Anduril’s New Drone Killer Is Locked on to AI-Powered Warfare
Autonomous drones are rapidly changing combat. Anduril’s new one aims to gain an edge with jet power and AI.
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November 2023
Tesla’s Cybertruck Is Two Years Late and Still Crazy
After years of delays, Tesla will livestream its Cybertruck delivery event Thursday. Car experts still can’t believe it’s trying to mass-produce a vehicle with such a challenging design.
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29Nov2023
OpenAI’s Custom Chatbots Are Leaking Their Secrets
Released earlier this month, OpenAI’s GPTs let anyone create custom chatbots. But some of the data they’re built on is easily exposed.
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29Nov2023
Telegram’s Bans on Extremist Channels Aren't Really Bans
A WIRED analysis of more than 100 restricted channels shows these communities remain active, and content shared within them often spreads to channels accessible to the public.
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28Nov2023
A Damning Report Claims a Major Gig Economy Union Had a Culture of Abuse and Toxicity
An independent report obtained by WIRED claims a UK union that won a major case against Uber mistreated its staff and grappled with incidents of racism. Two of its most senior figures have now stepped...
27Nov2023
A Life-Extension Drug for Big Dogs Is Getting Closer to Reality
The FDA has yet to approve any drugs for life extension. But biotech company Loyal is now a step closer to bringing one to market—for dogs.
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27Nov2023
135 Absolute Best Cyber Monday Deals Right Now (2023): Apple Watches, Routers, and More
These are the top discounts we’ve found across the web. Whether you want an iPad or a Nintendo Switch, there’s something for everyone.
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27Nov2023
All the Phone and Tablet Deals Worth a Look on Cyber Monday
We've collected all the best WIRED-approved deals on phones, tablets, cases, batteries, and accessories this Cyber Monday.
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26Nov2023
Get Smart With These Nest and Google Pixel Cyber Monday Deals
The new Pixel 8 is $150 off already, and the recently launched Fitbit Charge 6 is down to $100.
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26Nov2023
Private and Secure Web Search Engines: DuckDuckGo, Brave, Kagi, Startpage
What you look for online is up to you—just make sure no one else is taking a peek.
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26Nov2023
Starquakes Might Solve the Mysteries of Stellar Magnetism
In their jiggles and shakes, red giant stars encode a record of the magnetic fields near their cores.
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26Nov2023
4 Tips to Spot Misinformation on the Web
Don't believe everything you read on social media.
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26Nov2023
Our Favorite Smart Bird Feeders Are on Sale for Black Friday
The Bird Buddy and Netvue Birdfy feeders use cameras and AI to identify your feathered friends. They're discounted right now.
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24Nov2023
The Beachwaver Curling Iron Is on Sale for Black Friday
Style your curls in holiday swirls with the easy-to-use TikTok-viral Beachwaver B1, which is currently half off.
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24Nov2023
26 Best Black Friday Soundbar Deals (2023): Samsung, LG, Vizio
The speakers in your TV could be a lot better. Upgrade to a proper home theater with these sound systems, or a few pairs of choice headphones.
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24Nov2023
TK Best Amazon Kindle Black Friday Deals (2023)
Reading is the best hobby, and Kindles make it easier to access all your favorite books.
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23Nov2023
JBL Authentics 200 Review: A Great Little Smart Speaker
If you’re after classic looks and modern smarts, this JBL speaker is a great option for home and the road.
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23Nov2023
It's Time to Log Off
There’s a devastating amount of heavy news these days. Psychology experts say you need to know your limits—and when to put down the phone.
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23Nov2023
YouTube and Reels Could Decide India’s Elections
Major political parties in India are courting social media influencers to reach rural voters, paying for reach and dodging tough questions.
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22Nov2023
Meet the Lawyer Leading the Human Resistance Against AI
Matthew Butterick is leading a wave of lawsuits against major AI firms, from OpenAI to Meta. Win or lose, his work will shape the future of human creativity.
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22Nov2023
Elon Musk Trolls His Way Into the OpenAI Drama
Elon Musk cofounded OpenAI but left after his own failed coup. Now he has shared an unsigned letter containing unverified accusations against the recently fired CEO Sam Altman.
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21Nov2023
New York Wants More Electric Ubers. Everyone Is Mad
New York City is lagging in the electric vehicle transition, and officials want to speed it up. What could go wrong? Well, the court’s involved now.
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21Nov2023
Technics SU-GX70 Network Amplifier Review: Classic Looks, Modern Sound
This streaming amp can take your home audio to the next level—just add speakers
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21Nov2023
Twitter’s Former Head of Trust and Safety Finally Breaks Her Silence
From Israel vs. Hamas threats to Donald Trump’s “wild” posts, Del Harvey helped make the platform’s hardest content moderation calls for 13 years. Then she left in 2021 … and disappeared.
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21Nov2023
The Mystery at the Heart of the OpenAI Chaos
Last week Sam Altman was sensationally fired from OpenAI, tipping the AI company into chaos. It remains unclear what made the board decide to act.
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20Nov2023
Bumble, Grindr, and Hinge Moderators Struggle to Keep Users—and Themselves—Safe
An investigation revealed that workers dealing with user reports on dating apps struggle with “unattainable” expectations and traumatic content.
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20Nov2023
The EU Wants to Fix Gig Work. Uber Has Its Own Ideas
The European Union’s Platform Work Directive was supposed to settle the employment status of gig workers. Years of lobbying later, workers are losing hope in the process.
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19Nov2023
Sam Altman’s Attempt to Return as OpenAI CEO Fails as Board Turns to ex-Twitch CEO
Altman was ousted by OpenAI’s board Friday but by Sunday was back in the building to negotiate a return. The board chose ex-Twitch CEO Emmett Shear as interim CEO instead.
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19Nov2023
Laptop Buying Guide (2023): How to Choose the Right PC (Step-by-Step Guide)
Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
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19Nov2023
This Gaming Seat Brought My Formula 1 Racing Fantasies to Life
If you’re addicted to sim racing games, trick out your room with Logitech’s wheel, pedals, and seat.
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19Nov2023
The Precarious Rise of Disposable Vapes
Disposable vapes from brands like Elf Bar and Lost Mary have taken over the ecigarette market and become a hit among young people. Governments are trying to figure out what to do.
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19Nov2023
How to Charge Your Phone Faster With Adaptive Charging
Your phone battery will slowly wear down over time. Here’s how to make sure it stays healthier for longer.
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19Nov2023
Inside the Race to Secure the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Beyond the blinding speeds and sharp turns on new terrain, the teams at this weekend’s big F1 race are preparing for another kind of danger.
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18Nov2023
Who Is Mira Murati, OpenAI’s New Interim CEO?
Mira Murati was elevated from OpenAI’s CTO to its interim leader after CEO Sam Altman was ousted Friday. Like all the company’s leaders she believes that artificial general intelligence is within reac...
17Nov2023
The 55 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now
From everything Star Wars to Spider-Man: Far From Home, here’s what you need to watch on the streaming platform.
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16Nov2023
31 Best Early Black Friday Deals (2023): iPads and Scooters
The season of gifting—and therefore shopping—begins. Get started with these discounted iPads, TVs, and bed sheets.
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16Nov2023
The Mystery of Iceland’s Non-Erupting Volcano
Since 2021, lava has sporadically oozed out of various fissures crisscrossing southwest Iceland. Now, a huge sheet of magma could erupt at any minute. But where, and how severe will the eruption be?
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16Nov2023
Think You Have SAD? Think Again
Research has questioned whether seasonal depression actually exists. Maybe that doesn’t matter
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15Nov2023
Social Media Sleuths, Armed With AI, Are Identifying Dead Bodies
Poverty, fentanyl, and lack of public funding mean morgues are overloaded with unidentified bodies. TikTok and Facebook pages are filling the gap—with AI proving a powerful and controversial new tool....
15Nov2023
Why I’m (Cautiously) Optimistic About COP28
In a year of record heat waves and rising global emissions, it would be easy to write COP28 off before it even starts. But that would be a mistake.
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14Nov2023
Here’s How Bad Climate Change Will Get in the US—and Why There’s Still Hope
The nation’s Fifth National Climate Assessment paints a dark portrait of worsening disasters. But it also points toward accelerating progress and a cleaner future.
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14Nov2023
It’s Time to Get Serious About Carbon Removal
If the world is to reach net zero, billions of tons of carbon dioxide need pulling from the air every year. At the moment, the global carbon removal system extracts less than 0.01 percent of that.
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13Nov2023
The SAG Deal Sends a Clear Message About AI and Workers
The agreement between Hollywood actors, studios, and streamers isn’t perfect. But it could set the tone for how future labor movements confront changes brought about by artificial intelligence.
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13Nov2023
Pebble V3 Desktop Speakers Review: Elegant, Cheap, and Powerful
I've always wanted a set of pretty, cheap speakers that sound great. Creative delivered with the Pebble V3.
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13Nov2023
Nearly Everyone With Mild Cognitive Impairment Goes Undiagnosed
Millions of older adults likely have minor memory issues that can later become dementia. But only a fraction of them are diagnosed early enough for new treatments to stand a chance.
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13Nov2023
Netflix Killed 'The OA.' Now Its Creators Are Back With a Show About Tech’s Ubiquity
The OA had the kind of fans who held flash mobs to protest its cancelation. Now its creators are back with A Murder at the End of the World, and a warning about tech’s influence on people’s lives.
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13Nov2023
Will Life Be Better in the Metaverse?
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on the lure of augmented reality and what may get left behind here on earth.
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13Nov2023
The Milky Way’s Stars Reveal Its Turbulent Past
The galaxy's stars keep a record of its history. By reading those stories, astronomers are learning more about how the Milky Way came to be—and about the galaxy we live in today.
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12Nov2023
7 Great USB-C Accessories for Your New iPhone 15
Now that it has USB-C, there's a world of great accessories that can help you make the most of your new iPhone.
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12Nov2023
What to Do If You Get Emails for the Wrong Person
Getting messages directed to someone else is annoying, but only if you don't have fun with it.
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12Nov2023
14 Best Buy Black Friday Deals to Shop Right Now (2023)
If a product is cheaper later this month during Black Friday, you can ask the retailer for a price match.
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11Nov2023
How Cinematherapy Helped Me Through a Midlife Crisis
Yes, there is a therapeutic basis for “watching movies to heal,” but only if you do it the right way. Here's how.
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11Nov2023
Apple iMac (M3, 24-Inch) Review: Same Beauty, More Power
This M3-powered all-in-one desktop delivers the same beauty and ease of use as its predecessor, just now with more oomph.
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10Nov2023
This New Tool Aims to Keep Terrorism Content Off the Internet
Small platforms without resources to handle takedown requests have been weaponized by terrorist groups that share their content online. A free new tool is coming to help clean house.
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10Nov2023
Here’s How Violent Extremists Are Exploiting Generative AI Tools
Experts are finding thousands of examples of AI-created content every week that could allow terrorist groups and other violent extremists to bypass automated detection systems.
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09Nov2023
GM’s Cruise Rethinks Its Robotaxi Strategy After Admitting a Software Fault in Gruesome Crash
Cruise set out to win the autonomous car race by starting with urban driving. After a pedestrian was dragged under a robotaxi, the company and its parent GM are cutting jobs and making other changes.
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09Nov2023
Disney Swears It Can Make Streaming Profitable and Promises a Combined Disney+, Hulu Service
The company added 7 million Disney+ subscribers in the past three months, many of them opting for ad-supported tiers. Can it turn a profit?
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08Nov2023
Sweeping New Powers Could Let the UK Block Big Tech Platforms
Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, has released its first set of proposed rules under a new online safety law, with strict penalties for noncompliance.
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08Nov2023
How a Scientist and Cartoonist Envision Living on the Moon and Mars
In A City on Mars, Kelly and Zach Weinersmith imagine what it would really be like to live in space: thrilling and absolutely grueling.
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08Nov2023
Apple HomeKit Secure Video: Pros and Cons
Shopping for a security camera or video doorbell? Before you go all-in on Apple’s framework, there are some things to consider.
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08Nov2023
This Is the Ops Manual for the Most Tech-Savvy Animal Liberation Group in the US
For the first time, guerrilla animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere reveals a guide to its investigative tactics and toolkit, from spy cams to night vision and drones.
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08Nov2023
The Pros and Cons of Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video
The Pros and Cons of Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video
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07Nov2023
How the Apple TV 4K Quickly Became My Favorite Streaming Device
This premium streaming box is a top-notch smart home hub and should be the heart of any Apple household.
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07Nov2023
What a Bloody San Francisco Street Brawl Tells Us About the Age of Citizen Surveillance
When a homeless man attacked a former city official, footage of the onslaught became a rallying cry. Then came another video, and another—and the story turned inside out.
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07Nov2023
Wacom One 13 Touch (2023) Review: A Simple Yet Effective Drawing Tablet
This affordable drawing tablet cuts all the right corners.
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06Nov2023
This AI Bot Fills Out Job Applications for You While You Sleep
AI-powered services like LazyApply zip through the grunt work of job applications, helping one programmer apply for 5,000 jobs. But they can make mistakes, and some recruiters scorn the technology.
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06Nov2023
Focal Theva No. 1 Speakers Review: Smooth and Creamy
This beautiful pair of speakers is among the best you’ll find under a thousand bucks.
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05Nov2023
Where the Hell Is X CEO Linda Yaccarino?
Despite Linda Yaccarino having the top job at X, Elon Musk’s outsize presence may be hampering her ability to succeed.
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05Nov2023
Here’s Everything You Can Do With Copilot, the Generative AI Assistant on Windows 11
Microsoft’s operating system just got supercharged with Bing and Dall-E integrations, and more.
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05Nov2023
What Is Goose Down Fill Power? (2023): Fill Weight, Synthetics
Whether you’re looking for extra-warm jackets or bedding, you’ve probably seen this term. Let us fill you in.
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05Nov2023
Xiaomi 13T Pro Review: A Slightly Cheaper Flagship Phone
This slightly watered-down flagship makes some of Xiaomi’s best features more affordable.
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04Nov2023
15 Best Deals at Best Buy's Black Friday Sale (2023)
If a product is cheaper later this month during Black Friday, you can ask the retailer for a price match.
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04Nov2023
Radius Outfitters Tool Roll: Finally a Quality Tool Organizer
No more plastic bins. Organize and take care of your tools with this Radius Outfitters Tool Roll.
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03Nov2023
YouTube’s Ad Blocker Crackdown Spurs Record Uninstalls
YouTube expanded a “test” that threatens to cut off users who don't turn off their ad blocker. Developers of the tools are scrambling to respond.
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03Nov2023
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Has Been Found Guilty of Fraud
The founder of crypto exchange FTX, once crypto’s golden child, has been found guilty on all counts of fraud.
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02Nov2023
19 Piping-Hot Gifts for Coffee Lovers (2023)
If you know someone who puts way too much time into their morning brew, we have some picks for you, all tested.
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02Nov2023
The UN Hired an AI Company to Untangle the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis
CulturePulse's AI model promises to create a realistic virtual simulation of every Israeli and Palestinian citizen. But don't roll your eyes: It's already been put to the test in other conflict zones....
02Nov2023
The Ultra-Efficient Farm of the Future Is in the Sky
Take a tour of a rooftop laboratory where scientists show how growing crops under solar panels can produce both food and clean energy.
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02Nov2023
The 23 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now
With offerings like Our Flag Means Death and Killing Eve, Max is a streaming paradise of “it’s not TV” television.
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02Nov2023
25 Amazing Holiday Gift Ideas Under $25 (2023)
Whether you’re shopping for a book lover, organizer, or perpetual phone dropper, a cheap holiday gift can always be a fun one.
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01Nov2023
A Jury Will Decide If Google's App Store Is an Unjust Monopoly
Fortnite developer Epic has pushed back on Google’s control of the Android app store. The courtroom showdown could force the search giant to offer users more apps, at more affordable prices.
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01Nov2023
Scientists Have Finally Found the Origins of a Mysterious Asteroid
Astronomers show how a 50-meter space rock orbiting near Earth isn’t a typical asteroid: It probably blasted off the moon millions of years ago.
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01Nov2023
As Extreme Heat Increases, Heart Attacks Will Rise
Dangerously hot days are becoming more common. That will trigger heart attacks and strokes in people made vulnerable by age, race, and the layout of cities.
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01Nov2023
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