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The UN Wants to Curb Anti-Satellite Missile Tests
At a high-profile meeting in Geneva, international negotiators are moving closer toward developing rules for space actors in low Earth orbit and beyond.
The Best Substack Alternatives
These four alternatives to the newsletter platform offer just as many—if not more—features, and can be easier on your wallet.
One of Gaming’s Greatest Writers Is Busy Crafting Romance Novels
WIRED talked to Jane Jensen about her prolific publishing, shape-shifting dogs, and the hope of seeing Gabriel Knight 4.
PlayStation VR2: A First Look at the Next-Gen Headset
Sony’s first virtual reality device in six years arrives in 2023. Here’s a preview of the PSVR2, and the games that will run on it.
The End of Roe Will Spark a Digital Civil War
New privacy and expression laws that vary state to state will be a nightmare for platforms, and for users’ rights.
Who Gets to Build the Next Software Stack of Civilization?
WIRED’s editor in chief considers Silicon Valley’s visions for the future of governance, plus more thoughts on this month’s headlines.
What Charles the ‘Activist King’ Means for the Climate
With a long record of environmental campaigning as the Prince of Wales, how will King Charles III’s accession to the throne translate to public policies?
A GMO Purple Tomato Is Coming to Stores. Will the US Bite?
Most genetically engineered foods were developed to aid farmers. This one will try to sway over health-conscious produce shoppers.
Ukraine’s Cyberwar Chief Sounds Like He’s Winning
Yurii Shchyhol gives WIRED a rare interview about running the country’s Derzhspetszviazok and the state of the online conflict with Russia.
The Vast Wasteland of Internet Television
When TV came online in the aughts, it was exciting. Then Facebook took over.
What Do We Really Know About Mental Illness?
Rachel Aviv’s unflinching and personal new book, Strangers to Ourselves, rejects pat answers in favor of penetrating questions.
The Best Music Streaming Apps to Get Your Groove On
March to the beat of your own drum machine with the best service for new music discovery, sharing with friends, and more.
Randall Munroe Is Back to Answer Your Impossible Questions
The xkcd author and former NASA engineer tackles our questions about science education, solvable climate issues, and his latest What If? book.
The New Range Rover Hybrid Gives Off-Roading an Electric Kick
Land Rover has finally brought out some proper luxury SUV hybrids, and it looks like it was just about worth the wait.
Europe’s Drought Might Force Acceptance of Gene-Edited Crops
For decades, the EU has had some of the tightest restrictions on genetically altered agriculture. That could be about to change.
How Whistleblowers Navigate a Security Minefield
Exposing wrongdoing is risky on the best of days. Whistleblower Aid cofounder John Tye explains the extensive steps needed to keep people safe.
Kate Beaton on Creating the Best Graphic Novel of 2022
The cartoonist’s Ducks is a devastating memoir about life in the oil sands of northern Alberta, Canada.
When the Big One Hits Portland, Cargo Bikers Will Save You
The Pacific Northwest is due for a massive quake. I trained to help rescue efforts in the aftermath—by racing around the city on an electric kid hauler.
The Top New Features in Apple’s WatchOS 9
The latest software for your Apple Watch is here, complete with fresh faces, sleep stages, and low-power mode.
Undocumented Workers Protest Uber Eats Crackdown
In France, the gig economy platform welcomed thousands of immigrants during the pandemic, unions say. Now it’s deactivating them en masse.
Ling Ma’s Bliss Montage Peels Back a Different Kind of Fantasy
The speculative fiction collection excavates desire, not delusion.
Pau Hana's Ultralight Paddleboard Is Ready to Go Anywhere
This stand-up paddleboard packs up small to get to places that other boards can't.
The Mystery of Why Some People Don’t Get Covid
A small number of people appear naturally immune to the coronavirus. Scientists think they might hold the key to helping protect us all.
iOS 16 Has 2 New Security Features for Worst-Case Scenarios
Safety Check and Lockdown Mode give people in vulnerable situations ways to quarantine themselves from acute risks.
The FTC Is Closing in on Runaway AI
The US regulator is eager to end unfair use of artificial intelligence and commercial surveillance, but experts remain skeptical.
New Reservoirs Could Help Battle Droughts, but at What Cost?
Storing more water to deal with climate change seems like a no-brainer, but such reservoirs are complex undertakings with environmental issues of their own.
Forget Silicon. This Computer Is Made of Fabric
The jacket can raise and lower its own hood—without chips or batteries—and might one day help disabled wearers move.
The Webb Space Telescope Snaps Its First Photo of an Exoplanet
The grainy image of a “super Jupiter” is a sign of what’s to come as the telescope’s observations ramp up.
This Tiny, Portable Dishwasher Is Built for the Truly Lazy
Bob the Mini Dishwasher is a (maybe too) tiny countertop machine made for small families living in small spaces.
7 Keyboard Tips for Your Phone
From editing to dictation, you can do more with your smartphone's keyboard than you might have realized.
Apple Messages Won’t Play Nice With Android Anytime Soon
Plus: Brazil and Apple face off, Google expands its eco-friendly Maps directions, and social sites start prepping for the US midterm elections.
Hackers Target Los Angeles School District With Ransomware
Plus: Albania cuts ties with Iran, claims of a TikTok data breach that didn’t happen, and much more.
The Sonos Ray Is a Perfect Starter Soundbar
This is a small but fierce soundbar option for smaller spaces, or those looking to slowly build their sound system up with quality pieces.
As the Planet Warms, Canada Faces an Influx of Climate Refugees
Advocates want the government to allow more climate-related immigration and to consider those migrants “protected persons.”
12 Weekend Deals on Headphones, Camp Stoves, and More
Treat your ears with our favorite picks to make music and listen to music, or just sit outside and enjoy the music of nature.
Scientists May Be a Little Too Excited About Weird Ideas
In her new book theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder argues some of her colleagues may have gotten too excited about wild ideas like the multiverse.
Silicon Valley Is Obsessed With Its Evil Twin, TikTok
Plus: Reminiscing on Steve Jobs, a question for his loved ones, and a meltdown on the West Coast.
A Spotlight on the Art of Video Games
From books to the Museum of Modern Art, gaming is getting new kinds of recognition.
The Nighthawk RAXE300 Is Ideal for Gamer Families
Netgear's Wi-Fi 6E router is a speedy, stable dream for gamers—if you can stomach or skip the subscriptions.
Why Watching Decluttering Videos Feels So Good
Turns out there’s a neurological reason you can’t stop clicking on YouTube closet purges.
The Legendary Frank Drake Shaped the Search for Alien Life
The influential astronomer led the hunt for extraterrestrial signals and helped make the field of astrobiology what it is today.
California’s Heat Wave Is a Big Moment for Batteries
Scorching temperatures in the Golden State are a test case for a more flexible energy grid.
Our 7 Favorite Deals on Apple Products We Love
If you don’t need the very latest MacBook or Watch, some of the best gear is discounted right now.
Am I Wrong to Judge People for Talking to Me in Emoji?
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist reassures a literary reader that it’s OK to communicate with images.
Google and Amazon Seek Defense Contracts, Despite Worker Protests
The tech giants' corporate offices across the US drew demonstrations over an Israeli government cloud contract that opponents say could have military uses.
Juul Will Pay $438.5M for Its Role in Underage Vaping
The once dominant ecigarette company faces more legal challenges and FDA scrutiny after a probe into whether it deceptively marketed to children and teens.
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died. Her Internet Legacy Will Live On
The UK's tech-savvy head of state was queen of a thousand memes.
The End of Kiwi Farms, the Web’s Most Notorious Stalker Site
Users harassed people for a decade. Then they messed with the wrong woman.
The Woman Who Became a Company Has Lessons for a Post-Roe World
Jennifer Lyn Morone became a corporation in hopes of protecting her data privacy. Her experience shows the downfalls of treating data like property.
Rurbanization: It’s Time to Make Cities More Rural
Enough with the urban vs. rural binary. Bringing agriculture into cities can have huge benefits beyond healthy food.
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