Author: Elon Mark

Amazon’s budget security brand, Blink, announced two new cameras during the company’s fall hardware event in New York City: the Blink Mini 2K+ and the Blink Outdoor 2K+. As the names suggest, these cameras sport 2K resolution to pick up more details. But it’s the Blink Arc accessory that makes these security cameras more interesting.The Arc can combine two cameras and stitch the feeds together for a complete 180-degree view. The product of some glue-gun experimentation, a borrowed 3D printer, and some nifty AI tools, this accessory came together in just 60 days. “There’s this fatal flaw with pan/tilt cameras,”…

By Francesca Paris and Eve Washington Francesca Paris has taken a 400-mile road trip in an electric car. Eve Washington makes great road trip playlists. Sept. 29, 2025 Long drives that were once effectively impossible with an electric car have become doable. Routes that once required careful planning now have abundant fast chargers.For E.V. owners, one quintessential American experience — hitting the open road — is no longer just a dream.Consider the drive from Nashville to New Orleans. E.V. fast-charging stations in the United States have soared in number from around 1,000 a decade ago to 12,000 today, according to…

OpenAI is preparing to launch a stand-alone app for its video generation AI model Sora 2, WIRED has learned. The app, which features a vertical video feed with swipe-to-scroll navigation, appears to closely resemble TikTok—except all of the content is AI-generated. There’s a For You–style page powered by a recommendation algorithm. On the right side of the feed, a menu bar gives users the option to like, comment, or remix a video.Users can create videoclips up to 10 seconds long using OpenAI’s next-generation video model, according to documents viewed by WIRED. There is no option to upload photos or videos…

Things get extremely complicated when it comes to the many iterations of USB 3.0. Because all the branding has become inconsistent and unhelpful, we recommend ignoring these labels altogether and just searching for the actual speed ratings. The good news is that many USB hub and docking station manufacturers have started to give up on names, labels, and symbols, too. These days, you’ll often see the maximum speed next to ports directly to sidestep the names, which is the quickest way to ensure you know what you’re getting.When it comes to evaluating a USB-A port, just remember that 20 Gbps…

Microplastics could be a factor in driving up cases of osteoporosis worldwide, according to recently published research. The study reveals that when these tiny plastic particles enter the body, they disrupt the functioning of bone marrow stem cells, which are essential for maintaining and repairing bone tissue.Throughout your life, your bones are replenished. Osteoporosis is a condition where this process goes wrong, with the breakdown of bone outstripping the rate at which it is replaced. This leads to bones weakening over time and becoming more likely to fracture. The condition has many risk factors—age, sex, medications, diet, smoking and drinking,…

new video loaded: Israel, Iran — and the Family Killed in the CrossfiretranscriptBacktranscriptIsrael, Iran — and the Family Killed in the CrossfireIn June, Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities, defense systems and top military officials. Iran’s retaliation included ballistic missiles that struck major cities in Israel, killing 31 people. Among the more than 1,000 victims in Iran was a family of four, killed in the crossfire. Their relatives are full of grief — and anger.On the 13th of June, Israel attacked Iran. Drones and missiles hit civilian and military sites as well as targets associated with the country’s nuclear program, which…

The HDFC Regalia Gold Credit Card is a strong contender in the premium lifestyle and travel credit card arena. It’s a step up from the basic Regalia card but not as high-end as the HDFC Diners Club Black. Ranked seventh by the 1 Finance Credit Card Scoring and Ranking, this card is a suitable option for frequent travellers who want to earn rewards on their spending. Loaded with benefits, including complimentary memberships to Swiggy One and MMT Black Gold, it provides premium features without drilling a hole in your pocket. Whether the HDFC Regalia Gold Credit Card is right for…

ROG Strix is Asus’s performance-focused subbrand. This is where the company’s thicker, more conventional gaming laptops are found. Pricing can range widely, as it includes affordable options like the ROG Strix G16 with the RTX 5050, which starts at just $1,300.TUF Gaming is the company’s entry-level gaming laptop subbrand. These TUF gaming laptops used to be some of the most affordable gaming laptops you could buy, but they’ve gone up in price over the past few years. There aren’t any Asus gaming laptops under $1,000 that feature the latest RTX 50-series GPUs, though you can find plenty of older models…

For years, Dan Harrison’s home in the western hills of Los Angeles would lose power when it was hot, when it rained or when it was very cold — sometimes the outages would stretch longer than 10 hours.So, he took matters into his own hands.Over the last six years, he has bought rooftop solar panels and batteries. Now, his house often helps keep the lights on across his neighborhood, near the University of California, Los Angeles. Outside Mr. Harrison’s home. Mark Abramson for The New York Times U.S. electric grids are increasingly under strain and utility companies are spending tens…

The Protein Plus options are pretty broad, comprising about half of Factor’s menu items overall. The meals remain mostly stolidly middle American: garlic herb chicken, barbecue wings, a red pepper frittata for breakfast. Jamaican jerk salmon and a Thai yellow curry chicken were among the most peripatetic options I tried, but even these feel domesticated, accessibly tame. (I did in fact like the jerk salmon a lot more than I expected to.)Most dishes, though, are classic square meals: a meat, a starch, a veggie that’s probably green. It’s almost wholesome, Midwestern mom food. Heck, Factor—founded and based in Illinois—even has…