How to Game on a Tight Budget

You don't need to be rich to be knee-deep in great games to play. Here's how to get more for way less.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-game-on-a-tight-budget

Specialized's Turbo Como SL Is a Comfy, Lightweight Cruiser

The best way to make an electric bike easier to ride is to drop the weight by about 20 pounds.

source https://www.wired.com/review/specialized-turbo-como-sl

Physicists Learn to Superfreeze Antimatter (Hint: Pew Pew!)

Antimatter, the mysterious mirror-stuff of the universe, is hard to make and harder to study. A laser that literally chills it out could change all that.

source https://www.wired.com/story/physicists-learn-to-superfreeze-antimatter-hint-pew-pew

How to Design the Perfect Yoga Space at Home

Got a tiny apartment? You don't need to give up yoga—you just have to be a little flexible.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-a-yoga-space-at-home

Monster Hunter Rise Blends the Best of Feudal Japan's Culture

The game’s director, Yasunori Ichinose, gives us a breakdown of its Japanese folklore influences.

source https://www.wired.com/story/monster-hunter-rise-japanese-influences-interview-ichinose

5 Years After the Oculus Rift, Where Do VR and AR Go Next?

A lot’s happened since Facebook’s first headset brought virtual reality to the masses. Facebook might have been a first mover, but it also wants to be the last one.

source https://www.wired.com/story/oculus-rift-five-year-anniversary

How Cargo Ships Could Help Detect Tsunamis

By using GPS data to monitor slight changes in elevation, the world’s fleet of commercial vessels could aid in forecasting incoming waves.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-cargo-ships-could-help-detect-tsunamis

This Countertop Composter Turns Table Scraps Into Plant Food

If your city doesn’t have a food-waste recycling program, consider Vitamix’s gadget for composting your leftovers.

source https://www.wired.com/review/vitamix-foodcycler-fc-50

How to Find a Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment in Your Area

Vaccination rollout has been a challenge across the US. These tips should help you figure out when you’re eligible, where to go, and what to expect.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-find-a-covid-19-vaccine

The Foundations of AI Are Riddled With Errors

The labels attached to images used to train machine-vision systems are often wrong. That could mean bad decisions by self-driving cars and medical algorithms.

source https://www.wired.com/story/foundations-ai-riddled-errors

Women Street Photographers Captures the Beauty of Normalcy

The photography book, released during Women’s Futures Month and on the heels of a worldwide vaccine rollout, couldn’t come at a better time.

source https://www.wired.com/story/women-street-photographers-book

Our Favorite Photography Backpack is $50 Off

At $120, the Moment MTW Backpack is a great bag at a good price—but the discount ends March 31.

source https://www.wired.com/story/moment-mtw-everyday-backpack-deal-2021

The Weird Science of Loneliness and Our Brains

Social isolation as been linked to poorer physical and mental health, but scientists are finally starting to understand its neurological impact.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weird-science-of-loneliness-brains

The Best Wireless Earbuds for Every Mood

Ready to cut the cord? These are the best completely wireless buds we’ve tested.

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

The Stealthy Mathematics of Hearthstone

Blizzard's free-to-play collectible card game is easy to learn but difficult to master, and every play involves calculations you may not even know you're doing.

source https://www.wired.com/story/stealthy-mathematics-hearthstone-gaming

Advanced Degrees: 4 Smart Weather Stations Reviewed

Baby, it's cold outside! But exactly how cold? Know for sure with these connected weather stations.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-home-weather-stations

Bed Tricks, Cod, and the Hidden History of Catfishing

Intriguing, maddening deception can shake up our existence and sometimes—sometimes—set us free.

source https://www.wired.com/story/bed-tricks-cod-hidden-history-of-catfishing

This Robot Could Help Fulfill Your Online Shopping Sprees

Ambi Robotics is using years of research in robot manipulation to teach machines how to get a grip. The secret? Giving them suction cups for fingers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/this-robot-could-help-fulfill-your-online-shopping-sprees

One Startup’s Solution for Zoom Fatigue? The Walk and Talk

Spot is a new platform dedicated entirely to walking meetings, launched by a longtime remote work evangelist.

source https://www.wired.com/story/spot-walking-meetings-startup-solution-for-zoom-fatigue

YouTube Has a Disturbingly Creepy Minecraft Problem

A WIRED investigation has found dozens of kid-focused videos with disturbing thumbnails that the platform serves up on the "Topic" pages of popular games.

source https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-minecraft-among-us-disturbing-videos

How to Make the Most of a Tiny, Cramped Laptop Screen

Small screens don’t mean small accomplishments. Here’s how to get big things done.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-tips-tiny-laptop-screen

Does It Matter That I Let My Car Park Itself?

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on automation, productivity, and what it means to be human.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cloud-support-parallel-parking-self-driving-car

Your TV Sounds Terrible. A Soundbar Can Fix That

Every television deserves a dedicated row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorites.

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

How to Get a Battery Replacement For Your Aging Smartphone

Most manufacturers want you to believe you can't replace your battery, but that's not true. Doing so can add years of life to your device.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-smartphone-battery-replacement

A Sexy Theory of Consciousness Gets All Up in Your Feelings

Neuroscience is bad at explaining what it’s like to be alive. Mark Solms thinks he can change that—with help from, of all people, Freud.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sexy-new-theory-consciousness-will-give-you-feels

It’s Finally Time to Take Out the Space Trash

Junk satellites can pose risks to other objects in Earth’s orbit. Startups are testing out ways to tidy up, from magnets to robotic tentacles.

source https://www.wired.com/story/its-finally-time-to-take-out-the-space-trash

Amazon’s Union Vote Ends Today. What Happens Next?

Both sides are preparing for a potentially protracted battle over ballots and labor practices.

source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-bessemer-union-election-results-could-take-time

The Developers Keeping Hong Kong’s Spirit Alive Through Games

After coming under attack, some of the city’s pro-democracy protesters have taken the fight for freedom from the street to video games.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hong-kong-developers-games-protests

This AI Can Generate Convincing Text—and Anyone Can Use It

The makers of Eleuther hope it will be an open source alternative to GPT-3, the well-known language program from OpenAI.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-generate-convincing-text-anyone-use-it

Boston Dynamics’ Newest Robot Doesn’t Dance—It Works

Called Stretch, the machine may look wildly different than its famous cousins Spot and Atlas, but it shares a ton of their DNA.

source https://www.wired.com/story/boston-dynamics-new-robot-has-a-warehouse-job

The Physics of That Spinning Hug in Dua Lipa’s Music Video

The dance move seems to defy gravity—but it actually involves Newton’s second law, equilibrium, and a fake force.

source https://www.wired.com/story/physics-spinning-hug-dua-lipas-music-video

Our 8 Favorite Gaming Headsets for Every System

No matter which console or device you play on, these corded headsets will lend depth and drama to your gameplay.

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

If You Liked Simple, Try These Online Banks Instead

Now that the pioneering online bank is merging with BBVA, you might be in the market for something new. These are the closest, easiest alternatives.

source https://www.wired.com/story/simple-online-bank-alternatives-chime-one-bbva

Get Moving With Our Favorite Fitness Apps and Services

Whether you're looking for live classes, guided walks, or want to run through a field of screaming zombies, we have workout inspiration for you.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-fitness-apps-and-services

Ancient Rocks Reveal When Earth's Plate Tectonics Began

New data indicating that the planet's surface broke up about 3.2 billion years ago helps clarify how shifting plates drove the evolution of complex life.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ancient-rocks-reveal-when-earths-plate-tectonics-began

What If Clippy Was Your Life Coach?

Immersive theater group Future Proof's new dating sim PSweet is set inside a Microsoft Office-esque world, and it's every bit as odd and amazing as you'd imagine.

source https://www.wired.com/story/psweet-game-future-proof-immersive-theatre

12 of the Greatest Mini-Games We’ve Ever Played

In these games-within-a-game, you can take a break to go fishing, play a few hands of combat dice, or administer a Voight-Kampff test.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-mini-games

How to Keep Nearby Strangers from Sending You Files

Sharing is caring—except when it's an unwelcome photo from a rando on the subway. Here's how to lock down your phone and computer.

source https://www.wired.com/story/stop-strangers-sending-files-airdrop-nearby-share

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

Hackers Hosed by Google Were a Counterterrorism Operation

Plus: Fox News gets sued for its election coverage (again), a record ransomware attack, and more of the week’s top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/security-news-hackers-hosed-by-google-counter-terrorism-operation

This App-Connected Jump Rope Workout Feels Just Like Recess

This app-guided jump rope system gives you a killer full-body exercise routine that's also loads of fun. Your downstairs neighbors just might not be as amused.

source https://www.wired.com/review/crossrope-fitness-system

The Feds Want You to Destroy This Sneaky Mussel’s Hiding Spot

Moss balls sold for aquariums can hide Zebra mussels, invasive mollusks that quickly overtake waterways. The US government would like you to kill them, please.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-feds-want-you-to-destroy-this-sneaky-mussels-hiding-spot

5 Useful Terminal Tricks for Mac Users

Turns out you can do a lot of things faster, easier, and with more room for customization—all by peeking under the hood.

source https://www.wired.com/story/5-useful-terminal-tricks-for-mac

Review: Loop Hero Is an Infinitely Addictive RPG Mashup

Sure, the 8-bit style game is repetitive—but in the most addictive way.

source https://www.wired.com/review/loop-hero

The Roaring '20s Post-Pandemic Summer Terrifies Me

If quarantine quashed my social anxiety, looming reemergence is sending it into overdrive. Coping means taking pressure off ourselves and everyone else.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-spit-swapping-roaring-20s-post-pandemic-summer-terrifies-me

The 16 Best Weekend Deals on Earbuds, an OLED TV, and More

Spruce up for spring with great discounts on headphones and home theater gear.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-march-27-2021

A New Vaccine Goal, a Hasty Return to ‘Normal,’ and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

source https://www.wired.com/story/new-vaccination-goal-hasty-return-to-normal-coronavirus-news

It's Never Been Easier to Make an Adventure Game

The story-driven genre is enjoying an indie renaissance, thanks to new tools that are making the coding process simpler than ever.

source https://www.wired.com/2021/03/geeks-guide-adventure-games

The Physics of That Spinning Hug in Dua Lipa’s Music Video

The dance move seems to defy gravity—but it actually involves Newton’s second law, equilibrium, and a fake force.

source https://www.wired.com/story/physics-spinning-hug-dua-lipas-music-video

Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy a Laptop

Shopping for a notebook can be an infuriating experience. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-the-right-laptop-for-you

Actually, Covid Optimists and Pessimists Were Both Right

Mild and dire forecasting models serve different purposes, and can be tricky to interpret. But when they appear similar, it may signal the end of the pandemic.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-actually-covid-optimists-and-pessimists-were-both-right

A New Snapshot of a Black Hole Reveals Its Mysterious Physics

The Event Horizon Telescope’s groundbreaking image provides clues into how the cosmic phenomena gobble up matter.

source https://www.wired.com/story/new-snapshot-of-black-hole-reveals-its-mysterious-physics

Here's What the Tech CEOs Wish They Could Say to Congress

Plus: The optimism of the early internet, the failure of Vine, and a cargo crisis.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-what-tech-ceos-wish-they-could-say-congress

We Are All This Boat Now

“How is it that I'm identifying with a container ship?” a weary world wonders.

source https://www.wired.com/story/we-are-all-this-cargo-ship-now

The Eerie Landscapes in AC: Valhalla are Haunted by History

From ghostly English moors to crumbling ruins, people are drawn to dark places and fascinated with how they reflect the past.

source https://www.wired.com/story/assassins-creed-valhalla-eerie-english-landscapes

How to Stop Misinformation Before It Gets Shared

It's never been easier for mistruths to go viral, and content moderation is inadequate. What social media needs is some old-fashioned friction.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-misinformation-before-it-gets-shared

The Return to 'Normal' Is Going to Be So Awkward

This week, we discuss how our bodies and minds will deal with the anxiety of reentering society after a year in lockdown.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-497

How to Free the Ever Given—Using Buoyancy Force!

Sure, you could dig the massive ship out of the Suez Canal. Or you could calculate how many containers you’d have to remove to make it light enough to float again.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-free-ever-given-using-buoyancy-force

Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook 2 Is Leaner and Cheaper

It's not really a successor, but the company's latest Chrome OS laptop has better battery life and won't break the bank.

source https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-chromebook-2

Vaccine FOMO Is Real. Here's How to Deal With It

These last few months of waiting can feel agonizing. But there are steps you can take to manage the anxiety.

source https://www.wired.com/story/vaccine-fomo-how-to-wait-tips

The Ionizer in Your School May Not Do Much to Fight Covid

Manufacturers say the devices remove 99 percent of viruses. Researchers say such claims are unproven, and cheaper air filters are more effective.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ionizer-school-not-fight-covid

Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus

Here's all the WIRED coverage in one place, from how to keep your children entertained to how this outbreak is affecting the economy.

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

Social Media CEOs Can’t Defend Their Business Model

Everyone knows Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube make money by keeping users engaged. Why won’t their executives admit it to Congress?

source https://www.wired.com/story/social-media-ceo-hearing-cant-defend-business-model

Scientists Identify a Deadly Toxin That's Been Killing Birds

Thousands of eagles and other fowl have died from a mysterious condition that attacks their nervous systems. Now, after decades of investigation, we know why.

source https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-finally-identify-a-deadly-toxin-thats-been-killing-birds

Genera+ion Doesn't Give Its Characters the Depth They Deserve

The cut-and-paste portrayals of queer identity in HBO Max's new series provide visibility—but not substance.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hbo-generation-representation

A Boy, His Brain, and a Decades-Long Medical Controversy

No one could deny that Timothy was sick. But when doctors can’t agree on the cause of an illness, what happens to the patients trapped in limbo?

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-boy-his-brain-and-a-decades-long-medical-controversy

The Dark Web Is Teeming With Vaccine Listings Right Now

Vendors are cashing in on people desperate to leapfrog the line—or falsely certify that they got the shot.

source https://www.wired.com/story/dark-web-teeming-with-vaccine-listings

The Gear You Need for a Home Tool Kit

You can handle more DIY projects than you think—just make sure you get quality hardware.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/how-to-build-a-home-tool-kit

Groups Call for Ethical Guidelines on Location-Tracking Tech

The Locus Charter asks companies to commit to 10 principles, including minimizing data collection and actively seeking consent from users.

source https://www.wired.com/story/groups-call-ethical-guidelines-location-tracking-tech

Away's Suitcases and Carry-On Bags Are on Sale Now

This marks the second time the company has slashed prices on its luggage.

source https://www.wired.com/story/away-luggage-sale-march-2021

Howard Scott Warshaw Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Video Games

Better known as HSW, the legendary Atari developer talks about the infamous E.T. game, his new book, and why Steven Spielberg still hasn’t called him back.

source https://www.wired.com/story/howard-scott-warshaw-interview-atari-et-video-games

What Will It Take to Get a Cargo Ship Unstuck From the Suez?

The task won’t be easy: Tugboats, excavators, and cranes all may be enlisted to help the Ever Given, while at least 34 other ships wait around the blockage.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-take-cargo-ship-un-stuck-suez-canal

Intel Wants to Revive US Chipmaking. It Has to Catch Up First

The semiconductor giant announced plans to open its factories to others, but it will send some of its most advanced designs to be made in Taiwan.

source https://www.wired.com/story/intel-wants-revive-us-chipmaking-catch-up-first

Slack Now Lets You DM Anyone. So Long, Work-Life Balance

Now people you don’t work with can send you direct messages in Slack. It’s not necessarily an “email killer,” but it’s also not great for chats.

source https://www.wired.com/story/slack-connect

Facebook Moves Against ‘Evil Eye’ Hackers Targeting Uyghurs

The company’s investigation into a Chinese espionage campaign took researchers beyond Facebook’s own platforms.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-moves-against-evil-eye-hacking-group-targeting-uyghurs

The New Story of Seasons Is Animal Crossing for Post-Lockdown Life

Animal Crossing provided a respite for people overwhelmed in quarantine. Pioneers of Olive Town offers similar consolation, but with a bit more challenge.

source https://www.wired.com/story/casual-gamer-story-of-seasons-pioneers-of-olive-town

The DOJ Must Crack Down on the Scourge of Online Scams

A new FBI report proves that the Justice Department is failing to combat internet fraud. Here’s how the government should address that.

source https://www.wired.com/story/doj-crack-down-online-scams

Help! What if My New Job Sucks Too?

Is a job offer a way out, or a pathway to soul-crushing disappointment? Megan weighs in.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-if-my-new-job-sucks-too

This Smart Electric Kettle Levels Up Your Morning Cup

Warming up water never looked so good with the Stagg EKG+ from Fellow. The smooth pouring gooseneck and temperature control are chef's kiss.

source https://www.wired.com/review/fellow-stagg-ekg-plus-electric-kettle

Why You Stay Up So Late, Even When You Know You Shouldn’t

There are certain traits that lend themselves to “revenge bedtime procrastination.” There’s also a way out.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sleep-procrastination-psychology-tips

How to Kill a Zombie Fire

Underground peat fires refuse to die, even when flooded with water. So scientists developed a new weapon to put them down for good.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-kill-a-zombie-fire

After a Remote Year, Tech’s Shadow Workforce Barely Hangs On

As tech campuses became ghost towns, the people who kept them running—cooks, custodians, drivers—faced an existential threat to their livelihoods.

source https://www.wired.com/story/after-remote-year-tech-shadow-workforce-barely-hangs-on

In Brazil’s Favelas, Esports Is an Unlikely Source of Hope

The country’s poorer communities often lack access to tech equipment. Teams that recruit low-income players are providing another path to economic mobility.

source https://www.wired.com/story/brazilian-favelas-esports

Review: Monster Hunter Rise Definitely Rises to the Occasion

The latest entry in the long-running series offers a familiar experience, but separates itself enough to keep the game fresh and exciting.

source https://www.wired.com/review/monster-hunter-rise-nintendo-switch

A Better Path to Tech Reform? Felony Charges

This week's Big Tech hearing will surely be a waste of Congress's time, again. But the DOJ and SEC could buy time by raising the stakes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-a-better-path-to-tech-reform-felony-charges

Announcing the WIRED Resilience Residency

We’re looking for new voices to provide an insider perspective on rapidly changing industries.

source https://www.wired.com/story/announcing-wired-resilience-residency

OnePlus Finally Brings Its Phone Cameras up to Speed

It’s still missing that special something, but the OnePlus 9 Pro can at least capture photos that match and sometimes surpass its peers.

source https://www.wired.com/review/oneplus-9-pro

Games Like Umurangi Generation Bring the Moment Into Focus

A crop of new, weird, and expressive photography games get players to look around, create digital mementos, and say “I was here.”

source https://www.wired.com/story/umurangi-generation-photography-games

‘Browser Isolation’ Takes On Entrenched Web Threats

Cloudflare says it’s possible to build a version of the notoriously slow and buggy tool without compromising on speed.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cloudflare-browser-isolation-entrenched-web-threats

Even Mild Brain Injuries Raise the Risk of Dementia Years Later

A new study shows that concussions and other head traumas can have long-lasting effects on our health.

source https://www.wired.com/story/even-mild-brain-injuries-raise-the-risk-of-dementia

How Audio Pros ‘Upmix’ Vintage Tracks and Give Them New Life

Experts are using AI to pick apart classic recordings from the 50s and 60s, isolate the instruments, and stitch them back together in crisp, bold ways.

source https://www.wired.com/story/upmixing-audio-recordings-artificial-intelligence

How to Ease Back Into Sports Without Hurting Yourself

A post-pandemic rush back onto the field could lead to a spike in injuries. Here's how to prevent them.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-ease-back-sports-post-pandemic-injuries

This Is the Right Way to Watch Zack Snyder’s Justice League

It’s 4 hours and 2 minutes long—that’s a lot of movie. Here's exactly how to time your bathroom breaks, snack refills, and drinking games.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-zack-snyders-justice-league

Lululemon's New Yoga Mat Uses 3D Ridges to Perfect Your Poses

The mat's soft bumps and ripples are meant to guide at-home yogis who don't have a watchful instructor to correct their alignment.

source https://www.wired.com/story/lululemon-take-form-3d-yoga-mat

This Group Wants to ‘Ban Surveillance Advertising’

A new front is opening in the fight to reform Facebook and Google—right at the heart of their business model.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ban-surveillance-advertising-coalition-launches

Sea of Solitude Captures the Loneliness and Anxiety of the Pandemic

The newly revamped game is the latest in a slew of indie titles normalizing conversations around mental health.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sea-of-solitude-game-mental-health

17 Phone Games to Help You Survive Social Distancing

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

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

Roli's Lumi Keys Taught Me How to Play Piano ... Sort Of

The portable Bluetooth keyboard is the modern-day Lite-Brite of musical instruments. Just don't expect to master Chopin.

source https://www.wired.com/review/roli-lumi-keys-portable-keyboard-review

AI Could Enable 'Swarm Warfare' for Tomorrow's Fighter Jets

A Pentagon project is testing scenarios involving multiple aircraft that could change the dynamics of air combat.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-enable-swarm-warfare-fighter-jets

How Sea Chanteys Made Me Love Video Games Again

I really thought I'd given up playing PC games, but then centuries-old songs got me swashbuckling my way through Sea of Thieves.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sea-chanteys-brought-me-back-to-gaming

Covid Spilled From Animals to Humans. Now It’s Spilling Back

Bats likely gave it to a mystery animal that then gave it to people. We passed it on to minks. Where does it go from there—and could it come back to us?

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-spilled-from-animals-to-humans-now-its-spilling-back

How to Use Apple Music, TV, and iCloud on Non-Apple Devices

Using Windows or Android no longer shuts you out from Apple services—here's how to access them.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-apple-music-tv-icloud-android-windows

Negligence, Not Politics, Drives Most Misinformation Sharing

Researchers found that social media users are generally adept at identifying fake news. But that doesn’t always affect their decision to repost it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/negligence-most-misinformation-sharing

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Is All Wrong for TV

The new Marvel series on Disney+ feels like a bloated blockbuster masquerading as a television show.

source https://www.wired.com/story/marvel-the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldier-all-wrong-for-tv

How to Teach Your Kids About Money

Financial know-how can set your little one up for lifelong well-being. These child-friendly apps can help manage allowances and even create savings goals.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-teach-your-kids-about-money

Quantum Mischief Rewrites the Laws of Cause and Effect

Spurred on by experiments that scramble the ordering of causes and their effects, some physicists are figuring out how to abandon causality altogether.

source https://www.wired.com/story/quantum-mischief-rewrites-the-laws-of-cause-and-effect

How to Un-Setup Your Smart Home When Someone Moves Out

It's easy enough to connect most smart gadgets, but what about disconnecting? Here's how to untangle shared devices and accounts securely.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-un-setup-smart-home

The Peculiar Ransomware Piggybacking Off of China’s Big Hack

DearCry is the first attack to use the same Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, but its lack of sophistication lessens the threat.

source https://www.wired.com/story/dearcry-ransomware-exchange-server-china-hack

Why Retro-Looking Games Get So Much Love

There’s a psychology behind our affection for retro gaming, and it’s only partly to do with nostalgia for the past.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-retro-looking-games-get-so-much-love

A Homecoming Queen Was Arrested for Alleged Vote Hacking

Plus: A mysterious zero-day spree, a high-profile hacker indictment, and more of the week’s top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/homecoming-queen-hacking-tillie-kottman-welinkinfo-security-news

You Definitely Need These 11 Essential Apple Watch Apps

Install these tools to supercharge the capabilities of your Apple wearable.

source https://www.wired.com/story/11-essential-apple-watch-apps

Where Are Those Shoes You Ordered? Check the Ocean Floor

More containers have fallen off ships in the past four months than are typically lost in a year. Blame heavy traffic and rolling waves.

source https://www.wired.com/story/where-shoes-ordered-check-ocean-floor

The Best Music Streaming Apps to Get Your Groove On

These services share similar music libraries, but some offer up a much better experience than others.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-music-streaming-apps

Fossils in a Forgotten Ice Core Rewrite Greenland’s Icy Past

A secret Cold War project led to signs of ancient life—and a new warning about the future of the climate.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fossils-in-a-forgotten-ice-core-rewrite-greenlands-icy-past

How Fantasy Soccer Keeps My Kids Connected and Happy

When soccer practice was practically grounded by the pandemic, my kids turned an analog pastime into a fresh way to keep up with friends around the world.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fantasy-soccer-kids-community-coronavirus-pandemic

The 14 Best Weekend Deals on Robot Vacuums, Legos, and More

Distract yourself from thinking about your upcoming vaccine appointment (if you have one!) with discounts on Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-march-20-2021

A SpaceX Engineer's Dark Web Insider Trading Sparks SEC First

“MillionaireMike” allegedly ran a stock tip scam that earned him $27,000 in bitcoin payments.

source https://www.wired.com/story/spacex-dark-web-insider-trading

The Atlanta Shootings Made Me Stop Gaslighting Myself

My unarticulated suspicions about Asian women being objectified, dehumanized targets have been confirmed.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-atlanta-shootings-gaslighting-asian-women

100 Million Vaccines, New School Guidelines, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

source https://www.wired.com/story/100-million-vaccines-new-school-guidelines-coronavirus-news

Starting a Podcast Is Harder Than It Looks

But Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You) author Griffin McElroy can help.

source https://www.wired.com/2021/03/geeks-guide-griffin-mcelroy

It’s Just a Movie

The storied version of Justice League is finally here. Was it worth it?

source https://www.wired.com/story/zack-snyders-justice-league

You Can Take My Copyright Out Of My Cold, Dead Hands

Plus: The birth of the Kindle, the afterlife of Hotmail, and the immortality of the cruise industry.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-copyright-cold-dead-hands-not-sooner

Gazelle's New Ebike Is One of the Best Rides I've Ever Tried

The company's step-through electric bike has wide tires, a Bosch motor, and a variable shifter to take you anywhere without hassle.

source https://www.wired.com/review/gazelle-ultimate-c380-hmb

How Food Waste Could Be Turned Into Climate-Friendly Jet Fuel

Humans dump an estimated 10 billion gallons of potential biofuel into landfills every year. Researchers found a way to capitalize on it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/could-food-waste-be-a-climate-friendly-source-of-jet-fuel

Video Game Anxiety Is Real. Here's How to Manage It

Even games that used to be soothing can trigger negative feelings when you fail to level up, or when you feel like you've let down your team.

source https://www.wired.com/story/video-game-anxiety-tips

Facebook’s New Wearable Gestures Toward Computing’s Future

This week, we discuss Facebook’s wrist-worn concept, and what it says about the company’s plan for new human-computer interactions.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-496

Some Amazon Drivers Have Had Enough. Can They Unionize?

AI surveillance cameras. Punishing workloads. Low pay. Worker complaints are piling up, and so are the roadblocks.

source https://www.wired.com/story/some-amazon-drivers-have-had-enough-can-they-unionize

The 7 Best Gaming Controllers for Every Kind of Player

A great gamepad instantly levels up your play. These are our top picks for Switch, Xbox, PS4, PS5, and PC.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-game-controllers

Want to Make Energy and Save Water? Slap Panels on Canals

Covering waterways would, in a sense, make solar panels water-cooled, boosting their efficiency.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-covering-canals-with-solar-panels-is-a-power-move

Facebook's ‘Red Team X’ Hunts Bugs Outside the Social Network

The internal hacking team has spent the last year looking for vulnerabilities in the products the company uses, which could in turn make the whole internet safer.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-red-team-x-vulnerabilities

Google and the Age of Privacy Theater

The demise of surveillance capitalism has been greatly exaggerated.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-floc-age-privacy-theater

Facebook Finally Explains Its Mysterious Wrist Wearable

The company wants to develop new human-computer interactions. Will we be able to trust it with a new form of personal data?

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-wrist-wearable-human-computer-interactions

Soothe Yourself With a Picture Book About the Internet Dying

“Let us bake a pie, though we know not which recipe is rated highest.”

source https://www.wired.com/story/soothe-yourself-with-a-picture-book-about-the-internet-dying

Satellites Can Help Detect When a Volcano's About to Blow

Researchers used thermal radiation data to find patterns in recent eruptions—providing another metric to help get ahead of a potentially deadly blast.

source https://www.wired.com/story/satellites-can-help-detect-when-volcanos-about-to-blow

The Best Wireless Earbuds for Working Out

Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy and sweatproof wireless headphones. Here are our favorites.

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

A New York Lawmaker Wants to Ban Police Use of Armed Robots

Officers’ use of Boston Robotics’ Digidog intensifies concerns about militarization of the police.

source https://www.wired.com/story/new-york-lawmaker-wants-ban-police-armed-robots

Bill Gates Is Upbeat on Climate, Capitalism, and Even Politics

The technologist and philanthropist goes beyond his recent book to talk about climate denial, vaccines, and David Foster Wallace.

source https://www.wired.com/story/bill-gates-is-upbeat-on-climate-capitalism-and-even-politics

City of Ghosts Is a Better Way to See LA—and Everywhere Else

Animator Elizabeth Ito’s series is a snuggly, funny fighter for telling the diverse stories that shape a city.

source https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-city-of-ghosts

What's the Best Way to Play Retro Games?

Should you buy a virtual console, find old-school hardware from your childhood, or dip your toes into emulators? We can help.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-way-to-play-retro-games-virtual-console-emulator

Uber Says Its UK Drivers Are ‘Workers,’ but Not Employees

The ride-hail giant shifts its stand following a court ruling, part of a global push for a “third category” of workers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/uber-uk-drivers-workers-not-employees

Netflix’s Marriage or Mortgage Is Maddening

The streaming service's latest glossy reality show is so ill-suited to the present moment, you might find yourself yelling at the TV.

source https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-marriage-or-mortgage

People Who Text While Walking Actually Do Ruin Everything

Clever experiments demonstrate how having your face in your phone disrupts the flow of pedestrian traffic and makes life difficult for everyone.

source https://www.wired.com/story/people-who-text-while-walking-actually-do-ruin-everything

Apple Bent the Rules for Russia. Other Nations Will Take Note

Russian iPhone buyers will soon be prompted to install software developed in that country, setting a precedent that other authoritarian governments may follow.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-russia-iphone-apps-law

A New WeWork Documentary Relives Its Roller Coaster Story

WeWork: Or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn is a good crash course while you wait for the adaptation starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway.

source https://www.wired.com/story/new-wework-documentary-relives-roller-coaster-story

Is Binge-Watching Bad for the Planet? Netflix Finally Answers

The company’s first report on its carbon footprint provides important data that could help it cut its emissions.

source https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-binge-watching-carbon-footprint

The 6 Best Sunrise Alarms to Help You Rise and Shine

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

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

Help! How Do I Find a Work Wife?

Also: What to do with clients who want to meet in person? Megan offers her advice.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-quest-for-a-work-wife

Russia’s Failure to Throttle Twitter Isn’t a Sign of Weakness

Widely cast as an indication of frailty, the Kremlin’s bungled crackdown shows the lengths it will go to to control the Russian internet.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-russias-failure-to-throttle-twitter-isnt-a-sign-of-weakness

An Ultracold Plasma Models the Universe’s Most Extreme Places

The super cool, dense particle swarm gives physicists a way to study the insides of stars and gas giants—without ever leaving the lab.

source https://www.wired.com/story/an-ultracold-plasma-models-the-universes-most-extreme-places

Want Carbon-Neutral Cows? Algae Isn’t the Answer

Recent headlines suggest that feeding seaweed to cattle could help reduce the methane in their burps. But the claims don’t hold up under scrutiny.

source https://www.wired.com/story/carbon-neutral-cows-algae

The Backward-Looking Futurism of Stewart Brand

In a new documentary about his life, We Are As Gods, the famous tech prophet looks to his—and Earth’s—past.

source https://www.wired.com/story/backward-looking-futurism-stewart-brand

Amazon Has Made Rich Cities Richer—and Also More Dystopian

In a new book, Alec MacGillis explores the growing divide between winner-take-all cities and everywhere else, and the ecommerce giant at the heart of it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-made-rich-cities-richer-more-dystopian

How to Pay Your Respects During a Virtual Funeral

The pandemic has forced many of our mourning rituals online. Here are some basic rules to make sure you’re not unintentionally causing offense.

source https://www.wired.com/story/zoom-funeral-etiquette-manners

The Struggle to Vaccinate People in Jails and Prisons

One year later, Covid-19 is still impacting incarcerated people at a disproportionate rate. But efforts are under way to prioritize getting them vaccines.

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

How to Host a Remote Board Game Night

If you and your friends can’t hang out at the same table, these tools can help bridge the gap.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-remote-board-game-night-discord-roll20

The Buzzy, Chatty, Out-of-Control Rise of Clubhouse

Paul Davison and Rohan Seth’s audio-only app is the tech crush of the pandemic. Now comes the hard part: hosting a global gabfest, without the toxicity.

source https://www.wired.com/story/inside-clubhouse-audio-app-paul-davison-rohan-seth

Foreign Meddling Flooded the 2020 Election—but Not Hackers

A new ODNI report shows just how extensive Russia and Iran's influence operations were, but also doesn't mention a single hack-and-leak incident.

source https://www.wired.com/story/odni-russia-iran-2020-election-interference

This Startup Wants to Take Your Blood Pressure With an iPhone

“Hey Siri, help me treat my hypertension."

source https://www.wired.com/story/blood-pressure-with-an-iphone-dag-kittlaus-siri

HyperX Is Having a Big Sale on Gaming Accessories

From headsets to a great mouse, take advantage of these deals if you're shopping for new hardware.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hyperx-deals-march-16-2021

Wikipedia Is Finally Asking Big Tech to Pay Up

The Big Four all lean on the encyclopedia at no cost. With the launch of Wikimedia Enterprise, the volunteer project will change that—and possibly itself, too.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wikipedia-finally-asking-big-tech-to-pay-up

The Best Security Cameras for Inside Your Home

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

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

Big Music Needs to Be Broken Up to Save the Industry

A year without live music has been a disaster. So has corporate power in streaming, recording, and ticketing. Antitrust may be the only solution.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-big-music-needs-to-be-broken-up-to-save-the-industry

The Departure of 2 Google AI Researchers Spurs More Fallout

Two academics changed plans to attend an invite-only conference this week; a third says he’ll no longer accept funding from the company.

source https://www.wired.com/story/departures-2-google-ai-researchers-spur-fallout

Covid Meant a Year Without the Flu. That’s Not All Good News

The 2019–20 flu season basically didn’t happen. Same for a couple other respiratory viruses. But that could make future seasons worse.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-meant-a-year-without-the-flu-thats-not-all-good-news

Fans Rally Around Blaseball, America’s Favorite Splort

You may not have heard of the Chicago Firefighters or the Breckenridge Jazz Hands. But on Discord, fans from around the world are building real city pride.

source https://www.wired.com/story/blaseball-chicago-firefighters-community

As Digital Currency’s Popularity Rises, So Do Privacy Fears

Backers see a way to reach the unbanked. But any system could give the government a record of every dollar you spend.

source https://www.wired.com/story/digital-currencys-popularity-rises-privacy-fears

The Secret Auction That Set Off the Race for AI Supremacy

How the shape of deep learning—and the fate of the tech industry—went up for sale in Harrah's Room 731, on the shores of Lake Tahoe.

source https://www.wired.com/story/secret-auction-race-ai-supremacy-google-microsoft-baidu

This Fitness Band Is for Hardcore Athletes Only

The Whoop Strap 3.0 was developed by and for college-level athletes. For most casual exercise, it misses the mark.

source https://www.wired.com/review/whoop-strap-3

Watch a Shape-Shifting Robot Prowl the Big, Bad World

Meet DyRET, a doglike machine that can lengthen its four legs on the fly. That’s not to creep out humans, but to help ramblin’ robots of all stripes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/watch-a-shape-shifting-robot-prowl-the-big-bad-world

The UK Is Secretly Testing a Controversial Web Snooping Tool

The country passed its Investigatory Powers Act in 2016. Now, it's building what could be the most powerful data collection system used by any democratic nation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/uk-secretly-testing-controversial-web-snooping-tool

This Asus Phone Got Me to Finally Enjoy Mobile Gaming

A lot of phones have tried, but the latest from Asus successfully levels up mobile gaming.

source https://www.wired.com/review/asus-rog-phone-5

NASA Gets a Quick Peek at a Mysterious Layer of the Sun

A new map of the chromosphere’s magnetic field could help us predict solar weather patterns—and anticipate flares that wreak havoc on the power grid.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-gets-a-quick-peek-at-a-mysterious-layer-of-the-sun

What You Need to Know About Roblox—and Why Kids Are Obsessed

The video game was just valued at a staggering $45 billion. It's also been a lifeline for my children since the start of lockdown.

source https://www.wired.com/story/unpacking-roblox-and-its-popularity

Researchers Blur Faces That Launched a Thousand Algorithms

Managers of the ImageNet data set paved the way for advances in deep learning. Now they’ve taken a big step to protect people’s privacy.

source https://www.wired.com/story/researchers-blur-faces-launched-thousand-algorithms

How to Write a Living Will

When my dad passed away without a will, my family had so many unanswered questions. These resources can help make it easier for those you leave behind.

source https://www.wired.com/story/family-living-will-death-estate-planning-tips

How Pi Keeps Train Wheels on Track

Happy 3/14! Here's how this mathematical constant keeps train cars from flying off their tracks during turns.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-pi-keeps-train-wheels-on-track

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

The Best Veterinary Telemedicine Services for Your Pet

These days, your pet can get medical help without leaving home. These are our favorites televet services.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-veterinary-telemedicine-services

A New Kind of Space Explosion Reveals the Birth of a Black Hole

A supernova-like explosion dubbed the Camel appears to be the result of a newborn black hole eating a star from the inside out.

source https://www.wired.com/story/new-kind-of-space-explosion-reveals-the-birth-of-a-black-hole

How You Can Use Google Maps Like a Social Network

The mapping app is about much more than simply getting from A to B. Here's how to get tailored updates, reviews, and local perspectives.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-google-maps-social-tips

My Treadmill Desk Made Working From Home a Cakewalk

The first day, I logged 8 miles. I haven't looked back.

source https://www.wired.com/story/treadmill-desk-rave-working-from-home

Video Games Are Helping More People Process Death

Many are seeking solace and connection in-game during the pandemic, and learning to deal with loss at the same time.

source https://www.wired.com/story/video-games-death-community

Indoor-Grown Weed Is Spewing Carbon Into the Atmosphere

Most legal marijuana is grown in a controlled environment. A study just quantified how much damage that's doing to the planet.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cannabis-enormous-carbon-emissions

Hackers Accessed Security Cameras Inside Tesla and Beyond

Plus: A Molson-Coors hack, Github controversy, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/verkada-hack-github-exchange-server-exploit-security-news

How to Export Your Passwords From LastPass

The popular security service is severely limiting its free tier starting March 16. If you’d like to move your passwords to another manager, here’s how.

source https://www.wired.com/story/lastpass-how-to-export-your-data-and-leave

How Far Should Humans Go to Help Species Adapt?

A project to teach threatened marsupials to avoid feral cats is among a host of "assisted evolution" efforts to help animals in the face of climate change.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-far-should-humans-go-to-help-species-adapt

Democrats Are Getting Serious About Universal Broadband

After approving a $7 billion fund to help students get internet access, lawmakers on the left proposed a $94 billion package to deploy high-speed broadband nationwide.

source https://www.wired.com/story/democrats-getting-serious-about-broadband-for-the-masses

The 21 Best Weekend Deals on TVs, Cameras, and Outdoor Gear

Curl up with Netflix or gear up for spring with deals on rain jackets, televisions, Roku devices, barefoot trail shoes, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-march-13-2021

Smartphone Camera Tricks That Will Make Your Life Easier

Selfies are great—but have you ever tapped into the powers of AR, PDF scanning, and reverse image search?

source https://www.wired.com/story/smartphone-camera-tricks

Netflix's Password-Sharing Crackdown Has a Silver Lining

The streaming service is making account owners enter two-factor codes in a limited test. That's … actually not so bad.

source https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-password-sharing-crackdown

The Pandemic Turns One, Vaccine Trials Adapt, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-pandemic-turns-one-vaccine-trials-adapt-coronavirus-news

A Bird-Feed Seller Beat a Chess Master. Then It Got Ugly

Twitch and YouTube chess star Levy Rozman has faced over a week of sustained harassment after calling out an alleged cheater.

source https://www.wired.com/story/bird-feed-seller-beat-chess-master-online-harassment

Social Media Reminds Us of the Year That Wasn’t

Technology is designed to conjure up warm, fond memories. But the anniversary of lockdown has brought on a period of mourning.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-pandemic-nostalgia-memories-social-media

Tim Wu and Lina Khan Can Now Put Antitrust Theories to Work

Plus: Facebook’s lobbying efforts, tech's information overload, and a bear of a story.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-tim-wu-lina-khan-antitrust-theories

What If the Afterlife Had In-App Purchases?

The Amazon series Upload shows a comedic—and probably more realistic—version of what would happen if humans could live online after they die.

source https://www.wired.com/2021/03/geeks-guide-amazon-upload

With Spectre Still Lurking, Google Looks to Protect the Web

To show how browsers can guard against the speculative execution bug, Google security researchers have shown how an attack would work.

source https://www.wired.com/story/spectre-browser-attacks-google-proof-of-concept

How to Turn Your Smartphone Into a Webcam

Using your phone (old or new) as a camera for your Zoom meetings is an easy and affordable way to be visibly present if you don't have a webcam on your laptop or PC.

source https://www.wired.com/story/use-your-phone-as-webcam

WTF Is an NFT?

This week we talk about non-fungible tokens, digital art collectors, and what it's like to sell one of your tweets.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-495

Ocean Acidification Could Make Tiny Fish Lose Their Hearing

Their inner ears turn wonky when they grow up in carbon-rich water, which could keep juveniles from finding their way to the reefs. That could mean trouble.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ocean-acidification-could-make-tiny-fish-lose-their-hearing

The Science of Why Your Friends Shot You From an Airlock

The human brain is fallible. Which is exactly what gives social deduction games their voltage.

source https://www.wired.com/story/among-us-social-deduction-games-psychology

You Need a Password Manager. Here Are the Best Ones

Keep your logins locked down with our favorite apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-password-managers

The Perplexing Psychology of Returning to ‘Normal’

For a year now, we’ve been living in constant fear of Covid-19. But when you get that vaccine in your arm, it’s not like your stress will magically melt away.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-perplexing-psychology-of-returning-to-normal

So You Want to Prepare for Doomsday

There’s no cool gear with my method, but it has other advantages.

source https://www.wired.com/story/prepare-for-doomsday

A Genetic Curse, a Scared Mom, and the Quest to ‘Fix’ Embryos

Danielle Messer carried a mitochondrial mutation that left her son severely disabled. Before even daring another pregnancy, she tracked down an “egg specialist.”

source https://www.wired.com/story/genetic-disease-quest-fix-embryo-dna

Raptor Boyfriend Proves Absurd Dating Sims Are Here to Stay

Following in the footsteps of visual novels like Hatoful Boyfriend and Dream Daddy, this cryptid romance subverts expectations for the genre.

source https://www.wired.com/story/raptor-boyfriend-absurd-dating-sims-dream-daddy

Meet the Climate Change Activists of TikTok

A crop of eco-creators is bent on educating their followers about the looming global disaster. Can their message translate into action?

source https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-tiktok-science-communication

We Need More Covid-19 Data on the LGBTQ+ Community

The lack of sexual orientation and gender identity data captured in the health care system makes it difficult to develop treatments tailored to different needs.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-data-lgbtq-community

The 25 Best Deals From Outdoor Winter Clearance Sales

The right time to buy is when the season is winding down. It’s not just cold-weather picks but also backpacks, headlamps, sporks, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/story/winter-clearance-outdoor-sale-march-2021-update

Offshore Energy Gets a Second Wind Under Biden

New turbines proposed for a development off Cape Cod could provide green energy, but the science of how they might affect the environment is a bit murky.

source https://www.wired.com/story/offshore-energy-gets-a-second-wind-under-biden

How to Find a Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment in Your Area

Vaccination rollout has been a challenge across the US. These tips should help you figure out when you’re eligible, where to go, and what to expect.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-find-a-covid-19-vaccine

The US Has 3 Covid Vaccines—Testing New Ones Is Complicated

Now that authorized versions are available, it’s tough to recruit volunteers for trials that might give them a placebo. But there are other options.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-has-3-covid-vaccines-testing-new-ones-is-complicated

The Pandemic Prompts Cities to Rethink the Parking Spot

Some urban designers have long wanted to reduce the area set aside for cars. Covid is giving them a chance.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pandemic-prompts-cities-rethink-parking-spot

Could 'The Simpsons' Replace Its Voice Actors With AI?

Deepfake technology can make convincing replicas from a limited amount of data, and the show has thirty years worth of audio to work from.

source https://www.wired.com/story/simpsons-voice-actors-ai-deepfakes

Sometimes It’s OK to Give Up

Just because you devoted 100 hours of your life to it, doesn't mean you have to finish a video game that now bores you.

source https://www.wired.com/story/its-ok-to-quit-video-games

Help! I’m Drowning in Admin and Can’t Get My Actual Job Done

In this week’s Out of Office column, Megan explains how to stand up for yourself when you’re mired in extra work.

source https://www.wired.com/story/help-im-drowning-in-admin-and-cant-get-my-actual-job-done

The 15 Best Wireless Headphones for Everyone

Even if you’re on a budget, these wireless headphones sound like a million bucks.

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

SpaceX Is Going All In on Its South Texas Starport

New documents show the company has grand plans for its Boca Chica launch site, providing more evidence that Elon Musk is bullish on SpaceX's future there.

source https://www.wired.com/story/spacex-reveals-texas-starport-plans

Could Time Loops Be the New Big Thing for Next-Gen Consoles?

New SSD technology helps developers bend space and time—and creativity.

source https://www.wired.com/story/next-gen-consoles-ps5-xbox-series-x-time-loops-games

The Dire Possibility of Cyberattacks on Weapons Systems

Just because you don't hear about them doesn't mean no one's trying.

source https://www.wired.com/story/dire-possibility-cyberattacks-weapons-systems

This Fingertip for Robots Uses Magnets to ‘Feel’ Things

By sensing the subtle changes in the finger’s own magnetic field, this new technology could one day make for ultra-sensitive prosthetic hands.

source https://www.wired.com/story/this-fingertip-for-robots-uses-magnets-to-feel-things

The Next Frontier of the NFT Gold Rush: Your Tweets

Crypto art is huge right now—and it’s moving far beyond digital images.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nft-art-market-tweets

It’s Open Season for Microsoft Exchange Hacks

A patch for the vulnerabilities China exploited has been released. Now, criminal groups are going to reverse engineer it—if they haven’t already.

source https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-exchange-patch-hacks-ransomware

This Chip for AI Works Using Light, Not Electrons

Lightmatter says the computing and power demands of complex neural networks need new technologies like these to keep up.

source https://www.wired.com/story/chip-ai-works-using-light-not-electrons

Good-bye Zoom. Hello Low-Key Ambient Snooping

If you are missing out on serendipity in your remote work, try ramping up your 2-D audio copresence.

source https://www.wired.com/story/good-bye-zoom-hello-low-key-ambient-snooping

Biden Is Assembling a Big Tech Antitrust All-Star Team

Appointing Lina Khan to the FTC would add an anti-monopoly crusader to a crucial position—as does Tim Wu’s installment at the National Economic Council.

source https://www.wired.com/story/lina-khan-ftc-antitrust-biden-administration

All the Best Rokus Are On Sale Right Now

If you've been looking for a better TV setup, our favorite streaming devices are discounted.

source https://www.wired.com/story/roku-streaming-device-deals-2021

Sonos Wants Roam to Be Your Post-Pandemic Party Speaker

Sonos has stood out in the crowded speaker market by selling high-end WiFi speakers. Now it’s fully aboard the portable Bluetooth train.

source https://www.wired.com/story/new-sonos-roam-bluetooth-speaker-price-release-date

Bitcoin’s Greatest Feature Is Also Its Existential Threat

The cryptocurrency depends on the integrity of the blockchain. But China’s censors, the FBI, or powerful corporations could fragment it into oblivion.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-bitcoins-greatest-feature-is-also-its-existential-threat

The Best Coffee Grinders to Amp Up Your Morning Brew

Get more joy from your java. These picks let you enjoy freshly ground whole beans in every cup.

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

My Kids Struggle With Remote Learning. Here's What Could Help

Like many parents, I've had to constantly advocate for my children's education this year. These are the structural changes that parents actually want to see.

source https://www.wired.com/story/kids-remote-learning-education-coronavirus-system-changes

The Shaky Ground Truths of Wikipedia

Now that it’s warping my portals to the outside world, Wikipedia has me more worried than ever.

source https://www.wired.com/story/shaky-ground-truths-wikipedia

Assassin's Creed Valhalla: A Trip to the Land of Ice and Fire

I was surprised at how readily a game could transport me back to my youth—and to a place I always wanted to return.

source https://www.wired.com/story/assassins-creed-valhalla-land-of-ice-and-fire-wanderlust

'The Code Breaker' Is the Crispr Chronicle You Need to Read

Walter Isaacson’s account, out Tuesday, is a thrilling tale of scientific discovery. He talks about gene-editing tech—and the future of the human race.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-code-breaker-is-the-crispr-chronicle-you-need-to-read

The Pandemic Can’t End While Wealthy Nations Hoard Shots

Eliminating Covid globally means navigating a minefield of competition, limited supply, and suspicion that some vaccines aren’t as good.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-pandemic-cant-end-while-wealthy-nations-hoard-shots

Sci-Fi Writer or Prophet? The Hyperreal Life of Chen Qiufan

As China’s science fiction authors are elevated to the status of oracles, Qiufan’s career—and his genre’s place in society—have gone through the looking glass.

source https://www.wired.com/story/science-fiction-writer-china-chen-qiufan

5 Strategies for Coping With Grief During a Pandemic

There’s no “right” way to deal with loss, whether it’s the loss of a job or a loved one. Here are some resources and practices for managing the pain from home.

source https://www.wired.com/story/5-strategies-coping-grief-coronavirus-pandemic

‘Retaliation’ for Russia's SolarWinds Spying Isn't the Answer

It will be hard pointing to a specific line the Kremlin crossed that the US hasn't crossed as well.

source https://www.wired.com/story/us-solarwinds-russia-retaliation-cyber-policy

Klara and the Sun Imagines a Social Schism Driven By AI

The Nobel Prize-winning novelist Kazuo Ishiguro talks to WIRED about AI, CRISPR, and his hopes for humanity.

source https://www.wired.com/story/kazuo-ishiguro-interview

Microsoft-Led Team Retracts Disputed Quantum-Computing Paper

The 2018 report in Nature claimed to have found evidence of an elusive subatomic particle. A review found that the group had omitted key data.

source https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-retracts-disputed-quantum-computing-paper

These Sea Slugs Decapitate Themselves and Grow New Bodies

Showing off their best impressions of Deadpool, the animals survived for weeks without organs, only to regrow everything and go about their business.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sea-slugs-decapitate-themselves-and-grow-new-bodies

Watch Us Sing Sea Chanteys on Twitch With The Longest Johns

The WIRED crew will be playing a little Sea of Thieves too, matey.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sea-chanteys-twitch-longest-johns

How to Figure Out the Mass of the Earth—With Balls and String

It involves calculating some very, very tiny numbers in order to find some super huge big ones.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-figure-out-mass-earth-balls-string

Climate Change Will Reshape Silicon Valley As We Know It

The next entrepreneurial revolution will arise to combat the crisis of our lifetime.

source https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-silicon-valley

The Political Advertising Black Box Must Be Destroyed

Federal law allowed Both the Trump and Biden campaigns to hide where their ad spending went. Either Congress or the FEC needs to close the loophole.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-political-advertising-black-box-must-be-destroyed

The Game of Chess Had Patch Notes, Too

The fundamentals haven't changed much. But the rules have evolved over the centuries—from timer usage to the ways that pieces are moved.

source https://www.wired.com/story/chess-had-patches

Ubisoft's Valhalla Is Too Long, Too Big, and Too Repetitive

In the latest Assassin's Creed installment, I'm playing a Viking during the Dark Ages. Why am I bored?

source https://www.wired.com/story/assassins-creed-valhalla-rant

Big Tech Targets DC With a Digital Charm Offensive

Facebook, Amazon, and Google ads are blanketing inside-the-Beltway newsletters in a bid to rehab their tarnished reputations.

source https://www.wired.com/story/big-tech-targets-dc-with-digital-charm-offensive

Black Tech Employees Rebel Against ‘Diversity Theater’

Companies pledged money and support for people of color. But some say they still face a hostile work environment for speaking out or simply doing their jobs.

source https://www.wired.com/story/black-tech-employees-rebel-against-diversity-theater

The Tide Is High–and Getting Higher

A trove of historic records show that dredging and sea level rise are making nuisance high tides worse along the US coasts.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-tide-is-high-and-getting-higher

The Accellion Breach Keeps Getting Worse—and More Expensive

What started as a few vulnerabilities in firewall equipment has snowballed into a global extortion spree.

source https://www.wired.com/story/accellion-breach-victims-extortion

Welcome to Amazon's Future of Automatic Shopping. It's Weird

Amazon's internet-connected scale automatically re-purchases whatever you stack on it when supplies get low. This is both neat and problematic.

source https://www.wired.com/review/amazon-dash-smart-shelf

Take Your Tunes Anywhere With Our Fave Bluetooth Speakers

These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box.

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

Microdosing's Feel-Good Benefits Might Just Be Placebo Effect

A study found no significant difference in the well-being of participants who thought they were taking mini hits of psychedelics and those who actually were.

source https://www.wired.com/story/microdosing-might-be-a-placebo

Imaginary Numbers May Be Essential for Describing Reality

A new thought experiment indicates that quantum mechanics doesn’t work without strange numbers that turn negative when squared.

source https://www.wired.com/story/imaginary-numbers-may-be-essential-for-describing-reality

The 55-Inch Q80T Is The Cheapest Samsung TV Worth Buying

This is a good mid-tier model, but it's still more expensive than the competition.

source https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-q80t

Privacy-First Browser Brave Is Launching a Search Engine

Unlike Google, Brave Search won’t track or profile people who use it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/privacy-first-browser-brave-launching-search-engine

There's a Surge of New EVs. We Take Them for a Spin

Volkswagen, Chevrolet, Volvo, Porsche, and Polestar have each introduced new battery-powered models. So we hit the road with each of them.

source https://www.wired.com/story/surge-new-evs-we-take-spin

How to Tell Which Emails Quietly Track You

Your emails know more about you than you might think, like when you open them or when you forward them to others. But you can reclaim your privacy.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-tell-which-emails-track-you

An Old Book Filled With New Ways to Heat Meaty Treats

Our food writer found a cure for this never-ending winter in a 17-year-old cookbook that elevates the art of the slow braise.

source https://www.wired.com/review/all-about-braising-coobook

Utah's ‘Porn Filter’ Law Passes the State Legislature

Plus: An iOS 14 jailbreak is out, Solarwinds details emerge, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/utah-porn-bill-microsoft-exchange-hack-security-news

The ‘Lamborghini’ of Chariots Was Just Unearthed Near Pompeii

Most of the vehicles uncovered so far have been akin to modern-day station wagons. This one's a straight-up sports car.

source https://www.wired.com/story/archaeologists-discover-lamborghini-chariots-near-pompeii

The Biden Administration Weighs the Social Cost of Carbon

A new White House policy tries to put a dollar value on the future harm of greenhouse gas emissions.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-biden-administration-weighs-the-social-cost-of-carbon

Trick Out Your iPhone 12 With These Cases and Accessories

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

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

The Best Gmail Settings You Might Not Have Used Yet

Almost all of us have an account. Most of us use it every day. But if you peel back the curtain a little, you'll find some powerful tools buried underneath.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-hidden-useful-gmail-settings

The 15 Best Weekend Deals on Phones, Smartwatches, and More

Time to upgrade your gadgets? This is a good time to spend on last year’s gear, as newer models are about to hit the market.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-march-06-2021

NFTs Are Hot. So Is Their Effect on the Earth’s Climate

The sale of a piece of crypto art consumed as much energy as the studio uses in two years. Now the artist is campaigning to reduce the medium’s carbon emissions.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nfts-hot-effect-earth-climate

Chinese Hacking Spree Hit an ‘Astronomical’ Number of Victims

A single group appears to have infiltrated tens of thousands of Microsoft Exchange servers in an ongoing onslaught.

source https://www.wired.com/story/china-microsoft-exchange-server-hack-victims

McAfee Is Indicted for Altcoin Pump-and-Dumps and ICO Schemes

The 75-year-old antivirus entrepreneur faces up to 80 years in prison if convicted.

source https://www.wired.com/story/john-mcafee-indicted-altcoin-pump-and-dumps-ico-schemes

The US Has a Covid 'Scariants' Problem. Here's How to Fix It

Researchers are racing to understand new versions of the coronavirus. But without scientific standards, too many mutants are getting the monster treatment.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-has-a-covid-scariants-problem-heres-how-to-fix-it

J&J Shots Administered, States Reopen Too Soon, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

source https://www.wired.com/story/johnson-and-johnson-shots-states-reopen-coronavirus-news

All of the Covid-19 Vaccines Are Equally Worthy of Your Arm

Headlines about the Johnson & Johnson trial results often cite an efficacy rate lower than Pfizer and Moderna's. But one figure doesn't tell the whole story.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-vaccines-equally-worthy-of-your-arm

Yes, Chainmail Is Really Hard to Draw

Ultima artist Denis Loubet knows this for a fact.

source https://www.wired.com/2021/03/geeks-guide-drawing-chainmail

Our Favorite Cold-Weather Gear for $100 or Less

These coats, gloves, and other winter essentials will keep you bundled up and under budget.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cheap-cold-weather-jackets-gear

NFTs Are a Collective Hallucination—So What?

Plus: The man behind digital money, how to disseminate facts, and a union in the most unlikely of places.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-nfts-collective-hallucination-so-what

These Smart Insoles Fixed My Running Form—and My Aching Hip

These pressure-sensing insoles are a great diagnostic tool for leveling up training or addressing painful running woes.

source https://www.wired.com/review/nurvv-run

The Magical Mystery of WandaVision’s Kathryn Hahn

As the ancient witch Agatha Harkness, she’s pulling off her best trick yet.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wandavision-kathryn-hahn

Gig Companies Fear a Worker Shortage, Despite a Recession

The pandemic sapped demand for rides from Uber and Lyft, and government aid has cushioned the blow for workers. Execs are feeling the strain.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gig-companies-fear-worker-shortage-despite-recession

Augmented Reality Isn’t Quite There Yet

Even with breakthroughs like HoloLens and Pokemon Go, we are still a few years away from fulfilling AR’s biggest promises.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-494

The Game Walden Shows Us That Some Things Can’t Be Digitized

It invites players to "live deliberately" in the woods, as Thoreau did—but it's not an experience you can easily replicate.

source https://www.wired.com/story/walden-game-thoreau

Who Are the Biggest Influencers on Clubhouse?

It's harder to figure out than you might expect.

source https://www.wired.com/story/who-are-biggest-influencers-clubhouse

How to Tap Into Students' Strengths During Remote Learning

Growing up making friends on AIM and in chatrooms, I know the internet can foster human connection. Here are some tips that translate to teaching online classes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/millennial-teachers-tips-online-classes-coronavirus

You're Vaccinated and People Want to Visit. Now What?

After getting fully inoculated against Covid-19, here are some scenarios that prove the New Normal isn’t normal at all.

source https://www.wired.com/story/were-vaccinated-everyone-wants-to-visit-now-what

China and Russia's Spying Sprees Will Take Years to Unpack

The full extent of the Solarwinds hack and Hafnium's attack on Microsoft Exchange Server may never be known.

source https://www.wired.com/story/china-russia-spying-sprees-years-to-unpack

Thousands of Android and iOS Apps Leak Data From the Cloud

It's the digital equivalent of leaving your windows or doors open when you leave the house—and in some cases, leaving them open all the time.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ios-android-leaky-apps-cloud

Facebook’s New AI Teaches Itself to See With Less Human Help

Most image recognition algorithms require lots of labeled pictures. This new approach eliminates the need for most of the labeling.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-new-ai-teaches-itself-see-less-human-help

All Our Favorite Accessories for the Nintendo Switch

Did you pick up a Switch or Switch Lite recently? Here are some screen protectors, chargers, and other accoutrements for your new best friend.

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

Why Can't I Stop Staring at My Own Face on Zoom?

WIRED's spiritual advice columnist on narcissism, Nabokov, and what it means to exist—really exist—for other people.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cloud-support-staring-at-my-face-on-zoom

Can Alien Smog Lead Us to Extraterrestrial Civilizations?

A new study modeled whether we could find intelligent life on another planet—by looking for its pollution.

source https://www.wired.com/story/can-alien-smog-lead-us-to-extraterrestrial-civilizations

The Rise of Unapologetically Erotic LGBTQ+ Games

Video games have long struggled to handle sexuality, but a growing number of indie developers are changing that.

source https://www.wired.com/story/indie-lgbtq-games-sex

Shark's Stick Vacuum Is No Dyson-Killer

The company's cordless vacs are touted as affordable Dyson alternatives. I'm not so sure about that.

source https://www.wired.com/review/shark-vertex-duoclean-stick-vacuum

Adoption Moved to Facebook and a War Began

As the adoption industry migrates to social media, regretful adoptees and birth mothers are confronting prospective parents with their personal pain—and anger.

source https://www.wired.com/story/adoption-moved-to-facebook-and-a-war-began

The Murder Hornets Nature Doc Disguised as a True-Crime Show

Attack of the Murder Hornets plays out like a spooky murder mystery. But the insects are scary enough; they don't need horror movie tropes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/attack-of-the-murder-hornets

The Secret Behind North Dakota’s Speedy Vaccine Rollout

The state’s independent rural drugstores are showing the power of small.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-secret-behind-north-dakotas-speedy-vaccine-rollout

The Best Used Tech to Buy (and Sell)

That old Microsoft Zune? Not so much. That old iPhone? Definitely.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-used-tech-to-buy-sell

Gab's CTO Introduced a Critical Vulnerability to the Site

A review of the open source code shows an account under the executive's name made a mistake that could lead to the kind of breach reported this weekend.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gab-cto-critical-vulnerability

Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus

Here's all the WIRED coverage in one place, from how to keep your children entertained to how this outbreak is affecting the economy.

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

Here's All the Gear You Need to Start Climbing

You don't need a lot, nor do you need to spend a ton. From harnesses to carabiners, here are our favorites.

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

How Far Away From Perseverance Did the Descent Stage Land?

The rocket lowered the rover onto the surface of Mars before it shot away from the landing site. So where did it end up?

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-far-away-from-perseverance-did-descent-stage-land

The Pandemic Nearly Shuttered My Church. Technology Saved It

From engaging audiences to building bridges, tech has helped my small, rural faith community weather the storm. Here's how it might help yours too.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-pandemic-church-technology-community

TikTok Played a Key Role in MAGA Radicalization

The platform's absorbing endless scroll and karaoke features have built an overlooked disinformation machine.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-tiktok-played-a-key-role-in-maga-radicalization

Help! I’m Sneaking Into My Office. Is This So Wrong?

In this week’s Out of Office column, Megan tackles guilt, bad policies, and the rules of zoomfood.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ooo-im-sneaking-into-my-office-is-this-so-wrong

If You Transplant a Head, Does Its Consciousness Follow?

In her new book, Brandy Schillace recalls the unbelievable legacy of a Cold War era neurosurgeon’s mission to preserve the soul.

source https://www.wired.com/story/if-you-transplant-human-head-does-consciousness-follow

Soak in Your Own Sweat Inside a Heated Sauna Blanket

MiHigh's portable infrared sauna is warm, wet, and weird.

source https://www.wired.com/review/mihigh-infrared-sauna-blanket

Who Is R. A. Lafferty? And Is He the Best Sci-Fi Writer Ever?

You’ve never heard of him, but your favorite writers have, and his mad-drunk prose will knock you sideways.

source https://www.wired.com/story/who-is-r-a-lafferty-best-sci-fi-writer-ever

Fake News Gets More Engagement on Facebook—If It’s Right-Wing

Far-right pages that publish misinformation get the most interactions by far compared to other news sources, new research shows.

source https://www.wired.com/story/right-wing-fake-news-more-engagement-facebook

Anthony Fauci Pleads: Don’t Declare Victory

The Covidologist-in-chief says we can’t relax on masks and social distancing yet. Hear that, Texas?

source https://www.wired.com/story/anthony-fauci-pleads-dont-declare-victory

Should Anyone Actually Care About Ray Tracing?

What was supposed to be all the rage in graphics quickly turned into a meme. But will it actually improve your gaming experience?

source https://www.wired.com/story/should-anyone-actually-care-about-ray-tracing

Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written By You

Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.

source https://www.wired.com/story/six-word-sci-fi

Twitch's First Transparency Report Is Here—and Long Overdue

The decade-old streaming platform has for the first time detailed its efforts to safeguard its user base in one place.

source https://www.wired.com/story/twitch-transparency-report-overdue

Strap on a HoloLens and Step Into the AR Conference Room

Microsoft’s new Mesh software platform helps faraway coworkers meet up and interact in mixed reality. The results are, well, still mixed.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hololens-mesh-microsoft-ignite-2021

Sleuths Read Old Booby-Trapped Letters Without Opening Them

People once folded their correspondence in intricate ways, known as “letterlocking,” to keep out snoops. A fancy new imaging technique sees right through it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sleuths-read-old-booby-trapped-letters-without-opening-them

The ‘Girl Games’ of the ’90s Were Fun and Feminist

Here’s a look back at some of the earliest games for girls—and the role women played in the game industry’s early days.

source https://www.wired.com/story/girl-games-90s-fun-feminist

Microsoft's Dream of Decentralized IDs Enters the Real World

The company will launch a public preview of its identification platform this spring—and has already tested it at the UK's National Health Service.

source https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-decentralized-id-blockchain

Vaccine Passports Can Help the US Reopen—or Further Divide Us

Overly restrictive “yellow cards” could end up disproportionately excluding Black and Latinx citizens from jobs, schools, or even the neighborhood market.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-vaccine-passports-can-help-the-us-reopen-or-further-divide-us

What Do TV’s Race Fantasies Actually Want to Say?

Shows like Bridgerton and Hollywood alter the past in the name of inclusion. It would benefit us more to write the world as it was, as it is.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tv-race-fantasy-bridgerton-hollywood

How #BringBackOurGirls Became an International Rallying Cry

In 2014, more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls were kidnapped. It hardly made global headlines—until a Twitter hashtag took off.

source https://www.wired.com/story/bring-back-our-girls-international-rallying-cry

Email and Slack Have Locked Us in a Productivity Paradox

From PCs to smartphones, office tech has always promised to make us more productive. But time and again, it's come with unexpected side effects.

source https://www.wired.com/story/email-slack-productivity-paradox

How Elon Musk Convinced Gwynne Shotwell to Join SpaceX

Ultimately, their management styles were similar: Don’t talk about doing things, just do things.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-elon-musk-gwynne-shotwell-join-spacex

While Jack Dorsey Mans the Monastery

The small but boisterous slice of Twitter that's preoccupied with politics imagines @jack, the author of our collective Twitter being, as all-powerful. He's not.

source https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-jack-dorsey-mans-monastery

The Best Podcasts for Your Smart, Bored Kid

These child-friendly stories will keep your little ones entertained and ease the stress of being stuck indoors.

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

Valheim Is Changing How We Play Survival Games

The CEO behind the viral success discusses how it became the top-selling game on Steam—and the game's biggest weakness moving forward.

source https://www.wired.com/story/valheim-survival-game-richard-svensson-interview

2034, Part VI: Crossing the Red Line

“Eventually, the Americans would find them. But by then it would be too late.”

source https://www.wired.com/story/2034-part-vi-crossing-red-line

As China Rises, the US Builds Toward a Bigger Role in AI

After decades of staying out of industrial policy, a Pentagon-appointed commission recommends more spending on research and support for US chip makers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/china-rises-us-builds-bigger-role-ai

Can Technology Open Spaceflight to Disabled Astronauts?

The European Space Agency wants to make sure its new astronaut class is more diverse. But it will take redesigned gear to make space accessible to everybody.

source https://www.wired.com/story/can-technology-open-spaceflight-to-disabled-astronauts

What Did I Just Read? A Conversation With the Authors of '2034'

Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis discuss their inspirations, personal experiences, and what keeps them up at night.

source https://www.wired.com/story/2034-novel-authors-conversation

Maquette Goes Big on Metaphor but Light on Real Emotion

The game follows the arc of a romance—and only when it ends can the puzzles go free.

source https://www.wired.com/story/maquette-video-game-essay

Instagram Live Now Hosts More People With ‘Rooms’

Instagram is finally giving creators their most requested feature—which the company hopes will make it a more dynamic destination for viewers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/instagram-live-rooms-update-collabs

The Best Fitness Trackers and Watches for Everyone

Whether you're backcountry skiing or running around the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-fitness-tracker

What Life Is Like Under Myanmar's Internet Shutdown

One couple living in Yangon explain the impact of the military coup's terrifying censorship measures.

source https://www.wired.com/story/life-under-myanmar-internet-shutdown

One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack - March 2021

Female journalists around the world are telling important stories, in spite of the danger of harassment or attack. This month focuses on their cases.

source https://www.wired.com/story/one-free-press-coalition-spotlights-journalists-under-attack-march-2021

Facebook's Oversight Board Must Uphold the Ban on Trump

It's not just about penalizing the former president. It's about protecting democracy—in the US and around the world.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-oversight-board-trump-ban

Sherry Turkle Talks Going Remote, Loneliness, and Her Memoir

In The Empathy Diaries, the pioneering computer researcher finally studies her own life. She tells WIRED why now was the right time.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sherry-turkle-new-memoir-loneliness-going-remote

The Raging Evolutionary War Between Humans and Covid-19

Fighting the pandemic isn’t only about vaccines and drugs. It’s about understanding how viruses mutate and change inside us, and among us.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-raging-evolutionary-war-between-humans-and-covid-19

Why a YouTube Chat About Chess Got Flagged for Hate Speech

AI programs that analyze language have difficulty gauging context. Words such as “black,” “white,” and “attack" can have different meanings.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-youtube-chat-chess-flagged-hate-speech