Apple’s New Classical Music App Ignores Most of the World
For those who love Western classical music, it's a godsend. But as a global app, Apple Music Classical barely scratches the surface.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-music-classical-name/
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Apple’s New Classical Music App Ignores Most of the World
For those who love Western classical music, it's a godsend. But as a global app, Apple Music Classical barely scratches the surface.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-music-classical-name/
Sleep Number’s Temperature-Adjustable Bed Runs Hot and Cold
Tinkering with the troublesome app on Sleep Number’s smart adjustable bed kept me up at night.
https://www.wired.com/review/sleep-number-climate360-smart-bed/
A Critical Arctic Organism Is Now Infested With Microplastics
The algae Melosira arctica is the foundation of the food chain, and its contamination could have major consequences for ecosystems and the c
https://www.wired.com/story/a-critical-arctic-organism-is-now-infested-with-microplastics/
Stack Overflow Will Charge AI Giants for Training Data
The programmer Q&A site joins Reddit in demanding compensation when its data is used to train algorithms and ChatGPT-style bots
https://www.wired.com/story/stack-overflow-will-charge-ai-giants-for-training-data/
Crocs and Jibbitz Are on Sale Right Now
Snag new shoes for the warmer weather, or trick out your current pair with fun charms. Now is the time to see what the fuss is about.
https://www.wired.com/story/crocs-jibbitz-sale-april-2023/
Workers Are Worried About Their Bosses Embracing AI
A survey by the Pew Research Center found that most employees expect hiring, firing, and workplace assessment to be transformed by algorithm
https://www.wired.com/story/fast-forward-workers-are-worried-about-their-bosses-embracing-ai/
This Bar-Top Smart Coaster Makes a Clumsy Cocktail
Barsys’ app-enabled drink-mixing device tells you what to add to the glass and when to add it. But it’s too impractical and expensive to rec
https://www.wired.com/review/barsys-smart-coaster-and-mixer/
The image sharing and hosting site is about to wipe out countless images. Some see it as bending to political pressure to push sex workers o
https://www.wired.com/story/imgur-bans-porn/
Everything You Need to Know About Ethernet
Ethernet delivers stable, speedy, secure wired connections to the internet and between devices.
https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-ethernet/
Which Streaming Services Are Actually Worth Your Money?
Whether you're a hardcore cord-cutter or an animation fan, there's a platform for you. Here are the best we've tried.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-streaming-services/
My Balls-Out Quest to Achieve the Perfect Scrotum
A new breed of self-care companies has a salve for fragile masculinity: lavender- and tapioca-scented deodorants and moisturizers for the nu
https://www.wired.com/story/my-balls-out-quest-to-achieve-the-perfect-scrotum/
The Huge 3CX Breach Was Actually 2 Linked Supply Chain Attacks
The mass compromise of the VoIP firm's customers is the first confirmed incident where one software supply chain attack enabled another, res
https://www.wired.com/story/3cx-supply-chain-attack-times-two/
What’s AGI, and Why Are AI Experts Skeptical?
ChatGPT and other bots have revived conversations on artificial general intelligence. Scientists say algorithms won’t surpass you any time s
https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-artificial-general-intelligence-agi-explained/
The Radical, Expansive Future of Period Technology
Menstruation suppression is only a starting point. A more just and safe world for all bodies means shifting the questions we ask.
https://www.wired.com/story/period-health-future-kate-clancy/
The Hacker Who Hijacked Matt Walsh’s Twitter Was Just ‘Bored’
The breach of the right-wing provocateur was simply a way of “stirring up some drama,” the attacker tells WIRED. But the damage could have b
https://www.wired.com/story/matt-walsh-twitter-hack-doomed/
The Supreme Court Has Delayed Its Abortion Pill Decision
The court has given itself a deadline extension until late Friday night to decide whether mifepristone should remain legal.
https://www.wired.com/story/supreme-court-delays-abortion-pill-decision/
The Search for Long Covid Treatments Takes a Promising Turn
Scientists believe lasting symptoms following a coronavirus infection are not a single disorder. So new clinical trials are hunting for a ra
https://www.wired.com/story/long-covid-treatments/
A Final Plea From One of Netflix’s Abandoned DVDs
The streaming giant is killing its video-by-mail service. These are the final words of one of its longest-serving discs.
https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-ends-dvds-by-mail/
The Castaways Who Built a Town From Their Wrecked Ship
Survivors of the 18th-century crash of the HMS Wager undertook the perilous task of salvaging what was left of the vessel. Then, mutiny foll
https://www.wired.com/story/david-grann-the-wager-book-excerpt/
'Mrs. Davis' Gets AI Right—Because It's a Comedy
Damon Lindelof’s new Peacock series is about a tech-averse nun on a quest for the Holy Grail. And that’s the least zany thing about it.
https://www.wired.com/story/mrs-davis-peacock-ai-nun/
Did Instagram Just Kill Linktree?
Meta is finally allowing people to add more links to their Instagram profiles. It’s an existential threat to link-in-bio companies.
https://www.wired.com/story/did-instagram-just-kill-linktree/
How ChatGPT—and Bots Like It—Can Spread Malware
Generative AI is a tool, which means it can be used by cybercriminals, too. Here’s how to protect yourself.
https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-ai-bots-spread-malware/
Are Screens Stealing My Childhood?
WIRED's spiritual advice columnist responds to a preteen who's worried about already having wasted too much of their life.
https://www.wired.com/story/are-screens-stealing-my-childhood/
Max Levchin on How AI Will—and Won’t—Shape the Way You Pay
We sat down with the CEO of Affirm to talk about the “buy now, pay later” model and just what makes him an “unabashed techno-utopian.”
https://www.wired.com/story/have-a-nice-future-podcast-2/
15 Great Deals on Cameras, Home Goods, and Outdoor Gear
Upgrade your kitchen and bedroom or grab some new tools to photograph and explore the great outdoors.
https://www.wired.com/story/midweek-deals-april-18-2023/
What Would It Take to Imagine a Truly Alien Alien?
Science fiction illustrates the perspective-bending challenge of conjuring intelligent life that’s radically different from humans.
https://www.wired.com/story/aliens-science-fiction-literature-imagination/
VW’s latest big electric cruise sedan showcases new tech and impressive aerodynamics, but can it take on the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Tesla Model
https://www.wired.com/review/review-volkswagen-id7/
This Wearable Wants to Reduce Your Stress by Buzzing on Your Neck
Can the pulsating Pulsetto really reduce stress, improve sleep, and alleviate anxiety? For us, it had a radically different effect.
https://www.wired.com/review/review-pulsetto/
Chinese Cops Ran Troll Farm and Secret NY Police Station, US Says
Three criminal cases detail China's alleged attempts to extend its security forces' influence online—and around the globe.
https://www.wired.com/story/china-secret-police-station-nyc-mps-trolls/
The 'Love Is Blind' Fiasco Proves Netflix Has a Lot to Learn
The streamer’s highly anticipated reunion left many disappointed, showing that TV might have a leg up on streaming when it comes to live pro
https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-love-is-blind-live-streaming-problems/
Sennheiser’s Pricey HD 660S2 Headphones Have Heavenly Low End
These open-back headphones have buttery bass, but they face stiff competition from their cheaper siblings.
https://www.wired.com/review/sennheiser-hd-660s2/
The Short Path From a Discord Flex to High Treason
The Pentagon document leaks and the Ghost of Kyiv myth rose from the platform’s culture of one-upmanship—and reveal its blurred lines betwee
https://www.wired.com/story/the-short-path-from-a-discord-flex-to-high-treason/
Apple's Macs Have Long Escaped Ransomware. That May Be Changing
The discovery of malicious encryptors for Apple computers could herald new risks for macOS users if the malware continues to evolve.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-mac-lockbit-ransomware-samples/
Polestar’s New Electric Car Has No Rear Window
The 350-mile Polestar 4 attempts to maximize interior space and right the wrongs of the much-maligned SUV coupé.
https://www.wired.com/story/polestar-4-2023-reveal/
A Peter Thiel-Backed Startup City Wants to Be Africa’s Delaware
Nigeria’s Itana partnered with Binance and the Charter Cities Institute to build a physical tech hub near Lagos, but the plan has sparked co
https://www.wired.com/story/itana-binance-charter-cities-institute-africa-tech-startup/
When Social Media Presents Only an ‘Unlivable Life’
Twitter’s suppression of trans joy can kill, at the precise moment we need to be strong.
https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-trans-rights/
OpenAI’s CEO Says the Age of Giant AI Models Is Already Over
Sam Altman says the research strategy that birthed ChatGPT is played out and future strides in artificial intelligence will require new idea
https://www.wired.com/story/openai-ceo-sam-altman-the-age-of-giant-ai-models-is-already-over/
ICE Records Reveal How Agents Abuse Access to Secret Data
Documents obtained by WIRED detail hundreds of investigations by the US agency into alleged database misuse that includes harassment, stalki
https://www.wired.com/story/ice-agent-database-abuse-records/
I’m Reddit’s CEO and Think Regulating Social Media Is Tyranny. AITA?
Steve Huffman kicked Nazis and other trolls off the platform. He also argues that any government oversight of online content is authoritaria
https://www.wired.com/story/reddit-ceo-steve-huffman-social-media-regulation/
Covid Exposure Apps Are Headed for a Mass Extinction Event
The US government will pull the plug on the servers powering the nation’s Covid notifications on May 11. States aren’t rushing to boot up re
https://www.wired.com/story/covid-exposure-apps-are-headed-for-a-mass-extinction-event/
The Art of Capturing Meteorites’ Mineral Mosaics
Neil Buckland uses a DIY microscopic camera system to create monolithic images that reveal the tiny elemental details of extraterrestrial ro
https://www.wired.com/story/capturing-meteorites-mineral-mosaics/
AI-Generated Music Is About to Flood Streaming Platforms
There are already countless songs on Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud. And as tunes become easier to create, anyone can add to the copyr
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-generated-music-streaming-services-copyright/
A ‘Morning-After Pill’ for Sexually Transmitted Infections Is Almost Here
The single-dose antibiotic regimen dramatically reduces transmission of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. But it doesn’t have the CDC’s bl
https://www.wired.com/story/morning-after-pill-for-sexually-transmitted-infections-doxypep/
The Biggest Microbiome Study Sheds New Light on Shared Health Risks
The most comprehensive survey of how we share our microbiomes suggests a new way of thinking about diseases that aren’t usually considered c
https://www.wired.com/story/the-biggest-microbiome-study-sheds-light-on-shared-health-risks/
The Elusive Dream of Fully Autonomous Construction Vehicles
Robot excavators and other equipment held big promise for heavy equipment makers—like self-driving cars, the technology has proven difficult
https://www.wired.com/story/the-elusive-dream-of-fully-autonomous-construction-vehicles/
Ring’s Car Cam Is Virtually Useless for Most People
This new dash camera is more suited for delivery or rideshare drivers—and even then, it might not be worth the inconvenience.
https://www.wired.com/review/ring-car-cam/
How to Stream MLB Baseball This Year
Don’t strike out trying to watch the games this year. Streaming is a grand slam if you know where to look.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-mlb-streaming/
The Best Baby Monitors for Peace of Mind
Need to keep an eye (or ear) on your kids from another room? Our picks will help you do it.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-baby-monitors/
How to Stop Programs From Loading When macOS Starts Up
If a bunch of applications are slowing your Mac down, here’s how to take control.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-programs-loading-macos-startup/
Are You Being Tracked by an AirTag? Here’s How to Check
If you’re worried that one of Apple’s trackers is following you without consent, try these tips.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-find-airtags/