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Bookshop.org Now Sells Ebooks

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 6:30am
The bookseller is applying its sales model—where online purchases support indie bookstores—to digital books. It has also released a mobile app for shopping and reading ebooks.

DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT: Hands On With DeepSeek’s R1 Chatbot

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 8:29pm
DeekSeek’s chatbot with the R1 model is a stunning release from the Chinese startup. While it’s an innovation in training efficiency, hallucinations still run rampant.

How to Turn Off Apple Intelligence on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 2:41pm
In iOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence is now turned on by default. Here’s how to disable it.

8 Best Deals on Valentine’s Day Gifts (2025)

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 11:09am
We found good deals on utterly giftable WIRED-approved gadgets.

13 Best Electric Kettles (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 8:00am
We made tons of coffee, tea, and ramen to test these electric kettles—and boiled it down to these top picks.

Emergency Braking Will Save Lives. Automakers Want to Charge Extra for It

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 7:00am
The tech exists, and vehicles on the road already have it, yet a consortium of carmakers doesn’t want to make this lifesaving equipment standard. The reason is as old as the hills—money.

Here It Is, the Worst Slack Bug

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 6:30am
A glitch in Slack makes it possible to accidentally send your entire DM history with one person to other coworkers. Ask me how I know.

This New Designer Kitchen Tool Is Just a Stick. So Why Are We Obsessed With It?

Sun, 01/26/2025 - 9:00am
Stir with it, flip with it, cook with it—a Danish kitchenware studio has reinvented man’s OG tool.

How to Use Stolen Device Protection on Apple’s iPhone

Sun, 01/26/2025 - 8:30am
Whether you’re worried about a new iPhone or the Apple smartphone you’ve had for ages, activating Stolen Device Protection can limit what thieves can access.

The Lush Bath Bot Is a Vegan, Recyclable Floating Speaker That's Out to Make a Point

Sun, 01/26/2025 - 6:00am
When the cosmetics brand decided to make a Bluetooth speaker, it didn’t know how hard it would be to make it sustainably. The next challenge: Will anyone actually buy it?

Protect Your Phone With Android’s Theft Detection Features

Sat, 01/25/2025 - 8:30am
Enable these three anti-theft features on your Android phone right now. They’ll keep your sensitive info private if attackers steal your device while it’s unlocked.

Nikon Z6 III Review: A Hybrid Camera for the Masses

Sat, 01/25/2025 - 7:30am
Nikon’s latest midrange full-frame mirrorless camera offers pro-level features without the pro price.

Science Has Spun Spider-Man’s Web-Slinging Into Reality

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 7:30am
When a US research lab accidentally created a sticky, web-like substance, it turned to Peter Parker and comic-book lore for inspiration on what to do next.

Starkey Edge AI RIC RT Review: Best Prescription Hearing Aids

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 7:00am
The best hearing aids we’ve tested to date require a visit to the ear doctor—and a sizable investment.

Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090 Review: A Video Card With AI

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 9:00am
This super premium graphics card might not be cheap, but it offers a glimpse into Nvidia’s AI-powered future.

eBay Sellers Are Hawking Used Phones With TikTok Preinstalled for Thousands of Dollars

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 5:59pm
With the app still unavailable on US app stores, people are betting on TikTok being a profitable added extra to secondhand handsets.

11 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 2:59pm
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.

Samsung Says Its Galaxy S25 Is ‘Qi2 Ready.’ Here’s What That Really Means

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 1:15pm
The company’s new smartphones do not have Qi2 wireless charging built in natively. Just give me my magnetic Android phone already!

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series: Specs, Release Date, Price, Features

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 1:00pm
The three flagship Android phones debut new ways to interact with Google’s Gemini and, yes, Samsung’s Bixby.

Abbott Lingo Continuous Glucose Monitor Review: Easy and Clear

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 9:11am
If you’re prediabetic, this continuous blood glucose monitor slaps right onto your arm and tells you how to eat all day.

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