The submersible that disappeared en route to the Titanic was controlled using... a Logitech game controller, and the sub is not approved by any regulatory body – read the story for everything we know so far: wired.me/business/titan… Image: OceanGate FB

Tbh I already race against Google Maps. You think I'm gonna get there at 10:16AM, Google? Try 10:13AM, buddy.

I'm not a fan of the #TwitterX rebrand but eager to see how Musk transitions X into an everything app... And what that will mean for everyone on the platform.

When you're put in a vulnerable position, like having sunstroke, this info matters. What you do, or don't do, can save your life (I know, I've had sunstroke, it was awful). Learn what happens to your body at temperatures of 50 degrees C, and stay safe out there!

Our Summer issue dives into #startup territory, from #fintech darlings to the dual nature of AI, all the way to Palestinian #founders. For a dose of inspiration, click to learn more about the issue: wired.me/news/take-a-ri… Stay tuned: Tomorrow we reveal MENA's top startups.

Three years ago, a devastating explosion ripped Beirut apart, leaving scars, air pollution, PTSD, and heightened poverty in the country. Learn more here: #BeirutPortBlast #BeirutExplosion #Lebanon wired.me/news/beirut-ex…

Dude if I got this I would 100% build a PC for Harsh as a secret present for our wedding @thekarakdude

I've just spent more than an hour trying to buy tickets to Dimension 20 🎲's UK tour as part of my honeymoon but ticketmasteruk is the absolute worst so 🤷‍♀️ guess we're not going.

I'm just trying to read up on Libya and the number of people using "# Libya" to promote their memes and dumb content is truly disgusting. This is a massive disaster and people need to be able to find information, but go ahead, keep chasing clout.

Why does climate change cause worse natural disasters, like the floods in Libya? WIRED Middle East asked climate scientist Dr Diana Francis of جامعة خليفة للعلوم والتكنولوجيا, and she told us why the MENA region is particularly at risk. wired.me/science/libya-…

I'm fascinated by the way #AI can be used in medicine. Such a high-potential field, from diagnostics to creating treatment plans, it's an exciting field.

I had a great chat with Jonathan Curtis of Franklin Templeton about tech investment trends, where he's bullish, and why he does not believe that we're in an #AI bubble. Worth a read.

There's a Lebanese saying, which translates to "go tile the ocean." It's basically telling someone to go do an impossible task instead of bothering you. Well, Archireef is actually tiling the ocean floor and it's both possible and incredibly helpful to marine life. Go figure!

#Microsoft used 1.7 BILLION gallons of water for #AI in 2022. There is an environmental cost to advanced technology, from the power to keep servers online to water for cooling and minerals needed for batteries. How do we address this without backtracking tech advancement?

What do you think the typical office will look like in 2100? Describe it in 6 words for the chance to be published across WIRED Middle East's social platforms!

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I've had plenty of startup founders tell me about their super app ambitions. The ambition is impressive. But what does it really take, and what can they learn from China's mbition A? On that note, why isn't WeChat big in the Middle East? All that and more in our article.

Your friendly reminder not to believe everything you read, especially as a war unfolds. There is so much misinformation out there, even from "established" news outlets desperate to remain relevant, that you should view everything on the subject with a healthy dose of skepticism.

Digital inequality is costing lives in Gaza. The digital divide is being manufactured & exploited to keep one side in the dark, & to stifle voices. It's another tool of war. In an increasingly digital world, I believe that we will one day recognize connectivity as a human right.

Have you used ChatGPT's search function yet? It got me thinking 🤔 Why visit websites when you can get the info directly on ChatGPT? What does that mean for Google and businesses that rely on web traffic? Read my latest for AGBI to learn more: agbi.com/analysis/ai/20…