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Why It’s the Age of the Investor-Entrepreneur
Plural's Taavet Hinrikus says early-stage VC funds need to set a founder to catch a founder.
Europe’s Plan to Beat Silicon Valley at Its Own Game
WIRED spoke with Skype cofounder Niklas Zennström about why the burgeoning European startup scene is poised to lead the technological revolution.
SD Card Speeds and What They Mean: UHS-1, V60, Class 10
From V6 and Class 10 to UHS-II, we breakdown the terms to know when shopping for a memory card.
Omega’s Marstimer Is the Latest High-End Digital Timer
Omega’s Marstimer might be the perfect wrist candy for Elon, but it also highlights how space has given digital timepieces a whole new place in this world.
Paranoia Threatens to Upend Professional Chess
The Magnus Carlsen–Hans Niemann cheating scandal points to abuses and suspicion at the highest levels.
Binance Hackers Minted $569M in Crypto—Then It Got Complicated
Plus: The US warns of a mysterious military contractor breach, a "poisoned" version of the Tor Browser is tracking Chinese users, and more.
A New EU Law Would Force iPhones to Adopt USB-C Charging
Plus: Ebike battery safety is under renewed scrutiny, Amazon kills off the kid-friendly Glow speaker, Apple weathers accusations of anti-union activities.
Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip for PC Review: Color Syncing for Games, Music, and Movies
This multicolored light for your monitor sets the mood and syncs to onscreen action for immersive entertainment.
Why ‘Carbon Emissions’ Are Now ‘Climate Pollution’
California activists fought to frame climate change as an air quality problem. Now it’s federal law.
The Hottest Startups in Tel Aviv
Home to Silicon Wadi and a long-running streak of mega-money exits, the Tel Aviv tech scene leads with innovative applications of robotics, AI and medtech.
The Hottest Startups in Amsterdam
Amsterdam continues to punch well above its weight, combining tech powerhouse status with being one of the most livable cities on the continent.
What Makes a Champagne Vintage Great? Ask a Deep Learning Model
Bollinger is data mining its meticulous records to predict vintage years and weather the challenges of climate change.
The Hottest Startups in Helsinki
It’s a small city, but investment in its startups is growing apace, thanks to an international mindset and a sturdy support system for local founders.
The Hottest Startups in Dublin
The city is celebrating more local talent than ever, as being the only English-speaking country in Europe tempts new founders and drives outside investment.
The Uber Data Breach Conviction Shows Security Execs What Not to Do
Former Uber security chief Joe Sullivan’s conviction is a rare criminal consequence for an executive’s handling of a hack.
Biden’s Privacy Order Slaps a Band-Aid on the EU-US Data Crisis
A new executive order tries to reassure Europeans that their data is safe on US soil, despite government surveillance.
20 Best Target Deal Days Sales (2022): Dyson, Apple, and More
Hoping for an Apple iPad Mini or Dyson for the holidays? Both Target and Amazon are hosting a second yearly sales event.
A Canticle for Leibowitz Is a Big, Beautiful Mess
The classic 1959 novel by Walter M. Miller Jr. is full of fascinating themes, but in hindsight not all of them are explored particularly well.
How Far Would You Have to Tunnel Underground to Lose 20 Pounds?
In What If? 2, Randall Munroe explains that evading gravity can reduce your weight—but let’s do the math to see how far you have to go.
Velma, Vampires, and Viewers: Streaming Is Re-Queering the Past
From Scooby-Doo! to Interview with the Vampire to A League of Their Own, formerly queer-coded characters are coming out.
What’s Deepfake Bruce Willis Doing in My Metaverse?
Plus: The future as seen from 1991, Google fights Apple for your wrist, and nuclear war.
Meta Says It Has Busted More Than 400 Login-Stealing Apps This Year
The company plans to alert 1 million Facebook users that their account credentials may have been compromised by malicious software.
The Best iPhone 14 Deals and Which Model Is Right for You (2022)
Apple has four new handsets, from the iPhone 14 Plus to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. We break them down.
Google Catches Up to Apple and Samsung in the Hardware Race
This week, we talk about the latest Pixel hardware, and why Google’s new smartwatch puts it on even footing with its rivals.
Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro (2022): Features, Price, Release Date
These new Android handsets don’t represent a giant leap from last year’s Pixel 6, but they do contain some smart updates.
Google Pixel Watch (2022): Features, Price, Release Date
It costs $349 and only works with Android phones. Here’s everything else you need to know.
Are You Sure You Know What Revenge Porn Is?
Forty-eight states have passed protections against revenge porn—but their narrow definition of such content leaves many people exposed.
Meta Rethinks the Philosophy of the Facebook Feed
WIRED spoke with the head of Facebook about competition from TikTok and his theory that algorithms can enhance our personal relationships.
Why Can’t You Tickle Yourself? Neuroscientists Unravel the Mystery
Playfulness and tickling aren’t always considered “serious” subjects, but a new study shows how they can address key questions about the brain.
Elon Musk Is Totally Wrong About Population Collapse
Tesla’s outspoken CEO thinks the biggest threat facing the planet is people not having enough babies. Demographers disagree.
These Are the 100 Hottest Startups in Europe in 2022
Entrepreneurs across the continent are embracing new ways of working—and there’s a perceptible shift in what startups choose to focus on.
The Wild History of the Beloved 'Addams Family' Pinball Machine
It was the most popular game ever when Bally released it in 1991, and collectors clamor for the machines even now.
A Coordinated Swatting Spree Is Targeting US Schools
Sixteen states collectively suffered more than 90 false reports of school shooters during three weeks in September—and many appear to be connected.
The Hottest Startups in London
The fallout from Brexit isn’t in the rearview mirror just yet, but the UK capital is forging ahead regardless.
The Hottest Startups in Paris
Business incubator Station F has supercharged the Paris tech scene, but it’s far from the only show in town.
The Hottest Startups in Berlin
Look out, London—Berlin is fast catching up in all areas, from sheer volume of funding by startups to its rapid transition into a center for deeptech.
The Election-Swinging, Facebook-Fueled, Get-Out-the-Vote Machine
Former Democratic operative Tara McGowan is sinking millions into Meta’s ad network to build Courier Newsroom, a media powerhouse for the left.
The Psychological Impact of Consuming True Crime
From Serial to Netflix's Jeffrey Dahmer series, it's time to think about what pop culture's fascination with murder cases does to viewers—and victims.
10 Great Outdoor Deals on Tents, Jackets, and Snow Gear (2022)
Forget hiding indoors during the cold season. Enjoy the crisp autumn air with backyard grills, cozy camping gear, and more.
How A British Teen’s Death Changed Social Media
An inquest found content on Pinterest and Instagram contributed to the 2017 death of Molly Russell. The sites say they’ve changed—with opposing strategies.
'Breath of the Wild' Changed the Way I Play Video Games
It’s turning me from a binge player into a savor-the-moment gamer.
The US Needs to Recognize Intimate Privacy as a Civil Right
Digital privacy invasion isn’t just a consumer protection issue. It’s inextricably linked to equality, with urgent implications for women and minorities.
The FCC's Rules on Space Junk Just Got Stricter
A new and contentious five-year limit for getting rid of dead satellites could slow the growing orbital litter problem—if people actually abide by it.
A Bold Effort to Cure HIV—Using Crispr
An experiment tests whether the gene-editing technology can stop the virus from replicating, which would ultimately wipe out the infection.
5 Future Scenarios for Google Lens
On the visual search tool's anniversary, we consider its promise and how that could play out.
Why Elon Musk Wouldn’t Face Twitter in Court
Legal experts say Musk faced an “uphill battle” to prove his claims of fraud over bots on the platform, and risked damaging revelations during trial.
Streamers Use Playlists to Control the Music Industry
The recorded music market is regaining its former hourglass shape—this time with platforms like Spotify at the center.
Is ‘Green Capitalism’ Total BS?
In The Value of a Whale, author Adrienne Buller argues forcefully against market-based “solutions” to the climate crisis. She thinks we can do better.
Google Nest Wifi Pro, Nest Doorbell, Google Home Redesign: Specs, Release Date, Price
There’s a brand-new Nest Wifi Pro and a second-generation wired Nest Doorbell. But it’s a redesigned app that’ll catch your attention.
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphones Review: Premium Sound and Materials
B&W has taken its already excellent Px7 S2 cans and made a luxe version. Do the material and sonic gains justify the extra outlay? Oh yes.
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