This week, we probe each other’s knowledge of common acronyms from the early internet, the mobile era, and the AI boom. So fire up your LLM, send an RCS, and tell your BBS pals the game is afoot.

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26.04.2024

Yale Approach Smart Lock Review: Magical Door-Unlocking Powers | WIRED

Yale's first deadbolt adapter magically unlocks your door when it senses you're returning home.

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26.04.2024

Dreame X30 Ultra Review: A Robot Vacuum With Flex Arms and Detachable Mop Pads | WIRED

Want a robot vacuum that mops, but don’t want damp pads dragged on your carpet? The Dreame X30 Ultra is the pricey solution.

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26.04.2024

There's a Rare $25 Discount on the Nintendo Switch OLED Right Now | WIRED

Nintendo's top-of-the-line handheld gaming console hardly ever goes on sale, making this small discount super appealing.

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26.04.2024

Eufy X10 Pro Omni Review: Great Mopping and Decent AI Smarts | WIRED

I regret to inform you that $800 is a decent price for Eufy’s midrange AI-enabled robot vacuum-mop.

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26.04.2024

How to Clean a Coffee Grinder (2024) | WIRED

Cleaning your coffee grinder is a bit of a chore, but doing so will greatly improve the taste of your daily cup. It's also way easier than you'd think.

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26.04.2024

How to Set Up a VPN on Your Router to Protect Your Home Wi-Fi Network | WIRED

Add extra security and privacy to your smart home gadgets, streaming boxes, and every device in your house by running a virtual private network on your router.

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25.04.2024

'ArcaneDoor' Cyberspies Hacked Cisco Firewalls to Access Government Networks | WIRED

Sources suspect China is behind the targeted exploitation of two zero-day vulnerabilities in Cisco’s security appliances.

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25.04.2024

Nissan's Furry, Robotic Iruyo Puppet Comforts Your Crying Baby While You Drive | WIRED

Iruyo, a new creation from Nissan, uses two-way cameras, microphones, and a whole lot of cuteness to connect you with your baby in the back seat.

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24.04.2024

3 Best Cold-Plunge Tubs (2024): Luxe, Budget, and Advice | WIRED

Keen to try the latest wellness trend, I plunged out of my comfort zone. These are my favorite cold-water plunge pools for any budget.

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24.04.2024

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Review: A Gaming Laptop Perfect for Both Work and Play | WIRED

This gaming laptop combines the display of your rich friend’s TV and the chassis of a Macbook Air with a powerful graphics card and a beefy battery.

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24.04.2024

Porsche Macan Electric 2024: Specs, Prices, Availability | WIRED

The all-new, all-electric Macan mixes sportiness and sensibility—and the best news is you should shun the pricier model.

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24.04.2024

GoWise Steam Air Fryer Review: An OK Combo Cooker | WIRED

GoWise’s countertop device combines two different cooking functions: air frying and steaming. It’s just OK.

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24.04.2024

Tesla Promises ‘More Affordable Models’ and a ‘Cybercab’ | WIRED

Elon Musk’s automaker told investors Tuesday that sales and revenue are down but that new “more affordable models” will launch before mid-2025, sooner than originally planned.

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23.04.2024

GaeaStar's 3D-Printed Clay Coffee Cups Are Disposable, but Can They Save Us From Microplastics? | WIRED

GaeaStar’s 3D-printed disposable clay cups are available in the US for the first time today, but only at Verve Coffee shops in San Francisco.

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23.04.2024

Change Healthcare Finally Admits It Paid Ransomware Hackers—and Still Faces a Patient Data Leak | WIRED

The company belatedly conceded both that it had paid the cybercriminals extorting it and that patient data nonetheless ended up on the dark web.

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23.04.2024

The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers | WIRED

Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA spy program but expanding it in ways that could have major implications for privacy rights in the US.

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23.04.2024

BYD Seal 2024 Review: Prices, Specs, Availability | WIRED

A world-class saloon for the people, from China’s biggest name in EVs. Meet the car that prompted Tesla to drop its prices.

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22.04.2024

Skip the Paste—You Should Chomp Down on a Toothpaste Tablet | WIRED

Switching to a toothpaste tablet has been one of the easiest refillable options I've found, in a sea of mediocre choices.

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22.04.2024

Olive Union Olive Max Hearing Aids: For Mild Hearing Loss | WIRED

They look like a pair of Bluetooth earpieces from the early 2000s, but Olive Union’s over-the-counter hearing aids are a decent option for anyone with mild hearing loss.

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22.04.2024

What Is 5G Home Internet? Here’s Everything You Need to Know (2024) | WIRED

Carriers are starting to offer home internet packages that rely on 5G cellular data service. We’ll help you decide if it’s right for you.

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21.04.2024

How to Buy a Hearing Aid: Top Questions and Answers | WIRED

With the hearing aid industry’s shift to over-the-counter sales, the market is flooded with new models. We’ll help you navigate the thicket of options.

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21.04.2024

You Can Clamp Your Phone Into Razer’s Fancy New Game Controller | WIRED

Plus: GMC has a new great big electric pickup, Meta adds instant AI image generation to WhatsApp, and everyone’s talking about the new audio app Airchat.

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21.04.2024

GE Café Specialty Grind and Brew Coffee Maker Review: Can't Make Just One Cup | WIRED

GE's machine is an all-in-one coffee maker that doesn't brew single cups, isn't dishwasher-safe, and needs an aircraft hangar to store it.

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20.04.2024

The Biggest Deepfake Porn Website Is Now Blocked in the UK | WIRED

The world's most-visited deepfake website and another large competing site are stopping people in the UK from accessing them, days after the UK government announced a crackdown.

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20.04.2024

20 Best Earth Day Deals (2024): Ebikes, Chargers, and Bags Made of Recycled Plastic | WIRED

We've rounded up deals on WIRED-tested electric bikes, organic mattresses, and even backpacks made of recycled plastic.

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20.04.2024

Trek Fetch+ 2 Review: A Solid, Though Expensive, Cargo Ebike | WIRED

This cargo ebike is a familiar stepping stone that will cut your local car miles.

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20.04.2024

Kuhn Rikon Black Star Review: Perfectly Smooth Cast-Iron | WIRED

You probably don't need it, but Kuhn Rikon's Swiss-made cast-iron pan will convert you away from nonstick pans forever.

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20.04.2024

BYD Yangwang U8 2024: Price, Specs, Availability | WIRED

Meet the tank-turning, 4-ton Yangwang U8 from BYD. It’s the world’s most powerful SUV—and yes, it floats on water.

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20.04.2024

Audien Hearing Atom One Hearing Aid Review: Über-Cheap and Too Basic | WIRED

These sub-$100 over-the-counter hearing aids are quite blunt, but they offer a taste of what’s possible in this burgeoning category.

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20.04.2024

24 Mother's Day Gifts We've Tried and Love (2023) | WIRED

From hair tools and iPads to board games and bike bags, we have a pick for every type of mom and mom figure.

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20.04.2024

10 Best Computer Monitors (2024): Budget, OLED, 4K, Ultrawide | WIRED

The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we reviewed those too (including a few portable screens).

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20.04.2024

How to Stop ChatGPT’s Voice Feature From Interrupting You | WIRED

ChatGPT’s conversation tools are fantastic—when the chatbot isn’t constantly talking over you. Try these tips for a better AI audio experience.

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20.04.2024

Tesla Recalls Cybertruck Over Faulty Pedals—Its Worst Flaw Yet | WIRED

Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because the accelerator pad could get trapped, pushing the car to full speed.

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19.04.2024

LG MyView Smart Monitor (32SR85U-W) Review: A Fun 2-In-1 Screen | WIRED

Having a smart TV built into a computer monitor was more convenient—and enjoyable—than I expected.

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19.04.2024

Milo Action Communicator: Hassle-Free Comms Without Your Smartphone | WIRED

A super-simple, hands-free action sports device that takes the hassle—and phone—out of on-the-go active chat.

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19.04.2024

Rad Power Bikes Radster Road Review: Safety First | WIRED

Rad Power Bikes’ new bikes have a renewed focus on safety, with encapsulated batteries, class switching, and now … turn signals.

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19.04.2024

The Trump Jury Has a Doxing Problem | WIRED

One juror in former US president Donald Trump’s criminal case in New York has been excused over fears she could be identified. It could get even messier.

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19.04.2024

GE Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker Review: Only So-So | WIRED

GE’s drip coffee maker is expensive, not dishwasher-safe, and makes a so-so cup of joe.

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14 Last-Minute Tool Deals From Home Depot and Lowe's: Power Tools, Yard Tools, Hand Tools | WIRED

Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms | WIRED

Yale Approach Smart Lock Review: Magical Door-Unlocking Powers | WIRED

Dreame X30 Ultra Review: A Robot Vacuum With Flex Arms and Detachable Mop Pads | WIRED

There's a Rare $25 Discount on the Nintendo Switch OLED Right Now | WIRED

Eufy X10 Pro Omni Review: Great Mopping and Decent AI Smarts | WIRED

How to Clean a Coffee Grinder (2024) | WIRED

How to Set Up a VPN on Your Router to Protect Your Home Wi-Fi Network | WIRED

'ArcaneDoor' Cyberspies Hacked Cisco Firewalls to Access Government Networks | WIRED

Nissan's Furry, Robotic Iruyo Puppet Comforts Your Crying Baby While You Drive | WIRED

3 Best Cold-Plunge Tubs (2024): Luxe, Budget, and Advice | WIRED

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Review: A Gaming Laptop Perfect for Both Work and Play | WIRED

Porsche Macan Electric 2024: Specs, Prices, Availability | WIRED

GoWise Steam Air Fryer Review: An OK Combo Cooker | WIRED

Tesla Promises ‘More Affordable Models’ and a ‘Cybercab’ | WIRED

GaeaStar's 3D-Printed Clay Coffee Cups Are Disposable, but Can They Save Us From Microplastics? | WIRED

Change Healthcare Finally Admits It Paid Ransomware Hackers—and Still Faces a Patient Data Leak | WIRED

The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers | WIRED

BYD Seal 2024 Review: Prices, Specs, Availability | WIRED

Skip the Paste—You Should Chomp Down on a Toothpaste Tablet | WIRED

Olive Union Olive Max Hearing Aids: For Mild Hearing Loss | WIRED

What Is 5G Home Internet? Here’s Everything You Need to Know (2024) | WIRED

How to Buy a Hearing Aid: Top Questions and Answers | WIRED

You Can Clamp Your Phone Into Razer’s Fancy New Game Controller | WIRED

GE Café Specialty Grind and Brew Coffee Maker Review: Can't Make Just One Cup | WIRED

The Biggest Deepfake Porn Website Is Now Blocked in the UK | WIRED

20 Best Earth Day Deals (2024): Ebikes, Chargers, and Bags Made of Recycled Plastic | WIRED

Trek Fetch+ 2 Review: A Solid, Though Expensive, Cargo Ebike | WIRED

Kuhn Rikon Black Star Review: Perfectly Smooth Cast-Iron | WIRED

BYD Yangwang U8 2024: Price, Specs, Availability | WIRED

Audien Hearing Atom One Hearing Aid Review: Über-Cheap and Too Basic | WIRED

24 Mother's Day Gifts We've Tried and Love (2023) | WIRED

10 Best Computer Monitors (2024): Budget, OLED, 4K, Ultrawide | WIRED

How to Stop ChatGPT’s Voice Feature From Interrupting You | WIRED

Tesla Recalls Cybertruck Over Faulty Pedals—Its Worst Flaw Yet | WIRED

LG MyView Smart Monitor (32SR85U-W) Review: A Fun 2-In-1 Screen | WIRED

Milo Action Communicator: Hassle-Free Comms Without Your Smartphone | WIRED

Rad Power Bikes Radster Road Review: Safety First | WIRED

The Trump Jury Has a Doxing Problem | WIRED

GE Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker Review: Only So-So | WIRED

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