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2054, Part II: Next Big Thing
If molecules really were the new microchips, the promise of remote gene editing was that the body could be manipulated to upgrade itself." An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel.
The Trial Over Bitcoin’s True Creator Is in Session
A UK High Court will settle a long-running debate over whether Craig Wright really is Satoshi Nakamoto, inventor of Bitcoin. Monday's opening arguments laid the groundwork for both sides.
Tesla Has Lost Its Range Crown to a Chinese EV You’ve Never Heard Of
Tesla's Model 3, the Polestar 2, Volkswagen ID.7, and Volvo C40 all missed their WLTP range claims by more than 100 miles when put to the test in arctic conditions.
2054, Part I: Death of a President
They had, quite swiftly, begun an algorithmic scrub of any narrative of the president suffering a health emergency, burying those stories." An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel.
How to Guarantee the Safety of Autonomous Vehicles
As computer-driven cars and planes become more common, the key to preventing accidents, researchers show, is to know what you don't know.
The Apple Vision Pro’s Killer App Is … Kitchen Timers?
It's meant to be the best mixed reality gear yet, so why are we again grading it on how well it helps us cook pasta?
The US Has Big Plans for Wind Energy—but an Obscure 1920s Law Is Getting in the Way
The Biden administration aims to deploy offshore wind turbines capable of generating 30 gigawatts of power by 2030. With less than a decade to go, the country remains woefully behind target.
China’s Hackers Keep Targeting US Water and Electricity Supplies
Plus: Russia was likely behind widespread GPS outages, Vault 7 leaker was sentenced, police claim to trace Monero cryptocurrency, and more.
The Hulu and Disney+ Password Crackdown Is Coming. Here’s What You Need to Know
As of March 14, you won't be able to share your Hulu or Disney+ login information anymore.
Snap Recalls Its Pixy Flying Selfie Camera Because of Overheating Batteries
Plus: The Amazon and Roomba deal fails, Google Maps is getting even more AI, and there are some crazy wearable timepieces coming out of LVMH Watch Week.
Apple Ramped Up Autonomous Vehicle Testing Last Year, Filings Show
Government records show Apple's secretive auto division almost quadrupled its self-driving miles in 2023.
FTX Says It Expects to Repay Customers in Full. Some Are Suing for More
The skyrocketing value of cryptocurrency is the center of a disagreement over the FTX bankruptcy.
The Border Convoy Is Nearing Its Final Destination—With Vigilantes and Far-Right Extremists in Tow
Experts warn that planned protests this weekend could include a combustible mix of militias, far-right extremists, and even long-dormant vigilante groups.
You Can’t Buy Lab-Grown Meat Even If You Wanted To
The only two restaurants in the US to sell cultivated meat have paused sales for now, leaving the industry in a strange limbo.
After 20 Years of Facebook, Lawmakers Are Still Trying to Fix It
Mark Zuckerberg celebrated Facebook's birthday with a grilling from senators demanding more protections for children. New laws to regulate social platforms don't seem any closer.
Apple’s Vision Pro Is Trying to Solve a Nearly Unsolvable Problem
Billed as the ultimate entertainment device," the Apple Vision Pro could be the thing that gets people to watch movies in headsets-or not.
Why Is Our Solar System Flat?
It started as a big old ball of dust, so how did it end up like a giant pancake? Our resident physicist tells the true story using fake forces.
The 10 Best Slippers for Lounging At Home—From $9 to $150
Our Reviews team has picked 10 pairs of slippers we love, ranging from expensive Uggs to Target slipper socks we buy in bunches.
Wattbike Atom Review: This Indoor Bike Teaches You to Pedal Like the Pros
The Wattbike Atom forces you to make every second of your workout count. Designed in the UK and used by professional athletes worldwide, it's finally widely available in the US.
Google Filing Reveals It Slashed Spending on Acquisitions in 2023
As interest rates and antitrust pressure climbed in 2023, Alphabet made no major acquisitions for the first time in years. Apple, Amazon, and Meta also curbed dealmaking.
Craig Wright Claims He’s Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Can He Prove It in Court?
A judge will determine whether computer scientist Craig Wright is the inventor of bitcoin. The network's future may hang in the balance.
A Startup Has Unlocked a Way to Make Cheap Insulin
Houston-based rBIO has invented a new process to churn out insulin at higher yields using custom-made bacteria.
What Meta’s Fediverse Plans Mean for Threads Users
We spoke with a product manager at Meta to learn how the company plans to bring interoperability to Threads in the coming months. It faces both technical and cultural challenges.
TikTok’s Missing Music Is Making Users Very Upset
Songs previously licensed from Universal Music Group artists are disappearing from TikTok. #SwiftTok may never be the same.
9 Good Deals on Smartwatches, Robot Vacuums, and Video Games
Happy February! Welcome the leap month with these snazzy deals on tech and games.
The Mystery of the $400 Million FTX Heist May Have Been Solved
An indictment against three Americans suggests that at least some of the culprits behind the theft of an FTX crypto fortune may be in custody.
Taylor Swift Conspiracy Theorists Get Psyops All Wrong
Some prominent right-wing commentators say the relationship between Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is a ploy to keep President Biden in power. Psyop experts think otherwise.
21 Key Samsung Phone Settings You Should Always Change (2024): Tips and Tricks
There are too many great features turned off by default. Rectify that with these tips.
Here's How ASCII 'Barbie' Came to a Screen Near You
The ASCII Theater, a project from art collective MSCHF, takes movies and breaks them into text. It's fun-and possibly a copyright violation.
A Startup Allegedly ‘Hacked the World.’ Then Came the Censorship—and Now the Backlash
A loose coalition of anti-censorship voices is working to highlight reports of one Indian company's hacker-for-hire past-and the legal threats aimed at making them disappear.
I Tested a Next-Gen AI Assistant. It Will Blow You Away
WIRED experimented with a new form of voice assistant that can browse the web and perform tasks online. Siri, Alexa, and other virtual helpers could soon be much more powerful.
A Decapitation May Have Roots in Far-Right Border and Immigrant Paranoia
A man charged with murdering his father and showing his decapitated head on YouTube spent years ranting about extremist conspiracies.
The Apple Vision Pro Lives Deep in the Uncanny Valley
This week, we learn what it feels like to use Apple's new mixed-reality headset, and we examine the various ways Apple envisions people interacting with each other while wearing the devices.
Music Piracy Is Back in a Big Way—Especially From YouTube
Visits to music piracy websites went up more than 13 percent last year, a new report says. The majority of those visits were to sites that allow users to download the audio from YouTube URLs.
Inside the Beef Industry’s Campaign to Influence Kids
Big Beef is wooing science teachers with webinars and lesson plans in an attempt to change students' perceptions of the industry.
‘Over Time the Trust Will Come’: An Exclusive Interview With TikTok’s CEO
A few weeks ago, Shou Zi Chew sat down with WIRED to tell us how he's trying to make TikTok better. Is the company's CEO for real-or just a really good politician?
Hate Speech Proliferates on YouTube in India, Research Finds
In the lead up to India's elections, researchers have discovered a deluge of divisive and hate-filled content.
YouTube, Discord, and ‘Lord of the Rings’ Led Police to a Teen Accused of a US Swatting Spree
For nearly two years, police have been tracking down the culprit behind a wave of hoax threats. A digital trail took them to the door of a 17-year-old in California.
Linda Yaccarino Says X Needs More Moderators After All
X CEO Linda Yaccarino told US senators she's hiring more trust and safety staffers. She didn't mention that Elon Musk fired most people policing content on the platform when he acquired it in 2022.
'Palworld' Pokémon Modder Tests the Limits of Nintendo’s Legal Reach
YouTuber ToastedShoes had his Pokemon mod of Palworld taken down. Now he's back with a new mod with legally distinct" creatures-for as long as it lasts.
Ford Is Giving Away Free Tesla Charger Converters That Will Unlock a New World of EV Power
Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning pickup owners can now reserve complimentary adapters-but the real win is access to one of the largest and most developed charging networks in the world.
Your Favorite Songs on TikTok Could Soon Disappear
Music from Taylor Swift, Drake, Bad Bunny, and numerous other artists could vanish from TikTok if Universal Music Group follows through on a plan to pull its massive song catalog.
Which Samsung Galaxy S24 Model Should You Buy? Specs Comparison and Features
Samsung's newest Android phones are here. We break down the key specs to help you choose the right one.
6 Best Prana Deals Right Now: Jackets, Leggings, and Other Great Apparel on Sale
Get fantastic, adventure-ready pants and cozy layers for a great price with these deals from Prana.
Sennheiser All-Day Clear Hearing Aids Review: Quirky, Noisy, Ineffective
These over-the-counter hearing aids are tough to wrangle into your ears, and don't do much once they're in there.
Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra Review: Excellent Hardware, Smarter Software
The Galaxy S24 series now has some AI features to add to its polished hardware. But they're still no Pixel.
Tribit's Stormbox Flow Review: A Budget Speaker With Great Battery
Tribit's compact Bluetooth speaker offers a mic, bonus features, and 30 hours of battery at a good price.
Fiber Optics Bring You Internet. Now They’re Also Listening to Trains
Distributed acoustic sensing" looks for disturbances in fiber to detect earthquakes and even insects. Can it also improve rail safety?
Google Splits Up a Key AI Ethics Watchdog
A crucial team at Google that reviewed new AI products for compliance with its rules for responsible AI development faces an uncertain future after its leader departed this month.
Apple and Google Just Patched Their First Zero-Day Flaws of the Year
Plus: Google fixes dozens of Android bugs, Microsoft rolls out nearly 50 patches, Mozilla squashes 15 Firefox flaws, and more.
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