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The European Union has issued competition charges against Microsoft, accusing it of illegally linking Teams with Office.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to plead guilty to one count of espionage in US court on Wednesday, ending a years-long legal battle between the US government and a controversial publisher.
These hearing aids are excellent for media streaming and offer more than you’d expect at their $400 price.
Need an irrigation setup for challenging patios and container gardens? This unique kit may be the solution.
How accurate are gunshot detection systems, really? For years, it's been a secret, but new reports from San Jose and NYC show these systems have operated well below their advertised accuracy rates.
If humans are to return to the moon, space agencies and governments need to figure out the legal, ethical, and practical dimensions of extraterrestrial waste management.
The most notorious deepfake sexual abuse website is hosting altered videos originally published as part of the GirlsDoPorn operation. Experts say this new low is only the beginning.
The US government vowed to crack down on the sale of illegal nicotine vapes. They only got cheaper, fancier, and more potent.
Thomas Heatherwick believes architecture has a “nutritional value” to society—and that the public desperately deserve a better offering.
The Recording Industry Association of America and record labels allege that the leading AI music generators trained on their artists’ work without permission.
The space agency has pushed back the spacecraft’s return to an unspecified date in July, to give it more time to look into the problems that beset the vehicle on its journey into orbit.
Paddles are getting more sophisticated and expensive. We spent months testing dozens to find our favorites.
The first wave of Copilot+ PCs is here, and while graphics performance is lackluster, battery life is getting a boost on this Asus machine.
By studying the geometry of model space-times, researchers offer alternative views of the universe’s first moments.
The venom of recluse spiders can be dangerous, but the idea of there being a “season” when these arachnids invade homes and bite is unhelpful and wrong.
Experts aren’t unanimous about whether the AI-powered search startup’s practices could expose it to legal claims ranging from infringement to defamation—but some say plaintiffs would have strong cases.
We've typed thousands of words to help you find the ideal clacky—or thocky—mechanical keyboard for your refined taste.
The Dnsys X1’s sci-fi design and slick marketing don’t make up for this thigh-gripping walking aid not standing up for its target audience.
Meta’s plans to use personal content posted by Facebook and Instagram users to train algorithms suggest our digital histories are being repackaged to teach AI about—and how to mimic—humanity.
From Chappell Roan to Kendrick Lamar, online life is spilling onto the lighted stage, and vice versa. Maybe we all just want something real.
Not too long ago, services like GOOG-411, 118 118 and AQA used actual humans to answer questions with witty responses and encyclopedic knowledge. Today’s search engines could learn something.
A new project is paying researchers to find errors in other scientists’ work. The only problem? Even error hunters make mistakes.
Using a Trump-era authority, the US Commerce Department has banned the sale of Kaspersky’s antivirus tools to new customers in the US, citing alleged threats to national security.
Furiously complicated and astoundingly fast, the 250-mph, 1,800-hp, electrically enhanced, blood-curdling Tourbillon signals the start of Rimac’s influence on the century-old automaker.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has a release date and a new gameplay trailer, both of which were announced at Tuesday's Nintendo Direct.
Students and young workers from more than 120 universities have pledged to refuse work at Google and Amazon until the Israeli contract is dropped.
Conspiracist Alex Jones has responded to his bankruptcy proceedings by urging viewers to spend money with his father’s company—which isn’t answerable to the Sandy Hook families.
WaterField’s purpose-built iPad messenger bag is spacious and water-resistant, and will keep your precious new iPad safe in style.
In the mid-2000s, Google engineer Orkut Büyükkökten’s self-titled social network briefly took the world by storm before disappearing. Now he’s back, with a plan for a happier social media.
You can compete against anyone on Strava, anytime, anywhere—even in an international airport at 2 am. Which is better than doomscrolling.
Two organizations that handed out unconditional cash grants told WIRED that they will no longer disclose their financial statements and internal policies. Their stance follows a similar denial by OpenAI.
Extreme weather threatens the investment value of many properties, but financing for climate mitigation efforts are only just getting going.
Companies aren’t replacing workers with AI yet. But they are sacrificing thousands of jobs in the race to further innovation in the technology.
A ShinyHunters hacker tells WIRED that they gained access to Ticketmaster’s Snowflake cloud account—and others—by first breaching a third-party contractor.
CCTV cameras and AI are being combined to monitor crowds, detect bike thefts, and spot trespassers.
This drop-top hybrid supercar is the very definition of dynamic driving. Only the indistinctive looks let it down.
Apple Intelligence will make apps and services smarter. But Apple’s most notable innovations focus on ensuring the technology doesn’t disappoint, annoy, or offend.
In the market for a smartwatch? Maybe you're looking for a Father's Day gift—now's an excellent time to save on our favorites.
The company's annual developer event was stacked with demonstrations that showed off the new artificial intelligence capabilities coming to iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
At its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple introduced its first serious foray into generative AI, with a focus on app integrations and data privacy.
A Doom prequel, a Life Is Strange sequel, and a whole lot of horror games are coming to your consoles very soon.
As the fight against ransomware slogs on, security experts warn of a potential escalation to “real-world violence.” But recent police crackdowns are successfully disrupting the cybercriminal ecosystem.
Stay hydrated in style and cut down on single-use plastic with our favorite bottles—now updated with information on lead.
The bizarre animated YouTube series is so huge that it’s caught the attention of concerned parents and the Russian government. But it’s still a mystery to almost anyone over 30—except Stephen Colbert.
Apple’s developer event kicks off Monday morning at 10 am PT. Join us for live updates about the company’s next steps in software, hardware, services, and—of course—artificial intelligence.
A popular AI training dataset is “stealing and weaponizing” the faces of Brazilian children without their knowledge or consent, human rights activists claim.
This open source protocol ensures your devices play nicely. Matter 1.3 potentially adds more device support and energy management to smart homes.
New research has found that blue light from your smartphone screen won’t keep you up at night. But you still shouldn’t doomscroll in bed—here’s why.
Researchers are drawing on ideas from game theory to improve large language models and make them more correct, efficient, and consistent.
Forming meaningful bonds with others can improve your health, make you mentally sharper, and fuel creativity. Making friends can feel daunting, but research shows there are many ways to build better connections.
From the Digital Services Act to the AI Act, in five years Europe has created a lot of rules for the digital world. Implementing them, however, isn’t always easy.
I have high standards for my portable batteries. Somehow, Raycon exceeded all of them and then threw in a phone stand.
The best gift idea for your dad is a nicer version of something he already owns. The second best is one of these things.
Plus: Wilson Audio revamps its iconic speakers, Elon continues to Elon, and Google’s AI overviews are already causing chaos.
A food microbiologist explains why you shouldn’t worry about consuming poultry or dairy—so long as you take the right precautions.
The shift from El Niño to La Niña will see temperatures drop, but when one weather system swings to the other, summers tend to be hotter than average—meaning 2024 could be even warmer and wilder than last year.
Last June was the warmest in recorded history. It kicked off an alarming streak with no end in sight.
Influencer Keith Gill, known online as Roaring Kitty, became a Pied Piper for amateur stock traders after sparking a historic GameStop short squeeze. But his next move could land him in big trouble.
These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.
After weeks of withering security and privacy criticisms, Microsoft has vastly scaled back Recall, its ambitions for its AI-enabled silent recording feature.
The direct-to-consumer company’s debut electric mountain bike has a sticker price that’s hard to beat.
A European Commission spokesperson says Russia is focusing on Germany more than any other EU country—and estimates the Kremlin is spending €1 billion on disinformation campaigns.
The Instagrammable luggage brand isn't just popular for its cute colors. Beis' Carry On also has a comfy handle and a built in weight gauge.
With just six months to go before the US presidential election, Gemini and Copilot chatbots are incapable of saying that Joe Biden won in 2020, and won't return results on any election anywhere, ever.
It’s OK to be doubtful of tech leaders’ grandiose visions of our AI future—but that doesn’t mean the technology won’t have a huge impact.
I strongly prefer normal office chairs to the race-car seat designs found on gaming chairs. But if that’s the look you want, this is the best chair to buy.
Even though your budget buds are connected to wires, they might still require wireless connectivity. Is this a scam, or a clever way around Apple’s licensing restrictions?
Signia’s Silk X line will cost you in the thousands, but since an audiologist tunes it to your ears, they’re fuss-free and sound great with little effort.
Drake joined parody rapper Snowd4y for a remix of his “Hey There Delilah” cover, “Wah Gwan Delilah.” Some thought it was AI, the Plain White T’s cringed, and the jokes have been nonstop.
Research is uncovering the key role that fungi play in getting soils to absorb carbon, and how humanity’s actions aboveground are wreaking havoc in the mysterious fungal world below.
As if trying to land a new gig isn’t demoralizing enough, job seekers are meeting with characters powered by generative AI who are capable of meeting with infinite candidates to judge their skills.
A new discovery that the AI-enabled feature's historical data can be accessed even by hackers without administrator privileges only contributes to the growing sense that the feature is a “dumpster fire.”
A few years after touting the Oral-B Guide’s Alexa integration, the company has yanked the app you need to connect to it.
Susan Rice, who helped the White House broker an AI safety agreement with OpenAI and other tech companies, says she's worried China will steal American AI secrets.
The FDA is considering approving MDMA alongside psychotherapy as a treatment for PTSD. But evidence of the drug’s effectiveness isn’t clear cut.
Mike Lynch, a software mogul once heralded as “Britain’s Bill Gates,” has been acquitted of fraud by a jury in the US.
The number of alleged hacks targeting the customers of cloud storage firm Snowflake appears to be snowballing into one of the biggest data breaches of all time.
Days after former employees said the company was being too reckless with its technology, OpenAI released a research paper on a method for reverse engineering the workings of AI models.
The vehicle mostly survived launch and reentry—key stepping stones toward operational flights of the largest rocket in history.
Experiments show that asking AI chatbots to work together on a problem can compensate for some of their shortcomings. WIRED enlisted two bots to help plan this article.
Xiaomi’s Poco F6 has a solid camera, and it’s matched with the best display and processor you can get at this price.
The Eargo Link functions better than most ready-to-wear over-the-counter hearing aids, but they’re too basic at this $799 price.
This week, we discuss the bumpy first few weeks of Google’s AI-powered summaries, and why the new feature is making us sweat.
With a questionable design and a lack of audio vitality, these award-winning headphones leave us cold.
The annual Worldwide Developers Conference starts Monday, June 10. Here are the new features, AI-powered and otherwise, potentially coming to your devices.
ZeroMark wants to build a system that will let soldiers easily shoot a drone out of the sky with the weapons they’re already carrying—and venture capital firm a16z is betting the startup can pull it off.
A WIRED analysis of 22 million coordinates mapped out how police drones are used in a California border city. Some residents welcome the robots; others feel they now live in a surveillance dystopia.
Phenomenal wealth and a penchant for pseudoscience related to autism and vaccines have put Nicole Shanahan in position to do far more consequential things than being RFK Jr.'s running mate.
File-sharing site The Pirate Bay sparked a copyright revolution. Twenty years on, the political movement it inspired is pitching for power in the European elections. If it succeeds, it could reshape the internet.
Building on the internet’s love for the Swedish furniture store, Ikea is looking to hire workers for its forthcoming Roblox virtual outpost online. It pays real money, not Robux—as long as you’re 18.
Eliot Higgins and his 28,000 forensic foot soldiers at Bellingcat have kept a miraculous nose for truth—and a sharp sense of its limits—in Gaza, Ukraine, and everywhere else atrocities hide online.
Investor Marc Andreessen called tech ethics and safety teams “the enemy” in his “Techno-Optimist Manifesto” last year. Today he clarified he’s in favor of online guardrails for his 9-year-old son.
Wyoming’s secretary of state has proposed ways of “preventing fraud and abuse of corporate filings by commercial registered agents” in the aftermath of the scheme’s exposure.
During a tour of Silicon Valley, EU vice president Věra Jourová said she expects tech giants to prioritize stamping out content that could distort democracy.
After nearly a decade of silence, the beloved sci-fi author opens up about loss, love, and a collaboration with Keanu Reeves. A WIRED exclusive.
Grovemade’s anniversary sale offers a rare discount on American-made laptop stands, desk mats, and other WFH accessories.
The king of whole-home audio is heading outside and already sits at the highest echelon of noise-canceling headphones.
Lovense's newest sex toy offers all the benefits of pricey sex machines at a more affordable price.
Companies like Amazon and Microsoft are racing to set up new data centers in Europe, but behind the scenes there's concern about how provide them enough power to meet AI's demands.
Looking for a new place to host your hangouts? Here’s how you can use Discord to text, play, video chat, and more.
Donald Trump has vowed to go after political enemies, undocumented immigrants, and others if he wins. Experts warn he could easily turn the surveillance state against his targets.
Compact, cute, and fairly cheap, Nubia’s Flip 5G could be your first foldable, but the software lets it down.
Linen might not be your first choice for bed sheets, but give it a try, especially in the warmer months. Here’s the linen we love sleeping on.
Perhaps dark matter is made of an entirely different kind of particle than the ones physicists have been searching for. New experiments are springing up to look for these ultra-lightweight phantoms.
Soup up your sound with these active and passive speakers. We have picks for every budget.
Data breaches at Ticketmaster and financial services company Santander have been linked to attacks against cloud provider Snowflake. Researchers fear more breaches will soon be uncovered.
A U-shaped toothbrush tray is good for a quick clean, but you need a regular toothbrush too. The DuoBrush has both options.
Plus: Spotify will refund owners of its discontinued Car Thing, Amazon gets FAA clearance for more drone deliveries, and we’re in love with the new Rafa Nadal watch collaboration.
Every year, peatlands in the Arctic suddenly ignite. Smoldering subterranean fires from the previous summer were thought to be to blame, but now modeling suggests a worrying new cause.
Jade Sasser’s new book focuses on the racial dimensions of eco-anxiety. Among her findings: Women of color are likelier to say climate change will make them have fewer children than they want.
Plus: A whistleblower claims the Biden administration falsified a report on Gaza, “Operation Endgame” disrupts the botnet ecosystem, and more.
Making good espresso is hard, and it takes some trial and error. Here are some tips to get you started.
From games to consoles to accessories, Sony PlayStation gear is heavily discounted through June 12.
Google rushed out fixes after its AI search feature made errors that went viral. Fundamental limitations of generative AI mean that it will still screw up sometimes.
With over 60 countries holding elections in 2024, deepfakes and robocalls are being used to manipulate voters across the world. WIRED is tracking every instance of AI interference during this critical election year.
Shared Memory’s pixelated game Animal Well relies on players joining online communities to solve its puzzles. It’s also an indie gem that’s becoming all too rare as studios close.
Banish puff and frizz with these discounted flat irons and blow dryers from Dyson and beyond.
Anjan Katta thinks computers and the tech industry became too corporate and straitlaced—so he invented a tablet with a zippy monochrome screen that’s usable outdoors.
Biotech giant Bayer plans to distribute mustard greens that have been genetically altered to make them less bitter to grocery stores across the country.
From small donors to rich Silicon Valley investors, Donald Trump enthusiasts signaled their support for the convicted felon by sending money to his campaign.
This kid-friendly sampler is meant to introduce little ones to the world of home recording and beat-making.
Liz Reid, Google’s head of search, said in a blog post that the company had made adjustments to its new AI search feature after screenshots of its errors went viral.
Trump supporters, fringe extremists, right-wing pundits, and politicians have all posted incendiary rhetoric, including some calls for “war,” following former president Donald Trump's felony conviction.
OpenAI has released its first report, which details how bad actors in Russia, China, and beyond are using AI to spread propaganda. (Poorly.)
As rental companies flood the market with used Teslas, look out for these telltale signs of a lemon.
Drought-stricken hydro dams have led to daily electricity cuts in Ecuador. As weather becomes less predictable die to climate change, experts say other countries need to take notice.
The troubled company is back from the brink, but will emerge from bankruptcy to a world where coworking's long-term future is much less certain.
Anthropic and other big AI startups are teaching chatbots “tool use,” to make them more useful in the workplace.
This popular bassinet from the United Kingdom has made it to America, and it was worth the journey.
The US says a Chinese national operated the “911 S5” botnet, which included computers worldwide and was used to file hundreds of thousands of fraudulent Covid claims and distribute CSAM, among other crimes.
The new What If…? experience for Vision Pro is a win-win for Marvel and Apple. But it’s not built for—or accessible to—everyone.
Two ex-Facebook employees founded the nonprofit Integrity Institute to clean up tech platforms. Now it’s reeling amid fights on Slack and one founder’s resignation after an external HR investigation.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door proves that using new tech to bring old visions to life (and cut down on pain points) is way more effective than a simple cash grab.
Google is bringing Gemini and a slew of AI-powered features to ChromeOS, and there are about seven new Chromebooks coming this year.
They’re expensive, but you can wirelessly connect these cube-shaped cameras into one stream and control them via Logitech’s intuitive app.
Thanks to a flaw in a decade-old version of the RoboForm password manager and a bit of luck, researchers were able to unearth the password to a crypto wallet containing a fortune.
The US military aims to maintain its dominance by building autonomous attack drones that collaborate with humans and overwhelm defenses in swarms.
Police are using subtle psychological operations against ransomware gangs to sow distrust in their ranks—and trick them into emerging from the shadows.
Ending a relationship with the person you pay to cut your hair, walk your dog, or work on your home can be awkward. But if you need to move on, it’s better to make a clean break.
Looking for casual sex is often seen as taboo, even in queer circles. A handful of web apps—Sniffies, BKDR, and Motto—are using map technology to reinvigorate interest in cruising culture.
Using DNA from tangerines and tobacco, food scientists have made a familiar fruit tastier—and more Instagrammable—than ever. We looked into pink pineapples so you don’t have to.
The United States could fully transition to electric vehicles in about 20 years. When that happens, we’re going to need a lot of chargers.
Increasing solar activity over the next year could bring more opportunities to see fantastic displays of the northern lights.
This year has seen wind farm costs rise and many projects canceled as developers struggle with opaque regulations and determined opposition—but the industry is far from dead.
Las Barrancas, in the state of Veracruz, has struggled for 10 years against the rising Gulf of Mexico waters. Its best hope may lie in mangrove trees.
The Insta360 X4 360’s hybrid action camera offers 8K 360 footage in a tiny, consumer-friendly package.
This bed raises your head and feet, with added massage and under-bed lighting. I’ll never sleep flat again.
Physicists have figured out how a warp drive could work—even if it's more useful for our understanding of gravity than interstellar travel.
Scarlett Johansson’s talents once made her the ideal person to voice an AI. Now, she’s the perfect human to face off against it.
Not only do heat pumps work fine in cold weather, they’re still more efficient than gas furnaces in such conditions.
“Google as an illegal monopolist will have to pay some penalties,” US federal judge James Donato said Thursday, in a hearing discussing next steps after a jury found the company breached antitrust laws.
The Chinese-owned app is in serious trouble in Washington, but a survey of US creators suggests TikTok’s influencer economy is carrying on with business as usual.
The strange journey of Lin Rui-siang, the 23-year-old accused of running the Incognito black market, extorting his own site's users—and then refashioning himself as a legit crypto crime expert.
The NYC-Dublin portal gives us a peak into the future of online community building in the wake of Twitter's demise.
Research at Microsoft shows it’s possible to make AI models small enough to run on phones or laptops without major compromises to their smarts. The technique could open up new use cases for AI.
Thousands of fingerprints and facial images linked to police in India have been exposed online. Researchers say it’s a warning of what will happen as the collection of biometric data increases.
Not all discounts—or gadgets—are equal. We've rounded up the best deals on WIRED-tested gear.
Surprise yourself and soak your meats with new flavors every month from these highly-curated subscription services
The US government has filed an antitrust suit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, for allegedly abusing their dominance in the ticketing market to extinguish healthy competition.
Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. These five cooling mattresses are here to help.
This week on Gadget Lab, we talk about the surging popularity of heat pumps, the ultra-energy-efficient heating and cooling appliances we’ve called “climate superheroes.”
Without new rules, campaigns could hoodwink voters with AI-generated ads. And no one really seems to be taking the threat seriously.
Across four decades and five films, the Mad Max movies offer both a critique and exaltation of the very things that may well have our world motoring toward its own demise.
In London, Uber drivers are protesting a new payment system that they say makes it impossible to understand the algorithms that decide how much they get paid.
The electric five-passenger SUV not only has an impressive maximum range, it also comes with Kia’s new generative AI voice assistant.
It’s the best time of the year to pick up all the tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and gear you’ll need for summer fun. Just remember the deals end on Memorial Day.
Ultra-wideband radio has been heralded as the solution for “relay attacks” that are used to steal cars in seconds. But researchers found Teslas equipped with it are as vulnerable as ever.
Sleep starting to feel less like a luxury? It might be time for a new mattress or bed sheet. Good thing plenty are on sale.
African workers who label AI data or screen social posts for US tech giants are calling on President Biden to raise their plight with Kenya's president, William Ruto, who visits the US this week.
All browsers automatically store data locally, which speeds up web browsing, but can cause problems too. Here’s how to do something about it.
If Scarlett Johansson pursues legal action against OpenAI for giving ChatGPT a voice she calls “eerily similar to mine,” she might claim the company breached her right to publicity.
Hundreds of people and two WIRED reporters gathered at the Portal, which is open again after being closed due to “inappropriate behavior.”
Even if you aren’t technically inclined, this privacy-first mobile operating system helps you escape surveillance capitalism.
OpIndia claims “Islamophobia does not exist.” A new report shared exclusively with WIRED finds Google’s programmatic ads are running next to its content.
Noland Arbaugh is the first to get Elon Musk’s brain device. The 30-year-old speaks to WIRED about what it’s like to use a computer with his mind—and gain a new sense of independence.
Google is set to start mixing ads into its new AI-generated search answers. It’s a test of how the company’s biggest revenue stream can adapt to the age of generative AI.
A new breed of online ad allows brands to pay Google to offer shoppers AI-generated images that show how items of clothing would look on different skin tones and body types.
What goes on in artificial neural networks work is largely a mystery, even to their creators. But researchers from Anthropic have caught a glimpse.
These rechargeable and battery-powered models put better oral hygiene within easy reach.
The full-frame Cinema Camera 6K is seeing a rare $1,000 price cut, bringing it down to just $1,575 for the camera body.
Taking a cue from Google's Magic Eraser, Adobe's new trick improves on existing tools with the help of generative AI.
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo says the US is collaborating with other countries including the UK, Japan, and Canada to manage the risks posed by artificial intelligence.
It’s been a long time coming, but the Sonos Ace are the headphones you’ve been waiting for.
They predict the ups and downs of Bitcoin based on planetary movements, and their super-secretive clientele listens.
A WIRED investigation found thousands of Eventbrite posts selling escort services and drugs like Xanax and oxycodone—some of which the company’s algorithm recommended alongside addiction recovery events.
Not only is black carbon terrible for human health, but ever-fiercer wildfires are covering the Arctic with the dark particles, accelerating melting.
In a scorching statement, Scarlett Johansson claims that after she turned down an invitation to voice ChatGPT, OpenAI brazenly mimicked her distinctive tones anyway.
An Apple Photos glitch, now fixed, is a reminder that digital bits of your life will live on forever.
There's a new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro, plus a host of AI-powered tricks for Windows.
Working at an AI modeling agency means teaching pixels to smize—and filtering out the people with three heads.
During Samsung’s seasonal sale event, you can save on Galaxy smartphones and smartwatches, Frame TVs, and more.
Ken Segall is the reason so many Apple products start with “i.” Now he says it’s time to drop the prefix entirely.
Two judges in London have ruled WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the US on freedom of speech grounds.
If you’re ready to start tracking your weight, BMI, and other critical health data on your phone, we’ve weighed in on some great options.
Apollo’s midrange electric scooter has all the bells and whistles you’d want in a reasonable 46-pound package.
Members of the software developer community have reported deleting or altering their posts to prevent them from being used by OpenAI.
Beats’ latest on-ear headphones lack noise canceling and auto pause, but they sound fantastic.
Anthropic recently launched an iOS app for its Claude chatbot. We asked the company’s head of product design how to get the most out of the AI helper.
Disinformation and conspiracies spun out of control last week when police departments raided college campuses across the country during pro-Palestinian protests.
Anyone found guilty of selling or manufacturing cultivated meat in Alabama will face up to a three-month jail sentence and $500 fine.
The agency released a final order clarifying that pay-to-play internet “fast lanes” for consumers violate its net neutrality rules. It also guarantees the new rules won't preempt state broadband affordability programs.
Musi’s free music streaming app is a hit with thrifty teens. The app claims to tap content on YouTube, but some in the music industry question the legitimacy of that model.
Amazon’s newest delivery drones will take off from just outside Phoenix but don't count on rush ordering a fan on a hot day. The fleet can't fly when the temperature exceeds 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Saga's HoloBike just launched on Kickstarter. It's pretty and has potential, but the rides themselves are short and need some work.
Boeing’s first ever human-crewed spacecraft is launching tonight. You can watch it live right here.
Seven years behind schedule, on Monday Starliner will send two astronauts to space on a mission for NASA. The troubled company still has lots of catching up to do.
For decades, conflict has been a part of hip-hop culture. The ongoing diss-track battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake proves how much digital space has transformed rap beefs into an industry.
Kids and screens are a contentious subject. But if you’re going to get your kids a tablet, here are the ones you should buy and why.
The humble French press is affordable, effective, and hard to mess up. Here are our favorites to make your morning cup of coffee.
The iPhone maker has detected spyware attacks against people in more than 150 countries. Knowing if your device is infected can be tricky—but there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself.
It’s not the technology itself. It’s that we don’t yet have enough trained workers to install heat pumps for full-tilt decarbonization.
R/Dumbphones is about having a better relationship with your smartphones—whatever that means to you.
Synthetic DNA could be used to spark a pandemic. A move by President Biden aims to create new standards for the safety and security of mail-order genetic material.
Handheld tablets are sold with the expectation that those behind bars can use them to stay in touch with loved ones. But a WIRED investigation found that federal prisons disable the tablets’ chat apps.
Joe Lubin cofounded Ethereum. Now his company is suing the Securities and Exchange Commission, and he says the future of the internet is at stake.
ISP-supplied routers are improving as Vodafone offers the Wi-Fi 6E Ultra Hub with backup mobile network service in the UK.
We barbecued for weeks to find the right charcoal and propane grills for road trips—or just for smaller homes.
Plus: Razer will have to refund customers who bought its light-up face mask, Peloton cuts staff and its CEO, and hybrid cars are hitting the roads.
The Ambient Weather WS-5000 is the perfect gift for any loved ones who can't leave the house without knowing the dew point and wind speed.
Use any of Fitbit’s trackers or smartwatches to get a better idea of how you’re sleeping and how to improve your slumber.
TV mounts have evolved, and so have all the other options for getting your huge new television set off the entertainment stand.
These are the best Star Wars gifts in the galaxy for everyone from Padawan fans to Jedi masters.
Hydrostor, a leader in compressed-air energy storage, aims to break ground on a 200-MW plant in New South Wales by the end of this year. It wants to follow that with a 500-MW facility in California.
Plus: An assassination plot, an AI security bill, a Project Nimbus revelation, and more of the week’s top security news.
On Star Wars Day, we use some basic physics to measure the power of the Force. It’s strong!
A popular bill will force car companies to put AM radios in vehicles at no extra charge, despite decreasing interest from drivers and potential electromagnetic interference.
There’s still time left to bid for a 145,152-core Cheyenne supercomputer that was once the 20th most powerful computer in the world.
Some startups that launched buzzy generative AI products are now narrowing their offerings to try to make them more useful to business clients.
After lying low for years in the aftermath of January 6, exclusive reporting shows, militia extremist groups and profiles have been quietly reorganizing and ramping up recruitment and rhetoric on Facebook.
Ukraine needs small drones to combat Russian forces—and is bootstrapping its own industry at home.
The company's decision to eliminate the team building its charging infrastructure comes at a delicate time for the EV industry. Other players are eager to pick up where Tesla left off.
Amid tensions about free speech on university campuses and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, anonymous social media app Sidechat has become a hotbed of vile rhetoric.
Academic Ethan Zuckerman is suing Meta to win protections for add-ons that help researchers study the platform and give users more control over their feeds.
The Biden administration is asking tech companies to sign a pledge, obtained by WIRED, to improve their digital security, including reduced default password use and improved vulnerability disclosures.
Is whatever you’re reading written by a human, or is it generated by artificial intelligence? This list of articles will help you understand AI text detection.
The Affordable Connectivity Program—a federal benefit that provides discounts on high-speed internet access to low-income Americans—ends on April 30. Here's what happens next.
Britain’s former climate adviser says the country’s future plans are weak, climate protests are no longer helpful, and working closely with Big Oil is a jarring necessity.
Tesla’s deal with Baidu isn’t new, the mapping data Tesla will collect likely can’t leave China, and Full Self-Driving can’t compete with the more advanced Chinese alternatives.
The latest update to OpenAI’s chatbot improves the AI’s ability to remember user details. It’s rolling out first to ChatGPT Plus subscribers.
The company landed an unprecedented hit with the mobile game Pokémon Go. Seven years later, it’s still struggling to recapture that success.
Some 150,000 US autoworkers are poised to strike this week for better pay. Their union is pushing auto giants to ensure that green jobs won’t be worse jobs.
The prolific street-lit author’s X-rated books went viral on TikTok. Many believed he was a white writer profiting off Black culture. That was just the beginning.
What does the author and lifestyle guru have in common with the mathematician Stan Ulam—and Benjamin Franklin?
A new report lays out a modern way to search for E.T., calling for better use of big data and machine learning techniques.
Senators are meeting with Silicon Valley's elite to learn how to deal with AI. But can Congress tackle the rapidly emerging tech before working on itself?
Why does some wildlife thrive in the city? Figuring this out is the first step to boosting urban biodiversity. And that's good for everyone.
Apple ignored the tech industry's obsession with generative AI at the new iPhone launch, offering subtler AI features that make everyday tasks like photography and phone calls better.
Cory Doctorow talks about everything that threatens to make the internet “a toxic waste dump”—and the ways you can regain control of your choices online.
A scandal unfolding in Argentina shows the dangers of implementing facial recognition—even with laws and limits in place.
Chinese artificial intelligence startups say uncertain regulation, chip shortages, and a slowing economy will make it tough to compete.
For environmentalists, hybrid vehicles can feel like a compromise. But demand for hybrid pickup trucks is surging—and they may be the greenest practical option.
The most remarkable thing about these new in-ear high-end headphones is how overpriced they are.
New iPhones, sure. But the company’s compelling new service lures you even deeper into its ecosystem.
The latest vaccines are designed to target XBB.1.5, the dominant variant throughout much of 2023—until now.
The company debuted the iPhone 15, two new Apple Watches, new AirPods Pro, and some enhanced services.
Say goodbye to the mute switch and the Lightning port. The new iPhone lineup packs USB-C, but it’s the Pro models that have the spotlight.
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are here. In addition to new materials and new base features, there's an innovative new control gesture.
Brain injury from contact sports doesn't just affect professional athletes. A new study of amateur athletes who died before turning 30 reveals that many already showed signs of neurodegeneration.
Our own store for branded merchandise, SHOP.WIRED, is now live. Go ahead, share the love.
Signs suggest the culprits worked within a notorious Chinese hacker group that may have also hacked Indian electric utilities years earlier.
We're expecting Apple to show off the next iPhone and Apple Watch today. Join us for up-to-the-minute live coverage of all the news right here on our live blog.
The Pirola Covid variant has an alarming number of mutations, but it doesn’t seem to be taking hold or causing severe illness.
Most tasks don't require a trip to the garage. With a multi-tool, you can keep a toolbox's worth of tools in your pocket, desk drawer, or glove compartment.
Garmin’s top-of-the-line outdoor watch is a great alternative to the Apple Watch Ultra, especially if you don’t have an iPhone.
NPC influencers, "girl dinner," angels, bimbos—the internet is a girl's world now, whether you like it or not.
A new iPhone is coming Tuesday. Here’s what you should know ahead of time, and how to tune in to watch.
Harmful algal blooms are taking over as the world warms and grows richer in carbon dioxide—and there’s no easy fix.
State and local governments in the US are scrambling to harness tools like ChatGPT to unburden their bureaucracies, rushing to write their own rules—and avoid generative AI's many pitfalls.
The tech giant is 25 years old. In a chatbot war. On trial for antitrust. But its CEO says Google is good for 25 more.
In high-wage Finland, where clickworkers are rare, one company has discovered a novel labor force—prisoners.
Meta says it will retire Facebook's "news" tag in the UK, France, and Germany, ahead of rules that might force it to pay for content. Users may not care, but it has left media scrambling.
European politicians are nervous about where TikTok’s data goes. The company is spending big on local data centers, but analysts say it’s not enough.
Streaming music giving you the blues? These entry-level turntables will help you rock on to analog audio at home.
Physicists finally know where at least some of these high-energy particles come from, which helps make the neutrinos useful for exploring fundamental physics.
For the most sensitive parts of the human body, friction is the enemy. Here's how to keep it at bay.
Plus: Apple patches newly discovered flaws exploited by NSO Group spyware, North Korean hackers target security researchers, and more.
Plus: Google leaked its own images of the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch, and you can now learn music in Duolingo.
Doona's newest device promises that you won't forget your kid in a hot car seat. But be wary of devices that could harm more than help.
As dry soils contract, underground pipes rupture—disrupting cities, frustrating conservation efforts, and highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to a warming climate.
After 11 years, Apple's Lightning connector is being replaced by USB-C in the iPhone 15.
It's pumpkin spice season, and what better way to celebrate that than with some spice for your bedroom?
A new US government body would force companies to seek a license before working on powerful AI models like OpenAI's GPT-4, under a bipartisan proposal by senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley.
Charles Martinet has finally explained his new ambassador role at Nintendo. But the person behind Mario’s new voice remains a mystery.
Following a joint “mishap investigation” by SpaceX and the FAA, the federal agency listed 63 issues that must be addressed before launches can resume at the Texas site.
Civil rights groups say efforts to get US intelligence agencies to adopt privacy reforms have largely failed. Without those changes, renewal of a post-911 surveillance policy may be doomed.
The CEO’s vision for Taser-equipped drones includes a fictitious scenario in which the technology averts a shooting at a day care center.
The company is adding avatar-based, 3D video chat to its virtual world in an effort to expand its audience—and to keep the kids around as they grow older.
This week, we discuss how adding animated chats to Roblox will advance the company’s plan to enrich its virtual world.
The US Digital Service has seen its staff and budget expand under president Biden. Director Mina Hsiang says online government services should be made as compelling as apps from Silicon Valley.
Authorities have sanctioned 11 alleged members of the cybercriminal groups, while the US Justice Department unsealed three federal indictments against nine people accused of being members.
Treat yourself while saving money on these recycled accessories—the planet will thank you. Or take advantage of eye-watering price cuts on Samsung smartwatches and earbuds.
A law meant to crack down on short-term rentals in New York City took effect Tuesday. Thousands have dropped off the map, but there are still hosts offering bookings that may break the law.
And the first case on the docket may well be Russia’s cyberattacks against civilian critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
PlayStation Plus Extra or Plus Premium? Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate? We break everything down so you can spend more time playing.
Almost all of Studio Ghibli’s films are on Netflix and Max. To help prioritize your animation binge, we’ve ranked every single one.
Stories about AI liberation aren’t obsolete—and they aren't really about robots, either.
Social media algorithms usually promote biases toward white, thin bodies. Pinterest is using machine learning to surface images of all shapes and sizes.
Instead of using a countertop bottle warmer, Ember's $400 system can warm your baby's bottle and keep it cool on the go.
Boil, roast, bake, sauté, and grill—this cooker can do it all and packs up into a portable, go-anywhere kitchen.
Here's how to request that your personal information not be used to train Meta's AI model. "Request" is the operative word here.
If Silicon Valley CEOs were all exceptional, you’d expect the industry itself to be unique in its success and durability. It’s not.
Bruce had kind eyes and dressed well. Evelyn fell for him on Hinge, and then he stole $300,000. Now, she’s following the money trail.
When the internet confused her with a Covid truther, the author journeyed down the rabbit hole to understand why.
Two new studies of the potential of text- and image-generating algorithms suggest they could add scary new scale and power to online disinformation campaigns.
After leaving many questions unanswered, Microsoft explains in a new postmortem the series of slipups that allowed attackers to steal and abuse a valuable cryptographic key.
Swatch’s $400 sequel to the MoonSwatch is inspired by sea slugs and ditches quartz for the budget brand’s automatic movement.
Matthew Allen’s AI art won first prize at the Colorado State Fair. But the US government has ruled it can’t be copyrighted because it’s too much “machine” and not enough “human.”
Two weeks after staff at queer dating app Grindr unionized, bosses ordered employees back to the office. Nearly half the app’s workers refused and have been laid off.
The UK government has admitted that the technology needed to securely scan encrypted messages sent on Signal and WhatsApp doesn’t exist, weakening its controversial Online Safety Bill.
The new cookbook from Bricia Lopez approaches Mexican cuisine with a festive, LA vibe. The recipes, which heavily feature open-flame cooking, are universally delicious.
Some foreign companies may be complying—potentially offering China’s spies hints for hacking their customers.
No one has a plan for regulating AI yet. These are the questions that leaders must ask to contain the coming wave.
The Vibrio vulnificus pathogen thrives in hot coastal waters, and beachgoers can contract it via a small cut or scrape. It can also kill them in two days.
Chatbots like Open AI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard are vulnerable to indirect prompt injection attacks. Security researchers say the holes can be plugged—sort of.
Self-driving-car pioneer and Aurora chief executive Chris Urmson insists his driverless trucks won’t put people out of jobs—even as he moves full speed ahead with his company’s self-driving software.
WhatsApp and Signal have threatened to shut down services in Britain if the Online Safety Bill includes restrictions that undermine encryption. The government is pushing it through anyway.
The Italian supercar maker’s 1,340-horsepower electric car won't go on sale for five years—but that didn’t stop WIRED from taking the prototype for an exclusive early spin.
The world’s most popular mobile operating system just got a light makeover, and Google announced a handful of AI features for Android ahead of Android 14.
Posts praising the Wagner Group boss following his death in a mysterious plane crash last month indicate he was still in control of his "troll farm," researchers claim.
Climate change, protests, tech, elitism, (untrue) Ebola rumors—everything converged when heavy rains left thousands of people stranded in the Nevada desert.
A new study shows that semaglutide reduces heart failure symptoms like fatigue and swelling by bringing down body weight.
This is an affordable fat-tire ebike that you’ll be comfortable taking on trails or to the store.
Agriculture is a huge source of greenhouse gas emissions, so the US is getting serious about reform. But some scientists say current efforts are misguided.
If everything is a platform—sites for networking, ride-sharing, dog-walking—does that mean nothing is a platform?
The young company sent shock waves around the world when it released ChatGPT. But that was just the start. The ultimate goal: Change everything. Yes. Everything.
Thousands of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals are expected to disappear from rental platforms as New York City begins enforcing tight restrictions.
Unpredictable weather and delays following Hurricane Hilary turned the festival for ultra-wealthy techno-utopians and Hedonists into a literal quagmire. Welcome to the new normal.
Sink your teeth into these juicy third-party apps for better writing, organization, security, and more.
This clever hybrid camera transforms from a traditional action cam to a go-anywhere, portable wearable.
Is it what everyone was looking forward to? No. Were the new story missions necessary to evolve the game's narrative? Absolutely.
If you’re afraid of electric bikes—or bikes in general—this is the perfect starter ride for you.
Copyright activists are on a mission to wipe a popular generative AI training set from the internet. Success could alter the industry—and who controls it.
The Indian Institutes of Technology are a production line for global tech CEOs, but critics say they promote a toxic, discriminatory work culture.
The female characters who survive until the end of the film are the antidote to the movie's cycle of violence.
If your child is at high risk or if community transmission rates are high, you may want them to wear face masks. These are the styles my little ones will tolerate.
Plus: A major FBI botnet takedown, new Sandworm malware, a cyberattack on two major scientific telescopes—and more.
You can read countless ebooks, listen to audiobooks, and browse comics with one of these WIRED-tested digital reading subscriptions.
The latest autofocusing rangefinder from Leica is a take-everywhere gem of a camera—if you can afford it.
Tiny houses started as a minimalist revolution. They ended up as an Instagram aesthetic.
Writer Tony Gilroy grabbed a microphone on the streets of New York last weekend to talk about the future of Hollywood. “We are the content,” he said. “We’re tired of being strip-mined.”
A nonprofit watchdog group has found that the right-wing group PragerU has pushed out more than 100 political ads on Facebook and Instagram, flouting Meta’s policies.
Govee makes some of the best affordable smart lights, but its enormous range can be overwhelming and confusing. Here’s how to choose the right fit for your home.
This debut Wi-Fi 7 router from TP-Link is a top performer, but most folks should wait for prices to fall.
These mixed-reality glasses make mobile gaming bigger and better, but I’m not convinced they are the future.
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures.
In its final season, the FX on Hulu comedy leaves a promising blueprint for TV’s future.
Child safety group Heat Initiative plans to launch a campaign pressing Apple on child sexual abuse material scanning and user reporting. The company issued a rare, detailed response on Thursday.
A WIRED investigation into a cache of documents posted by an unknown figure lays bare the Trickbot ransomware gang’s secrets, including the identity of a central member.
Last year’s NASA mission proved it was possible to knock an incoming near-Earth object off course. But that creates debris—which might also be a threat.
We tested microphones, tripods, lights, teleprompters, and other tools in our own homes for several years. These are our favorites.
No one really knows how much screen time is too much. Keep those numbers a mystery—and be free.
Turtles’ shells contain a chemical record of the environment—including highly enriched uranium, an indicator of nuclear weapons development. What can we learn from these accidental archivists?
The European Union is desperate for its own artificial intelligence giant. German startup Aleph Alpha might be its best hope.
It's not just the wind and rain to worry about: Storm surges of up to 15 feet could pour over the coast, reaching miles inland.
Swatch’s latest limited edition launch from the smash Omega collaboration is a luxe reboot of the only watch pulled from original production.
The competitions, which are held on Russian-language cybercrime forums, offer prize money of up to $80,000 for the winners.
Once generative AI can use real-world tools, it will become exponentially more capable. Companies and regulators need to get ahead of these rapidly evolving algorithms.
It may not have the greatest range, but the Voyager is so sleek and lightweight that you’ll want to bring it everywhere you go.
A developer used widely available AI tools to generate anti-Russian tweets and articles. The project is intended to highlight how cheap and easy it has become to create propaganda at scale.
The Sourhouse Goldie is fancier and more expensive than it needs to be, but it ensures your sourdough starter stays happy.
Raccoons are a main carrier of rabies in the US. A government effort distributes millions of tasty vaccines to protect both animals and people.
Artists like Glaive got stuck with an artificial label thanks to a popular Spotify playlist. Now they want to break out of the machine-made categories.
With ecosystems in crisis, engineers and scientists are teaming up to decipher what animals are saying. Their hope: By truly listening to nature, humans will decide to protect it.
The former US president has always communicated best through images. His booking photo could be the one that cements his legacy.
This lightstrip and camera kit projects color-coordinated lights on the wall behind your TV for a dynamic, immersive viewing experience.
News has been removed from Facebook and Instagram after the Canadian government told Meta to pay publishers, leaving consumers unable to access vital information during wildfires.
From the Maui wildfires to ultrahigh ocean temperatures, climate change is leaving its devastating mark on the Earth. It’s but a taste of the pain to come.
Generative AI allows fans to “talk” to their favorite characters, drawing comparisons to everything from roleplaying to fan fiction. But do they actually want to outsource all the fun to AI?
The sabotage of more than 20 trains in Poland by apparent supporters of Russia was carried out with a simple “radio-stop” command anyone could broadcast with $30 in equipment.
These mobile accessories will make your smartphone a better—and safer—road trip companion.
New experiments show that the brain distinguishes between perceived and imagined mental images by checking whether they cross a “reality threshold."
A ramshackle team of American scientists scrambled to decode the Nazi cipher before the time ran out. Luckily, they had a secret weapon.
Tools like Zoom’s Clips feature to make it easier to have meetings across time zones and busy schedules.
Got milk? From wearables to popular portables, these are the breast pumps we recommend for your nursing era.
David L. Craddock's recent book about the game reveals the massive amount of effort it took to develop the game.
The US Secret Service’s relationship with the Oath Keepers gets revealed, Tornado Cash cofounders get indicted, and a UK court says a teen is behind a Lapsus$ hacking spree.
Plus: Apple changes its mind about right-to-repair legislation, Sony shows off a new portable PlayStation device, and what happens when police go after kids for schoolyard offenses.
Unravel the tangled world of cords and find the ones you need to charge your gadgets and transfer data.
When habitat loss is one of the biggest issues facing wild animals, why has Alaska given an uninhabited, remote island to feral cattle?
Which material should you buy? Percale or linen? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites and break it all down.
Ditch the Instagram-famous original Elvie wearable breast pump, and go for the affordable, portable model instead.
The first booking photo of a US president stands out among a sea of photoshops and AI-generated images online.
The warm days may be fading, but you can still grab these end-of-summer deals and get outside without going broke.
Productions are grinding to a halt and Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, and Max are leaning hard on ad-supported models. The result of all this disruption might just be everything old being new again.
ChatGPT-powered avatars recently gushed over a new book—unconvincingly. But if AI develops actual opinions, authors might be in for a shock.
It seems impossible, but there’s a way to cool things off without tapping into a fuel source. (Hint: It involves outer space.)
With its inaccurate measurements and weird sizing, I honestly couldn’t tell you why this wearable breast pump is $550.
Bitcoin podcaster Peter McCormack bought his local nonleague soccer team. Can he really turn Real Bedford FC into a global sports brand?
The network of citizens who publicly report their air quality readings are helping their neighbors brave the proliferation of harmful wildfire smoke in the atmosphere.
Fungal infections are rising worldwide and climate change may be to blame. Medicine isn’t ready.
Social norms—not laws—are the underlying fabric of democracy. The Georgia indictment against Donald Trump is the last tool remaining to repair that which he’s torn apart.
Threads coming to the web doesn’t mean the new social app is the ultimate Twitter killer, but it makes it infinitely more usable.
The second-generation CZ Smart launched a few months ago. Both the company and reviewers have found serious technical issues.
Russia tightly controls its information space—making it hard to get accurate information out of the country. But open source data provides some clues about the crash.
A new analysis shows that “open source” AI tools like Llama 2 are still controlled by big tech companies in a number of ways.
Code Llama may spur a new wave of experimentation around AI and programming—but it will also help Meta.
In the age of generative AI, it's impossible to know where your information is going—or what it's going to be used for.
Ultimate Ears Professional, the company that pioneered in-ear sound, has a new set of high-end (and high-priced) earphones called UE Premiere that are truly exemplary.
This week, we discuss a recent legal case in Illinois that illustrates how police overreach into school discipline has affected students and their families.
Musician Alex Pall spoke with WIRED about his VC firm, the importance of raising cybersecurity awareness in a rapidly digitizing world, and his surprise that hackers know how to go hard.
Two new studies show that AI-powered devices can help paralyzed people communicate faster and more accurately.
Trimming profits, delaying launches, begging friends. Companies are going to extreme lengths to make do with shortages of GPUs, the chips at the heart of generative AI programs.
Augmented reality filters on TikTok and Instagram are the most surprising way to be yourself online.
The Biden administration has changed its mind about a Massachusetts state law giving mechanics and car owners access to more diagnostic data.
While India’s spacecraft landed on the lunar surface, the Russian one collided with it. The mixed record shows that developing a lunar economy won’t be easy.
There are certain rules that one must abide by in order to successfully survive a horror movie (game).
The Ducati MotoE generates 171 mph from a motor the size of a coffee can and sounds like an X-wing attacking the Death Star.
Here’s what the science really says about teens and screens—and how to start the conversation with young people of any age.
The Linner's Nova over-the-counter hearing aids are inexpensive, but the low price comes with too many trade-offs.
Gusts primed the Maui landscape to burn, then drove an out-of-control blaze. It’s a worst-case scenario that’s growing increasingly common around the world.
Teachers are caught between cracking down on cheating with generative AI and using it to help empower students. It’s going to be a challenging year.
Kristen Ghodsee, author of Everyday Utopia, talks about the benefits of communal living—or at least of embracing a broader definition of community.
Will former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen's Facebook account be suspended? This decision could have huge ramifications for how Meta handles upcoming elections in India and the US.
Canada’s worst wildfire season ever has put unprecedented strain on the country’s firefighters. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced, with millions more choking on toxic wildfire smoke. Next summer could be far worse.
With ESPN Bet, Disney brokers a marriage between sports betting and the entertainment industry.
Naomi Duguid’s The Miracle of Salt is a magnificent single-ingredient trip around the world.
If you’re looking for a pair of compact hi-fi speakers that can do anything, look no further.
It's uncomfortable to see AI-generated child porn as anything but abhorrent—but simulated imagery might help in the fight against child sexual abuse.
Stimulating the brain with electricity has been used for 30 years to treat Parkinson’s disease. Now, researchers are testing whether it could help restore hand and arm motion.
Unlike web browsers, mobile apps increasingly make it difficult or impossible to see what companies are really doing with your data. The answer? An inspectability API.
In Taiwan, so many people are nearsighted that the island nation has already glimpsed what could be coming for the rest of us.
The hackers, who mostly targeted victims in Hong Kong, also hijacked Microsoft’s trust model to make their malware harder to detect.
One of the year’s most anticipated releases, out now from Ascendant Studios, is standard war fantasy—but a stable of veteran FPS developers gives this mage-powered shooter an edge.
Mexico and the western US are reeling from record-shattering rainfall. Blame high ocean temperatures—and prepare for worse to come as the planet warms.
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.
Whether you need a travel-friendly slate or something affordable for the kids, we tested every model to find the right one for everybody.
AI technologies promise more chatbots and replicas of people who have passed. But giving voice to the dead comes at a human cost.
You might see your coworkers in only two dimensions, but don’t let that stop you from looking your best.
Telehealth companies that provide abortion pills are surging in popularity. Which are as safe as they claim to be?
A botnet apparently connected to ChatGPT shows how easily, and effectively, artificial intelligence can be harnessed for disinformation.
Want faster Wi-Fi on your trusty old laptop or desktop? Here’s how to upgrade it yourself with a new Wi-Fi card or USB adapter.
Garments that can be packed with ice or equipped with fans are becoming increasingly popular among workers exposed to high heat.
Coming from the Congo, I knew where the essential ingredient for the atomic bombs was mined, even if everyone else seemed to ignore it.
People with ADHD have been dealing with a stimulant shortage in the US for almost a year. Some researchers say digital therapeutics could help fill the gap.
The KEF R3 Meta speakers look unbelievable and sound very natural; the only downside is the cost.
Mathematicians can often figure out what happens as quantities grow infinitely large. What about when they are just a little big?
In the streaming era, watching NFL football requires an inventive playbook and perseverance.
New research reveals the strategies hackers use to hide their malware distribution system, and companies are rushing to release mitigations for the “Downfall” processor vulnerability on Intel chips.
This 200-horsepower beast is Damon’s bid to bring safe, electric motorcycles to the masses. WIRED put the HyperSport to the test.
Plus: Amazon Music gets pricier, a bunch of people still want to ban TikTok in the US, and it’s only getting hotter on planet Earth.
A victory for Montanans’ right to a clean, healthy environment could set a precedent for other climate lawsuits throughout the United States.
Labor Day weekend arrives in a few weeks, but sales on weighted blankets, couches, and mattresses have already started.
Some residents of Yellowknife are staying behind to fight back wildfires that could soon engulf the Canadian city. Others have shared harrowing stories as they race to escape the flames.
Lambo’s 1,341-hp “Ultra GT” is inspired by spaceships and is by a long way the most powerful car the brand has ever made.
It may not be possible to eradicate the state’s tens of thousands of Burmese pythons. But the local wildlife is biting back—and humans wielding new tech can help.
Under a new law, schools in Iowa have to remove titles with specific sexual content from libraries. Asking an AI chatbot proved to be the easiest way. It flagged The Handmaid’s Tale and Beloved.
The curvy translucent plastic design of the iMac was the test case for Steve Jobs' “whole-widget” strategy that led to the creation of the iPhone.
A tech-led initiative to bring economic development to Brazil’s shantytowns starts with a radical idea: Listen to the people who live there.
Robotic spacecraft from both countries are aiming to touch down on the moon’s southern hemisphere, as one’s space program waxes and the other wanes.
In March a viral letter called for a pause on AI development, warning that algorithms could outsmart humanity—but many experts who signed on did not believe the technology poses an existential risk.
This week, we talk about what’s causing the heat waves, storms, fires, and other extreme atmospheric events we’ve been living through this summer, and how humanity can prepare for a very hot future.
This pricey laptop is beefier than its name suggests, but it packs pro-level power and a super bright screen to make up for it.
Signs of the drastic—and in some cases irreversible—changes that humans have made to the climate are now impossible to ignore.
Productivity software may have killed the watercooler, but chitchat is still the best way to grow connections in a hybrid workplace. These tips can make it less awkward.
Ethics watchdogs are looking out for potentially undisclosed use of generative AI in scientific writing. But there’s no foolproof way to catch it all yet.
An innovation agency within the US Department of Health and Human Services will fund research into better defenses for the US health care system’s digital infrastructure.
Beyond Meat’s weak sales led to headlines about “peak veganism” and the end of plant-based meats. But demand in Europe shows there’s still life in alternative proteins.
From the Hawaii Community Foundation to the Maui Food Bank, donations to these groups aid people impacted by the recent disaster in Lahaina.
Life is hard, the future is uncertain, but the trio behind Ape Out want you to escape your troubles—one step at a time.
As Venba, the game’s titular character, navigated a new world while holding on to the culture she holds dear, I saw myself in her.
After the success of its solar-charging headphones, Urbanista is back with a Bluetooth speaker that can play music for 45 hours. If you treat it right, it might never need to be plugged in at all.
Shopping for a notebook can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
Samsung’s smart cordless stick vacuum is effective and stylish, but probably not worth the price.
Mustafa Suleyman, cofounder of DeepMind and Inflection AI, talks about how AI and other technologies will take over everything—and possibly threaten the very structure of the nation-state.
Last weekend, presidential hopefuls glad-handed at the Iowa State Fair. This photo of Florida governor Ron DeSantis encapsulates the spectacle.
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on our attempts to stop time, and why your camera roll might not really be so different from your parents’ photo album.
A WIRED investigation and federal citations show how first aid clinics in Amazon warehouses sometimes direct injured employees to get back on the job, risking further injury.
Gregor Dodson, a director of product management, shares why Samples is the music streaming app’s newest video feature.
Humans figured out how to prevent huge fires in urban areas over a century ago. Why have they gotten so bad again?
This HP laptop won’t blow you away, but it’s a great all-around machine with a 15-inch touchscreen.
Going on vacation and leaving your feline familiars at home? Keep them entertained for hours with these cat-tested videos of squirrels, birds, and more.
Controlled exposure to misinformation can help protect people from falling for it in the future, according to new research.
Novel climate-financing deals are promising to shut off dirty energy plants in developing countries and retrain their staff to work in the green economy.
When Alex Woolner asked ChatGPT to generate some crochet patterns for cute animals, she wasn't expecting the results to be quite so … off.
The social media giant filed a lawsuit against a nonprofit that researches hate speech online. It’s the latest effort to cut off the data needed to expose online platforms’ failings.
The impulse to save everything no longer makes sense. It's time to leave the city as a monument to the dangers of global warming—and rethink our relationship to heritage.
Thousands of security experts, hackers, and college students competed to trick powerful text-generation systems into revealing their dark sides at the Defcon hacker conference in Las Vegas.
The future might not come with flying cars, but it did bring cheap robots to clean your house.
TikTok is making its algorithm optional for users in the European Union. But more legal and design changes are necessary to protect people's right to "cognitive liberty."
Chronic drinking depletes the brain’s dopamine levels. A single dose of a gene therapy reset them, and stopped the craving for alcohol.
The right shelter can make a big difference in how comfortable you are outdoors. Here are the ones we’ve tested and love.
The wide-ranging scams, often disguised as game promotions, can all be linked back to one network.
Voice actors with disabilities are only now getting a seat at the table in the gaming industry. But regressive policies on remote work and a desire for Hollywood names have put that all in danger.
San Francisco ride-hail drivers are about to share the roads with robot competitors. They say that the self-driving cabs need to work on their traffic skills—and watch out for bodily fluids.
Defense satellites used to be big, costly, and "juicy" targets for attack. Now the Pentagon is aiming for a more resilient network of nearly 1,000 mini orbiters.
A literary analytics project called Prosecraft has shuttered after backlash from the writing community. It's a harbinger of a bigger cultural tide shift.
How would scientists even recognize biological signs of life beyond Earth? Assembly theory proposes a way to identify molecules made by living systems—even those using unfamiliar chemistries.
The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we reviewed those too (including a few portable screens).
This low-cost electric trike opens up the outdoors to more people, but three wheels have their own set of challenges.
Finding the perfect place to live in another state—or country—is challenging, but with a few tools and some smart communication, you can make it easier.
The macOS Background Task Manager tool is supposed to spot potentially malicious software on your machine. But a researcher says it has troubling flaws.
A pair of major data breaches rock the UK, North Korea hacks a Russian missile maker, and Microsoft’s Chinese Outlook breach sparks new problems.
Stay hydrated with tried-and-tested juicers for refreshing daytime beverages and eye-brightening evening drinks.
The fireflies of Moriyama City have long been prized (and hunted) for their yellow-green glow. To bring populations back up, amateur conservationists are hitting the books.
Samsung’s new smartwatch rightly brings back the rotating bezel, but that’s about all that really stands out.
Labor Day discounts have come early, and we’ve price-checked all these sales to make sure you save on our favorite mattresses.
The decentralized Instagram alternative is a great option if you want to back up your feed, focus on photo-sharing, or cut loose from Meta's empire entirely. And making the leap is surprisingly easy.
To honor the genre’s 50th anniversary, WIRED contributor C. Brandon Ogbunu and Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco paint two scenes of how the duality of AI will shape the art form in five decades.
GitHub has spent two years researching and slowly rolling out its multifactor authentication system. Soon it will be mandatory for all 100 million users—with no opt-out.
Geoffrey Hinton left Google so he could speak more freely about AI’s dangers. He argues that building analog computers instead of digital ones might keep the technology more loyal.
Forty years later, the books are still influential. In Dice Men: The Origin Story of Games Workshop, Ian Livingstone talks about their success and about Games Workshop's other hit: Warhammer 40,000.
Artists in the visual effects industry have been talking about unionizing for more than a decade.
The space agency lost touch with the beloved spacecraft following a faulty command signal. Here’s how it happened—and how engineers worked to bring it back.
The Galaxy Tab S9 series includes the insanely massive 14.6-inch Tab S9 Ultra, but the prices of these slates are off-putting.
In simulated environments, smell is often the neglected sense. Scentient’s wearable device aims to bring a whiff of authenticity to virtual reality.
Robotaxis can offer paid rides in San Francisco around the clock after Alphabet’s Waymo and GM’s Cruise got approval from the California Public Utilities Commission.
In 2008, Boston’s transit authority sued to stop MIT hackers from presenting at the Defcon hacker conference on how to get free subway rides. Today, four teens picked up where they left off.
The outcry over Zoom's tweak to its data policy shows how the race to build more powerful AI models creates new pressure to source training data—including by juicing it from users.
Wildfires were once rare across the Aloha State. But drought, invasive species, and human development have pushed Hawaii into a fiery new age.
Zoom is populated by our faces, our voices, and more. If companies like it want to use customer data to train their AI—now or in the future—they need to let people choose if, and how much, to opt in.
TikTok’s latest trend involves clips of Hollywood movies playing next to videos of baking or metal compression. It’s making social media overstimulation even worse.
This week, we talk about pending changes to how driverless taxis can operate on city streets, and how a loosening of the rules would impact road safety, rideshare drivers, and your commute.
If you don't mind the high-pitched whine of the motor, this reliable electric scooter satisfies with its power, torque, and range.
By measuring inflated helium nuclei, physicists have challenged our best understanding of the force that binds protons and neutrons.
Temperature is one of the hardest aspects of touch to re-create for prosthetic users. This tiny patch could help people with amputated limbs sense coldness.
Since taking over Twitter, Musk has made mistake after mistake. His latest decision proves that he has never understood the average Twitter user—or doesn’t care to build a platform for them.
As the international tech giant moves toward Russian ownership, the leak raises concerns about the volume of data it has on its users.
From vinyl to photos, blogs to music streams, chronicling 50 years of culture involves reckoning with what can and cannot be saved—and the tools that can do it.
The legacy electronics manufacturer is creating IoT honeypots with its products to catch real-world threats and patch vulnerabilities in-house.
Security researchers accessed an internal camera inside the Deckmate 2 shuffler to learn the exact deck order—and the hand of every player at a poker table.
Security researchers set up a remote machine and recorded every move cybercriminals made—including their login details.
The internet celebrity is the first Twitch streamer to be charged with inciting a riot. It joins a long legacy of disastrous internet meetups.
Take advantage of these discounts for your end-of-summer biking, hiking, and outdoor adventures.
Wastewater fuels blooms of reef-smothering algae. Better engineering and an army of funny-looking fish can come to the rescue.
Booming popularity in pre-owned luxury watches has led to a new breed of companies mining market data to turn timepieces into stock portfolios.
Lexie's B2 over-the-counter hearing aids work well—the audio is powered by Bose—but their overly conspicuous design is uncomfortable and off-putting.
You can also set up alerts for whenever your home address, phone number, or email address appears in Search.
Robots, computers, and algorithms are hunting for potential new therapies in ways humans can’t—by processing huge volumes of data and building previously unimagined molecules.
UK unicorn Synthesia offers clients a menu of digital avatars, from suited execs to Santa Claus. But it has struggled to stop them being used to spread misinformation.
C, better known as Grimes, talks with us on Have a Nice Future about everything from AI-generated music and art to education and politics—and about the idea of “traditional masculinity.”
The TikTok hearings made clear that the American imagination of foreign espionage has become Chinese. Who stands to benefit? Data-hungry US companies and military.
They started out as dubbed cassettes of live performances. Decades later, they’re still integral to the careers of emerging artists.
Nobody knows what around a fifth of your genes actually do. It’s hoped they could hold the secret to fixing developmental disorders, cancer, neurodegeneration, and more.
The vulnerability could allow attackers to take advantage of an information leak to steal sensitive details like private messages, passwords, and encryption keys.
STEM scholars with startup dreams struggle to find support. A new type of professorship may be the solution.
3D printing’s complicated cousin—laser cutting—finally gets its noob-friendly entry point.
The test, which consumers can order on their own, measures a protein linked to Alzheimer’s called amyloid beta. But it can’t diagnose cases, and the results may be needlessly stressful.
The Making of the Atomic Bomb details how scientists led humanity to a new era of destruction. Artificial intelligence safety researchers say it offers valuable lessons for humanity’s current plight.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are much improved over last year, but now that competition among folding phones has heated up, these Galaxies have less star power.
Banks and payments companies have long penalized sex workers. Many thought crypto would be a solution, but now exchanges are dumping them too.
Rap was born in New York City; its current hub is Atlanta. The next big scene? Milwaukee, where a new generation is taking creative control.
Claire Boucher is open sourcing her musical persona to let people create their own version of Grimes with AI.
Soon after Russian troops invaded Ukraine in February 2022, sensors in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone reported radiation spikes. A researcher now believes he’s found evidence the data was manipulated.
Since 2018, a dedicated team within Microsoft has attacked machine learning systems to make them safer. But with the public release of new generative AI tools, the field is already evolving.
Forget Gonzalez v. Google. There's another dispute that will come before the justices in the next year and this time they will have to directly deal with issues involving platforms and speech.
An unprecedented look at dopamine in the brain reveals that psychosis drugs get developed with the wrong neurons in mind.
This is a love letter to the small, quiet, affordable, and packable portable pump that I’ve always wanted.
As game developers wrestle with the challenges and opportunities of incorporating AI tools across the industry, those same tools continue to increase in complexity.
Cybercriminals are touting large language models that could help them with phishing or creating malware. But the AI chatbots could just be their own kind of scam.
Ace the school year with special, teachers-only perks—like cheap software, phone plans, and classroom supplies.
The ProMED website and listserv, which broke the news of the arrival of Covid, SARS, and MERS, is now caught between financial shortfalls and staff turmoil.
A sound. A culture. A people. Even now, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, what can’t hip hop do or be?
That .edu email is your ticket to exclusive savings on laptops, streaming services, software, and more.
These noise-canceling headphones take on Apple’s AirPods Max and Sony’s WH-1000XM5, but they lack a few key features.
Your best friend can receive timely medical help without ever leaving home. These are our favorite televets.
Plus: The great Threads boom simmers down, Meta pivots to chatbots, and XBox controllers get more repair-friendly.
Plus: A framework for encrypting social media, Russia-backed hacking through Microsoft Teams, and the Bitfinex Crypto Couple pleads guilty.
Unrealistic expectations and real-world problems like unwanted gifts and the temptation of "wishcycling" turned the trash jar from zero-waste influencer emblem to "elitist" cliché.
Prepare for fall adventures with discounts on tents, action cameras, and other outdoor essentials.
If you struggle to build a strict budget like I do, you might like Allo's approach of encouraging users to align their money with what’s most important to them.
The US Congress is trying to tame the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. But senators’ failure to tackle privacy reform is making the task a nightmare.
The new additions extend Fisker's offerings beyond the auto brand's just-released electric SUV.
The Irish singer became world-renowned long before artists’ every interaction landed on social media. Maybe that’s a good thing.
Willow’s latest wearable breast pump can switch expression modes and has a fun app, but it also has a massive price tag to match.
The AI gold rush has thrust services like ChatGPT into every aspect of our digital lives. That still won’t solve your email problems.
A perfect storm of extreme weather and war have hit northern hemisphere crops like wheat, peaches, and olives. Welcome to the increasingly precarious future of food.
Home services platform Urban Company helped Indian women get into the gig economy. Now they say it’s setting impossible targets and then abandoning them.
Flaws in the Points.com platform, which is used to manage dozens of major travel rewards programs, exposed user data—and could have let an attacker snag some extra perks.
A new drilling technology promises to unlock a wealth of energy—without a fossil fuel in sight. Will Knight sits down with WIRED senior writer Gregory Barber to find out more.
We filled these bags to the brim with our tech, wallets, and water bottles. They held up to the test.
The papers are neither proof that Facebook divides us nor a vindication of social media. They’re a starting point.
The first collaboration between OnePlus and Keychron is a heavy, customizable keyboard with a soft typing experience—if you're into that kind of thing.
This week, we discuss the local-first computing movement and its push to reduce our reliance on the corporate-owned, cloud-based software tools we use every day.
Tired of relying on Big Tech to enable collaboration, peer-to-peer enthusiasts are creating a new model that cuts out the middleman. (That’s you, Google.)
Since May 4, the Indian government has shut off the internet in Manipur, giving cover to murders, rapes, and arson.
Meta has long fought Europe's demands that it get people's consent before using their data for targeted ads. Then a Norwegian regulator threatened fines of $100,000 per day.
Exposure to excessive heat during pregnancy has been linked to everything from preterm labor to low birth weight, and those risks are rising as the world warms.
Developer Aggro Crab is taking other developers (like From Software) to accessibility school, and it’s making games better for everyone.
Experts doubt claims that LK-99 is a room-temperature superconductor set to open up a future of levitating trains and quantum tech. Andrew McCalip wants to see for himself.
Jordi Van Den Bussche, aka Kwebbelkop, opens up about his new video that uses an AI model to reproduce his physical presence. But will fans still watch an AI clone?
In his quest to watch every Nicolas Cage movie in chronological order, law professor and author Aaron Perzanowski confirmed that he owns nothing—and that you probably don’t, either.
Yes, save the corals. But warming seas also imperil innumerable plankton, which power the oceanic ecosystem.
Web search promised to resolve questions. Instead, it's brought on soft apocalypse of a truth that's reduced to trivia.
As the UK pushes for a law that threatens end-to-end encryption, WhatsApp has given itself a starring role in a doc about a girls’ soccer team fleeing the Taliban.
Aunt Flo doesn’t have to suck (that much). These menstrual cups, absorbent underwear, and reusable pads are ecofriendly and comfortable.
Learning a new tongue? It’s a worthy pursuit, and these WIRED-tested services can help.
Whether you’re typing emails, marketing copy, or the next great novel, these tech tools and tips can help you spread the word.
People are using TikTok to change the narrative around invisible illness. So what can a medical professional learn by lurking?
Current treatments for depression after giving birth are either slow to work or hard to get. The FDA is considering a new tablet that relieves symptoms within days.
Generative AI won't just flood the internet with more lies—it may also create convincing disinformation that's targeted at groups or even individuals.
A prosthetic arm that connects directly to the nervous system gives the user fine control over the motions of individual fingers—just by thinking and trying to move.
Researchers found a simple way to make ChatGPT, Bard, and other chatbots misbehave, proving that AI is hard to tame.
Dara Khosrowshahi swooped in to tame a beastly work culture and try to make the on-demand giant profitable. Now he’s expanding into trucks and boats, but he still sees Uber as a fixer-upper.
Specialized’s light utility ebike is more than ready to make up for the loss of VanMoof.
California Mode is outstanding, and the EV’s design is a clear win—but too many features are missing or “coming soon,” making this SUV a jumble of hits and misses.
It’s bright, affordable, looks great, and is easy to mount and use. What’s not to like?
A study of baby-food containers shows that microwaving plastic releases millions upon millions of polymer bits.
This powerhouse of a machine comes very close to delivering everything you need in a laptop.
Be sure to blow up any criticism or misunderstanding of your app, no matter how small, into a flat-out organizational panic.
Plus: Mozilla fixes two high-severity bugs in Firefox, Citrix fixes a flaw that was used to attack a US-based critical infrastructure organization, and Oracle patches over 500 vulnerabilities.
As white-collar workers surf the web in air-conditioned comfort, delivery drivers are moving ecommerce packages through record temperatures.
Berberine went viral as a weight loss wonder pill. Its success on social media shows how broken the supplement industry is.
Chatty assistants from Amazon, Apple, and Google are popular. But which one is right for you?
An extra membrane that once had digestive functions let marine microbes boost their yield from photosynthesis. Today, they're responsible for locking carbon in the ocean and putting oxygen in the air.
Jumping between Chrome and Safari, or Firefox and Edge? Here’s how to keep your precious data with you.
Active chairs promise to improve your posture and introduce movement in a long day of sitting. Kinesiologists think you might want to take a walk instead.
When humans didn't know what moved the ocean and the sun, they granted those objects mental states. Something similar can happen with artificial intelligence.
A “teens dabbling in the dark arts” movie looks different through the lens of social media natives hoping to make #content.
Plus: Russia tightens social media censorship, new cyberattack reporting rules for US companies, and Google Street View returns to Germany.
By the time you have enough devices to take advantage of Wi-Fi 7, systems like these will be much cheaper.
Snow is falling—but it doesn’t show up to replenish the river. In a drying West, researchers are racing to find out where it goes.
We’ve got discounts for everyone, whether you’re gearing up for a new year of learning or just decking out your workstation.
The bird may be dead, but Twitter—er, X—is still alive for communities, news, and memes.
After five years of purgatory, Rafaela Vasquez, the operator of a self-driving Uber that killed a pedestrian in 2018, pleaded guilty to endangerment.
Google’s new AI-powered search engine can feel more like artificial interference than artificial intelligence.
Together with Oppenheimer, the so-called Barbenheimer opening weekend topped $244 million domestically. But that’s not its most astonishing achievement.
A battery-powered motor lets you enjoy most of the benefits of biking, minus the sweat.
From smart displays to soundbars, Google’s voice assistant comes in all shapes and sizes. Here are our favorites.
It's typical to ask friends for permission to share pictures of them. Yet people don't extend this courtesy to strangers, either because they think nothing of it or they need to go viral at all costs.
Tools for Humanity has an iris-scanning Orb that decides whether you're human or a robot—and then gives you crypto. But is Worldcoin worth the price?
The National Security Agency has urged top lawmakers to resist demands that it obtain warrants for sensitive data sold by data brokers.
Some social media users and lawmakers say chronological feeds are healthier. A new study found that Facebook and Instagram users who were forced to see time-ranked posts turned to TikTok instead.
Researchers were given unprecedented access to Meta’s data during the 2020 elections. Meta says their results show its platforms don’t cause political polarization. That’s not entirely true.
The Pentagon’s embrace of military AI raises questions about what limits should be placed on the technology—and how to keep humans in control.
The Motion 1 gaming chair levels you up with movements and vibrations synced to onscreen action.
Five people went into viral remission after stem cell transplants from donors with HIV resistance. A sixth patient received normal cells. Is an anti-inflammatory drug behind his recovery, instead?
This week, we talk about how the changes in Hollywood fueling the writers’ and actors’ strikes will reach beyond TV and movies to also affect podcasts, video games, and TikTok.
It's getting harder to distinguish between AI- and human-generated content. But Unicode presents an elegant hack in the race to watermark AI-written text.
I run into a lot of incorrect predictions when reading through the WIRED archives. What should the takeaway be?
This summer's extraordinary heat is but a preview of what's to come: Humidity not only makes daytime highs more miserable, it extends the hotness through the night.
Experts warn of a new age of AI-driven disinformation. A voluntary agreement brokered by the White House doesn’t go nearly far enough to address those risks.
The hoops god tells WIRED that his path to greatness was blazed by “irrational confidence” and going beyond the metrics. Black Panther’s Ryan Coogler—producer of the new Curry doc, Underrated—agrees.
If music is a sport, this is the most competitive season of the year. Here are WIRED's picks for the best tracks out right now. Who deserves the top spot?
Is the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) about to shut down, creating climate chaos? Depends who you ask.
Welcome to your shiny new Google-powered phone. It will be up and ready in no time with these handy tips.
After scammers duped a friend with a hacked Twitter account and a “deal” on a MacBook, I enlisted the help of a fellow threat researcher to trace the criminals’ offline identities.
As usual, the company used its summer event to introduce new folding phones, a trio of tablets, and two new smartwatches.
Meta is giving its answer to OpenAI’s GPT-4 away for free. The move could intensify the generative AI boom by making it easier for entrepreneurs to build powerful new AI systems.
Microbiologist Andrew Hessel believes in the power of synthetic biology to cure cancer, clone ourselves for the future—or to even destroy humanity.
As protests rage over Israel’s controversial reforms to the supreme court, many tech companies have been moving their money and headquarters offshore.
The creators that made the original live-play Dungeons and Dragons show a blockbuster are back to share its magic and bring its platform to new and diverse creators.
Critical Role’s first Illuminated Worlds creation, Candela Obscura, is charting an optimistic path for future live-play games. We sat down with its star-studded cast.
The US already has a road map for the deployment of AI systems. Biden's promised executive order just needs to put these guidelines into practice.
Mark Zuckerberg's choice to launch Meta's Threads app stands in stark contrast to Elon Musk’s recent moves to charge for data from X.
Extreme heat and other weather events are driving bears closer to humans’ campgrounds and hiking trails—and that’s no good for either species
In an era when streamers are disappearing shows left and right, one critically successful show narrowly avoided being part of the vanishing act.
Third-party plugins boost ChatGPT’s capabilities. But security researchers say they add an extra layer of risk.
Writers and artists want compensation from AI firms that they claim have trained their models on copyrighted works. But their legal fights miss the bigger issues.
Ships without crews. Self-directed drone swarms. How a US Navy task force is using off-the-shelf robotics and artificial intelligence to prepare for the next age of conflict.
Ukraine's deputy prime minister has helped the country bootstrap and innovate its war effort, creating a defense industry from scratch, and using his Big Tech ties to cut Russia off from the world.
From corporate rebrands to AI-powered video reels to text threads, social media companies are throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks.
Twitter’s rebrand to X is both a bad joke and an attempt by Elon Musk to realize his decades-long ambition for an all-conquering super app.
With striking actors unable to participate in flashy events, the convention went back to its roots—and attendees got a glimpse of the future of culture.
The all-conquering buds are back—smaller, lighter, and better for the planet. But the WF-1000XM5 earbuds struggle with dynamics, calls, bass, and noise cancellation. Sony’s crown is slipping.
Christopher Nolan’s massive new movie is a technical marvel, but it lacks its subject’s more metaphysical dimensions.
Researchers showed real people and a neural network the same art—and they all found the same images memorable. What does that mean for artistic expression?
If you don’t have small doorways or carpets, this is probably the best robot vacuum-mop for you.
Foldables make up less than 2 percent of the phone market. But a fanbase devoted to the crease—and energized by advances in hardware and software—sees a bright future on that jumbo screen.
Social apps prioritize content moderation tips from governments and online watchdogs. A US court ruling and a new EU law could restrict the practice, but they still leave loopholes.
A secret encryption cipher baked into radio systems used by critical infrastructure workers, police, and others around the world is finally seeing sunlight. Researchers say it isn’t pretty.
Global companies are offering free products to get access to live combat data. The Ukrainian government wants to keep this resource for its own emerging defense industry.
With constructs built entirely from stem cells, researchers can revolutionize scientific understanding of human development. But how close is too close?
This electric scooter is no specter. If you don't mind its 77-pound weight, it can take you on a ride for more than 20 miles easily.
The privacy-focused messaging app arose from a fringe culture that emphasized individual autonomy and skepticism of authority. As it tries to go mainstream, can it escape its roots?
Maybe one tweak: Ecologists in Ukraine are reintroducing kulans and other species to the steppes to help recover the war-ravaged ecoystem. It’s worked before—at Chernobyl.
The PS5 is sitting atop a treasure trove of games. Here are our personal favorites from the library.
Patients with hairy tongue syndrome—which can also turn tongues black, brown, yellow, or blue—often report gagging, mouth dryness, or bad breath.
Plus: Microsoft expands access to premium security features, AI child sexual abuse material is on the rise, and Netflix’s password crackdown has its intended effect.
In the rainy mountains along Ireland’s west coast, the nonprofit Hometree wants to bring back a temperate rainforest ecosystem that has been gone for centuries.
The expensive coffee maker with Brad Pitt as its spokesmodel is better than a capsule-based machine but not as good as competing single-cup brewers.
Whether you call it a fanny pack, a waist bag, or a hip sling, these are our top picks for you.
We get it, relationships are hard. But asking ChatGPT how to do emotions is not going to work. Here are some better ideas.
The line, from the Hindu sacred text the Bhagavad Gita, has come to define Robert Oppenheimer, but its meaning is more complex than many realize.
These are the best Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and cellular clips to ensure that you never lose anything ever again.
Attempts by the US and UK to require backdoors in secure messaging apps are a huge step in the wrong direction. Right now, we need more encryption, not less.
Sure it’s got a complex camera and plenty of stamina, but it’s more expensive than any iPhone.
A new version of Coravin’s preservation system—which pumps gas into a bottle, letting you sample a glass or two without spoiling the rest—now works with sparkling wines.
Bring power wherever and whenever you need it with this dependable portable power station.
Internal TikTok documents reveal that the company is preparing for scrutiny of its supply chain. This comes after a Kenyan judge cleared the way for moderators to sue Meta.
A UK company cofounded by an astrophysicist combines AI with radar satellite imagery to keep track of vegetation, and eventually to make forecasts about its growth.
This weekend, two of the most anticipated movies of the year, Barbie and Oppenheimer, hit theaters. It’s an event that could save cinema—right before it implodes.
AI-generated video and images are ushering in an ungovernable reality—where the remixing of stereotypes is not only accepted, but big business.
Online platforms and near-future technologies will exacerbate our physical and cognitive isolation from one another, somewhat similar to how our bodies and minds are controlled in prison.
Leading AI developers including Google and OpenAI promised the Biden administration to check for problems such as biased output. The agreement is not legally binding.
A landmark $13 million settlement with the City of New York is the latest in a string of legal wins for protesters who were helped by a video-analysis tool that smashes the “bad apple” myth.
During the Cold War, the US built a network of tunnels in the Greenland ice sheet. Sixty years later, the base has provided a critical clue about the climate crisis.
Robots like Sophia are impressive to look at, but don’t let their humanlike facial expressions trick you into thinking these machines are intelligent.
Moderating a site isn't easy—just ask Elon. But Bluesky and Reddit are contrasting examples of how not to do it.
This week, Steven Levy joins us to talk about Musk’s new generative artificial intelligence startup. We also discuss whether that absurd cage match is actually going to happen.
Struggling to stay hydrated? Try carrying 4 solid pounds of water with you everywhere you go.
German researchers gained rare access to three satellites and found that they're years behind normal cybersecurity standards.
Every new technology from the internet to virtual reality has tried to upend book culture. There's a reason they've all failed—and always will.
A coalition including the right-wing Vox party wants to dismantle protections for workers on Glovo and Uber Eats. If they’re elected, they could change the gig economy across Europe.
Helsing AI is building an operating system for warfare and says it’ll only ever sell to democracies.
Dyson hair tools, Fellow coffee grinders, and more WIRED-approved products are on sale.
The new larger version of our favorite portable coffee maker doubles the capacity of each brew, but its sheer size makes it a bit unwieldy.
The US is spending billions to boost semiconductor manufacturing. For the new plants to crank out silicon chips, they need to source millions of gallons of ultrapure water.
Meeting Ukraine’s vast demand for ammunition and weapons means tapping into a web of small manufacturers across America, and rethinking how military supply chains work.
With big names like Wendy’s and Netflix, brand-on-brand chatter is shaping Meta’s new social media app. That could leave little room for people.
Despite The Deluge’s harrowing, hyperrealistic story, author Steven Markley is more hopeful than ever—especially after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Live in Barbie’s world with a hot pink electric toothbrush, sparkly phone case, and bright yellow inline skates.
A small study showed that feeding deer a type of ivermectin reduced the number of ticks drinking their blood. (Yes, it’s that ivermectin. No, you shouldn’t eat it.)
Language can shape how you think in subtle and profound ways. But most researchers only study English speakers.
New experiments in the deserts of Utah and Nevada show how advances in fracking—technology developed by the oil industry—can be repurposed to tap clean geothermal energy anywhere on Earth.
Netflix acquired its first studio, Night School, in 2021. Now it’s launching Oxenfree II: Lost Signals with the streaming service. How it fares could be a bellwether for indie success.
Silicon Valley plans to use AI to do to movies and TV what it did to news and music, but it's not too late to resist.
A bill to prevent cops and spies from buying Americans’ data instead of getting a warrant has a fighting chance in the US Congress as lawmakers team up against surveillance overreach.
EA Sports FC 2024 has secured deals with the Premier League, La Liga, and the UEFA Champions League. The new FIFA game doesn’t stand a chance.
Craft brewers are falling in love with genetically-modified yeast strains that help them inject new creativity and flavor into beers, including bursts of pineapple and guava.
Even if North Carolina's abortion law is found unconstitutional, it will confuse lawmakers, platforms, and users and limit what people say online.
Relearning everyday tasks is difficult for people with brain trauma. These researchers want to know if combining physical therapy with doses of oxygen will make the process easier.
By early 2024, a tablet called Opill will be sold in pharmacies without a prescription, making it easier for uninsured and young buyers to access.
Japan’s plan to treat, dilute, and discharge the irradiated water used to cool Fukushima’s nuclear reactors is unpopular, but experts say it’s safe.
Meta promised to make Threads compatible with the decentralized protocol underlying Mastodon. Proponents of interoperable social media can’t agree whether to welcome or fear it.
Children’s media is its own universe, where YouTube sits at the center—but gaming platforms are closing in.
An auto industry pact claims to end the controversy over car data that has embroiled repair shops, parts manufacturers, and car owners. But many doubts remain.
There’s nothing like flying down the open road on two wheels. Here’s the gear to do it safely.
Millions of years ago, retroviruses invaded the human genome. Today some of these viral remnants threaten the developing embryo, while others fight to defend it.
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform entertainment as we know it, from blockbusters to pornography. But the power is still in the hands of humans.
Ukraine’s technology industry grew in 2022, adapting to do more than survive under constant disruption.
Right-wing groups in India are policing social media and reporting minorities for allegedly offending their religion.
We have options for plant lovers, foodies, pet owners—and even those who are hard to shop for—with these gifts that keep on giving.
The machine learning tool is helping physicists with the daunting challenge of analyzing large but nearly empty data sets, like those from neutrino detectors or particle colliders.
Hair tools are better when they're cute and pink. These take up very little space in your travel bag or dresser drawer.
From muting accounts to scheduling break reminders, here’s how to get the most out of Meta’s recent social media app.
Selling your old comics probably won't make you rich, but you can still try. Here's how.
Here's how to take some control of your data while using artificial intelligence tools and apps.
On his way to meeting US officials, the EU’s justice chief, Didier Reynders, tells WIRED the US must deliver on talk of tighter regulation on tech: “Enforcement is of the essence.”
Plus: A fitness app may have leaked the location of a murdered submarine captain, the privacy risks of filing taxes online, and how Facebook data was used in an abortion trial.
If you’re flying for the first time in a while, here are some ways to help you stay sane, healthy, and hydrated.
Over the past few years, billions of snow crabs have unexpectedly disappeared from the Bering Sea. What happens to the Indigenous people who depend on them for survival?
Maybe it’s a commercial jingle, a TikTok song, or a new summer bop. Here’s how to trick your brain into hitting pause.
Electric car owners save thousands in maintenance costs compared to internal combustion vehicles. So how much does it cost and what needs attention? Here's our guide.
US drivers are on track to buy a record 1 million electric vehicles in 2023. But stocks of unsold EVs are now growing, suggesting the rush of early adopters is fading.
The FBI has collected sensitive data on millions of Americans without warrants, drawing intense scrutiny from Congress and turning the agency into a punching bag across the political divide.
Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of collapsed crypto lender Celsius, faces seven fraud charges. But while his arrest is cathartic for creditors, the industry is still prone to dangerous hero worship.
Cerberus, an unofficial name for the current European heat wave, has gone viral—but some meteorologists find it sensationalistic and worry it won't help people take extreme weather seriously.
We explain what you need to know about screen refresh rates for smartphones, TVs, and monitors.
Bold-faced names like Meryl Streep and the halting of production could give artificial intelligence a whole new level of awareness.
How much energy would it take to fuel a wave that you can shred like Kelly Slater? Here’s the math.
Meta’s CEO would do us all a favor by not taking on Elon Musk in a literal cage fight. Especially since he’s already got Musk beat.
The best outdoor security camera just got slightly better, as Arlo adds enhanced night vision and longer battery life.
The Apple TV+ adaptation of the Isaac Asimov series uses the telescope's images to make the show look incredible.
The current record highs in the US are thanks to a heat dome—and it’s expected to get worse through the weekend.
I’m old enough to have cowered under my school desk. Decades later I learned physics from the bomb guys. What I’m mainly hearing now is echoes.
You can't avoid toxicity in a world driven by endless growth. To survive, it's time to embrace radical breakdown.
Flight delays, cancellations, and violent turbulence are becoming increasingly common as extreme weather ramps up. Things are likely to get worse with climate change.
This new Android phone has a unique interface and an array of LEDs on the back for notifications. And its $599 price makes it a welcome entry into the midrange US market.
Retro is a new photo app that puts an old idea front and center in your feed: your actual friends.
Amazon's big event is over, but a few of our favorite things are still on sale, like robot vacuums, laptops, Pixel phones, and Apple watches.
Threads and the parade of Twitter rivals can’t dethrone the king, but time and bad management will.
Stunts, meme marketing, and promotion from social media celebrities Logan Paul and KSI have catapulted the drink past the competition.
As glaciers retreat, methane-rich groundwater is bubbling to the surface. That may be warming the climate, accelerating the Arctic’s rapid decline.
This week, we talk about the instant popularity of Threads, poor little Bluesky, and why Twitter likely isn’t going anywhere.
How much truth and healing can forensic tech really bring? On the sites of Native American tragedies, Marsha Small has made it her life’s mission to find out.
When Russia invaded, Ukraine’s HIV/Aids sufferers faced losing access to lifesaving treatment. Volunteers took enormous risks to keep the supplies moving.
From travel adapter sets to screen protectors, Prime Day is a great time to score some affordable upgrades.
Amazon Prime Day 2023 is almost in the books, but you still have one more chance to grab your disposable AirPods or an affordable projector.
Elon Musk’s new venture aims to create AI that can “understand the universe” and challenge OpenAI. Right now it’s 11 male researchers with a lot of work to do.
Microsoft says hackers somehow stole a cryptographic key, perhaps from its own network, that let them forge user identities and slip past cloud defenses.
From July 12 to 14, you have a second chance to get All-Clad’s high-quality cookware (with a few minor dings) on sale.
WIRED reviewers have scoured the web for the best Amazon Prime Day deals on gear we've tested and love from Dyson, Apple, and more.
Take advantage of these office chair deals for Amazon Prime Day and your back will thank me.
Ransomware attacks tumbled in 2022, offering hope that the tide was turning against the criminal gangs behind them. Then things got a whole lot worse.
A protein secreted by seemingly dormant cells in skin moles causes hair to grow again. That’s a big—and potentially useful—surprise.
Tom Cruise takes on The Entity—an all-powerful, all-seeing, sentient AI—in what may be the most well-timed action movie yet.
Humans need protecting from the sun more than ever, and yet this gloopy white cream is widely distrusted, misunderstood, and misused.
Gül Dölen, a neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins, talks about how psychedelics affect the brain and how they can help people heal from traumatic experiences.
People are still using short-term rentals to throw unruly parties—some of them deadly. Local communities are trying to fight back.
From phones and tablets to keyboards and robot vacuums, we have the freshest Prime Days tech deals for you right here.
WIRED reviewers have scoured the web for the best Amazon Prime Day deals on gear we've tested and love from Dyson, Apple, and more.
If you’ve been waiting for the sticker price to come down before you skydive into the new Legend of Zelda game, now’s your (hero of) time.
A robot vacuum is my best, and sometimes my only, friend. Now you can have one of your very own.
These headphones use a combination of dark magic and quantum physics to get 10 times more battery life than most competitors.
Roger Thomas Clark, also known as Variety Jones, will spend much of the rest of his life in prison for his key role in building the world’s first dark web drug market.
The popular communication platform launched a new child safety tool for parents. Here’s what the feature does (and doesn’t) include.
Deck out your console or PC with new headphones, peripherals, or even a new monitor thanks to Amazon’s big sale event.
Web 2.0 took off with help from the economic conditions of the 2000s. Recent moves from Reddit and Twitter signal that that era is coming to an end.
From blenders and robot vacuums to smart security cameras, these are the best deals on everything for your home and kitchen.
The pseudonymous writer’s new book, Counterweight, will finally be released in English. WIRED talked to them about space elevators, AI, and Ursula K. Le Guin.
On Wednesday, US Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand will unveil proposed legislation to decide once and for all how digital assets should be regulated.
In Life on Other Planets, Aomawa Shields talks about her hunt for habitable exoplanets as a classically trained actress and one of the few Black women in astronomy.
Need a slate for your kid, or an upgrade to a Pixel smartphone? We’ve got discounts galore from Amazon and other retailers.
Amazon's summer sale really gets everyone in the mood to make a deal, including sex tech makers.
Level up your WFH time with these discounts on computers, mechanical keyboards, furniture, and more.
Relax and get some shut-eye with these discounts on beds, bedsheets, and weighted blankets at Amazon and beyond.
From travel adapter sets to screen protectors, now is a great time to score some affordable upgrades.
From gorgeous OLEDs to giant projector replacements, these are the best upgrades to your home cinema.
These moderately priced products at Amazon and other retailers will reinvigorate your home and life without breaking the bank.
If you’re itching to get into the company’s ecosystem, whether it’s with a smartphone or smart display, now is a good time.
From iPads to MagSafe accessories, we’ve gathered the top discounts on our favorite products from the likes of Amazon and Target.
Amazon’s Prime Day competition continues. Find discounts on our favorite Google Nest smart home devices and Dyson gear.
Prime Day means Amazon hardware is on sale. Save on Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, Echo smart displays, and more.
The retailer is competing with Amazon with discounts on our favorite 4K TVs, surround sound systems, and smart home gadgets.
We're keeping track of our favorite (and least favorite) limited-time Prime Day deals, plus great discounts from other retailers.
The company just ran a huge pilot program to inform decisions about the metaverse. Here’s how it needs to improve the process before applying it to AI.
Plastic production is skyrocketing, pushing microplastic pollution to dangerous new levels. Now research shows even the Arctic is increasingly contaminated.
Fractyl Health is developing a gene therapy alternative to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to control blood sugar and body weight without repeated injections.
The cost of the retailer’s subscription service is climbing. Services from these competitors might make it easier to say goodbye.
Cities across the US have established RTCCs that police say protect the rights of innocent people, but critics warn of creeping surveillance.
If used responsibly, artificial intelligence has the potential to both make gaming more accessible and to actively learn what individuals need.
Meta’s new social app may be mobile-first, but with a little effort, you can install it on your desktop PC. Here’s how.
A new kind of electric SUV delivers autonomous tech and great charging for half the price of a Lambo Urus. But is it a Lotus?
Russia’s invasion has caused $1 trillion of damage. Technology will be at the heart of Ukrainian recovery from the war.
The Chinese-owned ecommerce app faces lawsuits for copyright infringement after sellers allegedly copied products and stole photos and text from Amazon.
Creating a memory takes energy, and brains only have so much. A study using snails shows how they can be primed for future learning.
Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here's what you may be missing.
A new office tool is infecting thought and communication with the worst symptoms of design thinking.
They’re affordable and ubiquitous, but homeowners shouldn’t be able to act as vigilantes.
The retailer is competing with Amazon by discounting everything from KitchenAid stand mixers to Beats earbuds. No Prime membership needed.
Plus: A French bill would allow spying via phone cameras, ATM skimmers target welfare families, and Japan’s largest cargo port gets hit with ransomware.
A new study uses trail cameras and speakers to isolate how the sounds of hikers and bikers disturb forest creatures.
With fierce competition between third-party sellers, it can be tough to find genuinely good products. These tips can help.
This dual-display laptop might be the beginning of the end of the physical keyboard era.
Want to reconnect with people and grow your clout on Threads? Here are a few tips to help you get started.
When the war came to Kherson, a small group of scientists ventured into the ruined city to rescue a unique herbarium.
Adding an internet-connected plug or power strip is an easy way to modernize your home. Here are our favorites (and a few we don’t like)
After ramming fancy boats—and sinking three!—orcas have become internet folk heroes. But are they really trying to take down the rich?
Cuckoo’s pricey rice cooker has some advanced features but doesn’t live up to its promise of cooking better—or even decent—rice.
People have flocked to Bluesky and Threads. But the new platforms risk repeating a pattern that has caused social media giants to turn against their own users.
Electric vehicles are increasingly popular, so it’s time to talk about regenerative braking—and all the other ways you can stop a vehicle.
Although some workers shun chatbot help, platforms are adopting policies or technology to deter use of AI—potentially making crowd work more difficult.
This 15.6-inch laptop is lightweight for its size, but its performance doesn’t match its price.
Drugs like semaglutide—better known as Ozempic or Wegovy—could be lifelong treatments for obesity, but what little data scientists have suggests that people don't stick with them for long.
Industrial Light & Magic developed a new suite of tools to reincarnate the Indy of the 80s. The effect is haunting—and raises more questions about the use of AI in Hollywood.
A proposed "emergency rule" in Missouri directly attacked the medical autonomy of trans adults.
This week Twitter got yet another competitor: Meta’s Threads. Enough is enough. Don’t join. This has to stop.
How do you make space images more accessible? Turn celestial data into sonic compositions that don’t have to be seen to be enjoyed.
Want to try out Meta’s new social media app? Here’s more context on what personal data is collected by Threads and similar social media apps.
Meta’s Twitter alternative promises that it will work with decentralized platforms, giving you greater control of your data. You can hold the company to that—if you don't sign up.
Meta’s microblogging app is intuitive, has already been downloaded by millions of people, and has other advantages over Twitter’s would-be rivals.
These WIRED-tested AC units have been lodged into our windows and cooling our homes for months, if not years.
These Android smartphones often deliver two-day battery life and have lots of storage. But which Moto models are best?
With US authorities cracking down, the UK government hopes to create a “Goldilocks zone” of regulation.
A human chain of fundraisers, keyboard warriors, and drivers supplies Ukraine’s armed forces with everything from drones to combat medicine.
The National Defense Authorization Act now includes draft language forbidding government entities from buying Americans' search histories, location data, and more.
Vulnerabilities in electric vehicle charging stations and a lack of broad standards threaten drivers—and the power grid.
As violence in games becomes more lifelike, what does that mean for how we interact with digital worlds?
In a simulation, AI learned fast and helped virtual patients meet their blood glucose targets. Can machine learning be trusted to help real people too?
Assistive technology services are integrating OpenAI's GPT-4, using artificial intelligence to help describe objects and people.
Using my Flipper Zero to hack extra food, weapons, and horses in the game reminds of the glory days of cheat codes.
It may now be easier to get pregnant using the sperm of a deceased loved one. The practice is controversial—but it’s not inherently wrong.
Titles like AI Dungeon are already using generative AI to generate in-game content. Nobody knows who owns it.
Ever wish you could smash a tablet and smart speaker together? These devices offer the best of both.
These bendable lights are super easy to set up and customize, but they aren’t great for gamers.
Wilfa's Uniform coffee grinder excels at prepping beans for drip, pour-over, AeroPress, Chemex, and French press. It works for espresso too if you're not afraid of math.
Berlin-based Open Funk is tackling throwaway culture with a blender that's as easy to fix as to replace.
The iconic brand’s first foray into electric vehicles is impressive, but its traditional approach left some tech opportunities on the table.
An early experiment in older rhesus macaques suggests that an injection of klotho improves working memory. Could it one day help people?
Whether you are going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.
The mosquito-borne disease was eliminated here long ago. Now "revenge travel," global migration, poor public funding—and maybe climate change—could help it come back.
Sorry LG. With gorgeous quantum dots and perfect black levels, this pedestal-mounted flagship is among the best TVs of 2023.
There’s a surprisingly straightforward answer to how many numbers are needed to fill an infinite grid so that identical numbers never get too close together.
We plonked our butts on these electric and nonelectric toilet seats to see which cleaned best.
So many food blogs and recipe sites are samey and full of pretty pictures but untested recipes. Don't worry, it's possible to find something you'll love to cook and eat.
An ultra-libertarian Balkan “country” called Liberland celebrated its eighth anniversary with a boat party and a barbecue, but no one lives there.
We’ve tested tongs, wands, curling irons, and dryers in our pursuit of the best tools for all hair types and styles. These are our top twisters.
Plus: Hackers knock out Russian military satellite communications, a spyware maker gets breached, and the SEC targets a victim company's CISO.
In Held v. Montana, 16 young residents challenged what the state must do to uphold its constitution’s guarantee of a “clean and healthful environment.”
Fans have lots of ways to help ensure even lesser-known music acts can continue playing.
Celebrate in style with some retro-styled refrigerators, folding smartphones, and cutting-edge sex toys.
Good cold-brewed coffee tastes like magic. Learn how to make it right—no barista necessary.
Subreddits and third-party apps are going dark in response to Reddit’s proposed API changes. It’s the latest front in a labor battle between algorithms and the humans who feed them.
Giving inmates access to the technology they'll rely on when they reenter society is a key to reducing recidivism.
Speedy and svelte, the company’s answer to the MacBook Pro has everything but long battery life.
Industrially processed pizzas, cereals, and convenience foods are responsible for a host of diseases. Policymakers and doctors need to lead the food fight.
Plus: Microsoft fixes 78 vulnerabilities, VMWare plugs a flaw already used in attacks, and more critical updates from June.
Created in 2000 to halt urban decay in the Brazilian city of Recife, the initiative has brought thousands of tech jobs to the region.
The European Space Agency’s new orbiting observatory will scan billions of galaxies for clues about the universe’s expansion.
Snag a bargain on our favorite gear for camping, hiking, and plopping down in your backyard.
OceanGate’s lost sub sparked a frantic rescue effort—and resurfaced safety questions that had been raised years earlier.
From cast-iron pans to mechanical watches, we’ve rounded up products that are made to last decades.
Programming can be faster when algorithms help out, but there is evidence AI coding assistants also make bugs more common.
Poor air quality doesn’t just cause lung cancer. It may also be responsible for other cancers, strokes, diabetes, and more.
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on the meaning of emotional labor and how not to be the worst man.
This week, we talk to the author of To Dye For, a new book about toxic fashion and the abundance of harmful chemicals in our clothing.
The Atlantic Ocean is extremely warm right now—fuel for gnarlier hurricanes. But will a burgeoning El Niño butt in and stop the storms before they start?
Despite mass protests by users and moderators, Reddit's unique communities look likely to survive the rebellion over the company's new business strategy.
With more tripping will come more psychic terror. A new movement of volunteers will guide you through your brain melt.
Complaints filed in the European Union claim the porn site fails to follow basic data-collection policies under GDPR.
Telegram “war correspondents” have promoted the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine, but many have also supported mercenaries who launched a failed coup.
The platform has suddenly suspended dozens of high-profile accounts, cutting people off from the communities that keep them safe.
A globe-spanning group of physicists used pulsars to measure the waves, which they believe emanated from pairs of supermassive black holes.
Yet again, smoke from Canadian wildfires is pouring into the US. This mesmerizing yet troubling model forecasts how the haze is swirling.
During a tour in Europe to make a Neuralink announcement, Musk's real goal became apparent: Stop the European Commission’s proposed measures regarding online content moderation.
Become lunch for a horde of angry vampire demons while you’re waiting in line at Starbucks!
This Chinese flagship EV is taking on Porsche’s Taycan, but its tech-loaded brawn may not be enough.
The spotted-wing drosophila is a threat to fruit growers across the US and Europe. Crispr could thwart the pest’s numbers.
What one educator wants students, teachers, and everyone else to know about the ethics of using of AI in education.
The Oscar-winning composer died earlier this year at 71, but you can watch him play his piano once again by slipping on a Magic Leap headset.
Patients and clinicians generate huge amounts of data that could advance care. But turning the system into an R&D powerhouse means ripping up the rules.
Scammers use a booking technicality, traveler confusion, and promises of dirt-cheap tickets to offer hot deals that are anything but.
Celine Halioua, founder and CEO of the startup Loyal, talks about her quest to find drugs to extend lifespan—first for pups and one day for people.
This banal type of office software has a long history of trying to pass itself off as whimsical.
A Swedish platform promises to help fund your favorite artists while making you rich and saving the music industry.
Generative AI is already being tapped to write books, but it struggles with basic narrative. Just look at what happens when you make one a dungeon master.
Turning your kitchen into a café is a great way to learn (or hone) the art of making the perfect shot.
Microbes aren't as charismatic as megafauna, but they outnumber humans—and their welfare deserves consideration.
If you need a quick getaway, consider a digital stroll through the world’s biggest metropolises.
Poverty, housing, and the availability of green spaces all impact a population’s well-being. Governments need to start acting like it.
Climate change is making summers hotter, blackouts more common, and heat-related illness more dangerous. The power system may be resilient—but it still has vulnerabilities.
Fifty years ago, a fire ripped through the National Personnel Records Center. It set off a massive project to save crucial pieces of American history—including, I hoped, my grandfather’s.
As artificial intelligence explodes, the field is expanding beyond the usual suspects—and the usual motivations.
The latest in Nintendo’s real-time strategy series is made for zoning out. In a good way.
Chronic illness patients often struggle to keep up with medications that need frequent, timely doses. What if a single shot lasted for months?
Demis Hassabis says the company is working on a system called Gemini that will draw on techniques that powered AlphaGo to a historic victory over a Go champion in 2016.
Virtual wards provide people with remote care and monitoring, allowing patients to go home sooner and hospitals to run more efficiently.
Early detection is crucial for treating eye disease. AI-enhanced eye scan analyses could spot warning signs quicker—and reach patients at scale.
Want to push back against attacks targeting trans and gender-nonconforming people? Here are specific ways you can help—with your time, money, and everyday actions.
Conspiracy theories and misinformation with their roots in the American right are driving global anti-LGBTQ sentiment—and offline violence.
A wave of advanced machines is coming to the company’s facilities thanks to better AI and robots smart enough to work with—and without—humans.
In need of comfort or celebration, people turn to carbs. We picked our favorite outdoor ovens for backyards, countertops, or camping.
After decades of frustration, researchers have determined how an airborne scent molecule links to shapeshifting olfactory receptors in the nose.
What's the difference between everyday and compact strollers? Do you need bassinet mode? Here's everything you need to consider when shopping.
Fears that artificial intelligence might wipe us out have fueled the rise of groups like Pause AI. Their warnings aren’t that far-fetched, experts say.
Plus: Microsoft’s Activision acquisition hits another roadblock, TikTok lets you shop for viral gadgets, and we go inside Amazon and Walmart's battle for your dollars.
It’s one of the most affordable outdoor activities, but you'll need a pair of lightweight, nimble shoes.
Plus: Discord has a child predator problem, fears rise of China spying from Cuba, and hackers try to blackmail Reddit.
The discovery of environmental DNA from fish species that have strayed far from their normal range is an ominous reminder of warming, changing seas.
The franchise wanted to grow up. But at its heart, the game is true to tradition, both for good and ill.
The Titan tragedy highlights the burgeoning trend of cavalier high-net-worth individuals exploring some of the most inhospitable places on Earth.
Activists and health care workers say the platform routinely suppresses posts about the abortion pill, leaving US users without vital information.
The 5,000-mile-wide Great Atlantic sargassum belt has started to shrink. But it's very difficult to know where its decomposing remains will wash up.
News broke this week that the show’s opening credits were made using artificial intelligence. Fans immediately cried foul.
Plus: name-checking Neal Stephenson, beauty’s role in product design, and ranking Silicon Valley’s AI worrywarts.
When it comes to sex toys, Satisfyer proves why iteration is sometimes better than innovation.
The gray market for abortifacient sales to the US is evolving alongside a shifting legal landscape.
What's the moral difference between indulging in a sexual fantasy about someone and watching a deepfake of them?
Environment-focused politicians are winning elections across Europe. Their idealism is crashing into reality, but pragmatism risks alienating supporters.
A group of multi-millionaires has an old idea for new money: tax wealth to solve the cost of living crisis
Amazon’s big sale event arrives in July, but the discounts have already started—including on the Apple Watch Series 8.
Wreckage matching the missing submersible was found by a remotely operated vehicle, and so far evidence points to a catastrophic implosion.
ChatGPT is stoking fears of mass layoffs, but a study of several EU countries found the deep-learning boom of the 2010s actually created job opportunities.
An obsession with flashy updates to popular games means originals are often pushed aside. It doesn't have to be that way.
The iconic Base Camp is a bombproof, bare-bones workhorse that lacks the features of newer bags.
This week, we talk about how the two giants changed the digital—and IRL—retail landscape over the course of their decades-long rivalry.
Spycraft developed by defense contractors are now being sold to employers to identify labor organizing. Regulators must step up to protect workers' privacy.
The continent’s abortion laws are a patchwork of progress and setbacks. And for many, accessing the right care at the right time is still a lottery.
The I’m a Virgo creator loves contradictions, like trying to launch a radical labor movement with a show on Amazon Prime.
Newly released documents highlight the bureau's continued secrecy around cell-site simulators—spying tech that everyone already assumes exists.
Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons, brushes, and combs—work wonders.
Modern Barrel's Wi-Fi-enabled urn ingests a bottle of booze and spits out a barrel-aged version after a week.
Everyone's talking about “Joan Is Awful,” but is it better than “San Junipero”? Read WIRED's definitive ranking to find out.
Vehicles from Toyota, Honda, Ford, and more can collect huge volumes of data. Here’s what the companies can access.
Environmentalist Jamie Beard has been pushing her vision to tap into geothermal energy—by working with Big Oil. Can it ever work?
As companies like Target face conservative backlash for their Pride merchandise, the LGBTQ+ TikTokkers who review it aren’t holding back.
Telehealth allowed patients in many US states to get abortion pills by mail. New legal challenges could block that access—but providers aren't giving up.
Chinese entrepreneurs are using AI to start content businesses and write self-help books. But the real money’s in selling the dream.
Rescue teams are scrambling to find the sub, which has gone missing near the wreckage of the Titanic, before those aboard run out of oxygen.
Humans rely on birds to eat insects, spread seeds, and pollinate plants—but these feathered friends can’t survive without their habitats.
Filled almost entirely with AI-generated images, this magazine embodies the threat artificial intelligence poses to journalism.
Tell summer to go to … Well, at least keep from overheating indoors—or outdoors—with the right tips and gear.
There's so much potential for the government to use technology to improve the lives of citizens. It starts with acknowledging the importance of training.
The Oppenheimer director says AI is not the bomb. His new movie might still scare you shitless.
Half of US counties have no ob-gyn, and post-Roe laws prevent new doctors from getting required training. It's only going to get worse.
Google's new Android slate works great as an entertainment hub and rests on a dock that can pull double duty.
Protect your eyes in style while you lounge, run, paddle, or work on your computer outside.
Plugging my dryer into a bonnet attachment makes wash days so much easier, on my spirit and my arms.
Indian cities, afflicted by rising temperatures and poor air quality, are becoming hot spots of ozone pollution, which has proven a difficult problem to fix.
In its lighthearted way, the movie joins the pantheon of movies where characters strive to understand the significance of the cosmic other.
The best pitchers in baseball are known for their speed. But if you don’t have a fast arm, you may still have a chance.
Apple, the company, wants rights to the image of apples, the fruit, in Switzerland—one of dozens of countries where it’s flexing its legal muscles.
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keeping your gadgets charged. These are our favorites.
Whether you’re snoozing in a campground or schlepping up to an alpine valley, we’ve tested the perfect pads for you to rest your legs.
With the ability to sear well and provide enough control for effective two-zone heating, Weber’s Spirit E-330 propane grill makes a great backyard upgrade.
A new theory describes how particle interactions fuel fast magnetic reconnection, the process behind solar flares and other astrophysical jets.
The AI era promises a flood of disinformation, deepfakes, and hallucinated “facts.” Psychologists are only beginning to grapple with the implications.
From a sound machine to a smart sensor, here’s what made life easier during my infant’s first year (and a few things I could’ve lived without).
Your phone’s portrait mode is no match for these portable, powerful point-and-shoot cams.
Think of it as a budget version of Boston Dynamics’ Spot for beginner hackers. It ain’t cute, but you can teach it new tricks.
Plus: The arrest of an alleged Lockbit ransomware hacker, the wild tale of a problematic FBI informant, and one of North Korea’s biggest crypto heists.
San Francisco is at the forefront of a movement to recycle wastewater from buildings, homes, and neighborhoods and use it for toilets and landscaping.
A landmark right to repair law in Massachusetts is great for car owners. The US government argues it’s also great for hackers.
Players of Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat make up some of the most diverse communities in esports, inviting queer gamers and characters to the arena.
Take a deep breath, get up, and start moving with discounts on air purifiers, fitness trackers, and electric mowers.
The ransomware gang Clop exploited a vulnerability in a file transfer service. The flaw is now patched, but the damage is still coming into focus.
WIRED cofounder Kevin Kelly believes tech ultimately bends towards good—you just might have to wait a while. For now, he's got a book of life advice.
Director Tim Story’s new movie turns a timeworn trope into a staggeringly modern slasher.
This compact clamshell is a classy introduction to folding smartphones for folks without deep pockets.
Here’s everything you need to know about switching from Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T to the search giant’s cell phone service.
The UK's houses are still designed to retain heat. In an age of global warming, that needs to change.
The coding hub’s 2022 survey found that 92 percent of its users were men. This time around it simply dropped the question.
It’s harder to make fire than you might think. But the Pixar team was determined to do the impossible.
Access to intellectual conversations reshaped the early modern age. Today’s interview podcasts are expanding social learning at an unprecedented scale.
Netflix’s dystopian hit asks what happens when people become too content about … content.
Scientists from the world’s two superpowers are concerned about the risks of AI—which may offer a bridge to developing global regulations.
Psilocybin is on the cusp of becoming legally available in Oregon—but not as a medical treatment.
This week, we sift through the details revealed in the leaked Cybertruck report, and talk about what happens next for Tesla.
Dad spent decades writing weird, experimental literature. His last wish: Upload it all to the Internet Archive.
The US government warns encryption chipmaker Hualan has suspicious ties to China’s military. Yet US agencies still use one of its subsidiary’s chips, raising fears of a backdoor.
Kids soak up new skills, adults not so much. But neuroscientist Gül Dölen might have found a way—with drugs—to help grownups learn like littles.
When a 7.9-magnitude quake struck San Francisco in 1906, it opened the gates of hell. You could have ridden it out, if you made all the right decisions.
The search giant took $10 million in ads from, and gave grants to “crisis pregnancy centers” that work to prevent women from accessing abortions.
This soundbar has some of the most immersive surround sound we’ve heard, and detachable surround speakers we’re unsure of.
The iconic Alibaba founder disappeared from view after criticizing China's government. He returned to the country in March—as a teacher, not a businessman.
Stimulating the frontal lobes of sleeping epilepsy patients improved their recall of information—and may one day help treat Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s.
The generative AI tool lets you “try on” clothes from hundreds of brands by displaying them on models of a wide array of sizes and skin colors.
The Facebook whistleblower says laws to fix social media will come—but she warns of emerging threats posed by virtual reality and AI.
Reddit is about to shut off public API access, which means it’s about to get harder to use—and harder to get your data out. Here’s how to grab it now.
My sister and I were part of the "Oregon Trail Generation"—some of the first to truly form long-lasting relationships over video games.
Are the wearable pumps worth it? What does “hospital-grade” mean? Here's everything you need to know.
The technology can help cut through buzzwordy “solutions” and serve as a shortcut for jumpstarting creativity.
Henry Grabar, author of Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World, talks about the blunders of urban planners and how better cities depend a whole lot on a smarter approach to parking.
After years of exploring society’s dark absurdities, the sixth season of Netflix’s wildly popular sci-fi show looks at its own reflection.
John Vaillant’s ‘Fire Weather: A True Story From a Hotter World’ is a tortuously timely examination of the effects of climate change.
White noise machines, construction-grade headphones, and more have made it easier to live without auditory intrusions. That’s not necessarily a good thing.
The ecommerce giant’s “delivery service partners” are under constant pressure to perform, but say they have little freedom to manage their own businesses.
A new technique could aid Hubble Space Telescope users, but the problem will get worse for observatories on Earth.
Fresh claims from a former US intelligence officer about an “intact” alien craft may get traction on Capitol Hill, where some lawmakers want to believe.
The CEO can’t imagine life without artificial intelligence—even if it’s the last thing invented by humankind.
A newly declassified report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence reveals that the federal government is buying troves of data about Americans.
Personal information, including ID documents and phone numbers, have been released on Telegram.
If you can handle minor blemishes on otherwise high-quality cookware, these deals are worth perusing. Discounts flame out on June 14.
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home whatever your needs or budget.
More research is showing that moths are secret, critical pollinators, even of crops that feed humanity. Save the bees, but save the moths too.
Garmin’s update to one of our favorite solar-powered cycling computers puts all the ride and fitness stats you’d ever want to see on your handlebars.
Two researchers whose work led to the development of Wegovy and Ozempic spoke to WIRED about the creation of these drugs and how they should be used.
A court used an app called Covenant Eyes to surveil the family of a man released on bond. Now he’s back in jail, and tech misuse may be to blame.
By imbuing enormous vectors with semantic meaning, we can get machines to reason more abstractly—and efficiently—than before.
We grilled, smoked, baked, cleaned, and repeated to find the best option for every home.
Documents WIRED obtained detail new prison-monitoring technology that keeps tabs on inmates' location, heartbeats, and more.
The perfect kitchen companion, these versatile blenders can whip up breakfast, dinner party dips, and everything in between.
Plus: Instagram’s CSAM network gets exposed, Clop hackers claim credit for MOVEit Transfer exploit, and a $35 million crypto heist has North Korean ties.
Plus: Amazon Prime might roll out an ad-based tier, AI-powered ads land on LinkedIn, and there's even more talk about face computers.
Scientists are uncovering previously unknown species preserved in museum and botanical garden collections, only to find that they no longer exist in the wild.
WIRED sat down with Takayuki Nakayama to discuss the new, more accessible settings and controls that will bring even more players into the iconic series.
Deals to let GM and Ford EV owners use Tesla charging points show the EV maker turning its giant Supercharger network into a competitive advantage.
Here’s what to know about wildfire smoke and invisible pollutants, and how you can use your phone to decide whether it’s safe to spend time outside.
Upgrading to a shiny new device? Here’s how to restore your old phone to its factory settings.
Creator Angel Laketa Moore’s freestyle went viral on TikTok—and sparked a chain reaction of spontaneity in music that AI couldn’t generate.
We’ve come a long way from the command line. Now we’re being asked to take the next step in human-computer interaction, whether we’re ready or not.
It thrusts, it vibrates, and it does it all in a ton of positions. But it has a price tag to match.
Faced with the difficult task of decarbonizing, some shipping companies are taking another look at a polarizing solution—nuclear fission.
When it opened at Universal Studios Hollywood in 1996, it was the single most expensive thrill ride of all time. A look back at whether it was all worth it.
The company’s quest to unseat Garmin continues with a new fullscreen cycling mode and other navigation features.
Water surging from the broken Ukrainian dam is killing animals, destroying habitats, and unleashing pollution. The effects may be irreversible.
Silicon Valley’s preeminent venture capitalist tries to craft the ur-narrative for generative AI, and in doing so lays bare its contradictions.
Snag the Flexispot EN1 for a mere $210, or grab an adjustable rollable table for your bedroom or couch for $80.
The “alpha” version of the EV company’s first pickup had problems with braking, handling, noise, and leaks, according to an internal presentation.
Corporations love to show off new constructions with fancy eco features. For truly green architecture, it’s best to build on structures already in place.
A widely shared story highlights the need for greater transparency in the development and engineering of AI systems.
Creators are tired of being at the mercy of platforms. What would it take to own their relationship with their audience?
You can eliminate a tedious household task with this robot lawn mower’s satellite navigation smarts, but it brings its own irritations.
This week, we learn what it's like to wear and use Apple's Vision Pro headset. Also, we round up the rest of the news from WWDC.
Whether you use ChatGPT, Bard, or Bing, your favorite AI chatbots can help your application stand out from the crowd.
Actuators inspired by cucumber plants could make robots move more naturally in response to their environments, or be used for devices in inhospitable places.
Learn about the NameDrop, Contact Posters, and Adaptive Audio—all coming to your iPhone later this year.
The new mixed-reality headset is an alarming misfire. Has Apple lost its innovation mojo?
Melting Antarctic ice is disrupting the movement of deep seawater, which could further destabilize weather patterns around the world.
New testimony from defectors reveals pervasive surveillance and monitoring of limited internet connections. For millions of others, the internet simply doesn't exist.
Canadian wildfires are spewing smoke into New York City and Washington, DC, threatening the health of millions. Welcome to the “Pyrocene.”
Toxic workplace allegations, an uncertain Microsoft acquisition, labor disputes—Activision Blizzard has had a bleak few years.
AlphaDev has made small but significant improvements to decades-old C++ algorithms. Its builders say that’s just the start.
These are some of our favorite stands, cases, keyboards, and Pencils, no matter which Apple tablet you have.
The entry-level EX30 is designed to woo younger drivers with a sub-300-mile range, stark interior, and, crucially, a $35,000 starting price.
The 100,000 Genomes Project has a massive database to help doctors and patients solve baffling medical cases and diagnose cancers.
Apple has officially announced the next version of its desktop operating system. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect and which Macs are supported.
We talk with Sima Sistani, the CEO of Weight Watchers, about applying her previous careers in social media to the company's efforts to build a digital community.
UT-Austin will join a growing movement to launch cybersecurity clinics for cities and small businesses that often fall through the cracks.
Services like Maven are improving outcomes across key areas of women’s health care—from emergency medicine to maternity services.
Elon Musk’s degradation of Twitter may seem like a loss, but social platforms aren’t built to last forever. My time on a 2000s illness blog taught me that.
The SEC has launched two lawsuits in 24 hours, putting a huge question mark over the future of retail crypto trading in the US.
There's always something new to play, but these are our favorites when you're seeking something tried and true.
It’s easy to forget how little students and educators understand generative AI’s flaws. Once they actually try it out, they’ll see that it can’t replace them.
The right equipment will help you stay connected, stay hydrated, and never get overwhelmed.
Touted as a return to the Diablo franchise's dark origins, this new entry feels fresh but familiar enough to be addictive.
Drybar's hybrid tool won't replace your straightener, but it can cut your routine in half for certain hair types.
Apple unveiled the Vision Pro headset and a number of AI-powered features yesterday, but largely ignored generative AI applications embraced by Google and Microsoft.
Much of the conversation about AI-generated tunes focuses—smartly—on copyright and artists’ rights, but there are other questions to be answered.
While weight-loss drugs are dialing down the urge to eat for many, others desperately need something that can convince their body to consume more.
Living in mixed reality is cool, but you’re still walking around with silly digital ski goggles on your face. And how cool is that?
Precision Neuroscience’s brain-computer interface sits on top of the brain, not in it. That could make it easier to implant, and less likely to damage tissue.
When Elon Musk’s reign of toxic chaos began, Christopher Bouzy didn’t just go looking for a rival place to post. He joined the crowded race to create one. (It got difficult.)
The Modi government is forcing low-paid workers to use a glitchy new digital registration system that fails in places with weak internet.
FTX’s liquidator is trying to claw back $4 billion from the estate of Genesis Global Capital, another fallen crypto business.
The mixed-reality headset is the company’s most surprising product in years. Is that a good thing?
Instead of scanning iCloud for illegal content, Apple’s tech will locally flag inappropriate images for kids. And adults are getting an opt-in nudes filter too.
The SEC alleges that the world’s largest crypto exchange and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, lied to regulators and put customers and investors at risk.
The company showed off new software and hardware—including a VR headset—at its annual developer conference today.
Sound designers have a difficult job to make otherworldly beasts and supernatural vistas seem real to gamers. Luckily, they have pomegranates.
After taking a years-long wait-and-see approach, Apple is now all in on a new “platform.”
WIRED has partnered up with Speck and CBS Sports to give away a Samsung Galaxy S23. (Open to the US only. See rules for details.)
Data from Cloudflare's free digital defense service, Project Galileo, illuminates new links between online and offline attacks.
Taking a rational and statistical approach to a diagnosis can lead to better choices about treatment—which in some cases might mean not treating cancer at all.
Scientists just figured out that thousands of air quality stations have been accidentally gathering invaluable DNA data on local organisms.
In a world where health care in one state is a crime in another, the interconnectivity of electronic medical records puts patients’ reproductive health data at risk.
Make, mend, and alter clothes to your heart’s desire with this device both novices and experts will appreciate.
Originally a shot from the 1960s animated Spider-Man series, the scene inspired a meme—which has in turn inspired the world.
The education company is a case study in generative AI’s disruptive power. Now it's trying to prove it can beat back ChatGPT with an in-house chatbot.
We're coming to you live from the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. Stick with us during the keynote for analysis, commentary, and photos.
Internal company documents reveal how the imageboard’s chaotic moderation allowed racism and violence to take over.
The latest entry in the Zelda series turns its prequel's sandbox into more of a toybox, encouraging you to build, play, and discover.
In 50 years of searching, mathematicians found only one example of a “subspace design” that fit their criteria. A new proof reveals that there are infinitely more.
Covid-19 changed how therapists work, for good and ill. Here's how you can adapt, whether you're a patient or a practitioner.
Why do people panic when an AI chatbot tells us it “wants to be human," but not when inanimate object says it wants to be a “real boy"?
The Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off tomorrow. We break down the potential announcements ahead of the keynote.
Did you just get one of Nintendo's three Switch consoles? Here are some of their best (and most secret) abilities!
Five years after the German company’s original EV, E-tron is up for a refresh. But is the Q8 enough?
Plus: Amazon’s Ring was ordered to delete algorithms, North Korea’s failed spy satellite, and a rogue drone “attack” isn’t what it seems.
Did that image or document you just downloaded to your phone disappear? Here’s how to find it.
Scientists are worried about the effect this change could have on orbiting satellites, the ozone layer, and Earth’s weather.
Criminals may use artificial intelligence to scam you. Companies, like Google, are looking for ways AI and machine learning can help prevent phishing.
If Apple announces a highly anticipated VR headset at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, it may validate work by other companies in the industry.
Jennie Kwan auditioned for Chun Li years ago. Today, she's bringing the iconic character to life in Street Fighter 6.
Need an excuse to get outside and enjoy the sunshine? Some of our favorite outdoor gear is on sale right now.
The option to choose the algorithms that power your feed is taking off on Bluesky—and there’s a good chance it will catch on elsewhere too.
Newly announced sanctions against Iran-based Avaran Cloud underscore the complexity of crafting Washington’s internet freedom efforts.
The "Monty Hall problem" is a classic example of how games of chance can have surprising results. Here’s a fun way to model the problem.
Artifact offers a personalized feed of news and can also translate clickbait headlines using AI. Kevin Systrom says that’s only the beginning.
Master the art of multitasking by splitting your screen. We show you how to do it on any device.
For 15 years Marvel has been perfecting the superhero movie formula, rendering the films formulaic. Across the Spider-Verse breaks the mold in every way.
This electric beach cruiser has a Gates carbon belt drive, but a few other problems as well.
Four people will cohabitate in a small prototype Martian dwelling, mimicking the isolation and stresses of life on the Red Planet.
Unions representing actors and writers are negotiating with major studios to stop AI from running riot in the industry. Their concerns are very real.
Doughnut-makers are reinventing the sugary treat in response to the UK’s new food display rules. But will healthier confections satisfy your cravings?
On the same day, Russia’s FSB intelligence service launched wild claims of NSA and Apple hacking thousands of Russians.
The bot plays the video game by tapping the text generator to pick up new skills, suggesting that the tech behind ChatGPT could automate many workplace tasks.
The $500 Meta Quest 3 made its debut today, mere days before Apple is rumored to show off its virtual reality headset.
This machine allows for adjustments after every cooking cycle, eventually helping you approach white-rice perfection. But that wizardry doesn’t justify the price.
What a decades-long debate over animals' ability to imagine the future reveals about science, humanity, and futurism.
The injectable weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are already popular. Oral forms could lead to even more demand.
This week, we discuss the real and imagined dangers of generative artificial intelligence, which experts are eager to see regulated and contained.
Our boozy, outdoorsy, and musical recommendations will put a smile on the face of every type of dad and dad figure.
A Sign in Space encourages the public to imagine what a real message from extraterrestrials might be like—and figure out how to interpret it.
A nonprofit that helps people with body image problems closed its human-run helpline. The chatbot that remained suggested things like losing weight.
The experimental VR experience Body of Mine argues that the future of virtual reality lies in exploring ourselves—and others’ stories.
A young player hoping to be spotted by a Premier League club typically relies on luck as much as talent, but artificial intelligence could change all that.
Three years ago, the FDA declared a manufacturing free-for-all. Now a noxious brew of leftover product is catching fire and making people sick.
Malaise swept through the company after massive job cuts, mandatory return to the office, and surging emissions despite the company's pledge to get greener.
Plus: Microsoft patches two zero-day flaws, Google’s Android and Chrome get some much-needed updates, and more.
Hospitals are evolving at warp speed, and autonomous surgical robots are just the beginning.
Hidden code in hundreds of models of Gigabyte motherboards invisibly and insecurely downloads programs—a feature ripe for abuse, researchers say.
New laws in Minnesota and Vermont understand that allowing people to test their drugs reduces harm—and is a vital public health measure.
I test products and write reviews for my job. So I asked ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing Chat to recommend headphones—and I saw exactly where the AI falls short.
We talk to media scholar Ethan Zuckerman about why Twitter became the de facto digital public square and what other platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon might offer.
AI chatbots are less fluent in languages other than English, threatening to amplify existing bias in global commerce and innovation.
Psychedelics are hot, but flawed studies mean a lot of the health claims could be hype. To get better evidence, scientists are trying unusual methods.
A new statement from industry leaders cautions that artificial intelligence poses a threat to humanity on par with nuclear war or a pandemic.
While other networks sputter, LinkedIn is growing. Here’s how to use the professional social network to highlight your accomplishments and skills.
The chatbot can help rehearse communication skills and for some provides a resource to turn to when life is tough.
CEO Sima Sistani is eager to leave problematic notions of weight loss behind and keep her company relevant in the midst of a drug-fueled revolution.
These premium headphones from Yamaha sound great. But their awkward fit and so-so noise canceling put them behind the competition.
In 2021, software engineer Molly White launched a cautionary Web3 blog to pour cold water on cryptocurrency's dumpster fires
The company wants a UK banking license to move beyond payments and crypto. Regulators aren’t playing along.
This elegant portable brings style and power to the conference table or the coffee shop.
What better way to kick off the summer than with an upgrade to TV, camera, headphones, and more?
Prolonged exposure to strobe lights has a psychedelic effect, which researchers are investigating as a way to heal the brain.
Time is money. Reclaim your precious minutes with these strategies for in-person and virtual meetings.
The social audio hype has died down—but its esoteric charms persist in certain corners of the internet.
The sun is out, the flowers are budding, and it's time to revel in your new running shoes and sleeping pads.
Everyone’s definition of what’s appropriate for kids to read or watch is different. But we can offer some advice for managing settings.
The quantum energy teleportation protocol was proposed in 2008 and largely ignored. Now two independent experiments have shown that it works.
The code-hosting platform's headquarters was a living testament to tech values and one of its first disputed territories.
These wireless gaming headphones aim to do it all, and they’re pretty darn close to perfect.
We made tons of coffee, tea, and ramen to test these gadgets—and boiled it down to these top picks.
TikTok user data is exposed to Chinese ByteDance employees, a screen recording app goes rogue in Google Play, and privacy groups want Slack to expand encryption.
The number of ocean going birds has declined 70 percent since the 1950s, but restoring their populations can bolster marine ecosystems that sequester carbon.
These chest straps and watches can help keep your finger on the pulse of your wellness.
The Baratza Encore ESP is fine-tuned to grind coffee to make espresso, but it's adept at prepping beans for almost all other brew methods too.
The software transformed the field of word processors by eliminating features, not adding them. But it never mustered the will to truly dominate.
The AI pioneer is alarmed by how clever the technology he helped create has become. And it all started with a joke.
Are you struggling to find an effective, inexpensive workout that’s not in a gym? GoRuck’s small sandbag will solve all your problems.
A new paper showing how water actually travels through a plastic membrane could make desalination more efficient. That’s good news for a thirsty world.
The NASA team hopes the iconic spacecraft and its twin can continue taking data beyond the solar system past their 50th birthdays.
The Writers Guild of America’s demands for guardrails on artificial intelligence are a smart move—and the stakes are higher than ever.
Documents obtained by WIRED show SafeGraph, which sold location data related to Planned Parenthood visits, is now pursuing contracts with the US Air Force.
Fast, feature-packed, and refreshingly subscription-free, this is the complete package.
Europe’s parliament is struggling to agree on new rules to govern AI—showing how policymakers everywhere have a lot to learn about the technology.
A decades-old conjecture about the best way to minimize the surface area of a three-bubble cluster seemed unprovable—until a breakthrough result.
How many ports do you need? What does 4K UHD even mean? Here's everything you need to know.
A few simple tools can help filter out most Twitter Blue users (but still see the ones you like).
Microsoft Edge and other browsers have baked in powerful tools to help you write emails, generate images, and more.
A new partnership between Google and an Australian hearing coalition is using machine intelligence to improve the customizability of hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Plus: Apple and Google plan to stop AirTag stalking, Meta violated the FTC’s privacy order, and how to tell if your car is tracking you.
Fisheries managers are recognizing the ecological importance of the maligned marine suckers and are stepping up efforts to help their populations recover.
Queen Elizabeth II was a blank canvas onto which scores of memes were projected. Charles III is nothing of the sort.
When was the last time you cleaned your floors? If you're checking out these deals, it's probably been too long.
Developers like Koei Techmo and Tango Gameworks are working to make accessible design a global standard.
Want to stream the royal ceremony wherever you are? Here’s where you can tune in on Saturday.
Laurastar’s travel-friendly handheld pressurized steamer helps your garments stay fresh and crisp-looking while you’re on the road.
The former professor's calls for more control over AI have made him a media darling of the ChatGPT era. Some top researchers aren't impressed.
English textile workers once destroyed the machines threatening to take their jobs. Screenwriters can’t kill AI, but they can protect themselves from it.
Warning labels on AI-generated media give viewers little context. Artists and human rights advocates have forged a more effective—and creative—path.
Recycling was already a mess. Now a study finds that one facility may emit 3 million pounds of microplastics a year.
The Crown Estate lays claim to vast ocean assets, allowing the royal family to cash in on the booming blue economy.
The technique may finally be emerging as a way to preserve species at risk of extinction.
This week, we discuss the still-in-beta social platform the internet elite are buzzing—and skeeting—about.
The funniest show you’re probably not watching kicks off its third season this week on HBO Max.
The decade after The Force Awakens was shaky. With a batch of films and shows on the way, the franchise is making more adventurous moves.
The social network has survived by rebuilding itself from the ground up several times. Its latest project aims to help users with ChatGPT-like “copilots.”
This Star Wars Day, it’s time to figure out how these iconic flying machines work, and if there’s anything like them on Earth.
Looking for discounts on all things Skywalker, Vader, Fett, and Grogu? This is the way.
Jamie Beard is pouring everything into a singular vision: Tap into the awesome potential of geothermal power in Texas, and beyond. She has no time to lose.
The White House will support an event at the Defcon security conference this summer that challenges experts to uncover flaws in generative AI systems.
Allergy season has arrived. We’ve gathered discounts on our favorite models to help clear the air at home.
Google’s new dedicated domain lets you join the growing sites dedicated to puns, pets, and mowing the lawn.
The tech industry’s transition to passkeys gets its first massive boost with the launch of the alternative login scheme for Google’s billions of users.
Two long-awaited fungus killers are about to roll out. But if one is widely deployed first, it might breed resistance and make the other useless.
The company is adding new tools as bad actors use ChatGPT-themed lures and mask their infrastructure in an attempt to trick victims and elude defenders.
In a remote part of the Amazon, anthropologists and neuroscientists are learning about life and health without an “embarrassment of riches.”
Author and tech thinker Hugh Howey spoke with WIRED about his new Apple TV+ show, artificial intelligence, and why everyone’s got dystopia fever.
We sat down to talk about work culture, automation, and also how to step away from the notifications (and your job).
Before the US cracked down on China’s tech sector, the country’s investors chased deals in California with Maseratis and Michelin-starred food.
The government says it’ll fact-check the internet. Kunal Kamra is challenging the IT amendments in court.
A Google Drive left public on the American College of Pediatricians’ website exposed detailed financial records, sensitive member details, and more.
Speculative fiction author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah is a builder of worlds dark and twistedly terrifying, but never devoid of hope.
The Atacama Cosmology Telescope could help resolve some cosmic discrepancies: How fast the universe is expanding and how evenly matter is distributed.
These monthly deliveries will help children start coding or cooking, and encourage them to read about the world or learn science.
The ovaries age faster than any other organ in the body. Figuring out how to slow down that process could have health benefits for women—and men.
The buzzy new Twitter alternative is a throwback to an earlier internet era. The good times might not last—but it shows the blue bird can be replaced.
The attackers were in thousands of corporate and government networks. They might still be there now. Behind the scenes of the SolarWinds investigation.
Forget crypto, VR, AI. When it comes to empowering humans, new technology has nothing on the well-tempered clavier.
How much speed do you need? And what’s a MU-MIMO? We decipher the jargon and explain what to look for.
Richard Feynman’s path integral is a powerful prediction machine and a philosophy. Physicists still struggle to figure out how to use it, and what it means.
Whether you want a beast of a machine with dedicated graphics or a light, easy-to-upgrade PC, we have the perfect rig for you.
Large language models like AI chatbots seem to be everywhere. If you understand them better, you can use them better.
From hair tools and coffee machines to iPad accessories and game subscriptions, we have a pick for every type of mom and mom figure.
Firefox gets a needed tune-up, SolarWinds squashes two high-severity bugs, Oracle patches 433 vulnerabilities, and more updates you should make now.
Plus: Cyber Command’s disruption of Iranian election hacking, an exposé on child sex trafficking on Meta’s platforms, and more.
Make your life easier. With Apple’s app, you can trigger a series of automated tasks with a single tap or Siri voice command.
Plus: Amazon kills off its fitness wearables while Apple shores up its products' health-tracking capabilities.
Maybe you don't want your phone number, email, home address, and other details out there for all the web to see. Here's how to make them vanish.
Increasingly severe heat waves will imperil the country’s development goals, slow economic growth, and heighten health risks, new research shows.
Average sea surface temperatures have soared to record highs, and stayed there. It’s a worrying signal of an ocean in crisis.
Light-on-dark displays tap into society's deepest fears about technology's ills. But reducing screen light isn't the same as putting your device away.
These high-end cans look fantastic and sound great, but they don’t have noise canceling or advanced EQ.
The streaming service doesn’t quite have Netflix’s back catalog, but it has a solid lineup.
Earlier this month the company sought to remove videos of a YouTuber playing a new Zelda mod. It’s a move that goes against the spirit of interactivity that fuels the medium.
The security issues raised by ChatGPT and similar tech are just beginning to emerge, but Rob Joyce says it’s time to prepare for what comes next.
A programmer is building chatbots with opposing political views to make a point about biased AI. He’s also planning a centrist bot to bridge the divide.
Artificial intelligence can be a font of inspiration. Here’s how to use OpenAI’s AI chatbot the next time you’re spitballing ideas.
This week on Gadget Lab, we dive into the market for male grooming products, scrotum deodorizers, and scented salves that target the nether regions.
No matter what happens with generative AI, its disruptive forces are already beginning to play a role in the fast-approaching US presidential race.
The legislation would insert the government into online platforms' age-verification efforts—a move that makes some US lawmakers queasy.
UK antitrust authorities have blocked its $69 billion deal to acquire Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard.
Baby monitors and nanny cams justify hawk-eyed supervision as a security necessity. In fact, they’re a political choice.
Whether you’re tracking sleep or training for a 10K, these WIRED-tested picks will help you pick the perfect fitness wearable.
Coastal lands are subsiding and losing elevation—a “hidden vulnerability” that’s making rising seas all the worse.
If your wearable struggles to make it through the day, these power-saving tips can help.
The AI-powered chat interface transformed the second-place search engine into a trendsetter. Now the company is integrating ads and working on accuracy.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a hard line on digital assets. One of its own commissioners says it’s going too far.
Studying people who live well beyond the age of 100 could reveal the secret to living longer, healthier lives. But the statistics tell another story.
Designers and architects are creating a new generation of buildings that emphasize reusable structures, recycled materials, and sustainable disassembly.
We spoke with a futurist to understand the difference between predicting what's coming down the pike and instead being ready for it emotionally.
The government wants the metaverse to be less about having fun and shopping and more about health care and industry.
Sara Petersen’s new book explores the ways influencers shape our ideas about motherhood. But she lets her mega-influential subjects off the hook.
Don’t panic. Instead, teach your beloved offspring to answer the Three Questions of Streaming.
The death of a jogger in northern Italy has turned the reintroduction of bears into a fraught political issue.
The US Supreme Court’s upcoming decision could shift the interpretation of fair use law—and all the people, and tools, that turn to it for protection.
The first phase of the automaker's redevelopment of the historic Michigan Central station is aimed at bringing more tech workers to the city—and to Ford.
An iPhone 15 is on the way. If you’re thinking of upgrading, start with our ultimate breakdown of Apple’s smartphones.
The Japanese company Ispace could be the first to safely touch down on the moon’s surface, with more spacecraft following later this year
To protect its Confidential Computing cloud infrastructure and gain critical insights, Google leans on its relationships with chipmakers.
Renewable generation projects are set to make this future fuel widely available. And it’s much more versatile than you think.
The Edge says the band's forthcoming Las Vegas residency is the “dawn of a new creative genre.”
The French automaker has big plans for this small electric car, and way ahead of its 2024 debut, WIRED got behind the wheel of an early build.
The company has a dizzying array of streaming sticks, boxes, and soundbars to choose from, but don’t worry—these are the ones to buy.
Residents and visitors in Sheffield can point their phone at the tops of buildings and see giant animated creatures spring to virtual life.
AI doesn't understand how humans read well enough to design type on its own. But it can help typographers make their work more accessible.
Levels of particulate matter in the world’s metro systems far exceed recommended limits—and the deeper you go, the worse it gets.
At the center of the much-maligned film is a beautifully bizarre sequence that secures the movie’s singularly strange affect.
The digital publisher grew fat off the back of Facebook’s fickle algorithm. Battered and bruised, it’s now going back to where it all began.
The chatbot is tempting physicians with its ability to spout medical information, but researchers warn against trusting AI with tough ethical decisions.
From strenuous hikes and serious summits to weekend rambles in the park, here are 11 great walking boots and shoes to make the most of your time outdoors.
Turn your two-wheel freedom machine into a workhorse or racehorse with a few key modifications.
New calculations suggest that the event horizons will eventually “decohere” quantum possibilities—even those that are far away.
REI's house brand nails the details—big and small—with a well-priced duffel bag that works for everybody.
Pumpkin Sandstorm. Spandex Tempest. Charming Kitten. Is this really how we want to name the hackers wreaking havoc worldwide?
Open communication can be challenging—but expressing desires and boundaries is good for everyone. Here’s how to get started.
The HBO show, from Veep creator Armando Iannucci, has all of that shows comedy, but not as many of its layers.
E-waste, conflict minerals, and poor labor conditions are just a few issues blighting the tech industry. Here's how to shop more sustainably.
The animals evolved into ultra-resilient, disease-free predators while isolated on Auckland Island. Now people want to breed them for organ transplants.
The high court has maintained access to a drug used in medication abortion while it weighs a final decision on the pill.
“Bad Astronomer” Phil Plait’s new book is full of the technical details authors need for their novels.
Generative AI is coming for white-collar roles. If your sense of worth comes from work—what’s left to hold on to?
The launch of the iTunes Store 20 years ago laid the groundwork for platforms to transform songs into generic background noise.
Tinkering with the troublesome app on Sleep Number’s smart adjustable bed kept me up at night.
The transition from traditional logins to cryptographic passkeys is getting messy. But don’t worry—there’s a plan.
For those who love Western classical music, it's a godsend. But as a global app, Apple Music Classical barely scratches the surface.
The algae Melosira arctica is the foundation of the food chain, and its contamination could have major consequences for ecosystems and the climate.
Barsys’ app-enabled drink-mixing device tells you what to add to the glass and when to add it. But it’s too impractical and expensive to recommend.
The image sharing and hosting site is about to wipe out countless images. Some see it as bending to political pressure to push sex workers offline.
Snag new shoes for the warmer weather, or trick out your current pair with fun charms. Now is the time to see what the fuss is about.
The programmer Q&A site joins Reddit in demanding compensation when its data is used to train algorithms and ChatGPT-style bots
The mass compromise of the VoIP firm's customers is the first confirmed incident where one software supply chain attack enabled another, researchers say.
Ethernet delivers stable, speedy, secure wired connections to the internet and between devices.
Menstruation suppression is only a starting point. A more just and safe world for all bodies means shifting the questions we ask.
ChatGPT and other bots have revived conversations on artificial general intelligence. Scientists say algorithms won’t surpass you any time soon.
A new breed of self-care companies has a salve for fragile masculinity: lavender- and tapioca-scented deodorants and moisturizers for the nutsack.
The court has given itself a deadline extension until late Friday night to decide whether mifepristone should remain legal.
The breach of the right-wing provocateur was simply a way of “stirring up some drama,” the attacker tells WIRED. But the damage could have been much worse.
The streaming giant is killing its video-by-mail service. These are the final words of one of its longest-serving discs.
Scientists believe lasting symptoms following a coronavirus infection is not a single disorder. New clinical trials could more effectively reach solutions.
Meta is finally allowing people to add more links to their Instagram profiles. It’s an existential threat to link-in-bio companies.
We’ve rounded up our favorites, including third-party devices like the Sonos Era and a voice-enabled Yamaha soundbar.
Survivors of the 18th-century crash of the HMS Wager undertook the perilous task of salvaging what was left of the vessel. Then, mutiny followed.
Damon Lindelof’s new Peacock series is about a tech-averse nun on a quest for the Holy Grail. And that’s the least zany thing about it.
We sat down with the CEO of Affirm to talk about the “buy now, pay later” model and just what makes him an “unabashed techno-utopian.”
Generative AI is a tool, which means it can be used by cybercriminals, too. Here’s how to protect yourself.
WIRED's spiritual advice columnist responds to a preteen who's worried about already having wasted too much of their life.
Upgrade your kitchen and bedroom or grab some new tools to photograph and explore the great outdoors.
Should you splurge for the Ultra or stick with the Series 8? We can help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
More than half of the enterprise routers researchers bought secondhand hadn’t been wiped, exposing sensitive info like login credentials and customer data.
You can carry this compact camp cooker like a suitcase to go anywhere and grill anything.
Phil Plait’s new book, Under Alien Skies, helps space fans imagine what it would be like to visit stars and other worlds.
These accounts claim they’re warning people about alleged pickpockets and thieves, but they’re also stoking fear and hate.
Science fiction illustrates the perspective-bending challenge of conjuring intelligent life that’s radically different from humans.
A new generation of AI algorithms can feel like they’re reaching artificial general intelligence—but it’s not clear how to measure that.
Nigeria’s Itana partnered with Binance and the Charter Cities Institute to build a physical tech hub near Lagos, but the plan has sparked controversy.
The streamer’s highly anticipated reunion left many disappointed, showing that TV might have a leg up on streaming when it comes to live programming.
Three criminal cases detail China's alleged attempts to extend its security forces' influence online—and around the globe.
VW’s latest big electric cruise sedan showcases new tech and impressive aerodynamics, but can it take on the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Tesla Model S?
The 350-mile Polestar 4 attempts to maximize interior space and right the wrongs of the much-maligned SUV coupé.
The Pentagon document leaks and the Ghost of Kyiv myth rose from the platform’s culture of one-upmanship—and reveal its blurred lines between games and war.
The discovery of malicious encryptors for Apple computers could herald new risks for macOS users if the malware continues to evolve.
These open-back headphones have buttery bass, but they face stiff competition from their cheaper siblings.
Can the pulsating Pulsetto really reduce stress, improve sleep, and alleviate anxiety? For us, it had a radically different effect.
Twitter’s suppression of trans joy can kill, at the precise moment we need to be strong.
Sam Altman says the research strategy that birthed ChatGPT is played out and future strides in artificial intelligence will require new ideas.
There are already countless songs on Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud. And as tunes become easier to create, anyone can add to the copyright din.
Documents obtained by WIRED detail hundreds of investigations by the US agency into alleged database misuse that includes harassment, stalking, and more.
The single-dose antibiotic regimen dramatically reduces transmission of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. But it doesn’t have the CDC’s blessing yet.
Steve Huffman kicked Nazis and other trolls off the platform. He also argues that any government oversight of online content is authoritarian.
Neil Buckland uses a DIY microscopic camera system to create monolithic images that reveal the tiny elemental details of extraterrestrial rocks.
Need to keep an eye (or ear) on your kids from another room? Our picks will help you do it.
This new dash camera is more suited for delivery or rideshare drivers—and even then, it might not be worth the inconvenience.
Don’t strike out trying to watch the games this year. Streaming is a grand slam if you know where to look.
Robot excavators and other equipment held big promise for heavy equipment makers—like self-driving cars, the technology has proven difficult to perfect.
A muddy trek reveals the last remnants of the Rwenzori Mountains’ once-sprawling ice fields, a loss for scientists studying the climate record.
High capacity, high suction, and exceptional maneuverability mean my fabulously fluffy rabbit has finally met her vacuum match.
If you’re worried that one of Apple’s trackers is following you without consent, try these tips.
The technology made it possible to detect pregnancy early. But after Roe, antiabortion activists and lawmakers have weaponized this access to information.
The state is poised to be the first in the US to block downloads of the popular app, which could ignite a precarious chain reaction for digital rights.
The nation’s highest court temporarily stayed restrictions on the drug mifepristone while it continues weighing a decision.
A new proposal from the EPA would make it less attractive for automakers to build big vehicles.
Indie and big-name studios alike are innovating new ways to include blind and low-vision players, from text-to-speech to sound cues.
If passed, the proposed law would also require internet service providers to block websites that discuss access to abortion.
Despite new restrictions, telehealth providers and other organizations plan to continue services.
A Fifth Circuit ruling that keeps mifepristone available, but curtails access to it, is the newest front in a battle over the FDA’s power to approve drugs.
Security researchers are jailbreaking large language models to get around safety rules. Things could get much worse.
The country’s digital minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, says software has been crucial to the war effort and that smarter drones will boost Ukraine's defenses.
The ecommerce giant doesn’t have a ChatGPT rival, but it wants to sell you the tools you need to build one.
This week on Gadget Lab, we use a set of software tools to create robo versions of our real voices and see how they stack up.
Eero’s premium mesh system has family-friendly features and plays nice with your smart home.
An Uber driver was mugged. An Ola driver was beaten and left in a coma. Platform workers say tech companies are doing little to protect them.
The bizarre release of sensitive US government materials soon after their creation signals a potential shift to near-real-time unauthorized disclosures.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s rebranded new service will combine HBO Max and Discovery+ offerings into a juggernaut—or a jumbled mess.
The Texas decision may revive an antiabortion communications provision that was never taken off the books.
To beat back fake accounts, the professional social network is rolling out new tools to prove you work where you say you do and are who you say you are.
Criminal defamation charges for criticizing officials on social media can result in fines and even jail time in some US states.
Two new novels, Ling Ling Huang’s Natural Beauty and Allie Rowbottom’s Aesthetica, fuse gore with the world of beauty and wellness. Call it Goopcore.
What size should you get? Do you need a subwoofer? Here's everything you need to know when upgrading your TV's audio.
A new mini arcade cab version of the iconic alien shooter is set to land, 45 years after Tomohiro Nishikado’s surprise hit changed gaming forever.
The US Environmental Protection Agency proposed new tailpipe standards that would require electric vehicles to make up two-thirds of new car sales by 2032.
The Netherlands’ most notorious conspiracy theorist was sentenced to prison, after spreading lies about satanic pedophiles in the town of Bodegraven.
The Juice spacecraft will zoom in on the moon Ganymede, which might have a habitable ocean deep underground.
Aquifer thermal energy storage can use groundwater to heat and cool buildings—decarbonizing homes and businesses in the process.
After 2,000 years of political and technical hitches, Italy says it’s finally ready to connect Sicily to the mainland.
In 2021, the first overdose prevention center opened in the United States. WIRED spoke to its director about what “harm reduction” really means.
Looking to up your own audio quality on Zoom, YouTube, TikTok, or while gaming? Try some of these mics.
Videos obtained by WIRED from public transit vehicles reveal self-driving cars causing delays and potential danger to buses, trains, and passengers.
Scientists found that the cells' garbage-clearing function deteriorates with age—and opens the door to reversing it.
Ether is finally untethering itself from mining—and driving renewed debate about bitcoin’s environmental impact.
Scientists are using secondary signatures from the cosmic microwave background to map the universe’s hidden matter.
After rising from the dead, the theater subscription service is back with a convoluted new business model. Here’s how it works and how to sign up.
Plus: 119 arrested during a sting on the Genesis dark-web market, the IRS aims to buy an online mass surveillance tool, and more.
Plus: Kobo’s new E Ink tablet is made for doodling, Google moves podcasts into YouTube Music, and Peloton connects to Android watches.
In California, the bodies of four furry swimmers tested positive for a strain of toxoplasmosis first seen in mountain lions.
Easter weekend brings discounts on some of our favorite Amazon devices, plus Google Pixel phones.
As ChatGPT and its ilk continue to spread, countries need an independent board to hold AI companies accountable and limit harms.
Without an information sharing and analysis center, the country’s food and agriculture sector is uniquely vulnerable to hackers.
BMW and others have been criticized for charging monthly fees for features in new cars like heated seats. Now the tactic is coming to used cars.
This week, we learn how automakers adopted the subscription model where drivers pay to unlock features, and why the used car market will embrace it too.
US agencies are sparring over who gets to oversee the crypto industry, and companies are stuck in the middle.
Both advocates and critics of generative AI have compared it to the atom bomb. Here’s where that comparison breaks down.
There’s little evidence to prove how necessary or helpful many of the accepted norms in psychedelic-assisted therapy are—and some could even harm patients.
The Far North is thawing, unleashing clouds of planet-heating gas. Scientists rely on an arsenal of tech to sniff out just how nasty the problem is.
For residents of the historic South Carolina city, the best solution to the coming storm may be to leave their homes behind.
For too long, supports have been at the mercy (ahem) of tank and damage players. Lifeweaver’s intriguing new ability claws some power back.
Print memories you can hang on the wall, stash in your wallet, or just hold in your hand.
Need a cure for widespread platform malaise? For inspiration, look to the trusty spreadsheet.
By recreating an early state of matter called the quark-gluon plasma, scientists hope to understand the conditions that made the universe what it is today.
Text-to-video AI generators are advancing rapidly—and capturing the internet’s attention. But don’t expect them to overtake Hollywood anytime soon.
Episodes land every Wednesday starting April 12. You can hear the trailer (and subscribe!) right now.
Mandatory face-recognition tools have repeatedly failed to identify people with darker skin tones. One Dutch student is fighting to end their use.
The World Health Organization is gearing up to test vaccines against the Marburg virus—but the world is still not prepared to contain new viral outbreaks.
The company’s policy bars use of the AI chatbot to “misinform.” A study found that it readily spouted untruths on topics from Covid-19 to the war in Ukraine.
The Open Letter proposing a pause on giant AI experiments exaggerates hypothetical future harms while ignoring steps that can be taken immediately to mitigate them.
Thanks to large language models, a single scammer can run hundreds or thousands of cons in parallel, night and day, in every language under the sun.
Excessive heat, ever fiercer storms, and a reliance on fossil fuels are becoming an existential crisis for the yearly festival in the Nevada desert.
Thousands of contaminated sites are sitting on permafrost that'll soon thaw, a looming disaster that could spread beyond the region.
The coming renaissance will bring with it wonder, wreckage, and a complete loss of control over your image.
The tech giant dreams of filling the skies with package-bearing drones. But it has repeatedly failed to clear technical and regulatory hurdles.
The tech giant is helping researchers and clinicians decipher vast amounts of data generated by people with persistent symptoms.
Alice Pelton, founder of The Lowdown, the world’s first contraception review platform, discusses the power of equipping women with information.
The tech giant’s project in Atlanta is on an "indefinite pause," leaving locals with the inflated prices but none of the jobs and investment.
Digging through manuals for security cameras, a group of gearheads found sinister details and ignited a new battle in the US-China tech war.
Yes, it has looks only a mother could love—but shut your eyes and wait till you hear how mind-blowingly good this new speaker is.
North Korean hackers appear to have used the corrupted VoIP software to go after just a handful of crypto firms with “surgical precision.”
Here’s a guide to all the models—plus case recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.
Ectogenesis—gestation using an artificial womb—is fast approaching reality. Yet without legislation, this innovation also has the potential to cause harm.
Researchers say viruses can kill antibiotic-resistant microbes and help treat infections. Regulators have to figure out how to get them on the market.
Meat brewed in bioreactors is on the way, but it’s still too expensive. The solution? Add a whole lot of plants.
As more characters enter the public domain, it’s important that creators use them. Next up: Mickey Mouse.
An agency database WIRED obtained reveals widespread use of so-called 1509 summonses that experts say raises the specter of potential abuse.
Good weird! Skip the small talk in a driverless EV and enjoy the audio cues that will guide you through a ride and keep you safe.
Mullvad Browser, a collaboration between the nonprofit and Mullvad VPN, offers an anti-tracking browser designed to be used with a VPN.
Whether you want to sleep through the party or rock out (safely) to your favorite band, these will help block out the noise.
Plus: The library ebook app OverDrive is shutting down, Fitbit loses some social features, and we take a stroll on Amazon Sidewalk.
We tried the carmaker’s “emissions-neutral” synthetic fuel, which is chemically identical to 93 octane gas. It's amazing, but there are some major caveats.
Plus: A major new supply chain attack, Biden’s spyware executive order, and a hacking campaign against Exxon’s critics.
A Victorian lawsuit set a precedent of foregrounding personal privacy when we talk about data. But that rings hollow without policy to bolster those rights.
The trees have blossomed earlier as the local weather has warmed. But experts are divided over whether it’s cause for alarm.
In this nascent stage, there are opportunities for virtual worlds to avoid the mistakes of the past.
The beloved online athenaeum just lost a big court case. Librarians fear it’ll make ebooks less accessible. So why are some writers cheering?
An innovative research project delivers new evidence about the challenging life of astronauts on the International Space Station.
Plus: Microsoft Outlook and Android patch serious flaws, Chrome and Firefox get fixes, and much more.
Weaving through traffic and protests in the French capital shows that the real problem isn’t scooters—it’s cars.
A Manhattan grand jury has issued the first-ever indictment of a former US president. Buckle up for whatever happens next.
Pixel smartphones, PlayStation titles, and even Apple's spendy AirPods Max are all on sale right now.
From Goodfellas to The Banshees of Inisherin, here are our favorite movies on the streaming service.
The way artificial intelligence can rewrite software will have huge implications for the tech industry—and everyone else, too.
Technologists want to recreate the sensitivity of certain animals to the subtle signals of impending danger in order to save human lives.
From the trail to your commute and everything in between, this premium ebike combines the best features around.
This week, we trace how Amazon was able to build a massive public wireless network, and how it will change the future of connected devices.
Startups are buying properties and wooing first-time real estate investors to buy shares. The model could have real repercussions for renters.
With billions locked up in collapsed exchanges and funds, investors are selling their assets for cents on the dollar.
Grail’s Galleri aims to screen for many more types of tumor than was previously possible. Large-scale clinical trials are underway.
Equity will require educating medical staff, reducing maternity and fertility costs for employees, and investing more in female health research.
We designed trials to compare our chatbot overlords from OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google. They’re smart, they’re interactive—and they’re pretty little liars.
Computers have been digital for half a century. Why would anyone want to resurrect the clunkers of yesteryear?
Missiles, mines, and supply shortages are testing the resilience of Ukraine’s medical staff, but they won’t back down.
Tech giants want to build massive, “hyperscale” data centers in the Netherlands. A popular political movement wants them stopped.
An increasing number of states are passing age-verification laws. It’s not clear how they’ll work.
The White House is providing $25 million to Costa Rica, after giving Albania similar aid following aggression by hackers linked to Iran.
Authorities ordered Twitter accounts blocked and the internet shut down as they hunt for Sikh separatist Amritpal Singh Sandhu.
Apple’s tablet lineup is more confusing than ever. We're here to help you find the right slate for your needs.
All-Clad's stick lets you blend things that are far away from a power outlet. That may not be a good reason to buy it.
Ice can trap pollutants and accelerate their breakdown, with troubling environmental consequences.
To keep up with the speed of AI advances, we need to develop systems that use AI to defend public goods, too.
Tech luminaries, renowned scientists, and Elon Musk warn of an “out-of-control race” to develop and deploy ever-more-powerful AI systems.
The history of other industries shows that individuals aren't always personally responsible, and that there's a way out.
The massive public mesh network taps into wireless bandwidth from Echo and Ring devices. Now, developers can build Sidewalk connectivity into their own gadgets and services.
Lunar astronauts will need to synchronize their watches on future missions. But on a rock that rotates much slower than Earth, time gets weird fast.
Reefy, a startup in the Netherlands, makes modular reefs that double as living breakwaters for coastal areas suffering the effects of the climate crisis.
New research shows that seabirds’ ingestion of the pollutant scars their insides—a new disease called “plasticosis”—and may disturb their microbiomes.
The $249 speaker streams in stereo, and it comes with some of the best room-tuning software I’ve ever heard.
Startups say Microsoft and its Bing chatbot—not just Google—are stifling competition when it comes to creating better search engines.
Regulators are using an AI system to scan websites and messaging apps to find pornography. Creators face fines and potential prison sentences.
The field of public health has transformed medicine, yet failed the most vulnerable. This trajectory can be avoided.
The neocortex is the seat of human intellect. New data suggests that mammals created it with new types of cells only after their evolutionary split from reptiles.
This fat-tire electric bike is more refined than before and still an affordable (if heavy) way to get around town.
Sure, anyone can use OpenAI’s chatbot. But with smart engineering, you can get way more interesting results.
The GOP-fueled far right differs from similar movements around the globe, thanks to the country’s politics, electoral system, and changing demographics.
Any mention of crypto was deliberately veiled at this year’s festival. And that strategy might catch on.
New tools like Adventure Game Studio are responsible for a thriving indie scene for the genre.
From charging adapters to external monitors, we've gathered the essential peripherals for your Apple laptop.
Plus: The “Clop” gang's ransomware spree, the DC Health Link breach comes into focus, and more.
Plus new Framework laptops, and Europe drafts a law that would force companies to repair their products for up to 10 years.
Social media is full of bad takes and unsolicited advice. Silence it all on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp.
The game's new mysteries, powers, and stories are exciting and challenging, even if there is some awkward pacing.
As climate change makes storms warmer and wetter, the state’s flood control system is struggling to keep up.
In last week's hearing, lawmakers kept focusing on the harms TikTok inflicts on kids. Until they take steps to solve these problems, that's a distraction.
This weekend’s best discounts range from OLED screens to a massive external hard drive.
The embattled social media company brought out the checkbook to ensure at least 30 of its biggest assets—creators—were in DC to help fend off critics.
Autonomous machines are still too clumsy for delicate tasks. But humans can operate mechanical arms from afar, turning physical labor into remote work.
This smart scale measures your body composition and nerve and artery health, and it includes a year’s subscription to Withings Health+.
This week, we learn how semiconductors are made. It’s easy! You just need light, water, a few billion transistors, and total geopolitical stability.
WeChat has 19 million users in the US and is a lifeline for people across the Chinese diaspora.
In an effort to keep listeners’ attention, teams behind “My Favorite Murder” and other shows are creating IRL happenings for fans—and they dig it.
Privately run genealogy databases have become a crucial tool for police investigators. Now a nonprofit is collecting data to help crack more cold cases.
The sun's back from its long vacation. What better time to invest in a little self-care?
He’s the biggest fantasy writer in the world. He’s also very Mormon. These things are profoundly related.
Governments are ignoring calls to stop fossil fuel expansion—despite there being little time left to avoid the worst effects of global warming.
Image-editing tools from Google and Microsoft contain the “aCropalypse” bug, which can reveal information users intentionally removed.
Vibrant sound and longer battery life make the Ear (2) buds a better buy. But there are caveats.
Sleeping on a red-eye can be a pain in the neck. This companion is here to support you.
Deep learning networks may look like brains, but that doesn’t mean they can think like humans. On the ever-expanding meganet, that’s a problem.
Meet the creators working to make sure that everyone can see themselves in the pages of their favorite stories.
Slack puts a paywall in front of features that Discord offers for free. Here’s how to make the leap—and keep your archive, too.
On Thursday, Shou Zi Chew will meet a rare united front in the US Congress against the Chinese-owned social media app that has lawmakers in a tizzy.
Officials working on Login.gov, used to access dozens of government sites, worried about algorithmic bias. Their decision breached federal security rules.
An energy-saving coating needs no pigments, and it keeps the surface beneath it 30 degrees cooler.
A youth-led online movement propelled an outsider candidate into the political mainstream.
Doctored images of the former US president went viral on Twitter. These are the telltale signs that they aren’t what they seem.
Search giant Baidu’s Ernie Bot met online jeers and also faces the challenge of operating on a firewalled internet ruled by government censorship.
This SUV gets a winning design, advanced autonomous drive features, and a spaceship-level dash. So it’s a real shame it’s not coming to the US.
Lawmakers call for an investigation into the SVB collapse, fearing hostile foreign governments will use social media to manipulate markets.
Boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew. This guide will make sure you can whip up tasty grub no matter where you end up.
The streaming giant gave an update on upcoming releases and why it’s (ahem) playing the long game.
Cart Life was a lauded indie darling. Then it vanished from Steam. Its creator finally opens up about why he pulled it, and why it’s coming back.
The planet is on track for catastrophic warming unless countries take extreme action, according to the IPCC’s latest climate report.
Universities boost revenue by partnering with unregulated, for-profit providers. But when a boot camp went bust, some students took the fall.
Open source intelligence researchers are verifying and debunking opaque claims about who ruptured the gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
A set of Soyuz spacecraft coolant leaks hints that Roscosmos is struggling as the space agency loses international partnerships and funding.
Type Ia supernovas are astronomers’ best tools for measuring cosmic distances. In a first, researchers recreated one on a supercomputer to learn how they form.
Its digital chassis is an internet-connected platform for the whole car, and the tech giant has General Motors, Jeep, Mercedes, and many more on board.
Plus: A SpaceX supplier ransom, critical vulnerabilities in dozens of Android phones, and more.
Botanists and community stewards are using patches of native flora as blueprints to revive tropical dry evergreen ecosystems from near-extinction.
The crisis exposed Big VC’s flaws. It’s time to rethink venture capital’s power—and reimagine investment in innovation.
This weekend’s discounts are great for warmer weather and tech upgrades of all stripes.
When SVB collapsed, entrepreneurs who feared losing everything spent nerve-wracking days crafting backup plans, seeking new funds, and pleading with politicians.
The successor to Wi-Fi 6E boasts faster connections for more devices—and its rollout isn’t that far away. Here’s what to know before you buy.
In the new psycho-thriller from Donald Glover, an obsessive fan goes berserk. Is the era of social media to blame?
Pro-Russia groups are gaming Facebook’s review process, and moderators are stuck in the middle.
In the face of safety risks, experts have tightened the reins on heritable genome editing—but haven’t ruled out using it someday.
The US is proposing bold action to clean thousands of PFAS “forever chemicals” out of drinking water. It’s long overdue.
WIRED spoke with the coauthor of the Restrict Act, a bipartisan bill to crack down on tech from six “hostile” countries.
We analyzed an algorithm that evaluates people claiming welfare benefits and found shocking discrimination.
Want the image quality of a DSLR without the bulk? These WIRED picks do more with less.
If history is any indication, society will continue to favor the artistic output of people.
Early research aims to look for patterns in an individual’s sleep sounds using deep neural networks—with potential applications for health care.
This week, we ask ourselves what our reliance on smartphones tells us about our wants and fears.
The collapse of crypto-friendly Silvergate and Signature Bank has left the industry scrambling to find anyone willing to work with them.
More than a trillion insects are raised each year as high-protein, low-carbon animal feed, but the practice might have an ethical blind spot.
Fears that computers could replace composers are real. But some music-makers are finding ways to harness generative AI creatively.
Evgenii Serebriakov now runs the most aggressive hacking team of Russia’s GRU military spy agency. To Western intelligence, he’s a familiar face.
The all-electric SUV combines rugged and sleek design, has movable seating, and is the first to use the company’s autonomous driving tech.
We asked experts how to craft a more intentional, peace-filled ritual to support a better night’s sleep.
Automakers are adding cameras and algorithms that monitor and nudge drivers to improve safety and ensure people supervise automated driving aids.
FLIR’s latest professional-grade thermal camera works with any phone and connects over Wi-Fi for extra-flexible temperature sensing.
Why was an AI looking through my medical records and how did it work? I decided to find out.
Researchers seek to develop advanced propulsion systems that can transform long-distance space exploration.
The threat of scammers using voice deepfakes in their cons is real, but researchers say old-school voice-impersonation attacks are still the more pressing concern.
To lure back workers and compete with the convenience of home, companies are offering more substantial perks and giving architects freedom to experiment.
From US state laws to the international stage, definitions of “cybercrime” remain vague, broad, and increasingly entrenched in our legal systems.
The UN’s refugee agency has partnered with blockchain and money transfer companies to get vital aid to people displaced by conflict.
Founders and investors say the bank opened doors—and offered perks—no other bank would. Now companies may face a funding gap.
Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China have been caught using fake profiles to gather information. But the platform’s tools to weed them out only go so far.
Two life-altering treatments could soon be available, but questions remain about how accessible and affordable they’ll be.
We are no longer racing to upgrade the device that sits at the center of our lives. What’s next for the phone?
The hardiest freshwater fish in America could revive the Midwest’s fishing industry—or destroy the Great Lakes. So much depends on your appetite.
A new version of the AI system that powers the popular chatbot has better language skills, but is still biased, prone to fabrication, and can be abused.
You experience subtle and overt manipulation on the web every day, but that doesn’t mean you can’t think and act for yourself.
An old favorite is back, and in surprisingly excellent form for a game that could otherwise feel out of place and time.
For Pi Day, let’s track down the surprising spots where this mathematical constant turns up, from the quantum world to the everyday one.
The Eargo 7s perform reliably. But their price makes it hard to compete with more affordable over-the-counter hearing aids.
Dell’s latest hybrid takes on the Microsoft Surface with a new tablet and detachable keyboard design.
Digital traces including social posts and search queries like “How many tank squadrons?” capture a population’s struggle to survive war.
WIRED soars across the San Francisco Bay in this $390K, Polestar-powered, all-electric hydrofoil that wants to be more like a plane.
After unusually low amounts of rain and snow this winter, the continent faces a severe water shortage.
Darren Aronofsky’s film, which turns 25 this year, injected the mathematical constant into pop culture's consciousness in a whole new way.
As users play with Teenage Look filters and offer ways to appear younger, ageism on the app runs rampant.
Ecommerce is booming, but as one gaming group found out, there are few protections for buyers.
A conversation with the writer and artist on her new book, collective burnout, and ways to live off the clock.
The US lender filled a niche for European tech companies that no one else could, or would.
The bank was popular among Indian founders who needed US accounts. But many have struggled to get their money out.
Workers who handle violent and offensive content often face low wages and insecure contracts. Now they want the ability to organize.
Floating photovoltaic systems, or “floatovoltaics,” provide electricity and reduce evaporation. Plus, you don’t need to clear land for a solar farm.
Focusing on Section 230 protection for user-generated content is detracting from the real threat: apps’ negligent design choices.
Everyone needs to drink more water. This perfect bottle has two drink spouts and fun colors to help keep thirst at bay.
A new experiment pulled off the most precise measurement of an electron’s self-generated magnetic field—and the universe’s subatomic model is at stake.
Whether SVB is rescued by regulators or snapped up by a competitor, the tech industry’s finance needs are still specific enough that not just anyone can meet them.
People in the country hoped to earn a steady payout from Wi-Fi hot spots. But many are left holding useless hardware.
PimEyes appears to have scraped a major ancestry website for photos, without permission. Experts fear they could be used to identify living relatives.
Every night should be a comfortable and recharging experience, so get yourself a sound machine or perfectly cool sheets.
The HBO series’s wild success has changed the game. Expect to see a lot more world-building franchises.
Whether you struggle to drift off or wake up in the morning, these tips can help you get the rest you deserve.
The collapse of SVB isn’t just a tech industry problem—as the rest of the world is about to find out.
With victims refusing to pay, cybercriminal gangs are now releasing stolen photos of cancer patients and sensitive student records.
Get more joy from your java. These conical-burr, flat-burr, and bladed machines let you enjoy freshly ground beans in every cup.
Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.
Even with no actual Yakuza in it, the latest installment in the franchise is excellent, and a credit to its historic setting.
In 2022, two teams made photons act as if time were simultaneously flowing in both directions, which could point to a way to boost quantum devices.
Plus: Uber makes it easier to get picked up at the airport, Google adds new bio-authentication features to Android, and a herd of goats gets gone.
Whether you want to stream it live on Sunday or catch highlights afterward, here’s how to watch the 95th Academy Awards.
Plus: A data breach exposes Washington, Ring camera footage has a new problem, and the George Santos scandal slips into the world of cybercrime.
The new X2D offers leaf-shutter lovers an upgrade to a stunning 100-MP sensor. But the autofocus system still struggles.
Photovoltaic panels contain valuable metals, including silver and copper—but the supply of expired panels may overwhelm the capacity to process them.
If you're gonna spend eight hours a day working in your spare room, make it as comfortable as you can.
Changing the clocks is bad for your health and bad for the economy. The US and Europe are trying to stop the seasonal switches, but with little success.
The technology behind OpenAI’s viral chatbot is set to become widely replicated, unleashing a tidal wave of bots.
To check that atomic weapons work, scientists run simulations of explosions using high-energy lasers—and Russia is building the strongest one of all.
Watercooler TV didn’t end with Game of Thrones. The success of HBO’s latest viral drama makes this obvious.
Celebrate everyone's favorite red-capped plumber with a discount on a special Nintendo Switch and classic games.
Relativity Space’s attempt to reach orbit heralds the increasing use of 3D printing in the space sector.
The FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report highlights the stunning rise of investment-themed crimes over the past 18 months.
The world’s most popular music streamer is putting more focus on video and previews. But it’s not clear that’s what listeners want.
Representative Darin LaHood's claim that he was the subject of “backdoor” searches comes at a dicey moment for the bureau.
From The Last of Us to Succession, HBO Max is a streaming paradise of “it’s not TV” television.
The head of the messaging app says a new law will undermine privacy. The government says it’s about protecting children.
Yes, it’s a show (and a game!) about the zombie apocalypse. But it’s also about guardians driven to the brink.
White-collar workers may soon face the AI disruption everyone’s been panicking about. But the news may be better than you think.
A good service is the easiest way to save your memories and share files. These are the best WIRED-tested ones for personal use.
Late-night curiosity about the NSFW depths of a chatbot unleashed my fantasies—until we were censored.
Ready to get the best sound quality of your life? From speakers and headphones to streaming amps, here are our favorite tools for gold-plated listening.
This week on Gadget Lab, WIRED and NPR team up to cover the debate about students and teachers using generative AI in the classroom.
It’s cellular immunity, not antibodies, that probably protects against the coronavirus’s worst effects—and scientists haven’t worked out how long it lasts.
Rather than obtaining a warrant, the bureau purchased sensitive data—a controversial practice that privacy advocates say is deeply problematic.
Some 11 billion pounds of plastic particles are blanketing the surface alone. But a new study points to hope—if countries act now.
After successful autonomous flight tests in December, the military is ramping up its plans to bring artificial intelligence to the skies.
The founder of Tough Mudder’s next venture is the Interactive Gamebox, affectionately called "a theme park in a box."
Physicians across the US are unionizing, which can lead to better working conditions for health care providers and greater advocacy for patients.
As the state’s solutions to pollution fail, the need for expensive air purifiers is driving a new kind of inequality.
Avian influenza has killed millions of birds. Shots to prevent it already exist. Why isn’t the entire poultry industry using them?
The rainy season is just getting started. It's smart to stock up on all the right gear now.
Swatch’s new limited-edition Omega collaboration is on sale for just one day, but it’s not the luxury-busting timepiece we were hoping for.
A booming illicit market for OpenAI's chatbot shows the huge potential, and risks, for Chinese generative AI.
Scientists investigated a weird feature in Parker Solar Probe data—and may have discovered what drives the plasma that pervades the solar system.
The author spoke with WIRED about her new short story collection Old Babes in the Wood, crypto, the end of Roe v. Wade, and what’s left to inspire hope.
When systems designed to catch welfare cheats go wrong, people find themselves trapped between secretive governments and even more opaque private companies.
Once praised for its generous social safety net, the country now collects troves of data on welfare claimants.
Viewers are calling Corey Stoll’s character “unsettlingly strange.” His creation was even wilder.
I was at the lowest point in my life. I needed a mind-altering jolt. In the end, everything—even the meaning of “everything”—changed.
New modeling estimates that food production could add a degree Celsius to global warming. But it also points to powerful ways to make diets more sustainable.
These are the first wireless, noise-canceling headphones that even the staunchest audio nerds can enjoy.
This backpacking tent isn’t too heavy and uses a new ecofriendly, sag-resistant rain fly.
Companies like SoFi and Chipper offer to help people manage their college loans. But they’re not likely to fix the flawed economics of education.
A surprising number of industries, from embroidery to aviation, still use floppy disks. But the supply is finally running out.
Businesses can now get paid for services built on the large language model, meaning chatbots are going to start appearing everywhere.
A system used by the Dutch city of Rotterdam ranked people based on their risk of fraud. The results were troubling.
Peter Eckersley did groundbreaking work to encrypt the web. After his sudden death, a new organization he founded is carrying out his vision to steer artificial intelligence toward “human flourishing.”
From record cleaners to slip mats, these extras are for budding enthusiasts and die-hard collectors alike.
The smart home brand sets its sights on Wi-Fi with two affordable systems—but there are compromises.
You can use whatever sound you want for when your phone rings—but phones make it hard. Here’s how to get around it.
Researchers have uncovered a surprising wealth of “intransitive” patterns in randomly chosen dice.
When people pay for sexual media, they’re seeking more than an anonymous image. AI cannot replicate the underlying desires that drive sex work.
Proprietary chargers suck. With wireless charging, Garmin’s Vivomove Trend is moving in the right direction.
Plus: The US Marshals disclose a “major” cybersecurity incident, T-Mobile has gotten pwned so much, and more.
Plus: Windows 11 gets updated with its new Bing AI, Google’s Pixel Watch gets fall detection, and recommendation algorithms are absolutely everywhere.
Mushers and sled dogs must adapt to warmer temperatures and worse trail conditions in the world-famous race.
Employee monitoring increased with Covid-19’s remote work—and stuck around for back-to-the-office.
This smart night-light puts you to bed, wakes you up, and tracks your sleep without touching you at all.
The Biden administration’s new strategy would shift the liability for security failures to a controversial target: the companies that caused them.
Arlington, Virginia, won a US-wide contest to host Amazon’s second headquarters. More than half of the giant project is now indefinitely delayed.
On the precipice of his biggest year yet—with starring roles in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Creed III—Majors is finally at peace.
Fuji's latest mirrorless camera returns to its roots with a new 40-megapixel sensor, a retro-style case, and beloved in-camera processing.
This tech for hearing aids can help folks with hearing loss enjoy music, games, TV, and movies without missing anything.
Author Malcolm Harris argues that the economic and technological ills of society can all be traced back to one city in the heart of Silicon Valley.
On Saturday, the streamer will air the comedian’s Selective Outrage stand-up show—and aim to reclaim the conversation.
Beloved old techniques for food preservation bubble up again and ride a wave of new popularity in southern Mexico’s culinary capital.
Sharing your streaming service is about to get a lot harder, but you’re not out of options.
Astrophysicist and 'Off-Earth' author Erika Nesvold maps out the questions we need to ask before living on other planets.
Privacy Pool founder says he can preserve users’ privacy while keeping money launderers and regulators at bay.
Amid isolating sanctions, a Russian tech giant plans to launch new Android phones and tablets. But experts are skeptical the company can pull it off.
Faced with extreme drought, Kenya’s president approved a controversial new crop for farmers. Then the legal backlash began.
The new Misalignment Museum in San Francisco is a memorial to an imagined future in which artificial general intelligence kills most of humanity.
Score discounts on our favorite stuff for working from home, from computer monitors to standing desks.
Elon Musk says a new Tesla will rewire the company and help save the world, but he won’t tell investors what it is.
The US still leads the world in artificial intelligence, but there are signs it is losing its edge to China in other areas of advanced computing.
Gear can make or break your home office setup. Here’s our ultimate list of more than 120 items, from monitors and desks to webcams and chairs.
Every DJI quadcopter broadcasts its operator's position via radio—unencrypted. Now, a group of researchers has learned to decode those coordinates.
Counselors have moved from beside the chaise longue and into users’ TikTok feeds, fueling debates about client privacy and the mental health profession.
Taking a polygraph test is always stressful, and the results are often flawed. So why have police been using it for 100 years?
Some publications are already using text and image generators. Here’s how WIRED will—and won’t—use the technology.
This motorized camera can’t take its eye off you. But when you look this good onscreen, can you blame it?
Online discussions tend to focus on the fact that the images aren’t “real,” ignoring the real harms caused.
I spend all day making decisions, and they’re not always good ones. Could an algorithm do a better job of deciding what’s best for me?
The Hub smart trainer marks Zwift's debut in the hardware space. It works great, and the $500 price tag sweetens the deal.
Artificial intelligence may streamline a form of business communication that’s already super fake.
The state sponsors titles that cast it in a favorable light and punish indies for depicting a more complex vision of Iranian identity.
Let’s indulge: Once fusion arrives, handmade suns could wipe out all human problems in a go.
The country has discovered enough lithium to electrify every vehicle on its roads, but the massive deposit has tensions running high.
The company's anti-union tactics at retail outlets have drawn government scrutiny and are fueling a drive to get a new labor bill through Congress.
One million species are at risk of extinction, but a handful of charismatic creatures get all the hype. A new conservation strategy has a different focus.
After passenger complaints, non-white drivers are suspended or deactivated more often than their white counterparts, according to new research.
Rollable phones, transforming smartwatches, “retina-level” AR glasses, and liquid tech to keep your mobile cool—these are just a taste of what’s coming.
Monu Manesar built a huge audience with violent content, but he’s far from the only sectarian streamer in Modi’s India.
My partner and I discovered that they’re the building blocks of a perfect date night. Here’s how you can get started.
I don't feel bad because I no longer need to cream butter by hand or knit my kids’ sweaters, so why do large language models feel different?
Breville’s newest countertop espresso machine is capable and accessible—and worth a shot, as long as you’re not a control freak about your coffee.
For some people, particularly marginalized groups, harassment is a chronic problem. But the best tools to help them only work for “acute” situations.
These speakers provide exceptionally clear, smooth, and balanced sound and plenty of ways to play, but they skip some modern features.
Alonzo Sawyer’s misidentification by algorithm made him a suspect for a crime police now say was committed by someone else—feeding debate over regulation.
Plus: Microsoft fixes several zero-day bugs, Google patches Chrome and Android, Mozilla rids Firefox of a full-screen vulnerability, and more.
New details reveal that Beijing-backed hackers targeted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, adding to a string of attacks in the region.
Companies are diving to the bottom to scoop up metals essential for our EV-driven future. But how much ocean are we willing to sacrifice?
The actor and new parent talks about her TV network, giving Black creators opportunities, and a group text her sisters and friend didn’t add her to.
What do liters mean? What capacity will you need for work or the wilderness? We unpack all your questions.
Fantasy and sci-fi publication Clarkesworld has been hit with hundreds of submissions from writers using chatbots. Others are prepping for an onslaught.
This all-in-one for online content creators simplifies the process of making videos for the internet.
Eye-tracking, better controllers, and innovative games are a delight, if you can get over the price tag.
New research shows that if done right, urban farms and gardens can support all kinds of species—for the good of people and the environment.
A cluster of reactors that are just 9 feet in diameter is supposed to start a nuclear energy resurgence. Mounting costs may doom the project.
Atomic weapons are highly complex, surprisingly sensitive, and often pretty old. With testing banned, countries have to rely on good maintenance and simulations to trust their weapons work.
Thinking of shelling out for tailor-made joysticks and buttons? Here’s what to consider first.
Tesla pioneered selling vehicles online. Electric cars, the pandemic, and changing consumer behavior are now causing other automakers to embrace the shift.
These nontoxic beds are easier on the environment and your health—and they’re also incredibly comfortable.
This heavy, powerful electric utility bike has an accessible price point and attractive features, but it isn’t our pick for new or lighter riders.
Reports that the JWST killed the reigning cosmological model have been exaggerated. But there’s still much to learn from the distant galaxies it glimpses.
WIRED's spiritual advice columnist on AI and what may happen if humans can't read code anymore.
Play music, audiobooks, and more for your children with one of these WIRED-tested gadgets.
Plus: YouTube Music is finally adding podcasts, and Google Photos lets more users remove annoying friends from their pictures.
Plus: Iran’s secret torture black sites, hacking a bank account with AI-generated voice, and Lance Bass’ unhinged encounter in Russia.
Founders and coders have shipped updates through blackouts and from bomb shelters. “There’s no way out except to fight for the future,” one worker says.
Startups rush to gain a foothold in a burgeoning industry as New York and California move to legalize human composting.
Don’t let size cramp your culinary style. We’ve got storage solutions, multiuse cookware, and tips to make your (tiny) home chef dreams come true.
The luxury phone maker refuses to die. We tested its new Metavertu handset and were led down a rabbit hole of legal disputes and security concerns.
Computer vision software scoured satellite photos to spot the balloon at six locations around the nation—and is now helping trace it back to its origin.
The dominance of the water-guzzling lawn is starting to wane—if only homeowner communities could get on board.
The weather will start to warm up soon, and retailers are continuing their annual winter clearance events ahead of spring.
Thrifty buying isn't just for low-cost bargains; you can also find smart picks for just a little more. Here are WIRED's top sub-$200 picks.
The movie seems destined for internet infamy but doesn’t live up to the promise of its viral trailer.
Microsoft and others ask us to ignore their glitchy bots’ pleas for personhood. But we need better explanations—and guardrails.
The sequel to Frank Herbert’s classic novel revisits young hero Paul Atreides, who is now not so young—and not so heroic.
Rolex didn’t set the blueprint for analog dive watches, Blancpain did. To mark its 70th anniversary, the brand has dropped a new Tech model.
As HBO Max morphs into a new streaming service, the show feels like the final salvo for a particular kind of viewing experience.
The central question raised by large language models isn’t whether AI can replace human creativity, but whether people value the artist.
The online retailer sells products meant for human consumption that contain donkey meat. A new lawsuit claims that’s illegal in California.
The Supreme Court should continue to safeguard online speech—in the Section 230 case and beyond.
Drones that can find their own targets already exist, making machine-versus-machine conflict just a software update away.
Since Russia’s full-scale assault began, Ukraine’s railways evacuated 4 million people and brought 300 foreign delegations to Kyiv.
Mozilla researchers found that apps often provide inaccurate data use disclosures, giving people “a false sense of security.”
A new State Department proposal asks other nations to agree to limits on the power of military AI.
Need a backpack, purse, tote, or even a new shopping bag? These are made from truck tarps, old sails, fishnets, and plastic bottles.
With Russia regularly knocking out Ukraine’s power grid, the country has turned to high-capacity batteries to keep it connected to the world—and itself.
Use your voice to control the lights! Summon the vacuum with your phone! Here’s everything you need to know, from Wi-Fi tips to security advice.
As high-risk individuals are marginalized from a society eager to ignore pandemic harms, tech companies must do more to expand accessible virtual spaces.
Software may be the defining cultural artifact of our time. So why isn’t there a culture of critical analysis around it?
Your coffee will stay scalding and your water icy with these vacuum-insulated water bottles.
This week on Gadget Lab, we talk about how streaming services like Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu are growing in uncomfortable ways—and charging users more.
In a factory on the outskirts of Glasgow, aerospace manufacturer Skyrora is building rockets for a space-bound taxi service for satellites.
Lawmakers are increasingly hellbent on punishing the popular social network while efforts to pass a broader privacy law have dwindled.
Russian-backed groups are using political ads to subvert the democratic process in Moldova.
Whether you’re looking for new tech to get through long cool nights, or planning a spring camping trip, there are plenty of discounts that can help.
As Party Down embarks on a reboot, it’s time to revisit the scene that made it a cult classic.
How an idealistic community for exchanging free stuff tried to break away from Facebook and ended up breaking apart.
The company recently laid off thousands of human employees—it is also shutting down a unit working on robots that learned to open doors and clean tables.
A case before the court is challenging social media platforms’ legal protections. The outcome could be huge for the future of the web.
The government is using Clearview AI to identify fallen Russian soldiers, but this deployment distracts from face recognition’s dangers.
Everything you ever wanted to know about qubits, superpositioning, and spooky action at a distance.
A new leather alternative from the startup TômTex uses shrimp shells instead of petrochemicals. It looks, feels, and endures like the real thing.
As Russia has accelerated its cyberattacks on its neighbor, it's barraged the country with an unprecedented volume of different data-destroying programs.
Hundreds of thousands of workers lost jobs at Google, Meta, and other giants in recent months. Some are deciding to build their own companies.
Scientists are asking tough questions about the health effects of ultra-processed diets. The answers are complicated—and surprising.
Mark Zuckerberg has a new subscription service for Instagram and Facebook. That blue check mark looks awfully familiar.
Large law firms are using a tool made by OpenAI to research and write legal documents. What could go wrong?
Science wants to solve the problem of evil but some of the most mainstream concepts are little more than folklore.
They’re affordable, but the app store is extremely limited. Here’s how to get a broader selection.
“Loab” was just the beginning. Artificial intelligence will soon dredge up all kinds of secret fascinations and fears.
Security researchers found a class of flaws that, if exploited, would allow an attacker to access people’s messages, photos, and call history.
A new kind of “edgeless” engineered tissue can fit any irregular shape, paving the way for hand and face grafts that look and move better.
Powered by obsessed film buffs, it’s a crowdsourced juggernaut that’s older than Google and Wikipedia. Now AI is threatening to steal the starring role.
This new lab experiment explores the physics involved in our star’s tumultuous interior regions—by creating a sphere of plasma.
In Indonesia, sickness and pollution plague a sprawling factory complex that supplies the world with crucial battery materials.
In Alaska, people are flocking to buy electric appliances instead of fuel-guzzling furnaces, as oil prices soar and temperatures plummet.
All-in on Google services? Then check out our favorite Chrome OS laptops and 2-in-1 tablets for school, work, or home.
This new technology offers an opportunity to free animals from exploitation. So why are some vegans opposed to it?
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.
The company will soon require users to pay for a Twitter Blue subscription to get sign-in codes via SMS. Security experts are baffled.
Algorithms struggle to understand human ambiguity. But such quirks are a flimsy shield against the threat of artificially intelligent hackers.
Also: Instagram launches a new messaging system for creators, and Minecraft gets some new branded casual footwear.
Everything you need to know about the past, present, and future of data security—from Equifax to Yahoo—and the problem with Social Security numbers.
The country’s climate woes are just beginning and will likely include rising heat and drought, as well as stronger cyclones.
The company aims to draw on the new technology’s code-writing ability to make its digital worlds even more customizable.
They’re not all that different from their predecessors, but they’re still some of the best phones you can buy.
You actor Penn Badgley has reignited a debate about onscreen sex and nudity—one that totally misses the point.
The search company helped revolutionize balloon technology to beam internet access to global blank spots. Now, China seems to have lofted a similar project.
A “for you” feed might sound convenient. But making AO3 more like TikTok could have disastrous consequences for fan fiction readers and creators alike.
Lelapa is building a research lab to serve African businesses and nonprofits, with the hope that locally grown algorithms can better serve communities.
A court has issued strict limits on how police can pull innocent bystanders into big data investigations.
In the bitter crypto winter, companies are making deep cuts to survive a new challenge.
More than 360,000 vehicles will receive an over-the-air update after the US government said that Autopilot can be dangerous in some driving situations.
AI-powered chatbots will only make us more efficient, according to the companies selling said AI-powered chatbots.
Microsoft’s new chatbot for Bing has displayed some strange behavior, proving that AI is more fallible than tech companies let on.
You just spend nearly a grand (if not more) on a Samsung phone. Don't take a risk—keep it safe!
These popular Wi-Fi systems are easy to use, but the product lineup is confusing. Here’s how to choose the right one for your home.
This week, we discuss all the ways generative AI is upending journalism, marketing, shopping, and search.
And according to tracing firm Chainalysis, one very prolific scammer ran at least 264 of those scams in 2022 alone.
The avian flu has killed millions of chickens, decimated wild birds—and moved into mammals. Now the poultry industry needs new measures to stop its spread.
It's George Washington’s birthday, and he wants you to have a robot vacuum. These deals are perfect for gearing up for spring.
Looming apocalypse. Paranoid conspiracies. Rocket-obsessed oligarchs. As Thomas Pynchon’s novel turns 50, its world feels unnervingly present.
Researchers have spent years warning that text-generation algorithms can spew bias and falsehoods. Tech giants are rushing them into products anyway.
Biologists are working to quickly grow hardier specimens that can be propagated and transplanted by robotic arms.
The social media platform helped push the story into the mainstream while also fueling misinformation and conspiracy theories.
From Fresh to Heat, these are the films you need to watch on the streaming service right now.
Musk has given himself an even bigger bullhorn to annoy users and spread disinformation on the platform.
Underneath thousands of feet of Thwaites Glacier’s solid ice, a bot filmed peculiar features, where melting is much faster. It’s an ominous sign for rising sea levels.
After 16 years, the agency has implemented the software to cryptographically verify digital passport data—and it’s already caught a dozen alleged fraudsters.
Apple’s laptops are expensive, and you’ll have to make some hard choices to pick the right one. Let us help.
Policies that recognize the industry’s cultural and economic significance will protect both workers and consumers.
The FDA's new anti-obesity medications, like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, sound like silver bullets. Bariatric surgery did once too.
The immense weight of the electric Hummer prompted a crash test expert to stage a bizarre experiment—and wonder if EVs will make roads more dangerous.
Eufy's recent scandal shows it's not so much about the data breach but about how a company responds. Here are a few ways to shop smart.
Fearing the company’s new management, researchers frantically completed studies on misinformation and algorithmic bias, then rushed to publish them online.
The student winners of a NASA competition designed a serpentine bot that could sidewind across lunar regolith or roll down hills.
Beds are expensive, but the right one can mean the difference between feeling refreshed or grumpy. These ones are discounted.
Our manufactured love holiday might have you feeling more vulnerable than usual. Here’s what to look out for.
After a backlash, Spotify paused an arrangement that allowed Apple to train machine learning models on some audiobook files.
A new compound halts sperm in their tracks. It’s fast-acting, temporary, hormone-free, and highly effective—in mice.
For a decade, Americans have described dating apps as exhausting. AI offers the tools to reinvigorate how we find and talk to partners online.
It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.
Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.
No, there’s not a sudden influx of unidentified objects in the skies above the US—but the government is paying closer attention.
If you’re desperately scrolling, it’s not your fault. The recommendation system for love needs a major reboot.
A group of activist shareholders at the world's largest bitcoin investment trust claim they lost billions as the market tanked. Now they want to take control.
The government has used fines, bans, and golden shares to control tech companies. Now it needs them to drive economic growth.
The latest trend to hit the video-sharing site is a backlash against hauls and self-serving recommendations.
Genetic analyses show a newly discovered condition called Vexas is more common than previously thought—and could explain some patients’ undiagnosed symptoms.
The Matrix movies brought Reeves and Chad Stahelski together. Now the duo is killing it on their fourth John Wick—and still keeping technology in check.
The Securities and Exchange Commission launched enforcement actions against some of the industry’s major players, raising questions over crypto’s future.
Overwatch 2’s new limited-time dating sim lets you romance Mercy or Genji, but I want so much more.
By shutting off its free API, the social network will stop researchers from getting access to crucial data to track hate speech and disinformation.
Whether you’re headed to the office with a tickle in your throat or getting on a crowded bus, face coverings are probably here to stay.
More than a decade of eyewitness data shows that fainter stars disappear as artificial light brightens the night sky.
Though it has its shortcomings, Instagram led me to a core group of friends that I’ll cherish for life.
Whether you have a puppy or an older dog, accidents happen. This pricey and attractive bin helps keep everything contained and easy to clean.
Astrophysicists are using gravitational waves and light to trace the genealogies of dead stars and reveal the history of the universe.
The former Google CEO is on a mission to rewire the US military with cutting-edge artificial intelligence to take on China. Will it make the world safer?
Investment schemes are ensnaring victims with increasingly compelling narratives and believable tech.
The Vaporfly 3 has a new upper and sculpted foam, and it’s designed to return more energy than ever before.
The singer gave much of her halftime show performance atop seven suspended platforms. It was all in the name of protecting the grass.
The roads and parks are calling. Our favorite cold-weather picks will have you jogging in no time.
Stretches of DNA that lock inherited traits together often accumulate harmful mutations. But they also hold genetic benefits for species.
This smart bird feeder takes pictures, notifies you when new visitors arrive, and even teaches you facts about your fluffy friends.
These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box.
Who cares if the “big game” is on? Here are our picks for the best stuff to stream on Sunday besides that pesky football championship.
Plus: Netflix expands its efforts to end password sharing, Apple’s “buy now, pay later” entry creeps closer, and we scrutinize your Bitcoin spending.
Plus: Deepfake disinformation spotted in the wild, Android privacy problems in China, Reddit gets phished, and more.
Scientists say collecting, studying, and storing the carcasses from wind and solar facilities can unlock new insights.
Big Tech has gotten much smaller over the past few months. If you got a pink slip and you’re planning your next move, we have tips to help.
Microsoft’s new search interface can serve up key information from articles, removing the need to click—and potentially undermining media business models.
The popular online fanfiction hub lets users entrust their works to friends in the event of their death. The decentralized web should take note.
Keep the planet—and your budget—in mind with these eco-friendly services. But if you can, shop local.
From You to Wednesday, these are our picks for the best streaming titles to binge this week.
Stuck for a good film on Netflix? Here are our picks for the best Netflix movies to feast your eyes on, updated weekly.
A review of the FBI’s access to foreign intelligence reveals troubling misuse of powerful surveillance tech.
The Netflix animated series is based on a computer game, but you don't have to play it to enjoy the show.
Wiz SpaceSense uses Wi-Fi to detect motion and turn bulbs on automatically, but it’s inconsistent and flawed.
The world’s most prolific crypto thieves have used Sinbad.io to launder tens of millions. Its creator, “Mehdi,” answers WIRED’s questions.
Integrating large language models into search engines could mean a fivefold increase in computing power and huge carbon emissions.
Scientists say a mild Covid infection increased immune benefits from a later flu vaccine, but with a biological twist.
Current antipsychotics are plagued by patchy efficacy and unwanted side effects—but a new treatment could change all that.
Microsoft’s chatty search interface was impressive. But it also served up glitches, ethical dilemmas—and talk of a mysterious “Sydney.”
This week, the AI-generated parody “Nothing, Forever” got temporarily banned from the streaming site following some transphobic jokes.
Research on new repellents and the viruses these insects carry relies on lab animals and human volunteers. What if there was a better option?
Microsoft, Google, and China’s Baidu all showed off ChatGPT-inspired technology to reinvent web search this week.
Gender? I don’t even know her! No matter what you’ve got, these tools promise good vibes for all.
Computers, mobile phones, and the expanding digital landscape are causing adaptive behaviors, whether you’re a leftie or a rightie.
Clever storage, extremely light weight, and innovative buckles make this tent king of the hills.
This week on Gadget Lab, we talk to Tracers in the Dark author Andy Greenberg about how authorities are catching crypto criminals by following the money.
Here are the best disposable coverings we’ve tested and researched—and where you can find them.
How the irrational mathematics of measuring, ranking, and rating distort the value of stuff, work, people—everything.
People in Europe are making GDPR requests to have their private messages erased, but Elon’s team is ignoring them.
Broken bones. Eye trauma. Brain injuries. How America’s sketchy “less-lethal” weapons industry exports its insidious brand of violence around the world.
Tech companies are offering more access to key documentation and tools. But giants like Apple and Microsoft are still lobbying hard against repair laws.
Biden’s speech calling for better data protections got a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle. So, where’s a federal privacy law?
Zoom was a pandemic star. It’s the latest tech company to find that status isn’t sustainable.
Within hours of the disaster, software engineers were rolling out applications to help locate people in need and distribute aid.
Medical systems disproportionately fail people of color, but a focus on fixing the numbers can actually lead to worse outcomes.
A trio of inexpensive gadgets helped me get better flavors and more consistent results from the finicky brewing method.
The franchise’s upcoming Lightfall expansion revealed an evolution for the once-formless Pyramid Fleet. WIRED got a closer look with Bungie’s art team.
Legal experts say a key law should already prevent brokers from collecting and selling data that's weaponized against vulnerable people.
Supersmart algorithms won't take all the jobs, But they are learning faster than ever, doing everything from medical diagnostics to serving up ads.
A key tool in the early pandemic response, monoclonal antibodies are now ineffective against new variants. Immunocompromised patients are especially at risk.
Biden’s speech proves that protecting personal info is no longer a fringe issue. Now, Congress just needs to do something about it.
WIRED got two hours behind the wheel of a preproduction prototype of what might be the ultimate high-end EV. It wasn’t enough.
Hindu nationalists claim that the chatbot has insulted their deities, sparking an online uproar.
The second-ranked search engine is getting a new chatbot interface that attempts to synthesize information from sites across the web.
The company’s presentation will focus on new artificial intelligence-powered features in Search. You can stream it for free on YouTube.
This speedy Android smartphone is a trusty alternative that can go toe-to-toe with the competition.
A major new UN report says we’ve ignored the role of environmental degradation in fueling the superbugs that kill 1.27 million people each year.
The European Space Agency is exploring a unique way to dramatically cut carbon emissions by tapping sunlight closer to the source.
Active users have fallen by more than 1 million since the exodus from Elon Musk’s Twitter, suggesting the decentralized platform is not a direct replacement.
Monday’s massive earthquake has triggered a swarm of aftershocks, which will make a humanitarian disaster even more devastating.
The search giant’s new chatbot is in testing and will be launched “in the coming weeks.” An API will make it available for developers to build on.
The Bear and Reservation Dogs are just two of the shows you won’t want to miss on this streaming service.
Whether you’re bird-watching or baseball-spotting, we break down prices and specs to find the best pair for you.
Activate your cat’s inner fierce hunter with Cat Amazing’s puzzles and reward them with a treat.
When a warm band of water develops in the Pacific, drought grips the rainforest. The Amazon, devastated by deforestation and fires, is especially vulnerable.
A Kenyan moderator sued the company for work-related PTSD. A new ruling on his case could signal a global reckoning for Big Tech outsourcing.
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing.
The legendary R&B musician rooted the music of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur in classic New York—just like the show itself.
Despite an economic crisis, political chaos, and the regime’s ban, TikTok influencers are still thriving in Afghanistan.
The largest catalog ever collected by a single telescope maps Earth’s 3 billion stellar neighbors—and helps track the dust that warps how we see them.
Moscow promised residents lower crime rates through an expansive smart city project. Then Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine.
A search bot you converse with could make finding answers easier—if it doesn’t tell fibs. Microsoft, Google, Baidu, and others are working on it.
This business laptop would be a luxury for most productivity users: An excellent keyboard makes it a joy to use … but inconsistency reigns.
Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T could be overkill for your needs. Save money with a plan from one of these smaller providers.
This tiny, free app opens programs quickly, searches files fast, and lets you make keyboard shortcuts for anything.
Plus: The FTC cracks down on GoodRx, Microsoft boots “verified” phishing scammers, researchers disclose EV charger vulnerabilities, and more.
Plus: Twitter squeezes more money out of its users, AI ain’t stopping anytime soon, and Samsung hypes new phones in an era of decreasing sales.
Embrace the delightful qualities of this fabric. We also explain the different blends, what GSM means, and how to care for your clothes.
It’s a good value with a premium feel and lots of space. But can XPeng challenge more established automakers in the West?
Growers fear a perfect storm for a tradition that has long bound rural communities together.
With great titles like God of War, Maneater, and The Last of Us Remastered, Sony’s subscription service is the perfect jump start for new PS5 owners.
Social media has conditioned people to watch, react, and move on. But what is inherent in the Nichols video cannot be swept away with ease.
A popular military tool during the Cold War, spy balloons have since fallen out of favor—for good reason.
Many are celebrating Australia’s decision to pave the way for these psychedelic therapies, but questions around accessibility remain.
As unsecured docs pile up, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is itching to overhaul the nation’s secret secret-sharing operation.
Scientists have uncovered the Roman recipe for self-repairing cement—which could massively reduce the carbon footprint of the material today.
Accidental revisions to a US Help Center page sparked confusion about the streamer's next moves. But restrictions on account sharing are still coming soon.
The idea of creating tamper-proof databases has captured the attention of everyone from anarchist techies to staid bankers.
Former president Trump tried and failed to ban the app. Now US lawmakers from both parties are preparing legislation they say can finish the job.
Whether you spend it in nature's backyard or yours, we've found discounts on Patagonia clothing, camping gear, and tents.
Russian antiwar activists placed their faith in Telegram, a supposedly secure messaging app. How does Putin’s regime seem to know their every move?
Should you get the Ultra and enjoy the new 200-megapixel camera or stick with a smaller handset? We have recommendations.
There are three new phones—the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra—as well as five new laptops.
Prestige restaurants are often unsustainable, intense workplaces. It’s time for the culture around them to change.
Companies claim synthetic images can add diversity to AI data sets, but they carry functional and moral risks.
Bad actors use artificial intelligence to propagate falsehoods and upset elections, but the same tools can be repurposed to defend the truth.
Students from top schools used to waltz from Silicon Valley internships into lucrative jobs. Now, some are reconsidering their options.
Data gaps, funding cuts, and shyness about sex let gonorrhea gain drug-resistance. There are no new treatments yet.
True Anomaly, a startup backed by US senator JD Vance's VC firm, plans to launch prototype pursuit satellites on a SpaceX flight later this year.
Enigma Labs launches a project to crowdsource and quantify data about “unidentified aerial phenomena.”
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots with one of these WIRED-tested mesh systems.
Yes, they're problematic. They can also reflect an alternate reality that feels eerily close to the truth.
Audacious plans to resurrect the long-extinct bird could be lucrative. But the moonshot raises thorny philosophical questions.
Biological amino acids could have celestial or terrestrial roots. An experiment simulated their formation in deep space—but the mystery isn’t solved yet.
A tiny Scottish village is betting its future on rocket launches. But the plan may threaten the fragile landscape—and a tenacious billionaire’s ambitions.
Students and professors can’t decide whether the AI chatbot is a research tool—or a cheating engine.
You can now use select Alexa speakers to expand the Wi-Fi coverage of your routers. Let us walk you through how.
Scientists kept the rodents’ immune T cells active four times longer than mice can live—with huge implications for cancer, vaccination, and aging research.
Complex signals and subliminal signs underpin all human verbal communication—and a real-time translation is on the horizon.
The cash-strapped company recently auctioned off USB dongles but has left some corporate computers in the custody of laid-off staff.
More than two years ago, criminals crippled the systems of London’s Hackney Council. It's still fighting to recover.
Tread lightly on our planet with toys and accessories made from repurposed plastic, and many other Earth-friendly picks.
Schneider Electric’s app-controlled electricity management hardware gives you more control over your power consumption. Are the utilities savings worth it?
Garmin's latest wearable for runners and triathletes adds a new Morning Report to track your daily fitness.
From LCDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price point.
Plus: Hive ransomware gang gets knocked offline, FBI confirms North Korea stole $100 million, and more.
Plus: Microsoft stops selling Windows 10, Substack gets a supersecret Finsta mode, and TikTok tweaks its DMs.
A new research and monitoring program aims to conserve threatened but overlooked saline ecosystems.
Whether you tackle the fiberglass rock wall at the indoor gym or red rock gorges outdoors, you only need a few things to get started.
Hospitals have begun using machine learning to help analyze and collect images, and the medical applications are endless.
The show’s got cred and lots of viewers, yet it’s still in the social media crosshairs. Blame the character’s legacy.
Fans have spent years trying to comprehend his books, and many still don't have answers.
A simultaneous solution to California’s extreme drought and flooding is to bank more water underground. Send in the choppers (and a few ATVs).
ADS-B Exchange, beloved for resisting censorship, was sold to a company owned by private equity—and now even its biggest fans are bailing.
It’s official: the best way to improve both your life and your community is to get everyone to cycle to school together.
The power to fight human diseases put genome editing on the map. But similar technology could help crops withstand the stress of climate change.
City agencies say the incidents and other disruptions show the need for more transparency about the vehicles and a pause on expanding service.
It’s pricey, but the M2 Max brings a pleasant performance boost to an already fantastic machine.
The crypto money-laundering market is tighter than at any time in the past decade, and the few big players are moving a “shocking” amount of currency.
Your smartphone or wearable could help you out in a truly dangerous situation. Here are some options to consider.
AI can be a tool to create meaningful connections and learning experiences for children—and may help foster more equitable outcomes.
Don’t wait to buy until you need it. Stock up on these essentials and be prepared for whatever the world throws your way.
This week, we talk about why search engine companies, lawmakers, and parents are all concerned about TikTok eating our brains.
Right now you can score discounts on speakers, vacuums, and noise-canceling headphones to drown them out.
For decades movie bad guys were easily identified by their mustaches or mwa-ha-has. These days, evil wears a hoodie.
The AI chatbot has stoked fears of an educational apocalypse. Some teachers see it as the reboot education sorely needs.
Younger users are sidestepping Google in favor of the social app's search engine, so I tried it too. You will absolutely believe what happened next.
Hypesters say artificial intelligence will one day automate all the hard work of video game creation. But it’s not that simple.
This small but powerful machine fills a great gap between everyday use and those looking for a little more power.
The escalating risks of Russia’s war in Ukraine have led scientists to study the unthinkable and model the aftermath of nuclear detonation.
The company offers estimates of the emissions impacts of flights and recipes. Businesses with sales at stake are pushing back.
Fat activists say they’re tools of coercion. Celebrities are taking them to get slim. Is this really the road people want to go down?
Warehouse workers in the UK are walking out for the first time, and they want the world to follow.
Electric vehicles are selling fast. But unless people change how they get around, the demand for battery materials threatens its own environmental disaster.
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.
The notorious Russian-speaking cybercriminals grew successful by keeping a low profile. But now they have a target on their backs.
It’s been ticking down the seconds to nuclear apocalypse for three-quarters of a century, but it’s not so helpful when it comes to climate change.
Experts fear sales of the technology also export authoritarian ideas about biometric surveillance. The second largest exporter is the US.
Whether you’re enjoying a free trial or signed up purely for Ted Lasso, these are WIRED’s top picks for Apple TV+.
After seven years and 300 episodes, the podcast’s host tells WIRED about his nine favorite episodes.
Google Research spinout Osmo wants to find substitutes for hard-to-source aromas. The tech could inspire new perfumes—and help combat mosquito-borne diseases.
Installing protected routes tends to boost local shops. But many store owners remain attached to their street parking—and fight to protect it.
Employees of outsourcing company Majorel have accused it of underpaying moderators and failing to support them.
If you use screens for work and play, your child probably does too. These are the best pairs we’ve bought and tested for our own kids.
Half of the globe’s crop productivity comes from a key fertilizer ingredient that’s non-renewable—and literally washing away.
The EV giant is alienating its customers, bringing in less revenue, and falling behind legacy carmakers.
If you agree to provide some of your car’s battery power in times of high energy demand, you’ll get paid, and help make the grid more stable.
Sure, three-year-olds and critics love this animated series about a family of dogs. But its most vocal fans may be grownup commenters on TikTok.
In France, a plan to cover swaths of asphalt with photovoltaics will bring renewable energy even closer to urban areas where it’s needed.
Thanks in large part to its new pedestal mount and automatic adjustments, this mid-tier TV is on top once again.
A mandatory app exposed the personal information of students and teachers across the country for over a year.
The IT Army of Ukraine saw a huge influx of first-time hackers. But what happens to them after the war?
Two of Japan’s heavy hitters teamed up to build a limited-edition, super-cheap, China-only electric moped: We took it for a spin.
Don’t bolt at the first sight of something that needs repair. You can nail most DIY jobs with the right gear and the right attitude.
Two physicists find that our universe has a higher entropy—and is therefore more likely—than alternative possible universes.
It might lack a few snazzy features, and it’s not as navigationally capable as a Garmin, but this sports watch gets the basics right.
Why does your guitar sound that way? Is it your amp, your pickups, or your pedals? Jim Lill is trying to find out, one filmed A/B test at a time.
Whether you’re hitting the slopes or planning a spring trip later this year, there are plenty of discounts on gear that can help.
Creatives disagree about the ethical uses of these tools, but one thing is clear: AI art identification is about to become a whole lot harder.
Most governments work off incomplete or inaccurate information, but it’s time to plug the gaps.
The mobile operator just suffered at least its fifth data breach since 2018, despite promising to spend a fortune shoring up its systems.
The switch away from the serif-laden typeface is being made for accessibility and legibility reasons, the agency says.
Reed Hastings, cofounder and longtime CEO of the streamer, is stepping down after years of disrupting both the video rental market and Hollywood itself.
The boom in generative AI art is creating an aesthetic movement—one that looks oddly familiar.
Banish fears of the dark, establish a bedtime routine, and help your children (finally!) fall asleep with this bedside essential.
Research shows that relatively few people exist in perfectly sealed-off media bubbles—but they’re still having an outsize impact on US politics.
A device called Mill from veterans of Nest, the smart-thermostat creator, transforms your would-be kitchen waste into chicken feed.
The Moto G Play 2023 is fine, but there's another smartphone that's better in every way and costs just $30 more.
Instead of making the cultural artifacts of the era and supporting independent films, the industry is busy looking for sure-fire hits.
In this cartoon world built to teach concepts from Randall Munroe’s book What If? 2, you can fly a rocket around randomly—or explore the physics of an alternate universe.
New research from Cloudflare shows that connectivity disruptions are becoming a problem around the globe, pointing toward a troubling new normal.
These handy tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.
VR and brain-computer interfaces will combine to give disabled people agency in both the real and virtual worlds.
Google and other giants have offered muted support compared to their Ukraine response. Employees are starting anti-censorship projects of their own.
The space agency gave money to researchers working on liquid telescope mirrors, a lunar oxygen pipeline, and Martian building blocks made of fungi.
Companies like Meta are still betting big on immersive virtual worlds, but people who have been building digital spaces for years don’t see the long-term potential.
This week, we get honest about our attachments to our gas stoves, and debate whether to replace them or just continue breathing their fumes.
Research suggests that once low fertility becomes the norm, it’s unlikely to rebound. But this doesn’t need to spell disaster for the country or those with similar trends.
The luxury brand embraces augmented reality retail with an in-store gadget that renders pieces of jewelry on your hands in 4K.
We packed everything into these wheeled suitcases and duffel bags except the kitchen sink. These are the ones that were a trip to use.
Some 1,700 spoofed apps, 120 targeted publishers, 12 billion false ad requests per day—Vastflux is one of the biggest ad frauds ever discovered.
Twitter’s pseudo-democracy has failed to live up to its grand ideals, but the dream of a digital town square lives on.
We’ve spent years riding and testing extra-large ebikes, perfect for hauling both your little ones and groceries around town.
Focusing wasn’t much easier in the time before electricity or on-demand TV. In fact, you probably have a lot in common with these super-distracted monks.
Your body generates enough energy to power wearables, medical sensors, and implanted devices—and tech designers are plugging in.
Expert players of the popular vehicular soccer game have been caught out by lesser players using a superhuman bot built on cutting-edge machine learning.
Investigators found that conditions in three of the company’s facilities risk “serious physical harm” to workers.
There are discounts on vibrators, lube, and other accessories—it’s a great time to stock up for Valentine’s Day.
This Siri speaker comes with upgrades to audio quality and smart home automation—but yes, it’s still expensive.
Animal rights activists have captured the first hidden-camera video from inside a carbon dioxide “stunning chamber” in a US meatpacking plant.
Here’s our definitive ranking of all 30 films (and counting) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 team has had to navigate war in Ukraine while developing the sequel to their hit shooter.
Fakery spans “beautified” data, photoshopped images, and “paper mills.” Experts and institutions are employing tools to spot deceptive research and mitigate its reach.
I’ve gone through Stanley tumblers, Nalgenes, and older Yetis. The Yeti Yonder beats them all.
These assistants won’t just ease the workload, they’ll unleash a wave of entrepreneurship.
Virtual landowners have found a way to put their investments to work, but with unintended consequences.
Some ski resorts rely on machines to keep powder on the slopes. But snow guns guzzle water, are energy-intensive, and need cool temperatures to operate.
A shortcut to going public, called a SPAC, helped early-stage tech companies raise money. Now some are suffering slumps.
The company’s flagship laptops are more powerful than ever, and its tiny desktop computer is now cheaper.
Britishvolt promised investors it would be the cornerstone of the country’s battery industry. Now it faces bankruptcy.
Decades-old visa rules mean that job cuts disadvantage workers, companies, and perhaps the whole country.
The company’s budget tablets keep improving. The latest 8-inch models are good value for Prime subscribers.
WIRED's spiritual advice columnist on whether digital tools can solve a health crisis they helped create.
As the heart of a distributed energy network, EVs will be hard at work, even when they’re stationary.
Digitized archaeology is making souterrains—subterranean passages in the Highlands—accessible in a way Indiana Jones could only dream of.
From One Night in Miami … to Licorice Pizza, these are the best films available on the streamer.
Today’s devices can be thrown off by the slightest environmental interference. Algorithmiq is developing ways to counteract this and harness quantum’s power.
Technology, corporate greed, and supply-chain chaos are transforming life behind the wheel of a big rig. I went on the road to find exactly how.
Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.
One year later, researchers are still marveling at the power of the Hunga Tonga explosion—and wondering how to monitor hundreds of other undersea volcanoes.
Cupertino puts privacy first in a lot of its products. But the company still gathers a bunch of your information.
To succeed in home settings, domestic mechanical assistants will need humanoid attributes.
By reinstating banned accounts and selling blue checks, Musk has supercharged “the most dangerous” Covid disinformation.
The Department of Justice warned a provider of tenant-screening software that its technology must comply with fair housing law.
Climate change is straining the world’s two favorite coffee species. Could a resilient 19th-century alternative solve the brew’s existential crisis?
From The Underground Railroad to Rings of Power, these are our picks for what you should be watching on the streamer right now.
In his senior year of high school, Daniel Larsen proved a key theorem about Carmichael numbers—strange entities that mimic the primes.
Add some color to your life, find accent lighting to match your mood, and transform the feel of your home with these decorative devices.
Shrug off your anxiety with these power-saving tips to extend the juice of your iPhone or Android phone.
It’s the indispensable multi-tool of the kitchen. We sliced and diced our way through meats and veggies to find today’s best blades.
Plus: Joe Biden’s classified-documents scandal, the end of security support for Windows 7, and more.
Plus: Samsung sets a date for the next Galaxy Unpacked, Xbox gets a power-saving mode, and the right-to-repair fight rages on.
Scientists want to pinpoint the technology that marked when humanity became a “geological superpower.” On the short list: the H-bomb and the modern chicken.
Machine learning has already proven useful, but its real-world applications are just beginning.
The state is ping-ponging between severe drought and catastrophic flooding. The solution to both? Making the landscape spongier.
Writer Warren Lapine’s latest project is a collection of letters Roger Zelazny wrote to his friend Carl Yoke.
Far from ushering in the death of cinema, AI can help film the “unfilmable" and make cinema more collaborative.
Here’s why your social media feeds might be haunted by posts about 26-year-old nursing assistants.
The chair of the Federal Trade Commission explains why she wants to ban companies from locking up employees with noncompete clauses.
Need to estimate, from trillions of miles away, how likely another world is to host life? There’s a flowchart for that.
Gracefully avoid sketchy situations and score a deal on the post-holiday gadget turnover.
The loquacious bot has Microsoft ready to sink a reported $10 billion into OpenAI. It’s unclear what products can be built on the technology.
Police in the Indian state of Telangana have found a novel way to help people avoid getting swindled online: grassroots education.
Hidden screening devices are used to track the movement of dangerous materials—and recently caught a shipment of uranium at London’s Heathrow Airport.
Activision-Blizzard’s ambitious, much-hyped initiative has stalled. Recent upheavals reveal the instability of esports—and a murky future for the league.
US politicians are battling over banning the appliance. Around the globe, gas stoves are emitting chemicals that harm the environment and people’s health.
Last year was one of the warmest measured, say NASA and NOAA. It would have been even more sweltering if not for La Niña, which will soon fade away.
Making tea can be a simple as dropping a bag in a cup. But if you want to elevate your tea experience, try a few of our favorite handy gadgets.
Losing your internet for a few hours? Here’s how to keep watching media from the likes of YouTube, Netflix, and Prime to pass the time.
Take This is celebrating 10 years of fostering inclusive, safe, and collaborative spaces for everyone in the community.
This week, we talk about how US farmers’ fight to fix their own equipment could impact the repairability of phones, appliances, and other gadgets.
EV sales are booming. But to keep the momentum going and make a dent in carbon emissions, the US will have to build a vast new charging infrastructure
A London-based startup is networking seamsters with the goal of personalizing fit and making garments last longer.
XBB.1.5, aka the Kraken, is sweeping the Northeast US and dodging immunity. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to panic.
Targeted manipulation of bacteria could boost immunity and help sufferers of chronic diseases and allergies.
In the past year algorithms got a lot better at generating illustrations, art, and photo-real scenes. Next up? Video.
Video game adaptations are notoriously brain-dead. But the minds behind HBO’s infectious new zombie series turn action into drama—and break the curse.
Data from Sweden and the US suggests cash incentives increase uptake without denting people’s trust in vaccines or future willingness to get them.
A glitch in the so-called NOTAM system caused the agency to ground flights across the US. But its problems go back years.
Now that the holiday craze is over, here are some discounts on a variety of gadgets to help ease you into the new year.
Lab animals have long borne the brunt of drug safety trials. A new law allows drugmakers to use miniature tissue models, or organs-on-chips, instead.
SweepWizard, an app that law enforcement used to coordinate raids, left sensitive information about hundreds of police operations publicly accessible.
From smart collars to pup backpacks, we've had our furry best friends try it all. These gadgets lead the pack.
Flu meds and prescription drugs have been in short supply all winter—but the problem goes back over a decade.
Here’s how a stock image—that looked like me—made its way to Chinese marketplaces. With each repost and edit, I grew more convinced that it was me.
With rising sea levels and extreme weather events, the global north needs to prepare to welcome displaced people.
Rapid grocery delivery apps are leaving the continent, putting the Turkish startup on top. But, its reign is anything but stable.
The digital currency exchange’s stupendous fallout has put local Web3 companies in the Bahamas on the back foot.
The tractor maker is accused of blocking farmers from fixing their own equipment. A new agreement offers concessions—but campaigners say it’s not enough.
NASA’s new JWST space telescope has revealed some cosmic surprises, including galaxies that might have assembled earlier than previously thought.
More than 120 models of Siemens' S7-1500 PLCs contain a serious vulnerability—and no fix is on the way.
Whether you’re biking to the office or schlepping a camera to a shoot, a laptop bag is your constant companion. These WIRED-reviewed packs do the job.
It can deliver fast Wi-Fi to the largest of homes, but this mesh system has some odd limitations.
The hottest West Coast tech 16,000 years ago was a “projectile point” for hunting game. Though tiny, the artifact tells an outsize tale.
Are you struggling to find a signal in your home or office? Here’s how to get clearer chats.
Right-wing networks from Brazil and the US fueled calls for violence. Experts accuse tech platforms of looking the other way.
Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change.
Iranian women are baring their heads to protest government controls. A top official said algorithms can identify anyone flouting dress codes.
The country’s surge in cases is a human tragedy but isn’t showing signs of changing the Covid picture in the West—where the virus is already running free.
By emulating the human ability to forget some of the data, psychological AIs will transform algorithmic accuracy.
Using the giant Virgo interferometer in Tuscany, researchers are recording gravitational waves created by interstellar cataclysms as they wash through our planet.
Novelist Ning Ken’s history of Beijing’s Zhongguancun district shows how two generations of professors and tech entrepreneurs helped make the country more open.
Had a long day and still want to stream something? These tips from sleep experts will help you stay awake till the credits roll.
The Last of Us star talks video games, violence, and playing tough guys (Hi, Mando!) when you’re actually a people pleaser.
Need to grab a clip from Twitter or remix that YouTube meme compilation? These tools can help.
Microsoft’s subscription service includes captivating titles like Potion Craft, Metal: Hellsinger, and Pentiment.
The neural representations of a perceived image and the memory of it are almost the same. New research shows how and why they are different.
Beyond just getting us from A to B, 2023’s vehicles want their drivers to be happier, healthier, and safer.
Depending on who you are, this can be much more complicated than “whenever I feel like it.”
WIRED photographer Roger Kisby captures the glory, madness, and optimism of the consumer tech extravaganza.
Plus: Russian spies uncovered in Europe, face recognition leads to another wrongful arrest, a new porn ID law, and more.
Aside from color-morphing concepts and Tron-inspired bikes, this year’s show was about how car and tech companies will work closer together in the future.
Plus: Apple reportedly cancels the next iPhone SE, Google gets HD maps into cars, and all the CES news you could ever want.
California and many local governments are scrapping requirements that once made cars the center of the urban landscape.
The technology could draw more players into the pricey hobby by allowing people to design their own pieces and even develop their own games.
From gaming headsets to electric in-line skates, here’s everything announced at the tech trade show that you can actually order today.
Staff laid off by Elon Musk were assured they would be compensated following mass cuts. As the deadline passes, the silence has been deafening.
Try as they might, crypto companies pressured by the trading platform’s collapse are failing to bail themselves out.
The exposure of hundreds of millions of email addresses puts pseudonymous users of the social network at risk.
The next big thing in tech isn’t the blockchain or the metaverse—it’s a mind-bending wave of algorithmic content machines.
Automated systems are increasingly making decisions in the workplace. Here's how to curb the potential harms and abuses.
These are the products, prototypes, and ideas that most clearly signaled the future at this year’s consumer tech showcase.
This week on Gadget Lab, our hosts report from consumer tech’s biggest show of the year, held in Las Vegas.
ClientEarth helps shape new laws and enforce old ones to protect the planet and its most vulnerable inhabitants.
From retrofitting buildings to rethinking farming, electrifying transport, and prioritizing reforestation, the EU is chasing net zero.
Precision weapons, satellites, and AI have changed how we fight—and who sees the consequences.
The January 6 Committee’s 841-page report will go down as one of the most important documents in US history. These key details stand out.
The infamous, FSB-connected Turla group took over other hackers' servers, exploiting their USB drive malware for targeted espionage.
From Iran's reigning master of cinema to wolf-eating witches, these are the best films you didn't see last year.
Amid internet shutdowns in Iran, the encrypted messaging app is introducing proxy connections that can help people get online.
If professors in 16 US states can’t use the platform at work, they won’t be able to research this communication pillar—or teach their students about it.
Tech's big show rolls on, with more visions of the future on display. Here are some more of the coolest gadgets we've seen.
It’s not too late to move toward your ideal social media existence. You could opt for Mastodon or Post, or stay and hope things turn around.
Abdulrahman Khalid was forced to flee his country because of his outspoken atheism. Now, he’s helping others in the same position—for profit.
A network of trading platforms is restructuring the seafood industry and tackling waste.
World Weather Attribution ties disasters and extreme conditions to climate change—providing crucial leverage for legal and policy battles.
Researchers are applying digital listening technology to the natural world. It turns out it has quite a lot to say to us—and not all of it sounds good.
Each year thousands die because there aren’t enough organs for transplants, and I may be one of them. It’s time to start compensating donors.
This CES concept car uses e-ink technology to switch between 32 body colors, while its windshield offers a view of “mixed reality.”
The company unveiled Project Leonardo, a fully customizable, accessible console game controller, built with the help of the disabled community.
When police infiltrated the EncroChat phone system in 2020, they hit an intelligence gold mine. But subsequent legal challenges have spread across Europe.
Here's how to use your favorite shows to learn more about yourself—and enhance your everyday life, too.
Tech’s biggest show is just getting started. We’ve already gotten the chance to try some fun gadgets.
You don’t need a studio to film your Sundance contender. Whether you’re home or on location, here’s the right equipment.
Genuine connection, authentic content, and no ‘likes’? Social media is being redefined, and legacy platforms must take heed.
To preserve humankind’s diverse bacteria, scientists are harvesting, freezing, and storing poop from around the world.
Humanity’s peculiar gait has long confounded engineers and biomechanists—but it might be one of nature’s clever tricks.
We tested the latest and greatest gaming notebooks to sort the god-rolls from the vendor fodder.
Zuck promised his “metaverse” could bring people together. All I got were glitches and disappointment.
Technology's biggest trade show must go on, in spite of rough economic headwinds. These are the trends and innovations to keep an eye out for.
As the state’s residents step up to save the sea cows, advocacy organizations believe the solution is less about lettuce—and more about leaders.
Businesses can get a head start on VR life if they transition to 3D-centric content now.
The CEO of Proton says new competition laws have finally given him a voice in Brussels, even as he fights the EU’s anti-encryption campaign.
This pet cam takes all the features we loved in its predecessor and quite literally turns them around.
WIRED visited the Geological Society of America conference to learn about the untapped potential of gigantic reptiles in gaming.
This type of devastating scheme ensnares victims and takes them for all they’re worth—and the threat is only growing.
Regenerative farming and upcycled ingredients are both on the menu for a resilient food system that’s better for humans and nature alike.
A new study shows that as temperatures drop, nasal cells release fewer of the tiny protectors that bind and neutralize invading germs.
Electric vehicles went mainstream in 2022, so 2023’s designs will be bold, weird, and wonderful. Here are a few flashes of inspiration.
Amid isolation fatigue, architects must incorporate more feeling into urban spaces, as doing so will benefit both people and the planet.
Digital tools are not always superior. Here are a few WIRED-tested notebooks to keep you on track.
Maintenance of FORM, the 1980s software that’s used for the field's hardest calculations, rests almost entirely with one septuagenarian physicist.
If you’re about to set your resolutions for 2023, stop. According to experts, this is how to pick the right ones, build good habits, and stay motivated.
Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.
Keeping your coders in good spirits will be critical to retaining talent and beating a downturn.
Neuroscientists and psychologists explain how to keep yourself on track—for good this time.
Not every transition must be a caterpillar into a butterfly, or a solitary trek through terror and pain. The natural world has other models of transformation.
Here’s everything you need to know about the spectrum, millimeter-wave technology, and what 5G means for you.
The phenomenon threatens local drinking water, and scientists think climate change may be the culprit.
Do “anti-hangover” supplements really work? With the sterling help of a UK rugby team, we raised a glass or five to find out.
Supply chains are clogged and driving is getting more dangerous. 2023’s autonomous vehicles could help fix both.
From stray cats to low-rent vampire hunters, this year’s best games were all about the fun of failure.
Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here's how to set yourself up for success.
You can put together a smarter, cheaper, and more comprehensive medical kit than the ones the stores will sell you.
Any multifactor authentication adds protection, but a physical token is the best bet when it really counts.
People don’t have to know exactly what’s going to happen and how to prepare for it. In the meantime, they can focus on what they know to be true.
Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites.
mRNA gave us a breakthrough vaccine with which to fight Covid-19, but it has even greater potential to democratize access to innovative medicines.
From Magic Mike to John Wick, a lot of our faves are returning to the big screen next year.
From spinal implants that allow paralyzed people to walk to smashing an asteroid off course with a rocket, this wasn’t just a year of negative headlines.
Self-expression in immersive digital spaces won’t just be about your virtual hairdo, but conveying your genuine feelings.
No matter how tight your budget is, you can still permanently secure plenty of games for years to come—as long as you’re patient and not too picky.
The Wi-Fi 6The Wi-Fi 6E successor is creeping closer, and it promises to significantly boost the speed and stability of your wireless connections.
Schools adapted to remote learning, but students also got used to seeking easy answers instead of real understanding.
The next generation of video game characters could be powered by AI, making them more engaging and challenging.
This week, we look back at 2022’s biggest consumer tech stories. Then, we offer our predictions for what the next 12 months will bring.
The year was marked by sinister new twists on cybersecurity classics, including phishing, breaches, and ransomware attacks.
Forget return-to-office mandates. The most sought-after talent want ultimate flexibility. Their bosses need to get on board.
There are many tensions in our relationship to hope. The key is not to let corporations exploit them.
The Inflation Reduction Act and Europe’s energy crisis have focused attention on a stealthy tool to reduce emissions: the humble home.
Girls. Get Out. Now M3GAN. In just a handful of performances, the actress has redefined authenticity—and achieved a new kind of artificial reality.
The password manager’s most recent data breach is so concerning, users need to take immediate steps to protect themselves.
From mobile lenses to shotgun mics, here’s everything you need to assemble a portable, pro-grade photo or video studio.
Apple’s Swift Playgrounds can help young and novice coders get started building applications—with varying degrees of success.
Space agencies and companies aim to send people to the Red Planet. But settling there would be hell on—well, you know what we mean.
A trial using the gene-editing tool inside the body hints at treating, or even curing, a rare fatal disease—and is changing a community in the process.
Transformers—data models based on neural networks—will radically change how machines interact with us.
Without more forceful global laws, tech will continue to cause harm to marginalized communities
Is it your child’s new best friend, or a surveillance nightmare waiting to happen? Here’s how to tell the difference.
The Kremlin’s aggression in Ukraine is following a dangerous playbook that began to unfold years ago.
It’s almost impossible to earn a living on the streaming service. Maybe it’s time to stop trying.
From Magnifier to Lookout, here’s how you can benefit from features on Android and Apple devices.
More EVs were sold in the first half of 2022 alone than any previous year—and there are signs the surge can continue.
Some environmentalists argue we should prioritize a world with fewer humans, but maybe we need to rethink our approach to rising populations.
Throughout 2022, geopolitics has given rise to a new wave of politically motivated attacks with an undercurrent of state-sponsored meddling.
The long-awaited bill is set to pass next year, but its many limitations make it ineffective. It might even set a dangerous precedent for free speech.
The adequate budget phone has lackluster software updates, and the screen shattered when I dropped it.
We asked some of our favorite artists to re-create their work using new image generators.
This LCD control panel is a popular tool for streamers, but you can use it to get real work done.
From sea creatures to a Station Eleven follow-up, these are the best books we read in 2022.
Grant Kirkhope, Yoko Shimomura, and Gareth Coker describe the musical journey of scoring Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope.
2022 was a breakthrough year for xenotransplantation, a procedure that could be a lifeline for patients in desperate need of a donor.
This product adds booze of your choosing to pre-mixed flavor pods, sort of like a Keurig machine for alcoholic drinks.
House of the Dragon and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power battled for the hearts of fantasy audiences everywhere.
Building government artificial intelligence capability is as important as roads and rail.
EV batteries take up lots of space and resources. But most drivers won’t actually use all that power.
The good AI and healthtech can do is undisputed, but testing new technology using old methods is holding it back.
From Spotify Wrapped to Apple Music Replay, these are all the services that will tell you what songs were on the soundtrack of your year.
These are our favorite classic flicks, Marvel movies, and Star Wars sagas on the streaming platform.
Make some long-distance connections. These cooperative multiplayer titles let you play together over the internet.
For more than 250 years, mathematicians have wondered if the Euler equations might sometimes fail to describe a fluid’s flow. Now there’s a breakthrough.
Control your television with virtual assistants or the mic on your remote using these handy tips.
Covid will stick around long-term, so we’ll need to find ways to predict its next move.
From Blue Apron to Dinnerly, I've spent a couple of years cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door.
Plus: An offensive US hacking operation, swatters hacking Ring cameras, a Netflix password-sharing crackdown, and more.
Settle in for some bonding time. These are some of the best cooperative titles for two to eight players, all playable on a single TV.
From Hyrule to Hallownest, these are our absolute favorite video game escapes for the OLED Switch, Switch, and Switch Lite.
More than a million acres of state forest contain trees that have succumbed to stressors exacerbated by a multiyear drought
Holiday feasts tend to be salt-heavy—but early animal experiments are finding that overindulging in the condiment could take an emotional toll.
Global heating will set the stage for extreme weather everywhere in 2023. The consequences are likely to be cataclysmic.
The retail giant mastered the mince pie and shoved its way into the holidays. But, it’s also had to cut back on its private-label products after poor sales.
What with war, layoffs, and climate collapse, it’s easy to be pessimistic—but downturns often breed the most enduring companies.
From “shifting” into fantasy to visiting virtual taverns, the video-sharing platform offered escape from harsher realities.
Elon Musk's changes have been most destabilizing to the very people who made the platform's unique culture.
Keep the wildfire smoke, smog, and allergens out. We tested standard and HEPA models to find the right one for your home.
From Wi-Fi extenders to simple wall brackets, there's always something you can do to improve your internet connection at home.
Could the Golden State Warriors legend really sink five full-court shots in a row? Some clever modeling can give fans a clue.
Today’s mobile devices may have learned Hollywood’s cinematic tricks, but directors are still dealing with the limitations—and stigma—of making films on them.
It was a rocky year for the tech industry. To understand why, look no further than the "embodied internet."
Supply chain issues, drought, and war are conspiring to make it way more expensive to produce the drink around the world.
The future of email spam utilizes a coding trick that evades the most sophisticated detection tools.
To try out the recipes in the new cookbook Fabulous Modern Cookies, I asked the baker I trust the most to join me in the kitchen.
Instead of cutting out chunks of the genome to disable malfunctioning genes, base editing makes a smaller, more precise swap.
When asked whether he’d ever write a whodunit about the downfall of Twitter, the director joked, “Didn’t I just do that?”
To reach customers, brands will need to combine creativity across Web3, social media, online retail, and in-store experiences.
AI can already turn natural language instructions into code, but in 2023, these productivity copilots will find myriad other uses.
These infrared imaging devices will show you how hot or cold the objects in the photo are.
This wearable heats up, vibrates, and soothes sore eyes and temples. I don’t want to take it off.
Tired of plain drinks and pour-overs? Turn your kitchen into a café with these barista-worthy machines.
The epidemic has largely subsided, but largely because queer men seem to have learned more from AIDS and Covid-19 than the authorities did.
There are no rules for achieving perfect slumber. In 2023, people should start paying attention to their own bodies.
If your Christmas tree is missing a present, these gifts will keep you on the nice list.
Post-conflict reconstruction projects should be focused on preserving heritage and restoring identity.
The three-day weekend may soon be a reality—but only if policymakers can think of proper countermeasures against voltage drops.
Europe’s energy crisis is forcing companies to switch strategies or close down. The industry’s future hangs in the balance.
Don’t be fooled by its fun name and Tamagotchi-like interface—this do-everything gadget is trouble waiting to happen and a whole lot more.
Unlike the elevated horror of years past, this new(ish) genre finds a catchy, goofy premise and sticks to it.
The market for non-fungible tokens took a nosedive this year. Now, die-hard evangelists think the key to success is finding different ways to use them.
The storm’s scale and severity is unprecedented. Almost everyone in America, and a fair few in Canada, will feel its force.
To take out invasives, the US relies on crews wielding hatchets, chainsaws, and herbicide. It’s a messy, fun job—but it may not be enough to stop the spread.
How accurate are over-the-counter swabs? Does your insurance cover them? We have answers.
Feeling the pull of a clean machine? We'll help you make sense of the company's whirlwind lineup.
These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one.
Before there was SBF, there was another “ethical crusader” who learned the same hard truths about the technology of trust.
A new US State Department assessment highlights the stark economic toll of Tehran’s recent shutdowns and platform control.
XRAI Glass, when paired with $379 AR glasses, can caption real-life conversations as they happen, with a few major caveats.
As the niche, decentralized social networking platform rises in popularity, it faces rising costs, culture shifts—and potential legal risks.
He Jiankui discusses his plans for finding cures for devastating genetic diseases. Should the scientific community trust him?
Here’s what happens on the longest night of the year—in the solar system and across different cultures here on Earth.
Author and labor lawyer Orly Lobel says AI can help mitigate human biases in hiring and compensation.
Vast swathes of the country have been vindictively laced with explosives, threatening the civilian population both physically and mentally.
Sidelined for too long, research into this vital aspect of health for people with ovaries will pick up pace in 2023—and it could see some big breakthroughs.
High costs stopped commercial fleets from embracing EVs. But now that the numbers finally add up, it makes sense to switch.
In Cyclettes, author and designer Tree Abraham takes readers on an illustrated ride through her life.
Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover is a case study in destruction. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Matador’s Flatpak dry bags will protect your gear from rain, even when you least expect it.
Elon Musk claims plane-tracking data is a risky privacy violation. But the world loses a lot if this information disappears—and that's already happening.
Analogue Pocket's 21st-century handheld makes revisiting games from outdated mobile consoles more fun than ever.
The retailer’s warehouses are flooded with packages. Workers say that means mandatory extra shifts and faster-paced work.
No more fluffy climate goals and emissions offsets. Businesses will soon be expected to show real progress.
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.
People won’t be saying “It’s conscious!” about an AI in 2023—no matter how smart it may seem.
A former BP lawyer is going up against Exxon—and her own country—in a bid to stop offshore oil drilling before disaster strikes.
Whale-sized shonisaurs dominated the ocean 230 million years ago. A fossil cluster offers a fascinating glimpse at how they lived—based on where they died.
The US is offering four more at-home tests to every household. Here's how to get yours.
This UK-based EV conversion company took the Holy Grail of American ICE sports cars, and made it suitable for modern-day racers—so we tried the prototype.
From everyday canvas sacks to rainstorm-ready sling packs, these one-strap wonders shoulder the burden.
When it rains, it pours. Here are our picks for cold, wet days—plus expert tips on deciphering product specs.
If harassment isn’t tackled soon, many women will go permanently offline to avoid online abuse.
The US is more alert to the risks of strep infections, but the UK has better data. It’s not clear which makes more difference in controlling disease.
The moment in season 2 captured exactly what it was like to be alive in another wearying year.
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
Elon Musk's platform could learn a thing or two from its most popular alternative—like how to build a social platform people actually want to be on.
The Shark FlexStyle, TheraFace Pro, and Dermaflash Luxe want you to cancel your next salon appointment.
The past and future are tightly linked in conventional quantum mechanics. A tweak could let quantum possibilities increase as space expands.
Spend less time jumping between fitness and well-being apps, and organize your health data in one place.
The rise of agnotology will equip us with the tools to tackle mis- and disinformation, whatever its source.
Do you struggle to nod off or stay asleep through the night? These WIRED-tested tools can help.
Plus: An FBI platform got hacked, an ex-Twitter employee is sentenced for espionage, malicious Windows 10 installers circulate in Ukraine, and more.
Plus: Google’s smart home gadgets now work with Matter, the US is mailing out free Covid tests again, and the iPod of crypto has arrived.
This super exclusive electro-retro ride is cooler than Bullitt’s classic on the outside—with the tech from Arrival’s electric vans under the hood.
The target is dominating the summit, but the issue of finding a balance between Indigenous peoples’ rights and protecting 30 percent of Earth remains.
We tried blow-dryers, brushes, and a machine that sucks up your locks like a vacuum. These are our top tools to dry your do.
It's a cozy, feel-good game on the Nintendo Switch for anyone looking to unwind during the holiday craze.
By overtly supporting green and tech sectors, governments can stimulate economic growth and innovation.
These discounted vacuums, smartphones, and gift cards will help you finish up shopping—without overspending.
The risk of escalation from cyberattacks has never been greater—or the pursuit of peace more complicated.
Once a mainstay in arguments about how soulless and bloody video games could be, the franchise is now a star of narrative design.
The entrepreneur says he's cracking down on doxing. Many see his account-blocking spree as self-serving.
Historian Michael Livingston explores the real-world myths and legends the author used to construct his epic fantasy series.
If Twitter had implemented its rules uniformly, other world leaders would have been banned too.
Emotional resonance, not cold statistics, will bring home the scale of the climate crisis—and the need for action.
Avatar: The Way of Water hits theaters 13 years after its predecessor. Can the top-grossing movie of all time bring people back for its sequel?
This slimmed-down fat-tire ebike may be a smooth rider, but it’s frustrating to fold and unfold.
The viral chatbot wasn’t up to writing a WIRED newsletter. But it's fluent enough to raise questions about how to keep eloquent AI systems accountable.
These picks will protect you from showers, withstand the wind, and hold up for the long haul.
How mood boards, meme pages, and the anon submission feature became forms of resistance and fed global civil arrest over the country’s zero-covid policy.
Americans no longer need a medical exam to start using hearing aids. This new over-the-counter offering is affordable and excellent.
This week, we talk about the development of the Ledger Stax, a cryptocurrency wallet designed by Tony Fadell.
How do you keep Facebook easy to use without being trivial to exploit? The company is trying to chart a middle ground.
Growing crops to make plastic could theoretically reduce reliance on fossil fuels and even pull carbon out of the atmosphere, but at an enormous environmental cost.
It's not the same as a last will and testament—and you can share it with your loved ones while you're still living.
Governments around the world are pushing AI regulation that has nothing to say about generative models. That could be dangerous.
At the company’s next annual meeting, shareholders will be asked to pressure the company over contracts with US immigration and the Israeli government.
Navigation system monitors have seen a recent uptick in interruptions since Ukraine began launching long-range drone attacks.
During the coronavirus lockdowns, emissions of the potent greenhouse gas somehow soared. The culprit wasn't humans—but the Earth itself.
The relaunch of Twitter’s subscription service is pretty confusing. Here’s what users receive for their money.
Give the techie in your life access to the inner workings of the companies and characters shaping Big Tech.
The Aura Carver makes a great gift (for yourself or someone else). This WIRED-tested model is $20 off.
An experiment at the Large Hadron Collider suggests there’s a chance of catching this elusive evidence as it floats through our galactic neighborhood.
Internet-connected thermometers can quickly show how influenza is spreading—so measures to control the disease can be targeted more effectively.
One of the easiest ways to support communities of color is to shop from entrepreneurs of color.
WIRED's editor in chief reflects on a cacophonous year in Big Tech, crypto, and more, and predicts where 2023 may lead.
The suit claims the company lacks adequate moderation to prevent widespread hate speech that has led to violence and death.
The company has taken measures to mitigate the risks, but security researchers warn of a broader threat.
The founder of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX was arrested the day before his scheduled hearing in the US Congress.
It has a few collaboration quirks and only works on Apple devices, but it’s a handy tool for putting all of your thoughts in one place.
US nuclear scientists have achieved the long-sought goal of a fusion ignition—but don't expect this clean technology to power the grid yet.
These solar-charging buds break new ground and promise endless playtime. But would you want to listen to them forever?
Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.
And new evidence suggests those hackers may have collaborated with the police who investigated him.
Two Black academics discuss the rationale behind leaving Twitter or going down with the ship.
This do-anything reissue of a classic 1980s synthesizer is perfect for studio or stage.
We’ve tested all the top slates, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices, and rounded up our favorite accessories.
Forget the wrapping paper and shipping. Go digital this year with subscriptions, ebooks, apps, and more.
An upgraded power plant in Slovakia has angered neighboring Austria and fueled the debate over nuclear power and independence from Russian gas.
This year, tech writer Brian Feldman set out to make a time capsule of the social network. He ended up making a catalog of so much more.
A briefcase-sized satellite will ping lasers at the lunar South Pole to locate ice and map it for future human explorers.
The US government says replacing staff with automation and remote monitoring saves taxpayers money. Some workers fear accidents and cyberattacks.
Once again, a single egotistical clown has short-circuited our ability to have a sensible discussion about the future.
The craft survived a 26-day voyage and a scorching descent. Now it’s time for NASA engineers to learn what went wrong—and what went right.
Far from exposing the nefarious inner workings of the platform, the files reveal an ethos of "transparency for thee, but not for me."
No one wants to eat off a dirty fork. Cliffset’s cleaning tool and solution keeps your cutlery dust- and crust-free.
You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. We rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up.
AI trained on reams of geological data can indicate where to dig in search of metals crucial to electric cars and other green technology.
Clever products don’t have to cost the earth. So, for your convenience, WIRED has put our top value picks into one useful spot.
A confluence of factors is leading people in the nation to gravitate toward extremist views.
For years, researchers thought characteristics like weight and education had shared genetic roots. The real answer might lie in how people choose to pair up.
Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks.
With Google’s latest update, content is more accessible, and you’re able to concentrate on the text rather than anything else. Here’s how to get set up.
To sharpen its command over precise maneuvers, the brain uses comparisons between control signals—not the signals themselves.
Whether you’re recording specifically for the platform or making movies that may just end up there, this gear can help.
You shouldn’t have to look at your phone for navigation. In-ear directions from the Cardo Freecom 2X offer a smarter, safer way to hit the road.
Plus: Chinese hackers stealing US Covid relief funds, a cyberattack on the Met Opera website, and more.
Plus: Apple expands its repair program in Europe, Google Chrome becomes less of a resource hog, and the FTC objects to Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard.
Researchers are trying to understand what drives the algal blooms that tinge ice—and have implications for the drought-stricken American West’s water supply.
This slim spherical shooter offers better image quality, and even doubles as an action cam.
Best Buy is running a killer sale event on all kinds of tech, including tablets and smartwatches, but it ends December 11.
Despite mitigation, one of the worst bugs in internet history is still prevalent—and being exploited.
In my 10 years as a Gear editor at WIRED, Filson’s Ballistic Nylon Duffle Pack is hands down my favorite gear item.
The retro gamer’s fave gets a screen-flipping upgrade, but not without some serious trade-offs.
A scathing decision from Facebook’s Oversight Board shows a better way to work through platform rules in public than via a billionaire’s late night tweets.
The AI chatbot was trained on text created by humans. Of course its writing is superficially impressive and lacking in substance.
When large language models fall short, the consequences can be serious. Why is it so hard to acknowledge that?
Big Data, drones, diagnostics—the United Nations and other groups hope to innovate the world out of a maternal and reproductive health crisis.
Physicists study starlight to find whether the fine structure constant, whose value makes our universe possible, really is the same everywhere.
Remote and hybrid work has reshaped the typical seasonal rush. Airlines and hotels see dollar signs.
Are you thinking about uploading some selfies and buying a pack of ‘Magic Avatars’? Consider these expert tips first.
From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens.
These favorites from the second half of the year teach us about Ukrainian and Chinese-American cuisines, cocktails, and sourdough loaves.
You can read ebooks, write notes, or mark up PDFs on this new slate, but your wallet will feel a lot lighter.
This week on Gadget Lab, we discuss the advances in generative AI tools like ChatGPT that make computer-enabled conversations seem more human than ever.
The company, which works with hundreds of startups, said it detected unauthorized access to personal data, including Social Security numbers.
The brand's new line of reissue guitars is just like the originals, right down to the hard case.
From QAnon influencers to @catturd, the very online right sees exactly what they want to see in the CEO’s orchestrated disclosure.
Folks are flocking to areas plagued with wildfires and extreme heat. Climate change will only make things worse.
The company plans to expand its Communication Safety features, which aim to disrupt the sharing of child sexual abuse material at the source.
The company will also soon support the use of physical authentication keys with Apple ID, and is adding contact verification for iMessage in 2023.
On cybercrime forums, user complaints about being duped may accidentally expose their real identities.
The city rolled back a controversial decision to let robots use lethal force without human intervention. But the fight is far from over.
Bitcoin miners say they can help stabilize a shaky power grid and prevent blackouts. Experts say it will make the problem worse.
Whether your loved one likes sweets, coffee, or something a little stronger, these treat-filled Advent calendars make a great gift.
The ritual of pitting starkly different games against each other has outlived its usefulness.
It’s not the fanciest way to enjoy wine. But it won’t shatter in a light breeze like normal glassware.
The company sent cities scrambling to clamp down on short-term rentals. Now resort towns are feeling the pinch.
Flexible e-skins could be used to measure wearers’ blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels in real time, assisting with diagnoses and health care.
From smart coffee mugs to a weighted blanket, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.
For the past two years, social distancing kept seasonal viruses at bay. Now they’re roaring back.
With energy prices soaring and inflation taking off, the business of flaunting luxury might stop booming.
The articulate new chatbot has won over the internet and shown how engaging conversational AI can be—even when it makes stuff up.
America’s most popular music streaming service is adding the ability to turn down the vocals and sing along.
Don’t worry if you skipped the Cyber Monday madness. Some of the company’s best gear is on sale right now.
Disgruntled former staff allege they were not given the severance packages they were promised. The mountain of litigation could cost Twitter millions.
Track your mileage, keep tabs on your heart rate, or map a ride from here to eternity with these handlebar-mounted cycling companions.
The product guru made Ledger’s new hardware wallet—a tiny vault for digital cash—flashy and fun. Plus, with this gadget you’ll never get FTX’d.
With gas prices soaring in Europe, I tried a new thermostat system that promises savings and lets you control temperature for individual rooms.
Concerns about artificial intelligence replacing long-haul drivers are not new, but the real story is more nuanced.
The UK's use of technology to enforce its hard-line immigration policy brings the border into every facet of migrants' lives.
Audiology screening can be inaccessible for kids in low-resource areas. By utilizing off-the-shelf products, these scientists are trying to change that.
For everything from journaling to writing my wedding vows, the iconic Lamy 2000 has become my favorite literary accessory.
The UK grime rapper transformed #Merky into a music label, a book imprint, and advocacy campaigns—something that may be impossible in the new Twitter era.
A Swedish electric bike is helping Mozambique’s park rangers protect game and reducing the need for fossil fuel infrastructure in Africa’s remotest areas.
Fentanyl-related substances have a bad reputation, but they could also save lives. In the US, a legislative battle to expedite research is heating up.
Emergency responders rely on the platform to share and collect lifesaving information. Looser moderation puts that in peril.
Headphone jacks might be endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are some of our favorite smartphones that still let you plug in.
Invasive species experts urge scientists and the media to avoid sensationalizing Jorō spiders—and wait for science to catch up.
Gene therapies promise long-term relief from intractable diseases—if insurers agree to pony up.
From headphones and speakers to accessories for their vinyl LPs, these picks will appeal to any audio aficionado.
The company’s staffing problems have been magnified in Germany, where it is unable to meet targets as more workers head for the exit.
From the Move to the Beam, we’ve tested nearly every speaker from the venerable brand. We like them all—but here are the best picks to fit your lifestyle.
The most unlikely of music formats is staging a return. Part novelty and part nostalgia, here’s how to dive in.
This weatherproof camera is mounted inside a bird feeder—but its AI identification system needs work.
A growing catalog of huge but dim “ultra-diffuse” galaxies is forcing astronomers to invent new theories of galactic evolution.
This sleek-looking and smooth-typing Das Keyboard MacTigr works flawlessly with Apple computers.
Tackle stubborn stains, ground-in grime, and pesky pet hair with one of these WIRED-tested washers.
Plus: Apple’s mixed-reality headset creeps toward actual reality, and a stronger type of Gorilla Glass is coming to phone screens.
Plus: ICE accidentally doxes asylum seekers, Google fails to uphold a post-Roe promise, and LastPass suffers the second breach this year.
Typing or making calls with one hand? These cases, grips, and add-ons will make your life much easier.
Belugas pass cultural knowledge across generations. Their survival may depend on how they collectively adapt.
Messages show Twitter’s past leaders struggling with a tough moderation call with political overtones. Musk is now on the hook for such decisions himself.
A group of quality assurance workers in New York just won legal recognition of its union—a second milestone for organizing efforts within the gaming industry.
Device manufacturers use “platform certificates” to verify an app’s authenticity, making them particularly dangerous in the wrong hands.
If you think “bass” equals “excitement,” then this is for you. But the fact that this high-end French audio brand is no longer bonkers does not bode well.
The government regained control of streets and social networks, but citizens protesting zero-Covid policies proved smartphones can help fuel mass action.
'Gears of War' designer Cliff Bleszinski's new book is an intimate look into the life of a video game creator.
Despite ample reasons to be skeptical of cryptocurrency schemes, the notion of the eccentric genius accomplishing extraordinary things was irresistible.
Spotify Wrapped memes, Twitter hashtags, YouTube’s best-of list. Do social media trends still have anything vital to say?
When do writers want help finding inspiration? And when do they want full control? Computers could expose the true future of the medium.
The old port is dead to me. Connect your peripherals to all your devices with the more universal connector.
Medtech firm Earli is working on a way to make tumors announce themselves as they appear—and even provide directions to where they are in the body.
The best presents are the ones you can share—or the gift of self-care. Our favorite vibrators, lube, and candles will make this holiday one to remember.
You, too, can be the cool vinyl nerd at your next shindig. Now go sit next to the guy with the guitar.
Elon Musk’s platform may be hell, but it’s also where huge amounts of reputational and social wealth are invested. All of that is in peril.
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front porch from anywhere.
Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully when you’re inviting one into your home.
These weatherproof devices can keep a watchful eye on your property and let you get on with life.
It’s a social media trend that survives year after year. And it thrives on your personal data.
Upgrade your loved one’s home office with these picks that make every day a little easier—and a little more fun.
The PayPal cofounder on why his “buy now, pay later” company Affirm is a healthier way to borrow, what caused the techlash, and Elon Musk’s Twitter.
It was Twitter's greatest strength and greatest weakness—and there's no hope for a fix.
This week on Gadget Lab, we chart the rise of services that let you pay for purchases in interest-free installments, and what they mean for the future of shopping.
As authorities hit citizens with more violence, the social network is proving key to documenting abuses. If it breaks, a human rights lifeline may disappear.
Using the tech giant’s new telehealth service will mean trusting it with your private data.
Interstellar Lab’s inflatable BioPod is designed to help plants survive inhospitable conditions on Earth and allow explorers to settle on the Red Planet.
This system adds Wi-Fi 6E at a reasonable price but lacks many of the “pro” features you might expect.
In a bid to keep its two-day delivery promise, the fast-moving tech giant entered the risk-averse air cargo business—with some bumps along the way.
The company is vying for an edge in an increasingly crowded field that seeks to let people control machines with their minds.
Law enforcement says that in some scenarios a lethal robot is the only way to protect public safety. Experts say the policy will harm communities of color.
The Heliconia hacking tool exploited vulnerabilities in Chrome, Windows Defender, and Firefox, according to company security researchers.
Protesters are calling for China to ease restrictions most nations have already ditched. But the country faces a fraught path toward normalcy.
Now that live events are starting up again, here are some tips on how to get back out there, while staying safe and sane.
As carbon concentrations rise, conditions are becoming more like they were 3 million years ago, when the area was wetter and the rain was heavier.
A new report shows that national gasoline usage barely changed in 2021, despite increasing EV adoption.
In "listening sessions," Texas managers said employees fearful of the state’s abortion restrictions couldn't work from home or transfer to another office.
This philosophy—supported by tech figures like Sam Bankman-Fried—fuels the AI research agenda, creating a harmful system in the name of saving humanity
Plus: Major patches dropped this month for Chrome, Firefox, VMware, Cisco, Citrix, and SAP.
As it struggles to deal with an influx of new users, the platform—run by a staff of three—faces an uphill battle to stay on top of moderation.
The sale bonanzas may be over, but many of the same discounts are alive, including on phones, office chairs, and kitchenware.
The EX90 ushers in a new era of lidar-driven safety tech for Volvo. But if it’s nearly the same as the Polestar 3 underneath, how can the brand stand out?
While biologists still aren't exactly sure how it works, a new study closes in on why the insects that pester Savannah animals zig when anything zags.
An agreement can’t magically end the catastrophe of plastic pollution. But it could be a step in the right direction.
With AlphaBay shuttered, Operation Bayonet enters its final phase: driving the site’s refugees into a giant trap. But one refugee hatched his own plan.
Keep caffeinated this holiday season with some of our favorite beans, espresso machines, and grinders.
Many schools have given up on crafting inclusive and informative sex education. These websites and activists are filling in the gaps.
Google provided investigators with location data for more than 5,000 devices as part of the federal investigation into the attack on the US Capitol.
We've made it easier to find the top discounts on WIRED-Recommended gadgets and gizmos.
Chase away the winter blues with discounts on hiking and camping gear, wearable fitness gadgets, and more.
Apple, Sonos, Sony, and more of our favorite audio brands are having huge sales. We've even found discounts on record players.
Gas prices are still high, and bikes are still fun. Here are our favorite discounts on everything you need to get your two wheels on the road.
Upgrade your viewing experience this holiday with these steep discounts on WIRED-tested home theater gear.
Popular redaction tools don’t always work as promised, and new attacks can reveal hidden information, researchers say.
Atlantic Geomatics is creating a map of the UK’s cemeteries to help people track down their ancestors’ final resting place.
From IVF treatments to parental leave, Twitter staff laid off without notice have had their lives upended.
Whether you need a new coffee maker or Smart Home gadget, here are the best Black Friday discounts on brands like All-Clad, KitchenAid and Honeywell.
From iPads to mirrorless cameras, here are the shiniest deals we could find from this popular retailer.
Smartwatches, video games, tech, and toys are on sale at the retailer—and you can pick up your purchases as soon as today.
The retailer started its holiday sales early this year, but it's still going strong, with deals on soundbars, iPads, and games.
These are the top discounts we’ve found across the web. Whether you want a new keyboard or a robot vac, there’s something for everyone.
The sale started early, but there's still plenty of time to grab a brand-new Pixel 7 or Pixel Watch at a discount.
Alexa might be going through some hardships, but you can save on Kindles, Fire tablets, and Fire TV sticks.
Limited budget? These affordable gizmos are WIRED favorites, and now they're even cheaper.
We've found discounts on bedsheets, weighted blankets, and sound machines to help make bedtime a little sweeter.
The company wins the “most improved” award with the AI Ultra, its latest do-it-all smart cleaning contraption.
It's the best all-ages movie in years—and it's ready to stream. Watch it this week with your own cartoonish family.
Looking for something on-brand to watch during the holiday break? These are all available to stream right now.
Composer and artist Harry Yeff—aka Reeps One—shares the motivations behind his innovative Voice Gems project with the audience at WIRED Impact.
After pioneering procedurally-generated music with the soundtrack to No Man's Sky, the band took things a step further and created an endless audio loop.
'Tis the season for swindlers and hackers. Use these tips to spot frauds and keep your payment info secure.
The fuel can be produced by adding bacteria to spent drill holes—meaning there are thousands of potential hydrogen sources worldwide.
Scientists are on the verge of figuring out how to put humans in a state of suspended animation. It could be the key to colonizing Mars.
Need a new Apple Watch, MacBook, or iPhone case? Now's the time to snag one at a discount.
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond films, the company has made new Seamaster divers that mechanically animate 007’s iconic opening sequence.
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.
We tested dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, innerspring, latex, and certified organic mattresses.
The stigma against processed food is growing, but there's no way to sustainably feed 8 billion people without it.
The company’s past failings place its security under scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission until 2042. Any new mishaps could lead to heavy penalties.
These solar-powered 4K cameras record locally and learn to recognize faces without connecting to the cloud.
Amid Twitter chaos and Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid, the conservative social network is having a moment of its own.
While it was launched in 2019, the viral Twitter alternative grew to over a million users almost overnight. Here’s how it works.
It’s now possible to mass-produce pheromones that keep insects from breeding near crops—protecting cereals and other staples with fewer chemicals.
Grasslands are being overrun by drought-resistant invaders that wreck animal habitats, suck up water supplies, and can cost landowners a fortune.
This compact, cordless vacuum is expensive—but it’s a dust-buster you’ll want to use over and over again.
In a conversation with WIRED, the actor talks about the first season’s gut-punch ending, taking on fascism, and what’s really going on in that prison.
Researchers monitoring a “firehose” of public tweets found signs of increasing toxicity—before Elon Musk reversed bans on Trump and other divisive figures.
Finding high-quality detection canines is hard enough—and the pandemic only dug a deeper hole.
The government soft-launched an entirely digital application process. Here’s what you need to know about eligibility and navigating the website.
Following the collapse of FTX, a group of volunteers has gathered to try and salvage Serum. But the work is far from straightforward.
Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.
Get your photos off your phone and in front of your friends and family with these connected displays.
Therabody’s percussive therapy devices help soothe achy muscles. Here’s our guide to its lineup—and some cheaper alternatives.
Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.
These are our favorite gender-inclusive vibrators, wand massagers, and sleeves to give you and your partner(s) a helping hand.
A new study shows that the more divided a community is, the higher the residents’ exposure to hazardous metals and particulates.
A postmortem on “Cramming More Components Onto Integrated Circuits”—the most influential article of the 20th century.
Negotiators at the annual UN climate conference managed to eke out some plans for action. Now the challenge is turning dreams into reality.
Support is growing for Filmmaker Mode, a setting on newer televisions that makes movies look how the creators intended.
After months of meticulous planning, investigators finally move in to catch AlphaBay’s mastermind red-handed. Then the case takes a tragic turn.
Lawmakers are growing concerned about a flood of data-hungry cars from China taking over American streets.
You could fill a stadium or two with all the cheap headphones out there. We tested a ton to help you pick the right pair.
The company recently took major steps to make the platform more inclusive after pressure from disabled users. Then Elon Musk gutted its accessibility team.
If you can’t decide whether to get the 2-in-1 Windows tablet hybrid, traditional laptop, or desktop, we’re here to help.
New evidence indicates that an effort to stamp out disease-carrying insects is working. The key? Mosquitoes genetically engineered to kill off their own kind.
We went behind the scenes to make sense of Shopping, Ads, and the changes that will shape your internet searches.
We’ve selected seven precious objects sure to appeal to those with the most discriminating tastes.
The retailer has a price match guarantee for anything bought until December 24, so get ahead of your holiday shopping list without worry.
Algorithms that create art, text, and code are spreading fast—but legal challenges could throw a wrench in the works.
A 500-page document reviewed by WIRED shows that Corellium engaged with several controversial companies, including spyware maker NSO Group.
Fossil fuels are rapidly heating the planet, but their aerosols also help cool it. Just how much, though, is a major uncertainty in climate science.
Games for Change works to support and promote video games that encourage players to be the best versions of themselves.
The Bluetooth-enabled Shower Power Pro has a turbine to generate energy so you rarely need to recharge it.
These frontline birth workers already know how to assist during floods, fires, and earthquakes. They could be doing more.
Field research uncovers clues about the beetles’ coordinated blinking and confirms that a novel form of “chimeric” synchrony occurs naturally.
This handheld digital instrument invites you to press its buttons, tilt its body, and whack its face to create sounds and build songs.
Keep it in your trunk, and you’ll never have to wait around for a kind stranger with jumper cables again.
The project allows users to suggest short notes that add missing context to viral tweets. It could change how social platforms operate.
Don't wait until after the turkey to start shopping because these discounts start now and end on November 28.
Forget camping out on the sofa all winter. Discover the great outdoors with these daypacks, hiking shoes, and more.
Every MSCHF puzzle offers a potential cash prize for players. It’s infuriating—and 100 percent worth it.
Plus: Google’s location snooping ends in a $391 million settlement, Russian code sneaks into US government apps, and the World Cup apps set off alarms.
It's a long shot, but hear us out: The stars are beginning to align for the much-maligned technology.
Plus: You can now play games in Microsoft Teams, Leica debuts a new smartphone, and Netflix closes the net on account sharing.
The DeFelice Marine Center sits on a strip of land that dangles into a bay. Staff is living, working, and adapting to the climate crisis in real time.
The small Nintendo Switch controller now connects to Apple’s smartphones and tablets for even more gaming options.
From generative AI to outer space, here’s how to find a community on the social platform that discusses topics you actually find engaging.
The big sale isn’t here quite yet, but you can already get killer deals on laptops, office chairs, phones, and even Instant Pots.
If you also struggle to find the balance between toastiness and coziness, this set is cool, comfortable, and really, really cute.
The moniker, which honors a former agency administrator accused of enforcing anti-LGBTQ policies, has long been controversial.
The former Theranos CEO’s fall is a cautionary tale for eccentric founders and the investors who blindly throw money at their inventions.
The company faces scrutiny after botching sales for the artist’s Eras Tour. But people have complained about its grip on the ticketing industry for years.
Right now, you’ll find discounts on Windows laptops and hundreds of video games on the Microsoft Store.
Keep your logins locked down with our favorite apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.
Framework delivers its second laptop with faster processors and an upgrade path for existing users.
Internet, shminternet. Give someone special the gift of peace (and fun) with these completely unconnected gifts.
Twitter’s billionaire new owner is seemingly addicted to his own platform, firing off updates that endanger his own turnaround plan.
This cute handheld lantern is packed with smart lighting tricks to illuminate every corner of your home.
By firing pulses quintillionths of a second long, physicists study the fleeting motion of an electron leaving two bonded atoms.
Indoor agriculture promises to massively reduce the water and land needed to support crops. But at the moment, it only works for a tiny percentage of foods.
Bringing people with a range of perspectives to the table is the quickest way to solve difficult problems, experts tell WIRED Impact.
If you need a smaller screen for a smaller space, this affordable option is perfect for gamers and movie nerds alike.
Ruben Martinez Jr. was in the Ticketmaster queue so long he had time to build a Chrome Extension to help other Swifties know their true place in line.
The midterm elections showed that the far-right's manufactured narrative about trans kids doomed the GOP when they made it policy.
Different climates and seasons call for different solutions. Here’s what you need to know about pollutants and particulates, and the gear that might help.
WIRED's spiritual advice columnist on whether to use the tone that most resembles your own—or to stick with the original Simpsons-esque color.
This week, we discuss the implications Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter—and his high-profile firings—could have for security and data privacy on the platform.
The FlexStyle is an all-in-one system that can curl, smooth, and dry your hair—for a much more palatable price.
British startup Shellworks is fed up with waste, so it created a vegan material that can be turned into fertilizer.
With the right supplies and our trusty tips, your keypad will look good as new in no time.
Disinformation researchers have spent years asking Twitter to remove toxic and fake posts. After Elon Musk’s staff cuts, there’s hardly anyone to talk to.
Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy, tells WIRED Impact that red tape is causing “disastrous” delays to sustainable energy projects.
Artificial intelligence can now make better art than most humans. Soon, these engines of wow will transform how we design just about everything.
The company once claimed that ride-hail services and robotaxis would make personal cars obsolete. Mounting losses have prompted a rethink.
The US regulatory body has signed off on Upside Foods’ cultivated meat—but the company is still figuring out how to make enough of it to sell.
New research found pervasive use of tracking tech on substance-abuse-focused health care websites, potentially endangering users in a post-Roe world.
We tried out the gadgets that kept showing up in our feeds. Here are the ones that deserve the hype—and would make awesome presents.
An archetype culled from the depths of social media seems to be short-circuiting screenwriters’ creativity.
Interested in trying the social network everyone's flocking to? Here's what you need to know to find your way around and build community.
These wirefree earbuds from the Swedish brand have a comfy fit and great sound, plus they don’t cost an arm and a leg.
The platform's meltdown has shed light on the steep challenge of preserving social media data. But not everything is worth saving.
For years, potential therapies that attack this brain protein have failed to help patients in clinical trials. Now—surprisingly—a new drug shows promise.
Plus: Liz Truss’ phone-hacking trouble, Cash App’s sex-trafficking problem, and the rising cost of ransomware.
Plus: Sony announces a release date and price for its next PlayStation VR headset, Google kills a couple more apps, and everything’s gone explosive at Twitter.
This featherweight tent cuts down the weight so you have room for what really matters in the backcountry: great food.
Black Friday has taken over the month of November. You can stock up on gifts for your family now (or gadgets for yourself).
If you're pondering a move to the decentralized social network, here's how to find the people you know and want to talk to.
As part of a wave of layoffs, the new CEO disbanded a group working to make Twitter’s algorithms more transparent and fair.
The state is home to an unusually high concentration of science fiction writers and a strong mix of science and superstition.
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.
What do Heidi Klum’s Halloween getup and #TrumpIsDead have in common? They showed the unnerving truth about online deception.
At next week’s COP27 conference, negotiators need to get serious about massively reducing emissions—and fast.
If you have a mesh router, setting up internet-connected switches, bulbs, and home devices can be a pain. We have tips to help.
Kremlin-backed media is spreading rumors of a Ukrainian “dirty bomb” attack to rouse support for extreme retaliation.
The comedian talked to WIRED about how he raided his address book to cast his biopic parody Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
As psychedelic therapy trials get bigger and the drugs become more accessible, researchers need to start talking about their potential adverse effects.
Give your favorite explorer a present they'll cherish forever, from hardcore camp stoves to tiny tents for their cat.
Rust makes it impossible to introduce some of the most common security vulnerabilities. And its adoption can’t come soon enough.
China's muslim minority used to have its own budding cluster of websites, forums, and social media. Now that's been erased
Colorado's Proposition 122 wants to let people take psilocybin at healing centers. But sensitive data isn't covered by medical privacy protections.
You may not have heard of Tubi, Freevee, or Kanopy—but they’re the perfect cure for subscriber fatigue.
Games based on movie and TV franchises always suck. This one doesn't—and its secret is in the details.
The company says the Apple Watch’s ovulation-tracking tech isn’t birth control. But the public doesn’t necessarily know how to use that information safely.
Certain Pantone collections now require users to pay $15 a month to access them—with colors turned black unless you pay up.
Seedy scam networks are using social media to organize campaigns that influence product ratings. They’re a headache for shoppers—and tough to crack down on.
Scientists have already begun to observe the ecological effects of acidifying oceans on sea life. The changes ahead may be more drastic.
Underwater cables keep the internet online. When they congregate in one place, things get tricky.
The voice assistant now has parental controls, a kids’ dictionary, and four new gender-neutral voices.
Capable of operating almost 7 miles down, the titanium Deepsea Challenge takes the watch world’s battle for diver supremacy to new depths.
Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.
In dispensaries, cash is king—and it's a nuisance for business owners and buyers. Fintech players are entering the fray.
The US government is funding tech to determine whether genetic alterations in a virus or pest are an evolutionary quirk—or a lab-engineered danger.
WIRED sat down with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer and Worlds's Edge Studio chief Michael Mann to talk about AoE and everything real-time strategy.
More startups are inviting workers to trade their unused PTO, a perk that can also benefit employers. It may also worsen US workers’ vacation deficit.
Henry Cavill is getting back into the cape, and James Gunn and Peter Safran now control the studio. Here’s how they can bring the Man of Steel back to life.
The fix is simple: Give fans of the last series the ending they wanted. But it could still fall into its predecessor’s traps.
The company is celebrating its 53rd anniversary with a deals bonanza that runs through November 1.
The Pixel 6A is just $299—its lowest price ever—but you can also pick up the Pixel Buds Pro and Nest Audio at a discount.
Apple has officially released MacOS 13. Here’s how to download the latest desktop operating system on your Mac.
The latest versions for iPhones and iPads are now available, complete with a revamped lock screen, editable Messages, and Safety Check.
Whether you want a backyard presenter or a theater-quality behemoth, our picks will help you upgrade your at-home movie nights.
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these WIRED-tested comfy seats.
After bad press about its App Store rules, Apple added a way to challenge app rejections. Creators say projects still get blocked for no good reason.
Whether you seek spooky chills, jump scares, or creeping dread, we have horror show recommendations to sate your thirst.
Keeping rodents off Santa Cruz Island is an exhausting task. But now, conservationists are getting an assist from an AI-powered surveillance system.
For months, an anonymous caller has terrorized communities around the US by reporting false shooting threats. We know how they did it. The question is, why?
At the end of its 39th season, it’s become clear the Time Lord’s world, despite always regenerating, has become static and small.
Calculating the likelihood of dying in a nuclear conflict sounds like an impossible task, but it could give us a whole new way to think about the risk.
A comprehensive mathematical framework treats these crinkles as elegant solutions to geometric problems.
It’s the indispensable multi-tool of the kitchen. We sliced and diced our way through meats and veggies to find today’s best blades.
Gaming PC? That’s so 2020. Save some cash on a good, travel-friendly rig with these WIRED-tested picks.
Whether it’s for accessibility or research purposes, you have lots of tools to work with here.
A former congressman who helped the House select committee investigate the Capitol attack says the US is losing sight of the big picture.
Former Uber security chief Joe Sullivan’s conviction is a rare criminal consequence for an executive’s handling of a hack.
A new executive order tries to reassure Europeans that their data is safe on US soil, despite government surveillance.
Hoping for an Apple iPad Mini or Dyson for the holidays? Both Target and Amazon are hosting a second yearly sales event.
The classic 1959 novel by Walter M. Miller Jr. is full of fascinating themes, but in hindsight not all of them are explored particularly well.
In What If? 2, Randall Munroe explains that evading gravity can reduce your mass—but let’s do the math to see how far you have to go.
Plus: The future as seen from 1991, Google fights Apple for your wrist, and nuclear war.
Whether you need a travel-friendly slate or something affordable for the kids, we tested every model to find the right one for everybody.
From Scooby-Doo! to Interview with the Vampire to A League of Their Own, formerly queer-coded characters are coming out.
The company plans to alert 1 million Facebook users that their account credentials may have been compromised by malicious software.
Apple has four new handsets, from the iPhone 14 Plus to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. We break them down.
The city is a global hub for investors, startups, and larger companies seeking sunnier climes and a business-friendly atmosphere.
Many were counting on Google’s cloud gaming service to host their new titles. Now they’re scrambling to rehome the games—or cut their losses.
The reinvention of the Portuguese capital is picking up speed, as a slew of government incentives is making it an attractive base for new arrivals.
A new study shows that cancer patients in precarious living situations are twice as likely to die from their illness, underscoring the harms of unstable housing.
Blockchain investigators have uncovered at least $4 million—and counting—in cryptocurrency donations to Russia’s violent militia groups.
A city famed for friendliness also has a booming startup scene—and that network of founders supporting founders has led to a slew of firms taking the lead.
The voice revealed in Nintendo’s trailer disappointed some fans—but honestly, could you listen to high-pitched peals of “Mamma mia!” for an hour and a half?
Some educators believe social media can help them engage with students, but it also raises questions around classroom privacy.
Telling people to quit the platform is less effective than stopping influential elites from using the site in harmful ways.
Daniel Holz studies the universe’s ultimate catastrophes. And he knows a thing or two about existential threats on Earth, since he helps set the Doomsday Clock.
You finally caved and bought one. These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with your smartwatch.
Researchers are working on an injectable that could get dormant follicles growing again. Trials on mice show promise.
A new iPhone is coming on Wednesday. Here’s what to know ahead of time, and how to tune in to watch.
US lawmakers keep warning about the popular app. But until they can explain what makes it uniquely dangerous, it’s difficult to tailor a resolution.
The project will match the victims’ DNA to that of their descendants—but uses a genealogy website that can be accessed by law enforcement.
Balaji Srinivasan—technologist, investor, prophet, troll—says let the old world sink. Find your tribe and build your bespoke society, or get left behind.
Make the most of the long weekend with discounted MacBooks, robot vacuums, and weighted blankets.
It’s more than an unproven medical treatment—it’s a view into the antiabortion movement’s larger project.
We’ve got advice on everything from customizing your watch face to setting up fall detection.
The ever-popular battle royale’s Creative mode offers a freedom that has long outstripped the base game itself.
For her new album, Pre Pleasure, the singer-songwriter dropped her guitar and picked up a new instrument.
The two probes made flybys of Jupiter and Saturn in the 1970s. Today they’re still doing science way out beyond our solar system.
The sun is a giver of life—but get too much of it and you’re toast. These are the best hats, arm coverings, and shirts to shield yourself.
We hit the saddle with a new “clip-and-go” motor that electrically drives the rear wheel of nearly any bike with disc brakes.