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Apple Shared Its First Public AI-Generated Image. It’s Craig Federighi’s Dog

Shared exclusively with WIRED, this Image Playground creation is the first that Apple has released outside of marketing materials.
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Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?

You’ve decided to upgrade to Apple’s new iPhone. Now the question is which model to buy. We break it down.

These Are Our Favorite Sheets to Catch Some Z's 

Which material should you buy? Percale or linen? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites and break it all down.

Google Pixel Watch 3 Is Finally the Apple Watch for Android Owners

In the three years since Google decided to revamp Wear OS, the Pixel Watch 3 is the perfect example of how far things have come.

The HHKB Studio Keyboard Is an Old Favorite Reimagined for the Present Day

Large changes bring this classic programmer's mechanical keyboard into modernity without sacrificing its soul.

The Digitakt II Sequencer Has Bigger Brains and Better Memory

Even after seven years, the original Digitakt can still hold its own against modern samplers. The Digitakt II is better in almost every way.

Google’s 4th-Gen Nest Learning Thermostat Isn’t Just Pretty (but It’s Also Very Pretty)

Nine years after its predecessor debuted, the fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat blends beauty with smarts.

The Best Labor Day Deals

Now's your chance to save cash on TVs, smart speakers, and Kindles.

The 39 Best Deals From REI’s 2024 Labor Day Sale

Shop these end-of-summer deals on REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, and other outdoor brands.

The Best Labor Day Mattress Deals

It's one of the best times of the year to score a new mattress. Here are all the best deals (plus some exclusive sale codes) to snag ahead of the long weekend.

The 23 Best Back to School Deals for Your Sunburned Kid

It's time to put away the pool noodles and get those butts back in seats. Save on backpacks, iPads, laptops, and more.

How to Hide or Lock Apps With iOS 18

Protect your apps from prying eyes with Apple’s latest security feature.

How to Buy an Electric Bike

Here’s what the experts want you to know before making your first electric bike purchase.

The Easiest Ways to Swap Contact Info Using Your Phone

Use these tools in iOS and Android to exchange contact details and never fumble with business cards again.

How to Use Apple’s Distraction Control Feature in Safari

Distraction Control, which removes annoying elements from web pages, is coming to the iPhone’s default browser with the release of iOS 18.

Only Three Lonely Products Still Use Apple’s Lightning Connector

Now that AirPods Max have finally been upgraded to USB-C, just a few Apple items are holding on. Can you guess all three?

Sony’s $700 PlayStation 5 Pro Is Finally Coming in November

Following months of rumors, the company just announced its powerful yet pricey PlayStation 5 upgrade.

Where Is CarPlay 2?

The next generation of Apple’s car dashboard software is supposed to debut this year. But another Apple product event has come and gone without any CarPlay news.

Everything Apple Announced Today

All the new hardware was unveiled at a splashy media event at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. The new iPhone was the star of the show.

Seriously, Use Encrypted Messaging

This week, we talk about recent developments with messaging apps Telegram and Signal, and discuss the future of encrypted messaging, surveillance capitalism, and nonprofit business models in tech.

Navigating the Wild West of EV Charging

This week, we talk about the slow rollout of public electric vehicle chargers in the United States and the wildly disparate prices drivers are paying to top up.

Your Photos Aren’t Real

This week: Google’s new photo manipulation tools produce some convincing results, but how much of this unreality are we supposed to stomach?

Good Luck Selling Your AI Startup

This week, we talk about the current trend of Big Tech acqui-hiring key talent from smaller AI companies.
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