Author: Elon Mark
Other Folding Phones to ConsiderRazr 2025 series Photograph: Julian ChokkattuMotorola Razr+ (2025): There is technically a third phone in Motorola’s latest Razr lineup: the Razr+ 2025. However, it’s nearly identical to last year’s Razr+ 2024, with fresh colors and the improved IP48 rating and titanium-reinforced hinge. It sits in an awkward middle ground, though. It’s not as affordable as the standard Razr, which offers a pretty nice experience for the money. But it’s also not as flagship as the Razr Ultra. It is also the only one of the lineup without the ultrawide camera. I usually love telephoto zoom lenses,…
Do you take a lot of notes? Whether it’s daily to-do lists, notes for class, or just jotting down the various thoughts in our brains, it’s nice to have somewhere to write everything down. Sure, you could just open your Notes app, but physically writing something down helps you remember and learn more. It also feels nice to stop typing for a minute and get a sensation of analog, while still digitally storing it. If this sounds up your alley, good news: we’ve got the best digital notebooks and more for you.There are E Ink tablets, smart pens, and notebooks…
On Friday, Epic Games announced Darth Vader would be returning to Fortnite as an in-game boss—but this time, players would be able to chat with him through conversational AI. “Ask him all your pressing questions about the Force, the Galactic Empire … or you know, a good strat for the last Storm circle,” Epic said in its announcement.Unfortunately, players had other plans. Mere hours after Vader appeared in Fortnite, gamers began posting clips of AI Vader going rogue.“What freaking fucking food is that Darth Vader? Tell me,” says streamer Loserfruit in one clip posted to X. “Freaking? Fucking? Such vulgarity…
OpenAI is launching a cloud-based software engineering agent called Codex in an attempt to ride a wave of hype surrounding vibe coding or building software using AI. It says this tool will let developers automate more of their work in a way that should be both safer and less opaque than existing tools.OpenAI’s Codex is available through the web for ChatGPT Pro users from today. It can generate lines of code but also move through directories and run commands inside a virtual computer, automating more of the work that developers go through when writing code.“We’re about to undergo a pretty…
Donald Trump’s jaunt to the Middle East featured an entourage of billionaire tech bros, a fighter-jet escort, and business deals designed to reshape the global landscape of artificial intelligence.On the final stop of the tour in Abu Dhabi, the US president announced that unnamed US companies would partner with the United Arab Emirates to create the largest AI datacenter cluster outside of America.Trump said that the US companies will help G42, an Emirati company, build five gigawatts of AI computing capacity in the UAE.Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who leads the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council and…
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, embracing digital transformation isn’t optional—it’s essential for organizations that want to remain relevant and competitive. As consumer expectations shift and markets grow more complex, companies must be agile, innovative, and future-focused to stand out and drive lasting impact. In fact, 77 percent of organizations have already started their digital transformation journeys, with 74 percent viewing it as a top business priority. As a result, the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like generative AI and cloud-based systems has accelerated, reshaping how businesses operate and deliver value. By developing digital skills, you can enhance your resume and…
Even though I’ve been testing fans at WIRED for a year, it’s not often a fan stops me in my tracks. Shark’s new TurboBlade fan—released in March 2025—surprised me the minute I saw it fully assembled. Are we sure this is a fan? Is it not a windmill? A speaker? Some kind of high-tech ionizer device?Not since the Dyson series of fans has a manufacturer gone this bold with its design. And in spite of its name, the TurboBlade is actually bladeless. In other words, air gets sucked in through a cleanable screen dust trap on the fan’s base and…
Odds are, at this point you’ve probably seen or know someone who has a smart bird feeder. They’re fairly recognizable from a distance with their clear housing, cameras, and solar panels, and perhaps a friend or family member has sent you a photo or video of a bright goldfinch or handsome woodpecker (guilty). The question at this point, then, is whether these things are really worth the $100-plus price tag. Are they actually durable? And what about the squirrel problem?Lucky for you we’ve been testing the most popular smart bird feeder models, including Netvue’s original Birdfy feeder ($135) and Bird…
Russia on Wednesday released a list of officials who will attend peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey. But a key person was missing: President Vladimir V. Putin.The absence on the list of the Russian leader, who ordered the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 that began the war, was a strong indication that Mr. Putin would not come face to face this week with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who has called him a murderer. The Kremlin said Mr. Putin himself had signed off on the delegation.President Trump, who began pushing for peace talks before he took back the White…
Other Phones to ConsiderThere are several older phones from Motorola, HMD, and other brands with the headphone jack, but you should probably avoid them if they launched before 2024. If none of the above options strike your fancy, here are some others to consider, all tested by me.Photograph: Julian ChokkattuHMD Fusion for $293: HMD’s Fusion (5/10, WIRED Review) is a decent-performing phone that’s a touch too expensive for what you get. The software support is lackluster, and the screen is dim. Its whole schtick is the modular “Outfits” you can attach to expand functionality, though the options are slim right…