I have high standards for my portable batteries. Somehow, Raycon exceeded all of them and then threw in a phone stand. https://www.wired.com/review/raycon-the-magic-power-bank-5-in-1/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The shift from El Niño to La Niña will see temperatures drop, but when one weather system swings to the other, summers tend to be hotter than average—meaning 2024 could be even warmer and wilder than last year. https://www.wired.com/story/el-nino-la-nina-extreme-weather-heat-2024/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Bridgerton, Eric, and Ripley are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month. https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-shows-this-week/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Plus: A media executive is charged in an alleged money-laundering scheme, a ransomware attack disrupts care at London hospitals, and Google’s former CEO has a secretive drone project up his sleeve. https://www.wired.com/story/apple-passwords-password-manager-wwdc-security-roundup/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
A European Commission spokesperson says Russia is focusing on Germany more than any other EU country—and estimates the Kremlin is spending €1 billion on disinformation campaigns. https://www.wired.com/story/european-union-elections-russia-germany-disinformation-campaigns/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
It’s OK to be doubtful of tech leaders’ grandiose visions of our AI future—but that doesn’t mean the technology won’t have a huge impact. https://www.wired.com/story/dont-let-mistrust-of-tech-companies-blind-you-power-of-ai/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Research is uncovering the key role that fungi play in getting soils to absorb carbon, and how humanity’s actions aboveground are wreaking havoc in the mysterious fungal world below. https://www.wired.com/story/mushrooms-fungi-carbon-capture-kew/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Drake joined parody rapper Snowd4y for a remix of his “Hey There Delilah” cover, “Wah Gwan Delilah.” Some thought it was AI, the Plain White T’s cringed, and the jokes have been nonstop. https://www.wired.com/story/drake-plain-white-ts-ai-wah-gwan-delilah/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
As if trying to land a new gig isn't demoralizing enough, job seekers are meeting with characters powered by generative AI who are capable of meeting with infinite candidates to judge their skills. https://www.wired.com/story/ai-cartoon-next-job/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The vehicle mostly survived launch and reentry—key stepping stones toward operational flights of the largest rocket in history. https://www.wired.com/story/spacex-starship-superheavy-mars-launch-elon-musk/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
A WIRED analysis of 22 million coordinates mapped out how police drones are used in a California border city. Some residents welcome the robots; others feel they now live in a surveillance dystopia. https://www.wired.com/story/inside-the-city-policed-by-machines/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Building on the internet’s love for the Swedish furniture store, Ikea is looking to hire workers for its forthcoming Roblox virtual outpost online. It pays real money, not Robux—as long as you’re 18. https://www.wired.com/story/ikea-is-hiring-its-next-generation-of-workers-on-roblox/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Eliot Higgins and his 28,000 forensic foot soldiers at Bellingcat have kept a miraculous nose for truth—and a sharp sense of its limits—in Gaza, Ukraine, and everywhere else atrocities hide online. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-lead-army-of-digital-sleuths-age-of-ai/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Investor Marc Andreessen called tech ethics and safety teams “the enemy” in his “Techno-Optimist Manifesto” last year. Today he clarified he’s in favor of online guardrails for his 9-year-old son. https://www.wired.com/story/marc-andreessen-online-safety-enemy-walled-gardens/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The all-electric Mustang gets a dirt update—perfect if you prefer going sideways. https://www.wired.com/story/first-drive-2024-ford-mustang-mach-e-rally/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
During a tour of Silicon Valley, EU vice president Věra Jourová said she expects tech giants to prioritize stamping out content that could distort democracy. https://www.wired.com/story/eu-vice-president-moon-landing-conspiracies-youtube/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
After nearly a decade of silence, the beloved sci-fi author opens up about loss, love, and a collaboration with Keanu Reeves. A WIRED exclusive. https://www.wired.com/story/china-mieville-writes-a-secret-novel-with-the-internets-boyfriend-keanu-reeves/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Grovemade’s anniversary sale offers a rare discount on American-made laptop stands, desk mats, and other WFH accessories. https://www.wired.com/story/grovemade-deals-anniversary-sale-june-2024/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
New iPads are here. We break down Apple’s current lineup to help you figure out which one of Apple’s tablets is best for you. https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-ipad/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Generative AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot are becoming part of everyday business life. But they come with privacy and security considerations you should know about. https://www.wired.com/story/ai-workplace-privacy-security/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The idea of an AI beauty pageant might seem laughable or grotesque, depending on whom you ask. But the World AI Creator Awards reflects something deeper about modern influencer culture. https://www.wired.com/story/ai-beauty-pageant-world-ai-creator-awards/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
A vast majority of the election-related disinformation a South African watchdog group identified came from X, where Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla posted a fake video featuring a Donald Trump endorsement. https://www.wired.com/story/south-africa-x-twitter-disinformation/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Surgeons at NYU took out the pig kidney because it wasn’t getting enough blood flow. https://www.wired.com/story/woman-who-received-pig-kidney-has-it-removed/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
You could fill a stadium or two with all the cheap headphones out there. We tested a ton to help you pick the right pair. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-headphones-under-100/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing. https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
No matter the genre or location, these gadgets will upgrade your experience. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-festival-accessories-and-gear/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Compact, cute, and fairly cheap, Nubia’s Flip 5G could be your first foldable, but the software lets it down. https://www.wired.com/review/nubia-flip-5g/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Linen might not be your first choice for bed sheets, but give it a try, especially in the warmer months. Here’s the linen we love sleeping on. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-linen-sheets/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Perhaps dark matter is made of an entirely different kind of particle than the ones physicists have been searching for. New experiments are springing up to look for these ultra-lightweight phantoms. https://www.wired.com/story/the-hunt-for-ultralight-dark-matter/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
When YouTube’s Content ID system goes wrong, it goes very, very wrong. https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-content-id-samsung-washing-machine-chime-demonetize/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Plus: Spotify will refund owners of its discontinued Car Thing, Amazon gets FAA clearance for more drone deliveries, and we’re in love with the new Rafa Nadal watch collaboration. https://www.wired.com/story/android-now-lets-you-edit-text-messages/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Making good espresso is hard, and it takes some trial and error. Here are some tips to get you started. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-espresso/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
From games to consoles to accessories, Sony PlayStation gear is heavily discounted through June 12. https://www.wired.com/story/sony-days-of-play-sale-2024/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
With over 60 countries holding elections in 2024, deepfakes and robocalls are being used to manipulate voters across the world. WIRED is tracking every instance of AI interference during this critical election year. https://www.wired.com/story/ai-election-2024/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Biotech giant Bayer plans to distribute mustard greens that have been genetically altered to make them less bitter to grocery stores across the country. https://www.wired.com/story/gene-edited-salad-greens-fall-pairwise-bayer-crispr-gmo/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Annoying, mistake-prone touch controls have become standard on induction stoves, but good old-fashioned knobs are far superior in the busy, messy kitchen. It’s high time we bring back the knob. https://www.wired.com/story/touch-controls-on-stoves-suck-knobs-are-way-better/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Liz Reid, Google’s head of search, said in a blog post that the company had made adjustments to its new AI search feature after screenshots of its errors went viral. https://www.wired.com/story/google-ai-overview-search-issues/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
OpenAI has released its first report, which details how bad actors in Russia, China, and beyond are using AI to spread propaganda. (Poorly.) https://www.wired.com/story/openai-threat-report-china-russia-ai-propaganda/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The troubled company is back from the brink, but will emerge from bankruptcy to a world where coworking’s long-term future is much less certain. https://www.wired.com/story/wework-bankruptcy-future-of-work/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Anthropic and other big AI startups are teaching chatbots “tool use,” to make them more useful in the workplace. https://www.wired.com/story/chatbots-are-entering-the-stone-age/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
A compact design, capable triple-lens camera, and lovely display are saddled by limited processing power and lackluster software updates. https://www.wired.com/review/motorola-edge-50-pro/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The US says a Chinese national operated the “911 S5” botnet, which included computers worldwide and was used to file hundreds of thousands of fraudulent Covid claims and distribute CSAM, among other crimes. https://www.wired.com/story/911-s5-botnet-arrest/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Two ex-Facebook employees founded the nonprofit Integrity Institute to clean up tech platforms. Now it’s reeling amid fights on Slack and one founder’s resignation after an external HR investigation. https://www.wired.com/story/integrity-institute-nonprofit-tried-to-fix-tech-culture-lost-control/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
A desktop display with an integrated keyboard, video, and mouse switch is a great solution if your work and personal computers share the same peripherals. https://www.wired.com/story/kvm-monitors-built-in-switch/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Annoying texts and disinformation campaigns have wrecked get-out-the-vote drives. Relentless, a progressive organizing group, thinks it has a solution: you. https://www.wired.com/story/you-can-get-paid-to-talk-to-friends-about-voting/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Phil Wizard, the current favorite for Olympic Gold, says it’s an art and culture first. But if you’re gonna hate, he’d like you to at least learn the proper terminology. https://www.wired.com/story/big-interview-phil-wizard/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door proves that using new tech to bring old visions to life (and cut down on pain points) is way more effective than a simple cash grab. https://www.wired.com/story/paper-mario-the-thousand-year-door-sets-the-standard-for-classic-game-remakes/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Police are using subtle psychological operations against ransomware gangs to sow distrust in their ranks—and trick them into emerging from the shadows. https://www.wired.com/story/cop-cybercriminal-hacker-psyops/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Looking for casual sex is often seen as taboo, even in queer circles. A handful of web apps—Sniffies, BKDR, and Motto—are using map technology to reinvigorate interest in cruising culture. https://www.wired.com/story/the-rebirth-of-queer-cruising-apps-sniffies-bkdr-motto/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Using DNA from tangerines and tobacco, food scientists have made a familiar fruit tastier—and more Instagrammable—than ever. We looked into pink pineapples so you don’t have to. https://www.wired.com/story/pink-pineapples-grocery-store-pinkglow-genetically-modified/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger