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Updated 2024-11-25 16:32
Gmail Is Kind of a Mess. Here’s How to Fix It
It may be ubiquitous, but Google’s email service can leave a lot to be desired when it comes to looks and functionality.
The Hacker Gold Rush That's Poised to Eclipse Ransomware
As governments crack down on ransomware, cybercriminals may soon shift to business email compromise—already the world's most profitable type of scam.
Satellites and AI Can Help Solve Big Problems—If Given the Chance
Traditional hurdles stand in the way of ambitious plans to use imagery to help feed people, reduce poverty, and protect the planet.
Dune Is One of the Most Influential Sci-Fi Books Ever
Although originally published in 1965, Frank Herbert's classic science fiction novel is still relevant.
Amazon Watches Its Workers and Waits for Them to Fail
Plus: A new Microsoft Surface laptop, sharable holograms, and Google cleans up its messaging mess.
Google May Owe You a Chunk of $100 Million
Plus: The US admits to cyber operations supporting Ukraine, SCOTUS investigates its own, and a Michael Flynn surveillance mystery is solved.
Your Tim Hortons Coffee App Knew Where You Were at All Times
The Canada-based company illegally collected “vast amounts of location data,” such as every time a person entered or left their home, workplace, or another coffee shop.
The FDA May Nix the Word ‘Milk’ From Your Almond Milk Carton
Dairy groups have argued that using the name for plant-based drinks confuses people. Critics say their real motivation is declining sales.
The Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 Won't Be the Best 2-in-1 in 2022
Samsung's latest 2-in-1 laptop flagship makes few changes to its formula. Up against tough competition from Lenovo and HP, it’s falling behind.
What’s It Like to Drive NASA’s 1972 Moon Buggy?
OK, we’re 50 years late, but WIRED (finally) caught up with one of only six people to ever ride in the Lunar Roving Vehicle on the moon’s surface.
Google Meet and Duo Will Finally Become a Single Video Chat App
The Duo brand is dying, but its code base will live on.
13 Great Deals on Sustainable Products, Walmart+ Sales, and More
Reduce, reuse, and buy a sweatsuit made of recycled plastic bottles this weekend. Or shop Walmart’s members-only event.
Sci-Fi Needs More Dark, Serious Animation
Love, Death + Robots director David S. F. Wilson wants to make an atmospheric animated feature film.
An Actively Exploited Microsoft Zero-Day Flaw Still Has No Patch
The company continues to downplay the severity of the Follina vulnerability, which remains present in all supported versions of Windows.
Meta’s New COO Is Nothing Like Sheryl Sandberg
Plus: The early days of Facebook, charitable donations, and a disconcerting playlist.
The World Needs More Episodes of Our Flag Means Death
Happy Pride, everyone.
Set Up Your Battle Station With the Best Desktop Gaming PCs
Forget hunting for a PlayStation 5. A desktop PC lets you play thousands of games on Steam and glows in the dark while you're doing it.
Honor's Magic 4 Pro Is a Decent Phone, but It's No Huawei
Honor’s first post-Huawei flagship draws on the latter’s past successes with a glorious display and great photos. But it's no longer on par with the best.
How 2 Drag Race Queens Are Revolutionizing the Podcast Scene
With the MOM Network, Alaska and Willam are giving fans a new window into the drag community.
The Supreme Court Is Building Its Own Surveillance State
Searching clerks' phones to find out who leaked the Dobbs opinion sets a dangerous precedent of exploiting digital rights.
Just How Hard Is Thor’s Battle Chain Workout?
In his upcoming movie, the Norse god of thunder has to get back into shape—but does it take superhero strength to exercise like he does?
Garmin Finally Brings Back the Vivosmart—and It’s Even Better
It’s only taken four years, but Garmin’s small fitness tracker is back with a slew of great and necessary improvements.
The Accuracy of Airfare Predictions Is Up in the Air
The world's current weirdness has made it more difficult for tools like Kayak and Google Flights to guess the best time to buy a plane ticket.
The Fight Against Robocall Spam and Scams Heats Up in India
A new proposal by India's telecom regulator aims to make accurate caller ID mandatory, but critics say it may be fundamentally flawed.
The First Privately Funded Killer Asteroid Spotter Is Here
Researchers at the B612 Foundation’s Asteroid Institute developed a new tool for tracking space-rock trajectories—even with limited data.
Apple’s Software Strategy Is More Important Than Ever
As it heads into its annual developer conference next week, Apple's focus needs to stay on bits, not atoms.
Star Wars Has a Fandom Problem
The racist messages sent to Obi-Wan Kenobi star Moses Ingram are just the latest in a series of incidents directed at actors in the franchise.
8 Great Outdoor Deals to Kick-Start Your Summer of Fun
It’s not the weekend yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning a backyard bash with these discounted projectors, grills, and speakers.
Everything You Should Know About Plan B
Morning-after pills like Plan B are emergency contraceptives. Here's how they work—and how they don't.
Texting Is a Hellscape. Is There a Way Out?
This week, we think of ways to fix the anxiety-inducing mess known as mobile messaging.
Smaller Reactors May Still Have a Big Nuclear Waste Problem
A new generation of reactors promises a nuclear energy renaissance, but critics say the US needs to figure out what to do about its radioactive garbage first.
The ROG Flow Z13 Is a Portable Gaming Tablet With a Sweet Screen
ROG’s slim tablet and keyboard combo is (mostly) a success, but its high price may put you off.
The New Frontier of Prosthetics? Tech for Independent Living
For many, “prosthetics” means wheelchairs and hearing aids. Adults with cognitive disabilities are pioneering a new paradigm for assistive technology.
Arctis' Nova Pro Wireless Sound Great, Unless You're Speaking
This do-everything gaming headset has a price tag to match. Just make sure you get the right model, and that you don't need a high-end mic.
The Star Wars Galaxy Is Burdened With Backstory
Making whole shows like Obi-Wan Kenobi just to fill in plot holes is wildly unnecessary.
Welcome to the Great Reinfection
A repeat encounter with Covid used to be a rarity. But now that Omicron has changed the game, expect reinfections to be the new normal.
This Is What Flying Car Ports Should Look Like
It might be years before flying cars take to the skies, but designers and engineers are already testing the infrastructure they’ll need to operate.
Volodymyr Zelensky on War, Technology, and the Future of Ukraine
In a one-on-one interview with WIRED, the embattled president expresses clarity amidst the chaos.
Sheryl Sandberg and the Death of 'The Deal'
Meta's famous COO is leaving after 14 years at the company—and so goes a partnership that shaped our world.
How Mdou Moctar’s Music Went Viral Via Bluetooth
The guitarist’s music spread in his native Niger thanks to fans sharing it phone to phone.
Video Gaming Got Its First Major Union. Now What?
Raven Software’s vote to unionize its QA team is historic, but getting Activision Blizzard to actually listen will require a lot more work.
I’m Embarrassed by How Much I Enjoy Merge Mansion
Mobile games are designed to hook you, and I’ve fallen for it.
‘Civic Fan Fiction’ Makes Politics a Dysfunctional Team Sport
The internet’s fandom-generating culture creates fantasies of the powerful that imprison us in their delusions.
Can Disgusting Images Motivate Good Public Health Behavior?
Graphic images have long been tools of campaigns against smoking and STDs. Researchers want to know if they can work for infectious diseases like Covid.
The Trendy, Spendy Future of Tech-Enabled Indoor Farming
Apps and sensor-laden gadgets are helping farmers shift from the fields to indoor food-growing operations. But these innovations still don’t make it easy.
Rising Food Prices Will Make Obesity Rates Worse, Not Better
When faced with food insecurity, studies show that people gravitate toward cheap, energy-dense meals that are bad for their health.
The Race to Hide Your Voice
Voice recognition—and data collection—have boomed in recent years. Researchers are figuring out how to protect your privacy.
How the Kremlin Infiltrated Russia’s Facebook
VKontakte was created to empower free speech, but it has instead enabled government censorship and arrests.
It's Time to Bring Back the AIM Away Message
The live chats of the past are now in our pockets and inescapable. We need better boundaries.
How I Monetized My Viral Baby Yoda TikTok Account
If you go mega-vi, there are ways to make money off of your content. But be warned: It relies on going viral often, and consistently.
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