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The Year Villainy Won

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 26, 2024
Post category:entertainment LATEST social

Villains were everywhere and more relatable than ever. Across pop culture, social media, and IRL, the phenomenon went full-on main character. Source

Beyond Meat Says Being Attacked Has Just Made It Stronger

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 26, 2024
Post category:LATEST

The plant-based-meat company’s CEO, Ethan Brown, credits a series of attack ads with prompting a potentially sector-saving change of plan. Source

The Year of the AI Election Wasn’t Quite What Everyone Expected

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 26, 2024
Post category:ai LATEST

Deepfakes were nothing like the political force in 2024 that many feared—but that doesn’t mean that generative AI didn’t profoundly affect elections all over the world. Source

The Worst Hacks of 2024

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 26, 2024
Post category:LATEST security

From Chinese cyberspies breaching US telecoms to ruthless ransomware gangs disrupting health care for millions of people, 2024 saw some of the worst hacks, breaches, and data leaks ever. Source

Temu’s Takeover Is Now Complete

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 26, 2024
Post category:LATEST

Despite the arrival of new competitors and growing political tensions between the US and China, the ecommerce juggernaut Temu proved in 2024 it’s here to stay. Source

It’s Time to Move Past AI Nationalism

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 26, 2024
Post category:ai LATEST

Countries must collaborate if we’re going to create a less fearful future for artificial intelligence. Source

11 Best Beard Trimmers (2024): Full Beards, Hair, Stubble

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 25, 2024
Post category:LATEST

These beard tools deliver a quality trim for all types of facial hair. Source

Nosferatu’s Resurrection Was a Long Time Coming

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 25, 2024
Post category:LATEST

There’s nothing more done to death than the vampire. Director Robert Eggers says he tried to avoid the obvious by returning to “the older folklore.” Source

You Need to Create a Secret Password With Your Family

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 25, 2024
Post category:ai LATEST security

AI voice cloning and deepfakes are supercharging scams. One method to protect your loved ones and yourself is to create secret code words to verify someone’s identity in real time.…

Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 25, 2024
Post category:LATEST reviews

Your physical and mental well-being are crucial—but the picture isn’t complete if you aren’t flexing your connection muscles, too. Here’s how to build—and keep—your social health. Source

How NASA Might Change Under Donald Trump

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 24, 2024
Post category:LATEST

The Trump transition team is looking for “big changes” at NASA—including some cuts. Source

Woosh Smart Air Filter Review: No More Guessing

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 24, 2024
Post category:LATEST reviews

I spent nearly a year with Woosh's smart air filter, which can give you a better idea of when to replace your home's HVAC filter. Source

Home Is Where the Couch Is: Photos by Natcha Wongchanglaw

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 24, 2024
Post category:LATEST

Natcha Wongchanglaw’s Couchsurfing photos explore how travel turns transient encounters into meaningful—and vulnerable—moments. Source

Disney Pulled the Plug on This Game in 2013. A Group of Teens Kept It Alive

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 24, 2024
Post category:entertainment gaming LATEST

Thanks to a bunch of game-makers who were still teens when Toontown Online disappeared, the beloved online world lives on as Toontown Rewritten. Source

It Was a Record Year for Dating Apps. They Still Don’t Have It Figured Out

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 24, 2024
Post category:ai LATEST software

Suddenly, every possible dating and hookup app for every possible scenario exists—AI girlfriends, kink-positive polyamory, gay cruising. Why does it feel like none of them are the answer? Source

People With Extreme Wealth Should Give It Away—or Be Penalized

Post author:Wired
Post published:December 24, 2024
Post category:LATEST

The gap between the ultra-rich minority and the vast majority has never been greater. But a wave of activist millionaires is asking for higher taxes. Source