Louryn Strampe is a product writer and reviewer at WIRED covering a little bit of everything. She especially loves discounts, video games … and discounted video games. She previously wrote for Future PLC and Rakuten. She currently resides in northern Illinois with two fluffy cats.
The 24 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now
Fly Me to the Moon, Blitz, and The Last of the Sea Women are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.
I Used AI to Do All of My Holiday Shopping
Chatbots aren’t very good at picking gifts, but that didn’t stop me from burning the planet in a quest for the perfect baking equipment.
2024 Was the Year the Bottom Fell Out of the Games Industry
From layoffs to the return of Gamergate, video games—and the people who make and play them—had a rough year.
The 44 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now
Dune: Prophecy, Like Water for Chocolate, and The Sex Lives of College Girls are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.
Generative AI and Climate Change Are on a Collision Course
From energy to resources, data centers have grown too greedy.
The 42 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
A Man on the Inside, Black Doves, and Heartstopper are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
The 30 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now
Watchmen: Chapter I, Jurassic Park, and Elf are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month.
Hands On With Android XR and Google’s AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Google has new smart glasses, as well as a mixed-reality headset developed with Samsung. Both are powered by Gemini, both run a new version of Android, and both are due in 2025. I got to try them on.
Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush
Thousands of workers are striking, as picket lines formed outside seven Amazon distribution centers from New York to California Thursday morning.
What’s the Winter Solstice, Anyway?
Here’s what happens on the longest night of the year—in the solar system and across different cultures here on Earth.
Batman: Arkham Shadow Proves VR Gaming Isn’t Just a Gimmick
The latest Batman outing for Meta Quest shows that, when done well, VR gaming can hold its own with any platform.
The 42 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now
Joy, Hot Frosty, and Will & Harper are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
