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Updated 2024-11-26 03:01
A Log4J Vulnerability Has Set the Internet 'On Fire'
The flaw in the logging framework has security teams scrambling to put in a fix.
Big Tech’s Flagships Are Leaking
Plus: The downfall of Yahoo and AOL, a look back at my career, and a concerning convergence in space.
You Should Buy the New Instant Pot. Just Ignore Its App
This “connected” update of the ever-popular multicooker is a winner, despite some shortcomings in its mobile app.
HBO Max Might Have Outsmarted the Streaming Wars
The play to put all Warner Bros. theatrical movies on the service in 2021 was a big gamble. It paid off.
All the Ways Tech Saved Us This Year
This week, we look back at how technology affected us in 2021—in mostly positive ways.
How I Accidentally Hacked a Peruvian Crime Ring
I arrived in paradise. I got a new phone number. Then the eggplant and gun emojis starting pouring in.
To See Proteins Change in Quadrillionths of a Second, Use AI
Researchers have long wanted to capture how protein structures contort in response to light. But getting a clear image was impossible—until now.
Taking a ‘Flexible Job’? Beware the Never-Ending Workday
The rise of “asynchronous” working has great potential for companies and employees alike—but it comes with unexpectedly rigid downsides.
Russia’s Internet Censorship Machine Is Going After Tor
The attempt to block the site, which helps users mask their online activity, is the latest step in the country's efforts to control the internet.
The Gig Economy’s Days in Europe Are Numbered
Court cases and a new draft law from the European Commission are chipping away at the controversial industry. What comes next may look very different.
Rumbleverse Adds a Melee Twist to the Battle Royale
Epic Games’ first published title is a free-to-play romp where competitors unleash elbow drops and dropkicks as they leap across streets and scale rooftops.
Vivaldi 5.0 Makes Web Browsing on Android Tablets Fun Again
The latest version of our favorite web browser greatly improves surfing on larger mobile screens.
This Conference Puts Accessibility in Gaming Front and Center
The Game Accessibility Conference brings developers, advocates, and government officials together to imagine and work toward a more inclusive games industry.
The Office Is an Efficiency Trap
As office design evolved over the last century, one feature remained: the goal of filling your life with even more work.
Who’s Buying and Selling Artfully Folded Ham on Facebook?
The pandemic has spurred an explosion of home cooks selling dubiously-edible, but Instagram-friendly “graze boxes.”
We Tested the First All-Mountain Skis That Fold in Half
Military tech has been used to create the world's first folding all-mountain skis. And they aren't half bad.
When It Comes to Buses, Will Hydrogen or Electric Win?
Clean transport needs clean vehicles. New power developments are crucial for a mass transit revolution, and each has pros and cons.
17 Holiday Gifts for Your Stressed Best Friend
Relaxing means something different to everyone. From meditation tools to silky robes, these ideas are sure to please.
4 Dead Infants, a Convicted Mother, and a Genetic Mystery
Kathleen Folbigg was found guilty of killing her babies. One scientist suspected the real culprit was mutant DNA—and went on a tireless quest to prove it.
This New Tech Cuts Through Rock Without Grinding Into It
A startup called Petra uses super-hot gas to penetrate bedrock. The method could make it cheaper to move utilities underground—and make electric lines safer.
A Year After SolarWinds, Supply Chain Threats Still Loom
The Russia-led campaign was a wake-up call to the industry, but there's no one solution to the threat.
Our Favorite Breville Coffee Machines Are on Sale
They’re still spendy, but they’re a serious upgrade for anyone looking to make better espresso at home.
Facebook Says Its New AI Can Identify More Problems Faster
The “Few-Shot Learner” system doesn’t need to see as many examples to identify troublesome posts, and it works in more than 100 languages.
Microsoft Seizes Domains Used by a Chinese Hacking Group
The move delivers a blow to the hackers behind sophisticated attacks on government agencies, think tanks, and other organizations.
How to Opt Out of Verizon’s Custom Experience Tracking
Unless you manually opt out of the program, Verizon will store personal information and create user interest profiles.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Sims
I’d been avoiding the game for years because I feared it would take over my life. Now I don’t mind if it does.
An ‘Alt-Jihad’ Is Rising On Social Media
The playbook of the “alt-right” is guiding a new generation of fringe jihadists, showing just how complicated extremism is about to become online.
Jackrabbit's Tiny, Zippy Ebike Is Seriously Adorable
It's not without flaws, but this cute, pedal-less scooter heralds a new era in ebike transportation.
Renewable Energy Is Great—but the Grid Can Slow It Down
Many solar and wind projects face a problem: getting the energy from where it’s made to where it’s needed.
Climate Change May Make Hurricanes Hit Sooner and Last Longer
A new study modeling storm behavior under a warmer climate finds Boston and Norfolk will face higher risk from floods as they crawl along the East Coast.
Now You Can Blast a Great Gjallarhorn in Destiny 2 and IRL
WIRED spoke to the team at Bungie about bringing the iconic rocket launcher back to the franchise—partnering with Nerf to make one you can hold.
'Worker Data Science' Can Teach Us How to Fix the Gig Economy
Gig workers are asking to see the algorithms that govern their labor. Their fight has important lessons for creating equitable workplaces for all.
Sony's PS5 Headset Offers 3D Audio in a Plasticky, Cheap Body
The spatial audio that comes out of these gaming headphones is impressive, but cheap hardware makes it a tough sell.
Some Cancer Studies Fail to Replicate. That Might Be OK
A years-long effort to validate key cancer biology hit roadblocks and found problems. But maybe this will incentivize scientists to share data.
I Tried Running in a Robotic Exoskeleton So You Don't Have To
The first wearable exoskeleton available to consumers is meant to level up your workout. Amazingly, it works—if you're OK with the stares and jeers.
Your Very First Fisher-Price Phone Now Works With Bluetooth
It is both silly and absolutely wonderful to call friends and family on a plastic childhood toy.
Need to Test a Space Suit? Head to Iceland
The country’s unearthly landscapes have caught the attention of scientists planning for future missions to Mars and the moon.
E-Scooters Are Everywhere in Europe. So Are Grisly Accidents
Crashes, nuisance, and clutter are creating hostility to the industry’s startups. Scandinavian cities are forcing them to change course.
Snag Free Beans From Our Fave Coffee Subscription Service
WIRED readers can get their first bag from Atlas Coffee Club—and an additional sampler—for just the cost of shipping.
DoorDash Joins the Instant Delivery Game—With Employees
For a new service in Manhattan, the couriers will cross paths with the company's traditional gig worker contractors, who generally aren't eligible for benefits.
Why I Love to Scrounge in Video Games
It is so satisfying to ruffle the pockets of every dead body and poke around the library.
Who Are We If Not Our Faces?
Undergoing dozens of operations to treat Crouzon syndrome made me look more “normal.” It also made me question my identity.
The Withings ScanWatch Is a Classy Everyday Fitness Tracker
This refined and elegant smartwatch boasts ECG and SpO2 sensors, fitness and sleep tracking, and stellar battery life.
All That Glitters Isn't Litter
A new plant-based material sparkles without plastics. That could be better for the environment—but it's also harder to make in industrial quantities.
Is There a Genetic Link to Being an Extremely Good Boy?
Guide dogs need the right personality, health, and training. Scientists are studying the genetics behind the traits that make a dog suited to working.
There's $2B for Broadband on Reservations. It Won't Be Enough
The recently approved US infrastructure law aims to close the digital divide for Native peoples. But the demand far outstrips the money allocated.
What Will Work Look Like in 2022? (Hint: Not the Metaverse)
Here’s what industry leaders think about the future of work, from changing office hours to, yes, staying in the meatspace.
Here's How 3 Space Companies Aim to Replace the ISS
NASA is investing in Blue Origin, Nanoracks, and Northrop Grumman as they develop competing designs for a next-generation space station.
The Real Reason Hold Music Bothers You So Much
We swear your call is very important to us.
The Serial 1 Is a Ho-Hum Harley Ebike
With the just-adequate Serial 1, Harley-Davidson’s sub-brand missed an opportunity to make an ebike that stands out from the pack.
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