Underneath flashy brand names or packaging, most ice melts feature blends of the same ingredients: sodium chloride, calcium chloride, or magnesium chloride. “They’re all salts,” says David P. Orr, director and senior engineer of the Cornell Local Roads Program. And any salt will seep into porous pavement, potentially causing problems. We spoke with Orr, veterinarians,…
Other Phones to Consider We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you’ll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven’t yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones and Best Folding Phones guides for more. Pixel 9 Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Google Pixel 9 for…
Things get extremely complicated when it comes to the many iterations of USB 3.0. Because all the branding has become inconsistent and unhelpful, we recommend ignoring these labels altogether and just searching for the actual speed ratings. The good news is that many USB hub and docking station manufacturers have started to give up on…
Welcome to WIRED’s guide to the best Cyber Monday tech deals, where we can promise you two things: these devices are worth buying (we’ve tested and recommended every one of them), and these are actual discounts (not the year-round price). So, whether you need an upgrade, want to treat yourself, or are seeking a great…
As the pet tech writer here at WIRED, I know just how far we’ve come as a pet-obsessed society. From automatic litter boxes with built-in cameras to interactive pet cameras on wheels that shoot out treats, if a human has dreamed it, our pets have probably been subjected to it. For a while, pet influencers…
Fruit may be the first ingredient on the label, and sorbet may be lower in saturated fat than ice cream, but it’s often packed with a lot more sugar. For instance, a ⅔-cup serving of Talenti raspberry sorbet has 30 grams of added sugars, while a similar amount of Häagen-Dazs Sweet Lemon Coconut sorbet clocks…
Good bedsheets, when you take care of them, should last. Cozy Earth sheets rank among the best of the best in my book, and they have a luxurious feel that’s well-suited for this occasion. While the relatively high price may raise some eyebrows, with proper care they’ll last a long time (I’ve had mine for…
But the problem goes beyond a change of aspect ratio. Remastering shows that were originally shot with more primitive technology sometimes goes horribly awry, like an I Love Lucy clip that went viral last year showing a pair of once-blurry background actors brought into so much focus that they now looked like surreal Picasso sketches….
Atlas can already dance and perform acrobatics but, like other humanoids, lacks the intelligence needed to understand its environment, make complex decisions, and manipulate unfamiliar objects with its hands. That could start to change with the addition of an advanced AI model like Gemini, though it’s unclear how robots will match the adaptability and subtlety…
Vehicles recalled: 2022-2024 Hyundai Tucson SUVs with an optional factory-supplied tow hitch wiring harness manufactured by Mobis, a supplier that’s part of the Hyundai group. These wiring harnesses may have been installed before purchase at dealerships or after the vehicle left the factory, or part number CWF61-AU100 could have been installed after purchase. The problem:…