Feed: All Latest

Plus: The biggest idea of 2016, the ethics of synthetic data, and a blaze on the Gulf of Mexico.

Yes, Covid-19 delayed the film, but the movie should have come out years ago.

This week we discuss the proliferation of ebikes in bike-share networks, as well as the explosive growth of private ebike ownership.

This robot can help a human assemble a bookcase by predicting what part they’ll want next and handing it over.

Google, Nvidia, and others are training algorithms in the dark arts of designing semiconductors—some of which will be used to run artificial intelligence programs.

B-list reality stars. Sex workers. A shirtless cooking show. Programming on the renegade platform finds comfort among the uncomfortable.

For the second time in a month, the company issued an update that doesn't fully address a severe security vulnerability in Windows.

Security researchers warned Kaseya about its IT management software in April, but the patches didn't come fast enough to avert last week's disaster.

With the three-pack, you can get internet connectivity in every corner of your home at a startlingly low price.

The Coway Airmega 400 is a WIRED-tested top pick, and it’s ideal for bigger spaces. It hasn't dipped this low since the start of 2020.

A new study finds that making contraceptives and reproductive care accessible through a state-funded program in Colorado reduced the dropout rate for young women.

The conspiracists might have been deplatformed, but their movement is shifting into local elections and events.

Show me DLC and I will pay good money to spend, uh, quality time with characters.

Prisoners are suing for their right to hormone therapy and gender confirmation surgery—if deemed necessary. Meet the psychiatrist who almost always says it's not.

The company’s latest video, “Spot’s on It,” signals its deepening, complexifying relationship with dance.

Stretching a few more years out of your PS4 console? Try some of these lovely extras.

Amidst a wave of media consolidation, the retail giant’s moves feel like they come from an old playbook.

The discovery could have a profound effect on cell research for many species of plants and animals, as well as the future of crops.

Before authoritarians pollute the 2022 midterms, the US and EU must build a blueprint for democratic internet governance.

Last month saw some record-breaking temperatures. If you’re going for a run, be sure to wear the right clothes and stay hydrated.

Yadea's electric KS5 Pro has quite a few quirks, but it offers up a decently comfortable ride, enough speed, and average range to make up for it.

Members of Congress from Western states are pushing for $750 million to turn wastewater into pure water. Here’s how that works.

For years, the megacorporation has churned out sci-fi—Electric Dreams, Upload, Solos—that ranges from obnoxious to just plain noxious.

The JEDI program had become a legal and political morass. Microsoft won the $10 billion contract, but Amazon and Oracle sued to block the deal.

The display is a little bigger, and the storage is double, but the console still lacks the 4K output players have clamored for.

Insomniac Games’ new banner title shows what developers can do to make games more inclusive.

With dedicated rear drivers and a wireless subwoofer, the $500 Atmos system provides theater-like listening on the cheap.

Here’s what you need to know before joining the social audio platform, especially if you’re a person of color.

Law enforcement officials say the tool can help them combat misinformation. Civil liberties advocates say it can be used for mass surveillance.

Everyone hates the old ways of authentication. But while change is closer than ever, it comes with its own drawbacks.

When we masked and stayed home, we were shielded from winter viruses. As we get back to normal, some will resurge—and our immune systems may not be prepared.

Even as it dominates globally, the streaming giant no longer shines. HBO Max and Disney+, your move.

Over the next six months, five professionals from outside of journalism will give WIRED readers an inside perspective on their changing fields.

A new federal facility in Kansas will house the deadliest agricultural pathogens in the world—and researchers working tirelessly to contain them.

Thinking about selling your smart speaker? Be aware that you can't completely delete personal content from the device.

Growing up Jewish was a challenge, but who knew an over-the-top game like this one would help me come to terms with who I am, and what my own culture meant to me.

And yes, the Ohmie is completely compostable.

A growing body of research shows that to optimize health and productivity, workers should adjust their workdays to their sleep schedules.

More details have come to light as to how the notorious hacking group pulled off its unprecedented attack.

Celebrate Independence Day by saving on grilling accessories, tablets, phones, espresso machines, hair tools—and, of course, mattresses.

In three towering papers, a team of mathematicians has worked out the details of Liouville quantum field theory, forging a bridge between math and physics.

You don't need a new wearable to get moving or meet your health goals. Turn to the smartphone you already have.

Women in video games are either young and sexy or old and wise. But a character who’s built up the strength and confidence of experience? Sign me up.

A PrintNightmare exploit, a VPN takedown, and more of the week's top security news.

Extreme environments offer them an unexpected paradise. Now researchers and conservationists want to get a head count.

Chinese entrants swept all five categories, featuring technologies to improve civic life. But the advances could also be tools for surveillance.

From a co-sleeping robot bean to a brain-sensing headband, I searched high and low for a solution to my nightmare.

Breaking the conventions of tabletop roleplaying is great for everyone.

An apparent supply chain attack exploited Kaseya's IT management software to encrypt a "monumental" number of victims all at once.

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.