The latest from www.wired.comhttps://www.wired.com© Condé Nast 2024en-USThu, 27 Jun 2024 11:08:50 +0000https://www.wired.com/story/trump-biden-debate-conspiracies-online/667c1cebd161fa79540d7ab7Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000Republican lawmakers, right-wing media outlets and influencers, and Trump himself are pushing conspiracies about Biden’s health and the debate in general.PoliticsPolitics / Politics Newspolitics, elections, Donald Trump, 2024 election, conspiracy theories, disinformationDavid GilbertCondé Nasttake the stagehttps://www.wired.com/story/simcity-libertarian-toy-land/66745c8078e7b13d15965f1cThu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Beneath its playful exterior, the beloved game that inspired a generation of real-world urban designers betrays a partisan view of social planning.BackchannelCultureCulture / Video GamesBook Excerpt, longreads, SimCity, video games, urban planning, politicsKelly ClancyCondé NastGame Changerhttps://www.wired.com/story/aging-might-not-be-inevitable-wired-health-venki-ramakrishnan/6674043cc1697581651a777dThu, 27 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000There are biological underpinnings to aging—and so researchers are investigating cell manipulations, transfusions of young blood, and chemical compounds that can mimic low-calorie diets.ScienceScience / Healthscience, health, aging, longevity, Biology, animals, Wired UKJoão MedeirosCondé NastWIRED Healthhttps://www.wired.com/story/blancpain-fifty-fathoms-bathyscaphe-quantieme-complet-phase-de-lune-ceramic-bracelet/667c3b8030a14572b42b6200Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000Shunning Swatch Group's existing solution for Omega and Rado, the patented Bathyscaphe Quantieme Complet Phase de Lune has an expertly engineered strap that is as tough as it is supple.GearGear / Gear News and EventsGear / ProductsGear / Products / Watchesapparel, Wearables, watches, luxuryChris HallCondé NastMaterial Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/amazon-aws-project-nimbus-conference-protest-israel-gaza/667c6ba87d4ae6c8043127d5Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:54:48 +0000Members of the activist group No Tech for Apartheid interrupted a senior Amazon executive's speech at a conference in Washington, DC, on Wednesday over the company's Project Nimbus cloud contract.BusinessAmazon, Google, Israel-Hamas War, Israel, war, politicsCaroline HaskinsCondé NastProject Nimbushttps://www.wired.com/story/icc-investigation-digital-media/659c66fa91b81164ce68462dWed, 26 Jun 2024 17:35:10 +0000A custom platform developed by SITU Research aided the International Criminal Court’s prosecution in a war crimes trial for the first time. It could change how justice is enacted on an international scale.SecuritySecurity / National SecuritySecurity / Security Newswar, Crime, privacy, politics, surveillance, Social MediaVittoria ElliottCondé NastTried and Truehttps://www.wired.com/story/amazon-prime-day-2024-tips-to-find-best-deals/62bdec10de25ce412a782668Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:23:19 +0000We’ve got tips to help you cut through the clutter to find real Amazon Prime Day deals.GearGear / DealsGear / How To and AdviceShopping, Deals, how-to, Amazon Prime Day, Amazon, Amazon PrimeLouryn StrampeCondé NastDealshttps://www.wired.com/story/russia-disinformation-network-ai-generated-biden-video/667545f616ec45025ea816f1Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:32:23 +0000Experts tell WIRED that Russian disinformation campaigns are using generative AI more and more.PoliticsPolitics / DisinformationRussia, elections, Joe Biden, X, 2024 election, disinformationDavid GilbertCondé NastFrom Russia With AI https://www.wired.com/story/scotus-us-government-talk-social-media-companies/667ae66c2eb2be1c51df931bWed, 26 Jun 2024 15:27:15 +0000The SCOTUS ruling overturns an earlier injunction that prevented platforms from communicating with the government for more than a year.PoliticsPolitics / Politics Newspolitics, Social Media, U.S. Supreme Court, Facebook, COVID-19, Joe BidenVittoria ElliottCondé Nasttalk therapyhttps://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hearing-aids/665f24b4e481e8194db8634cWed, 26 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / HeadphonesShopping, hearing aids, buying guides, accessibility, healthChristopher NullCondé NastBuying Guidehttps://www.wired.com/story/led-face-masks-and-red-light-therapy/65f1c8c1efac3eb4f9c39758Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:30:00 +0000Red and blue light therapy can help reduce wrinkles and acne. I spoke to a dermatologist and donned a few masks to test their efficacy.GearGear / How To and AdviceGear / Products / LifestyleShopping, fashion & beauty, LEDs, health, LightsMedea GiordanoCondé NastWrinkle in Timehttps://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hair-straighteners/604697e118dc939ad9553992Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons, brushes, and combs—work wonders.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / LifestyleShopping, fashion & beauty, buying guides, householdBrenda Stolyar, Gear TeamCondé NastBuying Guidehttps://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wifi-routers/6246df08ceb527a328de3864Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:32:00 +0000Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home whatever your needs or budget.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / ComputersGear / Products / Smart HomeWi-Fi, Shopping, buying guides, routers, smart homeSimon HillCondé NastBuying Guidehttps://www.wired.com/gallery/best-travel-mugs/5c2e3eed29ff200b260006faWed, 26 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000Forget room-temperature beverages. These insulated bottles, mugs, and tumblers keep hot drinks steaming and cold ones frigid.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / OutdoorShopping, buying guides, Travel, kitchen, outdoors, homeMedea Giordano, Gear TeamCondé NastBuying Guidehttps://www.wired.com/gallery/best-heart-rate-monitors/64677ce788479249e0cc2920Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on the fitness pulse.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / Health and Fitnessbuying guides, Shopping, Sports, workout, ExerciseMichael SawhCondé NastBeat the Competitionhttps://www.wired.com/gallery/best-travel-strollers/666ca9dfdac254cb00a3f0e8Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000Whether you’re on a road trip or a plane ride, these are our favorite travel strollers that fold as flat as possible.GearGear / Products / ParentingGear / Buying GuidesShopping, buying guides, kids, Travel, parenting Nena Farrell Condé NastBaby's Day Outhttps://www.wired.com/story/how-to-renew-passport-online/6356c5bb3d83d1af9973abd4Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000The digital application process for US passport renewal is currently in beta. Find out whether you’re eligible, how to sign up, and why it’s kind of a pain.GearGear / How To and Advicehow-to, Travel, identification, TSA, tipsReece RogersCondé NastDigital Paperworkhttps://www.wired.com/story/welcome-to-wired-travel/6679f1bf28a2d50788dd6757Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000Don't pack your bags without taking us along for the ride.GearBusinessTravel, transportationAlan HenryCondé NastNow Boardinghttps://www.wired.com/story/telegram-lgbtq-russia-refuge/6670aa663656fb016831b6daWed, 26 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000In March, Russia named the "LGBT movement" an extremist organization. In response, activists, human rights groups, and others have used Telegram for support—and even to find resources to leave the country.CultureCulture / Digital CultureRussia, Telegram, LGBTQ+Sassafras LowreyCondé NastGroup Texthttps://www.wired.com/story/how-to-navigate-summer-holiday-travel-like-a-pro/6675c6433bc551a4200c2a92Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Before you head out of town this summer, we'll tell you what to download, what to pack, and what to expect.GearGear / How To and Advicehow-to, Travel, Air Travel, Apps, Outdoor Activities, tipsMichael CaloreCondé NastWIRED Travelhttps://www.wired.com/story/meta-ray-ban-ai-translation-skills-do-not-work-well/6675c73a3bc551a4200c2a93Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000WIRED took Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses to French-speaking Canada to trial its AI smarts. Quelle catastrophe!GearGear / TrendsGear / ProductsGear / Products / Augmented and Virtual RealityGear / Products / LifestyleMeta, augmented reality, Travel, translation, voice assistants, tipsKate KnibbsCondé NastSACRE BLEUhttps://www.wired.com/story/rimacs-super-sleek-robotaxi-has-more-room-than-a-rolls-royce/667aa2d598b6e2dc4b3c1dd6Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:15:54 +0000The group’s new autonomous ride-hailing service has a 43-inch widescreen, a 17-speaker audio system, and five-position reclining seats. But will it beat Tesla’s rival coming in August?GearBusiness / TransportationGear / ProductsGear / Gear News and EventsGear / Products / Car ReviewsEVs and Hybrids, Autonomous Cars, driverless cars, carsBen OliverCondé NastEpic Hailhttps://www.wired.com/story/wired-health-pushmeet-kohli-deepmind-ai-google/6673f93b94d0eeaac21a4cfcWed, 26 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000Google’s AI research lab DeepMind is steadily building knowledge of how genes and their products work inside the body—and how and why they sometimes go wrong.ScienceScience / Healthscience, artificial intelligence, Google, DeepMind, health, research, Wired UK, WIRED HealthJoão MedeirosCondé NastWIRED Healthhttps://www.wired.com/story/wired-health-rosamund-adoo-kissi-debrah-clean-air-pollution/6673f96076a9f862952ce4abWed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000Toxic air kills over half a million children every year, yet only once has air pollution been listed as a cause of death on a death certificate.ScienceScience / Healthscience, health, london, pollution, Wired UK, WIRED HealthJoão MedeirosCondé NastWIRED Healthhttps://www.wired.com/story/best-apple-tv-plus-shows/63cf1b483f042fa5827033d7Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +0000Constellation, Presumed Innocent, and a Steve Martin documentary are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.CultureCulture / TVCulture Guides, TV, streaming, TelevisionAngela Watercutter, WIRED StaffCondé NastCulture Guideshttps://www.wired.com/story/motorola-razr-and-razr-plus-2024/6679dd66e844a6a0f297fb5bTue, 25 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original Razr, Motorola has two new folding flip phones—and Paris Hilton is back to hype 'em up.GearGear / Products / PhonesGear / Gear News and EventsShopping, Motorola, Android, folding devices, smartphones, phones, Google GeminiJulian ChokkattuCondé NastThat's Hothttps://www.wired.com/gallery/best-ereaders/62b4bf362944b6cfb7625e9aTue, 25 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000These WIRED-tested slates let you take the world’s library anywhere.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / TabletsShopping, Kindle, ebooks, ereader, tabletsMedea GiordanoCondé NastPage Turnerhttps://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-faces-eu-charges-over-abusive-bundling/667ab43ec55e7f784903944bTue, 25 Jun 2024 13:31:59 +0000The European Union has issued competition charges against Microsoft, accusing it of illegally linking Teams with Office.BusinessMicrosoft, Windows, Apps, software, tech policyMorgan MeakerCondé NastTech Crackdownhttps://www.wired.com/story/julian-assange-wikileaks-plea-deal/667a544e7675e4022f2f9c89Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:09:29 +0000WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to plead guilty to one count of espionage in US court on Wednesday, ending a years-long legal battle between the US government and a controversial publisher.SecuritySecurity / Cyberattacks and HacksSecurity / National SecuritySecurity / Security NewsJulian Assange, Wikileaks, espionage, Crime, journalism, national securityDell CameronCondé NastFree Presshttps://www.wired.com/review/linner-mars/6679973c55f73eef79202e12Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000These hearing aids are excellent for media streaming and offer more than you’d expect at their $400 price.GearGear / ReviewsGear / Products / HeadphonesShopping, review, Reviews, accessibility, hearing aidsChristopher NullCondé NastProduct Reviewhttps://www.wired.com/review/tropf-blumat-watering-system/66635e14d5ce70e67f9e613dTue, 25 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000Need an irrigation setup for challenging patios and container gardens? This unique kit may be the solution.GearGear / ReviewsGear / Products / OutdoorShopping, review, household, Reviews, Backyard, outdoorJoe RayCondé NastProduct Reviewhttps://www.wired.com/gallery/best-instant-coffee/6635236949cf07db4d8588a2Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000These instant coffees prove that fast doesn’t have to mean foul.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / KitchenShopping, coffee, Home, kitchen, Food and Drink, cooking, household, espressoJaina GreyCondé NastBuying Guidehttps://www.wired.com/story/ai-gunshot-detection-accuracy-san-jose-nyc/6675acb1540ee95c9caa4c70Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000How accurate are gunshot detection systems, really? For years, it's been a secret, but new reports from San Jose and NYC show these systems have operated well below their advertised accuracy rates.SecuritySecurity / PrivacySecurity / Security Newsprivacy, surveillance, Crime, Police, Guns, artificial intelligenceTodd FeathersCondé NastNumber Gameshttps://www.wired.com/story/pooping-on-the-moon-is-a-messy-business/665055aa113513485c5b20d6Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000If humans are to return to the moon, space agencies and governments need to figure out the legal, ethical, and practical dimensions of extraterrestrial waste management.ScienceScience / Spacescience, space, moon, Spacecraft, NASABecky FerreiraCondé NastA-poo-llo Missionhttps://www.wired.com/story/girlsdoporn-deepfake-victim-videos/667140601ad7cd2ec344cd6fTue, 25 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000The most notorious deepfake sexual abuse website is hosting altered videos originally published as part of the GirlsDoPorn operation. Experts say this new low is only the beginning.SecuritySecurity / Security NewsSecurity / PrivacyCrime, artificial intelligence, pornography, privacy, CopyrightMatt BurgessCondé NastFace Swaphttps://www.wired.com/story/the-us-is-being-flooded-by-chinese-vapes/66745bf168191e94dfec0fefTue, 25 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0000The US government vowed to crack down on the sale of illegal nicotine vapes. They only got cheaper, fancier, and more potent.BusinessChina, medicine, government, Chemistry, public healthLouise MatsakisCondé NastPipe Downhttps://www.wired.com/story/modern-architecture-starving-public-stimulation-thomas-heatherwick-cities-design-wired-health/6673f9ced884524281698366Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000Thomas Heatherwick believes architecture has a “nutritional value” to society—and that the public desperately deserve a better offering.ScienceScience / Healthscience, health, WIRED Health, Architecture, Cities, design, Wired UKJoão MedeirosCondé NastWIRED Healthhttps://www.wired.com/review/cozey-ciello-xl/665f2a9ee481e8194db8634dMon, 24 Jun 2024 22:50:12 +0000This oversize couch can offer cloudlike comfort, provided you sit in it correctly.GearGear / ReviewsGear / Products / LifestyleShopping, review, Reviews, householdLouryn StrampeCondé NastProduct Reviewhttps://www.wired.com/story/ai-music-generators-suno-and-udio-sued-for-copyright-infringement/66792f8f9205911c17e75088Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000The Recording Industry Association of America and record labels allege that the leading AI music generators trained on their artists’ work without permission.BusinessCopyright, Intellectual Property, Tech Policy and Law, RIAA, Digital Music NewsKate KnibbsCondé NastFace the Musichttps://www.wired.com/gallery/best-chromebooks/5edfa6dc8af095a45b9eee94Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000Choosing the right Chromebook for your needs can be a tough decision. We can help with our favorite picks.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / ComputersShopping, laptops, Chromebook, Chrome, buying guides, ComputersDaniel Thorp-LancasterCondé NastBuying Guidehttps://www.wired.com/gallery/best-tvs/5bff11760dae8918461793cdMon, 24 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000From LEDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / TelevisionsShopping, buying guides, TVs, home entertainment, 4KParker Hall, Ryan WaniataCondé NastBuying Guidehttps://www.wired.com/review/microsoft-surface-pro-11th-edition-2024/6675d6ae61383c0da042838dMon, 24 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000Microsoft’s latest 2-in-1 Surface delivers good performance (if you don’t play any games) and excellent battery life, but it’s way too expensive.GearGear / ReviewsGear / Products / ComputersShopping, review, Reviews, Computers, laptops, Windows, Microsoft, SurfaceChristopher NullCondé NastProduct Reviewhttps://www.wired.com/review/hellofresh/65f4c1f1930d8ca510a02a07Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000Detailed instructions and tasty food make this a meal kit worth considering.GearGear / ReviewsGear / Products / KitchenShopping, cooking, ReviewsLouryn StrampeCondé NastProduct Reviewhttps://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-livestream-town-hall-rfk-jr/66742faab3e085616c83f8f9Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000TikTok creators are hosting their own town halls with third-party candidates, bypassing mainstream media and platforming conspiracies.PoliticsPolitics / Politics Newselections, politics, TikTok, 2024 election, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Makena KellyCondé NastLIGHTS CAMERA ACTIONhttps://www.wired.com/story/apple-hits-a-major-roadblock-as-eu-targets-app-store/667930b1043fb309f60fa6e6Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:42:32 +0000Apple has been warned that its App Store is in breach of EU rules, and has backtracked on plans to roll out AI tech in Europe over regulatory concerns.Businessapple, Google, artificial intelligence, iPhone, EuropeMorgan MeakerCondé NastDMAhttps://www.wired.com/story/the-eternal-truth-of-markdown/66706d7f86bd780210fa885dMon, 24 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000An exegesis of the most ubiquitous piece of code on the web.BusinessBusiness / Computers and SoftwareMachine Readable, programming, coding, Computers, software, PlaintextScott GilbertsonCondé NastMachine Readablehttps://www.wired.com/story/ransomware-health-care-assurance-letters/667141299fc61cce2a9f255dMon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000With cyberattacks increasingly targeting health care providers, an arduous bureaucratic process meant to address legal risk is keeping hospitals offline longer, potentially risking lives.SecuritySecurity / Cyberattacks and HacksSecurity / Security Newsransomware, hacking, cybersecurity, malware, vulnerabilities, security, healthcareMatt BurgessCondé NastDelay Tacticshttps://www.wired.com/story/wired-health-hilary-evans-dementia-alzheimers/6673f8ac78e7b13d15965f19Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000It’s a question of when, not if, highly effective treatments become available, says the CEO of Alzheimer’s Research UK. But that doesn’t solve the problem of one-third of dementia patients still going undiagnosed.ScienceScience / Healthscience, health, WIRED Health, cognitive science, medicine, healthcare, Wired UKJoão MedeirosCondé NastWIRED Healthhttps://www.wired.com/story/wired-health-disaster-planning-lucy-easthope-pandemic/6673f8e26b823c84bf30b751Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000The aftermath of a disaster like Covid can be divided into roughly three stages: the honeymoon, the slump, and the uptick. The aim is always to build back better—but in some cases that never happens.ScienceScience / Healthscience, health, mental health, public health, COVID-19, disasters, Wired UK, WIRED HealthJoão MedeirosCondé NastWIRED Healthhttps://www.wired.com/story/starliner-faces-an-indefinite-wait-in-space-while-nasa-investigates-its-faults/66784a42ded390021eedeb6cSun, 23 Jun 2024 19:40:11 +0000The space agency has pushed back the spacecraft’s return to an unspecified date in July, to give it more time to look into the problems that beset the vehicle on its journey into orbit.ScienceScience / SpaceArs Technica, science, space, boeing, NASA, SpacecraftEric Berger, Ars TechnicaCondé NastOpen Return