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The True Joy of Sandbox Games Is Breaking Them
Starfield could be an unrivaled space game-if the developers let players violate the natural laws of the game world.
How to Remove Your Personal Info From Google by Using Its ‘Results About You’ Tool
You can now set up alerts for whenever your home address, phone number, and email address appears in Search.
How to Use Proton Sentinel to Keep Your Accounts Safe
If you want the highest possible level of protection, this is it.
I Use This Overpriced Travel Stroller Every Single Day (2023)
This stroller from Nuna is $500. It's also perfect for apartment life and, most importantly, for me.
Final Girls Make the Best Horror Movie Heroes
The female characters who survive until the end of the film are the antidote to the movie's cycle of violence.
2 Polish Men Arrested for Radio Hack That Disrupted Trains
Plus: A major FBI botnet takedown, new Sandworm malware, a cyberattack on two major scientific telescopes-and more.
Leica Q3 Review: Pricey but Worth It
The latest autofocusing rangefinder from Leica is a take-everywhere gem of a camera-if you can afford it.
What Ever Happened to the Tiny House Movement?
Tiny houses started as a minimalist revolution. They ended up as an Instagram aesthetic.
BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse Concept Gives the Storied Brand a Future-Friendly Face
The BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept-with its exterior lighting effects, E Ink panels, and minimal cabin-shows how BMW is thinking about the next few years of car design.
Burying Power Lines Prevents Wildfires. But There’s a Cost
Investigators are eying the Lahaina wildfire as yet another deadly blaze started by electrical equipment. Putting lines underground would help-at a steep cost.
Meta Isn't Enforcing Its Own Political Ads Policy, While the 2024 US Election Looms
A nonprofit watchdog group has found that the right-wing group PragerU has pushed out more than 100 political ads on Facebook and Instagram, flouting Meta's policies.
The Creator of 'Andor' Is Fired Up About the Streaming Data Wars
Writer Tony Gilroy grabbed a microphone on the streets of New York last weekend to talk about the future of Hollywood. We are the content," he said. We're tired of being strip-mined."
TP-Link Archer BE800 Router Review: Premium Performance
This debut Wi-Fi 7 router from TP-Link is a top performer, but most folks should wait for prices to fall.
Viture One XR Glasses Review: Gamer's Mixed Reality
These mixed-reality glasses make mobile gaming bigger and better, but I'm not convinced they are the future.
Sorry, Your Paper Coffee Cup Is a Toxic Nightmare
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures.
'Reservation Dogs' Is a Vision of Hollywood’s New Normal
In its final season, the FX on Hulu comedy leaves a promising blueprint for TV's future.
Apple's Decision to Kill Its CSAM Photo-Scanning Tool Sparks Fresh Controversy
Child safety group Heat Initiative plans to launch a campaign pressing Apple on child sexual abuse material scanning and user reporting. The company issued a rare, detailed response on Thursday.
'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' Is What Happens When Devs Have Time to Play
Because Nintendo's upcoming Mario game had no deadline, its creators were able to experiment with new styles and move from the Mushroom Kingdom to the Flower Kingdom-with delightfully trippy results.
People Are Increasingly Worried AI Will Make Daily Life Worse
A Pew survey finds that a majority of Americans are more concerned than excited about the impact of artificial intelligence-adding weight to calls for more regulation.
'Starfield' Review: Get Lost in Space
Bethesda's latest action role-playing game makes a huge world even bigger with an endless supply of enticing side quests.
Segway P100S Review: Heavy, Powerful, Smooth Ride
This electric kick scooter is a burly 73 pounds, but it packs the power you need for long commutes.
The Inventor Behind a Rush of AI Copyright Suits Is Trying to Show His Bot Is Sentient
Stephen Thaler's series of high-profile copyright cases has made headlines worldwide. He's done it to demonstrate his AI is capable of independent thought.
Google Fixes Serious Security Flaws in Chrome and Android
Plus: Mozilla patches more than a dozen vulnerabilities in Firefox, and enterprise companies Ivanti, Cisco, and SAP roll out a slew of updates to get rid of some high-severity bugs.
She Sacrificed Her Youth to Get the Tech Bros to Grow Up
As a young industrial designer, Patricia Moore undertook a radical experiment in aging. Her discoveries reshaped the built world.
Preferring Biological Children Is Immoral
Most people say they want their kids to be their own genetic offspring-but such a desire is in conflict with other evolving values around parenting and family.
31 Best REI Labor Day Deals (2023): Tents, Sleeping Bags, and Outdoor Gear
The warm days may be fading, but you can still grab these end-of-summer deals and get outside without going broke.
Unmasking Trickbot, One of the World’s Top Cybercrime Gangs
A WIRED investigation into a cache of documents posted by an unknown figure lays bare the Trickbot ransomware gang's secrets, including the identity of a central member.
DART Showed How to Smash an Asteroid. So Where Did the Space Shrapnel Go?
Last year's NASA mission proved it was possible to knock an incoming near-Earth object off course. But that creates debris-which might also be a threat.
Best Gear to Make Professional Videos (2023): Mics, Lights, Tripods, Tips
We tested microphones, tripods, lights, teleprompters, and other tools in our own homes for several years. These are our favorites.
Turtles Carry Signs of Humanity’s Nuclear History in Their Shells
Turtles' shells contain a chemical record of the environment-including highly enriched uranium, an indicator of nuclear weapons development. What can we learn from these accidental archivists?
Tracking Screen Time Is Ruining Your Life
No one really knows how much screen time is too much. Keep those numbers a mystery-and be free.
Canyon Precede:ON CF 8 Review: A Fun, Futuristic Ride
Canyon's Precede:ON is an ebike made for the city streets, with a powerful motor and a nimble frame that make it easy to get to work on time.
Meet Aleph Alpha, Europe’s Answer to OpenAI
The European Union is desperate for its own artificial intelligence giant. German startup Aleph Alpha might be its best hope.
Hurricane Idalia Is About to Slam Florida With a Wall of Water
It's not just the wind and rain to worry about: Storm surges of up to 15 feet could pour over the coast, reaching miles inland.
MoonSwatch Mission to Neptune 2023: Price, Details, Release Date
Swatch's latest limited edition launch from the smash Omega collaboration is a luxe reboot of the only watch pulled from original production.
The Weird, Big-Money World of Cybercrime Writing Contests
The competitions, which are held on Russian-language cybercrime forums, offer prize money of up to $80,000 for the winners.
The Best Sun-Protection Clothes for Everyday Wear (2023)
The sun is a giver of life-but get too much of it and you're toast. These are the best hats, arm coverings, and shirts to shield yourself.
Nervous About ChatGPT? Try ChatGPT With a Hammer
Once generative AI can use real-world tools, it will become exponentially more capable. Companies and regulators need to get ahead of these rapidly evolving algorithms.
Unagi Model One Voyager Review: The Last Mile Scooter
It may not have the greatest range, but the Voyager is so sleek and lightweight that you'll want to bring it everywhere you go.
It Costs Just $400 to Build an AI Disinformation Machine
A developer used widely available AI tools to generate anti-Russian tweets and articles. The project is intended to highlight how cheap and easy it has become to create propaganda at scale.
The Massive Campaign to Air-Drop Tiny Rabies Vaccines to Raccoons
Raccoons are a main carrier of rabies in the US. A government effort distributes millions of tasty vaccines to protect both animals and people.
Goldie by Sourhouse Review: Keep Your Sourdough Starter in the Goldilocks Zone
The Sourhouse Goldie is fancier and more expensive than it needs to be, but it ensures your sourdough starter stays happy.
Please Stop the Hyperpop—Musicians Are Resisting the Internet Micro-Genre
Artists like Glaive got stuck with an artificial label thanks to a popular Spotify playlist. Now they want to break out of the machine-made categories.
How to Use AI to Talk to Whales—and Save Life on Earth
With ecosystems in crisis, engineers and scientists are teaming up to decipher what animals are saying. Their hope: By truly listening to nature, humans will decide to protect it.
Donald Trumpbests Mug Shot Will Be His Most Enduring Meme
The former US president has always communicated best through images. His booking photo could be the one that cements his legacy.
Nanoleaf 4D Kit Review (2023): Fantastic Colors
This lightstrip and camera kit projects color-coordinated lights on the wall behind your TV for a dynamic, immersive viewing experience.
Best Bike Accessories (2023): Helmets, Locks, Pumps, Rain Gear, and More
Turn your two-wheel freedom machine into a workhorse or racehorse with a few key modifications.
Meta's News Block Causes Chaos as Canada Burns
News has been removed from Facebook and Instagram after the Canadian government told Meta to pay publishers, leaving consumers unable to access vital information during wildfires.
This Brutal Summer in 10 Alarming Maps and Graphs
From the Maui wildfires to ultrahigh ocean temperatures, climate change is leaving its devastating mark on the Earth. It's but a taste of the pain to come.
Sexy AI Chatbots Are Creating Thorny Issues for Fandom
Generative AI allows fans to talk" to their favorite characters, drawing comparisons to everything from role-playing to fan fiction. But do they actually want to outsource all the fun to AI?
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