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Clearview Stole My Face and the EU Can't Do Anything About It
One man’s battle to reclaim his face shows regulators across the bloc are failing to reprimand the US face search engine.
Twitter’s Ex-Election Chief Is Worried About the US Midterms
Edward Perez says that “manufactured chaos” by bad actors will be even riskier thanks to Elon Musk’s own mayhem.
Elon Musk’s Reckless Plan to Make Sex Pay on Twitter
A plan to monetize adult content could make sense from a business and social standpoint. In practice, Twitter won't be able to pull it off.
5 Best Dog Beds (2022): Indoor, Outdoor, Elevated
These WIRED pup-tested tiny mattresses will keep your pooch supported through every snooze.
How to Get Slack’s Paid Features for Free
If you can afford it, the app is worth it. But if you can’t, some workarounds will get you similar features without spending a dime.
The Fibonacci Numbers Hiding in Strange Spaces
Recent explorations of unique geometric worlds reveal perplexing patterns, including the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio.
How to Make Sure Your Cloud Files Are Always Synced
Keep your most important data close at hand, whether you're on or offline.
New Mexico’s Beloved Pinyon Jay Is Losing Its Pine Habitat
A Western landscape’s namesake bird is threatened by climate change, and perhaps by wildfire prevention tactics that thin out the trees they rely on.
TikTok’s Greatest Asset Isn’t Its Algorithm—It’s Your Phone
Escaping the platform's addictive grasp means first overhauling our relationship to our devices.
Vizio M-Series Elevate Review: Affordable Atmos Soundbar
This Dolby Atmos system sounds great, no matter what you watch.
BMW i7 2022 Review: High Life, High-Tech
Yes, we enjoyed the built-in 31-inch 8K TV, but this electric sedan also offers impeccable interior design and handling (if you can afford it).
TikTok Admits Staff in China Can Access Europeans’ Data
Plus: Liz Truss’ phone-hacking trouble, Cash App’s sex-trafficking problem, and the rising cost of ransomware.
Google Expands Flood and Wildfire Tracking to More Countries
Plus: Sony announces a release date and price for its next PlayStation VR headset, Google kills a couple more apps, and everything’s gone explosive at Twitter.
MSR Freelite Backpacking Tent Review: Ultralight and Comfortable
This featherweight tent cuts down the weight so you have room for what really matters in the backcountry: great food.
All the Free Resources You Can Find at Your Library
From magazines to music and movies, your local library is a haven for information.
22 Early Black Friday Deals: Electric Scooters, Binoculars, and Camera Bags
Black Friday has taken over the month of November. You can stock up on gifts for your family now (or gadgets for yourself).
How to Find Your Twitter Friends on Mastodon
If you're pondering a move to the decentralized social network, here's how to find the people you know and want to talk to.
Elon Musk Has Fired Twitter’s ‘Ethical AI’ Team
As part of a wave of layoffs, the new CEO disbanded a group working to make Twitter’s algorithms more transparent and fair.
New Mexico Is a Great Place for Sci-Fi
The state is home to an unusually high concentration of science fiction writers and a strong mix of science and superstition.
Worms, the Internet, and the End of Reality
What do Heidi Klum’s Halloween getup and #TrumpIsDead have in common? They showed the unnerving truth about online deception.
Elon Musk’s Need for Speed Puts Twitter in Peril
Plus: Steve Jobs' Apple reboot, tech’s infinite scroll, and nuclear neuroticism.
The Tiangong Space Station Makes China a Major Space Power
With the station's completion, the country now has a long-term platform in orbit.
Russia Is Ramping Up Nuclear War Propaganda
Kremlin-backed media is spreading rumors of a Ukrainian “dirty bomb” attack to rouse support for extreme retaliation.
The UN Climate Talks Are About to Face Maddening Uncertainties
At next week’s COP27 conference, negotiators need to get serious about massively reducing emissions—and fast.
The Real Story of How the Weird Al Movie Scored Fake Cameos
The comedian talked to WIRED about how he raided his address book to cast his biopic parody Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
How to Set Up Smart Home Devices With 2.4-GHz Wi-Fi (2022)
If you have a mesh router, setting up internet-connected switches, bulbs, and home devices can be a pain. We have tips to help.
The Harms of Psychedelics Need to Be Put Into Context
As psychedelic therapy trials get bigger and the drugs become more accessible, researchers need to start talking about their potential adverse effects.
TikTok Turned Lil Yachty’s ‘Poland’ Into a National Anthem
The Atlanta rapper intended the song to be a troll. Then it exploded—and reached the ears of actual Polish artists.
The Blue Check Rapture Will Render Verification Meaningless
Elon Musk’s plan to make users pay for verification won’t turn it into a status symbol. It’ll just ruin the blue check’s appeal.
Spinn Review: Brew Coffee by Spinning It at 5,000 RPM
This machine grinds beans and then brews your coffee with centrifugal force. It’s more than a novelty; the results taste great.
Dear Artists: Do Not Fear AI Image Generators
True, new systems devalue craft, shift power, and wreck cultures and scenes. But didn’t the piano do that to the harpsichord?
Fintech in Latin America and Africa Is Breaking the Mold
The US and Europe can learn a lot from startups that are nimbler, more digitized, and potentially better at serving underserved people.
Twitter Is Changing Fast. Here's What Could Happen Next
This week, we discuss possible consequences of Elon Musk's shakeup at the social media platform he now owns.
The Sci-Fi Dream of a ‘Molecular Computer’ Is Getting More Real
Chemists have long conceptualized tiny machines that could fabricate drugs, plastics, and other polymers that are hard to build with bigger tools.
Algorithms Quietly Run the City of Washington, DC—and Maybe Your Hometown
A new report finds that municipal agencies in Washington deploy dozens of automated decision systems, often without residents’ knowledge.
Soccer Fans, You're Being Watched
Stadiums around the world, including at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, are subjecting spectators to invasive biometric surveillance tech.
How Peaceful Crowds Turn Into a Deadly Crush
It doesn’t take stampeding or unruly behavior to result in massive tragedies like the one in Itaewon.
Twitter Had a Plan to Fix Social Media. Will Elon Musk Follow It?
For years, the platform has funded a project that's meant to create a better, decentralized online experience. Now Twitter's new owner will decide its future.
The Rise of Rust, the ‘Viral’ Secure Programming Language That’s Taking Over Tech
Rust makes it impossible to introduce some of the most common security vulnerabilities. And its adoption can’t come soon enough.
The Strange Death of the Uyghur Internet
China's muslim minority used to have its own budding cluster of websites, forums, and social media. Now that's been erased
Seeking Psychedelics? Check the Data Privacy Clause
Colorado's Proposition 122 wants to let people take psilocybin at healing centers. But sensitive data isn't covered by medical privacy protections.
'Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova' Breaks an Infamous Video Game Curse
Games based on movie and TV franchises always suck. This one doesn't—and its secret is in the details.
9 Best Free Streaming Services (2021): Freevee, Roku Channel, Peacock and More
You may not have heard of Tubi, Freevee, or Kanopy—but they’re the perfect cure for subscriber fatigue.
The Unintended Consequences of Apple’s Fertility Tech
The company says the Apple Watch’s ovulation-tracking tech isn’t birth control. But the public doesn’t necessarily know how to use that information safely.
The Most Vulnerable Place on the Internet
Underwater cables keep the internet online. When they congregate in one place, things get tricky.
A Caustic Shift Is Coming for the Arctic Ocean
Scientists have already begun to observe the ecological effects of acidifying oceans on sea life. The changes ahead may be more drastic.
Inside the Underground Market for Fake Amazon Reviews
Seedy scam networks are using social media to organize campaigns that influence product ratings. They’re a headache for shoppers—and tough to crack down on.
Adobe Just Held a Bunch of Pantone Colors Hostage
Certain Pantone collections now require users to pay $15 a month to access them—with colors turned black unless you pay up.
Google Assistant Gets Parental Controls, New Voices, and a Kids’ Dictionary
The voice assistant now has parental controls, a kids’ dictionary, and four new gender-neutral voices.
Rolex Deepsea Challenge 2022: the Deepest Diver You Can Buy
Capable of operating almost 7 miles down, the titanium Deepsea Challenge takes the watch world’s battle for diver supremacy to new depths.
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