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Sharp's LDK+ Electric Van Concept Turns Into a Movie Theater When You Park
The windows dim, and the rear seats turn around to face a wall-to-wall display at the back. The concept vehicle clearly shows the growing EV ambitions of Sharp's parent company, Foxconn.
Amazon Prime Day is Almost Over—We’re Still Tracking Deals Live
Amazon's massive sale ends today and the WIRED Reviews team is working in shifts to bring you the best deals on products we've tested and tracked.
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If you have an iPad or MacBook on your wish list—or maybe you want a case for your new iPhone 16—we have the best Prime Day Apple deals here.
Why Tampa Is So Vulnerable to Hurricane Milton
Tampa, Florida is the most vulnerable US city to hurricane damage. Delays to floodwater defenses and relentless development only made the situation worse.
320 Best Prime Day Deals for Day Two, Fully Vetted By Our Gear Pros (Oct 2024)
Explore the best Prime Day deals on all your favorite editor-tested and approved gear starting at $6. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days will end today.
Nintendo Alarmo: Price, Specs, Availability
Nintendo’s new alarm clock lets you choose from a variety of characters from Mario to Zelda and reacts to your movements, so you can snooze with gestures or end it by jumping out of bed.
29 Deals WIRED Readers Are Actually Buying During Prime Day 2024
Here are the best WIRED-tested, reader-approved deals from Amazon Prime Day.
Our 22 Best Prime Day Laptop Deals Are Just a Click Away (2024)
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69,000 Bitcoins Are Headed for the US Treasury—While the Agent Who Seized Them Is in Jail
The $4.4 billion in crypto is set to be the largest pile of criminal proceeds ever sold off by the US. The former IRS agent who seized the recording-breaking sum, meanwhile, languishes in a...
The Best Prime Day Deals for Those Who Hate Amazon
We've rounded up the best deals NOT on Amazon: outdoor gear, mobile photography, organic mattresses, and more.
5 Prime Day Portable Charger and Power Station Deals (2024)
Whether for emergencies or to recharge while camping, now's a good time to buy a power bank or power station.
25 Best Amazon Prime Day Hair Tool Deals to Shop Right Now (2024)
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Amazon Dreams of AI Agents That Do the Shopping for You
Amazon feeds its large language models vast quantities of retail data. It says its AI agents might someday be smart enough to buy you stuff without you even having to ask.
Ring’s New AI Search Tool Lets You Easily Scan Videos—With Mixed Results
The Amazon-owned home-surveillance business will offer users the ability to search footage for specific objects and actions. WIRED gave it a try.
Tesla Is Ready to Roll Out the Cybercab, Its Answer to Robotaxis
On Thursday, Tesla will reveal its Cybercab, a self-driving robotaxi. But running an autonomous ride-hailing fleet involves much more than teaching cars to drive themselves.
The Fight That Nearly Destroyed the Letterboxd Community
When the movie review site removed an anime classic, it put its community’s loyalty and passion to the test.
X Is Back in Brazil
Brazil’s Supreme Court has lifted its ban on X after the company paid a $5.1 million fine and blocked accounts accused of breaking the law.
A Major GLP-1 Drug Shortage Is Over. Some Patients Aren’t Celebrating
Mounjaro and Zepbound are now out of shortage. This should be good news—but because so many patients are taking compounded versions of these GLP-1 medications, it’s a complicated situation.
27 Prime Day Toy Deals On Stuff Our Kids Love (2024)
Now is the best time to snag the Lego set or board game of your kid’s holiday dreams with our favorite Prime Day toy deals.
Florida Hospitals and Nursing Homes Are Bracing for Hurricane Milton
More than 200 health care facilities in impacted areas are moving patients and residents in what the state’s chief of emergency medical oversight calls “our largest evacuation ever.”