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Twitter Is Dead, Long Live the Portal
The NYC-Dublin portal gives us a peek into the future of online community building in the wake of Twitter's demise.
A Leak of Biometric Police Data Is a Sign of Things to Come
Thousands of fingerprints and facial images linked to police in India have been exposed online. Researchers say it's a warning of what will happen as the collection of biometric data increases.
Pocket-Sized AI Models Could Unlock a New Era of Computing
Research at Microsoft shows it's possible to make AI models small enough to run on phones or laptops without major compromises to their smarts. The technique could open up new use cases for AI.
US Sues to Break Up Ticketmaster and Live Nation, Alleging Monopoly Abuse
The US government has filed an antitrust suit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, for allegedly abusing their dominance in the ticketing market to extinguish healthy competition.
Everyone's Pumped About Heat Pumps
This week on Gadget Lab, we talk about the surging popularity of heat pumps, the ultra-energy-efficient heating and cooling appliances we've called climate superheroes."
Inside the Reluctant Fight to Ban Deepfake Ads
Without new rules, campaigns could hoodwink voters with AI-generated ads. And no one really seems to be taking the threat seriously.
'Furiosa' Crystalizes the Power—and Limits—of Cli-Fi
Across four decades and five films, the Mad Max movies offer both a critique and exaltation of the very things that may well have our world motoring toward its own demise.
Drivers Are Rising Up Against Uber’s ‘Opaque’ Pay System
In London, Uber drivers are protesting a new payment system that they say makes it impossible to understand the algorithms that decide how much they get paid.
Kia EV3 Electric SUV: Range, Price, Specs, Release Date
The electric five-passenger SUV not only has an impressive maximum range, it also comes with Kia's new generative AI voice assistant.
Teslas Can Still Be Stolen With a Cheap Radio Hack—Despite New Keyless Tech
Ultra-wideband radio has been heralded as the solution for relay attacks" that are used to steal cars in seconds. But researchers found Teslas equipped with it are as vulnerable as ever.
The Low-Paid Humans Behind AI’s Smarts Ask Biden to Free Them From ‘Modern Day Slavery’
African workers who label AI data or screen social posts for US tech giants are calling on President Biden to raise their plight with Kenya's president, William Ruto, who visits the US this week.
How to Clear Your Browser's Cache, and Why You Should
All browsers automatically store data locally, which speeds up web browsing but can cause problems too. Here's how to do something about it.
What Scarlett Johansson v. OpenAI Could Look Like in Court
If Scarlett Johansson pursues legal action against OpenAI for giving ChatGPT a voice she calls eerily similar to mine," she might claim the company breached her right to publicity.
Local Coworking Spaces Thrive Where WeWork Dared Not Go
A disused church, a school, and a motorcycle garage are among the hyperlocal new coworking spaces cropping up to offer remote workers a place to go.
A Far-Right Indian News Site Posts Racist Conspiracies. US Tech Companies Keep Platforming It
OpIndia claims Islamophobia does not exist." A new report shared exclusively with WIRED finds Google's programmatic ads are running next to its content.
We Stood on Both Sides of the New York–Dublin Portal and It Was Glorious
Hundreds of people and two WIRED reporters gathered at the Portal, which is open again after being closed due to inappropriate behavior."
/e/OS Review: This Operating System Is Better Than Android. You Should Try It
Even if you aren't technically inclined, this privacy-first mobile operating system helps you escape surveillance capitalism.
Neuralink’s First User Is ‘Constantly Multitasking’ With His Brain Implant
Noland Arbaugh is the first to get Elon Musk's brain device. The 30-year-old speaks to WIRED about what it's like to use a computer with his mind-and gain a new sense of independence.
Google Search’s New AI Overviews Will Soon Have Ads
Google is set to start mixing ads into its new AI-generated search answers. It's a test of how the company's biggest revenue stream can adapt to the age of generative AI.
Google Taps AI to Show Shoppers How Clothes Fit Different Bodies
A new breed of online ad allows brands to pay Google to offer shoppers AI-generated images that show how items of clothing would look on different skin tones and body types.
AI Is a Black Box. Anthropic Figured Out a Way to Look Inside
What goes on in artificial neural networks work is largely a mystery, even to their creators. But researchers from Anthropic have caught a glimpse.
Blackmagic's Cinema Camera 6K Is Currently $1,000 Off
The full-frame Cinema Camera 6K is seeing a rare $1,000 price cut, bringing it down to just $1,575 for the camera body.
Adobe's AI-Powered Generative Remove Feature in Lightroom Erases Unsightly Objects in Seconds
Taking a cue from Google's Magic Eraser, Adobe's new trick improves on existing tools with the help of generative AI.
The US Is Forming a Global AI Safety Network With Key Allies
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo says the US is collaborating with other countries, including the UK, Japan, and Canada, to manage the risks posed by artificial intelligence.
Sonos Finally Has Headphones and We’re Excited
It's been a long time coming, but the Sonos Ace are the headphones you've been waiting for.
What to Know About IP Ratings Before Your Phone Gets Wet
Just how resistant is your smartphone to dust and water?
Crypto Astrologers See Price Moves in the Stars
They predict the ups and downs of Bitcoin based on planetary movements, and their super-secretive clientele listens.
Eventbrite Promoted Illegal Opioid Sales to People Searching for Addiction Recovery Help
A WIRED investigation found thousands of Eventbrite posts selling escort services and drugs like Xanax and oxycodone-some of which the company's algorithm recommended alongside addiction recovery events.
The World Is Ignoring the Other Deadly Kind of Carbon
Not only is black carbon terrible for human health, but ever-fiercer wildfires are covering the Arctic with the dark particles, accelerating melting.
Scarlett Johansson Says OpenAI Ripped Off Her Voice for ChatGPT
In a scorching statement, Scarlett Johansson claims that after she turned down an invitation to voice ChatGPT, OpenAI brazenly mimicked her distinctive tones anyway.
Apple’s Photo Bug Exposes the Myth of ‘Deleted’
An Apple Photos glitch, now fixed, is a reminder that digital bits of your life will live on forever.
Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Edition) and Surface Laptop (7th Edition): Specs, Prices, Features, Release Date
There's a new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro, plus a host of AI-powered tricks for Windows.
I Make AI Models to Sell Real People Clothes
Working at an AI modeling agency means teaching pixels to smize-and filtering out the people with three heads.
10 Best Deals From the Discover Samsung Sale: TVs, Smartphones, Headphones
During Samsung's seasonal sale event, you can save on Galaxy smartphones and smartwatches, Frame TVs, and more.
The End of ‘iPhone’
Ken Segall is the reason so many Apple products start with i." Now he says it's time to drop the prefix entirely.
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange Can Appeal His Extradition to the US, British Court Says
Two judges in London have ruled that WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the US on freedom of speech grounds.
Craig Wright Lied About Creating Bitcoin and Faked Evidence, Judge Rules
A UK judge has determined that Craig Wright forged evidence in a campaign to prove he is Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of Bitcoin, in a move that prevents him from bringing further lawsuits in the country.
How to Remove Your Personal Info From Google’s Search Results
Maybe you don't want your phone number, email, home address, and other details out there for all the web to see. Here's how to make them vanish.
Indian Voters Are Being Bombarded With Millions of Deepfakes. Political Candidates Approve
India's elections are a glimpse of the AI-driven future of democracy. Politicians are using audio and video deepfakes of themselves to reach voters-who may have no idea they've been talking to a clone.
The 18 Best PlayStation Plus Games (May 2024)
What should you play next on your PS5 or PS4? From Fallout 4 to Ghost of Tsushima, Sony's subscription service has a ton of great video games.
14 Best Sunglasses for Every Day (2025): Meta Ray-Ban, JINS, and more
Protect your eyes in style while you lounge, run, paddle, or work on your computer outside.
Valoi Easy35 Film-Scanning Kit Review: Fast, Affordable, and Easy to Use
If you need an easy, cheap, fast way to scan your 35-mm film, Valoi's Easy35 is, er, the easiest way we've found to digitize images.
Freewrite Alpha Review: For People Who Just Want to Get Stuff Done
We mischievously asked our reviewer to use nothing but this distraction-free keyboard computer with virtually no display for a whole week. Annoyingly, he loved it.
The Complex Social Lives of Viruses
New research has uncovered a social world full of cheating, cooperation, and other intrigues, suggesting that viruses make sense only as members of a community.
Razer Fujin Pro Gaming Chair Review: Giving My Back an Extra Life
I've spent years struggling to find a chair that conforms to my back, rather than the other way around. My search might be over.
Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Review: A Cute Portable Workstation
This adorable laptop stand, keyboard, and trackpad folds into a little book for you to carry it around.
How to Remove Annoying News Widgets From Windows 11
Good news! Microsoft has finally made it possible to use the Widget Board on Windows 11 without being subjected to an onslaught of clickbait news articles.
Apple Makes It Easier to Stare at Your Phone in the Car
Plus: Sony Music tries to keep its catalog out of the clutches of AI, there's a towering new Lord of the Rings Lego set, and Google's new AI features march onto the web.
US Official Warns a Cell Network Flaw Is Being Exploited for Spying
Plus: Three arrested in North Korean IT workers fraud ring, Tesla staffers shared videos from owners' cars, and more.
How Big Dairy Took Over Your TikTok Feed—With Help From Uncle Sam
A vast constellation of celebrities, from Kelly Ripa to the McDonald's mascot Grimace, have helped push dairy sales.
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