Gallery: The Rides and Gear That Will Define 2014
Photo: Tesla01Tesla Model X Cometh
The Tesla Model X is due to arrive in 2014, underpinned by the award-winning Model S chassis and drivetrain.
Photo: Apple02iOS and Android in the Car
Google and Apple are finally making a play for your car, bringing your dashboard on par with your smartphone.
Photo: General Motors03Corvette Stingray with Telemetry and Video
The all-new Corvette has an optional 720p camera and on-board telemetry data system to let you record and upload your track antics.
Photo: BMW04Wearables Integration
Automakers are obsessed with wearables, with Google Glass and smartwatches set to replace your key fob.
05Alfa Romeo 4C
The Alfa Romeo 4C marks the brand's return to U.S. shores. And it's about damn time.
Photo: Garmin06Dash Cams Infiltrate the U.S.
Dash cams aren't just for Russian meteor-spotters anymore. They're coming to the U.S. in a big way.
www.danielkraus.de07New BMW M3/M4
BMW might have screwed up the names of the M3 and M4, but there's no denying they'll be the performance cars to beat in 2014.
Image: Huan Liu084G LTE in All The Things
High-speed wireless data will be yet another option when you buy a car, keeping it connected to your home and providing a rolling WiFi hotspot.
09Zero SR
The Zero RS is poised to be the electric sports bike bargain for 2014 with over 100 pound-feet of torque.
10Airlines Finally Come Into the 21st Century
Getting through the TSA might suck, but your experience in the terminal and on the plane is set to evolve.
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Becomes ‘Assisted Driving’ in Europe
The automaker has been criticized for misleading drivers with the feature’s name. Now it’s renaming it for European regulators.
Aarian Marshall
Book Publishers Are Quietly Using More AI. Staff Are Revolting
Workers at three major publishing houses tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech.
Adam Morgan
NASA Just Made Nearly 1 TB of Artemis II Data Available to the Public
The data drop includes photographs, audio, video, and astronauts’ notes that will be used to study the moon and prepare for future human missions.
Jorge Garay
The DOJ Is Weighing Perjury Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson
The Justice Department is considering a perjury and obstruction-of-justice case against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified against Donald Trump to the January 6 committee.
Hugo Lowell
I’m Still Convinced the iPod Was the Perfect Gadget
Apple’s original music player got many things right. Chief among them: It didn’t connect to the internet.
Steven Levy
I’ve Tested the 3 Mac Desktops That Apple Makes, and There’s a Clear Winner
Apple’s Mac desktops have become some of the most sought-after computers this year, driven by surging interest in agentic AI. Here’s which model to buy depending on your use case.
Luke Larsen
Dunking on Dating App Profiles Is Content Gold. People Are Getting Sick of It
Relationship coaches, TikTokers, and disgruntled singles alike frequently shame bad profiles, as more apps experiment with blocking screenshots.
Jason Parham
The Best Battery-Powered Leaf Blowers for Taking Back Your Weekend
It’s finally time to ditch the gas canister—I tested these cordless leaf blowers on gravel, wood chips, and even a 5-pound concrete paver.
Sal Vaglica
Even Law & Order Is Terrified of AI
In its 26th season premiere, the procedural legal drama paints a damning picture of power-mad AI CEOs.
Ej Dickson
A New Mexico Community Was a Place to Build a Life. Then a Hypersonic Missile Factory Showed Up
Castelion—a next-generation defense tech company—is building a facility in Rio Rancho Estates that documents show could pose a major fire and chemical hazard to neighboring communities.
Yulia Almazova
America’s Hybrid Hype Has Hit the Used Market
Demand is so high that some used cars are selling for more than new ones.
Aarian Marshall
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From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
Molly Higgins