Some of the United States’ largest civil liberties groups are urging Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer not to pursue a short-term extension of the Section 702 surveillance program slated to sunset on December 31. The more than 20 groups—Demand Progress, the Brennan Center for Justice, American Civil Liberties Union, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice among… Continue reading US Privacy Groups Urge Senate Not to Ram Through NSA Spying Powers
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Delhi Plans to Unleash Cloud Seeding in Its Battle Against Deadly Smog
India’s capital, New Delhi, is preparing a new weapon in the fight against deadly air pollution: cloud seeding. The experiment, which could take place as early as next week, would introduce chemicals like silver iodide into a cloudy sky to create rain and, it’s hoped, wash away the fine particulate matter hovering over one of… Continue reading Delhi Plans to Unleash Cloud Seeding in Its Battle Against Deadly Smog
TV Giveaway: 65-Inch TCL Q Series
We’ve been giving away TCL TVs around this time of year for some time now, and the tradition continues. TCL remains one of our favorite TV brands for most people, packing a heck of a lot of image quality and usability into models that are more affordable than most. In this case, price doesn’t matter,… Continue reading TV Giveaway: 65-Inch TCL Q Series
The US Wants China to Start Talking About AI Weapons
The military potential of AI has, however, emerged as a key sticking point in an increasingly tangled relationship between China and the US. Many policymakers view the technology as a crucial way for the US to gain an edge over its rival. This potential is a key reason why the US has sought to limit… Continue reading The US Wants China to Start Talking About AI Weapons
26 Outdoor Gift Ideas (2023): Camp Cookware, Bike Accessories, Outdoor Apparel
Next time you tell that outdoorsy friend or family member to take a hike, make sure they head into the great outside equipped enough to enjoy it. In this guide, we have more than two dozen gift recommendations ranging from a titanium French press to a wool hat woven in Kathmandu. Our Gear team has… Continue reading 26 Outdoor Gift Ideas (2023): Camp Cookware, Bike Accessories, Outdoor Apparel
16 Gift Ideas for the Home Chef (2023): Vitamix, Cookbooks, and More
The cooking fire was once the center of the home. The modern stove has mostly removed fire from the equation, and architectural trends have shunted the hearth off to the side of the den, but the kitchen is still usually where the heart is. It’s where you make holiday meals. It’s where the kids lurk… Continue reading 16 Gift Ideas for the Home Chef (2023): Vitamix, Cookbooks, and More
18 Best Tech Gifts for Kids (2023): Tablets, Speakers, Smartwatches
No matter how much they’re begging for one, your kid probably doesn’t need a smartphone. The official advice of the American Academy of Pediatrics is that young children need hands-on social interaction and exploration with peers and caregivers to learn. That doesn’t mean you don’t need a digital device to locate them, entertain them, or… Continue reading 18 Best Tech Gifts for Kids (2023): Tablets, Speakers, Smartwatches
Signal Is Finally Testing Usernames
Drones, hidden cameras, thermal vision scopes—these are just a few examples of the high-tech equipment recommended by the animal liberation group Direct Action Everywhere, according to a manual released by the organization this week. The document, which was reviewed by WIRED, is a rare glimpse into how the organization is using tech to target factory… Continue reading Signal Is Finally Testing Usernames
Best Cookbooks of 2023 (So Far): Grilling, Baking, Fermenting, Cocktails
Years ago while perusing one of Nigel Slater’s many cookbooks, I wondered aloud to a British friend about what made him so popular and prodigious. “Reading his recipes makes you feel like you’re sitting in his cozy kitchen, drinking a decent glass of claret and waiting for something delicious to eat,” says my friend, Guardian… Continue reading Best Cookbooks of 2023 (So Far): Grilling, Baking, Fermenting, Cocktails
Senate Leaders Plan to Prolong NSA Surveillance Using a Must-Pass Bill
Leaders in the United States Senate have been discussing plans to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) beyond its December 31 deadline by amending must-pass legislation this month. A senior congressional aide tells WIRED that leadership offices and judiciary sources have both disclosed that discussions are underway about saving the Section… Continue reading Senate Leaders Plan to Prolong NSA Surveillance Using a Must-Pass Bill