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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
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
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
With OpenAIs Release of GPT-4o, Is ChatGPT Plus Still Worth It?

While the newest AI model from OpenAI, GPT-4o, is available to users for free, ChatGPT Plus subscribers still get access to more prompts and the newest features.

14 May 2024 6:24 am
The Dyson WashG1 Is an All-in-One Wet Floor Cleaner That Doesnt Use Suction

In true Dyson fashion, this new floor cleaner is over-engineered and expensive, looks awesome, and overlooks one silly, simple function.

14 May 2024 4:31 am
Apple iPad Pro (M4, 2024) Review: Powerful Yet Premature

Beautifully designed and endowed with abundant horsepower, the iPad Pro may not be fully realized until the software catches up.

14 May 2024 2:30 am
Generative AI Doesnt Make Hardware Less Hard

Wearable AI gadgets from Rabbit and Humane were panned by reviewers, including at WIRED. Their face-plants show that its still tough to compete with big tech in the age of ChatGPT.

13 May 2024 4:00 pm
Inside the Cult of the Haskell Programmer

It's spooky. It's esoteric. It's also the key to understanding the rise and relevance of functional programming.

13 May 2024 3:30 pm
Time Is Running Out in the Hunt for Rare Bitcoin

A small band of collectors is finding and collecting rare fragments of bitcoin worth many times the face value. But their window of opportunity is closing.

13 May 2024 3:00 pm
These Artificial Blood Platelets Could One Day Save Lives

Platelets help blood clot, but they have a short shelf life. With blood in short supply, synthetic platelets could help meet demand.

13 May 2024 11:30 am
An Innovative EV Motor Used by Lamborghini, McLaren, and Ferrari Is Being Mass-Produced by Mercedes

Compared to the usual EV power plants, axial-flux motors are smaller and lighter, and have more torque. But they're hard to make at scale. Now Mercedes is bringing them to the masses.

12 May 2024 3:30 pm
NASAs Quest to Touch the Sun

The outer layers of the suns atmosphere are a blistering million degrees hotter than its surface. NASA sent a probe to find out whyby getting closer to the star than ever before.

12 May 2024 11:30 am
3 Best Smart Scales (2024): Luxe, Budget, and All App-Connected

If youre ready to start tracking your weight, BMI, and other critical health data on your phone, weve weighed in on some great options.

11 May 2024 8:30 pm
Apollo Go (2024) Review: A Great Commuter Scooter

Apollos midrange electric scooter has all the bells and whistles youd want in a reasonable 46-pound package.

11 May 2024 7:30 pm
In Defense of Parasitic Worms

Nature cant run without parasites, and climate change is driving some to extinction. What happens when they start to disappear?

11 May 2024 11:30 am
What to Expect at Google I/O 2024, and How to Watch It

The annual developer conference kicks off with a keynote address on Tuesday. Look out for updates on Android, Search, and Assistant, plus a whole lot of AI news.

11 May 2024 3:23 am
The Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across the US Thanks to a Rare Solar Storm

Three bursts of charged particles ejected from the sun have merged into a wave that could lead to brilliant auroras being visible from Moscow to Oklahoma City.

11 May 2024 3:01 am
Eureka E10 Review: An Adorably Dumb Robot Vacuum

Eurekas combo robot both vacuums and mops your floors. It does a fine job vacuuming, but its a sloppy mopper, and its home-mapping skills are mediocre.

10 May 2024 5:30 pm
Elon Musk's Neuralink Had a Brain Implant Setback. It May Come Down to Design

Neuralink experienced a mechanical issue with its first human brain-computer interface implant. Its novel design may make it more prone to failure.

10 May 2024 1:40 am
City Trees Save Lives

Green spaces significantly cool our ever-hotter cities. New research suggests more trees could cut heat-related ER visits in LA by up to two-thirds.

9 May 2024 4:00 pm