Weeknotes

The comedian sees being online as similar to visiting the zoo. “I don’t need to interact with that,” he says. “It’s just a thing that I enjoy, and then I walk away.”

The iOS app Oh My Hours takes a new approach to curbing screen time. It splits up your day into hour-long blocks, then shows which ones you wasted on Instagram and TikTok.

Don’t buy a loved one something you wouldn’t want for yourself. These are the must-haves that tech enthusiasts have on their wish lists this year.

What’s it like to be the richest man in the world? Find out for yourself.

The Everblog HomeCal delivers a similar experience, including a digital photo frame and meal planning at no extra cost.

Track down your suitcase, car keys, and other essentials with this $23 Bluetooth tracker.

Five hauntings from the other side of technology.

Bluesky tells WIRED it blocked links to a leaked archive of information on 41,000 ICE, CBP, and other DHS workers because it contains people’s contact information, shared without their authorization.

What originally looked like clutter turned out to be my new favorite gadget for organizing my family’s life.

Forget the wrapping paper and shipping. Go digital this year with subscriptions, ebooks, apps, and more.

Millions have downloaded Meta’s AI agent Muse. But getting it to do your bidding comes with privacy costs.

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