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Wish List 2025: A WIRED Gift Guide
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (118+ words) This 12-inch wall clock is the perfect bit of candy-colored decor for the emoji fanatic in your circle. The curvy blue back mimics the sun's rays, and the red ring in the middle spins to indicate the hour. The yellow foremost disc, emblazoned with a smiley face, is the minute hand. The whole thing rotates once an hour, so you can tell what time it is by the angle of the grinning visage. The first radio signal from Comet 3I/Atlas ends the debate Big Story: How Gen Z toppled Nepal's leader If the US has to build data centers, here's where they should go $25 off $25+ DoorDash Promo Code for New Customers...
WIRED Roundup: Alpha School, Grokipedia, and Real Estate AI Videos
3+ week, 5+ day ago (789+ words) In this episode, WIRED's executive editor Brian Barrett is joined by senior politics editor Leah Feiger to run through five stories that you need to know about this week'from the release of Grokipedia to real estate entering its AI slop era. Then, Brian and Leah dive into why the promise of a tech-forward school in Texas with software instead of teachers fell apart. Articles mentioned in this episode: You can follow Brian Barrett on Bluesky at @brbarrett and Leah Feiger on Bluesky at @leahfeiger. Write to us at [email protected]. If you're on an iPhone or iPad, open the app called Podcasts, or just tap this link. You can also download an app like Overcast or Pocket Casts and search for "uncanny valley." We're on Spotify too. Note: This is an automated transcript, which may contain errors. Brian Barrett: Welcome to…...
The Best Black Friday Streaming Deals With a Convenient Roommate's Email Address
22+ hour, 9+ min ago (404+ words) HBO knows you're bored and cold. It wants you to Max and chill with Noah Wyle in scrubs. The company offers some of the best Black Friday streaming deals with a ridiculously low-priced $3/month offer for basic HBO Max (it's the version with ads and 2K streaming, but still, super-cheap). Disney Plus and Hulu Black Friday deals are bundled up for $5/month. Apple TV wants back in your life for $6. Of course, this deal is only meant for new customers. Not boring ol' existing customers. If you already have basic HBO Max, you're already paying $11 for the same service, and HBO would like you to keep doing that. Streaming apps are banking on you being complacent and happy in your streaming life. Maybe they're even taking you for granted. But times and wallets are tight! And $3 HBO Max sounds pretty good....
This Cyber Monday, Get Peacock or Paramount+ for Free When You Sign Up for Walmart+
57+ min ago (173+ words) Did you know that Walmart basically has its own Amazon Prime-esque membership plan? It's called Walmart+, and it's a great option for people who shop at Walmart often. It'll give you free grocery delivery, free shipping with no order minimum, savings on fuel, early access to promotions and events, and, right now, free streaming on your choice of Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential. Best Black Friday TV and Headphones Deals (2025) All you need to do to claim this promo is set up a Walmart+ account and activate streaming through the "Benefits Hub" on your personal account page. Check out all of the Cyber Monday deals we can't stop shopping with the Absolute Best Cyber Monday Deals, as well as all of our Black Friday-related shopping guides! Welcome to Big Tech's "Age of Extraction" Big Interview: Palantir"s CEO Alex Karp…...
Our Favorite Wireless Headphones for iPhone Owners Are $150 Off
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (44+ words) Welcome to Big Tech's "Age of Extraction" Big Interview: Palantir"s CEO Alex Karp goes to war Starlink devices are allegedly being used at scam compounds Livestream: What businesses need to know about agentic AI $25 off $25+ DoorDash Promo Code for New Customers...
Tech Traveler’s Guide to Austin: Where to Stay, Eat, and Recharge
4+ week, 9+ hour ago (284+ words) 1901 San Antonio St., (512) 473-8900 700 San Jacinto St., (512) 476-3700 1108 E 6th St., (737) 205-8888 605 Davis St., (512) 542-5300 Rainey Street ain't what it used to be, but this charming enclave of bungalows turned bars still packs more character into a tiny city block than most midsize cities can muster in their entire downtown footprint. It's a solid all-purpose pick for moderate luxury in the middle of one of Austin's most charming and memorable downtown-adjacent neighborhoods. 10901 Domain St., (855) 596-3398 7415 Southwest Pkwy., Building 8, Suite 100, (512) 551-4009 310 Comal St., Floor 2, (512) 399-6320 701 Brazos St., (512) 548-9675 1700 S Lamar Blvd., #338, (512) 596-2683 1115 E 11th St. 1505 Town Creek Dr. 1201 S Lamar Blvd. 1900 S 1st St. 2330 W N Loop Blvd. 2305 E 7th St. 4710 E 5th St. Justine's is an Austin-ified update of the French brasserie model of casual indulgence. Its kitchen serves up decadence until midnight on weekends, offering the pre- or post-party set decadent burgers, frites, seafood dishes, and a few stunning salad options that pair…...
The Mechanics of Microlearning
2+ week, 6+ day ago (526+ words) Here's a stat you probably didn't know: More than 75 percent of students use social media for learning. It turns out, if you can get quality educational content onto someone's For You feed, they'll want to learn with it. When TikTok launched its dedicated STEM feed in 2023, it created an opportunity for learning and discovering new interests. This corner of the platform serves up content on physics, coding, and engineering'all curated for accuracy and easy learning. Since its launch, more than 10 million STEM-related videos have been published globally. The feed is enabled by default for all US users, helping learners find new lessons and aha moments within their daily For You feed mix. At their best, educational resources like TikTok's STEM feed are extending the classroom in ways that haven't been as accessible before. And they're making it fun. Little Lessons for…...
Google's Black Friday Deals Are Live for Pixel Phones, Nest Hardware, and More
1+ week, 2+ day ago (238+ words) Check out our Best Early Black Friday Deals for more great deals on WIRED-tested gear. Read our Best Google Pixel Phones guide for more details on these products. Check out our Pixel 10 Cases and Pixel 9 Cases guides for more recommendations. Read our Best Smartwatches and Best Wireless Earbuds guides for more picks. The brand-new Pixel Buds 2a (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are Google's budget wireless earbuds, and they're better than Apple's basic AirPods. They pair quickly, have good audio quality, and they're small, so they even fit small ears really well. They're sweat-resistant and can handle rain. Too bad the case doesn't support wireless charging'you'll have to plug it in via USB-C to recharge. Upgrade to the Pixel Buds Pro 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) and you'll be able to recharge the buds wirelessly. The active noise cancellation is better, as is audio and microphone quality....
The Best Black Friday Toy Deals on Magna-Tiles, Toniebox, and More
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (61+ words) Make sure you check out our other Black Friday deals, including the Absolute Best Deals and Liveblog. Welcome to Big Tech's "Age of Extraction" Big Interview: Palantir"s CEO Alex Karp goes to war Starlink devices are allegedly being used at scam compounds Livestream: What businesses need to know about agentic AI $25 off $25+ DoorDash Promo Code for New Customers...
Tech Traveler's Guide to San Francisco: Where to Stay, Eat, and Recharge
3+ week, 4+ day ago (595+ words) The truth is that San Francisco is thriving. We are at the epicenter of the machine intelligence revolution, as the forces of change draw tech wizards, entrepreneurs, and VC megabucks into our city like a neodymium magnet. Our counterculture roots are still sprouting, and the reigning ethos is one that encourages free thinkers to blaze their own trail. If you're coming to town for a job interview, a conference, a VC pitch tour, a new job, or if you're just here to soak up the vibes, this is where to go, what to do, and how to find your people. 417 Stockton Street, (415) 400-0500 545 Post St, (415) 563-0303 181 3rd Street, (415) 777-5300 12 4th Street, (415) 348-1111 San Francisco is awash in coworking spaces; it's the land of the startup, after all. There are plenty of WeWorks and established coworking brands'especially downtown and in Mid Market'but here are some spots we…...