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She Sacrificed Her Youth to Get the Tech Bros to Grow Up
As a young industrial designer, Patricia Moore undertook a radical experiment in aging. Her discoveries reshaped the built world.
Preferring Biological Children Is Immoral
Most people say they want their kids to be their own genetic offspring-but such a desire is in conflict with other evolving values around parenting and family.
31 Best REI Labor Day Deals (2023): Tents, Sleeping Bags, and Outdoor Gear
The warm days may be fading, but you can still grab these end-of-summer deals and get outside without going broke.
Unmasking Trickbot, One of the World’s Top Cybercrime Gangs
A WIRED investigation into a cache of documents posted by an unknown figure lays bare the Trickbot ransomware gang's secrets, including the identity of a central member.
DART Showed How to Smash an Asteroid. So Where Did the Space Shrapnel Go?
Last year's NASA mission proved it was possible to knock an incoming near-Earth object off course. But that creates debris-which might also be a threat.
Best Gear to Make Professional Videos (2023): Mics, Lights, Tripods, Tips
We tested microphones, tripods, lights, teleprompters, and other tools in our own homes for several years. These are our favorites.
Turtles Carry Signs of Humanity’s Nuclear History in Their Shells
Turtles' shells contain a chemical record of the environment-including highly enriched uranium, an indicator of nuclear weapons development. What can we learn from these accidental archivists?
Tracking Screen Time Is Ruining Your Life
No one really knows how much screen time is too much. Keep those numbers a mystery-and be free.
Canyon Precede:ON CF 8 Review: A Fun, Futuristic Ride
Canyon's Precede:ON is an ebike made for the city streets, with a powerful motor and a nimble frame that make it easy to get to work on time.
Meet Aleph Alpha, Europe’s Answer to OpenAI
The European Union is desperate for its own artificial intelligence giant. German startup Aleph Alpha might be its best hope.
Hurricane Idalia Is About to Slam Florida With a Wall of Water
It's not just the wind and rain to worry about: Storm surges of up to 15 feet could pour over the coast, reaching miles inland.
MoonSwatch Mission to Neptune 2023: Price, Details, Release Date
Swatch's latest limited edition launch from the smash Omega collaboration is a luxe reboot of the only watch pulled from original production.
The Weird, Big-Money World of Cybercrime Writing Contests
The competitions, which are held on Russian-language cybercrime forums, offer prize money of up to $80,000 for the winners.
The Best Sun-Protection Clothes for Everyday Wear (2023)
The sun is a giver of life-but get too much of it and you're toast. These are the best hats, arm coverings, and shirts to shield yourself.
Nervous About ChatGPT? Try ChatGPT With a Hammer
Once generative AI can use real-world tools, it will become exponentially more capable. Companies and regulators need to get ahead of these rapidly evolving algorithms.
Unagi Model One Voyager Review: The Last Mile Scooter
It may not have the greatest range, but the Voyager is so sleek and lightweight that you'll want to bring it everywhere you go.
It Costs Just $400 to Build an AI Disinformation Machine
A developer used widely available AI tools to generate anti-Russian tweets and articles. The project is intended to highlight how cheap and easy it has become to create propaganda at scale.
The Massive Campaign to Air-Drop Tiny Rabies Vaccines to Raccoons
Raccoons are a main carrier of rabies in the US. A government effort distributes millions of tasty vaccines to protect both animals and people.
Goldie by Sourhouse Review: Keep Your Sourdough Starter in the Goldilocks Zone
The Sourhouse Goldie is fancier and more expensive than it needs to be, but it ensures your sourdough starter stays happy.
Please Stop the Hyperpop—Musicians Are Resisting the Internet Micro-Genre
Artists like Glaive got stuck with an artificial label thanks to a popular Spotify playlist. Now they want to break out of the machine-made categories.
How to Use AI to Talk to Whales—and Save Life on Earth
With ecosystems in crisis, engineers and scientists are teaming up to decipher what animals are saying. Their hope: By truly listening to nature, humans will decide to protect it.
Donald Trumpbests Mug Shot Will Be His Most Enduring Meme
The former US president has always communicated best through images. His booking photo could be the one that cements his legacy.
Nanoleaf 4D Kit Review (2023): Fantastic Colors
This lightstrip and camera kit projects color-coordinated lights on the wall behind your TV for a dynamic, immersive viewing experience.
Best Bike Accessories (2023): Helmets, Locks, Pumps, Rain Gear, and More
Turn your two-wheel freedom machine into a workhorse or racehorse with a few key modifications.
Meta's News Block Causes Chaos as Canada Burns
News has been removed from Facebook and Instagram after the Canadian government told Meta to pay publishers, leaving consumers unable to access vital information during wildfires.
This Brutal Summer in 10 Alarming Maps and Graphs
From the Maui wildfires to ultrahigh ocean temperatures, climate change is leaving its devastating mark on the Earth. It's but a taste of the pain to come.
Sexy AI Chatbots Are Creating Thorny Issues for Fandom
Generative AI allows fans to talk" to their favorite characters, drawing comparisons to everything from role-playing to fan fiction. But do they actually want to outsource all the fun to AI?
The Cheap Radio Hack That Disrupted Poland's Railway System
The sabotage of more than 20 trains in Poland by apparent supporters of Russia was carried out with a simple radio-stop" command anyone could broadcast with $30 in equipment.
Is It Real or Imagined? Here’s How Your Brain Tells the Difference
New experiments show that the brain distinguishes between perceived and imagined mental images by checking whether they cross a reality threshold."
Struggling to Schedule Video Calls? Here’s How to Have an Asynchronous One
Tools like Zoom's Clips feature to make it easier to have meetings across time zones and busy schedules.
The Low-Stakes Race to Crack an Encrypted German U-Boat Message
A ramshackle team of American scientists scrambled to decode the Nazi cipher before the time ran out. Luckily, they had a secret weapon.
Making Diablo II Was Pure Hell
David L. Craddock's recent book about the game reveals the massive amount of effort it took to develop the game.
This Tool Lets Hackers Dox Almost Anyone in the US
The US Secret Service's relationship with the Oath Keepers gets revealed, Tornado Cash cofounders get indicted, and a UK court says a teen is behind a Lapsus$ hacking spree.
The Leaked Quest 3 Headset Video Teases Meta’s VR Ambitions
Plus: Apple changes its mind about right-to-repair legislation, Sony shows off a new portable PlayStation device, and what happens when police go after kids for schoolyard offenses.
Welcome to the Republic of Cows
When habitat loss is one of the biggest issues facing wild animals, why has Alaska given an uninhabited, remote island to feral cattle?
Elvie Stride Review (2023): Elvie's Best Breast Pump
Ditch the Instagram-famous original Elvie wearable breast pump, and go for the affordable, portable model instead.
48 Best Back-to-School Deals (2023): Laptops, Backpacks, Household Essentials
Everyone can benefit from these back-to-school deals even if you're not a teacher or student.
Donald Trump's Mug Shot Matters in a World of Fakes
The first booking photo of a US president stands out among a sea of photoshops and AI-generated images online.
AI Can’t Read Books. It’s Reviewing Them Anyway
ChatGPT-powered avatars recently gushed over a new book-unconvincingly. But if AI develops actual opinions, authors might be in for a shock.
How to Cool an Object Without Using Any Energy
It seems impossible, but there's a way to cool things off without tapping into a fuel source. (Hint: It involves outer space.)
The Anticlimactic Death of the Streaming Wars
Productions are grinding to a halt and Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, and Max are leaning hard on ad-supported models. The result of all this disruption might just be everything old being new again.
How to Record a Phone Call on Your iPhone or Android Phone
Learn how to use software or gadgets to record phone calls on Android or iPhone.
Elvie Pump Review: Not Worth It
With its inaccurate measurements and weird sizing, I honestly couldn't tell you why this wearable breast pump is $550.
It’s Easy to Check the Air Quality. Meet the People Collecting That Data for You
The network of citizens who publicly report their air quality readings are helping their neighbors brave the proliferation of harmful wildfire smoke in the atmosphere.
The ‘Budget Ryan Reynolds’ Taking Bitcoin FC to the Big Leagues
Bitcoin podcaster Peter McCormack bought his local nonleague soccer team. Can he really turn Real Bedford FC into a global sports brand?
The Battle Against the Fungal Apocalypse Is Just Beginning
Fungal infections are rising worldwide and climate change may be to blame. Medicine isn't ready.
Trump’s Prosecution Is America’s Last Hope
Social norms-not laws-are the underlying fabric of democracy. The Georgia indictment against Donald Trump is the last tool remaining to repair that which he's torn apart.
The Killer App for Threads Is the Web
Threads coming to the web doesn't mean the new social app is the ultimate Twitter killer, but it makes it infinitely more usable.
Citizen Is Suspending Sales of Its New Wear OS Smartwatch
The second-generation CZ Smart launched a few months ago. Both the company and reviewers have found serious technical issues.
The Last Hour Before Yevgeny Prigozhin's Plane Crash
Russia tightly controls its information space-making it hard to get accurate information out of the country. But open source data provides some clues about the crash.
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