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Range Rover Evoque Plug-In Hybrid P300e Review: Price, Specs, Availability
It's not as fuel efficient as we'd hope for a hybrid, and there's an annoying lack of buttons inside-but the pluses outweigh the minuses for this fun luxury urban SUV.
House Votes to Extend—and Expand—a Major US Spy Program
The US House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend the Section 702 spy program. It passed without an amendment that would have required the FBI to obtain a warrant to access Americans' information.
Change Healthcare Faces Another Ransomware Threat—and It Looks Credible
Change Healthcare ransomware hackers already received a $22 million payment. Now a second group is demanding money, and it has sent WIRED samples of what they claim is the company's stolen data.
Can You Really Run on Top of a Train, Like in the Movies?
To pull off this classic Hollywood stunt, you gotta know your physics!
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Review: Big but Still Beautiful
Sennheiser's pricey new flagship earbuds bet big on size and sound.
Tech Leaders Once Cried for AI Regulation. Now the Message Is ‘Slow Down’
Any dreams of a sweeping AI bill out of Congress are basically a hallucination.
The More People Say 'Megalopolis' Is Unsellable, the More We Need to See It
Sci-fi fiends have a long history of saving their darlings. Francis Ford Coppola's epic Megalopolis, 40 years in the making, could be their biggest save yet.
'Civil War' Review: Alex Garland Plays Both Sides
Civil War is a big and loud and visually arresting film, but its politics are confused and potentially radicalizing.
Taylor Swift’s Music Is Back on TikTok—Right Before Her New Album Drops
Taylor Swift has seemingly reached a deal with TikTok to get her music back on the platform, just in time for the release of The Tortured Poets Department.
19 Best Gifts for Dad (2024): Grilling Gear, Coffee, Mitts
The best gift idea for your dad is a nicer version of something he already owns. The second best is one of these things.
21 Best Dog Accessories (2024): Dog Beds, Pet Cameras, Carriers, and More
From dog beds to pup backpacks, we've had our furry best friends try it all. These gadgets lead the pack.
Bird Flu Is Spreading in Alarming New Ways
H5N1 has infected cattle across the US and jumped from a mammal to a human for the first time. Experts fear it may someday evolve to spread among humans.
Apple Is Making It Slightly Easier to Repair Your iPhone
After pressure from state lawmakers, Apple is making concessions on parts pairing." Right-to-repair advocates say it's the bare minimum.
How Election Deniers Became Mainstream—and Are Weaponizing Tech
Election deniers are training others to challenge voter rolls and overwhelm election officials. And they're using tech to do it.
San Francisco’s Train System Still Uses Floppy Disks—and Will for Years
Three 5.25-inch floppy disks help keep Muni running every morning. A tech upgrade could take until 2030.
Best of Watches and Wonders 2024
The 2024 Watches and Wonders event featured a timepiece as thick as a 25-cent coin, one accurate for 45 millions years, and another with a carbon-sucking case.
No One Actually Knows How AI Will Affect Jobs
Some businesses are replacing people with AI; others are augmenting their workforce or hiring new workers. The long-term impact on labor is murky.
14 Best Podcasts for Kids (2023): Long-Form, Short Stories, and More
These child-friendly stories will keep your little ones entertained and ease the stress of long road trips.
The Best Personal Safety Devices, Apps, and Wearables (2024)
Your smartphone or wearable could help you out in a truly dangerous situation. Here are some options to consider.
The Best Cat Toys, Litter Boxes, and Other Supplies for Your Furry Friend (2024)
We've tried dozens of litter boxes, pet cameras, and fancy cat furniture. These are our favorites.
DuckDuckGo Is Taking Its Privacy Fight to Data Brokers
Privacy-focused company DuckDuckGo is launching a tool to remove data from people-search websites, a VPN, and an identity theft restoration service.
Humane Ai Pin Review: Too Clunky, Too Limited
This wearable, touch-activated second brain" is too bare-bones and not all that useful.
The 9 Best Air Fryers for healthier fries (2024)
Prepare flavorful fried food with little to no oil using this modern kitchen staple.
Election Deniers Aren’t Waiting for November
A toxic mix of disinformation, digital tools, and generative AI is challenging election officials across the country.
Eric Schmidt Warned Against China’s AI Industry. Emails Show He Also Sought Connections to It
Transparency advocates say that Eric Schmidt's pursuit of personal" connections with AI companies in China represents a concerning conflict of interest.
Election Workers Are Already Burned Out—and on High Alert
Violent threats, rampant disinformation, budget shortfalls, and mass resignations: Election workers have a long road to November.
'Fallout' Nails Video Game Adaptations by Making the Apocalypse Fun
Westworld creator Jonathan Nolan's new show keeps Fallout's gallows humor. He also packed the first season because you have to be careful not to leave too much down the road."
Trump Loyalists Kill Vote on US Wiretap Program
An attempt to reauthorize Section 702, the so-called crown jewel of US spy powers, failed for a third time in the House of Representatives after former president Donald Trump criticized the law.
21 Best Deals From the Target Circle Week Deals Event (2024)
The sun and the moon aren't the only circles worth talking about this week. Target's Circle Week deals event has a bunch of discounts on our favorite gear.
Influencers Are Trying to Go Viral by Playing 'Content Warning'—a Game About Going Viral
Horror game Content Warning is a metanarrative about the things streamers will do to get clicks.
The Hacking Lawsuit Looming Over Truth Social
The founding CEO of DWAC has accused his former assistant of hacking into his accounts as part of a coup d'etat," the latest legal mess for Truth Social.
This Woman Will Decide Which Babies Are Born
Noor Siddiqui founded Orchid so people could have healthy babies." Now she's using the company's gene technology on herself-and talking about it for the first time.
How to Delete Your Google Account—After Downloading All of Your Data First
There are many reasons why you'd want-or need-to nuke a Google account. Thankfully, breaking up with Google is pretty easy.
How to Stop Your Data From Being Used to Train AI
Some companies let you opt out of allowing your content to be used for generative AI. Here's how to take back (at least a little) control from ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and more.
Humans Forget. AI Assistants Will Remember Everything
Digital assistants with access to everything you do on your phone can use that knowledge to remember the life details you'd otherwise forget. But with that great power comes great responsibility.
Election Workers Are Drowning in Records Requests. AI Chatbots Could Make It Worse
Experts worry that election deniers could weaponize chatbots to overwhelm and slow down local officials.
Mexico City’s Metro System Is Sinking Fast. Yours Could Be Next
Subsidence is causing parts of Mexico City to sink, and it's happening at an uneven rate. That's bad news for its sprawling public transportation system.
Sarcophagus Is a Dead Man’s Switch for Your Crypto Wallet
By combining a century-old idea with cryptocurrency tech, Sarcophagus aims to create a foolproof way to send messages from beyond the grave.
The Honeybees Versus the Murder Hornets
Under threat from murder hornets, climate change, and habitat loss, UK honeybees are getting help from AI-enabled apiculturists tracking everything from foraging patterns to foreign invaders.
Section 702: The Future of the Biggest US Spy Program Hangs in the Balance
The US Congress will this week decide the fate of Section 702, a major surveillance program that will soon expire if lawmakers do not act. WIRED is tracking the major developments as they unfold.
Pop Music Is Mad. Social Media Loves It
A new study found that song lyrics are now angrier, more repetitive, and vain. Consensus wavers, but what remains incontestable is social media's impact on the music we hear most.
Elon Musk’s Latest Mars Pitch Has Potential
SpaceX has made significant progress toward what once seemed an unattainable goal.
Europe Rules That Insufficient Climate Change Action Is a Human Rights Violation
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights found that Switzerland had not done enough to protect its citizens from climate change-blowing open the door for further cases against governments.
Arturia AstroLab Review: World-Class Synths in a Keyboard
The company's first stage keyboard is just its Analog Lab software instrument in hardware form, but that's not a bad thing.
The 5 Best RSS Feeders (2023): Feedly, Inoreader, and Tips
The internet is a mess. Ignore the algorithm, and distill the web down to the things you actually care about.
Beeper Took On Apple’s iMessage Dominance. Now It’s Been Acquired
The app that turned green chat bubbles blue has been acquired by Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com and Tumblr.
Students Are Likely Writing Millions of Papers With AI
Turnitin, a service that checks papers for plagiarism, says its detection tool found millions of papers that may have a significant amount of AI-generated content.
The 12 Best Turntables for Your Vinyl Collection (2024)
Streaming music giving you the blues? These entry-level turntables will help you rock on to analog audio at home.
Elon Musk Is Platforming Far-Right Activists in Brazil, Defying Court Order
Experts warn, They are trying to use Brazil as a laboratory on how to interfere in local politics."
Welcome to the Age of Technofeudalism
In Yanis Varoufakis' latest book, the former Greek finance minister argues that companies like Apple and Meta have treated their users like modern-day serfs.
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