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Apple begins pulling iPhone SE, 14, and 14 Plus from EU
Starting December 28th, all new phones sold in the European Union must have USB-C. And while that deadline is still about a week away, Apple [more…]
Swizzle Fund raises $5M for inaugural fund addressing women’s health and wealth
There is a new venture fund in town. Swizzle Fund, founded by Jessica Kamada, former COO of the marketing agency Bamboo, has raised just a [more…]
EU Approves NVIDIA Deal With Run:ai
The European Commission has approved NVIDIA’s proposed acquisition of Run:ai, an Israel-based provider of a compute management platform. It is pushing for Apple to enhance [more…]
Stranger Things season 5 has wrapped filming as Netflix doubles down on the hugely popular show’s return in 2025, and now I’m even more excited for its return
Netflix has confirmed Stranger Things season 5 has wrapped production Filming on the hugely popular show’s final chapter has taken a whole year Netflix has [more…]
21 WIRED-Tested Gifts for People Who Need Some Sleep (2024)
Between anxiety and insomnia, I’ve always had trouble sleeping, and I’m not alone. Chances are you or someone you know is not getting enough sleep, [more…]
Google Fiber’s internet plans are getting simpler
These options replace the 1 Gig, 2 Gig, 5 Gig, and 8 Gig plans currently available in other supported cities. Like the existing 1 Gig [more…]
Lerer Hippeau files to a raise Fund IX
Lerer Hippeau, one of New York’s most prolific A-list VC firms, has filed to raise its ninth fund, according to an SEC filing made Wednesday. [more…]
Some Telemarketing Lists Are Garbage. Here’s How to Check
In theory, telemarketing lists are great. Pay for a spreadsheet full of leads instead of doing the insanely labor-intensive work of getting that information yourself. [more…]
Juniper Networks warns Mirai botnet is back and targeting new devices
Juniper Networks warns Mirai botnet is scanning for vulnerable routers The campaign started in mid-December 2024, and includes DDoS attacks Users should tighten up on [more…]
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review: Fortune and Glory
In games, as in film, Indiana Jones has had a rough patch. The intrepid archaeologist’s recent big-screen exploits have met with lukewarm reception at best, [more…]
The Verge’s 2024 in review
When you say “wearables,” people generally think of smartwatches. But 2024 was a relatively quiet year for smartwatches, during which iterative updates reigned supreme. That [more…]
Rivian executives accused of harassment in previously unreported lawsuits
Four employees have sued Rivian in separate lawsuits this year over allegations they were harassed, in some cases by top executives, and that the company’s [more…]
Windows 11 24H2 strikes a sour note as audio bug hits the update, leaving some PCs silent
Windows 11 24H2 has a new bug that breaks audio output It’s caused by Dirac Audio software, and a fix is being worked on Microsoft [more…]
Home Office Setup Guide (2024): Webcams, Desks, Chairs, and More
No matter if you’re working from home full-time or just a few days a week, it’s important to carve out a home office setup that [more…]
2025 will be the year of the smart lock
The smart home in 2024 was a year for regrouping. After the initial excitement surrounding the new interoperability standard Matter — which is trying to [more…]
Energy Revolution Ventures’ $18M fund lays a bet on ‘new chemistry’ startups in energy and hydrogen
What happens when a chemical engineer, who’s previously built a hydrogen-powered drone, becomes a venture capitalist? Energy Revolution Ventures, that’s what. The VC has now [more…]
Spotify has been filling your recommendations with fake artists and music it barely pays for, according to in-depth report
Spotify is reportedly pushing “ghost artists” into many playlists Ghost artists are similar to muzak: it’s music to be in the background Some employees have [more…]
16 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2024) | WIRED
Chi Vibes on the Edge Curved Edge Hairstyling Iron for $110: I’m a longtime Chi devotee, having owned and loved the original ceramic flat iron [more…]
Senators rip into automakers for selling customer data and blocking right to repair
A bipartisan group of senators is calling out the auto industry for its “hypocritical, profit-driven” opposition to national right-to-repair legislation, while also selling customer data [more…]
Which Tool Should Your Team Use?
When analyzing any project management tool, my top two priorities are always ensuring that the solution fits my budget and offers the functionalities I use [more…]