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The early website Hot or Not taught its users to rank people at scale. Twenty-six years later, dating apps are trying to escape the culture the site helped create.
Flock’s surveillance cameras have already sparked outrage. WIRED reconstructed its next-generation AI system, already in use by some police, to confirm it goes much further than tracking license plates.
How the joule thief circuit “steals” energy from seemingly depleted power cells.
Save $250 off the Garmin Fenix 8, plus discounts on other popular fitness trackers from the brand.
The ChatGPT maker says its upcoming Astra model may have reached “critical” cyber capabilities, prompting it to halt a significant number of training runs while it tightens internal safeguards.
Disney superfan Toni Kulusich has been accused of stalking her favorite character, sparking discourse about boundaries with park actors. She tells WIRED the backlash is unfair.
One advertisement featured a pornographic video with a deepfake closely resembling a prominent US politician. Apple removed the app from the App Store after an inquiry from WIRED.
The universe may never tell you if your choices mattered. Owlcat’s Osiris Reborn might not either.
More than a decade after launching in Europe, the Netherlands company is now selling its repairable phones in the US, starting with the Fairphone (Gen 6+).
Proton’s CEO is a champion of encryption for everyone. So why is he going all in on un-encryptable AI?
After Noel Pichardo called out his city's embrace of Flock surveillance cameras, he was subjected to five internal affairs investigations in less than two years.
Z.ai’s latest AI model release could help companies secure their systems—or find its way into the hands of hackers.
Merino is one of the best fabrics you can wear. We explain the different blends, what “GSM” means, and how to care for your clothes.
This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be the strongest on record. This is what impacts to expect and how bad it could get.
Rogue Studios, a new cinematic adult AI-generator, is betting big on the future of “sophisticated” spicy content.
From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows notebooks and more, these are the best budget laptops I’ve tested.
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I’ve tried most of the ready-to-eat meal delivery services in the country. CookUnity is the one that feels like real cooking, from real chefs.
This kid-friendly version of Skylight’s digital calendar actually gets my son to complete his nighttime routine in a timely fashion.
El Niño coupled with Saharan dust is making this year’s hurricane season a dud. But there’s still potential for dangerous storms.
From threats to the safety of poll workers to voters who can’t distinguish between odds and results, prediction markets are already scrambling the political process.
Researchers found that a metabolite produced by gut bacteria can weaken the barrier that protects the brain and promote changes associated with the cognitive disease.
An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.
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Nearly a decade after its debut, Samsung’s Galaxy Fold finally comes into its own.
In 2027 and 2028, there will be two spectacular, long-duration solar eclipses. Here’s what you need to know about them.
The installation utility EasyDMG makes it so you never drag and drop an icon again.
With automatic mapping, Spot Mode functionality, and smart AI cameras, the TerraMow V1000 is the complete package.
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Observatories have been built in mines, deep under the Antarctic ice sheet, and elsewhere in an effort to detect the fleeting particles.
Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.
Noware’s Puff necklace whimsically reimagines flash drives, turning something functional into personalized jewelry.
This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.
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