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A powerful astronomy instrument called DESI charts millions of galaxies in the night sky. Can it help scientists finally figure out what dark energy is?

Other regions have tried to capture the tech title for decades. Why haven't they succeeded?

The regime had a “banner year,” thanks to skyrocketing cryptocurrency values and a new generation of vulnerable startups.

The Horizon 7.8 AT pairs with your tablet or phone, then lets you use whatever workout app you like as you sweat away.

Steve Jobs is dead, Mark Zuckerberg is tarnished. For the next generation of startup founders, the contributions of Bill Gates feel like ancient history.

Video games are being split into titles geared toward fun and those that beguile us into productivity with points, rewards, and even NFTs.

Want a leg up at the word game that everyone's talking about? These tips can help you dive in more easily.

The newly disclosed campaign shows how little the company has done to curb abuses of its powerful surveillance tools.

The latest ruling by a federal judge is a milestone for the effort to regulate Big Tech.

It's time to hibernate. Stay comfy with these discounts on bedding and cold-weather gear.

Last week’s massive snowstorm in the northeast left me stranded with a toddler. A Nintendo Switch helped us keep our cool.

To support life, a planet has to stay in its star’s “habitable zone.” But research on a nearby star shows that life-friendly zones won’t stay that way forever.

With vaccine authorization months away and schools in chaos now, families fret over how best to protect their children.

Watch brands are plundering their archives to produce pieces that combine both past and present, hoping to deliver innovation with added authenticity.

Hiring sociocultural workers to correct bias overlooks the limitations of these underappreciated fields.

The central Asian country became No. 2 in the world for Bitcoin mining. But political turmoil and power cuts have hit hard, and the future looks bleak.

Security experts say there's little reason for the criticism from Europe’s mobile operators and US limitations over the VPN-like iCloud tool.

Andy “Reginald” Dinh, the founder and CEO of TSM, has been accused of verbal abuse and bullying by employees and esports pros.

So you've acquired a new thing. And now you want accessories. Ask yourself: Will the potential experience be worth the cost to the supply chain?

Physicists say an interstellar engine popularized in the '60s is technically feasible, but it would take a more advanced civilization to build one.

It's an American solution to a global problem.

The game tells the story of a Sámi reindeer herder reconnecting with the ancient ways of his people.

ASML quietly built a chip machine manufacturing empire but a sales ban on its most advanced tech in China may hinder its growth plans.

Replace that endless to-do list with a system that helps you prioritize your goals and dreams.

A team of scientists shows where some of the gas giant’s huge storms come from and how the process is similar to the buildup of extreme weather on our planet.

An administrative law judge orders the company to turn over more documents, including one that describes an effort to convince employees that “unions suck.”

Brain-computer interfaces are getting better all the time—and they’re about to land us in a philosophical quagmire.

The critical vulnerability is buried among endless open source code, and many cyber experts are stumped.

New algorithms that decipher complex sequences of amino acids offered an early view of the coronavirus variant. They could point the way to future drugs.

Virtual hang-outs, digital currency, weddings? Online games have been making space for these things for decades.

Researchers filtered the air around two zoos and identified genetic material from dozens of species, a technique that could help track and conserve wildlife.

Now that the first season of The Mandalorian is done, one thing is clear: Its protagonist needs more sidekicks.

Car buyers looking for specific mobility features have limited options, but customizers and manufacturers are trying to change that.

These modular bars are expensive, but they support a variety of smart-home setups and add a futuristic feel to any room.

The first detailed observations of lightning's emergence inside a cloud have exposed how electric fields grow strong enough to let bolts fly.

Futurism has failed. It’s time for an alternative. In the era of climate change, tropical futurism reimagines a different relationship to the earth.

Your iPhone now gives you lots of transparency into what your downloads are up to. Here's what to look out for.

Setting up a VR cinema is simple and proves your headset is more than just a Beat Saber machine.

Plus: NFT thefts, a ransomware wave in schools, and more of the week’s top security news.

Dressed in drag, Brazilian streamers are breaking stereotypes with a lot of humor and a dash of glitter.

It's easier than ever to restore your Mac, PC, or Chromebook to factory conditions—and you'll be surprised at how much zip it'll add.

Harvesting this vegetable oil is a huge driver of deforestation. Numerous startups are taking up the daunting task of engineering it instead.

For years, automakers focused on using autonomous technology for “robotaxis,” akin to a shared Uber. A GM announcement this week shows that’s changing.

To compete in the punishing desert race, the auto company has turned to discarded hybrid tech. It could change how electric cars are made.

The potential of truly wire-free power is exciting, but tangible products remain elusive.

We’re not in Vegas, but we still had a packed day of conversations on the latest from the giant technology showcase.

In a conversation with WIRED, former representative Will Hurd talked AI, the metaverse, China, and how ill-prepared legislators are to grapple with any of it.

Your Google speakers will lose some of their features in an upcoming software update. Here's what that means.

European history professor Ada Palmer says the 18th-century philosopher's short story "Micromégas" qualifies as an early example of science fiction.

Plus: Patents for the early internet, the value of virtual goods, and a traffic jam for the ages.