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Open Source AI Has Founders—and the FTC—Buzzing
DC went to YC to talk OS.
Published on 26 July 2024 | 9:56 pm
Dengue Fever Threatens to Gate-Crash the 2024 Summer Olympics
Measles, bedbugs, and dengue have all been cited as concerns for tourists and athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, with the tropical virus in particular forcing authorities into action.
Published on 26 July 2024 | 7:38 pm
Drew Afualo Will Never Stop Making Fun of Misogynist Men
The TikTok influencer and podcast host amassed millions of followers for her roasts—and swears she’ll keep doing it even if TikTok goes away.
Published on 26 July 2024 | 7:16 pm
The 20 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (August 2024)
The Idea of You, Brittany Runs a Marathon, and American Fiction are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
Published on 26 July 2024 | 7:00 pm
2024 Summer Olympics: A Self-Healing Pole Vault Pole Is One Great Leap for Sports Tech
Pole vaulting is a spectacular, dangerous sport. Modern poles could be drastically improved to make them more reliable, with healable tech being developed that could also be used in surfing and cycling.
Published on 26 July 2024 | 2:48 pm
Steve Jobs Knew the Moment the Future Had Arrived. It's Calling Again
In a recently uncovered 1983 speech, Steve Jobs predicted the ubiquity of personal computers. In 2024, AI has brought us to another inflection point.
Published on 26 July 2024 | 1:00 pm
A North Korean Hacker Tricked a US Security Vendor Into Hiring Him—and Immediately Tried to Hack Them
KnowBe4 detailed the incident in a recent blog post as a warning for other potential targets.
Published on 26 July 2024 | 12:00 pm
Teenage Engineering TX-6 Review: A Pocket-Sized Audio Mixer
This adorable piece of pocket tech acts like a USB-C audio interface and mixing board.
Published on 26 July 2024 | 12:00 pm
The Best Android Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.
Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:33 am
No, You Can’t Have a Solar-Powered Passenger Plane
Guilt-free air travel is a beautiful dream, but there’s simply no way to get enough solar energy to keep a cabin full of people in the air.
Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:00 am
The Week of Brat Summer Will Go Down in Internet History
After Charli XCX declared that Vice President Kamala Harris “IS brat,” nothing was the same.
Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:00 am
Europe Is Pumping Billions Into New Military Tech
The European Commission is allocating €7.3 billion for defense research over the next seven years. From drones and tanks of the future to battleships and space intelligence, here's what it funds.
Published on 26 July 2024 | 10:30 am
7 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing.
Published on 26 July 2024 | 10:00 am
Sonos Admits Its Recent App Update Was a Colossal Mistake
Owners of the company’s wireless speakers will have to endure the pain of broken software for several more months.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 11:34 pm
Video Game Performers Are Going on Strike Over AI
The union representing the voice and motion-capture actors who work in video games authorized the strike after talks with gaming companies stalled over the use of AI.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 9:21 pm
Class Action Lawsuit Alleges T-Mobile Broke Its Lifetime Price Guarantee
Customers of the uncarrier want T-Mobile to pay up after switching their legacy phone plans for something more expensive.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 9:13 pm
California Supreme Court Rules That Uber and Lyft Drivers Will Remain Independent Contractors
In a major victory for app-based companies, their drivers will not be considered employees.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 8:03 pm
SearchGPT Is OpenAI’s Direct Assault on Google
The company behind ChatGPT is expanding into search, and leaning heavily on its relationships with publishers.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 8:03 pm
The 21 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (July 2024)
Fancy Dance, The Velvet Underground, and Argylle are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 7:00 pm
New Jersey’s $500 Million Bid to Become an AI Epicenter
The Garden State has enacted a hefty new tax credit specifically for AI businesses. But tax incentives—particularly for data centers—don’t always create a lot of jobs.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 6:29 pm
Google DeepMind’s Game-Playing AI Tackles a Chatbot Blind Spot
Google’s new advance combines a large language model with a self-learning AI. The technique could address some shortcomings with AI—although there’s a catch.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 3:30 pm
Eminem’s New Album Prompted Gen X to Declare a TikTok ‘War’ on Gen Z
The release of Eminem’s new album The Death of Slim Shady has led to a series of viral shitposts from Gen X. Their targets, Gen Z, remain unbothered.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 2:33 pm
The 7 Best Folding Phones We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 2:27 pm
The 13 Best Office Chairs in 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 2:11 pm
Cars Are Now Rolling Computers, So How Long Will They Get Updates? Automakers Can’t Say
Phones are supported well beyond their average ownership lifetime. In stark contrast, automakers are struggling to work out how long their “smartphones on wheels” can be kept on the road.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 1:30 pm
Connect Wireless Headphones to Your TV to Watch Movies and Shows in Peace
You don’t have to stop watching when everyone else does.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 1:00 pm
Beats Pill (2024) Review: A Fortified Contender
Beats’ resurrected Pill speaker is bolder, brawnier, and better than ever.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 12:30 pm
Cannondale Moterra SL 2 Electric Mountain Bike Review: Lightweight and Powerful
This lightweight, full-power electric mountain bike was born to take on long uphills and wide open spaces.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 12:30 pm
The Hugely Important Ocean Current You’ve Never Heard Of
This week, we learn about the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and how the failure of this critical ocean current could throw the world’s climate even further into crisis.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 12:00 pm
Joe Biden Lost the Internet. Kamala Harris Is Trying to Win It Back
Biden's campaign crafted countless bespoke identities for him, a response to a fractured internet. It's early, but the Harris campaign appears to have a very different approach.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 11:30 am
At the Olympics, AI Is Watching You
A controversial new surveillance system in Paris foreshadows a future where there are too many CCTV cameras for humans to physically watch.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 11:25 am
Polluted Lakes Are Being Cleansed Using Floating Wetlands Made of Trash
Platforms combining plants and recycled garbage could offer a cut-price solution for reviving polluted bodies of water.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 11:00 am
'Deadpool & Wolverine' Scales New Heights of Cinematic Self-Awareness
Deadpool’s first foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe is all about giving fans more Easter eggs and references than they can catch. Will it also score Disney a hit?
Published on 25 July 2024 | 11:00 am
Anthony Fauci Worries About the Next Pandemic—But Worries More About Democracy
The former public health lead opens up on serving under Trump, what dangers America faces right now, and what keeps him up at night.
Published on 25 July 2024 | 11:00 am
How Soon Might the Atlantic Ocean Break? Two Sibling Scientists Found an Answer—and Shook the World
A gigantic, weather-defining current system could be headed to collapse. Peter and Susanne Ditlevsen had a simple yet controversial question: How much time might we have left to save it?
Published on 25 July 2024 | 10:00 am
The Thomas Crooks Conspiracy Theories Aren’t Going Anywhere
The FBI says Donald Trump’s would-be assassin acted alone; the CIA denies any association with him. But experts say the complex reasons for belief in conspiracies will likely keep people believing.
Published on 24 July 2024 | 9:40 pm
The Mysterious Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ on the Ocean Floor
Researchers believe they have discovered oxygen being produced 4,000 meters below the sea surface, and think polymetallic nodules—the sought-after bounty of deep-sea miners—could be the source.
Published on 24 July 2024 | 7:20 pm
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Review: Blood Sugar Index and Navigation Features
Samsung’s premium outdoor fitness watch has basic navigation features and measures your metabolism.
Published on 24 July 2024 | 3:33 pm
The 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Will Be Unlike Any Before It
For the first time in history, the Olympics opening ceremony won’t be held inside a stadium. Instead, it will float down the Seine. Here’s everything you need to know.
Published on 24 July 2024 | 3:14 pm
How to Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics
This time around, it will be much easier to watch the games you want, live or on-demand.
Published on 24 July 2024 | 2:30 pm
The Highly Infectious FLiRT Variants Behind the Summer Covid Wave
The latest dominant Covid variants have stronger infectiousness than their predecessors and the ability to evade vaccine-induced antibodies.
Published on 24 July 2024 | 2:30 pm
Coupon Code: 15 Percent off SHED RAIN Umbrellas
WIRED has teamed up with umbrella-maker SHED RAIN for an exclusive 15 percent off discount code.
Published on 24 July 2024 | 2:15 pm
Samsung Coupon and Promo Codes (July 2024)
WIRED has the best deals to save on your favorite Samsung products.
Published on 24 July 2024 | 1:00 pm
You Can Actually Use a Chromebook Offline. Here’s How
The always-online laptop doesn’t really have to always be online.
Published on 24 July 2024 | 1:00 pm
This Is the Year Comic-Con Bounces Back
After being upended by Covid-19 cancellations and Hollywood strikes, Comic-Con International in San Diego has a chance to come back in a big way this year.
Published on 24 July 2024 | 12:30 pm
How to Buy a Sleep Mask: Fit, Material, and Features to Look For
Sleep masks offer a range of benefits, including deeper and more restful sleep, but there are many styles on the market. We'll help you navigate the options.
Published on 24 July 2024 | 12:09 pm
The ACLU Fights for Your Constitutional Right to Make Deepfakes
States across the US are seeking to criminalize certain uses of AI-generated content. Civil rights groups are pushing back, arguing that some of these new laws conflict with the First Amendment.
Published on 24 July 2024 | 11:30 am
A Hacker ‘Ghost’ Network Is Quietly Spreading Malware on GitHub
Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a 3,000-account network on GitHub that is manipulating the platform and spreading ransomware and info stealers.
Published on 24 July 2024 | 11:00 am
How IT Departments Scrambled to Address the CrowdStrike Chaos
System administrators and their teams sprang into action last Friday and worked tirelessly to get their companies back online amid one of the worst digital blackouts ever.
Published on 24 July 2024 | 11:00 am
This Machine Exposes Privacy Violations
A former Google engineer has built a search engine, webXray, that aims to find illicit online data collection and tracking—with the goal of becoming “the Henry Ford of tech lawsuits.”
Published on 24 July 2024 | 10:30 am