The streamer’s highly anticipated reunion left many disappointed, showing that TV might have a leg up on streaming when it comes to live programming.

Three criminal cases detail China's alleged attempts to extend its security forces' influence online—and around the globe.

VW’s latest big electric cruise sedan showcases new tech and impressive aerodynamics, but can it take on the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Tesla Model S?

The Pentagon document leaks and the Ghost of Kyiv myth rose from the platform’s culture of one-upmanship—and reveal its blurred lines between games and war.

The discovery of malicious encryptors for Apple computers could herald new risks for macOS users if the malware continues to evolve.

These open-back headphones have buttery bass, but they face stiff competition from their cheaper siblings.

Can the pulsating Pulsetto really reduce stress, improve sleep, and alleviate anxiety? For us, it had a radically different effect.

The US government will pull the plug on the servers powering the nation’s Covid notifications on May 11. States aren’t rushing to boot up replacements.

Meteorites’ Mineral Mosaics

Twitter’s suppression of trans joy can kill, at the precise moment we need to be strong.

The single-dose antibiotic regimen dramatically reduces transmission of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. But it doesn’t have the CDC’s blessing yet.

Sam Altman says the research strategy that birthed ChatGPT is played out and future strides in artificial intelligence will require new ideas.

Documents obtained by WIRED detail hundreds of investigations by the US agency into alleged database misuse that includes harassment, stalking, and more.

There are already countless songs on Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud. And as tunes become easier to create, anyone can add to the copyright din.

Neil Buckland uses a DIY microscopic camera system to create monolithic images that reveal the tiny elemental details of extraterrestrial rocks.

Steve Huffman kicked Nazis and other trolls off the platform. He also argues that any government oversight of online content is authoritarian.

This new dash camera is more suited for delivery or rideshare drivers—and even then, it might not be worth the inconvenience.

The Biggest Microbiome Study Sheds Light on Shared Health Risks

Robot excavators and other equipment held big promise for heavy equipment makers—like self-driving cars, the technology has proven difficult to perfect.

Don’t strike out trying to watch the games this year. Streaming is a grand slam if you know where to look.

If a bunch of applications are slowing your Mac down, here’s how to take control.

Plus: Hackers claim to have stolen 10 TB from Western Digital, a new spyware has emerged, and WhatsApp gets a fresh security feature.

Plus: Google Maps enhances coverage within US national parks, SwiftKey with Bing Chat lands on iPhones, and we track the rise of the AI voice clones.

A muddy trek reveals the last remnants of the Rwenzori Mountains’ once-sprawling ice fields, a loss for scientists studying the climate record.

High capacity, high suction, and exceptional maneuverability mean my fabulously fluffy rabbit has finally met her vacuum match.

We also found nice discounts on ebikes and a Microsoft Surface laptop.

The technology made it possible to detect pregnancy early. But after Roe, antiabortion activists and lawmakers have weaponized this access to information.

The state is poised to be the first in the US to block downloads of the popular app, which could ignite a precarious chain reaction for digital rights.

The nation’s highest court temporarily stayed restrictions on the drug mifepristone while it continues weighing a decision.

Donald Trump Jr. says Idaho-based RedBalloon will “advance” the US culture war. It has fewer than 900 active job listings.

It's lazy at best.

Author Simone Stolzoff argues the US is in thrall to “workism”—the dangerous illusion that your job is the only source of self-worth.

A new proposal from the EPA would make it less attractive for automakers to build big vehicles.

If passed, the proposed law would also require internet service providers to block websites that discuss access to abortion.

Indie and big-name studios alike are innovating new ways to include blind and low-vision players, from text-to-speech to sound cues.

Despite new restrictions, telehealth providers and other organizations plan to continue services.

A Fifth Circuit ruling that keeps mifepristone available, but curtails access to it, is the newest front in a battle over the FDA’s power to approve drugs.

Upgrade your home theater, or snag new tools to photograph the great outdoors.

Security researchers are jailbreaking large language models to get around safety rules. Things could get much worse.

The country’s digital minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, says software has been crucial to the war effort and that smarter drones will boost Ukraine's defenses.

The ecommerce giant doesn’t have a ChatGPT rival, but it wants to sell you the tools you need to build one.

This week on Gadget Lab, we use a set of software tools to create robo versions of our real voices and see how they stack up.

Eero’s premium mesh system has family-friendly features and plays nice with your smart home.

It’s time to reform the US legal system.

A new book explores the far-reaching impact of germs and viruses on human society.

An Uber driver was mugged. An Ola driver was beaten and left in a coma. Platform workers say tech companies are doing little to protect them.

The bizarre release of sensitive US government materials soon after their creation signals a potential shift to near-real-time unauthorized disclosures.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s rebranded new service will combine HBO Max and Discovery+ offerings into a juggernaut—or a jumbled mess.

Mario was too iconic to fail. Game adaptations after him will have to try harder.

The Texas decision may revive an antiabortion communications provision that was never taken off the books.