Lenovo’s newest ThinkPads have AMD Ryzen 4000 processors
In case you were worried that there weren’t enough ThinkPads out there, Lenovo has announced two more. Say hello to the ThinkPad E14 and ThinkPad E15; you can buy both…
AMD launches Ryzen Pro 4000 series to take on Intel’s vPro
AMD has announced its Ryzen Pro 4000 series of mobile business processors. The chips sport new security features and improvements to battery life and performance, according to the company, and…
Updates From Westworld, Avatar 2, and More
Who knows just how much robolution we’ve got left? Not even Jonathan Nolan, it seems.Photo: HBO Morning SpoilersIf there’s news about upcoming movies and television you’re not supposed to know,…
The Best Coffee Grinders We’ve Tested (Burr, Manual, Blade)
Scott Gilbertson is a product reviewer for WIRED, specializing in portable technology. He was previously a writer and editor for WIRED’s Webmonkey.com, covering the browser wars, web standards, the independent…
This Bizarre Insect Is Building Shelters Out of Microplastic
That’s not good, for the obvious reason that the caddis fly larva relies on the structural integrity of its case to protect itself from predatory fish. And it’s potentially not…
Covid-19’s Scary Blood Clots Aren’t That Surprising
It’s still completely unknown how Covid-19 causes clots.It might be doing this indirectly, by ramping up inflammation throughout the body. Or it could be infecting the lining on the insides…
Taika Waititi Will Direct a Star Wars Movie
Hello, and welcome to another edition of The Monitor, WIRED’s entertainment news roundup. This week we’ve got news about Star Wars, Kraftwerk, Joe Exotic, and Tom Cruise (who may or…
Best stereo speakers: the best bookshelf, floor and Hi-Fi speakers in 2020
The best stereo speakers are an essential part of any audiophile’s home setup, even if standalone wireless speakers like the Apple HomePod and the Sonos One are all the rage…
Xbox Series X release date, specs, design and launch titles for the next Xbox
Xbox Series X is the next-generation Xbox that was revealed in late 2019, and today on May 7, we’re finally going to get our first glimpse at a wide array…
New York schools remove Zoom ban after security pledge
The NYC Department of Education has once again allowed schools to use Zoom for conducting virtual online classes. This decision came in after the Zoom agreed to make a customized…