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1 in 3 Americans Live in Areas With Dangerous Air Pollution
Climate change is increasing the number of days people are exposed to hazardous pollution, affecting already disadvantaged communities the most.
Published on 27 April 2024 | 11:00 am
School Employee Allegedly Framed a Principal With Racist Deepfake Rant
Plus: Google holds off on killing cookies, Samourai Wallet founders get arrested, and GM stops driver surveillance program.
Published on 27 April 2024 | 10:30 am
Russia Vetoed a UN Resolution to Ban Space Nukes
A ban on weapons of mass destruction in orbit has stood since 1967. Russia apparently has other ideas.
Published on 27 April 2024 | 10:00 am
Roborock’s Robot Vacuums—Including WIRED’s Top Pick—Are on Sale Right Now
More like Robot Rock, am I right? (Sorry.) These are some of the best dust busters around, and they’re cheaper than usual.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 10:36 pm
Tesla Autopilot Was Uniquely Risky—and May Still Be
In an investigative report into crashes and deaths associated with Tesla Autopilot, federal regulators concluded that the system lacked standard protections.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 7:38 pm
The 17 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now
From Road House to Bottoms, these are the must-watch films on Amazon Prime Video.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 7:00 pm
The 33 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now
From Mr. and Mrs. Smith to Fallout, these are our picks for what you should be watching on the streamer.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 7:00 pm
Decades of Garry’s Mod Nintendo Uploads Are Disappearing
Nintendo is once again flexing its copyright muscles by filing takedown requests for user-generated content on the popular game platform.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 6:22 pm
10 Best Lubes (2024): Water-Based, Silicone, and Lube Dispensers
For the most sensitive parts of the human body, friction is the enemy. Here’s how to keep it at bay.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 3:30 pm
The Best Govee Smart Lights (2024): M1 Light Strip, Envisual T2, and More Tips
Govee makes some of the best affordable smart lights, but its enormous range can be overwhelming and confusing. Here’s how to choose the right fit for your home.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 3:00 pm
16 Best USB-C Cables (2024): For iPhones, Android Phones, Tablets, and Laptops
Unravel the tangled world of cords and find the ones you need to charge your gadgets and transfer data.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 2:30 pm
14 Best Car Phone Mounts, Chargers, and Accessories (2024): Wireless Chargers, MagSafe Holders, and Dashcams
These mobile accessories will make your smartphone a better—and safer—road trip companion.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 2:00 pm
Sale or No Sale, TikTok Will Never Be the Same
TikTok but without the algorithm? TikTok by Meta? A new law this week puts the platform on a death watch—and none of the potential outcomes look great.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 1:00 pm
15 Best Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired (2024): Blends, Single-Origin, Small Batch, and Local Roasters
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 12:30 pm
JLab JBuds ANC 3 Review: A $60 Alternative to Apple AirPods Pro
For less than you’d spend on dinner out for two, you can snag this pair of excellent noise-canceling earbuds.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 12:00 pm
1994 Was the Last Good Year—and It's Still Going
Nine Inch Nails, Pulp Fiction, “Regulate.” The last year before culture began to migrate online was not like any other.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 11:00 am
What’s the Safest Seat on an Airplane?
All of them and none of them, really. Let us explain.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 10:30 am
Can’t Afford a House? Buy a Piece of One Instead
In a chaotic housing market that has shut many buyers out, fractional home ownership and investing trends are taking off.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 10:00 am
Google Thinks It Can Cash In on Generative AI. Microsoft Already Has
While both Alphabet and Microsoft boasted strong quarterly earnings, only one tech giant showed that its generative AI bet is starting to pay off.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 1:29 am
There's a Rare $25 Discount on the Nintendo Switch OLED Right Now
Nintendo's top-of-the-line handheld gaming console hardly ever goes on sale, making this small discount super appealing.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 8:08 pm
Net Neutrality Returns to a Very Different Internet
The FCC voted 3-2 to restore net neutrality rules that had disappeared during the Trump administration.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 7:42 pm
The 30 Best Movies on Hulu This Week
From Poor Things to Dune: Part One, here’s everything you need to watch on Hulu right now.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 7:00 pm
13 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2024): Battery-Powered, LTE, No Subscription
These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered and LTE devices and options that need no subscription.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 5:00 pm
The TikTok Ultimatum Is Here. What Does It Mean?
This week, we talk about the looming TikTok ban and what it means for the politicians and influencers who regularly post on the platform.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 4:59 pm
No, a Shadowy Figure Is Not Buying Tents for Columbia Student Protesters
Conspiracies about outside forces funding and orchestrating the university protests at Columbia and NYU have taken hold online, primarily on X.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 4:55 pm
10 Best Cold-Brew Coffee Makers (2024): Oxo, KitchenAid, and More
Good cold-brewed coffee tastes like magic. Learn how to make it right—no barista necessary.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 4:49 pm
The 14 Best Barefoot Shoes (2024): For Running or Walking
Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 4:30 pm
Meta’s Open Source Llama 3 Is Already Nipping at OpenAI’s Heels
Meta’s decision to give away powerful AI software for free could threaten the business models of OpenAI and Google.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 4:00 pm
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Crackdown on Crypto’s Role in Child Sexual Abuse
US senators have called for fresh scrutiny of crypto’s role in paying for child sexual abuse imagery online, a problem that they say has worsened.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 3:58 pm
Yale Approach Smart Lock Review: Magical Door-Unlocking Powers
Yale’s first deadbolt adapter magically unlocks your door when it senses you’re returning home.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 3:00 pm
How to Set Up a VPN on Your Router to Protect Your Home Wi-Fi Network
Add extra security and privacy to your smart home gadgets, streaming boxes, and every device in your house by running a virtual private network on your router.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 2:30 pm
Dreame X30 Ultra Review: A Robot Vacuum With Flex Arms and Detachable Mop Pads
Want a robot vacuum that mops, but don’t want damp pads dragged on your carpet? The Dreame X30 Ultra is the pricey solution.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 2:00 pm
Eufy X10 Pro Omni Review: Great Mopping and Decent AI Smarts
I regret to inform you that $800 is a decent price for Eufy’s midrange AI-enabled robot vacuum-mop.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 1:00 pm
How to Clean a Coffee Grinder (2024)
Cleaning your coffee grinder is a bit of a chore, but doing so will greatly improve the taste of your daily cup. It’s also way easier than you’d think.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 12:30 pm
14 Last-Minute Tool Deals From Home Depot and Lowe's: Power Tools, Yard Tools, Hand Tools
Spruce up that home, yard, and garage with deals on everything from power tools to lawn gear while you still can.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 12:09 pm
Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms
This week, we probe each other’s knowledge of common acronyms from the early internet, the mobile era, and the AI boom. So fire up your LLM, send an RCS, and tell your BBS pals the game is afoot.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 12:00 pm
Team Biden Is Posting Through the Looming TikTok Ban
President Joe Biden may have signed the TikTok ban bill into law, but his campaign is still active on the Chinese-owned app.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 11:30 am
Ads for Explicit ‘AI Girlfriends’ Are Swarming Facebook and Instagram
WIRED found thousands of ads running on Meta’s social platforms promoting sexually explicit “AI girlfriend" apps. Some human sex workers say the platform unfairly polices their own posts more harshly.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 11:00 am
Somehow This $10,000 Flame-Thrower Robot Dog Is Completely Legal in 48 States
Meet Thermonator. It blasts fire up to 30 feet and has Bluetooth.
Published on 24 April 2024 | 9:30 pm
'Metaphor: ReFantazio' Steals the Best Ideas From 'Persona 5'
Atlus promises its next game, out later this year, will be a culmination of all of its beloved RPGs.
Published on 24 April 2024 | 8:05 pm
How NASA Repaired Voyager 1 From 15 Billion Miles Away
The far-traveled space probe is once again transmitting usable data, after a glitch caused months of gibberish.
Published on 24 April 2024 | 6:00 pm
Can the First Amendment Save TikTok?
TikTok says it plans to challenge the law that could ban it in the US in court. Experts think it's got a fighting chance.
Published on 24 April 2024 | 4:46 pm
'ArcaneDoor' Cyberspies Hacked Cisco Firewalls to Access Government Networks
Sources suspect China is behind the targeted exploitation of two zero-day vulnerabilities in Cisco’s security appliances.
Published on 24 April 2024 | 4:00 pm
President Biden Signs Bill That Could Ban TikTok
The law will give TikTok a year to divest from ByteDance, its Chinese owner.
Published on 24 April 2024 | 3:12 pm
Doctors Combined a Heart Pump and Pig Kidney Transplant in Breakthrough Surgery
In the first procedure of its kind, a 54-year-old New Jersey woman received a genetically engineered pig kidney and thymus after getting a heart pump.
Published on 24 April 2024 | 3:07 pm
18 Best Portable Battery Chargers (2024): For Phones, iPads, Laptops, and More
Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks.
Published on 24 April 2024 | 3:00 pm
12 Best Wi-Fi Routers (2024): Budget, Gaming, Mesh
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home whatever your needs or budget.
Published on 24 April 2024 | 2:00 pm
5 Best VPN Services (2024): For Routers, PC, iPhone, Android, and More
It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.
Published on 24 April 2024 | 1:30 pm
Nissan's Furry, Robotic Iruyo Puppet Comforts Your Crying Baby While You Drive
Iruyo, a new creation from Nissan, uses two-way cameras, microphones, and a whole lot of cuteness to connect you with your baby in the back seat.
Published on 24 April 2024 | 12:00 pm
Rabbit’s AI Assistant Is Here. And Soon a Camera Wearable Will Be Too
WIRED went along to the company’s launch event where customers picked up the very first R1s and learned of an inbound “all-seeing” accompanying AI device.
Published on 24 April 2024 | 11:10 am