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Generative AI Is Making Companies Even More Thirsty for Your Data
The outcry over Zoom's tweak to its data policy shows how the race to build more powerful AI models creates new pressure to source training data—including by juicing it from users. #press
The Scary Science of Maui’s Wildfires
Wildfires were once rare across the Aloha State. But drought, invasive species, and human development have pushed Hawaii into a fiery new age. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/the-scary-science-of-mauis-wildfires/?utm_source=press.coop
Zoom Became a Part of Daily Life. It Needs to Tell Users Exactly How It's Using Their Data
Zoom is populated by our faces, our voices, and more. If companies like it want to use customer data to train their AI—now or in the future—they need to let people choose if, and how much, to opt in. #press
Best MacBook Accessories (2023): Keyboards, External Monitors, and Sleeves
From charging adapters to external monitors, we've gathered the essential peripherals for your Apple laptop. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/best-macbook-accessories/?utm_source=press.coop
The Newest Threat to Your Attention Span? TikTok ‘Dual’ Videos
TikTok’s latest trend involves clips of Hollywood movies playing next to videos of baking or metal compression. It’s making social media overstimulation even worse. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-dual-videos-attention-spans/?utm_source=press.coop
Here Come the Robotaxis
This week, we talk about pending changes to how driverless taxis can operate on city streets, and how a loosening of the rules would impact road safety, rideshare drivers, and your commute. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-608/?utm_source=press.coop
A New Experiment Casts Doubt on the Leading Theory of the Nucleus
By measuring inflated helium nuclei, physicists have challenged our best understanding of the force that binds protons and neutrons. #press
Navee S65 Review: A Loud and Proud Electric Scooter
If you don't mind the high-pitched whine of the motor, this reliable electric scooter satisfies with its power, torque, and range. #press
https://www.wired.com/review/navee-s65/?utm_source=press.coop
To Navigate the Age of AI, the World Needs a New Turing Test
The father of modern computing would have opened his arms to ChatGPT. You should too. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-new-turing-test/?utm_source=press.coop
The Hip Hop Historians Who Are Racing to Preserve Its Story
From vinyl to photos, blogs to music streams, chronicling 50 years of culture involves reckoning with what can and cannot be saved—and the tools that can do it. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/archiving-hip-hop-history/?utm_source=press.coop
Leaked Yandex Code Breaks Open the Creepy Black Box of Online Advertising
As the international tech giant moves toward Russian ownership, the leak raises concerns about the volume of data it has on its users. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/yandex-leaks-crypta-ads/?utm_source=press.coop
The Best Veterinary Telemedicine Services for Your Pet (2023)
Your best friend can receive timely medical help without ever leaving home. These are our favorite televets. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/best-veterinary-telemedicine-services/?utm_source=press.coop
Beats Studio Pro Review: Good, Not Great
These noise-canceling headphones take on Apple’s AirPods Max and Sony’s WH-1000XM5, but they lack a few key features. #press
https://www.wired.com/review/beats-studio-pro/?utm_source=press.coop
How to Play All of Those Old Flash Games You Remember
Flash is dead. Long live Ruffle. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-play-old-flash-games-ruffle/?utm_source=press.coop
Best Student Discounts (2023): Laptops, Streaming Services, Tech, and Software
That .edu email is your ticket to exclusive savings on laptops, streaming services, software, and more. #press
https://www.wired.com/story/best-student-discounts/?utm_source=press.coop
How to Automatically Delete Passcode Texts on Android and iOS
Here’s one simple way to reduce your security risk while logging in. #press
9 Best Carpet Cleaners (2023): Budget, Spot Cleaners, Hard Floors
Tackle stubborn stains, ground-in grime, and pesky pet hair with one of these WIRED-tested washers. #press
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-carpet-cleaners/?utm_source=press.coop
Hip Hop’s Surprising, Never-Ending Evolutions
A sound. A culture. A people. Even now, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, what can’t hip hop do or be? #press
https://www.wired.com/story/hip-hop-surprising-never-ending-evolutions/?utm_source=press.coop
Hisense U8K Review: A Great Screen for Well-Lit Rooms
This bright mini-LED TV gives much more expensive screens a run for their money. #press
https://www.wired.com/review/hisense-u8k/?utm_source=press.coop
A Crucial Early Warning System for Disease Outbreaks Is in Jeopardy
The ProMED website and listserv, which broke the news of the arrival of Covid, SARS, and MERS, is now caught between financial shortfalls and staff turmoil. #press
