Autonomous drones are rapidly changing combat. Anduril’s new one aims to gain an edge with jet power and AI. https://www.wired.com/story/anduril-roadrunner-drone/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
In 2021, scientists experimenting with fiber optics picked up a strange signal: the cacophony of cicadas. It could lead to a new way of monitoring insects. https://www.wired.com/story/cicadas-are-so-loud-fiber-optic-cables-can-hear-them/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
All but raised in oncology wards, Dr. Subbiah is on a mission to make cancer care work for everyone, including those usually overlooked. https://www.wired.com/story/women-in-science-ishwaria-subbiah/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The Ganges river is one of the world’s most sacred waterways—and one of its most polluted. To restore it, India is undertaking one of the biggest engineering programs in the history of sanitation. https://www.wired.com/story/india-ganges-river-clean-project/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The CEO’s memo to staff announces a nonvoting seat for Microsoft but leaves questions about the future of chief scientist Ilya Sutskever. https://www.wired.com/story/sam-altman-officially-returns-to-openai-board-seat-microsoft/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
After years of delays, Tesla will livestream its Cybertruck delivery event Thursday. Car experts still can’t believe it’s trying to mass-produce a vehicle with such a challenging design. https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-cybertruck-two-years-late-still-crazy/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The portable coffee makers from AeroPress come in a variety of sizes and designs. We tell you which one brews best for you. https://www.wired.com/story/best-aeropress/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
After crashes, scandals, and SBF’s guilty verdict, many hoped the crypto industry would grow up. Speculation around the arrival of a spot bitcoin ETF shows old hype dies hard. https://www.wired.com/story/bitcoin-etf-crypto-investments/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
From data access to scientific merit, Dr. Norman is working to make astronomy—and all STEM fields—more inclusive. https://www.wired.com/story/women-in-science-dara-norman/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Released earlier this month, OpenAI’s GPTs let anyone create custom chatbots. But some of the data they’re built on is easily exposed. https://www.wired.com/story/openai-custom-chatbots-gpts-prompt-injection-attacks/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Dozens of advocacy groups are pressuring the US Congress to abandon plans to ram through the renewal of a controversial surveillance program that they say poses an “alarming threat to civil rights.” https://www.wired.com/story/2023-ndaa-privacy-lobbying/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Pioneering a new field in cosmology, Dr. Pasterski explores diverse perspectives in physics and astronomy—and whether the universe might actually be a hologram. https://www.wired.com/story/women-in-science-sabrina-gonzalez-pasterski/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Whether you practice photography as a hobby or career path, these discounts on camera bags and lenses get you closer to sharper images and easy editing. https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-camera-deals-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
These Cyber Monday deals are hand-picked by WIRED editors who spend all year testing gear and logging prices to bring you the best stuff at the best prices. https://www.wired.com/live/cyber-monday-deals-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
We’ve made it less overwhelming to find the best discounts on WIRED-approved gear in this Netscape hellscape. https://www.wired.com/story/greatest-cyber-monday-deals-on-gear-we-love/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
These are the top discounts we’ve found across the web. Whether you want an iPad or a Nintendo Switch, there’s something for everyone. https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-deals-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
There's no better time to upgrade your at-home setup with these sales on our favorite Sonos speakers and soundbars. https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-sonos-deals-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Getting messages directed to someone else is annoying, but only if you don't have fun with it. https://www.wired.com/story/what-to-do-emails-for-wrong-person/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
This year’s best cookbooks provide tasty, well-tested instructions for grilling, fermenting, and baking. There’s even something for cocktail hour. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cookbooks-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top typing peripherals for the job. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-keyboards/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The drug semaglutide is already widely used for weight loss. Now its maker is presenting new evidence that it can reduce cardiovascular illnesses and deaths. https://www.wired.com/story/wegovy-slashes-the-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke-in-a-landmark-trial/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Yes, there is a therapeutic basis for “watching movies to heal,” but only if you do it the right way. Here's how. https://www.wired.com/story/cinematherapy-psychology-mental-health/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
US government officials continue to warn that the public and private sectors need to identify and root out China-backed attackers lurking in industrial control systems. https://www.wired.com/story/nsa-china-hacking-criticial-us-infrastructure/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
If you’re resorting to more, uh, unconventional pest control methods, you’ll want to read this first. https://www.wired.com/story/could-a-cockroach-survive-a-fall-from-space/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Whether you’re up against pet hair or you want to splurge on a high-end laser-guided robot vacuum, we have the perfect pick for you. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-robot-vacuums/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Forget stressful leaderboards and time-sensitive missions. These games let you play at your own pace. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cozy-games/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Six nuclear reactors just 9 feet across planned for Idaho were supposed to prove out the dream of cheap, small-scale nuclear energy. Now the project has been canceled. https://www.wired.com/story/first-small-scale-nuclear-plant-us-nuscale-canceled/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
If you’re willing to clip the Ai Pin to your chest, you can talk, gesture, and tap to take photos or summon a powerful virtual assistant. https://www.wired.com/story/humane-ai-pin-700-dollar-smartphone-alternative-wearable/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
An experimental AI helper attempts to operate a web browser in the same way a human does to take on office admin like processing invoices or screening job applicants. https://www.wired.com/story/this-new-breed-of-ai-assistant-wants-to-do-your-boring-office-chores/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
This week, we talk about the new Humane wearable and the future of phone alternatives. https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-620/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Meta now offers users an ad-free option, but it’s only available in Europe for those who can afford the €10-a-month subscription. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-ad-free-facebook-instagram-meta-privacy/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
European manufacturer Northvolt has plans to distribute a low-carbon, sustainable battery-manufacturing process across the world. https://www.wired.com/story/wired-impact-northvolt-ev-batteries-sustainability/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
We've spent months and years testing dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, innerspring, and certified organic mattresses. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mattresses-3/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
These authentic Chinese meals are frozen raw for easy shipping and cooking. Your family will think you've opened a restaurant in your kitchen. (They make great gifts too.) https://www.wired.com/story/mila-soup-dumplings-rave/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
These smartphone apps can help you penny-pinch your way to financial peace of mind. https://www.wired.com/story/finance-budget-investment-apps/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
As ocean temperatures climb, so do creatures’ metabolisms. If extra food isn’t available, they’ll starve. https://www.wired.com/story/the-hidden-awful-way-that-climate-change-imperils-animals/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Greenland’s northern ice shelves have lost more than a third of their volume since 1978, new research finds. https://www.wired.com/story/a-major-alarm-is-flashing-under-greenlands-ice/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
We're testing gadgets that keep showing up in our feeds. Here are the ones that deserve the hype—and would make awesome presents. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-viral-tiktok-gadgets/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
We explain what you need to know about screen refresh rates for smartphones, TVs, and monitors. https://www.wired.com/story/high-refresh-rate-explained/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Images from the European Space Agency’s newest telescope show the power of instruments that will create 3D surveys of a third of the sky, covering 10 billion years of cosmic history. https://www.wired.com/story/the-euclid-space-telescopes-spectacular-first-photos-of-distant-and-hidden-galaxies/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
When a homeless man attacked a former city official, footage of the onslaught became a rallying cry. Then came another video, and another—and the story turned inside out. https://www.wired.com/story/san-francisco-doom-loop-citizen-surveillance/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The Swedish brand's new entry-level electric car drives well and looks like a full-fat Volvo, but has it done enough to lure drivers looking for Scandi chic? https://www.wired.com/review/review-volvo-ex30/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Therabody’s percussive therapy devices help soothe achy muscles. Here’s our guide to its lineup—and some cheaper alternatives. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-theragun-percussive-therapy-devices/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
This machine can brew a batch of coffee big enough for a family, but it can also make just a single mugful. https://www.wired.com/review/oxo-12-cup-coffee-maker-with-podless-single-serve-function/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
AI-powered services like LazyApply zip through the grunt work of job applications, helping one programmer apply for 5,000 jobs. But they can make mistakes, and some recruiters scorn the technology. https://www.wired.com/story/this-ai-bot-fills-out-job-applications-for-you-while-you-sleep/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The hidden costs of the global food system are equivalent to 10 percent of global GDP, according to new analysis from the United Nations. https://www.wired.com/story/hidden-cost-world-food-system/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Giant black holes were supposed to be bit players in the early cosmic story. But James Webb Space Telescope observations are finding an unexpected abundance of the beasts. https://www.wired.com/story/the-jwst-has-spotted-giant-black-holes-all-over-the-early-universe/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
This beautiful pair of speakers is among the best you’ll find under a thousand bucks. https://www.wired.com/review/focal-theva-no-1/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Whether you’re looking for extra-warm jackets or bedding, you’ve probably seen this term. Let us fill you in. https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-down-fill-power/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger