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Our Favorite Xero Barefoot Shoes Are on Sale Right Now
Snag a pair of zero-drop, minimalist shoes and rediscover the ground beneath your feet.
In 2022, This Samsung Is the One TV to Rule Them All
You won’t need all the pixels, but Samsung’s 8K flagship TV will be the prettiest screen in your neighborhood.
To Understand Brain Disorders, Consider the Astrocyte
Neurons get a lot of attention—but researchers think this star-shaped brain cell type could hold the key to treating some disorders.
The Deep Roots of Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Problem
Despite having one of the strongest data-protection policies in Africa, the country’s enforcement and disclosure practices remain dangerously broken.
MoviePass Has Stumbled Repeatedly. Why Does It Still Have Fans?
The movie ticket subscription service is back again—and loyal cardholders are here for it.
Could Slack Finally Fix the 'Away' Status?
The workplace messaging platform is working on new ways of telling our coworkers that we’re really, really not available.
Electric Vehicles Could Rescue the US Power Grid
By 2035, the batteries in California’s zero-emission cars could power every home in the state for three days.
Acer Nitro 5 Is Our Top Pick for Laptop Gamers on a Budget
Finding a portable PC with enough gaming power at a reasonable price can be tough. This low-cost machine fits the bill.
Epigenetic ‘Clocks’ Predict Animals’ True Biological Age
A statistical analysis of chemical tags on DNA may help unify disparate theories of aging.
How to Use DuckDuckGo’s Privacy-First Email Service
Tired of advertisers spying on your private communications? This beta promises to kick tracking technology to the curb.
The Queen’s Funeral Sets Off the Biggest UK Police Operation Ever
Snipers on buildings. Drone no-fly zones. Temporary CCTV. The security plan is even more complex than it was for the London 2012 Olympics.
How to Create an Augmented Reality Filter for TikTok
From Paris to Dubai, I spoke with designers around the world about the process of creating AR effects for social media.
Asus’ First Foldable PC Is Here. But It’s Half-Baked
The brand’s attempt at a foldable PC is a showcase for the new form factor, but even Asus admits it’s “not a mass-market product.” We agree.
Android’s New Notification Feature Is a Decade Overdue
In Android 13, apps have to ask permission before they send any kind of alerts. Finally.
What Atlanta Gave Me
The pioneering FX comedy helmed by Donald Glover is coming to an end—but its cultural impact will live on.
Amazon Makes the Cheapest Kindle Even Better
Plus: Alexa will soon give branded answers, ByteDance has its own VR headset in the works, and TikTok pushes a new BeReal knockoff.
US Border Agents May Have a Copy of Your Text Messages
Plus: An AI artist exposes surveillance of Instagram users, the US charges Iranians over a ransomware campaign, and more.
The Colorado River Is Dying. Can Its Aquatic Dinosaurs Be Saved?
The razorback sucker has survived in the river for more than 3 million years. Climate change could end that.
The Haikubox Brings High-Tech Birding to the Masses
This AI-enabled device can identify the species around your home by their songs and alert you when new ones arrive.
10 Great Deals on Garmins, Wireless Chargers, and Sleep Tech
You can rest easy knowing you’re saving money on some top-notch gadgets.
How to See Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Posts Chronologically
Yes, you can take some control back from the algorithms in these and other social media accounts.
How to Design the Perfect Queue, According to Crowd Science
The line to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state is snaking across central London. Could it have been done better?
How I Learned Confidence From Online Posers
It took a few bad dates to remind me to embody the confidence that I knew I had, but also sought in a partner.
The Uber Hack’s Devastation Is Just Starting to Reveal Itself
An alleged teen hacker claims to have gained deep access to the company’s systems, but the full picture of the breach is still coming into focus.
The People’s Joker: A New Take on the Batverse You May Never See
The film—a trans coming-of-age allegory—was pulled from the Toronto International Film Festival over “rights issues.”
Neal Stephenson Named the Metaverse. Now, He’s Building It
Plus: Depicting the nerd mindset; the best lettuce; and the future is flooding.
The World Has Reached Peak Attenborough
The British documentarian is a national treasure. But soaring strings and stunning drone shots feel frozen in an earlier era of climate activism.
Banning Gas Cars Is Good, but It’ll Take More to Save the Planet
People must both drive less and switch to electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions enough to avoid the worst effects of climate change.
Death Cab for Cutie's Geotagged Single Is a Trip Down Memory Lane
“Rand McNally” can only be accessed digitally at the more than 800 venues where the band has played.
How a ‘Living Drug’ Could Treat Autoimmune Disease
CAR-T therapy has been successful at treating cancer. Now, it’s driven lupus into remission in a handful of patients.
A US Rail Strike Was Averted—but the Crisis Is Far From Over
A preliminary agreement prevented a total shutdown, but many supply chains still face delays and disruption caused by staff shortages.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Digs Up Organic Molecules on Mars
These are tantalizing hints that microbes might have lived on Mars billions of years ago, but scientists need to study the rocks back on Earth to be sure.
Satellite Data Shows How Russia Has Destroyed Ukrainian Grain
The Russian blockade and bombardments are cutting off thousands of tons of grain, threatening the food supply in countries that rely on wheat exports.
Monkeypox Cases in the US Are Falling. No One Knows Why
Are the vaccines working, are people changing their social behavior, is the virus burning itself out—and how will we know?
What Modern Humans Can Learn From Ancient Software
Retrocomputing is about more than nostalgic nerdery. It’s also a way to keep your tech in perspective.
Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds II Boast the Best Noise-Canceling
Just as Apple announces its new AirPods, here comes the granddaddy of ANC to show everyone how it's really done.
VR Is Struggling to Grow Out of Its Awkward Phase
This week, we talk about the Sony PSVR2, the still-secret next Meta headset, and how virtual reality technology needs to improve to earn mainstream acceptance.
Teaching ‘Selfish’ Wind Turbines to Share Can Boost Productivity
A software update can help turbines become less disruptive to their neighbors and distribute the wind more efficiently.
The Shaky Future of a Post-Roe Federal Privacy Law
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act could protect people across the country. But first, it has to get past Nancy Pelosi.
The Twitter Whistleblower’s Testimony Has Senators Out for Blood
Peiter “Mudge” Zatko’s allegations about the social media platform renewed a sense of urgency for lawmakers to rein in Big Tech.
9 Great Headphone Deals to Find Your Autumn Groove
Your old earbuds might not be cutting it for school or work. Here are some nice discounts on WIRED-tested favorites.
The iPhone 14 Pro Isn't as Big of an Upgrade as Apple Thinks
Dynamic Island is fun, and the Always-on Display is a nice perk. But the cameras aren’t a huge leap over predecessors.
The UN Wants to Curb Anti-Satellite Missile Tests
At a high-profile meeting in Geneva, international negotiators are moving closer toward developing rules for space actors in low Earth orbit and beyond.
The Best Substack Alternatives
These four alternatives to the newsletter platform offer just as many—if not more—features, and can be easier on your wallet.
One of Gaming’s Greatest Writers Is Busy Crafting Romance Novels
WIRED talked to Jane Jensen about her prolific publishing, shape-shifting dogs, and the hope of seeing Gabriel Knight 4.
PlayStation VR2: A First Look at the Next-Gen Headset
Sony’s first virtual reality device in six years arrives in 2023. Here’s a preview of the PSVR2, and the games that will run on it.
The End of Roe Will Spark a Digital Civil War
New privacy and expression laws that vary state to state will be a nightmare for platforms, and for users’ rights.
Who Gets to Build the Next Software Stack of Civilization?
WIRED’s editor in chief considers Silicon Valley’s visions for the future of governance, plus more thoughts on this month’s headlines.
What Charles the ‘Activist King’ Means for the Climate
With a long record of environmental campaigning as the Prince of Wales, how will King Charles III’s accession to the throne translate to public policies?
A GMO Purple Tomato Is Coming to Stores. Will the US Bite?
Most genetically engineered foods were developed to aid farmers. This one will try to sway over health-conscious produce shoppers.
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