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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.

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.

Eye-tracking, better controllers, and innovative games are a delight, if you can get over the price tag.

Tesla pioneered selling vehicles online. Electric cars, the pandemic, and changing consumer behavior are now causing other automakers to embrace the shift.

Thinking of shelling out for tailor-made joysticks and buttons? Here’s what to consider first.

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.

Bungie sent me a real-life (Nerf) Gjallarhorn. I was not prepared.

Construct this cute arcade machine to play all your favorite games from old consoles.

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.

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.

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.

The weather will start to warm up soon, and retailers are continuing their annual winter clearance events ahead of spring.

The dominance of the water-guzzling lawn is starting to wane—if only homeowner communities could get on board.

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.

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 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.

The movie seems destined for internet infamy but doesn’t live up to the promise of its viral trailer.

The sequel to Frank Herbert’s classic novel revisits young hero Paul Atreides, who is now not so young—and not so heroic.

Microsoft and others ask us to ignore their glitchy bots’ pleas for personhood. But we need better explanations—and guardrails.

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.

Like many resurrected shows, it has a lot of fan expectation to live up to.

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.

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?

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.

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.

In a factory on the outskirts of Glasgow, aerospace manufacturer Skyrora is building rockets for a space-bound taxi service for satellites.

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.