Apple’s Self-Repair Program Is Off to a Bumpy Start
Plus, an early peek at the next version of Android, a pretty Ikea coffee-table book, and “earnings season” headaches.
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30Apr2022
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The Queen Conch’s Gambit
The first hatchery and nursery run by local fishers is working to save the species. The model is poised for duplication—but can it survive stormy, warming seas?
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30Apr2022
This Radar-Equipped Bike Warns You of Oncoming Traffic ... Kinda
The carbon fiber upgrade to Cannondale's classic road bike now comes with a new, somewhat nonsensical radar car-detection system.
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30Apr2022
What Are Cinema Cameras, and Should You Buy One?
If you're ready to upgrade your video gear, it might be time to move past DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Here's what you need to know first.
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30Apr2022
The Best Xbox Game Pass Games, From Tunic to Dead Space
Cancel your evening plans, because these titles will keep you engaged for hours on end.
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30Apr2022
Robot Vacuums Still Haven’t Floored Me
More than 20 years after they rolled onto the scene, they still suck. But they're a little bit less of a mess every year.
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30Apr2022
12 Great Deals on TVs, Video Games, and Camera Gear
Watch something, play something, or make something with this weekend’s sales.
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30Apr2022
This Spendy Hair Dryer Works Quick With Less Heat
The Zuvi Halo uses infrared to dry your locks, but be prepared to pay.
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29Apr2022
Australia Moves Ahead Cautiously With '3-Parent IVF'
The nation follows the UK in permitting mitochondrial donation, which aims to prevent the transmission of rare but often fatal conditions.
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29Apr2022
Ukraine’s Digital Battle With Russia Isn’t Going as Expected
Even the head of the country's online offensive is surprised by the successes—although they’re not without controversy.
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29Apr2022
Looking for a Tablet? These Are Our Absolute Favorites
We’ve tested all the top slates, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices, and we’ve also rounded up our favorite accessories.
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29Apr2022
You Need to Update iOS, Android, and Chrome Right Now
Plus: Microsoft patched some 100 flaws, while Oracle issued more than 500 security fixes.
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29Apr2022
How I Use Targeted Ads as My Personal Shopping Assistant
If countless companies are going to benefit from tracking my internet activity, why shouldn't I?
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29Apr2022
MiamiCoin Is Crashing, but It Won’t Go Away
The value of the nonprofit's first cryptocurrency has tanked, and users claim they've lost money, but it's still expanding to other cities.
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29Apr2022
The 15 Best Accessories for Your PlayStation 5
From extra game storage to a fancy new 120 Hz TV, here are our favorite WIRED-tested complements to your PS5.
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28Apr2022
Hepatitis Cases in Kids Have Scientists Hunting for Answers
Young children across the world are inexplicably coming down with the liver illness, putting parents and doctors on alert.
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28Apr2022
How to Find an Online Book Club—or Start One Yourself
From live virtual reading groups to apps for organizing in-person meet-ups, we have tips to help you gather with your fellow bibliophiles.
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28Apr2022
How to Control Your iPad Using Your Mac
Your tablet doesn't have to sit all alone while you're using your computer. Here's how to use it as a second screen and more.
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28Apr2022
What Elon Musk Can Learn From Mastodon—and What He Can’t
Twitter’s new owner has a vision that sounds a lot like a scrappy little social network that already exists, with one key difference.
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28Apr2022
Huffy's Folding Ebike Skimps On Comfort and Power for a Low Price
This foldable electric bike isn't a bad option, but it's not particularly comfortable and has disappointing range.
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27Apr2022
PlayStation Plus Is Changing. Here's What You Need to Know
The new program, still called PlayStation Plus, will absorb PlayStation Now and gain new tiers with new features.
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27Apr2022
Europe Has Traded Away Its Online Porn Law
The landmark Digital Services Act has a glaring omission: It ditches plans to tighten rules that could have protected survivors of revenge porn and other forms of sexual abuse.
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27Apr2022
Russia Is Being Hacked at an Unprecedented Scale
From “IT Army” DDoS attacks to custom malware, the country has become a target like never before.
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27Apr2022
Meet the People Illustrating the Brutality of War in Ukraine
Six artists share what it’s like to keep working during Russia’s ongoing attack.
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27Apr2022
When the Next Covid Wave Breaks, the US Won’t Be Able to Spot It
Lab programs are closing. Home testing has shrunk the pool of publicly reported data. Will we still see the next surge before it arrives?
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27Apr2022
Broken EV Chargers Could Stall the Electric Car Movement
Range anxiety is bad enough. But even when they find a station, drivers often have to deal with broken equipment.
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26Apr2022
NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Heads to Cape Canaveral
This August, following tests at the launch site, the probe will voyage to the middle of the solar system to do the first detailed study of a mostly metal asteroid.
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26Apr2022
28 Mother's Day Gift Ideas for the Mom You've Been Missing
From hair tools and loungewear to smartphone accessories, we have a fit for every type of mom.
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26Apr2022
Welcome to Janelle Monáe’s Dreamworld
In her new science fiction book ‘The Memory Librarian,’ the artist and Afrofuturist icon creates an apocalyptic—and hopeful—vision of the future.
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26Apr2022
Which Amazon Echo or Alexa Speaker Is Best for You?
We’ve rounded up our favorites, including third-party devices like the Sonos Roam and a voice-enabled Yamaha soundbar.
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25Apr2022
Ford's Mustang Mach-E Is a Fine Electric Ride
We took Ford's questionably named but competent SUEV out for a gallop. Here's what we liked—and what we didn't.
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25Apr2022
Do I Really Need to Back Up All My Data?
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on external hard drives and the value of digitized memories.
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25Apr2022
The Intoxicating Pleasure of Conspiratorial Thinking
What a remorseful January 6 insurrectionist taught me about why we believe.
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25Apr2022
What Is the Metaverse, Exactly?
Everything you never wanted to know about the future of talking about the future.
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25Apr2022
Extreme Heat Is a Disease for Cities. Treat It That Way
The “urban heat island effect” creates extra-hot temperatures that kill. But cities can prescribe powerful treatments, like green spaces and reflective roofs.
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25Apr2022
The Best Smart Speakers With Voice Assistants
Chatty assistants from Amazon, Apple, and Google are popular. But which one is right for you?
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24Apr2022
Polk’s New Soundbar Will Surprise You With How Good It Sounds
This Dolby Atmos-enabled bar includes a wireless subwoofer and is the audio upgrade you’re looking for—at a reasonable price.
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24Apr2022
Mitochondria Double as Tiny Lenses in the Eye
Mitochondrial bundles in the retina may improve how efficiently your eye captures light.
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24Apr2022
A Woman's Guide to the Most Toxic Trolls on the Internet
If there’s one thing a woman can count on, it’s getting harassing messages online. Here’s a taxonomy of the creatures on the other end of them.
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24Apr2022
The Best Fitness Trackers and Watches for Everyone
Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.
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24Apr2022
How to Make Sure You Can Recover Your iCloud Data
Put some precautions in place, just in case you need them later. These steps will make it easier to get your data back if something bad happens.
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24Apr2022
The Best Pizza Ovens to Make the Perfect Slice
In times of trouble, our nation turns to carbs. We picked our favorite portable ovens for backyards, countertops, or camping.
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23Apr2022
The Glorious Utility of the Mid-Range Phone
Also, Garmin has a new fitness tracker, Zoom gets emotional, and Instagram tries to prioritize original content.
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23Apr2022
The Best Coffee Subscriptions We’ve Savored
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee right to your door—each with its own twist.
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23Apr2022
How Prescribed Burns Can Help Restore Eastern US Forests
A movement is growing to reintroduce controlled burns to forests and grasslands, bringing back the role of fire in creating biodiverse landscapes.
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23Apr2022
Give Autel's Evo Lite+ Drone a Spin—Especially in Ludicrous Mode
Autel’s new Evo Lite+ has a night mode and great flight time, and it’s a compelling alternative to DJI’s most popular drones.
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23Apr2022
Making Science More Open Is a Potential Security Risk
The open science movement pushes for making scientific knowledge quickly accessible to all. But a new paper warns that speed can come at a cost.
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22Apr2022
The Northman Deserves More Than Cult Classic Status
Director Robert Eggers' new movie has an opportunity to prove an artful viking epic can battle the summer superheroes.
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22Apr2022
'Vampire Energy' Is Sucking the Life Out of Our Planet
This Earth Day, it's time to tackle a sneaky source of waste that drains wallets and accelerates climate change.
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22Apr2022
What Would Elon’s Twitter Takeover Look Like?
This week, we discuss Elon Musk’s bid to buy the platform, and we debate whether an edit button would be a sensible addition.
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21Apr2022
Modern Medicine Fails People With Chronic Pain
The rigid health care system in the US often leaves pain patients worse off. It's time for clinicians to recenter respect and compassion.
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21Apr2022
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Celebrates Cinema Itself
It may seem like just a weird comedy about Nicolas Cage. But it's so much more than that.
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21Apr2022
Drones Have Transformed Blood Delivery in Rwanda
The autonomous aircraft have shuttled blood to rural, mountainous areas for years. A new analysis proves they’re faster than driving.
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21Apr2022
Some of Our Favorite Affordable Ebikes Are on Sale
The electric bike that everyone I know has purchased is now a couple hundred dollars off.
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21Apr2022
What Can Be Done About the Global Housing Crisis? Plenty
The lack of homes in major cities is endemic, but solutions exist—providing countries can muster the political capital.
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21Apr2022
17 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear
Our tips and picks can up your mask game—whether you're heading back to the office or just want to stay safe and stylish
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21Apr2022
The Risk of Relying on Smart Home Companies to Keep the Lights On
The connected-lighting company Insteon went dark without warning its users, throwing into question the concept of handing your house’s controls to an IoT firm.
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20Apr2022
It Was a Good Month for Fighting Cybercrime—Don't Get Comfortable
Even as police and tech companies get better at shutting down illicit operations, cybercrime is worse than ever.
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20Apr2022
Scientists Want to Probe Uranus With a New Spacecraft
In an influential report that comes out once a decade, researchers propose a space mission to Uranus and a lander to Saturn’s moon, Enceladus.
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20Apr2022
We’re All Going to the World’s Fair Is a Meditative Creepypasta
Horror and boredom mingle in director Jane Schoenbrun’s new film about a girl obsessed with an online role-playing game.
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20Apr2022
Our Favorite Products Made of Upcycled and Recycled Materials
Tread lightly on the planet with shoes made from repurposed plastic, and many other Earth-friendly picks.
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20Apr2022
Hospital Robots Are Helping Combat a Wave of Nurse Burnout
Moxi and other delivery-focused assistants have become even more critical as the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed health care workers to their limits.
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19Apr2022
Battle Kitty Stretches the Limits of Netflix’s Interactive Tech
The animated kids series plays like a video game—and demonstrates the potential of interactive shows.
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19Apr2022
The Surprising Climate Cost of the Humblest Battery Material
Graphite is made in blazing-hot furnaces powered by dirty energy. Until recently, there has been no good tally of the carbon emissions.
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19Apr2022
The End of Alcohol
Glamorous influencers are blending science and superstition to help people “change their relationship to drinking.” Did I miss out by getting sober the old-fashioned way?
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19Apr2022
Crypto Is Poised to Reshape Taxes—and Cities
Tokens like CityCoins could turn taxes into another investment vehicle, for better or worse.
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18Apr2022
The Artful, Subdued Translations of Modern Pop
Young artists like Latto, Vince Staples, and Doechii are subtly persuading listeners to rethink the way music genres can be interpreted.
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18Apr2022
A Brutal Wave of Bird Flu Spotlights the Need for a Poultry Vaccine
More than 27 million birds have died or been slaughtered, and wild birds are dying too. Without a shot, farmers have to rely on vigilance and culling their flocks.
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18Apr2022
Beginner Golfers Should Give These Inexpensive Clubs a Swing
Even if you're an intermediate golfer, Stix clubs might be your best fit. They’re a good value, they look sharp, and they can improve your distance.
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18Apr2022
For mRNA, Covid Vaccines Are Just the Beginning
With clinical vaccine trials for everything from HIV to Zika, messenger RNA could transform medicine—or widen health care inequalities.
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18Apr2022
The Future of the Web Is Marketing Copy Generated by Algorithms
The killer app for GPT-3 could help marketers lure clicks and game Google rankings.
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18Apr2022
11 PC Games You Can Play Forever
There's always something new to play, but these are our favorites when you're seeking something tried and true.
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17Apr2022
A Newly Measured Particle Could Break Known Physics
A new analysis of W bosons suggests these particles are significantly heavier than predicted by the standard model of particle physics.
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17Apr2022
How to Give macOS Quick Look New Powers
This simple utility is one of the Mac's best tools. Here's how to use it to preview code, peek into archives, and more.
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17Apr2022
How to Limit Who Can Contact You on Instagram
It’s your account—you decide who’s allowed to see your vacation photos or slide into your DMs.
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17Apr2022
To Resurrect Jordan’s Lost Forests, People Plant Tiny Urban Ones
Environmentalists see small reforestation pilot sites around the capital of Amman as a first step to a greener future.
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16Apr2022
You—Yes, You!—Would Be a Better Owner for Twitter Than Elon Musk
The platform’s essential infrastructure should be controlled by a user-owned democracy.
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16Apr2022
14 Great Deals on TVs, Audio Gear, and Smartwatches
Treat your eyeballs and eardrums with this weekend's discounts.
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16Apr2022
BeReal Basics: How to Use the 'Unfiltered' Social Media App
Post within the two-minute window to share off-the-cuff photos with your friends—and the world.
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16Apr2022
What Actually Happens If You Shoot a Ball at a Newton’s Cradle?
In a recent video, the Slo Mo Guys fired at the clicky-clacky desk toy with a superhigh-speed ball. It looks pretty cool—and the physics are even cooler.
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15Apr2022
How to Set Up Multiple Monitors at Your Desk
Immerse yourself with a dual- or triple-screen setup, whether you're on Windows or Mac.
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15Apr2022
Space Command’s Lt. Gen John Shaw Says Space Is 'Under Threat'
In an exclusive interview, the military branch’s second in command talks about junk in orbit, cyberattacks, satellite vulnerabilities, and Russia's war in Ukraine.
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15Apr2022
Samsung's Galaxy A53 5G Gets the Job Done on a Budget
This $450 Android phone isn't the best for the money, but it comes darn close.
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15Apr2022
At TED, Elon Musk Revealed Why He Has to Own Twitter
The Tesla CEO made his case for buying Twitter—and rewrote his own history.
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14Apr2022
The Best Mechanical Keyboards for Work and Play
Whether you're looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top typing peripherals for the job.
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14Apr2022
Our Favorite Umbrellas Will Help You Ride Out the Rain
These picks will protect you from the showers, withstand the wind, and hold up for the long haul.
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14Apr2022
Time Got So Much Weirder. The World Needs a New Lexicon
Our days aren’t ruled by the sundial or the pendulum clock anymore. They’re measured in binges and darkmodes.
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14Apr2022
15 Good N95, KF94, and KN95 Face Masks to Buy Right Now
Here are the best disposable coverings we’ve tested and researched—and where you can find them.
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14Apr2022
Oceans Aren’t Just Warming—Their Soundscapes Are Transforming
Humans are polluting the seas with sound, while warming waters change how noise propagates. What does that mean for whales and other animals?
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14Apr2022
Why You Should Think Twice Before Sharing a Covid Diagnosis
At this point, many people wouldn't hesitate to say they've contracted the virus. This social norm has unsettling ramifications for medical privacy.
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14Apr2022
NextSense Wants to Get in Your Ears and Watch Your Brain
Born from Alphabet's "moon shot" division, the startup aims to sell earbuds that can collect heaps of neural data—and uncover the mysteries of gray matter.
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14Apr2022
The Rise of Sad-Voice Sci-Fi
You’ve probably heard it: From Her to After Yang to Dual, indie movies are relying on flat, emotionless dialog to set a dystopian tone.
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13Apr2022
How to Use Block Scheduling to Revamp Your Workflow
This simple productivity system helps organize the chaos of work and life—and it uses tools you probably already have.
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13Apr2022
The Concrete Jungle Is Turning Green Again
Economic growth is often tied to environmental decline, but some cities are proving that doesn't have to be the case.
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13Apr2022
Spotty Cell Service at Home? Try This Signal-Boosting Gadget
SureCall’s wall-mounted system is designed to improve the strength and quality of phone calls and pump up mobile data speeds.
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13Apr2022
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Still Rocks, But Power Comes at a Cost
The G14 debuted as an affordable, powerful gaming laptop contender. The new version still has plenty to love, apart from a declining value proposition.
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13Apr2022
Russia Is Leaking Data Like a Sieve
Ukraine claims to have doxed Russian troops and spies, while hacktivists are regularly leaking private information from Russian organizations.
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13Apr2022
Biofuels Are Getting a Second Look—and Some Tough Questions
Bioethanol has been touted as a green way to cut reliance on Russian oil. But new modeling suggests it isn't the climate solution we'd hoped for.
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13Apr2022
DuckDuckGo’s Privacy Browser Finally Lands on Desktop
DuckDuckGo started out as a private search engine. Now its web browser is debuting on Macs to rival Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Brave.
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12Apr2022
This Countertop Ice Cream Machine Churns Out Tasty Frozen Treats
The Ninja Creami produces ice cream, gelato, and sherbet of store-bought quality, but it doesn’t leave much room for creativity.
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12Apr2022
Tunic Is the Game of the Year That No One’s Talking About
Let’s not be too hasty to crown Elden Ring. This Zelda-inspired indie title is a worthy front-runner.
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12Apr2022
The Great Paradox of Cryptocurrency
WIRED’s editor in chief shares thoughts on crypto scammers, the future of Russia’s internet, and more from the next issue.
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12Apr2022
The Firewalla Purple Helps Control and Secure Your Home Network
This pocket-sized gigabit firewall can protect you from malware, ads, and snoopers.
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12Apr2022
She Was Missing a Chunk of Her Brain. It Didn’t Matter
A woman grew up without her left temporal lobe, which highlights how amazingly plastic the brain is.
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12Apr2022
A Farmer’s Quest to Beat California’s Waves of Drought and Deluge
Don Cameron went all in on a trickle-down survival tactic. It could help save America’s agricultural heartland—even if he doesn’t survive the new water war.
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12Apr2022
The Tricky Aftermath of Source Code Leaks
Lapsus$ hackers leaked Microsoft’s Bing and Cortana source code. How bad is that, really?
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11Apr2022
Want a Battery That Lasts? Play Hot and Cold
Researchers have designed a molten salt battery that turns solid at room temperature, trapping the energy inside.
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11Apr2022
The Race to Save Social Posts That May Prove Russian War Crimes
Painstaking new techniques for archiving social media posts could provide crucial evidence in future prosecutions.
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11Apr2022
How Apple’s Monster M1 Ultra Chip Keeps Moore’s Law Alive
By combining two processors into one, the company has squeezed a surprising amount of performance out of silicon.
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11Apr2022
The Metaverse Could Radically Reshape Fashion
Garments that dissolve in water, change color, or sprout wings could thrive in Web3—and inspire a new era of design IRL.
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11Apr2022
HyperX’s Gaming Headset Has Magical Battery Life I Can’t Explain
The Cloud Alpha Wireless boasts 300 hours of run time, and they sound and feel great too.
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11Apr2022
How to Use Universal Control With Your Mac and iPad
You can finally use MacOS and iPadOS simultaneously with one keyboard and mouse.
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10Apr2022
The Best Coffee Grinders to Amp Up Your Morning Brew
Get more joy from your java. These conical-burr, flat-burr, and bladed machines let you enjoy freshly ground whole beans in every cup.
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10Apr2022
A New Tool for Finding Dark Matter Digs Up Nothing
Physicists are devising clever ways to exploit the extreme sensitivity of gravitational wave detectors like LIGO. But they’ve seen no signs of exotica yet.
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10Apr2022
Want to Start Strength Training? Here’s the Gear Pros Recommend
We asked powerlifters, strongmen, and strongwomen what newbies need to launch their lifting journey.
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10Apr2022
The Best Laptop Deals Right Now—and Which Is Right for You
Whether you're looking for an all-rounder, a gaming powerhouse, or a wallet-friendly device, we've got top discounts from trusted retailers.
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10Apr2022
The Long Shadow of the ‘Nigerian Prince’ Scam
Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is maturing, but cybersecurity companies are unwilling to forget its fraudulent past. The repercussions could be disastrous.
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10Apr2022
TSA’s Terrorist Watch List Comes for Amtrak Passengers
Plus: Microsoft seizes Russian GRU domains, Cash App’s data breach, and Obama’s disinfo admission.
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09Apr2022
Your TV Sounds Awful. These Soundbars Can Fix That
Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorites.
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09Apr2022
As Climate Fears Mount, Some Are Relocating Within the US
A small but growing number of Americans are moving to New England or the Appalachian Mountains, which are seen as safe havens from climate change.
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09Apr2022
Pokémon Crystal Unlocked My Trans Girl Heart
When the world wishes you didn’t exist, sometimes you find your true self in the most unassuming places.
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09Apr2022
How to Spot Content Marketing in Search Results
When you search for reviews and guides, you want to make sure you're not reading someone with a vested interest in you buying their product.
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09Apr2022
18 Best Deals on Office Chairs, Sex Toys, and Tech
These between-holiday discounts are the perfect excuse to splurge on yourself.
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09Apr2022
Give Your Back a Break With Our Favorite Office Chairs
Upgrade your home office and work in style with these comfy seats.
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08Apr2022
How Peloton’s Body-Tracking Tech Fits Into Its Future
This week we discuss the Peloton Guide and debate the role the company’s cameras and computer vision tech could play in the coming years.
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08Apr2022
The All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale Can Help You Save on Cookware
The company makes some of the best—and priciest—pots and pans. These discounts are rare and run through Sunday.
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08Apr2022
Scientists Spy on Mount Etna With Fiber Optic Cables
Researchers can detect volcanic activity by watching how light moves through the same kinds of fibers that bring you internet.
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08Apr2022
The Census Is Broken. Can AI Fix It?
Machine learning can help count people to deliver government funding and decide political representation, but the technology still makes mistakes.
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08Apr2022
An ‘Explosion’ of Anti-Ukraine Disinformation Is Hitting Moldova
Divisive anti-refugee videos are spreading from TikTok to Facebook as the threat of Russia grows.
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08Apr2022
Netflix’s SpaceX Documentary Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
Return to Space chronicles the company’s unlikely rise, but it avoids talking about its shortcomings.
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07Apr2022
The Insta360 One RS Camera Is the Best of Both Worlds
If you want one tool that can capture fast-paced action sequences and 360 footage, Insta360’s One RS has it all in a sweet, modular package.
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07Apr2022
Uber, Taxi Cabs, and the Limits of Digital Disruption
The perpetual whiplash created by the ride-hailing app’s dealings typifies Silicon Valley’s way of doing business—one that often leaves chaos in its wake.
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07Apr2022
How to Take Care of Your Electric Vehicle Battery
We asked a battery expert to answer all your questions about maximizing every charge.
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07Apr2022
Axiom’s All-Private Spaceflight to the ISS Preps for Launch
For the first time, a commercial craft will bring a crew of civilians to the space station. It’s a harbinger of space tourism’s future—and its inequities.
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07Apr2022
The Senate Bill That Has Big Tech Scared
The proposal would stop the biggest platforms from giving themselves an advantage over the little guys. Who's afraid of a little competition?
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07Apr2022
Inside the Takedown that Shredded the Myth of Crypto’s Anonymity
The users of the largest known child sex abuse site in history thought their bitcoins were untraceable. They couldn’t have been more wrong.
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07Apr2022
So You’ve Binge-Played the Perfect Game. Now What?
You have to put down the controller eventually.
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06Apr2022
Spreadsheets Are Hot—and Cranking Out Complex Code
The venerable (and yes, super dull) piece of officeware is getting reinvented as a tool for non-coders to automate and simplify their lives.
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06Apr2022
Move Over, Oprah. Video Game Book Clubs Have Arrived
Deep-dive video game podcasts are changing the way we play and talk about games.
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06Apr2022
For Kids Fleeing Ukraine, Wartime Trauma May Leave Lasting Wounds
Volunteers are rushing to provide online counseling, art therapy, and stress relief for the more than 2 million Ukrainian children who have become refugees.
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06Apr2022
Europe Is Building a Huge International Facial Recognition System
Lawmakers advance proposals to let police forces across the EU link their photo databases—which include millions of pictures of people’s faces.
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06Apr2022
Meta Tries to Break the End-to-End Encryption Deadlock
A new report Meta commissioned aims to redefine comprehensive encryption as essential to protecting human rights.
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06Apr2022
I Finally Found a Work Computer Setup That’s Practically Perfect
Hear me out: A primary ultrawide monitor paired with a second screen in portrait orientation levels up your work and play.
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06Apr2022
This Is How the Global Energy Crisis Ends
With future price rises baked in and some countries on the verge of rationing gas, things are going to get a whole lot worse before they get any better.
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05Apr2022
What Twitter Is Really Planning for Crypto
The duo behind Twitter Crypto say NFT profile pics and crypto tipping are just the beginning.
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05Apr2022
Peloton’s Body-Tracking Camera Wants to Be Your At-Home Coach
The Peloton Guide uses computer vision to give feedback about your exercise regimen, all while fitting into your busy, squeeze-in-a-workout lifestyle.
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05Apr2022
NFTs Are a Privacy and Security Nightmare
The blockchain isn’t as “anonymous” as you might think.
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05Apr2022
A Million Little Pieces: The Race to Rebuild the World’s Reefs
Nearly half of these ocean ecosystems have been wiped out since 1950. One man is on a mission to reverse that—by speed-growing coral in hyperefficient nurseries.
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05Apr2022
WIRED’s Picks for the 15 Books You Need to Read This Summer
From lesbian Twitter to cli-fi, these are our favorite beach (or indoor) reads of 2022.
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04Apr2022
Roblox’s ‘Layered Clothing’ Is Here—but Don’t Call It an NFT
The platform’s new technology for adaptable clothing design has broader implications for discussions about things like the metaverse and NFTs.
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04Apr2022
If Someone Is Typing, Then Stops … Can I Ask Why?
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on textual etiquette, self-expression, and information overload.
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04Apr2022
With Peloton Guide, the Fitness Company Bets Big on Body Tracking
Peloton has made a device that uses a camera to track your strength-training workouts. The “camera” part, though, still needs to prove itself.
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04Apr2022
As Russia Plots Its Next Move, an AI Listens to the Chatter
With vast amounts of data becoming available to intelligence analysts, new tools will help them sift and interpret it all—but they will introduce new risks, too.
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04Apr2022
How Explosions Actually Kill
Wars often spark misinformation about the nature of blast trauma. Russia's unprovoked bombardment of Ukraine is no different.
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04Apr2022
Chernobyl Was a Wildlife Haven. Then Russian Troops Arrived
The area around the defunct power plant has been an unexpected rewilding success story. Now attempts to monitor progress are hampered by the war.
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04Apr2022
6 Free Ways to Practice Sign Language Online
You don’t need to spend any money to start learning American Sign Language (ASL) with these resources.
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03Apr2022
Peptides on Stardust May Have Provided a Shortcut to Life
The discovery that short peptides can form spontaneously on cosmic dust hints at more of a role for them in the origin of life, on Earth or elsewhere.
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03Apr2022
How to Save Money on Gas
Doing a double-take at the pump? These tips can help ease and appease some of that sticker shock.
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03Apr2022
Blockchains Have a ‘Bridge’ Problem, and Hackers Know It
Blockchain bridges are a crucial piece of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, which makes them prime targets for attacks.
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03Apr2022
The Future of NFTs Lies With the Courts
As the first cases involving NFTs hit the dockets, courts will decide questions around ownership, art, and commerce.
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03Apr2022
How to Turn Off Autoplay in Your Browser
Silence the audio and stop the video in your software of choice.
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03Apr2022
Samsung Says It Will Let You Fix Your Own Galaxy Phone
Plus: new integrations for Android and Windows, and Instagram chats get an upgrade.
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02Apr2022
Fake Cops Scammed Apple and Meta to Get User Data
Plus: Lapsus$ teens hit with charges, Wyze's security screwup, and Russia's cyber rampage.
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02Apr2022
Our Favorite Language Learning Apps (and Online Courses)
Learning a new tongue? It’s a worthy pursuit, and these WIRED-tested services can help.
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02Apr2022
How Does a Newt Cross the Road? With Lots of Human Help
Brigades of volunteers are coming to the rescue of thousands of Pacific newts that perish each year as they migrate to their breeding grounds.
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02Apr2022
How to Learn Chess Online—and Sharpen Your Game
You don't even need an IRL board to play this classic game of wits and war.
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01Apr2022
The Best Reusable Products We Actually Love
Ditch your single-use products and cut down on waste. Here’s some of our favorites, from water bottles to menstrual products.
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01Apr2022
Russia Inches Toward Its Splinternet Dream
For years, the country has been trying to create its own sovereign internet—a goal given new impetus by the backlash to its invasion of Ukraine.
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01Apr2022
I Finally Reached Computing Nirvana. What Was It All For?
Breakfast, it turns out. The answer is breakfast.
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01Apr2022
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