The Challenges and Upsides of Using AI in Scientific Writing

The Challenges and Upsides of Using AI in Scientific Writing

This is a guest post. The views expressed here are the author’s own and do not represent positions of IEEE Spectrum, The Institute or IEEE. Scientific writing is at a pivotal stage, driven by artificial intelligence as a disruptor and enabler. Academics, publishers, and policymakers are attempting to weigh the value of using AI responsibly … Read more

Amazon joins quantum race with ‘cat-qubit’ powered chip

Amazon joins quantum race with ‘cat-qubit’ powered chip

Chris Vallance Senior Technology Reporter Amazon The Ocelot chip uses so-called “cat qubits” Amazon has become the third tech giant in as many months to announce a breakthrough in quantum computing – a technology that promises vast processing power but is beset by technical difficulties. The firm has unveiled Ocelot a prototype chip built on … Read more

OpenAI releases ‘largest, most knowledgable’ model GPT-4.5 with reduced hallucinations and high API price

OpenAI releases ‘largest, most knowledgable’ model GPT-4.5 with reduced hallucinations and high API price

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More It’s here: OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-4.5, a research preview of its latest and most powerful large language model (LLM) for chat applications. Unfortunately, it’s far-and-away OpenAI’s most expensive model (more on that below). … Read more

OpenAI finally unveils GPT-4.5. Here’s what it can do

OpenAI finally unveils GPT-4.5. Here’s what it can do

Getty Images/adaask Earlier this month, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared a roadmap for its upcoming models, GPT-4.5 and GPT-5. In the X post, Altman shared that GPT-4.5, codenamed Orion internally, would be its last non-chain-of-thought model. Other than that, the details of the model remained a mystery — until today.  GPT-4.5 has launched On Thursday … Read more

The 5 best mechanical keyboards for 2025

The 5 best mechanical keyboards for 2025

Your keyboard is one of the few pieces of technology you’ll use for hours at a time, so why not make it something that brings you joy? Sure, the people who gush over mechanical keyboards can be a bit much, but the enhanced comfort, durability and customizability that comes with the best of them is … Read more

The New Sci-Fi Anime From Cowboy Bebop’s Creator Looks Like a Jazz-Fueled Blast

The New Sci-Fi Anime From Cowboy Bebop’s Creator Looks Like a Jazz-Fueled Blast

After two years of waiting, Adult Swim has revealed when Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichirō Watanabe‘s hotly anticipated sci-fi anime series Lazarus will release, along with a new trailer: Watanabe and animation studio Mappa’s sci-fi series officially arrives April 5. Despite being a minute and 45-second trailer, Lazarus wastes no time setting up the cyberpunk premise … Read more

Best Tested Ski Clothes (2025): Shells, Jackets, Wool Socks

Best Tested Ski Clothes (2025): Shells, Jackets, Wool Socks

Honorable Mentions During the winter, a whole WIRED crew tests ski clothes almost constantly. Here are a few other items that we like. Hestra Fall Line 3-Finger Gloves for $165: I’ve long admired Hestra gloves from across the lift line, impressed by the Swedish company’s elegant stitchwork and thoughtful design touches. This was the year … Read more

eBay makes it easier to find fast-shipping items and local listings

eBay makes it easier to find fast-shipping items and local listings

eBay announced on Thursday that it has updated its platform to help buyers find fast-shipping items and local listings, thanks to changes to Search item cards and additional usage of AI. The company is making it easier to identify items with fast delivery, as search item cards now display delivery range estimates for all fast … Read more