The risk that drivers pose to children who take a bus is real. In a 2024 report by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services, bus drivers in 35 states and the District of Columbia reported that more than 66,000 vehicles passed their buses illegally on a single day during the 2022-2023…
The photography fanatics over at Moment are having what they call a warehouse sale right now. There are some good deals on camera gear, Moment’s signature mobile lenses, bags, slings, organizers, and more. We’ve sifted through the deals to find the best prices on all the WIRED-tested gear on sale. Have a look! Don’t miss…
Lithium-ion battery fires can be intense and frightening. As someone who used to repair second-hand smartphones, I’ve extinguished my fair share of flaming iPhones with punctured lithium-ion batteries. And the type of smartphone battery in your pocket right now, is similar to what’s inside of electric vehicles. Except, the EV battery stores way more energy—so…
Watch the U8 being tested sailing through watch in boat mode. Be warned, it can only do this for 30 mins. Boat mode is only intended for use in an emergency, like flash flooding, and BYD says the U8 is designed to do this for just 30 minutes. It isn’t clear what happens on extended…
When ChatGPT was released in November 2023, it could only be accessed through the cloud because the model behind it was downright enormous. Today I am running a similarly capable AI program on a Macbook Air, and it isn’t even warm. The shrinkage shows how rapidly researchers are refining AI models to make them leaner…
CR’s exclusive data can help you save Nissan Leaf By Benjamin Preston We’ve crunched the numbers to present you with the cars recommended by Consumer Reports that have the lowest routine maintenance and repair costs. (There are many that are cheaper to maintain, but they’re not recommended.) These numbers are based on 10 years of…
The iPad Pro is available in two sizes: an 11-inch model that starts at $999 and a 13-inch model that starts at $1,299. The new versions will feature an OLED display instead of the Mini LED screen on the previous models. If you’re familiar with CR’s television coverage, you know that OLED is an advanced…
5. Fasten the Bolts to Secure the Blade Once you’re ready to tighten the bolt, put the work gloves back on. Reinsert the wooden block—on the opposite side of the mower deck this time—and tighten the bolt using a combination wrench. Some manufacturers recommend using a torque wrench for this task because overtightening a bolt…
The perfect footrest for your home office is ergonomically sound—to make sure it will fit you and your setup, you should be able to adjust its height and angle, and its width and depth should suit your foot’s length and foot placement preference. It should be easy to assemble and simple to use (if it’s…
Honda is recalling 720,000 cars and SUVs due to concerns that a defective high-pressure fuel pump may develop cracks that could allow fuel leaks. The automaker says that when a problem develops, a fuel smell may be detectable when idling or driving. The leak creates a risk of fire, crash, or injury.