Samsung's biannual Galaxy Unpacked event is typically big on flashy new mobile hardware, but at this year's event—held today in San Jose, California—it's the software that takes the limelight. Powering the new Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra is Galaxy AI, the catchall term for many of the new …
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It's barely two weeks into the new year, but the flood of new gadgets for 2024 has already started. Thanks to CES, we've seen a ton of innovative tech launch into the marketplace. While many products announced at CES won't be available till later this year, a fair number are …
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Next week, the gadget world will be focused on the Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gadget makers will showcase their latest wares, some of which will later become actual products. Maybe. Whatever the case, retailers are clearing out old stock at the moment, which …
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Another new year, another bombardment of fitness and health resolutions (plus expensive monthly gym subscriptions). Don't let your commitment to a year of renewed health fizzle like day-old champagne. A fitness tracker or smartwatch certainly can be a helpful tool in monitoring your health, whether it's for tracking steps, your …
Read More »Our Favorite Paper Planners for Organizing Your Life
Buying a new planner gives me an endorphin rush like no other, whether it’s for a new school semester, work year, or a much-needed fresh start. A good one should help you stay on track without overwhelming you. Some folks on WIRED's Gear team prefer paper planners over digital tools. …
Read More »Our Favorite Paper Planners for Organizing Your Life
Buying a new planner gives me an endorphin rush like no other, whether it’s for a new school semester, work year, or a much-needed fresh start. A good one should help you stay on track without overwhelming you. Some folks on WIRED's Gear team prefer paper planners over digital tools. …
Read More »The Best After-Christmas Sales and Deals
Maybe you still have some shopping to do, or perhaps you received some gift cards over the holidays. In any case, post-Christmas sales are a great time to make your money go a little further. We've rounded up our favorite genuine discounts below. Special offer for Gear readers: Get WIRED …
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“If anyone actually knows what Flip is, and how it works, and how they give hundreds of dollars of free products to everyone, please let me know,” says 21-year-old TikTok user Alexis Taliento. She then opens a package containing $74 worth of products from Sephora-grade beauty brands like Saie and …
Read More »25 Last-Minute Deals on Gifts That Will Arrive by Christmas
Maybe you panicked over what to get your friend who has everything, or your cousin is bringing their significant other to your family's holiday gathering and you feel like you ought to get them something. Maybe it feels like autumn just flew by. Whatever the reason, we're here to help. …
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In 1994, French artist Jean-Marc Philippe conceived of a spacetime capsule named KEO. This satellite would launch into space and orbit the Earth while carrying samples of our dirt, air, and water. Philippe also envisioned that it would have billions of personal messages on CD-ROMs, a collection so vast it …
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