» The Biggest Controversy in Cosmology Just Got Bigger
08/09/24 04:00 from Wired
A long-awaited study of the cosmic expansion rate suggests that when it comes to the Hubble tension, cosmologists are still missing something.

» 15 Best Wireless Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
07/09/24 08:01 from Wired
Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.

» HHKB Studio Review: The Programmer's Mechanical Keyboard
07/09/24 07:30 from Wired
Large changes bring this classic programmer's mechanical keyboard into modernity without sacrificing its soul.

» The Easiest Ways to Swap Contact Info Using Your Phone
07/09/24 06:30 from Wired
Use these tools in iOS and Android to exchange contact details and never fumble with business cards again.

» The Best Pixel 9 Cases, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
07/09/24 06:10 from Wired
Whether you went big with the Pixel 9 Pro XL or even bigger with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, we’ve got a selection of cases, including MagSafe, to kit out your new Android phone.

» The 7 Best Folding Phones We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)
07/09/24 05:38 from Wired
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.

» Why Polio Has Reemerged in Gaza
07/09/24 05:00 from Wired
After a quarter of a century, the disease has returned to Gaza, prompting a campaign to immunize all of the territory's children against the virus.

» Hackers Threaten to Leak Planned Parenthood Data
07/09/24 04:30 from Wired
Plus: Kaspersky’s US business sold, Nigerian sextortion scammers jailed, and Europe’s controversial encryption plans return.

» The Mosquito-Borne Disease ‘Triple E’ Is Spreading in the US as Temperatures Rise
07/09/24 04:00 from Wired
Eastern equine encephalitis, which has a high mortality rate, is becoming more common in North America as climate changes expands the habitats of insects.

» The 42 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (September 2024)
07/09/24 04:00 from Wired
Kaos, The Perfect Couple, and Sweet Home are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

» The 41 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (September 2024)
07/09/24 03:30 from Wired
Wicked Little Letters, Rebel Ridge, and Godzilla Minus One are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

» How Do You Solve a Problem Like Polestar?
07/09/24 03:00 from Wired
The all-electric sibling of Volvo has a new CEO, new models landing, and a new plant in South Carolina—but will this be enough to stop the EV brand's decline?

» Boeing Starliner Returns Home to an Uncertain Future
06/09/24 15:24 from Wired
NASA has three more operational Starliner missions on the books. It hasn't yet decided if it will commit to any more than that.

» New AI Model Can Simulate 'Super Mario Bros.' After Watching Gameplay Footage
06/09/24 12:14 from Wired
Despite its limitations, the makers of "MarioVGG" think AI video could one day replace game engines.

» New AI Model Can Simulate ‘Super Mario Bros.’ After Watching Gameplay Footage
06/09/24 12:14 from Wired
Despite its limitations, the makers of MarioVGG think AI video could one day replace game engines.

» What Cancún’s Tourists Don’t See Is a Sprawling Concrete Jungle
06/09/24 11:49 from Wired
The rapid expansion of Cancún since the 1970s has created a vastly unequal city, with overpopulated neighborhoods deprived of public space propping up the city's lavish tourist districts.

» Here’s What Right-Wing Influencers Actually Talked About in Tenet Media Videos Allegedly Financed by Russia
06/09/24 11:23 from Wired
A WIRED analysis shows that right-wing stars like Tim Pool and Benny Johnson focused on topics like Elon Musk and supposed racism toward white people in hundreds of videos allegedly paid for by Russia.

» What Ring-Wing Influencers Actually Said in Those Tenet Media Videos
06/09/24 11:23 from Wired
A WIRED analysis shows that right-wing stars like Tim Pool and Benny Johnson focused on topics like Elon Musk and supposed racism toward white people in hundreds of videos allegedly paid for by Russia.

» What Right-Wing Influencers Actually Said in Those Tenet Media Videos
06/09/24 11:23 from Wired
A WIRED analysis shows that right-wing stars like Tim Pool and Benny Johnson focused on topics like Elon Musk and supposed racism toward white people in hundreds of videos allegedly paid for by Russia.

» X Is Working With a GOP Consulting Firm
06/09/24 09:31 from Wired
Targeted Victory’s largest client is the Republican National Committee. It’s now fielding inquiries for X about Elon Musk’s standoff with Brazil.

» Best Overlanding Gear (2024): Tried and Tested Storage, Shovels, and Coolers
06/09/24 09:01 from Wired
We traveled thousands of miles to bring you the best tires, tow straps, and tool kits to get you out there … and back again.

» All the Top New Gadgets at IFA 2024
06/09/24 08:42 from Wired
A phone with magnetic mods, a new handheld gaming console, and a robot vacuum that can climb stairs. Here’s the best new gear announced at IFA in Berlin.

» Elektron Digitakt II Review: The Most Versatile Sampler and Sequencer
06/09/24 06:06 from Wired
Even after seven years, the original Digitakt can still hold its own against modern samplers. The Digitakt II is better in almost every way.

» The NSA Has a Podcast—Here's How to Decode It
06/09/24 06:00 from Wired
The spy agency that dared not speak its name is now the Joe Rogan of the SIGINT set. And the pod's actually worth a listen.

» Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: Blending Beauty and Brains
06/09/24 05:02 from Wired
Nine years after its predecessor debuted, the fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat blends beauty with smarts.

» The Death of ‘Concord’ Offers a Bleak Look at Gaming’s Future
06/09/24 04:30 from Wired
After eight years of development, Sony pulled the plug on Concord today after just two weeks. Fans loved it, but seemingly not enough. Is the future of the industry blockbuster-or-bust?

» The More This Rolex Costs, the More You Want It. Here's Why
06/09/24 04:30 from Wired
A 125-year-old theory explains why humans want luxury items even more when the prices go up. Blame social media—and ubiquitous counterfeits—for making it even worse.

» How to Use Apple’s Distraction Control Feature in Safari
06/09/24 04:15 from Wired
Distraction Control, which removes annoying elements from web pages, is coming to the iPhone’s default browser with the release of iOS 18.

» The End of ‘Brat Summer’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think
06/09/24 04:00 from Wired
Yes, it means we’re moving into Demure Autumn or even PSL Time, but it also indicates seasons themselves are getting warped by meme culture.

» Therapy Sessions Exposed by Mental Health Care Firm’s Unsecured Database
06/09/24 03:45 from Wired
Video and audio of therapy sessions, transcripts, and other patient records were accidentally exposed in a publicly accessible database operated by the virtual medical company Confidant Health.

» Could AI and Deepfakes Sway the US Election?
06/09/24 03:00 from Wired
This week on Politics Lab, we’re talking about AI’s potential impact on the election—and why it’s so hard to regulate nationwide.

» Elon Musk Has Backed Himself Into a Corner in Brazil
06/09/24 03:00 from Wired
After a public standoff with a judge over X and Starlink’s operations in the country, Elon Musk is showing signs of wavering.

» Why Super Typhoons Like Yagi Are More Common Than You’d Think
05/09/24 14:32 from Wired
Unlike in the Atlantic, there is little to stop high-intensity storms forming in Southeast Asia, and climate change is making conditions even more perilous.

» YubiKeys Are a Security Gold Standard—but They Can Be Cloned
05/09/24 14:01 from Wired
Security researchers have discovered a cryptographic flaw that leaves the YubiKey 5 vulnerable to attack.

» The 40 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (September 2024)
05/09/24 12:00 from Wired
Chimp Crazy, Industry, and City of God: The Fight Rages On are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.