Author: Wired Magazine

The US Wants China to Start Talking About AI Weapons

The military potential of AI has, however, emerged as a key sticking point in an increasingly tangled relationship between China and the US. Many policymakers view the technology as a crucial way for the US to gain an edge over its rival. This potential is a key reason why the US has sought to limit… Continue reading The US Wants China to Start Talking About AI Weapons

26 Outdoor Gift Ideas (2023): Camp Cookware, Bike Accessories, Outdoor Apparel

Next time you tell that outdoorsy friend or family member to take a hike, make sure they head into the great outside equipped enough to enjoy it. In this guide, we have more than two dozen gift recommendations ranging from a titanium French press to a wool hat woven in Kathmandu. Our Gear team has… Continue reading 26 Outdoor Gift Ideas (2023): Camp Cookware, Bike Accessories, Outdoor Apparel

16 Gift Ideas for the Home Chef (2023): Vitamix, Cookbooks, and More

The cooking fire was once the center of the home. The modern stove has mostly removed fire from the equation, and architectural trends have shunted the hearth off to the side of the den, but the kitchen is still usually where the heart is. It’s where you make holiday meals. It’s where the kids lurk… Continue reading 16 Gift Ideas for the Home Chef (2023): Vitamix, Cookbooks, and More

18 Best Tech Gifts for Kids (2023): Tablets, Speakers, Smartwatches

No matter how much they’re begging for one, your kid probably doesn’t need a smartphone. The official advice of the American Academy of Pediatrics is that young children need hands-on social interaction and exploration with peers and caregivers to learn. That doesn’t mean you don’t need a digital device to locate them, entertain them, or… Continue reading 18 Best Tech Gifts for Kids (2023): Tablets, Speakers, Smartwatches

Signal Is Finally Testing Usernames

Drones, hidden cameras, thermal vision scopes—these are just a few examples of the high-tech equipment recommended by the animal liberation group Direct Action Everywhere, according to a manual released by the organization this week. The document, which was reviewed by WIRED, is a rare glimpse into how the organization is using tech to target factory… Continue reading Signal Is Finally Testing Usernames

Best Cookbooks of 2023 (So Far): Grilling, Baking, Fermenting, Cocktails

Years ago while perusing one of Nigel Slater’s many cookbooks, I wondered aloud to a British friend about what made him so popular and prodigious. “Reading his recipes makes you feel like you’re sitting in his cozy kitchen, drinking a decent glass of claret and waiting for something delicious to eat,” says my friend, Guardian… Continue reading Best Cookbooks of 2023 (So Far): Grilling, Baking, Fermenting, Cocktails

Senate Leaders Plan to Prolong NSA Surveillance Using a Must-Pass Bill

Leaders in the United States Senate have been discussing plans to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) beyond its December 31 deadline by amending must-pass legislation this month. A senior congressional aide tells WIRED that leadership offices and judiciary sources have both disclosed that discussions are underway about saving the Section… Continue reading Senate Leaders Plan to Prolong NSA Surveillance Using a Must-Pass Bill

The NSA Seems Pretty Stressed About the Threat of Chinese Hackers in US Critical Infrastructure

The United States National Security Agency is often tight-lipped about its work and intelligence. But at the Cyberwarcon security conference in Washington DC on Thursday, two members of the agency’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center had a “call to action” for the cybersecurity community: Beware the threat of Chinese government-backed hackers embedding in US critical infrastructure. Alongside… Continue reading The NSA Seems Pretty Stressed About the Threat of Chinese Hackers in US Critical Infrastructure

11 Walmart Early Black Friday Deals (2023): TVs, Smartwatches, Cookware.

Walmart must be feeling nostalgic for the days when zombie-apocalypse-level hordes would await the opening of the doors on Black Friday, because it just opened up its Early Black Friday sale even earlier than most of the competition. Maybe they should call it Extra Early Black Friday. There are constantly more deals being added, but… Continue reading 11 Walmart Early Black Friday Deals (2023): TVs, Smartwatches, Cookware.