11 Great Deals on Sex Toys, Indestructible Tights, and Apparel
Some of our favorite vibrators, harnesses, and strokers are all on sale right now.
https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-march-4-2023/
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11 Great Deals on Sex Toys, Indestructible Tights, and Apparel
Some of our favorite vibrators, harnesses, and strokers are all on sale right now.
https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-march-4-2023/
How to Get Your Unruly Toddler to Sleep
You’re tired. They’re tired. Here’s how to get your tiny person to close their eyes.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-your-unruly-toddler-to-sleep/
Amazon’s Night-Light Doesn’t Solve My Sleep Problems
This smart night-light puts you to bed, wakes you up, and tracks your sleep without touching you at all.
https://www.wired.com/review/amazon-halo-rise/
Jonathan Majors Is Enjoying His Villain Era
On the precipice of his biggest year yet—with starring roles in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" and "Creed III"—Majors is finally at pea
https://www.wired.com/story/jonthan-majors-creed-iii-kang-dynasty/
Amazon’s HQ2 Aimed to Show Tech Can Boost Cities. Now It’s On Pause
Arlington, Virginia, won a US-wide contest to host Amazon’s second headquarters. More than half of the giant project is now indefinitely del
https://www.wired.com/story/amazons-hq2-aimed-to-show-tech-can-boost-cities-now-its-on-pause/
I Asked an Algorithm to Optimize My Life. Here's What Happened
I spend all day making decisions, and they’re not always good ones. Could an algorithm do a better job of deciding what’s best for me?
https://www.wired.com/story/i-asked-an-algorithm-to-optimize-my-life/
Video Games Are a New Propaganda Machine for Iran
The state sponsors titles that cast it in a favorable light and punish indies for depicting a more complex vision of Iranian identity.
https://www.wired.com/story/video-games-are-a-new-propaganda-machine-for-iran/
The Mystery Vehicle at the Heart of Tesla’s New Master Plan
Elon Musk says a new Tesla will rewire the company and help save the world, but he won’t tell investors what it is.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-mystery-vehicle-at-the-heart-of-teslas-new-master-plan/
16 Great Deals on Home Office Gear
Score discounts on our favorite gadgets for working from home, from portable monitors and USB hubs to standing desks.
https://www.wired.com/story/midweek-deals-030223/
It’s Time to Fall in Love With Nuclear Fusion—Again
Let’s indulge: Once fusion arrives, handmade suns could wipe out all human problems in a go.
https://www.wired.com/story/livermore-nuclear-fusion-homemade-suns/
US Technological Dominance Is Not What It Used to Be
The US still leads the world in artificial intelligence, but there are signs it is losing its edge to China in other areas of advanced compu
https://www.wired.com/story/us-technological-dominance-is-not-what-it-used-to-be/
Zwift’s First Indoor Bike Trainer Is a Spinning Success
The Hub smart trainer marks the hardware debut for the virtual cycling training platform. It works great, and the $500 price sweetens the de
https://www.wired.com/review/zwift-hub-smart-trainer/
Artificial intelligence may streamline a form of business communication that’s already super fake.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-ai-for-email-artificial-intelligence-tips-advice/
The Mountain Village in the Path of India’s Electric Dreams
The country has discovered enough lithium to electrify every vehicle on its roads, but the massive deposit has tensions running high.
https://www.wired.com/story/lithium-village-in-the-path-of-indias-electric-dreams/
The Debate on Deepfake Porn Misses the Point
Online discussions tend to focus on the fact that the images aren’t “real,” ignoring the real harms caused.
https://www.wired.com/story/deepfakes-twitch-streamers-qtcinderella-atrioc-pokimane/
Survivors Suffer When Judges Misunderstand Social Media
In sexual assault cases, the complainant’s fate may depend on the judge’s awareness of how various online communications platforms work.
https://www.wired.com/story/judges-criminal-justice-social-media/
How Old Are You, Really? New Tests Want to Tell You
About a dozen such consumer tests are now on the market, but the science of reading DNA for insights about longevity is still young.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-old-are-you-really-new-tests-want-to-tell-you/
The Lie Detector Was Never Very Good at Telling the Truth
Taking a polygraph test is always stressful, and the results are often flawed. So why have police been using it for 100 years?
https://www.wired.com/story/lie-detector-never-very-good-at-telling-truth/
Help, My Therapist Is Also an Influencer!
Counselors have moved from beside the chaise longue and into users’ TikTok feeds, fueling debates about client privacy and the mental health
https://www.wired.com/story/therapist-influencers/
This Hacker Tool Can Pinpoint a DJI Drone Operator's Exact Location
Every DJI quadcopter broadcasts its operator's position via radio—unencrypted. Now, a group of researchers has learned to decode those coord
https://www.wired.com/story/dji-droneid-operator-location-hacker-tool/
How WIRED Will Use Generative AI Tools
Some publications are already using text and image generators. Here’s how WIRED will—and won’t—use the technology.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-wired-will-use-generative-ai-tools/
We Really Recommend This Podcast Episode
This week, we talk about the recommendation engines on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, and how a pair of US Supreme Court cases is putti
https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-588/
Platforms Can Optimize for Metrics Beyond Engagement
Our social media researchers weren’t getting what they wanted out of criticizing platforms, so we decided to try collaborating.
https://www.wired.com/story/platforms-engagement-research-meta/
No, the Galaxy Book3 Ultra Won’t Replace Your MacBook Pro
Samsung’s new highest spec laptop has plenty of power, but fails to master important features.
https://www.wired.com/review/review-samsung-galaxy-book3-ultra/
India’s YouTube Vigilante Is Wanted for Murder
Monu Manesar built a huge audience with violent content, but he’s far from the only sectarian streamer in Modi’s India.
https://www.wired.com/story/indias-youtube-vigilante-monu-manesar-murder/
All the Best Gadgets We Saw at MWC 2023
Rollable phones, transforming smartwatches, “retina-level” AR glasses, and liquid tech to keep your mobile cool—these are just a taste of wh
https://www.wired.com/story/all-the-best-gadgets-we-saw-at-mwc-2023/
Uber and Lyft Are More Likely to Fire Drivers of Color, Report Says
After passenger complaints, non-white drivers are suspended or deactivated more often than their white counterparts, according to new resear
https://www.wired.com/story/uber-and-lyft-are-more-likely-to-fire-drivers-of-color/
An Apple Store Worker Is the New Face of US Labor Law Reform
The company's anti-union tactics at retail outlets have drawn government scrutiny and are fueling a drive to get a new labor bill through Co
https://www.wired.com/story/an-apple-store-worker-is-the-new-face-of-us-labor-law-reform/
Cute Animals Are Overrated. Let’s Save the Weird Ones
One million species are at risk of extinction, but a handful of charismatic creatures get all the hype. A new conservation strategy has a di
https://www.wired.com/story/animal-conservation-metric/
The Nikon Z 30 Is a Perfect Starter Camera for Vloggers
This all-in-one for online content creators simplifies the process of making videos for the internet.
https://www.wired.com/review/nikon-z-30/
How to Pick the Right Backpack Size for You
What do liters mean? What capacity will you need for work or the wilderness? We unpack all your questions.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-pick-backpack-size/
Keke Palmer Is OK With Being Left Out of the Group Chat
The actor and new parent talks about her TV network, giving Black creators opportunities, and a group text her sisters and friend didn’t add
https://www.wired.com/story/keke-palmer-interview-baby-keytv/
Sci-Fi Publishers Are Bracing for an AI Battle
Fantasy and sci-fi publication ‘Clarkesworld’ has been hit with hundreds of submissions from writers using chatbots. Others are prepping for
https://www.wired.com/story/sci-fi-story-submissions-generative-ai-problem/
You Can Turn Your Backyard Into a Biodiversity Hotspot
New research shows that if done right, urban farms and gardens can support all kinds of species—for the good of people and the environment.
https://www.wired.com/story/you-can-turn-your-backyard-into-a-biodiversity-hotspot/
The Amazonification of Buying a New Car
Tesla pioneered selling vehicles online. Electric cars, the pandemic, and changing consumer behavior are now causing other automakers to emb
https://www.wired.com/story/the-amazonification-of-buying-a-new-car/
The Dream of Mini Nuclear Plants Hangs in the Balance
A cluster of reactors that are just 9 feet in diameter is supposed to start a nuclear energy resurgence. Mounting costs may doom the project.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-dream-of-mini-nuclear-plants-hangs-in-the-balance/
Are Customizable Game Controllers Worth It?
Thinking of shelling out for tailor-made joysticks and buttons? Here’s what to consider first.
https://www.wired.com/story/customizable-controllers-worth-it/
No One Knows If Decades-Old Nukes Would Actually Work
Atomic weapons are highly complex, surprisingly sensitive, and often pretty old. With testing banned, countries have to rely on good mainten
https://www.wired.com/story/nuclear-weapons-testing/
The PlayStation VR 2 Is As Impressive As It Is Expensive
Eye-tracking, better controllers, and innovative games are a delight, if you can get over the price tag.
https://www.wired.com/review/playstation-vr-2/
I Got a Destiny 2 Rocket Launcher and It’s My Whole Life Now
Bungie sent me a real-life (Nerf) Gjallarhorn. I was not prepared.
https://www.wired.com/story/destiny-2-gjallarhorn-nerf-rocket-launcher/
The Picade Is a Mini Retro-Gaming Cabinet That You Build Yourself
Construct this cute arcade machine to play all your favorite games from old consoles.
https://www.wired.com/review/picade/
Ride1Up’s Cafe Cruiser Ebike Has Too Much Junk in the Trunk
This heavy, powerful electric utility bike has an accessible price point and attractive features, but it isn’t our pick for new or lighter r
https://www.wired.com/review/ride1up-cafe-cruiser/
The Best Organic Mattresses (and Toppers)
These nontoxic beds are easier on the environment and your health—and they’re also incredibly comfortable.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-organic-mattresses/
Should I Learn Coding as a Second Language?
WIRED's spiritual advice columnist on AI and what may happen if humans can't read code anymore.
https://www.wired.com/story/should-i-learn-coding-as-a-second-language/
No, the James Webb Space Telescope Hasn’t Broken Cosmology
Reports that the JWST killed the reigning cosmological model have been exaggerated. But there’s still much to learn from the distant galaxie
https://www.wired.com/story/no-the-james-webb-space-telescope-hasnt-broken-cosmology/
The Disruptors Who Want to Make Death Greener
Startups rush to gain a foothold in a burgeoning industry as New York and California move to legalize human composting.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-disruptors-who-want-to-make-death-greener/
America’s Most Boring Association Is Fighting the Planet
The dominance of the water-guzzling lawn is starting to wane—if only homeowner communities could get on board.
https://www.wired.com/story/climate-lawn-homeowners-association/
Ukraine’s Startups Kept Innovating Through 1 Year of War
Founders and coders have shipped updates through blackouts and from bomb shelters. “There’s no way out except to fight for the future,” one
https://www.wired.com/story/ukraines-startups-kept-innovating-through-1-year-of-war/
We Tried Vertu’s ‘Web3’ Phone. It Scared Us
The luxury phone maker refuses to die. We tested its new Metavertu handset and were led down a rabbit hole of legal disputes and security co
https://www.wired.com/story/we-tried-vertus-web3-phone-it-scared-us/
How One Guy’s AI Tracked the Chinese Spy Balloon Across the US
Computer vision software scoured satellite photos to spot the balloon at six locations around the nation—and is now helping trace it back to
https://www.wired.com/story/how-one-guys-ai-tracked-the-chinese-spy-balloon-across-the-us/