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All the Best Gadgets We Saw at MWC 2023
Rollable phones, transforming smartwatches, “retina-level” AR glasses, and liquid tech to keep your mobile cool—these are just a taste of what’s coming.
India’s YouTube Vigilante Is Wanted for Murder
Monu Manesar built a huge audience with violent content, but he’s far from the only sectarian streamer in Modi’s India.
Breville Barista Express Impress Review: An Espresso Machine With Training Wheels
Breville’s newest countertop espresso machine is capable and accessible—and worth a shot, as long as you’re not a control freak about your coffee.
ChatGPT, Strollers, and the Anxiety of Automation
I don't feel bad because I no longer need to cream butter by hand or knit my kids’ sweaters, so why do large language models feel different?
'Final Fantasy XVI' Is What Happens When Developers Grow Up
The latest in the 36-year-old series is far darker than its predecessors.
The Unexpected Romance of Lego Sets
My partner and I discovered that they’re the building blocks of a perfect date night. Here’s how you can get started.
Platforms Are Fighting Online Abuse—but Not the Right Kind
For some people, particularly marginalized groups, harassment is a chronic problem. But the best tools to help them only work for “acute” situations.
Q Acoustics M20 HD Review: Big Sound, Small Money
These speakers provide exceptionally clear, smooth, and balanced sound and plenty of ways to play, but they skip some modern features.
China Is Relentlessly Hacking Its Neighbors
New details reveal that Beijing-backed hackers targeted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, adding to a string of attacks in the region.
Apple Users Need to Update iOS Now to Patch Serious Flaws
Plus: Microsoft fixes several zero-day bugs, Google patches Chrome and Android, Mozilla rids Firefox of a full-screen vulnerability, and more.
Face Recognition Software Led to His Arrest. It Was Dead Wrong
Alonzo Sawyer’s misidentification by algorithm made him a suspect for a crime police now say was committed by someone else—feeding debate over regulation.
The Mining Industry’s Next Frontier Is Deep, Deep Under the Sea
Companies are diving to the bottom to scoop up metals essential for our EV-driven future. But how much ocean are we willing to sacrifice?
Keke Palmer Is OK With Being Left Out of the Group Chat
The actor and new parent talks about her TV network, giving Black creators opportunities, and a group text her sisters and friend didn’t add her to.
How to Pick the Right Backpack Size for You (2023)
What do liters mean? What capacity will you need for work or the wilderness? We unpack all your questions.
Sci-Fi Publishers Are Bracing for an AI Battle
Fantasy and sci-fi publication Clarkesworld has been hit with hundreds of submissions from writers using chatbots. Others are prepping for an onslaught.
Nikon Z 30 Review: A Perfect Starter Camera for Vloggers
This all-in-one for online content creators simplifies the process of making videos for the internet.
You Can Turn Your Backyard Into a Biodiversity Hotspot
New research shows that if done right, urban farms and gardens can support all kinds of species—for the good of people and the environment.
The Dream of Mini Nuclear Plants Hangs in the Balance
A cluster of reactors that are just 9 feet in diameter is supposed to start a nuclear energy resurgence. Mounting costs may doom the project.
PlayStation VR 2 Review: As Impressive As It Is Expensive
Eye-tracking, better controllers, and innovative games are a delight, if you can get over the price tag.
The Amazonification of Buying a New Car
Tesla pioneered selling vehicles online. Electric cars, the pandemic, and changing consumer behavior are now causing other automakers to embrace the shift.
Are Customizable Game Controllers Worth It?
Thinking of shelling out for tailor-made joysticks and buttons? Here’s what to consider first.
No One Knows If Decades-Old Nukes Would Actually Work
Atomic weapons are highly complex, surprisingly sensitive, and often pretty old. With testing banned, countries have to rely on good maintenance and simulations to trust their weapons work.
I Got a Destiny 2 Rocket Launcher and It’s My Whole Life Now
Bungie sent me a real-life (Nerf) Gjallarhorn. I was not prepared.
Picade Review: A DIY Mini Arcade Cabinet
Construct this cute arcade machine to play all your favorite games from old consoles.
No, the James Webb Space Telescope Hasn’t Broken Cosmology
Reports that the JWST killed the reigning cosmological model have been exaggerated. But there’s still much to learn from the distant galaxies it glimpses.
Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser Review: Junk in the Trunk
This heavy, powerful electric utility bike has an accessible price point and attractive features, but it isn’t our pick for new or lighter riders.
Should I Learn Coding as a Second Language?
WIRED's spiritual advice columnist on AI and what may happen if humans can't read code anymore.
9 Best Speakers for Kids: Smart, Bluetooth, and Offline Speakers
Play music, audiobooks, and more for your children with one of these WIRED-tested gadgets.
Spotify’s AI DJ Has No Soul
Plus: YouTube Music is finally adding podcasts, and Google Photos lets more users remove annoying friends from their pictures.
Security News This Week: Sensitive US Military Emails Exposed
Plus: Iran’s secret torture black sites, hacking a bank account with AI-generated voice, and Lance Bass’ unhinged encounter in Russia.
Ukraine’s Startups Kept Innovating Through 1 Year of War
Founders and coders have shipped updates through blackouts and from bomb shelters. “There’s no way out except to fight for the future,” one worker says.
The Disruptors Who Want to Make Death Greener
Startups rush to gain a foothold in a burgeoning industry as New York and California move to legalize human composting.
10 Best Deals: Camping, Hiking, and Fitness Gear
The weather will start to warm up soon, and retailers are continuing their annual winter clearance events ahead of spring.
America’s Most Boring Association Is Fighting the Planet
The dominance of the water-guzzling lawn is starting to wane—if only homeowner communities could get on board.
Best Cheap Gear Under $200 (2023): Speakers, Bags, Kitchen Gear, and More
Thrifty buying isn't just for low-cost bargains; you can also find smart picks for just a little more. Here are WIRED's top sub-$200 picks.
How One Guy’s AI Tracked the Chinese Spy Balloon Across the US
Computer vision software scoured satellite photos to spot the balloon at six locations around the nation—and is now helping trace it back to its origin.
We Tried Vertu’s ‘Web3’ Phone. It Scared Us
The luxury phone maker refuses to die. We tested its new Metavertu handset and were led down a rabbit hole of legal disputes and security concerns.
'Cocaine Bear' Is a Buzz Kill
The movie seems destined for internet infamy but doesn’t live up to the promise of its viral trailer.
'Dune Messiah' Feels Like a First Draft
The sequel to Frank Herbert’s classic novel revisits young hero Paul Atreides, who is now not so young—and not so heroic.
Who Should You Believe When Chatbots Go Wild?
Microsoft and others ask us to ignore their glitchy bots’ pleas for personhood. But we need better explanations—and guardrails.
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa Dive Watch Gets a 3-Hour Makeover
Rolex didn’t set the blueprint for analog dive watches, Blancpain did. To mark its 70th anniversary, the brand has dropped a new Tech model.
'The Last of Us' Signals the End of an Era
As HBO Max morphs into a new streaming service, the show feels like the final salvo for a particular kind of viewing experience.
Human Art Already Has So Much In Common With AI
The central question raised by large language models isn’t whether AI can replace human creativity, but whether people value the artist.
Amazon Has a Donkey Meat Problem
The online retailer sells products meant for human consumption that contain donkey meat. A new lawsuit claims that’s illegal in California.
9 People Hold the Internet’s Fate in Their Hands
The Supreme Court should continue to safeguard online speech—in the Section 230 case and beyond.
Ukraine’s War Brings Autonomous Weapons to the Front Lines
Drones that can find their own targets already exist, making machine-versus-machine conflict just a software update away.
The Return of ‘Party Down’ Proves the Power of Cult Love
Like many resurrected shows, it has a lot of fan expectation to live up to.
How Ukraine’s Trains Kept Running Despite Bombs, Blackouts, and Biden
Since Russia’s full-scale assault began, Ukraine’s railways evacuated 4 million people and brought 300 foreign delegations to Kyiv.
You Can’t Trust App Developers’ Privacy Claims on Google Play
Mozilla researchers found that apps often provide inaccurate data use disclosures, giving people “a false sense of security.”
Should Algorithms Control Nuclear Weapons Launch Codes? The US Says No
A new State Department proposal asks other nations to agree to limits on the power of military AI.
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