Author: Wired Magazine

11 Best Chef’s Knives for Your Kitchen (2022): Affordable, Japanese, Carbon Steel

A great knife is the cornerstone on which a great meal is built. But if you ask three chefs what makes a great knife, you’ll likely get at least five answers. The truth is that what makes the perfect knife for you will depend on many factors, including your comfort level with knives, the size… Continue reading 11 Best Chef’s Knives for Your Kitchen (2022): Affordable, Japanese, Carbon Steel

7 Best Bike Locks (2022): U-Locks, Chain Locks, and Tips

Leaving a bike unsecured outdoors is like leaving a stack of money on a bench with a sign that reads, “Don’t take me.” Bicycles (and electric bicycles) are amazing machines, but one of their downsides is that they’re incredibly easy to steal. Because thieves are most often lazy opportunists, they target the bikes that look… Continue reading 7 Best Bike Locks (2022): U-Locks, Chain Locks, and Tips

TikTok’s Security Threat Comes Into Focus

As Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on, Ukrainian forces have proved resilient and mounted increasingly intense counterattacks on Kremlin forces. But as the conflict evolves, it is entering an ominous phase of drone warfare. Russia has begun launching a series of recent attacks using Iranian “suicide drones” to inflict damage that is difficult to defend… Continue reading TikTok’s Security Threat Comes Into Focus

12 Best Portable Battery Chargers (2022): For Phones, iPads, Laptops, and More

Many years ago, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 gained notoriety when its batteries caught fire in a series of incidents. There’s been a steady stream of similar, though isolated, incidents ever since. However, despite the high-profile coverage of batteries gone wrong, the vast majority of Li-ion batteries are safe. The chemical reaction that occurs inside… Continue reading 12 Best Portable Battery Chargers (2022): For Phones, iPads, Laptops, and More

Ukraine Could Never Afford to Bet on Starlink

The recent row over SpaceX’s Starlink and its role in helping Ukraine defend itself from a rapacious Russian invasion seems to grow only more urgent, especially as the Russian government has stepped up attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, targeting electricity, water, and communications. Starlink, an internet service powered by a vast “satellite constellation,” is an… Continue reading Ukraine Could Never Afford to Bet on Starlink

7 Best Midweek Deals on Cameras, Lenses, and Bags (2022)

Autumn is slowly rolling away the summer heat and haze, bringing with it the spectacular colors of fall. Whether you’re going for a chilly October hike or just a stroll around the neighborhood, this week’s deals will help you capture the brilliant hues of Mother Nature in all her glory. Some of our favorite camera… Continue reading 7 Best Midweek Deals on Cameras, Lenses, and Bags (2022)

Iran’s Internet Blackouts Are Part of a Global Menace

For the past five weeks, thousands of Iranians, led by courageous young women, have taken to the streets of dozens of cities around the country, driven to action by the case of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died while in the custody of the country’s Morality Police. At tremendous risk to their safety,… Continue reading Iran’s Internet Blackouts Are Part of a Global Menace

Apple iPad Pro (2022): Specs, Price, Release Date

Apple tossed out a couple of surprise product announcements today. There are two brand new iPad Pro models coming next week, both beefed up with Apple’s M2 chip, USB-C ports, and support for new Apple Pencil features. The company also has a new 4K Apple TV model coming out in November. Apple tends to introduce… Continue reading Apple iPad Pro (2022): Specs, Price, Release Date

Amazon Workers Lose Another Union Vote as Management Digs In

The Amazon Labor Union, which made history in April by unionizing the first Amazon warehouse in the US, lost its latest campaign today, at a facility in Schodack, New York. Workers voted 406 to 206 against joining the union, the second loss out of ALU’s three unionization campaigns at Amazon warehouses. The result is a… Continue reading Amazon Workers Lose Another Union Vote as Management Digs In