Reaction videos started flooding TikTok this summer, all of them with the same question: Who is Quan Millz? The answer varied depending on the person, but each new response carried with it some variation of curiosity, shock, and excitement. “If you enjoy watching shows like Paternity Court,” one TikTok user commented, “or old school Maury… Continue reading Quan Millz Was the Biggest Mystery on TikTok. Until Now
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Scientists Say You’re Looking for Alien Civilizations All Wrong
An influential group of researchers is making the case for new ways to search the skies for signs of alien societies. They argue that current methods could be biased by human-centered thinking, and that it’s time to take advantage of data-driven, machine learning techniques. The team of 22 scientists released a new report on August… Continue reading Scientists Say You’re Looking for Alien Civilizations All Wrong
EV Mania Hasn’t Killed Hunger for Hybrid Trucks
This may not be great news for the climate. A person who swaps a gas truck for a hybrid one will reduce their emissions. An analysis of 2020 pickup trucks found that a hybrid truck emits almost 30 percent less greenhouse gas over its lifetime than a solely gas-powered counterpart. But global climate goals generally… Continue reading EV Mania Hasn’t Killed Hunger for Hybrid Trucks
Devialet Gemini II Review: OK but Overpriced
I heard, in passing, Reset by Panda Bear & Sonic Boom described as “the psychedelic period Buddy Holly never got to have”—which seems an astute observation. And there’s no doubt that when it’s delivered by the Gemini II, this recording is a bold and upfront listen. The Devialet have plenty of interesting observations about timbre… Continue reading Devialet Gemini II Review: OK but Overpriced
Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2: Specs, Price, Release Date
For almost a decade, Apple has released an Apple Watch every fall. Each release is greeted like the turning of the leaves; welcome, but not necessarily mind-blowing. 2022’s rugged Apple Watch Ultra (8/10, WIRED Recommends) was one of the biggest launches we’d seen in years. The Series 8 (8/10, WIRED Recommends), which also debuted last… Continue reading Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2: Specs, Price, Release Date
Serious Brain Trauma Starts Well Before Young Athletes Go Pro
McKee, who is also the director of neuropathology for Veterans Affairs Boston, began studying the brains of former NFL players 15 years ago. She couldn’t believe what she saw: big lesions in the crevices of the brain, dotted with abnormal protein clusters. A huge Packers fan, McKee has watched a lot of football games. But,… Continue reading Serious Brain Trauma Starts Well Before Young Athletes Go Pro
Do You Like WIRED? Do You Like Merch? Guess What: WIRED Now Has Merch
We’re turning 30 this year—we know, we don’t look a day over 23.714; we have good genes—and we’re celebrating this milestone by launching our very own merchandise store. Readers and fans have been emailing, tweeting, tooting, and DMing us for years asking where they can buy WIRED-branded shirts, water bottles, tote bags, and other provocative… Continue reading Do You Like WIRED? Do You Like Merch? Guess What: WIRED Now Has Merch
Yes, There’s a New Covid Variant. No, You Shouldn’t Panic
It’s scariant season—again. A new offshoot of Omicron, BA.2.86—nicknamed Pirola—has popped up in Israel, the US, South Africa, and the UK after it was first recorded in Denmark in late July. Pirola initially set off alarm bells because it was spotted in four countries at the same time—and because, having majorly curtailed our viral surveillance… Continue reading Yes, There’s a New Covid Variant. No, You Shouldn’t Panic
6 Best Lubes (2023): Water-Based, Silicone, and Dispensers
I’ll scream it from the mountaintops as many times as I have to: Your bedroom should have a bottle of lube! Ideally more than one. Whether you’re flying solo or with a copilot(s), too much friction is a bad time for everyone. Even if it doesn’t seem like you need a lubricant, you’d be better… Continue reading 6 Best Lubes (2023): Water-Based, Silicone, and Dispensers
SpaceX Must Fix 63 Issues Before Its Starship Can Fly Again
As the dust settled following SpaceX’s brief, explosive test launch of Starship in April, both the company and the Federal Aviation Administration dug into investigating the aftermath. The gigantic rocket’s flight lasted just four minutes before it blew up near SpaceX’s Boca Chica launch site on the Texas coast. Images and news reports posted in… Continue reading SpaceX Must Fix 63 Issues Before Its Starship Can Fly Again