The WIRED Gear Team’s Tips on Ways to Save Money
…house? I'm not home, I don't care. To a certain degree, obviously, you don't want to freeze your pipes. Lean into your thermostat … use smart technology so that you…
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The Pentagon Knew Enemies Could Track Troops’ Phones for Years. Now They Are
…For as little as 12 cents a record, with almost no vetting, they purchased names, home addresses, health conditions, and financial details on active-duty troops. Posing as a buyer operating through…
Your Body Is Betraying Your Right to Privacy
…Technological advancements like smart pacemakers and smart glucose monitors improve—and even save—lives. But the fact that such personal data is available to our doctors does not mean that it should…
They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They’re Sworn Enemies
…Like building a fortress and digging moats around a castle, “hardening” a piece of software makes it more difficult for hackers to gain access. In the case of CopperheadOS, this meant protecting…
Tech Traveler’s Guide to Los Angeles: Where to Stay, Eat, and Recharge
…Rita is located inside a 1927 Spanish colonial building originally constructed for prop and costume design for the film studio industry in Hollywood. The building’s unique history goes back to the…
I've Covered Robots for Years. This One Is Different
…The fiddly dexterity required to build an iPhone, for instance, could be achieved by building different actuators and sensors and practicing the task in simulation. After spending a few hours at Eka…
You Don’t Have to Drink Lukewarm Coffee Ever Again. Get a Warmer
…After WIRED reviewer Simon Hill tried out hot plates and smart mugs and travel mugs for years, the Ohom Ui 3 was finally the solution that best mixed ease, functionality, and the…
The Porsche Cayenne Electric Is a Phenomenal SUV, but Is That Enough?
…It’s smartly judged, only building when you accelerate, and gearheads will notice a hint of synthesized turbo whine in there, too. Purely optional, it can be switched off if you prefer…
He Started a Social Network Alone. Then 5 Million People Signed Up
…my home? No, I would not. That's a very personal thing to me. Israel is exactly that, and this is an app that I've built. We are building now in…
Duolingo’s Luis von Ahn Wants to Delete the Blockchain
…In our conversation, he talks about building a mission-driven company within Wall Street constraints, why he doesn’t mind dips in the company’s share price, and why Duolingo can keep…