Taiwan Makes the Majority of the Worldâs Computer Chips. Now Itâs Running Out of Electricity:
Highly dependent on imported fossil fuels, soon to shutter its last nuclear plant, and slow to build out renewables, the worldâs largest producer of advanced computer chips is heading toward an energy crunch.
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.
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.
Waymoâs 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?
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.
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 hauntingâand asked if it was connected to the rolled-up rug she found buried in her backyard.
Meta Canât 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 activityâand public statementsâto target ads.
The Black List Upended the Film Industry. The Book World Is Next:
âI was loath to jump into it,â Black List founder Franklin Leonard says of expanding into publishing. âItâs not a great look to be like, âI'm from Hollywood and I'm here to save you.ââ
Europe Votes to Slap China-Made EVs With Tariffsâbut 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 Muskâs marque takes the smallest hit.
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.
Amazonâs Fire Tablets, Tested, So You Donât 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.
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.
Metaâs Movie Gen Makes Convincing AI Video Clips:
The next frontier in generative AI is videoâand with Movie Gen, Meta has now staked its claim.
So You Can 3D Print a Steak Nowâbut Why on Earth Would You?:
WIRED tried 3D-printed steaks that you canât buy anywhere yet. But reducing food to a technological problem leaves a bitter taste, and delivers all the joy of licking a catering catalog.
This Video Game Controller Has Become the US Militaryâs 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.
The Trolling of the 'Minecraft Movie' Trailer Isnât Exactly What You Think:
This is newâbut also very old.
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.
25 Best Early Prime Day Deals on Products Weâve Tested (2024):
Amazonâs Prime Day sale runs on October 8 and 9, but weâve already spotted best-ever prices on products weâve tested and loved.
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.
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.
