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If Someone Is Typing, Then Stops … Can I Ask Why?
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on textual etiquette, self-expression, and information overload.
With Peloton Guide, the Fitness Company Bets Big on Body Tracking
Peloton has made a device that uses a camera to track your strength-training workouts. The “camera” part, though, still needs to prove itself.
How Explosions Actually Kill
Wars often spark misinformation about the nature of blast trauma. Russia's unprovoked bombardment of Ukraine is no different.
As Russia Plots Its Next Move, an AI Listens to the Chatter
With vast amounts of data becoming available to intelligence analysts, new tools will help them sift and interpret it all—but they will introduce new risks, too.
Chernobyl Was a Wildlife Haven. Then Russian Troops Arrived
The area around the defunct power plant has been an unexpected rewilding success story. Now attempts to monitor progress are hampered by the war.
6 Free Ways to Practice Sign Language Online
You don’t need to spend any money to start learning American Sign Language (ASL) with these resources.
Peptides on Stardust May Have Provided a Shortcut to Life
The discovery that short peptides can form spontaneously on cosmic dust hints at more of a role for them in the origin of life, on Earth or elsewhere.
How to Save Money on Gas
Doing a double-take at the pump? These tips can help ease and appease some of that sticker shock.
The Future of NFTs Lies With the Courts
As the first cases involving NFTs hit the dockets, courts will decide questions around ownership, art, and commerce.
Blockchains Have a ‘Bridge’ Problem, and Hackers Know It
Blockchain bridges are a crucial piece of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, which makes them prime targets for attacks.
How to Turn Off Autoplay in Your Browser
Silence the audio and stop the video in your software of choice.
Samsung Says It Will Let You Fix Your Own Galaxy Phone
Plus: new integrations for Android and Windows, and Instagram chats get an upgrade.
Fake Cops Scammed Apple and Meta to Get User Data
Plus: Lapsus$ teens hit with charges, Wyze's security screwup, and Russia's cyber rampage.
How Does a Newt Cross the Road? With Lots of Human Help
Brigades of volunteers are coming to the rescue of thousands of Pacific newts that perish each year as they migrate to their breeding grounds.
Europe’s Biggest Lithium Mine Is Caught in a Political Maelstrom
Europe wants to source EV materials within its own borders. But fierce opposition ahead of the elections in Serbia shows locals don’t trust mining companies.
These Services Help Kids Shape the Future Through Code
Today's children will be the ones who build tomorrow's internet. These services want to make sure that future is inclusive.
15 Best Deals on Outdoor Gear, Robot Vacs, and Tech
Whether you’re looking forward to camping or spring cleaning, we found discounts on everything you need.
The Watch World Has Gone Mad (in a Good Way)
Watches & Wonders 2022 landed this week, and with it the watch industry dropped lab-grown gems, light-sucking cases, and 3D-printed gold.
Washington State Passed a Contentious New Gig Worker Law
Uber and Lyft have legally cemented the independent contractor status of ride-hail drivers. Now other states are on the horizon.
Amazon Staten Island Workers Unionize in Historic Win
Thousands of workers beat the odds and voted to become the first unionized Amazon warehouse in the US.
The Wheel of Time Isn't for Every Fan
Amazon's new series, based on Robert Jordan's books, stumbles a bit in its adaptation and won't please every reader.
Why Get CNN for Free When You Can Pay for CNN+
Plus: A conversation with Ted Turner, an army of hackers, and Russia’s killer drones.
Not Saying Anything Is Still an Option
Social media all but demands people have hot takes. That doesn’t mean they need to share them.
Is There an Optimal Driving Speed that Saves Gas—and Money?
Gasoline prices are over $4 a gallon at the pump. If you want to save some cash on your commute, maybe you need to slow down.
This Smart Litter Box Gives You the Scoop on Your Cat's Health
Smart Pear's self-cleaning Leo's Loo Too also helps you keep your cat well for all nine lives.
Who’s Behind the Okta Hack?
This week we discuss Lapsus$, the group claiming to have pulled the recent hack on Okta.
How to Learn Chess Online—and Sharpen Your Game
You don't even need an IRL board to play this classic game of wits and war.
Russia Inches Toward Its Splinternet Dream
For years, the country has been trying to create its own sovereign internet—a goal given new impetus by the backlash to its invasion of Ukraine.
I Finally Reached Computing Nirvana. What Was It All For?
Breakfast, it turns out. The answer is breakfast.
Amazon Union Election Stalls As Ballots Are Challenged
The union trails in Bessemer as both sides fight over hundreds of contested ballots.
Biden Invokes the Defense Production Act to Fix the Lithium Shortage
The administration will use its security-related powers to encourage mining raw materials for batteries. But a sustainable fix will take years.
Amazon's Alexa-Powered Wireless Earbuds Are Just $50 Right Now
The second-gen Echo Buds offer great sound, battery life, and seamless integration with the company's voice assistant.
The Farthest Star Sheds New Light on the Early Universe
A cosmic fluke helped Hubble spy Earendel, a giant star at the edge of the known universe that could tell us more about what happened after the Big Bang.
The OnePlus 10 Pro's Cameras Drag It Down From the Top Spot
This sparkly flagship Android smartphone shines bright, but it plays third fiddle to the top dogs.
Digging in the Dirt: 4 Home Composters Reviewed and Rated
Turn food scraps into compost for your garden with one of these indoor, odor-free devices.
The Enduring Legacy of Clubhouse’s Chatty Revolution
The app’s buzz may have quieted down, but its spirit still animates the social internet.
Wear Your Lights as You Bike in the Nutcase Vio Helmet
Forgot your bike lights? This 360-degree illuminated helmet has you covered.
7 Browser Extensions to Help Translate Different Languages
Whether you're learning a new language entirely or just need a quick translation, these aids and interactive video captions can boost your skills.
The Last Cell Tower in Mariupol
For weeks, a lone mobile base station allowed thousands in the besieged Ukrainian city to stay connected—until Russian troops arrived.
A Wave of Startups Is Tackling Cow Burps and Other Climate Issues
The demand for tech to save the planet is driving a new boom in companies trying to cash in.
As Covid Restrictions End, Offices Have a Sick-Pay Problem
Countries aren’t just lifting pandemic restrictions, they’re cutting resources—forcing workers to choose between working sick and losing pay.
A Sinister Way to Beat Multifactor Authentication Is on the Rise
Lapsus$ and the group behind the SolarWinds hack have utilized prompt bombing to defeat weaker MFA protections in recent months.
Researchers Used a Decommissioned Satellite to Broadcast Hacker TV
What happens when an old satellite is no longer in use but can still broadcast? Hacker shenanigans, that's what.
It’s Easy to Blame Mental Health Issues on Tech. But Is It Fair?
A popular narrative says devices make us depressed. Research with remote Amazonians adds more depth to the story.
Finally, a Down-to-Earth Space Odyssey
Rebecca Scherm’s A House Between Earth and the Moon is set amongst the stars, but is psychologically grounded.
The First Drug-Releasing Contact Lens Is Here
The FDA has approved daily disposables that release anti-allergy medication. Experts hope lenses could one day help treat cataracts and glaucoma.
Russians Need VPNs. The Kremlin Hates Them
VPNs are divided between trying to help Russians stay connected to the global web and steering clear of Putin’s messy politics.
A Killer Parasite Is Wiping Out Hordes of Ants—in a Good Way
A microsporidian pathogen is annihilating tawny crazy ants, an invasive menace of the highest order.
Body Parts Aren't Gendered. So Why Are Sex Toys?
It's way past time for sex toy manufacturers to realize that trans, gender-fluid, and nonbinary people also have sex.
7 Great TV Deals to Intercept Before March Madness Ends
Upgrade your screen with the help of these steep discounts.
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