Google's Appointment Schedule tool lets you coordinate calendars with others—without all the back-and-forth. https://www.wired.com/story/google-calendar-find-time-to-meet-appointment-scheduler/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Genetically engineering plants to change colors when they encounter a contaminant could help scientists better understand their needs—and the environment. https://www.wired.com/story/these-plants-change-color-when-exposed-to-a-pesticide/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
This lightweight 16-inch laptop offers a nice balance between price and power. https://www.wired.com/review/acer-swift-edge-16/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Getting married? Having a kid? Getting gifts to mark the milestone is easier with an online registry—but not all are made equally. https://www.wired.com/story/best-registries-for-weddings-baby-showers/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
With each new season, the allure of Love Is Blind or The Real Housewives is both what is happening on our screens as much as what is happening beyond them. https://www.wired.com/story/the-real-reason-you-still-watch-reality-tv/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
These apps can help you slow your mindless scrolling—or put it to good use. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-phone-addiction-learn-stuff/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Stefanos Kasselakis is the darling of the country’s media, with a celebrity status forged on social media. But how much of his carefully crafted image is real? https://www.wired.com/story/stefanos-kasselakis-greece-politics-tiktok/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
We tried blow-dryers, brushes, and a machine that sucks up your locks like a vacuum. These are our top tools to dry your do. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hair-dryers/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Plus: Details emerge of a US government social media-scanning tool that flags “derogatory” speech, and researchers find vulnerabilities in the global mobile communications network. https://www.wired.com/story/cryptominer-espionage-campaign-security-roundup/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
OpenAI’s new image generator is powerful and flawed. Here’s how to use the beta feature in ChatGPT Plus, and some advice for getting started. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-chatgpt-dalle-3-create-images/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
More than 220 people are believed to have been kidnapped and taken to Gaza by Hamas. Their loved ones are trying to trace them using every grain of information they can find. https://www.wired.com/story/israel-hamas-hostages-phone-location/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Civilians in Israel can get mobile alerts of incoming rockets from apps that relay data from the Israel Defense Forces. Gaza has no early warning system, or internet access. https://www.wired.com/story/rocket-alert-apps-warn-israelis-attacks-gaza-left-in-the-dark/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The ranks of doomsday preppers have swelled since the pandemic, with many stocking up on freeze-dried rations in case things go bad. https://www.wired.com/story/special-ops-survival-food-boom/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
As Israel increases its ground operation in Gaza, the last remaining internet and mobile connections have gone dark. https://www.wired.com/story/gaza-internet-blackout-israel/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The new feature allows you to tailor how you appear on other people’s devices when contacting them. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-up-contact-poster-ios-17/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Yes, charging your phone overnight is bad for its battery. And no, you don’t need to turn off your device to give the battery a break. Here’s why. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-improve-battery-life-tips-myths-smartphones/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Amazon sold bottles of urine marketed as an energy drink, a new documentary reveals. The company also makes it alarmingly easy to sell dangerous items to children. https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-let-its-drivers-urine-be-sold-as-an-energy-drink/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The creator economy is fragmented and chaotic. This guy can (almost) make sense of it. https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-talent-factory-ursus-magana-creator-economy/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
German startup Vay is pushing teledriving—in which cars are remotely operated by humans—as easier to achieve than fully autonomous driving. https://www.wired.com/story/a-sneaky-shortcut-to-driverless-cars/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Here’s a guide to all the models—plus case recommendations and hidden software tricks to try. https://www.wired.com/story/best-google-pixel-phone/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Avian influenza can wipe out entire poultry flocks. An early experiment with Crispr suggests that gene editing can protect chickens against infection. https://www.wired.com/story/these-gene-edited-chickens-were-made-to-resist-bird-flu/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The AI models behind chatbots like ChatGPT can accurately guess a user’s personal information from innocuous chats. Researchers say the troubling ability could be used by scammers or to target ads. https://www.wired.com/story/ai-chatbots-can-guess-your-personal-information/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
When disturbing online profiles appeared in her name, Melissa Trixie Watt was sure she knew who was behind the harassment. But she had to fight to get help from the police—and prove it in court. https://www.wired.com/story/online-harassment-canada-cyberbullying/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Myanmar’s military junta is increasing surveillance and violating basic human rights. The combination of physical and digital surveillance is reaching dangerous new levels. https://www.wired.com/story/myanmar-doxxing-airstrike/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Berlin-based Ecosia carved out a niche as a carbon-negative search engine. To adapt to the ChatGPT era, it’s moving closer to Google and exploring how AI could help users cut carbon emissions. https://www.wired.com/story/search-engine-ecosia-generative-ai-revolution/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Nanoleaf has some of the coolest smart lighting panels around. Here’s how to choose the right one for your home. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-nanoleaf-lights/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The stats say most people prefer to snooze on their sides. If that’s you, then you might want to check out these WIRED-tested beds. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mattresses-for-side-sleepers/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
From Lies of P to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Microsoft’s subscription service includes a bounty of fun games for both console and PC. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-xbox-game-pass-games/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
A billion acres of old farmland—an area half the size of Australia—has fallen out of use. Ecologists say the lands and degraded forests are neglected resources for rewilding and for capturing carbon. https://www.wired.com/story/abandoned-farms-are-a-hidden-resource-for-restoring-biodiversity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The new REI Co-op Cycles DRT e3.1 is a buttery smooth e-MTB that can comfortably take you anywhere a traditional off-road bike can go. https://www.wired.com/review/rei-co-op-cycles-drt-e31-electric-mountain-bike/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Nikola Tesla once dreamed of transferring electrical energy through the air. Now, a company called Wi-Charge is beta-testing a prototype technology, and I’m testing it in my bathroom. https://www.wired.com/story/wi-charge-hands-on-wireless-power-over-distance/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
It might not be repairable, but this beautiful smartwatch does pretty much everything I want, and does it well. https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-watch-2/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist advises a parent who’s freaking out about their 6-year-old’s ambitions to make a life online. https://www.wired.com/story/my-kid-wants-to-be-an-influencer-is-that-bad/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The United Nations' top internet governance body will allegedly host its next two annual meetings in countries known for repressive internet policies and human rights abuses. https://www.wired.com/story/united-nations-igf-saudi-arabia-russia/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
We talk with Michael Casey, the chief content officer of CoinDesk, almost one year after the news site brought down Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency empire FTX. https://www.wired.com/story/have-a-nice-future-podcast-24/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Google is analyzing data from its Maps app to suggest how cities can adjust traffic light timing to cut wait times and emissions. The company says it’s already cutting stops for millions of drivers. https://www.wired.com/story/googles-ai-traffic-lights-driving-annoying/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Chatty assistants from Amazon, Apple, and Google are popular. But which one is right for you? https://www.wired.com/story/best-smart-speakers/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Harmony Korine's Aggro Dr1ft aspires to be a new kind of post-movie non-film, but for something featuring a neon-orange Travis Scott on a speedboat full of mercenaries in demon masks, it's just boring. https://www.wired.com/story/harmony-korine-artificial-intelligence-aggro-dr1ft-snooze/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The atmosphere is rapidly warming, but the soil is also prone to heat waves. Scientists are racing to understand the consequences. https://www.wired.com/story/heat-waves-in-the-ground-are-getting-more-extreme-and-perilous/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
If you want to log or analyze your shut-eye, these WIRED-tested sleep trackers are the way to go. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sleep-trackers/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Just because your computer isn’t with you doesn’t mean you can’t use it. https://www.wired.com/story/easiest-ways-access-computer-remotely/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Switching to a silk pillowcase is supposed to lead to fresher curls and clearer skin. But it's not a magic solution if you toss and turn at night. https://www.wired.com/story/silk-pillowcase-rant/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Taylor Swift’s appearance at a New York Jets game wildly shifted the search results for anyone investigating her use of private jets. But the SEO intrigue is just the beginning. https://www.wired.com/story/taylor-swift-jets-travis-kelce-theory-google-seo/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
ChatGPT-style AI can tackle the drudge work of responding to RFPs faster than humans. Sales teams at Google, Twilio, and others say productivity is spiking. https://www.wired.com/story/generative-ai-chatgpt-is-coming-for-sales-jobs/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Location-enabled tech designed to make our lives easier is often exploited by domestic abusers. Refuge, a UK nonprofit, helps women to leave abusive relationships, secure their devices, and stay safe. https://www.wired.com/story/the-experts-helping-women-fight-digital-domestic-abuse/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup conducted years of tests at UC Davis, a public university. A WIRED investigation reveals how Neuralink and the university keep the grisly images of test subjects hidden. https://www.wired.com/story/neuralink-uc-davis-monkey-photos-videos-secret/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Microsoft's most ambitious Surface yet is a well-designed graphics powerhouse, but all that brawn comes with trade-offs in size, weight, cost, battery life, and lap feel. https://www.wired.com/review/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
When Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX crypto exchange collapsed, customers lost billions of dollars. A New York court will decide whether it was fraud. https://www.wired.com/live/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-trial-live-blog/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Meta and Apple have zeroed in on mixed reality headsets and augments as their next frontier. But allowing wearables to collect data about their surroundings is going to cause problems. https://www.wired.com/story/virtual-reality-meta-wearables-privacy/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger