As mankind was planning the first moon landing in the 1960s, an asteroid approached Earth—and still hasn’t left.
Science, Science / Space, Space Buddies
Astronomers Have Discovered Earth’s Latest Quasilunar Moon Read Post »
Serious gamers take note, the Arctis Nova Pro is feature-packed and ready for anything.
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Headphones, Gear / Products / Gaming, Deal of the Day
This Upgraded SteelSeries Gaming Headset Is $80 Off Read Post »
After 35 years, the secretive CIA sculpture finally gave up its mystery, thanks to a novelist, a playwright, and some misplaced documents. But the chase to decode continues.
Business, Business / Tech Culture, Backchannel
Driving a spacecraft around a planet isn’t anything like driving on a planet. A physicist explains orbital navigation.
Science, Science / Physics and Math, Dot Physics
We’ve tested dozens of the most popular USB audio interfaces and found the best sounding and easiest to use in your home studio.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Audio, Gear / Products / Computers, Makin’ Records
The Best Audio Interfaces of 2025: Universal Audio and More Read Post »
The Dell Tower Plus is a desktop PC that balances performance, accessibility, and style surprisingly well.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Computers, Product Review
Dell Tower Plus Review: A Hybrid Work and Gaming Desktop Read Post »
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss the economics and environmental impacts of energy-hungry data centers and whether these facilities are sustainable in the age of AI.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Business / Computers and Software, Uncanny Valley
In his latest stunt documentary, British journalist Oobah Butler exposes the ridiculousness of internet hustle culture.
Culture, Culture / Movies, Growth Mindset
How Prankster Oobah Butler Convinced Venture Capitalists to Give Him Over $1 Million Read Post »
Next week, five teens from Palestine will head to Panama to compete in one of the world’s largest youth robotics competitions. The goal? To win—and then teach STEM to their peers displaced by the Israel-Hamas war.
Science, Gear, STEM
Meet the Palestinian Teens Trying to Win Robotics Gold Read Post »
San Francisco is preparing for federal law enforcement’s invasion of the Bay Area, whether it happens or not.
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Protests
The ‘Surge’ of Troops May Not Come to San Francisco, but the City Is Ready Anyway Read Post »
WIRED recently demonstrated how to cheat at poker by hacking the Deckmate 2 card shufflers used in casinos. The mob was allegedly using the same trick to fleece victims for millions.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Security News, When to Fold ‘Em
How Hacked Card Shufflers Allegedly Enabled a Mob-Fueled Poker Scam That Rocked the NBA Read Post »
The chipmaker reported higher-than-expected revenue on Thursday, and its stock price has risen more than 90 percent since August.
Business / Computers and Software, Byte Back
The Keurig K-Mini can easily sneak into the smallest kitchens.
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Kitchen, Deal of the Day
Our Favorite Compact Pod Coffee Maker Is $30 Off Read Post »
After serving a federal prison sentence for violating anti-money laundering laws and US sanctions, former crypto exchange CEO Changpeng Zhao has been pardoned by US President Donald Trump.
Business, Business / Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Pardon Me?
‘War on Crypto Is Over’: Donald Trump Pardons Binance Founder CZ Read Post »
Chinese creator Tianran Mu went viral for mimicking the eerie, unsettling aesthetic of AI videos, but his work is 100 percent human.
Business, Made in China
With the NYC mayoral race coming to a close, Andrew Cuomo is courting right-wing creators.
Politics, Time’s Up
The Andrew Cuomo Campaign Is All in on MAGA Influencers Read Post »
New AI features in Google Earth let users ask chatbot-style questions to find changes in the climate. The system could eventually predict disasters and identify the communities likely to be affected.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Sphere of Knowledge
Google Earth Gets an AI Chatbot to Help Chart the Climate Crisis Read Post »
“Not affecting me at all, to be honest,” a White House aide tells WIRED.
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Tear Down
White House Staffers Couldn’t Care Less About the East Wing Demolition Read Post »
The Max 2 is the long-awaited update to GoPro’s 360 camera line that delivers “true” 8K video.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Cameras, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Product Review
GoPro Max 2 360 Camera Review: It’s Finally Here Read Post »
Project Amplify is Nike’s latest attempt to put some spring in your step with help from a powered mechanism that enhances the natural movement of the human ankle and lower leg.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Hot Foot
Nike’s Robotic Shoe Gets Humans One Step Closer to Cyborg Read Post »
