The newer eSIM technology, which is quickly becoming the standard on high-end phones, is safer and more convenient.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Calling Card
How eSIMs Work, and How to Switch to One From a Standard SIM Read Post »
A new report warns that the number of US investors in powerful commercial spyware rose sharply in 2024 and names new countries linked to the dangerous technology.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Dark Money
Swedish researchers have developed two types of 3D bioprinting technology to artificially generate skin containing blood vessels. It could be a breakthrough in the quest to regenerate damaged skin.
Science, Science / Health, Regenerative Medicine
Researchers Create 3D-Printed Artificial Skin That Allows Blood Circulation Read Post »
WIRED investigates the untimely death of the English tech titan.
The Big Story, Tech Titanic
The Story of British Billionaire Mike Lynch’s Tragic Boat Sinking Read Post »
Twelve laboratories around the world have joined forces to map neuronal activity in a mouse’s brain as it makes decisions.
Science, Science / Psychology and Neuroscience, Neuroscience
This Is the First Time Scientists Have Seen Decisionmaking in a Brain Read Post »
The iPhone’s new software screens your calls using machine intelligence. Neat, but Google had the feature first—just like so many other features that rely on AI to work.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Hold Up
Apple’s Best New iOS 26 Feature Has Been on Pixel Phones for Years Read Post »
Speaking at a WIRED event Tuesday, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he was “encouraged” by the company’s dialogue with the FDA—but acknowledged recent setbacks.
Science, Science / Biotech, MRNA
Moderna CEO Responds to RFK Jr.’s Crusade Against the Covid-19 Vaccine Read Post »
After 25 years at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Cindy Cohn is stepping down as executive director. In a WIRED interview, she reflects on encryption, AI, and why she’s not ready to quit the battle.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / National Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, WIRED Q&A
Cindy Cohn Is Leaving the EFF, but Not the Fight for Digital Rights Read Post »
Blood oxygen sensor controversies aside, improved battery life, new hypertension notifications, and the addition of satellite messaging are all good reasons to get a new Apple Watch this year.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Watch Out
Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE: Specs, Price, Release Date Read Post »
Apple’s thinnest iPhone Air brings with it a high price, and the redesigned iPhone 17 Pro features a telephoto camera that can zoom up to 8X.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Phones, Going on 17
The iPhone 17 Series Gets the Biggest iPhone Design Refresh in Years Read Post »
The iPhone 17 is here, along with a very thin iPhone Air. There are three new Apple watches to tell you how you’re feeling, and a pair of AirPods Pro 3 that can translate between languages.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, News Roundup
Everything Apple Announced: iPhone Air, iPhone 17, Apple Watches, AirPods Pro 3 Read Post »
After quietly moving the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad over to USB-C last year, a solitary decade-old Apple product is somehow still holding on.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Last One Standing
Just One Lonely Product Still Uses Apple’s Lightning Connector—Can You Guess Which One? Read Post »
In her new book, feminist author Laura Bates explores how sexbots, AI assistants, and deepfakes are reinventing misogyny and harming women.
Culture, Culture / Books, WIRED Q&A
This 55-inch Vizio was already an excellent value before the discount.
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Televisions, Deals
At a weekend hackathon in San Francisco, more than 100 coders gathered to test whether they could beat AI—and win a $12,500 cash prize.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Model Behavior
A report finds that President Trump’s flagship legislation will grant $40 billion in new subsidies to the oil and gas industry over the next decade.
Science, Science / Environment, Environment
Conservative creators are increasingly focusing on foreign policy. Whether they’re emissaries from or to the US isn’t always entirely clear.
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Opportunity Knocks
Right-Wing Influencers Are Turning to Foreign Affairs Read Post »
Not your grandma’s blow-dryer.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Beauty, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Gear / Products / Smart Home, Dyson Fix
All the Dyson Hair Tools You’ll Ever Need (2025) Read Post »
K2 Think compares well with reasoning models from OpenAI and DeepSeek but is smaller and more efficient, say researchers based in Abu Dhabi.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Climbing K2
The United Arab Emirates Releases a Tiny But Powerful AI Model Read Post »
Need to keep an eye (or ear) on your kids from another room? Our picks will help you do it.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Parenting, Sleep Easy
6 Best Baby Monitors We’ve Tested and Reviewed (2025) Read Post »
