Uber and Lyft Fight a Law They Say Doesn't Apply to Them

The ride-hail companies are backing a ballot measure to overturn a California law intended to transform gig-economy workers from contractors to employees.

source https://www.wired.com/story/uber-lyft-fight-law-say-doesnt-apply

Zuckerberg's View of Speech on Facebook Is Stuck in 2004

Facebook's flaws are apparent, but the CEO's reluctance to police speech shows he stills sees it as a place that connects people and makes the world a better place.  

source https://www.wired.com/story/zuckerbergs-view-speech-facebook-stuck-2004

Your Brain Cleans Itself, This Jet Lands Itself, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/brain-cleans-itself-cirrus-jet-autopilot-lands-today-news

Capturing the Reality TV Drama of a Divided Congress

As the House of Representatives voted to start an official impeachment inquiry, one photograph caught the excitement at its peak.

source https://www.wired.com/story/depth-of-field-impeachment-inquiry-vote

Meme Costumes Are Dead. Long Live the Meme Costume

The trend should be over, bit it's still thriving. Why? Memes are mainstream pop culture now.

source https://www.wired.com/story/halloween-meme-costumes

Scientists Now Know How Sleep Cleans Toxins From the Brain

The synchronized brain waves of non-REM sleep may play a key role in preventing toxins from accumulating in a person's brain.

source https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-now-know-how-sleep-cleans-toxins-from-the-brain

How the Measles Virus Induces ‘Immune Amnesia’

New techniques allow researchers to get definitive numbers on how the virus depletes its victims' antibodies and the memory cells that make them.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-measles-virus-induces-immune-amnesia

Cirrus' $2 Million Vision Jet Now Lands Itself, No Pilot Needed

The Safe Return Emergency Autoland System lets passengers hit a big red button to bring the plane to safety if the pilot's incapacitated.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cirrus-garmin-vision-jet-autoland-safe-return

A Tech Group Suggests Limits for the Pentagon’s Use of AI

The Defense Innovation Board, with members from Google, Microsoft, and Facebook, praises the power of military AI but warns of unintended harms or conflict.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tech-group-suggests-limits-pentagons-use-ai

How to Pick the Best Microsoft Surface PC (2019)

If you're having trouble figuring out whether to get a Microsoft laptop or 2-in-1 tablet, we're here to help.

source https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-surface-buying-guide

There's Weirdly a Lot of *Game of Thrones* News Right Now

The show wrapped up five months ago, but it’s still dominating the headlines. Here’s why.

source https://www.wired.com/story/game-of-thrones-prequel-news

Distant Galaxies? The Death Star? Nope, These Are Explosions

In his new series, photographer Kevin Cooley creates crazy images using pyrotechnics.

source https://www.wired.com/story/explosion-photography

Things We Loved in October: Google Pixel, Galaxy Buds, E-Bikes

The ramp-up to the holidays means we saw gobs of new products in October. Here are some of our favorites.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/things-we-loved-october-2019

Braun MultiServe Coffee Machine Review: Finally, a Great Single-Cup Coffee Brewer

Braun’s new MultiServe coffee machine can brew batches of different volumes, from one cup to a full pot. And they all taste great. Bye-bye, K-Cups.

source https://www.wired.com/review/braun-multiserve-coffee-machine

Wait, There’s Hope\! Here’s How Humans Might Save Antibiotics

People have a poor track record of preventing global disasters. But for antimicrobial resistance, an unlikely group of allies is making big promises.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wait-theres-hope-heres-how-humans-might-save-antibiotics

The Delicate Art—and Evolving Science—of Wildfire Evacuations

The still-burning Kincade Fire prompted one of the largest wildfire-related evacuations in California history—a legacy, in part, of two earlier deadly blazes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/delicate-art-evolving-science-wildfire-evacuations

How to Free Up Space in Gmail

Google offers 15 GB of free storage with every account, but many users are hitting the limit. Use these tips to clear some room, and tidy your inbox while you're at it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-free-up-storage-space-in-gmail

AI May Not Kill Your Job—Just Change It

Don't fear the robots, according to a report from MIT and IBM. Worry about algorithms replacing any task that can be automated. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-not-kill-job-change-it

HBO Max Is the New $200 iPhone

The days of carrier smartphone subsidies are long gone—but streaming subscriptions are filling the void.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hbo-max-is-the-new-200-dollar-iphone

NASA is Getting Serious About an Interstellar Mission

Only two human-made spacecraft have ever escaped our solar system to dip into interstellar space. Now NASA wants to go back—and soon.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-is-getting-serious-about-an-interstellar-mission

Come Hang Out With WIRED at Our 2-Day Festival

Hear from Patrick Collison, Anne Neuberger, Chris Evans, N. K. Jemison, Ron Moore, and other huge names in the WIRED world. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/come-hang-out-with-wired-at-our-2-day-festival

A Deal With Airbnb Turned Retrograde for These Astrologers

Astrology Twitter descended when Astro Poets announced a partnership with Airbnb. Even two sacrifices to the spirits did not erase the ill will.

source https://www.wired.com/story/deal-airbnb-turned-retrograde-astrologers

See, Facebook? Twitter Proves You Can Ban Political Ads

Twitter has decided to ban all political ads on its platform, while Facebook continues to allow even ones that lie.

source https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-bans-political-advertising

Ford Screens Go Big, a WhatsApp Hacking Case, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-hacking-case-ford-screens

Fly Me to the Moon … With Elephants\!

So, what would it look like if the Saturn V ran on pachyderms instead of rocket fuel?

source https://www.wired.com/story/fly-me-to-the-moon-with-elephants

Trump's Presidency Has Spawned a New Generation of Witches

Magic has long been a form of protest, but resistance through sorcery has burst into the mainstream consciousness only twice in recent memory: during the 1960s, and now.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trump-witches

How Lasers Work, According to the World's Top Expert

Lasers help us pay for groceries and zap us back into health, but what's their secret? Nobel laureate Donna Strickland steps us through the science.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-lasers-work-according-to-the-worlds-top-expert

8 Best Strollers for Almost Every Budget and Need (2019)

Whether you're pushing your kid on the beach, pulling them on a snowy track, or hauling them behind your bike, we have a stroller for you: Umbrella strollers, lightweight strollers, jogging strollers, bike trailers, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-stroller-for-kids

Should Tech CEOs Go to Jail Over Data Misuse? Some Senators Say Yes

Ron Wyden turned heads this month with a bill that would put tech executives behind bars, but not all of his colleagues agree it would be effective—or constitutional.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wyden-mind-your-own-business-act

The Super-Optimized Dirt That Helps Keep Racehorses Safe

Dozens of horses died at Santa Anita Park last year. So engineer Mick Peterson is deploying everything from sensors to satellites to keep accidents down as the Breeders' Cup approaches.

source https://www.wired.com/story/super-optimized-dirt-that-helps-keep-racehorses-safe

Ford Is Bringing Huge Screens—and Live Updates—to Its Cars

The bigger screens can display a map, phone, and radio simultaneously. Ford says it won't be too distracting. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/ford-huge-screens-live-updates-cars

WhatsApp's Case Against NSO Group Hinges on a Tricky Legal Argument

The Facebook-owned messaging company is taking on a notorious malware vendor in what could be an uphill battle.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-nso-group-lawsuit

Ants Never Get Stuck in Traffic Jams. Here’s Why

Humans, take notes. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/ants-never-get-stuck-in-traffic-jams-heres-why

The Empty Innovation of Kanye West's Gospel Album

It has moments of brilliance, but 'Jesus Is King' falls apart when old Kanye jockeys for position with new Kanye.

source https://www.wired.com/story/kanye-west-jesus-is-king

Welcome to Year 50 of the Information Age

You and I, internet, we’re both quite a bit older than when I first started writing about you. I’m not sure how well either of us have aged.

source https://www.wired.com/story/welcome-year-50-information-age

Huawei’s Gear Might Have to Go, FCC Tells US Telecom Firms

The proposal would be a giant pain for small rural carriers that rely on Huawei equipment, and could also hurt efforts to bridge the digital divide.

source https://www.wired.com/story/huaweis-gear-go-fcc-tells-us-telecom

Hellvetica Puts a Spooky Twist on the World’s Most Popular Font

The minds behind the unsettling typeface were inspired by their office Halloween party.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hellvetica-spooky-twist-helvetica

Prepping Bees for Mars, New Google Shortcuts, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-new-shortcut-bees-mars

Shifting Winds and the Changing Shape of California Fires

Climate change might actually make the Santa Ana winds later and milder in the south, but the dry grass and delayed rain mean that the fires will still come.

source https://www.wired.com/story/santa-ana-winds-might-dwindle-but-fire-danger-remains

IL-23: The Master Regulator Behind Plaque Psoriasis

source https://www.wired.com/wiredinsider/2019/10/il-23-vs-plaque-psoriasis

Leaving 'Star Wars' Is the Smartest Thing the 'Game of Thrones' Showrunneers Ever Did

Let's be honest, this is better for everyone.

source https://www.wired.com/story/benioff-weiss-star-wars-departure-netflix

How to Keep Your Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant Voice Recordings Private

Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant now all give you ways to opt out of human transcription of your voice snippets. Do it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/keep-siri-alexa-google-assistant-recordings-private

The Glorious Victories of Trans Athletes Are Shaking Up Sports

Some critics claim transgender athletes are ruining competition for cis women and girls, but they forget: Sports—and life—have never been fair.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-glorious-victories-of-trans-athletes-are-shaking-up-sports

12 Best Gaming Headsets for PS4, Xbox, PC, and Switch

We picked the best gaming headsets for every budget and gaming system—PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC, Mac, and mobile.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-headsets

HBO's 'His Dark Materials' Is a Smart Pragmatic Adaptation

The show promises to engage with the ambiguities of truth and knowledge, and (please!) maybe even give some backstory on the charming, enigmatic Mrs. Coulter.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hbo-his-dark-materials-review

Mark Zuckerberg Needs to Shut Up

Opinion: Since 2017, nearly every time the Facebook CEO has tried to sound thoughtful, he sounds unprepared, shallow, and full of hubris. Time to zip it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/mark-zuckerberg-needs-to-shut-up

Google's .New Shortcuts Are Now for Everyone

Want to start a playlist, make a dinner reservation, or post code to Github? Try something .new

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-new-shortcuts-are-now-for-everyone

Warren Targets ‘Revolving Door’ Between Government and Tech

Warren's latest plan would prohibit large companies from hiring senior government employees right out of office—and she comes out swinging against Facebook.

source https://www.wired.com/story/elizabeth-warren-facebook-government-workers

Google Nest Mini Review: Better Sound, Same Cheap Price

The new version of Google's budget smart speaker packs improved sound and onboard machine learning.

source https://www.wired.com/review/google-nest-mini

The Shady Cryptocurrency Boom on the Post-Soviet Frontier

Dodgy energy deals, loose regulation, and dubious characters—with links to the Hillary Clinton email hackers—are fueling a burgeoning crypto industry that could provide an end run around US sanctions.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cryptocurrency-boom-post-soviet-frontier

Bees, Please: Stop Dying in Your Martian Simulator

Future space colonists will need pollinators to grow food on the moon and Mars. But first scientists need to figure out how to keep them alive.

source https://www.wired.com/story/bees-please-stop-dying-in-your-martian-simulator

Uber Eats Hopes Drones Can Lift It to Profitability

Uber reveals the design of a drone with six rotors that change position for vertical takeoffs and landings. It can stay aloft for 18 minutes, with a range of 18 miles.

source https://www.wired.com/story/uber-eats-drones-lift-profitability

California’s Wildfires Are the Doom of Our Own Making

The state is being squeezed by uber-wildfires and rising seas—climate change’s twin agents of chaos. It’s a struggle that will define us.

source https://www.wired.com/story/californias-wildfires-are-the-doom-of-our-own-making

Russian Hackers Are Still Targeting the Olympics

Fancy Bear has attacked 16 anti-doping agencies around the world, indicating that its Olympics grudge is far from over.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fancy-bear-antidoping-olympics-hacks

Apple's New AirPods, Tesla's New Solar Roof, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-airpods-pro-tesla-solar-roof

Apple AirPods Pro: Price, Details, Release Date

The next version of Apple's white ear-dongles enter a crowded wirefree headphone market on October 30.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-airpods-pro

Congress Still Doesn't Have an Answer for Ransomware

As data hijackers continue to target local governments and hospitals, legislators remain stymied over how best to address the problem.

source https://www.wired.com/story/congress-still-doesnt-have-an-answer-for-ransomware

A Secret Space Plane Just Landed After a Record Stay in Orbit

The plane spent 780 continuous days in orbit conducting classified experiments for the US Air Force before autonomously landing itself.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-secret-space-plane-just-landed-after-a-record-stay-in-orbit

Disney\+ Is Getting a Puppet Talk Show

*Earth to Ned*, a collaboration with Jim Henson Co., will launch in 2020.

source https://www.wired.com/story/disney-plus-puppet-talk-show

The Best Fanny Packs: Cheap, Waterproof, and More

Whether you call it a fanny pack, a waist bag, or a hip sling, these are our top picks for you.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-fanny-packs

The 12 Best Foreign Horror Movies You Can Stream Right Now

Dim the lights, grab some popcorn, and hold on tight as you travel the world in search of some Halloween frights.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-foreign-horror-streaming

What's Blockchain Actually Good for, Anyway? For Now, Not Much

Not long ago, blockchain technology was touted as a way to track tuna, bypass banks, and preserve property records. Reality has proved a much tougher challenge.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whats-blockchain-good-for-not-much

Today’s Cartoon: Murder Podcast

They’ll clean it up in postproduction.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wired-cartoons-week-11

Why Are Parking Lots So Tricky for Self-Driving Cars?

Here’s why Tesla’s “Smart Summon” feature is taking them on anyway.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-are-parking-lots-so-tricky-for-self-driving-cars

I Tracked Everything My Baby Did Until Nothing Made Sense Anymore

Has a baby pooped at all if it can’t be viewed as part of a Poop Frequency Trend Chart going back three months?

source https://www.wired.com/story/glory-terror-quantified-baby-tracking

Danger for Pedestrians, a Tesla Profit, and More Car News This Week

The US government said pedestrian fatalities rose for a second consecutive year. But, hey, Tesla's back in the black, and promising record deliveries this quarter. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/danger-pedestrians-tesla-profit-car-news

Trump's Impeachment Tweet Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

For yet another week, the congressional investigation into the president—and his polarizing tweets about it—are driving online conversation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-week-243

Physicists Get Close to Knowing the Mass of the Neutrino

The KATRIN experiment is working to “weigh the ghost,” which could point to new laws of particle physics and reshape theories of cosmology.

source https://www.wired.com/story/physicists-get-close-knowing-mass-neutrino

How to Change the Default Apps on All Your Devices

Don't settle for the preinstalled apps Apple, Microsoft, and Android stick you with. Mix it up a little\!

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-change-default-apps-windows-android-macos-ios

Scientists Take Baby Steps Toward Extraterrestrial Babies

Can sperm survive microgravity? Do eggs hold up to radiation? The new science of off-planet procreation is now getting underway.

source https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-take-baby-steps-toward-extraterrestrial-babies

Ocean Cleanup’s New Plastic-Catcher … Kinda Already Exists?

The anti-plastic crusaders have another plan to keep junk from reaching the sea: trash-eating barges in rivers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ocean-cleanup-interceptor

Space Photos of the Week: Moon Walks for Moon Rocks

A look back at what the crews of the Apollo missions photographed on the surface of the moon.

source https://www.wired.com/story/space-photos-of-the-week-lunar-walks-moon-rocks

Rudy Giuliani Butt-Dialed a Reporter (Twice!)

A UN phishing attack, Adobe accounts exposed, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/rudy-giuliani-butt-dial-adobe-leak-un-phishing

'The Rise of Jordan Peterson' Doesn't Tell You What to Think

The documentary explores how the bestselling author has been both celebrated and reviled. 

source https://www.wired.com/2019/10/geeks-guide-jordan-peterson

Basepaws' $99 Cat DNA Test Tells You What's Truly Wrong With Your Cat

Why is your cat such a freak? This at-home DNA test can't tell you that, but it can reveal some information about its health and heritage.

source https://www.wired.com/review/basepaws

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-Inch) Review: Big Size, Small Features

Microsoft goes big with a 15-inch version of its Surface Laptop. It's bigger, and maybe even better if you don't ask too much of it.

source https://www.wired.com/review/microsoft-surface-laptop-3-15-inch

6 Best Pumpkin Carving Kits and Tools to Cut Like a Pro

Get your jack-'o-lantern straight with these Halloween-ready tools and kits, including knives, scoopers, and power tools.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-pumpkin-carving-kits-and-tools

17 Cool Tech Deals on REI Winter Gear, Dyson, and More

We've found great discounts on everything from vacuum cleaners to heated ski boots.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-tech-deals-dyson-sony-dell-rei-and-more

Tesla Has a New Solar Roof—and Musk Says This One Will Work

Elon Musk revealed Version 3.0 of the Solar Glass Roof, which is made of solar panels, but looks like slate.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-new-solar-roof-musk-says-will-work

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Microsoft Is the Surprise Winner of a $10B Pentagon Contract

Amazon had long been considered the favorite for JEDI, a project to use cloud computing to modernize warfare.

source https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-surprise-winner-dollar10b-pentagon-contract

Facebook Tries Again With News, This Time Paying Publishers

The social media company will pay companies including the New York Times, WIRED—and Breitbart—to distribute their content.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-tries-again-news-paying-publishers

TikTok, Under Scrutiny, Distances Itself From China

Three senators have called for an investigation into the social media app, which is owned by the Chinese tech giant ByteDance.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-under-scrutiny-china

Uber Tipping Behavior Revealed, Apple App Store Malware, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/uber-tipping-apple-malware-app-store

Can We Plant 20 Million Trees for 2020? The Math Says Yes

How much land will the \#TeamTrees plan require? A science prof roughs it to assess the feasibility.

source https://www.wired.com/story/20-million-trees-by-2020-how-much-land-would-it-take

In Flying Flags, Emoji Become Political

Adding a new flag to the emoji keyboard now means getting tech companies' support—and that could be an issue if China is involved.

source https://www.wired.com/story/flag-emoji-politics-tibet-china

The Slime Blob That Won the Internet Is Weirder Than You Think

A zoo puts a mysterious slime mold on display, and the internet gushes. Here's everything you need to know about the weirdest blob on Earth.

source https://www.wired.com/story/slime-mold

How Ultra-Flexible Teens Turned ‘Tricking’ Into a Sport

For more than a decade, Michael Guthrie has dominated the world of tricking, a sport he describes as "emotion and personality, expressed with flips."

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-ultra-flexible-teens-turned-tricking-into-a-sport

How 18 Malware Apps Snuck Into Apple's App Store

Sing it loud: The App Store's not perfect. Especially when it's up against click fraud code this clever.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-app-store-malware-click-fraud

A New Study Casts Doubt on ‘Gaming Disorder’ Diagnoses

“Dysfunctional gaming,” as the World Health Organization may call it, seems to be more a symptom than the cause of psychological issues.

source https://www.wired.com/story/new-study-casts-doubt-on-gaming-disorder-diagnoses

Congress Is Pretty Peeved That Blizzard Suspended Blitzchung

The 'Hearthstone' pro, also known as Chung Ng Wai, was blocked from competing after voicing support for protesters in Hong Kong.

source https://www.wired.com/story/replay-blizzard-hong-kong

10 Best Cheap Headphones & Earbuds for $100 or Less (2019)

We’ve picked the best affordable in-ear, over-ear, on-ear, wireless, and corded headphones in every price bracket.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-headphones-under-100

Facebook’s Encryption Makes it Harder to Detect Child Abuse

Opinion: The social network needs to develop better ways to help stop the spread of millions of harmful images.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebooks-encryption-makes-it-harder-to-detect-child-abuse

Gadget Lab Podcast: The Case for a YouTubers Union

Independent video creators want to unionize, in a play for more transparency from YouTube. Emma Grey Ellis has the story on this week’s Gadget Lab.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-428

The FTC Fosters Fake Reviews, Its Own Commissioners Say

A leaked email revealed that executives at a skin-care firm showed employees how to post fake reviews. But the FTC settled without a fine or admission of guilt.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ftc-fosters-fake-reviews-commissioners-say

Trying to Plant a Trillion Trees Won't Solve Anything

We’re not going to stop climate change with just seedlings and fancy agriculture. We also need to reduce emissions.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trees-regenerative-agriculture-climate-change

Why Keybase Doesn't Offer Two Factor Authentication

Keybase exists to keep things safe online. And it doesn't use 2FA to do it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/keybase-two-factor-authentication

Your Secret Uber Tipping Behavior, Exposed

A study of 40 million trips finds that men tip more than women, that women drivers get bigger tips, and that riders tip more on repeat rides with a driver.

source https://www.wired.com/story/your-secret-uber-tipping-behavior-exposed

Google Search Now Reads at a Higher Level

The company is incorporating new software that better understands subtleties of language, with the biggest changes for queries outside the US.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-search-advancing-grade-reading

Kincade Fire: The Age of Flames Is Consuming California

Yet another massive wildfire is ravaging Northern California. Welcome to the Pyrocene—think of it like the Ice Age, but with fire.

source https://www.wired.com/story/kincade-fire

Tesla Profits, Health Care Algorithm Bias, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-profits-health-care-algorithm-bias-and-more-news

Quantum Computing Is Here\! But Also Not Really

Google shows off its Sycamore chip that it says reached “quantum supremacy,” but it will still be years before quantum computing is useful.

source https://www.wired.com/story/quantum-computing-here-but-not-really

Zuckerberg in Twilight

The Facebook CEO’s latest trip to Washington, where he was grilled by a skeptical Congress, is captured perfectly in this one photograph.

source https://www.wired.com/story/depth-of-field-mark-zuckerberg-congress

Big's Backyard Ultra and the Rise of Women Endurance Stars

Maggie Guterl is the first woman to win the Big's Backyard Ultra, an endurance running race so twisted and extreme it's in a class of its own.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-most-diabolical-race-and-the-rise-of-women-endurance-stars

A Health Care Algorithm Offered Less Care to Black Patients

A study shows the risks of making decisions using data that reflects inequities in American society.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-algorithm-favored-whites-over-blacks-health-care

Now the Machines Are Learning How to Smell

Google researchers are training neural networks with a new technique to predict how a molecule smells based on its chemical structure.

source https://www.wired.com/story/now-machines-learning-smell

Can License Plate Readers Really Reduce Crime?

Flock Safety boasts that its cameras caused a dramatic drop in crime in one Georgia county, but experts say it's not so simple.

source https://www.wired.com/story/flock-safety-license-plate-readers-crime

'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Is Lagging Behind 'Avengers: Endgame'

The movie failed to eclipse the Marvel film’s first-day sales on Atom Tickets.

source https://www.wired.com/story/star-wars-vs-avengers

‘Joker Stairs’ and the Problem With Meme Tourism

Instagrammers flocking to the Bronx to take one picture defeats the purpose of globe-spanning cultural moments.

source https://www.wired.com/story/joker-stairs-meme-tourism

The Best Jobs Are in Government. No, Really

Brett Goldstein learned a few things as a cop and in Chicago’s city hall. Now he’s bringing that civic expertise to the Pentagon.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-jobs-are-in-government-no-really

The Internet Is for Everyone, Right? Not With a Screen Reader

Blind users have been fighting for a more inclusive web for over 20 years. Are lawsuits like the one against Domino’s going to make a difference?

source https://www.wired.com/story/web-accessibility-blind-users-dominos

American Roads Are Getting Safer—Unless You're Walking

A government report finds that vehicle-related deaths fell 2.4% last year. But pedestrian deaths are up 50% in the past decade, and no one knows why.

source https://www.wired.com/story/american-roads-safer-unless-walking

Samsung Galaxy Fold Review: The Future Won't Fit in Your Pants

The folding smartphone is entirely unique, but also a heavy, awkward pain in the hand—and in the pocket.

source https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-fold

YouTubers Must Unionize, No Matter What Google Says

Video creators are organizing in pockets all over the world—led, in part, by a slingshot maker in Germany.

source https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-union

We Should Just Build Giant Telescopes ... in Space

Launching a huge observatory poses big risks, so scientists are plotting a new approach: Send it up in pieces, then have robots put it together.

source https://www.wired.com/story/we-should-just-build-giant-telescopes-in-space

Pompeo Was Riding High—Until the Ukraine Mess Exploded

The US secretary of state may be a Trump favorite, but the Ukraine scandal appears to threaten Mike Pompeo’s ambitions for higher office.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pompeo-was-riding-highuntil-the-ukraine-mess-exploded

Amazon Echo Dot Deal: It's on Sale for Just $9

This is a ridiculously good price for Amazon's popular 3rd-Generation Echo Dot—but there is one tiny caveat.

source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-echo-dot-deal-october-2019

Tesla Turns a Profit—and Builds a Chinese Factory Very Fast

The Shanghai Gigafactory, which Tesla says can produce 150,000 Model 3 sedans a year, was completed in 168 working days. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-turns-profit-builds-chinese-factory-fast

A Republican Raid, NASA's Venus Plans, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/republicans-storm-scif-nasa-venus

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Endures Another Grilling on Capitol Hill

Appearing before lawmakers, the Facebook CEO is questioned sharply about Libra and discrimination. He's also compared favorably with President Trump. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/mark-zuckerberg-endures-another-grilling-capitol-hill

Why Did Oklahoma’s Sooner Schooner Tip Over?

A physicist explains how a touchdown celebration went awry and offers some advice for future designers of covered wagons.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-did-oklahomas-sooner-schooner-tip-over

Why Republicans Storming a SCIF Puts National Security at Risk

House Republicans barged into a secure facility uninvited Wednesday, creating a host of problems in the process.

source https://www.wired.com/story/republicans-storm-scif-national-security-nightmare

Why Zuckerberg’s Embrace of Mayor Pete Should Worry You

Some in Silicon Valley see the technocratic wonder boy from South Bend as a safe alternative to the big-tech crackdown promised by Elizabeth Warren.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-zuckerbergs-embrace-of-mayor-pete-should-worry-you

NASA Wants to Send a Probe to the Hellish Surface of Venus

The longest a spacecraft has survived on Earth's "evil twin" is just 127 minutes. Now NASA is building one to last 60 days.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-wants-to-send-a-probe-to-the-hellish-surface-of-venus

The Acid Sludge Streaming Out of Germany's Coal Mines

Even as it works to develop greener energy sources, the country is still dependent on highly pollutive lignite mining.

source https://www.wired.com/story/germany-acid-sludge

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review: Not Much New, But Still a Lot to Love

As updates go, this one is minor. But the Surface Pro is still a major player in portable productivity.

source https://www.wired.com/review/microsoft-surface-pro-7-2019

Technology Will Keep Us From Running Out of Stuff

Opinion: Such dire warnings ignore the force of capitalism and technological progress, what Abraham Lincoln called "the fuel of interest to the fire of genius.

source https://www.wired.com/story/technology-will-keep-us-from-running-out-of-stuff

As Pedestrian Deaths Spike, Feds Take on Fanciful Crosswalks

The federal government wants an Iowa city to revert a crosswalk celebrating the LGBTQ community to the standard zebra design. It’s a growing pattern.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pedestrian-deaths-feds-crosswalks

Taika Waititi Has Even Bigger Plans for 'Thor: Love and Thunder'

WIRED sat down with the director to talk about everything from 'Jojo Rabbit' to soccer. And yes, he knows about the Captain Marvel and Valkyrie shipping.

source https://www.wired.com/story/taika-waititi-thor-love-and-thunder

Maybe It’s Not YouTube’s Algorithm That Radicalizes People

In a new report, Penn State political scientists say that it's not the recommendation engine, but the communities that form around right-wing content.

source https://www.wired.com/story/not-youtubes-algorithm-radicalizes-people

NASA's Biggest Telescope Yet, Facebook's 2020 Plan, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-james-webb-telescope-facebook-2020-zuckerberg

How to Watch Mark Zuckerberg’s Libra Testimony in Congress

The Facebook CEO will appear before the House Financial Services Committee—ostensibly to discuss the cryptocurrency, but the questions could range far beyond.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-watch-mark-zuckerbergs-libra-testimony-congress

Should Europe Regulate American Tech Companies?

Four technology policy experts debate whether the EU has declared war on Silicon Valley.

source https://www.wired.com/story/intelligence-squared-europe-regulation-debate

Polestar's First EV Is a Track-Happy Challenge to Tesla's Model 3

With its first fully electric car, Polestar delivers a fully evolved sedan engineered for economy and more than enough performance.

source https://www.wired.com/story/polestar-2-review-volvo-electric-car

Facebook's Plan for 2020 Is Too Little Too Late, Critics Say

The social media company says it will more closely monitor foreign outlets, and warn users when posts are considered false—unless they're from politicians. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebooks-plan-2020-little-late

Scientists Are Literally Spinning Up Lab-Grown Meat

Researchers take inspiration from cotton candy to make a gelatin scaffolding, which could help realize the dream of more sustainable steaks and chicken breasts.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gelatin-fibers-lab-grown-meat

Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL Review: Almost the Best

For once, Google’s latest phone falls short. Its predecessor is just as good ... and cheaper

source https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-4-and-pixel-4-xl

Drugstores Are in the Sweet Spot for Drone Deliveries

UPS has a deal with CVS, and Google sibling Wing is making deliveries for Walgreens in Virginia.

source https://www.wired.com/story/drugstores-sweet-spot-drone-deliveries

Neil Young’s Adventures on the Hi-Res Frontier

The artist is intent on bringing real quality to streaming audio, whether you want it or not.

source https://www.wired.com/story/neil-young

Tech Marketing Is Losing Its Cool

When the cracks in the facade begin to show, just keep calm and consider supply and demand.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tech-marketing-losing-its-cool

In Praise of Ugly and Conspicuous Security Cameras

Surveillance works best when the bad guys can see they're being watched. So why design smart-home security cameras to blend in so beautifully?

source https://www.wired.com/story/in-praise-of-ugly-conspicuous-security-cameras

Who Are the Most Successful Entrepreneurs? The Middle-Aged

Sure, youth and innocence are great. But what if experience is even greater? We might get more innovation if we let the elders take the lead.

source https://www.wired.com/story/most-successful-entrepreneurs-middle-aged

You Know What They Say: ‘Great Wi-Fi, Grateful Family’

These multitalented routers ensure that your home Wi-Fi isn't just stable and fast but also secure.

source https://www.wired.com/story/you-know-what-they-say-great-wi-fi-grateful-family

Six-Word Sci-Fi: Predict a Scandal at the 2040 Summer Olympics

Each month we publish a six-word story—and it could be written by you. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/six-word-sci-fi-scandal-2040-summer-olympics

NASA's Biggest Telescope Ever Prepares for a 2021 Launch

Once the $10 billion Webb Telescope is blasted into orbit, it will seek out water on Earth-like planets, stars being born, and more elusive interstellar quarry.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nasas-biggest-telescope-ever-prepares-2021-launch

Keep Track of Your Kids Without Giving Them a Smartphone

Small children (and sometimes bigger ones) can be as slippery as salmon. Keep an eye on them with a kid-friendly GPS tracker.

source https://www.wired.com/story/keep-track-of-your-kids-without-smartphone

In Hong Kong, Which Side Is Technology On?

Both. Yes, authoritarians have co-opted tech. But the story is far from over.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hong-kong-protests-digital-technology

Angry Nerd: Enough With Technology That ‘Democratizes’ Things\!

Democracy is a kumbaya potluck where the whole class is invited. Silicon Valley's democratization, meanwhile, caters to infinite constituencies of one.

source https://www.wired.com/story/angry-nerd-enough-with-technology-that-democratizes-things

It's Time to Get a Password Manager: Bitwarden, 1Password, Dashlane, LastPass

Your brain has better things to do than store secure passwords. Get a dedicated password manager to keep your login data synced and secure across all devices.

source https://www.wired.com/story/time-to-outsource-your-passwords-app

Take Control of Your Data With Helm's Personal Server

Don't trust the tech giants to safeguard all your information? We don't blame you. Here's a solid option for doing it yourself.

source https://www.wired.com/story/take-control-of-data-helms-personal-server

New 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Trailer: Watch It Here

The movie hits theaters December 20—and it promises to be intense.

source https://www.wired.com/story/new-star-wars-rise-of-skywalker-trailer

IBM Says Google’s Quantum Leap Was a Quantum Flop

A paper from Google leaked last month claimed its researchers had achieved “quantum supremacy.” Now IBM says Google rigged the test.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ibm-googles-quantum-leap-quantum-flop

New DNA Editing for Diseases, Dining Surveillance, and More

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/crispr-technique-genetic-disease-outback-surveillance

A Brief History of Russian Hackers' Evolving False Flags

Most hackers know how to cover their tracks. But Russia’s elite groups are working at a whole other level.

source https://www.wired.com/story/russian-hackers-false-flags-iran-fancy-bear

Microsoft's Secured-Core PC Feature Protects Critical Code

The “secured-core PC” feature for Windows looks to head off firmware hacks.

source https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-secured-core-pc

A New Crispr Technique Could Fix Almost All Genetic Diseases

A less error-prone DNA-editing method could correct many more harmful mutations than was previously possible.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-crispr-technique-could-fix-many-more-genetic-diseases

*Joker* Could Become the Biggest R-Rated Movie of All Time

Also, production on Netflix's *Cowboy Bebop* has been delayed due to an injury on set. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/joker-box-office-gross

Star Wars News: 'The Rise of Skywalker' Will Address the Toxic Rey-Kylo Relationship

Also, “Jedi” is now in the Oxford English Dictionary, and more 'Star Wars' rumors and news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/rise-of-skywalker-rey-kylo

Andrew Yang Wants a Thorium Reactor by 2027. Good Luck, Buddy

The presidential candidate backs a type of reactor that promises cleaner, safer nuclear energy. But it may not be the best way to ditch fossil fuels.

source https://www.wired.com/story/andrew-yang-wants-a-thorium-reactor-by-2027-good-luck-buddy

The Bizarre Aye-Aye Isn’t Giving Us the Finger After All

The primate uses its long middle finger to fish for grubs. But scientists just discovered its “pseudothumb,” meaning it's got six digits, not five.

source https://www.wired.com/story/aye-aye-pseudothumb

Today’s Cartoon: Don’t Feed the Robot

Robot vacuums can help clean plates, too.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wired-cartoons-week-10

Inside Apple’s High-Flying Bid to Become a Streaming Giant

With Ron Moore’s space-race drama “For All Mankind”, Apple is betting on marquee names and lush production to get its TV+ service off the ground. Can it achieve orbit?

source https://www.wired.com/story/inside-apple-tv-for-all-mankind

These Startups Are Building Tools to Keep an Eye on AI

The software can help developers constrain their creations so they don't make bad decisions.

source https://www.wired.com/story/these-startups-are-building-tools-keep-eye-ai

So Long, Supply Drops: *Call of Duty* Ditches Loot Boxes

In the upcoming *Modern Warfare*, players will have to unlock all weapons and attachments through gameplay. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/so-long-supply-drops-call-of-duty-ditches-randomized-loot-boxes

Cars Aren't Going Anywhere, and More Transportation News This Week

Plus, we investigate a new, tiny jet engine for cargo-touting drones, and check out Volvo's first electric car. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/volvo-xc40-recharge-car-news-roundup

Trump's Pelosi Tweet Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

The president’s attack didn’t quite go over as planned. Also, Lady Gaga wants to know what Fortnite is.

source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-week-242

How to Pick the Best Roku: A Guide to Each Model (2019)

There are 7 Rokus for sale, and the differences between them are confusing. We break down exactly which Roku is best for your TV.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/how-to-pick-the-right-roku

6 Best Camera Accessories for Android and iPhone (2019)

Assemble a photo studio you can carry in a backpack or messenger bag.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-photo-video-accessories-for-iphone-android

Computers Are Learning to Read—But They're *Still* Not So Smart

A tool called BERT can now outperform us on advanced reading-comprehension tests. It's also revealed how far AI has to go.

source https://www.wired.com/story/computers-are-learning-to-read-but-theyre-still-not-so-smart

How to Control the Privacy of Your Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Posts

Whether it's Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Snapchat, lock down who can see what you're up to.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-instagram-twitter-posts-private

The Beats Powerbeats Pro Are $50 Off Right Now

Our favorite wireless workout buds are down to $250 to $200 right now.

source https://www.wired.com/story/beats-powerbeats-pro-deal-2019

Space Photos of the Week: Reading the Universe in Infrared

Telescopes that see things in a different spectrum show us the hidden secrets of the stars. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/space-photos-of-the-week-reading-the-universe-in-infrared

WeWork’s Failure is SoftBank’s Day Of Reckoning

Opinion: Venture capitalists need to take stock of reality after all the blitzscaling.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weworks-failure-is-softbanks-day-of-reckoning

All Hail the Blob, the Smart Slime Mold Confounding Science

A Parisian zoo has opened an unusual new exhibit: a blob of slime mold with almost 720 sexes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/all-hail-the-blob-smart-slime-mold-confounding-science

Stan Lee's *A Trick of Light* Explores the Internet's Dark Side

The superhero novel was one of the Marvel Comics co-creator's final projects. 

source https://www.wired.com/2019/10/geeks-guide-trick-of-light

Masterbuilt 330G Propane Smoker Review: As Good as Wood

Some pit masters may look down on smoking with propane, but this smoker could convert them.

source https://www.wired.com/review/masterbuilt-mps-330g-propane-smoker

The Air Force Ditches Its Nuclear Command Floppy Disks

A Samsung Galaxy 10 fingerprint goof, a Tor impostor, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nuclear-floppy-disks-iran-biometrics-security-news

Congress Still Doesn't Have an Answer for Ransomware

As data hijackers continue to target local governments and hospitals, legislators remain stymied over how best to address the problem.

source https://www.wired.com/story/congress-ransomware-local-federal

14 Great Weekend Deals: Sony, LG, Razer, and More

It's time to stock up on scary games, big TVs, and a gaming mouse deal so good you'll scream.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-oct-19-19

At an Outback Steakhouse Franchise, Surveillance Blooms

Fried onion meets 1984.

source https://www.wired.com/story/outback-steakhouse-presto-vision-surveillance

Juul Pulls Pods, Roll-Royce Builds a Flying Lab, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/juul-fruit-flavored-pods-rolls-royce-747

Zuckerberg’s Warped History Lesson and the Age of Incoherence

The Facebook CEO invoked the civil-rights era to justify kowtowing to money and power. It doesn’t wash.

source https://www.wired.com/story/zuckerbergs-warped-history-lesson-and-the-age-of-incoherence

With 'Avengers: Damage Control', ILMxLab and The Void Push VR to New Heights

A partnership between ILMxLab and The Void has already brought 'Star Wars' and Disney Animation to location-based VR. Now: the MCU.

source https://www.wired.com/story/avengers-the-void-vr

Could an Astronaut Lost in Space Use Gravity to Get Around?

With some basic physics, there are several ways to figure it out in real time. Which is good, because you’re going to run out of air.

source https://www.wired.com/story/could-an-astronaut-lost-in-space-use-gravity-to-get-around

Best MacBooks for 2019: Which Model Should You Buy?

Apple's laptops are expensive and confusing. Should you get a MacBook Pro? A MacBook Air? What about the Touch Bar? Let us help.

source https://www.wired.com/story/which-macbook-should-you-buy

Riot Games Makes More Than Just 'League of Legends' Now

The developer just announced a slew of new games. Also, 'Fortnite' is back from the dead.

source https://www.wired.com/story/riot-games-announcements

A Netflix Series Explores the Brave New World of Crispr

From malaria-ridden villages in Burkina Faso to fertility clinics in Ukraine, *Unnatural Selection* takes viewers deep into the gene-editing revolution.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-netflix-series-explores-the-brave-new-world-of-crispr

Gadget Lab Podcast: Facial Recognition Is Coming to a School Near You

WIRED Editor in Chief Nicholas Thompson joins us for a special edition of this week’s podcast, to discuss Facebook, Google, and facial recognition technology.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-427

The 14 Best Wireless Headphones for Everyone (2019)

WIRED's favorite wireless headphones and earbuds for taking phone calls, listening to music, working out, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-headphones

The Best Mobile Games For Your Hectic Commute

Whether you’re holding the handrail, cradling an infant, or guarding a bag, these one-handed games will make your crowded ride a little more bearable.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-mobile-games-for-hectic-commute

4 College Admissions Essay Editing Services Reviewed: Scribendi, Wordvice, Elite Editing, Scribbr

College applicants seeking an edge can turn to online services which, for as little as $14, will spruce up their admissions essays.

source https://www.wired.com/story/college-admissions-essay-editing-services-scribendi-elite-editing-wordvice-scribbr

Rolls-Royce Turns a 747 Into a Flying Lab for New Engines

The engine maker and its contractor AeroTec plan to strip a Qantas jetliner and stuff it with instruments to test new models.

source https://www.wired.com/story/rolls-royce-turns-747-flying-lab-new-engines

Can Tiny Glass Beads Keep Arctic Ice From Melting? Maaaybe

A geoengineering nonprofit wants to spread silicate beads over polar sea ice to prevent the absorption of heat, but some scientists have their doubts.

source https://www.wired.com/story/geoengineering-tiny-glass-beads-prevent-arctic-ice-from-melting

Juul, Under Heavy Fire, Pulls Fruit-Flavored Pods From US

Vaping opponents criticize plan to continue selling the popular mint and menthol flavors. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/juul-pulls-fruit-flavored-pods-us

LeBron Will Be LeBron, But NBA Will Always Put Business First

In the past few weeks, the basketball star has faced criticism for his responses to the protests in Hong Kong.

source https://www.wired.com/story/lebron-james-nba-china

DNC Hackers Resurface, Zuckerberg Talks Free Speech, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/mark-zuckerberg-speech-russia-hackers-cozy-bear

Zuckerberg Doubles Down on Free Speech—the Facebook Way

The Facebook CEO didn't announce new initiatives in a highly promoted speech, but reaffirmed his view that the company makes the world a better place.

source https://www.wired.com/story/zuckerberg-doubles-down-free-speech-facebook-way

Apple's Good Intentions on Privacy Stop at China's Borders

As pro-democracy protests continue in Hong Kong, the tech giant’s troubling relationship with an authoritarian regime has come into focus.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-china-censorship-apps-flag

Showtime Is Making a Limited Series About Uber

Also, Zoë Kravitz is going to play Catwoman, and there's a new trailer for the final season of 'The Man in the High Castle'.

source https://www.wired.com/story/showtime-uber-show

The Quest to Get Photos of the USSR's First Space Shuttle

French photographer Jonk snuck into Baikonur spaceport in Kazakhstan to capture images of the Buran shuttle.

source https://www.wired.com/story/jonk-buran-photo-gallery

The NFL's Helmet Tests Are Brainless

Opinion: Current testing on helmets ignores the kinds of impacts that cause most of the concussions. It’s time for football to wise up.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-nfls-helmet-tests-are-brainless

How Meme Culture Changed the PSAT

The College Board is trying to stop the proliferation of test-related memes with ... more memes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/psat-memes

The 9 Best Soundbars For Every Budget (2019)

Every TV deserves a soundbar to call its own, and these are some of the best from Vizio, Sonos, Yamaha, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-soundbars

The Plan to Boost Drone Batteries With a Teensy Jet Engine

A Florida aviation startup wants to supplement electric power with its watermelon-sized “microturbine.”

source https://www.wired.com/story/uav-turbines-microturbine-jet-engine-drone

What Is a Dimension? The Answer Will Bend Your Mind

Caltech physicist Sean Carroll explains dimensions in ways that even a 5-year-old can understand.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-a-dimension-the-answer-will-bend-your-mind

An Actual Debate Over the Internet’s Favorite Legal Shield

Wednesday’s congressional hearing on Section 230 may have been a bit unsettling for techies: a genuinely substantive look at the future of tech platforms.

source https://www.wired.com/story/debate-internets-favorite-legal-shield

How to Pick the Right Pixel 4 and Where to Preorder It

Buying an Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL? Here's how to choose between them—and find the best deal.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-4-deals

How Chaos Will Unfold if Trump Opens the Tongass to Logging

Tongass National Forest is a massive yet fragile treasure—logging and slicing roads into it will set off horrifying effects that will ripple through the ecosystem.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tongass-logging

The Delicate Ethics of Using Facial Recognition in Schools

A growing number of districts are deploying cameras and software to prevent attacks. But the systems are also used to monitor students, and adult critics.

source https://www.wired.com/story/delicate-ethics-facial-recognition-schools

Inside Olympic Destroyer, the Most Deceptive Hack in History

The untold story of how digital detectives unraveled the mystery of Olympic Destroyer—and why the next big cyberattack will be even harder to crack.

source https://www.wired.com/story/untold-story-2018-olympics-destroyer-cyberattack

Russia’s Cozy Bear Hackers Resurface With Clever New Tricks

Largely out of the spotlight since 2016, Cozy Bear hackers have been caught perpetrating a years-long campaign.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cozy-bear-dukes-russian-hackers-new-tricks

Volvo's First Electric Car Kicks Off a Plan to Cut Emissions

The Swedish automaker introduced the XC40 Recharge, which can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, and reach about 200 miles on a charge.

source https://www.wired.com/story/volvos-first-electric-car-plan-cut-emissions

Why Solving a Rubik's Cube Does Not Signal Robot Supremacy

OpenAI demonstrated a robotic arm successfully completing the puzzle. It didn't show the machine dropping the cube—or the 10,000 years of simulated training.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-solving-rubiks-cube-not-signal-robot-supremacy

An App to Help Jet Lag, the World’s Oldest Tupperware, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/jetlag-timeshifter-app-ancient-tupperware

NASA's New Space Suits Will Fit Men and Women Alike (for Once)

Seven months after a debacle in which the agency ran short on space suits for women, NASA is showing off a new, more flexible design.

source https://www.wired.com/story/no-more-spacewalk-snafus-nasas-new-space-suit-fits-everyone

How a Bitcoin Trail Led to a Massive Dark Web Child-Porn Site Takedown

Federal investigators focused not on offensive hacking efforts or surveilling communications, but on the transactions using cryptocurrency.

source https://www.wired.com/story/dark-web-welcome-to-video-takedown-bitcoin

A New Gene Helps Explain Why Some People Need Less Sleep

The lucky devils who thrive on just a few hours’ sleep may be benefiting from a gene mutation that increases wakefulness and keeps memory intact.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-gene-helps-explain-why-some-people-need-less-sleep

Analogue Pocket Game Boy Player: Price, Specs, Release Date

Its upcoming portable console will play all Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games.

source https://www.wired.com/story/analogue-pocket-coming-2020

Giphy Joins Netflix and Tinder on the Videogames Bandwagon

The GIF gold mine is just the latest platform to offer up microgames—strange, branded, trashy microgames.

source https://www.wired.com/story/giphy-arcade-microgames

Corporate America's Second War With the Rule of Law

Opinion: Uber, Facebook, and Google are increasingly behaving like the law-flouting financial empires of the 1920s. We know how that turned out.

source https://www.wired.com/story/corporate-americas-second-war-with-the-rule-of-law

Archaeologists Found the World’s Oldest Leftovers

Unearthed Tupperware from the Stone Age shows that humans had “doggy bags” before we had dogs.

source https://www.wired.com/story/archaeologists-found-the-worlds-oldest-leftovers

Facebook Portal (2019) Review: Mixed Feelings

In many ways, I like the Portal. But it’s difficult to separate this family of devices from the social network that makes them.

source https://www.wired.com/review/facebook-portal-2019

Tired of Jetlag? The App Timeshifter Will Help Reset Your Clock

Timeshifter cribs NASA-backed science to help you recalibrate your biorhythms after switching time zones.

source https://www.wired.com/story/timeshifter-jet-lag-app

The Death of Cars Was Greatly Exaggerated

The founders of Uber and Lyft, among others, declared that people would no longer need to own cars. Instead, car ownership is rising. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/death-cars-greatly-exaggerated

The Quiet, Intentional Fires of Northern California

How the Yurok nation and other indigenous communities use low-intensity burns to shape the landscape and the species that live there.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-quiet-intentional-fires-northern-california

New Google Devices, Mouse Mind Reading, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-nest-new-mice-mind-reading-beats

UC Berkeley Was About to Launch a Satellite. Then PG&E Said It Was Cutting Power

To lower the risk of fire during a wind event, the utility cut power across Northern California. Here’s how scientists launched a satellite at the same time.

source https://www.wired.com/story/icon-launch-blackout

The 7 Must-Listen Songs for Autumn

Fall music may not have summer's maximalism, but the power in these tracks will get you through the rest of 2019. Load up your playlist.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fall-best-music-list

Facebook Sweetens Deal for Hackers to Catch Security Bugs

The company is turbocharging its bug bounty to try to stop the next data leak before it happens.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-bug-bounty-third-parties-double-dip

Tips for Puking in Microgravity and Staying Healthy in Space

To avoid medical debacles in orbit, don’t forget your quarantine or daily trips to the zero-g gym aboard the ISS.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tips-for-puking-in-microgravity-and-staying-healthy-in-space

Everything Google Announced Today: Pixel 4, Pixelbook Go, Nest Home Mini

New Pixel phones, a refreshed Pixelbook laptop, and some new capabilities for Google Assistant.

source https://www.wired.com/story/everything-google-announced-pixel-4-event

How to Watch the Fourth Democratic Primary Debate Tonight

Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and newcomer Tom Steyer are set to take the stage Tuesday night in Ohio.

source https://www.wired.com/story/watch-fourth-democratic-debate-tonight

Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL: Price, Specs, Release Date

The two new gesture-powered Android handsets have arrived.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-4-pixel-4-xl

Ancestry Branches Out Into Genetic Health Screening

AncestryHealth offers a test for hereditary conditions such as breast cancer or heart disease, building on the company’s tools for tracking family history.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ancestry-branches-out-into-genetic-health-screening

The Power of Wrong Answers in Science Education

The best way to teach physics? Rig your experiments to confound students’ predictions.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-power-of-wrong-answers-in-science-education

Beats Solo Pro Headphones: Price, Noise Canceling Details, Release Date

Apple’s latest headphones bring the world-silencing capabilities of its over-ear cans into a more compact design.

source https://www.wired.com/story/beats-solo-pro-headphones-noise-canceling

RIP Dashboard, the MacOS Feature I Don't Want to Live Without

Apple has killed off the Dashboard in macOS Catalina. At least one person will miss it dearly.

source https://www.wired.com/story/dashboard-macos-catalina-rip

How Salesforce Cut Pay Disparities Between Men and Women

In an excerpt from his new book, Marc Benioff says he initially didn't believe any pay gap was pervasive in the first place.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-salesforce-closed-pay-gap-between-men-women

This Technique Can Make It Easier for AI to Understand Videos

A staggering amount of video is shared online. Researchers are teaching artificial intelligence to process more—while using less power.

source https://www.wired.com/story/technique-easier-ai-understand-videos

Cambridge Analytica, Whistle-Blowers, and Tech's Dark Appeal

Christopher Wylie was the architect of Cambridge Analytica’s big plans and also its whistle-blower. His new book explores how he ended up being both.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cambridge-analytica-whistle-blowers-and-techs-dark-appeal

A Trove of Mouse Data Points Toward Brain-Computer Interfaces

Some 850 gigabytes of mouse brain data just got released. That's great for reading the minds of mice now, and for building brain-controlled computers later.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-trove-of-mouse-data-points-toward-brain-computer-interfaces

WIRED25: Stories of People Who Are Racing to Save Us

Humanity is facing thorny problems on all fronts. These folks are working to solve them—and trying to avoid the unintended consequences this time.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wired25-stories-people-racing-to-save-us

It’s Time to Push Tech Forward, and Rebuild What It Broke

Making progress means making (sometimes devastating) mistakes. And then learning from them.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wired25-work-together-fix-mess-we-made

Libra’s Ranks Shrink Again As Crypto Group Appoints a Board

A seventh member exits the body that is supposed to administer Facebook’s cryptocurrency, which has set “interim” rules and put together its board.

source https://www.wired.com/story/libras-ranks-shrink-again-crypto-group-appoints-board

Watch Live: Google's Pixel 4 Hardware Event

New Pixel phones are on the way, and possibly some other hardware surprises. Tune into the live video stream.

source https://www.wired.com/story/watch-live-google-pixel-4-hardware-event

MacOS 10.15 Catalina Review: More Mobile, More Security, no More iTunes

Apple's new desktop operating system makes your iPad into a second monitor, puts mobile apps on your Mac, and kills iTunes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/macos-1015-catalina-review

Robot Rocket Printers, 'Fornite' Disappears, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fortnite-blackout-3d-printed-rockets

How Eliud Kipchoge Pulled Off His Epic, Sub-2-Hour Marathon

Sports physiologist Michael Joyner breaks down what it takes to run a marathon in less than two hours—and how it could happen again.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-eliud-kipchoge-pulled-off-his-epic-sub-2-hour-marathon

'Fortnite' Disappeared Over the Weekend

The massively popular game concluded its tenth season by going offline, and leaving a string of numbers, 'Lost'-style, in its place.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fortnite-is-lost

Listen to an Underwater Volcano Burp 750-Foot Bubbles

Microphones catch a submarine vent firing uberbubbles that floated to the surface and formed massive water domes. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/underwater-volcano-bubbles

Devin Nunes and the Power of Keyword Signaling

Opinion: From “crisis actor” to “collusion hoax,” conservatives use SEO terms gamed by right-wing media outlets, propelling a polarized internet.

source https://www.wired.com/story/devin-nunes-and-the-dark-power-of-keyword-signaling

9 Best iPhone 11 Cases (And One Very Good Bike Mount)

I tested out 30 different iPhone 11 cases for the past month. These are my favorites.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-iphone-11-cases

To Go Green, the Energy Industry Goes Open Source

Challenges around renewables are prompting players in the “traditional” sector to collaborate on software they can modify to address their changing needs.

source https://www.wired.com/story/go-green-energy-industry-open-source

Massive, AI-Powered Robots Are 3D-Printing Entire Rockets

Relativity Space may have the biggest metal 3D printers in the world, and they're cranking out parts to reinvent the rocket industry here—and on Mars.

source https://www.wired.com/story/massive-ai-powered-robots-are-3d-printing-entire-rockets

Today’s Cartoon: Cutting Out the Middleman

DIY data brokering.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wired-cartoons-week-9

An Artist Takes an Unflinching Look at Her Own Hysterectomy

In her new book, photographer Elinor Carucci grapples with her own aging and mortality.

source https://www.wired.com/story/elinor-carucci-midlife

The Fat Bear Vote Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Yes, it’s real, and yes, it matters. Also, here’s what’s up with the impeachment inquiry and the boycott against Blizzard.

source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-week-241

The Vacuum That's Not a Car and Other Transportation News This Week

Dyson scrubs plans to build an EV, Tesla owners learn the cars can't power their homes, and lightning that follows shipping lanes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/vacuum-not-car-other-transportation-news

Is the Equal Sign Overrated? Mathematicians Hash It Out

Many of them avoid the equal sign, hoping to promote a looser relationship of “equivalence” instead. It's been controversial.

source https://www.wired.com/story/is-the-equal-sign-overrated-mathematicians-hash-it-out

7 Best Keyboards for Gaming (And a Little Work, Too)

Whether you're looking to boost your productivity or kill-death battle royale stats, these are the best mechanical keyboards for the job.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-keyboards

The MacOS Catalina Privacy and Security Features You Should Know

The latest macOS update is chock-full of ways to better safeguard your data.

source https://www.wired.com/story/macos-catalina-privacy-security-features

Google's Pixel 3A Is On Sale at Amazon Right Now

Google's Pixel 3A is already a bargain, and it's $50 cheaper than usual.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-3a-deal-2019

Space Photos of the Week: The Curiosity Rover is One Salty Dog

Rolling across a Martian crater, the rover finds evidence of the red planet's wet past.

source https://www.wired.com/story/space-photos-of-the-week-mars-curiosity-rover-is-one-salty-dog

We Don't Need Another Live-Action 'Aeon Flux'

MTV is working on a new live-action series—but is it time we leave Aeon alone?

source https://www.wired.com/2019/10/geeks-guide-aeon-flux

An iTunes Bug Let Hackers Spread Ransomware

FBI overreach, hacker payback, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/itunes-ransomware-fbi-surveillancehacking-security-news

Be Master of the Midway—With Physics\!

Don’t be a chump, study angular momentum(p).

source https://www.wired.com/story/master-the-midway-with-physics

6 Best Action Cameras for Your Dangerous Adventures (2019)

Whether you're bombing the slopes or diving the seas, these compact, often waterproof cameras are made for danger.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-action-cameras

REI End of Season Sale: 18 Best Autumn Outdoor Deals (2019)

REI's big outdoors sale is here. Our favorite deals on socks, snow pants, slacklines, and more for all your fall hijinks.

source https://www.wired.com/story/rei-end-of-season-sale-2019

Facial Recognition, a 2-Hour Marathon, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facial-recognition-in-residential-communities-breaking-two-and-more-news

Facebook Is Losing Its Cover for Libra As More Members Flee

The departures of Visa, Mastercard, and three others mean that more than ever, Libra is Facebook’s cryptocurrency project.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-losing-cover-libra-more-members-flee

Turkish ISP Blocks Social Media Sites Near Syrian Border

Partially government-owned Türk Telekom restricted access to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and WhatsApp for about 48 hours as Turkey attacked the Kurds.

source https://www.wired.com/story/turkish-isp-blocks-social-media-syrian-border

Eliud Kipchoge Is Set to Break the 2-Hour Marathon Barrier

On Saturday, the best marathoner on Earth could make history on a straight, flat course, aided by controversial shoes and a phalanx of 41 pacers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/eliud-kipchoge-is-set-to-break-the-2-hour-marathon-barrier

Silicon Valley Cynicism in the Age of Trump and Zuckerberg

The new reality is all too clear and corrosive: The world is a ceaseless battle for dominance in which you take advantage of anyone foolish enough to trust you.

source https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-cynicism-in-the-age-of-trump-and-zuckerberg

Cities Examine Proper—and Improper—Uses of Facial Recognition

From New York City to Portland, Oregon, officials consider regulating how government and private businesses deploy the technology.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cities-examine-proper-improper-facial-recognition

7 Best Cheap Smartphones for (Almost) Every Budget

Why pay four figures? The absolute best Android phones and iPhones you can buy for $200 - $600.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones

Tern HSD S8i and P9 Review: Our Fave New Cargo E-Bike

Tern’s folding, electric commuter bikes have gotten even better.

source https://www.wired.com/review/tern-hsd

Google Stadia Could Reach 'Negative Latency'—We'll See!

That may sound like "time travel" but its not.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-stadia-negative-latency

Gadget Lab Podcast: Put Down Your Phone

Webby founder and filmmaker Tiffany Shlain joins us to talk about her weekly tech Shabbat, a day in which her family abstains from modern technology.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-426

California’s Power Outages Are About Wildfires—but Also Money

PG&E turned off the power for more than 700,000 customers to keep them safe from wildfires. But its bankruptcy likely also played a role.

source https://www.wired.com/story/californias-power-outages-are-about-wildfiresbut-also-money

Hong Kong Is the Latest Tripwire for Tech Firms in China

Blizzard, Apple, and Google remove signs of support for pro-democracy protesters, in apparent concessions to the politics underlying the Chinese market.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hong-kong-tripwire-tech-firms-china

The Queer Rights Movement Faces Down the Supreme Court

Photographer Tasos Katopodis captures a historical effort for civil rights in America’s capital.

source https://www.wired.com/story/depth-of-field-supreme-court

The ‘Forever Chemicals’ You Eat, a $200 Spy Setup, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pfas-chemicals-bloodstream-plant-spy-chips-bloomberg-apple

Dyson Sucks the Air Out of Its Electric-Car Dreams

The British household-products maker had promised to invest $2.5 billion in EVs. Now, it says it can't produce one that's “commercially viable.” 

source https://www.wired.com/story/dyson-sucks-air-out-electric-car-dreams

USB-C Has Finally Come Into Its Own

“The port of the future” has become the port of right now—with one big exception.

source https://www.wired.com/story/usb-c-surface-pro-kindle-ps5-iphone-standard

Andy Rubin’s Essential Gem Isn’t Just a New Phone

The Essential Gem makes clear that it's becoming harder to disassociate new products from the people making them.

source https://www.wired.com/story/andy-rubins-essential-gem-google-android

Planting Tiny Spy Chips in Hardware Can Cost as Little as $200

A new proof-of-concept hardware implant shows how easy it may be to hide malicious chips inside IT equipment.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plant-spy-chips-hardware-supermicro-cheap-proof-of-concept

13 Best PS4 Accessories to Up Your Game (2019)

Stretching another couple years out of your PlayStation 4 console? Try some of these lovely extras, including headsets, controllers, chargers, cables, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-playstation-4-accessories

Brie Larson Says Marvel's Superheroines Want an All-Female Movie

Also: The new 'Matrix' flick might have found another cast member.

source https://www.wired.com/story/marvel-all-female-movie

High Schools Need to Get Over It and Embrace Esports

Opinion: Rather than bucking the trend, politicians and educators should help students avoid gaming addiction and build healthy, productive team play.

source https://www.wired.com/story/high-schools-need-to-embrace-esports

Make Your Own Vinyl Records With the $1,100 Phonocut

The Phonocut is an at-home vinyl lathe, allowing anyone with a digital audio file and a dream to cut a 10-inch record.

source https://www.wired.com/story/phonocut

Parrot Anafi FPV Review: A More Affordable VR-Ready Drone

Parrot's latest drone now offers first-person POV flying, but still lacks collision detection.

source https://www.wired.com/review/parrot-anafi-fpv

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are in Your Popcorn—and Your Blood

Food packaging can contain a group of chemicals called PFAS, which have been linked to immune, thyroid, kidney, and reproductive health problems.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pfas-forever-chemicals-are-in-your-popcornand-your-blood

No You Can’t Power Your House With Your Electric Car

California’s power outages might have some residents looking for backups. But that juicy Tesla battery pack isn’t it—at least not yet.

source https://www.wired.com/story/no-you-cant-power-your-house-with-your-electric-car

Why the PG&E Blackouts Spared California's Big Tech HQs

Silicon Valley companies are served by safer, robust transmission lines. Regular homes? Not so much.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-the-pgande-blackouts-spared-californias-big-tech-hqs

A Mass Power Outage, Twitter's Data Misuse, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pge-power-outage-california-bay-twitter-data-two-factor-privacy

How Two Nobel Laureates Spotted the First Exoplanet

Swiss scientists “started a revolution in astronomy” by noticing a tiny stutter in the starlight.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-two-nobel-laureates-spotted-the-first-exoplanet

Help Us Recognize Tech That Protects Our Values

Opinion: The Tech Spotlight will highlight products, initiatives, and policies that protect the public good and shape a more responsible future.

source https://www.wired.com/story/help-us-recognize-tech-that-protects-our-values

Never Trust a Platform to Put Privacy Ahead of Profit

Twitter used phone numbers provided for two-factor authentication to target ads—just like Facebook did before.

source https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-two-factor-advertising

Wealthy Counties Benefited Most From a Flood Relief Program

When the government offered to buy up houses in flood zones, wealthier homeowners took advantage while poorer residents stayed put or fled.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wealthy-counties-benefited-most-from-a-flood-relief-program

The Spellbinding Allure of Seoul's Fake Urban Mountains

Photographer Seunggu Kim spent nearly a decade capturing the manufactured peaks of the city's apartment complexes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/seoul-fake-mountains-gallery

The Perils of Distracted Fighting

Opinion: Without proper guidelines, smartphones on the battlefield may kill more soldiers than they save.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-dangers-of-distracted-fighting

26 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (WIRED's Top 2019 Picks)

Own Nintendo's two-in-one console? These are our picks for the best gaming headsets, chargers, screen protectors, cases, stands, controllers, adapters, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-nintendo-switch-accessories

A Nobel for Gadgets\! Lithium-Ion Batteries Win the Prize

The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to an invention at the heart of modern life: the rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-nobel-for-gadgets-lithium-ion-batteries-win-the-prize

A Computer Model From Facebook AI Research Group Can Offer You Styling Tips

A new machine learning model suggests small tweaks to your outfit, points to the future of algorithm-based fashion advice.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-ai-research-fashion-style

Trump's Latest Salvo Against China Targets AI Firms

The US bans trade with six Chinese companies, ostensibly for their work against Uighurs. Analysts say it’s evidence of tech rivalry between the countries.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-salvo-against-china-targets-ai-firms

A Controversial Plan to Encrypt More of the Internet

The road to routing all Domain Name System lookups through HTTPS is pocked with disagreements over just how much it will help.

source https://www.wired.com/story/dns-over-https-encrypted-web

Why Lightning Strikes Twice as Much Over Shipping Lanes

It might sound crazy, but it’s true: The heavens cast their wrath and fury on the ships more than on the fishes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-lightning-strikes-twice-as-much-over-shipping-lanes

"Ripper"—The Inside Story of the Egregiously Bad Videogame

The 1996 title featuring Christopher Walken was held up as an exemplar of gaming’s future. But things didn’t exactly work out that way.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ripper

Russia's Disinformation War Is Just Getting Started

The Internet Research Agency specifically targeted African Americans, and has not stopped trying to influence elections, a Senate intelligence report says.

source https://www.wired.com/story/russias-disinformation-war-is-just-getting-started

PG&E’s Power Shutoffs Can’t Save California From Wildfire Hell

A staggering 800,000 customers will lose power across the state starting Wednesday. But that won’t fix the mess California's made.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pge-california-power-outage

PlayStation 5 Is Coming, Elon’s in Trouble Again, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/playstation-5-elon-musk

Elon Musk's Mouth, and Tweets, Land Him in Trouble Again

Newly released court documents reveal more backstory to a tweet that became a defamation suit. “I’m a fucking idiot,” the Tesla CEO said in an email.

source https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musks-mouth-tweets-trouble-again

These Astounding Performances Made Track's Top Event a Hit

WIRED editor Nick Thompson and running expert Knox Robinson discuss the showstoppers at the IAAF track and field championships in Qatar.

source https://www.wired.com/story/these-astounding-performances-made-tracks-top-event-a-hit

Trump Takes Aim at the 'Open Skies' Cold War Treaty With Russia

The Open Skies treaty has provided invaluable intelligence for its 34 signatory countries. Now, Donald Trump reportedly wants out.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trump-open-skies-withdrawal

The Physics Nobel Goes to the Big Bang and Exoplanets

James Peebles, Michel Mayor, and Didier Queloz shared the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics for their discoveries of the universe beyond our solar system.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-physics-nobel-goes-to-the-big-bang-and-exoplanets

Bollinger's Electric Pickup and SUV Are Made for the Mud

The EV startup is packing the battery-driven duo with all the features they need to conquer field and stream.

source https://www.wired.com/story/bollinger-electric-pickup-suv-b1-b2-off-road

The Big Lure of Tiny Keyboards

Minimalists intent on freeing up desk space are shrinking their keyboards.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tiny-keyboards

Exclusive: A Deeper Look at the PlayStation 5—Haptics, UI Facelift, and More

Now that the name is official, we've got more details about Sony's next-gen console—from the haptics-packed controller to UI improvements.

source https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-playstation-5

Microfibers Are the New Microbeads. Grab Your Pitchforks

We must declare war on microfibers. But keeping the tiny plastics out of the environment won’t be so easy as an outright ban.

source https://www.wired.com/story/microfibers-are-the-new-microbeads

A Cow, a Controversy, and a Dashed Dream of More Humane Farms

The gene-edited bull was a marvel, with calves who'd inherited his trait. But a surprise in his DNA ignited a scientific feud and doomed them all.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-cow-a-controversy-and-a-dashed-dream-of-more-humane-farms

An AI Pioneer Wants His Algorithms to Understand the 'Why'

Deep learning is good at finding patterns in reams of data, but can't explain how they're connected. Turing Award winner Yoshua Bengio wants to change that.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-pioneer-algorithms-understand-why

How to Donate or Recycle Your Lego Bricks

The toy company has partnered with a logistics company to collect, wash, and redistribute used Lego pieces as part of its sustainability goal.

source https://www.wired.com/story/lego-bricks-donate

Ancient Sippy Cups, A Full-Control Android Hack, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ancient-sippy-cup-android-hack-vulnerability-pixel-galaxy

'Joker' Just Broke a Big Box Office Record

Also, here are some spankin' new trailers for 'Picard', 'The Expanse', 'The Walking Dead', 'Star Trek: Discovery', 'Riverdale', and more.

source https://www.wired.com/story/joker-box-office-record

Most Deepfakes Are Porn, and They're Multiplying Fast

Researchers worry that doctored videos may disrupt the 2020 election, but a new report finds that 96 percent of deepfakes are pornographic.

source https://www.wired.com/story/most-deepfakes-porn-multiplying-fast

Star Wars News: 'The Rise of Skywalker' Won't Retcon 'Last Jedi'

J.J. Abrams says he never found himself "trying to repair anything" while working on the forthcoming movie.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cantina-talk-95

Airbnb Wants to Send You to Antarctica. Don't Fall for It

The company is seeking five volunteers to go collect snow samples, but the stunt looks more like advertising than actual science.

source https://www.wired.com/story/airbnb-wants-to-send-you-to-antarctica-dont-fall-for-it

Killing "Dead-End Jobs" Only Hurts Us

Opinion: We can't let automation eliminate "on-ramp" jobs, which offer experience, education, and connections.

source https://www.wired.com/story/killing-dead-end-jobs-only-hurts-us

We Asked Author Shea Serrano What Movies Must Be Made

Hollywood needs ideas. We asked the leader of the #FOHArmy what movies he'd make if he ran a studio.

source https://www.wired.com/story/shea-serrano-cinematic-universe

Tespo Connect Review: A Noisy, Messy Failure

Tespo's machine dispenses personalized vitamins, but it's not worth the counter space.

source https://www.wired.com/review/tespo-connect-vitamins

The Nobel Prize in Medicine Goes to Your Body’s Oxygen Detector

Three scientists won the award for uncovering the molecular switch that regulates how cells behave when oxygen levels drop.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-nobel-prize-in-medicine-goes-to-your-bodys-oxygen-detector

The Style Maven Astrophysicists of Silicon Valley

You know who knows machine learning? People who look at the stars all day. And when it comes to what constellations of clothes and shows and music you will like, some of the same principles apply.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-style-maven-astrophysicists-of-silicon-valley

Today’s Cartoon: Ghosted

He died as he lived.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wired-cartoons-week-8

The Ties That Bind Facebook's Libra

Facebook says its cryptocurrency will be managed by an independent group, but an analysis finds more than half of the members have links back to the social media giant.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ties-bind-facebooks-libra

15 Best Bluetooth Speakers of 2019: Every Need and Budget

WIRED's favorite portable Bluetooth speakers of all shapes and sizes, from waterproof clip-ons to a massive boombox.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bluetooth-speakers

Talk of Alligator-Filled Moats Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

A moat stocked with reptiles was apparently one of the ideas that President Trump had for fortifying a wall along America’s southern border.

source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-week-240

Smart Summons from Tesla, Drones from UPS, and More Car News

Plus: A new “flying car” from Kitty Hawk.

source https://www.wired.com/story/teslas-smart-summon-upss-drone-airline-and-more-car-news

Prepare for the Deepfake Era of Web Video

“We’re going to get more and more of this content and it’s probably going to get of better quality,” says Sam Gregory of the human-rights nonprofit Witness.

source https://www.wired.com/story/prepare-deepfake-era-web-video

Why I Coined the Term ‘Quantum Supremacy’

Researchers at Google finally seem to have a quantum computer that can outperform a classical computer. Here's what that really means.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-i-coined-the-term-quantum-supremacy

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Review: Is It Worth It?

Samsung’s latest Galaxy sports watch is a little bigger and a little more expensive than the last one.

source https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-watch-active2

7 Cybersecurity Threats That Can Sneak Up on You

From rogue USB sticks to Chrome extensions gone wild, here is a quick guide to some basic risks you should look out for.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cybersecurity-threats-that-can-sneak-up-on-you

EVs Fire Up Pyroswitches to Cut Risk of Shock After a Crash

Electric cars run on 400 volts or more. So automakers are designing systems to protect EMTs and others from exposed wires following a collision.

source https://www.wired.com/story/evs-fire-pyroswitches-cut-risk-shock-crash

Ancient Sippy Cups Could Help Explain a Prehistoric Baby Boom

By weaning their infants off breast milk, mothers may have helped early European farming populations expand.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ancient-sippy-cups-prehistoric-baby-boom

A Bug in Popular Android Phones Gives Hackers Full Control

FCC comment bots, a "bulletproof" hosting takedown, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/android-smartphone-hacking-fcc-bots-voatz-security-news

'Rule of Capture' Combines Legal Thriller and Dystopian Sci-Fi

Author Christopher Brown's new novel centers on a lawyer struggling to defend political prisoners.

source https://www.wired.com/2019/10/geeks-guide-christopher-brown

Wolf Gourmet Precision Griddle Review: Not That Precise

You can choose a specific temperature for your pancakes, but in a serious design flaw, the cooking surface heats unevenly.

source https://www.wired.com/review/wolf-gourmet-precision-griddle

The First Smartphone War

Mechanized combat and photography grew up together. In the Iraqi city of Mosul, they merged.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-first-smartphone-war

These Small Cars Can Help Drive the Autonomous Future

Researchers are using 1/10th-size models to test self-driving technology more cheaply and easily than full-size vehicles.

source https://www.wired.com/story/small-cars-help-drive-autonomous-future

15 Spooky Tech Deals on Drones, Headphones, and Horror Games

It's the first weekend of October. Time to get your Halloween jitters on.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-tech-deals-drones-horror-games