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Countries Are Building Giant ‘Sand Motors’ to Protect Their Coasts From Erosion
As sea levels rise, engineers are using massive Dutch-inspired sand sculptures to protect shorefront settlements.
Those 'Bottles Saved' Counters on Water Filling Stations Are Way Off. Does It Matter?
Many factors-from the size of your bottle to the age of the filter-can contribute to the count being wildly inaccurate. But even bad math shows that we're using fewer plastic bottles.
10 Best Deals: Apparel and Outdoor Gear
From toasty-warm jackets to our favorite hiking backpack, you can fall in love with the outdoors all over again with these discounts.
9 Best Valentine’s Day Sex Toy Deals: Suction Toys, Vibrators, and Dildos
Ditch the cards and flowers. Gift yourself or your partner(s) something more buzz-worthy.
Meet the Pranksters Behind Goody-2, the World’s ‘Most Responsible’ AI Chatbot
Self-righteous chatbot Goody-2 was built to take AI guardrails to an illogical extreme. The artists behind the project say there's a serious point behind the gag.
Funimation Digital Libraries Were Supposed to Last ‘Forever.’ Soon They’ll Disappear
The popular anime streaming service is merging with Crunchyroll. When it does, not all purchased TVs and shows will make the jump.
Why Aren't More People Watching 'For All Mankind'?
Even though it's the kind of sci-fi hardcore fans dream of, Apple TV+'s For All Mankind has struggled to find an audience. It shouldn't have to.
Russian Memes Celebrate ‘Tucker Carlson Day’ After Putin Interview
In what appears to mark a new era of Russian disinformation, state-run media, Kremlin-backed social accounts, and Telegram channels are hailing Tucker Carlson's interview with Russian president Vladimir Putin as a massive victory.
Here’s the Thing AI Just Can’t Do
Google says its powerful new chatbot Gemini can supercharge your creativity. But who is really providing the creative spark?
Taylor Swift Will Define Super Bowl 2024 Just by Showing Up
Swifties, conspiracy theorists, and sports fans alike will be watching the Super Bowl this year just waiting to see what Taylor Swift does-even if she does nothing at all.
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Says She Won’t ‘Enshittify the Network With Ads’
WIRED spoke with Bluesky CEO Jay Graber about the X competitor opening signups to all, how to crowdsource deepfake porn moderation, Jack Dorsey, and more.
2054, Part V: From Tokyo With Love
Had this all been contrived? Had his life become a game in which everyone knew the rules but him?" An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel.
20 Best Valentine’s Day Deals (2024): Headphones, Flowers, and a Lego Kit
Sony headphones, our favorite flowers, and more sweet treats are on sale ahead of Valentine's Day.
Epik, the Far-Right's Favorite Web Host, Has a Shadowy New Owner
Known for doing business with far-right extremist websites, Epik has been acquired by a company that specializes in helping businesses keep their operations secret.
AI Tools Like GitHub Copilot Are Rewiring Coders’ Brains. Yours May Be Next
The CEO of GitHub says half of all code produced by users of the Copilot programming helper is now AI-generated-but that there's no sign the technology will replace human coders.
London Underground Is Testing Real-Time AI Surveillance Tools to Spot Crime
In a test at one station, Transport for London used a computer vision system to try and detect crime and weapons, people falling on the tracks, and fare dodgers, documents obtained by WIRED show.
AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls Are Now Illegal
A month after the mysterious Biden calls in New Hampshire, the FCC can now go after robocall scammers that use AI voice clones.
NASA’s New PACE Observatory Searches for Clues to Humanity’s Future
They may be tiny, but phytoplankton and aerosols power pivotal Earth systems. Scientists are about to learn a whole lot more about them at a critical time.
NASA Engineers Are Racing to Fix Voyager 1
A computer glitch has put the future of humanity's farthest-flung space probe in doubt.
The Best Merino Wool Apparel We've Tried (2024): 27 Socks, Hoodies, Shirts, Pants, Sweaters, and Jackets
Merino is one of the best fabrics you can wear. We explain the different blends, what GSM means, and how to care for your clothes.
Gemini Advanced Is a Central Part of Google's Subscription Future
Google is still mostly supported by ads, but its new subscription-only chatbot, Gemini Advanced, is a major new addition to the company's burgeoning services business.
How to Get Gemini Advanced, Google's Subscription-Only AI Chatbot
Google's answer to ChatGPT Plus gives you access to Gemini Advanced, its most powerful chatbot yet.
Slack Is Turning 10 Years Old, and Wow Has It Changed Everything
This week, we trace the first decade of Slack, and we examine how the chat app has altered both the workplace and our personal lives-for better or worse.
Google Prepares for a Future Where Search Isn’t King
CEO Sundar Pichai tells WIRED that Google's new, more powerful Gemini chatbot is an experiment in offering users a way to get things done without a search engine-it's also a direct shot at ChatGPT
Google Rebrands Its AI Chatbot as Gemini to Take On ChatGPT
Google is bringing its ChatGPT-style chatbot Bard and some other key AI features under the banner Gemini. A new, more powerful version of the chatbot, Gemini Advanced, is subscription-only.
I Stopped Using Passwords. It's Great—and a Total Mess
Passkeys are here to replace passwords. When they work, it's a seamless vision of the future. But don't ditch your old logins just yet.
This Small Wearable Device Reduces Parkinson’s Symptoms
People with Parkinson's have fewer tremors when they receive rhythmic physical stimulation-so a UK startup has created a coin-sized vibrating device to help patients move more easily.
2054, Part IV: A Nation Divided
The people are in the streets. We can't ignore them any longer. Really, we have little choice. Either we heal together, or we tear ourselves apart." An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel.
Apple Beats an Apple Watch Lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming that Apple had a monopoly on heart rate apps for the Apple Watch.
Amazon’s Cloud Boss Likens Generative AI Hype to the Dotcom Bubble
Adam Selipsky, CEO of Amazon's dominant cloud platform AWS, says generative AI is valuable but that the excitement around some AI companies is similar to when dotcom darlings were dramatically overhyped."
Landline Phone Owners Are Protesting AT&T’s Plans to Drop Service
In California, AT&T is designated as the Carrier of Last Resort. The fight is on to keep it that way.
Russia Is Boosting Calls for ‘Civil War’ Over Texas Border Crisis
An all-encompassing Russian disinformation campaign is using everything from bots to lifestyle influencers to powerful state-run media to sow division in the United States.
Ransomware Payments Hit a Record $1.1 Billion in 2023
After a slowdown in payments to ransomware gangs in 2022, last year saw total ransom payouts jump to their highest level yet, according to a new report from crypto-tracing firm Chainalysis.
LinkedIn's New AI Chatbot Wants to Help You Find Your Next Job
A chatbot interface on LinkedIn tries to speed up job searches by offering advice such as an assessment of how well a job opening matches a person's skills.
How to Use Your Phone as a Bedside Alarm Clock With StandBy and Bedtime Modes
Here's how to ditch that old alarm clock and use StandBy mode on iPhone and Bedtime mode on Android instead.
Confessions of an AI Clickbait Kingpin
Serbian DJ turned internet entrepreneur Neboja Vujinovi Vujo floods abandoned news sites with AI-generated articles. But he wants you to know he's a nice guy.
Why RFK Jr. Is Suddenly Everywhere Online
The internet has become RFK Jr.'s campaign headquarters, where likes and shares have replaced more traditional election outreach.
2054, Part III: The Singularity
You'd have an incomprehensible level of computational, predictive, analytic, and psychic skill. You'd have the mind of God." An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel.
Book, Movie, and Product Reviews Are Being Bought and Paid For
Critics have long been accused of accepting money from companies in exchange for a review of their gadget, book, or movie. Most writers would scoff at the idea, but the practice is widespread-and growing.
A Sudanese Paramilitary Group Accused of Ethnic Cleansing Is Still Tweeting Through It
On its X account, the group shares videos and photos of members claiming to distribute humanitarian aid" while also tweeting media statements" about the group's victories on the battlefield.
These States Are Basically Begging You to Get a Heat Pump
You need a heat pump, ASAP. Now nine states are teaming up to accelerate the adoption of this climate superhero.
A Study at the Center of the Abortion Pill Battle Was Just Retracted
A scientific publisher found serious flaws in a paper that links the medication mifepristone to more emergency room visits.
The Console Wars Are Over. Some Influencers Won’t Let Them Go
New rumors that Microsoft may turn its exclusive games into multiplatform titles have infuriated fans: F Xbox."
Mystery Company Linked to Biden Robocall Identified by New Hampshire Attorney General
The FCC has issued a cease and desist and is working on a new proposal banning AI-generated robocalls.
Epsilon W35 Xi speaker: specs, price, availability
That's no moon. It's Elipson's newest high-end sound machine.
Polyamory Has Entered the Chat
Mainstream awareness of polyamorous relationships is becoming more widespread. On dating apps, making connections is about more than sex.
WhatsApp Chats Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps
New EU rules mean WhatsApp and Messenger must be interoperable with other chat apps. Here's how that will work.
Nubia Z60 Ultra Review: Bigger Isn't Always Better
Big, brash, but kinda brilliant, Nubia's plus-size Z60 Ultra is more phone than you need.
Meta Will Crack Down on AI-Generated Fakes—but Leave Plenty Undetected
Some AI-generated images posted to Facebook, Instagram, and Threads will in future be labeled as artificial. But only if they are made using tools from companies willing to work with Meta.
RFK Jr. and the Golden Bachelor Used the Same Stylist, FEC Filings Show
It was an amazing experience to style such an influential figure in American politics," the stylist said on Instagram.
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