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How to Choose a Camera (2024): Sensors, Megapixels, Terms
Shopping for a camera can be confusing. Here's how to sift through the acronyms, sensor options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
A January 6 Rioter Is Leading an Armed National Militia From Prison
As the US election approaches, Edward Jake" Lang says that the militia will focus on potential civil unrest" around the vote and will be ready to activate at a moment's notice.
An AI Bot Is (Sort of) Running for Mayor in Wyoming
Wyoming's secretary of state wants the county to reject its candidacy, but the AI bot's human meat puppet" says everything is in order.
Meet the Photographer Behind the Social Media App for Everyone Sick of Meta’s AI
Artists are fleeing Meta's platforms over fears their work will be used to train AI. Photographer Jingna Zhang's Cara promises protection, but the influx of new users is taxing her niche portfolio app.
Medical-Targeted Ransomware Is Breaking Records After Change Healthcare’s $22M Payout
Cybersecurity firm Recorded Future counted 44 health-care-related incidents in the month after Change Healthcare's payment came to light-the most it's ever seen in a single month.
Swatch Drops Three New Earth-Based MoonSwatches (We Want Two Of Them)
Seemingly in response to last month's TAG Heuer-Kith mashup, Swatch looks closer to home for its next space-based Omega collaboration.
Silicon Valley’s Fanciest Stolen Bikes Are Getting Trafficked by One Mastermind in Jalisco, Mexico
"We have people stealing all over the world." A digital sleuth named Bryan Hance has spent the past four years obsessively uncovering a bicycle-theft pipeline of astonishing scale, running from the US West Coast to Mexico.
The $50 Billion Musk Referendum
Tesla shareholders will decide whether to back Elon Musk's leadership-and unprecedented 11-figure bonus-in a pivotal moment for the carmaker.
Behind That Viral LA Billboard That Trolled Microsoft and Other Game Companies
As big studios showed up in Los Angeles for Summer Game Fest, they were greeted by a message to recently shuttered developers: We miss you. We hate money."
US Leaders Dodge Questions About Israel’s Influence Campaign
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has joined US intelligence officials in ignoring repeated inquiries about Israel's malign" efforts to covertly influence US voters.
Xpeng G6 2024 EV Review: Great Value, But Uninspiring
The G6 is a Tesla competitor that's keenly priced and has loads of tech-so why did it leave us cold?
There’s an AI Candidate Running for Parliament in the UK
If it wins, AI Steve" will be represented by businessman Steve Endacott in Parliament. Endacott says he'll merely be a conduit, and the AI will make the policy decisions.
The Top New Features in WatchOS 11 (2024)
Ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the Apple Watch, Apple is adding new health features like pregnancy tracking and a fitness training algorithm to watchOS 11.
Fitbit Ace LTE Review: The Best Kid's Smartwatch
Fitbit's kids' smartwatch is a location tracker as well as a gaming and communication device. It should keep my kids off phones for another few years.
The Tech World’s Greatest Living Novelist, Robin Sloan, Goes Meta
In which Robin Sloan writes Moonbound-a science fiction book about science fiction-and our writer writes his way into total insanity.
The Titan Submersible Disaster Shocked the World. The Exclusive Inside Story Is More Disturbing Than Anyone Imagined
A year after OceanGate's sub imploded, thousands of exclusive leaked documents and interviews with ex-employees reveal how the company's CEO cut corners, ignored warnings, and lied in his fatal quest to reach the Titanic.
Danish Media Threatens to Sue OpenAI
Danish media outlets want a group deal with OpenAI amid fears that smaller countries will become marginalized as chatbots become prolific. If they don't get one, they are threatening to sue.
AI Is Apple’s Best Shot at Getting You to Upgrade Your iPhone
Apple is limiting its new artificial intelligence features to new phones, in hopes of a sunny September.
Apple’s Biggest AI Challenge? Making It Behave
Apple Intelligence will make apps and services smarter. But Apple's most notable innovations focus on ensuring the technology doesn't disappoint, annoy, or offend.
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Google Pixel Watch 2 Are on Sale
In the market for a smartwatch? Maybe you're looking for a Father's Day gift-now's an excellent time to save on our favorites.
Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2024: AI Features, New Siri, Genmoji
The company's annual developer event was stacked with demonstrations that showed off the new artificial intelligence capabilities coming to iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
Apple Intelligence Will Infuse the iPhone With Generative AI
At its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple introduced its first serious foray into generative AI, with a focus on app integrations and data privacy-and a ChatGPT integration.
‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ and 4 More Summer Game Fest Announcements We’re Excited About
A Doom prequel, a Life Is Strange sequel, and a whole lot of horror games are coming to your consoles very soon.
8 Best Smart Bulbs (2024): Color, Ambient, Filament, and More
An internet-connected light bulb is one of the easiest ways to start building a smarter home. Here are the best we've tested.
Ransomware Is ‘More Brutal’ Than Ever in 2024
As the fight against ransomware slogs on, security experts warn of a potential escalation to real-world violence." But recent police crackdowns are successfully disrupting the cybercriminal ecosystem.
Who’s Afraid of ‘Skibidi Toilet’?
The bizarre animated YouTube series is so huge that it's caught the attention of concerned parents and the Russian government. But it's still a mystery to almost anyone over 30-except Stephen Colbert.
All I Do Is Scroll Netflix Forever. Does That Count as Entertainment?
WIRED's advice columnist answers questions about streaming and dreaming.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Blog: All the News as It Happens
Apple's developer event kicks off Monday morning at 10 am PT. Join us for live updates about the company's next steps in software, hardware, services, and-of course-artificial intelligence.
AI Tools Are Secretly Training on Real Images of Children
A popular AI training dataset is stealing and weaponizing" the faces of Brazilian children without their knowledge or consent, human rights activists claim.
What Is Matter? We Explain the New Smart Home Standard (2024)
This open source protocol ensures your devices play nicely. Matter 1.3 potentially adds more device support and energy management to smart homes.
Keychron Q1 HE Review: Hall Effect Goes Mainstream
Keychron's new keyboard brings Hall effect switches one step closer to the mainstream.
Smartphones May Affect Sleep—but Not Because of Blue Light
New research has found that blue light from your smartphone screen won't keep you up at night. But you still shouldn't doomscroll in bed-here's why.
The Science of Having a Great Conversation
Forming meaningful bonds with others can improve your health, make you mentally sharper, and fuel creativity. Making friends can feel daunting, but research shows there are many ways to build better connections.
How Game Theory Can Make AI More Reliable
Researchers are drawing on ideas from game theory to improve large language models and make them more correct, efficient, and consistent.
The EU Is Taking on Big Tech. It May Be Outmatched
From the Digital Services Act to the AI Act, in five years Europe has created a lot of rules for the digital world. Implementing them, however, isn't always easy.
Raycon The Magic Power Bank 5-in-1 Review: My New Favorite Portable Charger
I have high standards for my portable batteries. Somehow, Raycon exceeded all of them and then threw in a phone stand.
Things Keep Getting Worse for the Humane Ai Pin
Plus: Wilson Audio revamps its iconic speakers, Elon continues to Elon, and Google's AI overviews are already causing chaos.
With So Much Bird Flu Around, Are Eggs, Chicken, and Milk Still Safe to Consume?
A food microbiologist explains why you shouldn't worry about consuming poultry or dairy-so long as you take the right precautions.
The End of El Niño Might Make the Weather Even More Extreme
The shift from El Nino to La Nina will see temperatures drop, but when one weather system swings to the other, summers tend to be hotter than average-meaning 2024 could be even warmer and wilder than last year.
Apple Is Coming for Your Password Manager
Plus: A media executive is charged in an alleged money-laundering scheme, a ransomware attack disrupts care at London hospitals, and Google's former CEO has a secretive drone project up his sleeve.
Each of the Past 12 Months Broke Temperature Records
Last June was the warmest in recorded history. It kicked off an alarming streak with no end in sight.
NYC’s Congestion Pricing Should Have Been the Future
But the cars keep winning.
Roaring Kitty Is Playing With Fire
Influencer Keith Gill, known online as Roaring Kitty, became a pied piper for amateur stock traders after sparking a historic GameStop short squeeze. But his next move could land him in big trouble.
Microsoft Will Switch Off Recall by Default After Security Backlash
After weeks of withering criticism and exposed security flaws, Microsoft has vastly scaled back its ambitions for Recall, its AI-enabled silent recording feature, and added new privacy features.
Aventon Ramblas Review: An Affordable, Rugged Commuter Electric Bike
The direct-to-consumer company's debut electric mountain bike has a sticker price that's hard to beat.
Russia Is Targeting Germany With Fake Information as Europe Votes
A European Commission spokesperson says Russia is focusing on Germany more than any other EU country-and estimates the Kremlin is spending 1 billion on disinformation campaigns.
14 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids (2024): STEM, Books, Snacks
These monthly deliveries get kids coding and cooking while encouraging them to learn science and read about the world.
AI Killed Images. Legacy Russell Knows How We Can Revive Them
The author of Black Meme has ideas for how to protect digital culture from the rise of generative AI. It starts with embracing slow media.
Beis Makes the Viral Suitcase I Want to Take Everywhere
The Instagrammable luggage brand isn't just popular for its cute colors. Beis' Carry On also has a comfy handle and a built in weight gauge.
Google and Microsoft’s AI Chatbots Refuse to Say Who Won the 2020 US Election
With just six months to go before the US presidential election, Gemini and Copilot chatbots are incapable of saying that Joe Biden won in 2020, and won't return results on any election anywhere, ever.
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