Verity Burns
@verityburns.bsky.social
Associate Editor @wired.com, working on the Gear desk and covering tech hardware, innovation and design.
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MORPHING MOBILE: The initial info said the T1 would be “designed and built in the US”. Now it'll be “brought to life” in the US, with “American values in mind” and with “American hands behind every device"... whatever that means. @verityburns.bsky.social for @wired.com www.wired.com/story/the-tr...
The Trump Phone Is Already a Lot Different From Last Week
WIRED had many questions last week about the Gold T1 Smartphone. Now we have even more—like where that "made in America" pledge went.
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June 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
MORPHING MOBILE: The initial info said the T1 would be “designed and built in the US”. Now it'll be “brought to life” in the US, with “American values in mind” and with “American hands behind every device"... whatever that means. @verityburns.bsky.social for @wired.com www.wired.com/story/the-tr...
Such a crazy (and frankly terrifying) story.
Back in February, I woke up one morning to find my phone ablaze with notifications. Immediately, I knew something was wrong.
After rifling through my messages, the situation became clear: a hacker had used my X account to flog a fraudulent WIRED-branded crypto coin.
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After rifling through my messages, the situation became clear: a hacker had used my X account to flog a fraudulent WIRED-branded crypto coin.
www.wired.com/story/wired-...
My X Account Was Hijacked to Sell a Fake WIRED Memecoin. Then Came the Backlash
Earlier this year, a hacker used my X account to hawk a fraudulent WIRED-branded crypto coin. After they pulled the rug on investors, I faced the aftermath.
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May 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Such a crazy (and frankly terrifying) story.
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Bluesky's blue check is *finally* here!
The new verification process launches today, WIRED has learned. Here's what that means:
The new verification process launches today, WIRED has learned. Here's what that means:
Bluesky's Blue Check Is Finally Here
Bluesky’s new verification process launches today. It mixes the old-school, Twitter-style blue check bestowed by the platform with a more decentralized option for trusted organizations.
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April 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Bluesky's blue check is *finally* here!
The new verification process launches today, WIRED has learned. Here's what that means:
The new verification process launches today, WIRED has learned. Here's what that means:
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AUTO FOCUS: Denza is another BYD brand coming west. BYD had record rev of $107bn for 2024. Tesla’s was $97.7bn. Plus most of BYD shipments were domestic. It's no surprise analysts are bullish on BYD’s growth potential. @wired.com @verityburns.bsky.social has the story www.wired.com/story/byd-la...
BYD Launches Denza in Europe—Another Mighty Impressive EV Brand the US Won’t Get
BYD's premium sub-brand is all set to take on Audi, BMW and Mercedes, with its crab-walking, blowout-beating Z9GT leading the charge.
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April 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
AUTO FOCUS: Denza is another BYD brand coming west. BYD had record rev of $107bn for 2024. Tesla’s was $97.7bn. Plus most of BYD shipments were domestic. It's no surprise analysts are bullish on BYD’s growth potential. @wired.com @verityburns.bsky.social has the story www.wired.com/story/byd-la...
What did dinosaurs *really* sound like? If you’ve ever found yourself asking that question, a musical project that uses 3D models of dinosaur skulls could be getting closer to answering it. And, note to Hollywood, they probably didn’t roar.
This Crazy Instrument Lets Us Hear How Dinosaurs Might Have Sounded
Using 3D models of ancient skulls, Dinosaur Choir gets us closer than ever to understanding the noises that dinosaurs made.
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March 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
What did dinosaurs *really* sound like? If you’ve ever found yourself asking that question, a musical project that uses 3D models of dinosaur skulls could be getting closer to answering it. And, note to Hollywood, they probably didn’t roar.
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You probably already know that generative AI amplifies stereotypes and bias, but how bad is it? For months at @wired.com we’ve been interviewing experts and testing OpenAI’s Sora.
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OpenAI’s Sora Is Plagued by Sexist, Racist, and Ableist Biases
WIRED tested the popular AI video generator from OpenAI and found that it amplifies sexist stereotypes and ableist tropes, perpetuating the same biases already present in AI image tools.
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March 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
You probably already know that generative AI amplifies stereotypes and bias, but how bad is it? For months at @wired.com we’ve been interviewing experts and testing OpenAI’s Sora.
www.wired.com/story/openai...
www.wired.com/story/openai...
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Say hello to the new Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro. Pretty *and* great budget phones from Nothing. Here's my review. www.wired.com/review/nothi...
Nothing's New Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro Are the Budget Phones to Beat
Nothing's latest budget phones prove that you don't need to spend $600 to get a powerful, feature-packed phone.
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March 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Say hello to the new Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro. Pretty *and* great budget phones from Nothing. Here's my review. www.wired.com/review/nothi...
No MWC for me this year, but @julianchokkattu.bsky.social and @simon-hill.bsky.social were there to dig out the very best from the show.
All the Top New Gadgets at MWC 2025
At the annual trade show in Barcelona, we saw an ultra-slim smartphone, a solar-powered laptop, and Google's Astra technology baked into its Gemini assistant, coming to Android phones soon.
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March 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
No MWC for me this year, but @julianchokkattu.bsky.social and @simon-hill.bsky.social were there to dig out the very best from the show.
The day the Humane Ai Pin died, it was also reborn. Or at least, there was hope.
Minutes after Humane shut down the servers supporting its doomed device, a dedicated band of hackers had the code that could allow it to live on. @boone.bsky.social was there for its resurrection.
Minutes after Humane shut down the servers supporting its doomed device, a dedicated band of hackers had the code that could allow it to live on. @boone.bsky.social was there for its resurrection.
The Humane Ai Pin Has Already Been Brought Back to Life
Humane bricked its pricey gadget on Friday afternoon. A short time later, a hacker got the codes to unlock it and potentially turn it into the true smartphone replacement it was meant to be.
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March 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The day the Humane Ai Pin died, it was also reborn. Or at least, there was hope.
Minutes after Humane shut down the servers supporting its doomed device, a dedicated band of hackers had the code that could allow it to live on. @boone.bsky.social was there for its resurrection.
Minutes after Humane shut down the servers supporting its doomed device, a dedicated band of hackers had the code that could allow it to live on. @boone.bsky.social was there for its resurrection.
Five years on from the start of the pandemic, and the shift of many to remote working, the return-to-office mandates from big business are now coming in thick and fast—and the tech to enforce them is waiting. An excellent (and terrifying) piece by @sophiecharara.bsky.social
Your Boss Wants You Back in the Office. This Surveillance Tech Could Be Waiting for You
Warehouse-style employee tracking tech has expanded into job after job. Now, as millions are called back to the workplace, it’s finally coming for the American office worker.
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February 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Five years on from the start of the pandemic, and the shift of many to remote working, the return-to-office mandates from big business are now coming in thick and fast—and the tech to enforce them is waiting. An excellent (and terrifying) piece by @sophiecharara.bsky.social
What a rollercoaster… less than 24 hours after going dark in the US, TikTok is back.
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TikTok Is Already Back Online
Less than 24 hours after the app went dark, TikTok says President-elect Donald Trump has given it the reassurance it needs to resume service in the US.
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January 19, 2025 at 6:22 PM
What a rollercoaster… less than 24 hours after going dark in the US, TikTok is back.
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
With revenue down for the second year in a row, could Sonos make the increasingly familiar move of turning to a subscription model to offer premium features for a monthly fee? The bungled app update now makes that a technical possibility.
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Sonos Redesigned Its App and Made a Subscription Model Possible
With revenue down for the second year in a row, Sonos needs to balance its books. Could a move that’s become familiar in the hardware industry help?
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December 2, 2024 at 12:37 PM
With revenue down for the second year in a row, could Sonos make the increasingly familiar move of turning to a subscription model to offer premium features for a monthly fee? The bungled app update now makes that a technical possibility.
www.wired.com/story/sonos-...
www.wired.com/story/sonos-...
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Introducing the WIRED 101. Our list of the 101 best consumer products available right now. Will be updated when there are new things to add. Have a look! www.wired.com/wired-101-to...
Welcome to The WIRED 101: The Best Products in the World Right Now
Our team of writers and editors has thoroughly tested thousands of products. This selection of 101 items represents our current top picks across every category we cover.
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December 2, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Introducing the WIRED 101. Our list of the 101 best consumer products available right now. Will be updated when there are new things to add. Have a look! www.wired.com/wired-101-to...
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So much good stuff in the WIRED World 2025 magazine, which is out now in the UK. Some of the pieces are already live on WIRED's website too. Check them out here.
www.wired.com/wired-world/
www.wired.com/wired-world/
The WIRED World in 2025
WIRED's annual trends briefing, featuring contributions from academics, executives, scientists, and scholars.
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November 27, 2024 at 2:03 PM
So much good stuff in the WIRED World 2025 magazine, which is out now in the UK. Some of the pieces are already live on WIRED's website too. Check them out here.
www.wired.com/wired-world/
www.wired.com/wired-world/
Bold design in hi-fi… I am HERE FOR IT. So great to hear more about the three years of development this speaker has taken to come to market.
BRUTAL DESIGN CHOICE: Transparent has ditched its see-through speaker look for its new Brutalist Speaker. @verityburns.bsky.social spoke to the Stockholm audio brand to find out what's behind the radical change in aesthetic www.wired.com/story/transp... @wired.com
Transparent's New Wireless Speaker Is a Love Letter to Brutalism
In a departure from its previously see-through speakers, Transparent is going all in on ‘50s aggro architecture
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November 27, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Bold design in hi-fi… I am HERE FOR IT. So great to hear more about the three years of development this speaker has taken to come to market.
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I am thrilled to announce a *late edition* to the @wired.com Big Interview event on December 3rd.
In addition to Mira Murati, Jensen Huang, Mark Cuban, and many more, we're also very lucky to host Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team in conversation with @knibbs.bsky.social !!
www.wired.com/story/thebig...
In addition to Mira Murati, Jensen Huang, Mark Cuban, and many more, we're also very lucky to host Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team in conversation with @knibbs.bsky.social !!
www.wired.com/story/thebig...
Join Us for the WIRED Big Interview Event
On December 3, WIRED will be sitting down with some of the biggest names in technology, business, science, and beyond for a full day packed with in-depth conversations.
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November 20, 2024 at 5:32 PM
I am thrilled to announce a *late edition* to the @wired.com Big Interview event on December 3rd.
In addition to Mira Murati, Jensen Huang, Mark Cuban, and many more, we're also very lucky to host Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team in conversation with @knibbs.bsky.social !!
www.wired.com/story/thebig...
In addition to Mira Murati, Jensen Huang, Mark Cuban, and many more, we're also very lucky to host Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team in conversation with @knibbs.bsky.social !!
www.wired.com/story/thebig...
Excited for this!
Columnist era incoming…
Tomorrow in WIRED we’ll publish the first installment of my advice column, The Prompt. ✍🏻
Each month, I’ll answer thorny questions about navigating the world of AI tools, while preserving your humanity.
Plus, the (human-crafted) art for this series is fabulous!
Tomorrow in WIRED we’ll publish the first installment of my advice column, The Prompt. ✍🏻
Each month, I’ll answer thorny questions about navigating the world of AI tools, while preserving your humanity.
Plus, the (human-crafted) art for this series is fabulous!
November 14, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Excited for this!
When I bought these face paints for my kids, I really thought *I* would be doing the face painting on them… 🙃
(I’m supposed to be a butterfly, apparently.)
(I’m supposed to be a butterfly, apparently.)
November 14, 2024 at 1:00 AM
When I bought these face paints for my kids, I really thought *I* would be doing the face painting on them… 🙃
(I’m supposed to be a butterfly, apparently.)
(I’m supposed to be a butterfly, apparently.)
Ok, here we go again 👋
November 12, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Ok, here we go again 👋