Breville's Paradice 16 food processor was tested alongside the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor and Breville Sous Chef. The device struggled to dice food, a task that requires engineering a machine to create perfect cubes on three planes. The test aimed to see if the processor could successfully dice spuds and onions for big-meal recipes.
2024-08-21 12:35:14 AM |
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has invited 200 creators to cover the event as part of an attempt to reach young voters. The influencers are receiving VIP treatment, including yacht parties, free snacks, and multiple lounges. Meanwhile, credentialed journalists are struggling to find outlets to plug in their laptops due to security issues, with lines snaking around city blocks for hours.
2024-08-21 12:35:14 AM |
Condé Nast has signed a multi-year deal with OpenAI, allowing the AI giant to use content from Condé Nast's properties, including the New Yorker, Vogue, and WIRED, in ChatGPT and SearchGPT. The deal aims to meet audiences where they are and ensure proper attribution and compensation for use of intellectual property. Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch emphasized the importance of embracing new technologies in the publishing industry, which has been affected by changes to traditional search.
2024-08-21 12:35:14 AM |
Former President Donald Trump shared AI-generated images on Truth Social claiming Taylor Swift fans, known as Swifties, are supporting his campaign. The images, which appear to be a mix of real and AI-generated content, falsely suggest a coordinated movement of Swifties for Trump. The posts claim that Swifties are supporting Trump after Taylor Swift canceled a concert in Vienna due to security concerns.
2024-08-20 08:35:15 AM |
The US military is planning to unleash a swarm of thousands of drones in the Taiwan Strait to delay a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The plan was described by US Indo-Pacific Command chief Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo. The US and its allies would use this time to muster additional military assets in the region.
2024-08-20 08:35:15 AM |
For every person killed by lightning, nine others are struck and survive, often with life-changing injuries. Climate change is making stormy weather and lightning more common, and activists like Daya believe the Indian government is failing to protect its people. The Indian government has systems in place to predict dangerous storms, gathering precise data to detect them. Sanjay Srivastava, chair of the Climate Resilient Observing-Systems Promotion Council, is working to develop resilience against climate change impacts and is the convener of the Lightning Resilient India Campaign.
2024-08-20 12:15:35 AM |
There's a wide variety of home pizza ovens that can heat up as high as 900 degrees Fahrenheit, perfect for making a crisp Neapolitan pizza in minutes. The author tests pizza ovens using homemade dough, store-bought fresh dough, and frozen pizzas, and uses an infrared thermometer to ensure the temperature of the cooking surface is correct.
2024-08-20 12:15:35 AM |
WIRED tests and reviews dozens of mattresses, covering various types and recommending models for specific needs. The organization tracks pricing all year long and provides exclusive codes for better deals. The article highlights the best sales for mattresses during Labor Day, with recommendations for specific models.
2024-08-20 12:15:34 AM |
Rachael Gunn, also known as Raygun, represented Australia in the Paris Summer Games, where she participated in the Olympic breaking competition. Her performance was met with memes and jokes on the internet, with videos of her flipping and kangaroo hopping on the competition floor being captioned with humorous comparisons. Gunn ultimately won no medals and didn't earn a single point.
2024-08-19 07:35:34 AM |
Vacuum decay, a process that could end the universe, may happen 10,000 times sooner than expected. This phenomenon occurs when the quantum fields that permeate space sit at different default values, creating a new definition of empty space. Although it won't happen for a very long time, physicists are concerned about the potential consequences.
2024-08-19 07:35:33 AM |