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US Takedown of Iranian Media Sites Extends a Thorny Precedent
Free speech advocates raised concerns after the Justice Department seized more than 30 domains this week.
In Africa, Content Moderation Is a Dangerous Game
Platforms are finally taking action in African countries, but in Uganda and Nigeria's case, it’s led to an even worse outcome: citizens losing access.
The Enduring Power of #FreeBritney
The hashtag kept Britney Spears’ conservatorship in the public eye—even when she wasn’t.
The Unfortunate Punkonomics of Cryptocurrency
Plus: The early days of digital cash, the slow death of IPv4, and social distancing in the Black Sea.
How to Break Into the Hex From 'WandaVision'—With Physics!
Want to safely pass through the radiation field surrounding the town of Westview? You're going to need some lead—and some handy equations.
The Alarming Blind Spots in Health Care AI
Artificial intelligence promises to make medicine smarter. But what happens when these software systems don't work as advertised?
Tiny Satellites Could Help Warn of the Next Big Hurricane
A constellation of nanosats could improve our understanding of the world’s most dangerous storms.
The Biggest Windows 11 News Is an App Store Overhaul
By playing nice with Android and letting developers use their own payments system, Microsoft has fashioned itself as the anti-Apple for developers.
NFC Flaws Let Researchers Hack ATMs by Waving a Phone
Flaws in card reader technology let a security firm consultant wreak havoc with point-of-sale systems and more.
Prime Day 2021 Is Over: Here Are the 40 Best Remaining Deals
A few of our favorite things are still on sale, like laptops, soundbars, air purifiers, and more.
Before Guitar Hero, Gamers Rocked Out to Gitaroo Man
Sure, you can play the guitar and be a star, but what if you could play the guitar, be a star, and save the universe? Twenty years ago, you could.
How to Watch Microsoft's Windows 11 Event—and What to Expect
The next version of Windows will finally be unveiled—officially, at least. Here's how to watch live, and the features that will be on their way to your PC soon.
The Delta and Gamma Covid-19 Variants Are Taking Over the US
The two variants are threatening Alpha’s reign—and the country's path out of the pandemic.
The World Needs Deepfake Experts to Stem This Chaos
A crisis over a suspicious confession video in Myanmar underscores why we need a coordinated response to discern fact from fiction.
Volunteers Digitized Centuries of Handwritten Rain Data
As the UK went into lockdown, 16,000 volunteers put their spare time to good use, transcribing 350 years of archival records for use by modern climate scientists.
Andreessen Horowitz Goes Ham on Crypto with a New $2.2B Fund
After its wildly successful Coinbase exit, the VC firm signals its commitment to cryptocurrencies with a third fund.
The Untold Story Behind Lev's Voice in The Last of Us Part II
The game's creator and the teen who voiced the character talk to WIRED about bringing Lev to life and the importance of trans voices in video games.
How to Survive the Worst Tornado in US History
It blew an entire town to pieces, flipping trains and flattening banks. But there’s one place you might try to hide.
A Well-Meaning Feature Leaves Millions of Dell PCs Vulnerable
Flaws in a firmware security tool affect as many as 30 million desktops, laptops, and tablets.
John McAfee Dies in Spanish Prison After Extradition Order
The antivirus pioneer and alleged cryptocurrency scammer was 75 years old.
French Spyware Executives Are Indicted for Aiding Torture
The managers are accused of selling tech to Libya and Egypt that was used to to identify activists, read private messages, and kidnap, torture, or kill them.
Stop Putting Pressure on Developers to Rush Games to Market
If you hate buggy new releases, then you’re just going to have to learn to wait.
Help! How Do I Make My Workplace More Diverse?
Megan offers advice for casting your net—because there's no excuse for a hiring pool where everyone looks the same.
Can Some Classy Cookware Zap the Microwave's Bad Rap?
Anyday's cooking bowls—and their companion recipes—are meant to help you harness the time-saving power of the microwave you already have in your kitchen.
Google Launches a New Medical App—Outside the US
The dermatology AI app won approval for use in the EU but not with the FDA, an odd twist on Europe's reputation for tough rules on tech.
The Coelacanth May Live for a Century. That’s Not Great News
Scale markings reveal that this weird fish's lifespan is double what scientists first estimated. That also means they’re closer to extinction than we thought.
These Startups Are Betting on a Remote-First World
As people redefine their relationship to the office, some entrepreneurs see an opportunity to reimagine everything from housing to education.
What if Shopping on Amazon Was Just … Better?
From reselling old purchases to shipping new ones more efficiently, Amazon’s shopping model needs improving. These two visionaries have some fresh ideas.
Amazon Prime Day 2021: 39 Best Kitchen, Home, Kids Deals (Last Call!)
(Check for Updates!) Do you need a hair dryer, robot vacuum, or smart rice cooker? We can fill all your homebody needs here.
Target 'Deal Days' 2021: The 31 Best Deals We Found (Updated)
Amazon Prime Day even has a lot of rivals this year. From pet products to board games, here are the spoils of Target’s discounts.
13 Best Coffee Maker Deals for Amazon Prime Day (2021)
Need a new French press, burr grinder, or scale? We've found discounts on WIRED-tested gadgets.
33 Prime Day Deals for Your Post-Vax Summer Adventures (Last Call!)
Seeking some safe fun in the sun? Head outside with deals on speakers, luggage, and more—all still discounted for Prime Day.
Prime Day 2021: The 83 Absolute Best Deals (Last Call!)
The best stuff we can find! From Instant Pots to Echo Dots, here are all the greatest tech still discounted at Amazon's big sale.
48 Awesome Prime Day Deals for $50 or Less (Last Call!)
Don’t break the bank in the name of a sale. We found a bunch of budget-friendly discounts on Amazon.
The 54 Best Prime Day Deals if You Work From Home (Day 2)
We found discounts on webcams, laptops, monitors, and standing desks to kit out your home office.
9 Prime Day PC Parts Deals to Build Your Own PC (2021)
Can you build almost an entire PC with just Amazon Prime Day deals? Yes. Yes, you can.
32 Best Camping and Outdoors Deals for Amazon Prime Day (Day 2)
Prep yourself for summer with these Prime deals on camping gear, hiking gear, fitness trackers, biking accessories, and more.
Why Utilities Want to Control Your Smart Thermostat
Don’t mess with Texans’ air conditioning. Here’s why some customers in the state had their thermostats remotely controlled.
27 Best Gaming Gear Deals for Prime Day 2021: PC, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox
Amazon's big sale event is here, and it's hot out. Let's build an indoor oasis with these video game peripherals.
19 Best Prime Day Deals on Amazon Devices 2021: Kindle, Echo, Fire (Day 2)
Many of Amazon's best discounts are on its own devices, including Kindles, Echo speakers, Fire tablets, and more.
The Best Electric Toothbrush is Half Off ($20) for Prime Day
The Colgate Hum has all the best features of a vibrating brush. Its buzz-worthy discount likely ends tonight.
Walmart 'Deals for Days' 2021: The 20 Best Deals (Updated)
Prime Day is more than Amazon now. Here’s the best deals we’ve found at Walmart’s “Deals for Days” event.
All the Ways Amazon Tracks You—and How to Stop It
The retail empire is obsessed with your data. But is the convenience worth your personal information?
This Agency Wants to Figure OutExactlyHow Much You Trust AI
The National Institute of Standards and Technology measures how many photons pass through a chicken. Now, it wants to quantify transparency around algorithms.
Zoom Nearly Broke My Body. Here’s How to Protect Yours
During a year of teaching over Zoom, I developed some preventable injuries and a new outlook on what it means to stay healthy at home.
An Observatory Spied on LA’s Carbon Emissions—From Space
The instrument reads sunlight intensity to determine carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere. Its findings could help reduce our carbon footprint.
How to Safely Stay Connected When You Travel
No matter where or how you roam this summer, these tips can help you navigate or stay in touch with friends and family—when you want.
The Joy and Liberation of Customizing Your Avatar
The act of personalizing the character you'll play in a game is more than fun, it empowers you—and pulls you into the fantasy you're about to enjoy.
Ranked Choice Voting Reveals the Weird Math of Elections
The New York City mayoral race could show whether a new way of measuring voter desires can actually be an alternate timeline for democracy.
He Thought He Could Outfox the Gig Economy. He Was Wrong
Jeffrey Fang was a ride-hailing legend, a top earner with relentless hustle. Then his minivan was carjacked—with his kids in the back seat.
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