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Google May Add Home Workouts to Its Smart TV Offerings
Plus: Ring cameras get their own show, Google calls out Apple’s messaging, and we unpack Unpacked.
The Feds Gear Up for a Privacy Crackdown
Plus: Cisco gets hit by ransomware, Twilio gets phished, a new way to fight email spammers, and much more.
Is Coal Mining Increasing East Kentucky’s Flood Risk?
Mountaintop removal destroyed Appalachia's land. Then came the floodwaters.
A Single Flaw Broke Every Layer of Security in MacOS
An injection flaw allowed a researcher to access all files on a Mac. Apple issued a fix, but some machines may still be vulnerable.
Zoom’s Auto-Update Feature Came With Hidden Risks on Mac
The popular video meeting app makes it easy to keep the software up to date—but it also introduced vulnerabilities.
Here’s What Trump’s ‘Nuclear Documents’ Could Be
FBI agents reportedly searched Mar-a-Lago for “nuclear documents.” That can fall into one of these four categories.
The Creators of King’s Quest Are Back With a New Game
Ken and Roberta Williams, the cofounders of Sierra Online, have created a remake of the genre-defining Colossal Cave Adventure.
Want to Run on the Beach? Start With the Right Shoes
The only thing better than a long walk on the beach is a long run. These kicks held up best against the sand.
Hollywood’s Role in the Post-Roe Era
Showrunners are asking studios to do more to ensure abortion access. That’s just the beginning.
What an iPhone Lidar Can Show About the Speed of Light
Lidar measures distance by bouncing light off of objects—but there’s more to how light travels in the first place.
Silicon Valley Conservatives Are Stepping Out of the Shadows
Plus: A simpler time in politics, a tip for WIRED subscribers, and a bad week for the former president.
What If Cells Kept Receipts of Their Gene Expression?
Researchers have found a new way to keep records of when a cell’s genes turn on and off—by harnessing systems that bacteria already use for self-defense.
The Soft Return, and Other Slack and Zoom Hacks You Need
These software shortcuts will make your workday more productive. Your coworkers will appreciate them too.
How to Get the Old Gmail Design Back
Google is rolling out a redesign of its email service. If you don't care for the new look, you can switch back—for now.
Tech's Offshore Hiring Has Gone Into Overdrive
Companies that once battled to hire employees close to home are now turning to Latin America and other markets for talent.
Why NASA Wants to Go Back to the Moon
The space agency’s upcoming lunar mission will launch the ambitious Artemis program, building on the landings 50 years ago.
Colleges Are Already Ditching Income-Share Agreements
The financial aid model more closely associated with coding boot camps has made its way to traditional universities. Now it's coming under scrutiny.
20 Best Buys From Best Buy’s Anniversary Sale
You have between now and August 14 to get these great deals on laptops, tablets, TVs, and more.
The US Offers a $10M Bounty for Intel on Conti Ransomware Gang
The State Department organization has called for people to share details about five key members of the hacking group.
Gabrielle Zevin Believes Games Show People Who They Really Are
In Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, the novelist explores the intimacy of gaming together.
Sloppy Software Patches Are a ‘Disturbing Trend’
The Zero Day Initiative has found a concerning uptick in security updates that fail to fix vulnerabilities.
A Bioengineered Cornea Shows It Can Improve People’s Sight
Donated human corneas are scarce in places where they’re most needed. A version made from pig collagen could help meet demand.
This Man Built His Own ISP. Now He’s Getting $2.6M to Expand It
Jared Mauch took it into his own hands to provide broadband service to about 30 homes in rural Michigan. A boost from the US government will let him cover hundreds more.
How Can Society Prepare for the Moral Norms of Tomorrow?
The moral framework of future generations may be a radical departure from the past—and the present. Axiological open-mindedness could help bridge that gap.
Welcome to the Weird Phone Future
This week, we look at Samsung’s latest folding phones and discuss what their release means for the mobile industry—and for Android.
Meta Just Happens to Expand Messenger's End-to-End Encryption
The company says an expansion of privacy features in Messenger is unrelated to a high-profile Nebraska abortion case.
Swarms of Mini Robots Could Dig the Tunnels of the Future
The underground excavation industry is exploring mini robots, plasma torches, and superheated gas to replace the massive boring machines now in use.
This Anti-Tracking Tool Checks If You’re Being Followed
The Raspberry Pi-powered device can scan for phones around you. If it keeps spotting the same one, it’ll send you an alert.
Smiling Dogs? Horses Made of Clouds? Captcha Has Gone Too Far
Users face increasingly impossible challenges to prove they are not bots.
Google’s New Pixel Buds Pro Are Great Everyday Earbuds
These ergonomic earbuds are like AirPods Pro for Android, but with better battery life.
Google's Android Red Team Had a Full Pixel 6 Pwn Before Launch
Before the flagship phone ever landed in users’ hands, the security team thoroughly hacked it by finding bugs and developing exploits.
Facebook's Message Encryption Was Built to Fail
The chat between a teen and her mom about an alleged abortion helped police build their case. Default end-to-end encryption would help others avoid their fate.
How the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago Raid Could Expose Trump’s Secrets
The former president tried to connect the raid to the Watergate burglars. His privacy problems do relate to Nixon’s scandal—but not in the way he thinks.
How to Play Games From Your Netflix Account
The streaming giant offers free mobile games to all subscribers. Here’s how to find them—and what you should play first.
A Long-Awaited IoT Reverse Engineering Tool Is Finally Here
Ten years after it was first unveiled, the powerful firmware analysis platform Ofrak is now available to anyone.
Nobody Is Playing Netflix’s Games
New findings show 99 percent of subscribers may not even know the streaming giant’s video games exist.
The Hacking of Starlink Terminals Has Begun
It cost a researcher only $25 worth of parts to create a tool that allows custom code to run on the satellite dishes.
The Thirsty Suitors Demo Actually Does Its Job
Usually demos are kinda meh. This one very much isn’t.
Everything Samsung Announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2022
Say hello to two new foldable phones, new smartwatches, and a new pair of wireless earbuds.
In Humanity's Collective Unconscious, the Body Is a Bad Dream
When DALL-E presented a powerful new canvas, people's imaginations drifted in a clinical direction. Why?
The Psychology of Inspiring Everyday Climate Action
Individual choices and habits help the climate. Understanding how people think can make it happen.
Three Possible Futures of the Monkeypox Epidemic
Following a White House declaration of emergency, the US is at a crossroads in how it responds to the virus. Each scenario has wildly varying results.
Sloppy Use of Machine Learning Is Causing a ‘Reproducibility Crisis’ in Science
AI hype has researchers in fields from medicine to political science rushing to use techniques that they don’t always understand—causing a wave of spurious results.
TikTok Is ‘Shadow-Promoting’ Banned Content in Russia
The company said it would prevent Russia-based users from uploading new content—but their videos are still showing up on FYPs.
One of 5G’s Biggest Features Is a Security Minefield
New research found troubling vulnerabilities in the 5G platforms carriers offer to wrangle embedded device data.
Big Takeaways From the FBI's Mar-a-Lago Raid
The fact that a search of Donald Trump's Florida home was even necessary says a lot.
Will Europe Force a Facebook Blackout?
Regulators are close to stopping Meta from sending EU data to the US, bringing a years-long privacy battle to a head.
What is Apple Arcade? Should You Subscribe?
Exclusive games and freedom from ads and in-app purchases make this subscription worth trying. We break down the cost, features, and highlights.
Humanity's Biggest Problems Require a Whole New Media Mode
In this era of climate change and crisis, it's time for formats as varied, animal, and leafy as the world they seek to represent.
Pinarello's Sleek New Gravel Bike Awakens Your Need for Speed
The storied bike brand has outfitted its new cyclocross racing machine with a minimal 13-speed drivetrain from fellow Italian company Campagnolo.
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