Checking vs Savings Account: What’s the Difference?
When managing your money, you often hear about two accounts: checking and savings. Each serves a different purpose — checking accounts are great for everyday transactions with easy access to funds, while savings accounts are ideal for setting aside money…
‘SNL’ brings back Debbie Downer with Ayo Edebiri, Drew Barrymore, and Robert De Niro
SNL‘s 50th anniversary special is a time for celebration, right? Not on Debbie Downer’s watch. On Sunday, Rachel Dratch brought back her iconic SNL character who loves to ruin occasions with home truths nobody wants to hear — and this…
Asus Zenbook A14 Review: A Super Lightweight Laptop
The A14 is available only in dark gray and in one configuration: a Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) CPU with 32 GB of RAM and a 1-TB SSD. The 14-inch screen (nontouch) has a 1,920 x 1,200-pixel resolution. Ports include two USB-C…
These researchers used NPR Sunday Puzzle questions to benchmark AI ‘reasoning’ models
Every Sunday, NPR host Will Shortz, The New York Times’ crossword puzzle guru, gets to quiz thousands of listeners in a long-running segment called the Sunday Puzzle. While written to be solvable without too much foreknowledge, the brainteasers are usually…
Wordle today: The answer and hints for February 17, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can…
Spin Class Gear to Level Up Your Ride, WIRED-Tested (2025)
Spin class is not for the faint of heart—or the unprepared. Among the heart-pounding playlists, the flashing neon lights, and the hyperactive choreography, you’ll want gear that keeps you comfortable and locked in. From cycling shoes that can keep pace…
Can sim drivers make the shift to F1? Max Verstappen thinks so
Motorsports have long been a pay-to-play arena, with young drivers spending thousands of dollars just to get started in karting. Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen knows this all too well, but he also sees a way to change it…
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Actively Working With US Lawmakers To Shape Stablecoin Laws: Report
The chief executive of USDT stablecoin issuer Tether is reportedly working with US authorities to construct laws around dollar-pegged crypto assets. In a new post on the social media platform X, Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett reports that Paolo Ardoino…
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Explained: Benefits, Risks, & How It Works
Key takeaways: BNPL is an alternative payment method that offers customers installment options at checkout for their purchases. Many BNPL platforms can integrate with most e-commerce websites. Businesses with a BNPL payment option see an increase in sales but the…
Anti-Musk protests organized at dozens of Tesla showrooms
A movement to strike back against Tesla CEO and “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) leader Elon Musk left social media and took to the streets this weekend. Groups of protesters at Tesla showrooms across the country sported signs with messages…
