Sonos Is Having a Big Cyber Monday Sale

These smart speakers hardly ever go on sale. You can save on Sonos One, Beam, Move, and more—but most deals end today.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cyber-monday-sonos-speaker-deals-2020

A Mission to Make Virtual Parties Actually Fun

Let's be honest, Zoom birthdays and happy hours are bad. But an emerging type of platform known as “proximity chat” could offer a better option.

source https://www.wired.com/story/zoom-parties-proximity-chat

Beautiful Yet Unnerving Photos of the Arctic Getting Greener

Using tricked-out drones, scientists are watching vegetation boom in the far north. Their findings could have big implications for the whole planet.

source https://www.wired.com/story/beautiful-yet-unnerving-photos-of-the-arctic-getting-greener

My Life Is Little House on the Prairie. I Blame TikTok

Homesteading used to be a dream for another time. Then cottagecore happened.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-homesteading

Was This Poker Player's Luck Too Good to Be True?

On this week’s Get WIRED podcast, features editor Mark Robinson talks to writer Brendan Koerner about an unconventional poker player and the woman who called him out.

source https://www.wired.com/story/get-wired-podcast-poker-scandal

Ride-Hail Companies Are Making Life Harder for Scooters

Officials in many cities feel they couldn't rein in Uber and Lyft. Now, they're being stricter with other innovative forms of transportation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ride-hail-companies-making-life-harder-scooters

All the Social Media Giants Are Becoming the Same

Which major platform has a news feed, disappearing posts, private messaging, and a live broadcasting feature? That would be … all of them.

source https://www.wired.com/story/social-media-giants-look-the-same-tiktok-twitter-instagram

The Race To Crack Battery Recycling—Before It’s Too Late

Millions of EVs will soon hit the road, but the world isn’t ready for their old batteries. A crop of startups wants to crack this billion-dollar problem.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-race-to-crack-battery-recycling-before-its-too-late

The Future of Work: ‘The Long Tail’ by Aliette de Bodard

“Everyone onboard the scavenging habitat knew there was no correlation between the unreality and what lay underneath.”

source https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-work-long-tail-aliette-de-bodard

This Great Electric Bike Is $200 Off for Cyber Monday

You can get a discount on some great electric bikes right now—plus accessories!

source https://www.wired.com/story/cyber-monday-rad-power-ebikes-deal-2020

The Best Black Friday Deals If You Work From Home

Standing desks, monitors, keyboards—pad out your home office with this discounted gear.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-work-from-home-deals-2-2020

The Best Cyber Monday Phone, Tablet, and Watch Deals

We found discounts on Samsung Galaxy phones, Google Pixels, Apple Watches, iPads, and some great accessories.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-phone-tablet-deals-2020

VCs Are Pouring Money Into the Wrong Education Startups

The pandemic has proven the need for new technologies that can radically change online learning models. But investors are more interested in existing platforms.

source https://www.wired.com/story/vcs-are-pouring-money-into-the-wrong-education-startups

Geometry Reveals How the World Is Made of Cubes

An exercise in pure mathematics has led to a wide-ranging theory that unites Plato with geophysics.

source https://www.wired.com/story/geometry-reveals-how-the-world-is-made-of-cubes

The 7 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Camera Gear and Accessories

Mirrorless cameras, smartphone lenses, SD cards—it might be time to update your photo kit with these discounts.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cyber-monday-photography-deals-2020

What Is the Signal Encryption Protocol?

As the Signal protocol becomes the industry standard, it's worth understanding what sets it apart from other forms of end-to-end encrypted messaging.

source https://www.wired.com/story/signal-encryption-protocol-hacker-lexicon

Early Cyber Monday Deals on Pandemic Supplies

Months of quarantining and social distancing have meant shortages of essentials. If you need a mask or air purifier, we found discounts for you.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-early-cyber-monday-face-mask-covid-19-deals-2020

It’s Time to Stop Sharing Your Passwords With Your Partner

Go ahead, give them the keys to your heart—but anything more could make a cybersecurity mess.

source https://www.wired.com/story/its-time-to-stop-sharing-your-passwords-with-your-partner

11 Early Cyber Monday Weekend Deals on Earth-Friendly Gear

Conserve water, save our national parks, and offset carbon emissions a bit with these sustainable picks.

source https://www.wired.com/story/black-friday-eco-friendly-sustainable-deals-2020

Endangered Vancouver Island Marmots Are Making a Comeback

Canada’s most endangered mammal is back from the brink of extinction—and offers hope as an “ambassador” for the conservation of less adorable species.

source https://www.wired.com/story/endangered-vancouver-island-marmots-are-making-a-comeback

These Are Our Favorite Small Businesses and Shops

For Small Business Saturday—or any day—remember to shop local! Here are some stores we think you'll like too.

source https://www.wired.com/story/small-business-saturday-2020

Black Holes Aren't as Bad as You Think

Physicist Janna Levin is hoping to improve the reputation of the strange phenomena with her new book The Black Hole Survival Guide.

source https://www.wired.com/2020/11/geeks-guide-black-holes

Your TV Sounds Awful. Upgrade It With One of These Soundbars

Every TV deserves a soundbar to call its own, and these are our favorites.

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

Is This the Gayest Yuletide Yet?

Streaming services are giving LGBTQ fans a tidy package of content this holiday season.

source https://www.wired.com/story/is-this-the-gayest-yuletide-yet

What's a Semi-Log Plot and How Can You Use It for Covid Data?

It is very useful for showing data that spans different orders of magnitude—like case numbers in South Korea compared to the numbers in the United States.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-a-semi-log-plot-and-when-would-you-use-one

As Cities Curb Surveillance, Baltimore Police Took to the Air

In a program that overcame three court challenges this year, planes with high-tech cameras circled the city up to 40 hours a week.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cities-curb-surveillance-baltimore-police-took-air

Our Favorite Black Friday Deals for $50 or Less

No, you don't need to drop a boatload of money just because it's the biggest shopping day of the year. These picks won't empty out your wallet.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-deals-under-50-2020

Trump’s Election Attack Ends December 14—Whether He Knows It or Not

Despite the Trump campaign’s fight to overturn the election, the wheels of American democracy keep turning.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trump-election-attack-ends-december-14

The Best Black Friday Deals on Health, Beauty, and Sex Tech

Do you need some extra soothing? Possibly with LED lights? We found the best discounts on vibrators, skincare tools, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-health-sex-tech-deals-2020

The Best Black Friday Deals if You Work From Home

Standing desks, monitors, keyboards—pad out your home office with this discounted gear.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-work-from-home-deals-2020

Burn Off That Turkey With These Black Friday Fitness Deals

These picks will help you get your sweat on, whether you're in a home gym, jogging down the road, or roughing it in the wilderness.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-fitness-deals-2020

Our 29 Favorite Black Friday Smart Home and Kitchen Deals

We're spending more time in our houses than ever. Let us help you out with robot vacuums, smart dog collars, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-home-kitchen-deals-2020

The Absolute Best Black Friday Deals Online

Stay at home this weekend! Here are the very best discounts we’ve found in every category and at all the major retailers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-deals-2020

You Really Should Peek at These Black Friday TV Deals

From gorgeous OLEDs to 4K projectors to soundbars, here are the best discounts to improve your home theater this holiday weekend.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-tv-deals-2020

Our Fave Headphone and Speaker Deals for Black Friday

These are our favorite audio deals this holiday weekend, from a pair of Beats to a smart speaker for your kitchen.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-headphone-speaker-deals-2020

The Ethics of Rebooting the Dead

The notion of resurrecting people as digital entities is becoming less hypothetical. But just because something can be done, doesn’t always mean it should.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ethics-reviving-dead-with-tech

The 9 Best Smart Speakers With Alexa or Google Assistant

Chatty assistants from Google, Amazon, and Apple are popular. But which one is right for you?

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-smart-speakers

These Are the Very Best Laptop Deals for Black Friday

We scoured the web to find the best deals on notebooks, Chromebooks, external monitors, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-laptop-pc-deals-2020

Can I Save Money by Buying a ‘Dumb’ TV?

Every Black Friday we get the same question: “Do I have to buy a smart TV?” Well, the short answer is yes, if you want an HDTV that's worth the money.

source https://www.wired.com/story/save-money-buying-dumb-smart-tv

The Quest to Unearth One of America's Oldest Black Churches

First Baptist Church was founded in secret in 1776. It’s been hidden under a parking lot in Colonial Williamsburg for decades—a metaphor for the failures of archaeology and American history.

source https://www.wired.com/story/first-baptist-chuch-colonial-williamsburg-history

Our Favorite Dyson Stick Vacuum Is $150 Off Now

The wireless Cyclone V10 is light, beautiful, and modular, and it helps me clean everything from carpets to couches to the trunk of my car.

source https://www.wired.com/story/dyson-cyclone-v10-animal-deal

The Best Black Friday Deals on Kindle, Fire, and Echo Devices

Get your Prime on with our favorite deals on Amazon’s ebook readers, tablets, speakers, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-amazon-device-deals-2020

Every Great Black Friday Deal on Google Devices

Google has discounted its new Pixel phones this weekend, along with Nest speakers and other Google smart home devices.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-google-deals-2020

A 4K OLED TV for $900? This Vizio Deal Is a Steal

Vizio has finally broken the $1,000 mark with its gorgeous new 55 incher. This is the best Black Friday TV markdown around.

source https://www.wired.com/story/vizio-oled-4k-tv-black-friday-deal-2020

Stay In and Get Cozy With These Black Friday Video Game Deals

We need to stay indoors and not travel for the rest of the year. Why not stockpile on Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox titles?

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-video-game-deals-2020

Does the AstraZeneca Vaccine Also Stop Covid Transmission?

Vaccines can prevent symptoms, but some can also keep people from spreading infection. That’s critical, and no one knows if the new vaccines do it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/does-the-astrazeneca-vaccine-also-stop-covid-transmission

The Last of Us Is Getting a TV Show, Which Seems Redundant

HBO is turning the wildly popular game into a series.

source https://www.wired.com/story/last-of-us-tv-show

Biden Must Repair—and Reinvigorate—Tech Diplomacy

The administration’s nomination of Antony Blinken is a good start. But mending the damage of the past four years will require a complete reorientation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/biden-must-repair-and-reinvigorate-tech-diplomacy

The AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine Data Isn't Up to Snuff

There's been even more good news this week, this time from the Oxford-AstraZeneca trials. But a closer look reveals some very shaky science.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-data-isnt-up-to-snuff

Considering a MacBook? Here are Our Favorites

Apple's laptops are expensive, and you'll have to make some hard choices to pick the right one. Let us help.

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

The 13 Best Holiday Movies to Stream This Season

This year, everyone is stuck inside even more than before. Here's what you need to watch to pass the time—and get in the spirit.

source https://www.wired.com/story/holiday-movie-streaming-guide

Meet the Microbes Living on Da Vinci’s Iconic Sketches

Think you’ve got an interesting microbiome? Your body ain’t got nothing on what’s accumulated on Leonardo’s drawings over 500 years.

source https://www.wired.com/story/meet-the-microbes-living-on-da-vincis-iconic-sketches

AI Can Run Your Work Meetings Now

A new wave of startups is trying to optimize meetings, from automated scheduling tools to facial recognition that measures who’s paying attention.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-can-run-work-meetings-now-headroom-clockwise

The New Demon's Souls Remake Tries Too Hard to Be Realistic

The PlayStation 5 reboot, like Shadow of the Colossus before it, loses the visual language of the original, undoing its magic.

source https://www.wired.com/story/demons-souls-remake

‘No Thoughts Head Empty’ Is 2020’s Most Enduring Meme

In a year of chaos, a series of internet tropes has sought to offer escape from the turmoil.

source https://www.wired.com/story/no-thoughts-head-empty-meme

Which Microsoft Surface Device Should You Buy?

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

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

From Podcasts to Book Deals, Friendship Is Big Business

Across the internet, pairs of best friends are parlaying their friendships into creative—and lucrative—business partnerships.

source https://www.wired.com/story/business-of-friendship

The Best Black Friday Phone, Tablet, and Watch Deals

We found discounts on Samsung Galaxy phones, Google Pixels, Apple Watches, iPads, and some great accessories.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-phone-tablet-smartwatch-deals-2020

How to Have Productive Conversations About Election Misinfo

A holiday guide to navigating the deep swamp of polluted information.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-have-productive-conversations-about-election-misinformation

How to Make Multiple Smart Speakers Work Together

Have a bunch of Amazon Echo speakers (or Google or Apple devices) around your house? Here's how to organize and control them all easily.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-multiple-smart-speakers-work-together

Facebook Can Be a Boon to Nonprofits—If They Get Verified

Organizations say they struggle with the social media giant's registration system and inability to reach a live person.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-boon-nonprofits-if-verified

A New Study About Color Tries to Decode ‘The Brain’s Pantone’

How do humans perceive color? An NIH experiment finds a way to measure what happens after light hits the eye—using brain scans.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-study-about-color-tries-to-decode-the-brains-pantone

Our Favorite Mattress Deals for Black Friday

You should never buy a mattress online unless it’s discounted. Luckily, there are some modest holiday deals going on our favorite models.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-mattress-deals-2020

Yes, Chef: Here Are the Year’s Best Cookbooks

We’re all cooking more than ever in 2020. These six selections offer some new kitchen adventures.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cookbooks-2020

This Squishy 3D-Printed Human Heart Feels Like the Real Thing

A clever technique allows scientists to scan a heart and reconstruct it in a soup of gelatin. It's like making jello, only way more useful for surgeons.

source https://www.wired.com/story/3d-printed-human-heart-feels-like-the-real-thing

25 Amazing Gift Ideas Under $25

Just because these gifts are cheap doesn't mean they're not totally awesome.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/25-amazing-holiday-gift-ideas-under-25-2020

This Bluetooth Attack Can Steal a Tesla Model X in Minutes

The company is rolling out a patch today for the vulnerabilities, which allowed one researcher to break into one in 90 seconds and drive away.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-model-x-hack-bluetooth

The Surface Laptop Go Is Great—If You Can Get Past Its Screen

Microsoft's most affordable laptop is a great machine for simple tasks, but it skimps out on the thing you'll stare at the most.

source https://www.wired.com/review/microsoft-surface-laptop-go

Congress Is Eyeing Face Recognition, and Companies Want a Say

Amazon and Microsoft have hired lobbyists. So too have airlines, retailers, wireless carriers, and cruise operators.

source https://www.wired.com/story/congress-eyeing-face-recognition-companies-want-say

The Glitched-Out Sound and Spontaneous Rise of 100 Gecs

On this week’s episode of Get WIRED, we’re lending our feed to The Pitchfork Review for a conversation with the figureheads of hyperpop.

source https://www.wired.com/story/get-wired-podcast-100-gecs

The Last, ‘Ultra-Cold’ Mile for Covid-19 Vaccines

Two vaccines are nearly here—but their unusual storage requirements could deprive the rural areas that need them most. A tech fix might be coming.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-last-ultra-cold-mile-for-covid-19-vaccines

The 13 Best Gifts for the PC Gamer in Your Life

It's dangerous to go alone, take this.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/gifts-for-pc-gamers

Google Is Testing End-to-End Encryption in Android Messages

For now, the security measure will be available only to people using the beta version of the app.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-is-testing-end-to-end-encryption-in-android-messages

Physicists Pin Down the Nuclear Reaction After the Big Bang

The newly measured rate of a key nuclear fusion process that forged the first atomic nuclei matches the picture of the universe 380,000 years later.

source https://www.wired.com/story/physicists-pin-down-the-nuclear-reaction-just-after-the-big-bang

Here's Every Good Black Friday Deal on Amazon Devices—So Far

Get your Prime on with our favorite deals on Fire tablets, Echo speakers, Kindles, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-amazon-device-deals-2020

Nintendo Has One Decent Switch Deal for Black Friday

The sometimes elusive console is back in stock and bundled with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and three months of Switch Online.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nintendo-switch-black-friday-deal-2020

Secret Service Investigates 700 Cases of Covid Relief Fraud

Ransomware as a service, exposed SMS photos, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/secret-service-covid-relief-fraud-location-data-security-news

13 Smart STEM Toys for the Techie Kids in Your Life

We found more than a dozen math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to disassemble, set on fire, and then rebuild.

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

Overcoming Vaccine Skepticism Starts in the Community

Many of the communities most vulnerable to Covid-19 are the ones least willing to get a vaccine. Convincing them may require a peer-to-peer approach.

source https://www.wired.com/story/we-need-horizontal-trust-to-overcome-vaccine-skepticism

This Lower-Cost Roomba Needs Some Navigation Help

This is iRobot’s cheapest robot vacuum with automatic dirt disposal. But it also sacrifices some key navigational features.

source https://www.wired.com/review/irobot-roomba-i3-plus

Climate Change Is Intensifying the Tsunami Threat in Alaska

As glaciers retreat and permafrost thaws, massive landslides threaten coastal communities. Those, in turn, could trigger giant sea waves.

source https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-is-intensifying-the-tsunami-threat-in-alaska

Masks Help, but We May Never Know How Much

The impact of face coverings is not just unknown, it’s unknowable. Still, uncertainty should be no impediment to action.

source https://www.wired.com/story/masks-help-but-we-may-never-know-how-much

What the EU Gets Right—and the US Gets Wrong—About Antitrust

European regulators focus on how Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google use—and abuse–their vast stores of data to maintain advantages over rivals.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-eu-gets-right-us-wrong-antitrust

Pfizer Seeks Approval, the CDC Urges Restraint, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pfizer-seeks-vaccine-approval-the-cdc-urges-restraint-and-more-coronavirus-news

Why Aren't There More Sci-Fi Movies About Dreams?

Classics like Inception and The Cell are at least a decade old.

source https://www.wired.com/2020/11/geeks-guide-sci-fi-dreams

How Video Game Historians Resurrected Sega's Lost VR Headset

In 1993, the console maker's big plans for virtual reality fizzled. Now a team of preservationists is using emulation to bring them back.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sega-vr-headset-video-game-preservation

The Tenuous Promise of the Substack Dream

Plus: The threat of blogs, the balkanization of social media, and a new record for America’s mayor.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-the-tenuous-promise-of-the-substack-dream

In Defense of Rockefeller Center’s Ugly, Perfect Tree

The internet called it a metaphor for 2020. If that’s true, then maybe it should be a beacon of hope for everyone.

source https://www.wired.com/story/defending-rockefeller-center-tree

Pokémon Go Is Finally Raising Its Level Cap

The upcoming “Beyond” update will bring 10 additional levels plus new Pokémon and a seasons system.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pokemon-go-is-finally-raising-its-level-cap

The Best iPhone 12 Deals (and Which Model to Pick)

From the Mini to the Pro, we explain how Apple’s latest phones differ, and where you can score the best deals.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-12-deals

A Solar-Powered Rocket Might Be Our Interstellar Ticket

The idea for solar thermal propulsion has been around for decades, but researchers tapped by NASA just conducted a first test.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-solar-powered-rocket-might-be-our-ticket-to-interstellar-space

Google Photos Storage Is Changing. Here Are Your Best Options

Google's unlimited free storage is going away, but that doesn't mean you're stuck. Here are alternatives for fast, flexible photo storage on all of your devices.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-photos-alternatives

Facebook Is Going After Its Critics in the Name of Privacy

The company wants to shut down an academic study of political ad targeting, just as it prepares to reinstate targeted political ads.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-is-going-after-its-critics-in-the-name-of-privacy

All Hail the Electric Bicycle

This week, we talk about ebikes' recent upgrades, and we offer tips for those curious about riding one.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-482

This Pandemic Must Be Seen

If we could watch what’s really going on in hospitals, there would be no more complacency.

source https://www.wired.com/story/this-pandemic-must-be-seen

Iowa’s Covid Wave and the Limits of Personal Responsibility

Until Monday, the governor urged Iowans to “do the right thing” but kept businesses open and masks optional. Now cases are surging and hospitals are filling up.

source https://www.wired.com/story/iowas-covid-wave-and-the-limits-of-personal-responsibility

Robots Invade the Construction Site

Boosted by advances in sensors and artificial intelligence, a new generation of machines is automating a tech-averse industry.

source https://www.wired.com/story/robots-invade-construction-site

The Future of Work: ‘Remembrance,’ by Lexi Pandell

“Having no consciousness at all, surrendering to the dark nothingness of death, was better than existing with a partial one.”

source https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-work-remembrance-lexi-pandell

The US Could Soon Ban the Selling of Carrier-Locked Phones

Carrier lock-in was recently prohibited in the UK. If it finally happens here next year too, consumer advocates say the move would give users more flexibility and choice.

source https://www.wired.com/story/us-could-soon-ban-locked-phones

Putting 'Wonder Woman 1984' on HBO Max Is a Smart Move

It'll be a while before US theaters are back to full capacity. Offering the 'Wonder Woman' sequel on its streaming service is Warner Bros.' best option.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wonder-woman-1984-hbo-max

What Will Happen to the Far-Right After Trump?

As president-elect Biden's inauguration approaches, experts are keeping an eye on extremist groups.

source https://www.wired.com/story/right-post-trump

A Facebook Messenger Flaw Could Have Let Hackers Listen In

The vulnerability was found through the company's bug bounty program, now in its tenth year.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-messenger-bug-bounty

These Are the 10 Best Android Phones

Shopping for a new phone can be an ordeal. Let us take some of the pain out of it with these picks and tips.

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

The Physics of Materials at Minus 80 Degrees Celsius

Pfizer's new vaccine has to be stored at extremely low temperatures. Here's how things work when it gets that cold.

source https://www.wired.com/story/physics-of-materials-minus-80-degrees-celsius

Conquer Your Watch Queue on Any Streaming Service

Don't get buried beneath all the new, original shows you want to enjoy. Here are some tips and tricks.

source https://www.wired.com/story/organize-watch-queue-any-streaming-service

Apple Will Take a Smaller Cut of Some App Store Revenues

The App Store Small Business Program aims to improve the company’s public image and its standing in antitrust battles.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-will-take-a-smaller-cut-of-some-app-store-revenues

An Enormous Iceberg Is Headed for South Georgia Island—Again

If they collide, it could cause big problems for breeding penguins and seals by cutting off their access to the open sea.

source https://www.wired.com/story/an-enormous-iceberg-is-headed-for-south-georgia-island-again

Batch's Trusty E-Bike Won't Let You Down

This Bosch-powered electric bike doesn't look as elegant as its competitors, but it's more affordable and reliable.

source https://www.wired.com/review/batch-e-bike

Watch Dogs: Legion Tackles Dystopia—That It's a Part Of

Developer Ubisoft points the finger at the underlying causes in the game, but stops short of naming and shaming. Because it'd have to shame itself, too.

source https://www.wired.com/story/watch-dogs-legion-dystopia-politics-ubisoft

This GOP Lawmaker Denounced QAnon—and Fears for His Party

“There's a lot larger percentage in the Republican Party who believe there's a deep state coup or cabal than people might think.”

source https://www.wired.com/story/republican-lawmaker-denounced-qanon-denver-riggleman

One Man’s Search for the DNA Data That Could Save His Life

The genetic correlations that could help Bryce Olson find a drug that works against his cancer are a scattered mess. Why don’t we have a better system for analyzing this kind of information?

source https://www.wired.com/story/one-mans-search-for-dna-data-that-could-save-his-life

How a Medication for OCD Ended Up in a Covid-19 Trial

In a small study, the drug kept patients with mild symptoms from worsening. If it holds up in a larger test, it could help keep more people out of hospitals.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-a-medication-for-ocd-ended-up-in-a-covid-19-trial

When AI Sees a Man, It Thinks 'Official.' A Woman? 'Smile'

A new paper renews concerns about bias in image recognition services offered by Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-sees-man-thinks-official-woman-smile

15 Early Black Friday Deals You’ll Want to Snag Now

You don’t have to wait until the day after Thanksgiving—or leave your house—to get in on these Black Friday deals.

source https://www.wired.com/story/early-black-friday-deals-2020

Are Covid Patients Gasping ‘It Isn’t Real’ As They Die?

An ER nurse’s anecdote of deranged denialism went viral. But when the media caught wind of the story, reporters didn’t do their jobs.

source https://www.wired.com/story/are-covid-patients-gasping-it-isnt-real-as-they-die

'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity' Is an Uneasy Mix of Two Very Different Worlds

Nintendo's highly anticipated hack-and-slash crossover misses too much of what makes Zelda: Breath of the Wild a masterpiece.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hyrule-warriors-age-of-calamity-impressions

Marissa Mayer’s Next Act Is Here

The former Yahoo CEO wants to build a better address book on your phone. Does anyone want it?

source https://www.wired.com/story/marissa-mayer-startup-sunshine-contacts

Ghostery’s New Search Engine Will Be Entirely Ad-Free

The tracker-blocking company will soon launch a privacy-friendly desktop browser as well.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ghostery-browser-search-ad-free

16 Stress-Relieving Gifts to Make 2020 More Bearable

Everyone could use a break right now. These picks will bring peace to the mind, body, and home.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-stress-relieving-gifts

Telegram Still Hasn’t Removed an AI Bot That’s Abusing Women

A deepfake bot has been generating explicit, non-consensual images on the platform. The researchers who found it say their warnings have been ignored.

source https://www.wired.com/story/telegram-still-hasnt-removed-an-ai-bot-thats-abusing-women

Google Nest Audio Packs Great Sound and Smarts for Just $100

If Assistant is your jam, then this mid-sized smart speaker is one of the best around.

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

DoorDash Shows Delivery Can Be Profitable—in a Pandemic

Can the app-based services survive once restaurants reopen and diners aren't sequestered in their homes?

source https://www.wired.com/story/doordash-shows-delivery-profitable-pandemic

Can You Get Covid-19 on an Airplane? Yeah, Probably

As usual, a lack of good data makes evaluating the risk of getting the virus on a flight hard to calculate. It’s probably low. It’s definitely not zero.

source https://www.wired.com/story/can-you-get-covid-19-on-an-airplane-yeah-probably

Larry Brilliant: We’ll Beat Covid—After We Go Through Hell

The epidemiologist calls it "the best of times and the worst of times," as good news on vaccines and testing coincides with a terrifying rise in cases.

source https://www.wired.com/story/larry-brilliant-says-we-will-beat-covid-after-we-go-through-hell

Stay Warm With These 15 Pre-Black Friday Outdoors Deals

Have fun outside this socially-distanced winter with our favorite deals from Patagonia, Solo Stove, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pre-black-friday-outdoors-deals-rei-2020

The Timelines of Our Lives

The plot of America is beginning to look a lot like those time travel stories in which society is just one squashed butterfly away from fascism.

source https://www.wired.com/story/timelines-of-our-lives

How to With John Wilson Is the Year’s Best Nature Documentary

The new HBO docuseries is an observational marvel, capturing New York and its residents in vulnerable, honest moments. It’s also very funny.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-with-john-wilson

Did a University Use Facial Recognition to ID Students?

University of Miami students accuse the campus police of using the software. Administrators deny it, but they had previously touted the capability.

source https://www.wired.com/story/did-university-use-facial-recognition-id-student-protesters

Firing Christopher Krebs Crosses a Line—Even for Trump

The president dismissed the widely respected cybersecurity agency director Tuesday night for pushing back against election disinformation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trump-fires-christopher-krebs-cisa

Forget Imposters. Among Us Is a Playground for Hackers

The blockbuster game of deception has security holes that let cheaters run wild.

source https://www.wired.com/story/among-us-hacks-cheaters

The Senate's Section 230 Discourse Keeps Getting Dumber

The latest congressional hearing with Facebook’s and Twitter’s CEOs was another parade of bad-faith arguments.

source https://www.wired.com/story/senate-hearing-section-230-discourse-dumber

Why Isn't Susan Wojcicki Getting Grilled By Congress?

YouTube is a major vector for election and other disinformation. But its CEO isn't with Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey on Capitol Hill today.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-isnt-susan-wojcicki-getting-grilled-by-congress

‘One Person’s Apocalypse Is Another Person’s Day-to-Day’

Ling Ma talks to Xiaowei Wang, the author of Blockchain Chicken Farm—a mind-boggling survey of how technology is shaping economies across China.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ling-ma-interviews-xiaowei-wang

Apple's New MacBook Air With M1 Is a Huge Leap Forward

Ditching Intel has removed the shackles from the $999 laptop, unleashing a force to be reckoned with.

source https://www.wired.com/review/macbook-air-m1-2020

How to Reduce (but Not Eliminate) Covid Risk at Gatherings

With a surge in cases, there is no safe way to travel or gather for Thanksgiving or Christmas. But if you must, here are some ways to lower your risk.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-risk-holiday-travel-family-gatherings

Microsoft's Making a Secure PC Chip—With Intel and AMD's Help

The Pluton security processor will give the software giant an even more prominent role in locking down Windows hardware.

source https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-pluton-secure-processor

These Rare Seeds Escaped Syria's War—to Help Feed the World

Conflict forced scientists to abandon a gene bank, but not before duplicating their last remnants of essential crops in the Svalbard vault on a remote Arctic island.

source https://www.wired.com/story/these-rare-seeds-escaped-syrias-war-to-help-feed-the-world

The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones to Escape Reality

These over-ears and earbuds will add some serenity to your day.

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

The Adorable, Against-All-Odds Charm of Zoo Tycoon

A thriving community of fans swap stories, strategies, and their own zoos every day—and keep this 2001 game alive in the most heartwarming way.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-adorable-charm-of-zoo-tycoon

Donald Trump Could Still Launch Nuclear Weapons at Any Time

The president's responsibility for the US nuclear arsenal is a Cold War anachronism. The Trump era shows why it needs reform.

source https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-nuclear-weapons-system-reform

Pathologic Hits Different During a Real Pandemic

One of the first quests in the 2005 survival game is to prove to the people in charge that a pandemic is real, so that they'll do something about it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pathologic-pandemic-coronavirus-analysis

Death, Love, and the Solace of a Million Motorcycle Parts

To cope with the uncertainty and sadness around my mother-in-law’s death, I set about building a four-cylinder superbike.

source https://www.wired.com/story/death-love-solace-million-motorcycle-parts

Love the USPS? Join the Infrastructure Appreciation Society!

It's a good time to salute infrastructure, from the postal system to the CDC. Their often invisible work still needs to be tended—and honored.

source https://www.wired.com/story/usps-cdc-infrastructure-appreciation-society

The Few, the Tired, the Open Source Coders

The open source movement runs on the heroic efforts of not enough people doing too much work. They need help.

source https://www.wired.com/story/open-source-coders-few-tired

Wish List 2020: 45 Gift Ideas for Your Social Bubble and Beyond

From a modern-classic electric guitar to a wire-free VR headset, here are 45 options for spreading joy—and not Covid.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/wish-list-2020-gift-ideas

Happy Little Instagram Feeds Don't Work in 2020

My Instagram feed remains as artsy and overfiltered as ever, an infinite grid of happy little squares. This, in 2020, is crisis-level denialism.

source https://www.wired.com/story/angry-nerd-instagram-covid-masks

The Art That Defied the Last Four, Terrible Years

My mind has slipped anxiously off books and movies since 2016. But as the credits roll on 2020, I’m ready to look back.

source https://www.wired.com/story/movies-theater-art-defied-2016-2020

How NASA Finds the Mass of the Dirt Grabbed From an Asteroid

Just how much material did OSIRIS-REx collect from Bennu? The method relies on something called the moment of inertia, and you can replicate it with a fan and a penny.

source https://www.wired.com/story/osiris-rex-bennu-dirt-mass

17 Practical Gift Ideas for New Parents

From a booger buster to a videophone, these gifts make this amazing job just a little easier.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/gift-ideas-for-new-parents-2020

2 Years After Its Debut, This Smart Oven Is Still Underdone

The Brava oven arrived with a splash in 2018. We've revisited it now that the guided cooking tech has had time to mature. Only it hasn't.

source https://www.wired.com/review/brava-oven

A Lack of Transparency Is Undermining Pandemic Policy

Official guidance seems handed down from on high, rather than based on studies. That will make it harder to beat Covid-19.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-lack-of-transparency-is-undermining-pandemic-policy

Can Pepe the Frog Ever Be Redeemed?

On this week’s Get WIRED podcast, senior editor Angela Watercutter talks to the filmmakers behind the documentary Feels Good Man.

source https://www.wired.com/story/get-wired-podcast-pepe-feels-good-man

Ancient Dog DNA Reveals Their Enduring Connection With People

Genetic material from prehistoric dogs shows how early humans may have migrated with, bred, and cared for their canine companions.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ancient-dog-dna-reveals-their-enduring-connection-with-people

Far Cry 5 Helped Me Escape Real Life, Until It Didn’t

What started as just another game quickly became a soothing window to home—and all the ugliness that comes with it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/far-cry-5-pandemic-northern-california

What Happened to the Deepfake Threat to the Election?

Lawmakers and researchers had warned that videos altered using AI could disrupt the 2020 vote. But they didn't turn out to be a problem.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-happened-deepfake-threat-election

Huawei, 5G, and the Man Who Conquered Noise

How an obscure Turkish scientist’s obscure theoretical breakthrough helped the Chinese tech giant gain control of the future. US telecoms never had a chance.

source https://www.wired.com/story/huawei-5g-polar-codes-data-breakthrough

Covid Threatens College Gains for Black and Latinx Students

Underrepresented students enrolled in higher education in historic numbers. But financial setbacks and the challenges of remote schooling may reverse any progress.

source https://www.wired.com/story/black-latinx-students-going-college-then-covid

I Bricked My Computer With a BIOS Update. But There's Hope!

My slip-up could have meant the end of my PC. I managed to squirrel my way out of trouble, but the real lesson here is: Don't be me.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fix-bricked-computer-bios-update

Our 13 Favorite Headphones and Earbuds for $100 or Less

You can probably fill a football stadium with all the cheap headphones out there. We're here to help you pick the right pair.

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

5 New Features to Explore in MacOS Big Sur

Apple brings a new look to the Mac's interface, plus several major improvements to Safari, Messages, and Maps.

source https://www.wired.com/story/macos-11-big-sur-features

Computer Scientists Achieve the ‘Crown Jewel’ of Cryptography

For years, a master tool called indistinguishability obfuscation seemed too good to be true. Three researchers have figured out that it can work.

source https://www.wired.com/story/computer-scientists-achieve-the-crown-jewel-of-cryptography

Step Away From Screens With the 10 Best Family Board Games

These sets will spruce things up when everyone in the house is up on 'The Mandalorian'.

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

This Film Examines the Biases in the Code That Runs Our Lives

Filmmaker Shalini Kantayya says women and people of color look at technology from the outside—and have felt the negative impacts.

source https://www.wired.com/story/film-examines-biases-code-runs-our-lives

7 Simple Tech Tips to Keep Your Family Safe This Holiday

Does your great-aunt Winifred ask for tech support every year? Even if you aren't traveling this year, send your loved ones this advice to show you care.

source https://www.wired.com/story/7-security-tips-family-holiday-tech-support

Stay Inside and Enjoy Black Friday With These Shopping Tips

The biggest sale day of the year can be intimidating. Here's how to make the most of it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/black-friday-2020-tips-and-tricks

That Pre-Thanksgiving Covid Test Won't Really Keep You Safe

It seems like a simple way to justify holiday gatherings. But the everyone-has-gotten-tested method is utterly absurd.

source https://www.wired.com/story/that-pre-thanksgiving-covid-test-wont-really-keep-you-safe

The Best PS5 Exclusives Out Now (and the Ones Coming Soon)

Here are the top games you can get for Sony's new console during its launch window.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-ps5-exclusives-out-now-and-the-ones-coming-soon

A Ransomware Gang Bought Facebook Ads to Troll Its Victim

Covid-19 research hacking, the Pentagon's Photoshop antics, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ransomware-facebook-ad-covid-19-hackers-chrome-bugs

The 15 Best Cases and Accessories for the iPhone 12

Whichever new model you get, we've rounded up the cases, chargers, and other accessories you'll want to snag.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-iphone-12-cases-and-accessories

Zojirushi’s Newest Toaster Oven Excels at All the Basics

It’s nothing fancy (and there are better ways to make toast), but this countertop device will roast, bake, or reheat just about anything you want for dinner.

source https://www.wired.com/review/zojirushi-micom-toaster-oven-et-zlc30

The OS Big Sur Launch Might Have Slowed Down Macs Everywhere

The issues affected users that didn't upgrade their software, and other Apple services, too.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-os-big-sur-launch-might-have-slowed-down-macs-everywhere

Wilderness Rescuers Brace for a Rough Covid-19 Winter

The popularity of outdoor recreation has skyrocketed during the pandemic. But now snow is on the way—and recovery missions are on the rise.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wilderness-rescuers-brace-for-a-rough-covid-19-winter

Move Over, Zoom—Voice Memos Are the Real Way to Stay in Touch

Video makes me anxious, and it doesn't help that everyone's doing it. But I have discovered a new way to connect—one that's both intimate and asynchronous.

source https://www.wired.com/story/voice-memos-covid-communication-tips

14 Early Black Friday Deals on iPads, Home Gear, and More

Post-Thanksgiving sales? Not quite. This year, the pandemic has forced retailers to turn November into a month of discounts.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-pre-black-friday-nov-14-2020

A Covid Vaccine Nears, Biden Gets to Work, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-vaccine-nears-biden-gets-to-work-and-more-coronavirus-news

Desperate Gamers Camp Out in the Pandemic for $700 GPUs

Months after the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080's launch, the lines at brick-and-mortar stores across the country can still wrap around the block.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nvidia-amd-demand-pandemic-lines

Terry Gilliam Movies Are All About Imagination

During his 50-year career, the director has made a series of films that are wonderfully quixotic—even when they go off the rails.

source https://www.wired.com/2020/11/geeks-guide-terry-gilliam

The CMAs Were a Good Reminder to Stick to Zoom Award Shows

Watching country music’s biggest night was anxiety-inducing—and not in a good way.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-cmas-were-a-good-reminder-to-stick-to-zoom-award-shows

Garmin's Entry-Level Venu Sq Is a Great Square Tracker

Every basic fitness watch now has to be square (or sq?). We don’t make the rules.

source https://www.wired.com/review/garmin-venu-sq-music

Why Just Zoom When You Can Bend Reality?

Plus: The rise of desktop publishing, the legal fate of the Trumps, and a mix-up for the ages.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-why-just-zoom-when-you-can-bend-reality

SpaceX Is Ready to Launch Its First Official Crewed Mission

Saturday’s SpaceX launch will mark the return of regular crewed launches in the US after nearly a decade hiatus.

source https://www.wired.com/story/spacex-launches-first-official-crewed-mission

Apple’s New M1 Chip Could Reshape the Company’s Future

This week, we discuss the implications of Apple’s switch to using custom silicon in its Mac laptops and desktops.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-481

6 Sci-Fi Writers Imagine the Beguiling, Troubling Future of Work

Today, we work with each other, with apps, with the occasional robot—but what will collaboration look like tomorrow?

source https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-work-introduction-2020

How the ‘Dead Zone’ Could Help This Car Take on Tesla

Lucid Motors found a trick for moving electrons around more efficiently, but that’s no guarantee of market success.

source https://www.wired.com/story/lucid-air-efficient-powertrain

We’ll Need More Than One Vaccine to Beat the Pandemic

All the Covid vaccine candidates work in different ways, and none will be perfect for everyone. It’ll take a slate of options to help cover us all.

source https://www.wired.com/story/well-need-more-than-one-vaccine-to-beat-the-pandemic

No One's Riding Transit. So Why Did Voters Support It?

Fifteen of 18 transit-related ballot measures across the US won approval last week, including property and sales tax increases in the midst of a recession.

source https://www.wired.com/story/no-ones-riding-transit-why-voters-support

The iOS Covid App Ecosystem Has Become a Privacy Minefield

An analysis of nearly 500 Covid-related apps worldwide shows major differences in how much data they expect you to give up.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-ios-apps-privacy

Which iPhone Should You Buy (or Avoid) Right Now?

Picking the right phone has become increasingly difficult. This breakdown of Apple's lineup will help.

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

The Future of Work: ‘Work Ethics,’ by Yudhanjaya Wijeratne

“He had earned that rare and elusive acknowledgement, whispered behind his back: He’s a Creative. The Capital C.”

source https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-work-work-ethics-yudhanjaya-wijeratne

The Scammer Who Wanted to Save His Country

Last fall, a hacker gave Glenn Greenwald a trove of damning messages between Brazil’s leaders. Some suspected the Russians. The truth was far less boring.

source https://www.wired.com/story/brazil-hacker-bolsonaro-car-wash-leaks

Inside Parler, the Right's Favorite 'Free Speech' App

The top app on both Google and Apple's app stores this week promises conservatives a safe space—but gives priority treatment to its most high-profile users.

source https://www.wired.com/story/parler-app-free-speech-influencers

The GOP Keeps Proving There's No Election Fraud

Through numerous legal and other challenges, the Trump campaign and its allies have consistently undermined their argument.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trump-voter-fraud-election-no-proof

Fireball Is Werner Herzog’s Ode to Space Rocks

A new documentary from the German auteur examines the influence of meteorites on cultures around the world.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fireball-herzog-meteorite-documentary

25 Gift Ideas for People Who Hate Being Inside

If you know someone who wants to break out of their stuffy home this winter, give them these escape tools.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/outdoors-gift-ideas

An Engineer Gets 9 Years for Stealing $10M From Microsoft

The defendant tried—and failed—to use bitcoin to cover his tracks.

source https://www.wired.com/story/an-engineer-gets-9-years-for-stealing-dollar10m-from-microsoft

I've Played 'RimWorld' for 700 Hours (And I May Never Escape)

This gritty sci-fi management sim is hard to leave and impossible to forget.

source https://www.wired.com/story/rimworld-game-rave

How Biden Can Make Climate Progress With a Divided Congress

Environmental experts say the administration may fare better by working with green governors and clean tech businesses, and by signing executive orders.

source https://www.wired.com/story/can-biden-make-climate-progress-with-a-divided-congress-actually-yeah

All Baby Yoda Does Is Coo and Destroy Things

It's time to face it: The Child has taken a dark turn.

source https://www.wired.com/story/baby-yoda-killer

'Proning' Covid Patients Seems to Save Lives. But How Many?

Hospitalizations for the disease are at their peak, but the death rate is way down. The simple procedure of flipping people over may be an important reason why.

source https://www.wired.com/story/proning-covid-patients-seems-to-save-lives-but-how-many

Going Solar: My Year-Long Quest to Get Off the Grid

I installed a solar power system in my home in an attempt at "energy resilience." The constraints—and the headaches—were greater than I anticipated.

source https://www.wired.com/story/home-solar-power-and-energy-resilience

Covid Winter is Coming. Could Humidifiers Help?

As the air gets drier, and people stay indoors with the heater on, humidity will likely play a role in how easily the respiratory virus spreads.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-winter-is-coming-could-humidifiers-help

There’s Something Super Weird About Netflix Anime

It’s heavy on action and sci-fi. It’s extremely international. A lot of it is CGI. Is this the future of the Japanese art form?

source https://www.wired.com/story/theres-something-super-weird-about-netflix-anime

What Writing a Pandemic Newsletter Taught Me About America

In April, I started 'Coronavirus News for Black Folks.' It gave me a kind of second sight. I could see where the country is headed—and how blind it’s been.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-news-black-folks-substack-newsletter-america

Free, Unlimited Google Photos Storage Will End Next Year

As of June 1, 2021, all uploads to the cloud-based storage service will count against your 15-GB data cap.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-photos-free-unlimited-storage-ends

WhatsApp Using Up Your Phone Storage? Here’s How to Fix It

It's time to do something about those photos and videos automatically saving to your camera roll.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-using-up-your-phone-storage-heres-how-to-fix-it

Ubisoft Removes a Controversial Voice in Watch Dogs: Legion

Writer Helen Lewis, whose voice was used in in-game podcasts, has faced criticism for past transphobic remarks.

source https://www.wired.com/story/war-dogs-legion-podcasts

The Best TV Streaming Devices for Cord Cutters

We've tested dozens of streaming devices for watching stuff on 4K or HD TVs. These are our favorites.

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

Rebuilding Trump's Broken Global Tech Policy Won't Be Easy

The Biden administration should start by repairing alliances abroad and getting serious about regulation at home.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-rebuilding-trumps-broken-global-tech-policy-wont-be-easy

More Safety Data Would Be Nice, But We Need a Vaccine Now

Just a few months ago, plenty of medical experts wanted to slow down the process for approving a Covid-19 vaccine. Given where things stand today, that would be a big mistake.

source https://www.wired.com/story/more-safety-data-would-be-nice-but-we-need-a-vaccine-now

The Pre-Election Polls Were Wrong. The Exit Polls Are Worse

Post-election analysis right now is based on some very shoddy numbers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-pre-election-polls-were-wrong-the-exit-polls-are-worse

The Plan to Turn Scrapped Rockets Into Space Stations

Spent rockets are dangerous space trash, but they could be the future of living and working in orbit.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-plan-to-turn-scrapped-rockets-into-space-stations

A Possible Covid Vaccine Means It's Time to Fix Cold Chains

The global immunization effort could offer a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to create sustainable and resilient distribution systems.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-possible-covid-vaccine-means-its-time-to-fix-cold-chains

A Possible Covid Vaccine Means It's Time to Fix Cold Chains

The global immunization effort could offer a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to create sustainable and resilient distribution systems.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-possible-covid-vaccine-means-its-time-to-fix-cold-chains

Thinking About a Holiday Gathering? Look at This Map First

An alarming visualization shows the odds that at least one Covid-positive person attends a given event. It should give us all pause about family plans.

source https://www.wired.com/story/thinking-about-a-holiday-gathering-look-at-this-map

Apps Are Now Putting the Parole Agent in Your Pocket

The pandemic has stirred interest in smartphone software for remotely monitoring parolees and people on probation. But the approach has raised alarms.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apps-putting-parole-agent-your-pocket

The Strange and Twisted Tale of Hydroxychloroquine

The much-hyped drug sparked a battle between power and knowledge. Let’s not repeat it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hydroxychloroquine-covid-19-strange-twisted-tale

The Best Reason to Get a PS5 Is Its New Controller

Its DualSense controller ushers in some fresh control concepts, though you'll need a new TV to really take advantage of the PS5's horsepower.

source https://www.wired.com/review/playstation-5

With Its Own Chips, Apple Aims to Define the Future of PCs

Intel processors are on their way out, replaced by home-grown designs, which will give the Mac maker more control of its destiny.

source https://www.wired.com/story/own-chips-apple-aims-define-future-pcs

The Latest Covid Vaccine Results, Deciphered

Reporting on the big announcement from Pfizer and BioNTech has been a little off the mark. Here's what we really know right now.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-latest-covid-vaccine-results-deciphered

Why It's a Big Deal If the First Covid Vaccine Is 'Genetic'

If approved by the FDA, Pfizer and BioNTech's mRNA vaccine would be the first of its kind, setting a record for speed—but raising questions about distribution.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-its-a-big-deal-if-the-first-covid-vaccine-is-genetic

Everything Apple Announced, From New Macs to New Chips

The company showed off three new Mac computers Tuesday, all powered by its newly designed M1 chip.

source https://www.wired.com/story/everything-apple-announced-november-2020

Everything You Need to Know About Energy

We'll talk about the different types—kinetic energy, electrical potential energy, etc.—and different sources, from fossil fuels to solar.

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

The Best Wireless Earbuds for Working Out

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

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

A Final Fantasy Newbie's Journey Through FF7 and Its Remake

For a game that’s so embedded in the common consciousness, I’ve never actually played it—until now. And it’s just as wonderful now as I imagine it was in 1997.

source https://www.wired.com/story/final-fantasy-newbie-ff7-remake

The Disc Drive PlayStation 5 Is Worth the Extra Money

It may not be the prettiest—or cheapest—version of Sony's new console, but here are three reasons why it's superior to the digital-only option.

source https://www.wired.com/story/you-should-buy-disc-drive-playstation-5

Yes, Accept the Flaws of Election and Epidemic Models

Poll wonks and epidemiologists need to be more transparent. And we need to stop being suckers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/yes-accept-the-flaws-of-election-and-epidemic-models

Who’s Still Covered by California’s Gig Worker Law?

Uber and Lyft led a ballot measure that exempts them from AB 5. But millions of janitors, retail workers, and others are still covered by the statute.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whos-still-covered-californias-gig-worker-law

The US Government Will Pay Doctors to Use These AI Algorithms

The artificial intelligence programs can diagnose eye disease in diabetics and complications in stroke patients.

source https://www.wired.com/story/us-government-pay-doctors-use-ai-algorithms

It’s Time to Try PC Gaming From Your Couch

Yes, you could spend a few hundred dollars on a new console. Or you could could hook your PC up to your TV with an HDMI cable.

source https://www.wired.com/story/couch-pc-gaming

The Vulnerable Can Wait. Vaccinate the Super-Spreaders First

Who gets priority when Covid-19 shots are in short supply? Network theorists have a counterintuitive answer: Start with the social butterflies.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-vaccine-super-spreaders

How to Watch Tuesday's Apple Event (It's About Laptops)

The company will hold its third media event of the fall to announce the debut of Apple-made silicon in its computers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-apple-event-november-2020

The Future of McDonald's Is in the Drive-Thru Lane

The fast food chain is radically rethinking what the Golden Arches experience looks like, from a new loyalty program to more high-tech drive-thrus.

source https://www.wired.com/story/mcdonalds-drive-thru-mymcdonalds-app

Big Love for the Small iPhone

The iPhone 12 Mini does everything its bulkier sibling can do, just in a smaller package.

source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-12-mini

The iPhone 12 Pro Max Is the Low-Light Camera King

Apple's biggest phone to date has a larger image sensor that can take excellent photos, especially at night.

source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-12-pro-max

The Xbox Series X Delivers Dazzling Visuals—on the Right TV

The latest Xbox will spoil you for older consoles, but to get the most out of it you might need a new TV.

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

‘Godzilla’ Wasp Swims—Then Its Young Erupt From Caterpillars

In non-election news, Microgaster godzilla dives to find a caterpillar, forces it to the surface, and injects it with a baby that eats the host from the inside out.

source https://www.wired.com/story/godzilla-wasp-swims-so-its-young-can-burst-out-of-caterpillars

The Next Covid Dilemma: How to Make Buildings Breathe Better

Better indoor ventilation systems could make people safer and healthier—and not just because they’d slow down the coronavirus.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-next-covid-dilemma-how-to-make-buildings-breathe-better

Joe Biden Will Be the Next President. Now What?

On this week’s Get WIRED podcast, three WIRED writers talk about what's next for election security, tech policy, and online conspiracies.

source https://www.wired.com/story/get-wired-podcast-16-election-roundtable

One Big Challenge for Biden? China’s Push for Tech Supremacy

Trump’s aggressive policy scored only modest successes. Analysts say the US needs a more nuanced approach if it wants to out-compete Beijing.

source https://www.wired.com/story/big-challenge-biden-china-push-tech-supremacy

The Genome of Your Pet Fish Is Extremely Weird

Unlike most domestic animals, the goldfish is purely decorative.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-genome-of-your-pet-fish-is-extremely-weird

Capture Your Daring Feats With Our Favorite Action Cameras

Whether you’re shredding the slopes or diving the seas, these cameras are made for danger.

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

The Best Electric Cargo Bikes for Families

We’ve spent several years riding and testing extra large ebikes for hauling little ones and getting around town.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-cargo-bikes

The Black Hole Information Paradox Comes to an End

In a landmark series of calculations, physicists have proved that black holes can shed information, which seems impossible by definition.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-black-hole-information-paradox-comes-to-an-end

How to Use Apple, Google, and Microsoft's Parental Controls

Each of the big three offers a wealth of options to limit screen time, find lost devices, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/story/parental-controls-google-apple-microsoft-account

Trump Broke the Internet. Can Joe Biden Fix It?

From privacy to big tech monopolies, here's an early look at what might actually happen in tech policy under a divided government.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trump-broke-internet-can-joe-biden-fix-it

Joe Biden Won—and Not Because of Voter Fraud

Donald Trump has not yet conceded the presidential race, and may not any time soon. But there's no evidence whatsoever of a “stolen” election.

source https://www.wired.com/story/joe-biden-wins-president-election-voter-fraud-myths

27 Animal Crossing Tips to Up Your Island Game

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

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

Update iOS Right Now to Fix Some Bad Security Bugs

Plus: Ransomware hits Capcom, the US seizes Iranian domains, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/update-ios-ransomware-iran-security-news

Yes, You Should Be Using Apple Pay or Google Pay

Hear us out: Paying with a smartphone is actually more secure and more efficient than using a credit card.

source https://www.wired.com/story/you-should-use-apple-pay-google-pay

A Plan to Save Appalachia's Wild Ginseng

American ginseng is imperiled by overharvesting. Locals are racing to preserve the plant—and its economic potential, through “forest farming.”

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-plan-to-save-appalachias-wild-ginseng

13 Best Weekend Deals on Gaming, Home, and Audio Gear

Take your mind off cable news and plunk down with a new, discounted gaming mouse or tablet.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-nov-7-2020

The Best Shoes I've Ever Worn Are Hardly Shoes at All

Xero's Z-Trail sandals are the shoes I've been seeking—literally—for my entire life.

source https://www.wired.com/story/xero-z-trail-barefoot

An Election Week Covid Surge, Vaccine Progress, and More

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

source https://www.wired.com/story/election-week-case-surge-vaccine-progress-coronavirus-news

Keep Mars Weird Is a Hilarious Satire of Austin

In Neal Pollack's sci-fi novel, young people voyage out in search of the ultimate party—only to find the Red Planet is ruled by a real estate developer.

source https://www.wired.com/2020/11/geeks-guide-neal-pollack

Dunking on Nevada Got the Internet Through Election Week

It's the meme that gave Americans everything—except vote counts.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nevada-election-meme

Confused About Covid Brain Fog? Doctors Have Questions, Too

Physicians have seen this recovery symptom before, but they still don’t know why so many coronavirus survivors are being affected.

source https://www.wired.com/story/confused-about-covid-brain-fog-doctors-have-questions-too

Social Media’s Dance With Donald Trump Is Getting Clumsier

Plus: The 2000 election, the fate of 3D printers, and a spiritual journey.

source https://www.wired.com/story/social-medias-dance-with-donald-trump-is-getting-clumsier

15 Gift Ideas for Mom and Dad—Wherever They Are This Year

The holidays might seem strange this time around. But these gifts can help you stay in touch with your parents and bring a little joy.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gift-ideas-for-mom-and-dad-2020

What You Need to Know About the Newest Game Consoles

This week, we discuss the impending arrival of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, and how they’ll change the video game landscape.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-480

The Best Security Cameras for Inside Your Home

Cameras can offer peace of mind, but you want to choose carefully when you're inviting one into your home.

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

The Batteries of the Future Are Weightless and Invisible

There’s a renaissance underway in structural battery research, which aims to build energy storage into the very devices and vehicles they power.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-batteries-of-the-future-are-weightless-and-invisible

The History of Poop Is Really the History of Technology

Sure it's gross, but human mastery over its chemistry allowed the success of agriculture—and the rise of civilization.

source https://www.wired.com/story/history-poop-is-really-history-technology

How to Organize Everything You Want to Watch With Google TV

It's taken years, but we finally have a streaming TV interface that makes things easier instead of more siloed and difficult.

source https://www.wired.com/story/organize-streaming-shows-google-tv-tips

Feds Seize $1 Billion in Stolen Silk Road Bitcoins

A hacker identified only as Individual X had been sitting on a cryptocurrency gold mine for seven years before the IRS came knocking.

source https://www.wired.com/story/feds-seize-billion-stolen-silk-road-bitcoin

Trump’s Bogus Ballot Lawsuits Are the Mark of an Autocrat

His legal ploys and lying tweets showcase the authoritarian worldview of his entire presidency: If you’re not with him, you don’t count.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opnion-trumps-bogus-ballot-lawsuits-are-the-mark-of-an-autocrat

An Election Forecaster Reflects: We Have Too Many Polls

Were all those state and national surveys worth the time? In this election, at least, his prediction would have been more accurate without them.

source https://www.wired.com/story/an-election-forecaster-reflects-we-have-too-many-polls

Voters Rejecting the War on Drugs Is a Win for Public Health

On Tuesday, several states passed ballot measures to relax drug laws. That's not just a criminal justice victory.

source https://www.wired.com/story/drug-reform-votes-public-health

Our 23 Favorite Upcycled and Recycled Products

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

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

Astronomers Finally Know What Causes Fast Radio Bursts

After more than a decade, researchers have confirmed their suspicions about the source of the phenomena.

source https://www.wired.com/story/astronomers-finally-know-what-causes-fast-radio-bursts

The 6 Best Coffee Delivery Subscription Boxes (2020)

These services deliver fresh, delicious coffee beans, grounds, or pods right to your door—each with its own twist.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-coffee-subscriptions

I Fostered a One-Eyed Goblin. She Changed My Life in Lockdown

Radish is technically a chihuahua (but I’m not convinced). And after a year of misery, she was everything I needed.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fostering-radish

Want to Fight the Zombie Fire Apocalypse? Weaponize Math

Peat fires smolder in the ground for months, suddenly emerging as surface wildfires. New simulations reveal their strange life, death, and reanimation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/want-to-fight-the-zombie-fire-apocalypse-weaponize-math

These Factory Robots May Point the Way to 5G’s Future

Manufacturing, mining, and delivery firms, among others, are exploring building their own high-speed wireless networks with the new standard.

source https://www.wired.com/story/factory-robots-may-point-way-5g-future

The Evolution of Game Console Design—and American Gamers

They say art mimics life, and that definitely applies to the often garish aesthetics of gaming hardware, from the 1977 Atari 2600 to the PlayStation 5.

source https://www.wired.com/story/evolution-of-game-console-design-america

WhatsApp Is Adding Disappearing Messages—With Some Limits

The popular encrypted messaging app now lets you automatically make chats vanish after a week, but look out for a few caveats.

source https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-disappearing-messages

One Clear Message From Voters This Election? More Privacy

Ballot measures were approved in California to restrict commercial use of user data and in Michigan to require warrants for searches of electronic information.

source https://www.wired.com/story/one-clear-message-voters-election-more-privacy

So How Wrong Were the Polls This Year, Really?

Pollsters spent four years preparing to better capture Trump support and avoid a repeat of 2016. Somehow, they missed it again.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-wrong-were-polls-election-2020-trump-biden

With $200 Million, Uber and Lyft Write Their Own Labor Law

Following a well-funded campaign, California voters approved Proposition 22—allowing gig economy companies to keep treating workers as independent contractors.

source https://www.wired.com/story/200-million-uber-lyft-write-own-labor-law

The Agony and Anxiety of the Internet on Election Night 2020

Social media offered one way to make sense of election night with other people—but it also plays into some of our worst impulses.

source https://www.wired.com/story/election-night-2020-social-media-agony-anxiety

The FBI Says ‘Boogaloo Boys’ Bought 3D-Printed Gun Parts

A criminal complaint alleges that a West Virginia man disguised the plastic components as wall hangers and sold hundreds of them online.

source https://www.wired.com/story/boogaloo-boys-3d-printed-machine-gun-parts

This Ballot-Count Livestream Is the Only Thing Worth Watching

Take a deep breath, and enjoy democracy at work.

source https://www.wired.com/story/philadelphia-ballot-counting-livestream-election-2020

The Perils of Moderating Depression on Social Media

If Instagram over-polices mental health content, it risks alienating people who use the platform to build community in healthy ways.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-perils-of-moderating-depression-on-social-media

So You're Buying a New Console. Does Cloud Gaming Matter?

Game streaming—not Twitch, but the ability to play games in multiple places—is a new variable in this generation of hardware. Here's what you need to know.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cloud-gaming-playstation-xbox-stadia

The OnePlus 8T Is a Great Phone—but It's No Bargain

This Android phone is great in many ways, but it's not the best choice for value.

source https://www.wired.com/review/oneplus-8t

The Xenobot Future Is Coming—Start Planning Now

We're on the cusp of being able to program biological systems like we program computers. That raises some thorny questions.

source https://www.wired.com/story/synthetic-biology-plan

What Is a Super Typhoon, and Why Are They So Dangerous?

Massive storms like Goni, which hit the Philippine islands on Sunday, could be a glimpse of our future.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-a-super-typhoon-and-why-are-they-so-dangerous

Donald Trump Hasn't Won Anything Yet

Despite the president's insistence, his reelection bid depends on millions of votes that have yet to be counted.

source https://www.wired.com/story/donald-trump-election-win-tweet

Despite Hacking Fears, Election Day Has a Mostly Smooth Start

Plenty of hours remain. But so far, the worst-case scenarios about ransomware and other meltdowns have seemingly not come to pass.

source https://www.wired.com/story/election-day-hacking-threats-quiet

How to Watch the Election 2020 Results Tonight—and Beyond

The winner of the US presidential election may take days to determine. But here's how to take in the results—and not jump the gun.

source https://www.wired.com/story/election-2020-results-how-to-watch

My Life as a Blue-Haired 'Commie Bitch' in Portland

I dyed my hair mid-lockdown because it looked fun and I was bored. But to the online far-right, I became a social media stereotype.

source https://www.wired.com/story/portland-blue-hair-stereotype

The Best Nintendo Switch Deals, Bundles, and Essentials

Looking to nab a Switch, Switch Lite, or related accessories? We've compiled everywhere you can potentially get them online.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-nintendo-switch-deals-bundles-and-essentials

OK, You've Just Won the Election. Now Fix Covid

The next president, whoever it is, should start by convening a brand-new Coronavirus Task Force.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ok-youve-just-won-the-election-now-fix-covid

Can I Vote Online?

Election Day can be confusing, even if you're locked in on Joe Biden or Donald Trump. Here's what to know before you go to the polls.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-know-it-alls-can-i-vote-online

Take Your Tunes Anywhere With Our Favorite Bluetooth Speakers

The best portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bluetooth-speakers

We Need to Know Who's Surveilling Protests—and Why

If it closes a loophole, the FAA can hold all drone operators accountable to transparency.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-we-need-to-know-whos-surveilling-protests-and-why

Star Wars: Squadrons Explores the Changing Face of Fascism

What does it mean when the notoriously oppressive Empire looks ... inclusive? The game raises new questions about tyranny in the galaxy—and at home.

source https://www.wired.com/story/star-wars-squadrons-changing-face-fascism

Here’s What You Need to Know About WatchOS 7

The Apple Watch is slowly becoming a more comprehensive family- and fitness-oriented tracker. Here are our favorite features.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-watchos-7-features

Read the (Virtual) Room! How to Improve Your Digital Nunchi

We all can learn to be better, more empathetic communicators—especially now that we’re all behind screens instead of in-person.

source https://www.wired.com/story/digital-nunchi-virtual-empathy-tips

When You Fly a Science Plane Through Wildfire Smoke

Aboard a decked-out C-130, researchers measure how smoke transforms from “fresh” to “stale” and begin to parse what that means for humans downwind.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-happens-when-you-fly-a-science-plane-through-wildfire-smoke

Schools Adopt Face Recognition in the Name of Fighting Covid

A WIRED investigation finds dozens of districts have purchased thermal cameras to monitor fevers that can also identify students and staff.

source https://www.wired.com/story/schools-adopt-face-recognition-name-fighting-covid

The Genshin Impact Backlash Is Here

So-called gacha mechanics are central to the blockbuster open-world RPG and many other games from China, Japan, and South Korea. But they've left US players smarting.

source https://www.wired.com/story/genshin-impact-gacha-backlash

Is Twitter Real Life? And 7 Other Election Day Questions

Social media companies, election officials, and candidates have spent four years preparing for Tuesday. Soon we’ll find out how they did.

source https://www.wired.com/story/election-day-2020-essential-questions-twitter-facebook

A Nameless Hiker and the Case the Internet Can’t Crack

The man on the trail went by “Mostly Harmless." He was friendly and said he worked in tech. After he died in his tent, no could figure out who he was.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nameless-hiker-mostly-harmless-internet-mystery

The Senate Race That Could be Pivotal for America—and Wikipedia

One of the most important candidates in the country was denied her own entry for months, sparking a heated debate among the encyclopedia's editors.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-senate-race-that-could-be-pivotal-for-america-and-wikipedia

Formulas or Code? It’s All Numbers When It Comes to Physics

People say that computational methods are a separate branch of science, but that’s not really true.

source https://www.wired.com/story/formulas-or-code-its-all-numbers-when-it-comes-to-physics

Blast Away Those Winter Blues by Hopping on a ‘Fat Bike’

Designed to conquer the white stuff, this type of bike is the ideal ride for trails of packed snow.

source https://www.wired.com/review/salsa-cycles-beargrease-carbon-slx

Trump’s Attacks on Climate Science Are Coming to Fruition

A long-gestating idea to limit the use of climate modeling at the US Geological Survey is about to be realized.

source https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-attacks-on-climate-science-are-coming-to-fruition

17 Gifts Ideas for Musicians of All Skill Levels

We’ve found the coolest guitars, pedals, accessories, and more for the special musician in your life.

source https://www.wired.com/story/musician-gift-ideas-2020

How Rock the Vote Became Tok the Vote

On this week’s Get WIRED podcast, writer Arielle Pardes talks about the world of political TikTok.

source https://www.wired.com/story/get-wired-podcast-15-tiktok-the-vote

Winning Trust for a Vaccine Means Confronting Medical Racism

The US has a long history of abusing minorities for pharmaceutical profit. Messaging for a Covid-19 inoculation will have to overcome that past.

source https://www.wired.com/story/winning-trust-for-a-vaccine-means-confronting-medical-racism

Zoom Finally Has End-to-End Encryption. Here's How to Use It

You can lock down your meetings like never before—even if you have to give up a few features to do so.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-enable-zoom-encryption

6 Great Couches You Can Buy Online—and 1 to Avoid (2020)

These are the best sofa's we've tested at WIRED (so far). If being cooped up has made you rethink your furniture, these might help refresh your space.

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

One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack - November 2020

This month's list is focused on the murder case of Jamal Khashoggi, in observance of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.

source https://www.wired.com/story/one-free-press-coalition-spotlights-journalists-under-attack-november-2020

Fender's New Strat Is One of the Best Since 1954

This American-made electric guitar will make its namesake proud.

source https://www.wired.com/review/fender-american-professional-ii-stratocaster

Beware a New Google Drive Scam Landing in Inboxes

Scammers are luring people into Google Docs in an attempt to get them to visit potentially malicious websites.

source https://www.wired.com/story/beware-a-new-google-drive-scam-landing-in-inboxes

It's 2020. Why Do Printers Still Suck?

Decades of dealing with paper jams and overpriced ink cartridges are an effective recipe for high blood pressure.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-do-printers-still-suck

Deep Neural Networks Are Helping Decipher How Brains Work

Neuroscientists are finding that deep-learning networks, often criticized as “black boxes,” can be good models for the organization of living brains.

source https://www.wired.com/story/deep-neural-networks-are-helping-decipher-how-brains-work

Why It Matters Which Charger You Use for Your Phone

Not all charging cables, bricks, and pads are made equally, especially when it comes to the long-term health of your battery.

source https://www.wired.com/story/phone-charger-tips

Donald Trump Is Attacking the Very Core of America

Cold War planners realized that, in the event of nuclear holocaust, they should preserve America’s essence. Trump has spent four years laying bombs on it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-donald-trump-is-attacking-the-very-core-of-america

Bundle Up! This Winter’s Best Tech Might Be a Good Coat

In a banner year for digital products, tools made of fabric have become essential for battling Covid-19.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cloth-tech-coronavirus