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.

For those who love Western classical music, it's a godsend. But as a global app, Apple Music Classical barely scratches the surface.

The transition from traditional logins to cryptographic passkeys is getting messy. But don’t worry—there’s a plan.

The algae Melosira arctica is the foundation of the food chain, and its contamination could have major consequences for ecosystems and the climate.

Barsys’ app-enabled drink-mixing device tells you what to add to the glass and when to add it. But it’s too impractical and expensive to recommend.

The image sharing and hosting site is about to wipe out countless images. Some see it as bending to political pressure to push sex workers offline.

Snag new shoes for the warmer weather, or trick out your current pair with fun charms. Now is the time to see what the fuss is about.

The programmer Q&A site joins Reddit in demanding compensation when its data is used to train algorithms and ChatGPT-style bots

A survey by the Pew Research Center found that most employees expect hiring, firing, and workplace assessment to be transformed by algorithms.

After achieving liftoff, the Starship vehicle failed to separate from its Super Heavy booster rocket.

It’s not just tens of thousands of classic films being left behind by the move to ditch DVDs—it’s people too.

The mass compromise of the VoIP firm's customers is the first confirmed incident where one software supply chain attack enabled another, researchers say.

Menstruation suppression is only a starting point. A more just and safe world for all bodies means shifting the questions we ask.

Ethernet delivers stable, speedy, secure wired connections to the internet and between devices.

ChatGPT and other bots have revived conversations on artificial general intelligence. Scientists say algorithms won’t surpass you any time soon.

A new breed of self-care companies has a salve for fragile masculinity: lavender- and tapioca-scented deodorants and moisturizers for the nutsack.

The court has given itself a deadline extension until late Friday night to decide whether mifepristone should remain legal.

The breach of the right-wing provocateur was simply a way of “stirring up some drama,” the attacker tells WIRED. But the damage could have been much worse.

The streaming giant is killing its video-by-mail service. These are the final words of one of its longest-serving discs.

Scientists believe lasting symptoms following a coronavirus infection is not a single disorder. New clinical trials could more effectively reach solutions.

Meta is finally allowing people to add more links to their Instagram profiles. It’s an existential threat to link-in-bio companies.

Survivors of the 18th-century crash of the HMS Wager undertook the perilous task of salvaging what was left of the vessel. Then, mutiny followed.

WIRED's spiritual advice columnist responds to a preteen who's worried about already having wasted too much of their life.

Generative AI is a tool, which means it can be used by cybercriminals, too. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Damon Lindelof’s new Peacock series is about a tech-averse nun on a quest for the Holy Grail. And that’s the least zany thing about it.

We sat down with the CEO of Affirm to talk about the “buy now, pay later” model and just what makes him an “unabashed techno-utopian.”

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Boost your knowledge and your skills with this transformational tech.

More than half of the enterprise routers researchers bought secondhand hadn’t been wiped, exposing sensitive info like login credentials and customer data.

You can carry this compact camp cooker like a suitcase to go anywhere and grill anything.

These accounts claim they’re warning people about alleged pickpockets and thieves, but they’re also stoking fear and hate.

Phil Plait’s new book, Under Alien Skies, helps space fans imagine what it would be like to visit stars and other worlds.

A new generation of AI algorithms can feel like they’re reaching artificial general intelligence—but it’s not clear how to measure that.

Science fiction illustrates the perspective-bending challenge of conjuring intelligent life that’s radically different from humans.

Nigeria’s Itana partnered with Binance and the Charter Cities Institute to build a physical tech hub near Lagos, but the plan has sparked controversy.

The 350-mile Polestar 4 attempts to maximize interior space and right the wrongs of the much-maligned SUV coupé.