The craft survived a 26-day voyage and a scorching descent. Now it’s time for NASA engineers to learn what went wrong—and what went right.

Far from exposing the nefarious inner workings of the platform, the files reveal an ethos of ‘transparency for thee, but not for me.’

No one wants to eat off a dirty fork. Cliffset’s cleaning tool and solution keeps your cutlery dust- and crust-free.

AI trained on reams of geological data can indicate where to dig in search of metals crucial to electric cars and other green technology.

For years, researchers thought characteristics like weight and education had shared genetic roots. The real answer might lie in how people choose to pair up.

A confluence of factors is leading people in the nation to gravitate toward extremist views.

With Google’s latest update, content is more accessible, and you’re able to concentrate on the text rather than anything else. Here’s how to get set up.

To sharpen its command over precise maneuvers, the brain uses comparisons between control signals—not the signals themselves.

Whether you’re recording specifically for the platform or making movies that may just end up there, this gear can help.

Just drag this conveniently inflatable half-doughnut out to the nearest lake.

Plus: Chinese hackers stealing US Covid relief funds, a cyberattack on the Met Opera website, and more.

Plus: Apple expands its repair program in Europe, Google Chrome becomes less of a resource hog, and the FTC objects to Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard.

You shouldn’t have to look at your phone for navigation. In-ear directions from the Cardo Freecom 2X offer a smarter, safer way to hit the road.

Researchers are trying to understand what drives the algal blooms that tinge ice—and have implications for the drought-stricken American West’s water supply.

This slim spherical shooter offers better image quality, and even doubles as an action cam.

In my 10 years as a Gear editor at WIRED, Filson’s Ballistic Nylon Duffle Pack is hands down my favorite gear item.

Best Buy is running a killer sale event on all kinds of tech, including tablets and smartwatches, but it ends December 11.

Despite mitigation, one of the worst bugs in internet history is still prevalent—and being exploited.

The retro gamer’s fave gets a screen-flipping upgrade, but not without some serious trade-offs.

A scathing decision from Facebook’s Oversight Board shows a better way to work through platform rules in public than via a billionaire’s late-night tweets.

The AI chatbot was trained on text created by humans. Of course its writing is superficially impressive and lacking in substance.

When large language models fall short, the consequences can be serious. Why is it so hard to acknowledge that?

Films made for, or inspired by, the extremely online will invade the discourse in early 2023. Get ready for M3GAN, Cat Person, and an ursid on drugs.

This disappointing Wear OS 3 smartwatch is barely more than a pretty face.

Physicists study starlight to find whether the fine structure constant, whose value makes our universe possible, really is the same everywhere.

Remote and hybrid work has reshaped the typical seasonal rush. Airlines and hotels see dollar signs.

Are you thinking about uploading some selfies and buying a pack of ‘Magic Avatars’? Consider these expert tips first.

These favorites from the second half of the year teach us about Ukrainian and Chinese-American cuisines, cocktails, and sourdough loaves.

You can read ebooks, write notes, or mark up PDFs on this new slate, but your wallet will feel a lot lighter.

This week on Gadget Lab, we discuss the advances in generative AI tools like ChatGPT that make computer-enabled conversations seem more human than ever.

The company, which works with hundreds of startups, said it detected unauthorized access to personal data, including Social Security numbers.

The brand's new line of reissue guitars is just like the originals, right down to the hard case.

From QAnon influencers to @catturd, the very online right sees exactly what they want to see in the CEO’s orchestrated disclosure.

This is the series’ first full game in 10 years—and it’ll (probably) come out next year. Here’s an early look.

A new wave of sports documentaries promises behind-the-scenes access to beloved athletes. But these manufactured series are serving a different purpose.

How did a lunch last underwater for 10 months? The answer relates to how carbon moves in the deep sea, and has implications for fighting climate change.

Folks are flocking to areas plagued with wildfires and extreme heat. Climate change will only make things worse.

The company plans to expand its Communication Safety features, which aim to disrupt the sharing of child sexual abuse material at the source.

The company will also soon support the use of physical authentication keys with Apple ID, and is adding contact verification for iMessage in 2023.

On cybercrime forums, user complaints about being duped may accidentally expose their real identities.

The city rolled back a controversial decision to let robots use lethal force without human intervention. But the fight is far from over.

Bitcoin miners say they can help stabilize a shaky power grid and prevent blackouts. Experts say it will make the problem worse.

The dreamy picture-editing AI is a nightmare waiting to happen.

The ritual of pitting starkly different games against each other has outlived its usefulness.

It’s not the fanciest way to enjoy wine. But it won’t shatter in a light breeze like normal glassware.

The company sent cities scrambling to clamp down on short-term rentals. Now resort towns are feeling the pinch.

For the past two years, social distancing kept seasonal viruses at bay. Now they’re roaring back.

With energy prices soaring and inflation taking off, the business of flaunting luxury might stop booming.