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Thrustmaster H.E.A.R.T. Review: A Hall Effect Controller

An affordable upgrade over the default Xbox controller—but not without compromises.

Wired - Dec. 8

Korg MicroKorg 2 Review: Better, Not Best

This tiny synth is a solid upgrade, but it lives in a sea of excellent competitors.

Wired - Dec. 7

Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED Review: A Simple and Effective Laptop

It’s not flashy, but this Asus laptop has all the power you probably need plus a crisp OLED display.

Wired - Dec. 7

Year in Review

As critics issue their year-end lists, we want to know your personal favorites of 2024.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

'That is extraordinary' - Marsh fails to review phantom edge

Australia's Mitchell Marsh is dismissed in "extraordinary" fashion during the second Test vs India - failing to review a non-existent edge off Ravichandran Ashwin.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Rubrik , Vodafone U.K.’s merger with Three and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

Review: It's 'The End' but deep underground, a sheltered family keeps on singing in denial

Director Joshua Oppenheimer, previously a documentarian who has chronicled dark acts of self-delusion, shifts to a postapocalyptic musical with similar themes.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6

Review: In 'The Girl With the Needle,' women face unthinkable options — and a dark solution

The real-life story of Dagmar Overbye, one of Denmark's most notorious serial killers, is dramatized in this nightmarish tale of desperate women and infanticide.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6

Review: Reconceiving the scare that wasn't, 'Y2K' is horror-comedy for nostalgic millennials

Making his directorial debut, 'SNL' vet Kyle Mooney marshals a period-rich script (and the participation of Fred Durst) into a project for a targeted audience.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6

Starmer to launch major government spending review

Ministers told to make their case for money from tight public funds

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Money may be green, but the color of luxury is 'Mocha Mousse'

A rich color is having a moment with shoppers — and it shouldn't come as a surprise.

CNBC - Dec. 6

Nottingham attacks families welcome homicide review

Families of the victims have been campaigning for changes to be made to the justice system.

BBC News - Dec. 6

The Spectrum review – a tactile trip to the 1980s

This latest piece of modern vintage hardware from Retro Games Ltd makes for an astonishingly nostalgic experience. The first time I played on a ZX Spectrum was at the Stockport branch of Debenhams, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Notre Dame review – glorious resurrection is as close to time travel as it gets

Five years since it was gutted by fire, the soul of Paris is about to reopen its doors. Our critic is wowed by the buttery stonework, gleaming lead and gawp-inducing gilding. With France plunged ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Crave Vesper 2 Review: A Discreet Vibrator

Roughly 10 years since the original, this vibrating pendant is a reminder that good things can come in small packages.

Wired - Dec. 6

Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Review - "I'm Making This Up As I Go"

The second level in Indiana Jones and The Great Circle takes Indy inside the bowels of Vatican City. It's the first time when MachineGames breaks loose from its linear shackles, presenting you with ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

The Thing: Remastered Review - Cold Fear

For my money, there isn't a better horror monster than The Thing's shape-shifting alien organism. Even 42 years later, Rob Bottin's practical effects are still incredible, capturing each freakish ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

Review: 'The Sticky' is an enjoyable Canadian caper led by Margo Martindale

Loosely based on the true story of the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, this Prime Video series, led by Margo Martindale, is a dark comedy akin to 'Fargo.'

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

VAR Review: Newcastle denied two penalties vs. Liverpool?

Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week, but how are decisions made, and are they correct?

ESPN - Dec. 5

Toronto-Dominion Bank Suspends Growth Targets as It Reviews Business

Toronto-Dominion Bank said it suspended financial-growth targets as it reviews its business options, weeks after settling U.S. charges it failed to properly monitor money laundering.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

9 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe portable chargers.

Wired - Dec. 5

Maternal mortality review panels are in the spotlight. Here's what they do

Efforts to reduce the nation’s persistently high maternal mortality rates involve state panels of experts that investigate and learn from each mother’s death

ABC News - Dec. 5

25 Gift Ideas Under $25 (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re shopping for a book lover, organizer, or perpetual phone dropper, a cheap holiday gift can always be a fun one.

Wired - Dec. 5

6 Best Food Processors (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Chop, grate, grind, crush, and puree to perfection, with WIRED’s favorite time saving kitchen appliances.

Wired - Dec. 5

Ear Piercings Have Become ‘an Affordable Luxury’

As one expert said, multiple piercings and jewelry styles are “a way to switch up your aesthetic.”

The New York Times - Dec. 5

AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry

AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Review: In ‘Unstoppable,’ an inspirational, if formulaic sports drama about a wrestler with one leg

Anthony Robles’ story is tailor made for a Hollywood film

ABC News - Dec. 4

Wicked storms into Oscar race with major National Board of Review win

The blockbuster musical was named best movie while Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman picked up key acting prizes. Blockbuster musical Wicked has launched into this year’s Oscar race with a major win ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Review: 'Black Doves' is a holiday thriller of the heart

Led by Keira Knightley, Sarah Lancashire and Ben Whishaw, this London-set Christmastime thriller is full of feelings.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

Watch live: House COVID-19 panel reviews final report

The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic will review its final report, which laid out numerous conclusions from the panel's review of the federal response to COVID-19. In the ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% Review: High Tech, High Price

The updated BlackWidow steps even further into the world of premium custom mechanical keyboards, with a price to match.

Wired - Dec. 4

Vitamix Ascent X2 Review: The Ferrari of Blenders

This smart blender is a workhorse meant for more than smoothies and baby food.

Wired - Dec. 4

Samsung QN90D QLED TV Review: Dazzling Highs, Solid Lows

Samsung’s stalwart QLED TV remains a winner for bright-room warriors.

Wired - Dec. 4

Claridge’s owner to triple its number of hotels as luxury travel booms

Maybourne wants to create a portfolio of properties, from Paris to New York and Dubai, in a decade

Financial Times - Dec. 4

China’s ties with Saudi Arabia buoyed by green tech

Warming relations between Xi Jinping and Saudi crown prince complicate outlook for Trump administration

Financial Times - Dec. 4

These are the most in-demand tech jobs hiring right now

According to LinkedIn’s latest report, software engineer, full stack engineer and application developer are in the top 10 roles.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

Thanks to peace, two unexpected words are echoing across Afghanistan's capital: Luxury housing

Peace is driving up property prices in Kabul and fueling the luxury market

ABC News - Dec. 3

54 Best Cyber Monday Tech Deals (2024)

All cords lead to WIRED. Come gather to find the best Cyber Monday tech deals before they're gone.

Wired - Dec. 2

Nosferatu review – Robert Eggers’s respectful homage to a vampire horror classic

The second remake of FW Murnau’s unofficial Dracula adaptation is handsomely shot and stylised, with a forbiddingly gruesome monster, but walks the line between self-conscious and scary. Here is ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

England’s environment watchdog told to review risk from lead mines

Government-ordered report comes after FT investigation into impact of toxic metal on human health

Financial Times - Dec. 2

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