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Researchers observed chimps in Gabon applying insects to wounds—and it’s raising big questions about animal altruism and self-medication.

Challenging games are often associated with gatekeeping. But designers can use difficulty levels in interesting and valuable ways.

Apple is expected to unveil new hardware, possibly including a new iPhone SE, new iPads, and new laptops.

In 2018, an Uber autonomous vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian. In a WIRED exclusive, the human behind the wheel finally speaks.

Two years into the pandemic, US tech jobs remain concentrated in a handful of coastal hubs. But a new set of cities is gaining ground.

The so-called Access:7 vulnerabilities are the latest high-profile IoT security fumble.

The production version works 6,000 meters below sea level, setting a new bar for the industry.

Satellites spot troubling signals that may portend a transformation from rainforest to savanna, with profound implications for the planet.

The collapse of the insect population could unravel ecosystems. Scientists wonder if robots and drones could stop the gap.

In many parts of the world, law enforcement uses WhatsApp chats, text messages, and photos from confiscated phones as "evidence" against persecuted groups.

At the Vernadsky research base, a crew of 12 Ukrainians watch from thousands of miles away as their country is battered by Russian attacks.

An agile ride and angular lines distinguish this sporty EV with the first Google-designed media system. But others are coming to take it on.

Robert Williams, Michael Oliver, and Nijeer Parks were misidentified by facial recognition software. The impact cast a long shadow.

The technology is spreading fast among police, and often wrong. But people charged with crimes are rarely told an algorithm came into play.

The “world's first ball-dildo” is less of an erotic toy, more of a dadaist interrogation of the very concept of pleasure.

A 3D digital model of a “minimal cell” leads scientists closer to understanding the barest requirements for life.

Playing It Takes Two with my partner was challenging, eye-opening, and also proved that playing games cooperatively is good for all relationships.

Finding your stuff in the cloud just got easier.

The organization says cutting the country off would have "devastating" effects on the global internet system.

Plus: A ransomware gang leak, an Nvidia hack, and more of the week's top security news.

This week’s startling United Nations IPCC report suggests the situation is worse than previously thought, and war in Ukraine will only compound the problem.

If you're itching to get outdoors at the first sign of spring, now is the time to restock your camping and hiking gear.

Even if you're vaccinated, there are still scenarios where you should get tested and use your results to make smart, empathetic choices.

The Kremlin’s latest escalation shows the stark choices ahead if US platforms want to keep operating in Russia.

Social media is a strange lens to watch a war unfold. But this post from a Ukrainian musician highlights the importance of watching—and remembering.

Plus: Silicon Valley’s response to Snowden, stories that shift reality, and a culmination of catastrophes.

This week, we discuss how the economic fallout from the invasion of Ukraine is affecting consumer goods sales, mobile payments, crypto, and the gig economy.

The country is a large supplier of contract labor through platforms such as Upwork and Fiverr. The ongoing crisis with Russia exposes weaknesses in that system.

The company's latest update to its high-end adventure fitness tracker has an improved touchscreen and looks better than ever.

While the Russian invasion rages on the ground, companies that operate data-collecting satellites find themselves with an awkward position.

From the sartorial choices to the scenery, the latest superhero reboot drips with alt-rock influences.

In response to international sanctions, Russia’s space agency is distancing itself from its former partners and risks losing its role as a major space power.

Posts that glorify war and those that criticize Russia are getting quietly deleted, as platforms are pressured to walk a thin line.

A wave of cyberattacks meant to make a statement and particularly buoy Ukraine could have unintended consequences.

The island nation's government joins several other European countries in dropping Covid restrictions—but not everyone is sure the timing’s right.

Images of crimes against humanity are in danger of being lost. Fortunately, best practices exist, and the international community needs to implement them.

These new wireless earbuds have a hole in the middle to let the outside world in.

Invest in a different kind of vacuum for spring cleaning this year.

Investors have poured money into startups the past few years. Now, founders worry about a changing market and the rising cost of retaining employees.

Gosleep thinks a dose of carbon dioxide is exactly what your bedtime routine needs. We have concerns.

Russia’s attack is literally tearing the country apart, polluting air and water. Ukrainians will suffer long after the conflict ends.

A lot of caped crusaders are hitting theaters this year. Here are a few you can catch at home.

Within the long history of telecommunication in nature, the web can be seen not as a mere tool, but as a living system.

The Ukrainian president's actions in the face of the Russian invasion turned him into a hero online. But the Marvelization of political figures is dangerous.

From immediate assistance to trauma counseling, donations to these organizations are aiding Ukrainians impacted by Russia’s invasion.

Cybercriminals are exploiting a fleet of more than 100,000 misconfigured servers to knock websites offline.

The regulation of surveillance advertising used to be a fringe idea. Now it’s in the State of the Union address, at least when it comes to kids.

With Russia accused of war crimes in Ukraine, the streaming platform finds itself increasingly isolated as Western companies abandon the pariah state.

As Russian troops surround Kyiv, millions of Ukrainians have relied on the messaging platform for government information.

If you don’t sit correctly or take frequent breaks when you’re typing or gaming, you run the risk of strains, aches, and injuries.