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6 Practical Tips for Using Anthropic's Claude Chatbot
Anthropic recently launched an iOS app for its Claude chatbot. We asked the company’s head of product design how to get the most out of the AI helper.
Published on 9 May 2024 | 4:00 pm
The Conspiracies Swarming Campus Protests
Disinformation and conspiracies spun out of control last week when police departments raided college campuses across the country during pro-Palestinian protests.
Published on 9 May 2024 | 3:51 pm
Sell Lab-Grown Meat in Alabama and You Could Go to Jail
Anyone found guilty of selling or manufacturing cultivated meat in Alabama will face up to a three-month jail sentence and $500 fine.
Published on 9 May 2024 | 3:49 pm
12 Best Vibrators (2024): Cheap, Powerful, Flexible
Gender? I don’t even know her! No matter what you’ve got, these tools promise good vibes for all.
Published on 9 May 2024 | 3:30 pm
8 Best Online Photo Printing Services (2024): Tips, Print Quality, and More
Print memories you can hang on the wall, stash in your wallet, or just hold in your hand.
Published on 9 May 2024 | 3:00 pm
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Review: A Great Budget Laptop
This Chromebook costs less than $400, and you couldn’t ask for a more capable workhorse.
Published on 9 May 2024 | 2:00 pm
The Best Kindle to Buy in 2024
Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.
Published on 9 May 2024 | 1:30 pm
Asus Zenbook Duo (2024) Review: A Two-Screened Laptop That Nails It
Asus’ Zenbook Duo is a laptop with two screens built in, and it’s fantastic.
Published on 9 May 2024 | 1:00 pm
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Review: Struggling to Stand Out
Sitting in between the Pixel 8A and the latest Moto G Power, Samsung’s midrange smartphone struggles to stand out.
Published on 9 May 2024 | 12:30 pm
A Peek Inside Hulu's New 'Black Twitter' Docuseries
This week, the writer, director, and executive producers of the new documentary series Black Twitter: A People’s History tell us how they brought the community’s vibrancy to the small screen.
Published on 9 May 2024 | 12:00 pm
We Tried the World’s Most Expensive Racing Simulator
Dynisma’s $2 million rig is state of the art. Just ask Ferrari, which has one for its F1 team. Now a consumer model is in development, we decided to test the ultimate driving simulator.
Published on 9 May 2024 | 11:37 am
Student Journalists Face Storm of Campus Protest Disinformation
WIRED spoke to student journalists across the country about how they're contending with the overwhelming amount of disinformation in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests.
Published on 9 May 2024 | 11:30 am
City Trees Save Lives
Green spaces significantly cool our ever-hotter cities. New research suggests more trees could cut heat-related ER visits in LA by up to two-thirds.
Published on 9 May 2024 | 10:30 am
How Not to Get Brain-Eating Worms and Mercury Poisoning
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had both a brain parasite and mercury poisoning at the same time. Just how rare is each condition?
Published on 9 May 2024 | 12:55 am
OpenAI Is ‘Exploring’ How to Responsibly Generate AI Porn
OpenAI released draft guidelines for how it wants the AI technology inside ChatGPT to behave—and revealed that it’s exploring how to ‘responsibly’ generate explicit content.
Published on 8 May 2024 | 7:13 pm
Top FBI Official Urges Agents to Use Warrantless Wiretaps on US Soil
An internal email from FBI deputy director Paul Abbate, obtained by WIRED, tells employees to search for “US persons” in a controversial spy program's database that investigators have repeatedly misused.
Published on 8 May 2024 | 5:48 pm
A Russian Influence Campaign Is Exploiting College Campus Protests
A Kremlin-aligned network called Doppelganger has used faked versions of real news sites to push both pro-Palestine and pro-Israel disinformation.
Published on 8 May 2024 | 5:08 pm
FTX Creditors Say Payout Deal Is 'an Insult'—and Plan to Revolt
FTX has a plan to repay its former crypto customers more than the billions of dollars they lost in the latest bankruptcy proposal. But some will reject it anyway.
Published on 8 May 2024 | 5:00 pm
10 Great Deals on Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts (2024)
Does Mom need a KitchenAid or new headphones? Some of our favorite gear is on sale from Amazon and Target.
Published on 8 May 2024 | 4:30 pm
19 Best Sex Toys (2024): Gender Inclusive, Couples, Solo
These are our favorite gender-inclusive vibrators, wand massagers, and sleeves to give you and your partner(s) a helping hand.
Published on 8 May 2024 | 4:11 pm
Google DeepMind’s Groundbreaking AI for Protein Structure Can Now Model DNA
Demis Hassabis, Google’s artificial intelligence chief, says the AlphaFold software that revolutionized the study of proteins has received a significant upgrade that will advance drug development.
Published on 8 May 2024 | 3:00 pm
6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2024): Flagship, Budget, and Dongle Recommendations
Headphone jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.
Published on 8 May 2024 | 1:30 pm
Britax Willow SC Review: A Fantastic Stroller and Car Seat Combo
This stroller and car seat combo is the perfect solution for tired new parents.
Published on 8 May 2024 | 1:00 pm
It's Possible to Hack 'Tetris' From Inside the Game Itself
Video game hackers have figured out how to manipulate Tetris from its high-score listing screen.
Published on 8 May 2024 | 12:30 pm
Burnout Is Pushing Workers to Use AI—Even if Their Boss Doesn’t Know
People are using AI at work whether their bosses want them to or not, new data shows. But it’s desperation, not innovation, driving the change.
Published on 8 May 2024 | 12:00 pm
Delonghi Specialista Arte Evo Espresso Machine With Cold Brew Review: A Little Weird
The cold-brew feature is a letdown, but this De'Longhi makes great espresso—if you help it out a little.
Published on 8 May 2024 | 11:30 am
A (Strange) Interview With the Russian-Military-Linked Hackers Targeting US Water Utilities
Despite Cyber Army of Russia’s claims of swaying US “minds and hearts,” experts say the cyber sabotage group appears to be hyping its hacking for a domestic audience.
Published on 8 May 2024 | 10:00 am
C’mon, Why Isn’t the New Apple Pencil Pro Backward Compatible?
Apple’s latest stylus will only work with its newest iPads. The long-running second-gen Apple Pencil—which the company still sells—will not.
Published on 8 May 2024 | 12:01 am
The Affordable Connectivity Program Has a Lifeline in the Senate
The ACP provided a broadband subsidy for millions of Americans. Now Congress has a plan to reinstate it.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 10:25 pm
Inside the Climate Protests Hell-Bent on Stopping Tesla
Tesla’s gigafactory in Germany has temporarily paused production as protests ramp up.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 8:10 pm
FCC Closes ‘Fast Lane’ Loophole in Final Net Neutrality Order
The agency released a final order clarifying that pay-to-play internet “fast lanes” for consumers violate its net neutrality rules. It also guarantees the new rules won't preempt state broadband affordability programs.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 7:59 pm
The 50 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, X-Men '97, and a new season of Doctor Who are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 7:00 pm
OpenAI’s New Tool Will Give Artists Control Over Their Data—but It’s Unclear How
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says that artists and other content owners will be able to request that their work be excluded from use in AI development. Many details of the scheme remain unclear.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 6:54 pm
Met Gala Deepfakes Are Flooding Social Media
AI-generated images of Katy Perry, Rihanna, and more celebrities in Met Gala refinement took over X and other platforms Monday night.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 6:04 pm
TikTok Sues the US Government to Stop a Potential Ban
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, TikTok says that the TikTok ban or divestment law violates the First Amendment.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 5:09 pm
Google Pixel 8A: News, Specs, Features, Price, Release Date
The company’s refined midrange Android phone packs its flagship Tensor G3 chipset. The handset was announced ahead of next week’s Google I/O conference.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 4:00 pm
Apple May 2024 iPad Event: iPad Pro, iPad Air, M4, Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard
Apple has launched a new M4 chipset, new iPad Air and iPad Pro models, and even an Apple Pencil Pro.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 3:32 pm
RIP 'Red vs. Blue.' Machinima Is Gone—but Its Legacy Is Everywhere
Red vs. Blue: Restoration is the end of the line for Halo-fueled digital shorts. But machinima’s impact as a content creation tool lives on.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 3:05 pm
7 Best Clitoral Suction Toys (2024): Suction Vibrators, Air Pulse Toys, and More
The world of clitoral suction sex toys is getting bigger every day. We’ve tested dozens, and these are our favorites.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 3:00 pm
The Alleged LockBit Ransomware Mastermind Has Been Identified
Law enforcement officials say they’ve identified, sanctioned, and indicted the person behind LockBitSupp, the administrator at the heart of LockBit’s $500 million hacking rampage.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 2:19 pm
8 Best Baby Carriers (2024): Wraps, Slings, and Packs
These are the best wraps, carriers, and slings to help you bring your infant wherever you go.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 2:00 pm
7 Best E-Readers (2024): Kindle, Nook, Kobo
These WIRED-tested slates let you take the world’s library anywhere.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 1:00 pm
The Answer to Election Deniers Is in an Idaho County Website
Ada County has rolled out a first-of-its-kind transparency tool that even election conspiracy theorists can get behind.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 12:58 pm
12 Best Sound Machines and White-Noise Machines (2024): Cheap, Night Lights, Lullabies
Help the whole family catch more z’s with soothing background noise from our favorite sound machines.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 12:00 pm
Musi Won Over Millions. Is the Free Music Streaming App Too Good to Be True?
Musi’s free music streaming app is a hit with thrifty teens. The app claims to tap content on YouTube, but some in the music industry question the legitimacy of that model.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 11:00 am
Amazon’s Delivery Drones Won’t Fly in Arizona’s Summer Heat
Amazon’s newest delivery drones will take off from just outside Phoenix, but don’t count on rush-ordering a fan on a hot day. The fleet can’t fly when the temperature exceeds 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 10:00 am
I Rode Saga's HoloBike and Things Got a Little Weird
Saga's HoloBike just launched on Kickstarter. It's pretty and has potential, but the rides themselves are short and need some work.
Published on 7 May 2024 | 9:00 am
How to Watch the Boeing Starliner Launch
Boeing’s first ever human-crewed spacecraft is launching tonight. You can watch it live right here.
Published on 6 May 2024 | 9:30 pm
‘Hades II,’ a Sequel to the Horniest Game of 2020, Just Dropped Early
You can play Supergiant’s hotly anticipated roguelike right now—if you’re a PC player.
Published on 6 May 2024 | 6:40 pm
Boeing’s Starliner Is Almost Ready to Launch a NASA Crew Into Space
Seven years behind schedule, this month Starliner will send two astronauts to space on a mission for NASA. The troubled company still has lots of catching up to do.
Published on 6 May 2024 | 6:30 pm