Storm Daniel, which has killed at least 5,000 people in Libya, with 10,000 more missing, was no normal weather. This rare, destructive, subtropical monster was supersized by unusually warm Mediterranean waters. When it slammed into the Libyan coast, it did so with such force that it caused two dams inland to collapse, releasing a tsunamic… Continue reading Libya’s Deadly Floods Show the Growing Threat of Medicanes
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Don’t Count on Tesla’s Dojo Supercomputer to Jump-Start an AI Revolution
You’d have to be pretty brave to bet against the idea that applying more computing power and data to machine learning—a recipe that birthed ChatGPT—won’t lead to further advances of some kind in artificial intelligence. Even so, you’d be braver still to bet that combo will produce specific advances or breakthroughs on a specific timeline,… Continue reading Don’t Count on Tesla’s Dojo Supercomputer to Jump-Start an AI Revolution
Autoworkers Prepare to Strike for a Place in the EV Future
Like GM, Ford and Stellantis have launched their own joint EV battery ventures with South Korean electronics companies. The UAW says the new businesses are offering jobs with lower pay and safety protections than at established unionized auto plants. Last month, the recently unionized Ultium workers inked an interim agreement to raise wages by an… Continue reading Autoworkers Prepare to Strike for a Place in the EV Future
11 Great Deals From Samsung’s Fall Sale: Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Tab S9, and More
if you’ve been eyeing Samsung’s latest devices but simply can’t stomach the prices, you’re in luck. The company is currently holding its Discover Fall Sale Event, with sales on smartphones, tablets, TVs, and more, through September 17. And while some of these discounts exist on Samsung’s own site, we’ve also included additional deals through Amazon… Continue reading 11 Great Deals From Samsung’s Fall Sale: Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Tab S9, and More
Quan Millz Was the Biggest Mystery on TikTok. Until Now
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
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