasive Species You've Never Thought About
Wild hogs destroy crops, uproot landscapes, and spread diseases—and not much is stopping them.
I Saw the Face of God in a TSMC Semiconductor Factory
As the US boosts production of silicon chips, a WIRED journalist goes inside the mysterious Taiwanese company at the center of the global industry.
How to Love Technology Again
At a time when software is consuming us, we crave hardware—the material anchors of our immaterial realities.
Meta Is Being Sued in Kenya, Again
Moderators who handled Facebook and Instagram content allege they’ve been blacklisted after raising concerns about working conditions.
The Scorched-Earth Tactics of Iran’s Cyber Army
Amid ongoing protests, the Iranian regime has lost control of its image, pushing it to employ increasingly drastic tactics where everyone loses.
Senators Warn the Next US Bank Run Could Be Rigged
Lawmakers call for an investigation into the SVB collapse, fearing hostile foreign governments will use social media to manipulate markets.
Netflix Games Is Still Happening. Just Don’t Hold Your Breath
The streaming giant gave an update on upcoming releases and why it’s (ahem) playing the long game.
The Untold Tale of Why 'Cart Life' Disappeared—and Its Resurrection
Cart Life was a lauded indie darling. Then it vanished from Steam. Its creator finally opens up about why he pulled it, and why it’s coming back.
The IPCC’s 2023 Climate Report Has Dire Warnings About Humanity’s Future
The planet is on track for catastrophic warming unless countries take extreme action, according to the IPCC’s latest climate report.
When Colleges Offer Coding Boot Camp, Students Can Get a Raw Deal
Universities boost revenue by partnering with unregulated, for-profit providers. But when a boot camp went bust, some students took the fall.
Online Sleuths Untangle the Mystery of the Nord Stream Sabotage
Open source intelligence researchers are verifying and debunking opaque claims about who ruptured the gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
Russia’s Space Program Is in Big Trouble
A set of Soyuz spacecraft coolant leaks hints that Roscosmos is struggling as the space agency loses international partnerships and funding.
Samsung’s Moon Shots Force Us to Ask How Much AI Is Too Much
We like HDR-pimped pics, but this latest camera controversy outlines how computational photography could set us down a dicey path.
What Lit the Lamps That Let Humanity Measure the Universe
Type Ia supernovas are astronomers’ best tools for measuring cosmic distances. In a first, researchers recreated one on a supercomputer to learn how they form.
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