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Original title: How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears and Clip Your Cat’s Nails—Experts Weigh In (2025) The internet is filled with questions like “How to clean your dog’s ears?” to “Do you really need to brush your pet’s teeth?” Thanks to the crowdsourcing nature of the web, there’s a bevy of instructional TikToks and fellow pet parents engaging in heated debates on everything from what your dog’s poop means to how to best clip your cat’s nails. With so much information to sift through, I decided to test some pet hygiene products on my cats, chat with experts like vets and groomers, and do a little investigating of my own to come up with WIRED’s guide on How to Clean Your Pet. (Spoiler: It’s not as obvious as it seems.) Signs That Cats or Dogs Need Grooming Visible mats of fur . These can cause skin infection and trap foreign material. Matted fur occurs most frequently behind ears, under legs, around the tail, and beneath the collar, so make sure you’re frequently checking those spots. (Long-haired dogs and cats like shih tzus or Persian cats might have to be professionally groomed ever ...

Original title: The Concept C Is the All-Electric Sports Car Kickstarting Audi’s Design Future Car companies love a mission statement. With the arrival of the Concept C, Audi’s new one is crystal clear: “radical simplicity”. An all-electric two-seater with a retractable folding hard-top, the Concept C is a “progressive interpretation” of the company’s legacy, says Audi—and it’s not hard to see the TT has factored pretty heavily in that. But as you pick your way through the messaging—key words here are precision and clarity, as well as a re-emphasis on our old friend, “Vorsprung durch Technik”—this feels like a substantial reset after a period of aesthetic drift. This isn’t just a piece of conceptual eye candy, then: it’s Audi engaging combat mode in an industry currently beset with challenges. “Our vision is a call to action for the whole company—and is essential for making our brand truly distinctive once again,” Audi’s Chief Creative Officer Massimo Frascella explains. “It is the philosophy behind every decision we make, and we aim to apply its principles across the entire org ...

Original title: Microsoft gave Perfect Dark’s developers a chance to save the game — after it was already canceled is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. In July, Microsoft’s sweeping layoffs hit Xbox hard, and shuttered the entire game studio that was building Perfect Dark. Officially, the game was canceled. But unofficially, reports Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, Microsoft gave Perfect Dark’s other set of developers — Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics — a chance to revive the game. Here’s where it gets potentially confusing: Microsoft doesn’t own Crystal Dynamics — that studio belongs to the Embracer Group, which has had many troubles of its own. So Embracer was trying to cut a deal with yet another publisher, the giant Take-Two, to buy, fund, and publish the game. But, Schreier reports: the talks collapsed at least in part because the companies involved were unable to come to terms over long-te ...

Original title: Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now If you know where to look, you can often score discounts on Apple’s ever-expanding AirPods lineup. Both the newer AirPods Max and AirPods 4 (with and without ANC) now consistently receive discounts, as do the latest AirPods Pro with USB-C. Events like Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday often bring the steepest discounts, though you can still find great deals throughout the year. Below, we’ve rounded up the best deals currently available on each model, including both iterations of the AirPods 4, the latest AirPods Pro, and the AirPods Max. Just keep in mind that Apple’s next big event is scheduled for September 9th, meaning it’s possible that we’ll see a new pair of AirPods Pro before October rolls around, possibly with heart rate monitoring and a slew of AI-based features. The best AirPods 4 deals At its September 2024 event, Apple introduced the AirPods 4, a pair of wireless earbuds available in two variations: a $129 standard model and a $179 noise-canceling model. Both versio ...

Original title: The tariff apocalypse is here As President Donald Trump’s August 29th deadline for new tariffs rolled around, the first thing that I thought of was 2026 planners. In July, Trump signed an executive order essentially killing a little-known but highly consequential trade rule, which meant that purchases coming from abroad — like $100 in planners and accessories — could enter the US duty-free. My preferred planner, the Hobonichi Techo, is printed and shipped from Japan. With the de minimis exemption removed, my tax bill could be between $15 and $100 — or more, depending on how the increased costs are factored. Was I willing to risk paying as much in fees, duties, and shipping as my items cost, essentially doubling the cost? For months, Americans — and businesses abroad — have lived in something resembling a hostage situation. Trump’s tariffs have boomeranged back many times over; terms are negotiated, canceled, and reinstated more times than anyone can count. Shoppers stock up on what they predict will go up in price. ...

Original title: Trump is moving Space Command to Alabama is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. President Donald Trump is moving US Space Command’s headquarters from Colorado to Alabama, he announced during a press conference on Tuesday. The change reverses former President Joe Biden’s 2023 decision to leave it in Colorado Springs, where its temporary headquarters have been established. During the press conference, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), chair of the House Armed Services Committee, called Biden’s decision to keep Space Command in Colorado “political,” though Trump claimed Colorado’s mail-in ballot policy was a “big factor” in choosing Alabama. When asked why the administration chose Alabama for the Space Command, Trump said, “…it just works, because we have so much else there,” referencing the presence of NASA, SpaceX, and the Jeff Bezos-owned ...

Original title: Lighter, Cheaper Vision Air Coming in 2027 Apple plans to release a lighter weight and more affordable version of the Vision Pro in 2027, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The upcoming device, which he refers to as the “Vision Air,” will supposedly be over 40 percent lighter than the current model. The Vision Pro weighs in at round 1.375 pounds, so a version that’s 40 percent lighter should come in at under a pound. Kuo also says the Vision Air will be over 50 percent cheaper, which could make it much more attractive to prospective buyers. The Vision Pro costs $3,499, which means a half-priced version would be $1,750. That’s still more expensive than an iPhone, but it is closer in price to a higher-end Mac and could be priced similarly to the upcoming foldable ‌iPhone‌. Prior rumors about the “Vision Air” suggest that it will have an internal structure made from titanium to reduce weight, along with a thinner design and a new battery enclosure. Kuo thinks Apple could sell one million Vision Air units in 2027, up from 400 ...

Original title: Amazon Takes Up to $53 Off 11th Gen iPad, Available From $299 Amazon this week is taking $50 off Wi-Fi models of Apple’s 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $299.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, a second-best price on this model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Additionally, Amazon has the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $399.00 ($50 off) and the 512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $595.92 ($53 off). Free delivery estimates are placed around September 7 for these iPad models, but Prime members should be able to get same-day delivery in many locations. The 11th generation iPad is mainly a spec bump for the tablet line, now featuring the A16 chip and more storage, with the same design as the 10th generation iPad. The new ‌iPad‌ starts with 128GB of storage, and is also available in 256GB and a new 512GB configuration. The previous model was only available in 64GB and 256GB configurations. If you’re on the hunt for more discou ...

Original title: Top 10 AI Tools in 2023 That Will Make Your Life Easier Top 10 AI Tools in 2023 That Will Make Your Life Easier In this article, we explore the top 10 AI tools that are driving innovation and efficiency in various industries. These tools are designed to automate repetitive tasks, improve workflow, and increase productivity. The tools included in our list are some of the most advanced and widely used in the market, and are suitable for a variety of applications. Some of the tools focus on natural language processing, such as ChatGPT and Grammarly, while others focus on image and video generation, such as DALL-E and Lumen5. Other tools such as OpenAI Codex, Tabnine, Canva, Jasper AI,, and Surfer SEO are designed to help with specific tasks such as code understanding content writing and website optimization. This list is a great starting point for anyone looking to explore the possibilities of AI and how it can be applied to their business or project. So let’s dive into 1. ChatGPT ChatGPT is a large language model that generates human-like res ...

Original title: Tesla’s new ‘Master Plan’ sounds like AI slop is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Tesla’s latest “Master Plan” makes a few things clear right out of the gate: the company that was once known for accelerating the push toward a brighter future by popularizing electric vehicles and renewable energy is no longer interested in that quotidian stuff. Now, it’s all about artificial intelligence, humanoid robots, self-driving cars, and the new buzzy catchphrase that is currently lighting up the tech world: “sustainable abundance.” At a breezy 983 words, Master Plan 4 is the shortest entry in the company’s ongoing series of mission statements. It’s the first one to be posted on X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, rather than on Tesla’s website. And it reads like it was written by the platform’s chatbot, Grok, with re ...