WIRED's latest episode discusses the negative reception of OpenAI's GPT-5, along with other tech stories like memes about deportations and NASA's lunar nuclear reactors, highlighting the intersection of technology, culture, and politics.
WIRED has curated a list of the best Cyber Monday tech deals for 2024, featuring discounts on a variety of gadgets including fitness trackers, wireless earbuds, OLED monitors, routers, and more. Highlights include the Fitbit Charge 6 for $100, Apple AirPods Pro for $154, and the Alienware OLED 4K Monitor for $900. The guide will be updated throughout the sale event to include new deals and price corrections.
Wired's global editorial director, Katie Drummond, discusses the magazine's investigation into AI search startup Perplexity, labeling it a 'BS machine' on 'Squawk Box'.
Peter Davis, a champion pen spinner, demonstrates 21 levels of difficulty in pen spinning in a Wired video. He starts with basic techniques like charging and wipers and moves on to more advanced maneuvers like threading and charge removal.
The JBL Quantum 100 wired gaming headset is a great buy for gamers on a budget, offering a comfortable, user-repairable design and good-enough sound for less than $40. The headset has a thoughtful design for the price, with a sturdy, angled 3.5mm audio jack, a volume wheel, and a mute button. It also has a bendable, removable boom mic that’s surprisingly good. The lightweight headphones are comfortable to wear for extended gaming sessions, and the ear cups are replaceable. However, the speakers aren’t stellar, and the earcups don’t block out external noise.