Flocks surveillance cameras have already sparked outrage. WIRED reconstructed its next-generation AI system, already in use by some police, to confirm it goes much further than tracking license plates.

How the joule thief circuit steals energy from seemingly depleted power cells.

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The ChatGPT maker says its upcoming Astra model may have reached critical cyber capabilities, prompting it to halt a significant number of training runs while it tightens internal safeguards.

Disney superfan Toni Kulusich has been accused of stalking her favorite character, sparking discourse about boundaries with park actors. She tells WIRED the backlash is unfair.

One advertisement featured a pornographic video with a deepfake closely resembling a prominent US politician. Apple removed the app from the App Store after an inquiry from WIRED.

The universe may never tell you if your choices mattered. Owlcats Osiris Reborn might not either.

More than a decade after launching in Europe, the Netherlands company is now selling its repairable phones in the US, starting with the Fairphone (Gen 6+).

Protons CEO is a champion of encryption for everyone. So why is he going all in on un-encryptable AI?

After Noel Pichardo called out his city's embrace of Flock surveillance cameras, he was subjected to five internal affairs investigations in less than two years.

Z.ais latest AI model release could help companies secure their systemsor find its way into the hands of hackers.

This years El Nio is shaping up to be the strongest on record. This is what impacts to expect and how bad it could get.

Rogue Studios, a new cinematic adult AI-generator, is betting big on the future of sophisticated spicy content.

From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows notebooks , these are the best budget laptops Ive tested.

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This kid-friendly version of Skylights digital calendar actually gets my son to complete his nighttime routine in a timely fashion.

El Nio coupled with Saharan dust is making this years hurricane season a dud. But theres still potential for dangerous storms.

From threats to the safety of poll workers to voters who cant distinguish between odds and results, prediction markets are already scrambling the political process.

Researchers found that a metabolite produced by gut bacteria can weaken the barrier that protects the brain and promote changes associated with the cognitive disease.

Nearly a decade after its debut, Samsungs Galaxy Fold finally comes into its own.

An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.

The installation utility EasyDMG makes it so you never drag and drop an icon again.

In 2027 and 2028, there will be two spectacular, long-duration solar eclipses. Heres what you need to know about them.

With automatic mapping, Spot Mode functionality, and smart AI cameras, the TerraMow V1000 is the complete package.

Observatories have been built in mines, deep under the Antarctic ice sheet, and elsewhere in an effort to detect the fleeting particles.

Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.

This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.

Nowares Puff necklace whimsically reimagines flash drives, turning something functional into personalized jewelry.

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New fonts, better customization, and a whole new layout all make it worth dusting off your Instapaper account.

Auks Mini 2 improves on the original model with better lights, a sleeker design, and fun new colors.

A new Apple documentary explores the life of Aziz Zyzz Shavershian, who rocketed to internet fame in an age before influencers, then died at age 22 in 2011.

The island could capture billions of gallons of water a year if it implemented systems to catch it as it falls from the sky.

When Twitch announced that streamers could opt out, thousands of users questioned why their content was being used to train AI models in the first place.

At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.

The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?

Tim OReilly built a publishing empire that AI is helping to destroy. Yet he loves AIas long as its open source.

If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.

The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discriminationand didnt notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.

Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong wellness study. The company claims the practice could help solve male loneliness.