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10 Best Deals on Fitness Trackers and Smartwatches
Don't drop the ball on your health. There are plenty of discounted fitness trackers, including the latest Apple Watch.
Forget Growth. Optimize for Resilience
The tech economy is all about getting those next 10,000 users. What if it maximized something else for a change?
Former NBA Star Rick Fox Is Making a Play for Carbon-Neutral Concrete
Carbon-neutral concrete could transform construction's footprint-if it can scale in time. At Partanna Global, Bahamian basketball star and actor Rick Fox is trying to speed things up.
This Ultrasound Bra Could Detect Cancer Sooner
Inspired by her aunt's battle with cancer, Canan Dadeviren developed a wearable ultrasound monitor that can screen women between regular checkups. She says it could save 12 million lives a year.
Sex, Drugs, and AI Mickey Mouse
The Steamboat Willie version of Disney icon Mickey Mouse just entered the public domain, and there's already an explosion of related AI-generated art. We talked to some of the creators behind it.
Women in the US Are Now Stockpiling Abortion Pills
Some women in the US are ordering abortion pills before they're even pregnant. But early access to medication isn't available to those who would benefit the most.
To Own the Future, Read Shakespeare
Tech and the liberal arts have always been at war. Don't assume Silicon Valley will win.
AI May Not Steal Your Job, but It Could Stop You Getting Hired
In her new book The Algorithm, journalist Hilke Schellmann investigates software that automates resume screening and promotion recommendations, raising concerns about discrimination.
The Plan to Put Pig Genes in Soy Beans for Tastier Fake Meat
Molecular farming company Moolec has inserted pig genes into soy beans to generate meaty-tasting proteins that can be grown in plants.
What It’s Like to Use Apple’s Lockdown Mode
If you're at high risk of being targeted by mercenary spyware, or just don't mind losing iOS features for extra security, the company's restricted mode is surprisingly usable.
How to Back Up Your Emails in Gmail, Outlook, and iCloud
Yes, you should back up your most important emails. Here's how to do it, whether you use Google, Microsoft, or Apple.
The 18 Best EVs Coming in 2024
Tesla and BYD battled it out to be the major electric car player in 2023, all while global EV sales approached 10 million. Here are our picks for the best EVs of 2024.
The 15 Most Anticipated Shows of 2024
The double whammy of both the writers and actors strikes wreaked havoc on Hollywood in 2023. Fortunately, there's still some great TV to look forward to in the coming year.
These Rogue Worlds Upend the Theory of How Planets Form
Scientists have recently discovered scores of free-floating planets that defy classification-forcing them to rethink their theories of star and planet formation.
20 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2023
From the falling costs of renewable energy to new treatments for a whole host of diseases, 2023 wasn't all doom and gloom.
The 22 Most Anticipated Movies of 2024
From Dune: Part Two to Deadpool 3, these are the movies we can't wait to see in the coming year.
Google Fixes Nearly 100 Android Security Issues
Plus: Apple shuts down a Flipper Zero Attack, Microsoft patches more than 30 vulnerabilities, and more critical updates for the last month of 2023.
What Are ‘Missed Period Pills,’ and How Do They Work?
Menstrual regulation-sometimes referred to as missed period pills"-is a new front in women's battle for bodily autonomy. Here's how it works and what you need to know.
Best Fitbits (2023): Trackers, Watches, GPS, Health
Whether you're tracking sleep or training for a 10K, these WIRED-tested picks will help you pick the perfect fitness wearable.
The Year the Millennial Internet Died
From Tumblr to Gawker, the sites and voices that defined the 2010s are gone or changed. There is no happy ending to this story.
WIRED’s Biggest Interviews of 2023
Pedro Pascal, Sundar Pichai, Grimes, Jennifer Doudna, and more: feisty conversations with famous people.
'Baldur's Gate 3' Captures the Magic of D&D
Despite its flaws, Baldur's Gate 3 is an amazing experience-and a cultural phenomenon.
The 10 Best TV Shows of 2023—and Where to Watch Them
From The Last of Us and The Bear to Cunk on Earth and The Curse, the best shows of the year shared an ability to surprise viewers.
The Worst Hacks of 2023
It was a year of devastating cyberattacks around the globe, from ransomware attacks on casinos to state-sponsored breaches of critical infrastructure.
WIRED’s 2023 Year-in-Review Quiz
From OpenAI to Ozempic, test your knowledge about some of the biggest science and technology stories from this year.
Your Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Is a Big Lie
Eating organic and switching to low-energy light bulbs feels like the green thing to do, but are people missing the bigger opportunities right in front of them?
The Foods the World Will Lose to Climate Change
Droughts, heat, and extreme weather are pushing crops to their limits. The race is on to innovate faster than the Earth warms.
Best Slow Cookers (2023) for Soups, Stews and Casseroles
You snooze and you won't lose when using the latest slow cookers for soups, stews, and hearty casseroles.
The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2023
From Sam Altman and Elon Musk to ransomware gangs and state-backed hackers, these are the individuals and groups that spent this year disrupting the world we know it.
Video Game Adaptations Could Keep Beating Marvel at the Box Office in 2024
It was a bad year for big-budget superhero movies. With the Marvel formula losing steam and studios potentially looking elsewhere for moneymaking franchises, it could finally be game time.
Generative AI Learned Nothing From Web 2.0
Generative AI companies' struggles with content moderation, sketchy labor practices, and disinformation show them fighting the same problems that tripped up social platforms before them.
Spying on Beavers From Space Could Help Save California
A group of scientists taught an algorithm to spot beaver ponds in satellite imagery, which has the potential to help drought-ridden areas like California bounce back.
Brazilian Gamers Aren't Waiting for Hollywood. They're Building Their Own Cons
Perifacon shows the power of gaming, geek culture, and tech outside of uptown Sao Paulo.
The 15 Best Movies You Missed in 2023—and Where to Watch Them
From raunchy teenage sex comedies to dare-to-be-different biopics, 2023 was a big year for fantastic films that somehow slipped under the radar. Here's how to stream them all.
This Clever New Idea Could Fix AirTag Stalking While Maximizing Privacy
Apple updated its location-tracking system in an attempt to cut down on AirTag abuse while still preserving privacy. Researchers think they've found a better balance.
Cars Are Getting Bigger. Can Smarter Software Make Them Safer?
Automobiles have gotten much bigger in recent years, alarming road safety experts. The chief engineer at Chrysler's owner Stellantis says the solution is offering drivers more choice and smarter software.
Yes, the Climate Crisis Is Now ‘Gobsmacking.’ But So Is Progress
This is the year that absolutely gobsmackingly bananas" summed up the climate emergency. But dramatic descriptors extend to the huge gains humanity has made too.
20 Best After-Christmas Sales and Deals (2023)
Put your gift cards to use with deals on tech, a huge discount on the Balmuda Toaster Oven, and video games.
The 10 Best Albums of 2023
In a year dominated by 2022's biggest releases, new albums by SZA, Lana Del Rey, and more invigorated the music landscape of 2023.
WIRED's 11 Noteworthy Long-form Stories of 2023
This year's standout feature stories from WIRED will transport you, make you think, and maybe even change your mind.
How to Use OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Create Your Own Custom GPT
I created an experimental chatbot with 50 of my WIRED articles. Try it out for yourself.
The Best TV Shows You Missed in 2023—and Where to Watch Them
From creepy Cronenberg adaptations to Cold War spy thrillers, 2023 was awash in great television. Here's where you can binge it all.
The Hollywood Strikes Stopped AI From Taking Your Job. But for How Long?
The year was dominated by talk of what artificial intelligence could do-and what it could do better than most humans.
The Tantalizing Mystery of the Solar System’s Hidden Oceans
The moons orbiting Jupiter and Saturn appear to have subsurface oceans which could support life beyond Earth. But it's not clear why these seas exist at all.
AI Is Telling Bedtime Stories to Your Kids Now
Artificial intelligence can now tell tales featuring your kids' favorite characters. It's copyright chaos-and a major headache for parents and guardians.
Undersea-Aged Champagne Is Starting to Surface
Some experts believe the science of champagne has applications in ballistics and rocketry, and now producers are trialing deep-sea aging, seeking the salty superiority of a life under pressure.
This Radical Plan to Make Roads Greener Actually Works
Using embankments, channels, and dikes, so-called green roads" help control floods, harvest excess water for irrigation, and slash maintenance costs. A movement to retrofit existing roads is gathering steam.
Video Games as Art
A number of talented artists are using video games not just as a method of telling stories, but as an environment to break viewers-and players-out of the magic circle."
The Best Photography Books of 2023
From historical studies to psychedelic darkroom experiments, these are the photo books that best document the WIRED world.
The Race to Put Brain Implants in People Is Heating Up
Thanks in part to Elon Musk, the field of brain-computer interfaces has captured both public and investor interest, with a cadre of companies now developing implantable devices.
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