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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.

The law says you can’t falsely claim that celebrities are paying for Twitter Blue.

These hair dryers and straighteners can make every day a good hair day.

Baby monitors and nanny cams justify hawk-eyed supervision as a security necessity. In fact, they’re a political choice.

If your wearable struggles to make it through the day, these power-saving tips can help.

Coastal lands are subsiding and losing elevation—a “hidden vulnerability” that’s making rising seas all the worse.

The AI-powered chat interface transformed the second-place search engine into a trendsetter. Now the company is integrating ads and working on accuracy.

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 Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a hard line on digital assets. One of its own commissioners says it’s going too far.

Designers and architects are creating a new generation of buildings that emphasize reusable structures, recycled materials, and sustainable disassembly.

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.

The government wants the metaverse to be less about having fun and shopping and more about health care and industry.

The cybercriminals behind the Gootloader malware have found clever ways to avoid detection. But researchers are using those same mechanisms to stop them.

The former Fox News host didn’t just fuel far-right politics in the US. His rants have fed conspiracy theorists and extremists all over the world.

You can now sync sign-in codes across devices—but they aren’t end-to-end encrypted.

Sara Petersen’s new book explores the ways influencers shape our ideas about motherhood. But she lets her mega-influential subjects off the hook.

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.

Don’t panic. Instead, teach your beloved offspring to answer the Three Questions of Streaming.

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.

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.

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.

Residents and visitors in Sheffield can point their phone at the tops of buildings and see giant animated creatures spring to virtual life.

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.

Levels of particulate matter in the world’s metro systems far exceed recommended limits—and the deeper you go, the worse it gets.

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.

REI's house brand nails the details—big and small—with a well-priced duffel bag that works for everybody.

New calculations suggest that the event horizons will eventually “decohere” quantum possibilities—even those that are far away.

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.

Plus: Samsung enters the news game, Humane reveals a wearable virtual assistant, and Snapchat gets chattier.

Apple thwarts NSO’s spyware, the rise of a GPT-4 black market, Russia targets Starlink internet connections, and more.

The animals evolved into ultra-resilient, disease-free predators while isolated on Auckland Island. Now people want to breed them for organ transplants.

E-waste, conflict minerals, and poor labor conditions are just a few issues blighting the tech industry. Here's how to shop more sustainably.

We've got Earth Day discounts on reusable water bottles and bike helmets galore.

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?

Get ready for an infinite loop of TikTok stitches.

The launch of the iTunes Store 20 years ago laid the groundwork for platforms to transform songs into generic background noise.

Engineer better tasks for your AI chatbot with these tricks.

Tinkering with the troublesome app on Sleep Number’s smart adjustable bed kept me up at night.