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02.02.24
EXTREME | 5-MINUTE READ
The Border Convoy Is Nearing Its Final Destination—With Vigilantes and Far-Right Extremists in Tow
BY DAVID GILBERT
Experts warn that planned protests this weekend could include a combustible mix of militias, far-right extremists, and even long-dormant vigilante groups.
WHODUNNIT | 3-MINUTE READ
The Mystery of the $400 Million FTX Heist May Have Been Solved
BY ANDY GREENBERG
An indictment against three Americans suggests that at least some of the culprits behind the theft of an FTX crypto fortune may be in custody.
BIOSIMILAR | 4-MINUTE READ
A Startup Has Unlocked a Way to Make Cheap Insulin
BY EMILY MULLIN
Houston-based rBIO has invented a new process to churn out insulin at higher yields using custom-made bacteria.
BIT PLAYERS | 7-MINUTE READ
Craig Wright Claims He's Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Can He Prove It in Court?
BY JOEL KHALILI
A judge will determine whether computer scientist Craig Wright is the inventor of Bitcoin. The network's future may hang in the balance.
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WIRED PODCASTS | 42-MINUTE EPISODE
The Apple Vision Pro Lives Deep in the Uncanny Valley
This week, we learn what it feels like to use Apple's new mixed-reality headset, and we examine the various ways Apple envisions people interacting with each other while wearing the devices.
FEET PICKS | 9-MINUTE READ
We Wear Slippers All Day—Here are Our Faves, From $9 to $150
BY MARTIN CIZMAR AND GEAR TEAM
Our Reviews team has picked 10 pairs of slippers we love, ranging from expensive Uggs to Target slipper socks we buy in bunches.
FAST FORWARD | 3-MINUTE READ
I Tested a Next-Gen AI Assistant. It Will Blow You Away
BY WILL KNIGHT
WIRED experimented with a new form of voice assistant that can browse the web and perform tasks online. Siri, Alexa, and other virtual helpers could soon be much more powerful.
TOXIC TREND | 4-MINUTE READ
Is There Lead in Your Reusable Water Bottle?
BY MEDEA GIORDANO
Stanley says it uses some lead in its "industry-standard" manufacturing process, so we asked if other brands do the same.
NOW STREAMING | 2-MINUTE READ
Here's How ASCII Barbie Came to a Screen Near You
BY AMANDA HOOVER
The ASCII Theater, a project from art collective MSCHF, takes movies and breaks them into text. It's fun—and possibly a copyright violation.
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