‘No species has ever created another species’: Baratunde Thurston on the future of being human with AI

Host, writer, and speaker Baratunde Thurston on how AI can challenge us to ask better questions of humanity and how to think about the moral purpose of technology.

“We don’t just follow orders or system prompts,” says Baratunde Thurston, host of Life with Machines—a YouTube podcast exploring the human side of AI. “We can change our own programming,” he continued. “We can choose a higher goal.”  

Trump Blocked America’s Front Door to China. Now He’s Closing Back Doors.

The U.S. tariffs on transshipment countries like Vietnam and Cambodia are so steep that they could force a major reassessment of global supply chains.

What Is the Meta AI Button in WhatsApp, and How Do I Remove It?

Meta’s in-app chatbot add-on is rolling out in more countries. Here’s what you need to know, including how to get rid of it.

Opera’s Air Browser Is Here to Make Your Internet Experience Less Stressful

Stay well on the web with Opera Air, a browser that plays soothing ambient music and encourages you to take breaks.

9 Best Protein Powders of 2025, Tested & Reviewed by WIRED

We found the best protein powders that won't make your shake taste like drywall.

27 Gifts For The Person You’ve Known So Long You’ve Run Out Of Gifts To Get Them

Prepare for their "oohs" and "ahhs."

View Entire Post ›

Peeing On Toilet Seats, Going After Married Men, And 21 More Things Women Wish Fellow Women Would Stop Doing *Immediately*

"If you sprinkle when you tinkle, please be neat and wipe the damn seat."

View Entire Post ›

If You’re Looking For Some “Dopamine Decor” That Won’t Break The Bank, Try These 31 Products

Good luck *not* having a spring in your step with this lil' tomato lamp and popcorn bucket vase in your home.

View Entire Post ›

20 Movie And TV Characters Who Went From Pretty Beloved To...The Worst

"Initially, I loved him, but quickly it became very clear that he was the worst character on the show."

View Entire Post ›

Just 29 Cheap Products That’ll Still Help You Feel Fancy On A Daily Basis

Featuring a lip oil that'll give that Dior glow without the Dior price.

View Entire Post ›

SB Nation mock draft: Jets slam the door on Aaron Rodgers era, look toward future at QB

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images

In our 2025 community mock draft, the Jets lock up their quarterback of the future.

The Jets are finally past the Aaron Rodgers experiment and they look to have replaced him with former first-round pick Justin Fields, whom they signed early last month. While that signing seemed like the team attempting to solidify their starting quarterback for the 2025 season, I’m not entirely sold that will keep them from taking a quarterback in this...

NBA awards picks for 2025 MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and more

Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images

Here are our NBA awards picks for the 2025 season.

The 2024-2025 NBA season will mostly be remembered for something that happened off the court. Luka Doncic getting traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers will never make sense no matter how many times fans see him in purple and gold. Dallas’ epic collapse in the wake of the deal will forever be tied to the trade, and will have consequences for years to come.

There has been...

‘Just take good players’: How to understand scheme fit in NFL Draft

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

How do NFL teams balance schematic fit vs. best player on the board?

As everyone gets smarter about the NFL Draft and evaluation of players, something that pops up a lot is schematic fit, and for good reason. Putting square pegs into round holes is how a lot of teams end up with busts as first round picks or players that end up succeeding on different teams.

But how important is scheme fit at the top of the draft? Is it important...

6 WNBA prospects to watch in Friday’s Final Four matchups

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images

Paige Bueckers, Madison Booker, Azzi Fudd, and Lauren Betts are just a few of the future WNBA players to watch in Friday’s March Madness games.

The Women’s Final Four tips off on Friday night in Tampa, and a long list of WNBA prospects will compete in the match-ups, both in the incoming 2025 WNBA Draft class, and in future years.

Texas and South Carolina face off at 7 pm ET, with UConn and UCLA following them at 9 pm.

Here are (some of the)...

Jack Doohan ‘okay’ after ‘heavy’ crash in practice at F1 Japanese Grand Prix

Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images

Alpine driver Jack Doohan’s ‘heavy’ crash brought out the red flag in Suzuka

Jack Doohan missed the first practice session at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, as Alpine used FP1 to give reserve driver Ry? Hirakawa a chance to drive in one of the team’s required young driver practice sessions.

Doohan returned to the car for FP2 but banked only four laps due to a “heavy” crash in Turn 1 that brought out the red...

Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs

The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.

HMD OffGrid Satellite Communicator Review: Fits in Your Pocket

If you love the backcountry, this tiny, tough, and relatively affordable satellite communicator can give you peace of mind.

Torpedo Bats and the Physics of the Sweet Spot

Baseball season just started, and everyone’s talking about these crazy new bats. Will they change the game?

ReMarkable Tablets Just Got a Bunch of New Templates to Boost Your Productivity

If you own a reMarkable tablet, this update just made your digital notebook a whole lot more useful.

We'll Reveal Which Disney Hero And Villain Combo Matches Your Personality

Aladdin and Hades?

View Entire Post ›