Robotaxi firm Waymo will build its self-driving tech into the Ioniq 5. But what about its relationship with Chinese automaker Zeekr? Source
As more farm workers get sick with avian influenza, the US federal government is putting $72 million toward strengthening its vaccine stockpile. Source
Last weekend, Katie Santry joked on TikTok that her mysteriously cracked computer screen was the result of a haunting—and if it was connected to the mysterious rug she found buried…
Privacy activist Max Schrems has won another legal fight against Meta, this time limiting how the company can use off-platform activity—and public statements—to target ads. Source
“I was loath to jump into it,” Black List founder Franklin Leonard says of expanding into publishing. “It’s not a great look to be like, ‘I'm from Hollywood and I'm…
Despite opposition from Germany, the European Union will start imposing tariffs as high as 45 percent on Chinese-made electric vehicles. Elon Musk’s marque takes the smallest hit. Source
Get your pictures off your phone and in front of your friends and family with these connected displays. Source
Whether you need a travel-friendly slate or something affordable for the kids, we tested every model to find the right one for every occasion. Source
The next frontier in generative AI is video—and with Movie Gen, Meta has now staked its claim. Source
Companies keep rolling out AI features that boil down various kinds of text. They're making us dumber. Source
WIRED tried 3D-printed steaks that you can’t buy anywhere yet. But reducing food to a technological problem leaves a bitter taste, and delivers all the joy of licking a catering…
After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits. Source
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A surveillance system proven during Covid-19 is now being used to track outbreaks of RSV. Source
Neo-Nazis are joining SimpleX Chat, a relatively unknown app that received funding from Jack Dorsey and promises users there is no way for it or law enforcement to track their…
New vaccines could help stem the spread of respiratory syncytial virus, but there are already huge inequities in access and uptake. Source
Ice cream is deceptively simple, but that sweet burst of flavor and soft melt on the tongue is a finicky, frozen science of water, fat, and air delicately held together.…
The retail apps have exploded in China and internationally thanks to bargain-basement pricing. But a potential import crackdown from the US and other countries could slow the momentum. Source
The Penguin, Chimp Crazy, and Industry are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month. Source
Parents of newborns are reporting symptoms including diarrhea, twitching, and “complete toddler meltdowns” after giving them Pure Body Extra detox treatment. Source