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Plus: Chinese hackers stealing US Covid relief funds, a cyberattack on the Met Opera website, and more.

Plus: Apple expands its repair program in Europe, Google Chrome becomes less of a resource hog, and the FTC objects to Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard.

You shouldn’t have to look at your phone for navigation. In-ear directions from the Cardo Freecom 2X offer a smarter, safer way to hit the road.

Researchers are trying to understand what drives the algal blooms that tinge ice—and have implications for the drought-stricken American West’s water supply.

This slim spherical shooter offers better image quality, and even doubles as an action cam.

In my 10 years as a Gear editor at WIRED, Filson’s Ballistic Nylon Duffle Pack is hands down my favorite gear item.

Best Buy is running a killer sale event on all kinds of tech, including tablets and smartwatches, but it ends December 11.

Despite mitigation, one of the worst bugs in internet history is still prevalent—and being exploited.

The retro gamer’s fave gets a screen-flipping upgrade, but not without some serious trade-offs.

A scathing decision from Facebook’s Oversight Board shows a better way to work through platform rules in public than via a billionaire’s late-night tweets.

The AI chatbot was trained on text created by humans. Of course its writing is superficially impressive and lacking in substance.

When large language models fall short, the consequences can be serious. Why is it so hard to acknowledge that?

Films made for, or inspired by, the extremely online will invade the discourse in early 2023. Get ready for M3GAN, Cat Person, and an ursid on drugs.

This disappointing Wear OS 3 smartwatch is barely more than a pretty face.

Physicists study starlight to find whether the fine structure constant, whose value makes our universe possible, really is the same everywhere.

Remote and hybrid work has reshaped the typical seasonal rush. Airlines and hotels see dollar signs.

Are you thinking about uploading some selfies and buying a pack of ‘Magic Avatars’? Consider these expert tips first.

These favorites from the second half of the year teach us about Ukrainian and Chinese-American cuisines, cocktails, and sourdough loaves.

You can read ebooks, write notes, or mark up PDFs on this new slate, but your wallet will feel a lot lighter.

This week on Gadget Lab, we discuss the advances in generative AI tools like ChatGPT that make computer-enabled conversations seem more human than ever.

The company, which works with hundreds of startups, said it detected unauthorized access to personal data, including Social Security numbers.

The brand's new line of reissue guitars is just like the originals, right down to the hard case.

From QAnon influencers to @catturd, the very online right sees exactly what they want to see in the CEO’s orchestrated disclosure.

This is the series’ first full game in 10 years—and it’ll (probably) come out next year. Here’s an early look.

A new wave of sports documentaries promises behind-the-scenes access to beloved athletes. But these manufactured series are serving a different purpose.

How did a lunch last underwater for 10 months? The answer relates to how carbon moves in the deep sea, and has implications for fighting climate change.

Folks are flocking to areas plagued with wildfires and extreme heat. Climate change will only make things worse.

The company plans to expand its Communication Safety features, which aim to disrupt the sharing of child sexual abuse material at the source.

The company will also soon support the use of physical authentication keys with Apple ID, and is adding contact verification for iMessage in 2023.

On cybercrime forums, user complaints about being duped may accidentally expose their real identities.

The city rolled back a controversial decision to let robots use lethal force without human intervention. But the fight is far from over.

Bitcoin miners say they can help stabilize a shaky power grid and prevent blackouts. Experts say it will make the problem worse.

The dreamy picture-editing AI is a nightmare waiting to happen.

The ritual of pitting starkly different games against each other has outlived its usefulness.

It’s not the fanciest way to enjoy wine. But it won’t shatter in a light breeze like normal glassware.

The company sent cities scrambling to clamp down on short-term rentals. Now resort towns are feeling the pinch.

For the past two years, social distancing kept seasonal viruses at bay. Now they’re roaring back.

With energy prices soaring and inflation taking off, the business of flaunting luxury might stop booming.

Flexible e-skins could be used to measure wearers’ blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels in real time, assisting with diagnoses and health care.

America’s most popular music streaming service is adding the ability to turn down the vocals and sing along.

Don’t worry if you skipped the Cyber Monday madness. Some of the company’s best gear is on sale right now.

Disgruntled former staff allege they were not given the severance packages they were promised. The mountain of litigation could cost Twitter millions.

Track your mileage, keep tabs on your heart rate, or map a ride from here to eternity with these handlebar-mounted cycling companions.

The product guru made Ledger’s new hardware wallet—a tiny vault for digital cash—flashy and fun. Plus, with this gadget you’ll never get FTX’d.

Concerns about artificial intelligence replacing long-haul drivers are not new, but the real story is more nuanced.

With gas prices soaring in Europe, I tried a new thermostat system that promises savings and lets you control temperature for individual rooms.

The UK's use of technology to enforce its hard-line immigration policy brings the border into every facet of migrants' lives.

For everything from journaling to writing my wedding vows, the iconic Lamy 2000 has become my favorite literary accessory.