The Center for Humane Technology stoked conversation about the dangers of social media. Now it’s warning that artificial intelligence is as dangerous as nuclear weapons.

The Daniels’ genre-bending epic is nominated for a whopping 11 Oscars, unheard-of for a movie full of sci-fi themes and everything bagels.

This surprisingly touching game about a 16-year-old kaiju is the first time virtual reality has actually felt real to me.

The internet loves to poke fun at people who got it wrong, but those ridiculed forecasters might get the last laugh.

The technology behind OpenAI’s viral chatbot is set to become widely replicated, unleashing a tidal wave of bots.

Relativity Space’s attempt to reach orbit heralds the increasing use of 3D printing in the space sector.

Watercooler TV didn’t end with Game of Thrones. The success of HBO’s latest viral drama makes this obvious.

To check that atomic weapons work, scientists run simulations of explosions using high-energy lasers—and Russia is building the strongest one of all.

The FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report highlights the stunning rise of investment-themed crimes over the past 18 months.

The world’s most popular music streamer is putting more focus on video and previews. But it’s not clear that’s what listeners want.

Representative Darin LaHood's claim that he was the subject of “backdoor” searches comes at a dicey moment for the bureau.

The head of the messaging app says a new law will undermine privacy. The government says it’s about protecting children.

Yes, it’s a show (and a game!) about the zombie apocalypse. But it’s also about guardians driven to the brink.

White-collar workers may soon face the AI disruption everyone’s been panicking about. But the news may be better than you think.

Late-night curiosity about the NSFW depths of a chatbot unleashed my fantasies—until we were censored.

This week on Gadget Lab, WIRED and NPR team up to cover the debate about students and teachers using generative AI in the classroom.

It’s cellular immunity, not antibodies, that probably protects against the coronavirus’s worst effects—and scientists haven’t worked out how long it lasts.

Should you get the Ultra and enjoy the new 200-megapixel camera or stick with a smaller handset? We have recommendations.

An Iraqi translator for the US military emigrated to Texas to start a new life. He ended up becoming one of the biggest drug dealers on the dark web.

Rather than obtaining a warrant, the bureau purchased sensitive data—a controversial practice that privacy advocates say is deeply problematic.

Some 11 billion pounds of plastic particles are blanketing the surface alone. But a new study points to hope—if countries act now.

After successful autonomous flight tests in December, the military is ramping up its plans to bring artificial intelligence to the skies.

The founder of Tough Mudder’s next venture is the Interactive Gamebox, affectionately called "a theme park in a box."

Physicians across the US are unionizing, which can lead to better working conditions for health care providers and greater advocacy for patients.

As the state’s solutions to pollution fail, the need for expensive air purifiers is driving a new kind of inequality.

Avian influenza has killed millions of birds. Shots to prevent it already exist. Why isn’t the entire poultry industry using them?

The rainy season is just getting started. It's smart to stock up on all the right gear now.

Swatch’s new limited-edition Omega collaboration is on sale for just one day, but it’s not the luxury-busting timepiece we were hoping for.

The audio giant discovers Bluetooth and embraces spatial audio with an oddly shaped top model and a One successor.

Bad actors are manipulating scenes to cover their tracks, fueling “malinformation” that is tough to contain.

This beautiful electric scooter only works for shorter, lighter riders. Also, the kickstand is a fail.

Kids today face problems far larger than their social media usage. Restrictions feed into a moral panic without addressing the root cause of their anxiety.

Viewers are calling Corey Stoll’s character “unsettlingly strange.” His creation was even wilder.

A booming illicit market for OpenAI's chatbot shows the huge potential, and risks, for Chinese generative AI.

Once praised for its generous social safety net, the country now collects troves of data on welfare claimants.

Scientists investigated a weird feature in Parker Solar Probe data—and may have discovered what drives the plasma that pervades the solar system.

When systems designed to catch welfare cheats go wrong, people find themselves trapped between secretive governments and even more opaque private companies.

The author spoke with WIRED about her new short story collection Old Babes in the Wood, crypto, the end of Roe v. Wade, and what’s left to inspire hope.

I was at the lowest point in my life. I needed a mind-altering jolt. In the end, everything—even the meaning of “everything”—changed.

New modeling estimates that food production could add a degree Celsius to global warming. But it also points to powerful ways to make diets more sustainable.

These are the first wireless, noise-canceling headphones that even the staunchest audio nerds can enjoy.

This backpacking tent isn’t too heavy and uses a new ecofriendly, sag-resistant rain fly.

Companies like SoFi and Chipper offer to help people manage their college loans. But they’re not likely to fix the flawed economics of education.

A surprising number of industries, from embroidery to aviation, still use floppy disks. But the supply is finally running out.

Arachnophobes are in for a world of hurt.

Businesses can now get paid for services built on the large language model, meaning chatbots are going to start appearing everywhere.

A system used by the Dutch city of Rotterdam ranked people based on their risk of fraud. The results were troubling.

Peter Eckersley did groundbreaking work to encrypt the web. After his sudden death, a new organization he founded is carrying out his vision to steer artificial intelligence toward “human flourishing.”

From record cleaners to slip mats, these extras are for budding enthusiasts and die-hard collectors alike.

You can use whatever sound you want for when your phone rings—but phones make it hard. Here’s how to get around it.