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OpenAI Ousts CEO Sam Altman

Sam Altman, who as CEO of OpenAI gave the world ChatGPT and became one of the most influential people in technology, has departed the company…

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Join Us for LiveWIRED

The future can look pretty bleak. Climate catastrophes, new diseases, crumbling infrastructure, wealth inequality, cyber risks, geopolitical conflicts, and threats to democracy around the globe…

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16 Walmart Black Friday Deals (2023): TVs, Cookware.

Walmart must be feeling nostalgic for the days when zombie-apocalypse-level hordes would await the opening of the doors on Black Friday. So fill up your…

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Andrew Yang’s New Novel Predicts Electoral Chaos

Entrepreneur Andrew Yang ran a surprisingly successful presidential campaign in 2020, captivating the internet with fresh ideas and a fun, geeky persona. More than any…

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31 Best Amazon Black Friday Deals (2023): TVs, Phones, Echo

It simply wouldn’t feel like a deals holiday without Amazon, nor would it feel like the holiday season without a pile of Prime shipping boxes…

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Nothing Chats First Look: iMessage on Android

Having predominantly used Android phones, I am far too familiar with the stigma of being a “green bubble.” Whenever I message someone with an iPhone,…

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DoggoRamps Couch Ramp Review: A Well-Built Ramp

Thunk! That was the sound I’d often hear when my dog, Tobu, hopped off the bed and ran to the front door to greet my…

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The Bin Laden Letter Is Being Weaponized by the Far-Right

Still, it is unclear what sparked the sharing of bin Laden’s letter. Based on a review of TikTok conducted by WIRED before the platform began…

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You Need a Heat Pump. Soon You’ll Have More American-Made Options

Solar panels and wind turbines get all the attention, but an underappreciated device is helping slash emissions in a big way: the heat pump. Instead…

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8 Theragun Black Friday Deals (2023): Percussive Massage Devices

Theraguns are some of the most popular massage guns, but they’re also the most expensive. If you’ve been coveting one, most of Therabody’s catalog is…

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