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Updated 2024-11-25 04:16
High-Tech Cars Are Killing the Auto Repair Shop
Many independent auto shops can’t afford the equipment needed to fix today’s complex vehicles. Prepare to wait longer for repairs.
When a Houseplant Obsession Becomes a Nightmare
Some of us just can’t resist the allure of the carnivorous Nepenthes. They’re beautiful, rare, and in every way life-consuming.
John Carpenter Is Finally Happy—and Making Music
The horror mastermind spent decades making cinema classics like Halloween and They Live. Lately, he finds much more joy in music.
The Vice Society Ransomware Gang Thrives in a Crucial Blind Spot
Vice Society has a superpower that’s allowed it to quietly carry out attacks on schools and hospitals around the world: mediocrity.
The Creators of 'Westworld' Built a William Gibson Dystopia
Executive producers Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan say making their new Amazon show The Peripheral was like being “futurists with an infinite R&D budget.”
A Clever Way to Map the Moon’s Surface—Using Shadows
How shade is cast reveals details of the rugged lunar landscape, allowing NASA to create 3D models for astronauts and rovers.
Apple Is an Ad Company Now
Pushing more ads at users would compensate for slowing smartphone sales but risks annoying Apple fans—and antitrust regulators.
7 Best Midweek Deals on Cameras, Lenses, and Bags (2022)
Some of our favorite camera gear is on sale, just in time to capture the dazzling colors of autumn.
Iran's Internet Blackouts Are Part of a Global Menace
Repressive regimes are teaching each other how to control protesters' web access with increasingly surgical precision.
Sometimes It’s OK to Cheat in Video Games
If you stumble on one you just can't beat, there is no other choice but to watch others do it online.
War Is an Ecological Disaster—but Ukraine Can Build Back Greener
Russia’s invasion is reversing years of environmental progress. But the world can help Ukraine reconstruct its damaged landscape and energy systems.
The Best Digital Resources for When Your Pet Runs Away
From microchips to trackers, these tools can save you some heartache and help bring your fur babies back home.
A New Tool for Eruption Forecasting: Carbon-Catching Drones
In the future, remote-controlled quadcopters might mean that researchers won’t have to crawl inside volcanoes to collect carbon dioxide anymore.
TikTok's 'Board Parties' May Have Reached Their Apex
Now that brands are getting on board, the trend—wherein friends show up at someone’s home with a slab covered in similar foods—could be on its way out.
The Gig Law Causing Chaos in California Strip Clubs
Dancers say a law to protect people working at ride-hailing and food delivery apps has been used to undercut their livelihoods.
Apple iPad Pro (2022): Specs, Price, Release Date
Two new 4K Apple TVs and a Pencil trick were also unveiled.
Amazon Workers Lose Another Union Vote as Management Digs In
Three warehouses have voted on joining the Amazon Labor Union, but organizers prevailed in only one—and the retail giant’s heavily funded opposition continues.
Section 230’s Fate Belongs With Congress—Not the US Supreme Court
A case heading to SCOTUS claims platforms should be held responsible for their algorithmic recommendations. A history of the statute suggests otherwise.
China's WeChat Is a Hot New Venue for US Election Misinformation
Ahead of US midterms, activists are fighting falsehoods circulating in Chinese-language communities that they fear will distort the vote or suppress turnout.
The US Is Finally Considering Protections Against Salmonella
The bacteria, which contaminate poultry meat, sicken 1.35 million Americans every year. But there’s very little the federal government can do to stop it.
How to Transfer Your iPhone Photos to a Windows PC
This new iCloud feature makes it super easy to access smartphone pics and videos on your computer—no cords necessary.
17 Best iPhone 12 Cases and Accessories (2022): Chargers, Screen Protectors, and More
The 2020 Apple smartphone is still a great pick. Kit it out with MagSafe-tested protection, chargers, and other extras.
How Sci-Fi Changed Who Gets to Go to Space
From Buck Rogers to Star Trek, fictional views of astronauts have evolved dramatically—and real-world space travel reflects that cultural shift.
How the World Will Know If Russia Is Preparing to Launch a Nuclear Attack
While tensions over a possible nuclear attack on Ukraine remain high, experts say surveillance will likely catch Russia if it plans to do the unthinkable.
The Unnatural Future of Physics
To get a sense of how physicists might solve the “naturalness problem,” I contacted one who calls himself “a deviant by default.”
Ebola Is Back—and Vaccines Don’t Work Against It
Public health officials are racing to contain an outbreak in Uganda. It’s an urgent warning to the rest of the world.
The Bruce Willis Deepfake Is Everyone’s Problem
There’s a fight brewing over how Hollywood stars can protect their identities. But it’s not just actors who should be paying attention.
Discord Launches a $3 per Month 'Nitro Basic' Subscription
The social app with a reputation for being somewhat oblique has dropped several new features that make it easier for newbies to have a good experience.
Roborock Q5+ Review: Reliable Robot Vacuum
For six months, this robot vacuum has been the easiest and most reliable tool in my house.
How Iodine Pills Can—and Can’t—Help Against Radiation
East European governments are starting to distribute the tablets as a precaution, but there are limits to the protection they offer, and who might need them.
A Crypto Alchemist Made Me an Accidental Billionaire
Valentin Broeksmit tried to exploit crypto vulnerabilities to squeeze money out of thin air. The catch is, he couldn’t cash out.
How to Keep Photos and Videos From Taking Up Space on Your Phone
Don’t use up precious storage space when you don’t have to.
If You Don’t Already Live in a Sponge City, You Will Soon
Less pavement and more green spaces help absorb water instead of funneling it all away—a win-win for people and urban ecosystems.
The Hunt for Wikipedia's Disinformation Moles
Custodians of the crowdsourced encyclopedia are charged with protecting it from state-sponsored manipulators. A new study reveals how.
GoPro Hero 11 Black Review: Vertical Video
The biggest name in action cams is back with a taller sensor optimized for a world of vertical video.
What Drives Galaxies? The Milky Way’s Black Hole May Be the Key
Supermassive black holes are engines of galactic evolution, but new observations of our galaxy and its central hole don’t quite match expectations.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar Review: Fun, Fast, Limited Range
Harley-Davidson’s second all-electric motorcycle seduced WIRED’s editor in chief—but sadly can’t go the distance.
How to Use Passkeys in Google Chrome and Android
Google wants to make your digital life—in its ecosystem, anyway—passwordless and more secure.
Google’s Next-Gen Video Chat Tech Is Ready for the Real World
Plus: iPhones are calling the cops from roller coasters, Polestar has a new electric SUV, and Meta makes another big bet on VR.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Bails on Starlink Funding for Ukraine
Plus: Hackers hit the Mormon Church, Signal plans to ditch SMS for Android, and a Fat Bear election erupts in scandal.
Why India's Capital Is Teeming With Mosquitoes
City residents have long resorted to low-cost, do-it-yourself remedies that may be harmful to human health.
What is Wi-Fi 6E, and How Is It Different from Wi-Fi 6? (2022)
There are many ways to make your internet faster, but the specifics depend on what you’re willing to spend right now.
'The Last of Us' Makes Players Feel Really Bad—And That’s Great
Few other video games manage to make users feel truly awful the way this one does. But its unsettling stories are what makes it so memorable and impactful.
Dunkin’ Donuts Drama Is the Internet at Its Best
Social media provides a lot of discourse, but sometimes, a minor revolt over a coffee chain’s loyalty program is the best use of its tools.
What If the Metaverse Is Better Without Virtual Reality?
Plus: How Mark Zuckerberg fell in love with VR, the fake future of documentaries, and Armageddon.
Tern NBD S5i Review: Cruise It Out
This easy-going little electric bike has a step-through frame so low that anyone can cruise it out.
When Algorithms Promote Self-Harm, Who Is Held Responsible?
A British court ruled that teenager Molly Russell died in part because of online content—but holding platforms accountable is complicated.
How to Set Up a Greenscreen on a Budget (2022): Stands, Materials, Lighting
All it takes is a few lights and some fabric to transport yourself anywhere on camera.
Future Fitness App Review: Virtual Personal Training Sessions
The subscription-based fitness platform winningly combines old-school one-on-one training and modern-day mobile technology.
A Reboot of the Maxwell’s Demon Thought Experiment—in Real Life
Physicists just reconstructed a 19th-century paradox that seems to violate the second law of thermodynamics (but really doesn’t).
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