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