Zoom was a pandemic star. It’s the latest tech company to find that status isn’t sustainable.
Day: February 8, 2023
Tech Volunteers Rush to Save Turkey’s Earthquake Survivors
Within hours of the disaster, software engineers were rolling out applications to help locate people in need and distribute aid.
Anker Soundcore Space A40 Review: Great Budget Wireless Earbuds
These wireless earbuds offer nearly everything you’d want at less than half the price.
How to Detect AI-Generated Text, According to Researchers
ChatGPT is not as random as a human—for now.
Health Care Bias Is Dangerous. But So Are ‘Fairness’ Algorithms
Medical systems disproportionately fail people of color, but a focus on fixing the numbers can actually lead to worse outcomes.
I Thought Pour-Over Coffee Wasn’t for Me—Until I Did It Right
A trio of inexpensive gadgets helped me get better flavors and more consistent results from the finicky brewing method.
How the Artists of ‘Destiny 2’ Gave Life to Its Big, Bad Enemy
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.
How the US Can Stop Data Brokers’ Worst Practices—Right Now
Legal experts say a key law should already prevent brokers from collecting and selling data that’s weaponized against vulnerable people.
A Crucial Group of Covid Drugs Has Stopped Working
A key tool in the early pandemic response, monoclonal antibodies are now ineffective against new variants. Immunocompromised patients are especially at risk.
What Defines Artificial Intelligence? The Complete WIRED Guide
Supersmart algorithms won’t take all the jobs, But they are learning faster than ever, doing everything from medical diagnostics to serving up ads.
Biden’s SOTU: Data Privacy Is Now a Must-Hit US State of the Union Topic
Biden’s speech proves that protecting personal info is no longer a fringe issue. Now, Congress just needs to do something about it.
Rolls-Royce Spectre EV First Drive: Understated Luxury
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.
ChatGPT Has Been Sucked Into India’s Culture Wars
Hindu nationalists claim that the chatbot has insulted their deities, sparking an online uproar.