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The Physics Principle That Inspired Modern AI Art

The Physics Principle That Inspired Modern AI Art

Diffusion models generate incredible images by learning to reverse the process that,...

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The 7 Best Chromebooks for Every Budget (2023): 2-in-1, Clamshell, Tablets

The 7 Best Chromebooks for Every Budget (2023): 2-in-1,...

All-in on Google services? Then check out our favorite Chrome OS laptops and 2-in-1...

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JBL Pulse 5 Review: Fun to Look at and Listen to

JBL Pulse 5 Review: Fun to Look at and Listen to

This irresistible Bluetooth speaker has pretty lights that can sync up with your...

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Conspiracy Theorists Are Coming for the 15-Minute City

Conspiracy Theorists Are Coming for the 15-Minute City

A movement to promote neighborhoods with amenities within walking distance has enraged...

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Heat Pumps Sell Like Hotcakes on America's Oil-Rich Frontier

Heat Pumps Sell Like Hotcakes on America's Oil-Rich Frontier

In Alaska, people are flocking to buy electric appliances instead of fuel-guzzling...

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How to Protect Yourself from Twitter’s 2FA Crackdown

How to Protect Yourself from Twitter’s 2FA Crackdown

Twitter is disabling SMS-based two-factor authentication. Switch to these alternatives...

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Workers Are Dying in the EV Industry’s ‘Tainted’ City

Workers Are Dying in the EV Industry’s ‘Tainted’ City

In Indonesia, sickness and pollution plague a sprawling factory complex that supplies...

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A Tiny Sun in a Jar Is Shedding Light on Solar Flares

A Tiny Sun in a Jar Is Shedding Light on Solar Flares

This new lab experiment explores the physics involved in our star’s tumultuous interior...

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13 Best Office Chairs (2023): Budget, Luxe, Cushions, Casters, and Mats

13 Best Office Chairs (2023): Budget, Luxe, Cushions, Casters,...

Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these...

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The Mystery of Alaska’s Disappearing Whales

The Mystery of Alaska’s Disappearing Whales

Belugas pass cultural knowledge across generations. Their survival may depend on...

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End-to-End Encryption Is Coming to Android Group Chats

End-to-End Encryption Is Coming to Android Group Chats

Plus: Apple’s mixed-reality headset creeps toward actual reality, and a stronger...

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Netvue Birdfy Feeder Cam Review: Fun But Wonky

Netvue Birdfy Feeder Cam Review: Fun But Wonky

This weatherproof camera is mounted inside a bird feeder—but its AI identification...

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China’s Police State Targets Zero-Covid Protesters

China’s Police State Targets Zero-Covid Protesters

Plus: ICE accidentally doxes asylum seekers, Google fails to uphold a post-Roe promise,...

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The Enigma of Dragonfly 44, the Galaxy That’s Almost Invisible

The Enigma of Dragonfly 44, the Galaxy That’s Almost Invisible

A growing catalog of huge but dim “ultra-diffuse” galaxies is forcing astronomers...

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7 Best Carpet Cleaners (2022): Budget, Spot Cleaners, Hard Floors

7 Best Carpet Cleaners (2022): Budget, Spot Cleaners, Hard...

Tackle stubborn stains, ground-in grime, and pesky pet hair with one of these WIRED-tested...

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