Idaho senator Jim Risch, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee—who also serves on the Intelligence Committee—says he’d be surprised if they didn’t mimic the digital pressure campaign that experts say caused the bank runs. “We see all kinds of input from foreign actors trying to do harm to the country, so it’s really… Continue reading Senators Warn the Next US Bank Run Could Be Rigged
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Best Camping Cookware Items (2023): Stoves, Coolers, Tables, Meal Planning, and Tips
Spend any time in the backcountry or the campground at your local state park, and you’ll quickly realize the importance of a good meal outdoors. Not only do you need the calories for hiking, but good food can also help soothe the pain of the long day and turn that rained-out trip into an “at-least-we-ate-well”… Continue reading Best Camping Cookware Items (2023): Stoves, Coolers, Tables, Meal Planning, and Tips
Qualcomm Is Poised to Dominate EVs Before Apple Gets a Chance
Perhaps crucially, Qualcomm also says its Digital Chassis allows automakers to “own the in-vehicle experience … [and] extend their brand and bring engaging consumer interactions into the vehicle.” This will be particularly welcomed by manufacturers after the announcement in June last year of Apple’s next-gen multiscreen version of CarPlay, which will likely not be anywhere near… Continue reading Qualcomm Is Poised to Dominate EVs Before Apple Gets a Chance
You Don’t Have to Be a Jerk to Resist the Bots
There once was a virtual assistant named Ms. Dewey, a comely librarian played by Janina Gavankar who assisted you with your inquiries on Microsoft’s first attempt at a search engine. Ms. Dewey was launched in 2006, complete with over 600 lines of recorded dialog. She was ahead of her time in a few ways, but… Continue reading You Don’t Have to Be a Jerk to Resist the Bots
16 Best Wired Headphones (2023): In-Ear, Over-Ear, Studio
“I’ve got no strings to hold me down, to make me fret or make me frown …” You’d think, wouldn’t you, that if it was good enough for Pinocchio then it should be good enough for the rest of us? And it’s true, there’s a lot to be said for basic convenience (in general) and… Continue reading 16 Best Wired Headphones (2023): In-Ear, Over-Ear, Studio
Senator Warner on the Restrict Act and a US TikTok Ban
In the future, it might be a new mobile game or an algorithm helping students study at home. It could be the latest graphics card or exercise bike, or an app that pairs families with puppies. With fewer and fewer aspects of life going untouched by technology, it could be practically anything. Right now, it’s… Continue reading Senator Warner on the Restrict Act and a US TikTok Ban
Inside a Misfiring Government Data Machine
Last week, WIRED published a series of in-depth, data-driven stories about a problematic algorithm the Dutch city of Rotterdam deployed with the aim of rooting out benefits fraud. In partnership with Lighthouse Reports, a European organization that specializes in investigative journalism, WIRED gained access to the inner workings of the algorithm under freedom-of-information laws and explored how it… Continue reading Inside a Misfiring Government Data Machine
The 11 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now
Slowly but surely Apple TV+ is finding its feet. The streaming service, which at launch we called “odd, angsty, and horny as hell,” has evolved into a diverse library of dramas, documentaries, and comedies. It’s also fairly cheap compared to services like Netflix—and Apple often throws in three free months when you buy a new… Continue reading The 11 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now
Kia EV9 2023: Radical Design, Autonomous Tech
As for charging, the car is built on Kia’s E-GMP platform, which allows for superfast 800-volt charging and vehicle-to-load (where you can run your household appliances from the car’s battery should you wish). Again, the EV9 targets here are 6 minutes to add 100 kilometers of range at a high-speed charger, as opposed to the… Continue reading Kia EV9 2023: Radical Design, Autonomous Tech
FLIR One Edge Pro Review: Thermal Images and Videos From Any Phone
Are you a zebra fish? If not, you are missing out on something: the ability to see infrared light, the thermal radiation beyond the scope of human vision given off by everything around you. Fortunately for those without the Cyp27c1 enzyme that allows zebra fish to see infrared light, thermal cameras—like the $550 FLIR One Edge Pro—can… Continue reading FLIR One Edge Pro Review: Thermal Images and Videos From Any Phone