The Supreme Court Is Jeopardizing Federal Climate Action

The court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA doesn’t go as far as some climate activists feared it might. But it’s a road map for future challenges.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-supreme-court-is-jeopardizing-federal-climate-action/

A New, Remarkably Sophisticated Malware Is Attacking Routers

Researchers say the remote-access Trojan ZuoRAT is likely the work of a nation-state and has infected at least 80 different targets.

source https://www.wired.com/story/zuorat-trojan-malware-hacking-routers/

School Surveillance Will Never Protect Kids From Shootings

The failure is not only in the spurious systems, but in the belief that more data can improve them.

source https://www.wired.com/story/school-surveillance-never-protect-kids-shootings/

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/

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The Best Electric Cargo Bikes for Families

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

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

The Best Smart Lighting Panels, LED Strips, and Ambient Lamps

Light up your life with color, find accent lighting to match your mood, and transform the feel of your home with these decorative devices.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smart-lighting/

Cozy Grove Doesn’t Shame Me

And that’s why I keep going back to it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cozy-grove-does-not-shame-me/

17 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals

From TVs and smartphones to laptops, we found great discounts on some of our favorite products ahead of the retailer’s big sales event.

source https://www.wired.com/story/early-amazon-prime-day-deals-and-tips-2022-1/

Shopping for a Router Sucks. Here’s What You Need to Know

How much speed do you need? And what’s a MU-MIMO? We decipher the jargon and explain what to look for.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-a-router/

This Warehouse Robot Reads Human Body Language

Machines that understand what their human teammates are doing could boost productivity without taking jobs.

source https://www.wired.com/story/warehouse-robot-reads-body-language/

Spotting Objects From Space Is Easy. This Challenge Is Harder

A battle royale called the SMART program has charged teams with a daunting first task: Identify construction sites on Earth using only data from orbiters.

source https://www.wired.com/story/spotting-objects-from-space-is-easy-this-challenge-is-harder/

Democracy Is Asking Too Much of Its Data

The latest US Census—used to decide representation in Congress—is flawed. One surprising solution? Enlarge the House of Representatives.

source https://www.wired.com/story/census-algorithm-politics/

The Rise and Precarious Reign of China’s Battery King

Zeng Yuqun is China’s most prolific battery billionaire. His ascent has major implications for a world increasingly reliant on electric vehicles.

source https://www.wired.com/story/catl-china-battery-production-evs/

Behold the Weird Physics of Double-Impact Asteroids

Mars is littered with craters made by binary asteroids. These collisions are as intriguing as they are powerful.

source https://www.wired.com/story/mars-binary-asteroid-craters/

Are You Ready to Be Surveilled Like a Sex Worker?

FOSTA/SESTA—laws that deplatformed sex workers—helped build the gallows for overturning Roe v. Wade.

source https://www.wired.com/story/roe-abortion-sex-worker-policy/

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/

The 18 Best Wireless Headphones for Everyone

Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.

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The Best Wired Gaming Headsets for Every System

A simple corded headset will lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have.

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

Juul Survives a Blow From the FDA—for Now

Plus: Instagram cracks down on age verification, Microsoft says it will stop using AI to track emotions, and Twitter wants to be a blog.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fda-has-dealt-juul-a-crushing-blow/

The Post-Roe Privacy Nightmare Has Arrived

Plus: Microsoft details Russia’s Ukraine hacking campaign, Meta’s election integrity efforts dwindle, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/story/post-roe-privacy-russia-ukraine-hacks/

The Best Climbing Gear for Beginners

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

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

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Roe Is Overturned After 49 Years. It Revolutionized Life for Women

The national right to abortion pushed back the age of childbearing, increased college and workforce participation, and created economically stable families.

source https://www.wired.com/story/roe-overturned-supreme-court-dobbs-abortion-rights-revolutionized-life-for-women/

Take Your Tunes Anywhere With Our Fave Bluetooth Speakers

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

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

Shopify Goes Soul-Searching

Plus: The early days of e-commerce, the question of sentience, and frightening temperatures.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-shopify-soul-searching/

The Uncomfortable Comforts of Stranger Things

As the show’s latest season sweeps Netflix, jokes about scandals like Watergate seem almost quaint.

source https://www.wired.com/story/stranger-things-uncomfortably-comfortable/

The 9 Best Drones for Every Budget

Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these picks is going to be perfect for you.

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

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Google Warns of New Spyware Targeting iOS and Android Users

The spyware has been used to target people in Italy, Kazakhstan, and Syria, researchers at Google and Lookout have found.

source https://www.wired.com/story/hermit-spyware-rcs-labs/

Charity TikTok Videos Put an Uncomfortable Spin on Morality

#HonestyTest videos, which reward people for being “good,” show a skewed view of who deserves kindness.

source https://www.wired.com/story/charity-tiktok-videos-put-an-uncomfortable-spin-on-morality/

The Best Laptop Totes for Work and Weekends

We filled these bags to the brim with our tech, wallets, and water bottles. They held up to the test.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-laptop-totes-and-purses/

Generative Art Is Challenging What It Means to Be Human

In the age of NFTs, artists who collaborate with machines are forcing new questions around intellectual property, process, and the value of art.

source https://www.wired.com/story/generative-art-intellectual-property-law/

Give Your Back a Break With Our Favorite Office Chairs

Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy seats.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-office-chairs/

The Nightmare Politics and Sticky Science of Hacking the Climate

Spraying aerosols and sucking carbon out of the air would bring down temperatures, yes. But the unintended consequences of geoengineering could be enormous.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-nightmare-politics-and-sticky-science-of-hacking-the-climate/

Apple's M2-Powered MacBook Pro Doesn't Bring Much to the Table

A new chip is just about the only upgrade on this lackluster but perfectly fine laptop.

source https://www.wired.com/review/macbook-pro-13-inch-2022/

Slack Is Adding Video to Huddles. It Looks a Lot Like Zoom.

Adding video to Slack’s popular Huddles feature could herald a new digital hang space—or just reinvent video meetings.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-future-of-slack-looks-a-lot-like-zoom/

Here Comes the Sun—to End Civilization

Every so often, our star fires off a plasma bomb in a random direction. Our best hope the next time Earth is in the crosshairs? Capacitors.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sun-storm-end-civilization/

Vodafone’s One for One Program Will Bring Old Phones Back to Life

The new initiative promises to bring up to 1 million old cell phones back into circulation. Will this put a dent in our e-waste problem?

source https://www.wired.com/story/vodafone-closing-the-loop-phone-recycling/

We Put a Bunch of Multicookers Under Pressure. These Are the Best

Electric pressure cookers—also known as multicookers—prepare meals with speed and convenience. These are the best ones we’ve tested.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-multicookers-instant-pots/

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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/

Finally, a Novel That Gets the Internet Right

Jordan Castro’s The Novelist nails the experience of being online, in all its abject glory.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-novelist-jordan-castro-essay/

Back Up Your Digital Life With the Best Cloud Storage Services

A good service is the easiest way to save your memories and share files. These are the best WIRED-tested ones for personal use.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cloud-storage-services/

An Alleged Russian Spy Was Busted Trying to Intern at The Hague

Plus: Firefox adds new privacy protections, a big Intel and AMD chip flaw, and more of the week’s top security news.

source https://www.wired.com/story/russia-spy-sergey-vladimirovich-cherkasov-gru-roundup/

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Isn't the Game You're Expecting

Square Enix is still tinkering with its beloved series.

source https://www.wired.com/story/thirsty-suitors-essay/

The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress Makes Lunar Rebellion Fun

Robert Heinlein's classic 1966 novel explores the idea of a lunar colony declaring independence from Earth.

source https://www.wired.com/2022/06/geeks-guide-robert-heinlein/

These Retro Gaming Consoles Deliver a Dose of Nostalgia

From the stylish Evercade to the old-school Sega Genesis Mini, these machines will have you bleeping, blooping, and blasting back to the good old days.

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

Lightyear and the Fight Over Queer Visibility

Pixar’s new movie is drawing attention for featuring a same-gender couple. The backlash is the latest in a long run of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-monitor-lightyear-lgbtq-representation/

The Soul of a New Machine Learning System

Plus: The end of Internet Explorer, a free-speech platform, and a lake in need of a new name.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-lamda-soul-machine-learning-system/

Microsoft Internet Explorer Is Finally, Really, Fully Dead

Plus: Ford EVs get recalled, Meta goes TikTok, and you can finally transfer WhatsApp chats to iPhones now.

source https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-internet-explorer-is-finally-really-fully-dead/

It’s Time to Burn Medical Consent Forms

Attempts at reform have not gone far enough. The problem isn’t the documents—it’s how to frame consent in the new health ecosystem.

source https://www.wired.com/story/health-data-consent-forms/

The Many Possible Futures of Streaming Television

This week on Gadget Lab, we reckon with streaming’s growing pains and think ahead to what watching TV will be like in five or 10 years.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-554/

Why Watch Content on Your Phone When You Can Watch It on Your TV?

Here’s how to cast correctly—it’s never been easier.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cast-from-phone-to-tv-tips/

Black Carbon From Rocket Launches Will Heat the Atmosphere

Researchers say that the rising number of space launches around the world will warm parts of the atmosphere and thin the ozone layer.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-black-carbon-cost-of-rocket-launches/

Cometeer’s Frozen Coffee Pods Are My Afternoon Delight

We had our doubts, but these coffee pods might give your fresh-brewed cup a run for its money.

source https://www.wired.com/review/cometeer-coffee-pods/

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Helps Me Manage My Productivity Obsession

Look, I can’t help how my brain is wired, but I can trick it into relaxing.

source https://www.wired.com/story/pokemon-legends-arceus-productivity/

What Black One Direction Fans Reveal About Activism

Pop music fans know that their faves can't change the world's systemic problems—that's not what they're asking for.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fandom-internet-culture-one-direction-politics-kaitlyn-tiffany/

The US Can Halve Its Emissions by 2030—if It Wants To

The economics are clear: Renewables are cheap enough for the country to rapidly decarbonize. Less evident is the political will to pull it off.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-can-halve-its-emissions-by-2030-if-it-wants-to/

Russia Is Taking Over Ukraine’s Internet

In occupied Ukraine, people’s internet is being routed to Russia—and subjected to its powerful censorship and surveillance machine.

source https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-russia-internet-takeover/

It’s Hard to Do Climate Research When Your Field Site Is Melting

Glaciers offer unparalleled insight into the world's climate. But as they melt, the data they offer is less useful—and more dangerous to collect.

source https://www.wired.com/story/glacier-melting-climate-research/

Nobody Knows How to Watch Movies Anymore

People get distracted, hit pause, never finish. It seems hopeless—but it’s not as dire as it sounds.

source https://www.wired.com/story/no-one-knows-how-to-watch-movies/

16 Great Deals on Our Favorite Video Games and Accessories

Too hot to go outside? Grab some headphones and fire up your Switch Lite.

source https://www.wired.com/story/midweek-deals-june-15-2022/

Lawmakers Want Social Media Companies to Stop Getting Kids Hooked

Bills across the US would force TikTok and Instagram to ditch features that keep youngsters glued to their phones. Could they stem a teen mental health crisis?

source https://www.wired.com/story/social-media-addiction-laws-children-tiktok-instagram/

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What Black One Direction Fans Reveal About Activism and Fandom

Pop music fans know that their faves can't change the world's systemic problems—that's not what they're asking for.

source https://www.wired.com/story/fandom-internet-culture-one-direction-politics-kaitlyn-tiffany/

'Is This AI Sapient?' Is the Wrong Question to Ask About LaMDA

The bigger problem is what happens when we act as if AIs are conscious, and how that could be used against us.

source https://www.wired.com/story/lamda-artificial-intelligence-sentience/

The Sexist Pseudoscience at the Heart of Biology

For centuries, zoological law taught that sexual inequality was inevitable. Then women began studying Darwin for themselves.

source https://www.wired.com/story/sexist-pseudoscience-biology/

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/

21 Essential Tools You Should Have at Home

Many DIY tasks are within your capabilities, as long as you have the right gear and a go-getter attitude.

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

The Best Gear for Your Home Emergency Kit

Don’t get caught without the necessary equipment in an emergency. Prepare your home now with WIRED-tested water purification, camp stoves, and more.

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

The Best Budget Phone Plans to Ditch the Big Carriers

Don’t overpay for Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T. It might make sense for you to go with one of these smaller providers instead.

source https://www.wired.com/story/guide-to-mvno-phone-plans/

Meta Hits the Brakes on Portal, AR Glasses, and Other Hardware

Plus: Metalenz’s camera tech makes its way into phones, Microsoft launches the Xbox TV app, and the OnePlus 10 Pro gets an upgrade.

source https://www.wired.com/story/meta-stops-selling-portal-to-consumers/

How China Hacked US Phone Networks

Plus: Russia rattles its cyber sword, a huge Facebook phishing operation is uncovered, feds take down the SSNDOB marketplace, and more.

source https://www.wired.com/story/china-hacking-phone-network-security-roundup/

The January 6 Hearing Was a Warning

The House committee's televised hearings interrogate the Capitol attack with damning new evidence. Whether it's enough to prevent another attack is uncertain.

source https://www.wired.com/story/january-6-committee-first-televised-hearing/

Coinbase Offered Them Dream Jobs—and Then Took Them Away

Hundreds of prospective employees have been left adrift, including some who were counting on the position for their visas.

source https://www.wired.com/story/coinbase-rescind-job-offers/

The January 6 Hearings Are Fighting for Your Attention

The insurrection hearings are this generation's Watergate—but who's watching?

source https://www.wired.com/story/jan-6-live-televised-hearing/

Reach Easy With the 12 Best Messenger and Crossbody Bags

From everyday canvas sacks to rainstorm-ready sling packs, these one-strap wonders shoulder the burden.

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Big Tech Has Become a Creature of the Swamp

Plus: Time travel on the blockchain, an update on apocalyptic horsemen, and '90s-era squabbles over internet regulation.

source https://www.wired.com/story/big-tech-has-become-a-creature-of-the-swamp/

Which Apple Watch Is Best Right Now?

The Apple Watch is the best-selling wearable in the entire world. Now you just have to figure out which version to get.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-apple-watch/

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16 Great Deals on Gaming Hardware, Tech, and Pizza Ovens

School's out. Keep the kids (and yourself) entertained with these summer discounts.

source https://www.wired.com/story/summer-deals-june-9-2022/

5 Gaming Laptops That Pwned the Competition

We tested the latest and greatest gaming notebooks to sort the god-rolls from the vendor fodder.

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

The Best Travel Bags for Wherever You’re Headed

WIRED hauled everything and the kitchen sink in these wheeled suitcases and duffel bags. These are the ones we’d hit the road with.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-travel-bags-carry-on-luggage/

Considering Amazon Kids+? Here Are Some Tips and Tricks

Everyone’s definition of what’s appropriate for kids to read or watch is different. But we can offer some advice for managing settings.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-control-amazon-kids/

How to Make the Video Game Industry Greener

A new book by researcher Ben Abraham charts gaming’s path to carbon neutrality.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-video-games-green/

Therapists Should Build a New Cultural Competence: ‘Onlineness’

Therapy doesn’t work without understanding, and the “extremely online” deserve to have their experiences taken seriously.

source https://www.wired.com/story/therapy-mental-health-extremely-online

Apple Now Makes the Best Running Watch

WatchOS 9’s new running-focused features might make the Apple Watch the most comprehensive fitness tracker you can buy.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-watch-watchos9-the-best-running-watch

What It Was Like to Attend Apple's WWDC In Person Again

This week, we run down all of the announcements from the developer conference, which two of us got to witness in the flesh. Kinda.

source https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-553

Should You Upgrade Audio for Your EV? We Rate the Popular Systems

We test the vanilla Audi, BMW, Ford, Lexus, Porsche, and Tesla in-car stereos against the optional high-end versions to see if you really should trade up.

source https://www.wired.com/story/review-audio-upgrades-for-ev

Do Xbox Consoles Still Have a Place at Microsoft?

As low supply and high demand continue, cloud gaming is more attractive than ever.

source https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-xbox

For All Mankind Is the Best Sci-Fi of Its Era

The Apple TV+ alternate history series is simply more ambitious and thought-provoking than its contemporaries.

source https://www.wired.com/story/for-all-mankind-best-sci-fi-show

India Isn’t Ready for a Deadly Combination of Heat and Humidity

The country’s recent heat wave has seen “wet bulb” temperatures rise to potentially fatal levels—but plans to handle the crisis are still in their infancy.

source https://www.wired.com/story/india-deadly-combination-heat-humidity

Apple’s ‘Pay Later’ Is the Latest Plea for Your Loyalty

From full-stack computing to full-stack financial services.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-pay-later-plea-for-your-loyalty

How Abortion Clinics Are Racing to Prepare for a Post-Roe America

Access to reproductive care depends on more than red states vs. blue states—but that will matter. Here’s how the future could vary across the country.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-abortion-clinics-are-racing-to-prepare-for-a-post-roe-america

A Pandemic Tragedy on Brazil’s Lago Verde

A dispatch from the Amazon: A beloved leader was the first Indigenous person in Brazil to die of Covid—a loss entwined with her people’s fight for sovereignty.

source https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-brazil-indigenous-amazon-death

How a Saxophonist Tricked the KBG by Encrypting Secrets in Music

Using a custom encryption scheme within music notation, Merryl Goldberg and three other US musicians slipped information to Soviet performers and activists known as the Phantom Orchestra.

source https://www.wired.com/story/merryl-goldberg-music-encryption-ussr-phantom-orchestra

China’s Jidu Robo-1 Looks Like It’s From the Future. Maybe It Is

Internet giant Baidu has built an empire around search and artificial intelligence. Can it build a smarter car?

source https://www.wired.com/story/baidu-jidu-robo-1-autonomous-car

8 Queer Video Games Worth Playing

From Caper in the Castro to Raptor Boyfriend, these fabulous games let you express yourself and remember LGBTQ+ history.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/gay-video-games

How to Buy and Set Up a Projector for Your Home Movie Theater

We all want our personal big-screen experience to feel as close to the real thing as possible. Here’s how to optimize your system—popcorn not included.

source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-a-projector

Disinfo and Hate Speech Flood TikTok Ahead of Kenya’s Elections

Mozilla researchers identified accounts with millions of view spreading hate speech and disinformation

source https://www.wired.com/story/kenya-tiktok-election-disinformation-hate-speech

New EU Rules on USB-C Charging Could Force an iPhone Redesign

European lawmakers have mandated that mobile devices (looking at you, Apple) must charge using the same standard connector cable.

source https://www.wired.com/story/eu-rules-usb-c-charging-iphone-lightning

Apple Just Killed the Password—for Real This Time

Apple’s iOS 16 and macOS Ventura will introduce passwordless login for apps and websites. It’s only the beginning.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-passkeys-password-ios16-ventura

A Long-Awaited Defense Against Data Leaks May Have Just Arrived

MongoDB claims its new “Queryable Encryption” lets users search their databases while sensitive data stays encrypted. Oh, and its cryptography is open source.

source https://www.wired.com/story/mongodb-queryable-encryption-databases

The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS and iPadOS 16

The lock screen gets an all-new look in the iPhone's upcoming update.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-ios-16-ipados-16-new-features

All the New Features Coming to Your Mac This Fall

Apple has given a guided tour of macOS 13, which is nicknamed Ventura. Here's what you'll see on your Mac later this year.

source https://www.wired.com/story/apple-ventura-macos-13-preview

AlphaBay Is Taking Over the Dark Web—Again

Five years after it was torn offline, the resurrected dark web marketplace is clawing its way back to the top of the online underworld.

source https://www.wired.com/story/alphabay-dark-web-market-ranking

The Best Grills to Kickstart Your Summer Cookout

We grilled, smoked, baked, and cleaned, then did it all over again and again to find an option for every home.

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Marques Brownlee Wants to Help You Create Viral Videos

Known online as MKBHD, the tech reviewer spoke with WIRED about how to navigate YouTube as a creator and the importance of diverse perspectives.

source https://www.wired.com/story/marques-brownlee-interview-mkbhd-video-creator-tips

Smartphones Blur the Line Between Civilian and Combatant

In Ukraine, civilians are valiantly assisting the army via apps—and challenging a tenet of international law in the process.

source https://www.wired.com/story/smartphones-ukraine-civilian-combatant

Bolt Loaned Employees Thousands to Buy Stock—Then Laid Them Off

At least one employee borrowed $100,000 from the company—and now has just 30 days to pay it back.

source https://www.wired.com/story/bolt-stock-loans

A New Kind of Genome Editing Is Here to Fine-Tune DNA

Instead of deleting genes, epigenetic editing modulates their activity. A new paper tests if it’s able to undo a genetic effect of early alcohol exposure.

source https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-kind-of-genome-editing-is-here-to-fine-tune-dna

Google's Russian Empire Faces an Uncertain Future

After filing for bankruptcy, Google could withdraw from Russia or antagonize the country's regulators from overseas.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-russia-exit

These Are the 10 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 WIRED-tested picks and tips.

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

Polar’s Latest Running Watch Thinks It's Smarter Than It Is

Polar’s newest fitness watch is aimed at runners, but the software is hard to use, and it lacks some basic features.

source https://www.wired.com/review/polar-pacer-2

The Best Xbox Game Pass Games, From Citizen Sleeper to Weird West

Cancel your evening plans, because these titles will keep you engaged for hours on end.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-xbox-game-pass-games

Amazon Watches Its Workers and Waits for Them to Fail

Plus: A new Microsoft Surface laptop, sharable holograms, and Google cleans up its messaging mess.

source https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-worker-tracking-details-revealed

Google May Owe You a Chunk of $100 Million

Plus: The US admits to cyber operations supporting Ukraine, SCOTUS investigates its own, and a Michael Flynn surveillance mystery is solved.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-photos-settlement-us-ukraine-hacks-michael-flynn-unmasking

Your Tim Hortons Coffee App Knew Where You Were at All Times

The Canada-based company illegally collected “vast amounts of location data,” such as every time a person entered or left their home, workplace, or another coffee shop.

source https://www.wired.com/story/tim-hortons-coffee-app-location-data-tracking

What’s It Like to Drive NASA’s 1972 Moon Buggy?

OK, we’re 50 years late, but WIRED (finally) caught up with one of only six people to ever ride in the Lunar Roving Vehicle on the moon’s surface.

source https://www.wired.com/review/nasa-1972-moon-buggy

The FDA May Nix the Word ‘Milk’ From Your Almond Milk Carton

Dairy groups have argued that using the name for plant-based drinks confuses people. Critics say their real motivation is declining sales.

source https://www.wired.com/story/the-fda-may-nix-the-word-milk-from-your-almond-milk-carton

The Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 Won't Be the Best 2-in-1 in 2022

Samsung's latest 2-in-1 laptop flagship makes few changes to its formula. Up against tough competition from Lenovo and HP, it’s falling behind.

source https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-book2-pro-360

Google Meet and Duo Will Finally Become a Single Video Chat App

The Duo brand is dying, but its code base will live on.

source https://www.wired.com/story/google-meet-duo-video-messaging-app

Actively Exploited Microsoft Zero-Day Still Doesn't Have a Patch

The company continues to downplay the severity of the Follina vulnerability, which remains present in all supported versions of Windows.

source https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-follina-vulnerability-windows-office-365

The Best Hair Straighteners to Iron Out Those Kinks

Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons, brushes, and combs—work wonders.

source https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hair-straighteners

Meta’s New COO Is Nothing Like Sheryl Sandberg

Plus: The early days of Facebook, charitable donations, and a disconcerting playlist.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-meta-new-coo-sheryl-sandberg

The World Needs More Episodes of Our Flag Means Death

Happy Pride, everyone.

source https://www.wired.com/story/our-flag-means-death-renewal

Set Up Your Battle Station With the Best Desktop Gaming PCs

Forget hunting for a PlayStation 5. A desktop PC lets you play thousands of games on Steam, and glows in the dark while you're doing it.

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

8 Great Outdoor Deals to Kickstart Your Summer of Fun

It's not the weekend yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning a backyard bash with these discounted projectors, grills, and speakers.

source https://www.wired.com/story/outdoor-summer-deals-june-2-2022

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

Everything You Should Know About Plan B

Morning-after pills like Plan B are emergency contraceptives. Here's how they work—and how they don't.

source https://www.wired.com/story/plan-b-facts

Our Favorite Mesh Wi-Fi Routers Will Bathe Your Home In Wi-Fi

Forget about that patchy internet connection and dead spots with one of these WIRED-tested mesh systems.

source https://www.wired.com/story/best-mesh-wifi-routers

Video Gaming Got Its First Major Union. Now What?

Raven Software’s vote to unionize its QA team is historic, but getting Activision Blizzard to actually listen will require a lot more work.

source https://www.wired.com/story/raven-software-gaming-union

I’m Embarrassed by How Much I Enjoy Merge Mansion

Mobile games are designed to hook you, and I’ve fallen for it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/merge-mansion-mobile-games

Hiking 101: Everything You Need to Head for the Hills

From cooking breakfast on a camp stove to sleeping comfortably under the stars, here’s all the gear you need to embrace the great outdoors.

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