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Updated 2024-11-25 02:32
They Wanted a Baby, Then Twitter Fired Them
From IVF treatments to parental leave, Twitter staff laid off without notice have had their lives upended.
The Spooky Quest to Build a Google Maps for Graveyards
Atlantic Geomatics is creating a map of the UK’s cemeteries to help people track down their ancestors’ final resting place.
Redacted Documents Are Not as Secure as You Think
Popular redaction tools don’t always work as promised, and new attacks can reveal hidden information, researchers say.
Shark AI Ultra Review: A Multifunctional Robot Vacuum and Mop
The company wins the “most improved” award with the AI Ultra, its latest do-it-all smart cleaning contraption.
Thanksgiving Movies Leave a Lot to Be Desired. America Needs a New One—Let's Make It 'Coco'
It's the best all-ages movie in years—and it's ready to stream. Watch it this week with your own cartoonish family.
Apollo Air 2022 Review: Reliable but Quirky
This new escooter has a few too many quirks to justify its high price.
I Lost $17,000 in Crypto. Here’s How to Avoid My Mistake
I’m not the first person to suffer this fate, but hopefully I can be the last.
65daysofstatic's 'Wreckage Systems' Pushes Algorithmic Music
After pioneering procedurally-generated music with the soundtrack to No Man's Sky, the band took things a step further and created an endless audio loop.
‘Gold Hydrogen’ Is an Untapped Resource in Depleted Oil Wells
The fuel can be produced by adding bacteria to spent drill holes—meaning there are thousands of potential hydrogen sources worldwide.
The Quest to Save the Most Precious Voices on Earth
Composer and artist Harry Yeff—aka Reeps One—shares the motivations behind his innovative Voice Gems project with the audience at WIRED Impact.
How to Avoid Black Friday Scams Online
'Tis the season for swindlers and hackers. Use these tips to spot frauds and keep your payment info secure.
The 19 Best Thanksgiving TV Episodes, Ranked
Looking for something on-brand to watch during the holiday break? These are all available to stream right now.
The Hibernator’s Guide to the Galaxy
Scientists are on the verge of figuring out how to put humans in a state of suspended animation. It could be the key to colonizing Mars.
Omega’s New Bond Watch Plays a Movie on Its Back
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond films, the company has made new Seamaster divers that mechanically animate 007’s iconic opening sequence.
The World Needs Processed Food
The stigma against processed food is growing, but there's no way to sustainably feed 8 billion people without it.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Risks Big Fines From US Regulators
The company’s past failings place its security under scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission until 2042. Any new mishaps could lead to heavy penalties.
EufyCam 3 Review: Best Subscription-Free Security Camera
These solar-powered 4K cameras record locally and learn to recognize faces without connecting to the cloud.
America’s Billion-Dollar Tree Problem Is Spreading
Grasslands are being overrun by drought-resistant invaders that wreck animal habitats, suck up water supplies, and can cost landowners a fortune.
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Review: A Powerful and Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum
This compact, cordless vacuum is expensive—but it’s a dust-buster you’ll want to use over and over again.
Truth Social Is Rising as the Anti-Mastodon
Amid Twitter chaos and Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid, the conservative social network is having a moment of its own.
How to Get Started on Hive Social
While it was launched in 2019, the viral Twitter alternative grew to over a million users almost overnight. Here’s how it works.
To Ditch Pesticides, Scientists Are Hacking Insects’ Sex Signals
It’s now possible to mass-produce pheromones that keep insects from breeding near crops—protecting cereals and other staples with fewer chemicals.
53 Early Best Buy Black Friday Deals (2022): Phones, Instant Cameras, TVs
The retailer has a flexible holiday return policy, and the discounts are going strong.
Diego Luna Is as Excited for 'Andor' Season 2 as You Are
In a conversation with WIRED, the actor talks about the first season’s gut-punch ending, taking on fascism, and what’s really going on in that prison.
Here’s Proof Hate Speech Is More Viral on Elon Musk’s Twitter
Researchers monitoring a “firehose” of public tweets found signs of increasing toxicity—before Elon Musk reversed bans on Trump and other divisive figures.
The US Has a Bomb-Sniffing Dog Shortage
Finding high-quality detection canines is hard enough—and the pandemic only dug a deeper hole.
The Race To Save Sam Bankman-Fried’s Other Crypto Exchange
Following the collapse of FTX, a group of volunteers has gathered to try and salvage Serum. But the work is far from straightforward.
Trek FX+ 2 Review: The Complete Ebike Commuter Package
It’s lightweight, easy to use, and a fun entry into the world of electric bikes.
Dell XPS 13 (2022) Review: Downgraded Performance, Keyboard, Infinity Edge
The iconic Windows laptop loses its crown with a slew of major setbacks.
Air Quality Mirrors the Racial Segregation of US Neighborhoods
A new study shows that the more divided a community is, the higher the residents’ exposure to hazardous metals and particulates.
Will Users Replace Twitter or Learn to Live Without It?
The fate of users who left Facebook may provide clues to a post-Twitter world.
Is Moore’s Law Really Dead?
A postmortem on “Cramming More Components Onto Integrated Circuits”—the most influential article of the 20th century.
Filmmakers Can Tweak Your TV Settings in More Ways Than Ever
Support is growing for Filmmaker Mode, a setting on newer televisions that makes movies look how the creators intended.
5 Good Ideas From COP27—and How Likely They Are to Happen
Negotiators at the annual UN climate conference managed to eke out some plans for action. Now the challenge is turning dreams into reality.
The Hunt for the Dark Web’s Biggest Kingpin, Part 5: Takedown
After months of meticulous planning, investigators finally move in to catch AlphaBay’s mastermind red-handed. Then the case takes a tragic turn.
Autonomous Vehicles Join the List of US National Security Threats
Lawmakers are growing concerned about a flood of data-hungry cars from China taking over American streets.
Twitter’s Layoffs Are a Blow to Accessibility
The company recently took major steps to make the platform more inclusive after pressure from disabled users. Then Elon Musk gutted its accessibility team.
Your Google Searches Are Quietly Evolving. Here’s What’s Next
We went behind the scenes to make sense of Shopping, Ads, and the changes that will shape your internet searches.
The 7 Best Luxury Gifts (2022): Devialet, Prada, Rimowa, Urwerk
We’ve selected seven precious objects sure to appeal to those with the most discriminating tastes.
Turns Out Fighting Mosquitoes With Mosquitoes Actually Works
New evidence indicates that an effort to stamp out disease-carrying insects is working. The key? Mosquitoes genetically engineered to kill off their own kind.
This Copyright Lawsuit Could Shape the Future of Generative AI
Algorithms that create art, text, and code are spreading fast—but legal challenges could throw a wrench in the works.
56 Early Target Black Friday Deals (2022): Video Games, Headphones, and Dyson Vacuums
The retailer has a price match guarantee for anything bought until December 24, so get ahead of your holiday shopping list without worry.
Tiny Aerosols Pose a Big Predicament in a Warming World
Fossil fuels are rapidly heating the planet, but their aerosols also help cool it. Just how much, though, is a major uncertainty in climate science.
Ebooks Made Me Fall Back in Love With Reading
Forget the nostalgia of paper and embrace the near-infinite library.
A Leak Details Apple's Secret Dirt on Corellium, a Trusted Security Startup
A 500-page document reviewed by WIRED shows that Corellium engaged with several controversial companies, including spyware maker NSO Group.
How to Declutter Your Home Screen
Tidy up your phone and get back to basics.
Midwives Are an Overlooked Climate Solution
These frontline birth workers already know how to assist during floods, fires, and earthquakes. They could be doing more.
The Shower Power Pro Is a Hassle-Free, Hydro-Powered Shower Speaker
The Bluetooth-enabled Shower Power Pro has a turbine to generate energy so you rarely need to recharge it.
Master & Dynamic MW75 Review: Premium Sound, Premium Price
These high-end headphones bring fantastic fidelity everywhere.
This Google-Backed Nonprofit Proves Games Can Teach and Be Fun
Games for Change works to support and promote video games that encourage players to be the best versions of themselves.
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