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Updated 2024-11-22 22:17
Fans of ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Say the Stakes Have Never Been Higher
As social media filled with people asking why no one was watching the best show on TV, fans desperate for Interview With the Vampire's renewal turned the blame on AMC's own marketing.
How to Take the Perfect Soccer Penalty
To understand how to take a match-winning penalty, you've got to understand the physics behind the perfect kick.
This Is What Would Happen if China Invaded Taiwan
The new book World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century lays out what might actually happen if China were to invade Taiwan in 2028.
'Metroid Prime 4' Gets a Release Date After Years of Troubled Development
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has a release date and a new gameplay trailer, both of which were announced at Tuesday's Nintendo Direct.
STEM Students Refuse to Work at Google and Amazon Over Project Nimbus
Students and young workers from more than 120 universities have pledged to refuse work at Google and Amazon until the Israeli contract is dropped.
'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom' Finally Gives Zelda Her Own Game
Princess Zelda is getting her own adventure on September 26.
EV Maker Fisker Files for Bankruptcy
Henrik Fisker's car company filed for bankruptcy late Monday, just three months after pausing production on its all-electric SUV.
How to Turn Your Phone Into a Webcam (2024): Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android
Upgrade your Zoom meetings with that snazzy camera in your pocket.
Factor Review: Satisfying but Slimy
Factor's prepared meals taste good, but they're hard to eat.
My Favorite Affordable Sheets Are Discounted Right Now
Quince makes some of our favorite cheap-yet-fantastic sheets to sleep on. They're already a great price-and now they're on sale.
Airbnb’s Olympics Push Could Help It Win Over Paris
Paris officials have placed tough new restrictions on Airbnb rentals in recent years. The company is using the Olympics to try and win over locals and broaden its footprint in the iconic city.
ISIS Created Fake CNN and Al Jazeera Broadcasts
One video focused on giving ISIS credit for a terror attack that Russian disinformation blamed on Ukraine. It was essentially fake news to debunk fake news," says an expert.
I Am Laura Kipnis-Bot, and I Will Make Reading Sexy and Tragic Again
Margaret Atwood, Marlon James, Lena Dunham, Roxane Gay: We've all agreed to be turned into AI reading companions by a mysterious company called Rebind. I report from the inside.
Crypto Scammers Are Targeting Trump’s MAGA Supporters
After Donald Trump's campaign announced it would accept cryptocurrency, the operators of a host of fraudulent websites have sought to hustle his supporters.
Instead of Mining the Deep Sea, Maybe People Should Just Fix Stuff
A new report contends that deep sea mining is not only an environmental risk, it's also not going to help meet the world's renewable energy needs.
Alex Jones Is Now Trying to Divert Money to His Father’s Supplements Business
Conspiracist Alex Jones has responded to his bankruptcy proceedings by urging viewers to spend money with his father's company-which isn't answerable to the Sandy Hook families.
Review: WaterField Shinjuku iPad Messenger Bag
WaterField's purpose-built iPad messenger bag is spacious and water-resistant, and will keep your precious new iPad safe in style.
Orkut’s Founder Is Still Dreaming of a Social Media Utopia
In the mid-2000s, Google engineer Orkut Buyukkokten's self-titled social network briefly took the world by storm before disappearing. Now he's back, with a plan for a happier social media.
Strava Is the Last Good Social Media App
You can compete against anyone on Strava, anytime, anywhere-even in an international airport at 2 am. Which is better than doomscrolling.
OpenAI-Backed Nonprofits Have Gone Back on Their Transparency Pledges
Two organizations that handed out unconditional cash grants told WIRED that they will no longer disclose their financial statements and internal policies. Their stance follows a similar denial by OpenAI.
Banks Are Finally Realizing What Climate Change Will Do to Housing
Extreme weather threatens the investment value of many properties, but financing for climate mitigation efforts are only just getting going.
AI Is Coming for Big Tech Jobs—but Not in the Way You Think
Companies aren't replacing workers with AI yet. But they are sacrificing thousands of jobs in the race to further innovation in the technology.
Hackers Detail How They Allegedly Stole Ticketmaster Data From Snowflake
A ShinyHunters hacker tells WIRED that they gained access to Ticketmaster's Snowflake cloud account-and others-by first breaching a third-party contractor.
Amazon-Powered AI Cameras Used to Detect Emotions of Unwitting UK Train Passengers
CCTV cameras and AI are being combined to monitor crowds, detect bike thefts, and spot trespassers.
McLaren Artura Spider Hybrid 2024 Review: Performance Party
This drop-top hybrid supercar is the very definition of dynamic driving. Only the indistinctive looks let it down.
NZXT Relay Headset and SwitchMix Review: Innovative Convenience
NZXT's first foray into audio gear comes with one of the most innovative accessories I've seen in years-if you use wired headphones.
Analog Photography: The Beginner’s Guide to Film Cameras (2024)
Which film camera should you get? Which films are the best? We demystify the world of analog photography to help you get started.
Sorry, VR: The Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarers Are the Best Face Computer
Finally! An AI-enabled face computer that's comfortable, useful, attractive, and not completely humiliating to wear.
How to Spot a Business Email Compromise Scam
In this common email scam, a criminal pretending to be your boss or coworker emails you asking for a favor involving money. Here's what do to when a bad actor lands in your inbox.
Light-Based Chips Could Help Slake AI's Ever-Growing Thirst for Energy
Optical neural networks, which use photons instead of electrons, have advantages over traditional systems. They also face major obstacles.
Let Slip the Robot Dogs of War
The United States and China appear locked in a race to weaponize four-legged robots for military applications.
18 Best Camera Bags, Slings, Straps, and Backpacks (2024)
Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 75 packs and rounded up our favorites.
HiGround Opal Base 65 Keyboard Review: More Hype Than Substance
HiGround's entry-level keyboard costs more and delivers less than most mid-tier mechanical keyboards.
Barnes and Noble Nook 9-Inch Lenovo Tablet Review: Affordable and Capable
Barnes and Noble's cheap new e-reader can also work as a basic, bare-bones tablet.
The Best Gender-Neutral Clothing Brands (2024): Tested and Reviewed
These fashion brands are here to help you break free from the gender binary.
A Guide to RCS, Why Apple’s Adopting It, and How It Makes Texting Better
The messaging standard promises better security and cooler features than plain old SMS. Android has had it for years, but now iPhones are getting it too.
How to Avoid Getting Sick This Summer
A microbiologist explains how to not catch summertime germs at the barbecue, in the pool, or on the trail.
Apple Intelligence Won’t Work on Hundreds of Millions of iPhones—but Maybe It Could
Older iPhones might well be able to cope with Apple's AI, so why won't your $900 year-old model run it? Here's why.
Panerai’s Submersible Elux Lab-ID Dive Watch Generates Its Own Light Show
You have to pay $100,000 for a timepiece with a singularly hi-tech route to make 160 micro-LED lights come on without any battery to power them.
Ukrainian Sailors Are Using Telegram to Avoid Being Tricked Into Smuggling Oil for Russia
Contract seafarers in Ukraine are turning to online whisper networks to keep themselves from being hired into Russia's sanctions-busting shadow fleet.
Ransomware Attacks Are Getting Worse
Plus: US lawmakers have nothing to say about an Israeli influence campaign aimed at US voters, a former LA Dodgers owner wants to fix the internet, and more.
The 25 Very Best Gifts for Dad, Picked By a Picky Dad (2024)
The best gift idea for your dad is a nicer version of something he already owns. The second best is one of these things.
'Cities: Skylines II' Found a Solution for High Rents: Get Rid of Landlords
For months, players have been complaining about high rents in the city-building sim. This week, developer Colossal Order fixed the problem by doing something real cities can't: removing landlords.
The Anderson Cooper of Black Twitter Believes Journalism Can Survive Influencers
Editor and news aggregator Phil Lewis isn't afraid of YouTubers or TikTokkers. He says the real threat is misinformation.
No Matter How You Package It, Apple Intelligence Is AI
Apple is eager to show us that its approach to artificial intelligence is safer, better, and more useful than the competition. Maybe that's just a hallucination, but it's working.
I’m a New Homeowner, and Here’s How to BYO Smart Home
Some houses may come with preinstalled smart devices. These are the products I loved-and the ones I'm replacing.
Reduce AI Hallucinations With This Neat Software Trick
A buzzy process called retrieval augmented generation, or RAG, is taking hold in Silicon Valley and improving the outputs from large language models. How does it work?
The Indie Horror Game That Launched a Surprising Queer HopepunkRevolution
Signalis came out in 2022 to strong reviews but has mostly stayed under the radar. Two years later, it has amassed a following of women, nonbinary, and queer folks who have created a hopeful community based around its grimdark themes.
A Blatant Attempt to Generate a 'House of the Dragon' AI Overview
How many gallons of blood are there in the second season of House of the Dragon? How many wigs? Click here for an overview.
I Spent a Week Eating Discarded Restaurant Food. But Was It Really Going to Waste?
Food app Too Good To Go promises to cut waste by directing hungry bargain hunters to leftover restaurant food. But the week I spent living off the app had me wondering if Too Good To Go is too good to be true.
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