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Review: BYD Atto 3
The Chinese EV giant has arrived in Europe with the Atto 3-an acceptable and good-value alternative to better-known rivals. But beyond the funky interior there's little to get truly excited about.
A Breakthrough Online Privacy Proposal Hits Congress
While some states have made data privacy gains, the US has so far been unable to implement protections at a federal level. A new bipartisan proposal called APRA could break the impasse.
Cherry MX2A Review: A Revamped Classic
Cherry's revamped MX2A improves its iconic MX mechanical keyboard switch line in every way. But it introduces some conundrums.
13 Best Mobile Game Controllers (2024): iPhone or Android
Touchscreens don't always get the job done. Try one of these WIRED-tested controllers for your iPhone or Android instead.
Fender Tone Master Pro Review: The Classiest Modeling Amp
Fender's digital modeling amp is so easy to use and sounds so great, it's as if Apple made a guitar pedal.
Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder Review: Price, Specs, Availability, Features
If God came down to Earth tomorrow to deliver 10 more commandments, the TP-7 is what we'd use to record them-if we could afford one.
Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024: Watch Online, What Time, Path of Totality
Here's how to view the total solar eclipse on April 8 as the moon casts a slender shadow across Mexico, the United States, and eastern Canada.
A Popular Alien-Hunting Technique Is Increasingly in Doubt
Recent controversies bode ill for the effort to detect life on other planets by analyzing the gases in their atmospheres.
14 Best PlayStation VR2 Games to Play Right Now (2024)
If you want to jump into virtual reality, this headset and these games are a great place to start.
7 Best Water Leak Detectors (2024): Smart Water, Temperature, and Humidity Sensors
Don't let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.
Creative Aurvana Ace 2 Review: These Solid-State Earbuds Sound Insane
The first wireless earbuds with solid-state drivers are here, and they sound incredible.
Best Privacy Browsers (2024): Brave, Safari, Ghostery, Firefox, DuckDuckGo
Ad trackers are out of control. Use a browser that reins them in.
This Solar Eclipse Simulator Helps You Find the Best Place to Watch From
On April 8, 2024, the biggest astronomical event of the year will happen in the sky over North America. A retired mathematician has created a web tool to help you find the ideal vantage point.
Searching for 'Forever Chemicals' From an Endless Landfill Fire
Alabama residents are considering blood or urine tests to see if forever chemicals" have resulted from a nearby landfill fire that has burned since 2022.
How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out
NASA's Eclipse Soundscapes project will collect observations and soundscapes recorded by the public during the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Identity Thief Lived as a Different Man for 33 Years
Plus: Microsoft scolded for a cascade" of security failures, AI-generated lawyers send fake legal threats, a data broker quietly lobbies against US privacy legislation, and more.
Tesla Is Going All In on Robotaxis—Buckle Up
Autonomous vehicle tech has proven tricky for even the most sophisticated tech developers. But Tesla seems to be staking its future on it.
He Got a Pig Kidney Transplant. Now Doctors Need to Keep It Working
Researchers think a combination of genetic edits and an experimental immunosuppressive drug could make the first pig kidney transplant a long-term success.
Crypto Magnate Do Kwon Found Liable for Multibillion-Dollar Fraud
When Do Kwon's crypto empire fell to pieces, tens of billions of dollars were wiped out. A civil jury in the US has found he lied to investors.
Why the East Coast Earthquake Covered So Much Ground
Friday morning's earthquake was felt from New York City all the way to Washington, DC. Blame ancient fault lines and bedrock for the jolt.
Sephora’s Spring Sale Brings Big Discounts on Top-Rated Hair Tools (2024)
The Sephora Savings Event includes some of the best flat irons, blow dryers, and curling irons we've tested.
An Interview With a Guy Who Got a Vasectomy During the East Coast Earthquake
Where's the last place you want to be during an earthquake? For Justin Allen, it was the urology clinic.
10 Best Home Office Deals: Office Chairs, Webcams, Monitors
Need a new office chair, monitor, or webcam? These are all on sale.
The 14 Best Travel Bags We've Tested (And Some to Avoid)
We've traveled thousands of miles testing all kinds of luggage. These are our favorite suitcases, backpacks, duffels, and more.
Ugmonk Analog Starter Kit Review: Go Analog to Be Productive
Get things done in a decidedly analog way with beautifully designed wood and paper.
The Solar Eclipse Is the Super Bowl for Conspiracists
Far-right conspiracy theorists are claiming that elites" will use the eclipse to control humanity, sway the presidential election, and everything else under the sun.
Nemo Tensor Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad (2024) Review: Unparalleled Comfort
Nemo's revamped 2024 sleeping pads offer ultralight warmth that's worth the price.
'The Matrix' Is Getting a Fifth Movie—Without a Wachowski Directing
Drew Goddard, who has worked on everything from The Martian to The Good Place, will write and direct the new film. Your simulated future is about to look very different.
It’s Time for Nothing to Do Something
Nothing founder Carl Pei promised a game-changing gear brand. Another set of also-ran earbuds won't do it.
OnePlus Watch 2 Review: A 3-Day Battery Smartwatch
A month with the OnePlus Watch 2 has made me wish that every fully-featured smartwatch had this battery life.
This AI Startup Wants You to Talk to Houses, Cars, and Factories
Archetype builds AI models that act as a translation layer between humans and complex sensors, using plain language to help people understand what's happening in a building, car, or human body
The Best Queer Batman Parody You Almost Never Saw
When Vera Drew set out to make The People's Joker her goal was to tell a trans coming-of-age story using characters that had inspired her since Batman Forever. When she was done, things got weird.
Can You View a Round Solar Eclipse Through a Square Hole?
Here's a cool way to watch the eclipse on Monday-and learn about the weird physics of light while you're at it.
A TikTok Whistleblower Got DC’s Attention. Do His Claims Add Up?
Zen Goziker worked at TikTok for only six months. Many of his allegations about the company and the US government are improbable. But he still may have shaped how the app is viewed in Washington.
The 21 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now
From Girls State to Mad Max: Fury Road, here's everything you should be watching on Apple's streaming service.
To Build a Better AI Supercomputer, Let There Be Light
OpenAI and other AI leaders think new leaps in machine intelligence will require new forms of computer hardware. One proposal involves connecting GPUs with light.
The Future of Video Games Is ... Reality TV?
When you play The Crush House, it's your job to capture the drama and please the butt guys." Get ready for a new kind of game.
33 Best Nintendo Switch Games for Every Player (2024)
From Hyrule to Hallownest, these are our absolute favorite escapes for the best portable console.
TCL QM8 Review: A TV That Scratches the Projector Itch
This massive TV is brighter, cheaper, and easier to use than a projector.
OpenAI’s GPT Store Is Triggering Copyright Complaints
A publisher says some chatbots in OpenAI's GPT Store were created using its copyrighted textbooks. OpenAI has taken down some of the bots but could face more complaints from rights holders.
How Social Media Turned Into a Shopping Mall
This week, we discuss the changing business of TikTok Shop and the different ways influencers sell all those cheap goods on social media.
The Influencers with as Much Presidential Access as the Press
Biden-linked influencers were front-and-center at the president's biggest fundraiser. The press was in the dressing room.
These Women Came to Antarctica for Science. Then the Predators Emerged
Jane Willenbring was the first to blow the whistle on sexual harassment and assault in Antarctica. Years later, women are still coming forward with tales of horror as a government investigation unfolds.
A Vigilante Hacker Took Down North Korea’s Internet. Now He’s Taking Off His Mask
As P4x," Alejandro Caceres single-handedly disrupted the internet of an entire country. Then he tried to show the US military how it can-and should-adopt his methods.
AI-Generated Spoofs of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Are Flooding Instagram and TikTok
The next Drag Race Ru-volution doesn't involve Ru at all.
US Navy Veteran Who Feds Say Rammed FBI Headquarters Had QAnon-Linked Online Presence
A report claims that accounts associated with the suspectsuggested that he was also ready to join a militia.
The Mystery of ‘Jia Tan,’ the XZ Backdoor Mastermind
The thwarted XZ Utils supply chain attack was years in the making. Now, clues suggest nation-state hackers were behind the persona that inserted the malicious code.
Celestron Trailseeker Review: High Quality Binoculars Without the High Price
Celestron's TrailSeeker binoculars are small, light, razor-sharp in the center, and won't break the bank.
‘In 24 Hours, You’ll Have Your Pills’: American Women Are Traveling to Mexico for Abortions
Since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, more women have been crossing the border to Mexico for abortion medications and procedures.
Science Has Discovered How to Make Perfect Gin
A fingerprinting technique similar to MRI scanning is finally revealing what makes the ultimate gin. Will it be a blessing or a curse for an unregulated industry drunk on innovation?
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