Pig Butchering Scams Are Evolving Fast
Investment schemes are ensnaring victims with increasingly compelling narratives and believable tech.
https://www.wired.com/story/pig-butchering-scams-evolving/
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Pig Butchering Scams Are Evolving Fast
Investment schemes are ensnaring victims with increasingly compelling narratives and believable tech.
https://www.wired.com/story/pig-butchering-scams-evolving/
Eric Schmidt Is Building the Perfect AI War-Fighting Machine
The former Google CEO is on a mission to rewire the US military with cutting-edge artificial intelligence to take on China. Will it make the
https://www.wired.com/story/eric-schmidt-is-building-the-perfect-ai-war-fighting-machine/
The Secret Lives of Neutron Stars
Astrophysicists are using gravitational waves and light to trace the genealogies of dead stars and reveal the history of the universe.
https://www.wired.com/story/neutron-star-mergers-stellar-genealogy/
Citizen Scientists Show Light Pollution Erases Stars From the Sky
More than a decade of eyewitness data shows that fainter stars disappear as artificial light brightens the night sky.
https://www.wired.com/story/citizen-scientists-show-light-pollution-erases-stars-from-the-sky/
'Love in the Time of Fentanyl' Tells the Whole Truth
This gripping documentary captures the reality of the opioid crisis by focusing on grassroots harm reduction.
https://www.wired.com/story/love-in-the-time-of-fentanyl-review/
India’s Government Wants Total Control of the Internet
The Modi administration keeps giving itself new powers, and Big Tech keeps giving in.
https://www.wired.com/story/indias-government-wants-total-control-of-the-internet/
Nike's Most Popular Racing Shoe Is Getting a Reboot
The Vaporfly 3 has a new upper and sculpted foam, and it’s designed to return more energy than ever before.
https://www.wired.com/story/nike-zoomx-vaporfly-next-3/
The Doggy Bathroom Gives Pee Pads a Makeover
Whether you have a puppy or an older dog, accidents happen. This pricey and attractive bin helps keep everything contained and easy to clean.
https://www.wired.com/review/doggy-bathroom/
The Wild Logistics of Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Show
The singer gave much of her halftime show performance atop seven suspended platforms. It was all in the name of protecting the grass.
https://www.wired.com/story/super-bowl-rihanna-halftime-tech-flying/
The Best Running Gear for Your Long and Chilly Winter
The roads and parks are calling. Our favorite cold-weather picks will have you jogging in no time.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-running-gear/
How to Make Sure You’re Not Accidentally Sharing Your Location
Keep your movements private.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-not-accidentally-share-your-location/
God Did the World a Favor by Destroying Twitter
Remember what happened with the Tower of Babel? Same type of deal.
https://www.wired.com/story/god-did-us-a-favor-by-destroying-twitter/
Bird Buddy Identifies Species and Teaches You About Them Too
This smart bird feeder takes pictures, notifies you when new visitors arrive, and even teaches you facts about your fluffy friends.
https://www.wired.com/review/bird-buddy/
How to Survive If You Were Part of the Tech Layoffs
Big Tech has gotten much smaller over the past few months. If you got a pink slip and you’re planning your next move, we have tips to help.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-survive-big-tech-layoffs/
News Publishers Are Wary of the Bing Chatbot’s Media Diet
Microsoft’s new search interface can serve up key information from articles, removing the need to click—and potentially undermining media bu
https://www.wired.com/story/news-publishers-are-wary-of-the-microsoft-bing-chatbots-media-diet/
What Web3 Can Learn From Archive of Our Own
The popular online fanfiction hub lets users entrust their works to friends in the event of their death. The decentralized web should take n
https://www.wired.com/story/web3-future-archive-of-our-own/
59 Great Deals on Sleep Tech and Smart Frames for Valentine’s Day
From discounted sex toys to Bloody Mary kits, we’ve got plenty of gift ideas to spread the love.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-valentines-day-deals-1/
Where to Stream the 2023 Super Bowl (and Puppy Bowl)
Here’s how to watch all the bowls for free. (Just don’t forget the snack bowl.)
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-stream-super-bowl-puppy-bowl-2023/
The Netflix animated series is based on 'League of Legends', but you don't have to play the game to enjoy the show.
https://www.wired.com/2023/02/geeks-guide-netflix-arcane/
The 40 Best Movies on Netflix This Week
Stuck for a good film on Netflix? Here are our picks for the best Netflix movies to feast your eyes on, updated weekly.
https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-movies-this-week/
Where to Sustainably Buy Flowers Online
Keep the planet—and your budget—in mind with these eco-friendly services. But if you can, shop local.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-flower-delivery-services/
The FBI’s Most Controversial Surveillance Tool Is Under Threat
A review of the FBI’s access to foreign intelligence reveals troubling misuse of powerful surveillance tech.
https://www.wired.com/story/fbi-section-702/
The 45 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
From 'You' to 'Wednesday', these are our picks for the best Netflix streaming titles to binge this week.
https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-best-shows-this-week/
Covid Can Boost Your Response to Flu Vaccines—if You’re a Man
Scientists say a mild Covid infection increased immune benefits from a later flu vaccine, but with a biological twist.
https://www.wired.com/story/covid-immunity-sex-differences/
Review: There Is No Magic in 'Hogwarts Legacy'
The game is mid at best, and its real-world harms are impossible to ignore.
https://www.wired.com/review/hogwarts-legacy-review/
The Generative AI Race Has a Dirty Secret
Integrating large language models into search engines could mean a fivefold increase in computing power and huge carbon emissions.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-generative-ai-search-race-has-a-dirty-secret/
Schizophrenia Drugs Are Finally Getting an Overhaul
Current antipsychotics are plagued by patchy efficacy and unwanted side effects—but a new treatment could change all that.
https://www.wired.com/story/new-schizophrenia-drug/
This Fake Skin Fools Mosquitoes—to Fight the Diseases They Spread
Research on new repellents and the viruses these insects carry relies on lab animals and human volunteers. What if there was a better option?
https://www.wired.com/story/this-fake-skin-fools-mosquitoes-to-fight-the-diseases-they-spread/
The Twitch 'Seinfeld' Show Proves AI Shouldn't Write Comedy
This week, the AI-generated parody 'Nothing, Forever' got temporarily banned from the streaming site following some transphobic jokes.
https://www.wired.com/story/seinfeld-parody-ai-jokes/
The Chatbot Search Wars Have Begun
Microsoft, Google, and China’s Baidu all showed off ChatGPT-inspired technology to reinvent web search this week.
https://www.wired.com/story/fast-forward-the-chatbot-search-wars-have-begun/
Russia’s Ransomware Gangs Are Being Named and Shamed
Members of the Trickbot and Conti cybercrime gangs have been sanctioned in an unprecedented wave of action against the country’s hackers.
https://www.wired.com/story/conti-trickbot-ransomware-sanctions-uk-us/
50 Great Deals on Sleep Tech and Smart Frames for Valentine’s Day
From discounted sex toys to instant cameras, we’ve got plenty of gift ideas to spread the love.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-valentines-day-deals/
My Strange Day With Bing’s New AI Chatbot
Microsoft’s chatty search interface was impressive. But it also served up glitches, ethical dilemmas—and talk of a mysterious “Sydney.”
https://www.wired.com/story/my-strange-day-with-bings-new-ai-chatbot/
Cryptocurrency’s Myth of Anonymity
This week on 'Gadget Lab,' we talk to 'Tracers in the Dark' author Andy Greenberg about how authorities are catching crypto criminals by fol
https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-585/
16 Good N95, KF94, and KN95 Face Masks to Buy Right Now
Here are the best disposable coverings we’ve tested and researched—and where you can find them.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-disposable-face-masks-n95-kn95-kf94-surgical/
How the irrational mathematics of measuring, ranking, and rating distort the value of stuff, work, people—everything.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-end-of-grading/
Want to Delete Your Twitter DMs? Good Luck With That
People in Europe are making GDPR requests to have their private messages erased, but Elon’s team is ignoring them.
https://www.wired.com/story/delete-twitter-dms-gdpr/
Big Agnes Has a Big Winner With the Little Copper Spur UL1
Clever storage, extremely light weight, and innovative buckles make this tent king of the hills.
https://www.wired.com/review/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul1/
The Out-of-Control Spread of Crowd-Control Tech
Broken bones. Eye trauma. Brain injuries. How America’s sketchy “less-lethal” weapons industry exports its insidious brand of violence aroun
https://www.wired.com/story/out-of-control-spread-of-crowd-control-tech/
The Political Theater Behind the Bipartisan Data Privacy Push
Biden’s speech calling for better data protections got a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle. So, where’s a federal privacy law?
https://www.wired.com/story/sotu-privacy-congress-biden/
Zoom was a pandemic star. It’s the latest tech company to find that status isn’t sustainable.
https://www.wired.com/story/zoom-layoffs-future/
Tech Volunteers Rush to Save Turkey’s Earthquake Survivors
Within hours of the disaster, software engineers were rolling out applications to help locate people in need and distribute aid.
https://www.wired.com/story/tech-volunteers-rush-to-save-turkeys-earthquake-survivors/
Your Tech Stuff Is Getting Slightly More Repairable
Tech companies are offering more access to key documentation and tools. But giants like Apple and Microsoft are still lobbying hard against
https://www.wired.com/story/us-pirg-repairability-scorecard-2023/
How the US Can Stop Data Brokers' Worst Practices—Right Now
Legal experts say a key law should already prevent brokers from collecting and selling data that's weaponized against vulnerable people.
https://www.wired.com/story/fcra-letter-data-brokers-privacy-regulation/
A Crucial Group of Covid Drugs Has Stopped Working
A key tool in the early pandemic response, monoclonal antibodies are now ineffective against new variants. Immunocompromised patients are es
https://www.wired.com/story/a-crucial-group-of-covid-drugs-has-stopped-working/
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Artificial Intelligence
Supersmart algorithms won't take all the jobs, But they are learning faster than ever, doing everything from medical diagnostics to serving
https://www.wired.com/story/guide-artificial-intelligence/
ChatGPT Has Been Sucked Into India's Culture Wars
Hindu nationalists claim that the chatbot has insulted their deities, sparking an online uproar.
https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-has-been-sucked-into-indias-culture-wars/
The OnePlus 11 Is a Speed Demon of a Smartphone
This speedy Android smartphone is a trusty alternative that can go toe-to-toe with the competition.
https://www.wired.com/review/oneplus-11-5g/
7 Great Valentine’s Day Deals on Vibrators and Suction Toys
The romantic holiday is coming soon, so you should too!
https://www.wired.com/story/valentines-day-sex-toy-deals/
Microsoft Taps ChatGPT to Boost Bing—and Beat Google
The second-ranked search engine is getting a new chatbot interface that attempts to synthesize information from sites across the web.
https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-taps-chatgpt-to-boost-bing-and-beat-google/