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Compare Indoor CamerasBest MicroSD CardsPhotograph: AmazonMany security cameras support local storage, enabling you to record videos on the camera or a linked hub. A few hubs have built-in storage, and some provide slots for hard drives, but most rely on microSD cards. Here are some details on what to look for (and a few recommendations).The microSD card you choose should have fast read and write speeds so that you can record high-quality video and play it back without delay. We recommend going for Class 10 microSD cards rated as U1 or U3. You can dive deeper into what that means…
Peacock feathers are greatly admired for their bright iridescent colors, but it turns out they can also emit laser light when dyed multiple times, according to a paper published in the journal Scientific Reports. Per the authors, it’s the first example of a biolaser cavity within the animal kingdom.As previously reported, the bright iridescent colors in things like peacock feathers and butterfly wings don’t come from any pigment molecules but from how they are structured. The scales of chitin (a polysaccharide common to insects) in butterfly wings, for example, are arranged like roof tiles. Essentially, they form a diffraction grating,…
Anthropic revoked OpenAI’s API access to its models on Tuesday, multiple sources familiar with the matter tell WIRED. OpenAI was informed that its access was cut off due to violating the terms of service.“Claude Code has become the go-to choice for coders everywhere, and so it was no surprise to learn OpenAI’s own technical staff were also using our coding tools ahead of the launch of GPT-5,” Anthropic spokesperson Christopher Nulty said in a statement to WIRED. “Unfortunately, this is a direct violation of our terms of service.”According to Anthropic’s commercial terms of service, customers are barred from using the…
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you might know that gold has skyrocketed. It has outperformed other asset classes in recent years, with prices reaching as high as ₹1,00,000 for 10 grams. Like what you’re reading? Get our latest, straight to your inbox. If we compare gold prices from January 1 to today, July 31, gold is up by 26%. Simply put, if you had invested ₹1,00,000 in gold on January 1, 2025, it would be above ₹1,26,000 today. Now compare that with large-cap funds — reflecting Nifty 50’s move from 23,742.90 to 24,861.10 — your investment would…
A Miami jury found Tesla partially liable Friday in a 2019 crash that killed one person and injured another—all while the driver of the Model S used the automaker’s Autopilot driver assistance feature.The jury found Tesla liable for $200 million in punitive damages, plus an additional $43 million in compensatory damages. (Because of state laws, the company will likely end up paying less.) A jury found the automaker one-third responsible for the crash; it found the driver of the Tesla, who settled with the plaintiffs and testified during the trial, responsible for the other two-thirds.In a written statement, Tesla spokesperson…
Other Sex Toys We LikeLovense Osci 3 Photograph: LovenseWe test a lot of sex toys and accessories here at WIRED, and there isn’t enough room in one list for all of our favorite picks. There’s barely enough room on this list for all the toys we’d consider phenomenal, let alone the ones we consider the absolute best. So here are some other products that are great in their own right and worth checking out.Lovense Osci 3 Rabbit Vibrator for $114: Rabbit vibrators are often associated with vulvas because they simultaneously stimulate the G-spot and clitoris, but the flexibility of the…
Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) correctly is more than just an annual task, it’s a vital part of ensuring financial compliance and avoiding unnecessary scrutiny from the tax department. For individual taxpayers in India, ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-2 are two of the most commonly used forms. While both cater to individuals without business income, their applicability depends on the nature and complexity of your income. Choosing the wrong form can lead to return rejection, delayed refunds, or even legal consequences. Like what you’re reading? Get our latest, straight to your inbox. This blog is a comprehensive comparison of ITR-1…
A product might catch a customer’s eye, but its brand positioning is what keeps them coming back. Audience perception influences loyalty, drives growth, and shapes the overall customer experience. Yet, marketers often see their brand differently from consumers. Research shows that while 80 percent of CEOs believe they provide a superior customer experience, only eight percent of their customers agree. This disconnect can lead to missed opportunities, inconsistent messaging, and wasted marketing efforts. That’s where perceptual mapping becomes invaluable. It offers a clear, data-driven view of how customers perceive your brand in relation to competitors, revealing blind spots, unmet needs,…
When it comes to originals, Netflix and Amazon have the deepest libraries of prestige movies. But ever since CODA won the Best Picture Oscar, it’s become clear that some of the best movies are on Apple TV+.As with any streaming service, not every film on the roster is a winner, but from the Billie Eilish documentary to Sundance darlings, Apple’s streaming service is building up a strong catalog to run alongside its growing slate of beloved TV shows.Below are WIRED’s picks for flicks you should prioritize in your queue. Once you’re done, hop over to our list of the best movies on Netflix and the best movies on…
As July neared its end, the Rhine barge freight market experienced a dramatic yet conflicting shift—with water levels rising sharply, but freight demand remaining muted. The combination of better load conditions and a lack of commercial momentum led to softer freight rates, particularly for longer-haul destinations. 1. Freight Rates: A Uniform Downward Correction Across the week, freight rates moved predominantly downward, with the most significant drops seen toward the end of the period: On 29 July, Upper Rhine destinations such as Basel, Strasbourg, and Karlsruhe saw freight rates fall by over 10%, with Basel dropping more than 4 €/ton in…