Form Studio 1 Marks Formlabs Entry Into Consumer Market The Form Studio 1 arrives as Formlabs’ first genuine attempt to reach everyday makers rather than just professional shops. Fourteen cardboard boxes filled the WIRED testing area, each containing components for this new desktop machine. Chief product officer David Lakatos emphasized the compact footprint, claiming the … Read more
LG Sound Suite Expands Audio Capabilities With DTS:X LG Sound Suite now supports DTS:X and Google Cast, giving home theater enthusiasts additional ways to enjoy immersive audio from compatible content. The premium modular system lets users pick and choose speakers à la carte to fit their space, then uses Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology to optimize … Read more
JackRabbit MG Cargo Arrives as Pocket-Sized Hauling Machine The JackRabbit MG Cargo defies cargo bike conventions with a 55-pound frame that fits inside a sedan back seat. Unlike bulky utility models, this 750-watt e-scooter hybrid uses fat tires and a micro wheelbase to deliver dirt-bike agility on city streets. Furthermore, WIRED testing over several months … Read more
Breville Eye Q Toaster Brings Optical Scanning to Breakfast The Breville Eye Q Toaster arrives on countertops with a party trick: laser-green lights blinking rapidly inside the left slot, scanning your bread ten times every second. This optical approach replaces the traditional timer dial, promising toast that stops exactly when the target shade is reached. … Read more
Apple Music Logo Redesign Arrives in iOS 17.2 Beta The Apple Music logo overhaul has materialized in iOS 17.2 beta 4, swapping the service’s 13-year-old red beamed eighth note for a stark black-and-white alternative. This update arrives alongside a dark mode variant displaying white on black, while a “Clear” version permits custom tinting across the … Read more
Solar Radiation Modification War Game Exposes Governance Gaps When climate researcher Colleen Golja joined a solar radiation modification war game last September in London, she expected science and reason to guide the discussion. The simulation, titled Exploring Geopolitical Tipping Points and Climate Cooling Strategies, brought together foreign-relations experts, scientists, military personnel, and former government officials … Read more
Smart #2 EV Returns to Ultra-Compact Roots The Smart #2 EV marks a dramatic return to form for the Mercedes-Geely joint venture, four years after the #1 crossover debuted. Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, this two-seater measures just 2.7 meters long, making navigation through congested European city centers effortless. Furthermore, its rear-mounted 60kW motor … Read more
Highway Speed Impact on EV Battery Drain EV battery drain accelerates dramatically at highway speeds compared to city driving. According to Recurrent data, 2026 models now average 325 miles of real-world range, yet fast highway driving remains the single biggest threat to that figure. Aerodynamic drag increases exponentially above 65 mph, forcing the powertrain to … Read more
The Core Sensors Behind Adaptive Cruise Control Adaptive cruise control relies on just two primary sensors working in tandem. A millimeter-wave radar unit sits low in the front fascia, typically hidden behind the grille or badge, while a forward-facing camera mounts near the rearview mirror. The radar emits radio waves that bounce off vehicles ahead, … Read more
Microsoft Magnetic Connect Arrives With Surface Laptop Ultra Microsoft Magnetic Connect debuted alongside the Surface Laptop Ultra during the company’s October hardware showcase, marking a deliberate shift away from proprietary charging solutions. The new port combines standard USB-C Power Delivery with a magnetic cable attachment, letting the connector snap into place through a funnel-shaped tip. … Read more
