Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons, brushes, and combs—work wonders. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hair-straighteners/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
From LEDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-tvs/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Politicians and other leaders don’t like to brag about their green credentials. But what if a little virtue is exactly what we’re missing? https://www.wired.com/story/in-praise-of-climate-virtue-signaling/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
In an attempt to defend itself against a ban in the US, TikTok has pointed out that other Chinese companies could be collecting as much data as it does. https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-defense-china-ban/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
While devising a new quantum algorithm, four researchers accidentally established a hard limit on the “spooky” phenomenon. https://www.wired.com/story/new-evidence-shows-heat-destroys-quantum-entanglement/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
To finance their travels, these people turned to the bank of friends, family, and strangers. https://www.wired.com/story/meet-the-people-traveling-for-free-with-crowdfunded-money/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Cheaters of the world, rejoice. Although you're going to need some serious hardware skills. https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-on-a-ti-84-graphing-calculator-cheating-device/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
If an elder in your life needs help with their computer, phone, email inbox, or smart thermostat, they can bug you for help—or they can call on a dedicated IT professional trained to help seniors. https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-tech-support-services-for-seniors/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Plus: The FBI dismantles the largest-ever China-backed botnet, the DOJ charges two men with a $243 million crypto theft, Apple’s MacOS Sequoia breaks cybersecurity tools, and more. https://www.wired.com/story/iran-hackers-trump-democrats-emails/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Calling for Apple to break its silence on the ongoing war in Gaza and to rid so-called blood minerals from its supply chain, protesters stood outside over a dozen Apple Stores around the world Friday. https://www.wired.com/story/apple-store-protests-gaza-congo-iphone-16-launch/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Angie Nwandu dishes on Diddy, Donald Trump, the responsibility of the Black press, and what it takes to build a lasting media empire. https://www.wired.com/story/dial-up-angie-nwandu-the-shade-room/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Paul Graham’s viral essay explains why Brian Chesky and Steve Jobs ruled and professional managers stink. But if a manager is smart and the founder is meh, who’s better? https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-want-to-get-into-founder-mode-you-should-be-so-lucky/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Everything you need to know to successfully transfer your contacts, music, photos, and apps from one iOS device to another. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-switch-iphones-or-ipad/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Find great savings daily at Walmart, like up to 65% off flash deals for tech, appliances, and plenty more. https://www.wired.com/story/top-walmart-promo-codes/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Wolfs, Fancy Dance, and The World’s a Little Blurry are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month. https://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-movies/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Upgrading to a shiny new device? Here’s how to restore your old phone to its factory settings. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-reset-your-phone-before-you-sell-it/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The repair gurus at iFixit have created the soldering iron that you didn’t know you’ve always wanted. https://www.wired.com/review/ifixit-soldering-iron-and-hub/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
SocialAI is an online universe where everyone you interact with is a bot—for better or worse. https://www.wired.com/story/socialai-app-ai-chatbots-chatgpt/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
In a second attack on Hezbollah members, two-way radios detonated around Lebanon on Wednesday, causing injuries and multiple deaths. https://www.wired.com/story/walkie-talkie-explosions-hezbollah/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Just keeping all your software up to date will go a long way toward ensuring you’re safe from threats. But follow these tips to stay as protected as possible. https://www.wired.com/story/do-you-need-an-antivirus-program-on-windows/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here’s what you may be missing ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2024. https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-perks/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
All-Clad cookware is the best you can buy—and it has a price tag to match. This sale will stretch your dollars. https://www.wired.com/story/all-clad-sale-september-2024/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
If you try to figure out how OpenAI’s o1 models solve problems, you might get a nastygram. https://www.wired.com/story/openai-threatens-bans-as-users-probe-o1-model/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Whether you need products for your small biz or want personalized gag gifts, use coupon code for $15 off at VistaPrint https://www.wired.com/story/vistaprint-coupon-code/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Microsoft aimed to revolutionize its Windows operating system with this AI-soaked laptop certification. It’s still a work in progress. https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-copilot-plus-pc/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream. https://www.wired.com/story/best-organic-mattresses/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The absence of a blood oxygen sensor is a huge ding. But the Apple Watch still does everything else, and looks hella good doing it. https://www.wired.com/review/review-apple-watch-series-10-nl/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Apple has officially released iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. We break down all the top new features and how to download it. https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-ios-18-ipados-18-new-features/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Apple has refreshed its cheapest wireless earbuds and split features into two models. The AirPods 4 raise more questions than answers. https://www.wired.com/review/apple-airpods-4/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
We now know why some blood is missing a key antigen—leading to the creation of a new blood-grouping system. Experts believe even more discoveries are on the way. https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-keep-discovering-new-blood-groups-type-anwj-nhs-abo-rhesus/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
What size should you get? Do you need a subwoofer? Here’s everything you need to know when upgrading your TV’s audio. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-the-right-soundbar/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Neuralink rival Synchron is connecting its brain–computer interface with consumer technologies to allow people with paralysis more functionality. https://www.wired.com/story/synchron-amazon-alexa-brain-computer-interface-bci/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The world of clitoral suction sex toys is getting bigger every day. We’ve tested dozens, and these are our favorites. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-clitoral-suction-toys/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
EVs can burn for days, firefighters have little or no training to deal with them, and conventional equipment isn’t effective. But new technology is being developed that should make all the difference. https://www.wired.com/story/the-auto-industry-finally-has-a-plan-to-stop-electric-vehicle-fires/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Ready to get the best sound quality of your life? From speakers and headphones to streaming amps, here are our favorite tools for gold-plated listening. https://www.wired.com/story/audiophile-gear-guide/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
For decades, a black hole that has as much spin or charge as it can given it mass was considered mathematically impossible. A new proof reveals otherwise. https://www.wired.com/story/mathematicians-prove-stephen-hawking-wrong-about-the-most-extreme-black-holes-space-physics-astrophysics/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
I tested an array of alternative sleep aids, from CBD capsules to mushroom chocolate to bath bombs, to see if they would help my chronic insomnia. https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-natural-sleep-aids/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Gender? I don’t even know her! No matter what you’ve got, these tools promise good vibes for all. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-vibrators/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smartwatches/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The Wi-Fi 6E successor has arrived, and it promises to significantly boost the speed and stability of your wireless connections. https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-wi-fi-7/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The company nearly doubled its emissions in 2023, making it the worst actor in a notoriously unsustainable industry. https://www.wired.com/story/shein-is-officially-the-biggest-polluter-in-fast-fashion-ai-is-making-things-worse/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
US health officials say they don’t know how a patient in Missouri contracted bird flu. https://www.wired.com/story/the-bird-flu-outbreak-takes-a-mysterious-turn-missouri-avian-influenza/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested mesh systems will get you online in no time. https://www.wired.com/story/best-mesh-wifi-routers/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Because, according to sources, they’d plead the Fifth, the witness list is missing key executives and staff with knowledge of the fatal Titanic expedition, raising questions about just how much can be learned from this investigation. https://www.wired.com/story/the-coast-guards-oceangate-hearings-start-next-week-but-key-witnesses-wont-appear/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
This electric kettle packs all the top-tier features at an affordable price. https://www.wired.com/review/beautiful-by-drew-barrymore-electric-kettle-one-touch/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The spirit brand has created a whisky bottle 80 percent lighter than a conventional one. Now it's sharing the knowledge for free so that others might follow. https://www.wired.com/story/this-is-how-johnnie-walker-made-the-worlds-lightest-whisky-bottle/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
The ChatGPT maker reveals details of what’s officially known as OpenAI-o1, which shows that AI needs more than scale to advance. https://www.wired.com/story/openai-o1-strawberry-problem-reasoning/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
To compete against thousands of crypto meme coins flooding the market, creators are resorting to elaborate and sometimes dangerous stunts for attention. https://www.wired.com/story/people-on-fire-punched-pump-crypto-coins/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Shared exclusively with WIRED, this Image Playground creation is the first that Apple has released outside of marketing materials. https://www.wired.com/story/apple-image-playground-craig-federighi-dog/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Private Cloud Compute is an entirely new kind of infrastructure that, Apple’s Craig Federighi tells WIRED, allows your personal data to be “hermetically sealed inside of a privacy bubble.” https://www.wired.com/story/apple-private-cloud-compute-ai/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger
Save your memories before you grab a new iPhone or update to the latest version of iOS. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-backup-your-iphone/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger