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If you missed our second live, subscriber-only Q&A with WIRED’s AI columnist Reece Rogers, you can watch the replay here.
Reece Rogers
Auto Drive Style
Wayve’s AI Self-Driving System Is Here to Drive Like a Human and Take On Waymo and Tesla
Ben Oliver
Reviews and Buying Guides
The Best Baby Carriers for Every Situation
These are the best wraps, carriers, and slings to help you bring your infant wherever you go.
Nena Farrell and Adrienne So
23 Gifts for Dads Who Don't Need Anything
The best gift idea for your dad is a nicer version of something he already owns. The second best is one of these things.
Martin Cizmar
The Best Kindles to Take Your Library Anywhere
Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.
Brenda Stolyar
The Best Wireless Meat Thermometers for the Perfect Meal
From roasting a bird in the oven to searing steaks on a grill outside, these probes stay connected so you know when your food is done.
Sal Vaglica
Hands On With Android XR and Google's AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Google has new smart glasses, as well as a mixed-reality headset developed with Samsung. Both are powered by Gemini, and both run a new version of Android. I got to try them on.
Julian Chokkattu
Audi’s Rebrand in China Points to Bigger Changes in the Auto Industry
The “four rings” turns to “four letters” in China—a choice that also signals deeper shifts in the global auto market, where Chinese automakers now dominate.
Aarian Marshall
This $800 Emotional Support Robot for Kids Will Soon Be Bricked—Without Refunds
Embodied says it will try to refund recent purchases of its Moxie robot but makes no promises.
Scharon Harding, Ars Technica
This Tiny Japanese Camera Only Captures 9-Second Videos
The handheld Kyu camera captures clips up to nine seconds in length and has space to hold only 27 videos at once. The strict limits are meant to bring “emotional consideration” to your digital memories.
Julian Chokkattu
BenQ’s Brilliant ScreenBar Lamps Are My Favorite WFH Accessory
Light up a desk with this space-saving lamp that hangs over your computer monitor—now with motion sensing.
Julian Chokkattu
Skip the Viral Hatch Restore 2 for This Brighter, Cheaper Clock
After testing many, many sunrise alarm clocks, I recommend the Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 for your perpetually sleepy loved one.
Nena Farrell
Skip the Sea Kelp Supplements
Sea kelp, otherwise known as bladderwrack, has become a trendy superfood. But the modern hype doesn’t hold up.
Boutayna Chokrane
Vintage Digicams Aren’t Just a Fad. They’re an Artistic Statement
In a time when AI-powered imaging software tweaks and smooths every digital photo to appear perfect, some photographers are embracing the quirky flaws of vintage digital cameras.
Brendan Nystedt
Use Android’s Built-In Settings to Cut Your Phone Usage Time in Half
By setting limits on app use, limiting your notifications, and keeping tabs on your screen time, you can unleash your mind from the tyranny of the scroll.
John Brandon
This Bot Adds Events to Your Calendar Automatically. Just Forward It an Email
When you get an email suggesting you meet up with somebody, put this free bot to work. Fwd2cal uses ChatGPT to parse the information in the email and adds an event to your calendar.
Justin Pot
This Free App Can Back Up Your Computer to Any Cloud Service
Duplicati, a free download on both macOS and Windows, puts encrypted backups of all your important files into the cloud service of your choice. Here’s how to use it.
Justin Pot
The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Apple is rolling out iOS 18.2 with more Apple Intelligence capabilities. Here are all the top new features and how to download it.
Julian Chokkattu and Brenda Stolyar
King of the Road
The Iconic Abbey Road Audio Experience Is Coming to Cars—and Maybe Your Next Headphones
Simon Lucas