11-20-24 -

Selling Chrome Wont Be Enough to End Googles Search Monopoly
Despite shared concerns about Google’s power, critics of the company and former executives express little agreement on what, if anything, can really be done to increase competition.

11-20-24 -

Nvidia Says Its Blackwell Chip Is Fine, Nothing to See Here
Chip production delays and a rumored overheating issue haven't slowed down Nvidia, which reported another quarter of blockbuster earnings and said Blackwells are now in the hands of Microsoft and OpenAI.

11-20-24 -

Trump FCC Pick Brendan Carr Wants to Be the Speech Police. Thats Not His Job
Brendan Carr wrote the Project 2025 chapter on the Federal Communications Commission. Now Donald Trump has tapped him to run the agency.

11-20-24 -

Amazon Just Dropped the Biggest Echo Show Ever
The Echo Show 21 is the largest yet, plus the Echo Show 15 gets a second generation.

11-20-24 -

Join Us for the WIRED Big Interview Event
On December 3, WIRED will be sitting down with some of the biggest names in technology, business, science, and beyond for a full day packed with in-depth conversations.

11-20-24 -

The Man Behind Amazons Robot Army Wants Everyone to Have an AI-Powered Helper
Brad Porter helped Amazon deploy an army of warehouse robots. His new creation—Proxie—could help other companies embrace more automation.

11-20-24 -

Insta360 Link 2 Review: A Cheaper, Better Webcam
This second-generation motorized webcam makes steady improvements across the board.

11-20-24 -

8 Best MagSafe Wallets (2024), Tested and Reviewed
These convenient and slim magnetic wallets stick to the back of your smartphone.

11-20-24 -

Why Is There So Much Off-Brand Oral Ozempic for Sale Online?
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are injectable medications—but a strange new market has emerged selling oral “compounded” versions online, despite a lack of evidence that they work.

11-20-24 -

Inside the Booming AI Pimping Industry
AI-generated influencers based on stolen images of real-life adult content creators are flooding social media.

11-20-24 -

Get in, LoserWere Chasing a Waymo Into the Future
Tailing a robotaxi for hours and hours is weird. And revelatory. And jealousy-inducing. But a driverless world is coming for all of us. So shut the door and buckle up.

11-20-24 -

Nomad Discount Codes and Deals: 50% Off | November 2024
Save up to 50% today on Nomad Goods phone cases and browse the latest deals for November.

11-19-24 -

Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brot...
More than 3 billion phone coordinates collected by a US data broker expose the detailed movements of US military and intelligence workers in Germany—and the Pentagon is powerless to stop it.

11-19-24 -

Pokmon Cards Are BackNo Binders Needed
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket reinvents the gacha game for a Pikachu-loving audience. It’s attracted millions of players—and more than a little controversy.

11-19-24 -

How Fans Saved Sexypedia From Being Erased From the Internet
The wiki paid homage to the "Tumblr Sexyman" phenomenon. After hosting site Fandom deleted it, fans scrambled to collect its archive and find a new home.

11-19-24 -

25 Best Early Black Friday Deals of 2024 to Shop Right Now
It doesn’t officially arrive until November 29, but the Black Friday deals have already begun.

11-19-24 -

Election Deniers Got What They Wanted. Theyre Still Going
They spent four years building nationwide networks and pushing election conspiracies. Despite Donald Trump's win, many of them are still committed.

11-19-24 -

You Can Now Buy Lab-Grown Foie Gras
A lab-grown alternative to fattened duck liver offers an controversial future for the cultivated meat industry: as a luxury product for the few.

11-19-24 -

Sony MDR-M1 Headphone Review: Studio Perfection
These $250 headphones build on Sony's iconic studio legacy.

11-19-24 -

The Norwegian Company Blamed for Californias Hydrogen Car Woes
A civil fraud case reveals that the hydrogen fueling stations promoted by Toyota, Shell, and Chevron never worked in the first place.

11-19-24 -

16 Gift Ideas for the Home Chef (2024): Vitamix, Cookbooks
From knife sharpeners anyone can use to ice cream makers and Instant Pots, we have ideas that will keep the curious cook in your life tinkering away.

11-19-24 -

Cow Vigilantes in India Are Attacking Muslims and Posting It on Instagram
Instagram has become a key avenue for Hindu nationalist “cow vigilantes” to share their violent exploits with a wider audience, and even raise money.

11-19-24 -

Asus ROG Phone 9: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date
This pricey gaming phone still has a headphone jack and arrives in the US this January.

11-19-24 -

The US Patent and Trademark Office Banned Staff From Using Generative AI
The agency dedicated to protecting new innovations prohibited almost all internal use of GenAI tools, though employees can still participate in controlled experiments.

11-19-24 -

Immigration Police Can Already Sidestep US Sanctuary City Laws Using Data-Sha...
Built to combat terrorism, fusion centers give US Immigration and Customs Enforcement a way to gain access to data that’s meant to be protected under city laws limiting local police cooperation with ICE.

11-19-24 -

Expedia Coupons and Deals: Over 25% Off Hotel Stays
Book your next getaway with Expedia and get over 25% off your stay, with or without a promo code.

11-19-24 -

Verizon Promo Codes and Deals: $540 Off | November 2024
Unlock savings on phones, tablets, internet, and more with the best Verizon discounts.

11-19-24 -

Brooks Promo Code: 20% Off | November 2024
Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top November discounts and holiday deals on our favorite running shoes.

11-18-24 -

Nomad Black Friday Sale 2024: Deals on Chargers, iPhone Cases
You can snag discounted MagSafe wireless chargers, USB-C cables, and iPhone 16 cases from now through December 3.

11-18-24 -

HyperX QuadCast 2 S Review: Your Favorite Streamers Next USB Mic
The most iconic microphone on Twitch just got a lot better.

11-18-24 -

Neural DSP Nano Cortex Review: The Perfect Portable Amp Modeler
This amp modeling pedal delivers the same sonic quality as its highly regarded older Brother at a fraction of the price.

11-18-24 -

Clip Ebike Conversion Kit: An Affordable but Inconvenient Solution
The world’s first no-tools-necessary ebike conversion kit is a great concept but still has some bugs to work out.

11-18-24 -

Tanner Leatherstein's Viral Mission to Save You From Bad Luxury Bags
Meet the man on a crusade to uncover which high-end handbags and leather goods are worth your hard-earned cash—by tearing them apart.

11-18-24 -

Automatic Braking Systems Save Lives. Now They'll Need to Work at 62 MPH
A new report from AAA says newer systems prevent twice the number of collisions—and save lives. Regulators have ordered an expansion of the tech, but the auto industry says the upgrade won’t be easy.

11-18-24 -

Best Early Black Friday Mattress Deals for Sweet Dreams (2024)
Jump on the early Black Friday sales with these WIRED Gear team-approved mattresses, mattress pads, sheets, and more.

11-18-24 -

A US Ban on Investing in Chinese AI Startups Could Escalate Under Trump
The Biden administration chose to target only companies developing frontier AI models in China. But Trump could take a more sweeping approach.

11-18-24 -

The Right to Repair Movement Will Keep On Fixin
There are many open questions regarding how the new Trump administration will handle economic policies. Some leaders of the repairability movement aren’t all that worried about it.

11-17-24 -

HMD Fusion Review: A Cheap Modular Android Phone
The modular phone concept returns and it's rather boring.

11-17-24 -

The Best VR Headsets (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Diving into virtual reality is easier than ever—but here are a few key things to know.

11-17-24 -

Snail Mucin Is a Skin Care Sensation With Ancient Origins
Here’s why people have been willingly smearing snail slime on their faces for centuries.

11-17-24 -

Everything You Can Try if You Cant Hear Dialog in Movies and Shows
Tweak these settings and stop missing out on what’s being said.

11-17-24 -

How to Set Up ExpressVPN on a Router So All Your Devices Are Secured at Once
Your VPN doesn't always have to run on your phone or laptop. You can guard everything in your home from prying eyes.

11-17-24 -

Scientists Establish the Best Algorithm for Traversing a Map
Dijkstra’s algorithm was long thought to be the most efficient way to find a graph’s best routes. Researchers have now proven that it’s “universally optimal.”

11-16-24 -

JubileeTV Review: Video Calls and Remote Support for Elders
The JubileeTV is a set-top box and camera for seniors that offers remote tech support, video calls, and medication reminders.

11-16-24 -

The Best Cookbooks of 2024 (So Far): Big Dip Energy, Koreaworld, and More
This year’s best cookbooks provide inventive, well-tested instructions for dips, barbecue, and pasta. There’s even a book that tells you what the heck to do with celery root.

11-16-24 -

These Rats Learned to Driveand They Love It
Driving represented an interesting way for neuroscientists to study how rodents acquire new skills, and unexpectedly, rats had an intense motivation for their driving training.

11-16-24 -

Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Review: Too Many Corners Cut
This convertible laptop cuts too many corners to make for a worthwhile buy, even at its discounted price.

11-16-24 -

Carol Bike Review: 5-Minute HIIT Workouts That Work
Five minutes a day on an AI-enabled exercise bike really can keep the doctor away.

11-16-24 -

Bitfinex Hacker Gets 5 Years for $10 Billion Bitcoin Heist
Plus: An “AI granny” is wasting scammers’ time, a lawsuit goes after spyware-maker NSO Group’s executives, and North Korea–linked hackers take a crack at macOS malware.

11-16-24 -

6 Common EV Myths and How to Debunk Them
If you have friends and family who are unsure about electric vehicles, here’s a handy guide answering their toughest questions.