Author: Elon Mark

Offline routing is supposed to be one of the banner features of this watch. You should be able to just pick a point in the Maps app on the watch, then choose Straight-Line Navigation or Route Navigation. Unless you’re in a wide-open field, Straight-Line won’t help you much, but Route Navigation should parse the watch’s ability to read roads and trails to get you where you’re going.Then you choose between Outdoor Running, Walking, or Outdoor Cycling. Why isn’t hiking included? Who knows, but it doesn’t really matter because 90 percent of the time I tried it, the watch would just…

new video loaded: The N.B.A. Returns to China After Six YearstranscriptBacktranscriptThe N.B.A. Returns to China After Six YearsThe N.B.A, returns to China this week, after a hiatus sparked by a controversial 2019 tweet. In Macau, New York Times business reporter Tania Ganguli reveals the behind-the-scenes stakeholders who orchestrated the league’s return.I’m in Macau, the gambling capital of the world. I’m here for the NBA’s return to China for the last six years, there haven’t been any NBA games here. looking at these big banners that are draped over buildings. Reminds me of being back here in 2019. the players were…

Compare Our PicksOthers TestedPhotograph: Simon HillHoover HF4 Hydro for £199: For UK folks in flats or small houses with a mix of carpet and hard floor, this cordless, space-saving vacuum and mop from Hoover could be a smart pick. You get a standard cordless stick vac with around half an hour of battery life, but you can switch the head to mop. It’s excellent for cleaning hard floors, with a shape that gets right into corners and two rotating pads to lift stains. But the water tank, contained within the head, is tiny, the vacuum is only moderately powerful at…

Looking for a great discount on a unique gaming headset? I’ve been using the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds (9/10, WIRED Recommends) for months for both gaming and everyday use, and they’re currently marked down at Amazon to just $128, in both a black Xbox version, and a white Playstation version.Photograph: Eric RavenscraftSteelSeriesArctis GameBudsWhile most gamers opt for over-ear headsets, there are actually quite a few advantages to using earbuds instead. For starters, they’re much more portable, which is particularly important if you play on your phone or a gaming handheld. My favorite Switch 2 carrying case has a convenient storage pocket…

What if your friend said he “owned a part of a tech park in Bengaluru for just ₹10,000”? You might think your friend is joking. Forget a tech park here, how is it even possible to own a fraction of any real estate property with just a few thousand rupees? To buy one apartment, we save for years, tying up our life savings in a single property. Also, even if one decides to venture bravely into this, the thought of shelling out crores, managing tenants, or worrying about repairs makes that dream feel like a distant fantasy. But rapid urbanisation…

“We will never compromise on safety. When staffing constraints arise, the FAA will slow down air traffic at impacted airports to ensure operations remain safe,” FAA spokesperson Hannah Walden tells WIRED, adding that Transportation secretary Sean Duffy “said that air traffic controllers who report to work will be paid. Regarding reductions in force (RIFs), DOT has been clear for months: safety critical positions—including air traffic controllers—have and will continue to be exempt from any RIFs.”In a written statement, a spokesperson for the TSA said of employees working without pay: “It’s unfortunate they have been put in this position due to…

Looking for an Android smartphone with a unique twist, and missed out on Prime Day deals? Motorola is coming in clutch with a $300 markdown on the 2025 version of the Motorola Razer Ultra (8/10, WIRED Review) bringing the price down to a very reasonable $1,000.Photograph: Julian ChokkattuPhotograph: Julian ChokkattuPhotograph: Julian ChokkattuMotorolaRazr Ultra (2025)There’s a lot to like about the Motorola Razr Ultra beyond its compact and unique design. This model Razr is available in a variety of colors, but at least on my end, the discount is available on the Pantone colors Scarab and Rio Red. They’re both immediately…

9 October 2025 4 min read Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) are marketed as an attractive blend of life insurance and investment. While ULIPs are intended to provide the dual benefit of insurance coverage and market-linked returns, they have gained notoriety for being mis-sold, often leading investors into unfavourable financial outcomes.  The sale of ULIPs by banks has raised concerns due to the aggressive marketing strategies used and the inherent conflicts of interest. This article dives into the practices of mis-selling ULIPs by bank relationship managers (RMs) and whether they are a good investment or not. How widespread is the…

Pursuing a Harvard Business School Online certificate is a powerful career step; the results speak for themselves. In a recent survey by market research firm City Square Associates, 24 percent of learners reported that HBS Online helped increase their salary by an average of $20,466—an 11-times return on their course investment. The real question isn’t whether it’s worth it—it’s how to make it happen without disrupting your financial planning. Online learning delivers a transformative experience that combines flexibility, affordability, and tangible value. In fact, 70 percent of students choose online learning specifically for its cost-effectiveness. Since everyone’s financial situation is…

Legal experts WIRED spoke with say that the ICE monitoring and documentation apps that Apple has removed from its App Store are clear examples of protected speech under the US Constitution’s First Amendment. “These apps are publishing constitutionally protected speech. They’re publishing truthful information about matters of public interest that people obtained just by witnessing public events,” says David Greene, a civil liberties director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.This hasn’t stopped the Trump administration from attacking the developers behind these ICE-related apps. When ICEBlock first rose to a top spot in Apple’s App Store in April, the Trump administration responded…