Somehow This $10,000 Flame-Thrower Robot Dog Is Completely Legal in 48 States: Meet Thermonator. It blasts fire up to 30 feet and has Bluetooth.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/you-can-now-buy-a-flame-throwing-robot-dog-for-under-10000/
The TikTok Ultimatum Is Here. What Does It Mean?: This week, we talk about the looming TikTok ban and what it means for the politicians and influencers who ...
wired.com/story/tiktok-ban-influencers-election/
Quick Glance: Potential Buyers for TikTok Revealed
- The clock is ticking for TikTok to find a new owner. President Joe Biden signed a law that could ban TikTok in the US unless ByteDance sells the app. Possible buyers range from tech companies to retailers and investment bankers.
- Established tech giants like Meta or Google are unlikely buyers due to antitrust hurdles. Large companies with deep pockets face regulatory skepticism, although they could have the resources to purchase TikTok.
- Microsoft, which has shown interest in TikTok in the past, may have another opportunity after successfully navigating antitrust scrutiny with the Activision Blizzard deal. Oracle and former US government officials like Steven Mnuchin are also potential buyers.
- Mnuchin has announced assembling a team of investors to acquire TikTok. His offer, however, might exclude TikTok's algorithm, sparking controversial discussions. Other potential buyers like Kevin O'Leary are also considering acquiring TikTok, with O'Leary suggesting an initial bid between $20 and $30 billion.
Net Neutrality Returns to a Very Different Internet: The FCC voted 3-2 to restore net neutrality rules that had disappeared during the Trump administration.
wired.com/story/fcc-net-neutrality-rules-vote/
Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Reinstate Net Neutrality Rules
- The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules repealed in 2017 that prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- The FCC also ordered the U.S. divisions of China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile to stop broadband internet access services in the United States.
- Reinstating the rules has been a focus for President Joe Biden, who signed an executive order urging the FCC to restore net neutrality rules put in place under President Barack Obama.
- The FCC argues there are a number of benefits for consumers by establishing basic rules for ISPs so they don’t block legal content, throttle speeds, and create 'fast lanes' for people who can pay for it.
13 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2024): Battery-Powered, LTE, No Subscription: These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property ...
wired.com/gallery/best-outdoor-security-cameras/
10 Best Cold-Brew Coffee Makers (2024): Oxo, KitchenAid, and More: Good cold-brewed coffee tastes like magic. Learn how to make it right—no barista necessary.
wired.com/story/best-cold-brew-coffee-makers/
Meta’s Open Source Llama 3 Is Already Nipping at OpenAI’s Heels: Meta’s decision to give away powerful AI software for free could threaten the business models of ...
wired.com/story/metas-open-source-llama-3-nipping-at-openais-heels/
No, a Shadowy Figure Is Not Buying Tents for Columbia Student Protesters: Conspiracies about outside forces funding and orchestrating the university protests at ...
wired.com/story/conspiracy-tents-student-protests-gaza/
Sign up for the Politics Lab newsletter: Politics has never been stranger—or more online. Makena Kelly and the WIRED Politics team are your guide through the ...
wired.com/newsletter/politics-lab
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Crackdown on Crypto’s Role in Child Sexual Abuse: US senators have called for fresh scrutiny of crypto’s role in paying for child ...
wired.com/story/elizabeth-warren-crypto-online-child-sexual-abuse/
How to Set Up a VPN on Your Router to Protect Your Home Wi-Fi Network: Add extra security and privacy to your smart home gadgets, streaming boxes ...
wired.com/story/how-to-set-up-a-vpn-on-your-router/
The Eufy X10 Pro Omni’s AI Smarts Are Worth the Price: I regret to inform you that $800 is a decent price for Eufy’s midrange AI-enabled robot vacuum-mop.
wired.com/review/eufy-x10-pro-omni/
How to Clean a Coffee Grinder (2024): Cleaning your coffee grinder is a bit of a chore, but doing so will greatly improve the taste of your daily cup ...
wired.com/story/how-to-clean-a-coffee-grinder/
Ads for Explicit ‘AI Girlfriends’ Are Swarming Facebook and Instagram: WIRED found thousands of ads running on Meta’s social platforms promoting sexually ...
wired.com/story/ads-for-explicit-ai-girlfriends-swarming-facebook-and-instagram/
14 Last-Minute Tool Deals From Home Depot and Lowe's: Power Tools, Yard Tools, Hand Tools
wired.com/story/home-depot-lowes-spring-sale-2024/
Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms: This week, we probe each other’s knowledge of common acronyms from the early internet, the mobile era, and the AI boom ...
wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-641/
Using the Yale Approach Smart Lock Feels Like a Real Smart-Home Experience: Yale's first deadbolt adapter magically unlocks your door when it senses ...
wired.com/review/yale-approach-lock-review/
Dreame X30 Ultra Can Mop Your Floors, Then Ditch the Damp Pads: Want a robot vacuum that mops, but don’t want damp pads dragged on your carpet? The Dreame X30 ...
wired.com/review/dreame-x30-ultra-robot-vac-mop/
A new rule from the US Federal Trade Commission invalidates most noncompete agreements, frequently used to bind tech workers ... Show more
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
How NASA Repaired Voyager 1 From 15 Billion Miles Away: The far-traveled space probe is once again transmitting usable data, after a glitch caused months of ...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/recoding-voyager-1-nasas-interstellar-explorer-is-finally-making-sense-again/
Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration
- After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.
- NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.
- Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.
- Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.
Doctors Combined a Heart Pump and Pig Kidney Transplant in Breakthrough Surgery: In the first procedure of its kind, a 54-year-old New Jersey woman received a ...
wired.com/story/combined-heart-pump-pig-kidney-transplant-surgery/
Quick Glance: Revolutionary Transplant: Heart Pump and Pig Kidney
- The first transplant surgery combining a mechanical heart pump and a gene-edited pig kidney was successfully performed at NYU Langone Health.
- The patient, 54-year-old Lisa Pisano from New Jersey, received the heart pump and pig kidney due to heart failure and end-stage kidney disease.
- Experts view xenotransplants as crucial to addressing organ shortages by transplanting animal organs into humans.
- Gene editing aims to prevent the human immune system from rejecting the animal organs, facilitating successful transplantations.
12 Best Wi-Fi Routers (2024): Budget, Gaming, Mesh: Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home whatever ...
wired.com/gallery/best-wifi-routers/
Rabbit's AI Assistant Is Here. And Soon a Camera Wearable Will Be Too: WIRED went along to the company's launch event where customers picked up the very first ...
wired.com/story/rabbit-r1-launch-event-nyc/
Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
'Metaphor: ReFantazio' Steals the Best Ideas From 'Persona 5': Atlus promises it’s next game, out later this year, will be a culmination of all of its beloved ...
wired.com/story/metaphor-refantazio-steals-the-best-ideas-from-persona-5/
From the best VPN we've tested to the best *free* VPN, here is a WIRED guide on which VPN to choose to protect yourself online.
'ArcaneDoor' Cyberspies Hacked Cisco Firewalls to Access Government Networks: Sources suspect China is behind the targeted exploitation of two zero-day ...
wired.com/story/arcanedoor-cyberspies-hacked-cisco-firewalls-to-access-government-networks/
Nissan's Furry, Robotic Iruyo Puppet Comforts Your Crying Baby While You Drive: Iruyo, a new creation from Nissan, uses two-way cameras, microphones ...
wired.com/story/nissan-iruyo-furry-robotic-puppet-comforts-your-crying-baby-while-you-drive/
The Showdown Over Who Gets to Build the Next DeLorean: Decades after her dad’s iconic sports car time-traveled into movie history, Kat DeLorean wants to build a ...
wired.com/story/delorean-showdown/
How to Handle Online Harassment When It Happens to You: If your mentions, inbox, and DMs are blowing up with hateful comments, here are the technological and ...
wired.com/story/how-to-deal-with-online-harassment/
ShotSpotter Keeps Listening for Gunfire After Contracts Expire: Internal emails suggest that the company continued to provide gunshot data to police in cities ...
wired.com/story/shotspotter-keeps-listening-contracts-expire/
Tesla Promises 'More Affordable Vehicles' and a 'Cybercab': Elon Musk’s automaker told investors Tuesday that sales and revenue are down but that new “more ...
wired.com/story/tesla-promises-more-affordable-vehicles-cybercab/
Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 9000c: Price, Specs, Release Date: Bang & Olufsen has released just 200 units of its new-old CD changer, but it reminds us that a ...
wired.com/story/bang-olufsen-beosound-9000-cd-changer-is-back/
Elehear’s Alpha Pro OTC Hearing Aids Have Great Battery Life: These midrange over-the-counter hearing aids have stellar battery life and can use your phone’s mic ...
wired.com/review/elehear-alpha-pro/
Plant-Based Meat Boomed. Here Comes the Bust: Sales of vegan meat are trending downward in the US, with companies scrambling to win back customers.
wired.com/story/plant-based-meat-sales-2023/
GoWise’s Steam Air Fryer Is an Intriguing Combo Cooker: GoWise’s countertop device combines two different cooking functions: air frying and steaming ...
wired.com/review/gowise-steam-air-fryer/
4 Best Gaming Laptops (2024): From Cheap to Premium: We tested the latest and greatest gaming laptops—from portable machines to an 18-inch gargantuan—so you can ...
wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-laptops/
Tesla Recalls Cybertruck Over Faulty Pedals—Its Worst Flaw Yet: Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because the accelerator pad ...
wired.com/story/cybertruck-recall-accelerator-pad-tesla/
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Laptop Buying Guide (2024): How to Choose the Right PC (Step-by-Step Guide): Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms ...
wired.com/story/how-to-buy-the-right-laptop-for-you/
Change Healthcare Finally Admits It Paid Ransomware Hackers—and Still Faces a Patient Data Leak
wired.com/story/change-healthcare-admits-it-paid-ransomware-hackers/
Porsche Macan Electric 2024 Review: Second Is Best: The all-new, all-electric Macan mixes sportiness and sensibility—and the best news is you should shun the ...
wired.com/review/review-porsche-macan-electric-2024/
The Asus Zephyrus G14 Has MacBook Style and Powerhouse Performance: This gaming laptop combines the display of your rich friend’s TV and the chassis of a Macbook ...
wired.com/review/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14/
3 Best Cold-Plunge Tubs (2024): Luxe, Budget, and Advice: Keen to try the latest wellness trend, I plunged out of my comfort zone. These are my favorite ...
wired.com/story/best-cold-plunge-tubs/
A National Security Insider Does the Math on the Dangers of AI: Jason Matheny, CEO of the influential think tank Rand Corporation, says advances in AI are making ...
wired.com/story/jason-matheny-national-security-insider-dangers-of-ai/
23 Everyday Products Made From Recycled Materials (2024): Chargers, Watches, Toys
wired.com/gallery/our-favorite-upcycled-and-recycled-products/
The Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products (2024): For Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Laundry
wired.com/story/eco-friendly-natural-cleaning-products/
16 Best Recycled and Upcycled Clothes (2024): Leggings, Sneakers, T-shirts: Who knew plastic bottles could look (and feel) this good? These leggings, shoes ...
wired.com/gallery/our-favorite-recycled-clothes-and-accessories/
23 Reusable Products We Love (2024): Sustainable Bags, Water Bottles, Straws, and More
wired.com/gallery/our-favorite-reusable-products/
GaeaStar's 3D-Printed Clay Coffee Cups Are Disposable, but Can They Save Us From Microplastics?
wired.com/story/gaeastar-3d-printed-clay-coffee-cups-verve-coffee/
The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers: Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA ...
wired.com/story/section-702-reauthorization-expansion/
North Korea is evading sanctions by animating Max and Amazon shows: Thousands of exposed files on North Korean server tell the tale.
wired.com/story/north-korea-amazon-max-animation-exposed-server/
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
That’s right—boomergasms are on the rise.
As Gen Z ditches online dating and millennials struggle to recapture the golden days of social media ... Show more
Will the Olympics Save Nike From Its Midlife Crisis?: Nike’s reputation—and sales—are both in trouble. The Paris games could be the aging brand’s chance to turn ...
wired.com/story/will-the-olympics-save-nike-from-its-midlife-crisis/
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Nike's New Olympic Track Uniform for Women
- Elite athletes reveal Nike's new lineup in Paris
- Criticism over controversial design choices for Team USA's outfit
- Nike emphasizes diversity of available styles and athletes' comfort
- Discussion on women's sports attire and individual autonomy
We Tested the BYD Seal—the Car That Explains Why Tesla Just Cut Its Prices: A world-class saloon for the people, from China’s biggest name in EVs ...
wired.com/review/review-byd-seal-2024/
Boomergasms Are Booming: Dating apps from Feeld to Match have become ground zero for aging singles to unlock their newfound sexual appetites—and a bolder sense ...
wired.com/story/boomergasms-are-booming/
Semiconductor Giant ASML Has a New Boss, and a Big Problem: European chip machine-maker ASML is at the center of US-China trade tensions. Its new chief executive ...
wired.com/story/asml-ceo-chip-war-christophe-fouquet/
9 Best Indoor Security Cameras (2024): For Homes and Apartments: We tested and rounded up our favorite security cameras. They can offer peace of mind ...
wired.com/gallery/best-security-cameras/
These Hearing Aids Are Big and Clunky, but They Help With Mild Hearing Loss: They look like a pair of Bluetooth earpieces from the early 2000s ...
wired.com/review/olive-union-olive-max-otc-hearing-aids/
What Is 5G Home Internet? Here’s Everything You Need to Know (2024): Carriers are starting to offer home internet packages that rely on 5G cellular data service ...
wired.com/story/what-is-5g-home-internet/
Skip the Paste—You Should Chomp Down on a Toothpaste Tablet: Switching to a toothpaste tablet has been one of the easiest refillable options I've found ...
wired.com/story/chomp-down-toothpaste-tablet-rave/
Here’s a Clever Way to Uncover America’s Voting Deserts: Mathematicians are using topological abstractions to find places poorly served by polling stations.
wired.com/story/voting-deserts-maths-topology/
7 Best Smart Plugs (2024): Indoor Plugs, Outdoor Plugs, and Advice: Adding an internet-connected plug is an easy way to modernize your home ...
wired.com/gallery/best-smart-plugs/
You Can Clamp Your Phone Into Razer’s Fancy New Game Controller: Plus: GMC has a new great big electric pickup, Meta adds instant AI image generation to WhatsApp ...
wired.com/story/razer-kishi-ultra-game-controller/
How to Buy a Hearing Aid: Top Questions and Answers: With the hearing aid industry’s shift to over-the-counter sales, the market is flooded with new models ...
wired.com/story/how-to-buy-a-hearing-aid/
GE’s Café Specialty Grind and Brew Can't Make Just One Cup: GE's machine is an all-in-one coffee maker that doesn't brew single cups ...
wired.com/review/ge-cafe-specialty-grind-and-brew/
Turning your kitchen into a café is a great way to learn (or hone) the art of making the perfect shot.
My Life Outside of the Apple Vision Pro: Apple's mixed-reality headset is impossible to ignore and, one WIRED writer finds, can create a wall of isolation ...
wired.com/story/the-only-thing-worse-than-one-vision-pro-in-a-relationship-is-two/
16 Best Hair Straighteners We've Tested (2024): Flat Irons, Hot Combs, and Straightening Brushes
wired.com/gallery/best-hair-straighteners/
The Taylor Swift Album Leak’s Big AI Problem: When "The Tortured Poets Department" leaked, some Taylor Swift fans swore it must be AI. Expect that to be a common ...
wired.com/story/the-taylor-swift-album-leaks-big-ai-problem/
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Bitcoin Miners Brace for the ‘Halving’—and Race to Cash In: The Bitcoin halving is imminent. Crypto mining companies are reaching for every trick in the book to ...
wired.com/story/bitcoin-miners-halving/
Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
- Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.
- Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.
- The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.
- Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.
Kuhn Rikon’s Swiss-Made Cast-Iron Pan Is Smooth and Sustainable: You probably don't need it, but Kuhn Rikon's Swiss-made cast-iron pan will convert you ...
wired.com/review/kuhn-rikon-black-star-cast-iron/
A Wave of AI Tools Is Set to Transform Work Meetings: An AI-powered wearable from startup Limitless promises to make meetings more productive ...
wired.com/story/taking-baby-steps-toward-the-ai-meeting-singularity/
18 Best Mechanical Keyboards for PC (2024): Gaming and Work: Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your 'Fortnite' stats, these are the top typing ...
wired.com/gallery/best-keyboards/
10 Best Computer Monitors (2024): Budget, OLED, 4K, Ultrawide: The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you ...
wired.com/gallery/best-computer-monitors/
The Biggest Deepfake Porn Website Is Now Blocked in the UK: The world's most-visited deepfake website and another large competing site are stopping people in the ...
wired.com/story/the-biggest-deepfake-porn-website-is-now-blocked-in-the-uk/
NASA Confirms Where the Space Junk That Hit a Florida House Came From: Space law just got a little more complicated.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/florida-man-tells-ars-about-his-encounter-with-something-that-fell-from-space/
Quick Glance: Fragment of ISS Battery Hits Florida Residence
- A confirmed piece of space debris hit a Florida home in March, originating from a discarded ISS battery pallet.
- The fragment that entered the house of Alejandro Otero in Naples, Florida, pierced through the roof and crossed 2 floors.
- Following thorough examination, the US space agency confirmed that the fragment was indeed part of the cargo pallet used to secure the batteries.
- NASA intends to update its predictive models for object decay during re-entry and the ISS team will investigate the disposal of the cargo pallet to enhance understanding of the debris's survival.
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