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Apple MacOS Ventura Bug Breaks Third-Party Security Tools
Your anti-malware software may not work if you upgraded to the new operating system. But Apple says a fix is on the way.
How Google Alerted Californians to an Earthquake Before It Hit
People with Android phones got a notification that a trembler was about to rock Silicon Valley. WIRED looks at the tech behind that feat.
A Pro-China Disinfo Campaign Is Targeting US Elections—Badly
The suspected Chinese influence operation had limited success. But it signals a growing threat from a new disinformation adversary.
The ‘Brightest of All Time’ Gamma-Ray Burst Sparks a Supernova Hunt
Telescopes around the world are capturing photons from the blast, and researchers anticipate exciting discoveries ahead.
After Hurricane Ian's Floods, the Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Florida’s storms unleashed deadly vibrio bacteria in their wake. They’ll be a growing threat as the world gets warmer and wetter.
Defender Guard Pro Review: A Great Budget Security Camera
The Defender Guard Pro stores your footage locally and delivers clear video—and you can do it all on a budget.
America’s Adderall Shortage Could Kill People
Across the country, people are struggling to fill their prescriptions. And with the government's lack of concern, this deficit could turn deadly.
The World Needs More Gigantic Sci-Fi Sea Dams
As solar and wind proliferate, the power lurking in the world’s oceans is yet to make waves. In fact, tides could become the next essential energy source.
How Retail App Temu Lures US Shoppers With Mind-Bending Prices
The new ecommerce platform can beat Amazon on price by shipping direct from China. It’s already racing up the charts.
The Real Reason Elon Musk Wants You to Have More Babies
People who complain about population aren’t talking numbers—they’re fantasizing about tightening the reins on workers.
Hinge Will Try to Thwart Scammers With Video Verification
To combat the scourge of bots and fake accounts, the dating site will ask users to prove their humanity by capturing a video selfie.
8 Best Laptop Deals Right Now (2022): Cheap Laptops, MacBooks, Accessories
Whether you’re looking for an all-arounder, a gaming powerhouse, or a wallet-friendly machine, we’ve found discounts from trusted retailers.
Sustainable Farming Has an Unlikely Ally: Satellites
Growers are using images taken from space to quantify how much carbon is stored in their soil and validate the credits they’re selling.
Petivity Smart Litterbox Monitor Review: Helpful Health Alerts
Keep tabs on your cat's bathroom habits—and catch potential health issues early—with this scale and app developed by Purina.
The Pandemic Uncovered Ways to Speed Up Science
There doesn't have to be a trade-off between good research and fast research.
The Hunt for the Kingpin Behind AlphaBay, Part 1: The Shadow
AlphaBay was the largest online drug bazaar in history, run by a technological mastermind who seemed untouchable—until his tech was turned against him.
'House of the Dragon' Wants You to Trust 'Game of Thrones' Again
The fix is simple: Give fans of the last series the ending they wanted. But it could still fall into its predecessor’s traps.
8 Best Deals From Samsung Week: Galaxy Phones, Tablets, Soundbars, and TVs
The company is celebrating its 53rd anniversary with a deals bonanza that runs through November 1.
The Pixel 6A, Pixel Buds Pro, and Other Google Devices Are on Sale Right Now
The Pixel 6A is just $299—its lowest price ever—but you can also pick up the Pixel Buds Pro and Nest Audio at a discount.
Apple iPad (10th Gen, 2022) Review: Just a Pretty Face With USB-C
What was once a basic and affordable entry-level tablet now feels anything but.
Hot on the Trail of a Mass-School-Shooting Hoaxer
For months, an anonymous caller has terrorized communities around the US by reporting false shooting threats. We know how they did it. The question is, why?
‘Doctor Who’ Needs to Get Over Itself
At the end of its 39th season, it’s become clear the Time Lord’s world, despite always regenerating, has become static and small.
Worried About Nuclear War? Consider the Micromorts
Calculating the likelihood of dying in a nuclear conflict sounds like an impossible task, but it could give us a whole new way to think about the risk.
Rats Are Invasive Menaces. These Cameras Spy on Them
Keeping rodents off Santa Cruz Island is an exhausting task. But now, conservationists are getting an assist from an AI-powered surveillance system.
Apple’s App Review Fix Fails to Placate Developers
After bad press about its App Store rules, Apple added a way to challenge app rejections. Creators say projects still get blocked for no good reason.
The New Math of Wrinkling Patterns
A comprehensive mathematical framework treats these crinkles as elegant solutions to geometric problems.
4 Best Budget Gaming Laptops (2022): 16-Inch Screens, RTX 3060, and More
Gaming PC? That’s so 2020. Save some cash on a good, travel-friendly rig with these WIRED-tested picks.
11 Best Chef’s Knives for Your Kitchen (2022): Affordable, Japanese, Carbon Steel
It’s the indispensable multi-tool of the kitchen. We sliced and diced our way through meats and veggies to find today’s best blades.
How to Extract the Text From Any Image
Whether it’s for accessibility or research purposes, you have lots of tools to work with here.
The Quiet Insurrection the January 6 Committee Missed
A former congressman who helped the House select committee investigate the Capitol attack says the US is losing sight of the big picture.
In 'Synchronic,' Time Travel Is Anything but Nostalgic
Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead wanted to make a movie that didn't romanticize the past.
TikTok’s Security Threat Comes Into Focus
Plus: A Microsoft cloud leak exposed potential customers, new IoT security labels come to the US, and details emerge about Trump’s document stash.
Android Users Can Finally 'Like' Messages From iPhones
Plus: Uber wants to serve ads during rides, and popular streaming services start cracking down on shared accounts.
Goats and Sheep Are Brawling in the Rockies. Blame Glacial Melt
The climate crisis may explain fights as disappearing ice fuels interspecies competition—with goats nearly always winning.
How to Make Slack Look and Feel Like Discord
With your work in one place and your friends in another, here are some ways to familiarize the office app a bit.
11 Best Deals: Laptops, Phones, and Pet Gear
Upgrade your gadget stash on the cheap with this weekend's discounts.
How Therapists Are Using Tabletop Games to Help People
Think Dungeons & Dragons, if it was designed by mental health pros. TTRPGs have carved out a safe space for gamers to grow and work through various issues.
‘Poster Girl’ Explores the Surveillance State’s Allure
"Divergent" author Veronica Roth's new novel is about a young women coming to terms with the authoritarian regime that manipulated her.
Beware the Distraction of the Twitter Mob Campaign
A kerfuffle over Bayonetta voice actor Hellena Taylor’s pay reveals the often hollow structure of social media activism.
What the Soup-Throwing Climate Activists Got Right
Plus: Pipeline vandals, ketchup on hot dogs, and a billion missing crabs.
The ‘M3GAN’ Dance Meme: Vicious Dolls Could Dominate 2023
Fans have been recutting the film’s trailer to make its namesake robot do choreo to Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion. Chucky could never.
Samsung HW-Q990B Review: The Best Dolby Atmos Soundbar
Samsung’s flagship soundbar is the first ever to feature wireless Dolby Atmos. And it sounds awesome.
Your Microsoft Exchange Server Is a Security Liability
Endless vulnerabilities. Massive hacking campaigns. Slow and technically tough patching. It's time to say goodbye to on-premise Exchange.
Ukraine Enters a Dark New Era of Drone Warfare
A series of deadly attacks using Iranian “suicide drones” shows Russia is shifting gears in the conflict.
WIRED’s Picks for the 15 Books You Need to Read This Fall
From meditations on mental health to deep dives into the influence of sex on the internet, these are the season’s must-reads.
The Quest to Treat Binge-Eating and Addiction—With Brain Zaps
Delivering small bursts of electric current via brain implants has long been used to treat Parkinson’s and epilepsy. Can it work for psychiatric conditions?
Ukraine Could Never Afford to Bet on Starlink
The internet service tool was essential in the early days of the war with Russia. But the caprices of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk have exposed dangerous flaws.
Celestron StarSense Dobsonian Telescope: Navigate the Stars
This smart telescope lets even amateur astronomers navigate the stars like a pro.
A New 3,200-Megapixel Camera Has Astronomers Salivating
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s key instrument is almost ready to be installed on the telescope, where it will image tens of billions of cosmic objects.
Cars Are Just Software Now
This week, we discuss how the increased use of sensors, chips, and software in cars is changing how we buy, drive, and maintain our vehicles.
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