Tension Inside Google Over a Fired AI Researcher’s Conduct

Google employees claim a senior researcher fired earlier this year sought to undermine two more junior AI researchers by suggesting their results were wrong or even falsified.

from Wired https://ift.tt/UZWFErc
via Gabe's Musing's

How Ants Inspired a New Way to Measure Snow With Space Lasers

Photons wander through snow like ants through a nest. That inspired a clever new NASA technique for measuring the fluffy stuff from orbit.

from Wired https://ift.tt/uioHxgd
via Gabe's Musing's

You Need to Update iOS, Chrome, Windows, and Zoom ASAP

Plus: Google patches 36 Android vulnerabilities, Cisco fixes three high-severity issues, and VMWare closes two “serious” flaws.

from Wired https://ift.tt/4KVHFMq
via Gabe's Musing's

‘Thinkwashing’ Keeps People From Taking Action in Times of Crisis

When it comes to issues like climate change, too many let the perfect become the enemy of the good, while the world burns.

from Wired https://ift.tt/vfptVez
via Gabe's Musing's

The Multifarious Multiplexity of Taika Waititi

He makes big movies and little movies, funny movies and sad movies—but mostly big-little funny-sad movies. Waititi is a bundle of contradictions.

from Wired https://ift.tt/lO56QoH
via Gabe's Musing's

This Startup Wants You to Eat Ground-Up Chicken Bones

A Finnish company says it has found a way to incorporate bone into ground chicken, lowering the production cost and environmental impact of the meat. But will anyone eat it?

from Wired https://ift.tt/ChANPyT
via Gabe's Musing's

This Punk Band Will Definitely Land in Your Spam Folder

It's a tough digital world out there for a musical group called the Viagra Boys.

from Wired https://ift.tt/z5WhatQ
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Fix the US Baby Formula Shortage

Importing formula will provide quick relief, but reforming the program that provides free formula to low-income families would help more in the long term.

from Wired https://ift.tt/WdaNRPv
via Gabe's Musing's

Companies Are Hacking Their Way Around the Chip Shortage

The supply chain issues have no end in sight, so manufacturers are being forced to improvise.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2ewIJr7
via Gabe's Musing's

Good Luck Not Accidentally Hiring a North Korean Scammer

DPRK hackers are tricking their way into jobs with western firms. A US government alert reminds employers they're on the front lines—and potentially on the hook.

from Wired https://ift.tt/PkOJ4fH
via Gabe's Musing's

8 Gardening and Plant-Based Video Games for Spring

Test your digital green thumb with farming simulators, cozy growing games, and peculiar indies.

from Wired https://ift.tt/rUTWOwg
via Gabe's Musing's

Let’s Get Our Shit Together—Literally

It's time to build the Poop Ark, a centralized collection of the entire animal kingdom's feces, for research, de-extinction, and more.

from Wired https://ift.tt/uP0r2ej
via Gabe's Musing's

A Father-Son Team Solves a Geometry Problem With Infinite Folds

The result could help researchers answer a larger question about flattening objects from the fourth dimension to the third dimension.

from Wired https://ift.tt/jE4gQwV
via Gabe's Musing's

Elon Musk’s Twitter Plans Would Mean Less Free Speech for Many

The platform has a history of standing up to governments. Its billionaire suitor wants to follow their rules to the letter.

from Wired https://ift.tt/Eig79y1
via Gabe's Musing's

Become a Telegram Master With These 10 Tips and Tricks

Whether you've picked up the messaging app recently or you've been using it for ages, these tools can help you make the most of it.

from Wired https://ift.tt/SEjBPvW
via Gabe's Musing's

Finding a PlayStation 5 Is About to Get Easier

Plus: Google Assistant comes to the Samsung Galaxy Watch4, and a new virtual space for streaming 360-degree audio invites you to jack in.

from Wired https://ift.tt/QLXaKRl
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Switch to Google Fi

Here’s everything you need to know about switching from Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T to the search giant’s cell phone service.

from Wired https://ift.tt/aY7vr61
via Gabe's Musing's

What Is 32-Bit Float Audio, and Should You Record In It?

Is it the end of setting levels? Just another recording gimmick? Well, it's somewhere in between.

from Wired https://ift.tt/AhN3p8t
via Gabe's Musing's

‘Flash Droughts’ Are the Midwest’s Next Big Climate Threat

New research shows that dry weather is coming on more quickly than before, with little advance warning. It could devastate farmers.

from Wired https://ift.tt/rWN5iyL
via Gabe's Musing's

In Dot’s Home, Your Choices Are Often Illusions

The game tackles housing inequality, gentrification, racism, and generational trauma with elegance and empathy.

from Wired https://ift.tt/6ZEORKu
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (Because They're Filthy!)

Those clicks and pops aren't supposed to be there! Give your music a bath with this handy guide.

from Wired https://ift.tt/y0qp36v
via Gabe's Musing's

The Breaking Point Is Here—Again

Tragedies converge, apocalypse colors the air, and digital realities no longer suffice. Eventually everything, and everyone, cracks.

from Wired https://ift.tt/D14AUGd
via Gabe's Musing's

What Do Those Pesky 'Cookie Preferences' Pop-Ups Really Mean?

We asked the engineer who invented cookies what they mean and how to handle them.

from Wired https://ift.tt/mys2oLf
via Gabe's Musing's

Beyerdynamic’s DT 700 Pro X Can Make the Old Sound New Again

What if the best headphones for gaming, movies, and music are the kind studios use to make them?

from Wired https://ift.tt/sB9Rxqy
via Gabe's Musing's

Quashing Racist Pseudoscience Is Science’s Responsibility

The recent act of racist terrorism in Buffalo has raised the stakes on how science is communicated and sold.

from Wired https://ift.tt/eNAYJxE
via Gabe's Musing's

The 25 Best Memorial Day Sales on Tech, Games, and Outdoor Gear

Summer is within reach. Save on Bluetooth speakers, TVs, and hot-weather essentials this weekend.

from Wired https://ift.tt/z2V40ok
via Gabe's Musing's

An Autonomous Car Blocked a Fire Truck Responding to an Emergency

The incident, which cost first responders valuable time, underscores the challenges that Cruise and other companies face on the road to driverless taxis.

from Wired https://ift.tt/ujJH489
via Gabe's Musing's

Are TikTok Algorithms Changing How People Talk About Suicide?

Social media users have adopted terms like unalive to avoid platform censorship. But not using the word suicide can stigmatize it.

from Wired https://ift.tt/DArnVS4
via Gabe's Musing's

11 Great Memorial Day Deals on Sex Tech

Slide into summer with a bang this year, riding the wave from Masturbation May right into the long weekend.

from Wired https://ift.tt/HAPnWd9
via Gabe's Musing's

11 Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Tests—and Where to Find Them

How accurate are over-the-counter swabs? Does your insurance cover them? We have answers.

from Wired https://ift.tt/PmlV5iG
via Gabe's Musing's

25 Best Memorial Day Sales on Grills, Camping, and Outdoor Gear

This long weekend marks the beginning of summer in the US, and it's a good time to score a deal on equipment for your next adventure.

from Wired https://ift.tt/bse4dGa
via Gabe's Musing's

The Mystery of China’s Sudden Warnings About US Hackers

The Chinese government recently began saber-rattling about American cyberespionage. The catch? It’s all old news.

from Wired https://ift.tt/S9oLXrq
via Gabe's Musing's

Why Was the Tonga Eruption So Massive? Scientists Have New Clues

Early theories suggested an underwater landslide caused a catastrophic mix of magma and seawater. Recent evidence reveals an explosion unlike anything studied before.

from Wired https://ift.tt/4iSEkoW
via Gabe's Musing's

‘How Are They Weapons? That’s Only a Flashlight!’

During the protests in Hong Kong, young people carried laser pointers, umbrellas, and plastic ties—objects that sometimes led to their arrest, and years of legal limbo.

from Wired https://ift.tt/FthaO3B
via Gabe's Musing's

Say Cheese! Snap’s Pixy Is a Fun and Unique Selfie Drone

The adorable Snapchat flying camera makes it easier to capture precious moments—if you don’t mind short battery life and looking a little goofy.

from Wired https://ift.tt/PStmETF
via Gabe's Musing's

Researchers Made Ultracold Quantum Bubbles on the Space Station

NASA’s Cold Atom Laboratory runs super-low-temperature experiments in near-zero gravity that would be impossible to accomplish on Earth.

from Wired https://ift.tt/gYEAsb6
via Gabe's Musing's

Our Favorite Mattresses Are on Sale for Memorial Day

Ring in the summer with a brand-new bed, mattress topper, or cover.

from Wired https://ift.tt/u0kIiso
via Gabe's Musing's

A Warehouse Worker Takes the Fight to Amazon Shareholders

In a first, warehouse “picker” Daniel Olayiwola will present a resolution at the company’s annual shareholder meeting.

from Wired https://ift.tt/Cz6g3Vk
via Gabe's Musing's

Proton Is Trying to Become Google—Without Your Data

The encrypted-email company, popular with security-conscious users, has a plan to go mainstream.

from Wired https://ift.tt/If4hgRF
via Gabe's Musing's

Tech Leaders Can Do More to Avoid Unintended Consequences

It's difficult to predict the negative impacts of an idea or invention, but certain frameworks can help entrepreneurs  see a little bit further.

from Wired https://ift.tt/GyLUhZm
via Gabe's Musing's

Think Airport Crowding Is Bad Now? Wait ’Til Summer

Increased demand and staffing shortages are already contributing to huge delays and airport logjams across the country. Here’s what you can do.

from Wired https://ift.tt/nFivoTW
via Gabe's Musing's

Open Source Intelligence May Be Changing Old-School War

Intelligence collected from public information online could be impacting traditional warfare and altering the calculus between large and small powers.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2CPg9pK
via Gabe's Musing's

A Novelist and an AI Cowrote Your Next Cringe-Read

The new novel Amor Cringe bills itself as “deepfake autofiction.” WIRED talked to its coauthors, K. Allado-McDowell and the language model GPT-3.

from Wired https://ift.tt/FfHVw43
via Gabe's Musing's

The Surveillance State Is Primed for Criminalized Abortion

A new report lays out existing US police surveillance capabilities that can easily be repurposed to monitor pregnant people.

from Wired https://ift.tt/P3Q7VFU
via Gabe's Musing's

Motorola’s New 5G Phones Are Unambitious and Boringly Functional

The Moto G Stylus 5G and Moto G 5G are adequate, but their screens, cameras, and software support are lackluster compared to their peers.

from Wired https://ift.tt/LAB7isu
via Gabe's Musing's

Patients May Not Receive Miscarriage Care in a Post-Roe America

Doctors will be cautious about offering any treatment that could be regarded as an illegal termination—forcing patients to seek out-of-state care.

from Wired https://ift.tt/X1fETIh
via Gabe's Musing's

Rory Kinnear on Playing Men’s Villain with a Thousand Faces

Well, maybe not 1,000, but at least nine.

from Wired https://ift.tt/cwhmizf
via Gabe's Musing's

Marvel, Please Don’t Digitally Resurrect Stan Lee

The company has signed a deal to use his likeness for the next 20 years. Maybe it’s better to let him rest.

from Wired https://ift.tt/bTAOk1d
via Gabe's Musing's

How GDPR Is Failing

The world-leading data law changed how companies work. But four years on, there’s a lag on cleaning up Big Tech.

from Wired https://ift.tt/PzC64MN
via Gabe's Musing's

The Wetlands Are Drowning

A long-term study of a marsh was meant to ask whether rising levels of CO2 could help wetlands thrive despite rising seas. The plants aren’t keeping up.

from Wired https://ift.tt/hXB0pHt
via Gabe's Musing's

This Updated Curtain-Opening Robot Offers a Taste of Luxury

This retrofit robot makes your drapes smart, so you can open or close them on a schedule or with a voice command.

from Wired https://ift.tt/INrQ27f
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Limit Who Can Contact You on Facebook

You don't want just anyone in your inbox. Here's how to take control.

from Wired https://ift.tt/JLj69Pd
via Gabe's Musing's

5 Myths and Misconceptions About Coffee

Let's lay these tired ideas to rest so they don't stand between you and a good cuppa joe.

from Wired https://ift.tt/4s5mYZG
via Gabe's Musing's

Volodymyr Zelensky and the Art of the War Story

Video dispatches from the Ukrainian president skillfully dissolve Putin’s delusions. We would all do well to listen.

from Wired https://ift.tt/i8IjXBS
via Gabe's Musing's

Google Won’t Shut Down Your Legacy G Suite Account After All

And you can even keep your custom email address! But you need to confirm that your account is for personal, not business, use—here’s how.

from Wired https://ift.tt/plAxE6T
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Migrate Your Newsletter From Substack to Buttondown

You don’t have to go with the big name in the email newsletter business. Here’s how to make the switch to a feature-rich alternative.

from Wired https://ift.tt/Ya2Aex1
via Gabe's Musing's

Texas Cites Clarence Thomas to Defend Its Social Media Law

As Big Tech tried to block the state’s ban on content moderation, Texas leaned on the US Supreme Court justice’s interpretation of free speech law.

from Wired https://ift.tt/mvgiW2w
via Gabe's Musing's

What the World’s Largest Organism Reveals About Fires and Forests

In Oregon, the tree-killing Humongous Fungus never would have gotten so large without the accidental help of modern fire suppression tactics.

from Wired https://ift.tt/nWoVT7d
via Gabe's Musing's

16 Great Deals on Video Games, Outdoor Gear, and Tech

We found discounts on digital downloads, streaming services, and smartphones too.

from Wired https://ift.tt/ClAFH3h
via Gabe's Musing's

The Real Reason Matrix Resurrections Bombed

It’s back on HBO Max. Nobody cares. Because moviegoers hate themselves.

from Wired https://ift.tt/la5MgST
via Gabe's Musing's

The Man Who Fell to Earth Creates a Believable Alien

The Showtime sequel to Nicolas Roeg's film takes place 45 years after the events in the original.

from Wired https://ift.tt/HEeRdxL
via Gabe's Musing's

Which Google Pixel Phone (and Gear) Should You Buy?

Here’s a guide to all the models—plus case recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.

from Wired https://ift.tt/qsNYa1v
via Gabe's Musing's

The Private Equity Firm That Grounded Paul Allen’s Dream

Plus: A visit to Stratolaunch, the music of the future, and prices America can’t run on.

from Wired https://ift.tt/LhaDYqf
via Gabe's Musing's

On Top Gun: Maverick, She-Hulk, and the Fear of Liking Things

Tom Cruise’s return to the cockpit is getting raves. Meanwhile, Tatiana Maslany’s turn as a green superhero looks like an unnecessary Ally McBeal reboot. What is happening?

from Wired https://ift.tt/Yeph9cU
via Gabe's Musing's

The Spendy Somnox 2 Robot Sends You to Slumberland

This cuddly robotic bedfellow helps you fall asleep faster and sleep better, but the price will give you nightmares.

from Wired https://ift.tt/4LfqA3c
via Gabe's Musing's

Men Is an Excellent Movie and I Have No Idea Who It’s For

Alex Garland’s latest cerebral genre piece is a timely bit of storytelling. But the people who need to see it may never seek it out.

from Wired https://ift.tt/WYrEmjX
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Stay Informed Without Getting Paralyzed by Bad News

Every time we look at our phones, it seems something terrible has happened. Here’s how to monitor current events in a healthy way.

from Wired https://ift.tt/4kNa9PC
via Gabe's Musing's

Nuclear Fusion Is Already Facing a Fuel Crisis

It doesn’t even work yet, but nuclear fusion has encountered a shortage of tritium, the key fuel source for the most prominent experimental reactors.

from Wired https://ift.tt/o5jxuvL
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Get Started Biking

This week, we cover the basics of cycling for fun and transportation, including selecting, maintaining, and accessorizing your two-wheeler.

from Wired https://ift.tt/jnoBWmk
via Gabe's Musing's

Dredd Deserves a Better Place in Alex Garland's Filmography

Now that the writer-director’s new horror flick Men is about to hit theaters, it’s time to revisit one of his lesser-known movies.

from Wired https://ift.tt/qRpwghc
via Gabe's Musing's

Boeing Is Ready to Launch Starliner, a Rival to SpaceX’s Dragon

The company’s uncrewed spacecraft will fly to the International Space Station, and if successful, will give NASA astronauts another way to get to orbit.

from Wired https://ift.tt/jdiBaVF
via Gabe's Musing's

This Is Where Dirty Old Cars Go to Die

The electric vehicle revolution is gathering speed—but what happens to all those polluting cars already on the road?

from Wired https://ift.tt/Q6NqClz
via Gabe's Musing's

The Almighty Squabble Over Who Gets to Name Microbes

Scientists are just starting to uncover the vast diversity of microbes out there. The only problem? No one can agree on how to name them.

from Wired https://ift.tt/1DKnQ6p
via Gabe's Musing's

Solo Stove’s Pi Is My New Favorite Pizza Oven

This new pizza oven is compact, looks great, and keeps the handles of my cast-irons cool.

from Wired https://ift.tt/as1DTH9
via Gabe's Musing's

6 Great Deals on Robot Vacuums and Air Purifiers

Spring cleaning isn't just for your closet. Get rid of that pesky dust, pet dander, and pollen with some of our favorite gadgets.

from Wired https://ift.tt/wac3KLi
via Gabe's Musing's

14 Essentials You Need in a Car Emergency Kit

Whether you’re heading out for a road trip or just commuting around town, don’t leave home without the basics.

from Wired https://ift.tt/5f6NQUg
via Gabe's Musing's

This Topsy-Turvy Gizmo Tries to Reinvent the Tripod Head

This little gadget tries to perfect the tried-and-true ball head, but it’s too expensive and has a few too many quirks.

from Wired https://ift.tt/dYwQEWe
via Gabe's Musing's

An EU Law Could Let US Prosecutors Scan Phones for Abortion Texts

Tools used to find child abuse material could be wielded in the US to protect “unborn children” if the EU bans end-to-end encryption.

from Wired https://ift.tt/STy0LiF
via Gabe's Musing's

A Letter to My Fellow Asian Mothers From the Multiverse

A raft of recent films like Everything Everywhere All at Once highlights the complicated relationships between immigrant Asian women and their mothers.

from Wired https://ift.tt/xwTDjFB
via Gabe's Musing's

Carbon-Rich Peat Is Disappearing. But Is It Also Growing?

Scientists have discovered “proto-peat” forming in the Arctic as the Earth naturally sequesters carbon, but it could take centuries to mature.

from Wired https://ift.tt/lfa6b7E
via Gabe's Musing's

This Hacktivist Site Lets You Prank-Call Russian Officials

To protest the war in Ukraine, WasteRussianTime.today auto-dials Russian government officials, connects them to each other, and lets you listen in to their confusion.

from Wired https://ift.tt/i8zZC4c
via Gabe's Musing's

The 30 Best Gift Ideas for the New Grad In Your Life

Ring in their special milestone with useful gadgets, outdoor gear, subscriptions, and modern conveniences.

from Wired https://ift.tt/PxfUE3C
via Gabe's Musing's

Drones Are Turning Into Personal Flying Machines

We were promised jetpacks that never arrived. But you know what’s finally here? Big, honking drones you can ride on.

from Wired https://ift.tt/Mxp0luE
via Gabe's Musing's

The RedMagic 7 Pro Is a Gaming Powerhouse

This high-powered gaming phone will satisfy all the playing needs of obsessive gamers. The rest of us should look elsewhere.

from Wired https://ift.tt/DuCAfO5
via Gabe's Musing's

This Gene Mutation Breaks the Immune System. Why Has It Survived?

Two new studies found genetic mutations that cause severe immune deficiencies are common in some remote populations, leaving them highly vulnerable to viruses.

from Wired https://ift.tt/moLPD67
via Gabe's Musing's

The US Military Is Building Its Own Metaverse

Defense tech companies have latched on to the metaverse hype—but what they’re building will be a far cry from Meta’s virtual world.

from Wired https://ift.tt/wnxqDt9
via Gabe's Musing's

Widely Available AI Could Have Deadly Consequences

US researchers' “Dr. Evil project” proves drug discovery AI could be used to create biochemical weapons.

from Wired https://ift.tt/jM4C9zc
via Gabe's Musing's

Slow Internet? Here’s How to Run a Wi-Fi Speed Check

Diagnose connectivity issues on your computer, smartphone, or game console.

from Wired https://ift.tt/0qNe6hY
via Gabe's Musing's

In Memoriam: Forgetting Your Password

​In our passwordless future, we'll lose the frustration—and freedom—of getting locked out.

from Wired https://ift.tt/eHvzr9Y
via Gabe's Musing's

Amazon Has Too Many Warehouses. Now Sellers Are Paying More

Sellers keep getting hit with fee increases—at a time when shelves are sitting empty.

from Wired https://ift.tt/wNIJRpV
via Gabe's Musing's

The Bad Times Are Coming for Startups

A spate of layoffs is just the first sign of trouble for early-stage companies facing an economic downturn.

from Wired https://ift.tt/o35ZKQ0
via Gabe's Musing's

The Post-Roe Battleground for Abortion Pills Will Be Your Mailbox

If regulation of abortion access falls to the states, it will unleash legal havoc over pregnancy-ending medications that are shipped across state lines.

from Wired https://ift.tt/yTxWYnf
via Gabe's Musing's

If Tech Fails to Design for the Most Vulnerable, It Fails Us All

Building around the so-called typical user is a dangerous mistake.

from Wired https://ift.tt/1OU6tHR
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Turn Any Document Into a PDF

Master the file format that works everywhere and anywhere—even from your phone.

from Wired https://ift.tt/Agr10fm
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Stay Cool Without Air-Conditioning

Don't break a sweat trying to beat the heat. We make it easy with these tips on what to wear, how to hydrate, and which cooling gadgets can help.

from Wired https://ift.tt/IAz3oe1
via Gabe's Musing's

Tips for Cargo Biking With Your Kids

You’ve decided to join the ebiking boom, and so have your kids. Congrats! Here's the gear and advice you need to ride safely.

from Wired https://ift.tt/QgE5FVb
via Gabe's Musing's

KEF’s New LS60 Wireless Speakers Are an Absolute Triumph

The audiophile brand has just launched the world’s finest streaming speakers with grin-inducing sound, but are they worth $7,000?

from Wired https://ift.tt/BoxNhMb
via Gabe's Musing's

The HyperX Quadcast S Is Our Go-To Streaming Mic

Great looks and good sound make this USB microphone a favorite for new and veteran Twitch streamers alike.

from Wired https://ift.tt/y5JzGaE
via Gabe's Musing's

Farming Drives Toward ‘Precision Agriculture’ Technologies

Although real-world data is scant, proponents say robotics and AI will soon revolutionize agriculture.

from Wired https://ift.tt/jOFhnxe
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Use Tech to Perform Acts of Kindness

Tech can get us down—but it can also empower us to help others. Here’s how to volunteer virtually, share your skills, or simply brighten someone’s day.

from Wired https://ift.tt/lxZr8bd
via Gabe's Musing's

9 Great Deals on Audio Tech, Projectors, and Coffee Gear

These discounts can help you make home your happy place.

from Wired https://ift.tt/06rTFz7
via Gabe's Musing's

Where to Buy Vinyl Records Online and in Person

The best way to support your favorite musicians is by going straight to the source.

from Wired https://ift.tt/qxfSd7n
via Gabe's Musing's

How One Company Helps Keep Russia’s TV Propaganda Machine Online

Russia is using satellites controlled by French operator Eutelsat to broadcast state-run programming. A grassroots group is pushing for that to stop.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2kqmVof
via Gabe's Musing's

The Spitz Wireless Router Brings Wi-Fi to Country Roads

This 4G router taps open source firmware to showcase advanced features at a budget price.

from Wired https://ift.tt/Dd4POJo
via Gabe's Musing's

The Case for War Crimes Charges Against Russia’s Sandworm Hackers

A group of human rights lawyers and investigators has called on the Hague to bring the first-ever “cyber war crimes” charges against Russia’s most dangerous hackers.

from Wired https://ift.tt/OtRivd6
via Gabe's Musing's

Lugano Ties Its Crypto City Dream to Tether

The Swiss city is on a quest to make crypto mainstream with an unusual partnership.

from Wired https://ift.tt/owqCFld
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Take Photos at Protests Safely—and Responsibly

Before you pull out your camera and post to social media, here’s how to protect yourself and others.

from Wired https://ift.tt/cLa1MDY
via Gabe's Musing's

Google Has a Plan to Stop Its New AI From Being Dirty and Rude

The future of computing is AI-powered chatbots that have read the entire internet—if Google can figure out how to tame them.

from Wired https://ift.tt/nltYcsy
via Gabe's Musing's

Bill Gates Is So Over This Pandemic

The acerbic optimist thinks anxious people (like me) need to move on from Covid and start planning for the next vicious pathogen.

from Wired https://ift.tt/Mv1NZfl
via Gabe's Musing's

Watch Google I/O 2022 Right Here

The company’s annual hardware and software event will be livestreamed Wednesday. Tune in at 10 am Pacific.

from Wired https://ift.tt/bTGQmKJ
via Gabe's Musing's

How to 'No-Clip' Reality and Arrive in the Backrooms

Video game culture meets creepypasta posts and leaves you trapped within a liminal hellscape.

from Wired https://ift.tt/1y63K49
via Gabe's Musing's

Thousands of Top Websites See What You Type—Before You Hit Submit

A surprising number of the top 100,000 websites effectively include keyloggers that covertly snag everything you type into a form.

from Wired https://ift.tt/YLJvmpw
via Gabe's Musing's

How Starlink Scrambled to Keep Ukraine Online

Elon Musk’s intervention demonstrates how satellite internet could route around war or censorship far beyond Ukraine.

from Wired https://ift.tt/cqepVbI
via Gabe's Musing's

Ford’s F-150 Lightning Is a Refined Beast

Prodigious power combined with child’s-play controls make this truck the ultimate do-anything EV.

from Wired https://ift.tt/xInVP0R
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Watch Google I/O 2022 and What to Expect

The company’s annual hardware and software event will be livestreamed Wednesday. Here’s how to tune in.

from Wired https://ift.tt/UkFM8TK
via Gabe's Musing's

What Would It Take for a Truly Ethical Clothing Industry?

WIRED’s editor in chief weighs in on fast fashion’s fraught ethics, Web3’s potential for good, and more from the next issue.

from Wired https://ift.tt/wxpEChW
via Gabe's Musing's

Ticks Are Spreading in the US—and Taking New Diseases With Them

The vast majority of tick-borne disease goes unrecorded, meaning life-threatening pathogens are traveling under the radar to new locations.

from Wired https://ift.tt/DEQNSj6
via Gabe's Musing's

Supernatural VR Makes Working Out More Accessible Than Ever

The virtual reality fitness program is inspiring users—like me—who say they never felt accepted by traditional gyms.

from Wired https://ift.tt/fCkp3Nj
via Gabe's Musing's

EOS Was the World’s Most Hyped Blockchain. Members Want It Back

Block.One created the EOS blockchain and raised $4 billion in a record-breaking ICO. Now, its users have taken over.

from Wired https://ift.tt/y5snTF7
via Gabe's Musing's

The Web3 Movement’s Quest to Build a ‘Can’t Be Evil’ Internet

Crypto dreamers want to free us from Big Tech and exploitative capitalism—using only the blockchain, game theory, and code. What could possibly go wrong?

from Wired https://ift.tt/5XAbISp
via Gabe's Musing's

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro Is Worth the Weight

Despite its so-so battery life and chonky weight, this is the perfect entry point to the world of cinema cameras.

from Wired https://ift.tt/di0zSy5
via Gabe's Musing's

What to Do If You Can't Log In to Your Google Account

Locked outside your calendar or Gmail? Here's how to get un-stuck—and prevent it from happening in the first place.

from Wired https://ift.tt/WC9cfB3
via Gabe's Musing's

The Internet Gave Rise to the Modern Multiverse Movie

From the new 'Doctor Strange' to 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' stories of infinite universes serve as metaphors for our many identities, online and off.

from Wired https://ift.tt/OIHPfnQ
via Gabe's Musing's

The Desert’s Fragile Skin Can’t Take Much More Heat

Climate change and human activity are destroying the layers of fungi, lichen, and bacteria that protect deserts from erosion.

from Wired https://ift.tt/dsYpQzL
via Gabe's Musing's

The Desert’s Fragile Skin Can’t Take Much More Heat

Climate change and human activity are destroying the layers of fungi, lichen, and bacteria that protect deserts from erosion.

from Wired https://ift.tt/BD1OYhS
via Gabe's Musing's

Who Are Instagram's Infertility Influencers Really Helping?

After my second miscarriage, I scrolled and scrolled. All around me was aspirational grieving—and I had come undone.

from Wired https://ift.tt/UyVTc9f
via Gabe's Musing's

A Brain Chemical Helps Neurons Know When to Start a Movement

Dopamine, a neurochemical often associated with reward behavior, seems to help organize precisely when the brain initiates movements.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3zW065q
via Gabe's Musing's

Bluetran’s Lightning Escooter Is Too Much, and It’s Great

This heavyweight escooter packs on the power and the pounds.

from Wired https://ift.tt/NCMJ1iv
via Gabe's Musing's

7 Tips to Work Smarter in Google Docs

Try these productivity tricks and get more done in less time.

from Wired https://ift.tt/KDAJrnS
via Gabe's Musing's

Science Is Redefining Motherhood. If Only Society Would Let It

It's time to decouple maternity from womanhood. Recent advances in fertility science are helping pave the way toward inclusivity.

from Wired https://ift.tt/LrWCNal
via Gabe's Musing's

The Best iPhone 13 Cases and Accessories

We tested MagSafe compatibility on everything from cases to wireless chargers.

from Wired https://ift.tt/Qju4b2w
via Gabe's Musing's

A New Gas-Guzzling Postal Fleet Could Be Halted by Lawsuits

Suits by states and environmentalists are contesting a USPS contract to buy 165,000 trucks, the majority of which get only 8.6 miles per gallon.

from Wired https://ift.tt/ojsxL6g
via Gabe's Musing's

Hockey Star Zach Hyman Has Made Esports His Off-Ice Hustle

The Oilers forward's experience playing in the NHL and gaming with his family put him in a unique spot to translate traditional sports into pixels.

from Wired https://ift.tt/vzjW7sO
via Gabe's Musing's

Apple Mail Now Blocks Email Tracking. Here’s What That Means

If you don’t like marketers (or anyone else) knowing when and where you read your email, Apple’s feature will help you reclaim some privacy.

from Wired https://ift.tt/DtWJsF9
via Gabe's Musing's

12 Great Weekend Deals on Smol iPads, TVs, and Theraguns

Now is a great time to upgrade your home viewing, gaming, or relaxing with a couple of our favorite fun-size devices.

from Wired https://ift.tt/w30vdXW
via Gabe's Musing's

Tips on How to Snag a PlayStation 5 (Good Luck!)

More than a year after launch, Sony's latest console is still proving difficult to find. Here's how to score one.

from Wired https://ift.tt/YQwyXdD
via Gabe's Musing's

Burning Crops to Capture Carbon? Good Luck Finding Water

The technique uses plants as fuel and sequesters the emitted CO2, removing it from the atmosphere. But scaling up would use gobs of water and land.

from Wired https://ift.tt/XvtNdA5
via Gabe's Musing's

The Newest iPad Mini Is at Its Lowest Price Ever

The smallest Apple tablet is usually too expensive. Right now, it's $60 off.

from Wired https://ift.tt/hC9eA1Z
via Gabe's Musing's

Small Drones Are Giving Ukraine an Unprecedented Edge

From surveillance to search-and-rescue, consumer drones are having an unprecedented impact on Ukraine’s defense against Russia.

from Wired https://ift.tt/KP6sxmk
via Gabe's Musing's

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Is Pure Fanfic

And that’s (mostly) a good thing.

from Wired https://ift.tt/ahPOZlE
via Gabe's Musing's

Kara Swisher's Take on Twitter

This week, the journalist and entrepreneur joins us to talk about the possible changes Elon Musk could bring to his new social network.

from Wired https://ift.tt/IUatQhn
via Gabe's Musing's

Dall-E 2 Creates Incredible Images—and Biased Ones You Don’t See

OpenAI’s new system is adept at turning text into images. But researchers say it also reinforces stereotypes against women and people of color.

from Wired https://ift.tt/1ZkC2jo
via Gabe's Musing's

Which Microsoft Surface Laptop or Tablet Is Best?

If you can’t decide whether to get the 2-in-1 Windows hybrid or a traditional laptop, we’re here to help.

from Wired https://ift.tt/leHrL2E
via Gabe's Musing's

15 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts on Sale Now

Did Mom's special holiday sneak up on you, too? Don’t sweat it.

from Wired https://ift.tt/ZELBn91
via Gabe's Musing's

After Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Read These 5 Comics

The multiverse is a tricky and confusing place. These books will help you get your bearings.

from Wired https://ift.tt/EI6RoB1
via Gabe's Musing's

Mars Colonies Will Need Solar Power—and Nuclear Too

A new study shows how future inhabitants of the Red Planet could run on either energy source, depending on where they set up camp.

from Wired https://ift.tt/HU0rNPt
via Gabe's Musing's

The Crypto Industry Is Getting Too Honest

What if no one cares whether it’s a Ponzi scheme?

from Wired https://ift.tt/AdjUgoC
via Gabe's Musing's

The Best Games Have the Smartest Learning Curves

Casual gamers tend to avoid really difficult titles (cough, Elden Ring). But dying a lot doesn't have to be frustrating.

from Wired https://ift.tt/BTiQu4J
via Gabe's Musing's

This Smart Water Bowl Tracks Your Cat’s Drinking Habits

Sure Petcare's Felaqua Connect lets you stay ahead of health concerns with real-time data you can show your vet.

from Wired https://ift.tt/bTE0NPt
via Gabe's Musing's

Europe’s New Law Will Force Secretive TikTok to Open Up

The Digital Services Act will extract more new information from the young app than from older platforms like Facebook.

from Wired https://ift.tt/4upKmrv
via Gabe's Musing's

Could Anyone Do Luke’s Plank Flip From ‘Return of the Jedi’?

Let’s calculate whether the lightsaber-catching, Sarlacc-pit-avoiding maneuver can be done by mere mortals or requires help from the Force.

from Wired https://ift.tt/6AbdNYQ
via Gabe's Musing's

Shanghai Is Rewriting Chinese Censorship Amid Lockdown

Censors are cracking down on free speech online, but people are finding new ways to get around them.

from Wired https://ift.tt/plIZ1kP
via Gabe's Musing's

30 Mother's Day Gift Ideas for the Mom You've Been Missing

From hair tools and loungewear to smartphone accessories, we have a fit for every type of mom.

from Wired https://ift.tt/birWp4g
via Gabe's Musing's

India’s New Super App Has a Privacy Problem

Tata Neu is the country’s latest do-everything app. When users signed up, their personal information was already there.

from Wired https://ift.tt/6Erqscx
via Gabe's Musing's

Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control: Inside Shein’s Sudden Rise

The Chinese company has become a fast-fashion juggernaut by appealing to budget-conscious Gen Zers. But its ultralow prices are hiding unacceptable costs.

from Wired https://ift.tt/gFixjRX
via Gabe's Musing's

The Positive Grid Spark Mini Amp Lets You Shred Anywhere

For under $200, it’s hard to name a guitar-playing tool that I like more than this combination amp and Bluetooth speaker.

from Wired https://ift.tt/Vh0dG49
via Gabe's Musing's

The Pandemic Gave Scientists a New Way to Spy on Emissions

Researchers have struggled to quantify in real time how much carbon dioxide humans spout. Lockdowns presented a unique opportunity to get a clearer picture.

from Wired https://ift.tt/6atzSZl
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Embrace Despair in the Age of Climate Change

It's tempting to think that activism is the cure for eco-anxiety. But it's no substitute for emotional resilience and community.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2zLwj0f
via Gabe's Musing's

Our Favorite Headphones and Earbuds for $100 or Less

You could fill a stadium or two with all the cheap headphones out there. We tested a ton to help you pick the right pair.

from Wired https://ift.tt/bEM4x1d
via Gabe's Musing's

Don’t Call Tony Fadell an Asshole—He Prefers ‘Mission Driven’

In his new book Build, the founder of Nest gets into how to be an effective leader, why the metaverse is bunk, and when quitting is a virtue.

from Wired https://ift.tt/U0fNDqn
via Gabe's Musing's

Everyone Wants to Build Green Energy Projects. What's the Holdup?

Proposals for wind, solar, and battery storage projects are running into a logjam of paperwork and grid connection issues.

from Wired https://ift.tt/KZTz1WY
via Gabe's Musing's

The 8 Best Drones for Every Budget

Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these picks is going to be perfect for you.

from Wired https://ift.tt/gi8aRYN
via Gabe's Musing's

MSI GS77 Stealth Proves Even Gamers Need More Than Raw Power

With the latest mobile gaming tech from Intel and Nvidia now out, MSI has updated its slim gaming powerhouse laptop. But it's got tough competition.

from Wired https://ift.tt/YhaHEd0
via Gabe's Musing's

Everything’s a WeWork Now

Years after the coworking giant’s highly publicized decline, its principles have permeated traditional offices and unlikely work spaces alike.

from Wired https://ift.tt/UnNWpmM
via Gabe's Musing's

Give Fitbits (of Sorts) to the Trees

You can tell a lot about a tree by its sway, so scientists are outfitting them with accelerometers. That could help the West better manage its water.

from Wired https://ift.tt/4HsTmgE
via Gabe's Musing's

To Win the Next War, the Pentagon Needs Nerds

Data scientists, coders, and other techies could prove decisive in future conflicts—if Uncle Sam can recruit them.

from Wired https://ift.tt/DmHzkAQ
via Gabe's Musing's

This Chinese EV Sells At Just Over $5,000. So We Tried It

Wuling's Mini EV, made in partnership with General Motors, outsells Tesla’s Model 3 in China and costs less than adding CarPlay to a Ferrari.

from Wired https://ift.tt/D8mcEqu
via Gabe's Musing's

Share Your Memories With Our Favorite Digital Picture Frames

Get your photos off your phone and in front of your friends and family with these connected displays.

from Wired https://ift.tt/8m3qyLe
via Gabe's Musing's

An Antimatter Experiment Shows Surprises Near Absolute Zero

An experiment conducted on hybrid matter-antimatter atoms has defied researchers’ expectations.

from Wired https://ift.tt/aXQqlyG
via Gabe's Musing's

The Skydio 2+ Drone Lets You Fly Like a Pro

Aside from its camera, the new and improved Skydio 2+ is tantalizingly close to the perfect drone.

from Wired https://ift.tt/jRFpY8g
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Remove Your Personal Info From Google's Search Results

Maybe you don't want your phone number, email, home address, and other details out there for all the web to see. Here's how to make them vanish.

from Wired https://ift.tt/pXDsrzm
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Use Windows Security to Keep Your PC Protected

Your Microsoft computer comes with built-in safety software that shields you from the worst threats. Here's how to navigate your toolkit.

from Wired https://ift.tt/50Y16kw
via Gabe's Musing's

Automation Isn't the Biggest Threat to US Factory Jobs

German factories have more robots than their US counterparts—so why are Americans four times more likely to leave their manufacturing jobs?

from Wired https://ift.tt/JmfwtQr
via Gabe's Musing's

Le Creuset's Bread Oven Bakes Great Loaves—for a Price

The new bread-baking set from the top name in cast-iron cookware makes beautiful loaves—and commands a premium price.

from Wired https://ift.tt/hSoAM2N
via Gabe's Musing's