Porsche’s Taycan lives up to its EV hype

Electric vehicles are great at accelerating quickly, helped along by that low center of gravity (because of all that battery weight). But the laws of physics still apply and cornering can be a challenge if an automaker wants to give drivers more than 100 miles of range. More range means more battery and more battery…

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Echo Studio review: Amazon finally nailed the audio quality

Once you've found a good spot, all you have to do is add the device to your Alexa app. A few taps later and the Echo Studio is set up and ready to go. There's an audio-calibration feature that analyzes the room for the best acoustic performance. However, that process begins automatically when you add…

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How to hack your holiday meal

Of course, you can also put the Instant Pot -- everyone's favorite kitchen gadget -- to work. I use it to make mashed potatoes -- Marcus' favorite part of the holiday meal and the dish I've hated since I was a kid. (I've always loved Brussels sprouts though. Go figure.) Marcus likes to say that…

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If your family needs a second car, make it a fun, compact EV

Likewise, the Honda-E has been the darling of literally every auto event it graces with its presence. It hits all the right buttons for the car-loving world. It's dripping with nostalgia, it looks amazing, it's rear-wheel drive, and it's an EV crammed full of tech in a way that doesn't feel forced. Unfortunately, it also…

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What to do when everything on their holiday wish list is digital

The following crafts are cheap yet effective, utilizing materials you might already have in the house. Each project is fairly simple, but if you get frustrated, remember that's part of the process. Spending an hour fretting over the color of your homemade Fortnite chug jug is actually an hour spent thinking about the person receiving…

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Google Stadia Will Be Missing Some Key Features at Launch

Happy Friday, and welcome to Replay, WIRED's one-stop shop for the week's big videogame news. What's shakin'? Two things come to mind: Google Stadia is going to be a little light when it launches next week, and there's a lot of Star Wars in the atmosphere. There's more than that, though. It's time to catch…

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A Visual Diary of This Year’s WIRED25 Festival

Forecasting the future was the mandate during last week's WIRED25, our second annual ideas festival. Onstage, tech executives and scientists hashed out plans for a better tomorrow, while offstage attendees discussed what those days ahead could look like. Instagram’s chief product officer told the audience it might be a good idea to stop obsessing over…

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