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Amazon Prime Day 2021 Phone Deal: The OnePlus 8 Is Only $350
The powerful device launched more than a year ago for double the price. This deal makes it one of the cheapest Android phones around.
An Algorithm That Predicts Deadly Infections Is Often Flawed
A study found that a system used to identify cases of sepsis missed most instances and frequently issued false alarms.
A New Wave of Dating Apps Takes Cues From TikTok and Gen Z
Online dating exploded in popularity during the pandemic, and the number of new startups has grown. But will they last?
Transit Agencies Are Trying Everything to Lure You Back
Systems in Boston, Cleveland, Las Vegas, and the San Francisco Bay Area are offering reduced fares or free rides. Others are considering abolishing fares altogether.
Northern Farms Are Releasing Massive Amounts of Carbon
Humans have been draining peatlands to grow crops for centuries. It's a huge, underestimated source of greenhouse gas, scientists say.
Loki Has Always Been Marvel’s Most Queer Character
The character’s identity—rooted in sexually fluid Norse mythology—goes far beyond any form of queerness TV has ever seen.
No, Covid-19 Vaccines Won't Make You Magnetic. Here's Why
No matter how many videos you’ve seen of people sticking spoons to their faces, that’s just not how magnets work.
On Prime Day, Organizers Want You to Think of the Workers
Amazon’s annual sales event this year is unfolding against a backdrop of mounting pressure from labor activists.
25 Last-Minute Father's Day Gifts on Sale Now
Yes, the big day is here. You can still grab Dad a late present with these deals on electronics, cooking gear, and more.
Become a Prime Day Pro With These Tips and 23 Early Deals
Amazon’s big two-day sale event starts soon. Get prepped with our expert advice and the best discounts we’ve found so far.
Your Favorite Mobile Apps That Can Also Run in a Web Browser
Break free from the confines of your phone screen for messaging, music, and more.
The Mystery at the Heart of Physics—That Only Math Can Solve
The full picture of quantum field theory has long eluded physicists. Calling in mathematicians will have profound consequences for both fields.
Catch Some Shut-Eye With Our 7 Favorite Sleep Sounds
From rain forest sounds to video game soundtracks, here are the WIRED Gadget Lab's favorite noises to fall asleep to.
Tech Companies Want to Tackle Harassment in Gaming
But Riot, Microsoft, Intel, and others have made clear that they're doing it on their terms.
A Bug in the Android Google App Put Privacy at Risk
Plus: Airbnb's safety squad, a fake pharmacy crackdown, and more of the week's top security news.
Let Users Own the Tech Companies They Help Build
Startups typically either go public or get acquired. But a more sustainable, accountable option would be to give the user base a stake.
M.O.D.O.K. Is How Marvel Can Master the Multiverse
By untethering from the main canon, Hulu's madcap stop-motion spectacle can be as weird as it wants.
Samsung’s New Galaxy A52 5G Is a Reliable Droid
The new $500 handset does everything a phone needs to do, though it's plagued by the same flaws as its predecessor.
What's With All This Ooey, Gooey Sea Snot?
A phlegmy film is coating the coast around Istanbul—and warmer water could be to blame.
Games Don't Just Let You Escape. They Also Help You Remember
Video games aren't unique in the way they make us nostalgic, but those memories do seem to persist more than other forms of entertainment. Here's why.
The US Government Is Finally Moving at the Speed of Tech
Lina Khan’s ascendance to the top of the FTC, and a set of bipartisan antitrust proposals, shows just how much has changed in Washington—and how suddenly.
This Low-Tech Habit Kept Me Connected in the Lonely Pandemic
Going on my runs just wasn't the same in a locked-down city. It was time to phone a friend.
Some Practical Advice for Living With a Writer
It's not always easy, but fantasy author Jane Lindskold's book Wanderings on Writing provides some honest tips.
The Mystery of Betelgeuse's Dimming Has Finally Been Solved
Astronomers say a cold patch and a stellar burp are behind the star's strange dip in brightness.
A New Tool Wants to Save Open Source from Supply Chain Hacks
Sigstore will make code signing free and easy for software developers, providing an important first line of defense.
A Quick and Dirty Agenda for Congress to Curb Big Tech
Plus: A fair-use summit with Girl Talk, how to explain consciousness, and a pre-summer bake.
The Sex Lives of Superheroes
This week the internet dared to ask: What does Batman do in bed?
Beware Smokescreen Trolling, Trump Followers' Favorite Tactic
Trumpists have weaponized a new technique to win the ideological war. How pro-democracy voices respond to it matters.
As the Nation Reopens, Americans Are on the Road Again
With Covid-19 travel restrictions relaxing, citizens are boarding planes, trains, busses, and rideshares in increasing numbers. This week, we look at how that’s going.
Baltimore May Soon Ban Face Recognition for Everyone but Cops
The measure would make private use of the technology illegal, but would not apply to police. It awaits the mayor's signature.
How to Practice Emergency Preparedness as Self-Care
It's not just about buying a lot of stuff from a list. The key to being ready is all about framing your planning with gratitude, rest, and community.
The Cl0p Bust Shows Exactly Why Ransomware Isn’t Going Away
Ukrainian authorities managed to make some high-profile arrests. But nothing’s going to change until Russia does the same.
Real Diplomacy Is a Start, but the US Needs to Make Putin Pay
Biden's summit with Putin marked a quantum leap forward, but there's still little standing in the way from Russia interfering in future US elections.
GPS III’s Long Journey Is Picking Up Speed
With the launch of a fifth new-generation satellite, the US finally has a constellation able to globally beam M-Code signals that are tough to spoof or jam.
Test Out Next-Gen Space Tech inKerbal Space Program
Sure, a real-life Epstein drive is still a few breakthroughs away. But the rocket-building game lets you pilot a fusion-propelled craft right now.
On Microphones, Music, and Our Long Year of Screen Time
Pianist Glenn Gould proved long ago that an existence heavily mediated by technology is not nonexistence.
The Efforts to Make Text-Based AI Less Racist and Terrible
Language models like GPT-3 can write poetry, but they often amplify negative stereotypes. Researchers are trying different approaches to address the problem.
The Lithium Mine Versus the Wildflower
The deposit could power 400,000 clean-energy car batteries. There’s just one roadblock: a rare, fragile species of buckwheat, which for a mine might mean extinction.
The Delta Variant and Low Vaccine Rates Could Spell Trouble
Vaccines are effective against the variant, but experts worry about states where fewer people are inoculated.
This Robot Spies on Creatures in the Ocean's ‘Twilight Zone’
Mesobot looks like a giant AirPods case, but it's in fact a sophisticated machine that tracks animals making the most epic migration on Earth.
The Best Games (and Trailers) From E3
The annual gaming event was slightly subdued by the pandemic, but there were still big updates on Zelda, Halo, Far Cry, and more.
Nintendo Has Been Stuck in a Creative Rut
The company is still publishing big games for the Switch, but recently its titles have an uncharacteristic dullness.
Help! What Should I Do About My Cliquey Coworkers?
Megan weighs in on how to navigate office in-groups—and why having a few people in your corner isn’t a bad thing.
Sweat Gives Influencers Something They’ve Never Had: Depth
The new Polish-Swedish drama offers a harrowing portrait of social media fame rarely seen in movies.
The Unwitting Covid Allegory in A Quiet Place Part II
Delayed since March 2020, the horror film ironically forces us to contend with our fragile humanity—and perhaps shows us where to go.
A Tentacle-Headed Robot Amuses Your Pets While You're Away
This app-controlled cat toy can livestream through its camera while you're away, but it's expensive.
Why Do I Like Waiting for My Smartphone Photos to 'Develop'?
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on apps, impatience, and the struggle to control time itself.
Apple and Google’s New AI Wizardry Promises Privacy—at a Cost
The companies revealed upgrades for their phones that protect data and reduce reliance on the cloud. It also binds users more tightly to their ecosystems.
DuckDuckGo’s Quest to Prove Online Privacy Is Possible
The company best known for its search engine is launching a new set of tools aimed at creating an “easy button” for protecting your data online.
The Challenge of Covid-19 Vaccines for the Immunosuppressed
Recent studies find transplant patients and immune-suppressed people who get the shot don’t make many antibodies. But that research is just beginning.
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