wired.top.stories
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I Thought Pour-Over Coffee Wasn’t for Me—Until I Did It Right
by Joe Ray on February 8, 2023 at 2:00 pm
A trio of inexpensive gadgets helped me get better flavors and more consistent results from the finicky brewing method.
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Health Care Bias Is Dangerous. But So Are ‘Fairness’ Algorithms
by WIRED Ideas on February 8, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Medical systems disproportionately fail people of color, but a focus on fixing the numbers can actually lead to worse outcomes.
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How to Detect AI-Generated Text, According to Researchers
by Reece Rogers on February 8, 2023 at 2:00 pm
ChatGPT is not as random as a human—for now.
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How the Artists of 'Destiny 2' Gave Life to Its Big, Bad Enemy
by Saniya Ahmed on February 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm
The franchise’s upcoming Lightfall expansion revealed an evolution for the once-formless Pyramid Fleet. WIRED got a closer look with Bungie’s art team.
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What Defines Artificial Intelligence? The Complete WIRED Guide
by Tom Simonite on February 8, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Supersmart algorithms won't take all the jobs, But they are learning faster than ever, doing everything from medical diagnostics to serving up ads.
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A Crucial Group of Covid Drugs Has Stopped Working
by Emily Mullin on February 8, 2023 at 12:00 pm
A key tool in the early pandemic response, monoclonal antibodies are now ineffective against new variants. Immunocompromised patients are especially at risk.
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How the US Can Stop Data Brokers' Worst Practices—Right Now
by Dell Cameron on February 8, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Legal experts say a key law should already prevent brokers from collecting and selling data that's weaponized against vulnerable people.
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Biden’s SOTU: Data Privacy Is Now a Must-Hit US State of the Union Topic
by Lily Hay Newman on February 8, 2023 at 3:32 am
Biden’s speech proves that protecting personal info is no longer a fringe issue. Now, Congress just needs to do something about it.
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Rolls-Royce Spectre EV First Drive: Understated Luxury
by Jason Barlow on February 8, 2023 at 12:00 am
WIRED got two hours behind the wheel of a preproduction prototype that might be the ultimate high-end EV. We could have gone all day.
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ChatGPT Has Been Sucked Into India's Culture Wars
by Arbab Ali, Nadeem Sarwar on February 7, 2023 at 11:30 pm
Hindu nationalists claim that the chatbot has insulted their deities, sparking an online uproar.
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Microsoft Taps ChatGPT to Boost Bing—and Beat Google
by Aarian Marshall on February 7, 2023 at 9:05 pm
The second-ranked search engine is getting a new chatbot interface that attempts to synthesize information from sites across the web.
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7 Best Valentine’s Day Sex Toy Deals (2023): Vibrators and Suction Toys
by Jaina Grey on February 7, 2023 at 7:38 pm
The romantic holiday is coming soon, so you should too!
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How to Watch Google’s AI Search Event Live
by Reece Rogers on February 7, 2023 at 5:49 pm
The company’s presentation will focus on new artificial intelligence-powered features in Search. You can stream it for free on YouTube.
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OnePlus 11 5G Review: Speed Demon
by Julian Chokkattu on February 7, 2023 at 5:22 pm
This speedy Android smartphone is a trusty alternative that can go toe-to-toe with the competition.
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Egofit Walker Pro Review: Walking From Home
by Medea Giordano on February 7, 2023 at 3:00 pm
A treadmill that fits under my desk makes me excited to get my steps in.
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The Antibiotic Resistance Crisis Has a Troubling Twist
by Maryn McKenna on February 7, 2023 at 2:30 pm
A major new UN report says we’ve ignored the role of environmental degradation in fueling the superbugs that kill 1.27 million people each year.
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What Creepy Video Game Sounds Do to Your Brain
by Megan Farokhmanesh on February 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Horror games like the new Dead Space tap into humans’ deepest-seated anxieties.
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The Mastodon Bump Is Now a Slump
by Amanda Hoover on February 7, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Active users have fallen by more than 1 million since the exodus from Elon Musk’s Twitter, suggesting the decentralized platform is not a direct replacement.
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A Bold Plan to Beam Solar Energy Down From Space
by Ramin Skibba on February 7, 2023 at 12:00 pm
The European Space Agency is exploring a unique way to dramatically cut carbon emissions by tapping sunlight closer to the source.
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Earthquake Aftershocks May Rock Turkey and Syria for Months, Even Years
by Matt Simon on February 7, 2023 at 12:22 am
Monday’s massive earthquake has triggered a swarm of aftershocks, which will make a humanitarian disaster even more devastating.
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Meet Bard, Google's Answer to ChatGPT
by Will Knight on February 6, 2023 at 10:48 pm
The search giant’s new chatbot is in testing and will be launched “in the coming weeks.” An API will make it available for developers to build on.
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The 19 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now
by Wired on February 6, 2023 at 8:00 pm
The Bear and Reservation Dogs are just two of the shows you won’t want to miss on this streaming service.
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Best Binoculars (2023): Nikon, Celestron, Swarovski, Zeiss
by Scott Gilbertson on February 6, 2023 at 5:25 pm
Whether you’re bird-watching or baseball-spotting, we break down prices and specs to find the best pair for you.
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My Cats Love These Tricky Sliding Puzzle Boxes
by Medea Giordano on February 6, 2023 at 4:14 pm
Activate your cat’s inner fierce hunter with Cat Amazing’s puzzles and reward them with a treat.
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A Looming El Niño Could Dry the Amazon
by Matt Simon on February 6, 2023 at 4:00 pm
When a warm band of water develops in the Pacific, drought grips the rainforest. The Amazon, devastated by deforestation and fires, is especially vulnerable.