The members of PleasrDAO are, well, pretty displeased with Martin Shkreli. The “digital autonomous organization” spent $4.75 million to buy the fabled Wu-Tang Clan album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, which had been produced as only a single copy. The album had once belonged to Shkreli, who purchased it directly from Wu-Tang Clan for… Continue reading Martin Shkreli Made Copies of His $2 Million Wu-Tang Album—and Hid Them in ‘Safes All Around the World’
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Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Charged Over Alleged Criminal Activity on the App
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is forbidden from leaving French territory after being charged for complicity in running an online platform that allegedly enabled the spread of sexual images of children, creating an uncertain future for the messaging app that has become one of the world’s biggest social media platforms. Durov was arrested on Saturday at… Continue reading Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Charged Over Alleged Criminal Activity on the App
Waymo Is Picking Up at the Airport. That’s a Big Deal
On Tuesday, Alphabet’s self-driving vehicle developer Waymo said it would begin operating all-day, curbside pickups and drop-offs at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona. The announcement came with little fanfare—a post on X. But it signals that after years of delay, self-driving vehicles might be (literally) moving in the right direction. The new curbside… Continue reading Waymo Is Picking Up at the Airport. That’s a Big Deal
Barbie Phone by HMD: An All-Pink Glittery Dumb Phone That Flips
It’s about a year late, but the Barbie Phone is finally here. This is not a smartphone, but a clamshell-style feature phone that’s all pink and branded with Mattel’s Barbie logo. The handset has a shiny mirror on the front and a host of accessories like charms and gem stickers to trick it out so… Continue reading Barbie Phone by HMD: An All-Pink Glittery Dumb Phone That Flips
A Look Inside the Airbus Factory Revolutionizing the World of Airplanes
This story originally appeared on WIRED Italia and has been translated from Italian. This is the most important moment in the life of an airliner: when the new owner signs for it and picks it up, much like a driver picking up a new car from a dealer. The aircraft in question is an Airbus… Continue reading A Look Inside the Airbus Factory Revolutionizing the World of Airplanes
China Conquers Mexico’s Automotive Market, and the US Is Worried
This story originally appeared on WIRED en Español and has been translated from Spanish. China has positioned itself as the main car supplier in Mexico, with exports reaching $4.6 billion in 2023, according to data from Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy. The Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Honda and Nissan to position itself as the seventh largest… Continue reading China Conquers Mexico’s Automotive Market, and the US Is Worried
The US Grid Is Adding Batteries at a Much Faster Rate Than Natural Gas
While solar power is growing at an extremely rapid clip, in absolute terms, the use of natural gas for electricity production has continued to outpace renewables. But that looks set to change in 2024, as the US Energy Information Agency (EIA) has run the numbers on the first half of the year and found that… Continue reading The US Grid Is Adding Batteries at a Much Faster Rate Than Natural Gas
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest Linked to Sweeping Criminal Investigation
French prosecutors gave preliminary information in a press release on Monday about the investigation into Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested suddenly on Saturday at Paris’ Le Bourget airport. Durov has not yet been charged with any crime, but officials said that he is being held as part of an investigation “against person unnamed”… Continue reading Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest Linked to Sweeping Criminal Investigation
The 32 Best Deals From REI’s 2024 Labor Day Sale
Summer is winding down, which means it’s time for the annual REI Labor Day Sale. This year’s event kicked off on August 23, and ends on Labor Day, September 2. Many items are up to 40 percent off, and REI Co-op members save up to 20 percent on any REI Outlet item. To get the… Continue reading The 32 Best Deals From REI’s 2024 Labor Day Sale
Best Early Labor Day Deals (2024): Tablets, Streaming Sticks, and More
Autumn is unofficially here, and that means pumpkin spice everything, changing leaves, and a whole bunch of deals on WIRED-approved home theater gear, bedding, and more. We’ve rounded up our favorites below and will keep this post updated with more good discounts as we find them. Be sure to check out our lists of the… Continue reading Best Early Labor Day Deals (2024): Tablets, Streaming Sticks, and More