Being a Black gamer, developer, or even fan comes with challenges few others truly understand, but everyone can appreciate.

What do puzzles, video games, and conspiracy theories have in common?

We tested MagSafe compatibility on everything from cases to wireless chargers.

With one long press, you can finally unsend that ill-considered rant—as long as both you and your contact have iOS 16.

Peloton Row is the company’s latest high-priced piece of workout equipment—and a holdover from a previous Peloton era.

Recent studies have revealed flaws in the heat index. With rising temperatures and humidity, maybe it’s time for a more holistic approach.

From stamps and cash to passports and postboxes, the minting of the United Kingdom’s new royal iconography will take years.

Users try to control the video platform’s algorithm by giving content a thumbs-down, but Mozilla researchers say it’s not so simple.

Snag a pair of zero-drop, minimalist shoes and rediscover the ground beneath your feet.

You won’t need all the pixels, but Samsung’s 8K flagship TV will be the prettiest screen in your neighborhood.

Neurons get a lot of attention—but researchers think this star-shaped brain cell type could hold the key to treating some disorders.

Despite having one of the strongest data-protection policies in Africa, the country’s enforcement and disclosure practices remain dangerously broken.

The movie ticket subscription service is back again—and loyal cardholders are here for it.

The workplace messaging platform is working on new ways of telling our coworkers that we’re really, really not available.

By 2035, the batteries in California’s zero-emission cars could power every home in the state for three days.

Finding a portable PC with enough gaming power at a reasonable price can be tough. This low-cost machine fits the bill.

A statistical analysis of chemical tags on DNA may help unify disparate theories of aging.

Tired of advertisers spying on your private communications? This beta promises to kick tracking technology to the curb.

Snipers on buildings. Drone no-fly zones. Temporary CCTV. The security plan is even more complex than it was for the London 2012 Olympics.

From Paris to Dubai, I spoke with designers around the world about the process of creating AR effects for social media.

The brand’s attempt at a foldable PC is a showcase for the new form factor, but even Asus admits it’s “not a mass-market product.” We agree.

In Android 13, apps have to ask permission before they send any kind of alerts. Finally.

The pioneering FX comedy helmed by Donald Glover is coming to an end—but its cultural impact will live on.

Plus: Alexa will soon give branded answers, ByteDance has its own VR headset in the works, and TikTok pushes a new BeReal knockoff.

Plus: An AI artist exposes surveillance of Instagram users, the US charges Iranians over a ransomware campaign, and more.

The razorback sucker has survived in the river for more than 3 million years. Climate change could end that.

This AI-enabled device can identify the species around your home by their songs and alert you when new ones arrive.

You can rest easy knowing you’re saving money on some top-notch gadgets.

Yes, you can take some control back from the algorithms in these and other social media accounts.

The line to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state is snaking across central London. Could it have been done better?

It took a few bad dates to remind me to embody the confidence that I knew I had, but also sought in a partner.

An alleged teen hacker claims to have gained deep access to the company’s systems, but the full picture of the breach is still coming into focus.

The film—a trans coming-of-age allegory—was pulled from the Toronto International Film Festival over “rights issues.”

Plus: Depicting the nerd mindset; the best lettuce; and the future is flooding.

The British documentarian is a national treasure. But soaring strings and stunning drone shots feel frozen in an earlier era of climate activism.

People must both drive less and switch to electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions enough to avoid the worst effects of climate change.

“Rand McNally” can only be accessed digitally at the more than 800 venues where the band has played.

CAR-T therapy has been successful at treating cancer. Now, it’s driven lupus into remission in a handful of patients.

A preliminary agreement prevented a total shutdown, but many supply chains still face delays and disruption caused by staff shortages.

These are tantalizing hints that microbes might have lived on Mars billions of years ago, but scientists need to study the rocks back on Earth to be sure.

The Russian blockade and bombardments are cutting off thousands of tons of grain, threatening the food supply in countries that rely on wheat exports.

Are the vaccines working, are people changing their social behavior, is the virus burning itself out—and how will we know?

Retrocomputing is about more than nostalgic nerdery. It’s also a way to keep your tech in perspective.

Just as Apple announces its new AirPods, here comes the granddaddy of ANC to show everyone how it's really done.

This week, we talk about the Sony PSVR2, the still-secret next Meta headset, and how virtual reality technology needs to improve to earn mainstream acceptance.

A software update can help turbines become less disruptive to their neighbors and distribute the wind more efficiently.

The American Data Privacy and Protection Act could protect people across the country. But first, it has to get past Nancy Pelosi.

Peiter “Mudge” Zatko’s allegations about the social media platform renewed a sense of urgency for lawmakers to rein in Big Tech.

Your old earbuds might not be cutting it for school or work. Here are some nice discounts on WIRED-tested favorites.

Dynamic Island is fun, and the Always-on Display is a nice perk. But the cameras aren’t a huge leap over predecessors.