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Bills across the US would force TikTok and Instagram to ditch features that keep youngsters glued to their phones. Could they stem a teen mental health crisis?

Arguments over whether Google’s large language model has a soul distract from the real-world problems that plague artificial intelligence.

The bigger problem is what happens when we act as if AIs are conscious, and how that could be used against us.

For centuries, zoological law taught that sexual inequality was inevitable. Then women began studying Darwin for themselves.

If you don't want to pay for the word processor, and Google Docs won't work for what you need, you have options.

The Sarsat satellite system is a kind of celestial lifeguard for explorers, boaters, and aviators who might be in need of search and rescue.

The newly elected government has promised stricter emissions limits and more renewables in the wake of fires, droughts, and floods.

WIRED’s editor in chief shares thoughts on the ongoing evolutionary battle between humans and SARS-CoV-2, plus more from the next issue.

If you can think of it, there’s probably a reality show about it. The surplus has taken the genre into the surreal.

Retailers bamboozled by the pandemic now find themselves staring at mountains of unwanted stock. Here’s what happened and how it can be fixed.

In a queer vacation hot spot on Cape Cod, an ad hoc community proved that Americans can stifle large outbreaks—if they want to.

The company’s future owner, Microsoft, has entered into a labor neutrality agreement, making it easier for workers to unionize.

SpaceX must address dozens of environmental issues before it can upgrade Starbase in Boca Chica. The launch license needed for the Starship program remains pending.

Testing, vaccinating, and contact tracing can control the virus in Europe and North America—unless complacency allows it to take hold.

The true-crime tale lends itself to the fact-fiction danse macabre.

From Avis-Budget to Hertz, traditional rental companies are struggling to restock their fleets. Now peer-to-peer upstarts are scrambling to fill the gap.

As the Russian siege drags on, Ukraine's media campaign has shifted from glorified myths to accounts of everyday bravery.

British Columbia’s three-year trial aims to address its opioid crisis. The legislation has been welcomed, but some think it’s still too conservative.

Viewers are overloaded with content. And as Netflix and other major services are now learning, blind excess comes at a cost.

Many people reportedly died after struggling to access medical care during a brutal lockdown. The families want to make sure these deaths are counted.

This short-throw laser projector is a Dolby Atmos-enabled home theater in a box.

The rainforest's lush genetic diversity may be due in part to the dynamics of branching rivers, which serve as invisible fences between bird populations.

A pair of ransomware attacks crippled parts of the country—and rewrote the rules of cybercrime.

As American sports betting accelerates, a similar reckoning is sure to follow.

Furniture 3D-printed from lemons and flat-pack concrete furniture are just some highlights from the Salone del Mobile trade show in Italy.

It was fun looking at the world as a huge conspiracy theory, but then I realized: There’s no such thing as hidden knowledge.

Plus: Metalenz’s camera tech makes its way into phones, Microsoft launches the Xbox TV app, and the OnePlus 10 Pro gets an upgrade.

Plus: Russia rattles its cyber sword, a huge Facebook phishing operation is uncovered, feds take down the SSNDOB marketplace, and more.

As climate change deals a blow to coastal habitats, coho salmon are disappearing from California’s Russian River. Can conservation hatcheries save them?

TikTok played an integral role in his defamation trial—now Depp himself has joined the cacophony of memes.

The smart home was supposed to make our lives easier, but confusing controls and too many apps are frustrating. There must be a better way.

The company recently announced a souped-up evolution of CarPlay. But do larger infotainment systems make distracted driving worse?

Need a new hobby like grilling or photography? Want to get Dad a new smartwatch for Father's Day? These sales might help.

Twitter has reportedly given the billionaire access to its full stream of tweets and related user data. Is your privacy in jeopardy?

The House committee's televised hearings interrogate the Capitol attack with damning new evidence. Whether it's enough to prevent another one is uncertain.

The three-part adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel doesn't quite hold up, but it's still fascinating to watch.

Hundreds of prospective employees have been left adrift, including some who were counting on the position for their visas.

The insurrection hearings are this generation's Watergate—but who's watching?

Plus: Time travel on the blockchain, an update on apocalyptic horsemen, and '90s-era squabbles over internet regulation.

It's the company's first in this product category, and it's one of the best we've tested.

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on the virtues of sharing a streaming profile and screwing with algorithms.

The video game combines couch co-op bonding with the joy of watching horror films with friends.

We asked Internet for the People author Ben Tarnoff about why antitrust isn't enough, and whether profit motive is the root of all of Big Tech's problems.

It took 29 years, six movies, and a flock of VFX artists and puppeteers, but the franchise finally bows to paleontologists in creating feathered dinosaurs.

NASA engineers are trying to keep the Mars helicopter running as it endures longer, colder nights and the chance of more frequent dust storms.

But at least it’s a remake of The Last of Us Part 1.

A researcher found that a recent update lets anyone enroll their own key during the 130-second interval after the car is unlocked with an NFC card.

Founded by ex-Blizzard devs, the new studio’s first foray is a real-time strategy game that focuses on fun and ’90s vibes.

School's out. Keep the kids (and yourself) entertained with these summer discounts.

Everyone’s definition of what’s appropriate for kids to read or watch is different. But we can offer some advice for managing settings.