Moment Springtime Sale: Our Favorite Deals on Lenses and Gear

You can score some great cases, bags, and other mobile gear today, at a discount.

source https://www.wired.com/story/moment-spring-cleaning-sale

You Can Still Play *Pokémon Go* Even When You Can’t … Go

Niantic is adjusting its game—built around leaving the house and meeting up with others—to fit the era of coronavirus-induced social distancing.

source https://www.wired.com/story/you-can-still-play-pokemon-go-even-when-you-cant-go

‘Hope You’re Well’: Emailing Through a Time of Pandemic

“Think twice before you hit Send” has long been solid advice. Now, we need thoughtful emails more than ever.

source https://www.wired.com/story/email-during-coronavirus

The Relief Package Ushers In Trump's Planned Economy

Our success in combating the pandemic and restarting the economy will depend on this administration's choices—and political pressure from citizens.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-relief-package-ushers-in-trumps-planned-economy

Marriott Got Hacked. Yes, Again

The hotel chain has suffered its second major breach in 16 months. Here's how to find out if you're affected.

source https://www.wired.com/story/marriott-hacked-yes-again-2020

Disney+ Should Offer the Star Wars Original Cuts—All of Them

George Lucas has been retro-tweaking the saga for years. It's time to give fans every version.

source https://www.wired.com/story/put-original-star-wars-on-disney-plus

Covid-19 Is Our 9/11. Who Will Be Our Rudy Giuliani?

The scale of the Covid-19 crisis is dwarfing the leaders confronting it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-is-our-911-who-will-be-our-rudy-giuliani

Online Credit Card Skimmers Are Thriving During the Pandemic

As brick and mortars close due to the novel coronavirus, thieves have increasingly targeted digital check-out. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/magecart-credit-card-skimmers-coronavirus-pandemic

The Coronavirus Relief Bill Promotes Surveillance for Health

The latest stimulus package includes $500 million for tracking and data collection, worrying some government watchdogs.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-relief-bill-promotes-surveillance-health

Why Is Everyone Watching 'Tiger King'?

The Netflix docuseries is extremely popular. It’s also appalling. Why are people flocking to such a feel-bad show?

source https://www.wired.com/story/tiger-king-coronavirus-covid-19

The Search for the Next Big Idea in Magnetic Field Mapping

A new competition challenges scientists to innovate on how we map Earth's constantly shifting magnetic field—and make navigation safer and more accurate.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-global-contest-seeks-the-next-big-idea-in-magnetic-mapping

This Pandemic Is Perilously Boring

It's far from being the most important source of human suffering. But the rapid spread of boredom across the world is a crisis of its own.

source https://www.wired.com/story/this-pandemic-is-perilously-boring

A Creator of the Ebola Vaccine Has Hope for Slowing Covid-19

Gary Kobinger says a vaccine targeting groups like the elderly could be ready in less than a year, and control measures are slowing the disease's spread.

source https://www.wired.com/story/creator-ebola-vaccine-hope-slowing-covid-19

In Crowded Hospitals, Who Will Get Life-Saving Equipment?

As health care workers prepare for surges of Covid-19 patients, they must grapple with the ethics of rationing critical medical gear.

source https://www.wired.com/story/in-crowded-hospitals-who-will-get-life-saving-equipment

People Read a Lot of Covid News—but It Won't Save the Media

Yes, everyone is hungry for information about the pandemic. But media's ability to monetize that readership is dissolving. Time for policymakers to act.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-people-read-a-lot-of-covid-news-but-it-wont-save-the-media

Why Life During a Pandemic Feels So Surreal

The study of the surreal has mostly concerned Dali's paintings and Kafka’s writings. But there are psychological reasons why every day seems so otherworldly.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-life-during-a-pandemic-feels-so-surreal

Covid-19 Symptoms: What to Do If You Might Have It

Stay calm. Here's our guide to what symptoms you should look out for, and how to respond if you've been exposed.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-symptoms-guide

The Newest US Sanctions on China's Huawei Could Backfire

A reported ban on sales to Huawei of chips made with American equipment might intensify China's drive to develop its own chip industry.

source https://www.wired.com/story/newest-us-sanctions-chinas-huawei-backfire

Facebook Could Help Journalism by Making News Easier to Find

The social media giant gave $100 million to help local news during the pandemic, but still makes you hunt for trusted sources.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-journalism-local-news-coronavirus

Nonprofits and Companies That Are Helping to Fight the Pandemic

Donate, if you can. Everyone is trying to get by, but these nonprofits, retailers, and companies are directly helping make a difference against the novel coronavirus.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-charities-nonprofits-companies-helping

Should I Stop Ordering Packages? Is It Ok to Get Takeout? Your Covid-19 Questions, Answered

Plus: What it means to 'flatten the curve,' and everything else you need to know about the coronavirus.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whats-social-distancing-flattening-curve-covid-19-questions

An Online Library Is Venturing Into Uncharted Legal Waters

With public libraries closed, the Internet Archive announced an initiative to offer 1.4 million books for free online—reopening a heated copyright debate.

source https://www.wired.com/story/an-online-library-is-venturing-into-uncharted-legal-waters

A Wearable for Opioid Patients Gets Retooled for Covid-19

It alerts staff when a patient’s condition changes, allowing people to be sent home and monitored remotely. Two hospital systems will begin testing it this week.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wearable-opiod-patients-gets-retooled-covid-19

It's Time to Face Facts, America: Masks Work

Official advice has been confusing but the science isn't hard to grok. Everyone should cover up.

source https://www.wired.com/story/its-time-to-face-facts-america-masks-work

This Is Not the Apocalypse You Were Looking For

Pop culture has been inundated with catastrophe porn for decades. None of it has prepared us for our new reality.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-apocalypse-myths

OK, This *Watchmen* Hand-Washing PSA Is Pretty Good

If Regina King can't get you to wash your hands, who can? 

source https://www.wired.com/story/watchmen-hand-washing-psa

Charge a Car Battery in 5 Minutes? That’s the Plan

Several companies have built lithium-ion batteries that can fully charge in a matter of minutes. Their next goal: getting these into electric vehicles.

source https://www.wired.com/story/charge-a-car-battery-in-5-minutes-thats-the-plan

Best Kids Tablets (2020): iPad Mini, Fire Tablets, and More

In this moment of need, let there be no judgments passed about screen time. Here are the tablets you should get your kids, and why.

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

The Covid-19 Pandemic Aggravates Disputes Around Gig Work

Workers want more compensation and better protection against illness from companies that don't consider them employees.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-pandemic-aggravates-disputes-gig-work

Today's Cartoon: Watercooler Talk

The watercooler comes to you.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wired-cartoons-week-33

The Mathematics of Predicting the Course of the Coronavirus

Epidemiologists are using complex models to help policymakers get ahead of the Covid-19 pandemic. But the leap from equations to decisions is a long one.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-mathematics-of-predicting-the-course-of-the-coronavirus

Public Transit Cuts Hurt 'Essential' Workers Who Need It Most

Bus and train systems are trimming schedules amid plummeting ridership and mounting losses. But riders are being forced to choose between health and financial security.

source https://www.wired.com/story/transit-cuts-hurt-workers-who-need-most

Collective Cabin Fever Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Now that folks are sheltering in place, they're spending a lot more time online—talking about being sheltered in place.

source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-week-263

A Hospital Train, DIY Face Shields, and More Car News This Week

The French repurpose a high-speed TGV to ferry coronavirus patients,  while engineers and automakers step up to help those on the medical front line.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hospital-train-diy-face-shields-more-car-news

A Rest Stop Where Flying Cars Can Recharge

Beta Technologies' prototype helipad and base station for electric air taxis could also help route emergency supplies in a crisis.

source https://www.wired.com/story/rest-stop-flying-cars-recharge

Where Did Plants Come From? This Ancient Algae Offers Clues

A tiny seaweed fossil from a billion years ago may help scientists understand how the first plants came ashore and evolved for life on land.

source https://www.wired.com/story/where-did-plants-come-from-this-ancient-algae-offers-clues

14 Apps and Tools to Stave Off Cabin Fever

Millions of people are staying inside for the indefinite future. Here are a few apps to help you socialize, exercise, and meditate from your own home.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apps-and-tools-cabin-fever

How Decades of Offshoring Led to a Mask Shortage in a Pandemic

US companies have shifted production overseas, especially to China. We got cheaper products. But now we can't make vital health care supplies.

source https://www.wired.com/story/decades-offshoring-led-mask-shortage-pandemic

This Is the ‘Cozy Catastrophe’ Americans Have Always Wanted

No commitments\! No commutes\! No cares\! Admit it: The coronavirus apocalypse is actually kind of fun for you.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-cozy-catastrophe-americans-secretly-crave

‘Star Trek: Picard,’ Fancy Sheets, and the Meaning of Home

In the show’s first season, the aging explorer, played by Patrick Stewart, returns to the final frontier on a journey of remembrance.

source https://www.wired.com/story/star-trek-picard-fancy-sheets-and-the-meaning-of-home

Business as Usual Is On Hold—Even at the EPA

The Trump administration is adding environmental protection regulations to the list of temporary cancelations due to the pandemic. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/business-as-usual-is-on-hold-even-at-the-epa

Reddit’s Wedding Planners Pivot to Covid-19 Crisis Comms

For “wedditors,” a usually sunny subreddit has become a hotbed of anxiety as the pandemic derails dream days. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/reddits-wedding-planners-pivot-to-covid-19-crisis-comms

Space Photos of the Week: Rovers Taking Selfies—for Science

Instead of likes, these snapshots provide teams with vital information about how spacecraft are faring on interplanetary surfaces.

source https://www.wired.com/story/space-photos-of-the-week-rovers-selfies-for-science

Actually, the Spartans Weren't All That Great

It's quite possible folks haven't been as skeptical of the myth of Sparta as they should be.

source https://www.wired.com/2020/03/geeks-guide-spartans

BMW's i4 Electric Concept Comes With a Hans Zimmer Score

To fill the aural vacuum left by the disappearance of the engine, BMW brought in a ringer. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/bmw-i4-electric-score-hans-zimmer

AI Can Help Find Scientists Find a Covid-19 Vaccine

Artificial intelligence has already played a vital role in the outbreak since day 1—a reminder for the first time in a while that it can be a tool for good.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-ai-can-help-find-scientists-find-a-covid-19-vaccine

Upright Go 2 Review: A Posture Trainer That Works

Maybe a tiny vibrating device can remind you to sit up straight once and for all.

source https://www.wired.com/review/upright-go-2

Chinese Hacking Surges Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Plus: A Windows zero day, an iOS watering hole, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/china-hacking-windows-zero-day-ios-watering-hole-security-news

The Pandemic Has Led to a Huge, Global Drop in Air Pollution

Reductions in traffic and industry have lowered nitrogen dioxide levels—offering an accidental glimpse into what a low-carbon future might look like.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-pandemic-has-led-to-a-huge-global-drop-in-air-pollution

Open Source Fonts Are Love Letters to the Design Community

Typefaces that be freely used and modified give others a chance to hone their craft—and share valuable feedback.

source https://www.wired.com/story/open-source-fonts-love-letters-design-community

A Rush Back to 'Normal' Would Be the Blunder of the Century

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers warns that trying to restart the US economy too soon would put countless lives in danger and risk far more economic damage.

source https://www.wired.com/story/rush-back-to-normal-blunder-of-the-century

'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Is the Game We All Need Right Now

Need to take a break from the real world? Nintendo has you covered.

source https://www.wired.com/story/rave-animal-crossing-new-horizons

The Science of This Pandemic Is Moving at Dangerous Speeds

Much of the research that emerges in the coming weeks will be turn out to be unreliable, even wrong. We'll be OK if we remember that.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-science-of-this-pandemic-is-moving-at-dangerous-speeds

The Best Weekend Deals: Headphones, Games, Laptops, and More

Still stuck inside? So are we. Here are a few things that might make your self-isolation a little easier to bear.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-march-28-2020

Can the Public Be Trusted in a Pandemic?

It's easy to be cynical in the midst of a crisis, but your fellow humans might surprise you.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hed-can-the-public-be-trusted-in-a-pandemic

An ER Doctor Describes What It's Like to Treat Covid-19

The novel coronavirus is hitting emergency rooms in the US—hard. Cedric Dark, a physician at the Baylor College of Medicine, recounts the struggle.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-emergency-rooms

Birth, Death, Weddings: An Oral History of Covid-19 Disruptions

The pandemic is wreaking havoc on milestones and celebrations across the nation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/birth-death-weddings-an-oral-history-of-covid-19-disruptions

SpaceX Competitor OneWeb Is Reportedly Bankrupt

The company planned to put 650 internet satellites into orbit. But it only managed to launch 74 before its coffers ran dry, according to a report out today.

source https://www.wired.com/story/spacex-competitor-oneweb-is-reportedly-bankrupt

How to Disinfect Everything: Coronavirus Home Cleaning Tips

These are our in-depth best practices for keeping yourself (and just about everything else) clean and virus-free.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-disinfectant-cleaning-guide

Coronavirus Tips and Supplies Guide: What to Buy (and Avoid) in Case of Quarantine

Don't: hoard toilet paper and medical masks. Do: make sure you have plenty of food, water, and indoor activities.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-gear-supplies-guide

First Denial, Then Fear: Covid-19 Patients in Their Own Words

People infected with the coronavirus try to cope as the crisis accelerates. The professionals taking care of them are quickly becoming overwhelmed.

source https://www.wired.com/story/first-denial-then-fear-covid-19-patients-in-their-own-words

What Amazon Workers Are Facing as Coronavirus Spreads in the US

Amazon has emerged as an essential service during the coronavirus pandemic. Warehouse and delivery workers say they’re risking their health to provide it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-amazon-warehouse-workers-risks-few-options

The Race to Keep Health Care Workers Protected from Covid-19

As doctors and nurses address the pandemic, they are facing an unprecedented global crisis, a lack of resources, and a fight to save their own lives.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-covid-19-healthcare-risks-equipment

Google Bans Infowars Android App Over Coronavirus Claims

Apple kicked Alex Jones out of the App Store in 2018. The Google Play Store has finally followed suit.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-bans-infowars-android-app-alex-jones-coronavirus

Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories Are a Public Health Hazard

It's time to debunk the worst—and most dangerous—Covid-19 misinformation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-covid-19-misinformation-campaigns

Silicon Valley Is Saving Us—for Now

But let's not get too attached to nifty tools that help us cope with isolation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-is-saving-our-asses-for-now

Elizabeth Warren’s Campaign Is Making Its Software Open Source

The team developed its own software to coordinate volunteers and synthesize voter data. Now, it’s posting the code to GitHub.

source https://www.wired.com/story/elizabeth-warren-campaign-open-source-tech

'Insecure' Is Getting a Mobile Game Made by a Woman-Run Studio

With 'Insecure: The Come Up Game,' Glow Up Games hopes to reflect an audience underserved by the videogame industry. And yes, there will be rapping.

source https://www.wired.com/story/glow-up-games-insecure

Why Stress-Baking and Cleaning Make You Less Anxious

You're not the only one who finds \#quarantinebaking so soothing. Turns out, it has a lot to do with the neuroscience of mindful meditation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-stress-baking-and-cleaning-make-you-less-anxious

Polaroid Now Review: Good, Old-School Fun

This instant camera offers modern features like autofocus and a better flash in a classic, colorful package.

source https://www.wired.com/review/polaroid-now

During a Pandemic, the Big Event Is No Events

Plus: Revisiting the birth of Alphabet’s Loon, a defense of colorful language, and a faulty warning in Hawaii.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-during-a-pandemic-the-big-event-is-no-events

When Coronavirus Misinformation Goes Viral

This week on Gadget Lab, we discuss how misinformation about the pandemic is being handled by the government, the media, and social platforms.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-448

Apple MacBook Air (2020) Review: The Upgrade You've Been Waiting For

The new 13-inch Apple laptop doesn't reinvent the form, but at least you can type on it properly.

source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-macbook-air-2020

A Twitch Streamer Is Exposing Coronavirus Scams Live

Kitboga has built a following by trolling telemarketers. Covid-19 opportunists have given him a whole new crop of targets.

source https://www.wired.com/story/kitboga-twitch-streams-coronavirus-scams

The Best Romance for Our Socially Distant Time Is Now on Hulu

Internet-beloved Portrait of a Lady on Fire is coming to the streaming service months before it was slated for a digital release.

source https://www.wired.com/story/portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire-hulu

The Threat of Coronavirus Disrupts the Disrupters

Accelerators like Y-Combinator have had online programs, but the pandemic might force even its elite core program to go entirely remote for the first time.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-startup-accelerators-online-y-combinator

Nonprofits and Companies That Are Helping to Fight the Pandemic

Donate, if you can. Everyone is trying to get by, but these nonprofits, retailers, and companies are directly helping make a difference against the novel coronavirus.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-charities-nonprofits-companies-helping

China Goes Back to Work as the Coronavirus Rages On Elsewhere

Big companies are recalling workers, with safety precautions. Malls and restaurants are reopening to crowds. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/china-goes-work-coronavirus-rages-elsewhere

An Elite Spy Group Used 5 Zero-Days to Hack North Koreans

South Korea is a prime suspect for exploiting the secret software vulnerabilities in a sophisticated espionage campaign.

source https://www.wired.com/story/north-korea-hacking-zero-days-google

France's Virus Train Moves Patients to Less Hard-Hit Areas

The national railroad system converted a TGV high-speed train to move 20 Covid-19 patients from Strasbourg to calmer hospitals in the Loire Valley.

source https://www.wired.com/story/frances-virus-train-patients-less-hard-hit-areas

Childish Gambino's '3.15.20' Is Apt for This Isolated Moment

The new album from Donald Glover's alter ego wants listeners to fill their long, lonely minutes with imagination.

source https://www.wired.com/story/childish-gambino-3-15-20

A South Korean Covid-19 Czar Has Some Advice for Trump

“We need global cooperation,” says Min Pok-kee, who heads the response in the city of Daegu. “Top government leaders don’t seem to get that yet.”

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-south-korean-covid-19-czar-has-some-advice-for-trump

Joining the Stay-at-Home Bread Boom? Science Has Some Advice

Wheat breeder Stephen Jones knows a lot about baking. His first tip? Don’t strive for an Instagram-ready loaf. Also, sourdough starters are easy.

source https://www.wired.com/story/bread-boom-science-stephen-jones

How to Get Your Data-Cap Fees Waived During the Pandemic

Verizon and AT&T will drop mobile data overage charges for customers experiencing financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-your-data-cap-fees-waived-during-the-pandemic

Record Jobless Claims Are Overwhelming States’ Aging Tech

Laid-off workers struggle to file claims for unemployment benefits; economists say the situation will likely get worse.

source https://www.wired.com/story/record-jobless-claims-overwhelming-states-aging-tech

That 8-Star System in *Star Trek: Picard* Really Could Exist

You'd need just the right arrangement, and the orbital motions would be insane, but the physics just might work\!

source https://www.wired.com/story/that-8-star-system-really-could-exist

5 Best Compact Cameras (2020): Cheap, Rugged, 10x Zoom, and More

Your phone's portrait mode is no match for a real point-and-shoot camera's portrait lens. These are the best pocket cameras we've tested.

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

The Heady, Intricate Beauty of Watching Whiskey Evaporate

When American whiskey evaporates, it leaves behind webs, or fingerprints of sorts, that could help sleuths identify counterfeit swill.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whiskey-webs

The Top Reason Not to Ditch an iPhone for Android? WhatsApp

It should be simple to transfer your chat history from iOS to Android, but it's really not.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-top-reason-not-to-ditch-an-iphone-for-android-whatsapp

Google Nest Hub Max Review: A Good Companion

I lived for four months with this snappy Google Assistant-powered smart display and found it useful for everything from cooking instructions to home security.

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

News Rules Could Finally Clear the Way for Self-Driving Cars

For the first time, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is weighing in on autonomous vehicles with no driver behind the wheel—or no wheel at all.

source https://www.wired.com/story/news-rules-clear-way-self-driving-cars

How to See the World's Reflection From a Bag of Chips

Computer scientists reconstructed the image of a whole room using the reflection from a snack package. It's useful for AR/VR research—and possibly spying.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-see-the-worlds-reflection-from-a-bag-of-chips

The Ibuprofen Debate Reveals the Danger of Covid-19 Rumors

An online furor over whether it’s safe to use the fever reducer reveals how people are sharing incomplete—and sometimes bad—information.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-ibuprofen-debate-reveals-the-danger-of-covid-19-rumors

*Wonder Woman 1984* Is Being Delayed

Yes, it’s because of coronavirus, which has also now infected the science advisor on *Contagion.*

source https://www.wired.com/story/wonder-woman-1984-release-postponed

What World War II Can Teach Us About Fighting the Coronavirus

Some manufacturers are racing to make ventilators, respirators, and face shields. But the situation is nothing like it was in the 1940s.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-wwii-can-teach-fighting-coronavirus

How to Stay in Touch With Friends and Family When You're Stuck at Home

It's dangerous to go alone! Take these apps and services to stay in touch and feel less isolated while you follow shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stay-social-while-staying-at-home

Engineers Made a DIY Face Shield. Now, It's Helping Doctors

After a hospital put out a call for protective gear, three friends developed a product in a few days. Their design is now being manufactured by Ford.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tinkerers-created-face-shield-being-used-hospitals

The Analogy Between Covid-19 and Climate Change Is Eerily Precise

First deny the problem, then say the solution is too expensive? The playbook here is all too familiar.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-analogy-between-covid-19-and-climate-change-is-eerily-precise

Researchers Push For Mass Blood Tests as a Covid-19 Strategy

While it might seem wasteful to test the seemingly-healthy, tracking antibodies could show how widely the virus has spread—and who may now be immune.

source https://www.wired.com/story/researchers-push-for-mass-blood-tests-as-a-covid-19-strategy

The Magic of Teaching Science Labs Isn't Lost Online

The serendipity of experiments is difficult to recreate on screens. But virtual labs can make science more accessible to students everywhere.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-magic-of-teaching-science-labs-isnt-lost-online

The Covid-19 Pandemic Is a Crisis That Robots Were Built For

Robots can help doctors distance from patients, and help those in isolation cope. But getting the machines into hospitals is fraught with difficulties.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-pandemic-robots

What Coronavirus Isolation Could Do to Your Mind (and Body)

Social distancing can lead to adverse psychological and physiological effects. But there are things you can do to maintain your overall health.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-covid-19-isolation-psychology

The Postal Service's Surprising Role in Surviving Doomsday

The little-known Postal Plan, which dates back to the Clinton era, charges mail carriers with delivering critical supplies—like vaccines—as a last resort.

source https://www.wired.com/story/us-postal-plan-coronavirus-vaccine-doomsday

9 Best Android Phones (Unlocked): Our Top Picks for 2020

Wonder what the absolute best Android phone is right now? We have the answer, ranging from Google, Samsung, LG, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-android-phones

The Coronavirus May Actually Reinforce US-China Economic Ties

Talk of shifting supply chains away from China has quieted as illness spreads in the West. Reduced demand meets rebounding supply. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-reinforce-us-china-economic-ties

11 Great Educational Games for Kids to Play at Home

Worried your kids will rot their brains on movies and TV? Try these “edutaining” games instead for PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android phones.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-educational-games-for-kids

Doctors Are Pooling Data to Help Understand Covid-19

They've created registries of people with chronic diseases who also have the new coronavirus, in order to track symptoms and find solutions.

source https://www.wired.com/story/doctors-are-pooling-data-to-help-understand-covid-19

Tips for Using Zoom: How to Become a Videoconference Power User

As the pandemic pushes work online, Zoom is the new office. Follow these tips to get the most out of those video meet-ups.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tips-for-using-zoom

Stay Productive at Home: Taxes, Organizing Photos, Community Outreach

If you're lucky enough to have a job that lets you shelter in place while you work, here are some ways to stay productive in your downtime.

source https://www.wired.com/story/time-to-do-the-things-you-keep-putting-off

'Half-Life: Alyx' Shows VR's Power, but Might Not Win Converts

Valve's latest epitomizes what virtual reality can do, but no game can make or break the medium.

source https://www.wired.com/story/half-life-alyx-review

YouTube Slashes Video Quality to Save Bandwidth

Meanwhile, Microsoft and Sony plan to throttle game downloads during peak usage hours to help prevent internet congestion during the Covid-19 pandemic.

source https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-slashes-video-quality-save-bandwidth

Amazon's New 'Essential Items' Policy Is Devastating Sellers

Due to Covid-19, Amazon is only accepting certain supplies at its warehouses. Small businesses are already feeling the pinch.

source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-essential-items-policy-devastating-sellers

The US Army Corps of Engineers Deploys Against Coronavirus

The US is desperate for hospital beds. The USACE can build thousands of them in a matter of days.

source https://www.wired.com/story/us-army-corps-of-engineers-deploys-against-coronavirus

Tell Us Your Pandemic Stories for Our Oral History

Writer Garrett Graff is seeking stories from a wide range of US residents to compile a portrait of a nation in the grip of Covid-19. Send us yours.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tell-us-your-pandemic-stories-for-our-oral-history

While Many Restaurants Struggle, Here's How One Is Thriving

The food service industry is facing pandemic-related layoffs and closings, but tech-savvy chef Eric Rivera is using online platforms to keep his business in the black.

source https://www.wired.com/story/restaurants-struggling-pandemic-eric-rivera-addo

Covid-19 Poses a Heightened Threat in Jails and Prisons

An outbreak could seriously harm staff, the incarcerated, and the surrounding community. Releasing inmates could help—if they have somewhere to go.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-covid-19-jails-prisons

The Promising Math Behind ‘Flattening the Curve’

Infectious diseases spread exponentially, yes, but only in the beginning. Thank God.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-promising-math-behind-flattening-the-curve

Trump’s Itch to Reboot the Economy Would Be a Fatal Error

The president promises a return to work “sooner than people think.” But public health experts say we need months of social distancing to prevent millions of deaths from Covid-19.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-itch-to-reboot-the-economy-would-be-a-fatal-error

Squids' Gene-Editing Superpowers May Unlock Human Cures

Researchers found that the cephalopod is the only creature that can edit its RNA outside the nucleus. It's a tool that may one day help genetic medicine.

source https://www.wired.com/story/squids-gene-editing-superpowers-may-unlock-human-cures

You Can See the Coronavirus From Space

Satellite images show empty cities, pop-up mega-hospitals, and other signs of the pandemic's spread.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-satellite-imagery

America’s Electricity is Safe From the Coronavirus—for Now

Utilities and grid operators are well-prepared to handle the pandemic, but a second wave of the virus later this year could be disastrous.

source https://www.wired.com/story/americas-electricity-is-safe-from-the-coronavirus-for-now

The Videogames WIRED Is Playing While Staying Home

Looking for something to pass the time while you're social distancing? These games have been working for us.

source https://www.wired.com/story/social-distancing-what-videogames-to-play

We All Need to Think Both Fast and Slow to Survive Covid-19

Beyond immediate measures to mitigate this disaster, societies need to start reimagining the global economy to avoid future disasters.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-we-all-need-to-think-both-fast-and-slow-to-survive-covid-19

Apple iPad Pro (2020) Review: The Best iPad Yet—Does It Matter?

Now with lidar, Apple's newest tablet is the most powerful and feature-rich iPad yet. It's also great for watching Netflix while stuck in self isolation.

source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-ipad-pro-2020

Who Would Have Thought an iPad Cursor Could Be So Much Fun?

Apple's new iPadOS 13.4 adds enhanced support for trackpads. And with that, a shiny new cursor.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ipad-trackpad-cursor

The Professors Who Call ‘Bullshit’ on Covid-19 Misinformation

Jevin West and Carl Bergstrom are policing Twitter feeds, Medium posts, and other sources of bad data and misleading charts. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/professors-call-bullshit-covid-19-misinformation

This Is Silicon Valley’s Chance to Step Up for Humanity

With the world on lockdown, tech platforms are now the social fabric. How they act in the next few days will decide their legacy, and perhaps our fate.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-this-is-silicon-valleys-chance-to-step-up-for-humanity

We're Not Going to Run Out of Food—so Don't Panic Shop

Food producers, distributors, and warehouse operators say supplies are plentiful, so long as stores can be restocked.

source https://www.wired.com/story/not-going-run-out-food-dont-panic-shop

Teddy Roosevelt on a Moose: Fake News, or Fake Fake News?

An old photo of a U.S. president on mooseback is often used to illustrate the deep roots of media deception. The real story may not back that up.

source https://www.wired.com/story/teddy-roosevelt-on-a-moose-fake-news-or-fake-fake-news

Jewelry. Candles. Hand Sanitizer. Welcome to Coronavirus Etsy

On the online marketplace more often associated with handmade and vintage goods, sellers are pivoting to meet pandemic-related demands.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-etsy-jewelry-candles-hand-sanitizer

An Old Source for Potential New Covid-19 Drugs: Blood Serum

A 100-year-old way to beat disease could help researchers figure out how to harness the antibodies from earlier patients to help the newly infected.

source https://www.wired.com/story/an-old-source-for-potential-new-covid-19-drugs-blood-serum

As Clubs Shut Down, Performers Must Find New Ways to Get By

DJs, comedians, drag queens—entertainers across the country are livestreaming performances to reach audiences and raise money.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-covid-19-nightlife-streaming-fundraising

Google Removes Adware-Laced Kids' Apps From Play Store

After over a million downloads, the Tekya-infected Android offerings are finally on ice.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-removes-tekya-adware-kids-apps

How Long Will the Outbreak Last? It Depends on What We Do Now

People are working with a vast amount of uncertainty about Covid-19. But in two weeks, we might have enough data to take action with precision.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-long-will-the-outbreak-last-it-depends-on-what-we-do-now

The Coronavirus' Impact on Libraries Goes Beyond Books

Shuttering public libraries puts a strain on communities—even if it’s the only way to keep people safe.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-libraries-impact-goes-beyond-books

Most Kids Only Get Mildly Sick From Covid-19—but Not All

New studies suggest that while children still fare better than adults, babies, toddlers and kids with other conditions remain at risk.

source https://www.wired.com/story/most-kids-only-get-mildly-sick-from-covid-19-but-not-all

How to Get Free Kindle Books With Your Library Card

All you need is an internet connection, a library card, and a good e-reader to dive into your next page-turner.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-free-kindle-books-with-your-library-card

The Best Samsung Galaxy S20 Deals (and Which Model to Choose)

Should you buy Samsung’s new Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, or S20 Ultra? Here's what you need to know before you shell out a grand.

source https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-galaxy-s20-deals

Harvey Weinstein Reportedly Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The disgraced Hollywood mogul is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/harvey-weinstein-reportedly-tests-positive-for-coronavirus

With Kids Stuck at Home, Authors Bring Stories to Instagram

As schools close, parents are turning to children’s book writers and illustrators on social media to help with teaching kids stuck inside.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-covid-19-childrens-authors-readings

12 Best Noise-Canceling Headphones (2020): Sony, Bose, Apple

These over-ear headphones and earbuds will add some silence and serenity to your day.

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

If Robots Steal So Many Jobs, Why Aren't They Saving Us Now?

We've been led to believe that robots and AI are replacing humans en masse. But this economic catastrophe is blowing up that myth.

source https://www.wired.com/story/robot-jobs-coronavirus

Today's Cartoon: Night Terrors

Just don’t check the news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wired-cartoons-week-32

How ProMED Crowdsourced the Arrival of Covid-19 and SARS

The low-tech site run by health experts collects reports of new diseases in real time. They've got a shoestring budget—and a stunning track record.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-promed-crowdsourced-the-arrival-of-covid-19-and-sars

The Mom Who Took on Purdue Pharma for Its OxyContin Marketing

After her daughter died of an overdose, Marianne Skolek Perez became an advocate on behalf of OxyContin victims, delving into how the drug was being sold.

source https://www.wired.com/story/mom-who-took-purdue-pharma-oxycontin-marketing

How Photojournalists Are Documenting the Coronavirus Crisis

During a war waged by an invisible enemy, photographers on the frontlines share images of solitude and separation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-photojournalism

Montblanc MB 01 Review: Premier Noise-Canceling Headphones

The pen company's first headphones silence the world as if they're submerging you in jet black ink.

source https://www.wired.com/review/montblanc-mb-01

Plant Shutdowns, Vital Truckers, and More Car News This Week

Coronavirus fears lead the big automakers—including a stubborn Tesla—to suspend operations, while airlines are hauling more goods, fewer people.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plant-shutdowns-vital-truckers-more-car-news

The Dangers of Relying on Philanthropists During Pandemics

Bill Gates and Jack Ma have stepped in where Donald Trump has failed. But public health shouldn't be dictated by the whims of the rich.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-dangers-of-relying-on-philanthropists-during-pandemics

#ReleaseTheButtholeCut Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Most of the online chatter last week focused on the coronavirus pandemic. But when things went off-topic, they went really off-topic.

source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-week-262

An Ancient Magma Flood Offers Clues About Global Warming

4 million years ago, a burst of hot rock heated the planet, causing ocean acidification, massive storms, and extinctions. What can we learn from this early example?

source https://www.wired.com/story/an-ancient-magma-flood-offers-clues-about-global-warming

8 Best Android and iPhone Games to Help You Survive Social Distancing

Close that newsfeed for a while. These these Android and iPhone games are a great distraction.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mobile-games

How to Avoid the Worst Online Scams

Phishing, malware, and more only escalate in times of uncertainty. Here's how to protect yourself.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-avoid-worst-online-scams

DIY Rockets, Daredevils, and the Tragedy of Mad Mike Hughes

The homebrew rocket maker had dreams of fame and fortune. Those dreams ended on the edge of the Mojave Desert. I shouldn't have been there to witness it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/diy-rockets-tragedy-mad-mike-hughes

WIRED’s Video Guide to Extreme Indoor Activities

To beat back the boredom of isolation, take a spin through our backlog of videos featuring world-class pastime enthusiasts.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wired-video-guide-indoor-activities

Parenting With Covid-19: How to Care for Kids If You Get Sick

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. We asked pediatric infectious disease experts for advice and hand-holding.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-parents-caregiving-guide

Why Don’t We Just Ban Targeted Advertising?

From protecting privacy to saving the free press, it may be the single best way to fix the internet.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-dont-we-just-ban-targeted-advertising

Car on a Trampoline: More Kicks With Kinetic Energy

How about some fun (and bouncity) physics puzzles to solve while you're stuck at home?

source https://www.wired.com/story/car-on-a-trampoline-more-fun-with-physics

Data Reveals the True Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak

In some countries, satellite images, internet speed, and traffic information reveal what governments won’t.

source https://www.wired.com/story/data-reveals-the-true-impact-of-the-coronavirus-outbreak

Space Photos of the Week: Earth Looks Peaceful From Up Here

Let us gaze down upon our dear Pale Blue Dot.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pale-blue-dot

Ransomware Groups Promise Not to Hit Hospitals Amid Pandemic

Plus: iPhone cracking, credit card skimming, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ransomware-magecart-coronavirus-security-news

Do We Really Need More *Willow*?

Ron Howard is reportedly developing a series based on the  movie for Disney\+. Is that necessary? 

source https://www.wired.com/2020/03/geeks-guide-willow

Fallout from Australia’s Huge Wildfires Is Choking Rivers

Ash and debris from the massive January fires are now clouding Australia's waterways, killing aquatic life and threatening drinking water supplies.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fallout-from-australias-huge-wildfires-is-choking-rivers

How Surveillance Could Save Lives Amid a Public Health Crisis

Smartphones could be a powerful weapon against the novel coronavirus. But tracking people's movements would offend many Americans' sense of privacy.

source https://www.wired.com/story/surveillance-save-lives-amid-public-health-crisis

20 Best Weekend Deals: Games, Kindles, Home Theater, and More

For everyone stuck at home, these are our favorite videogames, gadgets, and gift subscriptions for adjusting to a new reality.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-march-21-2020

The Game Developers Conference Is Now Scheduled for Summer

While the world continues to hunker down amidst the spread of Covid-19, GDC is already planning for a recovery.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-gdc-summer-reschedule

What's a 'Shelter in Place' Order, and Who's Affected?

The spreading coronavirus has prompted public officials in several states and cities to order residents to stay inside, except for “essential” business.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whats-shelter-place-order-whos-affected

An Expert Answers the 50 Most Googled Coronavirus Questions

How is it spread? Why's it called “coronavirus”? Dr. Seema Yasmin answers your burning questions about the pandemic.

source https://www.wired.com/story/50-most-googled-coronavirus-questions

WhatsApp Is at the Center of Coronavirus Response

The World Health Organization is partnering with the messaging app to help ensure trustworthy information gets out.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-coronavirus-who-information-app

The iPad’s Lidar Is a Dry Run for Apple’s AR Glasses

There's a lidar scanner on Apple's newest iPad, but it isn't really for the iPad at all.

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

27 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (2020): Docks, Cases, and More

Have this two-in-one game console? These are our picks for the best screen protectors, chargers, controllers, and more.

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

How Fast Does a Virus Spread? Let’s Do the Math

Infectious diseases grow exponentially, not linearly. The number of cases seems small—until they're not, and then it's too late.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-fast-does-a-virus-spread

Has the Coronavirus Killed the Techlash?

Plus: Larry Page’s predictions on regulation, Elon Musk’s brain chip, and an unthinkably bad day for Utah.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-has-the-coronavirus-killed-the-techlash

Samsung Galaxy S20 Review: Effortless Perfection

Samsung's latest Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus smartphones are so good, you'll hardly ever stop to think about them.

source https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-s20

Go Ahead, Stream All You Want. The Internet Is Fine—for Now

Netflix is slowing streams in Europe in an effort to preserve bandwidth amid the pandemic. But US providers seem to be holding up to the surge in usage.

source https://www.wired.com/story/stream-all-want-internet-fine-now

Dealing With Quarantine, Family-Style

This week, we discuss why Italy has been hit so hard by the coronavirus, and we have tips for how parents can keep kids entertained as schools close.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-447

A Beach Town Wrestles With Cutting Its Economic Lifeline

Health officials want to close beaches crowded with spring breakers to slow the spread of coronavirus. Local businesses fear the financial impact.

source https://www.wired.com/story/beach-town-wrestles-cutting-economic-lifeline

As Covid-19 Spreads, Truckers Need to Keep on Trucking

The demand for hospital equipment, groceries and, yes, toilet paper has big rigs rolling and truck stops adapting.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-spreads-truckers-keep-trucking

Anthony Levandowski Pleads Guilty to Stealing Waymo Secrets

The cofounder of Google's self-driving car program will likely go to prison for taking confidential company documents before he left in 2016.

source https://www.wired.com/story/anthony-levandowski-pleads-guilty-stealing-waymo-secrets

Videogame Stores Risk Staying Open for Huge *Animal Crossing* Weekend

GameStop has told employees that it counts as “essential retail" and won't close despite coronavirus warnings.

source https://www.wired.com/story/videogame-stores-gamestop-open-animal-crossing-doom

Amazon Sellers ‘Hijack’ Listings to Sell Face Masks Despite New Rules

A box of 50 disposable face masks was the 148th best-selling book on Amazon.

source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-sellers-hijack-listings-face-masks-coronavirus

7 New Songs to Help You Feel Less Socially Distant

Right now, it's hard not to feel alone. These seven spring tracks reinforce the spirit of collective listening.

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

The Doctor Who Helped Defeat Smallpox Explains What's Coming

Epidemiologist Larry Brilliant, who warned of pandemic in 2006, says we can beat the novel coronavirus—but first, we need lots more testing.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-interview-larry-brilliant-smallpox-epidemiologist

Chloroquine May Fight Covid-19—and Silicon Valley's Into It

The old malaria drug is getting used against the coronavirus. Tech enthusiasts are abuzz. One missing step: clinical trials.

source https://www.wired.com/story/an-old-malaria-drug-may-fight-covid-19-and-silicon-valleys-into-it

Coronavirus Sets the Stage for Hacking Mayhem

As more people work from home and anxiety mounts, expect cyberattacks of all sorts to take advantage.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-cyberattacks-ransomware-phishing

How Does the Coronavirus Spread? Should I Order Takeout? Your Covid-19 Questions, Answered

Plus: What it means to 'flatten the curve,' and everything else you need to know about the coronavirus.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whats-social-distancing-flattening-curve-covid-19-questions

The Best and Worst Browsers for Privacy, Ranked

A new study examines how Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Brave, Edge, and Yandex collect user data. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/study-ranks-the-privacy-of-major-browsers-here-are-the-findings

TytoCare TytoHome Review: Virtual Doctor Visits Are the Future

Soon, this easy, in-home diagnostic device will be standard home equipment for every family.

source https://www.wired.com/review/tytocare-tytohome

How One Particular Coronavirus Myth Went Viral

From an obscure Indian site to ZeroHedge to, well, everyone, here's the trajectory of a fake story about Covid-19.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-how-one-particular-coronavirus-myth-went-viral

In a Disaster, Humans Can Behave … Pretty Well, Actually

In his new book, Jon Mooallem tells the story of the Great Alaska Earthquake and Genie Chance, the woman whose voice on the radio held everyone together.

source https://www.wired.com/story/disaster-humans-behave-pretty-well-actually

Want Electric Ships? Build A Better Battery

Large container ships are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, but electrifying the world’s fleet faces steep technological hurdles.

source https://www.wired.com/story/want-electric-ships-build-a-better-battery

Covid-19 Is Bad for the Auto Industry—and Even Worse for EVs

Factory shutdowns signal a troubled road ahead for carmakers, while low gas prices could hit electric vehicles hard. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-bad-for-auto-industry-worse-for-evs

George R.R. Martin Is Social Distancing in Westeros

The author says he's been writing daily while isolating to avoid Covid-19, raising fans' hopes that he might complete *Winds of Winter*. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/george-r-r-martin-social-distancing-writing

How to Disinfect Everything: Coronavirus Home Cleaning Tips

These are our in-depth best practices for keeping yourself (and just about everything else) clean and virus-free.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-disinfectant-cleaning-guide

To Combat Sexual Assault, Women Are Resorting to Electric Shock Underwear

Devices to address attacks on women—from panic buttons to lipstick guns—are proliferating. But what about the underlying causes of sexual violence?

source https://www.wired.com/story/to-combat-sexual-assault-women-are-resorting-to-electric-shock-underwear

The Navy Deploys 2 Hospital Ships as the Coronavirus Spreads

The *Comfort* and the *Mercy* won't handle Covid-19 patients because of their close quarters. An ER doctor questions if they should be used at all. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/navy-deploys-2-hospital-ships-coronavirus-spreads

Ventilator Makers Race to Prevent a Possible Shortage

Manufacturers are producing as many as they can to care for Covid-19 patients with breathing problems. Now the federal government is asking for even more. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/ventilator-makers-race-to-prevent-a-possible-shortage

Coronavirus Disrupts Social Media’s First Line of Defense

Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube all announced this week that thousands of content moderators are being sent home—leaving more of our feeds in the hands of machines.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-social-media-automated-content-moderation

The Value and Ethics of Using Phone Data to Monitor Covid-19

Google and Facebook are discussing plans with the White House to share collective data on people's movements during the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.wired.com/story/value-ethics-using-phone-data-monitor-covid-19

Sony PlayStation 5 Details: SSD and Backward Compatibility

The PS5 will lean on its monster solid state drive to make gaming more seamless.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sony-playstation-5-specs-ssd-and-backward-compatibility

Apple iPad Pro and MacBook Air (2020): Specs, Features, Price

A new iPad Pro is in town as well as a refreshed MacBook Air. There's Lidar tech, better keyboards, and perhaps most importantly, a trackpad.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ipad-pro-macbook-air-2020

Taiwan Is Beating the Coronavirus. Can the US Do the Same?

The island nation’s government is staying ahead of the virus, but don’t ascribe it to “Confucian values.” Credit democracy and transparency.

source https://www.wired.com/story/taiwan-is-beating-the-coronavirus-can-the-us-do-the-same

How Microsoft Dismantled the Infamous Necurs Botnet

A years-long investigation and global cooperation disrupted one of the biggest botnets ever.

source https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-necurs-botnet-takedown

TV and Movies to Watch While Stuck at Home—and How to Stream Them

Because of social distancing, you probably have a lot of time on your hands. Here's how to pass it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/quarantine-streaming-list

How Social Distancing Became Social Justice

Like Me Too and Black Lives Matter, the Flatten the Curve movement has fomented a profound reckoning with privilege and inequality.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-how-social-distancing-became-social-justice

Oculus Rift S Review: High-End VR That's Within Reach

It took a half decade, but Oculus has delivered on the promise of the first Rift.

source https://www.wired.com/review/oculus-rift-s-review

Is It Time for an Elbow Bump Emoji?

The world is talking about one thing: the coronavirus pandemic. And as social distancing takes place, our digital greetings matter more than ever.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-is-it-time-for-elbow-bump-emoji

Mass Panic Is Unlikely, Even During a Pandemic

Hollywood tells us humans are prone to lose all rationality in a disaster, looting and trampling one another. But that’s not giving our brains any credit.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-mass-panic-unlikely-pandemic

The Problem With Trump's Triage Testing

Targeting strategies may be effective for marketing, but in the early stages of an epidemic, they lead to harmful tradeoffs and biased data.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-problem-with-trumps-triage-testing

Could Crispr Be Humanity's Next Virus Killer?

Stanford scientists are exploring whether gene-editing technology can be used to fight pandemics. But so far, they have just one piece of a larger puzzle.

source https://www.wired.com/story/could-crispr-be-the-next-virus-killer

Coronavirus Tips and Supplies Guide: What to Buy (and Avoid) in Case of Quarantine

Don't: hoard toilet paper and medical masks. Do: make sure you have plenty of food, water, and indoor activities.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-gear-supplies-guide

Pixar Pioneers Win the Computing Industry's 'Nobel' Prize

The prestigious Turing Award went to Ed Catmull and Pat Hanrahan, whose computer graphics work helped shape films, videogames, and virtual reality.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pixar-pioneers-win-computing-industrys-nobel-prize

Sheriff Tells Tesla It's Not as 'Essential' as Musk Thinks

The company operated its California factory normally Tuesday, despite a “shelter-in-place” order. Then, county officials said it had to close.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sheriff-tells-tesla-not-essential-musk-thinks

Amazon Warehouses Will Now Accept Essential Supplies Only

The company says the unprecedented move will help get items like food and diapers to people affected by the coronavirus pandemic faster.

source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-warehouse-essential-goods-only

Is the Split Over Covid-19 Really About Politics?

To Democrats, it’s a crisis. To Republicans, it’s no big deal. Trump may not be the only reason why.

source https://www.wired.com/story/split-over-covid-19-politics-geography

Real-World Lessons From a 'World of Warcraft' Virtual Outbreak

Nearly 15 years ago, player responses to the "Corrupted Blood incident" helped researchers better account for unpredictable human behavior.

source https://www.wired.com/story/real-world-lessons-from-a-world-of-warcraft-virtual-outbreak

'Doom Eternal' Is a Dizzying Catastrophe

It's immense, messy, and not nearly as good as the original.

source https://www.wired.com/story/doom-eternal-review

The Hushed Spectacle of Soccer Matches In Empty Stadiums

Before most international leagues suspended or cancelled their seasons due to the coronavirus, some teams first tried a different approach.

source https://www.wired.com/story/soccer-empty-stadiums

The Best Videogames To Play When You're Stuck Inside

From *Final Fantasy XIV* to *Stardew Valley*, here's a selection of games that will keep you feeling social.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-videogames-to-play-when-stuck-inside

Moving Your Class Online? Tips for Keeping Students Engaged

With high schools and colleges closing, the key to teaching is finding creative ways to make learning meaningful. A physics professor weighs in.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-online-learning-work

Sonos’ Fix for Aging Speakers Is Two Separate Sonos Apps

The company's VP of software defends the solution in an interview with WIRED.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sonos-will-make-two-separate-sonos-apps

Social Media Giants Should Pay Up for Allowing Misinformation

Facebook, YouTube, et al. should pay into a $10 billion public trust that funds the institutions they've undermined: journalism, fact-checking, and media literacy.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-social-media-giants-should-pay-up-for-allowing-misinformation

You Can Get Up Close to This Coronavirus—It's Made of Glass

But maybe not *too* close.  Luke Jerram's glass statues won't make you sick, but they could still take your eye out.

source https://www.wired.com/story/glass-microbiology

Researchers Will Deploy AI to Better Understand Coronavirus

More than 2,000 papers have been published about the virus since December. It will take some smart algorithms to mine insights from them.

source https://www.wired.com/story/researchers-deploy-ai-better-understand-coronavirus

As Toilet Paper Flies Off Shelves, Bidet Sales Go Boom-Boom

Has the bidet's time in North America finally arrived?

source https://www.wired.com/story/toilet-paper-shortage-bidet-sales-boom

Is a Luxury Smartwatch Worth the Money?

Tag Heuer’s Connected watch costs $1,750. Montblanc’s latest is $995. Both devices will have short lifespans—so should you splurge?

source https://www.wired.com/story/should-you-buy-luxury-smartwatches

Airlines Use Empty Passenger Jets to Ease the Cargo Crunch

People aren't flying because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, some carriers are putting planes back in service to carry freight instead.

source https://www.wired.com/story/airlines-use-empty-passenger-jets-ease-cargo-crunch

Why the Coronavirus Hit Italy So Hard

The country has the second-oldest population on Earth. Its young tend to mingle more often with elderly loved ones.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-the-coronavirus-hit-italy-so-hard

How to Not Completely Hate the People You’re Quarantined With

Take it from experts who study isolation: It’s hard, takes teamwork, and may cause excessive staring into nothingness.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-surviving-quarantine-without-killing-partner

Microsoft and GitHub Strengthen Their Hold on Open Source

GitHub, home to about 100 million code "repositories," is buying NPM, which makes tools widely used by JavaScript developers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-github-strengthen-hold-open-source

FDA Approves the First Commercial Coronavirus Tests in the US

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche and medical device-maker Thermo Fisher collectively have nearly 2 million tests available, with more to come.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fda-approves-the-first-commercial-coronavirus-tests-in-the-us

Google Will Not Save Us From Coronavirus

President Trump is acting like the search giant will be a deus ex machina for public health. He's out of his mind.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-will-not-save-us-from-coronavirus

As Pandemic Strikes, Pop Culture Migrates to Streaming Sites

As Covid-19 shuts down the cultural events that unite fans, audiences are resorting to their own screens. Welcome to a new age of being alone together.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-streaming-pop-culture

How to Entertain Your Young Children During Quarantine (2020): iPod Touch, Lego, Podcasts

In many places, schools and daycares are closed. Here are some tips on how to entertain your little ones, and on how to talk to them about Covid-19.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/how-to-entertain-children-quarantine

The ‘Surreal’ Frenzy Inside the US' Biggest Mask Maker

Prestige Ameritech typically makes 250,000 masks a day. Now it's manufacturing 1 million daily, and turning away orders for 100 million more. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/surreal-frenzy-inside-us-biggest-mask-maker

Ariana Grande Is a Much-Needed Voice of Reason on Covid-19

The pop star took to Twitter over the weekend to implore her young followers to take the disease seriously.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ariana-grande-covid-19

On Lockdown in Rome: A Preview of American Life in 11 Days

To slow the spread of the coronavirus, Italy has ordered its entire population to stay home. An Italian writer describes living in the surreal new normal that may be coming to the US.

source https://www.wired.com/story/on-lockdown-in-rome-a-preview-of-american-life-in-11-days

A New Site Connects ‘Egirls’ With Gamers—for a Fee

A dedicated service where you can rent a gaming companion's time has seen thousands of applicants in its first weeks.

source https://www.wired.com/story/egirlgg-videogames-egirls-fee

The US Box Office Just Had Its Worst Weekend in 20 Years

As more Americans begin to stay at home in an attempt to slow the spread of Covid-19, movie theaters are taking a hit. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-box-office-just-had-its-worst-weekend-in-20-years

What If You Can't Avoid the Hospital as Covid-19 Spreads?

Even during a pandemic, people still need to deliver babies and get medical care. With little guidance, they face difficult choices.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-covid-19-hospital-visits

'Kill Chain': HBO's Election Security Doc Stresses Urgency

A new documentary makes crystal clear how little time remains to protect the 2020 election. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/hbo-kill-chain-election-security

A Critical Internet Safeguard Is Running Out of Time

Shadowserver has helped keep the internet safe for 15 years. Unless it can raise funds fast, it's going to disappear.

source https://www.wired.com/story/shadowserver-cisco-internet-cybersecurity

Everything You Need to Know About Coronavirus Testing

How it works, why we need it, and why it's taking so damn long for the US to get people diagnosed.

source https://www.wired.com/story/everything-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-testing

The Freewheeling, Copyright-Infringing World of Custom-Printed Tees

Print-on-demand companies allow anyone to upload designs for T-shirts, mugs, and other items. But many images violate intellectual property rights.

source https://www.wired.com/story/freewheeling-copyright-infringing-world-custom-printed-tees

E3 2020 Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus

Also, 'Pokémon Go' has changed its mechanics so you don't have to leave the house to play.

source https://www.wired.com/story/e3-canceled-coronavirus

Today's Cartoon: Replied All

Please take me off this email list.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wired-cartoons-week-31

Google Will Make a Coronavirus Site—but Not Like Trump Said

Google and the White House are working together now, but they're still not describing the same website.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-coronavirus-site-testing-trump-pence

How to Watch Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders Debate Tonight

The former vice president and the Vermont senator take the debate stage amid an escalating coronavirus pandemic in the US.

source https://www.wired.com/story/watch-joe-biden-bernie-sanders-debate-march-15

Uncanny Portraits of Perfectly Symmetrical Pets

Dag Knudsen's animal photographs are unnaturally perfect. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/perfectly-symmetrical-pets

A Travel Ban, Gig Economy Risks, and More Car News This Week

Already ailing airlines are hit with new woes as Trump bars visitors from Europe for 30 days. Plus, is anything not canceled? 

source https://www.wired.com/story/travel-ban-gig-economy-risks-more-car-news

AI is An Ideology, Not A Technology

At its core, "artificial intelligence" is a perilous belief that fails to recognize the agency of humans.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-ai-is-an-ideology-not-a-technology

Coronavirus Cancellations Top This Week's Internet News Roundup

Social distancing is now a part everyday life. While the coronavirus is still spreading, such precautions are probably for the best.

source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-week-261

Phones Could Track the Spread of Covid-19. Is It a Good Idea?

China and South Korea used smartphone apps to monitor people with the disease. But Americans have different views of privacy and data collection.

source https://www.wired.com/story/phones-track-spread-covid19-good-idea

Physicists Chip Away at a Mystery: Why Does Glass Exist?

For decades, scientists have hoped to find or create ‘ideal glass,’ a perfect specimen that would help explain the nature of this enigmatic amorphous solid. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/physicists-chip-away-at-a-mystery-why-does-glass-exist

7 Best Portable Grills (2020): Charcoal, Propane, Infrared

We barbecued for weeks to find the right charcoal and propane gas grills you can lug to the beach, park, or campsite.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-portable-grills

Why You Should Avoid Stockpiling Tons of Dehydrated Meals

Don’t make social distancing any harder than it has to be—enjoy some fresh food.

source https://www.wired.com/story/rant-stop-stockpiling-dehy

How Wikipedia Prevents the Spread of Coronavirus Misinformation

A group of hawk-eyed  experts operate on a special track to monitor medical information on the site.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-wikipedia-prevents-spread-coronavirus-misinformation

How to Upgrade Your Home Wi-Fi and Get Faster Internet

If you're stuck working or studying from home for a while, here's how to get your internet up to speed.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-upgrade-your-home-wi-fi-and-get-faster-internet

Are Movies Getting Worse Because We Don't Have Warp Drive?

A lot of things are disrupting Hollywood, but not (actual) light-speed travel. Maybe it's time to rethink our priorities.

source https://www.wired.com/2020/03/warp-drive-movies

Elite Hackers Are Using Coronavirus Emails to Set Traps

Plus: A Comcast blunder, a Clearview AI lawsuit, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-phishing-ad-fraud-clearview-security-news

Space Photos of the Week: Pretty Planets, Gorgeous Galaxies

Some cosmic catharsis for all the coronavirus-related anxiety you might be feeling at the moment.

source https://www.wired.com/story/space-photos-of-the-week-pretty-planets-gorgeous-galaxies

The Elegant Mathematics of Social Distancing

Schools and sports leagues are shutting down. But experts say it's still safe for most people to shop for groceries and meet in small groups.

source https://www.wired.com/story/elegant-mathematics-social-distancing

Are Movies Getting Worse Because We Don't Have Warp Drive?

A lot of things are disrupting Hollywood, but not (actual) light-speed travel. Maybe it's time to rethink our priorities.

source https://www.wired.com/story/03/warp-drive-movies

Telemedicine Is a Safety Valve for a Strained Health Care System

“Virtual visits” can be an effective way to decide who needs to be tested for Covid-19. But remote doctors can't diagnose or treat illness.

source https://www.wired.com/story/telemedicine-safety-valve-strained-health-care-system

Wahoo Fitness Kickr Smart Bike Review: For the Competitive

To take full advantage of this compact, high-performance indoor trainer, you’ll need to be tech-savvy and have killer quads.

source https://www.wired.com/review/wahoo-fitness-kickr-smart-bike

Covid-19 Fears Shouldn't Trash Your Zero Waste Efforts

People worried about germs might be tempted to trade their reusable mugs and bags for single-use plastics. Environmental advocates say that's not any safer.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-fears-shouldnt-trash-your-zero-waste-efforts

Amid Social Distancing, Neighbors Mobilize Over Facebook

Social media has fomented a lot of division, but people are using it to strengthen their communities against the coronavirus pandemic too.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-social-distancing-neighbors-mobilize-facebook

Panic, Pandemic, and the Body Politic

Stopping an outbreak is never just a fight with nature. It’s also a fight with culture.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-coronavirus-pandemic-says-about-society

They Say Coronavirus Isn't Airborne—but It's Definitely Borne By Air

The word “airborne” means different things to different scientists, and that confusion needs to be addressed.

source https://www.wired.com/story/they-say-coronavirus-isnt-airborne-but-its-definitely-borne-by-air

17 Best Pi Day Tech Deals: Laptops, Tablets, Games, and Gear

Grab a pizza for 3.14 and check out the best discounts we've found on a bunch of indoor and outdoor gear.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-pi-day-2020

How Long Does the Coronavirus Last on Surfaces?

Researchers looked at how long the virus can survive on cardboard, plastic, and stainless steel, as well as after being aerosolized and suspended in midair.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-long-does-the-coronavirus-last-on-surfaces

AI Is Coming for Your Most Mind-Numbing Office Tasks

Routine work, like cutting and pasting between documents, is increasingly being automated. But for now, there's little artificial intelligence involved.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-coming-most-mind-numbing-office-tasks

Bill Gates Steps Down from Microsoft's Board

Microsoft's founder has been slowly inching away from his company. Now Gates has stepped down from the board seat he held for 44 years.

source https://www.wired.com/story/bill-gates-steps-down-microsoft-board

What Is a Quarantine?

Quarantines can slow the spread of novel bugs like this coronavirus. But there’s a right way to do them—and some very, very wrong ways.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-a-quarantine

Trump Caught Google Off Guard With a Bogus Coronavirus Site Announcement

Google's not making a nationwide coronavirus testing website. And the company had no idea the president would say it was.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-donald-trump-google-website

Jack Ma Offers to Supply the US With Covid-19 Tests and Masks

The donation from the Alibaba cofounder cleverly highlights the weakness in Washington's response to the pandemic.

source https://www.wired.com/story/jack-ma-supply-us-covid-19-tests-masks

Trump Declares National Emergency—but Also 'I Don’t Take Responsibility'

The story has shifted from “it’s not a problem” to “it’s not my problem.”

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid19-trump-coronavirus-press-conference

Global Officials Call For Free Access to Covid-19 Research

Government science advisers in a dozen countries are asking scientific journals to make data on the disease more widely available.

source https://www.wired.com/story/global-officials-call-free-access-covid-19-research

The Week the Sports World Went Dark

The coronavirus has brought leagues to a halt when fans need them most.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-sports-go-dark

What's Social Distancing? Flattening the Curve? Your Covid-19 Questions, Answered.

Plus: What it means to 'flatten the curve,' and everything else you need to know about the coronavirus.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whats-social-distancing-flattening-curve-covid-19-questions

What Emergency Declarations Can (and Can’t) Do in a Pandemic

Government emergency powers change the legal landscape and trigger a surge of resources, but they’re not without complications.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-government-emergency-declarations-can-and-cant-do-in-a-pandemic

The US’ Health Depends on How It Cares for Health Care Workers

A lack of test kits has forced hospitals to send potentially exposed workers home for just-in-case quarantines. But that means fewer staff on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-health-depends-on-how-it-cares-for-healthcare-workers

How to Stop a Coronavirus Anxiety Spiral

Here’s what you can do to relieve your worries, while still keeping you and your family safe.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-coronavirus-anxiety-spiral

Can You Calculate Pi by Drawing a Circle?

Take the Pi Day challenge: How many decimal places can you nail with this method?

source https://www.wired.com/story/calculate-pi-by-drawing-a-circle

Twitter and Facebook Must Not Allow Trump's Covid-19 Lies

Plus: Jack Dorsey's own words, the value of anonymity on the internet, and hard times for monkeys.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-twitter-and-facebook-must-not-allow-trumps-covid-19-lies

'Westworld' Season 3 Is a Good but Exhausting Reboot

The new season of HBO’s sci-fi thriller goes mind-bendingly off-world.

source https://www.wired.com/story/westworld-season-3-preview

Modernizing Meat Production Will Help Us Avoid Pandemics

The coronavirus outbreak stresses the need to change how we make our meat.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-modernizing-meat-production-will-help-us-avoid-pandemics

Gadget Lab Podcast: Socially Distanced

This week's episode explores what happens when schools, conferences, and even offices shut down. Also: tips for working from home.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-446

Covid-19 Is Nothing Like the Spanish Flu

A widely-cited stat about death rates seems to argue otherwise, but it's surely incorrect. So how'd it end up in the research literature?

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-is-nothing-like-the-spanish-flu

High-Stakes Security Set-Ups Are Making Remote Work Impossible

Staffers at power grids, intelligence agencies, and more often don’t have the option to work from home, even in light of Covid-19.

source https://www.wired.com/story/high-stakes-security-set-ups-making-remote-work-impossible

Trump's Europe Travel Ban Delivers Another Blow to Airlines

Americans can still get home, but it will be tougher to find a seat as airlines cut flights and lay off workers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-europe-travel-ban-delivers-blow-airlines

Data Sharing and Open Source Software Help Combat Covid-19

Scientists are rapidly analyzing genetic samples from infected patients and sharing the data. But to move too fast is to risk making mistakes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/data-sharing-open-source-software-combat-covid-19

Congress Needs to Get Its Act Together on the Coronavirus

Even after an infection within its walls, the Senate is dragging its heels. Any more delay could be catastrophic. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/congress-needs-to-get-act-together-coronavirus

Trump Bans Travel From Europe—but Covid-19 Is Already Here

Public health experts say the US should prioritize protecting vulnerable residents and halting the domestic spread of the virus.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trump-bans-travel-from-europe-but-covid-19-is-already-here

The Invisible Lives of Hand Dryers

From posh lounges to dirty dive bars, the quotidian fixture is both a symbol of modern convenience and a site of contention over sanitary restroom practices.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hand-dryer-photo-gallery

Covid-19 Can't Stop People From Looking for Love (or Hookups)

Sharing meals, hand-holding, and kissing can spread the coronavirus. That hasn't stopped anyone from checking their dating apps.

source https://www.wired.com/story/dating-apps-coronavirus-covid-19

The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Bringing Down Emissions, But Not for Long

As industries slow and people fly less, emissions are falling. But unless we get serious about restructuring our society, they'll bounce right back.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-emissions

As Covid-19 Spreads, Listen to the Stock Market—for Now

Falling share prices say the economy, and corporate profits, will worsen. But stocks will likely rebound before skies clear. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-spreads-listen-stock-market

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Have Tested Positive for the Coronavirus

Hanks, who is currently in Australia working on a film, posted the news on social media.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coachella-coronavirus

I Played a ‘Perp’ on a Popular TV Show—Except It Wasn’t Me

Why did my IMDb page say I made an appearance on *Brooklyn Nine-Nine*?

source https://www.wired.com/story/i-played-a-perp-on-a-popular-tv-show-imdb

A New Wormable Windows Vulnerability Has No Patch in Sight

The flaw has the potential to unleash the kind of attacks that allowed WannaCry and NotPetya to cripple business networks around the world.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-wormable-windows-vulnerability-has-no-patch-in-sight

Should Earthlings Chase ‘Oumuamua Into Interstellar Space?

A mission to the mysterious asteroid is technically feasible, but it might not be the best way to study interstellar objects.

source https://www.wired.com/story/should-earthlings-chase-oumuamua-into-interstellar-space

The Prepping Industry Wasn’t Prepared for the Coronavirus

Once the obsession of fringe survivalists, disaster preparedness is now a national pastime—and supply can't keep up with demand.

source https://www.wired.com/story/prepping-industry-coronavirus

Singapore Was Ready for Covid-19—Other Countries, Take Note

After SARS and H1N1, Singapore built a robust system for tracking and containing epidemics. South Korea, Taiwan, and others did too—here's what they learned.

source https://www.wired.com/story/singapore-was-ready-for-covid-19-other-countries-take-note

Coronavirus Will Make the 2020 Census Even Trickier

Funding is tight, and a proposed citizenship question has made some people wary. Minorities and low-income Americans are most at risk of being missed. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-make-2020-census-trickier

How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer

No Purell? No problem! When disinfecting gel sells out everywhere, you can just make some yourself with stuff you (maybe) already have at home.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-hand-sanitizer

Trump’s Coronavirus Policies Don't Tackle the Pandemic

The US president promised loans and tax holidays, but his crisis-adjacent plans didn’t offer much to support the health care system.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-coronavirus-policies-dont-tackle-pandemic

'Call of Duty: Warzone' Hits the Battle Royale Sweet Spot

"Warzone" blends your favorite parts of "Apex Legends," "PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds", and "Fortnite" into a kickass stew.

source https://www.wired.com/story/call-of-duty-war-zone-battle-royale-first-impressions

Coronavirus Campus Shutdowns Hit Some Groups Especially Hard

The kids are alright, except for the ones who are not.

source https://www.wired.com/story/campus-life-coronavirus

Amazon Quietly Removes Some Dubious Coronavirus Books

The company touts its efforts to remove misleading and overpriced supplies related to the pandemic but has been more reluctant to comment on books.

source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-quietly-removes-coronavirus-books

Is It Ethically OK to Order Delivery During a Pandemic?

People are being encouraged to stay home to avoid exposure to the coronavirus. Should they ask others to bring them food?

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-food-delivery-gig-economy

No, a Border Wall Won't Stop Coronavirus

Trump's latest pitch for the wall ignores basic science—and might only make things worse.

source https://www.wired.com/story/border-wall-wont-stop-coronavirus

What's a Pandemic? Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered

Dr. Seema Yasmin, director of the Stanford Health Communication Initiative, shares how to protect yourself and others in this alarming time.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whats-a-pandemic

The Teeny-Tiny Flying Dino With a Mouth Full of Needle Teeth

Oculudentavis was smaller than the smallest living bird, the bee hummingbird. Tantalizing clues point to it being a diminutive but skillful hunter.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-teeny-tiny-flying-dino

Coronavirus Exposes Workers to the Risks of the Gig Economy

Drivers for Uber and Lyft in Seattle say demand for rides has plummeted, and they have few workplace benefits to fall back on.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-exposes-workers-risks-gig-economy

The Secret History of a Cold War Mastermind

Gus Weiss, a shrewd intelligence insider, pulled off an audacious tech hack against the Soviets in the last century. Or did he?

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-secret-history-of-a-cold-war-mastermind

To Fight Covid-19, Curb the Spread of Germs—and Rumors

We need to combat misinformation about the virus the same way we’re combating the virus itself: with a communitarian focus.

source https://www.wired.com/story/to-fight-covid-19-curb-the-spread-of-germs-and-rumors

Ultimate Ears Hyperboom Review: The Perfect 21st-Century Boombox

With 24 hours of battery life, an IPX4 rating, and astonishingly good sound, it's the large Bluetooth speaker to beat.

source https://www.wired.com/review/ultimate-ears-hyperboom

In Human Nature, Crispr's Origin Story Comes to Life

Human Nature takes a closer look at the scientists who founded the world-altering field of gene editing—and revels in the science.

source https://www.wired.com/story/crisprs-origin-story-comes-to-life-in-a-new-documentary

The US-China Feud Makes It Harder to Fight Coronavirus

Ian Bremmer, founder of the risk consultancy Eurasia Group, says popularism, nationalism, and distrust are feeding the spread of disease.

source https://www.wired.com/story/us-china-feud-harder-fight-coronavirus

Netgear Arlo Q Camera Review: Old but Dependable

This popular camera isn't the latest and greatest, but it still holds its own among newer models.

source https://www.wired.com/review/netgear-arlo-q-camera

'Hi Dad, It's Me. Please Buy Lots of Soup'

As the coronavirus spreads, telling your physician ox of a father to wash his hands and stockpile beans feels abnormal. But these are abnormal times.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hi-dad-its-me-please-buy-lots-of-soup

Giant Report Lays Anvil on US Cyber Policy

Released today, the bipartisan Cyberspace Solarium Commission makes more than 75 recommendations that range from common-sense to befuddling.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-giant-report-lays-anvil-on-us-cyber-policy

Should Political Reporters Be Quarantined From Covering Covid-19?

If the press is ever going to figure out how to report on the mendacity of this administration, now's the time.

source https://www.wired.com/story/should-political-reporters-be-quarantined-from-covering-covid-19

Coronavirus Fears Spark a Run on Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure

The home exercise videogame retails for $80, but increased demand and a manufacturing crunch have sent it skyrocketing. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/ring-fit-shortage-coronavirus-covid-19

A Disease Tracker Backed by Gates and Zuckerberg Tackles Covid-19

The two tech titans funded an effort to bring metagenomic sequencing and software to poor countries. Now, it’s helping trace the spread of the new coronavirus.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-disease-tracker-backed-by-gates-and-zuckerberg-tackles-covid-19

Construction Workers Embrace the Robots That Do Their Jobs

A robotic excavator can dig a pipeline trench without a human in the cab. An engineers' union is partnering with the company that makes the tech.

source https://www.wired.com/story/construction-workers-embrace-robots-do-their-jobs

How Long Could the World Run on Geothermal Power?

If everyone went 100 percent geothermal today, Earth’s store of thermal energy would still outlive the sun.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-long-will-earths-geothermal-energy-last

Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener: Features, Release Date, Price

We tried the company’s $500 Corrale straightener, which claims to smooth hair with more precision—and less damage.

source https://www.wired.com/story/dyson-corrale-hair-straightener

An Interview With James Dyson: Hair Care Products, EVs, Sustainability

In a wide-ranging interview, the British entrepreneur talks about hair dryers, plastics, electric cars, and why he's not bothered by political controversy.

source https://www.wired.com/story/james-dyson-interview-march-2020

VR Was Supposed to Help Us Work Remotely. So Where Is It?

Shuttered offices and social isolation. Working from home was supposed to be great, but the only thing worse than conference rooms is conference calls.

source https://www.wired.com/story/vr-was-supposed-to-help-us-work-remotely-so-where-is-it

Despite Coronavirus, Washington Isn't Worried About Its Primary

The state conducts its elections almost entirely by mail. The rest of the country should pay attention. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-washington-state-primary-2020

Can't Stop Touching Your Face? Science Has Some Theories Why

Ground squirrels do it. So do human fetuses. How did we all end up with this unhygienic habit?

source https://www.wired.com/story/cant-stop-touching-your-face-science-has-some-theories-why

These Industrial Robots Get More Adept With Every Task

Vicarious, a secretive 10-year-old startup backed by Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos, reveals its progress and an initial customer.

source https://www.wired.com/story/these-industrial-robots-adept-every-task