When it comes to advanced features and seamless compatibility with iOS devices, Apple Music has Spotify well and truly beaten. The Swedish streaming giant has essentially the same content library as Apple and better music discovery algorithms, but Apple Music has the technical edge with support for lossless audio, spatial sound that works in Apple’s… Continue reading Apple Music Sing Adds ‘Karaoke Mode’ to Streaming Songs
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Ex-Twitter Employees Plan to ‘Bombard’ Company With Legal Claims
Just a month after Twitter’s new CEO, Elon Musk, oversaw massive staff layoffs, former Twitter employees have announced that they’re filing suit over the company’s severance policies. In a press conference with their lawyer Lisa Bloom, former employees Helen-Sage Lee, Adrian Trejo Nuñez, and Amir Shevat alleged that the company’s handling of their termination constituted… Continue reading Ex-Twitter Employees Plan to ‘Bombard’ Company With Legal Claims
The Best Bike Computers (2022): Garmin, Wahoo, Bontrager, Hammerhead
When it comes to cycling computers, bicyclists tend to love them or hate them. Those in the latter category crave the freedom of riding without technological interference. I used to be one of those people. I was disdainful of taking along a computer that could talk to GPS satellites, display where I was on a… Continue reading The Best Bike Computers (2022): Garmin, Wahoo, Bontrager, Hammerhead
The Next Great Overdose-Reversing Drug Might Already Exist
Critics say the Schedule I classification is heavy-handed, based on fear rather than evidence. “It bypasses science,” says Maritza Perez, a director at the Drug Policy Alliance, a nonprofit focused on drug policy reform. Frustrated by this blanket ban and eager to develop new overdose treatments, a growing number of scientists, doctors, and other researchers… Continue reading The Next Great Overdose-Reversing Drug Might Already Exist
Elon Musk’s Twitter Isn’t Ready for the Next Natural Disaster
Robert Mardini, the director general of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), says that the organization has its own trends analysis unit that uses software to monitor Twitter and other online sources in places where the organization operates. That can help keep workers safe in conflict zones, for example. Of course, you can’t… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Twitter Isn’t Ready for the Next Natural Disaster
8 Best Phones With a 3.5-mm Headphone Jack (2022): Rugged, Cheap, Luxe
Here are some alternatives to consider if none of the phones above strike your fancy. Asus Zenfone 8 for $499: You can still buy the Zenfone 9’s predecessor (6/10, WIRED Review). It has flagship-grade performance as it’s powered by the top-end chip of 2021: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888. It also has a 120-Hz AMOLED screen and… Continue reading 8 Best Phones With a 3.5-mm Headphone Jack (2022): Rugged, Cheap, Luxe
Please Stop Freaking Out About This Giant Yellow Spider
Native to East Asia, Jorōs are one of many so-called golden orb weavers, named after the shiny silk they use to spin webs (which can be a whopping 10 feet wide, by the way). The spider was first spotted in the US by scientists in Colbert, Georgia, in 2014, though local accounts suggest it may have… Continue reading Please Stop Freaking Out About This Giant Yellow Spider
Best Sonos Setup (2022): Which Speakers and Soundbars Should You Buy?
Here at WIRED, we like Sonos speakers. We really do. Throughout the past decade, we’ve reviewed all of the company’s wirelessly connectable speakers, from its small shelf speakers to its TV soundbars, and we’ve recommended every one of them. But turning your home into a Sonos-powered shrine to sound isn’t cheap. Like Apple products, Sonos… Continue reading Best Sonos Setup (2022): Which Speakers and Soundbars Should You Buy?
Netvue Birdfy Feeder Cam Review: Fun But Wonky
Importantly, it’s a solid feeder, holding 50 ounces of seeds, with a nice perch big enough for a few birds (if they don’t mind the crowding) and a roof to keep everything relatively dry. The hinged roof is made for easy refilling, too. Just slide it open to one side, fill up, and click the… Continue reading Netvue Birdfy Feeder Cam Review: Fun But Wonky
7 Best Carpet Cleaners (2022): Budget, Spot Cleaners, Hard Floors
There is a lot to think about when shopping for or using a carpet cleaner, such as how much space you’ll need for storage and whether you should rent or buy. Here are some tips to keep in mind. Carpet cleaners are heavy and bulky, especially when filled with water. They can be harder to… Continue reading 7 Best Carpet Cleaners (2022): Budget, Spot Cleaners, Hard Floors