The company's music service, which was born in 2011 and shut down last week, shall live forever in our hearts.
source https://www.wired.com/story/rip-google-play-music-gone-too-soon
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Neck-Deep in Stress? Try This Heated Massager
TruMedic’s latest massager contains two sets of rotating balls that simulate the kneading motion of human hands.
source https://www.wired.com/review/trumedic-magichands-trushiatsu-neck-and-back-massager
source https://www.wired.com/review/trumedic-magichands-trushiatsu-neck-and-back-massager
The Wisconsin GOP Lost $2.3 Million in an Email Scam
Trump's website gets hacked, a ransomware group calls it quits, and more of the week's top security news.
source https://www.wired.com/story/wisconsin-gop-email-scam-ransomware-security-news
source https://www.wired.com/story/wisconsin-gop-email-scam-ransomware-security-news
Is It Better to Plant Trees or Let Forests Regrow Naturally?
Nations are pledging to plant billions of trees. But a new study shows that we've underestimated the power of natural forest regrowth to fight climate change.
source https://www.wired.com/story/is-it-better-to-plant-trees-or-let-forests-regrow-naturally
source https://www.wired.com/story/is-it-better-to-plant-trees-or-let-forests-regrow-naturally
17 Tips to Help You Survive Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
This battle royale is insane. Here are some basics and tricks to outlast your 59 opponents and be the last bean standing.
source https://www.wired.com/story/fall-guys-tips
source https://www.wired.com/story/fall-guys-tips
As Cars Get Smarter, Massachusetts Votes on Their Future
Question 1 would amend the state's right-to-repair law and expand access to car data. But big automakers are pushing back.
source https://www.wired.com/story/right-to-repair-massachusetts-question-1-election-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/right-to-repair-massachusetts-question-1-election-2020
A Guide to Safely Holiday Road-Tripping Through a Pandemic
Any necessary travel this year takes an extra level of preparation. Here’s how to think it through.
source https://www.wired.com/story/pandemic-travel-tips-road-trip
source https://www.wired.com/story/pandemic-travel-tips-road-trip
A Ton of Our Favorite Headphones Are on Sale This Weekend
From the exceptional Sony WH-1000XM4 to the attractive Master & Dynamic MW65, there are discounts on cans for all your needs right now.
source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-october-31-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-october-31-2020
Friday, October 30, 2020
A Holiday Season Covid Surge, Outbreaks in Swing States, and More
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
source https://www.wired.com/story/holiday-season-surge-outbreaks-in-swing-states-and-more-coronavirus-news
source https://www.wired.com/story/holiday-season-surge-outbreaks-in-swing-states-and-more-coronavirus-news
Why Are Lines at Polling Places So Long? Math
It’s a resource allocation problem, a tough challenge in “queueing theory.” It’s also racism.
source https://www.wired.com/story/why-are-lines-at-polling-places-so-long-math
source https://www.wired.com/story/why-are-lines-at-polling-places-so-long-math
It's Hard to Escape Facebook's Vortex of Polarization
Suggesting other news sources only reinforces users' political beliefs. Another study finds that quitting the social media giant leaves people less informed.
source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-vortex-political-polarization
source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-vortex-political-polarization
Dinosaurs Are Even Scarier When They're Zombies
In his short story "Hell Creek," horror author Robert Cargill tackles one of the scariest ideas ever: an undead dino apocalypse.
source https://www.wired.com/2020/10/geeks-guide-dinosaur-zombies
source https://www.wired.com/2020/10/geeks-guide-dinosaur-zombies
What's Worse Than Foreign Election Interference? QAnon
Tech companies need to be held responsible for enabling spread of the movement's conspiracies.
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-whats-worse-than-foreign-election-interference-qanon
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-whats-worse-than-foreign-election-interference-qanon
Which Tablet Should I Get for My Kids?
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
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-kids-tablets
Quantum Computing Is Bigger Than Donald Trump
Plus: 2016 election reactions, the president’s health care, and a wrestling match over Section 230.
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-quantum-computing-is-bigger-than-donald-trump
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-quantum-computing-is-bigger-than-donald-trump
The Robot Ships Are Coming ... Eventually
As the pandemic fuels demand for less contact and fewer sailors, shipping companies turn to AI-assisted navigation.
source https://www.wired.com/story/mayflower-autonomous-ships
source https://www.wired.com/story/mayflower-autonomous-ships
The New Kim Kardashian Meme Lives on the Darkest Timeline
The star’s tone-def social media posts became a meme this week—a reminder that the extravegant lives of entertainers aren’t so entertaining anymore.
source https://www.wired.com/story/kim-kardashian-meme
source https://www.wired.com/story/kim-kardashian-meme
The 9 Best TVs (and Helpful Buying Tips)
From LCDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price point.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-tvs
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-tvs
The 15 Best Horror Movies to Stream This Halloween
You may not be able to hit up a costume party this year, but these flicks will help you enjoy the holiday just the same.
source https://www.wired.com/story/halloween-horror-streaming-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/halloween-horror-streaming-2020
The Right to Repair Is Back on the Ballot
This week, we discuss the proposed law in Massachusetts that would open up access to the data stored on a car’s internal computer.
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-479
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-479
WFH or Work at the Office—More Tech Employees Can Now Choose
The “hybrid workplace” is Silicon Valley’s latest buzzword, as tech companies start giving people more options for how and when and where they get stuff done.
source https://www.wired.com/story/hybrid-workforce-tech-companies-future
source https://www.wired.com/story/hybrid-workforce-tech-companies-future
How to Escape a Sinking Ship (Like, Say, the Titanic)
First, put on your fanciest clothes. And at 1:15 am, consider heading down to Deck D.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-escape-sinking-ship-like-titanic
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-escape-sinking-ship-like-titanic
How Humanity Spent Its First 20 Years in Orbit Aboard the ISS
Two decades ago, three explorers arrived at the International Space Station and marked the beginning of a permanent human presence beyond Earth.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-humanity-spent-its-first-20-years-in-orbit-aboard-the-iss
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-humanity-spent-its-first-20-years-in-orbit-aboard-the-iss
A Navy SEAL, a Quadcopter, and a Quest to Save Lives in Combat
On the battlefield, any doorway can be a death trap. A special ops vet, and his businessman brother, have built an AI to solve that problem.
source https://www.wired.com/story/shield-ai-quadcopter-military-drone
source https://www.wired.com/story/shield-ai-quadcopter-military-drone
Thursday, October 29, 2020
In Embryos, Crispr Can Cut Out Whole Chromosomes—That's Bad
The DNA-cutting tool has been hailed as a way to fix genetic glitches. But a new study suggests it can remove more than scientists bargained for.
source https://www.wired.com/story/in-embryos-crispr-can-cut-out-whole-chromosomes-thats-bad
source https://www.wired.com/story/in-embryos-crispr-can-cut-out-whole-chromosomes-thats-bad
TikTok Witches Are Hexing the Election This Halloween
Some are casting spells to “raise a mighty blue wave,” while other conjurers are employing pro-Trump countermagics.
source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-witches-election
source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-witches-election
Ransomware Hits Dozens of Hospitals in an Unprecedented Wave
As Covid-19 infections spike in many parts of the US, malware gangs are wreaking havoc on the health care system.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ransomware-hospitals-ryuk-trickbot
source https://www.wired.com/story/ransomware-hospitals-ryuk-trickbot
@Team_Trump45 and the Hazards of Online Sleuthing
A pro-Trump Twitter troll posted fundraising pleas for a child he said had cancer. Debunking-Twitter pounced. A tale of collateral damage in the disinformation age.
source https://www.wired.com/story/team-trump45-twitter-hazards-online-sleuthing
source https://www.wired.com/story/team-trump45-twitter-hazards-online-sleuthing
How Octopuses Use Their Suction Cups to Taste Through Touch
A new study reveals that the invertebrates use a novel kind of receptor embedded in their suckers to explore their ocean habitats.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-octopuses-use-their-suction-cups-to-taste-through-touch
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-octopuses-use-their-suction-cups-to-taste-through-touch
All the Ways Slack Tracks You—and How to Stop It
From changing privacy settings to putting limits on those infuriating notifications, here’s how to take control of Slack.
source https://www.wired.com/story/all-the-ways-slack-tracks-you-and-how-to-stop-it
source https://www.wired.com/story/all-the-ways-slack-tracks-you-and-how-to-stop-it
It Looks Good, but the Pricy Our Place Pan Flops
Yes, the design is very stylish, but for the money you should really just buy an All-Clad.
source https://www.wired.com/review/our-place-always-pan
source https://www.wired.com/review/our-place-always-pan
The Senate’s Section 230 Circus Sent a Bad Global Signal
The exhausting, partisan shouting match of a hearing showed that the US isn't ready to regulate tech with facts and good faith.
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-senates-section-230-circus-sent-a-bad-global-signal
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-senates-section-230-circus-sent-a-bad-global-signal
How to Get Started With Dungeons & Dragons
D&D can look difficult to get into, but with the right tools and a community you can vibe with, it’s much easier than it looks.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-started-dungeons-and-dragons
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-started-dungeons-and-dragons
These Hassle-Free Speakers Add Cinema Sound to Your Home
Enclave Audio’s CineHome Pro merges THX-certified surround sound and wireless tech to effortlessly bring you the movie theater audio experience.
source https://www.wired.com/review/enclave-audio-cinehome-pro
source https://www.wired.com/review/enclave-audio-cinehome-pro
The Tech Antitrust Problem No One Is Talking About
Americans pay more for broadband internet service and have fewer choices than consumers in other countries.
source https://www.wired.com/story/tech-antitrust-problem-no-one-talking
source https://www.wired.com/story/tech-antitrust-problem-no-one-talking
Gamers Forge Their Own Paths When It Comes to Accessibility
Players with disabilities and chronic illnesses haven't waited around for console manufacturers to look their way. Here's how far we've come—and how far we have to go.
source https://www.wired.com/story/accessibility-video-games-ablegamers
source https://www.wired.com/story/accessibility-video-games-ablegamers
A New Way to Plug a Human Brain into a Computer: via Veins
Electrodes threaded through the blood vessels that feed the brain let people control gadgets with their minds.
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-way-to-plug-a-human-brain-into-a-computer-via-veins
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-way-to-plug-a-human-brain-into-a-computer-via-veins
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
'Watch Dogs: Legion' Tackles Surveillance Without Humanity
The game envisions a near-future full of techno-dystopian surveillance, but doesn't have much to say about the people it affects.
source https://www.wired.com/story/watch-dogs-legion-surveillance-humanity
source https://www.wired.com/story/watch-dogs-legion-surveillance-humanity
Surprise! The Section 230 Hearing Wasn’t About Section 230
Republican senators unloaded on Twitter’s Jack Dorsey, but had little to say about reforming the foundational internet law.
source https://www.wired.com/story/section-230-hearing-wasnt-about-section-230
source https://www.wired.com/story/section-230-hearing-wasnt-about-section-230
What to Wear When You’re Battling Giant, Venomous Hornets
The suits worn by Washington state entomologists aren't "official" hornet-fighting armor. But they were affordable—and came up in an Amazon search.
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-to-wear-when-youre-battling-giant-venomous-hornets
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-to-wear-when-youre-battling-giant-venomous-hornets
What Did Pterosaurs Eat? Look Very Closely at Their Teeth
An “infinite focus microscope” reveals characteristic patterns on the flying reptiles’ chompers, showing in new detail how they lived—and evolved.
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-did-pterosaurs-eat-look-closely-at-their-teeth
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-did-pterosaurs-eat-look-closely-at-their-teeth
New Research Reveals the Hidden Downsides of Link Previews
The feature is convenient, but it can also leak sensitive data, consume bandwidth, and drain batteries. And some sites are worse than others.
source https://www.wired.com/story/new-research-reveals-the-hidden-downsides-of-link-previews
source https://www.wired.com/story/new-research-reveals-the-hidden-downsides-of-link-previews
The Best Pizza Ovens to Make the Perfect Slice
In times of trouble, our nation turns to carbs. We picked our favorite portable ovens for backyards, countertops, or camping.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-pizza-ovens
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-pizza-ovens
Among Us Was Hit With Pro-Trump Spam
The attack comes just days after US representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez played the game in a wildly popular Twitch stream.
source https://www.wired.com/story/among-us-hack
source https://www.wired.com/story/among-us-hack
The Most Glorious Video Game Music to Level Up Your Workday
Turns out these soundtracks can help you beat Bowser and boost productivity. Here are our favorite tunes, from high-fantasy suites to retro beats.
source https://www.wired.com/story/video-game-soundtracks-music-productivity
source https://www.wired.com/story/video-game-soundtracks-music-productivity
22 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear
Here are the WIRED staff’s favorite face coverings for running, walking the dog, going to work, or looking stylish.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-face-masks
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-face-masks
Why The Queen’s Gambit Is the No. 1 Netflix Show Right Now
The new miniseries, based on the book by Walter Tevis, revels in the joy of watching someone else play a game beautifully—and our obsession with genius.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-queens-gambit-netflix-chess-addiction
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-queens-gambit-netflix-chess-addiction
The AI Company Helping the Pentagon Assess Disinfo Campaigns
Primer can quickly sort through hundreds of sources to identify, say, Russian interference in Azerbaijan. It sells its tech to Walmart too.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-helping-pentagon-assess-disinfo-campaigns
source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-helping-pentagon-assess-disinfo-campaigns
How to Stop Getting Into Pointless Arguments Online
It's easy to want to keep talking until you “win,” but in reality, no one's winning.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-arguing-online
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-arguing-online
What Should You Do About Holiday Gatherings and Covid-19?
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, there's no perfectly safe way to socialize. But here are some tips on how to talk to your relatives about risk—or opting out.
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-should-you-do-about-holiday-gatherings-and-covid-19
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-should-you-do-about-holiday-gatherings-and-covid-19
Big Tech’s Election Plans Have a Blind Spot: Influencers
Platforms like Facebook and Google are sharing their plans to pause political ads around Election Day. That’s won’t stop all paid campaigning.
source https://www.wired.com/story/social-media-political-ads-blindspot-influencers
source https://www.wired.com/story/social-media-political-ads-blindspot-influencers
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The GOP Makes an Unlikely Closing Pitch: Amend Section 230
Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, and Jack Dorsey will testify Wednesday on a niche internet law less than a week before Election Day. How did we get here?
source https://www.wired.com/story/senate-section-230-hearing-zuckerberg-dorsey-pichai
source https://www.wired.com/story/senate-section-230-hearing-zuckerberg-dorsey-pichai
Backbone One Is an iPhone Controller Worth Gaming On
This iPhone controller and its app are so immersive and well designed, I forgot I was playing on my phone.
source https://www.wired.com/review/backbone-one-iphone-controller
source https://www.wired.com/review/backbone-one-iphone-controller
The Queer Appeal of Dead by Daylight
Is the LGBTQIA+ community a driving force behind the popularity of this asymmetrical multiplayer horror game?
source https://www.wired.com/story/queer-appeal-dead-by-daylight-lgbtq-community
source https://www.wired.com/story/queer-appeal-dead-by-daylight-lgbtq-community
The Science That Spans #MeToo, Memes, and Covid-19
The theory underlying network science predates the internet. But in 2020, it became essential to understanding our interconnected world.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-science-that-spans-metoo-memes-and-covid-19
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-science-that-spans-metoo-memes-and-covid-19
These Oceanographers Want to Turn Marine Slime Into Drugs
A California team will use a robotic vehicle to study tiny seafloor creatures, hoping they might yield new compounds to fight viruses and cancer.
source https://www.wired.com/story/these-oceanographers-want-to-turn-marine-slime-into-drugs
source https://www.wired.com/story/these-oceanographers-want-to-turn-marine-slime-into-drugs
The Chromecast With Google TV Is a Welcome Streaming Upgrade
The newest Chromecast comes with a remote and has Google TV built in—which makes it way easier to navigate a sea of streaming apps.
source https://www.wired.com/review/chromecast-with-google-tv
source https://www.wired.com/review/chromecast-with-google-tv
To Save the Planet, Get More EVs in Used Car Lots
To reduce carbon emissions, electric vehicles need to stay on the road as long as possible. That means developing a robust trade in second-hand cars.
source https://www.wired.com/story/save-planet-more-evs-used-car-lots
source https://www.wired.com/story/save-planet-more-evs-used-car-lots
What Comes After the International Space Station?
Funding for the world's premiere orbital laboratory won't last forever. Its end could usher in a new era of commercial space stations.
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-comes-after-the-international-space-station
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-comes-after-the-international-space-station
Why So Many Esports Pros Come From South Korea
If there’s a competitive mode, you'll find Korean players at the top of the charts. But the reasons have less to do with esports and more to do with culture and class.
source https://www.wired.com/story/korean-esports-gaming-class-culture
source https://www.wired.com/story/korean-esports-gaming-class-culture
Monday, October 26, 2020
A Hacker Is Threatening to Leak Patients' Therapy Notes
An extortionist has turned a breach of Finland's Vastaamo mental health services provider into a nightmare for victims.
source https://www.wired.com/story/hacker-threaten-release-therapy-notes-patients
source https://www.wired.com/story/hacker-threaten-release-therapy-notes-patients
The Russian Hackers Playing 'Chekhov's Gun' With US Targets
Berserk Bear has had plenty of opportunity to cause serious trouble. So why hasn't it yet?
source https://www.wired.com/story/berserk-bear-russia-infrastructure-hacking
source https://www.wired.com/story/berserk-bear-russia-infrastructure-hacking
Anatomy Opens the Creaking Door to Haunted House Tales
Kitty Horroshow's game dissects why a home can feel so familiar—and terrifying.
source https://www.wired.com/story/horror-video-games
source https://www.wired.com/story/horror-video-games
There May Be Far More Water on the Moon Than NASA Thought
A new pair of studies reveals that the resource isn’t limited to large shadowy craters. That's good news for the upcoming crewed missions.
source https://www.wired.com/story/there-may-be-far-more-water-on-the-moon-than-nasa-thought
source https://www.wired.com/story/there-may-be-far-more-water-on-the-moon-than-nasa-thought
Upon My Death, Play the Following Messages
A startup called Memories lets you record videos to be sent posthumously—one of many companies seeking to give you more control over your ending.
source https://www.wired.com/story/death-startups-memories
source https://www.wired.com/story/death-startups-memories
Boston Dynamics' Robots Won't Take Our Jobs ... Yet
On this week's Get WIRED podcast, writer Matt Simon talks about Spot the dog and SpaceX with Marc Raibert.
source https://www.wired.com/story/get-wired-podcast-14-boston-dynamics
source https://www.wired.com/story/get-wired-podcast-14-boston-dynamics
How to Get the Most Out of Virtual Doctors' Visits
Online health care has become a part of pandemic life—and your remote appointments can be easier to navigate than you'd think.
source https://www.wired.com/story/5-tips-online-health-care-telemedicine
source https://www.wired.com/story/5-tips-online-health-care-telemedicine
Wikipedia's Plan to Resist Election Day Misinformation
The encyclopedia is determined to emerge from the insanity of a pandemic and a polarizing election with its information and reputation intact.
source https://www.wired.com/story/wikipedias-plan-to-resist-election-day-misinformation
source https://www.wired.com/story/wikipedias-plan-to-resist-election-day-misinformation
Pandemic Quiet Is Helping Humans Eavesdrop on Rare Dolphins
Researchers are hoping to use the opportunity to get a better handle on the language of Australia's endangered Burrunan dolphins.
source https://www.wired.com/story/pandemic-quiet-is-helping-humans-eavesdrop-on-rare-dolphins
source https://www.wired.com/story/pandemic-quiet-is-helping-humans-eavesdrop-on-rare-dolphins
Google's Lower-Cost Pixel Gets a 5G Upgrade. Here's Our Take
The company's two Pixel 4A options are the top Android phones to buy if you don't want to splurge.
source https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-4a
source https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-4a
How to Carve a Pumpkin—From a Pro Sculptor
We asked a master sculptor and puppeteer how to make a scary-good jack-o-lantern.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-carve-a-pumpkin-like-a-pro
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-carve-a-pumpkin-like-a-pro
My Twitter Addiction Got So Bad, I Had to Block Myself
But wait—does that mean I'm addicted to the blocking software?
source https://www.wired.com/story/my-twitter-addiction-got-so-bad-i-had-to-block-myself
source https://www.wired.com/story/my-twitter-addiction-got-so-bad-i-had-to-block-myself
Mark Kelly’s Been To Space. Can He Make it to Capitol Hill?
Mark Kelly isn’t the first former NASA astronaut to run for office, but if he’s elected he’ll be the only one to make it to Congress on his first shot.
source https://www.wired.com/story/mark-kellys-been-to-space-can-he-make-it-to-capitol-hill
source https://www.wired.com/story/mark-kellys-been-to-space-can-he-make-it-to-capitol-hill
An Algorithm Blocked Kidney Transplants to Black Patients
A formula for assessing the gravity of kidney disease is one of many that is adjusted for race. The practice can exacerbate health disparities.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-algorithm-blocked-kidney-transplants-black-patients
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-algorithm-blocked-kidney-transplants-black-patients
Sunday, October 25, 2020
The 15 Best Wireless Headphones for Everyone
These cans and earbuds sound like a million bucks, even if you're on a budget.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-headphones
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-headphones
How to Shop for Halloween Costumes in This Bizarre Year
There are still safe ways to celebrate and break the stress. Here are some places to find costumes, including adaptable and accesible ones—and DIY advice.
source https://www.wired.com/story/where-to-buy-halloween-costumes
source https://www.wired.com/story/where-to-buy-halloween-costumes
On the Week of the Election, Social Media Must Go Dark
CEOs should voluntarily shut down their platforms to help stanch the spread of misinformation—and protect democracy.
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-on-the-week-of-the-election-social-media-must-go-dark
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-on-the-week-of-the-election-social-media-must-go-dark
Scientists Discover the First Room-Temperature Superconductor
Physicists finally achieved the long-sought goal, but there’s a catch: Their compound requires crushing pressures to keep from falling apart.
source https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-discover-the-first-room-temperature-superconductor
source https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-discover-the-first-room-temperature-superconductor
4 Ways to Sell or Trade In Your Old iPhone
If you plan to upgrade to Apple's new models, don't forget to cash in on your old one.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-trade-in-or-sell-your-iphone
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-trade-in-or-sell-your-iphone
I Didn’t Want to Love Zooming on My Facebook Portal—but I Do
Stop trying to duct-tape a ring light to your laptop, and get yourself a dedicated videophone.
source https://www.wired.com/story/rave-zoom-on-facebook-portal
source https://www.wired.com/story/rave-zoom-on-facebook-portal
How to Clean Up Your Digital History
There are plenty of reasons to declutter your online traces. Here's how to tidy up.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-clean-up-your-digital-history
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-clean-up-your-digital-history
The Unsinkable Maddie Stone, Google's Bug-Hunting Badass
The Project Zero reverse engineer shuts down some of the world's most dangerous exploits—along with antiquated hacker stereotypes.
source https://www.wired.com/story/maddie-stone-project-zero-reverse-engineering
source https://www.wired.com/story/maddie-stone-project-zero-reverse-engineering
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Did a Security Researcher Guess Trump's Twitter Password?
Plus: An Among Us spam attack, China's favorite vulnerabilities, and more of the week's top security news.
source https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-twitter-password-china-vulnerabilities-among-us-security-news
source https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-twitter-password-china-vulnerabilities-among-us-security-news
There's No Turning Back on AI in the Military
In the digital arms race with China, the only thing worse than fearing AI itself is the fear of not having it at all.
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-theres-no-turning-back-on-ai-in-the-military
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-theres-no-turning-back-on-ai-in-the-military
The iPhone 12 Finally Gets Magnets Right
Motorola's Moto Mods failed to pull off a long-lasting smartphone trend. But Apple's MagSafe series looks like it might actually stick.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-iphone-12-finally-gets-magnets-right
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-iphone-12-finally-gets-magnets-right
The Best Locks for Protecting Your Bike—or Ebike
The only thing better than buying a new bicycle is keeping it. We tested a bunch of bike locks and these are our picks—and some advice for using them.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bike-locks
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bike-locks
Russia's Laptev Sea Should Have Started to Freeze by Now
Normally, the 'birthplace of ice' freezes by late October. For the first time in recorded history, it hasn't. That could have knock-on effects across the Arctic.
source https://www.wired.com/story/russias-laptev-sea-should-have-started-to-freeze-by-now
source https://www.wired.com/story/russias-laptev-sea-should-have-started-to-freeze-by-now
It's OK to Play One Game Forever
If you ignore new releases or your massive backlog to return to that one comfort game after a long day, don't feel bad about it. You're not alone.
source https://www.wired.com/story/play-one-comfort-game-forever
source https://www.wired.com/story/play-one-comfort-game-forever
The 14 Best Weekend Deals on Cold Weather Gear, TVs, and More
Cozy up with our favorite discounts from Patagonia, Sony, Nintendo, and others.
source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-october-24-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-october-24-2020
Friday, October 23, 2020
The US Sanctions Russians For Potentially ‘Fatal’ Malware
The message is meant to deter any similar attack against US infrastructure.
source https://www.wired.com/story/russia-sanctions-triton-malware
source https://www.wired.com/story/russia-sanctions-triton-malware
Trump's Strangest Lie: A Plague of Suicides Under His Watch
Social distancing hasn't led to an increase in suicide rates, despite the president’s claims. But a prolonged pandemic might.
source https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-strangest-lie-a-plague-of-suicides-under-his-watch
source https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-strangest-lie-a-plague-of-suicides-under-his-watch
Another Covid Surge, Vaccine and Treatment Progress, and More
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
source https://www.wired.com/story/another-surge-vaccine-and-treatment-progress-and-more-coronavirus-news
source https://www.wired.com/story/another-surge-vaccine-and-treatment-progress-and-more-coronavirus-news
In Synchronic, Time Travel Is Anything but Nostalgic
Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead wanted to make a movie that didn't romanticize the past.
source https://www.wired.com/2020/10/geeks-guide-synchronic
source https://www.wired.com/2020/10/geeks-guide-synchronic
The DOJ Is Fighting Google on a Shifting Battlefield
Plus: Facebook’s attempt at a search engine, China’s handling of Covid-19, and a slippery situation for the president.
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-the-doj-is-fighting-google-on-a-shifting-battlefield
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-the-doj-is-fighting-google-on-a-shifting-battlefield
'Amnesia: Rebirth' Has Evolved Beyond Jump Scares
The sequel to the 10-year-old horror classic is a psychological journey to hell and back.
source https://www.wired.com/story/amnesia-rebirth-wired-review
source https://www.wired.com/story/amnesia-rebirth-wired-review
Everybody Hates Chris(es)
This week, for no legitimate reason, the internet decided to bring up the Hemsworth, Pratt, Evans, and Pine debate once again.
source https://www.wired.com/story/no-chris-has-to-go
source https://www.wired.com/story/no-chris-has-to-go
How the Venus Flytrap ‘Remembers’ When It Captures Prey
The carnivorous plant is believed to have something akin to a short-term "memory." A team of scientists has uncovered new details on how it works.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-venus-flytrap-remembers-when-it-captures-prey
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-venus-flytrap-remembers-when-it-captures-prey
'Star Wars: Squadrons' Is the Soaring Antidote to Force Fatigue
"Permission to jump in an X-wing and blow something up?" "Permission granted."
source https://www.wired.com/story/star-wars-squadrons-wired-review
source https://www.wired.com/story/star-wars-squadrons-wired-review
How 30 Lines of Code Blew Up a 27-Ton Generator
A secret experiment in 2007 proved that hackers could devastate power grid equipment beyond repair—with a file no bigger than a gif.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-30-lines-of-code-blew-up-27-ton-generator
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-30-lines-of-code-blew-up-27-ton-generator
How the Google Antitrust Case Trickles Down Onto Your Phone
This week, we examine the possible implications of the US government’s complaint against Google, and how it could impact consumer technology.
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-478
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-478
The Best iPhone 12 Deals (And Which Model to Pick)
From the Mini to the Pro, here are the differences among Apple’s latest models, and where you can score the best deals.
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-12-deals
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-12-deals
How Police Can Crack Locked Phones—and Extract Information
A report finds 50,000 cases where law enforcement agencies turned to outside firms to bypass the encryption on a mobile device.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-police-crack-locked-phones-extract-information
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-police-crack-locked-phones-extract-information
18,000 Years From Now, People Will Still Play Football
Jon Bois' new work of online fiction, 20020, is a utopian meditation on endless time. With sports!
source https://www.wired.com/story/20020-online-fiction-football
source https://www.wired.com/story/20020-online-fiction-football
The Case for Reviving the Civilian Conservation Corps
If the US brought back the Great Depression’s massive worker program, it could put millions of Americans back to work—and help stave off disasters like wildfires.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-case-for-reviving-the-civilian-conservation-corps
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-case-for-reviving-the-civilian-conservation-corps
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Facebook Promises Privacy Reform. Critics Aren't Convinced
In an interview with WIRED, Facebook's chief privacy officers argue that the company has turned a corner. Again.
source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-privacy-ftc-changes
source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-privacy-ftc-changes
The New Adaptation of 'The Witches' Is Almost Too Much Fun
HBO Max’s new movie evokes a very un-Dahlian mood.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-witches-essay
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-witches-essay
Why Is Everyone Building an Electric Pickup Truck?
Tesla has the Cybertruck, GM a $113,000 Hummer, and Ford an electric F-150. And then there are the startups.
source https://www.wired.com/story/why-everyone-building-electric-pickup-truck
source https://www.wired.com/story/why-everyone-building-electric-pickup-truck
How to Use Blood Oxygen Data on Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit, Samsung
The latest smartwatches come with sensors that measure oxygen levels in your blood. If you own one, here’s what that means for you.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-blood-oxygen-data-on-apple-watch-garmin-fitbit-samsung
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-blood-oxygen-data-on-apple-watch-garmin-fitbit-samsung
Trump's Un-American Failure to Protect Internet Freedom
Dictators are gleefully filling the leadership vacuum the administration has created and choking the open web around the globe.
source https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-un-american-failure-to-protect-internet-freedom
source https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-un-american-failure-to-protect-internet-freedom
Your Brain Prefers Happy Endings. That’s Not Always Smart
People tend to focus on whether an experience ends on an up note or a sour one, even if it leads us to make bad decisions. A new study examines why.
source https://www.wired.com/story/your-brain-prefers-happy-endings-thats-not-always-smart
source https://www.wired.com/story/your-brain-prefers-happy-endings-thats-not-always-smart
The Tech Issues You Won’t Hear About at Tonight’s Debate
Neither President Trump nor Joe Biden is talking much about broadband access, retraining workers, or US spending on research.
source https://www.wired.com/story/tech-issues-wont-hear-debate
source https://www.wired.com/story/tech-issues-wont-hear-debate
ClickHole Started as a Meat Joke. Can It Avoid Being Offal?
The humor site has survived it all: new owners, layoffs, a culture war. Now a worker-owned cooperative, it needs to update its voice—and bring home the bacon.
source https://www.wired.com/story/clickhole-started-as-a-meat-joke-can-it-avoid-being-offal
source https://www.wired.com/story/clickhole-started-as-a-meat-joke-can-it-avoid-being-offal
The TikTok Teens Trying to Meme the Vote
Groups like Tok the Vote believe viral clips are the best way to get young people to cast their ballots.
source https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-election-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-election-2020
12 Cyber Threats That Could Wreak Havoc on the Election
From targeted misinformation to manipulated data, these are the cybersecurity concerns election officials worry about most.
source https://www.wired.com/story/election-threats-cyberattacks-misinformation
source https://www.wired.com/story/election-threats-cyberattacks-misinformation
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
How to Watch the Final 2020 Presidential Debate
Joe Biden and Donald Trump square off for the second and last time on a debate stage Thursday night in Nashville.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-last-2020-trump-biden-presidential-debate
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-last-2020-trump-biden-presidential-debate
The Left and the Right Speak Different Languages—Literally
A study analyzed patterns in online comments and found liberals and conservatives use different words to express similar ideas.
source https://www.wired.com/story/left-right-speak-different-languages-literally
source https://www.wired.com/story/left-right-speak-different-languages-literally
How the ‘Diabolical’ Beetle Survives Being Run Over by a Car
The puny insect can withstand forces 39,000 times its body weight. Scientists just discovered its super-strength secret—which could inspire new materials.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-diabolical-beetle-survives-being-run-over-by-a-car
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-diabolical-beetle-survives-being-run-over-by-a-car
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G Review: A Drab, but Reliable Phone
This unlocked mid-range smartphone is a reliable buy, even if it's not all that exciting.
source https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-a71-5g
source https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-a71-5g
What Even Is Friction, Anyway?
You might think of it as the force that slows things down, but you literally couldn't get anywhere without it.
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-even-is-friction-anyway
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-even-is-friction-anyway
A Deepfake Porn Bot Is Being Used to Abuse Thousands of Women
An AI tool that ‘removes’ items of clothing from photos has targeted more than 100,000 women, some of whom appear to be under the age of 18.
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-deepfake-porn-bot-is-being-used-to-abuse-thousands-of-women
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-deepfake-porn-bot-is-being-used-to-abuse-thousands-of-women
The Improbable Appeal of TikTok Tarot
You'd think that have a reading delivered via machine algorithm would make it feel less useful or relevant. You'd think wrong.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-improbable-appeal-of-tiktok-tarot
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-improbable-appeal-of-tiktok-tarot
The Horny Internet Wants You to Vote
From X-rated Twitter feeds to ErectionSeason.com, sex workers are using their talents to get fans to the polls.
source https://www.wired.com/story/election-sex-workers
source https://www.wired.com/story/election-sex-workers
Americans Took Prevagen for Years—as the FDA Questioned Its Safety
From the memory supplement’s launch in 2007 through 2016, agency officials repeatedly raised concerns as the number of consumer complaints grew.
source https://www.wired.com/story/prevagen-made-millions-fda-questioned-safety
source https://www.wired.com/story/prevagen-made-millions-fda-questioned-safety
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo Review: An Audio Nerd's Dream
For $500, the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo is a fantastic turntable that will last vinyl-loving audiophiles a lifetime.
source https://www.wired.com/review/pro-ject-debut-carbon-evo
source https://www.wired.com/review/pro-ject-debut-carbon-evo
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Storms Twitch
More than 400,000 people tuned into AOC's stream of a marathon Among Us session with representative Ilhan Omar and Twitch luminaries.
source https://www.wired.com/story/aoc-among-us-twitch-stream
source https://www.wired.com/story/aoc-among-us-twitch-stream
The Anticlimax of the Google Antitrust Suit
The justice department's case against Microsoft in the 1990s was much stronger than the one it's concocted against the Mountain View tech giant.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-anticlimax-of-the-google-antitrust-suit
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-anticlimax-of-the-google-antitrust-suit
Deals. Profits. Lock-in. Behind the DOJ Case Against Google
In an antitrust suit, the Justice Department claims the company uses exclusive deals with device makers and browser makers to prop up its near-monopoly on search.
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-google-does-illegally-according-doj
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-google-does-illegally-according-doj
How Video Games Are Saving Those Who Served
Veterans with PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health challenges often find solace in gaming. Research shows it's helpful—and could be used more broadly.
source https://www.wired.com/story/video-games-therapy-veterans-ptsd-treatment
source https://www.wired.com/story/video-games-therapy-veterans-ptsd-treatment
Scientific Journals Are Denouncing Trump. That’s Normal
The notion that a split between science and politics must exist is largely a fiction—and one of relatively recent vintage.
source https://www.wired.com/story/scientific-journals-are-denouncing-trump-thats-normal
source https://www.wired.com/story/scientific-journals-are-denouncing-trump-thats-normal
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Review: Apple’s Awkward Middle Child
Apple’s $1,000 phone sits in the awkward spot of not quite being the best phone. Nevertheless, it offers compelling upgrades.
source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-12-pro
source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-12-pro
Apple iPhone 12 Review: Solid, but Don’t Buy It Just for 5G
Apple's new iPhone makes a good upgrade if you're ready for your next phone.
source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-12
source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-12
PC Gaming Doesn't Have to Be More Expensive Than Consoles
Don't buy into the myth: If you consider your options carefully, upgrading your desktop doesn't have to empty your wallet.
source https://www.wired.com/story/affordable-pc-gaming-tips
source https://www.wired.com/story/affordable-pc-gaming-tips
Can Placebos Work—Even When Patients Know They’re Fake?
Researchers showed that a saline spray “treatment” reduced people’s emotional distress, even though the study subjects knew the spray wouldn’t do anything.
source https://www.wired.com/story/can-placebos-work-even-when-patients-know-theyre-fake
source https://www.wired.com/story/can-placebos-work-even-when-patients-know-theyre-fake
It’s Time to Talk About Covid-19 and Surfaces Again
In the early days, we furiously scrubbed, afraid we could get sick from the virus lingering on objects and surfaces. What do we know now?
source https://www.wired.com/story/its-time-to-talk-about-covid-19-and-surfaces-again
source https://www.wired.com/story/its-time-to-talk-about-covid-19-and-surfaces-again
The Fate of Gig Workers Is in the Hands of California Voters
A ballot measure would create a new classification for people who have been contractors. Uber and Lyft threaten to leave the state if it fails.
source https://www.wired.com/story/fate-gig-workers-hands-california-voters
source https://www.wired.com/story/fate-gig-workers-hands-california-voters
Is 5G Available for You? Here's How to Find Out
Before you jump on that new iPhone or Samsung Galaxy device, maybe make sure 5G is even available or worthwhile where you live.
source https://www.wired.com/story/where-is-5g-available
source https://www.wired.com/story/where-is-5g-available
How Online Extremists Could Interfere With the Election
Far-right factions say they're willing to take action to keep President Trump in the White House. The question is whether those actions are viable—or dangerous.
source https://www.wired.com/story/online-extremists-election-interference
source https://www.wired.com/story/online-extremists-election-interference
Six-Word Sci-Fi: A Story About the Next Big Security Leak
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-next-big-security-leak
source https://www.wired.com/story/six-word-sci-fi-next-big-security-leak
3 Great Gaming Chairs for Any Budget (2020)
With high backrests and generous adjustability, these thrones ease the physical strain of epic Doom Eternal sessions while also improving your WFH setup.
source https://www.wired.com/story/3-best-gaming-chairs-for-any-budget
source https://www.wired.com/story/3-best-gaming-chairs-for-any-budget
What AI College Exam Proctors Are Really Teaching Our Kids
Universities are digitally spying on students to make sure they don’t cheat on online tests. A whole generation could be learning to tolerate surveillance.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-college-exam-proctors-surveillance
source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-college-exam-proctors-surveillance
My Roomba Has Achieved Enlightenment
To my robovac, hitting a doorjamb and cleaning with dispatch are one and the same. There is no success or failure—these concepts have merged.
source https://www.wired.com/story/roomba-robot-consciousness-enlightenment
source https://www.wired.com/story/roomba-robot-consciousness-enlightenment
Panic's Playdate Is a Retro-Modern Handheld-Gaming Delight
Don't be fooled by the old-school design, with springy buttons and a black-and-white screen. It's the Game Boy for the wireless, open-source era.
source https://www.wired.com/story/panics-playdate-retro-modern-handheld-game
source https://www.wired.com/story/panics-playdate-retro-modern-handheld-game
Angry Nerd: Stop Turning My Favorite Antiheroes Into Heroes
Attention Disney and Netflix: Leave Maleficent and Carmen Sandiego alone. My soul needs villains, those perpetrators of change.
source https://www.wired.com/story/angry-nerd-antiheroes-to-heroes
source https://www.wired.com/story/angry-nerd-antiheroes-to-heroes
It's Time to Pick Classes for the 2073-74 School Year!
Welcome back! Among the many courses offered this semester, students may elect to study essential climate-mitigation skills like underwater basket weaving.
source https://www.wired.com/story/course-catalog-school-year-2073-74
source https://www.wired.com/story/course-catalog-school-year-2073-74
Monday, October 19, 2020
Companies Are Rushing to Use AI—but Few See a Payoff
A study finds that only 11 percent of firms that have deployed artificial intelligence are reaping a “sizable” return on their investments.
source https://www.wired.com/story/companies-rushing-use-ai-few-see-payoff
source https://www.wired.com/story/companies-rushing-use-ai-few-see-payoff
US Indicts Sandworm, Russia's Most Destructive Cyberwar Unit
The Department of Justice has named and charged six men for allegedly carrying out many of the most costly cyberattacks in history.
source https://www.wired.com/story/us-indicts-sandworm-hackers-russia-cyberwar-unit
source https://www.wired.com/story/us-indicts-sandworm-hackers-russia-cyberwar-unit
The Hair-Raising, Record-Setting Race to 331 MPH
Hang on to your stomach: In two thunderous dashes, supercar maker SSC set multiple production-car speed records.
source https://www.wired.com/story/hair-raising-record-setting-race-331-mph
source https://www.wired.com/story/hair-raising-record-setting-race-331-mph
Babies May Be Drinking Millions of Microplastic Particles a Day
Scientists discover that baby bottles shed up to 16 million bits of plastic per liter of fluid. What that means for infants’ health, no one can yet say.
source https://www.wired.com/story/babies-may-be-drinking-millions-of-microplastic-particles-a-day
source https://www.wired.com/story/babies-may-be-drinking-millions-of-microplastic-particles-a-day
The 5 Best Photo Printing Services (2020): Tips, Recommendations, and More
Print memories you can hang on the wall, stash in your wallet, or just hold in your hand with our favorite online picks.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-photo-printing-services
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-photo-printing-services
Joe Biden Is Very Offline—and That’s OK
If the former veep wins, it won’t be because he had an online meme army behind him. That’s a good sign for American politics.
source https://www.wired.com/story/biden-social-media
source https://www.wired.com/story/biden-social-media
The Election Will Bring a Hurricane of Misinformation
Here’s how to prepare yourself for the disaster online.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-election-will-bring-a-hurricane-of-misinformation
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-election-will-bring-a-hurricane-of-misinformation
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Is About to Touch an Asteroid
After years of studying Bennu, the spacecraft will make its first attempt at a sample collection on Tuesday.
source https://www.wired.com/story/nasas-osiris-rex-is-about-to-touch-an-asteroid
source https://www.wired.com/story/nasas-osiris-rex-is-about-to-touch-an-asteroid
The New Science of Wildfire Prediction
On this week's Get WIRED podcast, writer Dan Duane dives into the inevitability of fires in the west and how better models would help combat them.
source https://www.wired.com/story/get-wired-podcast-13-fire-science
source https://www.wired.com/story/get-wired-podcast-13-fire-science
‘Wait, Sylvie’s Dad Plays?!’ The Joy of Fortnite Parenting
I picked up the controller to keep tabs on my fifth-grader. What I got was a window into her world—and a lesson in 21st-century fatherhood.
source https://www.wired.com/story/fortnite-dad-video-game-parenting
source https://www.wired.com/story/fortnite-dad-video-game-parenting
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Give These Apps Some Notes and They'll Write Emails for You
Entrepreneurs are building tools that create emails or marketing copy using GPT-3, text-generation technology released earlier this year.
source https://www.wired.com/story/give-apps-notes-they-write-emails
source https://www.wired.com/story/give-apps-notes-they-write-emails
12 Best Wireless Earbuds WIRED Has Tried (2020)
Wirefree earbuds, 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 we've tested.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wirefree-earbuds
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wirefree-earbuds
Wing Freedom X Review: Speedy and Pretty
If good looks, speed, and affordability matter when you're shopping for an electric bike, this one checks all the boxes.
source https://www.wired.com/review/wing-freedom-x
source https://www.wired.com/review/wing-freedom-x
Computer Scientists Break the 'Traveling Salesperson' Record
Finally, there’s a better way to find approximate solutions to the notorious optimization problem, often used to test the limits of efficient computation.
source https://www.wired.com/story/computer-scientists-break-the-traveling-salesperson-record
source https://www.wired.com/story/computer-scientists-break-the-traveling-salesperson-record
What to Do With Old Phones, Cameras, Laptops, and Tablets
Step away from the trash bin! There are plenty of ways to repurpose your old gadgets.
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-to-do-with-old-gadgets
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-to-do-with-old-gadgets
Saturday, October 17, 2020
A Cut Cable Knocked Out Virginia's Voter Registration Site
Plus: Barnes and Noble got hacked, Zoom adds real end-to-end encryption, and more of the week's top security news.
source https://www.wired.com/story/virginia-voter-portal-barnes-noble-breach-zoom-encryption-security-news
source https://www.wired.com/story/virginia-voter-portal-barnes-noble-breach-zoom-encryption-security-news
Want Some Eco-Friendly Tips? A New Study Says No, You Don’t
Nagging, giving unsolicited advice, and “ecopiety” are out. But there are better ways to get people to adopt green habits.
source https://www.wired.com/story/want-some-eco-friendly-tips-a-new-study-says-no-you-dont
source https://www.wired.com/story/want-some-eco-friendly-tips-a-new-study-says-no-you-dont
Friday, October 16, 2020
Treatment and Vaccine Trials are Halted, US Cases Rise, and More Coronavirus News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
source https://www.wired.com/story/treatment-and-vaccine-trials-are-halted-us-cases-rise-and-more
source https://www.wired.com/story/treatment-and-vaccine-trials-are-halted-us-cases-rise-and-more
Twitter's 'Hacked Materials' Rule Tries to Thread an Impossible Needle
The company's flip-flopping on the policy after banning a shady New York Post story highlights the challenges facing social media in 2020.
source https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-hacked-materials-rule-change-impossible-needle
source https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-hacked-materials-rule-change-impossible-needle
The iPhone 12 Is a Smartphone Made for Our Terrible Times
The features get a little hotter every year! It's a self-perpetuating cycle that can't ever be reversed.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-iphone-12-is-a-smartphone-made-for-our-terrible-times
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-iphone-12-is-a-smartphone-made-for-our-terrible-times
This Book Will Change How You See Game of Thrones
James Hibberd's Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon draws on more than 50 new interviews with the cast and crew.
source https://www.wired.com/2020/10/geeks-guide-james-hibberd
source https://www.wired.com/2020/10/geeks-guide-james-hibberd
Best Dog Tech & Accessories: 14 Essentials for Your Pup
WIRED's favorite dog gear, including a pet camera, fitness tracker, geofencing collar, camping bed, and leash.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-dog-accessories-and-tech
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-dog-accessories-and-tech
Clarence Thomas Wants to Rethink Internet Speech. Be Afraid
Plus: Auction theory at Google, a stalking cougar, and a proposal for breaking up big tech.
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-clarence-thomas-wants-to-rethink-internet-speech-be-afraid
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-clarence-thomas-wants-to-rethink-internet-speech-be-afraid
Disney’s Pivot to Streaming Won’t Change Hollywood
This week, the Mouse House laid out a reorganization plan that puts a bigger focus on streaming. Don't look for other studios to make similar moves.
source https://www.wired.com/story/disney-pivot-to-streaming
source https://www.wired.com/story/disney-pivot-to-streaming
Do You Need a 5G iPhone? No, but You’re Getting One Anyway
This week, we discuss Apple's new iPhone 12, from the inclusion of 5G in all four handsets, to the super-cute Mini model.
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-477
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-477
What Digital Doping Means for Esports—and Everything Else
If an elite cyclist can use performance-enhancing algorithms to cheat at a virtual race, who's to say a doctor couldn't cheat on a remote exam?
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-digital-doping-means-esports-everything-else
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-digital-doping-means-esports-everything-else
Television Like 'The Boys' Is Destroying You
It's not blowing your mind. It's bludgeoning you with shock.
source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-the-boys-tv
source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-the-boys-tv
The Preexisting Conditions of the Coronavirus Pandemic
An enormous new data set peers into the health of the world’s population before 2020—and how the coronavirus turned that into a global disaster.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-pre-existing-conditions-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-pre-existing-conditions-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic
Google Pixel 5 Review: The Best Pixel Yet
By skipping all the quirky, Google-ly features of previous Pixels, the company's latest phone is its most boring—and its best.
source https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-5
source https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-5
In the US, 50 States Could Mean 50 Vaccine Rollout Strategies
The CDC put out a central playbook for how to distribute the shots. But how states will address these guidelines is anything but uniform.
source https://www.wired.com/story/in-the-us-50-states-could-mean-50-vaccine-rollout-strategies
source https://www.wired.com/story/in-the-us-50-states-could-mean-50-vaccine-rollout-strategies
Fancy Bear Imposters Are on a Hacking Extortion Spree
Nice looking website you've got there. It'd be a shame if someone DDoS'd it.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ddos-extortion-hacking-fancy-bear-lazarus-group
source https://www.wired.com/story/ddos-extortion-hacking-fancy-bear-lazarus-group
One Woman’s High-Touch Bid to Upend the Sex-Toy Industry
Lora DiCarlo said her company’s robotic vibrator, the Osé, would redefine the market. But her hyped-up personal brand would be the real master stroke.
source https://www.wired.com/story/lora-dicarlo-ose-sex-toy-industry
source https://www.wired.com/story/lora-dicarlo-ose-sex-toy-industry
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Cruise Will Soon Hit San Francisco With No Hands on the Wheel
The GM subsidiary wins approval from California to offer driverless passenger service.
source https://www.wired.com/story/cruise-hit-san-francisco-no-hands-wheel
source https://www.wired.com/story/cruise-hit-san-francisco-no-hands-wheel
Judge Says No to Putting 'Fortnite' Back on Apple's App Store
The ruling means that Epic Games' massively popular title will remain off iOS devices while Epic's suit against Apple moves to trial.
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-fortnite-app-store
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-fortnite-app-store
Next-Gen Gaming Is an Environmental Nightmare
Console waste plus energy-hungry cloud gaming equals the worst of both worlds for sustainability.
source https://www.wired.com/story/xbox-playstation-cloud-gaming-environment-nightmare
source https://www.wired.com/story/xbox-playstation-cloud-gaming-environment-nightmare
Netflix's 'Social Distance' Captures All Your Quarantine Feels
With its all-too-familiar webcam views and smartphone shots, Jenji Kohan's new show turns Covid-19 isolation into a drama everyone can relate to.
source https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-social-distance
source https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-social-distance
The Media Just Passed a Test It Failed Four Years Ago
In an interview with WIRED, dean of the Columbia Journalism School Steve Coll says the media has learned some important lessons since 2016 about covering stolen email leaks.
source https://www.wired.com/story/media-hack-leak-steve-coll-interview
source https://www.wired.com/story/media-hack-leak-steve-coll-interview
Prime Day 2020 Is Over: Here Are the 33 Best Remaining Deals
Prime Day has ended, but these deals haven't. A few of our favorite things are still on sale, like phones, laptops, robot vacs, and more
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-remaining-amazon-prime-day-deals-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-remaining-amazon-prime-day-deals-2020
This Camera App Is Designed to Fight Fake News
Chipmaker Qualcomm and startup Truepic are testing a feature for Android phones that automatically tags the time and location when an image was captured.
source https://www.wired.com/story/camera-app-designed-fight-fake-news
source https://www.wired.com/story/camera-app-designed-fight-fake-news
How to Build a Spacecraft to Save the World
WIRED paid a visit to NASA's first probe designed to protect Earth from killer asteroids. It launches next year.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-build-a-spacecraft-to-save-the-world
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-build-a-spacecraft-to-save-the-world
Was the ‘Surprised Pikachu’ Meme a Stealth Marketing Campaign?
A data detective makes a surprising discovery.
source https://www.wired.com/story/was-the-surprised-pikachu-meme-a-stealth-marketing-campaign
source https://www.wired.com/story/was-the-surprised-pikachu-meme-a-stealth-marketing-campaign
MiniDiscs Helped Me Keep in Touch With My Brother, a World Away
Mailing each other packages of tiny discs filled with music kept us connected.
source https://www.wired.com/story/rave-minidiscs
source https://www.wired.com/story/rave-minidiscs
What Forest Floor Playgrounds Teach Us about Kids and Germs
Finnish researchers just published the first big test of the “biodiversity hypothesis”—that exposure to the microbes in dirt is good for young immune systems.
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-forest-floor-playgrounds-teach-us-about-kids-and-germs
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-forest-floor-playgrounds-teach-us-about-kids-and-germs
More Video Games Featured Women This Year. Will It Last?
The data on female representation in games looked optimistic—but time will tell if these changes endure beyond a wildcard year.
source https://www.wired.com/story/women-video-games-representation-e3
source https://www.wired.com/story/women-video-games-representation-e3
Our Favorite Retro Toys and Games: Tamagotchi, Spirograph, Easy-Bake Oven, Furby
Before YouTube and TikTok, there were keychain pets and chalky brownies. These classic toys from yesteryear are all still available today.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/retro-tech-toys-and-games
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/retro-tech-toys-and-games
Ring Ring! Our Favorite Landline Phones Are Calling
Smartphones have made our lives easier, but let's face it: telephones used to be so much cooler.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/retro-tech-phones-we-love
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/retro-tech-phones-we-love
How to Build a Vintage Audio System That Will Last Forever
Want stellar sound that will last a lifetime? Here’s what to consider when building a “new-to-me” system.
source https://www.wired.com/story/vintage-audio-gear-buying-guide
source https://www.wired.com/story/vintage-audio-gear-buying-guide
Pluto TV and the Nostalgic Joy of Drop-In Television
Thanks to this free smart TV app, I never have to pick what to watch.
source https://www.wired.com/story/pluto-tv-joy-of-drop-in
source https://www.wired.com/story/pluto-tv-joy-of-drop-in
How to Design a Supersonic Plane for the (Fairly Rich) Masses
Boom Supersonic's sleek prototype craft rolled out this week; the final production model will be quieter than previous supersonics, and a novel fly-by-wire system will keep it stable at low speeds.
source https://www.wired.com/story/boom-supersonic-rollout
source https://www.wired.com/story/boom-supersonic-rollout
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Internet Freedom Has Taken a Hit During the Covid-19 Pandemic
From arrests to surveillance, governments are using the novel coronavirus as cover for a crackdown on digital liberty.
source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-freedom-covid-19-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/internet-freedom-covid-19-2020
Everything Apple Announced, October 2020: iPhone 12, HomePod Mini, Beats Flex
Four new iPhones made their debut today, along with a new $99 HomePod and some iPhone accessories.
source https://www.wired.com/story/everything-apple-announced-october-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/everything-apple-announced-october-2020
13 Great Deals at Best Buy, Target, and Other Amazon Prime Day Rivals
Amazon isn't the only store with deals today. Here are our top picks from Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and others.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-day-alternative-deals-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-day-alternative-deals-2020
Amazon Prime Day: The 25 Best Prime Day Deals if You Work From Home
Need a better mic? Or a laptop stand to work in bed? We've rounded up discounts on remote working gear from Amazon and other retailers.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-work-from-home-deals
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-work-from-home-deals
The Tech That's Championing the Public Good
While some technologies are tearing us apart, the Tech Spotlight finalists, selected from over 200 submissions worldwide, are helping shape a better future.
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-tech-thats-championing-the-public-good
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-tech-thats-championing-the-public-good
Amazon Prime Day 2020: The 12 Best Laptop Deals
These are our favorite Windows notebooks, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and accessories on sale during Amazon's big event.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-on-laptops
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-on-laptops
What Would Happen if All the Antarctic Ice Melted?
It … let's just say it would not be good. Here, let's do the math.
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-would-happen-antarctic-ice-melted
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-would-happen-antarctic-ice-melted
To Mend a Broken Internet, Create Online Parks
We need public spaces, built in the spirit of Walt Whitman, that allow us to gather, communicate, and share in something bigger than ourselves.
source https://www.wired.com/story/to-mend-a-broken-internet-create-online-parks
source https://www.wired.com/story/to-mend-a-broken-internet-create-online-parks
The Man Who Speaks Softly—and Commands a Big Cyber Army
Meet General Paul Nakasone. He reined in chaos at the NSA and taught the US military how to launch pervasive cyberattacks. And he did it all without you noticing.
source https://www.wired.com/story/general-paul-nakasone-cyber-command-nsa
source https://www.wired.com/story/general-paul-nakasone-cyber-command-nsa
The Man Who Speaks Softly—and Commands a Big Cyber Army
Meet General Paul Nakasone. He reined in chaos at the NSA and taught the US military how to launch pervasive cyberattacks. And he did it all without you noticing.
source https://www.wired.com/story/general-paul-nakasone-cyber-command-nsa
source https://www.wired.com/story/general-paul-nakasone-cyber-command-nsa
Amazon Prime Day 2020: 21 Best Home, Outdoors, Toy Deals
Too tired to shop? Let us do the legwork for you. Here are our favorite deals on Garmins, Roombas, and more.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-day-home-outdoors-deals-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-day-home-outdoors-deals-2020
Monday, October 12, 2020
The Best Amazon Device Deals for Prime Day (2020): Kindle, Echo, and More
Get your Alexa on with these Amazon device deals on Echo Speakers, Kindles, and more.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-device-deals-prime-day-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-device-deals-prime-day-2020
The 18 Best Walmart "Big Save" Deals We've Seen So Far (Prime Day Rival Sale)
Walmart started its own deals holiday to rival Amazon’s Prime Day. Here are our favorite discounts.
source https://www.wired.com/story/walmart-big-save-deals
source https://www.wired.com/story/walmart-big-save-deals
A Plan to Fix the US Bike Shortage
Demand for bikes has soared in the pandemic. To spur production, the US should adopt the industrial policies from the Asian countries it relies on.
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-a-plan-to-fix-the-us-bike-shortage
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-a-plan-to-fix-the-us-bike-shortage
Trump’s ‘Miracle Cure’ for Covid Is a Logistical Nightmare
If the drug is authorized, who will be eligible for the treatment? Where will it be administered? How much will it cost?
source https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-miracle-cure-for-covid-is-a-logistical-nightmare
source https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-miracle-cure-for-covid-is-a-logistical-nightmare
AI Is Throwing Battery Development Into Overdrive
Improving batteries has always been hampered by slow experimentation and discovery processes. Machine learning is speeding it up by orders of magnitude.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-is-throwing-battery-development-into-overdrive
source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-is-throwing-battery-development-into-overdrive
Apple iPhone 12 Event (2020): How to Watch, What to Expect
The company is expected to debut the iPhone 12 during a streaming presentation Tuesday. Here's how to tune in.
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-12-event-how-to-watch-what-to-expect
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-12-event-how-to-watch-what-to-expect
His Writing Radicalized Young Hackers. Now He Wants to Redeem Them
Cory Doctorow's Little Brother series has been a young-adult sci-fi bible for teen hacktivists. But with the latest and darkest book in the trilogy, it's all grown up.
source https://www.wired.com/story/his-writing-radicalized-young-hackers-now-he-wants-to-redeem-them
source https://www.wired.com/story/his-writing-radicalized-young-hackers-now-he-wants-to-redeem-them
New York Is Trying Targeted Lockdowns. Will It Curb Covid?
Instead of shutting down all of New York City, this time officials are taking a block-by-block approach to home in on areas with increasing case numbers.
source https://www.wired.com/story/new-york-is-trying-targeted-lockdowns-will-it-stop-a-second-wave
source https://www.wired.com/story/new-york-is-trying-targeted-lockdowns-will-it-stop-a-second-wave
Sunday, October 11, 2020
The 7 Best Turntables for Your Vinyl Collection (2020)
Looking for fresh indoor hobbies? Why not start a record collection? Here are our favorite entry-level turntables to help you enjoy analog audio at home.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-turntables
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-turntables
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 Covid-19 free.
source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-disinfectant-cleaning-guide
source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-disinfectant-cleaning-guide
How We Came to Live in a Split-Screen Reality
The more of them we encounter, the more we begin to interpret the world according to their logic.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-we-came-to-live-in-a-split-screen-reality
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-we-came-to-live-in-a-split-screen-reality
Zojirushi Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker & Warmer Review: Makes Nearly Perfect Rice
The new flagship machine from the reigning rice-cooker king applies serious brains to your grains.
source https://www.wired.com/review/zojirushi-pressure-induction-heating-rice-cooker-and-warmer-np-nwc10
source https://www.wired.com/review/zojirushi-pressure-induction-heating-rice-cooker-and-warmer-np-nwc10
How to Block Bad Websites—or Just Get Things Done
The web is full of distractions and temptations, especially when we really should be working. Here are some tools to help you stay focused.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-block-websites-chrome-firefox-ios-android
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-block-websites-chrome-firefox-ios-android
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Researchers Found 55 Flaws in Apple's Corporate Network
The company has patched the vulnerabilities and paid the team of white-hat hackers $288,000.
source https://www.wired.com/story/researchers-found-55-flaws-in-apples-corporate-network
source https://www.wired.com/story/researchers-found-55-flaws-in-apples-corporate-network
FIFA 21 Is Limping Toward Retirement
EA's new edition includes minor gameplay tweaks, but it seems like the real innovations are being saved for next year.
source https://www.wired.com/story/fifa-21-is-limping-toward-retirement
source https://www.wired.com/story/fifa-21-is-limping-toward-retirement
The Law Comes for John McAfee
Plus: A buggy chastity lock, Iranian disinformation, and more of the week’s top security news.
source https://www.wired.com/story/john-mcafee-iran-hacking-chastity-lock-security-news
source https://www.wired.com/story/john-mcafee-iran-hacking-chastity-lock-security-news
The Best Weighted Blankets (2020): Different Sizes, Weights, 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
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-weighted-blankets
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ Review: Too Much Quirk for Work
It’s an excellent tablet, but the 2-in-1 desktop mode still can’t match the iPad—or any laptop.
source https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-plus
source https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-plus
Covid is Strengthening the Push for Indigenous Data Control
Due to data control concerns, tribal nations are not part of the "All of Us" DNA collection program. But that means missing out on its Covid-19 antibody testing.
source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-is-strengthening-the-push-for-indigenous-data-control
source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-is-strengthening-the-push-for-indigenous-data-control
How to Customize Your iPhone Home Screen in iOS 14 With Widgets
Choosing widgets and designing your own app icons takes time—but it’s worth it to nail that aesthetic.
source https://www.wired.com/story/customize-iphone-home-screen-widgets-aesthetic-ios14
source https://www.wired.com/story/customize-iphone-home-screen-widgets-aesthetic-ios14
Amazon Prime Day 2020: 11 Best Early Deals and Shopping Tips
Amazon’s two-day Prime Day sale starts next week. Get prepped with our expert advice and the best early deals we’ve found so far.
source https://www.wired.com/story/early-amazon-prime-day-deals-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/early-amazon-prime-day-deals-2020
Testing Alone Won't Stop Covid. Just Look at the White House
Some employers are relying on rapid tests to reopen. The outbreak around President Trump shows the shortcomings of that approach.
source https://www.wired.com/story/testing-alone-wont-stop-covid-white-house
source https://www.wired.com/story/testing-alone-wont-stop-covid-white-house
Friday, October 9, 2020
A Super-Spreading Presidency, Experimental Treatments, and More Coronavirus News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-superspreading-presidency-experimental-treatments-and-more-coronavirus-news
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-superspreading-presidency-experimental-treatments-and-more-coronavirus-news
'Palm Springs' is 'Groundhog Day' With a Twist
The Hulu comedy riffs on the trope of reliving the same day over and over again.
source https://www.wired.com/2020/10/geeks-guide-palm-springs
source https://www.wired.com/2020/10/geeks-guide-palm-springs
Netflix Canceled 'GLOW.' What's Next?
The next season had already been greenlit—which makes it hard not to wonder if the streaming service is rethinking its strategy.
source https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-glow-canceling-shows
source https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-glow-canceling-shows
Does the House Antitrust Report Mean That Tech Is Evil?
Plus: a plan to break up Microsoft, anonymity on the internet, and a baffling balcony address.
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-does-the-house-antitrust-report-mean-that-tech-is-evil
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-does-the-house-antitrust-report-mean-that-tech-is-evil
All the Ways We’re Battling the WFH Burnout
This week, we gather survival tips from the author of a book about how the always-on lifestyle has driven many of us to the breaking point.
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-476
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-476
‘He Didn’t Want Any Covid-Related Studies’
Federal scientists want to study how the virus interacts with wildlife—but they say a Trump appointee is stopping them.
source https://www.wired.com/story/he-didnt-want-any-covid-related-studies
source https://www.wired.com/story/he-didnt-want-any-covid-related-studies
Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE Review: Better Features, Worse Battery
Checking your blood oxygen is a very reasonable addition to Apple’s suite of health features.
source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-watch-series-6-apple-watch-se
source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-watch-series-6-apple-watch-se
A Political Ad Ban Won’t Fix Facebook’s Election Problem
A performative post-election ban won’t solve anything. But cutting off the platform’s data-driven rage machine will.
source https://www.wired.com/story/political-ads-arent-the-problem-facebooks-algorithms-are
source https://www.wired.com/story/political-ads-arent-the-problem-facebooks-algorithms-are
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Why Doesn't the Earth Have a Bunch of Mini Moons?
To answer this question, let's take a look at something called the Three-Body Problem.
source https://www.wired.com/story/why-doesnt-the-earth-have-bunch-mini-moons
source https://www.wired.com/story/why-doesnt-the-earth-have-bunch-mini-moons
How the PlayStation 5 Improves on the PS4—and How It Doesn’t
Thinking of buying a Sony console for the first time or upgrading? Here’s exactly what you can expect.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-ps5-succeeds-the-ps4
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-ps5-succeeds-the-ps4
How to Get Through Your Overflowing Game Library
My backlog is huge, and I'll bet yours is too. Here's how I actually get through it, without sucking the fun out of playing.
source https://www.wired.com/story/get-through-overflowing-game-library-game-backlog
source https://www.wired.com/story/get-through-overflowing-game-library-game-backlog
DJI Osmo Mobile 4 Review: Vlogger Extraordinaire
The Osmo Mobile 4 smooths out your videos and makes it easier to get cinematic pans and sweeping shots.
source https://www.wired.com/review/dji-osmo-mobile-4
source https://www.wired.com/review/dji-osmo-mobile-4
Your Food Isn’t ‘Natural’ and It Never Will Be
In all eras, we’ve tried—and mostly failed—to police the boundary between acceptable and unacceptable.
source https://www.wired.com/story/your-food-isnt-natural-and-it-never-will-be
source https://www.wired.com/story/your-food-isnt-natural-and-it-never-will-be
The Best Ways to Use Your Gaming Peripherals for Work
Need an excuse to pick up that shiny mechanical keyboard or button-laden gaming mouse? Look no further, we can help.
source https://www.wired.com/story/use-gaming-keyboards-mice-for-work
source https://www.wired.com/story/use-gaming-keyboards-mice-for-work
Mobile Games Can Offer a Pocket-Sized Path to Healing
When I was bedridden, video games kept my mind off the pain and anxiety—and kept me going.
source https://www.wired.com/story/mobile-games-recovery-health
source https://www.wired.com/story/mobile-games-recovery-health
Could Biden Rebuild the Economy by Funding Green Energy?
When he was VP, Biden helped turn the 2008 financial crisis into an era of environmental funding. Here’s what he could do if he gets another shot.
source https://www.wired.com/story/could-biden-rebuild-the-economy-by-funding-green-energy
source https://www.wired.com/story/could-biden-rebuild-the-economy-by-funding-green-energy
Behind Anduril’s Effort to Create an Operating System for War
The company, launched by Oculus cofounder Palmer Luckey, is building software to connect multiple Air Force systems—allowing officers to act more quickly.
source https://www.wired.com/story/behind-anduril-effort-create-operating-system-war
source https://www.wired.com/story/behind-anduril-effort-create-operating-system-war
In a World Gone Mad, Paper Planners Offer Order and Delight
On Instagram and Facebook, members of a wonderfully obsessive community organize every aspect of their lives—through pandemics and protests—with binders and stickers.
source https://www.wired.com/story/in-a-world-gone-mad-paper-planners-offer-order-and-delight
source https://www.wired.com/story/in-a-world-gone-mad-paper-planners-offer-order-and-delight
Amazon Prime Day 2020: 10 Best Early Deals and Shopping Tips
Amazon’s two-day Prime Day sale starts next week. Get prepped with our expert advice and the best early deals we’ve found so far.
source https://www.wired.com/story/early-amazon-prime-day-deals-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/early-amazon-prime-day-deals-2020
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
The Pence-Harris Debate Is Over—but Let’s Talk About the Fly
As soon as an insect landed on the vice president's head Wednesday, Twitter collectively lost its mind.
source https://www.wired.com/story/2020-vice-president-debate-harris-pence-fly
source https://www.wired.com/story/2020-vice-president-debate-harris-pence-fly
The Superspreading Presidency of Donald Trump
Covid-19 infects people in “bursts” like the one at the White House, and this administration hasn’t just made that easier—it made it inevitable.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-superspreading-presidency-of-donald-trump
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-superspreading-presidency-of-donald-trump
Amazon Wants to ‘Win at Games.’ So Why Hasn’t It?
After brute-forcing its way to dominance in so many industries, the tech leviathan may finally have met its match.
source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-wants-to-win-at-games-so-why-hasnt-it
source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-wants-to-win-at-games-so-why-hasnt-it
How Google's Android Keyboard Keeps ‘Smart Replies’ Private
The latest Gboard feature needs to know as much as possible about your digital life to work—but doesn't share that data with Google.
source https://www.wired.com/story/gboard-smart-reply-privacy
source https://www.wired.com/story/gboard-smart-reply-privacy
The Right Way to Cover Hacks and Leaks Before the Election
The media knows it screwed up in 2016 with John Podesta. Here’s how it should do better in the final weeks of the 2020 race.
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-right-way-to-cover-hacks-and-leaks-before-the-election
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-right-way-to-cover-hacks-and-leaks-before-the-election
How to Watch the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate
Tonight marks the only time that Kamala Harris and Mike Pence will debate each other during the campaign.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-vice-presidential-debate-harris-pence
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-vice-presidential-debate-harris-pence
College Going Virtual Means Reaching Young Voters Online. Good
More potential young voters are on social media than enrolled in college full time.
source https://www.wired.com/story/election-2020-college-young-voters-virtual-outreach
source https://www.wired.com/story/election-2020-college-young-voters-virtual-outreach
The GOP's Cries of 'Censorship' Are Hurting Democracy
From Donald Trump to Lindsey Graham, Republican leaders' attacks on online content moderation are baseless—and authoritarian.
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-gops-cries-of-censorship-are-hurting-democracy
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-gops-cries-of-censorship-are-hurting-democracy
Cookbook Review: ‘Sous Vide: Better Home Cooking’ by Hugh Acheson
Looking to level up? The excellent recipes in this book can help you unlock the tech-assisted, and often tricky, technique.
source https://www.wired.com/story/book-review-hugh-acheson-sous-vide
source https://www.wired.com/story/book-review-hugh-acheson-sous-vide
AT&T's DSL Phaseout Is Leaving Poor, Rural Users Behind
A new report, co-written by a workers union and an advocacy group, says that the company has limited fiber upgrades to wealthier areas.
source https://www.wired.com/story/atandts-dsl-phaseout-is-leaving-poor-rural-users-behind
source https://www.wired.com/story/atandts-dsl-phaseout-is-leaving-poor-rural-users-behind
‘Do Not Track’ Is Back, and This Time It Might Work
California’s privacy law says businesses must respect universal opt-outs. Now the technology finally exists to put that to the test.
source https://www.wired.com/story/global-privacy-control-launches-do-not-track-is-back
source https://www.wired.com/story/global-privacy-control-launches-do-not-track-is-back
11 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2020): Which Models Are Best?
From the newest Echo Dot to a voice-enabled Yamaha soundbar, we've rounded up our favorite speakers from Amazon and its partners.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-alexa-and-amazon-echo-speakers
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-alexa-and-amazon-echo-speakers
A Global Data Effort Probes Whether Covid Causes Diabetes
Dozens of case reports have hinted that the coronavirus might trigger the onset of diabetes in people with no history of the disease.
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-global-data-effort-probes-whether-covid-causes-diabetes
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-global-data-effort-probes-whether-covid-causes-diabetes
How to Save Time and Type Faster With AutoHotKey
One simple tool gives you the power to build your own custom time-saving keyboard shortcuts. Here's how to set it up and get through that drudgework faster.
source https://www.wired.com/story/autohotkey-tips-automation-productivity
source https://www.wired.com/story/autohotkey-tips-automation-productivity
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Congress Unveils Its Plan to Curb Big Tech's Power
A report by a House subcommittee takes aim at Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google.
source https://www.wired.com/story/congress-unveils-plan-curb-big-tech-power
source https://www.wired.com/story/congress-unveils-plan-curb-big-tech-power
Apple's T2 Security Chip Has an Unfixable Flaw
The Checkm8 vulnerability that exposed years of iPhones to jailbreaking has finally been exploited in Macs as well.
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-t2-chip-unfixable-flaw-jailbreak-mac
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-t2-chip-unfixable-flaw-jailbreak-mac
Dolly Parton Thinks Her New Album Title Is ‘Corny’
It’s called A Holly Dolly Christmas.
source https://www.wired.com/story/dolly-parton-autocomplete-interview
source https://www.wired.com/story/dolly-parton-autocomplete-interview
QAnon Supporters Aren’t Quite Who You Think They Are
Only a fraction of them believe the conspiracy theory’s most outlandish claims, according to new polling.
source https://www.wired.com/story/qanon-supporters-arent-quite-who-you-think-they-are
source https://www.wired.com/story/qanon-supporters-arent-quite-who-you-think-they-are
Amazon’s ‘Black Box’ Is Like a Lost ‘Black Mirror’ Episode
Blumhouse’s new sci-fi thriller is goofy, soapy fun.
source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-blumhouse-black-box-essay
source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-blumhouse-black-box-essay
Gocycle GXI (2020) Review: The Folding Ebike to Beat
This folding electric bike will get you from A to B without fuss, and it’ll fit in the tiniest apartments.
source https://www.wired.com/review/gocycle-gxi-2020
source https://www.wired.com/review/gocycle-gxi-2020
Neutrino Detectors Could Be Used to Spot Nuclear Rogues
In theory, the particles could reveal whether a reactor is building up plutonium for weapons. US energy experts are starting to take the idea seriously.
source https://www.wired.com/story/neutrino-detectors-could-be-used-to-spot-nuclear-rogues
source https://www.wired.com/story/neutrino-detectors-could-be-used-to-spot-nuclear-rogues
'Mafia: Definitive Edition' Shows the Peril of Unwanted Remakes
Upgraded graphics and animations are a breath of fresh air, but old story tropes hold this remake back.
source https://www.wired.com/story/mafia-definitive-edition-remake-review
source https://www.wired.com/story/mafia-definitive-edition-remake-review
Why Degrowth Is the Worst Idea on the Planet
Despite still growing over the last 50 years, we already figured out how to reduce our impact on Earth. So let's do that.
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-why-degrowth-is-the-worst-idea-on-the-planet
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-why-degrowth-is-the-worst-idea-on-the-planet
5 Graphics Settings Worth Tweaking in Every PC Game
Sure, you can settle for the default presets, but even small changes can mean better performance – or a much better gaming experience.
source https://www.wired.com/story/five-graphics-settings-to-change-every-pc-game
source https://www.wired.com/story/five-graphics-settings-to-change-every-pc-game
A Common Plant Virus Is an Unlikely Ally in the War on Cancer
Researchers have seen promising results by injecting dog and mouse tumors with the cowpea mosaic virus. Now they’re aiming for a human trial.
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-common-plant-virus-is-an-unlikely-ally-in-the-war-on-cancer
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-common-plant-virus-is-an-unlikely-ally-in-the-war-on-cancer
Covid Kid Reporters: Back-to-School Edition
Seven young journalists weigh in on remote learning, face-mask fatigue, and the many joys of goldfish ownership.
source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-kid-reporters-back-to-school-edition
source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-kid-reporters-back-to-school-edition
How to Start Streaming on Twitch
You don't need a ton of equipment to stream your own gaming sessions, or to meet more people who play the games you love.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-start-streaming-on-twitch
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-start-streaming-on-twitch
Silicon Valley Opens Its Wallet for Joe Biden
A WIRED analysis finds roughly 95 percent of contributions by employees of six big tech firms have gone to Trump's Democratic challenger.
source https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-opens-wallet-joe-biden
source https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-opens-wallet-joe-biden
A Poker Pro Accused of Cheating Wants $330M in Damages
Mike Postle claims he was the victim of an elaborate online campaign to tar him as a fraud—and he's suing a dozen defendants.
source https://www.wired.com/story/poker-pro-accused-of-cheating-wants-dollar330m-damages
source https://www.wired.com/story/poker-pro-accused-of-cheating-wants-dollar330m-damages
Covering Comments Is Instagram’s Newest Anti-Bullying Tool
Harassment takes many forms. The platform’s latest update works to address a broader swath of negative interactions, from hiding comments to sending warnings.
source https://www.wired.com/story/covering-comments-instagram-newest-anti-bullying-tool
source https://www.wired.com/story/covering-comments-instagram-newest-anti-bullying-tool
Monday, October 5, 2020
A Literal Child and His Mom Sue Nintendo Over ‘Joy-Con Drift’
The class action lawsuit alleges that the video game company hasn't done enough to address a known problem with its controllers.
source https://www.wired.com/story/nintendo-joy-con-lawsuit
source https://www.wired.com/story/nintendo-joy-con-lawsuit
A Dangerous Year in America Enters Its Most Dangerous Month
Seven distinct factors between now and the election threaten to combine, compound, and reinforce each other in unpredictable ways.
source https://www.wired.com/story/trump-covid-election-unrest-dangerous-month-america
source https://www.wired.com/story/trump-covid-election-unrest-dangerous-month-america
'The Wire' Inspired a Fake Turtle Egg That Spies on Poachers
Scientists 3D-printed sea turtle eggs and stuffed transmitters inside. When poachers pulled them out of nests, the devices tracked their every move.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-wire-inspired-a-fake-turtle-egg-that-spies-on-poachers
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-wire-inspired-a-fake-turtle-egg-that-spies-on-poachers
Hulu's 'Monsterland' Is America
The show, with each episode set in a different American city, is about decay—moral, physical, civilizational.
source https://www.wired.com/story/review-monsterland-hulu
source https://www.wired.com/story/review-monsterland-hulu
How Cities (and Citizens) Create Hostile Environments
From uncomfortable benches to sidewalk boulders, objects that say "go away" can be hard to detect—until you start noticing them.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-cities-and-citizens-create-hostile-environments
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-cities-and-citizens-create-hostile-environments
Ad Tech Could Be the Next Internet Bubble
The scariest thing about microtargeted ads is that they just don’t work.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ad-tech-could-be-the-next-internet-bubble
source https://www.wired.com/story/ad-tech-could-be-the-next-internet-bubble
Uncle Sam Is Looking for Recruits—Over Twitch
The US military needs tech-savvy youth. It's hoping its streaming channels will help fill out its roster.
source https://www.wired.com/story/military-gamer-recruitment-twitch
source https://www.wired.com/story/military-gamer-recruitment-twitch
Xbox Has Always Chased Power. That's Not Enough Anymore
Specs go a long way. But in exclusive interviews with WIRED, the Xbox team explains why they're thinking outside the teraflops.
source https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-xbox-game-pass-xcloud-strategy
source https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-xbox-game-pass-xcloud-strategy
A Common Plant Virus Is an Unlikely Ally in the War on Cancer
Researchers have seen promising results by injecting dog and mouse tumors with the cowpea mosaic virus. Now they’re aiming for a human trial.
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-common-plant-virus-is-an-unlikely-ally-in-the-war-on-cancer
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-common-plant-virus-is-an-unlikely-ally-in-the-war-on-cancer
The Secret History of Video Game Music's Female Pioneers
On this week's Get WIRED podcast, a look at the under-appreciated women who scored many of your favorite games.
source https://www.wired.com/story/get-wired-podcast-11-female-video-game-composers
source https://www.wired.com/story/get-wired-podcast-11-female-video-game-composers
The Turmoil Over ‘Black Lives Matter’ and Political Speech at Coinbase
The CEO of the cryptocurrency pioneer declared political discussions out of bounds—then gave employees a week to agree or leave.
source https://www.wired.com/story/turmoil-black-lives-matter-political-speech-coinbase
source https://www.wired.com/story/turmoil-black-lives-matter-political-speech-coinbase
The Women Who Invented Video Game Music
Composers like EÃmear Noone and Manami Matsumae created some of the most iconic songs in games that have defined the industry.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-women-who-invented-video-game-music
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-women-who-invented-video-game-music
Twitch Support Groups Are an Unlikely Source of Solace
Some folks are using the platform to build deep, meaningful communities—and not all of them are around games.
source https://www.wired.com/story/twitch-grief-mental-health
source https://www.wired.com/story/twitch-grief-mental-health
7 Best Desktop PCs for Gaming (2020): Compact, Custom, Cheap
These PCs are fully armed and operational. They're also WIRED Recommended.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-desktop-pcs
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-desktop-pcs
A China-Linked Group Repurposed Hacking Team’s Stealthy Spyware
The tool attacks a device’s UEFI firmware—which makes it especially hard to detect and destroy.
source https://www.wired.com/story/hacking-team-uefi-tool-spyware
source https://www.wired.com/story/hacking-team-uefi-tool-spyware
Sunday, October 4, 2020
The Best Menstrual Products (2020): Period Underwear, Cups, Pads, Etc
If you’re spending more time at home, here are some budget- and eco-friendly products—like a cup, period underwear, or reusable pads—to explore.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-menstrual-products
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-menstrual-products
What Are Ebike 'Classes' and What Do They Mean?
According to your state's laws, ebikes can be designated as Class 1, 2, or 3. That determines what you can ride and where.
source https://www.wired.com/story/guide-to-ebike-classes
source https://www.wired.com/story/guide-to-ebike-classes
At Last, Alchemy Arrives in a Burst of Light—From Lasers
Researchers have shown how to effectively transform one material into another using a finely shaped laser pulse.
source https://www.wired.com/story/at-last-alchemy-arrives-in-a-burst-of-light-from-lasers
source https://www.wired.com/story/at-last-alchemy-arrives-in-a-burst-of-light-from-lasers
Many Top AI Researchers Get Financial Backing From Big Tech
A study finds that 58 percent of faculty at four prominent universities have received grants, fellowships, or other financial support from 14 tech firms.
source https://www.wired.com/story/top-ai-researchers-financial-backing-big-tech
source https://www.wired.com/story/top-ai-researchers-financial-backing-big-tech
Robot Dogs Can Help Seniors Cope—Especially During Covid
They're not about to replace real-life therapy dogs, but research shows that motorized mutts can benefit people struggling with loneliness or dementia.
source https://www.wired.com/story/robot-dogs-therapy-pets-seniors
source https://www.wired.com/story/robot-dogs-therapy-pets-seniors
Saturday, October 3, 2020
My Country's Leader Got Covid, Too. It Sucked
First you'll ask yourself feverish, dead-end questions about the nature of sympathy—and then it gets much worse.
source https://www.wired.com/story/my-countrys-leader-got-covid-too-it-sucked
source https://www.wired.com/story/my-countrys-leader-got-covid-too-it-sucked
Paying Evil Corp Ransomware Might Land You a Big Federal Fine
Plus: A Grindr bug, a Joker explosion, and more of the week's top security news.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ransomware-fine-grindr-bug-joker-malware-security-news
source https://www.wired.com/story/ransomware-fine-grindr-bug-joker-malware-security-news
Australia's Koalas Are ‘Sliding Towards Extinction’
The species is among 28 animals being assessed for potential upgrade of their threat status as their numbers plummet following sweeping bushfires.
source https://www.wired.com/story/australias-koalas-are-sliding-towards-extinction
source https://www.wired.com/story/australias-koalas-are-sliding-towards-extinction
The Best Roller Skates (2020): Helmets, Protection, and More
Recently jumped on the skating craze? If you're confused about what gear to get, our recommendations on skaters, helmets, and more can help.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-roller-skates
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-roller-skates
Tesla's Latest Numbers Put Growth Concerns to Rest
The company's Q3 report exceeded analysts' expectations, but its stock still fell about 3 percent in Friday morning trading.
source https://www.wired.com/story/teslas-latest-numbers-put-growth-concerns-to-rest
source https://www.wired.com/story/teslas-latest-numbers-put-growth-concerns-to-rest
15 Great Weekend Deals: TVs, Gaming Gear, and Headphones
You don't have to wait until Amazon's big Prime Day—there are some killer discounts out there right now.
source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-october-03-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-october-03-2020
Friday, October 2, 2020
How the Coronavirus Got to Donald Trump
Covid-19's path through the president’s world is an epidemiological mystery. We know why it spread, but not if it spread via a single infectious event.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-coronavirus-got-to-donald-trump
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-coronavirus-got-to-donald-trump
The Electoral Politics of Trump's Diagnosis
No one knows what the president's case of Covid will mean for the end of the campaign, but here's what to keep your eye on.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-electoral-politics-of-trumps-diagnosis
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-electoral-politics-of-trumps-diagnosis
The NBA Bubble Was a Success Because It Failed
The finals mean the league’s experiment will soon be over. But the bubble was a triumph for what it let in—the real-world concerns of its players.
source https://www.wired.com/story/nba-finals-lebron-james
source https://www.wired.com/story/nba-finals-lebron-james
Those ‘Doomsday Planes' Have Nothing to Do With Trump's Covid-19 Test
Yes, two Boeing E-6B Mercury were flying last night. No, that's not because of the president's positive test.
source https://www.wired.com/story/doomsday-planes-trump-covid-19-test
source https://www.wired.com/story/doomsday-planes-trump-covid-19-test
Trump Tests Positive, Schools Navigate Reopening, and More Coronavirus News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
source https://www.wired.com/story/trump-tests-positive-schools-navigate-reopening-and-more-coronavirus-news
source https://www.wired.com/story/trump-tests-positive-schools-navigate-reopening-and-more-coronavirus-news
The Covid Information War Is Entering a Frightening New Phase
Communication from the White House about Donald Trump’s infection will be opaque at best. Into that vacuum, misinformation will flow.
source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-information-war-frightening-new-phase
source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-information-war-frightening-new-phase
Who Did Trump Infect? Tracing His Contacts Is a Big Task
The president, who tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, has been at campaign rallies and fundraisers, potentially exposing hundreds of people.
source https://www.wired.com/story/who-trump-infect-tracing-contacts-big-task
source https://www.wired.com/story/who-trump-infect-tracing-contacts-big-task
Foundation Has One of the Best Sci-Fi Concepts Ever
Isaac Asimov's novel, currently being adapted into an Apple TV+ series, builds its story around the futuristic science of psychohistory.
source https://www.wired.com/2020/10/geeks-guide-foundation-asimov
source https://www.wired.com/2020/10/geeks-guide-foundation-asimov
I'm Done Being Mistaken for Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott
Google’s search algorithm has presented my phone number and email address as belonging to the billionaires for over a year.
source https://www.wired.com/story/done-being-mistaken-jeff-bezos-mackenzie-scott
source https://www.wired.com/story/done-being-mistaken-jeff-bezos-mackenzie-scott
This Meme Is the Only Good Thing to Come Out of the Debate
The "worst thing I've ever seen" tweets were the perfect kind of celebrity self-deprecation.
source https://www.wired.com/story/debates-best-meme
source https://www.wired.com/story/debates-best-meme
Lumen Metabolism Tracker Review
Breathe into it and the Lumen will tell you how well you're burning fat, and how to eat healthier.
source https://www.wired.com/review/lumen-metabolic-tracker
source https://www.wired.com/review/lumen-metabolic-tracker
Why Some Ecologists Worry About Rooftop Honey Bee Programs
Urban beekeeping has given some scientists pause. They wonder if these efforts are really helping to save the bees—especially native species.
source https://www.wired.com/story/why-some-ecologists-worry-about-rooftop-honey-bee-programs
source https://www.wired.com/story/why-some-ecologists-worry-about-rooftop-honey-bee-programs
Facebook Finally Slowed Down—When We Needed It to Move Fast
Plus: Mark Zuckerberg’s own words, the personification of the internet, and Burger King’s whopper of an ask.
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-facebook-finally-slowed-down-when-we-needed-it-to-move-fast
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-facebook-finally-slowed-down-when-we-needed-it-to-move-fast
The Strangest Election Scenario Runs Through Georgia
There’s a small but real possibility that we won’t know which party controls the Senate until 2021, thanks to a special election and a unique state requirement.
source https://www.wired.com/story/strangest-2020-election-scenario-runs-through-georgia
source https://www.wired.com/story/strangest-2020-election-scenario-runs-through-georgia
Here’s the Tech Taking Over Your Home
This week, we talk about everything Google announced this week, plus Amazon's crazy flying surveillance drone.
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-475
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-475
AI Can Help Patients—but Only If Doctors Understand It
Algorithms can help diagnose a growing range of health problems, but humans need to be trained to listen.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-help-patients-doctors-understand
source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-help-patients-doctors-understand
AI Can Help Patients—but Only If Doctors Understand It
Algorithms can help diagnose a growing range of health problems, but humans need to be trained to listen.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-help-patients-doctors-understand
source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-help-patients-doctors-understand
President Donald Trump Tests Positive for Covid-19
Some people get no symptoms or mild ones, and there are treatments for the severest cases. But the disease is risky for people who are older and overweight.
source https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-positive-coronavirus-covid-19
source https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-positive-coronavirus-covid-19
'Vampires vs. the Bronx' Is a Kids' Movie About Class Warfare
The latest film from Netflix is about fighting back against gentrification and the bourgeoisie—just like 'Dracula' before it.
source https://www.wired.com/story/vampires-vs-the-bronx-class-struggle
source https://www.wired.com/story/vampires-vs-the-bronx-class-struggle
1 House, 40 Roommates? During Covid, Co-Living Adds Up
The pandemic has driven people to shelter in place for months. A wave of housing startups argues you shouldn't have to do it alone.
source https://www.wired.com/story/coliving-treehouse-common-open-door-startups-covid
source https://www.wired.com/story/coliving-treehouse-common-open-door-startups-covid
Your ‘Ethnicity Estimate’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does
DNA testing companies are rolling out algorithm updates, spotlighting the fickleness of ethnicity results, and perhaps reinforcing some troubling beliefs.
source https://www.wired.com/story/your-ethnicity-estimate-doesnt-mean-what-you-think-it-does
source https://www.wired.com/story/your-ethnicity-estimate-doesnt-mean-what-you-think-it-does
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Facebook Shut Down Malware That Hijacked Accounts to Run Ads
Hackers spent $4 million of victims' money to buy ads for diet pills, fake designer handbags, and more.
source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-shut-down-malware-that-hijacked-accounts-to-run-ads
source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-shut-down-malware-that-hijacked-accounts-to-run-ads
'Genshin Impact' Is Too Good To Be a ‘Zelda Clone’
While it draws easy comparisons to Breath of the Wild, the new free-to-play fantasy RPG stands on its own.
source https://www.wired.com/story/genshin-impact-first-impressions-breath-of-the-wild
source https://www.wired.com/story/genshin-impact-first-impressions-breath-of-the-wild
Reddit Bots Are Hunting Down Racists, One Post at a Time
Hate speech is rampant in subreddits—but automated bots and browser plug-ins are (sort of) fighting back.
source https://www.wired.com/story/reddit-bots-are-hunting-down-racists-one-post-at-a-time
source https://www.wired.com/story/reddit-bots-are-hunting-down-racists-one-post-at-a-time
How Much Power Does It Take to Do the Red Bull 400 Hill Run?
400 meters. A 37-degree incline. Turns out humans are capable of superhuman power outputs—if only for a short time.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-much-energy-to-do-the-red-bull-400-hill-run
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-much-energy-to-do-the-red-bull-400-hill-run
Grocery App Workers' Rights Are Under Siege
Californians will soon be voting on Prop 22—an initiative that would remove protections for gig workers and could drive them into financial hardship.
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-grocery-app-workers-rights-are-under-siege
source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-grocery-app-workers-rights-are-under-siege
This Congresswoman Wants to Rev Up Covid Testing
Mikie Sherrill’s new bill would tie federal reimbursement to testing result times—and reward labs for extra quick turnarounds.
source https://www.wired.com/story/speedy-act-covid-19-faster-testing-results
source https://www.wired.com/story/speedy-act-covid-19-faster-testing-results
One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack - October 2020
This month's focus is on the threats faced by women reporters globally, including the case of the imprisoned Egyptian human rights writer Solafa Magdy.
source https://www.wired.com/story/one-free-press-coalition-spotlights-journalists-under-attack-october-2020
source https://www.wired.com/story/one-free-press-coalition-spotlights-journalists-under-attack-october-2020
When Coffee Machines Demand Ransom, You Know IoT Is Screwed
A researcher reverse engineered an internet-connected coffee maker to see what kinds of hacks he could do with it. The answer: quite a lot.
source https://www.wired.com/story/when-coffee-machines-demand-ransom-you-know-iot-is-screwed
source https://www.wired.com/story/when-coffee-machines-demand-ransom-you-know-iot-is-screwed
On the Future of (Going to the) Movies
When Americans can fill theaters once again, what if the experience is better than we left it?
source https://www.wired.com/story/on-the-future-of-movies
source https://www.wired.com/story/on-the-future-of-movies
Fitbit Sense Review: It Can Measure Stress—Sort Of
Fitbit's newest watch can track SpO2 and electrodermal activity, but it can't handle 2020.
source https://www.wired.com/review/fitbit-sense-watch
source https://www.wired.com/review/fitbit-sense-watch
What Does It Mean If a Vaccine Is ‘Successful’?
The pharma companies are all using different playbooks to test their Covid-19 shots, so the first team to claim victory may not have the best formula.
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-does-it-mean-if-a-vaccine-is-successful
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-does-it-mean-if-a-vaccine-is-successful
Publishers Worry as Ebooks Fly off Libraries' Virtual Shelves
Checkouts of digital books from a popular service are up 52 percent since March. Publishers say their easy availability hurts sales.
source https://www.wired.com/story/publishers-worry-ebooks-libraries-virtual-shelves
source https://www.wired.com/story/publishers-worry-ebooks-libraries-virtual-shelves
The Dispersed Family Is Hurting
The dispersed modern family depends on easy travel. Now that it’s much harder, the question becomes: How long is too long to not see a parent?
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-pandemic-closed-borders-and-stirred-a-longing-for-home
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-pandemic-closed-borders-and-stirred-a-longing-for-home
Russia’s Fancy Bear Hackers Likely Penetrated a US Federal Agency
New clues indicate that APT28 may be behind a mysterious intrusion that US officials disclosed last week.
source https://www.wired.com/story/russias-fancy-bear-hack-us-federal-agency
source https://www.wired.com/story/russias-fancy-bear-hack-us-federal-agency
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