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Tall Vehicle Hoods Really Are Increasing Pedestrian Deaths
A new study of single-vehicle, single-pedestrian crash data for 2016-2021 finds high hoods on pickups and SUVs are more dangerous.
Disrupt! The Silicon Valley Elites Lining Up Behind Dean Phillips
Congressman Dean Phillips' presidential run has gotten a boost from rich techies trying to shake up the primary.
Inside an Election Denial Facebook Group on Primary Day
New Hampshire's Voter Integrity Group on Facebook has almost 7,000 followers. On Tuesday, it was filled with conspiracies, confusion, and outrage.
The World’s Essential Aquifers Are in Deep Trouble
New research finds that the groundwater systems that hydrate your life are in rapid, sometimes accelerating decline around the globe. Here's how to stop the retreat.
OpenAI Quietly Scrapped a Promise to Disclose Key Documents to the Public
From its founding, OpenAI said its governing documents were available to the public. When WIRED requested copies after the company's boardroom drama, it declined to provide them.
Social Media Is Getting Smaller—and More Treacherous
Fragmented and focused social platforms might be good for helping you find a knitting community. But extremist groups are also using them to normalize darker content.
A Dangerous New Home for Online Extremism
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, offer independently-minded internet users a safe haven-but it's also a boon to those with a darker purpose.
Use WhatsApp on Android? Be Prepared to Pay for Message Backups
Anyone hoping to save all of their WhatsApp chats on their Android phone may need to snag a Google One subscription soon.
Most Top News Sites Block AI Bots. Right-Wing Media Welcomes Them
Nearly 90 percent of top news outlets like The New York Times now block AI data collection bots from OpenAI and others. Leading right-wing outlets like NewsMax and Breitbart mostly permit them.
Notorious Spyware Maker NSO Group Is Quietly Plotting a Comeback
NSO Group, creator of the infamous Pegasus spyware, is spending millions on lobbying in Washington while taking advantage of the crisis in Gaza to paint itself as essential for global security.
Two Nations, a Horrible Accident, and the Urgent Need to Understand the Laws of Space Right Now
Welcome to the world's foremost training ground for saving space from disasters, disputes, and-perhaps one day-colonizers named Musk.
With Its WWE Deal, the Netflix Pivot Is Complete
By spending $5 billion for 10 years of WWE's Raw, Netflix shows just how thoroughly it's rewritten the old streaming rulebook.
HP CEO Says They Brick Printers That Use Third-Party Ink Because of … Hackers
The company says it wants to protect you from viruses." Experts are skeptical.
The Biden Deepfake Robocall Is Only the Beginning
An uncanny audio deepfake impersonating President Biden has sparked further fears from lawmakers and experts about generative AI's role in spreading disinformation.
I.S.S. Asks If War Could Threaten the Space Station. The Answer Is More Boring Than the Question
Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite's new space thriller I.S.S. shows astronauts and cosmonauts fighting for control of the space station. That's unlikely-and the reality is far more compelling.
7 Best TV Deals to Catch Up on Oscar-Nominated Films (or the Super Bowl)
If you're hunting for a new screen to watch the game-or catch up on Oscar-nominated movies before the awards show-we've rounded up some excellent TV deals.
Kia EV9 2024 Review: Price, Specs, Release Date
This cavernous and quick all-electric seven-seater is the Korean car brand's play to beat luxury SUVs that are twice the price. And it could well succeed because this is Kia's best car yet.
OnePlus 12 Review: Perfectly Polished Hardware
OnePlus' new $800 Android phone has all the specs you'd want, and looks very polished to boot.
Chinese Startup 01.AI Is Winning the Open Source AI Race
Kai-Fu Lee, an AI expert and prominent investor who helped Google and Microsoft get established in China, says his new startup 01.AI will create the first killer apps" of generative AI.
'Palworld': How 'Pokémon With Guns' Became an Overnight Hit
Pocket Pair's Palworld has ridden a wave of internet-fueled fascination to 5 million games sold and thousands of Twitch streams.
'Palworld': 6 Beginner Tips for Getting Started
During the first few hours of Palworld, aka Pokemon with guns," focus on surviving each day, building your base, and eating your Pals.
The World's First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children Starts Now
On Monday, Cameroon became the first nation to establish routine childhood malaria immunizations. The race is on to give protection to as many people as possible.
Apple iOS 17.3: How to Turn on iPhone's New Stolen Device Protection
Apple's iOS 17.3 introduces Stolen Device Protection to iPhones, which could stop phone thieves from taking over your accounts. Here's how to enable it right now.
A Group of Trolling Gen-Z Voters Is Buying Up GOP Domains
Since Trump and Haley won't accurately inform young people of their views, we will."
How to Organize Your Tech and Purge That Random Box of Cables
You will never need that weird charger from 2012. These tips to tidy up your tech will help you sort out your cable collection, organize your gadgets, and get rid of aging ones.
Cops Used DNA to Predict a Suspect’s Face—and Tried to Run Facial Recognition on It
Police around the US say they're justified to run DNA-generated 3D models of faces through facial recognition tools to help crack cold cases. Everyone but the cops thinks that's a bad idea.
Scientists Will Test a Cancer-Hunting mRNA Treatment
Strand Therapeutics has figured out a way to turn the molecule on and off in certain tissues to more precisely treat tumors.
AI-Generated Fake News Is Coming to an Election Near You
Targeted, AI-generated political misinformation is already out there-and humans are falling for it.
A New Way to See Your Climate Anxiety
The climate crisis has become a mental health crisis. But eco-anxiety isn't necessarily a pathology.
Why the Polar Vortex Is Bad for Balloon Artists
Leave a balloon out in the cold and it'll shrink and look pathetic. Sorry, but that's the law-the ideal gas law.
Insta360 Ace Pro Action Camera Review (2023): Best of Both Worlds
With a Leica lens and an innovative, flip-up screen, the Ace Pro is ready for whatever action sequence you want to throw at it.
1More Comfobuds Mini Review: Dashing Design, Spotty Execution
The astonishingly tiny 1More Comfobuds Mini deliver uninspired sound and lower-than-average battery life.
Cryptographers Are Getting Closer to Enabling Fully Private Internet Searches
Three researchers have found a long-sought way to pull information from large databases secretly. If the process can be streamlined, fully private browsing could be possible.
The Incredible Disappearing TV
With see-through screens, roll-up displays, and TVs that disguise themselves as paintings, the race is on to make the television the least conspicuous object in your living room.
Nex Playground Review: Family Fun and Gimmicky Games
The Nex Playground uses motion tracking to put you in the game for family fun with a side of fitness.
Fujitsu Bugs That Sent Innocent People to Prison Were Known ‘From the Start’
Software flaws were allegedly hidden from lawyers of wrongly convicted UK postal workers.
US Agencies Urged to Patch Ivanti VPNs That Are Actively Being Hacked
Plus: Microsoft says attackers accessed employee emails, Walmart fails to stop gift card fraud, pig butchering" scams fuel violence in Myanmar, and more.
Sony A7C R Review (2024): A Full Frame Travel Camera
The light, compact Sony A7C R is the perfect travel companion.
The Last-Ditch Effort to Stop the Mountain Valley Pipeline
The gas pipeline stretching across Virginia and West Virginia is over budget and behind schedule, with a lot of hard work left to do. Opponents hope that makes fossil fuel companies think twice about building the next one.
13 Best Deals: Stand Mixers, Blenders, and More
Cook up some cozy meals this winter with discounts on our favorite appliances and accessories.
The Stark Realities of Posting Your Layoff on TikTok
Workers are posting their layoff and termination meetings on TikTok, which can destigmatize the experience-but also expose the darker side of work life.
How the Mighty Heat Pump Is Helping (but Not Solving) EVs’ Cold Weather Problem
Any electric vehicle that doesn't have a heat pump is a dinosaur already," one expert tells WIRED.
Apple Shares the Secret of Why the 40-Year-Old Mac Still Rules
The pioneering PC revolutionized how people interact with computers. As the Mac enters its fifth decade, Apple says it will continue to evolve.
A Glimpse at the Future of Streaming in 4 Mind-Blowing Stats
It seems all but inevitable that streamers are going to merge into mega-media entities in 2024. New research shows what those consolidations might look like. Get ready to click on Para-Flix+.
How to Opt Out of Comcast’s Xfinity Storing Your Sensitive Data
One of America's largest internet providers may collect data about your political beliefs, race, and sexual orientation to serve personalized ads.
Inequality Is a Health Risk—and It’s Getting Worse
If not addressed by governments, racism, classism, austerity, and more will continue to drive mortality and illness among minorities.
To Keep Gen Z, Companies Need to Level Up
The old playbook for power and control won't work to retain Gen Z talent. Instead, employers need to take a cue from Roblox.
The One Part of the Vision Pro That Apple Doesn’t Want You to See
Apple's latest series of Vision Pro demos carefully obscures one important hardware feature.
Apple’s Vision Pro Headset Shows the Future of Computing Is Bulky and Weird
This is the first new product category in years for the company. While the experience is polished, the design doesn't feel very Apple.
Cable Firms to FTC: We Shouldn’t Have to Let Users Cancel Service With a Click
Customers may misunderstand the consequences of canceling," cable lobby says.
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