Books

Book Excerpt
AI Will Never Be Conscious
In his new book, A World Appears, Michael Pollan argues that artificial intelligence can do many things—it just can’t be a person.
Michael Pollan



The Big Interview
Margaret Atwood on Doomscrolling: ‘I Want to Keep Up With the Latest Doom’
Katie Drummond

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Book Excerpt
The Mathematician Who Tried to Convince the Catholic Church of Two Infinities
Jason Socrates Bardi





Keeping It Real
Authors Are Posting TikToks to Protest AI Use in Writing—and to Prove They Aren’t Doing It
Alana Yzola






a song of ice and physics
George R.R. Martin Coauthored a Scientific Paper
Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica





The Audacity Is the Broligarchy Takedown You Were Waiting For
AMC’s new black comedy about a manchild tech titan spinning out of control is a skewering Silicon Valley’s billionaire class deserves.
Miles Klee

A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why
Bike shop mechanics have lost fingers and their shirts while repairing ebikes of dubious origins. Make sure yours is repairable and third-party certified.
Stephanie Pearson

It’s a Tablet! It’s a Laptop! After Testing the Best 2-in-1s, Here’s What I Recommend
Whether you want a detachable tablet or a laptop screen that spins, these 2-in-1 devices manage to balance being both a tablet and a laptop.
Luke Larsen

WIRED - The Latest in Technology, Science, Culture and Business
We bring you the future as it happens. From the latest in science and technology to the big stories in business and culture, we've got you covered.

Ice Breaker
There’s a Secret Ingredient to Making Luxury Ice at Home
Nice ice is big business, but you can get perfectly clear cubes at home without freezing your assets.
Jeremy White


Product Review
Mammotion’s Spino E1 Pool Cleaner Isn’t Bad for the Price—It's Just Not That Good
Christopher Null

Hot Topic
The Best Coffee Mug Warmers Are Smart. But They Don’t Need an App
The first rule of coffee is that it must stay hot. After weeks or even years of testing, these are the three coffee warmers that will best keep it that way.
Matthew Korfhage

Kliff Notes
Crimson Desert Is a Cat Dad Simulator

I Tested the MacBook Neo and the MacBook Air. Here's Which One You Should Buy
After conducting long-term testing on both the MacBook Neo and MacBook Air, I have a good idea who should buy which laptop.
Luke Larsen

The Best Electric Cargo Bikes for Carrying This and That Everywhere
You don't need a car to tote around kids and cup holders. I rode cargo ebikes for miles to find the best one for your buck.
Adrienne So

Security Roundup
Your Push Notifications Aren’t Safe From the FBI
Plus: Iran’s internet blackout hits the 1,000-hour mark, cryptocurrency scams result in a record amount of money stolen from Americans, and more.
Matt Burgess, Maddy Varner, Lily Hay Newman, and Dell Cameron


Deals
All-Clad's Factory Seconds Sale Puts Your Sad Cookware to Shame
All-Clad cookware is some of the best you can buy, and it lasts a lifetime—unlike this sale. Or your warped frying pan.
Louryn Strampe

Welcome Back
Artemis II Returns Safely to Earth After Historic Flight Around the Moon
After traveling a greater distance from Earth than any humans before them, the astronauts of Artemis II have safely returned home.
Jay Bennett