Driving the Curiously Discreet Rolls-Royce Spectre EV
WIRED got two hours behind the wheel of a preproduction prototype of what might be the ultimate high-end EV. It wasn’t enough.
https://www.wired.com/story/first-drive-rolls-royce-spectre/
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Driving the Curiously Discreet Rolls-Royce Spectre EV
WIRED got two hours behind the wheel of a preproduction prototype of what might be the ultimate high-end EV. It wasn’t enough.
https://www.wired.com/story/first-drive-rolls-royce-spectre/
How to Watch Google’s AI Search Event
The company’s presentation will focus on new artificial intelligence-powered features in Search. You can stream it for free on YouTube.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-google-ai-search-event-live-free/
Data Privacy Is Now a Must-Hit US State of the Union Topic
Biden’s speech proves that protecting personal info is no longer a fringe issue. Now, Congress just needs to do something about it.
https://www.wired.com/story/biden-2023-sotu-data-privacy/
This Mini Treadmill Is a Couch Potato’s Dream
A treadmill that fits under my desk makes me excited to get my steps in.
https://www.wired.com/review/egofit-walker-pro-m1-review/
The Antibiotic Resistance Crisis Has a Troubling Twist
A major new UN report says we’ve ignored the role of environmental degradation in fueling the superbugs that kill 1.27 million people each y
https://www.wired.com/story/the-antibiotic-resistance-crisis-has-a-troubling-twist/
The Age of AI Hacking Is Closer Than You Think
Algorithms struggle to understand human ambiguity. But such quirks are a flimsy shield against the threat of artificially intelligent hacker
https://www.wired.com/story/artificial-intelligence-hacking-bruce-schneier/
The Mastodon Bump Is Now a Slump
Active users have fallen by more than 1 million since the exodus from Elon Musk’s Twitter, suggesting the decentralized platform is not a di
https://www.wired.com/story/the-mastodon-bump-is-now-a-slump/
A Bold Plan to Beam Solar Energy Down From Space
The European Space Agency is exploring a unique way to dramatically cut carbon emissions by tapping sunlight closer to the source.
https://www.wired.com/story/a-bold-plan-to-beam-solar-energy-down-from-space/
What Creepy Video Game Sounds Do to Your Brain
Horror games like the new 'Dead Space' tap into humans' deepest-seated anxieties.
https://www.wired.com/story/game-horror-sounds-psychology-dead-space-remake-scorn/
The 19 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now
'The Bear' and 'Reservation Dogs' are just two of the shows you won’t want to miss on this streaming service.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-tv-shows-hulu-this-week/
Meet Bard, Google’s Answer to ChatGPT
The search giant’s new chatbot is in testing and will be launched “in the coming weeks.” An API will make it available for developers to bui
https://www.wired.com/story/meet-bard-googles-answer-to-chatgpt/
Aftershocks May Rock Turkey and Syria for Months, Even Years
Monday’s massive earthquake has triggered a swarm of aftershocks, which will make a humanitarian disaster even more devastating.
https://www.wired.com/story/aftershocks-may-rock-turkey-and-syria-for-months-even-years/
My Cats Love These Tricky Sliding Puzzle Boxes
Activate your cat’s inner fierce hunter with Cat Amazing’s puzzles and reward them with a treat.
https://www.wired.com/story/cat-amazing-treat-puzzle-rave/
This Tool Makes Twitter More Bearable to Read
Between the ads, the “For You” tab, and all the promoted tweets, Twitter is getting harder to read. Nitter, an open source alternative, can
https://www.wired.com/story/nitter-twitter-remove-ads-for-you-promoted-tweets/
HP's Elite Dragonfly Chromebook Is Superb but Too Pricey
This business laptop would be a luxury for most productivity users: An excellent keyboard makes it a joy to use … but inconsistency reigns.
https://www.wired.com/review/review-hp-elite-dragonfly-chromebook-laptop/
The Race to Build a ChatGPT-Powered Search Engine
A search bot you converse with could make finding answers easier—if it doesn’t tell fibs. Microsoft, Google, Baidu, and others are working o
https://www.wired.com/story/the-race-to-build-a-chatgpt-powered-search-engine/
A Looming El Niño Could Dry the Amazon
When a warm band of water develops in the Pacific, drought grips the rainforest. The Amazon, devastated by deforestation and fires, is espec
https://www.wired.com/story/a-looming-el-nino-could-dry-the-amazon/
Raphael Saadiq Found the Perfect Sound for Marvel’s New Show
The legendary R&B musician rooted the music of 'Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur' in classic New York—just like the show itself.
https://www.wired.com/story/marvel-moon-girl-and-devil-dinosaur-raphael-saadiq/
Despite an economic crisis, political chaos, and the regime’s ban, TikTok influencers are still thriving in Afghanistan.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-taliban-cant-stop-tiktok/
At Last, the Milky Way Gets a Better Close Up
The largest catalog ever collected by a single telescope maps Earth’s 3 billion stellar neighbors—and helps track the dust that warps how we
https://www.wired.com/story/at-last-the-milky-way-gets-a-better-close-up/
Inside Safe City, Moscow’s AI Surveillance Dystopia
Moscow promised residents lower crime rates through an expansive smart city project. Then Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine.
https://www.wired.com/story/moscow-safe-city-ntechlab/
The Original Joel on ‘The Last of Us’ Was Skeptical of the Show
Then he read the script and was blown away.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-last-of-us-cast-q-and-a/
Meta’s Gruesome Content Broke Him. Now He Wants It to Pay
A Kenyan moderator sued the company for work-related PTSD. Next week, a new ruling on his case could signal a global reckoning for Big Tech
https://www.wired.com/story/meta-kenya-lawsuit-outsourcing-content-moderation/
These Apps Will Keep Your EV from Running Out of Juice
Stay charged from point A to point B.
https://www.wired.com/story/apps-find-electric-vehicle-battery-charge-locations/
Apple’s HomePod Can Hear You. You Might Not Want To Hear It
The revamped full-size Siri smart speaker has good mics, but it can’t compete on sound.
https://www.wired.com/review/apple-homepod-2023/
Raycast Is the Launcher App Apple Wishes It Made
This tiny, free app opens programs quickly, searches files fast, and lets you make keyboard shortcuts for anything.
https://www.wired.com/story/raycast-app-launcher-productivity-tool/
Our Favorite Merino Wool Clothes to Keep You Comfy in Any Weather
Embrace the delightful qualities of this fabric. We also explain the different blends, what GSM means, and how to care for your clothes.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-merino-wool-clothes/
Razer’s Cage-Like Mouse Is a $280 Goth-Metal Jewel
Plus: Twitter squeezes more money out of its users, AI ain’t stopping anytime soon, and Samsung hypes new phones in an era of decreasing sal
https://www.wired.com/story/razer-viper-mini-mouse-goth-metal/
China’s XPeng G9 Could Be the Best Electric SUV Around
It’s a good value with a premium feel and lots of space. But can XPeng challenge more established automakers in the West?
https://www.wired.com/story/first-drive-xpeng-g9/
37 Great Deals on Sleep Tech and Smart Frames for Valentine’s Day
From smartwatches to sex toys, we’ve got gift ideas to spread the love.
https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-february-4-2023/
The Paradox of the Tyre Nichols Video
Social media has conditioned people to watch, react, and move on. But what is inherent in the Nichols video cannot be swept away with ease.
https://www.wired.com/story/paradox-of-tyre-nichols-video/
The 10 Best Games on PlayStation Plus
With great titles like 'God of War,' 'Maneater,' and 'The Last of Us Remastered,' Sony’s subscription service is the perfect jump start for
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-playstation-ps-plus-games-extra-premium/
Googling for Software Downloads Is Extra Risky Right Now
Plus: The FTC cracks down on GoodRx, Microsoft boots “verified” phishing scammers, researchers disclose EV charger vulnerabilities, and more.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-ads-malware-software-downloads-security-roundup/
The Climate Crisis Is Threatening Spain’s Saffron Crop
Growers fear a perfect storm for a tradition that has long bound rural communities together.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-climate-crisis-is-threatening-spains-saffron-crop/
The Chinese Spy Balloon Shows the Downsides of Spy Balloons
A popular military tool during the Cold War, spy balloons have since fallen out of favor—for good reason.
https://www.wired.com/story/china-spy-balloon-2023/
MDMA and Psilocybin Are Approved as Medicines for the First Time
Many are celebrating Australia’s decision to pave the way for these psychedelic therapies, but questions around accessibility remain.
https://www.wired.com/story/australia-psilocybin-mdma-approval/
The Secret to Making Concrete That Lasts 1,000 Years
Scientists have uncovered the Roman recipe for self-repairing cement—which could massively reduce the carbon footprint of the material today.
https://www.wired.com/story/secret-roman-self-repairing-concrete/
'The Last of Us' Is All I Want to Talk About Right Now
Episode 3 sparked the kind of lively discourse only the internet can deliver.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-last-of-us-episode-3-reactions/
A New Drug Switched Off My Appetite. What’s Left?
Mounjaro did what decades of struggle with managing weight couldn’t. Welcome to the post-hunger age.
https://www.wired.com/story/new-drug-switched-off-appetite-mounjaro/
What Would Earth’s Temperature Be Like Without an Atmosphere?
If you want to know what the cloud of gas that surrounds the planet is really doing for us, you have to see what the world would be like wit
https://www.wired.com/story/what-would-earths-temperature-be-like-without-an-atmosphere/
Quoting Taylor Swift Lyrics Is an Actual Linguistic Thing
Call it a "fanilect."
https://www.wired.com/story/taylor-swift-lyrics-senate-linguistics-fanilect/
Boeing’s 747 Should Have Been Retired Years Ago
The last jumbo jet was delivered in January, but it has been obsolete for decades.
https://www.wired.com/story/last-boeing-747/
Congress Has a Lo-Fi Plan to Fix the Classified Documents Mess
As unsecured docs pile up, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is itching to overhaul the nation’s secret secret-sharing operation.
https://www.wired.com/story/congress-classified-documents-scandal-fix/
'Poker Face' Is the New 'Columbo'—and That's a Good Thing for Fans
By mimicking a 1970s classic, Rian Johnson’s new murder mystery series rewrites the streaming era’s rules that everything must be bingeable.
https://www.wired.com/story/poker-face-columbo-peacock/
Blockchain: The Complete Guide
The idea of creating tamper-proof databases has captured the attention of everyone from anarchist techies to staid bankers.
https://www.wired.com/story/guide-blockchain/
Netflix’s US Password-Sharing Crackdown Isn’t Happening—Yet
Accidental revisions to a US Help Center page sparked confusion about the streamer's next moves. But restrictions on account sharing are sti
https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-password-sharing-crackdown-us-mistake/
10 Great Deals on Winter Outdoor Gear
Whether you spend time in nature's backyard or your own, we've found discounts on Patagonia clothing, camping gear, and tents.
https://www.wired.com/story/winter-outdoor-gear-deals-february-2-2023/
Scientists Grew Mini Human Guts Inside Mice
These tiny organoids with working immune systems mimic the function of the GI tract and could be used to study intestinal diseases and drugs
https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-grew-mini-human-guts-inside-mice/
Break Phone Addiction With a Smart White Box—or Cardboard
The Aro Home app is easy to use, but it’s pretty embarrassing to realize you put your phone down for only 20 minutes a day.
https://www.wired.com/review/aro-home/
How the US Could Ban TikTok in 7 Not-So-Easy Steps
Former president Trump tried and failed to ban the app. Now US lawmakers from both parties are preparing legislation they say can finish the
https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-us-could-ban-tiktok-in-7-not-so-easy-steps/