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A Gene Therapy Cure for Sickle Cell Is on the Horizon
Two life-altering treatments could soon be available, but questions remain about how accessible and affordable they’ll be.
A Spy Wants to Connect With You on LinkedIn
Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China have been caught using fake profiles to gather information. But the platform’s tools to weed them out only go so far.
The World’s Real ‘Cybercrime’ Problem
From US state laws to the international stage, definitions of “cybercrime” remain vague, broad, and increasingly entrenched in our legal systems.
In Ukraine, Crypto Finds a Purpose
The UN’s refugee agency has partnered with blockchain and money transfer companies to get vital aid to people displaced by conflict.
The Future Smartphone: More Folds, Less Phone, a Whole Lot of AI
We are no longer racing to upgrade the device that sits at the center of our lives. What’s next for the phone?
Wine, Skiing, and Loans: How Silicon Valley Bank Became Startups’ Best Friend
Founders and investors say the bank opened doors—and offered perks—no other bank would. Now companies may face a funding gap.
GPT-4 Will Make ChatGPT Smarter but Won't Fix Its Flaws
A new version of the AI system that powers the popular chatbot has better language skills, but is still biased, prone to fabrication, and can be abused.
Eargo 7 Hearing Aids Review: Improved Performance, But Still Pricey
The Eargo 7s perform reliably. But their price makes it hard to compete with more affordable over-the-counter hearing aids.
Pi Is Hiding Everywhere
For Pi Day, let’s track down the surprising spots where this mathematical constant turns up, from the quantum world to the everyday one.
Neuromarketing and the Battle for Your Brain
You experience subtle and overt manipulation on the web every day, but that doesn’t mean you can’t think and act for yourself.
Company of Heroes 3 Gives Strategy Games a Much-Needed Reboot
An old favorite is back, and in surprisingly excellent form for a game that could otherwise feel out of place and time.
How to Lucid Dream (Even if You Think You Can’t)
Want to take control inside your dreams? Turns out it’s a skill you can practice.
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 Laptop Review: Almost a Surface
Dell’s latest hybrid takes on the Microsoft Surface with a new tablet and detachable keyboard design.
Candela’s C-8 Is a Boat That Flies
WIRED soars across the San Francisco Bay in this $390K, Polestar-powered, all-electric hydrofoil that wants to be more like a plane.
Ukrainians’ Google Searches Reveal a Year of Fear—and Hope
Digital traces including social posts and search queries like “How many tank squadrons?” capture a population’s struggle to survive war.
The Movie That Changed How People Understand Pi
Darren Aronofsky’s film, which turns 25 this year, injected the mathematical constant into pop culture's consciousness in a whole new way.
TikTok Is Changing What It Means to Be ‘Old’
As users play with Teenage Look filters and offer ways to appear younger, ageism on the app runs rampant.
Europe Is Bracing for (Another) Devastating Drought
After unusually low amounts of rain and snow this winter, the continent faces a severe water shortage.
Scams Are Ruining Pakistan’s Digital Economy
Ecommerce is booming, but as one gaming group found out, there are few protections for buyers.
Jenny Odell Can Stretch Time and So Can You
A conversation with the writer and artist on her new book, collective burnout, and ways to live off the clock.
Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure Deals a Blow to Europe’s Startups
The US lender filled a niche for European tech companies that no one else could, or would.
SVB’s Collapse Is Causing Chaos in India’s Tech Sector
The bank was popular among Indian founders who needed US accounts. But many have struggled to get their money out.
TikTok and Meta’s Moderators Form a United Front in Germany
Workers who handle violent and offensive content often face low wages and insecure contracts. Now they want the ability to organize.
Solar Panels Floating in Reservoirs? We’ll Drink to That
Floating photovoltaic systems, or “floatovoltaics,” provide electricity and reduce evaporation. Plus, you don’t need to clear land for a solar farm.
The Case for Regulating Platform Design
Focusing on Section 230 protection for user-generated content is detracting from the real threat: apps’ negligent design choices.
Owala FreeSip Review: Sip or Chug
Everyone needs to drink more water. This perfect bottle has two drink spouts and fun colors to help keep thirst at bay.
Silicon Valley Will Still Need a Bank
Whether SVB is rescued by regulators or snapped up by a competitor, the tech industry’s finance needs are still specific enough that not just anyone can meet them.
The Electron Is Having a (Magnetic) Moment. It’s a Big Deal
A new experiment pulled off the most precise measurement of an electron’s self-generated magnetic field—and the universe’s subatomic model is at stake.
A Face Recognition Site Crawled the Web for Dead People’s Photos
PimEyes appears to have scraped a major ancestry website for photos, without permission. Experts fear they could be used to identify living relatives.
15 Best Sleep Week Deals (2023): Mattresses, Sheets, and Sound Machines
Every night should be a comfortable and recharging experience, so get yourself a sound machine or perfectly cool sheets.
After 'The Last of Us,' Everything Will Be Transmedia
The HBO series’s wild success has changed the game. Expect to see a lot more world-building franchises.
Helium’s IoT-Crypto Network Is Barely Hanging On in Lebanon
People in the country hoped to earn a steady payout from Wi-Fi hot spots. But many are left holding useless hardware.
Ransomware Attacks Have Entered a ‘Heinous’ New Phase
With victims refusing to pay, cybercriminal gangs are now releasing stolen photos of cancer patients and sensitive student records.
How to Fix a Broken Sleep Schedule
Whether you struggle to drift off or wake up in the morning, these tips can help you get the rest you deserve.
The Silicon Valley Bank Contagion Is Just Beginning
The collapse of SVB isn’t just a tech industry problem—as the rest of the world is about to find out.
‘Like a Dragon: Ishin!’ Is a True Yakuza Game
Even with no actual Yakuza in it, the latest installment in the franchise is excellent, and a credit to its historic setting.
How Quantum Physicists ‘Flipped Time’ (and Didn’t)
In 2022, two teams made photons act as if time were simultaneously flowing in both directions, which could point to a way to boost quantum devices.
Make ChatGPT Work for You With These Browser Extensions
If the AI bot is going to stick around, you may as well get the most out of it.
How a Catholic Group Doxed Gay Priests
Plus: A data breach exposes Washington, Ring camera footage has a new problem, and the George Santos scandal slips into the world of cybercrime.
Silicon Valley Has a FOMO Problem
Plus: Uber makes it easier to get picked up at the airport, Google adds new bio-authentication features to Android, and a herd of goats gets gone.
How to Watch the 2023 Oscars
Whether you want to stream it live on Sunday or catch highlights afterward, here’s how to watch the 95th Academy Awards.
As Millions of Solar Panels Age Out, Recyclers Hope to Cash In
Photovoltaic panels contain valuable metals, including silver and copper—but the supply of expired panels may overwhelm the capacity to process them.
Hasselblad X2D 100C Review (2023): Truly Gorgeous Images
The new X2D offers leaf-shutter lovers an upgrade to a stunning 100-MP sensor. But the autofocus system still struggles.
The Daylight Saving Time Mess Just Won't Go Away
Changing the clocks is bad for your health and bad for the economy. The US and Europe are trying to stop the seasonal switches, but with little success.
13 Best Deals: Desks, Monitors, Headphones
If you're gonna spend eight hours a day working in your spare room, make it as comfortable as you can.
17 Best Mario Day Deals on Nintendo Games and Consoles (2023)
Celebrate everyone's favorite red-capped plumber with a discount on a special Nintendo Switch and classic games.
Twitter’s $42,000-per-Month API Prices Out Nearly Everyone
Tiers will start at $500,000 a year for access to 0.3 percent of the company’s tweets. Researchers say that’s too much for too little data.
Last Year's Sci-Fi Was More Genre-Bending Than Ever
Want a glimpse into the future of SFF? We look at some of the weird and wonderful standouts from The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022.
How to Watch the 2023 Oscar Best Picture Nominees
From Everything Everywhere All at Once to Tár, almost every film up for the prestigious award is available to stream at home.
Niu KQi3 Max Review: A Reliable Escooter
This fast-folding escooter is reliable, but is not that big an upgrade over its previous—and cheaper—iteration.
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