Top Features in Appleâs iOS 17 and iPadOS 17: Compatible Devices, Updates:
Apple just rolled out iOS 17.5 to iPhones and iPads. Here are the latest features, including the addition of alerts for third-party Bluetooth trackers.
The First Person to Receive a Pig Kidney Transplant Has Died:
The hospital that carried out the procedure two months prior says thereâs âno indicationâ that the transplant was related to his death.
OpenAI's GPT-4o Model Gives ChatGPT a Snappy, Flirty Upgrade:
Prepare for ChatGPT to get more emotional. OpenAI demonstrated upgrades that make the chatbot capable of snappier conversations and showed the AI helper picking up on and expressing emotional cues.
Internal Emails Show How a Controversial Gun-Detection AI System Found Its Way to NYC:
NYC mayor Eric Adams wants to test Evolvâs gun-detection tech in subway stationsâdespite the company saying itâs not designed for that environment. Emails obtained by WIRED show how the company still found an in.
The $2.3 Billion Tornado Cash Case Is a Pivotal Moment for Crypto Privacy:
Tuesdayâs verdict in the trial of Alexey Pertsev, a creator of crypto-privacy service Tornado Cash, is the first in a string of cases that could make it much harder to skirt financial surveillance.
Google Pixel 8A Review: The Best Smartphone:
This Android phone has great cameras, a fun design, and seven years of software support.
9 Best Sex Toy Deals for Masturbation May: Suction Toys, Vibrators, and More:
The sunâs shining, the birds are chirping, and the vibrators are buzzing. Itâs time for Masturbation May.
Yamaha NS-600A Review: Tonally Bright, Viscerally Moving:
Yamaha stuffs the beauty of its grand pianos into these spritely premium speakers
Twelve South BookArc Flex Review: Unstable and Expensive:
The Twelve South BookArc Flex canât always properly hold a laptop. Itâs the perfect example of what happens when form is prioritized over function.
Generative AI Doesnât Make Hardware Less Hard:
Wearable AI gadgets from Rabbit and Humane were panned by reviewers, including at WIRED. Their face-plants show that itâs still tough to compete with Big Tech in the age of ChatGPT.
Inside the Cult of the Haskell Programmer:
Itâs spooky. Itâs esoteric. Itâs also the key to understanding the rise and relevance of functional programming.
Time Is Running Out in the Hunt for Rare Bitcoin:
A small band of collectors is finding and collecting rare fragments of bitcoin worth many times the face value. But their window of opportunity is closing.
Welcome to the Laser Wars:
Amid a rising tide of adversary drones and missile attacks, laser weapons are finally poised to enter the battlefield.
These Artificial Blood Platelets Could One Day Save Lives:
Platelets help blood clot, but they have a short shelf life. With blood in short supply, synthetic platelets could help meet demand.
Hisense U8N TV Review: Loaded Package, Shades Required:
Hisenseâs flagship TV brings over-the-top brightness but still comes out a winner.
Gazelle Eclipse Review: A Luxury Dutch Electric Bike:
Gazelleâs latest long-range electric bike has a mind-boggling Bosch smart system and is extremely comfortable, smart, and pricey.
Reading Has Hurt Me for Years. With a Tablet Holder, It Doesn't:
Cysts in both wrists made reading a literal pain. But Lamicallâs Tablet Holder takes that pain away by holding up my Kindle for me.
The Best Sheets (2024): Linen, Percale, and Budget Bedding:
Which material should you buy? Percale or linen? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites and break it all down.
An Innovative EV Motor Used by Lamborghini, McLaren, and Ferrari Is Being Mass-Produced by Mercedes:
Compared to the usual EV power plants, axial-flux motors are smaller and lighter, and have more torque. But they're hard to make at scale. Now Mercedes is bringing them to the masses.
NASAâs Quest to Touch the Sun:
The outer layers of the sunâs atmosphere are a blistering million degrees hotter than its surface. NASA sent a probe to find out whyâby getting closer to the star than ever before.