Google claims its newest AI model, Gemini 4 Argon, just beat Minecraft — no human help required. In a research paper posted Oct. 15, Google DeepMind researchers said a team …
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All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale: Cookware Deals for Fall Cooking
by Alan Northby Alan NorthAll-Clad cookware is a buy-it-for-life staple, according to the WIRED Reviews team and, well, everyone else. My parents have owned an 8-inch All-Clad frying pan as long as I can …
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Apple updates guidelines to ban nudify apps masquerading as regular apps to pass review
by Alan Northby Alan NorthApple tightened its developer guidelines over the weekend to ban apps that use AI to create offensive content, as well as those that masquerade as regular apps to pass the …
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iPhone Duo Camera Tricks: Smart Take, Kid Cue, Duo Preview, and More
by Alan Northby Alan NorthApple’s iPhone Duo introduces Smart Take, Kid Cue, Duo Preview, and Duo FaceTime. Here’s how its folding design changes group photos and where its cameras fall short. The post iPhone …
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Starbucks is launching an incredibly sweet Winnie the Pooh collection — how to buy
by Alan Northby Alan NorthStarbucks is teaming up with Disney for a 20-piece Starbucks x Winnie the Pooh collection celebrating 100 years of the Hundred Acre Wood. The limited-edition lineup drops on Oct. 20, …
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Welcome back to Power Play! Each week, senior writer Molly Taft tackles a topic around this midterm season’s biggest issue: data centers. They’re out this week, so Caroline Haskins is …
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Anthropic says it’s committing 5% of its shares to a ‘public benefit fund’
by Alan Northby Alan NorthAnthropic announced today that it’s creating a “public benefit fund” that will give the company “increased flexibility and scale” to support projects for societal good. Anthropic said that it will …
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Sony Wants Audiophiles to Pay $5,900 for Its New Gold-Plated Walkman
by Alan Northby Alan NorthSony’s new gold-plated Walkman costs $5,900 and promises premium audio. Here’s what its upgraded hardware offers and whether it’s worth the price. The post Sony Wants Audiophiles to Pay $5,900 …
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Edit, sign, and convert PDFs with this $79.99 lifetime Mac app
by Alan Northby Alan NorthTL;DR: Get lifetime access to PDF Expert for Mac for $79.99 (reg. $139.99), with tools for editing text, rearranging pages, signing forms, and working with scanned PDFs. $79.99 $139.99 Save …
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The generative AI revolution hasn’t been kind to Vanniall, an OnlyFans creator who lives in New York City. She now constantly finds hyperrealistic deepfakes—AI-generated images and videos that copy everything …