An auto industry pact claims to end the controversy over car data that has embroiled repair shops, parts manufacturers, and car owners. But many doubts remain.

There's nothing like flying down the open road on two wheels. Here's the gear to do it safely.

Millions of years ago, retroviruses invaded the human genome. Today some of these viral remnants threaten the developing embryo, while others fight to defend it.

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform entertainment as we know it, from blockbusters to pornography. But the power is still in the hands of humans.

Right-wing groups in India are policing social media and reporting minorities for allegedly offending their religion.

Russia's invasion was devastating for Ukrainian startups. But many have adapted to survive-and even grow-despite constant attacks.

Hair tools are better when they're cute and pink. These take up very little space in your travel bag or dresser drawer.

The machine learning tool is helping physicists with the daunting challenge of analyzing large but nearly empty data sets, like those from neutrino detectors or particle colliders.

From muting accounts to scheduling break reminders, here's how to get the most out of Meta's recent social media app.

Selling your old comics probably won't make you rich, but you can still try. Here's how.

It turns out, the perfect stand is what we've really been waiting for.

Here's how to take some control of your data while using artificial intelligence tools and apps.

On his way to meeting US officials, the EU's justice chief, Didier Reynders, tells WIRED the US must deliver on talk of tighter regulation on tech: Enforcement is of the essence."

Plus: A fitness app may have leaked the location of a murdered submarine captain, the privacy risks of filing taxes online, and how Facebook data was used in an abortion trial.

This auto-feed pellet smoker can also sear steaks and bake pizzas.

Over the past few years, billions of snow crabs have unexpectedly disappeared from the Bering Sea. What happens to the Indigenous people who depend on them for survival?

Maybe it's a commercial jingle, a TikTok song, or a new summer bop. Here's how to trick your brain into hitting pause.

Electric car owners save thousands in maintenance costs compared to internal combustion vehicles. So how much does it cost and what needs attention? Here's our guide.

US drivers are on track to buy a record 1 million electric vehicles in 2023. But stocks of unsold EVs are now growing, suggesting the rush of early adopters is fading.

The FBI has collected sensitive data on millions of Americans without warrants, drawing intense scrutiny from Congress and turning the agency into a punching bag across the political divide.

Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of collapsed crypto lender Celsius, faces seven fraud charges. But while his arrest is cathartic for creditors, the industry is still prone to dangerous hero worship.

Cerberus, an unofficial name for the current European heat wave, has gone viral-but some meteorologists find it sensationalistic and worry it won't help people take extreme weather seriously.

The Apple TV+ series adapts a beloved Hugh Howey novel.

Meta's CEO would do us all a favor by not taking on Elon Musk in a literal cage fight. Especially since he's already got Musk beat.

How much energy would it take to fuel a wave that you can shred like Kelly Slater? Here's the math.

Bold-faced names like Meryl Streep and the halting of production could give artificial intelligence a whole new level of awareness.

The best outdoor security camera just got slightly better, as Arlo adds enhanced night vision and longer battery life.

The Apple TV+ adaptation of the Isaac Asimov series uses the telescope's images to make the show look incredible.

The current record highs in the US are thanks to a heat dome-and it's expected to get worse through the weekend.

I'm old enough to have cowered under my school desk. Decades later I learned physics from the bomb guys. What I'm mainly hearing now is echoes.

You can't avoid toxicity in a world driven by endless growth. To survive, it's time to embrace radical breakdown.

Flight delays, cancellations, and violent turbulence are becoming increasingly common as extreme weather ramps up. Things are likely to get worse with climate change.

This new Android phone has a unique interface and an array of LEDs on the back for notifications. And its $599 price makes it a welcome entry into the midrange US market.

Retro is a new photo app that puts an old idea front and center in your feed: your actual friends.

Amazon's big event is over, but a few of our favorite things are still on sale, like robot vacuums, laptops, Pixel phones, and TVs.

Stunts, meme marketing, and promotion from social media celebrities Logan Paul and KSI have catapulted the drink past the competition.

Threads and the parade of Twitter rivals can't dethrone the king, but time and bad management will.

This week, we talk about the instant popularity of Threads, poor little Bluesky, and why Twitter likely isn't going anywhere.

As glaciers retreat, methane-rich groundwater is bubbling to the surface. That may be warming the climate, accelerating the Arctic's rapid decline.

How much truth and healing can forensic tech really bring? On the sites of Native American tragedies, Marsha Small has made it her life's mission to find out.

When Russia invaded, Ukraine's HIV/Aids sufferers faced losing access to lifesaving treatment. Volunteers took enormous risks to keep the supplies moving.

WIRED reviewers have scoured the web for the best Amazon Prime Day deals on gear we've tested and love from Dyson, Apple, and more.

These moderately priced products at Amazon and other retailers will reinvigorate your home and life without breaking the bank.

Amazon Prime Day 2023 is almost in the books, but you still have one more chance to grab your disposable AirPods or an affordable projector.

Elon Musk's new venture aims to create AI that can understand the universe" and challenge OpenAI. Right now it's 11 male researchers with a lot of work to do.

Microsoft says hackers somehow stole a cryptographic key, perhaps from its own network, that let them forge user identities and slip past cloud defenses.

From July 12 to 14, you have a second chance to get All-Clad's high-quality cookware (with a few minor dings) on sale.

From blenders and robot vacuums to smart security cameras, these are the best deals on everything for your home and kitchen.

We're keeping track of our favorite (and least favorite) limited-time discounts and pointing you to our updates.

Take advantage of these office chair deals for Amazon Prime Day and your back will thank me.