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Ooni Volt 12 Review: Fast and Convenient
Ooni’s first electric pizza oven is a fast and convenient (but tiny) pizza revelation.
11 Best Deals: Coffee Gear, Games, and Sex Toys
Everything you need for a May full of fun and games—of every kind.
DOJ Detected SolarWinds Breach Months Before Public Disclosure
In May 2020, the US Department of Justice noticed Russian hackers in its network but did not realize the significance of what it had found for six months.
BuzzFeed and Gawker Meme-ified Reality With This One Weird Trick
A new book by BuzzFeed News founder Ben Smith reveals how virality betrayed the news industry—but glosses over who really drove the clicks.
OnePlus Pad Review: Finally, a Great Android Tablet
Android on a tablet has never looked or felt so good—and it’s a worthy iPad alternative.
The Wildest Statements in Disney’s Lawsuit Against DeSantis
This week, the Mouse House filed a suit claiming the Florida governor is weaponizing government power and stifling its free speech.
An Ominous Heating Event Is Unfolding in the Oceans
Average sea surface temperatures have soared to record highs, and stayed there. It’s a worrying signal of an ocean in crisis.
Dark Mode's Shadowy Promises
Light-on-dark displays tap into society's deepest fears about technology's ills. But reducing screen light isn't the same as putting your device away.
Master and Dynamic MH40 Review: Beautiful Austerity
These high-end cans look fantastic and sound great, but they don’t have noise canceling or advanced EQ.
Nintendo’s Copyright Strikes Push Away Its Biggest Fans
Earlier this month the company sought to remove videos of a YouTuber playing a new Zelda mod. It’s a move that goes against the spirit of interactivity that fuels the medium.
NSA Cybersecurity Director Says ‘Buckle Up’for Generative AI
The security issues raised by ChatGPT and similar tech are just beginning to emerge, but Rob Joyce says it’s time to prepare for what comes next.
Meet ChatGPT’s Right-Wing Alter Ego
A programmer is building chatbots with opposing political views to make a point about biased AI. He’s also planning a centrist bot to bridge the divide.
TikTok and the Retreat of the Open Web
The potential ban against the social media app is a troubling sign that US legislators are adopting a techno-nationalist stance all too similar to China’s.
Soothe Your Damaged Masculinity With This Moisturizing Balm
This week on Gadget Lab, we dive into the market for male grooming products, scrotum deodorizers, and scented salves that target the nether regions.
6 Tips for Using ChatGPT to Brainstorm Better
Artificial intelligence can be a font of inspiration. Here’s how to use OpenAI’s AI chatbot the next time you’re spitballing ideas.
Brace Yourself for the 2024 Deepfake Election
No matter what happens with generative AI, its disruptive forces are already beginning to play a role in the fast-approaching US presidential race.
A US Bill Would Ban Kids Under 13 From Joining Social Media
The legislation would insert the government into online platforms’ age-verification efforts—a move that makes some US lawmakers queasy.
Microsoft’s Cloud Gaming Dreams Are Falling Apart
UK antitrust authorities have blocked its $69 billion deal to acquire Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard.
Twitter’s Verification Fiasco May End in Court
The law says you can’t falsely claim that celebrities are paying for Twitter Blue.
6 Best Deals: Hair Dryers and Straighteners
These hair dryers and straighteners can make every day a good hair day.
How Parenting Tech Opens the Door to State Surveillance
Baby monitors and nanny cams justify hawk-eyed supervision as a security necessity. In fact, they’re a political choice.
Extend Your Smartwatch’s Battery Life With These Tips (2023)
If your wearable struggles to make it through the day, these power-saving tips can help.
As Sea Levels Rise, the East Coast Is AlsoSinking
Coastal lands are subsiding and losing elevation—a “hidden vulnerability” that’s making rising seas all the worse.
How Microsoft's Bing Chatbot Came to Be—and Where It's Going Next
The AI-powered chat interface transformed the second-place search engine into a trendsetter. Now the company is integrating ads and working on accuracy.
Noah Raford Can Help You Prepare for a Not-So-Nice Future
We spoke with a futurist to understand the difference between predicting what's coming down the pike and instead being ready for it emotionally.
An SEC Dissenter Says the Regulator Must Ease Off Crypto
The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a hard line on digital assets. One of its own commissioners says it’s going too far.
Please Recycle This Building When Not in Use
Designers and architects are creating a new generation of buildings that emphasize reusable structures, recycled materials, and sustainable disassembly.
The Quest for Longevity Is Already Over
Studying people who live well beyond the age of 100 could reveal the secret to living longer, healthier lives. But the statistics tell another story.
China’s Metaverse Is All About Work
The government wants the metaverse to be less about having fun and shopping and more about health care and industry.
A Security Team Is Turning This Malware Gang’s Tricks Against It
The cybercriminals behind the Gootloader malware have found clever ways to avoid detection. But researchers are using those same mechanisms to stop them.
The Internet That Tucker Carlson Built
The former Fox News host didn’t just fuel far-right politics in the US. His rants have fed conspiracy theorists and extremists all over the world.
Google’s Authenticator App Now Lets You Sync 2FA Codes Across Devices
You can now sync sign-in codes across devices—but they aren’t end-to-end encrypted.
The Case Against Momfluencers
Sara Petersen’s new book explores the ways influencers shape our ideas about motherhood. But she lets her mega-influential subjects off the hook.
A Fatal Bear Attack Fuels a Fight Over Rewilding
The death of a jogger in northern Italy has turned the reintroduction of bears into a fraught political issue.
The Andy Warhol Copyright Case That Could Transform Generative AI
The US Supreme Court’s upcoming decision could shift the interpretation of fair use law—and all the people, and tools, that turn to it for protection.
So Your Kid Wants to Be a Twitch Streamer
Don’t panic. Instead, teach your beloved offspring to answer the Three Questions of Streaming.
Ford Jump-Starts Its Attempt to Revive Detroit
The first phase of the automaker's redevelopment of the historic Michigan Central station is aimed at bringing more tech workers to the city—and to Ford.
This Private Moon Lander Is Kicking Off a Commercial Lunar Race
The Japanese company Ispace could be the first to safely touch down on the moon’s surface, with more spacecraft following later this year
Intel Let Google Cloud Hack Its New Secure Chips and Found 10 Bugs
To protect its Confidential Computing cloud infrastructure and gain critical insights, Google leans on its relationships with chipmakers.
Forget Cars, Green Hydrogen Will Supercharge Crops
Renewable generation projects are set to make this future fuel widely available. And it’s much more versatile than you think.
Inside U2's Boundary-Breaking Immersive Vegas Show
The Edge says the band's forthcoming Las Vegas residency is the “dawn of a new creative genre.”
Renault 5 EV 2024 Prototype Drive: Gripping Stuff
The French automaker has big plans for this small electric car, and way ahead of its 2024 debut, WIRED got behind the wheel of an early build.
AI Isn't Going to Reinvent the Alphabet Anytime Soon
AI doesn't understand how humans read well enough to design type on its own. But it can help typographers make their work more accessible.
Augmented Reality Art Takes Over the Roofs of Sheffield, UK
Residents and visitors in Sheffield can point their phone at the tops of buildings and see giant animated creatures spring to virtual life.
Inside the Trickiest, Techiest Scene in 'Beau Is Afraid'
At the center of the much-maligned film is a beautifully bizarre sequence that secures the movie’s singularly strange affect.
Facebook Made BuzzFeed, Then Killed It
The digital publisher grew fat off the back of Facebook’s fickle algorithm. Battered and bruised, it’s now going back to where it all began.
The Filthy Truth About Subway Air
Levels of particulate matter in the world’s metro systems far exceed recommended limits—and the deeper you go, the worse it gets.
ChatGPT Can Help Doctors—and Hurt Patients
The chatbot is tempting physicians with its ability to spout medical information, but researchers warn against trusting AI with tough ethical decisions.
REI Co-Op Big Haul Review: The Best
REI's house brand nails the details—big and small—with a well-priced duffel bag that works for everybody.
Researchers Argue Black Holes Will Destroy All Quantum States
New calculations suggest that the event horizons will eventually “decohere” quantum possibilities—even those that are far away.
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