It's a cozy, feel-good game on the Nintendo Switch for anyone looking to unwind during the holiday craze.

Once a mainstay in arguments about how soulless and bloody video games could be, the franchise is now a star of narrative design.

The entrepreneur says he's cracking down on doxing. Many see his account-blocking spree as self-serving.

Historian Michael Livingston explores the real-world myths and legends the author used to construct his epic fantasy series.

If Twitter had implemented its rules uniformly, other world leaders would have been banned too.

Emotional resonance, not cold statistics, will bring home the scale of the climate crisis—and the need for action.

This slimmed-down fat-tire ebike may be a smooth rider, but it’s frustrating to fold and unfold.

Avatar: The Way of Water hits theaters 13 years after its predecessor. Can the top-grossing movie of all time bring people back for its sequel?

How mood boards, meme pages, and the anon submission feature became forms of resistance and fed global civil arrest over the country’s zero-covid policy.

The viral chatbot wasn’t up to writing a WIRED newsletter. But it's fluent enough to raise questions about how to keep eloquent AI systems accountable.

The answer explains why electric cars are everywhere, but electric aircraft are still a novelty.

The lack of screens saves weight and might be perfect for some people, but this action camera has a few too many compromises.

Governments, nonprofits, and small startups hope to scoop up people let go by the likes of Meta and Amazon. It’s their big chance to lure top-tier talent.

Companies are exploring how to adapt powerful new chatbot technology to negotiate with customer service—and to persuade humans to buy stuff.

A Portuguese island created a village for remote workers, promising community to the newcomers and prosperity to the locals—then delivered on neither.

A spacecraft called SWOT will image most of the planet every 21 days to track flooding, drought, and many other water woes.

These past few years have been visceral reminders of our mortality. But new technologies can offer a way for us and our loved ones to live on.

If you’ve got a high-end Samsung or Google Pixel phone, you can use magnetic cases to get in on the accessory fun.

This electromagnetic instrument is nearly a hundred years old but will still bring a smile to anyone’s face.

How do you keep Facebook easy to use without being trivial to exploit? The company is trying to chart a middle ground.

Americans no longer need a medical exam to start using hearing aids. This new over-the-counter offering is affordable and excellent.

This week on Gadget Lab, we talk about the development of the Ledger Stax, a cryptocurrency wallet designed by Tony Fadell.

Governments around the world are pushing AI regulation that has nothing to say about generative models. That could be dangerous.

Soon, companies will have no place to hide if they fail to deliver on sustainability.

Growing crops to make plastic could theoretically reduce reliance on fossil fuels and even pull carbon out of the atmosphere, but at an enormous environmental cost.

At the company’s next annual meeting, shareholders will be asked to pressure the company over contracts with US immigration and the Israeli government.

Navigation system monitors have seen a recent uptick in interruptions since Ukraine began launching long-range drone attacks.

During the coronavirus lockdowns, emissions of the potent greenhouse gas somehow soared. The culprit wasn't humans—but the Earth itself.

The relaunch of Twitter’s subscription service is pretty confusing. Here’s what users receive for their money.

An experiment at the Large Hadron Collider suggests there’s a chance of catching this elusive evidence as it floats through our galactic neighborhood.

WIRED's editor in chief reflects on a cacophonous year in Big Tech, crypto, and more, and predicts where 2023 may lead.

The Aura Carver makes a great gift (for yourself or someone else). This WIRED-tested model is $20 off.

Internet-connected thermometers can quickly show how influenza is spreading—so measures to control the disease can be targeted more effectively.

One of the easiest ways to support communities of color is to shop from entrepreneurs of color.

The suit claims the company lacks adequate moderation to prevent widespread hate speech that has led to violence and death.

The company has taken measures to mitigate the risks, but security researchers warn of a broader threat.

The founder of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX was arrested the day before his scheduled hearing in the US Congress.

It has a few collaboration quirks and only works on Apple devices, but it’s a handy tool for putting all of your thoughts in one place.

US nuclear scientists have achieved the long-sought goal of a fusion ignition—but don't expect this clean technology to power the grid yet.

These solar-charging buds break new ground and promise endless playtime. But would you want to listen to them forever?

And new evidence suggests those hackers may have collaborated with the police who investigated him.

Two Black academics discuss the rationale behind leaving Twitter or going down with the ship.

This do-anything reissue of a classic 1980s synthesizer is perfect for studio or stage.

An upgraded power plant in Slovakia has angered neighboring Austria and fueled the debate over nuclear power and independence from Russian gas.

It’s always pleasing to see things become what they deep down are.

A briefcase-sized satellite will ping lasers at the lunar South Pole to locate ice and map it for future human explorers.

The US government says replacing staff with automation and remote monitoring saves taxpayers money. Some workers fear accidents and cyberattacks.

This year, tech writer Brian Feldman set out to make a time capsule of the social network. He ended up making a catalog of so much more.

Once again, a single egotistical clown has short-circuited our ability to have a sensible discussion about the future.