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The Truth About AI in HollywoodPuck’s Matthew Belloni says AI has quietly become part of everyday filmmaking. The battle now isn’t whether Hollywood will use the technology—it’s who controls what’ll come next. Subscribe to or follow “Uncanny Valley” wherever you get your podcasts.Released on 08/06/2026Up NextThe Physics of Time, Simply Explained by Brian GreenePhysicist Brian…
Jeremy WhiteGearAug 10, 2026 10:47 AMOrange Crush: TAG Heuer Drops a Bright Revamp of the Original Metal F1 WatchThe solar-powered limited edition may be here to mark the final Dutch Grand Prix taking place in Zandvoort, but it’s the juicy iconic colorway WIRED’s been waiting for.Courtesy of TAG HeuerEver since WIRED reported last year on…
Mattha BusbyCultureAug 10, 2026 8:00 AMThe Outlaw Chemist Teaching People How to Make Drugs From ScratchWilly Myco has made over 120 videos showing people his exact process for making everything from LSD to DMT vapes. Not everyone’s a fan of his methods.Photo-Illustration: Jobanny Cabrera; Getty Images“This is probably the most important video I have ever…
Reece RogersGearAug 10, 2026 7:30 AMThe AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an ImpactPlatforms are finally recognizing that people don’t want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ban AI-generated content.Photo-Illustration: Wired Staff; Getty ImagesI was recently digging through my Instagram settings,…
Simon HillGearAug 10, 2026 8:00 AMThe Best Portable Solar PanelsClean, free power from the sun is easier and more affordable to capture than ever with the best portable solar panels.Courtesy of JackeryA permanent solar panel installation can be expensive and tricky to navigate, and for some homes and renters it’s not a viable option. But…
Each Octopus Arm Has a Mind of Its Own—Scientists Still Aren’t Sure HowTwo-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms, each operating independently. What’s it like when your brain is in your arm?Released on 08/10/2026Transcript[Narrator] Octopuses can unscrew jars,throw rocks, and solve complex problems,but most of their 500 million neuronsaren’t in their brains.They’re spread…
Chris BaraniukScienceAug 10, 2026 7:00 AMA California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying BulkThe approach is like a Costco for heat pumps, and it’s helping make home installations more accessible as heat waves worsen.Photo-Illustration: Jobanny Cabrera; Getty ImagesWhen heat waves descended on California this summer, Shreyas Sudhakar, founder and chief…
Scott GilbertsonGearAug 10, 2026 6:33 AMHow to Choose the Right Camera: A Step-by-Step GuideShopping for a camera can be confusing. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, sensor options, and extra features to find the best one for you.Scott GilbertsonAug 10, 2026 6:33 AMCourtesy of FujifilmThe first thing to know about buying a digital camera…
Kate TaylorBusinessAug 10, 2026 6:30 AMThe Rise of the 1 am Job InterviewAn AI interview is increasingly the first step of a hiring process. Since there’s no human on the other end, candidates are scheduling them whenever—even deep into the night.Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty ImagesWhen Tim Millard received an email about interviewing for a media…
The Big StoryWhen Your Brain Is in Your ArmTwo-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms—each operating independently—including the one it uses to have sex.Cara GiaimoAug 10, 2026 6:00 AMIllustration: Hoi ChanOctopuses are clever enough to unscrew jars from the inside and throw sand at their annoying neighbors. But only a fraction of their…