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Senior Editor, Gear WIRED
"One fire official called them 'a safety issue for our crews as well as the victims.' WIRED obtained an audio recording of the meeting." Latest from
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Emergency First Responders Say Waymos Are Getting Worse
âI believe the technology was deployed too quickly in too vast amounts, with hundreds of vehicles, when it wasnât really ready,â one police official told federal regulators last month.
https://www.wired.com/story/emergency-first-responders-say-waymos-are-getting-worse/
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Louise Matsakis
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I'm completely OBSESSED with cyberdecks and was so delighted to read this from
@thiccreese.bsky.social
www.wired.com/story/cyberd...
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The Hottest Anti-AI Gadget Is a Cyberdeck
On TikTok, young women are going viral for crafting whimsical homemade computers inside purses.
https://www.wired.com/story/cyberdecks-tiktok-ube-boobey-diy-computer-gadget/
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A bit of a strange launch for Motorola's new Razr 2026 lineup. Very minor spec changes (same processor for the Razr Ultra and Razr+ as last year), yet price increases across the board. More in my story, but they're going on sale May 21 alongside the Razr Fold:
www.wired.com/story/motoro...
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Motorola's New Razr Folding Phones Command a Higher Price and Few Upgrades
Say hello (Moto) to price hikes on all three of Motorola's latest Razr flip phones.
https://www.wired.com/story/motorola-razr-2026-folding-phones
about 19 hours ago
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Emily Mullin
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Startup Neurable is licensing its wearable brain-scanning tech and promises a âfloodâ of new consumer gadgets. We are not remotely ready for the privacy and security concerns that come with consumer neurotech. Story by
@julianchokkattu.bsky.social
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www.wired.com/story/get-re...
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Get Ready for More Brain-Scanning Consumer Gadgets
Neurable, which makes noninvasive brain-computer interfaces, is licensing its technology and promises a âfloodâ of new third-party hardware this year and next.
https://www.wired.com/story/get-ready-for-more-brain-scanning-consumer-gadgets/
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Here come the brain scanners:
www.wired.com/story/get-re...
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Get Ready for More Brain-Scanning Consumer Gadgets
Neurable, which makes noninvasive brain-computer interfaces, is licensing its technology and promises a âfloodâ of new third-party hardware this year and next.
https://www.wired.com/story/get-ready-for-more-brain-scanning-consumer-gadgets/
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Good morning. Have a mini package for you on ways you can save some cash in these trying times. First, we have a collaborative piece with several members of our team (and outside experts) on ways to save money:
www.wired.com/story/wired-...
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The WIRED Gear Teamâs Tips on Ways to Save Money
We pooled advice from our teamâand a few financial expertsâso you can worry less and save more in these turbulent times.
https://www.wired.com/story/wired-gear-team-tips-on-ways-to-save-money/
6 days ago
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Spent a few weeks with Infinite Machine's Olto! Here's my review:
www.wired.com/review/infin...
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Infinite Machineâs Olto Is a Fun Ebike Living in the Cybertruckâs Shadow
The ebike that doesnât look like any other ebike is a tremendously fun rideâeven for two passengersâif you donât mind the Cybertruckian design.
https://www.wired.com/review/infinite-machine-olto/
8 days ago
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Lauren Goode
9 days ago
NEWS: Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO. Apple svp of hardware engineering John Ternus will take on the CEO role starting in Sept.
@peard33.bsky.social
and I break down Cook's career, his wins, his losses, his legacy as CEO, and what this big change means for Apple
www.wired.com/story/tim-co...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Is Stepping Down
John Ternus, the companyâs senior vice president of hardware engineering, will replace Cook as CEO on September 1. Cook will stay on as executive chairman.
https://www.wired.com/story/tim-cook-stepping-down-ceo-apple-john-ternus/
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Bit delayed but here's my Nothing Phone (4a) Pro review:
www.wired.com/review/nothi...
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It Might Not Be the Best $499 Phone, but I'm Glad Nothing's Phone (4a) Pro Exists
It's no Pixel 10a, but the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a close second if you're after a midrange phone in the US.
https://www.wired.com/review/nothing-phone-4a-pro/
13 days ago
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Reece
29 days ago
âAs more people experiment with generative AI as a search tool, mistakes like these can damage reader trust when they believe they are going with a publisherâs top pickâand then purchasing a TV thatâs not even part of their recommendations.â
www.wired.com/story/i-aske...
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I Asked ChatGPT What WIREDâs Reviewers RecommendâIts Answers Were All Wrong
Want to know what our reviewers have actually tested and picked as the best TVs, headphones, and laptops? Ask ChatGPT, and it'll give you the wrong answers.
https://www.wired.com/story/i-asked-chatgpt-what-wired-reviewers-recommend-its-answers-were-all-wrong/
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WIRED
30 days ago
Youâve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it's easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.
www.wired.com/story/how-to...
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Google Now Lets You Change Your Gmail Address. Here's How
Youâve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it's easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-change-your-gmail-address/
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WIRED
30 days ago
Weather forecasting has gotten a big boost from machine learning. How that translates into what users see can vary.
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AI Has Flooded All the Weather Apps
Weather forecasting has gotten a big boost from machine learning. How that translates into what users see can vary.
https://wrd.cm/48hZHcG
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WIRED
about 1 month ago
Companies hope that biometric age-verification tech in cartridges could put flavored vapes back in business. But it's unlikely to solve the real problems.
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Your Vape Wants to Know How Old You Are
Companies hope that biometric age-verification tech in cartridges could put flavored vapes back in business. But it's unlikely to solve the real problems.
https://wrd.cm/4102xPH
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WIRED
about 1 month ago
The incidents in Austin raise questions about how self-driving cars âlearnâ and adapt to their surroundings.
www.wired.com/story/a-scho...
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A School District Tried to Help Train Waymos to Stop for School Buses. It Didnât Work
The incidents in Austin raise questions about how self-driving cars âlearnâ and adapt to their surroundings.
https://www.wired.com/story/a-school-district-tried-to-help-train-waymos-to-stop-for-school-buses-it-didnt-work/
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WIRED
about 1 month ago
Veteran designers in the auto industryâand Jony Iveâtell us how hard it is to make a functional yet beautiful steering wheel.
www.wired.com/story/the-de...
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The Deceptively Tricky Art of Designing a Steering Wheel
Veteran designers in the auto industryâand Jony Iveâtell us how hard it is to make a functional yet beautiful steering wheel.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-deceptively-tricky-art-of-designing-a-steering-wheel/
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Reece
about 1 month ago
âIt's not going to be easy for ChatGPT to, let's say, erode the quality of the experience without losing a lot of users,â says Stefano Puntoni, a marketing professor at Wharton who researches generative AI. My latest for
@wired.com
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www.wired.com/story/i-aske...
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I Asked ChatGPT 500 Questions. Here Are the Ads I Saw Most Often
Ads are rolling out across the US on ChatGPTâs free tier. I asked OpenAI's bot 500 questions to see what these ads were like and how they related to my prompts.
https://www.wired.com/story/i-asked-chatgpt-500-questions-here-are-the-ads-i-saw-most-often/
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Finally got around to the base models!
www.wired.com/review/samsu...
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Samsungâs Galaxy S26 and S26+ Are Fine Flagship Phones Lacking Ambition
Lack of fresh features and price increases make these two Samsung flagships feel rather bland.
https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-s26-and-galaxy-s26-plus/
about 1 month ago
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WIRED
about 1 month ago
A six-year EV rollout ends with a thud.
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The Sony Afeela Was Doomed to Fail
A six-year EV rollout ends with a thud.
https://wrd.cm/40WbFVv
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Jeremy White
about 1 month ago
SOUND INVESTMENT: Omega has created a whole new way of testing watch accuracy using sound. It's mighty clever, but the question is, does a dress watch even need to be this accurate? Read the full piece on
@wired.com
www.wired.com/story/omega-...
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This Groundbreaking Omega Watchâs Accuracy Is Calibrated Using Sound
Thanks to a novel way of testing precision using acoustics, the Constellation Observatory is the first watch with no seconds hand to achieve Master Chronometer status.
https://www.wired.com/story/omega-constellation-observatory-watch-accuracy-is-calibrated-using-sound/
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"This might be the only thing Meta has done that has been good for peopleâs mental health."
www.wired.com/story/the-la...
from
@boone.bsky.social
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The Comedy Club at the End of the Metaverse
âThis is my homeâ: At a VR comedy club in Horizon Worlds, users mourn Meta's plans for the platform.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-last-comedy-club-at-the-end-of-the-metaverse/
about 1 month ago
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$50 price increases for the midrange, $100 price increases for (some of) the flagships. Hm..
www.wired.com/story/samsun...
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Samsungâs 2 New Midrange Phones Get Price Hikes and Small Updates
The Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 arenât drastically different from their predecessors, but the $50 price bump is indicative of the economic climate.
https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-galaxy-a37-galaxy-a57/
about 1 month ago
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Lauren Goode
about 1 month ago
Huge news in chip world: ARM is now making its own chips
www.wired.com/story/chip-d...
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Arm Is Now Making Its Own Chips
The chip design firm says Meta, OpenAI, Cerebras, and Cloudflare are among the first customers of its new artificial intelligence hardware.
https://www.wired.com/story/chip-design-firm-arm-is-making-its-own-ai-cpu/
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I don't think anyone wants an Amazon phone. (Again.)
www.wired.com/story/amazon...
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There Aren't a Lot of Reasons to Get Excited About a New Amazon Smartphone
The company is reportedly building a new AI-powered mobile device. If Amazon follows through on the plan, experts warn it would be next to impossible to break into a crowded market.
https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-smartphone-rumor-2026/
about 1 month ago
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WIRED
about 1 month ago
Nvidiaâs new AI upscaling gaming technology struck gamers as uncanny and off-putting. Developers don't seem to like it either, but it could be âthe defaultâ in a few years.
www.wired.com/story/gamers...
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Gamers Hate Nvidia's DLSS 5. Developers Arenât Crazy About It Either
Nvidiaâs new AI upscaling gaming technology struck gamers as uncanny and off-putting. Developers don't seem to like it either, but it could be âthe defaultâ in a few years.
https://www.wired.com/story/gamers-hate-nvidia-dlss-5-developers-arent-crazy-about-it-either/
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Andrew Couts
about 1 month ago
NEW: Maybe don't share your most intimate thoughts and moments with a chatbot?
@thiccreese.bsky.social
reports:
www.wired.com/story/chatgp...
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ChatGPTâs âAdult Modeâ Could Spark a New Era of Intimate Surveillance
OpenAI plans to allow sexting with ChatGPT. A human-AI interaction expert warns of a privacy nightmare.
https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-adult-mode-new-era-of-intimate-surveillance/
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This was a fun one to write.
www.wired.com/story/humans...
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Humanscaleâs New $15K Lounge Chair Is the Ultimate Home Office Workstation
The final project from famed designer Niels Diffrient, the Diffrient Lounge is made for work and play in high-budget homes.
https://www.wired.com/story/humanscale-diffrient-lounge/
about 1 month ago
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Katie Drummond
about 1 month ago
The New York Times is right. I donât care! (And huge credit to the
@wired.com
team, whose intrepid, fearless, always fair reporting gives the tech bros plenty to be mad about.)
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Wiredâs New Editor Doesnât Care if the Tech Bros Are Mad
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/business/media/wired-editor-katie-drummond-tech-politics.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
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WIRED
about 2 months ago
A bicycle wheel with guitar strings, a touch-operated synth, and the âDemon Boxâ were just a few of the new instruments on show at Georgia Techâs Guthman Musical Instrument Competition this weekend.
www.wired.com/story/georgi...
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These Musical Instruments of the Future Sound Weird, Wackyâand Are Easy for Anyone to Play
A bicycle wheel with guitar strings, a touch-operated synth, and the âDemon Boxâ were just a few of the new instruments on show at Georgia Techâs Guthman Musical Instrument Competition this weekend.
https://www.wired.com/story/georgia-tech-guthman-musical-instrument-competition-2026/
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Finally wrote up my S26 Ultra review!
www.wired.com/review/samsu...
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Makes Me Wish All Phones Had a Privacy Screen
There's not much else groundbreaking about the company's latest flagship, but the built-in privacy display works well without much trade-off.
https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/
about 2 months ago
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WIRED
about 2 months ago
Inventor and YouTuber Simone Giertz built an elegant chair that holds your half-dirty clothes while still functioning as a seat.
www.wired.com/story/simone...
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Toss Your Not-Quite-Clean Clothes on Simone Giertzâs Laundry Chair
Inventor and YouTuber Simone Giertz built an elegant chair that holds your half-dirty clothes while still functioning as a seat.
https://www.wired.com/story/simone-giertz-laundry-chair/
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6G, baby
www.wired.com/story/6g-is-...
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6G Is Coming. Hereâs What to Expect From the Next Generation of Cellular Tech
When it succeeds 5G in 2030, the next-gen mobile network will focus on upload speeds, AI, and radar-like âsensingâ of vehicles, devices, and people.
https://www.wired.com/story/6g-is-coming/
about 2 months ago
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Katie Drummond
about 2 months ago
This is very cool and sci-fi and all, but Sean Duffy overseeing the deployment of "flying cars" in U.S. airspace is not exactly the most reassuring thing:
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âFlying Carsâ Will Take Off in American Skies This Summer
The federal government announced a new pilot program designed to get new kinds of ultralight vehicles and âeVTOLsâ up and running around the countryâeven if theyâre not fully FAA-certified.
https://www.wired.com/story/flying-cars-will-take-off-in-american-skies-this-summer/
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Good morning, here's my iPhone 17e review!
www.wired.com/review/apple...
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It's Still Overpriced, but Apple's iPhone 17e Is a Better Entry-Level iPhone
A bump in storage and the addition of MagSafe make Apple's cheapest iPhone a better value proposition than its predecessor.
https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-17e/
about 2 months ago
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Here's a quick look at Nothing's new hardware, announced in London:
www.wired.com/story/nothin...
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Nothing Has Two New Midrange Phones, but Only One Will Be Sold in the US
Nothing won't launch a flagship phone this year, but the colorful and affordable Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Headphone (a) are here to fill the void.
https://www.wired.com/story/nothing-phone-4a-and-phone-4a-pro-and-headphone-a/
about 2 months ago
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In more fresh hardware news, here's my Google Pixel 10a review:
www.wired.com/review/googl...
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Googleâs Pixel 10a May Not Be Exciting, but Itâs Still an Unbeatable Value
It may not offer much new, but the Pixel 10a remains one of the best smartphones in the US for under $500.
https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-10a/
about 2 months ago
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Apple has ⌠stuffed media in an empty room with this screen. No chairs. Welcome to the Apple special experience!
about 2 months ago
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What Is That Mysterious Metallic Device US Chief Design Officer Joe Gebbia Is Using?
Gebbia was reportedly spotted at a San Francisco coffee shop using an unidentified pair of earbuds with a circular disc that looks similar to the device seen in a recent OpenAI hoax ad.
https://www.wired.com/story/joe-gebbia-mystery-metallic-device/
about 2 months ago
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I haven't written about Jolla in probably ... 9 years?Anyway, here's more info about the upcoming Jolla Phone, running Sailfish OS.
www.wired.com/story/jolla-...
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The âEuropeanâ Jolla Phone Is an Anti-Big-Tech Smartphone
The Finnish company Jolla is back with the Linux-powered Jolla Phone. It's being positioned as an antidote to the US-dominated smartphone status quo of Android and iOS.
https://www.wired.com/story/jolla-phone-2026/
about 2 months ago
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Good morning. Some Apple news this morning; new iPhone 17e!
www.wired.com/story/apple-...
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Apple's Price-Friendly iPhone 17e Gets a MagSafe Upgrade
Building on the iPhone 16e from 2025, Apple's latest iPhone has a few noteworthy upgrades with the same $599 price.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-17e/
about 2 months ago
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Samsung has stuffed so much AI in these S26 phones, but Samsung Keyboard's voice dictation mode still can't turn me saying "comma" into actual punctuation, and constantly struggles with getting what I'm saying right. đ
2 months ago
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Good morning! I'm here at Samsung's
#GalaxyUnpacked
, which is kicking off in about 8 minutes.
2 months ago
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Jeremy White
2 months ago
AUTO FOCUS: Come and join me and
@aarianmarshall.bsky.social
and
@julianchokkattu.bsky.social
on
@wired.com
to talk all things EV in 1 hour. Ask us anything (car related).
add a skeleton here at some point
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The Google Pixel 10a is here: Spot the differences!
www.wired.com/story/google...
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Googleâs Pixel 10a Looks Pretty Familiar
With specs nearly identical to last yearâs Pixel 9a, the new Pixel 10a doesnât pack as much of a punch as prior A-series smartphones.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-10a/
2 months ago
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Kara Swisher
3 months ago
FYI subscribe as
@wired.com
under
@katie-drummond.bsky.social
is killing it
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Got some time in Virtual Boy!
www.wired.com/story/ninten...
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Nintendoâs Virtual Boy Is a Silly but Fun Blast From the Past
This $100 accessory adds a little bit of that Nintendo quirkiness to the otherwise no-nonsense Switch 2.
https://www.wired.com/story/nintendo-virtual-boy-switch-accessory/
3 months ago
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New AirTag just dropped:
www.wired.com/story/apple-...
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After 5 Years, Apple Finally Upgrades the AirTag
The second-generation AirTag features Apple's newer Ultra Wideband chip, has a louder speaker, and better range.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-second-generation-airtag-2026/
3 months ago
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Reece
3 months ago
BREAKING: Now that TikTok is under US-based ownership, the social media app potentially collects more even detailed information about its users, including precise location data. My latest for
@wired.com
:
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
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TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-new-privacy-policy/
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Zeyi Yang ć¨ćł˝ćŻ
3 months ago
In case you didnât get the memo, everyone is feeling very Chinese these days. Chronically online people like
@lmatsakis.bsky.social
and I have been tracking the zeitgeist of "You met me at a very Chinese time of my life," "Chinamaxxing," and all other variations. Here's why everyone is saying it:
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Why Everyone Is Suddenly in a âVery Chinese Timeâ in Their Lives
The viral meme isnât really about China or actual Chinese people. It's a symbol of what Americans believe their own country has lost.
https://www.wired.com/story/made-in-china-chinese-time-of-my-life/
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The Daring Attempt to End the Memory Shortage Crisis
The supply shortage of the RAM needed to build phones and PCs isnât going away. But a few companies have a plan to solve it.
https://www.wired.com/story/solving-the-pc-memory-crisis/
4 months ago
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New Razr Fold at CES!
www.wired.com/story/motoro...
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The Razr Fold Adds a Book-Style Foldable to Motorolaâs Lineup
At CES 2026, the company also announced a new smartwatch, stylus, Bluetooth tracker, and even a weird AI pendant.
https://www.wired.com/story/motorola-razr-fold-ces-2026/
4 months ago
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