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The Hunt for the Kingpin Behind AlphaBay, Part 2: Pimp_alex_91
On the trail of AlphaBay's mastermind, a tip leads detectives to a suspect in Bangkok—and to the daunting task of tracing his millions in cryptocurrency.
HoloKit X AR Headset for iPhone: Price, Features, Release Date
The creators of this $129 headset want to make mixed reality accessible—and affordable—for more users.
AWOL LTV-3500 Short Throw Projector Review: Bright but Expensive
This projector might be easy to set up and use, but it comes at a hefty price.
In My Loneliest Hours, 'Persona 5' Reminded Me of Friendship
A tragic discovery led my real-life loved ones to pull away. In the RPG, I found support and trust again.
Sorry, Prey. Black Widows Have Surprisingly Good Memory
Despite having tiny arthropod brains, spiders in a new experiment showed some complex cognitive calculations.
The Push to Scale Plant-Based Plastics
FabricNano says it has found an affordable way to swap petrochemicals for plants and proteins.
Mathieu Flamini Has a Plan to Decarbonize the Chemical Industry
The former soccer player is working to turn agricultural waste into a fossil fuel replacement, reducing emissions and harmful byproducts.
You Need to Update Google Chrome, Windows, and Zoom Right Now
Plus: Important patches from Apple, VMWare, Cisco, Zimbra, SAP, and Oracle.
The Spooky Science of How Undead Spores Reanimate
These cells—and the way they reawaken—can tell biologists quite a lot about life, death, and the gray zone in between.
Cats Rule the Earth Is a Must-Have Tarot Deck for the Feline Friendly
If you're an avid practitioner or just like spooky kittens, this set of cards and guidebook are for you.
Asus Zenfone 9 Review: Small but Mighty
This small but mighty Android smartphone will do the job. And it has a headphone jack.
How to Fix the Most Annoying Bluetooth Headphone Problems
Wireless headphones and earbuds are convenient, but they come with a host of tricky troubleshooting problems. Here’s how to fix them all.
This Brain Molecule Decides Which Memories Are Happy—or Terrible
When the brain encodes memories as positive or negative, a small peptide called neurotensin determines which way they will go.
9 Apps and Sites to Help Build Your Résumé
From templates to online hosting, these services help show potential employers just how great you are.
The Election That Saved the Internet From Russia and China
Open-internet advocates are breathing a sigh of relief after a recent election for the International Telecommunications Union's top leadership.
Startups Have a Sellout Problem. There's a Better Way
Startups like Meta and Twitter serve as digital infrastructure, but aren't accountable to users. Some startups are trying to chart a new way to exit that focuses on community—not shareholders.
China Operates Secret ‘Police Stations’ in Other Countries
Plus: The New York Post gets hacked, a huge stalkerware network is exposed, and the US claims China interfered with its Huawei probe.
Apple Says iPhones Will Finally Get USB-C Ports
Plus: Subscription services are growing more expensive, the new Call of Duty game discs are nearly empty, and plastic waste is piling up.
Twitter Writes Twitter’s Requiem
As Elon Musk took leadership, no one knew how to say goodbye to the pre-Elon era better than the users themselves.
Hisense U8H Review: A Great TV For Everyone
Though it's from a lesser-known brand, this TV takes its place along TCL and Vizio for offering the best value for its price.
This Ancient Grain-Sowing Method Could Be Farming’s Future
The traditional practice of mixing crops was nearly wiped out by industrial agriculture, but maslins are poised for a comeback.
15 Best Deals: Coffee Makers, Projectors, and Weighted Blankets
The holiday craze is upon us. Get a head start with these discounts on espresso machines, projectors, and even an electric scooter.
What the Creator of ‘Watchmen’ Gets Right About Superhero Fans
Comic book writer Alan Moore has been saying for years that fans need to critique their dark heroes. He has a point—but only kinda.
Could Namor’s Ankle Wings From 'Black Panther 2' Really Work?
Other superheroes float, rocket, or jump their way around the Marvel Cinematic Universe—but this new flying method needs a physics analysis.
If Musk Starts Firing Twitter's Security Team, Run
What's next for the social network is anyone's guess—but here's what to watch as you wade through the privacy and security morass.
Twitter Users Flock to Other Platforms as the Elon Musk Era Begins
Discord, Mastodon, and other services are bustling as Twitter fans make backup plans for their online social lives.
Elon Musk Now Owns Twitter
After trying and failing to escape his $44 billion deal to buy the platform, Musk is in control and set to make major changes.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Will Be Chaos
The entrepreneur’s laundry list of ideas includes scrapping content moderation, charging subscription fees, and even branching out beyond social media.
Why Meta Is Tanking—and How Zuckerberg Can Fix It
Plus: Facebook’s early days, Covid in Ukraine, and the world on fire.
The Art of Hitting Disinformation Where It Lives
Combating fake news with facts doesn't work because humans are wired for emotion. It's time for more creative tactics.
Rihanna, 'Black Panther,' and the Panic of Anticipation
The singer is releasing her first song in six years for the Wakanda Forever soundtrack. Hopes are almost impossibly high.
Alienware AW3423DW Review: This OLED Gaming Monitor Is Out of This World
This 34-inch ultrawide display is expensive but sits near perfection for games and movies.
Musk’s Twitter Will Not Be the Town Square the World Needs
This is a moment to choose a different path, inspired by the lessons of thriving offline communities.
Apple iPad Pro (6th Gen, 2022) Review: Another Minor Update
The new top-end tablets from the company hardly offer much new, but they're still the best if you don't mind the high price.
Ford Abandons the Self-Driving Road to Nowhere
Ford and Volkswagen sank nearly $4 billion into developer Argo. Now, amid wider signs of slow progress in autonomous tech, they're shutting it down.
Ukraine’s Biggest Nuclear Plant Needs a Safety Zone
Atomic energy experts are calling for protections for the Zaporizhzhya plant, which has become a pawn in the war thanks to power outages and nearby shelling.
Europe Prepares to Rewrite the Rules of the Internet
The Digital Markets Act will force big tech platforms to break open their walled gardens in 2023, says the EU's new ambassador to Silicon Valley.
Uber Squeezed Europe’s Taxi Drivers. Now It Wants to Hire Them
The ride-sharing giant is trying to end a yearslong battle by offering EU cabbies aggressive financial incentives.
Nothing Ear (Stick) Review: Fine Sound, Funny Fit
Fine specs, good sound and a fair price make Nothing's new budget buds attractive. But the AirPod-inspired design means fit might also be an issue.
Is Listening to Audiobooks Really Reading?
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on bardic traditions for a modern age—and why book snobs worry about the wrong things.
Battery-Swapping Tech Gives Electric Motorcycles an Edge
Industry players are working on standardized swappable batteries that could shake up everything from garden trimmers to EV rickshaws.
Humans Have a Plastic Addiction
This week, we list all the ways plastic is ruining our planet and making us sick, then come up with some ideas for reversing the damage.
The World Is Drowning in Plastic. Here’s How It All Started
It’s the miracle material that makes cars, computers, and modern medicine possible. It has also corrupted every corner of the environment.
AI's New Creative Streak Sparks a Silicon Valley Gold Rush
Investors have got the hots for "generative AI" that can make text and images. But so far, the hype runs ahead of the business results.
A Chaotic Crypto Launch Reveals How Hard It Is to Beat Ethereum
When Aptos rose from the ashes of Meta's Diem digital currency project, it aimed to be the fastest crypto network. Instead, it just angered its fans.
Shudder Is Transforming the Scary Movie
The horror-focused streaming platform has staked its own identity in the content wars. It’s influencing the genre in the process.
The Funny, Sad History of the Best Halloween Memes Ever
From the “unemployed” costume to the 12-foot-tall Home Depot skeleton, the season’s most viral moments reflect prevailing moods of the day.
Thawing Permafrost Exposes Old Pathogens—and New Hosts
Climate change is disrupting delicate arctic habitats, which could unearth frozen viruses and transport them elsewhere.
Where Did Omicron Come From? Maybe Its First Host Was Mice
The Covid virus can infect many animal species. The variant that tore through human populations last winter may have previously circulated in rodents.
Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here's What You Can Do About It
Yes, you should worry about climate change. But WIRED’s editor in chief wants you to be aware of the fossil-fuel industry's secret survival weapon, too.
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