As we are on the brink of breakthroughs in AGI and superintelligence, we need to assess whether we are truly ready for this transformation.
AGI is coming faster than we think — we must get ready now
Day: November 10, 2024
8 Best Flashlights and Headlamps (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Whether you’re setting out before dawn for that epic summit or need some light during a power outage, these are the best flashlight and headlamps you can buy.
Apple now sells iPhone 16 and 16 Pro repair parts
Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Apple has begun selling repair parts for iPhone 16 and 16 Pro phones on its self-service repair store. That includes replacements for commonly damaged parts like cameras, displays, and back glass, and follows the release of official Apple iPhone […]
Black Friday 2024 deals: The best early sales we could find from Amazon, Best Buy, Apple, Samsung and more
Black Friday may technically just be one day, but it’s evolved to consume the entire month of November in the US at this point. For the past few years, retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have ushered in the holiday shopping season earlier and earlier, […]
27 Great Gifts for Mom: Ideas for the Best Mother (2024)
There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.
A Popular Decongestant Doesn’t Work. The FDA Is Finally Doing Something About It
Oral phenylephrine was shown to be ineffective for treating nasal congestion over a year go. This week, the FDA took the first steps toward removing it from pharmacy shelves.
The Incredible Power of Quantum Memory
Researchers are exploring new ways that quantum computers will be able to reveal the secrets of complex quantum systems.
16 WIRED-Tested Gifts for People Who Need Some Sleep (2024)
Sweet dreams are made of these, from special lamps to noise machines.
FTX bankruptcy estate sues Anthony Scaramucci, FWD.us, others
Bankrupt cryptocurrency company FTX filed 23 lawsuits Friday against Anthony Scaramucci (pictured above), his hedge fund SkyBridge Capital, and other organizations including Crypto.com and the Mark Zuckerberg-backed lobbying group Fwd.us. These lawsuits are an attempt to claw back money for FTX’s creditors following the company’s […]
OpenAI reportedly developing new strategies to deal with AI improvement slowdown
OpenAI’s next flagship model might not represent as big a leap forward as its predecessors, according to a new report in The Information. Employees who tested the new model, code-named Orion, reportedly found that even though its performance exceeds OpenAI’s existing models, there was less […]