Monitor a weekly column dedicated to everything that happens in the WIRED world of culture, from movies to memes, from TV to Twitter. This week, as a couple looking forward to getting married, Netflix sent out “save the date”. It appeared in the form of a sizzling video narrated by Lil Nas X’s “Industry Baby”...
it’s easy ignore the Mac Mini: Apple’s small, square computer isn’t particularly impressive. It’s not heavy-duty like the Mac Studio, modular like the Mac Pro, or colorful like the 24-inch iMac. You can’t carry it around and work anywhere like you can with a MacBook. But it’s Apple’s most utilitarian machine, and that’s more evident...
Asia had the second warmest year on record. Temperatures reached 120 degrees Fahrenheit on April 30 in Jacobabad, Pakistan, unseasonably early for the region. When summer came the heat could kill 50,000 people in the European Union it was not until July, when the vegetation dried up, that fires broke out in London, engulfing France,...
People weren’t kind to the planet. Climate change is out of control and microplastics are poisoning our oceans. But even as we try to shrink our footprint, we still need to wear shoes and clothes, and drive occasionally. So it’s important that we all make sustainable choices to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and slow...
IN WIRED, WE I love our dogs very much. We also love each other dogs, be they adorable little nuggets in New York apartments, pit mixes in the countryside, or loyal healers who spend all day, every day, within 6 inches of my left foot. Over the past few years, my colleagues and I have...
Are you listening to the latest episode of the Gadget Lab podcast or a reprise of Taylor Swift’s album, the right pair of wireless headphones can make or break your day. The only problem is that there are so many to choose from. The Gear team at WIRED is constantly testing new models and this...
Best Bluetooth speakers still hold a close and dear place in our hearts, even as we’ve seen better (and more portable) smart speakers permeate the universe. It’s fun and easy to ask an Amazon Echo or Google Nest speaker to play your favorite track or tell you about the weather, but smart speakers have a...
if you didn’t spend all your time holiday looking for deals (like we did), you’re in luck. Many gadgets that usually go on sale at the end of the year, including headphones and video games, are already dropping in price again. Deals just can’t stay hidden for long. Be sure to check out our deals...
Respiratory masks N95 The CDC has a gigantic list of approved N95 masks.. Unfortunately, the offer of many brands is constantly fluctuating, so you may need to check regularly to see what items are in stock. Many stores also have regional stocks based on in-store shipments, so be sure to check your local zip code...
When I (Adrienne) travel for work, I usually carry a Tom Bihn bag with me, and the Synik 22 bed is my favorite. It has many pockets, and they are all carefully thought out. For example, the zippered water bottle pocket is located in the middle of the backpack instead of on the side, so...
