I have a core childhood memory of standing in the expansive yard of a family friend who lived out in farm country, trying to get their old gas mower to start. I tugged the pull cord in vain for what seemed like hours, the engine rolling over lazily without ever spinning to life. So there… Continue reading Greenworks 60V Lawn Mower Review: It Just Cuts, Baby
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John McFall, the Astronaut Flag Bearer at the Paris Paralympics, Is Ready to Fly
At first we studied how my disabilities and prosthesis might affect my ability to meet the requirements in-flight. At a later stage we went into detail, to the point of figuring out, for example, whether I should compulsorily use my prosthesis in space, since legs are hardly used there. In summary, I can say that… Continue reading John McFall, the Astronaut Flag Bearer at the Paris Paralympics, Is Ready to Fly
Gantri Now Lets You Customize Your Lamp’s Colors—and Everything Else
“Because of additive manufacturing, 3D printing, I think we’re heading toward sort of a generation of makers again and sort of a mass maker society,” Antoniuk says. Still, large-scale customization platforms like Gantri’s aren’t likely to completely upend the market for upscale goods. “Luxury industries are always going to exist,” Antoniuk says. “It’s the most… Continue reading Gantri Now Lets You Customize Your Lamp’s Colors—and Everything Else
Martin Shkreli Made Copies of His $2 Million Wu-Tang Album—and Hid Them in ‘Safes All Around the World’
The members of PleasrDAO are, well, pretty displeased with Martin Shkreli. The “digital autonomous organization” spent $4.75 million to buy the fabled Wu-Tang Clan album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, which had been produced as only a single copy. The album had once belonged to Shkreli, who purchased it directly from Wu-Tang Clan for… Continue reading Martin Shkreli Made Copies of His $2 Million Wu-Tang Album—and Hid Them in ‘Safes All Around the World’
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Charged Over Alleged Criminal Activity on the App
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is forbidden from leaving French territory after being charged for complicity in running an online platform that allegedly enabled the spread of sexual images of children, creating an uncertain future for the messaging app that has become one of the world’s biggest social media platforms. Durov was arrested on Saturday at… Continue reading Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Charged Over Alleged Criminal Activity on the App
Waymo Is Picking Up at the Airport. That’s a Big Deal
On Tuesday, Alphabet’s self-driving vehicle developer Waymo said it would begin operating all-day, curbside pickups and drop-offs at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona. The announcement came with little fanfare—a post on X. But it signals that after years of delay, self-driving vehicles might be (literally) moving in the right direction. The new curbside… Continue reading Waymo Is Picking Up at the Airport. That’s a Big Deal
Barbie Phone by HMD: An All-Pink Glittery Dumb Phone That Flips
It’s about a year late, but the Barbie Phone is finally here. This is not a smartphone, but a clamshell-style feature phone that’s all pink and branded with Mattel’s Barbie logo. The handset has a shiny mirror on the front and a host of accessories like charms and gem stickers to trick it out so… Continue reading Barbie Phone by HMD: An All-Pink Glittery Dumb Phone That Flips
A Look Inside the Airbus Factory Revolutionizing the World of Airplanes
This story originally appeared on WIRED Italia and has been translated from Italian. This is the most important moment in the life of an airliner: when the new owner signs for it and picks it up, much like a driver picking up a new car from a dealer. The aircraft in question is an Airbus… Continue reading A Look Inside the Airbus Factory Revolutionizing the World of Airplanes
China Conquers Mexico’s Automotive Market, and the US Is Worried
This story originally appeared on WIRED en Español and has been translated from Spanish. China has positioned itself as the main car supplier in Mexico, with exports reaching $4.6 billion in 2023, according to data from Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy. The Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Honda and Nissan to position itself as the seventh largest… Continue reading China Conquers Mexico’s Automotive Market, and the US Is Worried
The US Grid Is Adding Batteries at a Much Faster Rate Than Natural Gas
While solar power is growing at an extremely rapid clip, in absolute terms, the use of natural gas for electricity production has continued to outpace renewables. But that looks set to change in 2024, as the US Energy Information Agency (EIA) has run the numbers on the first half of the year and found that… Continue reading The US Grid Is Adding Batteries at a Much Faster Rate Than Natural Gas