The Trump administration may think regulation is crippling the AI industry, but one of the industry’s biggest players doesn’t agree. At WIRED’s Big Interview event on Thursday, Anthropic president and cofounder Daniela Amodei told WIRED editor at large Steven Levy that even though Trump’s AI and crypto czar, David Sacks, may have tweeted that her…
The best Amazon Kindles are reliably good at their main job: displaying ebooks in a crisp, easy-on-the-eye format. But Kindle e-readers are actually more versatile than you might imagine. If you’ve just upgraded to a new Kindle and are looking for something to do with your old one, or if you’re simply interested in seeing…
When it comes to buying a new car, Consumer Reports members have told us that a low price or a luxury badge doesn’t automatically translate into happiness. Some models that you might expect to put a smile on an owner’s face actually make them frown—or worse. The models that top the owner satisfaction ratings deliver…
No matter how you decide to purchase your policy, be sure to keep the following advice in mind: Insure for replacement cost, not actual cash value. Actual cash value is how much a possession is worth after depreciation is factored in; replacement cost is what it would cost to buy that possession today. You’ll save…
But there are many excellent vehicles that sell for far less than that. To assist bargain hunters, we’ve assembled a list of the best new cars and SUVs under $30,000 based on their Overall Score, factoring in road-test performance, owner satisfaction, predicted reliability, and safety. Unless otherwise noted, all come with standard automatic emergency braking…
Michael Calore: The inscrutable billboards. Lauren Goode: I was just like, “What? No, keep me in the land of Burrata and Caravaggio.” Michael Calore: Well, Lauren, I’m sorry to tell you that you came back on the show just in time to talk about AI agents. I know. Lauren Goode: Great. Michael Calore: It’s something…
Here are a few shopping suggestions to keep in mind. • Make sure you can return or exchange the soundbar even if you listen to it in a store before buying it. Soundbars may sound very different in your home. • Determine how many channels of sound you want. To simply enhance your TV sound,…
Although the new Bolt’s exterior looks very similar to the old Bolt EUV, Chevy says that the new Bolt will now share most of the same underlying technology as the latest generation of GM EVs, including the Equinox EV. Those upgrades give the updated model fast charging capabilities that the prior Bolt lacked, as well…
Other Fitness Trackers to Consider Photograph: Adrienne So Garmin Instinct 3 for $400: Garmin’s Instinct line doesn’t have as many high-end features as the Fenix 8, but it’s popular because it’s cheaper and it has a cool, chunky retro aesthetic that I love. This year’s updates include the built-in flashlight and a new reinforced bezel,…
If you’re shopping for a dishwasher priced between $500 and $1,000, you should expect the following from any model: Quieter performance: If you hang out in or sleep near your kitchen, it can be worth upgrading to a dishwasher that runs quietly. Plenty of models that cost between $500 and $1,000 earn our top or…