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Ooni Volt 12 Review: Fast and Convenient

Ooni’s first electric pizza oven is a fast and convenient (but tiny) pizza revelation. https://www.wired.com/review/ooni-volt-12/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

11 Best Deals: Coffee Gear, Games, and Sex Toys

Everything you need for a May full of fun and games—of every kind. https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-april-29-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

An Ominous Heating Event Is Unfolding in the Oceans

Average sea surface temperatures have soared to record highs, and stayed there. It’s a worrying signal of an ocean in crisis. https://www.wired.com/story/an-ominous-heating-event-is-unfolding-in-the-oceans/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The 10 Best Turntables for Your Vinyl Collection (2023)

Streaming music giving you the blues? These entry-level turntables will help you rock on to analog audio at home. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-turntables/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

6 Tips for Using ChatGPT to Brainstorm Better

Artificial intelligence can be a font of inspiration. Here’s how to use OpenAI’s AI chatbot the next time you’re spitballing ideas. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-chatgpt-brainstorm-ai/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Soothe Your Damaged Masculinity With This Moisturizing Balm

This week on Gadget Lab, we dive into the market for male grooming products, scrotum deodorizers, and scented salves that target the nether regions. https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-595/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Quest for Longevity Is Already Over

Studying people who live well beyond the age of 100 could reveal the secret to living longer, healthier lives. But the statistics tell another story. https://www.wired.com/story/human-age-limit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

So Your Kid Wants to Be a Twitch Streamer

Don’t panic. Instead, teach your beloved offspring to answer the Three Questions of Streaming. https://www.wired.com/story/so-your-kid-wants-to-be-a-twitch-streamer-three-questions/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Ford Jump-Starts Its Attempt to Revive Detroit

The first phase of the automaker's redevelopment of the historic Michigan Central station is aimed at bringing more tech workers to the city—and to Ford. https://www.wired.com/story/ford-jump-starts-its-attempt-to-revive-detroit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Augmented Reality Art Takes Over the Roofs of Sheffield, UK

Residents and visitors in Sheffield can point their phone at the tops of buildings and see giant animated creatures spring to virtual life. https://www.wired.com/story/sheffield-uk-augmented-reality-art-look-up/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Filthy Truth About Subway Air

Levels of particulate matter in the world’s metro systems far exceed recommended limits—and the deeper you go, the worse it gets. https://www.wired.com/story/subway-air-health/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Hacker Group Names Are Now Absurdly Out of Control

Pumpkin Sandstorm. Spandex Tempest. Charming Kitten. Is this really how we want to name the hackers wreaking havoc worldwide? https://www.wired.com/story/hacker-naming-schemes-spandex-tempest/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to Responsibly Dispose of Your Electronics (2023)

Get rid of old, broken, and unused devices without adding to the ewaste problem. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-responsibly-dispose-electronics/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple Music Classical Review: A Great App That Ignores Much of the World

For those who love Western classical music, it's a godsend. But as a global app, Apple Music Classical barely scratches the surface. https://www.wired.com/story/apple-music-classical-name/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The War on Passwords Enters a Chaotic New Phase

The transition from traditional logins to cryptographic passkeys is getting messy. But don’t worry—there’s a plan. https://www.wired.com/story/passwords-passkey-transition-time/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Radical, Expansive Future of Period Technology

Menstruation suppression is only a starting point. A more just and safe world for all bodies means shifting the questions we ask. https://www.wired.com/story/period-health-future-kate-clancy/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

'Mrs. Davis' Gets AI Right—Because It's a Comedy

Damon Lindelof’s new Peacock series is about a tech-averse nun on a quest for the Holy Grail. And that’s the least zany thing about it. https://www.wired.com/story/mrs-davis-peacock-ai-nun/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What Would It Take to Imagine a Truly Alien Alien?

Science fiction illustrates the perspective-bending challenge of conjuring intelligent life that’s radically different from humans. https://www.wired.com/story/aliens-science-fiction-literature-imagination/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

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. https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-apple-one/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to Stop Programs From Loading When macOS Starts Up

If a bunch of applications are slowing your Mac down, here’s how to take control. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-programs-loading-macos-startup/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Home Pregnancy Tests Could Put Women in Danger

The technology made it possible to detect pregnancy early. But after Roe, antiabortion activists and lawmakers have weaponized this access to information. https://www.wired.com/story/home-pregnancy-tests-could-now-put-women-in-danger/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Games Are More Visually Accessible Than Ever. It’s Just the Beginning

Indie and big-name studios alike are innovating new ways to include blind and low-vision players, from text-to-speech to sound cues. https://www.wired.com/story/future-video-games-visual-accessibility/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Robot Lawyers Are About to Flood the Courts

It’s time to reform the US legal system. https://www.wired.com/story/generative-ai-courts-law-justice/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

San Francisco Mayor London Breed on the City’s Troubles—and Hopes

We sat down with the leader of the storied city that WIRED calls home. https://www.wired.com/story/have-a-nice-future-podcast-1/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

18 Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Cases and Accessories (2023): Chargers, Cables, and Screen Protectors

You just spend nearly a grand (if not more) on a Samsung phone. Don’t take a risk—keep it safe! https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-samsung-galaxy-s23-cases-and-accessories/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Stem Cell ‘Junk Yards’ Reveal a New Clue About Aging

Scientists found that the cells' garbage-clearing function deteriorates with age—and opens the door to reversing it. https://www.wired.com/story/stem-cell-aging/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

BenQ Mobiuz OLED Gaming Monitor Review: Just Too Much

If you must have a giant computer screen, you could do worse than this one. https://www.wired.com/review/benq-mobiuz-gaming-monitor-48-inch/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Everything You Should Know About the New MoviePass

After rising from the dead, the theater subscription service is back with a convoluted new business model. Here’s how it works and how to sign up. https://www.wired.com/story/new-moviepass-features/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

12 Best Deals: Kindles, Tablets, and Coffee Makers

Easter weekend brings discounts on some of our favorite Amazon devices, plus Google Pixel phones. https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-april-8-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

America’s Tornadoes Are Evolving, Fast

Scientists are hesitant to blame climate change, but varying weather conditions are causing new and troubling tornado patterns. https://www.wired.com/story/americas-tornados-are-evolving-fast/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Your Car’s Future Is Loaded With Subscriptions

This week, we learn how automakers adopted the subscription model where drivers pay to unlock features, and why the used car market will embrace it too. https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-593/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Dangerous Weak Link in the US Food Chain

Without an information sharing and analysis center, the country’s food and agriculture sector is uniquely vulnerable to hackers. https://www.wired.com/story/us-food-agriculture-isac-cybersecurity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The ‘Little Bang’ Helping Physicists Study the Infant Universe

By recreating an early state of matter called the quark-gluon plasma, scientists hope to understand the conditions that made the universe what it is today. https://www.wired.com/story/little-bang-universe-beginning-plasma-physics/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Brace Yourself for a Tidal Wave of ChatGPT Email Scams

Thanks to large language models, a single scammer can run hundreds or thousands of cons in parallel, night and day, in every language under the sun. https://www.wired.com/story/large-language-model-phishing-scams/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mullvad VPN and Tor Project Create New Privacy-Focused Mullvad Browser

Mullvad Browser, a collaboration between the nonprofit and Mullvad VPN, offers an anti-tracking browser designed to be used with a VPN. https://www.wired.com/story/mullvad-browser-vpn-tor-project/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to Stop Programs From Loading When Windows Starts Up

If a bunch of applications are slowing your computer down, here's how to take control. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-programs-loading-windows-startup/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

18 Best Deals: Electric Bikes, Outdoor Gear, and Camera Bags

Step into spring with these discounted outdoorsy gadgets. https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-april-1-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Plays Like Your Best D&D Game

It’s all the chaos and delight of playing a campaign with your friends, but onscreen. https://www.wired.com/story/dungeons-and-dragons-honor-amongst-thieves-review/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger