Monday, August 2, 2021

The Weird, Sustainable Booze of the Future Tastes … Good?

Small distilleries like Empirical Spirits are working on uncategorizable drinks made of stuff like plum pits, for the resilient quaff of tomorrow.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-weird-sustainable-booze-of-the-future-tastes-good

Hospitals Still Use Pneumatic Tubes—and They Can Be Hacked

The tech may seem antiquated, but it poses very modern cybersecurity problems.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pneumatic-tubes-hospitals-hacking

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Are Virtual Surround Gaming Headsets Worth It?

The question is surprisingly complicated—and involves a lot of sifting through marketing.

source https://www.wired.com/story/are-virtual-surround-gaming-headsets-worth-it

Fractons, the Weirdest Matter, Could Yield Quantum Clues

Theorists are in a frenzy over these bizarre, but potentially useful, hypothetical particles that can only move in combination with one another.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fractons-the-weirdest-matter-could-yield-quantum-clues

The Best Keyboards for Your Work Station (or Battle Station)

Whether you're looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top typing peripherals for the job.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-keyboards

How to Make the Air in Your Home More Breathable

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

A Guide to RCS, and Why It Makes Texting So Much Better

Google is pushing the new standard for Android devices, which promises better security and cooler features than plain old SMS.

source https://www.wired.com/story/guide-to-rcs-why-it-makes-texting-better