The inevitability of Big Tech backing Trump

PLUS: The Puzzle of How Large-Scale Order Emerges in Complex Systems, and more. [View in browser]( | [Your newsletter preferences]( 07.21.24 [SUBSCRIBE TO WIRED]( [FOR UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THESE STORIES]( NEW ORDER | 9-MINUTE READ [The Puzzle of How Large-Scale Order Emerges in Complex Systems]( BY PHILIP BALL With a new framework, researchers believe they could be close to explaining how regularities emerge on macro scales out of systems made up of uncountable constituent parts.   [An image of a prisoner holding a telephone inside a visitation room.]( PRICE IS RIGHT | 3-MINUTE READ [Prison Phone Call Fees Are Out of Control. The FCC Can Finally Rein Them In]( BY JON BRODKIN, ARS TECHNICA The changes are expected to save incarcerated people and their families at least $500 million a year in exorbitant phone and video call fees.   DATA POINTS | 5-MINUTE READ [Omega Is Running an AI at the Olympics to Map How Athletes Win]( BY LAURA MCCREDDIE-DOAK From generated bodies spinning in a perfect dive to tracking pole vault attempts mid-jump, the watch brand’s Swiss Timing division has a whole host of new timing tech for Paris 2024.   [A photo collage of selfies and day-in-the-life photos of Jared Clemons arranged in a grid.]( DIAL UP | 6-MINUTE READ [The Inevitability of Big Tech Backing Trump]( BY JASON PARHAM Silicon Valley, fueled by greed and acting in its own calculated interest, seeks to influence the 2024 presidential election. Political scientist Jared Clemons is certain capitalism won’t save us. ADVERTISEMENT   [man sitting at a table with a pencil and paper, wearing a WIRED baseball hat and t-shirt]( [Shop WIRED Merch]( Brand-new mugs, hats, and shirts are just a few of the things you’ll find in our store for branded merchandise, SHOP.WIRED. [SHOP NOW](   [Dyson OnTrac Headphones]( GEAR ROUNDUP | 2-MINUTE READ [Dyson Has New Headphones That Don’t Cover Your Mouth This Time]( BY BOONE ASHWORTH Plus: Amazon made an ungodly amount of money on Prime Day, there are new Pixel phones (and a foldable) coming soon, and maybe that chatbot you’ve been talking to has been acting a little too human.   [Image may contain: Electronics, Speaker, Baby, and Person]( PRICE MATCH | 6-MINUTE READ [RealPage Has Been Accused of Price-Fixing Rents. Now It’s on the Offensive]( BY AMANDA HOOVER The software company has pushed back hard against claims that its algorithms helped make rent in the US too damn high. Property owners and managers aren't entirely convinced.   [An image of some of the main characters from the Netflix anime series Delicious in the Dungeon, where they seem reluctant and tired.]( CULTURE GUIDES | 27-MINUTE READ [The Best Shows on Netflix Right Now]( BY MATT KAMEN AND WIRED STAFF Star Trek Prodigy, Delicious in Dungeon, and Bridgerton are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.   [Mini Cooper SE parked on a dirt road]( PRODUCT REVIEW | 8-MINUTE READ [The Seriously Fun Electric Mini Cooper Returns—but There’s a Problem]( BY ALISTAIR CHARLTON The Mini Cooper SE is a seriously fun compact EV, and can even pretend to sound like the original Mini. Limitations linger, though, including dismal charging speeds.   [3 different air purifier devices sitting on hardwood floor, ranging from oval shaped, circular, and rectangular. Background: Green swirls.]( CLEAN AIR | 3-MINUTE READ [Breathe Easy—We Found the Best Air Purifiers]( BY LISA WOOD SHAPIRO AND GEAR TEAM Keep wildfire smoke, smog, and allergens out. We tested standard and HEPA air purifier models to find the right one for your home. ADVERTISEMENT   [WIRED logo image]( Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? [Sign up here](. Plus, [browse more newsletters]( from WIRED. [(image) WIRED on Facebook]( [(image) WIRED on Twitter]( [(image) WIRED on Instagram]( [(image) WIRED on LinkedIn]( [(image) WIRED on YouTube]( [Podcasts]( [TikTok](   You’re receiving this email because you signed up for the Daily newsletter from WIRED. [Manage your preferences]( | [View our Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( Have questions or comments? [Send us a message](mailto:hello@wired.com?subject=Daily newsletter feedback). Need help? [Contact us](. Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.