The union trails in Bessemer as both parties fight over hundreds of contested ballots.
source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-union-elections-bessemer
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Biden Invokes the Defense Production Act to Fix the Lithium Shortage
The administration will be using the power to encourage mining materials for batteries. But a sustainable fix will take years.
source https://www.wired.com/story/biden-plays-a-national-security-card-to-fix-the-lithium-shortage
source https://www.wired.com/story/biden-plays-a-national-security-card-to-fix-the-lithium-shortage
Amazon's Alexa-Powered Wireless Earbuds Are Just $50 Right Now
The second-gen Echo Buds offer great sound, battery life, and seamless integration with the company's voice assistant.
source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-echo-buds-deal-march-2022
source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-echo-buds-deal-march-2022
The Farthest Star Sheds New Light on the Early Universe
A cosmic fluke helped Hubble spy Earendel, a giant star at the edge of the known universe that could tell us more about what happened after the Big Bang.
source https://www.wired.com/story/earendel-farthest-star-nasa-hubble
source https://www.wired.com/story/earendel-farthest-star-nasa-hubble
The OnePlus 10 Pro's Cameras Drag It Down From the Top Spot
This sparkly flagship Android smartphone shines bright, but it plays third fiddle to the top dogs.
source https://www.wired.com/review/oneplus-10-pro
source https://www.wired.com/review/oneplus-10-pro
The Best USB Flash Drives for Ultra-Portable Storage
These WIRED-tested memory sticks are a virtual filing cabinet in your pocket.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-usb-flash-drives
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-usb-flash-drives
The Last Cell Tower in Mariupol
For weeks, a lone mobile base station allowed thousands in the besieged Ukrainian city to stay connected—until Russian troops arrived.
source https://www.wired.com/story/mariupol-ukraine-war
source https://www.wired.com/story/mariupol-ukraine-war
A Wave of Startups Is Tackling Cow Burps and Other Climate Issues
The demand for tech to save the planet is driving a new boom in companies trying to cash in.
source https://www.wired.com/story/startups-green-tech-y-combinator
source https://www.wired.com/story/startups-green-tech-y-combinator
As Covid Restrictions End, Offices Have a Sick-Pay Problem
Countries aren’t just lifting pandemic restrictions, they’re cutting resources—forcing workers to choose between working sick and losing pay.
source https://www.wired.com/story/sick-pay-covid-restrictions
source https://www.wired.com/story/sick-pay-covid-restrictions
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
A Sinister Way to Beat Multifactor Authentication Is on the Rise
Lapsus$ and the group behind the SolarWinds hack have utilized prompt bombing to defeat weaker MFA protections in recent months.
source https://www.wired.com/story/multifactor-authentication-prompt-bombing-on-the-rise
source https://www.wired.com/story/multifactor-authentication-prompt-bombing-on-the-rise
How to Choose the Right TV
How many ports do you need? What does 4K UHD even mean? Here's everything you need to know.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-the-right-tv
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-the-right-tv
Researchers Used a Decommissioned Satellite to Broadcast Hacker TV
What happens when an old satellite is no longer in use but can still broadcast? Hacker shenanigans, that's what.
source https://www.wired.com/story/satellite-hacking-anit-f1r-shadytel
source https://www.wired.com/story/satellite-hacking-anit-f1r-shadytel
The Best Laptop Stands to Save Your Achin' Neck
Help your posture and your back by raising your computer screen up to eye level.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-laptop-stands
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-laptop-stands
It’s Easy to Blame Mental Health Issues on Tech. But Is It Fair?
A popular narrative says devices make us depressed. Research with remote Amazonians adds more depth to the story.
source https://www.wired.com/story/depression-social-media-tsimane-mental-health
source https://www.wired.com/story/depression-social-media-tsimane-mental-health
Finally, a Down-to-Earth Space Odyssey
Rebecca Scherm’s A House Between Earth and the Moon is set amongst the stars, but is psychologically grounded.
source https://www.wired.com/story/house-between-earth-and-the-moon-essay
source https://www.wired.com/story/house-between-earth-and-the-moon-essay
The First Drug-Releasing Contact Lens Is Here
The FDA has approved daily disposables that release anti-allergy medication. Experts hope lenses could one day help treat cataracts and glaucoma.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-first-drug-releasing-contact-lens-is-here
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-first-drug-releasing-contact-lens-is-here
How to Stop Doomscrolling—With Psychology
Awareness and a bit of habit hacking can keep you out of a technology tailspin.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-doomscrolling-psychology-social-media-fomo
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-doomscrolling-psychology-social-media-fomo
33 Awesome Outdoor Gear Deals From Winter Clearance Sales
The cold weather may be fading, but these deals on jackets and layers are white-hot.
source https://www.wired.com/story/outdoor-gear-deals-2022
source https://www.wired.com/story/outdoor-gear-deals-2022
A Killer Parasite Is Wiping Out Hordes of Ants—in a Good Way
A microsporidian pathogen is annihilating tawny crazy ants, an invasive menace of the highest order.
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-killer-parasite-is-wiping-out-hordes-of-ants-in-a-good-way
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-killer-parasite-is-wiping-out-hordes-of-ants-in-a-good-way
Body Parts Aren't Gendered. So Why Are Sex Toys?
It's way past time for sex toy manufacturers to realize that trans, gender-fluid, and nonbinary people also have sex.
source https://www.wired.com/story/sex-toy-gender-rant
source https://www.wired.com/story/sex-toy-gender-rant
7 Great TV Deals to Intercept Before March Madness Ends
Upgrade your screen with the help of these steep discounts.
source https://www.wired.com/story/march-tv-deals-2022
source https://www.wired.com/story/march-tv-deals-2022
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
The Bizarre Dyson Zone Pollution Mask Doubles as Headphones
After 6 years and 500 prototypes, will Dyson’s radical clean-air blowing ANC headphones change the way people live or look like a joke?
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-bizarre-dyson-zone-pollution-mask-doubles-as-headphones
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-bizarre-dyson-zone-pollution-mask-doubles-as-headphones
Russians Need VPNs. The Kremlin Hates Them
VPNs are divided between trying to help Russians stay connected to the global web and steering clear of Putin’s messy politics.
source https://www.wired.com/story/russia-vpns-internet-challenge
source https://www.wired.com/story/russia-vpns-internet-challenge
Lotus' All-Electric Eletre SUV Has a Grill That 'Breathes'
This 600-horsepower, 373-mile EV boasts a light show worthy of Knight Rider's KITT and is the first production car with retractable lidar for self-driving.
source https://www.wired.com/story/lotus-eletre-debut
source https://www.wired.com/story/lotus-eletre-debut
Forcing WhatsApp and iMessage to Work Together Is Doomed to Fail
Europe’s Digital Markets Act requires interoperability between popular messaging apps. But experts warn encryption could be compromised.
source https://www.wired.com/story/dma-interoperability-messaging-imessage-whatsapp
source https://www.wired.com/story/dma-interoperability-messaging-imessage-whatsapp
4 Women Photographers on the Hardest Photo They Ever Took
In honor of Women's History Month, we talked about the stories behind these artists' most challenging images—from the personal to the political.
source https://www.wired.com/story/womens-history-month-photographers
source https://www.wired.com/story/womens-history-month-photographers
Spoil Your Cat With Our Favorite Gear
Between litter boxes, beds, scratchers, and trees, felines need a lot of stuff. Here’s what the cats of WIRED have tested and loved.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cat-toys-and-supplies
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cat-toys-and-supplies
New York Taxi Drivers Hated Uber. Now They’re Going to Help It
After almost a decade of animosity and lawsuits, cabbies might help Uber weather a labor shortage—and take a bite out of the competition.
source https://www.wired.com/story/uber-new-york-taxi
source https://www.wired.com/story/uber-new-york-taxi
The Danger of Russia’s Lies About Bioweapons in Ukraine
Ukraine’s research labs are vital to global health. Disinformation aimed at their work puts everyone in danger.
source https://www.wired.com/story/russias-lies-about-bioweapons-in-ukraine-make-the-world-less-safe
source https://www.wired.com/story/russias-lies-about-bioweapons-in-ukraine-make-the-world-less-safe
Stop Tracking Your Loved Ones
Tracking apps hijack your psyche. Here's how to regain control.
source https://www.wired.com/story/stop-tracking-your-loved-ones
source https://www.wired.com/story/stop-tracking-your-loved-ones
Monday, March 28, 2022
New Lapsus$ Hack Documents Make Okta’s Response Look More Bizarre
Documents shed some light on how Okta and its subprocessor Sitel reacted to a breach, but they don’t explain the apparent lack of urgency.
source https://www.wired.com/story/lapsus-okta-hack-sitel-leak
source https://www.wired.com/story/lapsus-okta-hack-sitel-leak
The Future of Digital Cash Is Not on the Blockchain
If you want the privacy of paper money, you need something that leaves no paper trail.
source https://www.wired.com/story/digital-cash-ecash-act
source https://www.wired.com/story/digital-cash-ecash-act
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
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-podcasts-for-kids
The Ghost of the Soviet Union Still Haunts the Internet
The empire collapsed 30 years ago, but its .su domain lives on—and is now attracting people who oppose an independent Ukraine.
source https://www.wired.com/story/soviet-union-domain-ukraine
source https://www.wired.com/story/soviet-union-domain-ukraine
The 20 Best Mac Apps to Make Everyday Life Easier
MacOS may be the apple of your eye, but some of its stock apps are a little rotten. Take a bite of these third-party apps instead.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-mac-apps
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-mac-apps
The Supply Chain Crisis Is About to Get a Lot Worse
A seemingly endless supply chain crunch has fueled interest in tech that promises to track problems or predict where new ones might occur.
source https://www.wired.com/story/supply-chain-crisis-data
source https://www.wired.com/story/supply-chain-crisis-data
The Pandemic Revolutionized Disease Surveillance. Now What?
Covid forced the world to develop some of the best epidemiological surveys ever done. Now they’re being cut back, even as the threat of the virus lingers.
source https://www.wired.com/story/disease-surveillance-revolution
source https://www.wired.com/story/disease-surveillance-revolution
A Bold Idea to Stall the Climate Crisis—by Building Better Trees
Changing the genetic makeup of trees could supercharge their ability to suck up carbon dioxide. But are forests of frankentrees really a good idea?
source https://www.wired.com/story/trees-carbon-capture-genes
source https://www.wired.com/story/trees-carbon-capture-genes
TikTok’s Black Box Obscures Its Role in Russia’s War
Outside researchers can’t easily monitor how truth or lies circulate on the social media platform—raising concerns about its role in spreading misinformation.
source https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-algorithm-russia-war
source https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-algorithm-russia-war
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Apple TV+ Just Won Best Picture. Everything Is Different Now
Hollywood has been waiting for years to see if a streaming service could nab the Oscars’ highest honor. This year, they got a historic answer.
source https://www.wired.com/story/oscars-streaming-services
source https://www.wired.com/story/oscars-streaming-services
How to Use Windows 11’s Built-In Video Editor
Clipchamp isn’t the most powerful app, but it’s already baked into your device—and it may be all you really need.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-clipchamp-windows-11-video-editor
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-clipchamp-windows-11-video-editor
The 10 Best Portable Grills You Can Buy
We barbecued for weeks to find the right charcoal and propane grills for road trips—or just for smaller homes.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-portable-grills
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-portable-grills
What Is Google One, and Should You Subscribe?
If you use the company's apps, it's worth looking at this all-inclusive service. We break down what you get and how much it costs.
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-google-one
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-google-one
Math’s ‘Oldest Problem Ever’ Gets a New Answer
A new proof significantly strengthens a decades-old result about the ubiquity of ways to represent whole numbers as sums of fractions.
source https://www.wired.com/story/maths-oldest-problem-ever-gets-a-new-answer
source https://www.wired.com/story/maths-oldest-problem-ever-gets-a-new-answer
Video Games Offered My Son a Haven From Bullying
For lots of kids, the IRL world can be lonely. Lego Star Wars and Super Paper Mario helped my son focus and find a community.
source https://www.wired.com/story/video-games-beat-bullying
source https://www.wired.com/story/video-games-beat-bullying
Why Is the Internet So Exhausting? Blame Your Crowdsourced Bosses
No, you’re not always “the product” on social media; sometimes you’re the raw material. Or the employee. Welcome to “sousveillance capitalism.”
source https://www.wired.com/story/labor-surveillance-internet-culture
source https://www.wired.com/story/labor-surveillance-internet-culture
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Apple Wants You to Subscribe to the iPhone
Plus: The creator of the GIF dies at 74, LG debuts new OLED televisions, and more of this week's stories from the Gear desk.
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-subscription-roundup
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-subscription-roundup
Hunt for Lapsus$ Hackers Leads to a British Teen
Plus: New details emerge about Russian hacks and hackers as the US warns of potential new attacks.
source https://www.wired.com/story/russian-hackers-lapsus-north-korea
source https://www.wired.com/story/russian-hackers-lapsus-north-korea
How Boa Constrictors Can Breathe Even as They Crush Their Prey
New research shows the snakes activate different sections of their rib cage, using their lungs as bellows to pull in air.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-boa-constrictors-breathe-when-they-crush-prey
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-boa-constrictors-breathe-when-they-crush-prey
Friday, March 25, 2022
The Fragile Open Source Ecosystem Isn't Ready for 'Protestware'
A recent uptick in disruptions to open source software, including incidents aimed at objecting to Russia's war in Ukraine, have left the community on edge.
source https://www.wired.com/story/open-source-sabotage-protestware
source https://www.wired.com/story/open-source-sabotage-protestware
Europe's Digital Markets Act Takes a Hammer to Big Tech
The EU targets tech giants' walled gardens with aggressive new rules, but the smaller companies the DMA is meant to help are skeptical it will work.
source https://www.wired.com/story/digital-markets-act-messaging
source https://www.wired.com/story/digital-markets-act-messaging
Our Favorite Budget Gaming Headset Is Down to $25
The corded SteelSeries Arctis 1 plugs into nearly every gaming console around and has a removable mic.
source https://www.wired.com/story/steelseries-arctis-1-corded-gaming-headset-deal
source https://www.wired.com/story/steelseries-arctis-1-corded-gaming-headset-deal
This Year’s Oscars Will Be Historic. Will Anyone Care?
The 2022 Academy Awards telecast is expected to have some real (and contrived) firsts. And it’s possible very few people will see it.
source https://www.wired.com/story/oscars-history-viewership
source https://www.wired.com/story/oscars-history-viewership
Crypto Goes to War in Ukraine
Plus: Prophecies of digital cash, Russia’s virtual isolation, and bleak conditions for black tie.
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-crypto-war-ukraine
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-crypto-war-ukraine
Can You Make a Hollow Metal Sphere So Big That It Floats?
Theoretically, yes. But it’s not terribly practical. And it might mean you’re a supervillain.
source https://www.wired.com/story/can-you-make-a-hollow-metal-sphere-so-big-that-it-floats
source https://www.wired.com/story/can-you-make-a-hollow-metal-sphere-so-big-that-it-floats
Labor Unions Face Historic Votes at Amazon
In long-awaited elections, workers in two US warehouses will decide whether they want union representation at the ecommerce company.
source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-union-elections-bessemer-staten-island
source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-union-elections-bessemer-staten-island
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Feds Allege Destructive Russian Hackers Targeted US Refineries
The DOJ unsealed indictments against four alleged Russian hackers said to have targeted US energy infrastructure for nearly a decade.
source https://www.wired.com/story/triton-berserk-bear-russian-hackers-doj-indictment
source https://www.wired.com/story/triton-berserk-bear-russian-hackers-doj-indictment
Omega and Swatch’s $260 MoonSwatch Looks Out of This World
You read that right, $260. Plus this playful take on the iconic Speedmaster comes in multiple colors and is made from the group’s Bioceramic material.
source https://www.wired.com/story/omega-and-swatch-moonswatch
source https://www.wired.com/story/omega-and-swatch-moonswatch
Motorola's Edge+ Isn't Worth the Grand It'll Cost You
This flagship Android smartphone is ok, but it's missing some features for it to cost this much.
source https://www.wired.com/review/motorola-edge-plus-2022
source https://www.wired.com/review/motorola-edge-plus-2022
Leica’s New Camera Puts Skill Back Into Focus
Shooting with Leica’s M11 digital rangefinder underscores how technology has all but removed human ability from the process of taking a picture.
source https://www.wired.com/story/leica-m11-digital-rangefinder
source https://www.wired.com/story/leica-m11-digital-rangefinder
Everything Everywhere All at Once Perfects Optimistic Nihilism
Equal parts soul-searching and sci-fi, the movie takes the idea of the multiverse to emotional and logical extremes.
source https://www.wired.com/story/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-review
source https://www.wired.com/story/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-review
Online 'Happiness' Classes Might Work Better Than You Think
Science of happiness courses are attracting thousands of students. But there’s still a lot to learn about whether these lessons stick.
source https://www.wired.com/story/online-happiness-classes-might-work-better-than-you-think
source https://www.wired.com/story/online-happiness-classes-might-work-better-than-you-think
9 Great Deals on Our Favorite Tablets, TVs, and Monitors
You can never have enough screens in your life, right? Right?
source https://www.wired.com/story/march-tablet-tv-monitor-deals-2022
source https://www.wired.com/story/march-tablet-tv-monitor-deals-2022
The Deadly Cyclone That Changed the Course of the Cold War
A 1970 storm that killed half a million people became a flashpoint for political upheaval in Pakistan—and ultimately brought America and Russia to the brink of war.
source https://www.wired.com/story/cyclone-pakistan-bangladesh
source https://www.wired.com/story/cyclone-pakistan-bangladesh
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Apollo’s Spendy New Escooter Is a City-Friendly Ride
This electric kick scooter is hefty, but it’s comfortable, nimble, and loaded with friendly features.
source https://www.wired.com/review/apollo-city-2022
source https://www.wired.com/review/apollo-city-2022
Scientists Map Yellowstone’s Plumbing With … a Helicopter
For the first time, scientists get a look at what's going on under the park's geysers. It may even help them better understand the origin of life on Earth.
source https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-map-yellowstones-plumbing-with-a-helicopter
source https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-map-yellowstones-plumbing-with-a-helicopter
The Best Cheap Phones for Almost Every Budget
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These are our favorite Android devices and iPhones from $150 to $500.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones
Ghostwire: Tokyo Brings Japanese Folklore to the Masses
The new action-thriller from Tango Gameworks uncovers universal themes by embracing cultural specificity.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ghostwire-tokyo-japanese-folklore-yokai-yurei
source https://www.wired.com/story/ghostwire-tokyo-japanese-folklore-yokai-yurei
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Sky-High Gas Prices Push Europe’s Gig Workers to Strike
Drivers and couriers in the UK and Germany are protesting this week as the rising cost of fuel erodes their earnings.
source https://www.wired.com/story/gig-workers-fuel-strike
source https://www.wired.com/story/gig-workers-fuel-strike
Katie Haun Launches a Crypto Fund—and Makes Her Web3 Pitch
The new fund, Haun Ventures, has everything: NFTs, celebrities, and a former federal prosecutor who wants to take the Web3 world by storm.
source https://www.wired.com/story/katie-haun-haun-ventures-cryptocurrency-vc
source https://www.wired.com/story/katie-haun-haun-ventures-cryptocurrency-vc
'This Is Really, Really Bad': Lapsus$ Gang Claims Okta Hack
Lapsus$ leaking Microsoft source code would be bad enough. Breaching Okta could be much, much worse.
source https://www.wired.com/story/okta-hack-microsoft-bing-code-leak-lapsus
source https://www.wired.com/story/okta-hack-microsoft-bing-code-leak-lapsus
The Best Sleep Gadgets and Apps
Do you struggle to nod off or stay asleep through the night? These WIRED-tested tools can help.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sleep-gadgets
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sleep-gadgets
How Shame Defines Our Digital Lives
In the pre-internet age, an embarrassing moment might have generated some jokes among friends. But today, a single slip can turn into a global event.
source https://www.wired.com/story/shame-machine-digital-lives
source https://www.wired.com/story/shame-machine-digital-lives
The Best iPad to Buy (and a Few to Avoid)
With several 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
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-ipad
NASA Bets on an Asteroid Killer, a Venusian Balloon, and More
The agency’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program provides seed funding for ideas that sound like sci-fi—but just might work.
source https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-bets-on-an-asteroid-killer-a-venusian-balloon-and-more-new-tech
source https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-bets-on-an-asteroid-killer-a-venusian-balloon-and-more-new-tech
The Entirely Predictable Impact of Salary Transparency
Europe is about to decide whether to make everyone's salaries public, a move that could dramatically narrow the gender pay gap.
source https://www.wired.com/story/salary-transparency-gender-pay-gap
source https://www.wired.com/story/salary-transparency-gender-pay-gap
Is Russia’s Largest Tech Company Too Big to Fail?
It took 20 years for Arkady Volozh to build Yandex into Russia’s Google, Uber, Spotify, and Amazon combined. It took 20 days for everything to crumble.
source https://www.wired.com/story/yandex-arkady-volozh-russia-largest-tech-company
source https://www.wired.com/story/yandex-arkady-volozh-russia-largest-tech-company
Monday, March 21, 2022
These Smart Glasses Want to Replace Your Laptop
Nimo is a mini-computer that sits on your head and gives you six virtual screens to work with when you're away from your desk.
source https://www.wired.com/story/nimo-planet-nimo-glasses
source https://www.wired.com/story/nimo-planet-nimo-glasses
Why WhatsApp Survived Russia’s Social Media Purge
Russia has branded Meta an “extremist organization” and banned Facebook and Instagram. WhatsApp is a different story.
source https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-russia-meta-ban
source https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-russia-meta-ban
Astronomers Tally the Growing Carbon Footprint of Space Science
Observatories require electricity and computing power to process data from deep space. Is there a way to make them run greener?
source https://www.wired.com/story/astronomers-tally-the-growing-carbon-footprint-of-space-science
source https://www.wired.com/story/astronomers-tally-the-growing-carbon-footprint-of-space-science
When I Left My Home in Kyiv, 'Stardew Valley' Was a Lifeline
But in a Ukraine at war, it was also a source of gamer guilt.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-video-games-guilt
source https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-video-games-guilt
Airbnb Cracked Down on Ukraine Listings. Donors Wish It Hadn’t
In an effort to limit scams, the platform has canceled bookings in the country with little or no explanation.
source https://www.wired.com/story/airbnb-ukraine-listings-donations
source https://www.wired.com/story/airbnb-ukraine-listings-donations
Underwater Permafrost Is a Big, Gassy Wild Card for the Climate
You’ve probably heard of permafrost, the frozen carbon-rich land. But it’s also thawing under the sea, burping up planet-warming gases.
source https://www.wired.com/story/underwater-permafrost-is-a-big-gassy-wild-card-for-the-climate
source https://www.wired.com/story/underwater-permafrost-is-a-big-gassy-wild-card-for-the-climate
Sunday, March 20, 2022
The Enduring Danger of Russia’s Cluster Bombs in Ukraine
A brief history and the ramifications of cluster bombs, history’s most indiscriminate weapon.
source https://www.wired.com/story/russia-ukraine-cluster-bombs
source https://www.wired.com/story/russia-ukraine-cluster-bombs
The 16 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
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-headphones
Organic Mattresses We Actually Like to Sleep On
These nontoxic mattresses and toppers are easier on the environment and your health—and they’re incredibly comfortable.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-organic-mattresses
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-organic-mattresses
How to Tell If Your Spaghetti Is Done Using Just a Ruler
Keep throwing noodles against the wall if you want, but this tactic ensures the pasta's texture is just right every single time.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-cook-spaghetti-using-ruler
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-cook-spaghetti-using-ruler
How to Limit Who Can Contact You on Twitter
Lock down your account to tweet in peace or take the guardrails off to court controversy.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-limit-who-can-contact-you-twitter
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-limit-who-can-contact-you-twitter
Scientists Watch a Memory Form in a Living Brain
While observing fearful memories take shape in the brains of fish, neuroscientists saw an unexpected level of synaptic rewiring.
source https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-watch-a-memory-form-in-a-living-brain
source https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-watch-a-memory-form-in-a-living-brain
Protect and Charge Your Apple Watch With Our Favorite Accessories
You finally caved and bought one. These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with your smartwatch.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-apple-watch-accessories
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-apple-watch-accessories
Saturday, March 19, 2022
The 12 Best Electric Bikes for Every Kind of Ride
A battery-powered motor lets you enjoy most of the benefits of biking, minus the sweat.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-bikes
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-bikes
TSA’s First Crack at Guarding Pipelines From Hackers Falls Short
Plus: Anonymous dedicates a hack to Hillary Clinton, Google researchers expose Exotic Lily, and more.
source https://www.wired.com/story/tsa-pipeline-hack-anonymous-hillary-clinton-roundup
source https://www.wired.com/story/tsa-pipeline-hack-anonymous-hillary-clinton-roundup
You Might Actually Get to Drive Audi’s EV Wagon Someday
Plus: Amazon tightens its grip, Google IO 2022 gets a date, and more of this week’s Gear news.
source https://www.wired.com/story/audi-a6-avant-etron-roundup
source https://www.wired.com/story/audi-a6-avant-etron-roundup
Climate Change Is Disrupting the Global Supply Chain Too
Extreme weather, from floods to wildfires, is increasingly hammering ports, highways, and factories. It’s expected to get worse.
source https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-is-disrupting-the-global-supply-chain-too
source https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-is-disrupting-the-global-supply-chain-too
A Developer Altered Open Source Software to Wipe Files in Russia
The author of a popular application pushed out an update containing malicious code in an effort to sabotage computers in the country.
source https://www.wired.com/story/developer-altered-open-source-software-to-wipe-files-in-russia
source https://www.wired.com/story/developer-altered-open-source-software-to-wipe-files-in-russia
The Best iPhone SE Cases and Accessories
Apple's cheapest smartphone deserves some good protection.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-iphone-se-cases-accessories
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-iphone-se-cases-accessories
13 Best Deals on Fitness Trackers, Tablets, and Air Purifiers
This weekend’s discounts are great for warmer weather and DIY projects.
source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-march-19-2022
source https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-march-19-2022
Should You Carry Your Dog in a Backpack? Yes
This adorable and well-constructed backpack is a fun way to carry your smol pup around.
source https://www.wired.com/review/little-chonk-the-maxine-one-dog-backpack
source https://www.wired.com/review/little-chonk-the-maxine-one-dog-backpack
Friday, March 18, 2022
Netflix’s Windfall Is a Perfect Class Rage Noir
A tech billionaire confronts his burglar in the Netflix’s latest thriller.
source https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-windfall-review
source https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-windfall-review
Apple's Latest MacBook Pros Are at Their Lowest Price Ever
Desperate for ports or need a powerful video editing laptop? The 2021 MacBooks are on sale.
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-macbook-pro-deals-march-2022
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-macbook-pro-deals-march-2022
Ringworld Needs to Be Updated for Television
Larry Niven's 1970 novel will need some character and plot changes for its forthcoming TV adaptation.
source https://www.wired.com/2022/03/geeks-guide-ringworld-tv
source https://www.wired.com/2022/03/geeks-guide-ringworld-tv
How to Pick the Right MacBook for You
Apple’s laptops are expensive, and you’ll have to make some hard choices to pick the right one. Let us help.
source https://www.wired.com/story/which-macbook-should-you-buy
source https://www.wired.com/story/which-macbook-should-you-buy
Amazon Finally, Officially Owns MGM. Now What?
As streamers continue to consolidate and land-grab, will owning the classic Hollywood studio give Amazon the edge it needs?
source https://www.wired.com/story/mgm-amazon-acquisition
source https://www.wired.com/story/mgm-amazon-acquisition
I Made a DAO, for Laughs. Want to Join?
Plus: The tricky promise of Web3; Ben Franklin on daylight savings, and Ukraine's effect on antitrust arguments.
source https://www.wired.com/story/i-created-a-dao-for-laughs-want-to-join
source https://www.wired.com/story/i-created-a-dao-for-laughs-want-to-join
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Russia's Killer Drone in Ukraine Raises Fears About AI in Warfare
The maker of the lethal drone claims that it can identify targets using artificial intelligence.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-drones-russia-ukraine
source https://www.wired.com/story/ai-drones-russia-ukraine
The Amazon Warehouse Walkout Is Just the Latest Push
Amazonians United has coordinated its first multistate walkout for better pay after racking up wins across the nation for the past three years.
source https://www.wired.com/story/amazonians-unite-walkouts
source https://www.wired.com/story/amazonians-unite-walkouts
Deepfake Zelensky Was Quickly Defeated. The Next One May Not Be
The response to a video impersonating the Ukrainian president gives a blueprint for how to stop more sophisticated attempts.
source https://www.wired.com/story/zelensky-deepfake-facebook-twitter-playbook
source https://www.wired.com/story/zelensky-deepfake-facebook-twitter-playbook
The Best Camera Gear for Your Smartphone
From mobile lenses to shotgun mics, here’s everything you need to assemble a portable, pro-grade photo or video studio.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-photo-video-accessories-for-iphone-android
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-photo-video-accessories-for-iphone-android
How to Leave Your Photos to Someone When You Die
It'll happen to all of us someday: We'll be gone, but our data will persist. Photo albums are a thing of the past, but your memories don't have to be.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-leave-photos-behind-when-you-die
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-leave-photos-behind-when-you-die
Apple's Mac Studio Is One Hell of a Computer
Forget the Mac Pro or even the M1 Ultra, the base Mac Studio has enough even for power users.
source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-mac-studio-review
source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-mac-studio-review
We Need to Talk About That Character in Horizon Forbidden West
The “heart and soul” of the game has been under wraps. Let's unwrap it.
source https://www.wired.com/story/horizon-forbidden-west-character-discussion
source https://www.wired.com/story/horizon-forbidden-west-character-discussion
Conti Leak: A Ransomware Gang's Chats Expose Its Crypto Plans
Leaked files from cybercrime group Conti show it started building a crypto payment platform, a social network—and even had plans for a casino.
source https://www.wired.com/story/conti-ransomware-crypto-payments
source https://www.wired.com/story/conti-ransomware-crypto-payments
Coal Threatens a Comeback as the EU Pulls Away From Russian Oil
Europe's efforts to avoid Russian energy imports will likely trigger a short-term spike in coal, and environmentalists are concerned.
source https://www.wired.com/story/green-transition-russia-ukraine
source https://www.wired.com/story/green-transition-russia-ukraine
iPod Modders Give Apple’s Abandoned Music Player New Life
By modifying old hardware with modern—and often more colorful—components, listeners create their dream iPods and kick their Spotify habits.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ipod-modders
source https://www.wired.com/story/ipod-modders
The Nuclear Reactors of the Future Have a Russia Problem
Next-generation nuclear plants could be safer and more efficient, but first the US has to figure out how to fuel them up—without relying on Russia.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-nuclear-reactors-of-the-future-have-a-russia-problem
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-nuclear-reactors-of-the-future-have-a-russia-problem
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
7 Great Deals to Get You Through the Work Week
If you’re anything like me, you’re looking for every way to stay focused until Friday. Noise-canceling headphones (and other gadgets) just might help.
source https://www.wired.com/story/office-deals-march-16-2022
source https://www.wired.com/story/office-deals-march-16-2022
The End of Infinite Data Storage Can Set You Free
The belief that we could save endlessly online turned us all into information hoarders. What society needs instead is better systems for preserving public knowledge.
source https://www.wired.com/story/cloud-computing-space-data-storage-habits
source https://www.wired.com/story/cloud-computing-space-data-storage-habits
How to Back Up Your Digital Life
Backups are boring, but they’ll save your bacon. Here’s how to make sure your data lives on, even when your PC doesn’t.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-back-up-your-digital-life
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-back-up-your-digital-life
The New iPad Air Is Speedy but Frustrating to Use
Apple’s fifth-generation tablet is more powerful than ever, but the software is still awkward.
source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-ipad-air-2022
source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-ipad-air-2022
Why You (and the Planet) Really Need a Heat Pump
Using a furnace is so 1922. In 2022, humanity has to massively ramp up adoption of clean ways to heat buildings.
source https://www.wired.com/story/why-you-the-planet-need-heat-pump
source https://www.wired.com/story/why-you-the-planet-need-heat-pump
Apple's New iPhone SE Could Have Been Great
The cheapest iPhone has the same processor as the most expensive iPhone. But it doesn't feel very special.
source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-se-2022
source https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-se-2022
The War in Ukraine Is a Reproductive Health Crisis for Millions
Russia's invasion is making it harder to deliver babies and provide birth control, abortion services, and other essential care.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-war-in-ukraine-is-a-reproductive-health-crisis-for-millions
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-war-in-ukraine-is-a-reproductive-health-crisis-for-millions
The Workaday Life of the World’s Most Dangerous Ransomware Gang
A Ukrainian researcher leaked 60,000 messages from inside the Conti ransomware group. This is what they reveal.
source https://www.wired.com/story/conti-leaks-ransomware-work-life
source https://www.wired.com/story/conti-leaks-ransomware-work-life
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
The Lapsus$ Hacking Group Is Off to a Chaotic Start
Telegram polls. Unusual demands. The latest extortion gang is on an unorthodox rampage.
source https://www.wired.com/story/lapsus-hacking-group-extortion-nvidia-samsung
source https://www.wired.com/story/lapsus-hacking-group-extortion-nvidia-samsung
Not Everyone Wants NFTs to Be the Future of Gaming
Tim Morten, cofounder of Frost Giant Games and formerly production director on StarCraft II, doesn't see the same dollar signs some studios do.
source https://www.wired.com/story/nfts-gaming-tim-morten-frost-giant-starcraft-interview
source https://www.wired.com/story/nfts-gaming-tim-morten-frost-giant-starcraft-interview
The Best Weighted Blankets for Calm and Comfort
These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-weighted-blankets
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-weighted-blankets
How Apps Can Help People Manage Chronic Illnesses
Conditions such as Hashimoto’s disease often require ongoing treatment and lifestyle modifications. But apps can empower patients to improve their health.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-apps-help-manage-chronic-illnesses
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-apps-help-manage-chronic-illnesses
It’s a Perfect Time for EVs. It’s a Terrible Time for EVs
Gas prices are up, commutes are back, and Russian oil is under sanction. Too bad the electric vehicle industry isn’t ready to seize the moment.
source https://www.wired.com/story/its-a-perfect-time-for-evs-its-a-terrible-time-for-evs
source https://www.wired.com/story/its-a-perfect-time-for-evs-its-a-terrible-time-for-evs
Russian Missiles and Space Debris Could Threaten Satellites
As the war in Ukraine continues, the growing debris in low Earth orbit is a matter of national security.
source https://www.wired.com/story/space-debris-russia-satellites
source https://www.wired.com/story/space-debris-russia-satellites
It’s Like GPT-3, but for Code—Fun, Fast, and Full of Flaws
OpenAI’s new tool can autocomplete lines of programming or conjure software from a simple prompt. It could also riddle the internet with even more bugs.
source https://www.wired.com/story/openai-copilot-autocomplete-for-code
source https://www.wired.com/story/openai-copilot-autocomplete-for-code
Monday, March 14, 2022
4 Years On, a New Experiment Sees No Sign of ‘Cosmic Dawn’
Astronomers tried to confirm a signal from the birth of the first stars after the Big Bang. They saw nothing.
source https://www.wired.com/story/4-years-on-a-new-experiment-sees-no-sign-of-cosmic-dawn
source https://www.wired.com/story/4-years-on-a-new-experiment-sees-no-sign-of-cosmic-dawn
The Top Features in Apple’s iOS 15—and Its Newest Update
You can now download iOS 15.4, which allows you to use Face ID even if you have a face mask on, among other new perks.
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-ios-15-ipados-15-new-features
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-ios-15-ipados-15-new-features
The Best Sunglasses for Every Outdoor Adventure
Protect your eyes in style while you lounge, run, paddle, or work on your computer outside.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sunglasses
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sunglasses
TV Struggles to Put Silicon Valley on the Screen
From WeCrashed to Super Pumped, Hollywood is still too infatuated with founders.
source https://www.wired.com/story/wecrashed-tv-silicon-valley
source https://www.wired.com/story/wecrashed-tv-silicon-valley
The Best Video Doorbell Cameras
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front porch from anywhere.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-video-doorbells
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-video-doorbells
China’s Gig Workers Are Challenging Their Algorithmic Bosses
Food delivery drivers are using platforms’ data-powered systems, mass WeChat groups, and unofficial unions to fight unfair conditions.
source https://www.wired.com/story/chinas-gig-workers-challenging-algorithmic-bosses
source https://www.wired.com/story/chinas-gig-workers-challenging-algorithmic-bosses
How Much Pi Do You Really Need?
To celebrate Pi Day, we look at applications—from NASA to cars—that prove you can have too much of a good thing.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-much-pi-do-you-really-need
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-much-pi-do-you-really-need
Palmer Luckey Says Working With Weapons Isn't as Fun as VR
The founder of Anduril and Oculus discusses his talks with Ukraine's president, the ethics of AI weapons, and Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse.
source https://www.wired.com/story/palmer-luckey-drones-autonomous-weapons-ukraine
source https://www.wired.com/story/palmer-luckey-drones-autonomous-weapons-ukraine
Deepfakes Can Help Families Mourn—or Exploit Their Grief
Death holograms aren't inherently creepy. They're part of a lineage of grief technologies that stretches back to photography.
source https://www.wired.com/story/deepfake-death-grief-hologram-photography-film
source https://www.wired.com/story/deepfake-death-grief-hologram-photography-film
The War Puts Ukraine's Clinical Trials—and Patients—in Jeopardy
Hundreds of trials have been disrupted in the medical research hub. Some patients are at risk of losing their last chance at survival.
source https://www.wired.com/story/war-ukraine-clinical-trials-jeopardy
source https://www.wired.com/story/war-ukraine-clinical-trials-jeopardy
Sunday, March 13, 2022
How People Actually Make Money From Cryptocurrencies
Power traders use “staking” and “yield farming” to generate passive income, but there are risks.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-money-from-crypto
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-money-from-crypto
Saturday, March 12, 2022
How to Block Spam Calls and Text Messages
Learn how to fight the scourge of unsolicited rings and pings from spammers, scammers, and telemarketers.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-block-calls-and-spam-messages
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-block-calls-and-spam-messages
20 Smart STEM Toys for the Techie Kids in Your Life
We found loads of math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to disassemble, set on fire, and then rebuild.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-stem-toys-for-kids
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-stem-toys-for-kids
NFTs Don’t Work the Way You Might Think They Do
We bust the biggest misconceptions about what "minting" actually means.
source https://www.wired.com/story/nfts-dont-work-the-way-you-think-they-do
source https://www.wired.com/story/nfts-dont-work-the-way-you-think-they-do
Brazil's Indigenous Gaming Scene Is On the Rise
Featuring a native Brazilian as its protagonist, Araní takes a big step toward making gaming more authentic and inclusive.
source https://www.wired.com/story/brazil-indigenous-gaming-arani
source https://www.wired.com/story/brazil-indigenous-gaming-arani
The EPA May Extend the Use of Pesticides that Paralyze Bees
Later this year, the agency will decide whether to allow four chemicals, which have been banned in Europe, to continue being used on US farms.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-epa-may-extend-the-use-of-pesticides-that-paralyze-bees
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-epa-may-extend-the-use-of-pesticides-that-paralyze-bees
An Advocacy Group Gives iPhones an ‘F’ on Repairability
Plus: Google improves Android for tablets, Amazon encourages you to play DJ, and more of the week's top gadget news.
source https://www.wired.com/story/us-pirg-report-iphones-repairability
source https://www.wired.com/story/us-pirg-report-iphones-repairability
Friday, March 11, 2022
Can an Online Course Help Big Tech Find Its Soul?
The Foundations of Humane Technology is an eight-hour class for Silicon Valley’s disillusioned workers.
source https://www.wired.com/story/foundations-humane-technology-online-course-silicon-valley
source https://www.wired.com/story/foundations-humane-technology-online-course-silicon-valley
The Hypocrisy of Disney’s Response to the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
The Mouse House seems to have had several changes of heart.
source https://www.wired.com/story/disney-florida-dont-say-gay
source https://www.wired.com/story/disney-florida-dont-say-gay
The Best iPad to Buy (and a Few to Avoid)
With several 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
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-ipad
Clubhouse’s Fall From Grace
Plus: The audio app’s explosive growth, a sequel to After Life, and spiders from the skies.
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-clubhouses-fall-from-grace
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-clubhouses-fall-from-grace
Sandy Hook and the Troubling Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
Deniers of the school shooting gathered in a private Facebook group. Their posts lend a window into how and why cruel rumors take off.
source https://www.wired.com/story/sandy-hook-psychology-conspiracy-theories
source https://www.wired.com/story/sandy-hook-psychology-conspiracy-theories
Threats of Bioterrorism in Ukraine Are Part of a Long History
Allegations of biological warfare are alarming. They also have a way of appearing in moments of crisis.
source https://www.wired.com/story/bioterrorism-ukraine-long-history
source https://www.wired.com/story/bioterrorism-ukraine-long-history
Will Apple Ever Go Back to In-Person Product Launches?
This week, we recap the company's hardware announcement and ask where all the humanity went.
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-541
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-541
The War in Ukraine Is Threatening the World's Wheat Supply
Millions of tons of grain may not make it out of the country this year. The shortfall could spread hunger and civil unrest worldwide.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-war-in-ukraine-is-threatening-the-breadbasket-of-europe
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-war-in-ukraine-is-threatening-the-breadbasket-of-europe
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Beware the Never-Ending Disinformation Emergency
YouTube still draws a hard line on Trump’s rigged election claims. Two years later, it doesn't hold up.
source https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-rigged-election-donald-trump-moderation-misinformation
source https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-rigged-election-donald-trump-moderation-misinformation
How a New Digital Dollar Could Shake the US Financial System
The Biden administration is looking into a government-issued digital currency. The implications would be profound.
source https://www.wired.com/story/new-digital-dollar-could-shake-us-financial-system
source https://www.wired.com/story/new-digital-dollar-could-shake-us-financial-system
After Yang Will Make You Grieve For a Robot
The beautiful and strange new movie from South Korean filmmaker Kogonada presents a very different view of an AI-enhanced future.
source https://www.wired.com/story/after-yang-movie-artificial-intelligence
source https://www.wired.com/story/after-yang-movie-artificial-intelligence
The Situation at Chernobyl Is Deteriorating
The defunct site of the infamous 1986 meltdown has lost power two weeks after it was seized by Russian forces. Experts fear that another nuclear disaster looms.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-situation-at-chernobyl-is-deteriorating
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-situation-at-chernobyl-is-deteriorating
The Spectacular Collapse of Putin’s Disinformation Machinery
A few critical errors have brought down Russia's complex and objectively brilliant war of influence in the West.
source https://www.wired.com/story/putin-collapse-disinformation-machinery-ukraine
source https://www.wired.com/story/putin-collapse-disinformation-machinery-ukraine
The 6 Best Photo Printing Services
Print memories you can hang on the wall, stash in your wallet, or just hold in your hand.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-photo-printing-services
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-photo-printing-services
Motorola’s Newest Budget Moto G Isn't Much of an Upgrade
For $300, the Moto G Stylus 2022 is OK. But you’ll be hard-pressed to find big improvements here over last year.
source https://www.wired.com/review/motorola-moto-g-stylus-2022
source https://www.wired.com/review/motorola-moto-g-stylus-2022
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
I’m a Ukrainian Official. Here's What We Need on the Digital Front
Some Western tech companies have already sanctioned Russia. But Ukraine's deputy minister of Digital Transformation says it's time to go further.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ukrainian-official-digital-front
source https://www.wired.com/story/ukrainian-official-digital-front
Elden Ring Isn’t Made for All Gamers. I Wish It Were
The celebrated game has no difficulty modes, guaranteeing it will alienate some players.
source https://www.wired.com/story/elden-ring-difficulty-modes
source https://www.wired.com/story/elden-ring-difficulty-modes
Our Favorite Products Made of Upcycled and Recycled Materials
Tread lightly on the planet with shoes made from repurposed plastic, and many other Earth-friendly picks.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/our-favorite-upcycled-and-recycled-products
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/our-favorite-upcycled-and-recycled-products
Still on Facebook? Here’s How to Create Those New Reels
Reminiscent of TikTok, Facebook Reels allow you to create short, engaging videos with music, effects, and a green screen.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-facebook-reels
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-facebook-reels
What Is Apple One, and Should You Subscribe?
Going all-in with the services bundle could be a smart move, especially for families. We break down what’s included and how much it costs.
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-apple-one
source https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-apple-one
The Best Travel Bags for Wherever You’re Headed
From carry-on duffels to wheeled suitcases, this luggage is perfectly sized for nearly all adventures.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-travel-bags-carry-on-luggage
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-travel-bags-carry-on-luggage
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Here’s Everything Apple Announced Today
Apple held a product release event on Tuesday. Here's what the company announced.
source https://www.wired.com/story/everything-apple-announced-march-2022-iphone-se-mac-studio
source https://www.wired.com/story/everything-apple-announced-march-2022-iphone-se-mac-studio
The Diminishing Returns of Streaming’s Glut of Grifters
From The Dropout to Inventing Anna, nothing represents this era of television better than the prevalence of scammer programming.
source https://www.wired.com/story/peak-scam-tv
source https://www.wired.com/story/peak-scam-tv
Everything You Need to Work From Home Like a Pro
Gear can make or break your home office setup. Here’s our ultimate list of nearly 100 items, from monitors and desks to webcams and chairs.
source https://www.wired.com/story/work-from-home-home-office-gear-guide
source https://www.wired.com/story/work-from-home-home-office-gear-guide
Chinese Spies Hacked a Livestock App to Breach US State Networks
Vulnerabilities in animal tracking software USAHERDS and Log4j gave the notorious APT41 group a foothold in multiple government systems.
source https://www.wired.com/story/china-apt41-hacking-usaherds-log4j
source https://www.wired.com/story/china-apt41-hacking-usaherds-log4j
Humans Evolved to Play Music
A gesture as simple as holding the violin is intimately connected to our biology.
source https://www.wired.com/story/music-sound-biology-history
source https://www.wired.com/story/music-sound-biology-history
Reach Easy With the 11 Best Messenger and Crossbody Bags
From everyday canvas sacks to rainstorm-ready sling packs, these one-strap wonders shoulder the burden.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-messenger-bags
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-messenger-bags
This App Can Diagnose Rare Diseases From a Child's Face
Doctors often struggle to identify rare conditions they may only see once in a lifetime. Face2Gene helps specialists find others with the same condition.
source https://www.wired.com/story/app-diagnose-rare-diseases-childs-face
source https://www.wired.com/story/app-diagnose-rare-diseases-childs-face
How to Get macOS’ Live Text Feature in Windows
Want to give your Windows PC a little accessibility boost? It's super easy.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-macos-live-text-in-windows
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-macos-live-text-in-windows
War Is Calling Crypto’s ‘Neutrality’ Into Question
War in Ukraine and Western sanctions against Russia have made cryptocurrency a hot potato for international politics.
source https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-russia-ukraine-sanctions
source https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-russia-ukraine-sanctions
Monday, March 7, 2022
The Great Tech Hub Exodus Didn't Quite Happen
Two years into the pandemic, US tech jobs remain concentrated in a handful of coastal hubs. But a new set of cities is gaining ground.
source https://www.wired.com/story/pandemic-remote-working-fail
source https://www.wired.com/story/pandemic-remote-working-fail
Omega’s Ultra Deep Dive Watch Asks ‘How Low Can You Go?’
The production version works 6,000 meters below sea level, setting a new bar for the industry.
source https://www.wired.com/story/omega-ultra-deep-diving-watch
source https://www.wired.com/story/omega-ultra-deep-diving-watch
The Amazon Rainforest May Be Nearing a Point of No Return
Satellites spot troubling signals that may portend a transformation from rainforest to savanna, with profound implications for the planet.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-amazon-rainforest-may-be-nearing-a-point-of-no-return
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-amazon-rainforest-may-be-nearing-a-point-of-no-return
What Will Replace Insects When They're Gone?
The collapse of the insect population could unravel ecosystems. Scientists wonder if robots and drones could stop the gap.
source https://www.wired.com/story/insect-crisis-oliver-milman
source https://www.wired.com/story/insect-crisis-oliver-milman
The Best Laptop Totes and Purses for Work and Weekends
Keep your phones, wallets, and water bottles tucked under your arm with the best WIRED-tested shoulder bags.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-laptop-totes-and-purses
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-laptop-totes-and-purses
How Police Abuse Phone Data to Persecute LGBTQ People
In many parts of the world, law enforcement uses WhatsApp chats, text messages, and photos from confiscated phones as "evidence" against persecuted groups.
source https://www.wired.com/story/lgbtq-phone-data-police
source https://www.wired.com/story/lgbtq-phone-data-police
How to Watch Tuesday's iPhone Launch Event
The company is expected to unveil new hardware, possibly including a new iPhone SE, new iPads, and new laptops. Here's how to tune in.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-apple-event-march-2022
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-apple-event-march-2022
The Polestar 2 Is One Sharp, Google-Pimped Ride
An agile ride and angular lines distinguish this sporty EV with the first Google-designed media system. But others are coming to take it on.
source https://www.wired.com/review/polestar-2
source https://www.wired.com/review/polestar-2
How Wrongful Arrests Based on AI Derailed 3 Men's Lives
Robert Williams, Michael Oliver, and Nijeer Parks were misidentified by facial recognition software. The impact cast a long shadow.
source https://www.wired.com/story/wrongful-arrests-ai-derailed-3-mens-lives
source https://www.wired.com/story/wrongful-arrests-ai-derailed-3-mens-lives
Sunday, March 6, 2022
22 Great Wireless Chargers to Refuel Your Phone (or Watch)
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of recharging your iPhone or Android phone.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-chargers
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-chargers
The Most Complete Simulation of a Cell Probes Life’s Hidden Rules
A 3D digital model of a “minimal cell” leads scientists closer to understanding the barest requirements for life.
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-most-complete-simulation-of-a-cell-probes-lifes-hidden-rules
source https://www.wired.com/story/the-most-complete-simulation-of-a-cell-probes-lifes-hidden-rules
The Balldo Made Me Rethink Sex in the Most Absurd Way Possible
The “world's first ball-dildo” is less of an erotic toy, more of a dadaist interrogation of the very concept of pleasure.
source https://www.wired.com/review/balldo-review
source https://www.wired.com/review/balldo-review
The Best Meal Kit Delivery Services for Every Kind of Cook
From Blue Apron to Dinnerly, I've spent a couple years cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-meal-kit-delivery-services
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-meal-kit-delivery-services
Saturday, March 5, 2022
Why ICANN Won’t Revoke Russian Internet Domains
The organization says cutting the country off would have "devastating" effects on the global internet system.
source https://www.wired.com/story/why-icann-wont-revoke-russian-internet-domains
source https://www.wired.com/story/why-icann-wont-revoke-russian-internet-domains
A Major Internet Backbone Company Cuts Off Russia
Plus: A ransomware gang leak, an Nvidia hack, and more of the week's top security news.
source https://www.wired.com/story/cogent-internet-backbone-cuts-off-russia-nvidia-ransomware-conti-security-news
source https://www.wired.com/story/cogent-internet-backbone-cuts-off-russia-nvidia-ransomware-conti-security-news
Our 5 Favorite Electric Kick Scooters
These WIRED-tested e-scooters will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-scooters
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-scooters
The Best Chromebooks for Every Budget
All-in on Google services? Then check out our favorite Chrome OS laptops and 2-in-1 tablets for school, work, or home.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-chromebooks
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-chromebooks
Climate Change Is Taking a Big Bite out of Our Food Supply
This week’s startling United Nations IPCC report suggests the situation is worse than previously thought, and war in Ukraine will only compound the problem.
source https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-is-taking-a-big-bite-out-of-our-food-supply
source https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-is-taking-a-big-bite-out-of-our-food-supply
Friday, March 4, 2022
It's Not Easy Running a Geeky Business—but It Can Be Easier
Carol Pinchefsky's book Turn Your Fandom Into Cash helps people monetize their hobbies.
source https://www.wired.com/2022/03/geeks-guide-business-owners
source https://www.wired.com/2022/03/geeks-guide-business-owners
The Best Bar Accessories You Need to Make the Perfect Drink
Become the bartender hero at your next party with the tools (and a little knowledge) needed to craft a killer cocktail.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bar-accessories
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bar-accessories
Give Your Back a Break With Our Favorite Office Chairs
Upgrade your home office and work in style with these comfy seats.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-office-chairs
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-office-chairs
I Keep Going Back to One Video From Ukraine
Social media is a strange lens to watch a war unfold. But this post from a Ukrainian musician highlights the importance of watching—and remembering.
source https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-video-social-media
source https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-video-social-media
The Problem With Big Tech's Wartime Push Against Putin
Plus: Silicon Valley’s response to Snowden, stories that shift reality, and a culmination of catastrophes.
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-big-tech-wartime-push-against-putin
source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-big-tech-wartime-push-against-putin
The Consequences of Freezing Out Russia’s Banks
This week, we discuss how the economic fallout from the invasion of Ukraine is affecting consumer goods sales, mobile payments, crypto, and the gig economy.
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-540
source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-540
The War in Ukraine Is Keeping Chinese Social Media Censors Busy
Posts that glorify war and those that criticize Russia are getting quietly deleted, as platforms are pressured to walk a thin line.
source https://www.wired.com/story/war-ukraine-chinese-social-media-censors-busy
source https://www.wired.com/story/war-ukraine-chinese-social-media-censors-busy
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Hacktivists Stoke Pandemonium Amid Russia’s War in Ukraine
A wave of cyberattacks meant to make a statement and particularly buoy Ukraine could have unintended consequences.
source https://www.wired.com/story/hacktivists-pandemonium-russia-war-ukraine
source https://www.wired.com/story/hacktivists-pandemonium-russia-war-ukraine
Iceland Bets on Herd Immunity
The island nation's government joins several other European countries in dropping Covid restrictions—but not everyone is sure the timing’s right.
source https://www.wired.com/story/iceland-bets-on-herd-immunity
source https://www.wired.com/story/iceland-bets-on-herd-immunity
Our 10 Favorite Gaming Headsets for Every System
A simple wired headset will lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-headsets
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-headsets
Need a Cheap Laptop? These Are Our Favorites
You don't have to spend a fortune to get a good notebook.
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cheap-laptops
source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cheap-laptops
What Russia Is Doing to Ukraine Must Be Preserved—Not Just Seen
Images of crimes against humanity are in danger of being lost. Fortunately, best practices exist, and the international community needs to implement them.
source https://www.wired.com/story/russia-ukraine-war-crimes-evidence-digital-media
source https://www.wired.com/story/russia-ukraine-war-crimes-evidence-digital-media
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
How to Help Victims of the War in Ukraine
From immediate assistance to trauma counseling, donations to these organizations are aiding Ukrainians impacted by Russia’s invasion.
source https://www.wired.com/story/donate-to-help-ukraine
source https://www.wired.com/story/donate-to-help-ukraine
When War Struck, Ukraine Turned to Telegram
As Russian troops surround Kyiv, millions of Ukrainians have relied on the messaging platform for government information.
source https://www.wired.com/story/telegram-ukraine-russia-channels-signal
source https://www.wired.com/story/telegram-ukraine-russia-channels-signal
How to Set Up Your Desk Ergonomically for Working or Gaming
If you don’t sit correctly or take frequent breaks when you’re typing or gaming, you run the risk of strains, aches, and injuries.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-up-workspace
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-up-workspace
Europe Is in Danger of Using the Wrong Definition of AI
Some intelligent systems are at risk of being excluded from oversight in the EU's proposed legislation. This is bad for both businesses and citizens.
source https://www.wired.com/story/artificial-intelligence-regulation-european-union
source https://www.wired.com/story/artificial-intelligence-regulation-european-union
The Best VPNs to Protect Yourself Online
It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-vpn
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-vpn
Horizon Forbidden West Is a Worthy Sequel
It's an intriguing mystery with heartfelt moments. It also wants to be Mass Effect 2 so bad.
source https://www.wired.com/story/horizon-forbidden-west-review
source https://www.wired.com/story/horizon-forbidden-west-review
Offshore Wind Turbines Could Mess With Ships’ Radar Signals
A new study finds that turbines can muddle ships' navigational systems, obscuring the location of smaller boats or creating misleading images on radar screens.
source https://www.wired.com/story/offshore-wind-turbines-could-mess-with-ships-radar-signals
source https://www.wired.com/story/offshore-wind-turbines-could-mess-with-ships-radar-signals
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Apple Stops Sales in Russia—and Takes a Rare Stand
The company joins the chorus of tech giants pushing back against Russian aggression.
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-russia-iphone-ukraine-traffic-maps-rt-sputnik-app-store
source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-russia-iphone-ukraine-traffic-maps-rt-sputnik-app-store
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
source https://www.wired.com/story/six-word-sci-fi
Google's New Tech Can Read Your Body Language—Without Cameras
The company’s ATAP research team is using radar to help computers respond to your movements, like turning off a TV if it senses you've dozed off.
source https://www.wired.com/story/google-soli-atap-research-2022
source https://www.wired.com/story/google-soli-atap-research-2022
How to Move Your Shop or Business Online
The pandemic prompted entrepreneurs to move their brick-and-mortars into the digital sphere. Here's what worked for me and other small business owners.
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-move-shop-business-online
source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-move-shop-business-online
Web3 Threatens to Segregate Our Online Lives
Governance tokens seem like a tantalizing solution to content moderation struggles. They only give the appearance of democracy.
source https://www.wired.com/story/web3-governance-tokens-cryptocurrency-content-moderation
source https://www.wired.com/story/web3-governance-tokens-cryptocurrency-content-moderation
Best Pet Supplies and Tips for Newly Adopted Cats and Dogs
Adding a furry pal to your family? We've rounded up the gear and information you'll need for a smooth transition.
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-pet-supplies-and-tips-for-kittens-and-puppies
source https://www.wired.com/story/best-pet-supplies-and-tips-for-kittens-and-puppies
A New Super-High Satellite Will Eye Weather on Earth—and in Space
The GOES-T spacecraft will focus on tracking storms and fires in the western half of North America, from well above low Earth orbit.
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-super-high-satellite-will-spy-weather-on-earth-and-in-space
source https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-super-high-satellite-will-spy-weather-on-earth-and-in-space
VR Is Here to Stay. It's Time to Make It Accessible
The platform is relatively new—which means now is the opportunity to advocate for all players.
source https://www.wired.com/story/virtual-reality-accessibility-disabilities
source https://www.wired.com/story/virtual-reality-accessibility-disabilities
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