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Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ Can Crash Old Hard Drives
Plus: The Twilio hack snags a reporter, a new tool to check for spyware, and the Canadian weed pipeline gets hit by a cyberattack.
Snap Kills Off Pixy, Its Flying Selfie Drone
Plus: Motorola has a new phone, UE announces a new waterproof speaker, and Airbnb becomes a total buzzkill.
Here’s What Happens When Countries Use Bikes to Fight Emissions
If everyone biked as much as the Dutch, we could cut nearly 700 million metric tons of carbon dioxide a year—the equivalent of most of Germany’s emissions.
The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro Is Both Cheap and Smart
Even if it’s chunky and a little laggy, this is still the smartest and most reliable video doorbell for under $100.
How the Inflation Reduction Act Affects Food and Agriculture
The new US law contains wins for land conservation and Black farmers but misses opportunities for school lunch programs and soil erosion prevention.
15 Great Deals on Phones, Tablets, and Hair Tools
Feeling the end-of-summer blues? A killer discount on Google's Pixel 6 might help ease your woes.
Space Nerds at the Beach: A Dispatch From the Aerospace Games
The annual competition is more than just a field day. For workers from NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and more, trophies and glory are on the table.
Final Fantasy Is ‘Struggling.’ Where Does the Series Go From Here?
In a recent interview, veteran developer Naoki Yoshida admitted that the once-storied franchise now lags behind the competition.
Thrones v. Rings: The Biggest Battle in TV History Is Here
House of the Dragon premieres on HBO Max this weekend, The Rings of Power on Amazon two weeks later. The winner will set the course for fantasy—and streaming.
iOS Can Stop VPNs From Working as Expected—and Expose Your Data
A security researcher claims that Apple mobile devices keep connections open if they are created before a VPN is activated.
Turns Out, You Own Nothing
Plus: A 2012 WIRED story that didn’t quite hold up, some wisdom on tech investments, and the nightmare of atmospheric-river-fueled storms.
How Many Peanut Butter Sandwiches Does It Take to Fuel a Hulk?
It takes a lot of energy to jump over cliffs and hurl rocks at the speed of sound—and that means eating at superhero capacity.
Sony’s Xperia 1 IV Is a Nice Android Phone With an Absurd Price
It’s still one of the few flagships with a headphone jack and microSD card slot.
The Fate of Video Game Preservation Is in Your Hands
Today's digitally distributed landscape makes it easier for games to get lost to time. Archivists need developers, studios, and players to help.
How Long Droughts Make Flooding Worse
Parched ground is less likely to absorb water and increases the risk of dangerous flash floods. But there are ways to mitigate these conditions.
Ads Are Taking Over Streaming, and I Can’t Afford to Look Away
I just want to enjoy my games and movies in peace. But who can afford 15 different “ad-free” tiers?
Algorithms Can Now Mimic Any Artist. Some Artists Hate It
A new generation of AI image tools can reproduce an artist’s signature style. Some creatives fear for their livelihoods.
Spyware Hunters Are Expanding Their Toolset
This invasive malware isn’t just for phones—it can target your PC, too. But a new batch of algorithms aims to weed out this threat.
Ethereum's 'Merge' Is a Big Deal for Crypto—and the Planet
One of the most influential cryptocurrency projects is set to finally ditch proof-of-work mining.
How to Stop Robots From Becoming Racist
Algorithms can amplify patterns of discrimination. Robotics researchers are calling for new ways to prevent mechanical bodies acting out those biases.
How a Hacked Tractor Added Fuel to the Right-to-Repair Movement
This week, we discuss the latest John Deere tractor hack and its broader implications for repair rights advocates.
The Mini Missions Aboard the Artemis Rocket Pack a Big Punch
Ten tiny satellites will be hitching a ride en route to the moon, each with scientific objectives of their own.
After She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Read These 5 Comics
Marvel’s latest show on Disney+ introduces Bruce Banner’s cousin (and comedy) to the MCU. Here’s what to read after you’ve turned green with laughter.
Europe’s Plan to Wean Itself off Russian Gas Just Might Work
Russia has made good on threats to reduce supply—leaving the EU to navigate several tough winters of energy squeezes.
The Family That Mined the Pentagon's Data for Profit
The Freedom of Information Act helps Americans learn what the government is up to. The Poseys exploited it—and became unlikely defenders of transparency.
34 Best Back-to-School Deals on Laptops, Headphones, and More
Gearing up for the new school year? We’ve found plenty of savings on all the essential gadgets and supplies.
The Android 13 Privacy Settings You Should Update Now
Google’s new mobile operating system has arrived. Take back some control with these privacy and security tips.
This De-Extinction Company Wants to Resurrect the Thylacine
For a company called Colossal, bringing back the wolf-sized marsupial is one step in a larger, mammoth plan.
The Freedom of Playing a Very Un-Catlike Cat in Stray
Everyone's favorite postapocalyptic cat is a joy to play, but it tells us more about what we love about cats than how they actually behave.
Join Us for RE:WIRED Green
On September 28 we’ll bring together scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and more to spotlight ways that human ingenuity can fight the climate crisis.
A Crowdsourced Wildfire App Tracks All of California’s Blazes
Watch Duty is already a lifeline for the state’s residents. Its reach could soon extend to more disasters and regions.
Is Oxygen the Answer to Long Covid?
Treatment options for lasting Covid symptoms are limited, but initial studies suggest hyperbaric oxygen could help.
This Man Set the Record for Wearing a Brain-Computer Interface
Implanted devices let people control computers and prosthetic limbs with their minds. But nobody knows how long they’ll last—and when they’ll need upgrades.
The Future Could Be Blissful—If Humans Don’t Go Extinct First
WIRED talked with long-termist philosopher William MacAskill about human extinction, Elon Musk, and his new book, What We Owe the Future.
New Evidence Points to the Moon Once Being Part of Earth
Gases trapped in lunar meteorites hint that the moon was formed out of material displaced from Earth after a planetary collision.
How the Huge New US Climate Bill Will Save You Money
President Biden just signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which allocates hundreds of billions to fight climate change. Here’s how to get your share.
The Unintended Consequences of OTC Hearing Aids
Over-the-counter hearing aids will be available by October. They’ll benefit many but could lead to stigmatization, inadequate testing, and even hearing loss.
You Can Now Buy Polestar’s Roadster—Minus the Drone
The company is taking orders for its 155-mph sports car—but sadly the Polestar 6 will be a no-fly drone zone.
Google’s New Robot Learned to Take Orders by Scraping the Web
The machine learning technique that taught notorious text generator GPT-3 to write can also help robots make sense of spoken commands.
How to Put a Vaccine Card on Your Phone
Is that proof of vaccination card too big to fit in your pocket? Stick it on your phone instead.
As Wildfires Get More Extreme, Observatories Are at Greater Risk
Climate change is making fire season worse. Now astronomers are feeling the heat.
The GTR 3 Pro Is the First Amazfit Watch I Kinda Like
The company’s latest fitness tracker has onboard GPS and is surprisingly … not as crappy as before.
Google Search Is Quietly Damaging Democracy
A series of incremental changes over the years has transformed the tool from an explorative search function to one that is ripe for deception.
Doctors Are Pioneering a Better Way to Perform Autopsies on Kids
Hi-res imaging can help determine cause of death in very young babies—giving parents answers without the distress of an invasive autopsy.
The Curious Afterlife of a Brain Trauma Survivor
Sophia Papp emerged from an accident with her personality transformed. She tried to continue on as before—until she realized she could reinvent herself.
The 13 Top New Features in Android 13—and How to Install It
The latest version of Google’s mobile operating system is now available for Pixel phones.
The Story Behind the Wrenching Finale of The Anarchists
HBO’s gripping docuseries wrapped last night with a surprising end. WIRED talked to director Todd Schramke about his unusual filmmaking journey.
Birth Control TikTok Is a Symptom of Medicine's Bigger Problem
Influencers are encouraging people to ditch hormonal contraception. Fixing feeds will require mending mistrust between doctors and patients.
Ready to Shred? Pick Up These Skateboarding Essentials
For anyone getting back into the sport, or just starting for the first time, here’s the go-to gear to get you rolling.
The New Climate Bill Demands All-American EV Batteries
The legislation adds fuel to a major push for a US battery supply chain. But inconvenient geography is the least of the challenges ahead.
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