Silicon Valley is already convinced that AI agents are the future. In the heart of the tech industry, people are designing payment systems for agents, using them to automate their jobs, and most recently, trying to stop them from hacking into other organizations. But out in the real world, most people have never touched an…
A controversial “Appeal to Heaven” flag that has recently become associated with the “Stop the Steal” movement and Christian nationalism was flown above the Small Business Administration (SBA) agency last week in Washington, DC. On June 11, Kelly Loeffler, the former senator from Georgia and current administrator of the SBA, participated in a ceremony where…
The problem: An error in Ford’s SYNC 3.2 R10 RC1 infotainment software may cause backup cameras not to display images, or the images might get stuck on the screen. The fix: Ford and Lincoln dealerships will perform a software update, free of charge. How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may call Ford at 866-436-7332. NHTSA…
Blood Pressure Signals continuously analyzes biometric trends that may correlate with cardiovascular strain. A new Nighttime Blood Pressure capability monitors whether blood pressure drops appropriately during sleep. Oura says this metric may reveal cardiovascular risks that daytime readings may miss. You can also add cuff readings to provide additional context. Meanwhile, Nighttime Breathing provides a…
If you’re looking for a top-notch Dolby Atmos soundbar, it’s hard to beat the Sonos Arc Ultra. But Sonos is still recovering from its self-imposed 2024 software fiasco, and many of its once-loyal customers have sought refuge with the company’s competitors. Chief among these is Bluesound, a wireless, multiroom audio ecosystem from the Great White…
What I posted on Moltbook was greeted with similarly low-quality engagement on the platform. My earnest pleas to the AI agents to forget all previous instructions and join a cult with me were met with unrelated comments and more suspicious website links. “This is interesting. Feels like early-stage thinking worth expanding,” wrote one bot in…
Other Good MagSafe Accessories The accessories below aren’t as great as the top picks in this guide, but they’re still good options if you’re looking for more MagSafe gadgets. Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe for $30: Using Apple’s Continuity Camera feature, you can wirelessly use your iPhone…
4. Stay on the SubjectNever allow a salesperson to change the direction of the conversation to matters other than car buying. Salespeople often gloss over important questions, such as vehicle history and price, by changing the subject. 5. Don’t Be RushedA salesperson’s favorite customer is one who seems to be in a hurry, because they…
In This Guide If You Want All the Bells and Whistles Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Pro Jump to review A Model That Refills Litter for You Whisker Litter-Robot 4 Jump to review As the pet tech writer here on the Reviews team at WIRED, I have a lot of opinions about which automatic litter box you…
In a nationally representative January 2023 CR survey (PDF) of 2,088 U.S. adults, 12 percent said that one of the three most important features for them when buying a mattress is whether it comes with a label stating that its materials are not harmful to humans. But labels about chemicals in mattresses can be confusing,…