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The EU Is Investigating Temu for Illegal Products and Addictive Design

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 07:35
Toys, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics are suspected to be among the noncompliant products available to the Chinese shopping platform’s 90 million European users.
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‘Dark Tourism’ Appeals to Travelers Captivated by Death

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 07:30
Tourists often visit sites marked by death, tragedy, and disaster out of macabre curiosity. What they typically find there is enlightenment, empathy, and a connection to history.
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Midlife Crisis

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 07:00
Is Mark Zuckerberg's style transformation just a matter of a change in personal taste? Or is the infamous tech mogul trying to tell us something about Meta?
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Introducing WIRED’s Flagship Podcast, ‘Uncanny Valley’

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 07:00
Will AI actually change the world? Will work and socialization be constrained to the metaverse? Uncanny Valley provides an insider look at the people, power, and influence of Silicon Valley.
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Ahead of the Election, Social Media Platforms Have Given Up

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 06:00
If you thought 2020 was bad, decisions from Big Tech and the US government have led to an internet that’s even worse off.
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After the Election, California (Yes, That Hellscape) Will Keep Moving the World Forward No Matter What

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 05:00
The state has been written off as a woke wasteland. But it's still inventing the future on a bunch of frontiers nobody's talking about. Even if Trump wins, it will remain a golden, global example.
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Will Your Elected Officials in Congress Accept the Results of the Election?

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 05:00
We’ve asked every member of Congress whether they’ll accept the results as called by the Associated Press. Use our tool to see how your representatives answer.
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The Untold Story of Trump's Failed Attempt to Overthrow Venezuela's President

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 04:30
A successful CIA hack of Venezuela's military payroll system, insider fights for spy agency resources, and messy opposition politics: A WIRED investigation reveals a secret Trump-era attempt to oust autocratic ruler Nicolás Maduro.
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Meta’s Next Llama AI Models Are Training on a GPU Cluster ‘Bigger Than Anything’ Else

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 19:00
The race for better generative AI is also a race for more computing power. On that score, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Meta appears to be winning.
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Workers Say They Were Tricked and Threatened as Part of Elon Musk’s Get-Out-the-Vote Effort

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 16:32
America PAC door knockers were flown to Michigan, driven in the back of a U-Haul, and told they’d have to pay hotel bills unless they met unrealistic quotas. One was surprised they were working to elect Donald Trump.
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Elon Musk’s Criticism of ‘Woke AI’ Suggests ChatGPT Could Be a Trump Administration Target

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 12:59
If you think the United States is politically divided now, just wait for the AI culture wars.
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The Best Spooky Tech for Your Halloween Smart Home: Smart Bulbs, Projectors, and More

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 10:59
Add some high-tech horror to your Halloween decorations with scary sounds, frightening lights, and more.
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‘We’re a Fortress Now’: The Militarization of US Elections Is Here

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 10:31
From bulletproof glass, drones, and snipers to boulders blocking election offices, the US democratic system is bracing for violent attacks in 2024.
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Europe’s Big Tech Hawks Brace for a Post-Biden Future

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 10:05
European ambitions to reign in the US tech giants depend on the outcome of the election—and the fate of antitrust firebrand Lina Khan.
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Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 2024): Specs, Features, Price, Release Date

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 10:00
The new 14- a16-inch laptops have some of the most powerful Apple silicon to date: the M4 Pro and M4 Max.
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13 Best Housewarming Gifts for Any New Home

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 09:08
Make a house into a home with these gifts, whether they're moving into their first house or a great new apartment.
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Donald Trump's Ground Game in Michigan Is Mostly Glitchy Apps and Vibes

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 08:16
"It’s what happens when you let a bunch of grifters take over,” a Trumpworld source said. Still, the polls remain even.
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Kindle Colorsoft Review: A Color E-Reader and Not Much Else

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 08:15
The first color Kindle is a nice upgrade, but Amazon missed out on a few opportunities to make the Colorsoft even more special.
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Cuzen Electric Matcha Maker Review: Great Tea but a Lazy Design

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 08:09
This kitchen gadget provides a way to brew incredibly fresh matcha, but it's really just a glorified tea leaf grinder.
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OpenAI’s Transcription Tool Hallucinates. Hospitals Are Using It Anyway

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 07:00
In health care settings, it’s important to be precise. That’s why the widespread use of OpenAI’s Whisper transcription tool among medical workers has experts alarmed.
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