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Technology Is Transforming Rap Beef
For decades, conflict has been a part of hip-hop culture. The ongoing diss-track battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake proves how much digital space has transformed rap beefs into an industry.
Best Kids Tablets (2024): iPads, Amazon Fire Kids Tablets, and More
Kids and screens are a contentious subject. But if you're going to get your kids a tablet, here are the ones you should buy and why.
5 Best French Presses (2024): Plastic, Glass, Stainless Steel, Travel
The humble French press is affordable, effective, and hard to mess up. Here are our favorites to make your morning cup of coffee.
Apple’s iPhone Spyware Problem Is Getting Worse. Here’s What You Should Know
The iPhone maker has detected spyware attacks against people in more than 150 countries. Knowing if your device is infected can be tricky-but there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself.
The One Thing Holding Back Heat Pumps
It's not the technology itself. It's that we don't yet have enough trained workers to install heat pumps for full-tilt decarbonization.
A Subreddit for Dumbphones Is the Smartest Place Online
R/Dumbphones is about having a better relationship with your smartphones-whatever that means to you.
The US Is Cracking Down on Synthetic DNA
Synthetic DNA could be used to spark a pandemic. A move by President Biden aims to create new standards for the safety and security of mail-order genetic material.
They Bought Tablets in Prison—and Found a Broken Promise
Handheld tablets are sold with the expectation that those behind bars can use them to stay in touch with loved ones. But a WIRED investigation found that federal prisons disable the tablets' chat apps.
Ethereum’s Cofounder Says SEC Is ‘Gaslighting’ Everyone About Crypto
Joe Lubin cofounded Ethereum. Now his company is suing the Securities and Exchange Commission, and he says the future of the internet is at stake.
Vodafone Pro II Ultra Hub Review: Wi-Fi 6E With 4G Backup
ISP-supplied routers are improving as Vodafone offers the Wi-Fi 6E Ultra Hub with backup mobile network service in the UK.
How to Factory-Reset Your Phone Before You Sell It
Upgrading to a shiny new device? Here's how to restore your old phone to its factory settings.
Xiaomi Watch S3 Review: Quirky Customization
With swappable bezels and plenty of stamina, Xiaomi's barebones smartwatch is a bargain.
Sony CRE-E10 Review: Well-Rounded Hearing Aids
Sony's CRE-E10 hearing aids offer long battery life, high-quality audio, and an earbud-like design.
25 Great Gifts for Mom: Ideas for the Mother in Your Life (2024)
There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.
As Elon Musk Abandons the $25K Tesla, This EV Costs Just $4,400
Meet the Zhidou Rainbow-it costs less than an ebike and is capable of completing the average US daily commute with charge to spare.
Translation Tech Is Amazing, Except When It’s Not
We can hold surprisingly deep conversations across languages using simple apps on our phones. But even as these apps get a fresh boost from AI, they can still lead to some awkward moments.
An Old Abstract Field of Math Is Unlocking the Deep Complexity of Spacecraft Orbits
Mathematicians think abstract tools from a field called symplectic geometry might help with planning missions to far-off moons and planets.
10 Best Portable Grills (2024): Charcoal, Propane, Electric, and More
We barbecued for weeks to find the right charcoal and propane grills for road trips-or just for smaller homes.
Orka Two Review: Sleek Hearing Aids
They'll cost you, but these hearing aids have an AI" tuning that's actually helpful.
LinkedIn Has Games Now
Plus: Razer will have to refund customers who bought its light-up face mask, Peloton cuts staff and its CEO, and hybrid cars are hitting the roads.
Ambient Weather WS-5000 Review: A Fantastic Weather Station
The Ambient Weather WS-5000 is the perfect gift for any loved ones who can't leave the house without knowing the dew point and wind speed.
How to Track Your Sleep Using Your Fitbit
Use any of Fitbit's trackers or smartwatches to get a better idea of how you're sleeping and how to improve your slumber.
Best TV Mounting Options: Stands, Wall Mounts, Corner Mounts, Electric Mounts
TV mounts have evolved, and so have all the other options for getting your huge new television set off the entertainment stand.
22 Star Wars Toys and Games to Celebrate May Fourth
These are the best Star Wars gifts in the galaxy for everyone from Padawan fans to Jedi masters.
A Company Is Building a Giant Compressed-Air Battery in the Australian Outback
Hydrostor, a leader in compressed-air energy storage, aims to break ground on a 200-MW plant in New South Wales by the end of this year. It wants to follow that with a 500-MW facility in California.
A New Surveillance Tool Invades Border Towns
Plus: An assassination plot, an AI security bill, a Project Nimbus revelation, and more of the week's top security news.
What Kind of Battery Would You Need to Power a Lightsaber?
On Star Wars Day, we use some basic physics to measure the power of the Force. It's strong!
Rabbit R1 Review: Skip This AI-Powered Hardware Assistant
You probably shouldn't follow this rabbit down the rabbit hole.
Automakers Want AM Radios Out of Cars. Congress Is About to Require Them
A popular bill will force car companies to put AM radios in vehicles at no extra charge, despite decreasing interest from drivers and potential electromagnetic interference.
27 Viral TikTok Gifts That Are Actually Worth a Look (2024)
We're testing gadgets that keep showing up in our feeds. Here are the ones that deserve the hype-and would make awesome presents.
No One Knows How Far Bird Flu Has Spread
With little incentive for US farmers to test their cattle, and many undocumented laborers on dairy farms, the full scale of the outbreak is unclear.
Brane X Speaker: Compact Size, Home Theater Sound
This compact but mighty speaker lets you bring the thrills of a real subwoofer virtually anywhere.
How LED Face Masks and Red Light Therapy Work to Reverse Wrinkles (2024)
Red and blue light therapy can help reduce wrinkles and acne. I spoke to a dermatologist and donned a few masks to test their efficacy.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Review: An Instax Camera Photographers Will Love
Yes, the $200 price tag is well above the entry-level point-and-shoot Instax cameras, but Fujifilm's latest gives photographers more manual control over their instant images.
5 Great Note-Taking Apps: Google Keep, Apple Notes, Notion, Bear, Microsoft OneNote
There are many apps to help you record and organize your thoughts on any device. These are our favorites.
Dell XPS 14 and 16 Review: Not Quite a MacBook Pro
The Dell XPS 14 and 16 are both speedy, beautiful machines that are just a little too expensive for what you get.
Adam Neumann’s Bid to Buy WeWork Failed. Will He Now Try to Compete With It?
WeWork's controversial former CEO tried to acquire the bankrupt company he left in crisis. After being rebuffed, Adam Neumann will have to pivot to something new.
15 Best Baby Gear (2024): Diaper Bags, Baby Wraps, and Sound Machines
From a sound machine to a smart sensor, here's what made life easier during my infant's first year (and a few things I could've lived without).
How Scrappy Cryptominer CoreWeave Transformed Into the Multibillion-Dollar Backbone of the AI Boom
CoreWeave, once a small player in crypto, is now a $19 billion unicorn that provides GPUs to AI developers. Its frenetic culture and rising competition now pose challenges, former employees say.
Give This Rich Dude $1 or The Onion Disappears Forever
Entrepreneur Jeff Lawson's plan to revive venerable satirical outlet The Onion involves borrowing from the playbook of the founders of WhatsApp.
Crave Tease Review: Not Jewelry, Barely a Vibrator
By trying to be both jewelry and a sex toy, Crave's vibrator-which goes on your finger-fails to be either one.
How to Shut Up Your Gadgets at Night So You Can Sleep
Cut out the beeps and bloops and get some rest for a change.
Jerry Seinfeld, ‘Hacks,’ and the Future of Comedy in a Digital World
Jerry Seinfeld thinks PC crap" is ruining comedy. Hacks proves him wrong.
Everything You Need to Know About Hybrid Cars
What's the difference between a hybrid, a mild hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid? This is the WIRED guide for the electric-curious.
These Dangerous Scammers Don’t Even Bother to Hide Their Crimes
Yahoo Boy" cybercriminals are openly running dozens of scams across Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, TikTok, YouTube, and more.
Would You Still Use Google if It Didn't Pay Apple $20 Billion to Get on Your iPhone?
A US judge who will decide Google's fate in a historic antitrust trial suggested it was odd" for the company to say it has the best search engine but also pay Apple billions to lock out rivals.
Want to Buy a Decommissioned Supercomputer? Here’s Your Chance
There's still time left to bid for a 145,152-core Cheyenne supercomputer that was once the 20th most powerful computer in the world.
The 21 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (May 2024)
Argylle, Mad Max: Fury Road, Napoleon, and a documentary about Billie Eilish are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.
Nick Bostrom Made the World Fear AI. Now He Asks: What if It Fixes Everything?
Philosopher Nick Bostrom popularized the idea superintelligent AI could erase humanity. His new book imagines a world in which algorithms have solved every problem.
How Far-Right Extremist Militias Organize on Facebook
In the aftermath of the Capitol riot, far-right militia groups are using Facebook to organize-and they're not worried about getting banned by Meta.
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