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Westworld Has Entered the New, Better Frontier of Sci-Fi
The show’s fourth season is blessedly more compelling, and comprehensible, than its third—and signals a subtle shift in its genre.
An ISP Scam Targeted Low-Income People Seeking Government Aid
The US Federal Communications Commission says a man posing as a fake broadband service promised victims discounts on internet services and devices.
How Hemingway Gradually—Then Suddenly—Defined the Zeitgeist
Plus: Early attempts at writing fiction online, the many sequels to Hackers, and Canada’s pessimism.
Is There Good News for Monarch Butterflies? Scientists Disagree
A recent study suggests that gains during the summer breeding season are making up for losses during migration. But the insects’ fate is far from assured.
Speedway's Mini 4 Pro Is a Great City-Friendly Electric Scooter
This relatively lightweight escooter gets nearly everything right.
Cruise's Robot Car Outages Are Jamming Up San Francisco
In a series of incidents, the GM subsidiary lost contact with its autonomous vehicles, leaving them frozen in traffic and trapping human drivers.
Could Your Old Poop Cure You of Future Diseases?
Fecal transplants can fix gut diseases, but finding the right donor stool is tricky. The solution, some scientists believe, is to keep a store of your own.
It’s Time for Fans to Watch Superheroes Like They Read Them
Thor: Love and Thunder is out Friday; Ms. Marvel wraps up on Disney+ next week. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, it’s time to pick faves and stick with them.
Europe's Big Tech Law Is Approved. Now Comes the Hard Part
Enforcing the sweeping Digital Services Act will be an uphill climb—and the Commission is not yet equipped for it.
That Weird Smell in Your House Might Be Mold. Here's How to Check
Wet conditions and climate change mean the risk of spores is higher than ever. Here's how to know if you need an assessment and what you should expect.
It's Not Too Late to Save the Metaverse
There’s an opportunity to build joyful communities in VR. Just protect individual rights—and keep out the crypto.
FaZe Clan Is Going Public—Just as the Creator Economy Shifts
The esports entertainment company can sell just about anything, but a recession may derail its business trajectory.
E-Scooter Rentals Aren’t as Green as You Think
Dubious design and inefficient operations are just some of the reasons why shared scooters’ eco-credentials are thin.
Tech Companies Will Cover Abortion Travel—but Not for All Workers
Google, Amazon, and others will help permanent staff seek out-of-state care. But their many contractors remain shut out.
Lenovo's Latest AMD-Powered ThinkBook 13S Is on Sale Right Now
It's not often we see the latest Ryzen 7 chip in a laptop at this price.
After Thor: Love and Thunder, Read These 5 Comics
Want to know more about how Jane Foster came to wield Mjolnir? Start here.
The Danger of License Plate Readers in Post-Roe America
Known as ALPRs, this surveillance tech is pervasive across the US—and could soon be used by police and anti-abortion groups alike.
Abortion Pills May Force States and the FDA Into a Standoff
Under the Constitution, federal laws overrule state ones. But challenges to medication abortion will test the agency’s ability to make nationwide regulations.
Apple’s Lockdown Mode Aims to Counter Spyware Threats
Starting with iOS 16, people who are at risk of being targeted with spyware will have some much-needed help.
The Infamous 1972 Report That Warned of Civilization's Collapse
The Limits to Growth argued that rampant pollution and resource extraction were pushing Earth to the brink. How does it hold up 50 years later?
Permanent Birth Control Is in Demand in the US—but Hard to Get
After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling, more people are seeking to get their tubes tied—assuming they can find a sympathetic doctor.
Why Some Video Game Companies Are Staying Silent on Abortion
Following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe, many in the industry piped up. But for Texas studios, the potential for legal retaliation looms.
The Digital Divide Is Coming for You
More services are going online-only—catching more people on the wrong side of a widening gulf.
How to Avoid the Worst Instagram Scams
Fake sellers. Competitions. Crypto cons. There are plenty of grifts on the platform, but you don’t have to get sucked in.
Autonomous Drones Could Soon Run the UK’s Energy Grid
The National Grid is testing computer-manned drones that can save millions in maintenance work.
Crypto’s Free Rein May Be Coming to a Close
Lawmakers in the US and Europe are considering ways to regulate crypto and crack down on money-laundering and other illicit activities.
Transport Apps Promised to Eliminate Friction. But at What Cost?
Cities of the future will likely be even more segregated by income, hostile to pedestrians, and designed to line the pockets of tech giants.
How Landsat Chronicled 50 Years on a Changing, Fiery Planet
The pioneering satellite program has provided the longest continuous document of how fire, global warming, and humanity are remaking our world.
End-to-End Encryption's Central Role in Modern Self-Defense
With abortion set to be criminalized in more than half the US, encryption has never been more important for protection—and civil disobedience.
Climate Change Breaks Plant Immune Systems. Can They Be Rebooted?
When temperatures rise, plants mysteriously lose their ability to defend against invading pathogens—but there may be a fix.
Genetic Screening Now Lets Parents Pick the Healthiest Embryos
Those using IVF can see which embryo is least likely to develop cancer and other diseases. But can protecting your child slip into playing God?
Instagram Keeps Showing Me Children’s Tragedies
After I became a parent, my social media feeds filled up with videos of kids who are sick or have died. Why couldn’t I look away?
The 36 Best Fourth of July Deals on Kitchen Gizmos and Tech
Independence Day is here, and so are the savings. We’ve rounded up plenty of sales on air purifiers, office chairs, massage guns, and more.
Sharing Music Rescued My Relationship With My Teenager
I texted her Joni Mitchell, she sent me songs of her own. Slowly, my daughter began to open up to me again.
Why Can’t a Magnet-Propelled Truck Actually Work?
The internet thinks it has discovered the secret to fuel-free perpetual motion. Physics knows better.
TikTok’s Latest Cringe Trend: Gen Z Critiques Their Former Selves
The first generation to grow up on Instagram and Snapchat is already taking stock.
How a Group of Murderers Became Skyrim's Most Beloved Faction
With friends like these, you definitely won't need enemies. Or the main story campaign, for that matter.
The Surface Laptop Go 2 Offers Style on a Budget
Microsoft’s updated midrange model is a top-tier student pick and cheaper MacBook alternative, but its battery leaves much to be desired.
The Worst Hacks and Breaches of 2022 So Far
From cryptocurrency thefts to intrusions into telecom giants, state-backed attackers have had a field day in the year’s first half.
Scientists Are Trying to Grow Crops in the Dark
Powering plant growth with solar panels instead of photosynthesis could be a more efficient way of using the Sun’s energy for food. But it’s not all good news.
Gorillas’ Retreat Signals a Reckoning for Delivery Apps
Quick-delivery empires are crumbling across Europe as investors put an emphasis on profits.
How to Set a Maximum Limit on Your Phone's Volume
Whether you want to protect your ears or just standardize sound across apps, these tips can help.
Secrets of the Moon’s Permanent Shadows Are Coming to Light
Robots will venture into the sunless depths of lunar craters to find ancient water ice, while studies find hints about how water arrives on rocky worlds.
Citizen Sleeper's Creator Was Inspired by Our Modern Dystopia
Gareth Damian Martin sat down with WIRED to explain the "passive cruelty" of corporate culture and the game's visceral economic fears.
What, Exactly, Is the Metaverse Standards Forum Creating?
No one will agree on what the metaverse is. But that's not stopping a coalition of big names in tech from designing the tools needed to build it.
Bote's Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard Packs Big Summer Fun
It's spendy, but this portable board folds up compact enough to fit in (relatively) small spaces.
Gun Database Breach Leaks Details on Thousands of Owners
Plus: Indian hacker-for-hire groups, Chinese student espionage efforts, and more.
Robocalls Are (Finally) Being Shaken Up
Plus: Insta-delete your Instagram account, TikTok is eyeing your wallet, and Google makes it easier to switch from iOS.
How to Work Offline and Still Be Productive
Whether you're on a train, in the mountains, or at home when your wifi cuts out, you can still get a lot done. All it takes is a little preparation.
130-Year-Old Menus Show How Climate Change Affects What We Eat
By studying the so-called mean temperature of restaurant seafood, scientists have shown how the species that fill our plates have changed with time.
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