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Very Little Is Keeping Doctors From Using Racist Formulas
If nothing in medicine changes, it’s just a matter of time before yet another race-based risk calculator harms people of color.
Americans Need a Bill of Rights for an AI-Powered World
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is developing principles to guard against powerful technologies—with input from the public.
How to Transfer Save Data From One Nintendo Switch to Another
Make sure you bring all your games with you when you move into that shiny new Switch OLED.
You Can Measure This Fundamental Quantum Constant Using LEDs
Planck’s constant helps us understand atomic-sized things. One of the best ways to grok it is through this experiment involving different colors of light.
Andrew Yang on Micromobility and the Future of Cities
This week, Lauren Goode talks to the politician about his new political party, and how the US can get more bikes, scooters, and pedestrians on the streets.
How to Actually Remember People's Names
These tips can keep you from greeting someone with "Hey ... you!" ever again.
These Virtual Obstacle Courses Help Real Robots Learn to Walk
Researchers used specialized chips and simulation software to teach a four-legged robot to navigate stairs and blocks.
What Can Convince People to Just Get Vaccinated Already?
Researchers are struggling to figure out why people don’t get their Covid shots, and what language might persuade them. Saying “You gotta” seems to work.
Short Battery Life Sinks the Otherwise Great Surface Pro 8
This 2-in-1 from Microsoft is a powerful workhorse for all your office tasks—if you sit near an outlet.
Twitch Streamers' Earnings Were Exposed. Now, It's a Meme
“I’d never want to hide how much I make, so I’m down to make a meme out of it,” one top streamer told WIRED.
Facebook Renews Its Ambitions to Connect the World
The social media behemoth outlines plans to bring speedy internet access to hard-to-reach places.
'Metroid Dread' Is Let Down by Its Boring Robot Villains
The Switch exclusive is a fine return to form for the series, but it would benefit from antagonists that are, you know, actually scary.
Want to Learn Music? Start With These Sites and Apps
Modern technology makes studying to play a new instrument easier than ever. And the best part? Most of these tools are free or affordable.
Flex Your Barista Skills With the Rancilio Silvia Pro
The Silvia Pro brings the coffeehouse to your countertop, but at a steep price.
Borrowed a School Laptop? Mind Your Open Tabs
Students—many from lower-income households—were likely to use school-issued devices for remote learning. But the devices often contained monitoring software.
How the Team Behind Far Cry 6 Finished a Game in Lockdown
WIRED spoke to creators at Ubisoft to find out how they shot the AAA title’s crucial opening scene—when actors and engineers couldn’t work in the same space.
Brian Herbert on Dune: ‘My Father Could See Into the Future’
Frank Herbert’s son is the keeper of the canon and the ultimate defender of his dad’s work.
Feeling Climate Dread? You’re Not Alone
It’s called eco-anxiety, a completely natural response to a world gone haywire. And it’s way more prevalent than you think, especially among young adults.
A Devastating Twitch Hack Sends Streamers Reeling
The data breach apparently includes source code, gamer payouts, and more.
Dragon Age and Why It Sucks to Play Cult Favorite Games
Suddenly everyone has an opinion on your gameplay.
Is It Ok to Torment Non-Player Characters in Video Games?
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on the 'Iliad,' asteroid mining, and unlikely heroes.
The Switch OLED Is More Than Just a Pretty Screen
Sure, the improved 7-inch screen is pretty great. But it's the revamped kickstand that makes Nintendo's new handheld shine.
Astronomers Get Ready to Probe Europa’s Hidden Ocean for Life
Jupiter’s most enigmatic moon, one of a few ocean worlds in the solar system, will be the target of upcoming missions by NASA and the European Space Agency.
The Grid Isn’t Ready for the Renewable Revolution
The massive deployment of wind and solar will turn you, the humble homeowner, into a critical actor in the operation of the US power grid.
A True Story About Bogus Photos of People Making Fake News
A photographer set out to capture the misinformation producers in a small town in Macedonia. He wound up revealing uncomfortable truths about his own profession.
This Facebook Whistleblower Hearing Will Be Different
Congress has been grilling the company’s executives for years. This time, Frances Haugen, the former employee behind an unprecedented leak of documents, will take the floor.
Religious Exemptions for Vaccine Mandates Shouldn't Exist
Freedom of religion was never meant to excuse people from obligations that apply to everyone.
The Microsoft Surface Go 3 Is a Battery Buster
Windows 11 feels at home on Microsoft’s budget tablet, as long as you have a charger handy.
How to Get Your Family to Actually Use a Password Manager
Whether it's about sharing your Netflix login or getting your affairs in order, here are tips for convincing your loved ones to organize and protect their accounts too.
Remembering Steve Jobs, 10 Years After His Death
A decade after the passing of the visionary Apple cofounder, we’re still living in his world.
Denis Villeneuve on Dune: ‘I Was Really a Maniac’
The director has wanted to adapt Frank Herbert’s book since he was a teenager. Now he’s finished (the first half of) what he hopes will be the ultimate Dune.
Coding Games for Kids, Especially Girls, Have Come a Long Way
A slew of new options convince me that they might just benefit from more screentime, not less.
Alcohol Is the Breast Cancer Risk No One Wants to Talk About
As companies roll out the pink beer in October to raise awareness of the disease, one group is urging young women to think twice.
Weighing Big Tech’s Promise to Black America
Last year, Netflix made a pledge that represents the tech industry’s best shot at redressing the nation’s racial inequality. How seriously should we take it?
Why Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp All Went Down Today
The problem relates to something called BGP routing, and it took down every part of Facebook's business.
Need Some Storage? 8 Deals on SD Cards, USB Sticks, and SSDs
If you're running low, Amazon has some deals to stock up on storage before it's time to capture all those holiday memories.
How to Get the Most Important New Features in Windows 11
The newest version of Microsoft’s desktop operating system is here.
7 Great Amazon Deals on Robot Vacs, Headphones, and More
The retailer's Epic Daily Deals event promises “Black Friday-Worthy Deals” today. Here are a few that almost meet that bar.
Jamaica Is a Tech Desert. Gamers Make It Work Anyway
It's expensive and difficult to obtain graphics cards, PC components, consoles, and even games. Some streamers have had to get creative.
20 Years After the Anthrax Attacks, We’re Still Unprepared
The first fatal bioterror attack in the US killed five people and caused a national panic—and we’re still short of funding and tech to handle health emergencies.
Clearview AI Has New Tools to Identify You in Photos
In an interview with WIRED, CEO Hoan Ton-That said the company has scraped 10 billion photos from the web—and developed new ways to aid police surveillance.
A Simple Bug Is Leaving AirTag Users Vulnerable to an Attack
Apple has reportedly known about the exploit for months.
How to Set up a Smartphone for Elderly Loved Ones
Here's how to make iPhone and Android devices a little easier to use.
TP-Link's New Wi-Fi 6 Router Puts Gamers in the Fast Lane
Lightning fast and feature-packed, this tri-band Wi-Fi 6 gaming router is perfect for a typical 4-bedroom family home.
A Mathematician Answers a 150-Year-Old Chess Problem
The n-queens problem is about finding how many different ways queens can be placed on a chessboard so that none attack each other.
How to Get Google Search Results That Are Actually Useful
Here's how to cut through the sponsored listings and ads—and get back to the good stuff.
Help Might Finally Be on the Way to Fight SIM-Swap Attacks
Plus: A cybersecurity CEO arrest, an Apple Pay hack, and more of the week's top security news.
Slow Down With These Serene City-Building Games
From Islanders to Townscaper, a handful of titles are designed to soothe your frazzled brain with minimalist, puzzle-like calm.
In New Zealand, People (and Moths) Rediscover Dark Skies
A massive South Island stargazing reserve is a respite from light pollution for many species, including our own.
13 Great Deals on AirPods Max, Earbuds, Speakers, and More
If you're still using the headphones that came with your phone, it's time to try something better. These sales might help.
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