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House of the Dragon premieres on HBO Max this weekend, The Rings of Power on Amazon two weeks later. The winner will set the course for fantasy—and streaming.

A security researcher claims that Apple mobile devices keep connections open if they are created before a VPN is activated.

Plus: A 2012 WIRED story that didn’t quite hold up, some wisdom on tech investments, and the nightmare of atmospheric-river-fueled storms.

It takes a lot of energy to jump over cliffs and hurl rocks at the speed of sound—and that means eating at superhero capacity.

It’s still one of the few flagships with a headphone jack and microSD card slot.

Today's digitally distributed landscape makes it easier for games to get lost to time. Archivists need developers, studios, and players to help.

Parched ground is less likely to absorb water and increases the risk of dangerous flash floods. But there are ways to mitigate these conditions.

I just want to enjoy my games and movies in peace. But who can afford 15 different “ad-free” tiers?

A new generation of AI image tools can reproduce an artist’s signature style. Some creatives fear for their livelihoods.

This invasive malware isn’t just for phones—it can target your PC, too. But a new batch of algorithms aims to weed out this threat.

One of the most influential cryptocurrency projects is set to finally ditch proof-of-work mining.

Algorithms can amplify patterns of discrimination. Robotics researchers are calling for new ways to prevent mechanical bodies acting out those biases.

This week, we discuss the latest John Deere tractor hack and its broader implications for repair rights advocates.

Ten tiny satellites will be hitching a ride en route to the moon, each with scientific objectives of their own.

Marvel’s latest show on Disney+ introduces Bruce Banner’s cousin (and comedy) to the MCU. Here’s what to read after you’ve turned green with laughter.

Russia has made good on threats to reduce supply—leaving the EU to navigate several tough winters of energy squeezes.

The best end-to-end encrypted messaging app has a host of security features. Here are the ones you should care about.

The Freedom of Information Act helps Americans learn what the government is up to. The Poseys exploited it—and became unlikely defenders of transparency.

Gearing up for the new school year? We’ve found plenty of savings on all the essential gadgets and supplies.

Google’s new mobile operating system has arrived. Take back some control with these privacy and security tips.

For a company called Colossal, bringing back the wolf-sized marsupial is one step in a larger, mammoth plan.

Everyone's favorite postapocalyptic cat is a joy to play, but it tells us more about what we love about cats than how they actually behave.

On September 28 we’ll bring together scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and more to spotlight ways that human ingenuity can fight the climate crisis.

Watch Duty is already a lifeline for the state’s residents. Its reach could soon extend to more disasters and regions.

Treatment options for lasting Covid symptoms are limited, but initial studies suggest hyperbaric oxygen could help.

Implanted devices let people control computers and prosthetic limbs with their minds. But nobody knows how long they’ll last—and when they’ll need upgrades.

WIRED talked with long-termist philosopher William MacAskill about human extinction, Elon Musk, and his new book, What We Owe the Future.

Gases trapped in lunar meteorites hint that the moon was formed out of material displaced from Earth after a planetary collision.

President Biden just signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which allocates hundreds of billions to fight climate change. Here’s how to get your share.

Over-the-counter hearing aids will be available by October. They’ll benefit many but could lead to stigmatization, inadequate testing, and even hearing loss.

The company is taking orders for its 155-mph sports car—but sadly the Polestar 6 will be a no-fly drone zone.

The machine learning technique that taught notorious text generator GPT-3 to write can also help robots make sense of spoken commands.

Is that proof of vaccination card too big to fit in your pocket? Stick it on your phone instead.

Climate change is making fire season worse. Now astronomers are feeling the heat.

The company’s latest fitness tracker has onboard GPS and is surprisingly … not as crappy as before.

A series of incremental changes over the years has transformed the tool from an explorative search function to one that is ripe for deception.

Hi-res imaging can help determine cause of death in very young babies—giving parents answers without the distress of an invasive autopsy.

Sophia Papp emerged from an accident with her personality transformed. She tried to continue on as before—until she realized she could reinvent herself.

The latest version of Google’s mobile operating system is now available for Pixel phones.

HBO’s gripping docuseries wrapped last night with a surprising end. WIRED talked to director Todd Schramke about his unusual filmmaking journey.

Influencers are encouraging people to ditch hormonal contraception. Fixing feeds will require mending mistrust between doctors and patients.

For anyone getting back into the sport, or just starting for the first time, here’s the go-to gear to get you rolling.

The legislation adds fuel to a major push for a US battery supply chain. But inconvenient geography is the least of the challenges ahead.

Small pinpricks of blood are used to screen newborns for serious health conditions—but this genetic data can have legal uses too.

The latest crisis that rocked the Greek government shows the bloc’s surveillance problem goes beyond the notorious NSO Group.

A hidden link between two seemingly unrelated particle collision outcomes shows a mysterious web of mathematical connections between disparate theories.

Calls to “democratize technology” ring hollow when both systems seem to be failing. The key is realizing that democracy is not yet in its final form.

Keep private photos, videos, and documents away from prying eyes.

A hacker has formulated an exploit that provides root access to two popular models of the company’s farm equipment.

The Veterans Affairs’ VistA software has a vulnerability that could let an attacker “masquerade as a doctor,” a security researcher warns.