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Hatch Sleep Clock offers privacy-focused sleep tracking without cameras or microphones
Boutayna Chokrane of WIRED reviewed the Hatch Sleep Clock, a $249 sunrise alarm and bedside light featuring contactless sleep tracking. The device uses motion sensors to monitor breathing and movements, providing reports without cameras or microphones. While it lacks physiological data from wearables like Oura Ring 5 or Apple Watch Series 12, it offers privacy-focused monitoring for users.
Orionid meteor shower peaks Oct 21-22 with up to 20 meteors per hour
The Orionid meteor shower, originating from the constellation Orion, peaks on October 21 and 22, offering up to 20 meteors per hour. On October 24, the moon will approach Saturn near its meridian, allowing researchers to observe a decagon at its south pole. Finally, the moon passes the Pleiades star cluster between October 27 and October 28.
Kareem Rahma switches to Apple Music over corporate ethics in Subway Takes interview
Demi Adejuyigbe spoke with Kareem Rahma on Subway Takes about his lifestyle and digital habits. He discussed switching from Spotify to Apple Music due to corporate ethics, his use of a Canon EOS-1N film camera, and his interest in the Corridor Digital YouTube channel. He also shared his opinions on X, Reddit, and various internet memes.
Rapid Pro and Rapid Pro X offer 300 watts of power with 27,650-mAh capacity
WIRED editors highlight several power bank deals, including a 24,000-mAh capacity model with Power Delivery for three devices. An Anker power bank features Qi2 plus MagSafe wireless charging and a kickstand. A dedicated charger provides eight or nine charges for an Apple Watch. Finally, the Rapid Pro and Rapid Pro X offer 300 watts of power with 27,650-mAh capacity.
Residents in 18 states can opt-out of Targeted Advertising via condenast.com
Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, Oregon, Texas, Montana, Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee, Minnesota, Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island can opt-out of Targeted Advertising. California residents may limit Sensitive Personal Information disclosure. Users must toggle "Allow Targeted Advertising" or contact condenast.com at 1-877-241-4999 to opt-out of other sales.
Residents of 18 states can opt-out of Targeted Advertising via Condenast.com
Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, Oregon, Texas, Montana, Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee, Minnesota, Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island can opt-out of Targeted Advertising. California residents may limit Sensitive Personal Information disclosure. Users must toggle the "Allow Targeted Advertising" switch or contact condenast.com at 1-877-241-4999 to opt-out of other sales.
The author of WIRED recommends using Mixbook for holiday cards over Canva
The author of WIRED recommends using Mixbook for holiday cards over Canva. Two concurrent sales are available: the fall sale uses code SALEFALL through October 21 for up to 55 percent off sitewide, while the holiday season sale uses code MAILJOY through the end of the year for 50 percent off holiday cards plus 20 free envelopes.
Judge Alex Tse orders former OpenAI engineer to stay in custody over flight risk
Federal magistrate judge Alex Tse ruled on Monday that Abdulrahman Alfozan, a former OpenAI engineer accused of bugging a conference room, must stay in custody. Prosecutors alleged he is a flight risk due to ties with the Saudi Arabian government. Despite claims by attorney William Pernik and Nas Yasin, the judge cited concerns over his $385,000 salary and $2.2 million profit-sharing package.
All-Clad factory seconds sale offers discounts on items with packaging damage or blemishes
WIRED reviews All-Clad cookware, noting a factory seconds sale offers discounts on items with packaging damage or minor blemishes. The sale includes an oven-safe sauté pan, kitchen shears, a roasting pan without a rack, and a 3-piece set including a 12-inch frying pan, 2-quart saucepan, and 4-quart sauté pan. Other items include odd-size measuring cups and a 1-quart saucepan.
Meta removes "WHAT NOT TO SAY" directives exposed on 80 WhatsApp help pages
Redact and WIRED discovered that around 80 help pages on the WhatsApp website inadvertently exposed hidden instructions for a Meta large language model. The code, labeled “HelpContentGalaxyLLMInclude,” contained "WHAT NOT TO SAY" directives regarding legal advice and data regulations. After Joshua Breckman confirmed a bug, Meta removed the text to ensure chatbots provide accurate support rather than legal opinions.
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim co-direct film debuting at Telluride Film Festival
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim co-directed the film You Can See Everything, which debuted in early September at the Telluride Film Festival.
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Journalists reflect on fueling Theranos hype cycle before Elizabeth Holmes's incarceration
Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, debuted in The Wall Street Journal in 2013. By 2014, she was a billionaire and featured in WIRED, Fortune, and The New Yorker. However, John Carreyrou exposed the fraud in October 2015, leading to Walgreens terminating its deal. Caitlin Roper and editors reflected on their role in fueling the hype cycle before Holmes's incarceration.
