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Do you want to pay for coffee without tapping a grimy screen? Here's how to use your iPhone or Android phone to scan QR codes.

Depending on who you ask, smartphones with folding screens—like the two models Samsung just released—are either a gimmick or the next frontier.

Called the Exo-Abs, the robotic device uses artificial intelligence to gauge how much pressure to put on a person’s midsection.

The Google subsidiary solved a fundamental problem in biology but didn’t promptly share its solution. So a University of Washington team tried to re-create it.

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on emotional connection, continental affairs, and the ulterior motives of chatbots.

Beneath the tiny top hats and GIF-able snuggle sessions, I found a dark tale of internet virality.

On Wednesday morning, the company unveiled new folding phones, some Wear OS smartwatches, and even more wireless earbuds.

The company’s claims cloak threats to millions of users’ iCloud, iMessage, and facial verification data.

Need a new computer or just a soothing weighted blanket for the new school year? We found deals on some of our favorites.

The landmark assessment was dire. But it shows that by slashing methane emissions, humanity can make rapid progress in fighting climate change.

If you're preparing for yet another round of homeschooling, we've identified a few ways to make this school year suck just a little bit less.

A sweeping AI has become central to how the US handles the opioid crisis. It may only be making the crisis worse.

You may not have the full story about what network you're on—and how well you're protected.

The spin seems simple if you’re just watching it on TV. But it’s a complex move that requires understanding your center of mass.

Cool fact: The ghosts' hunting algorithm, which is the key to the original game and to Ms. Pac-Man, is apparently also present in 99.

Shannon Mattern's new book 'A City Is Not a Computer' digs into the data, dashboards, and language that keep people from building better, safer communities.

The president called for 40 percent of new cars to be electric by 2030. But motorists still fret about running out of juice—even if it rarely happens.

So much education happens outside of school, whether it's virtual or in-person. These tools will turn your kids into curious scientists exploring their world.

Documents reveal that police bought facial-recognition software, vans equipped with x-ray machines, and “stingray” cell site simulators—with no public oversight.

There are tons of services out there to help, whether you're a total beginner or getting back into it. Here's how to make the most of them.

At $2,699, it's not for everyone. But this electric kick scooter can crush inclines and will travel well more than 25 miles.

On the app you'll see a raucous reboot of "slacker" attitude. Or not. Whatever.

The findings emerged from an unusual contest to identify unfairness in algorithms, similar to hunts for security bugs.

Muscle cells, 3D-printed lunar regolith, and le Blob will soon orbit 250 miles above Earth.

A major new report from the IPCC paints a devastating portrait of climate change. But it also shows that it's not too late for drastic action.

While the popular plant-based meats grab all the headlines, a much more humble foodstuff is poised to lead the next wave of alternative proteins.

New research tracking people’s behavior on the platform found that most don’t go down those ever-deepening rabbit holes.

The brown dwarf isn't a star and it's not a planet. But it's illuminating the murky borderlands that separate the two.

If you're struggling to make new friends, you're not alone. But tech and little tenacity can help you can find—or build—community. Here's how.

With the first updates kicking in this month, Android apps should be more streamlined and lightweight. Google is also getting a greater level of control.

Gone are the easy, thoughtless choices of hot vax summer. Making decisions that balance safety and sanity just got a lot more complicated.

A new trailer for the action thriller starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead shows a familiar premise.

Plus: Facebook account hacks, Instagram-ban scammers, and more of the week’s top security news.

Rare-earth magnet recycling could reduce the need to mine for more resources, leading to more sustainable data centers.

Researchers found that tools like OpenAI's GPT-3 helped craft devilishly effective spearphishing messages.

Whether you're listening to workout music or a "cooking dinner" playlist, the app can show you ads based on your mood and what you're doing right now.

We’ve scoured the internet for the best deals to keep you entertained during quarantine part two.

The new Netflix series is a sleek update to the 1980s cartoon. But it's not without flaws.

A new cybercrime treaty Russia presented to the UN signals once again that the regime won’t help clamp down on attacks.

As the Games wind down, his recap show with Kevin Hart has been a social media highlight. But little else has broken through.

Signia’s app-controlled in-ear buds reduce the stigma of wearing hearing aids while making the world around you sound clearer.

Plus: The man behind the cryptographic technique, the danger in calculating risks, and fries worth a small fortune.

This week, we talk about the history of memes, where they originate, and how they influence politics and society.

Yes, yes, the dirt is horrifying. But it’s also how we make bitcoin apps.

Vaccines are rolling out across the US. These tips will help you figure out where to find an appointment in your in your area, and how to prepare.

Relatively minor meltdowns might destroy underwater cables and disrupt vital industries, scientists say, creating a cascade of economic misery.

Vulnerabilities in Signal, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, and more all point to a pervasive privacy issue.

With a new capability to search for illegal material not just in the cloud but on user devices, the company may have opened up a new front in the encryption wars.

The farm-equipment giant is buying Bear Flag Robotics, which makes autonomous tractors, marking its second big tech buy in four years.