Tech Spite

Regulators found that Amazon is responsible for defective products sold by its third-party vendor—which include flammable pajamas, faulty carbon monoxide detectors, and hair dryers that could electrocute you. from Wired https://ift.tt/ZmYNuhn

The company has bafflingly turned to its head of finance to be the unlikely voice of its irreverent news app—now available on all Nothing and CMF handsets, including the new Phone (2a) Plus. from Wired https://ift.tt/PWItMhB

If you’re going to invest in toys to enhance your sex life, why not go big? from Wired https://ift.tt/b4TKcDv

The ACP provided affordable internet connectivity to low-income Americans. Since it expired in May, around 100,000 Charter subscribers have had to pull the plug. from Wired https://ift.tt/GZrjl4U

World Eats Bread, X-Men ’97, and Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month. from Wired https://ift.tt/4o5BSKH

A sophisticated effort used technology to identify women who could bring other women out to vote—and offered a glimpse of the future of campaigning in India. from Wired https://ift.tt/jGwqzUT

The LimeGlider and LimeBike, currently in pilot programs, have smaller frames and wheels and are equipped with throttles. from Wired https://ift.tt/ndAWpfC

Meta's AI Studio will let users build virtual characters, with a few limitations. from Wired https://ift.tt/rZ3ewDm

Human cases keep ticking up, are very likely to be underreported, and offer the virus the opportunity to learn how to spread from person to person. from Wired https://ift.tt/U70X4KJ

While a fight over betting on US elections plays out in court, the tech-savvy are gambling hundreds of millions of dollars on cryptocurrencies inspired by politicians. from Wired https://ift.tt/DMTXZxP

Not only is TikTok’s algorithm promoting Neo-Nazi content, extremist organizations are also using the platform to recruit new members and encourage real-world action. from Wired https://ift.tt/qFYAJBw

Susan Clark is helping to unravel the mysterious workings of the Milky Way’s magnetic field, a critical missing piece of the galactic puzzle. from Wired https://ift.tt/1UWFYe4

Appearing onstage at the Bitcoin 2024 conference, Trump also promised to “fire” SEC chair Gary Gensler, set up a crypto advisory council, and make the United States the “crypto capital of the world.” from Wired https://ift.tt/QSAtRsC

DC went to YC to talk OS. from Wired https://ift.tt/7JeOCYI

Measles, bedbugs, and dengue have all been cited as concerns for tourists and athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, with the tropical virus in particular forcing authorities into action. from Wired https://ift.tt/42h6kn3

The TikTok influencer and podcast host amassed millions of followers for her roasts—and swears she’ll keep doing it even if TikTok goes away. from Wired https://ift.tt/D0hef3o

The Idea of You, Brittany Runs a Marathon, and American Fiction are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week. from Wired https://ift.tt/Qhbf27o

The company behind ChatGPT is expanding into search, and leaning heavily on its relationships with publishers. from Wired https://ift.tt/HLNvunW

The Garden State has enacted a hefty new tax credit specifically for AI businesses. But tax incentives—particularly around data centers—haven’t always created large numbers of jobs. from Wired https://ift.tt/6GxuoH2

A gigantic, weather-defining current system could be headed to collapse. Peter and Susanne Ditlevsen had a simple yet controversial question: How much time might we have left to save it? from Wired https://ift.tt/cVBZFPE

The FBI says Donald Trump's would-be assassin acted alone; the CIA denies any association with him. But experts say the complex reasons for belief in conspiracies will likely keep people believing. from Wired https://ift.tt/MZhsT7H

WIRED has the best deals to save on your favorite Samsung products. from Wired https://ift.tt/ZOUo3j1

The competitors' bedroom furniture is simply stiff paper, along with coffee tables made from badminton shuttlecocks and ottomans made from parachute fabric. And as for durability, this gear can go the distance. from Wired https://ift.tt/jlq1y9m

Don’t worry if you missed them in May—due to another geomagnetic storm, the northern lights might again be seen at lower latitudes across the US and Europe, from as early as Tuesday night. from Wired https://ift.tt/BP4wsCG

Six years after Crazy Rich Asians, Jon M. Chu prepares to release his adaptation of one of Broadway’s biggest musicals. From a table at his family’s famous Chinese restaurant, he opens up about his childhood among the titans of tech—and why filmmakers shouldn’t be afraid of AI. from Wired https://ift.tt/OGelBsH

The code, the first of its kind, was used to sabotage a heating utility in Lviv at the coldest point in the year—what appears to be yet another innovation in Russia’s torment of Ukrainian civilians. from Wired https://ift.tt/Iob5tM6

TikTok labels AI-generated material and warns about potentially deceptive content. A Lite version popular in the Global South, though, lacks these and other safeguards. from Wired https://ift.tt/nIlwQji

The Alphabet-owned driverless car service is getting aggressive against alleged vandals after a series of violent incidents in San Francisco. from Wired https://ift.tt/45VgQAJ

“Team, sharing with you the letter from President Biden that was released just now,” read an email president Joe Biden’s campaign managers sent. from Wired https://ift.tt/eZF3BkA

President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would “stand down” from his reelection campaign. from Wired https://ift.tt/Tmihorv

The Mini Cooper SE is a seriously fun compact EV, and can even pretend to sound like the original Mini. Limitations linger, though, including dismal charging speeds. from Wired https://ift.tt/0DKaLQP

Whether you’re on a road trip or a plane ride, these are our favorite travel strollers that fold as flat as possible. from Wired https://ift.tt/ystvV9F

I used this $199 smartphone to cover a launch event in Paris and it was nearly flawless. from Wired https://ift.tt/nhWouPY

With a new framework, researchers believe they could be close to explaining how regularities emerge on macro scales out of systems made up of uncountable constituent parts. from Wired https://ift.tt/WtBh27w

Doctors find themselves without critical systems and diagnostic tools—and face the daunting reality that a full recovery could take days—after CrowdStrike’s botched deployment of a software update. from Wired https://ift.tt/KL5AHOf

The aviation industry is optimized within an inch of its life. A bad software update from cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike took down computers running Microsoft Windows—and a cascade of airports with it. from Wired https://ift.tt/wUe9PGR

Strange Scaffold’s hit couldn’t have been made without a little help from their friends—and a late night joke that took on a life of its own. Here's the oral history of the summer's clickiest game. from Wired https://ift.tt/Gpd18tJ

This affordable desktop sequencer helps you create mazes with two lines of music. from Wired https://ift.tt/cAfYUFv

We had a specialty chatbot to curate perfect days out in London and New York for under $100 each. We're still recovering from our journeys. from Wired https://ift.tt/bzQfl2A

A software update from cybersecurity company Crowdstrike appears to have inadvertently disrupted IT systems globally. from Wired https://ift.tt/AKgmnjy

Ferrari, Perfect Days, and Get Out are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now. from Wired https://ift.tt/D7Zi8Jt

Analysis of lunar imagery has ended a longstanding debate over whether there are accessible underground areas on the Moon; an emptied lava tube in the Sea of Tranquility is of particular interest. from Wired https://ift.tt/XsSbPtG

US prosecutors have charged Michail Chkhikvishvili, also known as "Commander Butcher," with a litany of crimes, including alleged attempts to poison Jewish children in NYC. from Wired https://ift.tt/pgWrqfN

Less than 12 hours left to snag the best deals on water bottles, bikes, action cameras, and camping gear before I turn off your phone and make you go outside! from Wired https://ift.tt/ye17Js8

If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on—and in—one of the best smart health rings, this is your chance. from Wired https://ift.tt/yvlDi9x

The tech mogul cited California’s new transgender rights law as “the final straw” for moving out of the state. from Wired https://ift.tt/o4xVFP2

The Bear, Futurama, and Marvel’s Hit-Monkey are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month. from Wired https://ift.tt/LgqOTWw

Whether you’re looking for a basic smartwatch or a premium outdoor wearable, our top Apple Watch picks are at the lowest price ever. from Wired https://ift.tt/w60od7r

A hacker group called “NullBulge” says it stole more than a terabyte of Disney’s internal Slack messages and files from nearly 10,000 channels in an apparent protest over AI-generated art. from Wired https://ift.tt/gVeWxmz

The public beta is officially here. Here’s how to install it, plus all the details on the new features and Apple Intelligence coming in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. from Wired https://ift.tt/f98yI34

Vance has long had connections to Silicon Valley through his former life as a venture capitalist, including to longtime Donald Trump supporter and investor Peter Thiel. from Wired https://ift.tt/vmDskhA

Senator Mark Warner is trying to pass new limits on when the government can wiretap Americans. At least two senators are quietly trying to stop him. from Wired https://ift.tt/VjRa4f1

Nascar just unveiled its experimental EV. But how can stock-car racing embrace an electric future without losing its gasoline-fueled fan base? from Wired https://ift.tt/qR2dfk8

A WIRED investigation found public statements from officials detail a much closer link between Project Nimbus and Israel Defense Forces than previously reported. from Wired https://ift.tt/t52lzeo

Niche celebrities and right-wing activists are already hawking merchandise featuring the image of a bloodied Donald Trump raising his fist in the air. from Wired https://ift.tt/tWNvXTH

"They should all be hung in the streets," one person wrote of Democrats, the media, and others. "War now," another wrote. from Wired https://ift.tt/akh5VJt

From kitchen basics to a $400 sommelier status symbol, a wine writer tested 30 corkscrews and these are his favorites. from Wired https://ift.tt/BgFub5p

Computer scientist Lance Fortnow writes that by embracing the computations that surround us, we can begin to understand and tame our seemingly random world. from Wired https://ift.tt/CQES9tI

Tech founders painted a vision of employees clocking into virtual workplaces. But the adoption of VR at work has been slow. from Wired https://ift.tt/WeGh6Ya

“I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Elon Musk posted on X after the incident. from Wired https://ift.tt/y9HpPIw

Plus: The Heritage Foundation gets hacked over Project 2025, a car dealership software provider seems to have paid $25 million to a ransomware gang, and authorities disrupt a Russian bot farm. from Wired https://ift.tt/cJzKHmQ

Slime and ASMR have a symbiotic relationship, and the twin phenomena are fueling a cottage industry of slime, slime content, slime products, and slime experiences. from Wired https://ift.tt/AKFGJ4y

The far right is already spreading conspiracies about Vice President Kamala Harris after speculation that she may replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee. from Wired https://ift.tt/cE5bLUJ

Robotics researchers are exploring how large language models can give physical machines more smarts. from Wired https://ift.tt/pUIKWjl

House of the Dragon, The Sopranos, and Fantasmas are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month. from Wired https://ift.tt/dM2ro5Z

Venture capitalists on both sides of the aisle suggest Silicon Valley is more anti-Biden than it is pro-Trump. from Wired https://ift.tt/W9rhE1U

In a livestreamed update on X, Elon Musk and Neuralink executives gave an update on the company's next study participant—and its next-generation brain implant. from Wired https://ift.tt/YR2FVPk

Gather your friends (or find some friendly strangers) for any one of these thrilling games. from Wired https://ift.tt/HOyr0Ed

Google is bringing the password-killing “passkey” tech to its Advanced Protection Program users more than a year after rolling them out broadly. from Wired https://ift.tt/mKHps28

Deepfake scam services. Victim data. Electrified shackles for human trafficking. Crypto tracing firm Elliptic found all were available for sale on an online marketplace linked to Cambodia’s ruling family. from Wired https://ift.tt/JUGHhok

After August 6, you won't be able to download the app that controls the Adapt BB, and it won't be getting any more updates. from Wired https://ift.tt/w8IcRvL

The cofounder of Aizome is selling sheets colored with natural dyes that won't harm your skin. Just don't call his startup a bedding company. from Wired https://ift.tt/TPr1iIR

In the face of longer hurricane seasons filled with more powerful storms, homeowners are turning to new designs and stronger materials to ensure the resilience of their property. from Wired https://ift.tt/3PxLotr

In the face of longer hurricane seasons filled with more powerful storms, homeowners are turning to new designs and stronger materials to ensure the resilience of their property. from Wired https://ift.tt/3PxLotr

These findings align with other evidence that wildfires are getting worse—such as the total area burned each year ratcheting up. from Wired https://ift.tt/8fyR9sK

Reports of intimate images and video posted online without consent are growing, and deepfakes add a horrifying new dimension to the problem. Google insiders say they’ve struggled to get executives to act. from Wired https://ift.tt/5z9uAJd

Nothing's sub-brand is bringing its first phone to the US—the $199 CMF Phone 1—along with the Watch Pro 2 and Buds Pro 2. from Wired https://ift.tt/IEtgq4z

You have options for repairing Pixel phones and tablets, but fixing any of Google’s other hardware is almost futile. It’s time Google offered proper repair options for its growing lineup of gadgets. from Wired https://ift.tt/Lzc5EJT

Beats’ budget buds are brilliantly tiny but don’t have noise canceling, transparency mode, or—gulp—water resistance. from Wired https://ift.tt/M9PDmVn

Electric ripples in the resting brain tag memories for storage and add credence to advice about the importance of rest. from Wired https://ift.tt/NKyPLJu

From “delves” to “showcasing,” certain words boomed in usage after LLMs became mainstream. from Wired https://ift.tt/r26AmeO

Bridgerton, The Good Place, and Supacell are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month. from Wired https://ift.tt/JdXqar9

Prime Day falls on July 16 and 17, but we’ve handpicked deals on WIRED-tested products—from tech to blenders to hair straighteners—sitting at some of their lowest prices ever. from Wired https://ift.tt/BWioCXR

Saturday Night Live writer and veteran stand-up comedian Alex English believes platforms like TikTok have changed the relationship a comic has to their audience—in the worst ways possible. from Wired https://ift.tt/Kj5JfrP

Former customers of bankrupt crypto exchange Mt. Gox are preparing to be reunited with their lost bitcoin—and it's a $9bn windfall. from Wired https://ift.tt/Aw7Oae2

Much of health care is designed with the “comfortable middle” of society in mind, says designer Yves Behar, when it should be tailored to children, the elderly, and those with disabilities. from Wired https://ift.tt/JCxNhQZ

The Beach Boys, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version), and Fantastic Mr. Fox are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month. from Wired https://ift.tt/R9vYcgG

Ahead of July 4th celebrations, these Independence Day sales can help you save on firepits, ebikes, tech, and mattresses. from Wired https://ift.tt/hF3v6HB

As fears of a pandemic mount, the biotech company’s mRNA vaccine trial is set to release Phase 1/2 results later this year, with a larger Phase 3 trial expected to begin in 2025. from Wired https://ift.tt/tpQ3HNd

Generative AI is seeping into the core of your phone, but what does that mean for privacy? Here’s how Apple’s unique AI architecture compares to the “hybrid” approach adopted by Samsung and Google. from Wired https://ift.tt/TUYPFQk

Space Pioneer blamed a “structural failure” for the unintended blastoff. from Wired https://ift.tt/Nh0rO7t

The Labour Party, which is leading in UK election polls, has proposed making it easier for companies to build new server farms—risking a new type of conflict in communities across the country. from Wired https://ift.tt/zMC53ib

A hot ocean provides the energy hurricanes need to grow—and can limit the cooling that happens in their wake, making it likelier that the storms that follow will be powerful ones. from Wired https://ift.tt/TDvwntN

The Acolyte, X-Men ’97, and World Eats Bread are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month. from Wired https://ift.tt/LFjOoNz

Google adjusted its policies to target AI spam earlier this year, but plagiarizing content still comes up higher in search results months later—and SEO experts aren’t sure why. from Wired https://ift.tt/FNsiDy4

The first model on the brand’s new electric car platform, this ChatGPT-enabled EV SUV combines incredible comfort with possibly too much tech. from Wired https://ift.tt/yzAfcF6

Upside Foods is slashing staff, citing legislative, regulatory, and funding headwinds. from Wired https://ift.tt/VQdyz0e

By shifting regulatory power away from government agencies and to the courts, recent SCOTUS rulings may be a boon for a tech industry under fire. from Wired https://ift.tt/bfgnVZ4

While Kaspersky and TikTok make very different kinds of software, the US has targeted both over national security concerns. But the looming bans have larger implications for internet freedom. from Wired https://ift.tt/bxp47Cn

For many patients, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy lead to substantial weight loss. But some see much less benefit, and researchers are trying to figure out why. from Wired https://ift.tt/TSorCtW