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Why Teslas Totaled in the US Are Mysteriously Reincarnated in Ukraine
Ukraine's fearless and expert EV mechanics bring electric vehicles declared unfixable in the US and Canada back to life on the other side of the world.
Apple’s Pledge to Support RCS Messaging Could Finally Kill SMS
Apple's pledged support for the widely used messaging standard will make it easier for Android phones to share messages with iPhones-while also pushing old ways of texting to the side of the road.
'Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR' Makes the Case for Immersive Gaming—Finally
Ubisoft's biggest virtual reality title yet is a lot better than you might have expected.
US Congress Report Calls for Privacy Reforms After FBI Surveillance 'Abuses'
A new report by an oversight committee in the US House of Representatives says the FBI has routinely violated rules governing FISA's Section 702 surveillance program and must be reined in.
Running Signal Will Soon Cost $50 Million a Year
Signal's president reveals the cost of running the privacy-preserving platform-not just to drum up donations, but to call out the for-profit surveillance business models it competes against.
The I-10 Freeway Fire May Have Been Fueled by Exploding Hand Sanitizer
WIRED reporting indicates that surplus hand sanitizer was being stored under an I-10 freeway overpass in Los Angeles that went up in flames last weekend. Excess sanitizer has been linked to a string of toxic and damaging fires.
The First Crispr Medicine Just Got Approved
The gene-editing therapy, called Casgevy, uses Crispr to prevent debilitating pain in patients with sickle cell disease. It also eliminates the need for regular blood transfusions in people with beta thalassemia.
Big Blanket Oversized Blanket Review: Comfortable Oversized Luxury
Never have a cold foot sticking out from under a blanket again. The Oversized Blanket can cover your whole family, and some friends.
A Surge in Babies Born With Syphilis Is a Warning Sign
Although transmission of syphilis to newborns can be prevented with a single shot for pregnant women, cases in the US rose tenfold in a decade.
Inside Mirai, the Hack that Broke the Internet
This week, we talk about the Mirai cyberattack that caused a massive internet blackout, the three young friends who wrote the calamitous code, and the FBI manhunt that followed.
Anker 647 Charging Station Review: Retractable USB-C Charging Heaven
Anker's 647 charging station uses retractable USB-C cables to keep my floor and drawers tidy.
Dr. Alison Todd’s Inventions May Save Your Life
An inventor, molecular biologist, and diagnostic scientist, Dr. Todd cofounded SpeedDx, which serves communities worldwide. And that's just the beginning.
Insiders Say Eat Just Is in Big Financial Trouble
Vegan egg and lab-grown-meat startup Eat Just is being sued for more than $100 million. Former employees allege that's just the start of its problems.
WIRED's 2023 Wish List : 47 Gifts for All the Enthusiasts, Connoisseurs, and Fanatics in Your Circle
From luxurious noise-canceling headphones to elegant kitchenware, these are the year's most WIRED, inspired gifts.
What Can Crypto Still Do for Black People?
For some people of color, crypto isn't in crisis. In the midst of the FTX trial, I went to the Black Blockchain Summit to talk to the movement's biggest believers.
A Spy Agency Leaked People's Data Online—Then the Data Was Stolen
The National Telecommunication Monitoring Center in Bangladesh exposed a database to the open web. The types of data leaked online are extensive.
The Mystery of Iceland’s Non-Erupting Volcano
Since 2021, lava has sporadically oozed out of various fissures crisscrossing southwest Iceland. Now, a huge sheet of magma could erupt at any minute. But where, and how severe will the eruption be?
Sweden’s Tesla Blockade Is Spreading
Starting Friday, dockworkers in all Swedish ports will refuse to offload Teslas, cleaning crews will no longer clean showrooms, and mechanics won't fix charging points as the labor dispute rages on.
Parental Advisory: This Chatbot May Talk to Your Child About Sex and Alcohol
Common Sense Media's first ratings for chatbots and other AI services warn parents that AI image generators and Snapchat's My AI chatbot may not be safe for kids.
YouTube Shorts Challenges TikTok With Music-Making AI for Creators
YouTube creators will get to test a new AI tool that generates and remixes music in the style of several famous musicians, including Sia, Demi Lovato, and T-Pain.
Google’s New Titan Security Key Adds Another Piece to the Password-Killing Puzzle
The new generation of hardware authentication key includes support for cryptographic passkeys as Google pushes adoption of the more secure login alternative.
Norway's Privacy Battle With Meta Is Just Getting Started
The Norwegian data regulator has already fined Meta $7 million. Now it says it's investigating the company's new ad-free subscription services.
The QAnon Shaman Isn’t Even the Most Extreme Candidate in His Race for Congress
Jacob Chansley, the January 6 rioter known as the QAnon Shaman, will run for Congress in Arizona. The most remarkable thing about his campaign so far is how unremarkable it is in a state that's embraced election conspiracies.
A Watchdog Group Calls for an Investigation of X’s Sneaky New Ads
Industry watchdog Check My Ads is petitioning the Federal Trade Commission to investigate X for unlabeled-and potentially misleading-advertisements.
‘Super Mario RPG’ Is Still One of Nintendo’s Best, Most Bizarre Games
Almost 30 years later, it still feels like a wonder Super Mario RPG was ever made.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Review: Fine Audio and Video, Privacy Issues
Impressive audio and surprisingly decent image and video capture can't counter the privacy issues and lack of features on Meta's new smart glasses.
Waverly Labs Forum Review: Impressive One-to-Many Voice Translation
Waverly Labs' Forum app translates voice conversations between multiple languages at once, whether the participants are standing next to each other or spread across the globe.
These Solid-State Drivers Bring the Future of Portable Sound to Your Headphones
xMEMS' new silicone audio drivers sound incredible, are easy to manufacture in bulk, and are nearly indestructible.
Think You Have SAD? Think Again
Research has questioned whether seasonal depression actually exists. Maybe that doesn't matter
Dr. Michelle Wong Brings the Science of Skincare to New Audiences
Misinformation about skincare runs rampant on social media. The chemist behind the Lab Muffin Beauty Science blog is here to clear things up.
The Government Is Now the Hottest Tech Employer in Town
Meta, Google, Amazon, and other major tech firms have laid off thousands of people. The public sector has tried-and in some cases, succeeded-to lure them in.
Sony PlayStation Portal Review: A Handheld PS5 Companion
It's an inexpensive way to play your PS5 games on the go-as long as you have strong Wi-Fi.
Social Media Sleuths, Armed With AI, Are Identifying Dead Bodies
Poverty, fentanyl, and lack of public funding mean morgues are overloaded with unidentified bodies. TikTok and Facebook pages are filling the gap-with AI proving a powerful and controversial new tool.
Underage Workers Are Training AI
Companies that provide Big Tech with AI data-labeling services are inadvertently hiring young teens to work on their platforms, often exposing them to traumatic content.
Why I’m (Cautiously) Optimistic About COP28
In a year of record heat waves and rising global emissions, it would be easy to write COP28 off before it even starts. But that would be a mistake.
Asian Americans Raise Alarm Over ‘Chilling Effects’ of Section 702 Surveillance Program
More than 60 groups advocating for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities are pushing the US Congress to reform the Section 702 surveillance program as Senate leaders move to renew it.
CISA Has a New Road Map for Handling Weaponized AI
In its plans to implement a White House executive order, CISA aims to strike a balance between promoting AI adoption for national security and defending against its malicious use.
Google DeepMind’s AI Weather Forecaster Handily Beats a Global Standard
Machine learning algorithms that digested decades of weather data were able to forecast 90 percent of atmospheric measures more accurately than Europe's top weather center.
Here’s the Proof There’s No Government Alien Conspiracy Around Roswell
Roswell, New Mexico, remains synonymous with the discovery" of alien life on Earth-and a US government coverup. But history shows the reality may be far less out of this world-and still fascinating.
Tumblr Is Always Dying
The mainstream narrative has declared Tumblr dead for years. Last week, a leaked memo finally revealed the site's plans to scale down its operations-but its art, fandoms, and inside jokes rage on.
A Single Infusion of a Gene-Editing Treatment Lowered High Cholesterol
It's still early days for a novel form of gene therapy called base editing, but this small study in people with extremely high cholesterol shows striking results.
TikTok Is the New TV
A new series is premiering this week on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. It's a move that shows how studios are dipping into social video as more people watch on their phones.
Ann McKee Is on a Quest to Save Humanity’s Brains
The medical community's leading authority on traumatic brain injuries wants to make contact sports-which she loves-safer for everyone.
Màkku Review: an Ancient Korean Libation Transformed for the Modern Drinker
With its sleek cans and fruity flavors, Makku wants to pour more makgeolli-an alcoholic rice-based drink long loved by Koreans-into the American market.
The Mirai Confessions: Three Young Hackers Who Built a Web-Killing Monster Finally Tell Their Story
Netflix, Spotify, Twitter, PayPal, Slack. All down for millions of people. How a group of teen friends plunged into an underworld of cybercrime and broke the internet-then went to work for the FBI.
Here’s How Bad Climate Change Will Get in the US—and Why There’s Still Hope
The nation's Fifth National Climate Assessment paints a dark portrait of worsening disasters. But it also points toward accelerating progress and a cleaner future.
It’s Time to Get Serious About Carbon Removal
If the world is to reach net zero, billions of tons of carbon dioxide need pulling from the air every year. At the moment, the global carbon removal system extracts less than 0.01 percent of that.
The SAG Deal Sends a Clear Message About AI and Workers
The agreement between Hollywood actors, studios, and streamers isn't perfect. But it could set the tone for how future labor movements confront changes brought about by artificial intelligence.
The Incredible Women Making Strides in Science
In this series, we'll highlight a few of the women changing the fields of astronomy, medicine, physics, psychology, healthcare, and science communication.
US Privacy Groups Urge Senate Not to Ram Through NSA Spying Powers
An effort to reauthorize a controversial US surveillance program by attaching it to a must-pass spending bill has civil liberties advocates calling foul.
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