Category: Technology

The scientists used the device to record the snow’s albedo, a measure of what fraction of the sunlight beaming down is reflected back up. Red snow means lower albedo, which means more absorbed sunlight and faster snowmelt. Other factors also influence albedo, including dirt, dust and ash from wildfires. Sand from the Gobi Desert can […]

A new 1800-mAh battery will get you decent shoot times. I managed over 1.5 hours shooting 4K. Insta360 claims 81 minutes shooting 5.7K video at 30p, which feels about right, based on my testing. It’s worth noting that the larger battery and other changes do make the X3 slightly heavier, but I still found it […]

We at WIRED have written plenty about the threat that cyberattacks pose to power grids worldwide. But lately, the most significant attacks on electrical systems have demonstrated that hacking is hardly necessary when physical destruction and sabotage are an option: Just as Russia’s invasion force in Ukraine has systematically destroyed electrical infrastructure to cause vast […]

If you live somewhere with a great deal of air pollution, or are just eager to prepare for a dystopia where you have to shut your ears and mouth to the outside world, the Dyson Zone could be for you. The device—which combines a pair of headphones with a face-protecting air purifier—isn’t for sale yet, but […]

Lately, I’ve been hearing voices. They tell me all sorts of useful information, such as where to go and how to get there. Don’t worry, all of this precisely stops when I take off my motorcycle helmet. That’s because it’s Bluetooth connected, and I love that I can keep my smartphone in my pocket while […]

Has the stale selfie that’s served as your profile picture gone a little too long without a refresh? You’ve likely seen friends using the Lensa AI app to create colorful, custom cartoon images of themselves as ethereal fairies or stern astronauts. Prisma Labs, the company behind Lensa, went viral back in 2016 with a similar (albeit less powerful) app […]

A smartwatch is an accessory you don’t really need, but it can be convenient. Without having to pull out your smartphone, you can see and respond to notifications, change music tracks, and glance at the next turn when you’re hurriedly stomping to the nearest coffee shop to warm yourself up in the winter chill. If […]

The Monitor is a weekly column devoted to everything happening in the WIRED world of culture, from movies to memes, TV to Twitter. For a fleeting moment last week, everyone was talking about bears on cocaine. Well, one bear on cocaine. In a movie. Never mind. The point is, for like eight hours on a […]

The number of smartwatches on the market is staggering. We’ve tested models from Tag Heuer, Citizen, Montblanc, Diesel, and many other fashion brands, but most of them are simply too expensive for what you get. Here are a few other options we like. Skagen Falster Gen 6 for $229: Barring looks, this Wear OS smartwatch […]

Out in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, a young woman named Rachel clings to the side of an oil rig. The wind whips her auburn hair into a wild tangle, and ocean spray drenches her jeans, but she climbs on, determined to uncover evidence of illegal drilling. When she arrives on board, […]