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The 16 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2024) | WIRED

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

The 10 Best TVs We’ve Reviewed, Plus Buying Advice (2024)

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

In Praise of Climate Virtue Signaling

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

TikTok's Defense Strategy Involves Throwing Shein and Temu Under the Bus

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

Sony Bravia 9 TV Review: Can LED Screens Get Much Better?

Sony's top mini LED TV is the ultimate in decadent brightness. https://www.wired.com/review/sony/bravia/9/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New Evidence Shows Heat Destroys Quantum Entanglement

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

Some Mad Genius Put ChatGPT on a TI-84 Graphing Calculator

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

The Best Tech Support Services for Seniors

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

Iranian Hackers Tried to Give Hacked Trump Campaign Emails to Dems

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

Protesters Take to Apple Stores Worldwide on iPhone 16 Launch Day

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

The Shade Room Founder Is Ready to Dial Down the Shade

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

Want to Get Into Founder Mode? You Should Be So Lucky

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

How to Switch iPhones or iPads and Transfer Data (2024)

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

Top Walmart Promo Codes for September 2024

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

The 22 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (September 2024)

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

How to Factory-Reset Your Phone Before You Sell It

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

iFixit Portable Soldering Iron Review: Worthy of Your Work Bench

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

I Stared Into the AI Void With the SocialAI App

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

Walkie-Talkies Explode in New Attack on Hezbollah

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

Do You Need an Antivirus Program on Windows?

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

22 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using

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

It’s the Last Day of the All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale

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

OpenAI Threatens to Ban Users Who Probe Its ‘Strawberry’ AI Models

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

What Is a Copilot+ PC? Explaining Microsoft’s AI Term for Windows Laptops

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

11 Best Organic Mattresses, Toppers, Bedding (2024): Nontoxic and Natural

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

Apple Watch Series 10 Review: Sleep Apnea Notifications and a Bigger Display

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

The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

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 AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 With Active Noise Cancellation Review: Not Worth It

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

Scientists Crack a 50-Year Mystery to Discover a New Set of Blood Groups

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

How to Choose the Right Soundbar (2024): Size, Price, Surround Sound, and Subwoofers

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

This Brain Implant Lets People Control Amazon Alexa With Their Minds

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 Best Clitoral Suction Toys (2024), Tested and Reviewed

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

The Auto Industry Finally Has a Plan to Stop Electric Vehicle Fires

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

The Best Audiophile Gear (2024): Headphones, Speakers, Amps, DACs

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

Stephen Hawking Was Wrong—Extremal Black Holes Are Possible

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

Best Natural Sleep Aids (2024), Tested and Reviewed

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

The Best Vibrators (2024), Tested and Reviewed

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

The Best Smartwatches, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2024): Apple Watch, Wear OS, Hybrid Watches, Kids' Watches

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

What Is Wi-Fi 7? Everything to Know About the Next Standard

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

AI Has Helped Shein Become Fast Fashion’s Biggest Polluter

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

The Bird Flu Outbreak Takes a Mysterious Turn

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

The 7 Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers of 2024

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

The Coast Guard’s OceanGate Hearings Start Next Week—but Key Witnesses Won’t Appear

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

Beautiful 1.7-Liter Electric Kettle Review: When Form and Function Make Sense

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

This Is How Johnnie Walker Made the World’s Lightest Whisky Bottle

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

OpenAI Announces a New AI Model, Code-Named Strawberry, That Solves Difficult Problems Step by Step

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

People Are Setting Themselves on Fire and Getting Punched in the Face to Pump Their Crypto Coins

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

Apple Shared Its First Public AI-Generated Image. It’s Craig Federighi’s Dog

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

Apple Intelligence Promises Better AI Privacy. Here’s How It Actually Works

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

How to Back Up Your iPhone to iCloud, MacOS, or Windows (2024)

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