How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here's how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protest-safely-surveillance-digital-privacy

Should We Purposely Infect Healthy Volunteers With Covid-19?

Such studies could speed up the development of a vaccine—but would mean deliberately giving people a disease that could kill them.

source https://www.wired.com/story/should-we-purposely-infect-healthy-volunteers-with-covid-19

The Women of Ukraine's Railroads Keep the Trains Running

The under-sung heroes of the country's rail system keep vigilant watch from colorful mini-castles.

source https://www.wired.com/story/women-ukraine-railroads

How to Add a Weighted Vest to Your Workouts at Home

Why the weighted exercise vest is the best piece of home workout gear you're not using.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-workout-with-a-weighted-exercise-vest

A Taylor Swift, 'Killing Eve' Mystery Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week, social media did some sleuthing to figure out who recorded a haunting cover of the singer's “Look What You Made Me Do” for the BBC America show.

source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-week-272

Covid-19 Is History’s Biggest Translation Challenge

Services like Google Translate only support 100 languages, give or take. What about the thousands of other languages—spoken by people just as vulnerable to this crisis?

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-language-translation-problem

How to Take Your Work Offline in Case of an Emergency

Internet outages, blackouts, and other accidents can make working from home more complicated. Here's how to protect yourself.

source https://www.wired.com/story/work-offline-blackout-google-gmail

Want to Fix Urban Sprawl? Ditch the Cul-de-Sac

Streets arranged in grids, with few dead-ends, encourage walking and transit. But in developing countries, growing cities are taking the opposite route.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fix-urban-sprawl-ditch-cul-de-sac

SpaceX Launched Two Astronauts—Changing Spaceflight Forever

The test mission will clear the way for regular crewed launches from the United States for the first time in nearly a decade.

source https://www.wired.com/story/spacex-launched-two-astronauts-changing-spaceflight-forever

LIVE: Watch SpaceX and NASA Launch Two Astronauts to the ISS

The occasion will mark the first time a private company blasts NASA astronauts into space. Here's everything you need to know.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-spacex-launch-astronauts-to-the-iss

Turns Out 4 ‘Blank’ Dead Sea Scrolls Actually Have Text

A new analysis revealed what scientists believe is a passage from the book of Ezekiel.

source https://www.wired.com/story/turns-out-4-blank-dead-sea-scrolls-actually-have-text

Space Photos of the Week: An Eternal Voyage of Discovery

As we sunset this weekly series, we take a farewell tour of the outer planets—and pay tribute to one of the most famous last looks at Earth.

source https://www.wired.com/story/space-photos-of-the-week-an-eternal-voyage-of-discovery

This $350 "Anti-5G" Device Is Apparently Just a USB Stick

Plus: A LiveJournal hack, Qatar's contact tracing privacy failure, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/5g-usb-stick-covid-19-qatar-livejournal-security-news

Trump's Executive Order Is the Most Futile Attack on 230 Yet

Though his executive order follows a line of misguided, bipartisan swings at the protections for online platforms, this one is distinctively terrible.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-trumps-executive-order-is-the-most-futile-attack-on-230-yet

Is Star Wars Dying?

The fanbase is fractured and the future seems unclear.

source https://www.wired.com/2020/05/geeks-guide-star-wars-future

9 Best Air Purifiers to Help You Breathe Easy (2020): HEPA, PECO, and More

We tested many HEPA and standard air purifiers to find the right one for your bedroom or home.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-air-purifiers

The Quest to Purge New Zealand of Invasive Predators

Rats, weasels, and other imported mammals have destroyed native bird populations. Local group Predator Free Wellington wants to turn the tables.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-quest-to-purge-new-zealand-of-invasive-predators

Brightline Sonic Rechargeable Toothbrush Review: The Best Brush, and Only $30

This inexpensive electric is better than the high-end brushes that cost many times more.

source https://www.wired.com/review/brightline-sonic-rechargeable-toothbrush

What Do the Quark Oddities at the Large Hadron Collider Mean?

Measurements of particles called B mesons deviate from predictions. Alone, each anomaly looks like a fluke, but their collective drift is more suggestive.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-do-the-quark-oddities-at-the-large-hadron-collider-mean

15 Best Weekend Deals: Phones, Earbuds, and More

You can get two Borderlands games for free right now, and plenty of other gadgets and gizmos for nice discounts.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-may-30-2020

In the Walking Capitals of the World, Drivers Still Rule the Road

In sub-Saharan Africa, about half of travelers move around by foot. Yet in its cities, conditions for pedestrians remain incredibly dangerous.

source https://www.wired.com/story/in-the-walking-capitals-of-the-world-drivers-still-rule-the-road

Trump's Tweets Force Twitter Into a High-Wire Act

By hiding but not deleting the president's tweets, the platform has struck a difficult balance to approach a nearly impossible situation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trump-twitter-fight-label-moderation

There Are Rumors 'Kingdom Hearts' Is Getting a Disney+ Show

Also, the next 'Fortnite' season is being pushed back again.

source https://www.wired.com/story/kingdom-hearts-tv

What's Next for SpaceX's Crewed Mission to the ISS?

On Saturday, the company will take a second run at launching astronauts to the International Space Station. But only if a lot of things go right.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whats-next-for-spacexs-crewed-mission-to-the-iss

George Floyd and the Illusion of Progress

One image from the Minneapolis protests is snapshot of an America that has not changed all the much.

source https://www.wired.com/story/george-floyd-protest-photography

'Minecraft Dungeons' Makes Dungeon Crawlers Accessible to All

Fans of the genre may think it's too simple, but this is a game for kids—and there's nothing wrong with that.

source https://www.wired.com/story/minecraft-dungeons

Philips Soup Maker Review: Perfect for Folks Who Hate to Cook

This dedicated device renders an already simple kitchen chore—crafting hot soups—even simpler.

source https://www.wired.com/review/philips-soup-maker

Trump, Twitter, and the Failed Politics of Appeasement

Plus: The origins of Section 230, the future of cities, and the tipping point for rats.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trump-twitter-and-the-failed-politics-of-appeasement

‘Oumuamua Might Be a Giant Interstellar Hydrogen Iceberg

It isn’t an alien spaceship, but new research suggests the first known interstellar object to grace our solar system could be something even stranger.

source https://www.wired.com/story/oumuamua-might-be-a-giant-interstellar-hydrogen-iceberg

Trump’s Fight With Twitter Finally Grew Teeth. Now What?

This week, Gilad Edelman joins us to discuss the White House’s move against tech platforms, and how talk of the November election led us to this moment.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-457

Everyone's Ordering Delivery, but Apps Aren't Making Money

With dining rooms closed, more people are using Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash. But the services face a challenge to satisfy both consumers and restaurants.

source https://www.wired.com/story/everyones-ordering-delivery-apps-not-making-money

Covid-19 Testing Is Expensive. It Doesn't Have to Be

The diagnostics industry favors wealthy countries, but the rest of the world needs tests, too. Stanford bioengineer Manu Prakash thinks "frugal science can help.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-testing-is-expensive-it-doesnt-have-to-be

Propella 7-Speed Review: A Great Ebike and a Killer Deal

Looking to get around safely? This sleek new electric bike costs as much as a year's worth of bus tickets.

source https://www.wired.com/review/propella-7-speed-ebike

There Can Be No Compromise In the Trump vs. Twitter Beef

Having failed to curb the president's falsehoods, social platforms have reached a dispiriting impasse.

source https://www.wired.com/story/there-can-be-no-compromise-in-the-trump-vs-twitter-beef

Women Have Always Worked From Home

Quarantine has meant something different for men than it has for women—just look at who’s doing what.

source https://www.wired.com/story/domestic-work-metoo-moment

Some Nursing Homes Escaped Covid-19—Here's What They Did Right

As states start to reopen, senior care facilities must balance the needs of residents against the potential for more deadly Covid-19 outbreaks.

source https://www.wired.com/story/some-nursing-homes-escaped-covid-19-heres-what-they-did-right

6 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2020): Homelabs, Philips, Casper

No bedroom window? No problem. These sun simulators might just make it easier to wake up and catch z's.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sunrise-alarm-clocks

Walmart Employees Are Out to Show Its Anti-Shoplifting AI Doesn't Work

The retailer denies there is any widespread issue with the software, but a group expressed frustration—and public health concerns.

source https://www.wired.com/story/walmart-shoplifting-artificial-intelligence-everseen

'The Vast of Night' Reboots the Glee of UFO Conspiracy Culture

Amazon Studios’ new lo-fi, sci-fi flick, which is fittingly screening at select drive-ins, is a respite.

source https://www.wired.com/story/vast-of-night-essay

Trump’s Social Media Executive Order Is Purely for Show

The president has targeted Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms, but has little actual power over how they operate.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trump-social-media-executive-order

NSA: Russia's Sandworm Hackers Have Hijacked Mail Servers

In a rare public warning, the US spy agency says the notorious arm of Russian military intelligence is targeting a known vulnerability in Exim.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nsa-sandworm-exim-mail-server-warning

Tom Cruise Is Making a Movie in Space With SpaceX and NASA

The actor is reportedly working with director Doug Liman on the film.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tom-cruise-space-movie

Graduation Gift Ideas (2020): The 15 Best Gifts For Your College Grad

This year's students have been through a lot. Here are 15 graduation gift ideas, from coffee makers and tablets to an Amazon Prime subscription.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/college-graduation-gifts

5 Mobile Keyboards Reviewed: Arteck, Plugable, Sounwill, Moko, Jelly Comb

We review five foldable, phone-friendly keyboards you can toss in your pocket.

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

Covid-19 Creates Long, Anxious Waits for Fertility Treatments

As fertility clinics gradually reopen, patients and doctors must weigh the risks of seeking pregnancy during a pandemic—or waiting too long to try.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-creates-long-anxious-waits-for-fertility-treatments

'If Found' Is an Essential Game About Letting Go of the Past

Dreamfeel’s visual novel tells a compelling queer coming-of-age story, with a surreal sci-fi twist.

source https://www.wired.com/story/if-found-game-essay

To Beat Covid-19, You Have to Know How A Virus Moves

As public spaces reopen, scientists are racing to understand the mysterious and turbulent way the disease spreads through air—from person to person, and place to place.

source https://www.wired.com/story/to-beat-covid-19-you-have-to-know-how-a-virus-moves

Remote Work Has Its Perks, Until You Want a Promotion

Companies like Facebook and Twitter expect many employees to work far from headquarters after the pandemic. That calls for a change in corporate cultures.

source https://www.wired.com/story/remote-work-perks-until-want-promotion

Apple MacBook Pro (13-Inch, 2020) Review: Portable, Powerful, Pedestrian

The middle child in Apple's Mac line marries power and portability—and offers it at a steep price.

source https://www.wired.com/review/macbook-pro-13-inch-2020

Weather Delays the SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch

The historic launch planned for Wednesday was pushed back due to stormy conditions, but the launch window remains open. SpaceX and NASA will try again Saturday.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weather-delays-the-spacex-crew-dragon-launch

Whoooaaa Duuuuude: Why We Stretch Words in Tweets and Texts

Notice you've been elongating your words lately? You're actually loading them with a whooooole lot of meaning.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whoooaaa-duuuuude-stretch-words

Twitter Finally Fact Checked Trump. It's a Bit of a Mess

Less than six months from the election, social media platforms are still not ready to deal with political disinformation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-fact-checked-trump-tweets-mail-in-ballots

'Crucible' Review: Amazon Magicks Gaming Cliches Into Something Fresh

The debut offering from Amazon Game Studios combines familiar elements into a surprisingly delightful concoction.

source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-crucible-review-game

Instagram Will (Finally) Pay Influencers

The company is rolling out new ways for its creators to make money—and they might sound familiar.

source https://www.wired.com/story/instagram-finally-pay-influencers-badges-igtv-ads

Google Chrome Is Getting a Bunch of New Privacy Features

The next version of the browser will be more secure than ever. Here’s what you need to know.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-chrome-is-getting-a-bunch-of-new-privacy-features

The 13 Best Running Gear (2020): Shoes, Clothes, Accessories

Your gym might be closed, but the roads and parks are full. Get started running with our favorite hot-weather picks.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-running-gear

The Coronavirus Is Democratizing Knowledge

Despite toxic misinformation, the pandemic has empowered us to become co-creators, co-producers, and co-distributors of what we know.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-coronavirus-is-democratizing-knowledge

Now Is the Best—and Worst—Time to Launch HBO Max

People are stuck at home looking for movies and TV shows to watch. But the people who make the movies and shows are too.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hbo-max-launch-streaming

How to Create a Home Meditation Space

You can't leave your house, so you may as well leave your body. At least for a while.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-up-a-home-meditation-space

The End of Handshakes—for Humans and for Robots

Researchers have spent years teaching robots to shake hands—an effort possibly doomed by a global turn against human contact.

source https://www.wired.com/story/end-handshakes-robots-humans

Shadowserver, an Internet Guardian, Finds a Lifeline

Ten weeks ago, Shadowserver's main source of funding dried up. Now, it's back on level footing.

source https://www.wired.com/story/shadowserver-funding-trend-micro-internet-society

Gamemakers Inject AI to Develop More Lifelike Characters

New techniques could save videogame companies millions and make games more realistic.

source https://www.wired.com/story/game-makers-inject-ai-develop-more-lifelike-characters

How Kickstarter Employees Formed a Union

The point wasn’t so much about pay issues, but to give workers more say over what they produce—reflecting a trend of internal protest across the tech industry.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-kickstarter-employees-formed-union

State-Based Contact-Tracing Apps Could Be a Mess

With no nationwide Covid-19 notification software in sight, security and interoperability issues loom large.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-contact-tracing-app-fragmentation

3 Ways Scientists Think We Could De-Germ a Covid-19 World

Researchers want to know if we can create an antiviral infrastructure that would protect humans from transmission. Here are a few ideas.

source https://www.wired.com/story/3-ways-scientists-think-we-could-de-germ-a-covid-19-world

Trump’s New Space Force Missile Might Be Too ‘Super-Duper’

To go that fast, it would need a ridiculous amount of fuel—and even then, it might never come back down.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-new-missile-is-too-super-duper

High in the Alps, Giant Blankets Slow a Glacier's Ice Melt

Despite preservationists' best efforts, the Rhône Glacier may not have long.

source https://www.wired.com/story/alps-giant-blankets-slow-glaciers-ice-melt

Virgin Orbit’s Air-Launched Rocket Failed Its First Test

LauncherOne failed a few seconds into its first flight. But that’s OK—the only two US rocket startups that made it to orbit failed their first attempts, too.

source https://www.wired.com/story/virgin-orbits-air-launched-rocket-failed-its-first-test

8 Best Cheap Laptops For 2020: Our Picks for $700 or Less

We tested lots of affordable Windows laptops, Chromebooks, and 2-in-1 tablets. You don't have to spend a fortune to get a good notebook.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cheap-laptops

This Citizen Science Gig Pays People to Match Space Photos

Astronomers at the Hubble Image Similarity Project are employing their out-of-work neighbors to help them train a neural net to recognize celestial objects.

source https://www.wired.com/story/this-citizen-science-gig-pays-people-to-match-space-photos

7 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

How an Immunology Blog Became a Covid-19 Guide to Going Out

With lockdowns ending, people have a lot of questions about how to calculate the risks of returning to everyday activities. Erin Bromage has answers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-an-immunology-blog-became-a-covid-19-guide-to-going-out

Covid-19 Flares Up in America's Polluted ‘Sacrifice Zones’

Researchers find that areas with high levels of airborne dust or toxic chemicals also have more deaths from the coronavirus.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-flares-americas-polluted-sacrifice-zones

Trump's New Intelligence Chief Spells Trouble

John Ratcliffe is the least-qualified director of national intelligence in history—and a staunch partisan as well.

source https://www.wired.com/story/john-ratcliffe-director-of-national-intelligence

How to Watch SpaceX Launch Astronauts to the ISS

The occasion will mark the first time a private company blasts NASA astronauts into space. Here's everything you need to know.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-spacex-launch-astronauts-to-the-iss

4 Best Cocktail Subscription Kits: 4 Top Kits Reviewed (2020)

If you're craving a craft cocktail, these services deliver all the necessary components to your door. We reviewed Shaker & Spoon, SaloonBox, EastBevCo, and Sourced Craft Cocktails.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cocktail-subscription-kits

Meet This Museum's All-Star Arachnids and Insects

Camel spiders and giant hornets and shimmering butterflies, oh my. An arachnologist gives a behind-the-scenes tour at the California Academy of Sciences.

source https://www.wired.com/story/all-star-arachnids-and-insects

If You Can't Vote by Mail This Year, Don't Panic

With the right precautions in place, going to the polls isn’t so dangerous.

source https://www.wired.com/story/if-you-cant-vote-by-mail-this-year-dont-panic

What It’s Like to Be First to Fly a Brand New Spacecraft

Robert Crippen is the only living NASA astronaut to have flown on a new spacecraft for the first time. The Crew Dragon flyers will join his elite club this week.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-its-like-to-be-first-to-fly-a-brand-new-spacecraft

Don't Be Fooled by Covid-19 Contact-Tracing Scams

Fraudsters have found yet another way to take advantage of the pandemic.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-contact-tracing-scams

The New 'Tenet' Trailer Dropped in 'Fortnite'

Christopher Nolan's latest movie will screen in Epic Games' online universe this summer.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tenet-trailer-fortnite

Covid-19 Makes the Case for More Meatpacking Robots

The coronavirus has hit meat processing plants hard. But not in Denmark, where automation makes for safer slaughterhouses.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-makes-the-case-for-more-meatpacking-robots

Today's Cartoon: Dream Office

A workplace without rules and controls, without borders or boundaries.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wired-cartoons-week-41

The DHS Prepares for Attacks Fueled by 5G Conspiracy Theories

The claim that 5G can spread the coronavirus has led to dozens of cell-tower burnings in Europe. Now, the US telecom industry is on alert as well.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-dhs-prepares-for-attacks-fueled-by-5g-conspiracy-theories

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

The Eerily Dark Willis Tower Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week, a flood knocked out power to the building formerly known as Sears Tower, creating an apt visual metaphor for 2020.

source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-week-271

Razer Opus Review: Magnum Opus for Gaming Audio

A challenger has appeared: the company's newest gaming headset takes aim at high-end headphones.

source https://www.wired.com/review/razer-opus

Informal Transit Is Crucial for Some. Can It Weather Covid-19?

The pandemic highlights the vulnerability of workers for private transportation services, which are essential to mobility in global south cities.

source https://www.wired.com/story/informal-transit-crucial-can-weather-covid-19

A Grad Student Solved the Epic Conway Knot Problem—in a Week

Lisa Piccirillo encountered the more than 50-year-old question by chance at a conference. Her solution relies on a classical tool called the knot trace.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-grad-student-solved-the-epic-conway-knot-problem-in-a-week

Now's The Perfect Time to Start Using a Password Manager

Time has no meaning, and we're all stuck in front of screens. You may as well secure your life while you're always online.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-quarantine-start-using-password-manager

Netflix’s Plan to Auto-Cancel Subscriptions Is Radically Sane

If you haven't used your account in two years, the streaming giant will stop charging you. Imagine that.

source https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-auto-cancel-subscription

Inside the NSA’s Secret Tool for Mapping Your Social Network

Edward Snowden revealed the agency’s phone-record tracking program. But thanks to “precomputed contact chaining,” that database was much more powerful than anyone knew.

source https://www.wired.com/story/inside-the-nsas-secret-tool-for-mapping-your-social-network

There's a Jailbreak Out for the Current Version of iOS

The Unc0ver tool works on all versions of iOS from 11 to 13.5, the current release.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-ios-unc0ver-jailbreak

Look Out for This Covid-19 Excel Phishing Scam

Plus: An iOS leak, an EasyJet breach, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-phishing-excel-ios-14-data-breaches

Space Photos of the Week: Keeping an Eye on Jupiter's Storms

NASA's Juno orbiter, along with its Hubble and Gemini telescopes, will help scientists better understand the planet's atmosphere.

source https://www.wired.com/story/space-photos-keeping-an-eye-on-jupiters-storms

6 Best Cheap Smartphones for 2020 (iPhone, Android)

There's little reason to pay top dollar for a phone these days. These are our favorite Android devices and iPhones for $300 to $600.

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

Videogame Movies Are Finally Getting Halfway Decent

Recent hits like Sonic the Hedgehog and the new Tomb Raider prove there is hope for the genre.

source https://www.wired.com/2020/05/geeks-guide-videogame-movies

Let's Put an End to Annual Physicals

Health care providers have the tech to replace ineffective, wasteful checkups.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-lets-put-an-end-to-annual-physicals

Covid-19 Is Sweeping Through the Navajo Nation

The pandemic has taken an acute toll on tribal nations that are also struggling with a lack of running water, sparse internet, and a high rates of chronic illness.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-is-sweeping-through-the-navajo-nation

Covid-19 Symptoms (Coronavirus): 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 Success of Contact Tracing Doesn't Just Depend on Privacy

The technology needs widespread adoption to help slow the pandemic. And while the debate has centered on privacy, accuracy concerns could also send users fleeing.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-success-of-contact-tracing-doesnt-just-depend-on-privacy

31 Best Memorial Day Sales of 2020: Tech, Headphones, TVs, and More

This long weekend, you can save on everything from headphones to an iPad.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-memorial-day-sales-2020

5 Simple Ways to Make Your Gmail Inbox Safer

These built-in features definitely protect your data, but they can help keep your inbox tidy too.

source https://www.wired.com/story/5-tips-gmail-security-privacy

WIRED's Bread Making Tips & Supplies Guide: Yeast, Baking Accessories, and More

Save some dough by baking your own. Here are our favorite tips, tools, and recipes to help your bread rise above.

source https://www.wired.com/story/bread-guide

What’s Up With the Funny-Looking Moons in ‘Onward’?

Yes, I know this is a fantasy movie. That shouldn’t stop us from thinking about the real causes of lunar phases.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whats-up-with-the-funny-moons-in-onward

7 Smart Home Tech Deals for Memorial Day (2020): Instant Pot, Robot Vacs, and More

Here are the best Memorial Day sales to improve your home life in quarantine.

source https://www.wired.com/story/smart-home-deals-memorial-day-2020

'Doom Eternal' Will Drop Its Controversial Anti-Cheat Software

The move comes just a week after the software was added to the game.

source https://www.wired.com/story/doom-eternal-anti-cheat-software

Google Pixel 3A Deal: WIRED's Favorite Android Phone Is Nearly Half Off

Google’s affordable Pixel is still our favorite Android phone, and it’s never been a better value.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-3a-deals-may-2020

The Promise of Antibody Treatments for Covid-19

As scientists race to create a vaccine, a parallel quest to engineer effective antibody treatments for the coronavirus is vital, too—and may provide relief sooner.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-covid-19-antibody-treatment

What Is Clubhouse, and Why Does Silicon Valley Care?

The latest app du jour is a social network centered on talking—and it’s building buzz with the oldest trick in the book.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-clubhouse-why-does-silicon-valley-care

Sundar Pichai Says Google Doesn't Plan to Go Entirely Remote

In an interview, the Google and Alphabet CEO discusses working from home, weathering antitrust probes, and how the company needs to do a better job on diversity.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sundar-pichai-google-not-entirely-remote

Quarantine Has Transformed Not-TV Into Essential TV

Covid-19 lockdown has readjusted our appetite for entertainment—and changed our relationship to television entirely.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-tv-now

Pretty Litter Review: Keeping Tabs on Your Cat's Health

This crystal litter subscription service claims to detect illnesses in your cat. But it's not a replacement for vets.

source https://www.wired.com/review/pretty-litter

Remote-First Companies Are Another Covid-19 Calamity

Plus: a tradition of perks at Google, a controversial toilet paper decision, and a baffling new Netflix policy.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-remote-first-companies-are-another-covid-19-calamity

Chef iQ Smart Cooker Review: Guided Cooking Done Right

A new connected pressure cooker that has enough smarts to (someday) unseat the Instant Pot.

source https://www.wired.com/review/chef-iq-smart-cooker

How Big Tech Is Setting the Work-From-Home Standard

This week, we measure the impact of Silicon Valley’s shift to remote work. Also, we crash the Clubhouse.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-456

Will Wildfire Smoke Worsen the Pandemic? We're About to Find Out

When seasonal blazes descend on California, millions could be inhaling smoke, which is known to predispose people to lung diseases.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wildfire-smoke-pandemic

Covid-19 Will Accelerate the AI Health Care Revolution

Disease diagnosis, drug discovery, robot delivery—artificial intelligence is already powering change in the pandemic’s wake. That’s only the beginning.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-will-accelerate-ai-health-care-revolution

11 Best Mattress Deals and Sales for Memorial Day (2020)

Just about all of our WIRED Recommended bed-in-a-box mattresses are on sale for the holiday weekend.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-memorial-day-mattress-deals-2020

On the Moon, Astronaut Pee Will Be a Hot Commodity

Urine can be used for landing pads, gardens, and drinking water. But will there be enough to go around?

source https://www.wired.com/story/on-the-moon-astronaut-pee-will-be-a-hot-commodity

REI Anniversary Sale and More: 21 Best Summer Outdoor Deals for 2020

REI's Anniversary Sale, and some other outdoor retailer sales, are still on through Memorial Day. It's the best time of the year to pick up all the bikes, tumblers, and coolers that you'll need.

source https://www.wired.com/story/rei-anniversary-sale-2020

Joe Biden Answers Your Most Searched Questions About Him

The Democratic presidential candidate responds to the internet's most searched questions, including his stances on immigration, education, and gun control.

source https://www.wired.com/story/democrat-joe-biden-president-google-immigration-education-gun-control

The Hypocrisy of Mike Pompeo

In the few short years since his time in Congress, the secretary of state has conveniently reversed himself on multiple fronts.

source https://www.wired.com/story/mike-pompeo-hypocrisy

Video Chat Juries and the Future of Criminal Justice

Could a trial by one's peers still work, when all one's peers are WFH?

source https://www.wired.com/story/video-chat-juries-and-the-future-of-criminal-justice

The Politics of Counting Things Is About to Explode

With contested vote tallies, concerns over Census data, and now the Covid-19 death toll, 2020 marks the ugly climax of a long dispute.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-politics-of-counting-things-is-about-to-explode

26 Surprising Tips to Master 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'

From growing hybrid flowers to catching pesky wasps, these tricks will turn you into a pro.

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

Facebook Messenger Adds Safety Alerts—Even in Encrypted Chats

By using metadata instead of content to spot suspicious behavior, the social network can keep privacy intact.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-messenger-safety-alerts-encryption

On Earth, the Economy Is Tanking. In the Cloud, It's Fine

Amid the pandemic, life has moved online. That's good news for the tech giants that run data centers, and the companies that supply them.

source https://www.wired.com/story/earth-economy-tanking-cloud-fine

A ‘Hyperactive’ Hurricane Season Is About to Strike

Given the pandemic, how will emergency experts cope with evacuating people who might fear shared shelters, refuse to wear masks, and distrust authorities?

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-hyperactive-hurricane-season-is-about-to-strike

11 Ways to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi and Make Your Internet Faster

If you’re stuck working or studying from home for a while, here are some tips to make your internet perform better and speed up your Wi-Fi.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-your-wifi-better-faster

ShinyHunters Is a Hacking Group on a Data Breach Spree

In the first two weeks of May, they've hit the dark web, hawking 200 million stolen records from over a dozen companies.

source https://www.wired.com/story/shinyhunters-hacking-group-data-breach-spree

A Virtual DJ, a Drone, and an All-Out Zoom Wedding

The bride and groom had a month and a half to move their ceremony online. Here's how they did it, from the AV setup to instructions for guests.

source https://www.wired.com/story/virtual-dj-drone-all-out-zoom-wedding

Polio Is Nearly Wiped Out. Covid-19 Could Halt That Progress

The disease once paralyzed 350,000 children each year; vaccination campaigns brought it down to just a few hundred cases. Then, the pandemic struck.

source https://www.wired.com/story/polio-is-nearly-wiped-out-covid-19-could-halt-that-progress

Covid-19 Is Causing a Spike in Sales for Bane Masks

Online costume retailers and Etsy are doing what they can to keep up with demand. In other Bat-adjacent news, HBO Max is going to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut of 'Justice League'.

source https://www.wired.com/story/bane-masks-covid-19

Coronavirus Guide: Symptoms, Testing, Treatment, and Economics

Everything we know about Covid-19, from avoiding the virus to caring for your loved ones, with regular updates.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-guide-faq-advice

The Flimsy Veneer of Gigantic Advertisements

Next time your eyes are drawn to a billboard or a commercial facade, try to notice what it’s obscuring.

source https://www.wired.com/story/flimsy-veneer-gigantic-advertisements

Why Creating a Covid-19 Vaccine Is Taking So Long

Developing a vaccine that’s both effective and safe is grueling, methodical work. And once we have one, we’ll need many, many doses too.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-creating-a-covid-19-vaccine-is-taking-so-long

Let's Rebuild the Broken Meat Industry—Without Animals

Covid-19 has laid bare many flaws of industrialized animal agriculture. Plant- and cell-based alternatives offer a more resilient solution.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-lets-rebuild-the-broken-meat-industry-without-animals

6 Best TV Streaming Devices for 2020 (4K, HD): Roku vs. Fire TV vs. Apple TV vs. Google

Should you get a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, or Android TV device? We've been testing them all for years, and these are our favorite movie and TV streaming devices for 4K or HD TVs.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-4k-streaming-devices

This Lab ‘Cooks’ With AI to Make New Materials

A Toronto lab recycles carbon dioxide into more useful chemicals, using materials it discovered with artificial intelligence and supercomputers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/this-lab-cooks-with-ai-to-make-new-materials

This AI Maestro Wants to Serenade You

A composer and the co-creator of Siri are trying to create background music that responds to the listener's feelings.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-maestro-lifescore-wants-to-serenade-you

How Do Astronauts Escape When a Space Launch Goes Wrong?

SpaceX is preparing for the first crewed launch of its Crew Dragon capsule. Engineers have spent years planning for what happens if things go awry.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-do-astronauts-escape-when-a-space-launch-goes-wrong

Lenovo Duet Chromebook Review: The Right Notes

Lightweight, affordable, and fun. There's much to love about Lenovo's $300 laptop.

source https://www.wired.com/review/lenovo-duet-chromebook

A Reading List for Kids on Their Very Long Summer Break

We've got suggestions for classics to rediscover, what to read if your brother is driving you nuts, plus ideas to help you process this whole Covid situation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hey-kids-read-these-books-on-your-very-long-summer-break

How To Switch iPhones & Transfer Data Without Losing a Thing

Everything you need to know to successfully backup and restore your contacts, music, photos, and apps from one iPhone, iPad, or iPod to another.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-switch-iphones-or-ipad

How Does a Virus Spread in Cities? It’s a Problem of Scale

Population density didn’t make Covid-19 worse in New York City. If you want to know what went wrong, you have to think a lot smaller.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-does-a-virus-spread-in-cities-its-a-problem-of-scale

AI-Powered Biotech Can Help Deploy a Vaccine In Record Time

Simulators that can rapidly test trillions of options would accelerate the slow and costly process of human clinical trials.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-ai-powered-biotech-can-help-deploy-a-vaccine-in-record-time

The Drive to Replace Summer-Only ‘Peaker’ Power Plants

These power plants run during the hottest months, when energy is in demand. But they are expensive, and they pollute nearby low-income neighborhoods.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-drive-to-replace-summer-only-peaker-power-plants

TCL 10 Pro and 10L Review: A Promising Debut

The company's first devices for the US market prove that affordable phones don't have to skimp on performance.

source https://www.wired.com/review/tcl-10-pro-and-tcl-10l

Now Is the Best Time for Videogame Reboots

Remakes of games like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater are comfort food at a time when people need it most.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tony-hawk-pro-skater-nostalgia

The Pandemic Brings Some African Tech Workers Luxe Lodging

Samasource, which employs data labelers as a form of aid program, is housing them in hotels after its offices were closed by government lockdowns.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pandemic-brings-african-tech-workers-luxe-lodging

The Nigerian Fraudsters Ripping Off the Unemployment System

Security researchers have spotted the “Scattered Canary” group scamming vital benefits programs amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nigerian-scammers-unemployment-system-scattered-canary

A Lawmaker Wants Fast Trains to Rev Up the US Economy

Representative Seth Moulton of Massachusetts proposes spending $205 billion over 5 years to connect Chicago with Atlanta, Portland with Vancouver.

source https://www.wired.com/story/lawmaker-wants-fast-trains-rev-us-economy

Covid Is Accelerating the Rise of Faux Meat

The supply chain for traditional meat is buckling, and plant-based alternatives from companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are filling the void.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-faux-meat

During Lockdown, Google Maps Gives My Son a Way Out

From our kitchen in Queens, he had created a paracosm—a fantasyland. And his journey has led him not to Mordor but to minor-league baseball stadiums.

source https://www.wired.com/story/during-lockdown-google-maps-gives-my-son-way-out

Metaphors Matter in a Time of Pandemic

Warfare may be a rousing way to speechify, but it's perilous when used to describe disasters from hurricanes to viral outbreaks.

source https://www.wired.com/story/metaphors-matter-in-pandemic-coronavirus

Six-Word Sci-Fi: Write About Love in the Time of Coronavirus

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-love-time-coronavirus

We Are All Livestreamers Now, and Zoom Is Our Stage

Software tools simulate work. They should really let us put on a show.

source https://www.wired.com/story/we-are-all-livestreamers-now-zoom-stage

It's Called Artificial Intelligence—but What Is Intelligence?

We’ve built machines that are capable of incredible feats, yet still they have nothing on a baby.

source https://www.wired.com/story/its-called-artificial-intelligence-but-what-is-intelligence

As Machines Get Smarter, How Will We Relate to Them?

Millennia of evolution have left us ill prepared to crack open the black box of AI and peer inside.

source https://www.wired.com/story/as-machines-get-smarter-how-will-we-relate-to-them

All the Gear You Need to Throw a DIY Karaoke Party

Put together a sing-along for the whole crew—or just practice solo—using gadgets you already have or can pick up at a big-box store.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-diy-karaoke-party-gear

Is the Brain a Useful Model for Artificial Intelligence?

Thinking machines think just like us—but only up to a point.

source https://www.wired.com/story/brain-model-artificial-intelligence

Are AI-Powered Killer Robots Inevitable?

Military scholars warn of a “battlefield singularity,” a point at which humans can no longer keep up with the pace of conflict.

source https://www.wired.com/story/artificial-intelligence-military-robots

‘Crisis Schooling’ and the New Rhythms of Pandemic Parenting

The past few months have given parents a crash course in becoming an educator. We're not really up to the task, and that's OK.

source https://www.wired.com/story/crisis-schooling-new-routines-pandemic-parenting

Move Beyond Monopoly With Board Games for the Bored

Those classics you pulled down from the closet were fun for the first two months. Here are four fresh options to enjoy while you wait for the world to reopen.

source https://www.wired.com/story/board-games-for-quarantine-boredom

Web Giants Scrambled to Head Off a Dangerous DDoS Technique

Firms like Google and Cloudflare raced to prevent an amplification attack that threatened to take down large portions of the internet with just a few hundred devices.

source https://www.wired.com/story/dns-ddos-amplification-attack

The New Startup: No Code, No Problem

Now you don't need to know any programming to launch a company. We've been approaching this moment for years.

source https://www.wired.com/story/new-startup-no-code-no-problem

Why Didn't Artificial Intelligence Save Us From Covid-19?

The key to good AI is solid data, and that’s been tough to come by in a global health crisis.

source https://www.wired.com/story/artificial-intelligence-couldnt-save-us-from-covid-19

How the Coronavirus Got Its Close-Up, Thanks to Electrons

This teeny, tiny particle doesn't just expose what the pathogen looks like—it's already helped scientists design a vaccine now in trials.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-close-up-electron-microscopy

The FBI Backs Down Against Apple—Again

The agency cracked the Pensacola iPhones, but it still views Cupertino as a problem—even though it's easier to break into iPhones than it has been in years.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fbi-backs-down-apple-encryption-pensacola-iphones

Lilly Wachowski Slams Elon Musk and Ivanka Trump on Twitter

The exchange, which began with Matrix tweets, quickly went viral.

source https://www.wired.com/story/red-pill-matrix-tweet

Garmin Tacx NEO 2T Smart Trainer Review: A Realistic Indoor Bike Ride

This indoor cycling trainer offers a ride that's spookily close to the real thing.

source https://www.wired.com/review/garmin-tacx-neo-2t-smart-trainer

How School Shutdowns Have Longterm Effects on Children

Similar situations after natural disasters offer clues about the potential academic and mental health impacts of lockdowns.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-school-shutdowns-have-longterm-effects-on-children

Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallets Can Get Hacked, Too

New research shows vulnerabilities in popular cold storage options that would have revealed their PINs.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cryptocurrency-hardware-wallets-can-get-hacked-too

This Robot Can Guess How You're Feeling by the Way You Walk

Walk like you're angry, and the emotionally intelligent machine will give you more room, leaving your personal bubble intact.

source https://www.wired.com/story/proxemo-robot-guesses-emotion-from-walking

The 16 Best Wireless Headphones for Everyone (2020)

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

How Smart City Planning Could Slow Future Pandemics

The Covid-19 crisis is an opportunity to rethink how cities are designed—and make them better equipped to stop disease from spreading.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-covid-19-urban-planning-health

How to Set Up Your Kid’s Virtual Work/Play Space

Children need some room of their own just as much as their parents. Here’s how to help them get into the Zoom zone.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-up-kids-virtual-work-space

Today's Cartoon: Netflix Finale

Level up on binge-watching.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wired-cartoons-week-40

How a Chinese AI Giant Made Chatting—and Surveillance—Easy

Alexa can tell you the weather. Siri knows a few jokes. In China, voice-computing company iFlytek built similar smart assistants beloved by users. But its tech is also helping the government listen in.

source https://www.wired.com/story/iflytek-china-ai-giant-voice-chatting-surveillance

Here’s What an Antitrust Case Against Google Might Look Like

Two DOJ veterans lay out a roadmap for cracking down on the company’s digital advertising juggernaut.

source https://www.wired.com/story/antitrust-case-against-google-roadmap-paper

Now Chrome Can Block Ads That Leach Power From Your CPU

Google developers have built a feature to help you avoid abusive ads. Here’s how to turn it on now.

source https://www.wired.com/story/now-chrome-can-block-ads-that-leach-power-from-your-cpu

What Happened When I Switched From Macs to Windows

Fed up with the rising cost and declining quality of Apple laptops, I migrated to Microsoft. It has been both a total joy and a complete pain in the neck.

source https://www.wired.com/story/rant-switching-from-mac-to-windows

Bryan Adams' Instagram Rant Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week Canadian rocker Bryan Adams got called out on social media for a coronavirus rant he posted on Instagram.

source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-week-270

The Best Weighted Blankets (2020): Yaasa, Bearaby, Casper, and More

These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-weighted-blankets

Will the New York Times Ever Stop Reporting on UFOs?

By far the weirdest thing about this story is that it keeps on showing up.

source https://www.wired.com/story/will-the-new-york-times-ever-stop-reporting-on-ufos

‘Milestone’ Evidence for Anyons, a Third Kingdom of Particles

Physicists have long known that the universe is made from two kinds of particles: fermions and bosons. Now there's a third that behaves totally differently.

source https://www.wired.com/story/milestone-evidence-for-anyons-a-third-kingdom-of-particles

Tech Could Be Used to Track Employees—in the Name of Health

Makers of product-tracking beacons suggest using the tools to help enforce social distancing in the workplace.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tech-used-track-employees-name-health

‘You’re Not Alone’: How One Nurse Is Confronting the Pandemic

The adrenaline of the first days of the Covid response has drained away, leaving sore muscles, heavy hearts, and a creeping awareness that the grind is here to stay.

source https://www.wired.com/story/youre-not-alone-how-one-nurse-is-confronting-pandemic

A Guide to Tony Soprano's Many Robes

Get the robe. Don't ask questions.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tony-soprano-robes-buying-guide

How to Sleep When the World Is Falling Apart

It's not easy to relax in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. But there are some simple tips and techniques that can help you get some shut-eye.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-sleep-anxiety

Space Photos of the Week: Cassini's Curtain Call

Before it crashed onto Saturn, the spacecraft captured images of the most photogenic planet in our Solar System.

source https://www.wired.com/story/space-photos-of-the-week-cassinis-curtain-call

The Best Outdoor Furniture and Gear to Campout in Your Backyard (2020)

If you have access to some private outdoor space, even just a fire escape, we can help you make the most of your time at home.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-outdoor-gear-for-home-backyard

On Starships, Humans Will Not Be Pulling the Trigger

Max Barry's new novel envisions a future where artificial intelligence handles most of the fighting—until people start to question it.

source https://www.wired.com/2020/05/geeks-guide-max-barry

Tap Strap 2 Review: An Answer in Search of a Question

Can a wearable that simulates a mouse and keyboard combined compete with the real things?

source https://www.wired.com/review/tap-strap-2

Hackers Claim to Have ‘Dirty Laundry’ About Donald Trump

Plus: Warrantless surveillance, an iOS zero-day glut, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hackers-claim-dirty-laundry-donald-trump-ransomware-zerodium-ios

It's Not Just the Extreme Heat. It's the Extreme Humidity

A new study shows rising humidity and temperatures are colliding in places like the US Gulf Coast, decades ahead of projections, and it's likely to cause deaths.

source https://www.wired.com/story/its-not-just-the-extreme-heat-its-the-extreme-humidity

10 Best Wireless Earbuds for Working Out (2020): Beats, Jaybird, and More

Looking for a pair of sturdy and sweatproof wireless headphones to help you rock your inner jock? We have you covered.

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

How We'll Learn to Sing Together When We're Far Apart

Making music with a group, whether it’s crowded into a bar or standing in a church, fulfills in a way that singing alone does not. But we can still try.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-well-learn-to-sing-together-when-were-far-apart

How to Avoid Spam—Using Disposable Contact Information

The next time you sign up for a coupon code or retail promotion, use these apps to avoid spam text and email messages.

source https://www.wired.com/story/avoid-spam-disposable-email-burner-phone-number

Epic Games' New Unreal Engine 5 Looks Pretty Incredible

The game engine won't be released until next year, but man it looks nice.

source https://www.wired.com/story/unreal-engine-5

Buying Giphy Gives Facebook a New Window Into Its Rivals

The social media giant acquires another rich source of data, this time in the form of the internet’s favorite GIF library.

source https://www.wired.com/story/buying-giphy-gives-facebook-new-window

An Alien War Took Over Grand Theft Auto V. It Ends Tonight

A month-long battle between gangs of green and purple aliens has spilled beyond GTA V's boundaries.

source https://www.wired.com/story/grand-theft-auto-v-purple-green-alien-war

What’s the Strange Ailment Affecting Kids With Covid-19?

The spate of inflammatory symptoms has sparked anxiety in parents, but experts say the big picture hasn't changed: The kids are still (mostly) alright.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whats-the-strange-ailment-affecting-kids-with-covid-19

The US Will Help a Taiwan Firm Build a Chip Plant in Arizona

The announcement comes as the Commerce Department issues new restrictions on sales to Huawei, the latest sign of US-China friction.

source https://www.wired.com/story/us-help-taiwan-firm-build-chip-plant-iarizona

Coming Soon: A Nuclear Reactor—With a 3D Printed Core

A nuclear reactor core is one of the most extreme human-made environments on the planet. These scientists just figured out how to print one.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coming-soon-a-nuclear-reactor-with-a-3d-printed-core

REI Anniversary Sale: 21 Best Summer Outdoor Deals for 2020

Heading out? Whether it's for a solo run or hike, try to keep your distance. We hope our picks from these outdoor retailers can help.

source https://www.wired.com/story/rei-anniversary-sale-2020

Vollebak’s Metal Jacket Is Armor Against ... Something

With its copper infused garment, the company is looking to provide disease resistant clothing—but has yet to actually test it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/vollebaks-metal-jacket-is-armor-against-something

Will Empty Bleachers Change the Psychology of Sports?

When German and US soccer kick off this summer, there will be no crowds. That might squelch the home-field advantage—and the emotion that drives players.

source https://www.wired.com/story/will-empty-bleachers-change-the-psychology-of-sports

How to Set Up Your Echo Dot (and Get the Most From It)

What does an Amazon Echo do, exactly? Here's all the tips and tricks you need to get going.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-amazon-echo-dot

Why Facebook Censored an Anti-Trump Ad

Plus: A strategy code named Pandemic, an unexpected Supreme Court reference, and an update for subscribers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-why-facebook-censored-an-anti-trump-ad

The Dark Secrets of Hacking Hero Marcus Hutchins

This week, Andy Greenberg talks about his profile of hacker Marcus Hutchins, and we get an update on contact tracing programs helping to slow the pandemic.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-455

How to Do Zoom Circle Time for Little Tiny Squirmy Kids

A veteran preschool teacher explains: Don't expect they to sit still, but do expect them to share.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-do-zoom-circle-time-for-little-tiny-squirmy-kids

Silicon Valley Rethinks the (Home) Office

Some tech companies are adjusting to the pandemic with new WFH perks and even letting employees ditch their commutes forever.

source https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-rethinks-home-office-twitter-slack

I Enrolled in a Coronavirus Contact Tracing Academy

Health experts say we need up to 200,000 more people to track down the infected and anyone who crossed their path. I took the training to learn how it works.

source https://www.wired.com/story/i-enrolled-in-a-coronavirus-contact-tracing-academy

The US Says Chinese Hackers Went Too Far During the Covid-19 Crisis

The FBI and DHS say that Beijing's hacking “jeopardizes” the delivery of much-needed Covid-19 treatment options.

source https://www.wired.com/story/china-hackers-covid-19-spying-vaccine

5 Free Digital Comics to Spend Time With During Lockdown

Looking for some comics to fill your quarantine hours? Lots of publishers are currently offering free issues. We suggest you start with these.

source https://www.wired.com/story/5-free-comics-quarantine

The Science of Temperature Is Weirder Than You Think

Getting warm is easy—like falling off a bike. So why is it so hard to be cool?

source https://www.wired.com/story/temperature-is-weirder-than-you-think

Why Is Facebook So Afraid of Checking Facts?

The biggest social network in the world has the wrong idea for how to fight Covid-19 conspiracies.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-is-facebook-so-afraid-of-checking-facts

A Secret Space Plane is Carrying a Solar Experiment to Orbit

The idea of beaming solar energy to Earth with radio waves is decades old. But this weekend, the technology gets its first test in orbit.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-secret-space-plane-is-carrying-a-solar-experiment-to-orbit

'Hamilton' Is Coming to Disney+ Very Soon

The musical production, which was recorded in 2016 and supposed to hit theaters next year, will be available to stream this summer.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hamilton-disney-plus

7 Best Umbrellas for 2020: Windproof, Cheap (and a Tiny One)

We found some umbrellas that will protect you from the showers, withstand the wind, and hold up for the long haul.

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

How Gamers Powered Super-Fast Internet Abroad

Romania and Singapore don’t seem to have much in common, but they both owe their robust broadband in part to videogame fanatics seeking better connections.

source https://www.wired.com/story/singapore-romania-fast-internet-gamers

Why Has Covid-19 Hit Seniors So Hard?

It’s not one thing, it’s everything. Older people are more likely to catch the disease, to suffer from it more severely, and to have a tougher recovery.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-has-covid-19-hit-seniors-so-hard

Coronavirus Guide: Symptoms, Testing, Treatment, and Economics

Everything we know about Covid-19, from avoiding the virus to caring for your loved ones, with regular updates.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-guide-faq-advice

The Grim History of Counting the Dead During Plagues

In every pandemic since the 16th century, humans have debated how to tally death tolls. Now more than ever, we need to confront the messiness of the data.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-grim-history-of-counting-the-dead-during-plagues

Baratza Vario-W Review: A Grinder for the Serious Coffee Brewer

This programmable coffee grinder is the ultimate setup for serious home baristas, as long as you prefer brewing methods that require finer grinds.

source https://www.wired.com/review/baratza-vario-w-coffee-grinder

How to Throw a Karaoke Party on Zoom

You can use any videoconferencing platform to recreate the magic of a drunken night out—and it's a lot easier than it sounds.

source https://www.wired.com/story/zoom-karaoke-party

The Timely Retrofuturism of UC Berkeley’s Virtual Theater

The student cast of 'Snowflakes, Or Rare White People' conjured a 23rd-century dystopia with 21st-century tech in a 20th-century format.

source https://www.wired.com/story/retrofuturism-uc-berkeley-virtual-theater

7 Great Bill Splitting Apps: Splitwise, Venmo, and More

If you need to divvy up big expenses, these apps can handle the math—and the money.

source https://www.wired.com/story/expense-bill-splitting-apps

Beware the Lofty Promises of Covid-19 ‘Tracker’ Apps

A popular symptom-tracking app made a splash for its surprising discoveries. But a deeper look at the data calls those findings into question.

source https://www.wired.com/story/beware-the-lofty-promises-of-covid-19-tracker-apps

Why Humans Totally Freak Out When They Get Lost

People really do circle past the same tree over and over again—it doesn't just happen in movies.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-humans-totally-freak-out-when-they-get-lost

How NASA Certifies New Spacecraft Safe Enough for Humans

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule will be only the fifth American craft to be rated for human spaceflight in history. Clearing NASA’s certification process takes years.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-nasa-certifies-new-spacecraft-safe-enough-for-humans

The First Shot: Inside the Covid Vaccine Fast Track

The very first vaccine candidate entered human trials—and Neal Browning’s arm—on March 16. Behind the scenes at Moderna and the beginning of an unprecedented global sprint.

source https://www.wired.com/story/moderna-covid-19-vaccine-trials

Spatial's VR Meeting Rooms Are Now Open to Everyone

The virtual reality workspace startup is offering a free version for users. All you need a web browser.

source https://www.wired.com/story/spatial-vr-ar-collaborative-spaces

Facebook’s AI for Hate Speech Improves. How Much Is Unclear

The company says algorithms flagged almost 90 percent of the hate speech it removed in the first quarter. But it doesn’t report how much slipped through. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-ai-hate-speech-improves-unclear

Spaceship Earth and the Value of Utopian Thinking

The Biosphere 2 experiment is often ridiculed as the scientific disaster of the '90s. A new documentary makes a touching case for its merits.

source https://www.wired.com/story/spaceship-earth-utopianism

The Video Lynching of Ahmaud Arbery

Like Eric Garner and Philando Castile before him, the footage of Ahmaud Arbery's death provides an opportunity to turn up the volume on his story.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ahmaud-arbery-video

That Fresh Sea Breeze You Breathe May Be Laced With Microplastic

Researchers have discovered that the ocean is burping tiny plastic particles, which then blow onto land—and potentially into your lungs.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sea-breeze-microplastic

The Last, Lonely Walks Through New York City

On the eve of his move back to his native Tel Aviv, photographer Natan Dvir made a final tour of the streets that he had called home for the past 11 years.

source https://www.wired.com/story/last-lonely-walks-through-new-york-city

The US Could Deliver Stimulus Checks Faster—With Tech's Help

The federal government desperately needs to take cues from global humanitarian agencies that have developed quick and secure payment tools.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-us-could-deliver-stimulus-checks-faster-with-techs-help

7 Best Gaming Laptops for Every Kind of Player (2020)

We tested the latest and greatest gaming laptops to sort the god-rolls from the vendor fodder.

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

Hungry City Rats Are Looking for a New Lunch Spot Near You

As restaurants have shuttered, the rats who depend on an eternal garbage buffet are becoming more bold and competitive—and looking for new homes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hungry-city-rats-are-looking-for-a-new-lunch-spot-near-you

Samsung Galaxy A51 Review: Not Good Enough

Sluggish performance and average cameras mire an otherwise fine Android phone.

source https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-a51

19 Everyday Products Made of Recycled Materials (2020)

Tread lightly on the planet with shoes made out of repurposed plastic, plus other Earth-friendly picks.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/our-favorite-upcycled-and-recycled-products

Online Voting Has Worked So Far. That Doesn’t Mean It's Safe

Proponents of mobile and internet voting point to its uneventful track record. That's not good enough.

source https://www.wired.com/story/online-voting-worked-so-far-doesnt-mean-safe

Let’s Say There’s a Covid-19 Vaccine—Who Gets It First?

An immunization shot is still in development, but debate over who gets priority has already begun.

source https://www.wired.com/story/lets-say-theres-a-covid-19-vaccine-who-gets-it-first

The Confessions of Marcus Hutchins, the Hacker Who Saved the Internet

At 22, he single-handedly put a stop to the worst cyberattack the world had ever seen. Then he was arrested by the FBI. This is his untold story. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/confessions-marcus-hutchins-hacker-who-saved-the-internet

Elon Musk Defies Lockdown Orders and Reopens Tesla's Factory

The CEO sued a California county over the weekend and threatened to move the company to Texas—his latest tangle with government authorities.

source https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-defies-lockdown-orders-reopens-tesla-factory

'The Office' Is Playing Out on Slack—and That's Sad

The collective MSCHF set out to re-create every episode of the NBC comedy in Slack. What they built is a reminder of what people miss when WFH.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-office-recreated-slack-covid-19

Amazon’s *Upload* Will Get a Second Season

Meanwhile, M. Night Shyamalan is working on a new mystery movie. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/upload-season-2

How Albert Einstein's Son Tamed the Mississippi River

Multiple structures now keep the river from roaring into the Atchafalaya—but they may be inadequate against climate change.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-albert-einsteins-son-tamed-the-mississippi-river

Best iPhone (2020): Which Model Should You Actually Buy?

Picking the right iPhone can be tricky, but this breakdown should help you decide if you want an iPhone 11 or an iPhone SE.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/iphone-buying-guide

The Best Security Cameras for Indoors (2020): Wyze, Kami, Nest

We tested and rounded up the best security cameras. All offer helpful notifications and decent video quality, but be mindful to take precautions against unwanted hackers.

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

Wildfires Already Threaten the West. Then Came Covid-19

What if you need to mobilize first responders while keeping them socially distanced—and also potentially evacuate whole communities to safety?

source https://www.wired.com/story/california-wildfires-covid-19

The Case for Reopening Schools

Lots of other countries have decided that it's time to take this step. Why is the US holding back?

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-case-for-reopening-schools

Infrared Cameras Can Spot a Fever, but May Not Slow Covid-19

Workplaces are deploying technology to screen employees who may be sick. But past experience suggests the sensors won't find many infectious people.

source https://www.wired.com/story/infrared-cameras-spot-fever-not-slow-covid-19

Today's Cartoon: Meeting Backdrop

A Zoom with a (limited) view.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wired-cartoons-week-39

The Search for a Covid-19 Research Animal Model

In a lab test, two monkeys died from the novel coronavirus. A species that reacts to the virus as humans do may help us find new treatments, but it's a weighty task.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-search-for-a-covid-19-research-animal-model

School's Out—but on 'Minecraft,' Graduation Day Goes On

Graduation ceremonies have been waylaid by pandemic. So some gaming-savvy seniors are taking their send-off to the servers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/quanranteen-university-minecraft-graduation

The Pandemic Strands Some Ship Crews at Sea, Others On Shore

Travel restrictions are blocking some marine workers from reaching their assigned ships. That's forcing others on extended tours. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/pandemic-strands-ship-crews-sea-others-shore

Thunderbolt Flaws Expose Millions of PCs to Hands-On Hacking

The so-called Thunderspy attack takes less than five minutes to pull off with physical access to a device, and affects any PC manufactured before 2019.

source https://www.wired.com/story/thunderspy-thunderbolt-evil-maid-hacking

What Goes On in a Proton? Quark Math Still Needs Answers

The complex math that governs quark particles is still a mystery—even though a $1 million prize awaits anyone who can figure it out.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-goes-on-in-a-proton-quark-math-still-needs-answers

Science Fairs Are Canceled. Maybe That’s Just as Well

It’s time to reconsider these earnest events—and find ways for kids to experience the joyous, collaborative nature of real scientific discovery.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whats-wrong-with-science-fairs

The Eerie Stillness of Empty Schoolyards

Under the pandemic, the message is clear: school's out for the summer, and maybe even beyond that.

source https://www.wired.com/story/eerie-stillness-empty-schoolyards

Elon Musk and Grimes' Baby Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

The pair named their newborn child X Æ A-12. People are still scratching their heads over how it's pronounced.

source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-week-269

Fantastical Plans Are on Hold, and More Car News This Week

The Covid-19 pandemic will delay the arrival of flying cars, and Google sibling Sidewalk Labs abandons plans to remake part of Toronto's waterfront.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fantastical-plans-hold-car-news

An Unlikely Partner to Counter Cyberattacks

To combat increasing ransomware attacks on U.S. cities, the National Guard needs help from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-an-unlikely-partner-to-counter-cyberattacks

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

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

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

The Classic TV Shows and Movies We Keep Rewatching

WIRED staffers share what films and TV series they come back to when they need to feel a little better.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-we-keep-rebinging

How to Set Your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to Control Who Sees What

Pick who sees your tweets, posts, and stories—and choose what you want to see, too.

source https://www.wired.com/story/lock-down-social-media-privacy-security-facebook-twitter

How Much Is a Human Life Worth, In Dollars?

As the US reopens the economy amid a deadly pandemic, a dire question looms. Let's do the math.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-much-is-human-life-worth-in-dollars

Quarantine Is a Weirdly Good Time for Animation

Shows like Tooning Out the News can be more easily made from home than live-action TV—and going virtual is giving animators lots of opportunities to shine.

source https://www.wired.com/story/animation-tv-covid-19-coronavirus

Facebook and the Folly of Self-Regulation

The company's new review board is designed to move slowly and keep things intact.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-and-the-folly-of-self-regulation

The 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory Has Taken a Dark Turn

Though social networks have pledged to take more concerted action against it, the theory has continued to spread, inspiring a surge of attacks. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-5g-coronavirus-conspiracy-theory-has-taken-a-dark-turn

Space Photos of the Week: Europa\! Attempt No Landing There

Despite a surface marked with so-called “chaos terrain,” we're set to explore whether or not it'll be possible to live on Jupiter's moon.

source https://www.wired.com/story/space-photos-europa-attempt-no-landing-there

Zoom Security Gets a Boost With Keybase Acquisition

Plus: A GoDaddy breach, a ransomware attack, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/zoom-keybase-godaddy-breach-ransomware-nest-security-news

10 Best Wireless Earbuds WIRED Has Tried (True Wireless)

True wireless earbuds, fully wireless earbuds, completely wireless earbuds—No matter what you call them, if you’re ready to cut the cord between your ears, these are the best buds WIRED has tested.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wirefree-earbuds

*The Last Unicorn* Is a Work of Art

The 1982 children's cartoon remains surprisingly adept at capturing the realities of loss and regret. 

source https://www.wired.com/2020/05/geeks-guide-last-unicorn

Trump Guns for Chinese Telecoms but Doesn't Have a Real Plan

Scattershot concerns over whether devices might be compromised by foreign intelligence doesn't replace strategy and leaves questions about the supply chain unanswered.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-trump-guns-for-chinese-telecoms-but-doesnt-have-a-real-plan

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' Is Still an Infuriating Relic

The recent remaster of the game is a stark reminder of the different world the original was born into.

source https://www.wired.com/story/revisiting-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2

Is Online Grocery Shopping Better for the Planet?

During the Covid-19 pandemic, more people than ever are buying online to stock their pantries. What kind of carbon footprint is all that home delivery leaving behind?

source https://www.wired.com/story/is-online-grocery-shopping-better-for-the-planet

15 Best Weekend Deals: Headphones, Kitchen Essentials, and More

The leaves are back, temperatures are (mostly) getting warmer, but we're all stuck inside. Here are a few products that might help take the edge off.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-may-09-2020

300 Drones Illuminate the Sky to Honor Health Care Workers

The drones performed outside of a Rotterdam hospital handling Covid-19 patients, providing a form of public art rare during social distancing.

source https://www.wired.com/story/drones-covid-19-health-care-workers-netherlands

Ways to Stay Calm During Quarantine: Candles, Plants, and Other Tips

It's hard to keep calm and carry on when we've entered not-losing-your-mind territory. Here are a few ideas and things to help you cope.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ways-to-stay-calm-and-relax-during-quarantine

Watson's Creator Wants to Teach AI a New Trick: Common Sense

David Ferrucci built a computer that mastered *Jeopardy*. Since then, he's been attacking a more challenging task. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/watsons-creator-teach-ai-new-trick-common-sense

Covid-19 Casts a Dark Cloud Over the Flying Car Future

An economic slump is no good for a long shot business that's just starting to take off. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-covid-air-taxi-flying-car-impact

Microsoft Is Starting to Tease Xbox Series X Games

Also, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is on 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' now.

source https://www.wired.com/story/xbox-series-x-games

Defcon Is Canceled

For real this time. Its sister conference, Black Hat, has also been called off.

source https://www.wired.com/story/defcon-is-canceled

The Year the Internet Thought I Was MacKenzie Bezos

After the billionaire announced she would give away her fortune, Google’s algorithm decided the best way to reach her was by contacting me.

source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-thought-i-was-mackenzie-bezos

Shuttered: Mathery's Technicolor Coronavirus PSAs

The creative duo thinks that reminders to wash your hands don't have to be so dull.

source https://www.wired.com/story/shuttered-mathery-technicolor-coronavirus-psas

As Deaths Mount, Trump’s Disinformation Strategy Will Adapt

Bashing the epidemiological models didn't work. Now, the administration is questioning reality itself.

source https://www.wired.com/story/as-deaths-mount-trumps-disinformation-strategy-will-adapt

Wink Smart Hub Users Will Soon Have to Pay Up—Or Lose Access

For the past six years, Wink's costumers have used its app for free. But starting May 13, that will no longer be the case.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wink-smart-hub-users-will-soon-have-to-pay-up-or-lose-access

The 7 Best Soundbars for Every Budget (2020)

We've listened to a ton of soundbars and these are the best sounding systems from Vizio, Sonos, Yamaha, and more.

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

Electra Townie Path Go! Review: An Expensive Starter E-Bike

This premium electric cruiser is a stylish, spendy ride with top-of-the-line performance.

source https://www.wired.com/review/electra-townie-path-go

We Asked for Flying Cars. We Got Axl Rose's Twitter Spat

Plus: The early days at Twitter, the digital conspiracy theory, and the eels getting visits from humans.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-we-asked-for-flying-cars-we-got-axl-roses-twitter-spat

How Will We Dine and Uber in the Post-Pandemic City?

This week, Aarian Marshall joins us to talk about how cities can respond to the coronavirus by redesigning streets to accommodate outdoor dining and changes to transit.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-454

Social Distancing Has Become the Norm. What Have We Learned?

It's a good time to sort through what's known, unknown, and only just beginning to be understood about this months-long intervention.

source https://www.wired.com/story/social-distancing-has-become-the-norm-what-have-we-learned

NASA's EmDrive Leader Has a New Interstellar Project

Harold White left NASA in December to join a new nonprofit focused on building the technologies to bring humans to the outer solar system and beyond.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nasas-emdrive-leader-has-a-new-interstellar-project

The Coronavirus Has Warped All Sense of Time

The days blend together, the months lurch ahead, and we have no idea what time it is. The virus has created its own clock.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-time-warp-what-day-is-it

Health Officials Say 'No Thanks' to Contact-Tracing Tech

Silicon Valley companies have proposed automating the arduous task of identifying people potentially exposed to Covid-19. They're finding few takers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/health-officials-no-thanks-contact-tracing-tech

The Pandemic Slams Main Street: 'We're Trying to Stay Alive'

An oral history of small business owners across the nation who are struggling to adapt—or closing up shop for good.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-pandemic-slams-main-street-were-trying-to-stay-alive

Front-Runners Emerge in the Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine

Two leading candidates are headed for mass clinical trials, and everything’s on the table—including deliberately infecting healthy vaccine volunteers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/frontrunners-emerge-in-the-race-for-a-covid-19-vaccine

Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs Scraps Its Ambitious Toronto Project

The Google sibling envisioned a tech-enabled and eco-friendly neighborhood. But residents rebelled over plans to collect and use their data, among other things.

source https://www.wired.com/story/alphabets-sidewalk-labs-scraps-ambitious-toronto-project

Growth Teams Have the Tools to Be Coronavirus Anti-Growth Teams

Tech companies that have perfected viral growth need to do more to help stop the spread of misinformation—and ultimately, the pandemic itself.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-growth-teams-have-the-tools-to-be-coronavirus-anti-growth-teams

How a Facebook Bug Took Down Your Favorite iOS Apps

Thank a tiny change to a software development kit for widespread crashes Wednesday, including the Spotify and TikTok apps.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-sdk-ios-apps-spotify-tiktok-crash

16 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas and Deals (2020)

With these deals, you won't need to resort to a homemade card or a macaroni picture frame.

source https://www.wired.com/story/last-minute-mothers-day-gift-ideas-deals-2020

How *World of Warcraft* Has Evolved With the Internet

In an interview with WIRED, *WoW* game director Ion Hazzikostas reflects on the shifting culture of the landmark MMORPG.

source https://www.wired.com/story/world-of-warcraft-internet-ion-hazzikostas

Games Without Fans Could Help Level the Playing Field

Research suggests that finishing England’s Premier League season in empty stadiums would reduce refereeing bias and allow players to perform at their best.

source https://www.wired.com/story/games-without-fans-could-help-level-the-playing-field

The Best Coffee Grinders We've Tested (Burr, Manual, Blade)

Get more joy from your java by freshly grinding whole beans with one of these.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-coffee-grinders

Taika Waititi Will Direct a Star Wars Movie

As the *Thor: Ragnarok* director prepares to go to a galaxy far, far away, Tom Cruise considers a trip to space. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/taika-waititi-will-direct-a-star-wars-movie

Covid-19's Scary Blood Clots Aren't That Surprising

There's more than a century of research linking clogged blood vessels to infectious diseases.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19s-scary-blood-clots-arent-that-surprising

This Bizarre Insect Is Building Shelters Out of Microplastic

Caddisfly larvae typically construct protective cases out of sand grains and silk. Now they're also using microplastic particles.

source https://www.wired.com/story/caddisfly-microplastic

Nonprofits and Companies That Are Helping to Fight the Covid Pandemic

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

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

Why Meatpacking Plants Have Become Covid-19 Hot Spots

Frigid temperatures, cramped conditions, and long hours put meat processing workers at higher risk for contracting the novel coronavirus.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-meatpacking-plants-have-become-covid-19-hot-spots

As Cities Reopen, Outdoor Dining May Provide a Lifeline

Restaurants are anxious to expand beyond takeout, and some researchers believe open-air transmission of the coronavirus is rare.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cities-reopen-outdoor-dining-lifeline

Which States Are Reopening, Which Remain on Lockdown, and Why

There's not a national plan to restart US businesses. That's led to inconsistencies among governors' orders, and some confusion among residents.

source https://www.wired.com/story/which-states-reopening-lockdown

Is There a Constitutional Right to Make Robocalls?

Meeting via conference call for the first time ever this week, the Supreme Court considers a case about our phones.

source https://www.wired.com/story/constitutional-right-robocalls-supreme-court

Sonos Arc Soundbar: Price, Specs, Release Date

The Sonos Arc is the company's new high-end home theater option. The company's largest wireless speaker and its subwoofer also get an update.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sonos-arc-soundbar-sonos-five-sonos-sub

When Schools Reopen, Don't Ditch Online Learning

Blending classroom teaching and virtual education keeps students flexible and engaged.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-when-schools-reopen-dont-ditch-online-learning

Facebook Names the 20 People Who Can Overrule Mark Zuckerberg

The new oversight board will review decisions to remove content. The members are accomplished professionals who are independent of the company.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-names-20-people-overrule-mark-zuckerberg

GitHub Takes Aim at Open Source Software Vulnerabilities

GitHub Advanced Security will help automatically spot potential security problems in the world's biggest open source platform.

source https://www.wired.com/story/github-advanced-security-open-source

India's Covid-19 Contract Tracing App Could Leak Patient Locations

The system's use of GPS data could let hackers pinpoint who reports a positive diagnosis.

source https://www.wired.com/story/india-covid-19-contract-tracing-app-patient-location-privacy

Sleeker Lidar Moves Volvo Closer to Selling a Self-Driving Car

Using technology from Silicon Valley's Luminar, the Swedish automaker plans to offer completely autonomous highway driving by 2022. 

source https://www.wired.com/story/sleeker-lidar-moves-volvo-closer-selling-self-driving-car

Microsoft Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2, Surface Earbuds: Price, Specs, Release Date

The company unveiled its latest product lineup: new mobile PCs, new headphones, and its first wirefree earbuds.

source https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-surface-spring-2020

Covid-19 Forces Spring Science Field Work to Go Fallow

Researchers and graduate students who depend on outdoor data collection find themselves stuck inside, just as expedition season normally gets going.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-forces-spring-science-field-work-to-go-fallow

Nikon D780 Review: Jack of All Trades

The company's newest full-frame DSLR shows there's still a place for big, powerful cameras.

source https://www.wired.com/review/nikon-d780

'Upload' Is a Clunky Parable About Class in a Digital Afterlife

The Amazon comedy has a smart premise, but it's light on ambition.

source https://www.wired.com/story/upload-amazon-review

China Is One Launch Closer to Building Its Own Space Station

The success of the Long March 5B rocket marked the country's latest attempt to position itself as an equal to NASA in space.

source https://www.wired.com/story/china-is-one-launch-closer-to-building-its-own-space-station

After 60 Years, Explosion-Powered Rockets Are Nearly Here

Rotating detonation engines could make rockets lighter, faster, and simpler. First imagined in the 1950s, now they’re almost ready for their first flight.

source https://www.wired.com/story/after-60-years-explosion-powered-rockets-are-nearly-here

Who Invented the Wheel? And How Did They Do It?

The wagon—and the wagon wheel—could not have been put together in stages. Either it works, or it doesn’t. And it enabled humans to spread rapidly into huge parts of the world.

source https://www.wired.com/story/who-invented-wheel-how-did-they-do-it

The H1N1 Crisis Predicted Covid-19’s Toll on Black Americans

In 2009, nonwhite patients got sicker faster, recovered more slowly, and died at higher rates than white patients. Now history is repeating itself.

source https://www.wired.com/story/h1n1-crisis-predicted-covid-19-toll-black-americans

Pandemic Lessons From an 18th Century Reenactor

In all ways, Jon Townsend lives an old-fashioned life. Except, maybe, when he uploads portions of it to his endearing—and instructive—YouTube channel.

source https://www.wired.com/story/jon-townsend-18th-century-reenactments-pandemic

California Sues Uber and Lyft to Classify Drivers as Employees

The state and 3 cities say the ride-hail companies are violating a new state law. The suit could lead to tens of millions of dollars in fines.

source https://www.wired.com/story/california-sues-uber-lyft-classify-drivers-employees

Adult Cam Site CAM4 Exposed 10.88 Billion Records Online

CAM4 has taken the server offline, but not before it leaked 7TB of user data.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cam4-adult-cam-data-leak-7tb

Best Amazon Devices Deals (May 2020): Kindles, Fire Tablets, Echo Speakers

It's a good time to buy if you're in the market for a new Kindle, Fire Tablet, or Alexa-powered Echo Speaker.

source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-devices-deals-may-2020

The Neuroscience of Why You Could Really Use a Hug Right Now

For those quarantined alone, the lack of human touch can feel agonizing. A neurological phenomenon called "skin hunger" explains why.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-neuroscience-of-why-you-could-really-use-a-hug-right-now

This Pandemic Is Lonely. But Don't Call Loneliness an ‘Epidemic’

Comparing isolation to infection disease isn't helpful, says historian Fay Bound Alberti. But Covid-19 lends a unique opportunity to reframe the issue.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pandemic-loneliness

Best Nintendo Switch Deals and Console Bundles (May 2020)

The best Nintendo Switch console deals, and all the essentials you'll need when you own one.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-nintendo-switch-deals-bundles-and-essentials

Google and the Cost of 'Data Voids' During a Pandemic

Was a Nazi slogan brandished at a Reopen Illinois rally? The answer depends on what you search, and when you search for it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-google-and-the-cost-of-data-voids-during-a-pandemic