Simon Hill
@simon-hill.bsky.social
Senior writer @wired.com. Lover of all things tech. Gear reviewer.
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I spent the afternoon at Bryan Johnson's house, talking about...
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...eating disorders, his Bryan AI chatbot, NDAs, the MAHA movement, and why he wants to sell his supplements company, Blueprint.
You could say it was an eventful chat. And the FRUIT!
www.wired.com/story/big-in...
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...eating disorders, his Bryan AI chatbot, NDAs, the MAHA movement, and why he wants to sell his supplements company, Blueprint.
You could say it was an eventful chat. And the FRUIT!
www.wired.com/story/big-in...
Bryan Johnson Is Going to Die
Millions of dollars in treatments, supplements, and scans. Immortality through AI. Bryan Johnson’s longevity script has everything—except an ending.
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July 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I spent the afternoon at Bryan Johnson's house, talking about...
[checks notes]...
...eating disorders, his Bryan AI chatbot, NDAs, the MAHA movement, and why he wants to sell his supplements company, Blueprint.
You could say it was an eventful chat. And the FRUIT!
www.wired.com/story/big-in...
[checks notes]...
...eating disorders, his Bryan AI chatbot, NDAs, the MAHA movement, and why he wants to sell his supplements company, Blueprint.
You could say it was an eventful chat. And the FRUIT!
www.wired.com/story/big-in...
We are always excited about smart new accessibility tech @wired.com www.wired.com/story/silenc...
This Startup Has Created AI-Powered Signing Avatars for the Deaf
New technology from British startup Silence Speaks enables an AI-generated sign language avatar to effectively give the deaf and hard of hearing an interpreter in their pocket.
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May 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We are always excited about smart new accessibility tech @wired.com www.wired.com/story/silenc...
It's #EarthDay so buy refurbished www.wired.com/story/how-to...
How to Buy Used or Refurbished Electronics
What to know, how to make a smart purchase, and where to snag the best deals on quality refurbished and used electronics.
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April 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
It's #EarthDay so buy refurbished www.wired.com/story/how-to...
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Do Customs and Border Protection officials have the authority to search your phone at the border? Short answer? Yes.
Here’s what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border.
Here’s what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border.
How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border
Customs and Border Protection has broad authority to search travelers’ devices when they cross into the United States. Here’s what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border.
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April 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Do Customs and Border Protection officials have the authority to search your phone at the border? Short answer? Yes.
Here’s what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border.
Here’s what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border.
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The best part of MWC is finding all the weird stuff. Wish I had more time to hunt—couldn't get to a few others. www.wired.com/story/weird-...
The Weird and Wacky Gadgets We Saw at MWC 2025
Look past the glitzy phone launches, and you'll find some truly bizarre, sometimes ingenious devices and concepts lurking in the halls of Mobile World Congress.
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March 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The best part of MWC is finding all the weird stuff. Wish I had more time to hunt—couldn't get to a few others. www.wired.com/story/weird-...
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At the annual tradeshow in Barcelona, we saw an ultra-slim smartphone, solar-powered laptop, and Google's Astra technology baked into its Gemini assistant, coming to Android phones soon.
All the Top New Gadgets at MWC 2025
At the annual tradeshow in Barcelona, we saw an ultra-slim smartphone, solar-powered laptop, and Google's Astra technology baked into its Gemini assistant, coming to Android phones soon.
buff.ly
March 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
At the annual tradeshow in Barcelona, we saw an ultra-slim smartphone, solar-powered laptop, and Google's Astra technology baked into its Gemini assistant, coming to Android phones soon.
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The Honor UI Agent—powered by Google's Gemini 2 model—gives us a glimpse of artificial intelligent agents on Android.
Honor Debuts a New AI Agent That Can Read and Understand Your Screen
The Honor UI Agent—powered by Google's Gemini 2 model—gives us a glimpse of artificial intelligent agents on Android.
buff.ly
March 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Honor UI Agent—powered by Google's Gemini 2 model—gives us a glimpse of artificial intelligent agents on Android.
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If you hate the big camera bump of today's smartphones, you'll love the detachable lens of Xiaomi’s Modular Optical System.
This Modular Phone Concept Is Xiaomi’s Plan to Kill the Camera Bump
If you hate the big camera bump of today's smartphones, you'll love the detachable lens of Xiaomi’s Modular Optical System.
buff.ly
March 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
If you hate the big camera bump of today's smartphones, you'll love the detachable lens of Xiaomi’s Modular Optical System.
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What’s new, at least to the recent pandemic age of hybrid working, is the extent to which workers can now be tracked inside office buildings.
Your Boss Wants You Back in the Office. This Surveillance Tech Could Be Waiting for You
Warehouse-style employee tracking tech has expanded into job after job. Now, as millions are called back to the workplace, it’s finally coming for the American office worker.
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February 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
What’s new, at least to the recent pandemic age of hybrid working, is the extent to which workers can now be tracked inside office buildings.
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If the DOGE news is getting too much to keep track of, we have the thing for you—the newest episode of our Uncanny Valley podcast, digging into all things DOGE. Let @katie-drummond.bsky.social and @leahfeiger.bsky.social get you up to speed: swap.fm/l/wired-uv-q1QKdt
February 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
If the DOGE news is getting too much to keep track of, we have the thing for you—the newest episode of our Uncanny Valley podcast, digging into all things DOGE. Let @katie-drummond.bsky.social and @leahfeiger.bsky.social get you up to speed: swap.fm/l/wired-uv-q1QKdt
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The State Department is putting “all direct hire personnel” at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on administrative leave, except staff responsible for mission-critical functions.
State Department Puts ‘All Direct Hire’ USAID Personnel on Administrative Leave
The US government’s primary foreign aid agency has employees stationed all over the world, many of whom are now bracing to abruptly leave their posts.
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February 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The State Department is putting “all direct hire personnel” at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on administrative leave, except staff responsible for mission-critical functions.
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NEW: Federal workers are now being automatically stripped of the ability to share personal pronouns through settings in Gmail/Outlook etc., sources at multiple agencies say.
Pronoun sharing is also being banned across Slack in line with a White House mandate.
Pronoun sharing is also being banned across Slack in line with a White House mandate.
Pronouns Are Being Forcibly Removed From Government Email Signatures
WIRED confirmed various automated efforts to remove pronouns from both email and Slack at USAID, the EPA, the GSA, and more.
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February 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Federal workers are now being automatically stripped of the ability to share personal pronouns through settings in Gmail/Outlook etc., sources at multiple agencies say.
Pronoun sharing is also being banned across Slack in line with a White House mandate.
Pronoun sharing is also being banned across Slack in line with a White House mandate.
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FLASH SALE! There’s now 15% OFF everything in my little shop for a limited time.
Mugs, tees, giclee prints can be found here www.infinitebacon.com
Use: TOKS15 at checkout
Any orders/reeee-skeeeeets are greatly appreciated!
Mugs, tees, giclee prints can be found here www.infinitebacon.com
Use: TOKS15 at checkout
Any orders/reeee-skeeeeets are greatly appreciated!
January 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
FLASH SALE! There’s now 15% OFF everything in my little shop for a limited time.
Mugs, tees, giclee prints can be found here www.infinitebacon.com
Use: TOKS15 at checkout
Any orders/reeee-skeeeeets are greatly appreciated!
Mugs, tees, giclee prints can be found here www.infinitebacon.com
Use: TOKS15 at checkout
Any orders/reeee-skeeeeets are greatly appreciated!
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"Palona is built with an "emotional intelligence" language model designed to be effective in sales; the bot is familiar with things like humor, modern messaging etiquette, and 'gentle persuasion.'”
www.wired.com/story/palona...
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Your Pizza Guy Is Now AI
You’ve probably encountered AI-powered customer service chatbots. Now say hello to AI salespeople.
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January 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
"Palona is built with an "emotional intelligence" language model designed to be effective in sales; the bot is familiar with things like humor, modern messaging etiquette, and 'gentle persuasion.'”
www.wired.com/story/palona...
www.wired.com/story/palona...
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New from me + @makenakelly.bsky.social: Gov workers are being summoned to meetings to do code reviews in meetings with people they're not even sure work at their agency, including a recent high school grad.
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Government Tech Workers Forced to Defend Projects to Random Elon Musk Bros
A recent high school graduate and former Neuralink intern has joined meetings to review lines of code and other work history of career public servants, sparking chaos at a major government agency.
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January 31, 2025 at 12:26 AM
New from me + @makenakelly.bsky.social: Gov workers are being summoned to meetings to do code reviews in meetings with people they're not even sure work at their agency, including a recent high school grad.
@wired.com
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
@wired.com
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Trump is, without any evidence, blaming DEI efforts at the FAA for the DJ jet crash. But experts and investigators say open minds are critical to finding out what really happened.
What's Next in the DC Jet Crash Investigation
President Donald Trump blamed DEI efforts at the FAA for the tragedy. But experts and investigators say open minds are critical to finding out what really happened.
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January 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Trump is, without any evidence, blaming DEI efforts at the FAA for the DJ jet crash. But experts and investigators say open minds are critical to finding out what really happened.
They are not quite there yet, but smart glasses will take off soon. These are the best so far
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The Best Smart Glasses to Augment Your Reality
This burgeoning wearable tech category lets you dabble in augmented reality, virtual screens, and AI assistants right on your face.
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January 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
They are not quite there yet, but smart glasses will take off soon. These are the best so far
www.wired.com/gallery/best...
www.wired.com/gallery/best...
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I may as well start a thread here.
RT and follow for a chance for me to draw your avi.
RT and follow for a chance for me to draw your avi.
October 24, 2024 at 7:44 PM
I may as well start a thread here.
RT and follow for a chance for me to draw your avi.
RT and follow for a chance for me to draw your avi.
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Morning. I've been up for a few hours helping push out our Black Friday coverage. If you need to buy something, there's a good chance it's on sale. All of our deals are only on products we have tested (and like). www.wired.com/story/absolu... More at @wired.com
We'll be here all weekend!
We'll be here all weekend!
Absolute Best Black Friday Deals
The shopping season has arrived, and the WIRED team has all the best Black Friday deals and discounts for you.
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November 29, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Morning. I've been up for a few hours helping push out our Black Friday coverage. If you need to buy something, there's a good chance it's on sale. All of our deals are only on products we have tested (and like). www.wired.com/story/absolu... More at @wired.com
We'll be here all weekend!
We'll be here all weekend!
Rocket ran into my wife's coat at high speed and got stuck in the sleeve
November 28, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Rocket ran into my wife's coat at high speed and got stuck in the sleeve
It has begun www.wired.com/story/early-...
Best Early Black Friday Deals 2024
It doesn’t officially arrive until November 29, but the Black Friday deals have already begun.
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November 23, 2024 at 5:57 PM
It has begun www.wired.com/story/early-...
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Here's my deep dive on how Satya Nadella "re-founded" Microsoft, with the help of the cloud, open source, and of course AI. Plenty of great stories in here. Longform lives! www.wired.com/story/at-age...
Relevant! Relevant! Relevant! At 50, Microsoft Is an AI Giant, Open-Source Lover, and as Bad as Ever
When Satya Nadella took over as CEO, the company was lumbering and uncool. He cleaned up a toxic culture, crafted the deal of the decade, and put Microsoft back on top.
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November 21, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Here's my deep dive on how Satya Nadella "re-founded" Microsoft, with the help of the cloud, open source, and of course AI. Plenty of great stories in here. Longform lives! www.wired.com/story/at-age...
