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These 5 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested
We tested some of the most popular automatic dry and wet food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.
Published: 2024-10-05 14:13:00
Stealthy Malware Has Infected Thousands of Linux Systems for Years
Perfctl malware is hard to detect, persists after reboots, and can perform a breadth of malicious activities.
Published: 2024-10-05 13:30:00
The Best Tested Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Chargers (2024)
Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.
Published: 2024-10-05 13:01:00
The Best iPhone 16 Cases, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
I’ve tested more than 70 cases for Apple’s iPhone 16 range. These are the best cases, along with a few MagSafe accessories.
Published: 2024-10-05 12:33:00
Sony Bravia Theater Quad Review: Crazy Immersion, Crazy Expensive
Sony’s discreet new surround sound system offers incredible immersion for an incredible fee.
Published: 2024-10-05 12:03:00
Alcohol Plays a Major Role in New Cancer Cases
A new report estimates that 40 percent of all cancer cases are associated with factors we can change—alcohol consumption being a prominent one.
Published: 2024-10-05 11:00:00
The 45 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (October 2024)
Will & Harper, His Three Daughters, and The Platform are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
Published: 2024-10-05 11:00:00
The 46 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (October 2024)
Nobody Wants This, Heartstopper, and The Perfect Couple are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
Published: 2024-10-05 11:00:00
The FBI Still Hasn’t Cracked NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Phone
Plus: Harvard students pack Meta’s smart glasses with privacy-invading face-recognition tech, Microsoft and the DOJ seize Russian hackers’ domains, and more.
Published: 2024-10-05 10:30:00
What You Need to Know Before You Freeze Your Eggs
Celebrities do it (or wish they had), influencers won't stop talking about it, and clinics will all but tell you to do it now. The devil, though, is in the details.
Published: 2024-10-05 10:00:00
Hurricane Helene Destroyed Roads. Here’s How to Rebuild—and Flood-Proof Them for Next Time
As it becomes clear that climate change devastation can hit anywhere, engineers are considering how best to protect vital thoroughfares from intense storms.
Published: 2024-10-05 09:30:00
Taiwan Makes the Majority of the World’s Computer Chips. Now It’s Running Out of Electricity
Highly dependent on imported fossil fuels, soon to shutter its last nuclear plant, and slow to build out renewables, the world’s largest producer of advanced computer chips is heading toward an energy crunch.
Published: 2024-10-05 06:00:00
The 4 Best Condoms in 2024, Tested and Reviewed
From graphene to non-latex, give these extraordinary condoms a try as you practice safe sex.
Published: 2024-10-05 02:06:00
I Own a Chevy Bolt, and Superchargers Are a Total Game Changer
The anxiety of longer trips in my EV has eased considerably now that I can use Tesla Supercharger stations.
Published: 2024-10-04 22:04:17
Waymo’s New Agreement With Hyundai Raises Questions About China
Robotaxi firm Waymo will build its self-driving tech into the Ioniq 5. But what about its relationship with Chinese automaker Zeekr?
Published: 2024-10-04 20:55:50
The US Is Loading Up on Bird Flu Vaccine
As more farm workers get sick with avian influenza, the US federal government is putting $72 million toward strengthening its vaccine stockpile.
Published: 2024-10-04 19:12:57
She Asked TikTok If Her House Was Haunted. Then the Cops Came
Last weekend, Katie Santry joked on TikTok that her mysteriously cracked computer screen was the result of a haunting—and asked if it was connected to the rolled-up rug she found buried in her backyard.
Published: 2024-10-04 16:42:32
Meta Can’t Use Sexual Orientation to Target Ads in the EU, Court Rules
Privacy activist Max Schrems has won another legal fight against Meta, this time limiting how the company can use off-platform activity—and public statements—to target ads.
Published: 2024-10-04 16:27:35
The Black List Upended the Film Industry. The Book World Is Next
“I was loath to jump into it,” Black List founder Franklin Leonard says of expanding into publishing. “It’s not a great look to be like, ‘I'm from Hollywood and I'm here to save you.’”
Published: 2024-10-04 15:00:00
Europe Votes to Slap China-Made EVs With Tariffs—but Tesla Gets Off Easy
Despite opposition from Germany, the European Union will start imposing tariffs as high as 45 percent on Chinese-made electric vehicles. Elon Musk’s marque takes the smallest hit.
Published: 2024-10-04 14:58:29
7 Best Digital Photo Frames (2024): Wi-Fi, High-Res, and Artwork
Get your pictures off your phone and in front of your friends and family with these connected displays.
Published: 2024-10-04 14:33:00
Amazon’s Fire Tablets, Tested, So You Don’t Have To (2024)
Whether you need a travel-friendly slate or something affordable for the kids, we tested every model to find the right one for every occasion.
Published: 2024-10-04 14:02:00
Meta’s Movie Gen Makes Convincing AI Video Clips
The next frontier in generative AI is video—and with Movie Gen, Meta has now staked its claim.
Published: 2024-10-04 13:00:00
AI's Big Gift to Society Is … Pithy Summaries?
Companies keep rolling out AI features that boil down various kinds of text. They're making us dumber.
Published: 2024-10-04 13:00:00
So You Can 3D Print a Steak Now—but Why on Earth Would You?
WIRED tried 3D-printed steaks that you can’t buy anywhere yet. But reducing food to a technological problem leaves a bitter taste, and delivers all the joy of licking a catering catalog.
Published: 2024-10-04 12:00:00
This Video Game Controller Has Become the US Military’s Weapon of Choice
After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits.
Published: 2024-10-04 11:30:00
The Trolling of the 'Minecraft Movie' Trailer Isn’t Exactly What You Think
This is new—but also very old.
Published: 2024-10-04 11:00:00
Wastewater Offers an Early Alarm System for Another Deadly Virus
A surveillance system proven during Covid-19 is now being used to track outbreaks of RSV.
Published: 2024-10-04 10:30:00
25 Best Early Prime Day Deals on Products We’ve Tested (2024)
Amazon’s Prime Day sale runs on October 8 and 9, but we’ve already spotted best-ever prices on products we’ve tested and loved.
Published: 2024-10-04 10:03:00
Neo-Nazis Are Fleeing Telegram for Encrypted App SimpleX Chat
Neo-Nazis are joining SimpleX Chat, a relatively unknown app that received funding from Jack Dorsey and promises users there is no way for it or law enforcement to track their identity.
Published: 2024-10-04 10:00:00
Making an RSV Vaccine Was Hard. Getting People to Take It Is Even Harder
New vaccines could help stem the spread of respiratory syncytial virus, but there are already huge inequities in access and uptake.
Published: 2024-10-04 09:30:00
The Secret Alchemy of Making Ice Cream
Ice cream is deceptively simple, but that sweet burst of flavor and soft melt on the tongue is a finicky, frozen science of water, fat, and air delicately held together.
Published: 2024-10-04 09:00:00
Up to 65% Off Walmart Promo Codes & Coupons | October 2024
Get up to 65% off flash deals for 1000s of trending products with our hand-picked deals for new products, from the new iPhone 16 to household goods!
Published: 2024-10-04 07:00:00
The Meteoric Rise of Temu and Pinduoduo—and What Might Finally Slow Them Down
The retail apps have exploded in China and internationally thanks to bargain-basement pricing. But a potential import crackdown from the US and other countries could slow the momentum.
Published: 2024-10-04 06:00:00
The 40 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (October 2024)
The Penguin, Chimp Crazy, and Industry are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.
Published: 2024-10-03 19:00:00
Inside the Anti-Vax Facebook Group Pushing a Bogus Cure for Autism
Parents of newborns are reporting symptoms including diarrhea, twitching, and “complete toddler meltdowns” after giving them Pure Body Extra detox treatment.
Published: 2024-10-03 18:12:34
Trump Supporters Are Boosting a Clip of a Voting Machine Being Hacked. It's Not What It Seems
The machine hasn't been in use for a decade—and the hacker who exposed a flaw in it says he has confidence this year's election will be run properly.
Published: 2024-10-03 17:35:07
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Breaks Out of Its Box—and Onto a Canvas
ChatGPT’s new canvas interface can suggest improvements to writing and code as well as make in-line changes.
Published: 2024-10-03 17:15:00
Google’s Visual Search Can Now Answer Even More Complex Questions
Launched in 2017, Google Lens processes 20 billion visual searches a month. Now it will work with video and voice, too.
Published: 2024-10-03 16:00:00
16 Best Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired (2024)
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.
Published: 2024-10-03 15:33:28
12 Picks for the Best Gaming Mouse, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Whether you’re into esports or casual fragging, these are the greatest gaming mice we’ve tested.
Published: 2024-10-03 15:00:00
Bird Flu Fears Stoke the Race for an mRNA Flu Vaccine
Researchers have been working on mRNA flu vaccines since before the Covid-19 pandemic, but we may get one for bird flu first.
Published: 2024-10-03 12:00:00
13 Best WIRED Tested and Reviewed Blenders (2024)
The perfect kitchen companion, these versatile blenders can whip up breakfasts, dips, milks, cocktails, and everything in between.
Published: 2024-10-03 12:00:00
As Wildfires Rage, California’s Insurance Market Is in Crisis
Providers are offering fewer and fewer policies because of costlier climate-fueled fires, homeowners moving into riskier areas, and outdated regulation of the insurance industry.
Published: 2024-10-03 11:30:00
Trump's Get Out the Vote Plan Is Unusual—and It Just Might Work
Critics have pointed to Trump's quiet ground game as a reason his campaign might be flailing. But online? It’s a whole different story.
Published: 2024-10-03 11:00:00
License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of More Than Just Cars
From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more.
Published: 2024-10-03 10:30:00
These New Biomaterials Can Help Decarbonize Fashion and Construction
Designers are imagining a future where bacteria powers both clothing and cement—and their ideas are coming to a shop near you.
Published: 2024-10-03 08:00:00
Oura Ring 4: Specs, Price, Features, Availability
Oura’s update to its category-defining smart ring will be smaller, smarter, and add even more women’s health features.
Published: 2024-10-03 07:00:00
Samsung Promo Codes & Coupons - October 2024
Save up to 30% with a Samsung promo code and enjoy huge savings on top tech! Verified Samsung deals from WIRED help you save on phones, TVs, and more.
Published: 2024-10-03 07:00:00
VistaPrint Promo Code 2024: $10 Off Custom Products
Get $10 off any VistaPrint order when you spend $80 on business cards, posters, t-shirts, stickers, and more, with our coupon.
Published: 2024-10-03 06:03:00