A $200 Nvidia Tesla V100 can outperform modern midrange GPUs in AI inference
A $200 modded Nvidia Tesla V100 outperforms an RTX 3060 in LLM inference benchmarks — but viral hype may drive up used prices fast.
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How handheld translators work and why they're handy for travel
From the Timekettle T1 to iFLYTEK earbuds, WIRED's five-year testing roundup explains why dedicated translation devices still beat phone apps for real conversations abroad.
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Ukraine's AI-Guided Laser Destroys Shahed Drones at 3.1-Mile Range, Enters Final Testing
Ukraine's AI-powered laser system, Tryzub, demonstrates effective counter-drone capabilities at 3.1 miles, with potential for demining and global export.
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An ESP32-powered split-flap chess board flips tiles to bring the classic game to life
A maker has built a working chess board using 64 individual split-flap displays driven by an ESP32 and multiple Raspberry Pi Picos, with each tile physically flipping to show chess pieces.
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How to fix slow Roku apps: 9 fixes to try before blaming your Wi-Fi
Nine step-by-step fixes for slow or laggy Roku apps, from restarting and clearing cache to resetting the network and performing a factory reset.
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I ditched my travel router for a spare Android phone, and it actually worked
A spare Android phone with a secondary SIM can handle Wi-Fi hotspot, USB tethering, and multi-device connectivity on the road — but dedicated travel routers still win for long trips and advanced networking needs.
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Dyson 360 Vis Nav RoboVac Now $279.99 at Woot with Two-Year Warranty
Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum now $279.99 at Woot with two-year warranty.
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I wish I realized my RAM wasn't running at full speed earlier
After upgrading to a Ryzen 5800X3D, the author discovered their RAM was running at slower speeds, highlighting the importance of checking XMP/EXPO settings after hardware changes.
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I went back to IPS after years on OLED, and it exposed OLED's biggest flaws
After years on OLED, a tech editor switches back to IPS and finds OLED's flaws in everyday use, despite its gaming advantages.
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nasa's curiosity rover drill mishap, arctic seafloor recordings, and artemis ii photo release
NASA's Curiosity rover faced an unusual drill mishap on Mars, while Arctic seafloor recordings revealed rich biodiversity. Plus, over 12,000 Artemis II mission photos are now public.
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Your Old Laptop: Too Weak for Windows 11, Yet Perfect for Containers, VMs, and a Homelab
Old laptops, once deemed too weak for Windows 11, can be repurposed as efficient homelabs for containers and virtual machines, offering cost-effective and low-power solutions.
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Home Labbers Say to Ditch Your ISP Router, But the Fritz Box 7530 Has WireGuard, Dynamic DNS, and Even a Media Server
The Fritz Box 7530, an ISP-grade router provided by some European ISPs, stands out for its feature-rich Fritz OS, dynamic DNS, WireGuard support, and media server—making it a top choice for home lab enthusiasts.
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Leaked Android 17 QPR1 build shows toggle to hide the search bar on Pixel launchers
A leaked Android 17 QPR1 build reveals a new Pixel Launcher toggle that lets users disable the persistent bottom search bar, addressing one of the launcher's longest-standing complaints.
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Live-captioning smart glasses 2026: Wired tested Even G2 and four rivals
Wired tested five live-captioning smart glasses in 2026 — Even's G2 wins on value, but every device has trade-offs around battery, offline use, and comfort.
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My 360Hz monitor exposed the real bottleneck in my PC
RTX 4090 paired with 360Hz monitor revealed CPU bottleneck, leading to upgrade from Ryzen 9 5900X to Ryzen 7 9800X3D for better balance.
