The Uncomfortable Truth About The UK’s Climate Policies
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine feels like a really pivotal moment in this narrative. In the autumn of 2022, energy prices in the UK were skyrocketing, and yet the response of Liz Truss, prime minister at the time, was to double down on oil and gas exploration and refuse to...
Elon Musk Can’t Solve Tesla’s China Crisis With His Desperate Asia Visit
Elon Musk will be pleased that his surprise jaunt to China on Sunday garnered many glowing headlines. The trip was undoubtedly equally a surprise to Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, who had been scheduled to offer Musk the red carpet on a long-arranged visit. The billionaire blew off India...
Apple’s IPhone Browser-Choice Option Sucks. Its Competitors Have Ideas To Improve It
A few representatives from smaller browser companies also expressed that they wanted more information included with Apple’s choice process, like definitions of what a browser is for less tech-savvy users and descriptions of the different browsers’ specialties. “Giving people information about the choice, and also information about what they’re...
Why China Is So Bad At Disinformation
The headlines sounded dire. “China will use AI to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea and India, Microsoft warns” one read. “China Is Using AI to Sow Disinformation and Stoke Discord Across Asia and the US,” another claimed. The headlines were based on a report published earlier this...
Transform Your Content Creation: The Power of Remote Production
In recent years, the advent of high-speed internet and advanced video technology has revolutionized the way video production is created and distributed. Remote production, which involves the use of remote teams and technology to collaborate and produce content from different locations, has become increasingly popular and offers numerous advantages...
10 Best Robot Vacuums (2024): Mops, Budget Vacs, Great Mapping
No other product I’ve tested has advanced as quickly as the humble robot vacuum. Just a few short years ago, they were mostly annoying, overpriced devices that fell off steps and got stuck on rugs. Now you can find robot vacs at every price point with an incredible array...
Cloud Technology for Businesses: Unlocking Efficiency, Scalability, and Innovation
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations, reduce costs, and stay ahead of the competition. Cloud technology for businesses has emerged as a game-changer, offering a myriad of advantages that can transform the way companies operate and deliver value to their customers....
Roborock’s Robot Vacuums—Including WIRED’s Top Pick—Are On Sale Right Now
We’ve tested a lot of great robot vacuums here at WIRED, but the Roborock Q5 Pro+ has held the top spot in our Best Robot Vacuums guide for some time now. It fluctuates in price quite often, but currently it’s on sale for $480, matching the $220 discount we...
Tesla Autopilot Was Uniquely Risky—and May Still Be
A federal report published today found that Tesla’s Autopilot system was involved in at least 13 fatal crashes in which drivers misused the system in ways the automaker should have foreseen—and done more to prevent. Not only that, but the report called out Tesla as an “industry outlier” because...
Google Thinks It Can Cash In On Generative AI. Microsoft Already Has
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is confident that Google will find a way to make money selling access to generative AI tools. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says his company is already doing it. Both companies reported better-than-expected quarterly sales and profit on Thursday. And the stock prices of both soared...