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A Drone Tried to Disrupt the Power Grid. It Won't Be the Last
An attack attempt in 2020 proves the UAS threat is real—and not enough is being done to stop it.
TheSkyrimandSopranosMeme Universes Are Colliding
The way we remember our pop culture favorites is increasingly inseparable from the memes they generate. But those memes can take on a life of their own.
The Wild Rise of Moonbug—YouTube’s Magic Money Machine
The company, which runs several channels full of children's content, just sold for $3 billion. Disney, look out.
Dune Is a Novel Adaptation Done Right
Denis Villeneuve's version of Frank Herbert's 1965 novel actually respects its source material.
Open Source Doesn't Mean More Software Is Better Software
The battle between Mastodon and Trump’s Truth Social is a reminder that while the internet has changed, the ideals of free software haven't. That's a problem.
The Real Problem With Eternals
Director Chloé Zhao’s foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe was simply asked to do too much.
The Metaverse Is Mark Zuckerberg’s Mobile Do-Over
Plus: Facebook’s Home flop, the trouble with Covid answers, and good and bad news from Gaia.
Want to Lie on a Bed of Nails? Physics Has Your Back
This is the science of why you can recline on an array of very sharp things without getting the pointy end of the stick.
Don't Expect That New PS5 or Ebike to Arrive by the Holidays
This week, we break down what’s happening with the global supply chain and offer some tips on how to get your gifts in time.
These Robots Follow You to Learn Where to Go
Burro makes carts that help growers of trees and vineyards with harvests. Meanwhile, the maker of Vespa scooters wants to carry your groceries.
It’s Time to Delete Carbon From the Atmosphere. But How?
It’s not enough to drastically slash emissions. To stave off the worst of climate change, humanity needs to capture the carbon that's already in the air.
Ignore China’s New Data Privacy Law at Your Peril
The Personal Information Protection Law gives authorities the power to impose huge fines and blacklist companies. But the biggest impact may be felt outside the country.
Lenovo's Newest ThinkPad X1 Extreme Is a Windows Workhorse
Ports aplenty, optional RTX 3080 power, and a very nice keyboard make this an extremely good laptop for power users.
The Guide for the Next Decade of Space Research Just Dropped
The Astro2020 Decadal Survey's top priorities include new telescopes, the search for habitable exoplanets, and far-infrared and x-ray probe missions.
Video Games Inspire a Generation of Classical Music Fans
Game soundtracks are making waves in the classical community, and a new generation of composers and aficionados are starting to pay attention.
LG's Gaming Soundbar Misses Where It Counts
I'd love a portable, desktop soundbar for headset-free chat while gaming. Just … not this one.
These Philadelphians Created an App to Prevent Gun Violence
Two neighbors stepped up to use technology to protect their community, and now they're sharing how easy it is for others to do the same.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2: A Bad Case for 2 Screens
Microsoft's book-phone displays flashes of brilliance, but delivers endless annoyance.
The Metaverse Is Simply Big Tech, but Bigger
It’s a rebrand of Silicon Valley's increasing power and reach. And it’s made for companies, not people.
Inside the Negotiations to Decide the Fate of Our Planet
At COP26 in Glasgow, negotiators can easily lose track of what day it is as they scramble to save us from climate chaos.
The Cutest Way to Fight Climate Change? Send in the Otters
Saving California's adorable (and very hungry) sea otters helps control other species, leading to the growth of more carbon-sequestering vegetation.
Parents Built a School App. Then the City Called the Cops
Stockholm’s official app was a disaster. So annoyed parents built their own open source version—ignoring warnings that it might be illegal.
Google Staff Squirm as Remote Workers Face Pay Cuts
As more and more people switch to working from home, some are left counting the cost.
EA Sports Might Lose ‘FIFA,’ and That’s Not So Bad
As the two sides negotiate over the price of the brand, “this is a time when you say goodbye to FIFA,” says one former EA exec.
The Facebook Papers Must Be Shared With Outlets Globally
The news consortium exposing the company's worldwide abuses hasn’t included the journalists best equipped to report on them—those in the global south.
Movies Need to Stop Using Historical Atrocities for Pathos
Marvel’s Eternals is just the latest genre film to clumsily use horrific real-world events in an attempt to elevate its narrative.
‘New Game+’ Is a Terrible Name but Offers a Great Advantage
Enabling the feature in Horizon Zero Dawn allows you to learn how to play it in a whole new way.
Why Can’t People Teleport?
Set your phasers on stun, because we are going to beam you up on the physics of teleportation.
An Ethics Bounty System Could Help Clean Up the Web
Tech companies just need to adapt the bug bounty system they already use to detect vulnerabilities in code.
As the Arctic Warms, AI Forecasts Scope Out Shifting Sea Ice
Global warming is making it harder to predict the movement and location of the ice cover, crucial information for fishing and global shipping.
This Kindle Paperwhite is Almost Better Than the Pricey Oasis
With better battery life, faster charging, a bigger screen, and more storage, the newest Paperwhite is worth the upgrade.
Of All the Video Game Remakes, Why Not SSX?
Twenty years after the game's initial release, SSX still has a passionate fan base longing for a revival.
The United Nations Could Finally Create New Rules for Space
The proposal to create a process for preventing military confrontations and misunderstandings in orbit would be the first major step in more than 40 years.
Even as China Cracks Down on Tech, AI Companies Plan IPOs
SenseTime and Megvii both include facial recognition technology among their offerings and do a lot of business with government agencies.
Join Us for This Year’s RE:WIRED Celebration
Prince Harry, Jony Ive, Neal Stephenson, Timnit Gebru, and more will discuss some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.
Facebook Drops Facial Recognition to Tag People in Photos
The social media company will delete data from images of more than 1 billion people.
How a Squid Game Crypto Scam Got Away With Millions
On the front lines of the $SQUID “rug pull” that left investors in the lurch.
How Social Media Can Give the Silent Generation a Voice
Sometimes the people least likely to engage with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Zoom are the people who can benefit from it the most.
The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Is the Comeback King
This wireless wonder proves B&W has resurrected its iconic Zeppelin speaker with aplomb.
Climate-Driven Extinction Made Mammals' Teeth Less Weird
Fossils show how species diversity—and dental diversity—suddenly collapsed 30 million years ago, suggesting a link between climate, diet, and survival.
To Make an Eco-Friendly EV Battery, Think From the Inside Out
Battery packs are designed to stuff a lot of energy into a small amount of space. Some think they should be built for recycling too.
Cars Are Going Electric. What Happens to the Used Batteries?
Used electric vehicle batteries could be the Achilles' heel of the transportation revolution—or the gold mine that makes it real.
These Companies Are Already Living in Zuckerberg’s Metaverse
The Meta dream envisages whole companies operating in a virtual world. Many made the switch years ago—with mixed results.
How to Use iCloud+'s New Security Features
Apple's cloud storage service now comes with perks—and they're designed to improve your digital privacy and security.
Chloé Zhao Upends the Marvel Formula With Eternals
Reimagined characters, practical effects, intimate storytelling—the Oscar-winning director wants to alter what fans see in comic book movies.
These Batteries Can't Power a Car—but They Can Light a City
Entrepreneurs are devising innovative ways to reuse spent electric vehicle batteries. One promising idea is storing power from solar and wind farms.
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Buy Apple’s Third-Gen AirPods
In the year 2021, there’s no reason to buy buds with no ear tips, no noise canceling, and mediocre battery life.
‘The Great Resignation’ Misses the Point
The phrase has come to describe record levels of job turnover. But it overlooks the bigger story: a radical rethinking of our relationship to work.
7 Ways to Customize iOS 15’s Focus Mode for Work and Play
This new feature can help with more than just being productive. Use it to enjoy the moment in all kinds of activities.
FitXR Is Gonna Make You Sweat (in the Metaverse)
The virtual reality workout app for Quest is a sweaty good time.
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