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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.
Brenda Stolyar and Lily Hay Newman
The Best iPhone 15 Cases and Accessories
Titanium doesn’t mean a thing—and it definitely doesn’t mean “crack-proof.” Be smart and add some protection.
Julian Chokkattu
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.
Julian Chokkattu
Which Apple Watch Is Best Right Now?
Should you splurge for the Ultra Watch 2? Or stick with the SE? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
Adrienne So
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.
Nena Farrell
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.
Julian Chokkattu
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.
Henri Robbins
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.
Terrence O’Brien
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.
Nena Farrell
The Best Labor Day Deals
Now's your chance to save cash on TVs, smart speakers, and Kindles.
Louryn Strampe
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.
Scott Gilbertson
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.
Nena Farrell
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.
Louryn Strampe
How to Hide or Lock Apps With iOS 18
Protect your apps from prying eyes with Apple’s latest security feature.
Brenda Stolyar
How to Buy an Electric Bike
Here’s what the experts want you to know before making your first electric bike purchase.
Stephanie Pearson
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.
David Nield
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.
David Nield
Electric Grilling Is Still a Little Raw in the Middle
Electric grills dangle the potential of being greener, safer, and more consistent than propane grills. But the experience of using one is frustrating.
Joe Ray
The More This Rolex Costs, the More You Want It. Here's Why
A 125-year-old theory explains why humans want luxury items even more when the prices go up. Blame social media—and ubiquitous counterfeits—for making it even worse.
Chris Hall
After Nearly a Decade Away, Panasonic TVs Are Back in the US
Panasonic eases back into the United States with Amazon-powered OLED and miniLED models.
Ryan Waniata
Give In to Temperature-Controlling Tech and Unlock a New Kitchen Zen
Recent advances in countertop induction burners give home cooks more control over their meals, freeing up their minds to get creative in other ways.
Joe Ray
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?
Brenda Stolyar
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.
Megan Farokhmanesh
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.
Aarian Marshall
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.
Boone Ashworth, Julian Chokkattu, and Adrienne So
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.
Lauren Goode and Michael Calore
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.
Michael Calore and Aarian Marshall
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?
Michael Calore and Lauren Goode
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.
Lauren Goode and Michael Calore
Dirt Road Dancing
Our Favorite Overlanding Gear for Off-Road Adventure
Martin Cizmar and Scott Gilbertson
Product Review
Asus' Zenbook S 16 Is the Well-Balanced Windows Laptop You're Looking for
Christopher Null