Protesters are calling for China to ease restrictions most nations have already ditched. But the country faces a fraught path toward normalcy.
source https://www.wired.com/story/china-protests-zero-covid/
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
203 Cyber Monday Deals Still Going Strong Right Now
The sale bonanzas may be over but many of the same discounts are alive, including on phones, office chairs, and kitchenware.
source https://www.wired.com/story/cyber-monday-leftover-deals-2022/
source https://www.wired.com/story/cyber-monday-leftover-deals-2022/
Volvo EX90: The Biggest Problem for the New EV Flagship is Polestar
The EX90 ushers in a new era of lidar-driven safety tech for Volvo. But if it’s nearly the same as the Polestar 3 underneath, how can the brand stand out?
source https://www.wired.com/story/volvos-new-ev-flagship-is-basically-a-family-friendly-polestar/
source https://www.wired.com/story/volvos-new-ev-flagship-is-basically-a-family-friendly-polestar/
Scientists Reexamine Why Zebra Stripes Mysteriously Repel Flies
While biologists still aren't exactly sure how it works, a new study closes in on why the insects that pester Savannah animals zig when anything zags.
source https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-reexamine-why-zebra-stripes-mysteriously-repel-flies/
source https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-reexamine-why-zebra-stripes-mysteriously-repel-flies/
Monday, November 28, 2022
Layoffs Have Gutted Twitter’s Child Safety Team
Just one person remains to enforce the company’s ban on child sexual abuse across Japan and the Asia Pacific region.
source https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-child-sexual-abuse-material/
source https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-child-sexual-abuse-material/
Sunday, November 27, 2022
20 Best Cyber Monday Backpack Deals (2022): Laptop Bags, Camera Bags, and Slings
These discounts on laptop bags, camera slings, and totes will ease your hauls, no matter what you're carrying.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-backpack-deals-2022/
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-backpack-deals-2022/
The High-Temperature Superconductivity Mystery Is Finally Solved
An atomic-scale experiment all but settles the origin of the strong form of superconductivity seen in cuprate crystals, confirming a 35-year-old theory.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-high-temperature-superconductivity-mystery-is-finally-solved/
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-high-temperature-superconductivity-mystery-is-finally-solved/
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Apple Tracks You More Than You Think
Plus: WikiLeaks’ website is falling apart, tax websites are sending your data to Facebook, and cops take down a big phone-number-spoofing operation.
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-privacy-analytics-security-roundup/
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-privacy-analytics-security-roundup/
The Geological Fluke That's Protecting Sea Life in the Galapagos
The islands are in the line of an icy current that provides marine ecosystems refuge amid warming oceans. But the good news might not last for long.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-geological-fluke-thats-protecting-sea-life-in-the-galapagos/
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-geological-fluke-thats-protecting-sea-life-in-the-galapagos/
How to Use Technology to Fuel Long-Distance Love
When I started digitally dating my bicoastal bae, we needed new ways to stay connected. These apps and tips helped us.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-technology-long-distance-relationships/
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-technology-long-distance-relationships/
Friday, November 25, 2022
12 Best Black Friday Headphone and Speaker Deals (2022): AirPods Pro, Sonos, and Beats
Listen up—Apple, Sonos, Sony, Beats, and more of our favorite audio brands are having huge sales this holiday weekend.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-headphone-deals-speakers-2022/
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-headphone-deals-speakers-2022/
58 Best Black Friday Phone Deals (2022): Phones, Cases, Tablets, Smartwatches, and More
Treat yourself to a bargain as we serve up a platter of irresistible discounts on small screens and mobile accessories.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-phone-deals-tablet-watch-2022/
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-phone-deals-tablet-watch-2022/
18 Best Black Friday Soundbar and TV Deals (2022): Samsung, Vizio, LG, and More
Upgrade your viewing experience this holiday with these steep discounts on WIRED-tested home theater gear.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-tv-soundbar-deals-2022/
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-tv-soundbar-deals-2022/
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Thanksgiving Movies Leave a Lot to Be Desired. America Needs a New One—Let's Make It 'Coco'
It's the best all-ages movie in years—and it's ready to stream. Watch it this week with your own cartoonish family.
source https://www.wired.com/story/coco-thanksgiving-movie/
source https://www.wired.com/story/coco-thanksgiving-movie/
Shark AI Ultra Review: A Multifunctional Robot Vacuum and Mop
The company wins the “most improved” award with the AI Ultra, its latest do-it-all smart cleaning contraption.
source https://www.wired.com/review/shark-ai-ultra-robot-vacuum-and-mop/
source https://www.wired.com/review/shark-ai-ultra-robot-vacuum-and-mop/
I Lost $17,000 in Crypto. Here’s How to Avoid My Mistake
I’m not the first person to suffer this fate, but hopefully I can be the last.
source https://www.wired.com/story/i-lost-17000-dollars-crypto-how-to-avoid/
source https://www.wired.com/story/i-lost-17000-dollars-crypto-how-to-avoid/
Apollo Air 2022 Review: Reliable but Quirky
This new escooter has a few too many quirks to justify its high price.
source https://www.wired.com/review/apollo-air-2022/
source https://www.wired.com/review/apollo-air-2022/
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
9 Best Action Cameras (2022): Underwater, 360, Compact, and More
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-action-cameras/
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-action-cameras/
14 Best Online Mattresses To Buy (2022): Memory Foam, Hybrid, Organic, Latex
We tested dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, innerspring, latex, and certified organic mattresses.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mattresses/
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mattresses/
The World Needs Processed Food
The stigma against processed food is growing, but there's no way to sustainably feed 8 billion people without it.
source https://www.wired.com/story/processed-food-health-meat-substitute-environment/
source https://www.wired.com/story/processed-food-health-meat-substitute-environment/
Elon Musk’s Twitter Risks Big Fines From US Regulators
The company’s past failings place its security under scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission until 2042. Any new mishaps could lead to heavy penalties.
source https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musks-twitter-risks-big-fines-from-ftc-us-regulators/
source https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musks-twitter-risks-big-fines-from-ftc-us-regulators/
8 Best Cheap Laptops (2022): Our Picks for $700 or Less
You don’t have to spend more than $700 to get a good notebook.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cheap-laptops/
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cheap-laptops/
EufyCam 3 Review: Best Subscription-Free Security Camera
These solar-powered 4K cameras record locally and learn to recognize faces without connecting to the cloud.
source https://www.wired.com/review/eufycam-3/
source https://www.wired.com/review/eufycam-3/
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The 11 Best Barefoot Shoes (2022): For Running or Walking
Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-barefoot-shoes/
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-barefoot-shoes/
Air Quality Mirrors the Racial Segregation of US Neighborhoods
A new study shows that the more divided a community is, the higher the residents’ exposure to hazardous metals and particulates.
source https://www.wired.com/story/air-quality-mirrors-the-racial-segregation-of-us-neighborhoods/
source https://www.wired.com/story/air-quality-mirrors-the-racial-segregation-of-us-neighborhoods/
Will Users Replace Twitter or Learn to Live Without It?
The fate of users who left Facebook may provide clues to a post-Twitter world.
source https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-facebook-bundling-features/
source https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-facebook-bundling-features/
Monday, November 21, 2022
15 Best Apple Watch Accessories (2022): Bands, Chargers, Cases, and Screen Protectors
You finally caved and bought one. These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with your smartwatch.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-apple-watch-accessories/
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-apple-watch-accessories/
16 Best Cheap Headphones and Earbuds for $100 or Less (2022)
You could fill a stadium or two with all the cheap headphones out there. We tested a ton to help you pick the right pair.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-headphones-under-100/
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-headphones-under-100/
Twitter’s Layoffs Are a Blow to Accessibility
The company recently took major steps to make the platform more inclusive after pressure from disabled users. Then Elon Musk gutted its accessibility team.
source https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-layoffs-accessibility/
source https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-layoffs-accessibility/
Turns Out Fighting Mosquitoes With Mosquitoes Actually Works
New evidence indicates that an effort to stamp out disease-carrying insects is working. The key? Mosquitoes genetically engineered to kill off their own kind.
source https://www.wired.com/story/genetically-engineered-mosquitoes-population/
source https://www.wired.com/story/genetically-engineered-mosquitoes-population/
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Master & Dynamic MW75 Review: Premium Sound, Premium Price
These high-end headphones bring fantastic fidelity everywhere.
source https://www.wired.com/review/master-and-dynamic-mw75/
source https://www.wired.com/review/master-and-dynamic-mw75/
This Google-Backed Nonprofit Proves Games Can Teach and Be Fun
Games for Change works to support and promote video games that encourage players to be the best versions of themselves.
source https://www.wired.com/story/games-for-change-google-nonprofit-fun-games-social-good/
source https://www.wired.com/story/games-for-change-google-nonprofit-fun-games-social-good/
A New Explanation for How Fireflies Flash in Sync
Field research uncovers clues about the beetles’ coordinated blinking and confirms that a novel form of “chimeric” synchrony occurs naturally.
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-explanation-for-how-fireflies-flash-in-sync/
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-explanation-for-how-fireflies-flash-in-sync/
Saturday, November 19, 2022
The Prius Gets a Redesign That Actually Looks Cool
Plus: You can now play games in Microsoft Teams, Leica debuts a new smartphone, and Netflix closes the net on account sharing.
source https://www.wired.com/story/toyota-prius-gets-a-redesign/
source https://www.wired.com/story/toyota-prius-gets-a-redesign/
The Marine Lab in the Path of Climate Change’s Fury?
The DeFelice Marine Center sits on a strip of land that dangles into a bay. Staff is living, working, and adapting to the climate crisis in real time.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-marine-lab-in-the-path-of-climate-changes-fury/
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-marine-lab-in-the-path-of-climate-changes-fury/
How to Pair Joy-Cons to Your iPhone or iPad
The small Nintendo Switch controller now connects to Apple’s smartphones and tablets for even more gaming options.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-joycons-iphone-ipad-ios16/
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-joycons-iphone-ipad-ios16/
Friday, November 18, 2022
Framework Laptop 2 Review: An Upgradable Laptop
Framework delivers its second laptop with faster processors and an upgrade path for existing users.
source https://www.wired.com/review/framework-laptop-2/
source https://www.wired.com/review/framework-laptop-2/
Good Luck Getting Elon Musk to Stop Tweeting
Twitter’s billionaire new owner is seemingly addicted to his own platform, firing off updates that endanger his own turnaround plan.
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-good-luck-getting-elon-musk-to-stop-tweeting/
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-good-luck-getting-elon-musk-to-stop-tweeting/
Banish the Dark With the Wiz Luminaire Portable Light
This cute handheld lantern is packed with smart lighting tricks to illuminate every corner of your home.
source https://www.wired.com/story/wiz-luminaire-mobile-portable-light-rave/
source https://www.wired.com/story/wiz-luminaire-mobile-portable-light-rave/
How to Use a Super-Intense Laser to Kick an Electron out of a Molecule
By firing pulses quintillionths of a second long, physicists study the fleeting motion of an electron leaving two bonded atoms.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-a-laser-to-kick-an-electron-out-of-a-molecule/
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-a-laser-to-kick-an-electron-out-of-a-molecule/
Thursday, November 17, 2022
12 Best Black Friday Deals on Google Hardware (2022): Pixel 7, Pixel Watch, Nest Cam
The sale has started early and you can nab a brand-new Pixel 7 or Pixel Watch at a discount.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-google-device-deals-2022/
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-google-device-deals-2022/
The Twitter Bubble Let Democrats Defy Political Gravity
The midterm elections showed that the far-right's manufactured narrative about trans kids doomed the GOP when they made it policy.
source https://www.wired.com/story/election-twitter-midterms-trans-kids/
source https://www.wired.com/story/election-twitter-midterms-trans-kids/
Air Purifiers, Dehumidifiers, and Air Quality Testers for Breathing Easier (2022)
Different climates and seasons call for different solutions. Here’s what you need to know about pollutants and particulates, and the gear that might help.
source https://www.wired.com/story/when-to-use-air-purifier-dehumidiers-humidifiers/
source https://www.wired.com/story/when-to-use-air-purifier-dehumidiers-humidifiers/
Why the Emoji Skin Tone You Choose Matters
WIRED's spiritual advice columnist on whether to use the tone that most resembles your own—or to stick with the original Simpsons-esque color.
source https://www.wired.com/story/why-the-emoji-skin-tone-you-choose-matters/
source https://www.wired.com/story/why-the-emoji-skin-tone-you-choose-matters/
What Happens If Twitter Gets Hacked?
This week, we discuss the implications Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter—and his high-profile firings—could have for security and data privacy on the platform.
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-575/
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-575/
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
‘Pentiment’ May Be 2022’s Best Game You’ve Never Heard Of
A crash course in 16th-century German history? Sold!
source https://www.wired.com/story/pertinent-best-game-2022/
source https://www.wired.com/story/pertinent-best-game-2022/
20 Best Viral TikTok Gifts We Found, and Love (2022)
We tried out the gadgets that kept showing up in our feeds. Here are the ones that deserve the hype—and would make awesome presents.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-viral-tiktok-gadgets/
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-viral-tiktok-gadgets/
Nocs NS1100 Air Review: Great Wireless Sound, Sharp Design
These wirefree earbuds from the Swedish brand have a comfy fit and great sound, plus they don’t cost an arm and a leg.
source https://www.wired.com/review/nocs-ns1100-air/
source https://www.wired.com/review/nocs-ns1100-air/
How to Get Started on Mastodon
Interested in trying the social network everyone's flocking to? Here's what you need to know to find your way around and build community.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-started-use-mastodon/
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-started-use-mastodon/
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
NASA’s Huge SLS Rocket Finally Launches the Artemis 1 Moon Mission
For the first time since the Apollo era, the agency is preparing for crewed visits to our lunar neighbor. Missions with astronauts are next.
source https://www.wired.com/story/artemis-1-nasa-moon-mission-launch-sls-rocket-orion/
source https://www.wired.com/story/artemis-1-nasa-moon-mission-launch-sls-rocket-orion/
15 Best Outdoor Deals From REI's Gear Up, Get Out Sale
The retailer usually skips Black Friday, so snag these discounts now through November 21 on our favorite outdoor gear.
source https://www.wired.com/story/rei-gear-up-get-out-sale-outdoor-deals-2022/
source https://www.wired.com/story/rei-gear-up-get-out-sale-outdoor-deals-2022/
Benchmade Three-Piece Chef's Knife Set Review: Light and Sharp
The pocketknife brand takes on the kitchen with this surprisingly excellent chef's knife set.
source https://www.wired.com/review/benchmade-three-piece-chef-knife-set/
source https://www.wired.com/review/benchmade-three-piece-chef-knife-set/
How a Translation App Helped My Mother and Me Say ‘I Love You’
Through the app, my mom and I shared emotional words we hadn’t dared utter before.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-translation-app-helped-me-say-i-love-you-my-mother/
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-translation-app-helped-me-say-i-love-you-my-mother/
Apple TV 4K (2022) Review: Better Every Watch
If you hate your TV interface but love your iPhone, this is probably the device for you.
source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-tv-4k-2022/
source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-tv-4k-2022/
Monday, November 14, 2022
Your Phone Can Determine If a Bridge Is Busted
Any smartphone in any car can pick up a span’s unique vibrations. Tracking how that changes over time reveals hidden structural problems.
source https://www.wired.com/story/your-phone-can-determine-if-a-bridge-is-busted/
source https://www.wired.com/story/your-phone-can-determine-if-a-bridge-is-busted/
Syng Cell Alpha Wireless Speakers Review: Spatial Sorcery, Bass Bother
In a quest to reimagine the loudspeaker, this audio company has worked serious magic—but there's a big bass problem.
source https://www.wired.com/review/review-syng-cell-alpha-wireless-speakers/
source https://www.wired.com/review/review-syng-cell-alpha-wireless-speakers/
The Best Ebikes for Elderly Riders: Trek, Rad Power, Gazelle
Electric bikes may seem like the perfect transport for active, aging folks, but do your homework before plugging into the trend.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ebikes-for-elders/
source https://www.wired.com/story/ebikes-for-elders/
Sunday, November 13, 2022
11 Best USB-C Cables (2022): 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.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-usb-c-cables/
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-usb-c-cables/
8 Best TV Streaming Devices for 2022 (4K, HD): Roku vs. Fire TV vs. Apple TV vs. Google
We've tested dozens of ways to watch stuff on 4K or HD TVs. These are our favorites.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-4k-streaming-devices/
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-4k-streaming-devices/
Formerly Incarcerated Job Seekers Need More Than Training
Reentry programs help, but tech companies must also modify their hiring systems.
source https://www.wired.com/story/employment-prison-jobs-digital-reputation/
source https://www.wired.com/story/employment-prison-jobs-digital-reputation/
Three-Way Entanglement Results Hint at Better Quantum Codes
A team of physicists has entangled three photons over a considerable distance, which could lead to more powerful quantum cryptography.
source https://www.wired.com/story/three-way-entanglement-results-hint-at-better-quantum-codes/
source https://www.wired.com/story/three-way-entanglement-results-hint-at-better-quantum-codes/
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Elon Musk Introduces Twitter Mayhem Mode
Plus: US midterms survive disinformation efforts, the government names the alleged Lockbit ransomware attacker, and the Powerball drawing hits a security snag.
source https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-twitter-security-mayhem-roundup/
source https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-twitter-security-mayhem-roundup/
New York Voted to Protect the Planet. California Did Not
Voters in two influential states came to opposite conclusions on climate-related ballot measures to fund environmental protections and electric vehicles.
source https://www.wired.com/story/new-york-voted-to-protect-the-planet-california-did-not/
source https://www.wired.com/story/new-york-voted-to-protect-the-planet-california-did-not/
16 Best Subscription Boxes to Gift (2022): Services We Love
We have options for plant lovers, foodies, pet owners, and even those who are hard to shop for with these gifts that keep on giving.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-subscription-gift-boxes/
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-subscription-gift-boxes/
Friday, November 11, 2022
Big Tech’s Layoffs Will Fuel the Industry's Future
Plus: The dotcom recovery, a history-making online purchase, and the highway to climate hell.
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-big-techs-layoffs-will-fuel-the-industrys-future/
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-big-techs-layoffs-will-fuel-the-industrys-future/
‘Andor’ Is What Star Wars Was Meant to Be
Somehow, a show about fighting fascism is the best thing on Disney+.
source https://www.wired.com/story/andor-best-star-wars-disney-plus/
source https://www.wired.com/story/andor-best-star-wars-disney-plus/
Columbia's Ski-Jacket Tech Is Going to the Moon
When the US returns to the lunar surface next year, the lander’s fuel tank will be wrapped in the same reflective material that lines cold-weather parkas.
source https://www.wired.com/story/columbia-jacket-tech-moon-lander/
source https://www.wired.com/story/columbia-jacket-tech-moon-lander/
16 Best Wireless Earbuds (2022): Truly Wireless, Cheap, Luxe, and More
Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wirefree-earbuds/
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wirefree-earbuds/
Thursday, November 10, 2022
How to Get Your Google Stadia Refund—and What’s Included (2022)
Google is taking the unprecedented step of paying back users for all the games they bought on its cloud gaming platform.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-your-google-stadia-refund/
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-your-google-stadia-refund/
Russia’s New Cyberwarfare in Ukraine Is Fast, Dirty, and Relentless
Security researchers see updated tactics and tools—and a tempo change—in the cyberattacks Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency is inflicting on Ukraine.
source https://www.wired.com/story/russia-ukraine-cyberattacks-mandiant/
source https://www.wired.com/story/russia-ukraine-cyberattacks-mandiant/
Anti-Bullying Apps Are Popular. But Do They Work?
Tech promises to help defeat bullying, but larger and glaringly obvious problems remain.
source https://www.wired.com/story/anti-bullying-apps-schools-children/
source https://www.wired.com/story/anti-bullying-apps-schools-children/
The Elegoo Mars 3D Printer Is the Nerdy Gift That Never Stops Giving
Finally, a 3D printer that’s useful to have in the house (if you’re a huge geek).
source https://www.wired.com/story/elegoo-mars-3d-printer-rave/
source https://www.wired.com/story/elegoo-mars-3d-printer-rave/
What You Should Know About Switching to Mastodon
This week on Gadget Lab, we do our best to break down the social media platform many Twitter users are flocking to.
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-574/
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-574/
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The Quiet Invasion of 'Big Information'
Google and Facebook's privacy violations are common knowledge. But the decisions of a less-known company, Relx, are also impacting people's everyday lives.
source https://www.wired.com/story/big-information-relx-privacy-surveillance-data/
source https://www.wired.com/story/big-information-relx-privacy-surveillance-data/
Collective Mental Time Travel Can Influence the Future
The way people imagine the past and future of society can sway attitudes and behaviors. How might this be wielded for good?
source https://www.wired.com/story/psychology-mental-time-travel-politics/
source https://www.wired.com/story/psychology-mental-time-travel-politics/
Gaming on a PC? You Really Need to Get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
With more than 400 games to play on virtually any device, Microsoft’s subscription service is a must-have for any PC-gaming household.
source https://www.wired.com/story/pc-gamers-need-xbox-game-pass-ultimate/
source https://www.wired.com/story/pc-gamers-need-xbox-game-pass-ultimate/
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Inside the ‘Election Integrity App’ Built to Purge US Voter Rolls
True the Vote’s IV3 app is meant to catch election cheaters. But it has a fundamental flaw.
source https://www.wired.com/story/true-the-vote-iv3-app-voter-fraud/
source https://www.wired.com/story/true-the-vote-iv3-app-voter-fraud/
The Roccat Sova Solved My Gaming Problems
You want to clickety-shoot lots of bots? While hanging out with your loved ones? On your nice, big TV? And drinking a beer? I got you.
source https://www.wired.com/story/roccat-silva-rave/
source https://www.wired.com/story/roccat-silva-rave/
Black Friday 2022: Tips for Finding the Best Deals From Home
The biggest retail event of the year has grown into an entire month of sales that ebb and flow. Here’s how to make the most of it.
source https://www.wired.com/story/black-friday-2022-tips-and-tricks/
source https://www.wired.com/story/black-friday-2022-tips-and-tricks/
This Tumbler Is a Tea-Brewing Wonder
Simplify your life and declutter your kitchen with this compact, portable brewer-thermos combo.
source https://www.wired.com/story/tea-spot-mountain-tumbler-rave/
source https://www.wired.com/story/tea-spot-mountain-tumbler-rave/
Monday, November 7, 2022
Elon Musk Has Put Twitter’s Free Speech in Danger
Authoritarian countries around the world want to suppress criticism and public opinion. Can this new Twitter fight back?
source https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-free-speech-musk-takeover/
source https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-free-speech-musk-takeover/
Best Game Subscription Services (2022): Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, Nintendo Online
PlayStation Plus Extra or Plus Premium? Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate? It’s all so confusing, so let us help.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-game-subscriptions/
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-game-subscriptions/
Sunday, November 6, 2022
5 Best Dog Beds (2022): Indoor, Outdoor, Elevated
These WIRED pup-tested tiny mattresses will keep your pooch supported through every snooze.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-dog-beds/
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-dog-beds/
New Mexico’s Beloved Pinyon Jay Is Losing Its Pine Habitat
A Western landscape’s namesake bird is threatened by climate change, and perhaps by wildfire prevention tactics that thin out the trees they rely on.
source https://www.wired.com/story/new-mexicos-beloved-pinyon-jay-is-losing-its-pine-habitat/
source https://www.wired.com/story/new-mexicos-beloved-pinyon-jay-is-losing-its-pine-habitat/
Saturday, November 5, 2022
TikTok Admits Staff in China Can Access Europeans’ Data
Plus: Liz Truss’ phone-hacking trouble, Cash App’s sex-trafficking problem, and the rising cost of ransomware.
source https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-eu-privacy-policy-security-roundup/
source https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-eu-privacy-policy-security-roundup/
23 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (2022): Docks, Cases, Headsets, and More
Here are some screen protectors, chargers, and other extras for your new best friend.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-nintendo-switch-accessories/
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-nintendo-switch-accessories/
Google Expands Flood and Wildfire Tracking to More Countries
Plus: Sony announces a release date and price for its next PlayStation VR headset, Google kills a couple more apps, and everything’s gone explosive at Twitter.
source https://www.wired.com/story/google-ai-wildfire-flood-tracking/
source https://www.wired.com/story/google-ai-wildfire-flood-tracking/
Friday, November 4, 2022
New Mexico Is a Great Place for Sci-Fi
The state is home to an unusually high concentration of science fiction writers and a strong mix of science and superstition.
source https://www.wired.com/2022/11/geeks-guide-snodgrass-lucifers-war/
source https://www.wired.com/2022/11/geeks-guide-snodgrass-lucifers-war/
What Is Apple One? A Breakdown of Plans, Pricing, and Included Services
Going all-in with the services bundle could be a smart move, especially for families. We break down what’s included and how much it costs.
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-apple-one/
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-apple-one/
Worms, the Internet, and the End of Reality
What do Heidi Klum's Halloween getup and #TrumpIsDead have in common? They showed the unnerving truth about online deception.
source https://www.wired.com/story/end-of-reality/
source https://www.wired.com/story/end-of-reality/
Elon Musk’s Need for Speed Puts Twitter in Peril
Plus: Steve Jobs' Apple reboot, tech’s infinite scroll, and nuclear neuroticism.
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-elon-musks-need-for-speed-puts-twitter-in-peril/
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-elon-musks-need-for-speed-puts-twitter-in-peril/
How to Build a PC (2022): Hardware Suggestions, Instructions, and More
Assembling a computer yourself is a good way to learn how they work.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-build-a-pc/
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-build-a-pc/
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Spinn Review: Brew Coffee by Spinning It at 5,000 RPM
This machine grinds beans and then brews your coffee with centrifugal force. It’s more than a novelty; the results taste great.
source https://www.wired.com/review/spinn-coffee-maker/
source https://www.wired.com/review/spinn-coffee-maker/
Dear Artists: Do Not Fear AI Image Generators
True, new systems devalue craft, shift power, and wreck cultures and scenes. But didn’t the piano do that to the harpsichord?
source https://www.wired.com/story/artists-do-not-fear-ai-image-generators/
source https://www.wired.com/story/artists-do-not-fear-ai-image-generators/
Fintech in Latin America and Africa Is Breaking the Mold
The US and Europe can learn a lot from startups that are nimbler, more digitized, and potentially better at serving underserved people.
source https://www.wired.com/story/fintech-latin-america-banking-opportunities/
source https://www.wired.com/story/fintech-latin-america-banking-opportunities/
Twitter Is Changing Fast. Here's What Could Happen Next
This week, we discuss possible consequences of Elon Musk's shakeup at the social media platform he now owns.
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-573/
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-573/
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
'Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova' Breaks an Infamous Video Game Curse
Games based on movie and TV franchises always suck. This one doesn't—and its secret is in the details.
source https://www.wired.com/story/star-trek-prodigy/
source https://www.wired.com/story/star-trek-prodigy/
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
How to Take a Screenshot on Any Phone or Laptop (iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Chromebook)
Capture that weird message, high score, or malfunctioning app in a snap.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-any-device/
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-any-device/
How to Detect a Man-Made Biothreat
The US government is funding tech to determine whether genetic alterations in a virus or pest are an evolutionary quirk—or a lab-engineered danger.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-detect-a-man-made-biothreat/
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-detect-a-man-made-biothreat/
'Age of Empires' Is 25 Years Old. Fans Are Shaping the Franchise
WIRED sat down with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer and Worlds's Edge Studio chief Michael Mann to talk about AoE and everything real-time strategy.
source https://www.wired.com/story/age-of-empires-25-anniversary-console-launch-xbox/
source https://www.wired.com/story/age-of-empires-25-anniversary-console-launch-xbox/
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