What Is Wi-Fi 6E and Do I Need It?

There are many ways to make your internet faster, but the specifics depend on what you’re willing to spend right now.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-wi-fi-6e

Hiking 101: Everything You Need to Head for the Hills

From the hat on your head to the shoes on your feet, we've got you covered with everything you need to stay warm and safe on your next adventure.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-hiking-gear

Multiplayer Families Deserve Better Gaming Plans

Trying to share game subscriptions with my spouse and kids is a headache. It doesn't have to be like this.

source https://www.wired.com/story/we-need-family-gaming-plans-rant

Maybe Green Energy Needs ‘Information Batteries' Too

Researchers are exploring whether tech giants can precompute certain data when the grid is humming with solar or wind power, then stash it away for later use.

source https://www.wired.com/story/maybe-green-energy-needs-information-batteries-too

How to (Ethically) Get Rid of Your Unwanted Stuff

With so many extensive online selling and donation resources, there's no need to get bogged down.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-ethically-sell-donate-stuff

How to Deal With Rocket Boosters and Other Giant Space Garbage

As an errant SpaceX rocket booster careens toward the moon, here are some of the ways space agencies and companies are trying to deal with huge pieces of debris.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-deal-with-rocket-boosters-and-other-giant-space-garbage

Big Tech Needs to Stop Trying to Make Their Metaverse Happen

From Microsoft to Meta, the race is on to sell an amorphous concept that no one really wants them to build.

source https://www.wired.com/story/metaverse-big-tech-land-grab-hype

A DDoS Attack Wiped Out Andorra's Internet

Plus: Securing US water systems, the FBI's NSO Group dealings, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/andorra-ddos-minecraft-nso-group-security-news

Buy a PlayStation 4 If You Want. Seriously, It's Fine

PSA: You don't need to join the wild goose chase for the PS5. The previous model will serve you just fine.

source https://www.wired.com/story/buy-a-ps4-instead-of-ps5

If You Know These Keyboard Shortcuts, You Won't Need a Mouse

If you know the right tricks, you don't need to lift your fingers up from the keys.

source https://www.wired.com/story/quick-select-keyboard-shortcuts-no-mouse

What's the Deal With Anti-Cheat Software in Online Games?

Cheat deterrents like kernel drivers are raising legitimate privacy concerns. But it's not all bad news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/kernel-anti-cheat-online-gaming-vulnerabilities

These Workout Headphones Let You Crank Up Your Tunes Safely

Finally, a pair of bone-conduction headphones we're eager to wear.

source https://www.wired.com/review/shokz-openrun-pro-review

Mathematicians Outwit a Hidden Number ‘Conspiracy’

Decades ago, a mathematician posed a warmup problem for difficult questions about prime numbers. It turned out to be just as difficult to solve—until now.

source https://www.wired.com/story/mathematicians-outwit-a-hidden-number-conspiracy

The Internet Gave Rise to 'Cancel Culture OCD'

Leftist must grapple with their own digitized purity culture. Catholic saints and OCD sufferers can help.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cancel-culture-ocd-politics-mental-health-activism

How to Navigate International Travel Now—and in the Near Future

Covid-19 isn't going away anytime soon. If you must go overseas, here's how to stay safe and avoid a logistical nightmare.

source https://www.wired.com/story/international-travel-covid-19-tips

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Kombucha Cultures Could Be the Key to Better Water Filters

A study found that filtration membranes formed from SCOBYs are more effective at preventing bacterial growth than commercial equivalents.

source https://www.wired.com/story/kombucha-cultures-could-make-better-water-filters

These Are the 9 Android Phones Worth Buying

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

What It's Like to Give Up Air Travel to Curb Climate Change

These three families gave up flying to reduce their emissions. Here's how it's shaping their relationship to people and places.

source https://www.wired.com/story/stop-flying-climate-change

Inside the International Effort to Save One Tiny Mexican Fish

Scientists and schoolchildren worked together to bring the tequila fish back from extinction in the wild.

source https://www.wired.com/story/inside-the-international-effort-to-save-one-tiny-mexican-fish

16 Great Deals on TVs, Apple Headphones, Soundbars, and More

Whether you're planning a Super Bowl party or hunkering down in the cold, now's a great time to buy home entertainment products.

source https://www.wired.com/story/deals-january-29-2022

Why Joe Biden's Free Covid Test Website Wasn't a Dumpster Fire

Plus: The rescue of healthcare.gov, a glimpse into an alternate universe, and more trouble in Russia.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-joe-biden-free-covid-test-website

Honey, I Brought the Kids Into Virtual Reality

This week, we talk about differing visions for the metaverse and whether it’s a good place for your little ones.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-536

The Best Phones With an Actual Headphone Jack

Audio jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are some of our favorite smartphones that still let you plug in.

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

Politicians Say It’s Time to Live With Covid. Are You Ready?

As countries declare endemicity and drop restrictions, how does a battered and bruised society embrace a sudden return to normality?

source https://www.wired.com/story/living-with-covid-new-normal

It's Not Just the IRS—the US Government Wants Your Selfies

A controversial new program that uses facial recognition is part of a national effort to verify identities and reduce fraud.

source https://www.wired.com/story/irs-us-government-wants-selfies

Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE Is Great. Just Don't Pay Full Price

This top-end Android smartphone brings many of the best features from last year's flagship, but is it too late?

source https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe

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How to Build a Better Metaverse

Second Life creator Philip Rosedale wants to prevent the Facebook-ization of virtual reality.

source https://www.wired.com/story/metaverse-philip-rosedale-second-life

How to Watch the 2022 Winter Olympics

Whether you’re into snowboarding or curling, here’s how to follow the big events in Beijing.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-2022-winter-olympics-bejing

The Capitalist Trap of Pig Organ Transplants

The “miracle” pig heart transplant plays with the expectations of desperate patients and makes clear how the system values certain lives over others.

source https://www.wired.com/story/capitalist-trap-pig-organ-transplants

Did Eating Meat Really Make Us Human?

For decades, scientists thought that being more carnivorous set our ancestors along their evolutionary path. New evidence casts doubt on this theory.

source https://www.wired.com/story/human-evolution-meat

Synthetic Voices Want to Take Over Audiobooks

As computer-generated voices become more sophisticated, the number of audiobooks—including from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google—is set to explode.

source https://www.wired.com/story/audiobooks-synthetic-voices

Guardians of the Galaxy Made Me Love Linear Games

Open worlds can be fantastic, but they can also be exhausting.

source https://www.wired.com/story/guardians-of-the-galaxy-linear-games

Latino Founders Have a Hard Time Raising Money From VCs

Despite diversity pledges, funding to Latino-founded startups in the US still lags—accounting for only 2 percent of venture investments last year.

source https://www.wired.com/story/latino-founders-hard-raising-money-vcs

18 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear

Our tips and picks to up your mask game—whether you’re heading back to the office or just want to stay safe and stylish.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-face-masks

Some of Our Favorite Camera and Photo Gear Is on Sale Now

Looking to upgrade your photography setup? We’ve got deals on top mirrorless cameras, tripods, and other accessories.

source https://www.wired.com/story/camera-deals-2022

My Family Is Trapped in the Metaverse

Virtual reality isn’t great, but it’s a lot better than dealing with everything else out there.

source https://www.wired.com/story/stuck-in-the-metaverse

The Role of Tau in Dementia

Understanding the protein’s role in the cell shows what's happening in neurodegenerative diseases before symptoms emerge.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-study-helps-untangle-the-role-of-tau-in-dementia

How to Get a Covid-19 Booster Shot

Here's everything you need to know about finding and receiving the booster shot in the age of Omicron.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-find-a-covid-booster-shot

Gibraltar Could Launch the World’s First Crypto Stock Exchange

“The Rock” hopes a new stock exchange will attract crypto millionaires who want to avoid hefty taxes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gibraltar-crypto-exchange

Why Some Animals Can Tell More From Less

Researchers find that densely packed neurons play an outsize role in quantitative skill—calling into question old assumptions about evolution.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-some-animals-can-tell-more-from-less

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The EU Has a Plan to Fix Internet Privacy: Be More Like Apple

Lawmakers want all websites to use a similar “Ask App Not to Track” function, but Apple's system might not be as clear-cut as once believed.

source https://www.wired.com/story/eu-digital-services-act-apple

The Best Controllers for Microsoft Flight Simulator

Feeling cooped up at home? Take to the skies—virtually—and immerse yourself more fully with these HOTAS controllers.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hotas-controllers-microsoft-flight-simulator

NASA’s Newest Spinoff Tech Comes Back to Earth

While the space agency didn't actually develop Tang, its R&D includes everything from robot gloves to vertical farming—with commercial benefits back home.

source https://www.wired.com/story/nasas-newest-spinoff-tech-comes-back-to-earth

An Unsung Hero of Gaming History Deserves a Higher Profile

Jerry Lawson, the inventor of the game cartridge, isn't quite a household name. A podcast aims to shed some light on his life and accomplishments.

source https://www.wired.com/story/jerry-lawson-unsung-hero-gaming-history-podcast

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The Best Rain Jackets to Help You Brave the Elements

When it rains, it pours. Here are our picks for cold, wet days—plus expert tips on deciphering product specs.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-rain-jackets

The Best Mirrorless Cameras to Level Up Your Photos

Want the image quality of a DSLR without the bulk? These mirrorless cameras do more with less.

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

Bird Flu Is Back in the US. No One Knows What Comes Next

The fast-moving pathogen, which has already invaded Europe, was found in East Coast ducks. The last outbreak that tore through the US killed 50 million birds.

source https://www.wired.com/story/bird-flu-is-back-in-the-us-no-one-knows-what-comes-next

Is It OK to Listen to a Butt-Dial Message?

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist explores the forgotten comfort of accidental surveillance.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ok-to-listen-to-butt-dial-message

Wait, So Where Will Urbanites Charge Their EVs?

Homeowners with garages can easily charge their electric cars, but not apartment dwellers. Here's what it'll take to get plugs everywhere in cities.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wait-so-where-will-urbanites-charge-their-evs

Dystopia Is All Too Plausible in The School for Good Mothers

Jessamine Chan's new novel makes a world full of surveillance android children seem very real.

source https://www.wired.com/story/school-for-good-mothers-dystopian-reality

Everyone Wants to Be an Entrepreneur

Applications for new businesses rose 20 percent last year, after languishing for a decade. Many newly minted founders attribute it to the pandemic.

source https://www.wired.com/story/everyone-wants-be-entrepreneur

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Hard-Core Home Bakers, This Is the Mixer of Your Dreams

Committed bread aficionados will love the expert mixing and kneading skills of this Swedish countertop marvel.

source https://www.wired.com/review/ankarsrum-assistent-original

Euler’s 243-Year-Old ‘Impossible’ Puzzle Gets a Quantum Solution

A surprising new solution to the famous “36 officers puzzle” offers a novel way of encoding quantum information.

source https://www.wired.com/story/eulers-243-year-old-impossible-puzzle-gets-a-quantum-solution

The Autofocus on Sony’s A7 IV Makes This Camera Shine

The company’s latest full-frame is one of the best all-around mirrorless shooters available today.

source https://www.wired.com/review/sony-a7-iv-full-frame-mirrorless-camera

The Prisoner Who Revolutionized Chinese Language With a Teacup

While imprisoned for being a “reactionary,” physicist and engineer Zhi Bingyi began devising a system to help computing machines read Chinese characters.

source https://www.wired.com/story/kingdom-of-characters-jing-tsu-china-language-information

Now Is a Good Time to Update Your Recovery Email Addresses

You know those “emergency” email addresses you can use to get into your email and other accounts in case you're locked out? Make sure they're up-to-date.

source https://www.wired.com/story/update-recovery-email-addresses

Crypto.com Finally Admits It Lost $30 Million in a Hack

Plus: Scammer arrests, the NSA plays defense, and more of the week's top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-hack-nso-group-security-news

Got an Invasive Army of Crayfish Clones? Try Eating Them

The marbled crayfish is a threat to the native species, but the “Berlin lobster” may also offer a sustainable food source and help stop the spread of parasites.

source https://www.wired.com/story/got-an-invasive-army-of-crayfish-clones-try-eating-them

Should You Get a Mac With Apple’s New Chips—or Stick With Intel?

In 2020, we saw the first MacBooks powered by custom silicon. Here’s everything you need to know about this dramatic chip shift.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-mac-intel-switch-guide

The Best Ebook Subscription Services for Your Literary Needs

You can read countless ebooks, listen to audiobooks, or browse comics with one of these WIRED-tested digital reading subscriptions.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-ebook-subscription-services

TikTok Has Created a West Elm Caleb Cinematic Universe

The imaginative play that makes the platform so much fun also helps explain the controversy around the internet's new main character.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-west-elm-caleb-cinematic-universe

What Happens If a Space Elevator Breaks

These structures are a sci-fi solution to the problem of getting objects into orbit without a rocket—but you don’t want to be under one if the cable snaps.

source https://www.wired.com/story/what-happens-if-a-space-elevator-breaks

The Cero One Is a Modern, Customizable Cargo Ebike

This all-in-one customizable cargo bike makes it much easier to haul stuff everywhere you need to go.

source https://www.wired.com/review/cero-one

10 Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Tests—and Where to Find Them

How accurate are rapid at-home tests? Does your insurance cover them? We have answers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-rapid-at-home-covid-19-test-kits

Do You Know How to Get to the Self-Driving Future?

This week, we ask two autonomous vehicle experts what’s next for the tech.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-535

The Internet Is Failing Moms-to-Be

Even as a disinformation researcher, I was surprised and overwhelmed by the amount of manipulation in pregnancy apps.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pregnancy-apps-disinformation

10 Good N95, KN95, and Surgical Face Masks to Buy Right Now

Here are the best disposable masks we've tested and researched so far—and where you can find them.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-disposable-face-masks-n95-kn95-kf94-surgical

Europe Is in the Middle of a Messy Nuclear Slowdown

Germany has almost finished phasing out nuclear plants, and aging infrastructure is leading neighbors down the same path. But will green energy goals suffer?

source https://www.wired.com/story/europe-nuclear-power-plants

The US Refuses to Fall in Love With Electric Cars

As China and Europe lead the race to make electric vehicles mainstream, America lags behind. This is a problem.

source https://www.wired.com/story/evs-us-investment

Are You Sure You Know What a Photograph Is?

Once, I thought I had a definition of photography. Today, surrounded by thermal cameras, lidar, 3D printers, and AI software, I am not so sure.

source https://www.wired.com/story/photography-artificial-intelligence-technology

Why Big Tech Companies Have Been Quiet on Texas’ Abortion Law

As the anniversary of Roe v. Wade nears, pressure is building from advocacy groups and workers themselves.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-big-tech-quiet-texas-abortion-law

Grab a Snack—and Combat Food Waste—With This App

Too Good To Go's affordable Surprise Bags are filled with treats made from surplus food from local restaurants and grocery stores.

source https://www.wired.com/story/too-good-to-go-app-food-waste

Simulation Tech Can Help Predict the Biggest Threats

In the face of myriad global problems, Single Synthetic Environments will make life and death decisions easier to navigate.

source https://www.wired.com/story/simulation-tech-global-threats-prediction

This 22-Year-Old Builds Chips in His Parents’ Garage

Sam Zeloof combines 1970s-era machines with homemade designs. His creations show what’s possible for small-scale silicon tinkerers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/22-year-old-builds-chips-parents-garage

How Bloghouse’s Sweaty, Neon Reign United the Internet

For a brief, weird moment in the Myspace-fueled early 2000s, dance music felt truly alternative.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-bloghouse-music-united-the-internet

Europe’s Move Against Google Analytics Is Just the Beginning

Austria’s data regulator has found that the use of Google Analytics is a breach of GDPR. In the absence of a new EU-US data deal, other countries may follow.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-analytics-europe-austria-privacy-shield

The Best Webcams for Looking Brighter and Better

Whether you're videoconferencing or just hanging out with friends, you may as well look good on-screen with our favorite webcams.

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

What the Black TV Viewer Is Owed

2021 was a banner year for Black TV. Still, progress can't be measured by representation alone—but by nuance, range, and more overlap.

source https://www.wired.com/story/black-tv-beyond-representattion

The Trouble With 'Encanto'? It Twerks Too Hard to Be Popular

With TikTok-optimized song and dance, Disney animated films have turned into multiplatform IP factories—and fall short as movies. Blame 'Frozen.'

source https://www.wired.com/story/disney-encanto-twerks-too-hard

He Made a Covid-Zapping Video Game. Then He Fought Covid for Real

An indie developer made a shoot-em-up game where the player battles giant viruses. Shortly before the game's release, he wound up in the hospital.

source https://www.wired.com/story/guntech-2-covid-video-game

The 'Dune' NFT Copyright Fiasco Is the Least of Crypto's Legal Worries

Spice DAO's copyright misstep shows how many questions there are about the rules of cryptoart. This is an opportunity for transformation

source https://www.wired.com/story/nft-cryptocurrency-art-regulation-law

This Recyclable Boat Is Made From Wool

By adding unwanted wool to the manufacturing chain, this forward-thinking New Zealand firm hopes to save farmers and the planet.

source https://www.wired.com/story/recyclable-wool-boat

75 Years On, the Doomsday Clock Keeps Ticking

The iconic graphic of a timepiece originated as a nuclear warning. It updates its time on Thursday amid threats like climate change and pandemics.

source https://www.wired.com/story/75-years-on-the-doomsday-clock-keeps-ticking

The Best USB Hubs and Docks for Connecting All Your Gadgets

Ditch the dongles. These multi-port adapters maximize your workstation.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-usb-hubs-and-docks

The US Inches Toward Building EV Batteries at Home

In an effort to reduce dependency on hard-to-source cobalt and Chinese manufacturing, US makers are finally getting into the cathode business.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-inches-toward-building-ev-batteries-at-home

A Project to Count Climate Crisis Deaths Has Surprising Results

Climate change is already killing people, but countries don’t have an easy way to count those deaths. A new project might change that.

source https://www.wired.com/story/uk-climate-change-deaths

Humanity Has Turned Land Itself Into a Menace

All of our meddling has primed Earth to collapse under cities and belch greenhouse gases, a nasty feedback loop that’s accelerating global warming.

source https://www.wired.com/story/humanity-has-turned-land-itself-into-a-menace

Gaming Giant Unity Wants to Digitally Clone the World

The company is leveraging its technology to help clients make “digital twins”—virtual copies of real-life objects, environments, and even people.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gaming-giant-unity-wants-to-digitally-clone-the-world

Now You Can Rent a Robot Worker—for Less Than Paying a Human

Automation is reaching more companies, imperiling some jobs and changing the nature of others.

source https://www.wired.com/story/rent-robot-worker-less-paying-human

Your Medical History Might Someday Include ‘Climate Change’

Last summer, a doctor wrote “climate change” in his patient’s chart. But is medicine really ready to address systemic health impacts?

source https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-health-medicine

Tabletop RPG Rule Books Can Be Beautiful and Accessible

Role-playing rule books are being designed to be more experimental and unique. Here’s how they can be designed for accessibility, too.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ttrpg-accessible-design

China’s ‘People’s Courts’ Resolve Online Disputes at Tech Firms

No garlic on the oysters? Soup stained a blanket? Panels of users hear the complaints and can order refunds or removal of critical reviews.

source https://www.wired.com/story/china-peoples-courts-resolve-online-disputes-tech-firms

Is There Really Such a Thing as Low-Carbon Beef?

The USDA is making it easier for farmers to market their meat as “low-carbon.” Not everyone is happy about it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/low-carbon-beef

Gig Workers Were Promised a Better Deal. Then They Were Outsourced

A new subcontractor industry in Europe is benefiting from platforms’ efforts to clean up their image and comply with stricter employment rules.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gig-economy-outsourcing-uk

Inside the Student-Led Covid Walkouts

US high school students are demanding safer classrooms, and they’re mobilizing through group chats, Google Docs, and homespun social media campaigns.

source https://www.wired.com/story/student-covid-protests-school-walkouts

The Mega-Guide to Fixing Your Own iPhone

Battery not holding a charge? Wi-Fi woes? We break down ways to solve almost any issue you can think of.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-fix-your-iphone

Meet Our New Favorite Travel Mug

The Oxo Good Grips Thermal Mug keeps your coffee nice and hot—and it's dishwasher-safe!

source https://www.wired.com/review/oxo-good-grips-thermal-mug-with-simplyclean-lid

Home Cooks, You Should Be Pre-Salting Your Vegetables

Brining veggies or tossing them with salt before cooking is a simple and foolproof way to unleash more flavor.

source https://www.wired.com/story/salt-your-vegetables

When It Comes to Health Care, AI Has a Long Way to Go

Medical information is more complex and less available than the web data that many algorithms were trained on, so results can be misleading.

source https://www.wired.com/story/health-care-ai-long-way-to-go

Games Bring Space Exploration Home. But They Omit the Full Risks

There’s something trickier than teaching players to design rockets and navigate radiation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/space-board-games-ethics

Old Climate Clues Shed New Light on History

Historians are reexamining eras of social turmoil and linking them to volcanic eruptions, prolonged droughts, and other disturbances in the natural world.

source https://www.wired.com/story/old-climate-clues-shed-new-light-on-history

Our Favorite Period Products

Try a subscription service—or opt for budget- and eco-friendly gear like a menstrual cup, period underwear, or reusable pads.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-menstrual-products

16 Great Deals on Laptops, Cameras, and Video Games

Whether you're headed out in the cold this long weekend or curling up on the couch at home, we've rounded up the web's best sales for you.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-january-15-2022

Galloping Ghost Gives Arcade Gaming an Extra Life

One of the world's largest arcades is still making history, preserving video games for posterity and inviting anyone who wants to play to the table.

source https://www.wired.com/story/galloping-ghost-arcade-gaming

15 Great Chinese Dramas to Binge

There's really no excuse to miss out on C-dramas' epic fight scenes and time travel romances—especially since you can find a lot on YouTube or for free.

source https://www.wired.com/story/great-chinese-dramas-stream

The Science Behind Dry January’s Zero-Alcohol Hooch

This week, we discuss the techniques used to create alcohol-free liquor, beer, and wine.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-534

The Gritty, Underground Network Bringing Japan’s Arcades to the US

After falling in love with an obscure anime rhythm game, I became obsessed with obtaining a machine of my own—or finding the people who could.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gritty-underground-network-bringing-japan-arcades-to-us

Ultra-Long Battery Life Is Coming … Eventually

Consumer electronics companies are boasting about unprecedented leaps in battery tech. How legit are the claims?

source https://www.wired.com/story/ultra-long-battery-life-coming-eventually

Cities Want Ebikes to Stay in Their Lane—but Which One?

From New York to Moab, Utah, bicyclists and municipal officials are divided over whether ebikes should be permitted on bicycle trails.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cities-debate-ebikes-belong

Pregnant People Are Still Not Getting Vaccinated Against Covid

Misinformation and muddled public health messaging have failed expectant parents. Now Omicron's surge is putting both carriers and babies at risk.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pregnant-people-still-not-getting-vaccinated-covid

The Mercedes EQS Might Just Have Too Much Tech

Can the top-end, tech-heavy electric Merc rival the likes of the Audi e-tron GT, Tesla Model S, and Porsche Taycan?

source https://www.wired.com/review/mercedes-2022-eqs-review

Astrophysicists Release the Biggest Map of the Universe Yet

A powerful astronomy instrument called DESI charts millions of galaxies in the night sky. Can it help scientists finally figure out what dark energy is?

source https://www.wired.com/story/astrophysicists-release-the-biggest-map-of-the-universe-yet

The Best Cheap Phones for Almost Every Budget

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a phone these days. These are our favorite Android devices and iPhones from $200 to $500.

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

The Secret to Building the Next Silicon Valley

Other regions have tried to capture the tech title for decades. Why haven't they succeeded?

source https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-business-tech-geography-innovation

North Korean Hackers Stole Nearly $400M in Crypto Last Year

The regime had a “banner year,” thanks to skyrocketing cryptocurrency values and a new generation of vulnerable startups.

source https://www.wired.com/story/north-korea-cryptocurrency-theft-ethereum

This Treadmill Invites You to ‘BYO Screen’ for Connected Workouts

The Horizon 7.8 AT pairs with your tablet or phone, then lets you use whatever workout app you like as you sweat away.

source https://www.wired.com/review/horizon-fitness-78-at-treadmill

Who Do Young Entrepreneurs Look Up To? Elon Musk

Steve Jobs is dead, Mark Zuckerberg is tarnished. For the next generation of startup founders, the contributions of Bill Gates feel like ancient history.

source https://www.wired.com/story/young-entrepreneurs-elon-musk

Game Studios Are Turning Play Into Work

Video games are being split into titles geared toward fun and those that beguile us into productivity with points, rewards, and even NFTs.

source https://www.wired.com/story/game-studios-turning-play-into-work-crypto-nfts

The Best Starting Words to Win at Wordle

Want a leg up at the word game that everyone's talking about? These tips can help you dive in more easily.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-wordle-tips

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The Best iPad to Buy (and a Few to Avoid)

With several new iPads on the market, choosing the right one is more complicated than ever. We’re here to help.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-ipad

The Search for ET Has an X-Factor: the Evolution of Stars

To support life, a planet has to stay in its star’s “habitable zone.” But research on a nearby star shows that life-friendly zones won’t stay that way forever.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-search-for-et-has-an-x-factor-the-evolution-of-stars

As Omicron Surges, Parents of the Youngest Kids Wait for Vaccines

With vaccine authorization months away and schools in chaos now, families fret over how best to protect their children.

source https://www.wired.com/story/as-omicron-surges-parents-of-the-youngest-kids-endure-an-agonizing-wait

The Humanities Can't Save Big Tech From Itself

Hiring sociocultural workers to correct bias overlooks the limitations of these underappreciated fields.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ethicis-big-tech-humanities

Omega's New Speedmaster Is the Latest to Cash In on Vintage Vogue

Watch brands are plundering their archives to produce pieces that combine both past and present, hoping to deliver innovation with added authenticity.

source https://www.wired.com/story/omega-new-speedmaster-2022

As Kazakhstan Descends into Chaos, Crypto Miners Are at a Loss

The central Asian country became No. 2 in the world for Bitcoin mining. But political turmoil and power cuts have hit hard, and the future looks bleak.

source https://www.wired.com/story/kazakhstan-cryptocurrency-mining-unrest-energy

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Apple’s Private Relay Roils Telecoms Around the World

Security experts say there's little reason for the criticism from Europe’s mobile operators and US limitations over the VPN-like iCloud tool.

source https://www.wired.com/story/icloud-private-relay-blocking

Riot Games Investigates Esports Team Founder Over Bullying Claims

Andy “Reginald” Dinh, the founder and CEO of TSM, has been accused of verbal abuse and bullying by employees and esports pros.

source https://www.wired.com/story/riot-games-investigating-esports-tsm-founder-over-bullying-allegations

A Staple of Sci-Fi Space Travel Will Likely Remain a Fantasy

Physicists say an interstellar engine popularized in the '60s is technically feasible, but it would take a more advanced civilization to build one.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sci-fi-space-travel-bussard-ramjet

A Grand Unified Theory of Buying Stuff

So you've acquired a new thing. And now you want accessories. Ask yourself: Will the potential experience be worth the cost to the supply chain?

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-grand-unified-theory-of-buying-stuff

It Doesn't Make Sense to Treat Facebook Like a Public Utility

It's an American solution to a global problem.

source https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-public-utility-regulation

Skábma: Snowfall Is a Huge Win for Indigenous Game Makers

The game tells the story of a Sámi reindeer herder reconnecting with the ancient ways of his people.

source https://www.wired.com/story/skabma-snowfall-indigenous-game-makers

US-China Trade Tensions Threaten Europe's Biggest Tech Company

ASML quietly built a chip machine manufacturing empire but a sales ban on its most advanced tech in China may hinder its growth plans.

source https://www.wired.com/story/europe-asml-chip-shortage

Feeling Overwhelmed? Start a Someday-Maybe-Later List

Replace that endless to-do list with a system that helps you prioritize your goals and dreams.

source https://www.wired.com/story/someday-maybe-later-list

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Earth’s Oceanography Helps Demystify Jupiter’s Flowing Cyclones

A team of scientists shows where some of the gas giant’s huge storms come from and how the process is similar to the buildup of extreme weather on our planet.

source https://www.wired.com/story/earths-oceanography-helps-demystify-jupiters-flowing-cyclones

A New Document Reveals More of Google's Anti-Union Strategy

An administrative law judge orders the company to turn over more documents, including one that describes an effort to convince employees that “unions suck.”

source https://www.wired.com/story/document-reveals-more-google-anti-union-strategy

When Mind Melds With Machine, Who’s in Control?

Brain-computer interfaces are getting better all the time—and they’re about to land us in a philosophical quagmire.

source https://www.wired.com/story/when-mind-melds-machine-whos-in-control-brain-computer-interface

The Best Speakers for Kids

Play music, audiobooks, and more for your children with one of these WIRED-tested gadgets.

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

Accessible Cars Aren’t Born, They’re Made

Car buyers looking for specific mobility features have limited options, but customizers and manufacturers are trying to change that.

source https://www.wired.com/story/accessible-car-options

The Best Electric Toothbrushes for Your Pearly Whites

Yes, you'll have to recharge your toothbrush, but these electric models put better oral hygiene within easy reach.

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

Detailed Footage Finally Reveals What Triggers Lightning

The first detailed observations of lightning's emergence inside a cloud have exposed how electric fields grow strong enough to let bolts fly.

source https://www.wired.com/story/detailed-footage-finally-reveals-what-triggers-lightning

Nanoleaf's Lines Bathe Your Walls in Colorful Light

These modular bars are expensive, but they support a variety of smart-home setups and add a futuristic feel to any room.

source https://www.wired.com/review/nanoleaf-lines

Tropical Futurism Envisions the Climate of Our Fate

Futurism has failed. It’s time for an alternative. In the era of climate change, tropical futurism reimagines a different relationship to the earth.

source https://www.wired.com/story/futurism-climate-change-tropics-art

How to Read Your iOS 15 App Privacy Report

Your iPhone now gives you lots of transparency into what your downloads are up to. Here's what to look out for.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ios-15-app-privacy-report

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How to Watch Movies in Virtual Reality

Setting up a VR cinema is simple and proves your headset is more than just a Beat Saber machine.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stream-movies-in-vr

'Gaymers' Are Taking Brazil by Storm

Dressed in drag, Brazilian streamers are breaking stereotypes with a lot of humor and a dash of glitter.

source https://www.wired.com/story/brazilian-twitch-streamers-drag

Reset Your Computer Once a Year for a Happier Life

It's easier than ever to restore your Mac, PC, or Chromebook to factory conditions—and you'll be surprised at how much zip it'll add.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-factory-reset-mac-windows-chromebook

10 Good N95, KN95, and Surgical Face Masks to Buy Right Now

Here are the best disposable masks we've tested and researched so far—and where you can find them.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-disposable-face-masks-n95-kn95-kf94-surgical

Can Synthetic Palm Oil Help Save the World’s Tropical Forests?

Harvesting this vegetable oil is a huge driver of deforestation. Numerous startups are taking up the daunting task of engineering it instead.

source https://www.wired.com/story/can-synthetic-palm-oil-help-save-the-worlds-tropical-forests

You May Be Able to Own a Self-Driving Car After All

For years, automakers focused on using autonomous technology for “robotaxis,” akin to a shared Uber. A GM announcement this week shows that’s changing.

source https://www.wired.com/story/you-own-self-driving-car

Audi's EV Dakar Rally Car Is Resurrecting the Range Extender

To compete in the punishing desert race, the auto company has turned to discarded hybrid tech. It could change how electric cars are made.

source https://www.wired.com/story/audi-ev-dakar-rally-car

Distance Wireless Charging Made a Minor Comeback at CES 2022

The potential of truly wire-free power is exciting, but tangible products remain elusive.

source https://www.wired.com/story/distance-wireless-charging-ces-2022

The Future of Tech Is Here. Congress Isn't Ready for It

In a conversation with WIRED, former representative Will Hurd talked AI, the metaverse, China, and how ill-prepared legislators are to grapple with any of it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/will-hurd-tech-regulation-american-reboot

Sonos’ Patent Win Will Change Google’s Smart Speakers—for Now

Your Google speakers will lose some of their features in an upcoming software update. Here's what that means.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sonos-google-patents

Was Voltaire the First Sci-Fi Author?

European history professor Ada Palmer says the 18th-century philosopher's short story "Micromégas" qualifies as an early example of science fiction.

source https://www.wired.com/2022/01/geeks-guide-ada-palmer

Put the System That Enabled Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes on Trial

Plus: Patents for the early internet, the value of virtual goods, and a traffic jam for the ages.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-theranos-elizabeth-holmes-trial

Spider-Man: No Way Home, Piracy, and the End of the Box Office

Money-wise, the movie trounced The Matrix: Resurrections, but that’s a poor indicator of either film’s success.

source https://www.wired.com/story/spider-man-matrix-box-office

The Physics of the James Webb Space Telescope

Humanity has a new eye in the sky, with infrared sensors that will peer into the farthest reaches of the cosmos. Here’s how it works.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-physics-of-the-james-webb-space-telescope

We Spotted the Hottest Trends at CES 2022

This week, we round up the news from consumer tech’s big show, including ebikes, webcams, health trackers, and AI-powered everything.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-533

Can Being Reminded of My Death Improve My Life?

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on whether apps that send reminders of your mortality can help you live a better life.

source https://www.wired.com/story/spiritual-advice-death-wecroak

The Best of CES 2022

These are the products, prototypes, and ideas that did the best job of signaling the future at this year’s consumer tech showcase.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-of-ces-2022

CES 2022 Liveblog: Even More Gadgets From Tech’s Big Show

Day three of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more ebikes, drones, and metaverse machines roll out onto the (virtual) stage.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog

Natural History, Not Technology, Will Dictate Our Destiny

Humans—convinced of our own power and control—tend to ignore the laws of nature. But that is a mistake.

source https://www.wired.com/story/natural-history-will-dictate-destiny

How Explosives, a Robot, and a Sled Expose a Doomsday Glacier

Thwaites Glacier is crumbling, and fast—if it melts entirely, it could add 10 feet to sea levels. Now Antarctic scientists are racing to survey the damage.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-explosives-a-robot-and-a-sled-expose-a-doomsday-glacier

This Is the Year of the Shadow Pandemic

The long-tail consequences of fighting Covid-19 must be mitigated—in education, women’s rights, climate, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/story/shadow-pandemic-2022

The Holmes Verdict and the Legal Loophole for 'Disruption'

The case against the Theranos founder is a troubling reminder: It's easier for the law to protect investors and much harder to protect the public.

source https://www.wired.com/story/holmes-theranos-legal-loophole-disruption

Join WIRED HQ at CES (Virtually)

We’re not in Vegas, but we’ve still got a packed day of conversations on the latest from the giant technology showcase.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-wiredhq

The Best TV Shows You Missed in 2021—and How to Watch Them

There's still time to binge-watch these five great series.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-tv-you-missed-2021-streaming-guide

In Praise of Unglamorous American Invention

Forget Blue Origin, Silicon Valley, and unicorns—small but mighty innovations are the true breakthroughs of human ingenuity.

source https://www.wired.com/story/unglamorous-american-inventions

John Deere's Self-Driving Tractor Stirs Debate on AI in Farming

The automation, and control of the resulting data, raise questions about the role of human farmers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/john-deere-self-driving-tractor-stirs-debate-ai-farming

The Global Economy Ignores Developing Nations at Its Own Peril

Rebooting after two years of the pandemic is difficult—but leaving emerging economies behind only makes things worse.

source https://www.wired.com/story/developing-world-economic-growth

Gravity Could Solve Clean Energy’s One Major Drawback

Finding green energy when the winds are calm and the skies are cloudy has been a challenge. Storing it in giant concrete blocks could be the answer.

source https://www.wired.com/story/energy-vault-gravity-storage

CES 2022 Liveblog: Tech’s Big Show Heads Back to Las Vegas

The festivities are underway in the Nevada desert as tech companies come out of hiding to show off their wares.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog

The Danger of Leaving Weather Prediction to AI

When it comes to forecasting the elements, many seem ready to welcome the machine. But humans still outperform the algorithms—especially in bad conditions.

source https://www.wired.com/story/weather-forecasting-artifical-intelligence

The Best Movies You Missed in 2021—and Where to Stream Them

From Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar to Test Pattern, now is the perfect time to catch up on these indie darlings you probably didn't see last year.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-you-missed-2021-streaming-guide

Wildfires Are Digging Carbon-Spewing Holes in the Arctic

Soaring temperatures are rapidly thawing permafrost, leading to huge sinkholes called thermokarst. Northern fires are making the situation even worse.

source https://www.wired.com/story/wildfires-are-digging-carbon-spewing-holes-in-the-arctic

Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Is Convicted on 4 Counts

A jury acquits the former CEO of the failed blood-testing startup on four other charges, and deadlocks on three.

source https://www.wired.com/story/theranos-founder-elizabeth-holmes-convicted-4-counts

The Best Posture Correctors to Put a Stop to Your Slouch

You're hunched over your desk and phone for hours. We rounded up gadgets to help you straighten up—including a DIY trick and yoga advice.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/posture-correctors

Could Being Cold Actually Be Good for You?

Researchers are exploring the health benefits of literally chilling out.

source https://www.wired.com/story/could-being-cold-actually-be-good-for-you

Welcome to the New WIRED

The future begins here—again.

source https://www.wired.com/story/welcome-to-the-new-wired

Public Transit Systems Refocus on Their Core Riders

In the wake of the pandemic, officials are shifting bus and rail service toward lower-income neighborhoods, while some agencies are eliminating fares.

source https://www.wired.com/story/public-transit-systems-refocus-core-riders

6 Ways to Delete Yourself From the Internet

You’ll never be able to get a clean slate—but you can significantly downsize your digital footprint.

source https://www.wired.com/story/delete-yourself-from-internet

Scientists Settled an Old Family Mystery Using DNA From Postcards

Swiss forensic geneticists analyzed DNA recovered from postage stamps dating back to World War I and solved a century-old paternity puzzle.

source https://www.wired.com/story/dna-artifact-testing

To Fight Climate Change, First You Need to Measure It

Scientists at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory are using monitoring equipment to track our impact on the planet more accurately than ever before.

source https://www.wired.com/story/environmental-forensics-npl

The Creepy TikTok Algorithm Doesn’t Know You

The uncanny, addictive AI has turned math into a mystical force—and flattened humanity into a series of codes.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-algorithm-mental-health-psychology

How Body Farms and Human Composting Can Help Communities

Like every other aspect of our society, how we handle death and dying needs to change in the face of climate change. This method may be a path forward.

source https://www.wired.com/story/body-farms-human-composting-climate-change

Our Favorite Paper Planners for Crossing Tasks off Your List

Digital tools are not always superior. Here are the good old-fashioned notebooks our team uses to keep on track.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/our-favorite-paper-planners

Bitcoin’s Libertarian Streak Meets an Autocratic Regime

The cryptocurrency has come to symbolize financial freedom from governments. Many Salvadorans are unhappy about the way it was made an official currency.

source https://www.wired.com/story/el-salvador-bitcoin-libertarian-streak-meets-autocratic-regime

At the Dawn of Life, Heat May Have Driven Cell Division

A mathematical model shows how a thermodynamic mechanism could have made protocells split in two.

source https://www.wired.com/story/at-the-dawn-of-life-heat-may-have-driven-cell-division

Yup, CES Is Happening. Here’s What to Expect

Things couldn’t be weirder—at the premier consumer tech conference, or in general.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-what-to-expect

Crime Prediction Keeps Society Stuck in the Past

So long as algorithms are trained on racist historical data and outdated values, there will be no opportunities for change.

source https://www.wired.com/story/crime-prediction-racist-history

How to Send Messages That Automatically Disappear

Need to be discreet? Here's how to set up vanishing texts, photos, or videos in most popular chat apps.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-send-messages-that-automatically-disappear

Why Paleontologists Are Getting Into Florida’s Oyster Business

Conservationists are teaming up with fossil experts to help the bivalves—and the state’s oyster economy—survive.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-paleontologists-are-getting-into-floridas-oyster-business

How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit

Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here's how to set yourself up for success.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-start-a-healthy-habit

The 18 Best EVs Coming in 2022

The electric car’s time has come. Here are the EVs to keep an eye out for in the new year.

source https://www.wired.com/story/18-best-evs-coming-in-2022

Where Parents Can Get Help with Climate Anxiety

If you're looking to the future and wondering exactly how to prepare your children for a changing world, these resources can help.

source https://www.wired.com/story/parents-get-help-climate-anxiety

How to Delete Your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok

Breaking up is hard to do, especially when it's with one of those oh-so-clingy social networks. Harder yet when there's a deactivation period.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-delete-your-facebook-instagram-twitter-snapchat