~wired | Bookmarks (1410)
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NaNoWriMo Organizers Said It Was Classist and Ableist to Condemn AI. All Hell Broke Loose
Last weekend several authors cut ties with National Novel Writing Month after the nonprofit issued a...
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A New Group Is Trying to Make AI Data Licensing Ethical
The Dataset Providers Alliance calls for creators and rights holders to be able to opt in...
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Moon GPS Is Coming
Nations and companies are ramping up their efforts to deploy the first satnav on the moon...
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Antony Blinken Dragged US Diplomacy Into the 21st Century. Even He’s Surprised by the Results
Two major wars. A rising China. Hackers everywhere. He’s the US secretary of state, and he...
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The Japanese Robot Controversy Lurking in Israel’s Military Supply Chain
Activists claim Japanese industrial robots are being used to build military equipment for Israel. The robot...
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The Search for the Face Behind Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing
The filmmakers behind Seeking Mavis Beacon wanted to know what happened to the Black woman who...
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Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold Could Stand to Feel More ‘Pro’
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a nice mini tablet that doubles as a ‘normal’ phone,...
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This Electric Stroller Can Rock Your Baby For You
This full-size electric stroller can rock your baby to sleep, help you push it uphill, and...
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The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones to Escape Reality
Tune out (or rock out) with our favorite over-ears and earbuds.
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The US Navy Is Going All In on Starlink
The Navy is testing out the Elon Musk–owned satellite constellation to provide high-speed internet access to...
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Ski Resorts Are Stockpiling Snow to Get Through Warm Winters
Under protective coverings, piles of snow can be stored for a surprisingly long time, allowing ski...
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How to Watch Apple's iPhone 16 Launch Event, and What to Expect
The next iPhone and Apple Watch will be unveiled during a splashy event on September 9....
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The Best Crossplay Games for Consoles and PC
These titles let you play with friends on all kinds of platforms, from computers to Xbox,...
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Strange Noises Are Coming from Inside Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft
Speakers inside the spacecraft are producing a pulsing noise, and neither astronauts nor Mission Control can...
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How to Choose the Right Laptop: A Step-by-Step Guide
Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options,...
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The Best Smart Rings to Rule Them All
A svelte smart ring can track important health metrics and doesn't need to be charged every...
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Ticket Bots Leave Oasis Fans Enraged
The online ticketing “fiasco” for the band’s upcoming reunion tour has led to pushback against dynamic...
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AI-Fakes Detection Is Failing Voters in the Global South
With generative AI affecting politics worldwide, researchers face a “detection gap,” as the biases built into...
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Wildfires Are Contaminating Water Supplies
Wildfires don’t just destroy forest—they can increase sediment in rivers and reservoirs, spark algae blooms, and...
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The Best Nintendo Switch Games for Every Kind of Player
From Animal Well to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, these are our absolute...
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The Best Security Cameras for Inside Your Home
Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully when you’re inviting one into your home.
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We Pored Over Hundreds of Tomes to Find the Best Reading Lights
These WIRED-tested reading lights are perfect for cozying up with a good book.
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6 Best Snack Subscription Boxes to Satisfy Every Craving
We did the hard work of munching, sniffing, and nibbling to help you level up your...
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The Best 360 Cameras to See the World Around You
It’s a small world after all, and these cameras can capture all of it at once,...