Few other video games manage to make users feel truly awful the way this one does. But its unsettling stories are what makes it so memorable and impactful.

Social media provides a lot of discourse, but sometimes, a minor revolt over a coffee chain’s loyalty program is the best use of its tools.

Plus: How Mark Zuckerberg fell in love with VR, the fake future of documentaries, and Armageddon.

This easy-going little electric bike has a step-through frame so low that anyone can cruise it out.

A British court ruled that teenager Molly Russell died in part because of online content—but holding platforms accountable is complicated.

All it takes is a few lights and some fabric to transport yourself anywhere on camera.

The subscription-based fitness platform winningly combines old-school one-on-one training and modern-day mobile technology.

Physicists just reconstructed a 19th-century paradox that seems to violate the second law of thermodynamics (but really doesn’t).

The ambient music pioneer is back with ForeverAndEverNoMore, an album that wants to get you in touch with your climate emergency feelings.

The company pushed up the launch of its $6-per-month ad-supported tier, edging out competition from Disney+.

In an independent test, cathode components Redwood Materials made from reused metals matched the performance of those made from raw ones.

These phones remain unbeatable when it comes to sheer value.

Amazon's big event is over, but a few of our favorite things are still on sale, like robot vacuums, laptops, Pixel phones, and Apple watches.

The Pixel 7 is here, which means you can buy last year’s flagship Android smartphones for cheap. Better yet, the Pixel 6A is also on sale.

The Infowars host now knows the cost of “free speech”—but does the landmark judgment signal a crackdown on disinformation?

South Asians in the TTRP community can finally bring their stories and lived experiences to actual play sessions—and now, their own show.

This adaptation of a classic ’70s horror movie lets you slash through the sunlight.

The economy could get a boost if machine learning engineers switched from copying human abilities to augmenting them.

The latest additions to Hestan’s app-controlled countertop burner system show how this sector of the smart kitchen is progressing, and where it still lags.

This week, we discuss Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s ambitions for growing virtual reality as a platform, and how the new Quest Pro headset fits into that vision.

A new study finds no correlation between research and development spending and outlandish drug prices.

Cameras inside the device that track eye and face movements can make an avatar’s expressions more realistic, but they raise new privacy questions.

By releasing half a million users’ transactions in a bankruptcy court filing, the company has opened a vast breach in its users’ financial privacy.

People have been searching for a fountain of youth for thousands of years. Celine Halioua thinks she’s found one—for canines. Be patient, we’re next.

Amazon isn’t the only one in a prime position to unleash killer discounts on smart TVs, headphones, and Apple devices.

These are the best bargains to scratch your shopping itch without breaking the bank.

The Prime Early Access Sale is here. From Alexa-powered Echo Dots to laptops, here are all the greatest discounts we’ve found.

From Echo smart displays and speakers to Kindles and Fire tablets, snag the retailer’s own hardware on sale.

Upgrade your digs with Amazon price cuts on cooking gadgets, TVs, vacuums, and air purifiers.

From MacBooks to iPads to MagSafe accessories, we’ve rounded up the best discounts on the company’s finest.

Score major deals on big-screen TVs, wireless earbuds, and more as the retailer tries to steal Amazon's thunder.

There’s a ton of gadgetry on sale for Amazon’s Early Access sale. These are all the top offers.

The Fitbit-enabled smartwatch lacks SpO2 and auto workout tracking, but its accuracy, elegance, and comfort more than make up for those oversights.

Tiny cell clusters called organoids integrated with the animals’ own tissue, a step toward developing sophisticated mini-models of the brain.

Say hello to next-gen Surface laptops and a new app called Microsoft Designer.

A personalized, authentic experience is an unquestioned building block of digital infrastructure. But what does that really involve?

The manufacturer of well-priced TV streaming devices has partnered with Wyze to release affordable cameras, smart plugs, and smart lights.

The toughest export restrictions yet cut off AI hardware and chip-making tools crucial to China’s commercial and military ambitions.

Scientists are investigating why large animals like the mule deer of Wyoming go where they go—and how humans can get out of their way.

The Wife Guy has always been bad. But the fading phenomenon hints at bigger issues, like gender inequality and men relying on their partners for clout.

The company says it hardened the security of its new flagship phones—and plans to release a built-in Android VPN.

Two weeks after the spacecraft collided with Dimorphos, researchers determined that it knocked the space rock 32 minutes off its old orbit.

The new device is more technologically advanced than ever. It still doesn’t make a great case for VR.

Sure, my telepresence robot had some issues—but for students like me who can’t make it to campus because of disability or illness, these tools open new doors.

Well-meaning efforts to integrate the hand signal with digital technology could expose vulnerable people to detection and escalated violence.

Here’s everything you need to know about where Google’s smartwatch platform stands now.

Les Johnson, author of the new book A Traveler’s Guide to the Stars, talked to WIRED about solar sails and more ways to get farther into the final frontier.

The Prime Early Access Sale runs on October 11 and 12, but the discounts have already started—including on the Apple Watch Series 8.

You’re safer than ever—here’s how.

NASA will soon release the results of its DART mission to find out whether crashing a probe into a space rock can deflect it. Here’s how they'll do the math.