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Programming in Assembly Is Brutal, Beautiful, and Maybe Even a Path to Better AI
Whether your chip is running a vintage computer game or the latest DeepSeek model, it’ll reward you for speaking its native language.
How to Make STEM Funny—and Go Viral Doing It
If you stayed awake in science class as a kid, the payoff comes when you get a good laugh out of Freya McGhee’s jokes.
OpenAI’s Blockbuster AMD Deal Is a Bet on Near-Limitless Demand for AI
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WIRED Roundup: The New Fake World of OpenAI’s Social Video App
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6 Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2025), Tested in a Tech Reviewer’s Home
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.
16 Best Camera Bags, Slings, Straps, and Backpacks (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 80 packs and rounded up our favorites.