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Why 2025 will be the year of AI orchestration
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More In the tech world, we like to label periods as the year of (insert milestone here). This past year (2024) was a year of broader experimentation in AI and, of... Read more
Passkey technology is elegant, but it’s most definitely not usable security
Dialog box finally allows the creation of a passkey on a security key. The dueling dialogs in this example are by no means unique to macOS. Too many cooks in the kitchen “Most try to funnel you into a vendor’s sync passkey option, and don’t make it clear how... Read more
This Samsung Four-Speaker Surround Sound Setup Is Over 50% Off at Woot
A massive screen isn’t the only thing that makes the movie theater experience so immersive. Powerful, room-shaking sound also makes you feel like you’re right in the middle of the action. And with Samsung’s Q-Series HW-990D soundbar system, you can bring a bit of that experience right to your... Read more
WIRED’s 2024 Year-in-Review Quiz: From AI Slop to Human Brain Implants
2024 was another year defined by generative AI, with software features put into the hands of millions of people worldwide and unavoidably built into popular services, like Google Search. While some AI tools, like ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode and Google’s NotebookLM, were delightful to interact with, the prevailing narrative... Read more
Best Internet Providers in Winter Haven, Florida
What is the best internet provider in Winter Haven? CNET recommends Spectrum as its top pick for internet service in Winter Haven, Florida. Spectrum has super broad coverage and budget-friendly plans for home internet. Plus, it keeps things simple with unlimited data and free equipment, so you don’t have... Read more
To Fight AI Search Spam, Prioritize Real Human Voices
At some point in the future, AIs may create works of art, music, and writing that rival human-created ones. For now, what’s most impressive about most generative AIs is their capacity to produce lots of mediocre work very quickly. This ability is transforming many industries: In the world of... Read more
Epic Games files its argument for upholding antitrust ruling against Google
Epic Games filed its another answer to Google’s appeal of its guilty verdict in its antitrust trial over how it governs its Google Play Store. Epic Games, which has been in litigation with Google ever since the latter (and Apple) removed Epic’s Fortnite battle royale game from the Google... Read more
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Dec. 30
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzles. The New York Times Mini Crossword loves to get smart with its players. Today’s puzzle has one clue that requires an... Read more
Kash Patel Is the Hero QAnon Has Been Waiting For
And contrary to popular belief that QAnon adherents are typically older people with more time on their hands to spend on conspiracy websites, the PRRI data shows that 22 percent of those aged under 50 believe in QAnon conspiracy theories, compared to just 14 percent of those aged over... Read more
2025’s upcoming games poised to be best-sellers
As we close out the eventful year 2024, we look ahead to a games release calendar that is already teeming with excellent titles. Several of the games launching in 2025 have already cultivated large fanbases and media interest, building up anticipation for them ahead of their launch. Following on... Read more