The two most important metrics to look for when shopping for a flashlight are the batteries and the lumens. Batteries: There are two big categories of both flashlights and headlamps: rechargeable flashlights and those that take batteries. The difference is in how you recharge them. AA or AAA batteries are easy to find and can… Continue reading 8 Best Flashlights and Headlamps (2024), Tested and Reviewed
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Taylor Swift Fans Are Leaving X for Bluesky After Trump’s Election
Following the US presidential election, Swifties, the name for Taylor Swift’s fans, are fleeing X for Bluesky. X’s owner, billionaire Elon Musk, was one of Donald Trump’s biggest backers, funneling over $100 million into the Trump-supporting America PAC; stumping for the candidate on the campaign trail; and boosting Trump’s messaging on X. Musk also helped… Continue reading Taylor Swift Fans Are Leaving X for Bluesky After Trump’s Election
OpenAI Scored a Legal Win Over Progressive Publishers—but the Fight’s Not Finished
Topic, who also represents The Intercept in a similar DMCA case against OpenAI, as well as the nonprofit newsroom the Center for Investigative Reporting in a copyright infringement case against both OpenAI and Microsoft, says he is “confident that these kinds of DMCA claims are permitted under the Constitution.” Not all experts agree. “These claims… Continue reading OpenAI Scored a Legal Win Over Progressive Publishers—but the Fight’s Not Finished
8 Early Black Friday TV Deals to Grab Ahead of the Madness
TV sales are as predictable as the changing seasons, with prices steadily dropping on multiple brands and models this time of year. As Black Friday has become more of a month-long free-for-all than a weekend event, you’ll find many of the best TV deals available now, making it the perfect time to complete your big… Continue reading 8 Early Black Friday TV Deals to Grab Ahead of the Madness
Hyte Y60 Review: A Clear PC Case for Great Builders
Full-height tempered glass and sculpted mesh panels are practically ubiquitous now, so it’s rare for a case to really catch my eye like the Hyte Y60 and its three-piece panoramic window. It feels like we’re entering a new era of computer case design, though the three panels raise more issues than you might imagine. The… Continue reading Hyte Y60 Review: A Clear PC Case for Great Builders
Did Elon Musk Win the Election for Trump?
Donald Trump [Archival audio]: Frankly, this was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time. There’s never been anything like this in this country, and maybe beyond. Leah Feiger: The win was decisive, almost shockingly so. Many of us are still figuring out the big factor that pushed the country hard to the right.… Continue reading Did Elon Musk Win the Election for Trump?
Dispatch From Maricopa County: Election Deniers, Voting Counts, and More
“Some of the rhetoric and political opinions I encountered were completely horrifying, but when I had actual one-on-one conversations with people, they couldn’t have been more pleasant. Which is the big tragedy of American politics,” says photographer Jamie Lee Taete of the final days of the US election. “That everyone is basically in the same… Continue reading Dispatch From Maricopa County: Election Deniers, Voting Counts, and More
January 6 Rioters Think Donald Trump’s Victory Is Their Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card
If Trump does follow through on his promises, there are a few ways that it could play out. When WIRED reached Steven Metcalf, an attorney who represents several high-profile January 6 rioters, including Lang and Proud Boy Dominic Pezzola, he was contemplating what Trump’s victory could mean for his clients. Metcalf said he was taking… Continue reading January 6 Rioters Think Donald Trump’s Victory Is Their Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card
Big Tech Wants You Back in the Office
Lauren Goode: Oh, really? Zoë Schiffer: Yes. Lauren Goode: I did not have that experience on Caltrain. Zoë Schiffer: Well, you weren’t reading Infinite Jest on the Caltrain, were you now?. That was my catfishing technique. Lauren Goode: What was your worst commute, Mike? Michael Calore: There was a period of time in the early… Continue reading Big Tech Wants You Back in the Office
12 Best Stocking Stuffers (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Stockings are my favorite part of Christmas. Santa tends to go a little overboard at my house, and my family has a long tradition of taking an hour to open and appreciate all the little gifts in our holiday socks. I’ve spent weeks trying to find the coolest tiny items on the internet. These bite-size… Continue reading 12 Best Stocking Stuffers (2024), Tested and Reviewed