Samsung’s newest Android phones are here. We break down the key specs to help you choose the right one. https://www.wired.com/story/which-samsung-galaxy-s24-model-to-buy/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Which material should you buy? Percale or linen? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites and break it all down. https://www.wired.com/story/best-bedsheets/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
These over-the-counter hearing aids are tough to wrangle into your ears, and don’t do much once they’re in there. https://www.wired.com/review/sennheiser-all-day-clear-otc-hearing-aids/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
A crucial team at Google that reviewed new AI products for compliance with its rules for responsible AI development faces an uncertain future after its leader departed this month. https://www.wired.com/story/google-splits-up-responsible-innovation-ai-team/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Plus: Google fixes dozens of Android bugs, Microsoft rolls out nearly 50 patches, Mozilla squashes 15 Firefox flaws, and more. https://www.wired.com/story/apple-google-zero-day-flaws-critical-update-january-2024/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The ad, which appears to be made using generative AI, shows how the technology can be used not just to mislead, but to more subtly influence. https://www.wired.com/story/hulu-anti-hamas-ad-generative-ai/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Instead of immigrants, the group of extremists mostly battled each other, paranoia, and their GPS systems. https://www.wired.com/story/day-one-take-our-border-back-convoy-texas/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-video-doorbells/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Aerial drones have changed the war in Ukraine. Now, both Russia's and Ukraine's militaries are deploying more unmanned ground robots—and the two are colliding. https://www.wired.com/story/robots-are-fighting-robots-in-russias-war-in-ukraine/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Details are scarce, but Neuralink cofounder Elon Musk says initial results are “promising.” https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-neuralink-human-patient-brain-implant/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Members of Congress say the DOJ is funding the use of AI tools that further discriminatory policing practices. They're demanding higher standards for federal grants. https://www.wired.com/story/doj-predictive-policing-lawmakers-demand/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The latest edition in the franchise is focused squarely on handing the series off to a new generation of protagonists, and modernizing the game in the process. https://www.wired.com/story/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth-passes-the-torch-forward/?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
Forget the ice chest. Bring the full power of a portable refrigerator on your next outing into the wilds. https://www.wired.com/review/ecoflow-glacier-portable-refrigerator/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Many Black users who stayed amid the chaos and change on the platform, now named X, have found a renewed sense in what originally fascinated them: the mundanity in connection. https://www.wired.com/story/black-twitter-post-elon-musk-x/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Xiaomi’s affordable Pocos have great displays and performance, but their cameras and interface may frustrate you. https://www.wired.com/review/xiaomi-poco-x6-pro-and-poco-x6-phones/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
BeReal, the app defined by its ad-free, filter-free experience, will soon welcome celebrities and brands to its platform. Its COO says these new users won’t threaten the app’s integrity. https://www.wired.com/story/celebrities-brands-on-bereal/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The Biden administration is using the Defense Production Act to require companies to inform the Commerce Department when they start training high-powered AI algorithms. https://www.wired.com/story/openai-tech-giants-us-government-ai-projects/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
A California teenager who allegedly used the handle Torswats to carry out a nationwide swatting campaign is being extradited to Florida to face felony charges, WIRED has learned. https://www.wired.com/story/torswats-swatting-arrest/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
US spy agencies purchased Americans’ phone location data and internet metadata without a warrant but only admitted it after a US senator blocked the appointment of a new NSA director. https://www.wired.com/story/pentagon-data-purchases-wyden-letter/?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-4/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Dreams of the future are on full display at tech's big show. Here are some more of the coolest gadgets we’ve seen. https://www.wired.com/gallery/ces-2024-photo-gallery-day-2/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Feeling lethargic and unmotivated after a holiday break from the office? You’re not alone. These tips can help. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-over-january-slump-work-after-holidays/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The SEC confirmed to WIRED that the financial regulator has launched an investigation involving Rumble, a “free speech” video platform. The nature of the probe remains unknown. https://www.wired.com/story/rumble-sec-investigation/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Get live, up-to-the-minute reports of all the products, trends, and weird stuff we're seeing at CES in Las Vegas. https://www.wired.com/live/ces-2024-liveblog/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
A desire to make a difference is driving government recruitment. https://www.wired.com/story/to-make-an-impact-join-techs-exodus/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
From made-to-measure smart shades to retrofit curtain bots, these are our favorite WIRED-tested drapes for your windows. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smart-shades-blinds-curtains/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Cybex’s car seat can rotate 360 degrees, track the temperature, and alert you if you leave your kiddo in the car. https://www.wired.com/review/cybex-sensorsafe-sirona-s-car-seat-review/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Cells in the placenta have an unusual trick for activating gentle immune defenses and keeping them turned on when no infection is present. It involves crafting and deploying a fake virus. https://www.wired.com/story/during-pregnancy-the-placenta-hacks-the-immune-system-to-protect-the-fetus/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The ARChive of Contemporary Music has one of the largest collections of vinyl records in the world and is in danger of losing its home. Its champions are making a case for the future of physical media. https://www.wired.com/story/archive-of-contemporary-music-save-3-million-records-digital-streaming/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Scientists are finding a dynamic story in human physiology linked to frigid temperatures—a story that climate change may rewrite. https://www.wired.com/story/how-your-body-adapts-to-extreme-cold/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
CES kicks off next week with new gadgets galore, but now’s your chance to grab some great discounts on last year’s still-great tech. https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-jan-6-2024/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Should you splurge for the Ultra Watch 2? Or stick with the SE? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid). https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-apple-watch/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites. https://www.wired.com/story/six-word-sci-fi/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Borrowing from Apple’s MagSafe, Qi2 enables faster, more efficient magnetic wireless charging. https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-qi2-wireless-charging/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Ibogaine, a plant-based psychoactive drug, drastically reduced symptoms of depression and PTSD in veterans with traumatic brain injuries. https://www.wired.com/story/they-had-ptsd-a-psychedelic-called-ibogaine-helped-them-get-better/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Ukraine’s top general says his country must innovate on the level of inventing gunpowder to “break military parity” with Russia. If it’s successful, it could change the future of war. https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-russia-future-war-tech/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Boston Dynamic's legged robots won the internet by doing parkour and dancing to classic R&B. The company's founder Marc Raibert now leads an institute trying to make the machines more independent. https://www.wired.com/story/boston-dynamics-institute-robots-marc-raibert/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
This week, we talk about a new study that shows a sharp rise in orders for abortion pills by women who aren’t pregnant yet. This comes at a time when abortion access in the US is under threat. https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-627/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
This pint-size Bluetooth speaker is a solid shower buddy, but you can get better sound for a bit more cash. https://www.wired.com/review/skullcandy-kilo/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Don’t drop the ball on your health. There are plenty of discounted fitness trackers, including the latest Apple Watch. https://www.wired.com/story/fitness-tracker-and-smartwatch-deals-january-2024/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The tech economy is all about getting those next 10,000 users. What if it maximized something else for a change? https://www.wired.com/story/forget-growth-optimize-resilience/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Digital tools are not always superior. Here are a few WIRED-tested planners and notebooks to keep you on track. https://www.wired.com/story/best-paper-planners/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Inspired by her aunt’s battle with cancer, Canan Dağdeviren developed a wearable ultrasound monitor that can screen women between regular checkups. She says it could save 12 million lives a year. https://www.wired.com/story/ultrasound-bra-breast-cancer-detection/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Carbon-neutral concrete could transform construction’s footprint—if it can scale in time. At Partanna Global, Bahamian basketball star and actor Rick Fox is trying to speed things up. https://www.wired.com/story/former-nba-star-rick-fox-is-shooting-for-carbon-neutral-concrete/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Some women in the US are ordering abortion pills before they’re even pregnant. But early access to medication isn’t available to those who would benefit the most. https://www.wired.com/story/stockpiliing-abortion-pills-new-study/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Tech and the liberal arts have always been at war. Don’t assume Silicon Valley will win. https://www.wired.com/story/own-future-artificial-intelligence-read-shakespeare/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
In her new book The Algorithm, journalist Hilke Schellmann investigates software that automates résumé screening and promotion recommendations, raising concerns about discrimination. https://www.wired.com/story/hilke-schellmann-algorithm-book-ai-jobs-hiring/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Molecular farming company Moolec has inserted pig genes into soy beans to generate meaty-tasting proteins that can be grown in plants. https://www.wired.com/story/moolecs-plant-pig-hybrids-will-make-fake-meat-taste-meatier/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
If you're at high risk of being targeted by mercenary spyware, or just don't mind losing iOS features for extra security, the company's restricted mode is surprisingly usable. https://www.wired.com/story/apple-lockdown-mode-hands-on/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger