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Is It Possible to Make Smart Glasses That Aren’t Creepy?
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Is It Possible to Make Smart Glasses That Aren’t Creepy?

As more big companies invest in glasses that record audio and video and pack AI on board, privacy concerns are only getting louder.
Boone Ashworth
The FCC Is Coming for Robot Vacuums. How Soon Will It Be a Problem?
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The FCC Is Coming for Robot Vacuums. How Soon Will It Be a Problem?

Nena Farrell
For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis
Look Ma, No Hands

For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis

Aarian Marshall

News and Events

The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You

The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You

Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality.
Boone Ashworth
I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots

I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots

A German startup sent a camera-wearing chef to my apartment. In exchange for a free lunch, I let them record every chop and stir to train future humanoids.
Reece Rogers
Love It or Hate It, Ferrari’s First EV Is a Thrilling Drive

Love It or Hate It, Ferrari’s First EV Is a Thrilling Drive

WIRED test-drove a preproduction version of the Luce, the storied Italian automaker’s controversial electric car, and it was remarkably surprising. Will it convert Ferrari fanatics?
Jason Barlow
No, You Probably Shouldn’t Lease Your iPhone

No, You Probably Shouldn’t Lease Your iPhone

With Apple Upgrade, the company is making it easier to pay for its products in monthly installments. Critics call it the “financialization of the affordability crisis.”
Boone Ashworth

How To and Advice

Smart-Home Gadgets That Won’t Wreck Your Old House’s Vibe

Smart-Home Gadgets That Won’t Wreck Your Old House’s Vibe

I tested modern locks, lights, climate controls, and more in a historic home that I very much wanted to keep historic.
Jordan Michelman
These Vacuums Can Save Your Messy Car

These Vacuums Can Save Your Messy Car

These portable vacuums make quick work of snack crumbs, tracked-in dirt, pet hair, and the mysterious debris beneath your seats.
Nena Farrell
All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier

All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier

Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.
David Nield
3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle

3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle

These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.
David Nield