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Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You

Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.

18 May 2024 1:30 am
The 43 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (May 2024)

City Hunter, Suzume, and Spaceman are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

18 May 2024 12:30 am
The 46 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (May 2024)

Dead Boy Detectives, Chicken Nugget, and Ripley are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

18 May 2024 12:30 am
Theres New Hope for an HIV Vaccine

A trial vaccine has succeeded in generating low levels of antibodies needed to target HIV. Its a first but much-needed step toward preventing infection.

17 May 2024 10:49 pm
The Race to Buy TikTok Is Onbut There Might Not Be a Winner

Investors are interested in buying TikTok so that it can avoid a US ban. But even if ByteDance accepts, a takeover will be far from simple.

17 May 2024 9:20 pm
OpenAIs Long-Term AI Risk Team Has Disbanded

The entire OpenAI team focused on the existential dangers of AI has either resigned or been absorbed into other research groups, WIRED has confirmed.

17 May 2024 8:24 pm
Twitter Is Finally Dead. Its X All the Way Down

Twitter is fully x.com now. Given its transformation since Elon Musk bought it, that may be a small mercy.

17 May 2024 7:43 pm
9 Best Coolers WIRED Tested For Every Budget, Any Situation

We chugged chilled beverages to bring you our favorite coolers for every situation.

17 May 2024 7:30 pm
Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless Mouse Review: Custom Gaming Perfection

Corsair finally made the upgraded multi-button gaming mouse weve been waiting for.

17 May 2024 7:00 pm
Its Time to Believe the AI Hype

Some pundits suggest generative AI stopped getting smarter. The explosive demos from OpenAI and Google that started the week show theres plenty more disruption to come.

17 May 2024 6:30 pm
How to Use Circle to Search on an Android Phone

There's a new, AI-powered way to search on Android. All it takes is a swish of your finger.

17 May 2024 5:30 pm
25 Best REI Anniversary Sale Deals: Fitness Trackers, Tents, Sleeping Bags, Outdoor Apparel

Its the best time of the year to pick up all the tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and gear that youll need for summer fun.

17 May 2024 5:00 pm
Netflix Isnt About Flicks Anymore

And it's not just NetflixMax, Disney+, and even YouTube are also turning their attention to series, sports, and shorts.

17 May 2024 4:30 pm
Amazon Is Hosting a Massive Book Sale

Ebooks, paperbacks, and hardcover editions are deeply discounted through May 20.

17 May 2024 3:26 am
How Googles AI Overviews Work, and How to Turn Them Off (You Cant)

Googles new Gemini-powered search experience is rolling out to users in the US. Heres some advice on how to navigate it. And if you want to turn AI Overviews off, too bad.

17 May 2024 3:12 am
How Twitch Streamers Could Shape the 2024 Elections

WIRED talked to political streamer Hasan Piker about Joe Biden, the youth vote, and his advocacy for Gaza.

17 May 2024 1:44 am
The 35 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now

Hacks, The Jinx, and Conan OBrien Must Go are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.

17 May 2024 12:30 am
Teslas Controversial Factory Expansion Is Approved

After anti-Tesla activists clashed with police in Germany last week, local councillors today backed Elon Musks plan to make Teslas only European Gigafactory even bigger.

17 May 2024 12:13 am
Jane Schoenbrun Wants to Blow Up Your TV

Growing up, director Jane Schoenbrun escaped into shows like The X-Files and Twin Peaks. Their new movie is about the relief, and danger, of getting lost in screens.

16 May 2024 10:07 pm
RFK Jr. Is Priming His Audience for Election Denialism

Robert F. Kennedy's campaignand his life's workhave laid the groundwork for supporters to blame his inevitable loss on an elite conspiracy.

16 May 2024 8:40 pm
6 Best Nanoleaf Smart Lights (2024): Shapes, 4D Kit, and Installation Tips

Nanoleaf has some of the coolest smart lighting panels around. Heres how to choose the right one for your home.

16 May 2024 8:30 pm
Artiphon Chorda Review: A Nifty Toy for Non-Musicians

This digital fretboard is a unique standa-lone instrument and affordable intro to MIDI polyphonic expression (MPE).

16 May 2024 7:30 pm
SVS Ultra Evolution Review: Clean Looks, Refined Sound

SVS reimagined its Ultra series speakers for premium style and sound.

16 May 2024 6:30 pm
Lab-Grown Meat Is on Shelves Now. But Theres a Catch

A store in Singapore is selling lab-grown chicken, but it only contains 3 percent animal cells.

16 May 2024 6:06 pm
Google Search Is Growing Up

This week, we unpack all the news from Google I/O, where we got a glimpse of how the worlds dominant search engine will evolve in the AI era.

16 May 2024 5:30 pm
Hasan Piker Wont Tell You to Vote for Joe Biden

Twitch streamers could have a serious impact on the electioneven by sitting it out.

16 May 2024 5:00 pm
Meta Faces Fresh Probe Over 'Addictive' Effect on Kids

The EU has launched an investigation into Facebook and Instagram's child protection measures are part of mounting concerns around minors use of social media.

16 May 2024 4:39 pm
Wegovy Can Keep Weight Off for at Least 4 Years, Research Shows

Users receiving weekly injections saw their weight fall, plateau, and stabilize over the course of a four-year trialbut its still unclear how long these effects last after stopping taking the drug.

16 May 2024 4:30 pm
Maven Is a New Social Network That Eliminates Followersand Hopefully Stress

Twitter cofounder Ev Williams is backing a new social network called Maven, which trades likes and follows for algorithms designed to foster serendipity and deep discussion.

16 May 2024 3:30 pm
11 Best All-Clad Cookware Deals Right Now (Spring 2024)

All-Clad makes some of the bestand priciestcookware you can buy. These discounts will help you invest for less.

16 May 2024 4:44 am
Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2024

New iPads are here. We break down Apples current lineup to help you figure out which one of Apple's tablets is best for you.

16 May 2024 1:47 am
Prepare to Get Manipulated by Emotionally Expressive Chatbots

The emotional mimicry of OpenAIs new version of ChatGPT could lead AI assistants in some strangeeven dangerousdirections.

16 May 2024 1:26 am
Saunas Are the Next Frontier in Fighting Depression

The preliminary results of a clinical trial of using heat exposure to combat depression are inand are fueling cautious optimism that sauna practice could become an accepted treatment.

15 May 2024 11:18 pm
Android 15 Theft Detection Lock Knows When Your Phone Is Stolen

Google is introducing new AI-powered safety tools in Android 15 that can lock down your phone if thieves nab it.

15 May 2024 10:30 pm
All the New Features Coming to Android Phones, Watches, and TVs This Year

At I/O, Google showed off new features in Android 15, the latest version of Wear OS, improvements to Google TV, and more.

15 May 2024 10:30 pm
15 Top New Android 15 Features (2024): How to Install, Features, Release Date

Android 15 is creeping closer to its release date. Here are the notable features and upgrades Google has in store.

15 May 2024 10:30 pm
These Electric School Buses Are on Their Way to Save the Grid

Loaded with ever more renewables, the grid will need to store a whole lot of energy. Enter: a new kind of magic school busone that can both charge and give power back.

15 May 2024 7:30 pm
Best Cheap Electric Bikes Under $2,000 (2024): Commuter, Folding, Cargo

Zip zap zoom! After months of testing, these are our favorite electric bikes that wont break the bank.

15 May 2024 7:00 pm
Microsoft PowerToys Is the Ultimate Windows 11 Customization Tool

Microsoft's own PowerToys utility can help you unlock the full potential of the Windows desktop.

15 May 2024 5:30 pm
Despite Bird Flu Risk, Raw-Milk Drinkers Are Undaunted

As H5N1 continues its spread among US cow herds, raw milk enthusiasts remain utterly unfazed.

15 May 2024 5:00 pm
Deadspins New Owners Reveal Their Plans: Betting Contentbut No AI

The future of once-beloved sports blog Deadspin has been murky since it was acquired by an unknown company called Lineup Publishing in March. The new ownership shared its plans with WIRED.

15 May 2024 4:30 pm
OpenAI's Chief AI Wizard Ilya Sutskever Is Leaving the Company

One day after OpenAI showed off an all-new, emotional, version of ChatGPT, the company announced that chief scientist Ilya Sutskever is leaving the company. He voted to fire CEO Sam Altman in November.

15 May 2024 6:06 am
Biden Is Trying to Buy EVs Time With New Tariffs on China. It Might Not Work

America now has 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, but with US automakers struggling to compete and its reliance on Chinas materials, will this help? Mercedes, BMW and VW think not.

15 May 2024 1:41 am
The 28 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now

Mad Max, Stop Making Sense, and Dune are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month.

15 May 2024 12:30 am
'Hades 2' Proves Lightning Can Strike Twice

They say that you can't improve upon perfection, but somehow, Supergiant Games' Hades sequel does.

14 May 2024 11:44 pm
With Gemini on Android, Google Points to Mobile Computings Futureand Past

Googles new upgrades to Gemini and Circle to Search offer a look at how the operating system might change and revolve around artificial intelligence.

14 May 2024 11:35 pm
Astra Is Google's Multimodal Answer to the New ChatGPT

Google's new voice-operated AI assistant, called Astra, can make sense of what your phones camera sees. It was announced one day after OpenAI revealed a similar vision for ChatGPT.

14 May 2024 11:24 pm
Secrecy Concerns Mount Over Spy Powers Targeting US Data Centers

A coalition of digital rights groups is demanding the US declassify records that would clarify just how expansive a major surveillance program really is.

14 May 2024 9:46 pm
Neakasa M1 Self-Cleaning Litter Box Review: Automated No-Scoop Cleaning

If your cats hate covered litter boxes, the Neakasa M1 Self-Cleaning Litter Box is a no-scoop, smart, automated box that gives them headroom.

14 May 2024 7:30 pm
The 13 Best Hair Dryers (2024): Blow-Dryers, Brushes, and Diffusers

We tried blow-dryers, brushes, and a machine that sucks up your locks like a vacuum. These are our top tools to dry your do.

14 May 2024 7:00 pm