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Open Source AI Has Founders—and the FTC—Buzzing
DC went to YC to talk OS.3 hr ago - Tech -
Dengue Fever Threatens to Gate-Crash the 2024 Summer Olympics
Measles, bedbugs, and dengue have all been cited as concerns for tourists and athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, with the tropical virus in particular forcing authorities into action.6 hr ago - Tech -
Drew Afualo Will Never Stop Making Fun of Misogynist Men
The TikTok influencer and podcast host amassed millions of followers for her roasts—and swears she’ll keep doing it even if TikTok goes away.6 hr ago - Tech -
The 20 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (August 2024)
The Idea of You, Brittany Runs a Marathon, and American Fiction are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.6 hr ago - Tech -
2024 Summer Olympics: A Self-Healing Pole Vault Pole Is One Great Leap for Sports Tech
Pole vaulting is a spectacular, dangerous sport. Modern poles could be drastically improved to make them more reliable, with healable tech being developed that could also be used in surfing and cycling.11 hr ago - Tech -
Steve Jobs Knew the Moment the Future Had Arrived. It's Calling Again
In a recently uncovered 1983 speech, Steve Jobs predicted the ubiquity of personal computers. In 2024, AI has brought us to another inflection point.12 hr ago - Tech -
Teenage Engineering TX-6 Review: A Pocket-Sized Audio Mixer
This adorable piece of pocket tech acts like a USB-C audio interface and mixing board.13 hr ago - Tech -
A North Korean Hacker Tricked a US Security Vendor Into Hiring Him—and Immediately Tried to Hack Them
KnowBe4 detailed the incident in a recent blog post as a warning for other potential targets.13 hr ago - Tech -
The Best Android Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.14 hr ago - Tech -
The Week of Brat Summer Will Go Down in Internet History
After Charli XCX declared that Vice President Kamala Harris “IS brat,” nothing was the same.14 hr ago - Tech -
No, You Can’t Have a Solar-Powered Passenger Plane
Guilt-free air travel is a beautiful dream, but there’s simply no way to get enough solar energy to keep a cabin full of people in the air.14 hr ago - Tech -
Europe Is Pumping Billions Into New Military Tech
The European Commission is allocating €7.3 billion for defense research over the next seven years. From drones and tanks of the future to battleships and space intelligence, here's what it funds.15 hr ago - Tech - Europe -
7 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing.15 hr ago - Tech -
Sonos Admits Its Recent App Update Was a Colossal Mistake
Owners of the company’s wireless speakers will have to endure the pain of broken software for several more months.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
Video Game Performers Are Going on Strike Over AI
The union representing the voice and motion-capture actors who work in video games authorized the strike after talks with gaming companies stalled over the use of AI.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
Class Action Lawsuit Alleges T-Mobile Broke Its Lifetime Price Guarantee
Customers of the uncarrier want T-Mobile to pay up after switching their legacy phone plans for something more expensive.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
California Supreme Court Rules That Uber and Lyft Drivers Will Remain Independent Contractors
In a major victory for app-based companies, their drivers will not be considered employees.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech - California -
SearchGPT Is OpenAI’s Direct Assault on Google
The company behind ChatGPT is expanding into search, and leaning heavily on its relationships with publishers.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech - Google -
The 21 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (July 2024)
Fancy Dance, The Velvet Underground, and Argylle are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech - Apple -
New Jersey’s $500 Million Bid to Become an AI Epicenter
The Garden State has enacted a hefty new tax credit specifically for AI businesses. But tax incentives—particularly for data centers—don’t always create a lot of jobs.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
Google DeepMind’s Game-Playing AI Tackles a Chatbot Blind Spot
Google’s new advance combines a large language model with a self-learning AI. The technique could address some shortcomings with AI—although there’s a catch.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech - Google -
Eminem’s New Album Prompted Gen X to Declare a TikTok ‘War’ on Gen Z
The release of Eminem’s new album The Death of Slim Shady has led to a series of viral shitposts from Gen X. Their targets, Gen Z, remain unbothered.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech - Tiktok -
The 7 Best Folding Phones We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
The 13 Best Office Chairs in 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
Cars Are Now Rolling Computers, So How Long Will They Get Updates? Automakers Can’t Say
Phones are supported well beyond their average ownership lifetime. In stark contrast, automakers are struggling to work out how long their “smartphones on wheels” can be kept on the road.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
Connect Wireless Headphones to Your TV to Watch Movies and Shows in Peace
You don’t have to stop watching when everyone else does.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
Cannondale Moterra SL 2 Electric Mountain Bike Review: Lightweight and Powerful
This lightweight, full-power electric mountain bike was born to take on long uphills and wide open spaces.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
Beats Pill (2024) Review: A Fortified Contender
Beats’ resurrected Pill speaker is bolder, brawnier, and better than ever.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
The Hugely Important Ocean Current You’ve Never Heard Of
This week, we learn about the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and how the failure of this critical ocean current could throw the world’s climate even further into crisis.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
Joe Biden Lost the Internet. Kamala Harris Is Trying to Win It Back
Biden's campaign crafted countless bespoke identities for him, a response to a fractured internet. It's early, but the Harris campaign appears to have a very different approach.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech - Joe Biden -
At the Olympics, AI Is Watching You
A controversial new surveillance system in Paris foreshadows a future where there are too many CCTV cameras for humans to physically watch.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
Anthony Fauci Worries About the Next Pandemic—But Worries More About Democracy
The former public health lead opens up on serving under Trump, what dangers America faces right now, and what keeps him up at night.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
'Deadpool & Wolverine' Scales New Heights of Cinematic Self-Awareness
Deadpool’s first foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe is all about giving fans more Easter eggs and references than they can catch. Will it also score Disney a hit?Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
Polluted Lakes Are Being Cleansed Using Floating Wetlands Made of Trash
Platforms combining plants and recycled garbage could offer a cut-price solution for reviving polluted bodies of water.Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
How Soon Might the Atlantic Ocean Break? Two Sibling Scientists Found an Answer—and Shook the World
A gigantic, weather-defining current system could be headed to collapse. Peter and Susanne Ditlevsen had a simple yet controversial question: How much time might we have left to save it?Jul. 25, 2024 - Tech -
The Thomas Crooks Conspiracy Theories Aren’t Going Anywhere
The FBI says Donald Trump’s would-be assassin acted alone; the CIA denies any association with him. But experts say the complex reasons for belief in conspiracies will likely keep people believing.Jul. 24, 2024 - Tech -
The Mysterious Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ on the Ocean Floor
Researchers believe they have discovered oxygen being produced 4,000 meters below the sea surface, and think polymetallic nodules—the sought-after bounty of deep-sea miners—could be the source.Jul. 24, 2024 - Tech -
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Review: Blood Sugar Index and Navigation Features
Samsung’s premium outdoor fitness watch has basic navigation features and measures your metabolism.Jul. 24, 2024 - Tech -
The 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Will Be Unlike Any Before It
For the first time in history, the Olympics opening ceremony won’t be held inside a stadium. Instead, it will float down the Seine. Here’s everything you need to know.Jul. 24, 2024 - Tech -
The Highly Infectious FLiRT Variants Behind the Summer Covid Wave
The latest dominant Covid variants have stronger infectiousness than their predecessors and the ability to evade vaccine-induced antibodies.Jul. 24, 2024 - Tech - Covid