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While the toy brand kills its plans for an oil-free plastic alternative, it’s still pumping out billions of non-biodegradable bricks a year. Can Lego ever be sustainable?


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Gareth Edwards’ new sci-fi film invites audiences to cheer for artificial intelligence that affirms the value of human life.


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On Friday, the streaming giant will send out its final disc, ending an era that catered to people who loved films and signaling the age of good enough entertainment.


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To figure it out, you’ll need two similar feats of superhero strength and a little bit of physics.


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This week, we cover the latest news from Meta: AI-enabled smart glasses, a VR headset, and an army of fresh chatbots.


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The company’s latest action cam one-ups the GoPro with a bigger sensor, better mounting system, and a front touchscreen.


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Autumn is the perfect season to enjoy the outdoors. With just enough chill in the air, make sure you have the right gear and clothing.


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The Nook Glowlight 4 Plus has a large screen and a headphone jack. You also have to download free library books like a caveman.


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Police are hosting events to collect DNA samples that can help solve missing persons cases. But when people put their DNA in a commercial database, it can used for other purposes.


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Amazon has taken some steps to stem the tide of books written with artificial intelligence, but another solution may already exist.


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White-collar defendants use three main defenses: “It wasn’t me, I didn’t mean it, and the people that say I did are lying.” FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried is likely to go for “I didn’t mean it,” experts say.


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Buried civilizations could soon become inaccessible forever. Archaeologists have to move fast, so they’re turning to the latest ground-scanning tech.


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As SBF’s trial approaches, a group of FTX creditors want to relaunch the collapsed exchange. It’s not as crazy as it sounds.


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AI could supercharge augmented and virtual reality, making online manipulation and disinformation campaigns much more personal—and effective.


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These affordable noise-canceling earbuds have heavy-hitting features.


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Three powerful cameras and some of the smartest obstacle detection in the business makes for a versatile flying camera system.


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The US Federal Trade Commission filed a long-anticipated antitrust complaint alleging that Amazon uses its power over sellers to keep ecommerce prices artificially high.


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Whether you’re a hardcore cord-cutter or an animation fan, there’s a platform for you. Here are the best we’ve tried.


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How accurate are over-the-counter swabs? Does your insurance cover them? We have answers.


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One “simple trick” and your next Windows install will be blissfully free of bloatware.


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Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.


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ChatGPT inches closer to feature parity with the seductive AI assistant from Her, thanks to an upgrade that adds voice and image recognition to the chatbot.


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Load up your magnetic iPhone with a wallet, power bank, or even a webcam mount.


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This ingenious machine is easy to use and makes some of the best espresso I’ve tried—no electricity needed.


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In some subterranean aquifers, cells have a chemical trick for making oxygen. It offers new insight into how life survives deep underground on Earth—and where it might lurk in space.


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Slap on some protection and grab a charger for your expensive investment.


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The 42 known species of the parasitic plant Rafflesia, known as the corpse flower, are endangered due to the destruction of forest habitats.


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Abuses on Kiwi Farms have sparked debate about harassment, safety, and free speech, with activists on both sides caught in an ethical minefield.


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Boasting ethical manufacturing, easy repairability, and industry-leading software support, this is the moral smartphone choice.


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Amazon has a Prime Big Deals Days shopping holiday coming next month. We’ve got details on what you can expect if you’re hunting for deals ahead of the holidays.


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The American Climate Corps will employ tens of thousands to prepare the country for the pain ahead. But it'll need to get much, much bigger.


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A historic antitrust trial sees Google accused of unlawfully monopolizing search. A handful of antitrust activists are trying to make sure the world sees all the action.


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I’ve recently come to terms with the fact that I enjoy killing people and eating them (in Stellaris).


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The solar corona is hotter than expected, and scientists are using European Space Agency and NASA spacecraft to figure out why.


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Microsoft has traditionally been very tight-lipped about its Xbox and gaming plans. A new leak just opened the floodgates.


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These rechargeable and battery-powered models put better oral hygiene within easy reach.


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Remember when browsing Reddit on the go was easy? Those options are gone, but here's what you can do instead.


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Move over, Siri. Startups are using the technology behind ChatGPT to build more capable AI agents that can control your computer and access the web to get things done—with sometimes chaotic results.


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The world-famous biochemist is ready to tackle everything from immune disorders and mental illness to climate change—all by altering microbes in the digestive tract.


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It’s easy to feel like there’s no escape from doomscrolling. The classical Chinese handscroll suggests otherwise.


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To encourage conversation, Twitter-like platform Pebble—formerly T2—now suggests AI-generated updates for users to edit or post. It's also opening sign-ups to anyone with an account on X.


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With a svelte design, gorgeous screens, and plenty of stamina, it’s a shame Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 3 is only available in China.


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With natural snow becoming scarcer and artificial powder woefully unsustainable, Europe’s mountain resorts are starting to look at life beyond downhill skiing.


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Foley artist Joanna Fang powers up video games with her eclectic arsenal of sound-simulating weapons.


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New York joined a wave of states that require pay transparency in job ads. New data suggests most US postings now include a salary range, but they are sometimes laughably vague.


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The UN has released a draft of what might become a landmark agreement to protect human health and the environment. Emphasis on might.


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Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks.


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A deceptively simple math proposition known as the Kakeya conjecture underpins a tower of other questions in physics, number theory, and harmonic analysis.


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This incredibly compact stroller-tricycle doesn’t have a ton of cush for the tush.


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Whether you want a backyard presenter or a theater-quality behemoth, our picks will help you upgrade your at-home movie nights.


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One of the world's deadliest diseases is rising again as extreme weather creates a perfect breeding ground for the bacteria.


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Touchscreens don’t always get the job done. Try one of these WIRED-tested controllers for your iPhone or Android instead.


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In my community, mums and aunties are joining WhatsApp matchmaking groups to find spouses for their kids. Instead, they're getting a crash course in modern dating.


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It's too hot for school, as stifling classrooms cause some teachers to switch to remote learning—or cancel lessons altogether. And the heat will only get worse.


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Surveys suggest teachers use generative AI more than students, to create lesson plans or more interesting word problems. Educators say it can save valuable time but must be used carefully.


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Two “nonhuman beings” were shown off during a bizarre hearing of Mexico’s Congress. The bodies are believed to be a muddle of human and animal bones, held together with glue and fake skin.


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Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.


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Police arrested and detained the wrong David Sosa—twice. Advances in technology should have prevented such mistakes long ago.


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Gen Alpha is quickly developing tools that identify AI-generated text—and tools to evade detection.


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Hundreds of schools, hospitals, and other public buildings made from RAAC, a cheap, lightweight concrete, have to close—the victims of quick fixes and decades of cost-cutting.


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The company landed an unprecedented hit with the mobile game Pokémon Go. Seven years later, it’s still struggling to recapture that success.


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The latest vaccines are designed to target XBB.1.5, the dominant variant throughout much of 2023—until now.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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NPC influencers, "girl dinner," angels, bimbos—the internet is a girl's world now, whether you like it or not.


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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.


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A new iPhone is coming Tuesday. Here’s what you should know ahead of time, and how to tune in to watch.


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Harmful algal blooms are taking over as the world warms and grows richer in carbon dioxide—and there’s no easy fix.


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Streaming music giving you the blues? These entry-level turntables will help you rock on to analog audio at home.


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From Blue Apron to Dinnerly, I've spent a couple of years cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door.


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These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.


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Prepare your home to handle any natural disaster or emergency with these crucial essentials.


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Plus: Apple patches newly discovered flaws exploited by NSO Group spyware, North Korean hackers target security researchers, and more.


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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.


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As dry soils contract, underground pipes rupture—disrupting cities, frustrating conservation efforts, and highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to a warming climate.


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Brewing tea can be as simple as dropping a bag in a cup. But if you want to elevate your experience, try a few of our favorite handy gadgets.


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This high-end streamer/headphone amp combo is among the best you'll hear, but it has a price tag to match.


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One of the best parts of following Bethesda’s games has been watching how the community embraces its glitchy worlds.


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Boil, roast, bake, sauté, and grill—this cooker can do it all and packs up into a portable, go-anywhere kitchen.


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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.


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Some foreign companies may be complying—potentially offering China’s spies hints for hacking their customers.


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No one has a plan for regulating AI yet. These are the questions that leaders must ask to contain the coming wave.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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Forget the wrapping paper and shipping. Go digital this year with subscriptions, ebooks, apps, and more.


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This is an affordable fat tire ebike that you’ll be comfortable taking on trails or to the store.


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A new study shows that semaglutide reduces heart failure symptoms like fatigue and swelling by bringing down body weight.


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In 2001, Gleevec was approved as a treatment for chronic myelogenous leukemia. It was a revelation for personalized medicine—with harrowing financial repercussions that persist today.


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Sink your teeth into these juicy third-party apps for better writing, organization, security, and more.


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Here are the best disposable coverings we’ve tested and researched—and where you can find them.


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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.


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Starfield could be an unrivaled space game—if the developers let players violate the natural laws of the game world.


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The female characters who survive until the end of the film are the antidote to the movie's cycle of violence.


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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.


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An iPhone 15 arrives soon. If you’re thinking of upgrading, start with our ultimate breakdown of Apple’s smartphones.


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Plus: A major FBI botnet takedown, new Sandworm malware, a cyberattack on two major scientific telescopes—and more.


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The latest autofocusing rangefinder from Leica is a take-everywhere gem of a camera—if you can afford it.


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Investigators are eying the Lahaina wildfire as yet another deadly blaze started by electrical equipment. Putting lines underground would help—at a steep cost.


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These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.


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