Author: Wired Magazine

With Its WWE Deal, the Netflix Pivot Is Complete

A few years ago, Netflix fine-tuned its formula for success: original content, no live TV, no ads, and an unrivaled library of movies and series that it can air across the globe. As recently as last year, it mostly stuck to that plan. But as the streaming wars have evolved, the company has increasingly welcomed… Continue reading With Its WWE Deal, the Netflix Pivot Is Complete

HP CEO Says They Brick Printers That Use Third-Party Ink Because of … Hackers

Last Thursday, HP CEO Enrique Lores addressed the company’s controversial practice of bricking printers when users load them with third-party ink. Speaking to CNBC Television, he said, “We have seen that you can embed viruses in the cartridges. Through the cartridge, [the virus can] go to the printer, [and then] from the printer, go to… Continue reading HP CEO Says They Brick Printers That Use Third-Party Ink Because of … Hackers

The Biden Deepfake Robocall Is Only the Beginning

“In American politics, disinformation has unfortunately become commonplace. But now, misinformation and disinformation coupled with new generative AI tools are creating an unprecedented threat that we are ill-prepared for,” Clarke said in a statement to WIRED on Monday. “This is a problem both Democrats and Republicans should be able to address together. Congress needs to… Continue reading The Biden Deepfake Robocall Is Only the Beginning

I.S.S. Asks If War Could Threaten the Space Station. The Answer Is More Boring Than the Question

Still, I.S.S. has landed at an awkward time for the actual ISS. Russia and the US are far from a nuclear conflict, but they are on opposite sides of a brutal war in Ukraine that’s gone on for nearly two years and resulted in hundreds of thousands of casualties. While the Russian and American space… Continue reading I.S.S. Asks If War Could Threaten the Space Station. The Answer Is More Boring Than the Question

The World’s First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children Starts Now

Malaria expert Brian Greenwood had once resigned himself to the possibility that a successful vaccine for the disease might not become available in his lifetime. Now, at 86 years old, the moment he’s spent four decades working toward has arrived. “It’s been a long journey with many ups and downs,” says Greenwood, still an active… Continue reading The World’s First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children Starts Now

A Group of Trolling Gen-Z Voters Is Buying Up GOP Domains

Ahead of the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, a liberal Gen-Z-led group has purchased a handful of domain names related to the top Republican primary candidates in an effort to extinguish support from young voters. “Republicans are not investing in outreach to young people, and we know why,” Jessica Siles, deputy press secretary for Voters… Continue reading A Group of Trolling Gen-Z Voters Is Buying Up GOP Domains

Insta360 Ace Pro Action Camera Review (2023): Best of Both Worlds

The Ace Pro uses a 1/1.3-inch sensor, which is what the DJI Action 4 uses as well. I was unable to confirm whether these are the exact same sensor, but they’re equal in size. It’s almost 50 percent larger than the GoPro Hero 12’s sensor, but somewhat smaller than the 1-inch sensor of the One… Continue reading Insta360 Ace Pro Action Camera Review (2023): Best of Both Worlds

Why the Polar Vortex Is Bad for Balloon Artists

It’s been crazy cold this week, even down where I live in Louisiana, thanks to an outbreak of a polar vortex. This frigid air is bad for all kinds of things, including football helmets, apparently. But it’s actually a great time to demonstrate one of the basic ideas in science: the ideal gas law. You… Continue reading Why the Polar Vortex Is Bad for Balloon Artists

1More Comfobuds Mini Review: Dashing Design, Spotty Execution

1More’s minuscule Comfobuds Mini raise an intriguing question from the outset: Just how much smaller can wireless earbuds get? To borrow a phrase from your favorite clickbait sites, the answer may surprise you. With advancements in battery efficiency and speaker technology, we can expect future earbuds to continue to push the boundaries of size and… Continue reading 1More Comfobuds Mini Review: Dashing Design, Spotty Execution