“At LinkedIn, we’re committed to respecting what’s yours,” says the narrator of a video titled “Who owns your content? You do.” They continue: “So we’ll always ask your permission before using your content in the ads, publications, or websites of other companies.” This should go without saying. Our content should not be used in third-party… Continue reading Could TikTok Charge Users to View Your Videos? The Law Says Yes
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The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones to Escape Reality
Shaking off the world and sinking into a new album can feel like a train ride through the countryside … unless you’re sharing that seat with two young toddlers. Or your neighbor’s dog is constantly barking. Come to think of it, there are a lot of sounds that can ruin a good song in the… Continue reading The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones to Escape Reality
The Brain Has a ‘Low-Power Mode’ That Blunts Our Senses
Since leptin is released by fat cells, scientists believe its presence in the blood is likely to signal to the brain that the animal is in an environment where food is ample and there’s no need to conserve energy. The new work suggests that low levels of leptin alert the brain to the malnourished state… Continue reading The Brain Has a ‘Low-Power Mode’ That Blunts Our Senses
Chinese Police Exposed 1B People’s Data in Unprecedented Leak
As states grapple with the far-reaching implications of the United States Supreme Court’s June decision to reverse the constitutional right to abortion, WIRED examined the privacy risks posed by widely deployed automated license plate readers as the risks of being prosecuted for seeking an abortion ramp up around the country. And researchers underscored the digital… Continue reading Chinese Police Exposed 1B People’s Data in Unprecedented Leak
Leaks Give a Peek at Upcoming Apple and Samsung Watches
Watch out—New timekeeping wearables from Apple and Samsung are on the way. Apple whisperer Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans to release a more rugged version of its Apple Watch in the near future. It should be the largest Apple Watch of them all, though its screen is only slightly bigger than the Series 7’s… Continue reading Leaks Give a Peek at Upcoming Apple and Samsung Watches
A Long-Lost Rare Crayfish Resurfaces in an Alabama Cave
Historically, Shelta Cave was one of the most diverse cave systems in the eastern United States. Long before Niemiller and other scientists came along, beetles, salamanders, shrimp, crayfish, and other animals lived out their days in the dark. Often blind and lacking pigmentation, many cave-dwelling species live longer than their surface-dwelling relatives, thanks to slower… Continue reading A Long-Lost Rare Crayfish Resurfaces in an Alabama Cave
Atlas Coffee Club’s Prime Day Deal Cuts the Price In Half
If there’s one thing most of us can agree on, it’s that a good cup of joe is a great way to start the day off right—a glass mug half full, if you will. What makes a good cup of coffee, however, is up to your taste buds. The best first step? Upgrading your coffee… Continue reading Atlas Coffee Club’s Prime Day Deal Cuts the Price In Half
It’s Not Too Late to Save the Metaverse
Ethicist and researcher Lucy Sparrow further argues for the need for a “community manager” approach to moderation, whereby some moderators are tasked not just with quietly managing content behind the scenes, but with actively cultivating the wider community of players. I’ll echo that call. Moderation is vital, and it is more than being punitive. It… Continue reading It’s Not Too Late to Save the Metaverse
Apple’s Lockdown Mode Aims to Counter Spyware Threats
The surveillance-for-hire Industry has emerged in recent years as a very real threat to activists, dissidents, journalists, and human rights defenders around the world, as vendors offer increasingly invasive and effective spyware to governments. The most sophisticated of these tools, like NSO Group’s notorious Pegasus spyware, target victims’ smartphones using rare and sophisticated exploits to… Continue reading Apple’s Lockdown Mode Aims to Counter Spyware Threats
Our Favorite Paper Planners for Crossing Tasks Off Your List
Buying a new planner gives an endorphin rush like no other, whether it’s for a new school semester, work year, or just a much needed fresh start. A good one should help you stay on track without overwhelming you. Here at WIRED, our Gear team prefers paper planners over digital tools—nothing beats the feeling of… Continue reading Our Favorite Paper Planners for Crossing Tasks Off Your List