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Strange Visual Auras Could Hold the Key to Better Migraine Treatments
Research on the visual patterns that foreshadow migraines may reveal clues on how painful headaches arise from the brain even though it has no pain receptors.
Laura Loomer: The ‘Free Spirit’ Whispering in Trump’s Ear
Is Laura Loomer a mirror for Trump's worst tendencies, or is she fueling them?
First Israel’s Exploding Pagers Maimed and Killed. Now Comes the Paranoia
The explosion of thousands of rigged pagers and walkie-talkies will likely make Hezbollah operatives fear any means of electronic communication. It's having the same effect on the Lebanese population.
Everything You Need to Know About the WIRED & Octopus Energy Tech Summit 2024
Get ready for the return of the annual energy summit in Berlin on October 10.
Your Phone Won’t Be the Next Exploding Pager
Thousands of beepers and two-way radios exploded in attacks against Hezbollah, but mainstream consumer devices like smartphones aren't likely to be weaponized the same way.
How to Factory-Reset Your Phone Before You Sell It
Upgrading to a shiny new device? Here's how to restore your old phone to its factory settings.
The iPhone 16’s Battery Is Easier to Replace, Finally
Apple has outfitted the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus with a new kind of adhesive that makes it faster and safer to swap out the battery.
Why Threads Is All the Ragebait
This week, we talk about engagement bait on Threads, and why the social network is prioritizing posts that ask infuriating questions and stir drama.
Barron Trump Is Finally Taking the Stage
For years, internet users have seen what they want to in Donald Trump's youngest son. Now a freshman at NYU, he's being obsessively filmed-and making his first appearances alongside his father.
28 Years Later: Danny Boyle’s New Zombie Flick Was Shot on an iPhone 15
Next summer's horror blockbuster is the biggest release yet to be shot with iPhones-and not even Apple's latest model.
iFixit Portable Soldering Iron Review: Worthy of Your Work Bench
The repair gurus at iFixit have created the soldering iron that you didn't know you've always wanted.
A Game Designer Just Hid a Gold Trophy in the Woods for a Real-Life Treasure Hunt. It Starts Now
For years, Jason Rohrer put out bizarre, beloved video games. Now, with Project Skydrop, he launches (yes, today) the real-world treasure hunt of his dreams.
Anti-Immigrant Election Deniers Have Turned Their Online Following Into an Army of Activists
A coordinated effort called National Only Citizens Vote" has been rolled out this week by a coalition of people pushing conspiracy theories about immigrants voting in the November election.
The Outrageous Scheme to Capture and Sell Greenland’s Meltwater
A startup says shipping meltwater from Greenland's glaciers internationally will boost the local economy and could help ease water pressures in arid regions-but what does that actually mean for the world?
Online Casino Workers Went on Hunger Strike Over Working Conditions
Protests against online gaming company Evolution have gone to extremes in Europe-and are reverberating in the US.
Content Creators in the Adult Industry Want a Say in AI Rules
A group that includes sex workers, sex tech businesses, and sex educators has demanded a seat at the table to shape AI regulations that they say could lead to discrimination against them.
The United Nations Wants to Treat AI With the Same Urgency as Climate Change
A UN report proposes that the organization take a much more active role in the monitoring and oversight of AI.
Palmer Luckey Is Bringing Anduril Smarts to Microsoft’s Military Headset
The founder of Oculus VR is returning to headsets-this time for the battlefield.
US Senate Warns Big Tech to Act Fast Against Election Meddling
In an Intelligence Committee hearing with representatives from Google, Apple, and Meta on Wednesday, senators stressed that foreign influence is far from a solved problem.
Lionsgate’s New Deal Is a Test of Hollywood’s Relationship With AI
The studio behind the John Wick, Hunger Games, and Twilight franchises just made a deal with an artificial intelligence startup to use its back catalog to build a custom AI model. It could be a tipping point.
I Stared Into the AI Void With the SocialAI App
SocialAI is an online universe where everyone you interact with is a bot-for better or worse.
Walkie-Talkies Explode in New Attack on Hezbollah
In a second attack on Hezbollah members, two-way radios detonated around Lebanon on Wednesday, causing injuries and multiple deaths.
An Avalanche of Generative AI Videos Is Coming to YouTube Shorts
Google plans to add an AI feature next year inside of the YouTube app for creators to generate 6-second clips using the company's Veo model.
Do You Need an Antivirus Program on Windows?
Just keeping all your software up to date will go a long way toward ensuring you're safe from threats. But follow these tips to stay as protected as possible.
22 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using
Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here's what you may be missing ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2024.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Review: Smarter iPhones
Apple Intelligence might be overhyped, but it brings some helpful capabilities to the iPhone.
Laura Loomer Is MAGA at Its Most Extreme—and She’s Closer to Donald Trump Than Ever
Right-wing agitator and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer has Donald Trump's ear. And she has for a while.
Project 2025 Would Drastically Cut Support for Carbon Removal
The Heritage Foundation's plan for a potential Trump second term has little time for schemes to suck carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.
RSV Can Be a Killer. New Tools Are Identifying the Most At-Risk Kids
RSV infects almost every child before they turn 2, and kills more than 100,000 infants worldwide each year. Machine learning and statistical models are identifying those most at risk.
Josh Johnson Has Become the Funniest Guy on the Internet. That Is Not a Joke
The Daily Show correspondent and TikTok phenom once said the web was a bad idea. Now it's the reason he's famous.
Most US Teens Use Generative AI. Most of Their Parents Don't Know
A news survey shows that AI use among high schoolers has exploded in recent months, as educators and parents struggle to keep up.
Did a Chinese University Hacking Competition Target a Real Victim?
Participants in a hacking competition with ties to China's military were, unusually, required to keep their activities secret, but security researchers say the mystery only gets stranger from there.
OpenAI Threatens to Ban Users Who Probe Its ‘Strawberry’ AI Models
If you try to figure out how OpenAI's o1 models solve problems, you might get a nastygram.
How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day October 2024
We've got tips to help you find real deals on Amazon's Big Deal Days on October 8 and 9.
The Mystery of Hezbollah’s Deadly Exploding Pagers
At least eight people have been killed and more than 2,700 people have been injured in Lebanon by exploding pagers. Experts say the blasts point toward a supply chain compromise, not a cyberattack.
What Is a Copilot+ PC? Explaining Microsoft’s AI Term for Windows Laptops
Microsoft aimed to revolutionize its Windows operating system with this AI-soaked laptop certification. It's still a work in progress.
Apple Watch Series 10 Review: Sleep Apnea Notifications and a Bigger Display
The absence of a blood oxygen sensor is a huge ding. But the Apple Watch still does everything else, and looks hella good doing it.
Apple Watch Series 10 Review: Sleep Apnea Notifications and a Bigger Display
The absence of a blood oxygen sensor is a huge ding. But the Apple Watch still does everything else, and looks hella good doing it.
Lo-Fi Weather Channel Videos Are Soothing Climate Fears on YouTube
Hours-long videos of '80s and '90s Weather Channel broadcasts set to vaporwave tunes are all over YouTube. They're perfect for those moments you want to remember a time when weather was a little less scary.
Brompton Electric G Line Review: Stupid Amounts of Fun
Thrills and spills from a fold-up bike? We couldn't believe it either.
Burning Man Is Over, but Regional Burns Keep the Party Going Year-Round
If you're not ready to say goodbye to Burning Man's vibes-or if you're looking for Burning Man Light"-you can attend one of many regional burns around the world.
The Trumps Have Gone Full Crypto With World Liberty Financial
After coming out in favor of crypto, the Trump family is launching a venture of its own. You'll just have to wait for the details.
‘I Told Him I’m Not Getting in It’: Former Titan Submersible Engineer Testifies
The US Coast Guard's OceanGate hearings started Monday with some startling revelations-including the last messages from the passengers.
Elon Musk Is a National Security Risk
Musk's now-deleted post questioning why no one has attempted to assassinate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris renews concerns over his work for the US government-and potential to inspire extremist violence.
The Polaris Dawn Spaceflight Was More Than Just a Billionaire Joyride
The most ambitious private spaceflight to date was a total success-and it blazed a trail for others to follow.
Lotus Theory 1 2024: Price, Specs, Availability
Physical buttons that appear from nowhere, audiophile tech mounted in 3D-printed lattices, weight-saving wizardry, and an extraterrestrial race car design. Lotus' future isn't just lifestyle SUVs.
Apple’s New Passwords App May Solve Your Login Nightmares
Apple is launching its first stand-alone password manager app in iOS 18. Here's what you need to know.
Apple AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 With Active Noise Cancellation Review: Not Worth It
Apple has refreshed its cheapest wireless earbuds and split features into two models. The AirPods 4 raise more questions than answers.
Scientists Crack a 50-Year Mystery to Discover a New Set of Blood Groups
We now know why some blood is missing a key antigen-leading to the creation of a new blood-grouping system. Experts believe even more discoveries are on the way.
Apple AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 With Active Noise Cancellation Review: Not Worth It
Apple has refreshed its cheapest wireless earbuds and split features into two models. The AirPods 4 raise more questions than answers.
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