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09.15.23

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If Elon Musk Had Been a Happy Child, Would He Still Be Launching Rockets?

BY STEVEN LEVY

"Biographer of Genius" Walter Isaacson thinks he cracked the code to Elon Musk—the entrepreneur's brutal childhood fueled his frenzied achievements in space, AI, brain chips, and electric cars.

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EDUC-AI-TION | 6-MINUTE READ

Teachers Are Going All In on Generative AI

BY KHARI JOHNSON

Surveys suggest teachers use generative AI more than students, to create lesson plans or more interesting word problems. Educators say it can save valuable time but must be used carefully.

Apple iPhone 15 smartphones in various colors arranged in a row

BUYING GUIDE | 7-MINUTE READ

Which iPhone 15 Model Should You Buy?

BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU

Do a titanium shell and a dedicated Action Button make the iPhone 15 Pro worth the upgrade? We break down the differences between the latest Apple handsets.

A collage of Upside Foods manufactured chicken, their CEO and a factory settings

FAKE MEAT | 14-MINUTE READ

Insiders Reveal Major Problems at Lab-Grown-Meat Startup Upside Foods

BY MATT REYNOLDS AND JOE FASSLER

Billion-dollar cultivated-meat startup Upside Foods wants you to think the breakthrough chicken fillets it sells are made in a futuristic factory. A WIRED investigation tells a different story.

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WIRED PODCASTS | 41-MINUTE EPISODE

Apple Changes Everything (Again)

This week, we wrap up all the news from Apple's launch event: the iPhones' USB-C port, iCloud+ inflation, and of course, the Double Tap control on Apple Watch.

THE MONITOR | 3-MINUTE READ

Why Is Everyone Asking Men About the Roman Empire?

BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER

Why is no one asking me, someone who identifies as a woman, about Ancient Rome? Because let me tell you, I think about it a lot.

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ON THE HOUSE | 4-MINUTE READ

Electrifying Your Home Is About to Get a Lot Cheaper

BY TIK ROOT

Rebates from the Inflation Reduction Act could help households save thousands on heat pumps, weatherstripping, and other efficiency upgrades.

BUYING GUIDE | 9-MINUTE READ

The Best Turntables for Your Vinyl Collection

BY PARKER HALL

Streaming music giving you the blues? These entry-level turntables will help you rock on to analog audio at home.

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BOOKS | 9-MINUTE READ

Quan Millz Was the Biggest Mystery on TikTok. Until Now

BY JASON PARHAM

The prolific street-lit author's X-rated books went viral on TikTok. Many believed he was a white writer profiting off Black culture. That was just the beginning.

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[New post] Unity’s FAQ raises questions: Will companies like Nintendo foot the runtime fee bill?

September 15, 2023 | by Julian L. Mertz | No comments

Unity's FAQ raises questions: Will companies like Nintendo foot the runtime fee bill?

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Sep 15

With Unity's recent announcement of runtime fees for developers using their engine, the gaming industry has been buzzing with concerns and questions. The controversy surrounding these fees primarily revolves around how they might impact game developers, particularly smaller indie studios. Unity's attempt to clarify their pricing changes through an FAQ has introduced more ambiguity, particularly […]

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[New post] Unity’s FAQ raises questions: Will companies like Nintendo foot the runtime fee bill?

Unity's FAQ raises questions: Will companies like Nintendo foot the runtime fee bill?

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