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Apple Says It's Time to Digitize Your ID, Ready or Not
Digital driver’s licenses have had a slow start in the US so far, but iOS 15 Wallet will give the nascent technology a serious push.
NASA Might Put a Huge Telescope on the Far Side of the Moon
Observing the secrets of the universe’s “Dark Ages” will require capturing ultra-long radio wavelengths—and we can’t do that on Earth.
Zillow Taps AI to Improve Its Home Value Estimates
By employing a neural network, the company says its numbers will be more accurate—and allow it to offer to buy more homes.
Ghosts ‘n Goblins Is Back—Pain, Laughs, and All
One of the most unforgiving video game series of all time has risen from the dead, and it’s better than ever.
Streaming Games to Your TV Actually Started in the '80s
Subscription video gaming services seem like a new idea. But 40 years before Game Pass, you could get Burgertime straight to your tube.
WIRED's Ultimate Summer Reading List 2021: Books for Kids and Teens
This surreal school year is finally over. Here are some books to get your young readers in the swing of the season.
What If Doctors Are Always Watching, but Never There?
Remote technology could save lives by monitoring health from home or outside the hospital. It could also push patients and health care providers further apart.
How Humans Think When They Think As Part of a Group
The fancy word for it is "entitativity," and it’s produced when people act and feel together in close proximity. We need it more, but we’re getting it less.
I Treated My Unhealthy Gaming Obsession ... With More Games
The root issue had less to do with the hobby and more to do with me.
From Tamagotchi to Nintendogs: Why People Love Digital Pets
Electronic companions keep drawing us back—and it's not just because they don't have fleas.
How Do You Make a Robot Walk on Mars? It’s a Steep Challenge
Meet SpaceBok, a little, four-legged machine that’s taking the first steps toward walking on the Red Planet’s brutal terrain.
How Some Americans Are Breaking Out of Political Bubbles
A growing number of people are seeking a wider diversity of news sources or opinions contrary to their own to combat information silos within social media.
The Biktrix Kutty X Is a Refined Fat-Tire Ebike That Folds
It's more than 60 pounds, but you get a powerful 750-watt motor, a variety of accessories, and a removable battery.
Pokémon Cards Are Surging. So Is Hate Toward Graders
The business of grading Pokémon cards can be lucrative, time-consuming, and rife with furious, virulent abuse.
What Makes Quantum Computing So Hard to Explain?
Before we can even begin to talk about these computers' potential applications, we need to understand the fundamental physics behind them.
The Best E3 Deals on Top Games and Gear
The biggest week in gaming news is here, and it comes bearing gifts.
All the New Privacy Features Coming to iOS and macOS
Improvements designed to keep your email private, crack down on data stealing apps, and help you find lost devices are on their way.
Google Won't Kill the URL After All
Plus: A Colonial Pipeline update, inside details of the FBI's Anom caper, and more of the week's top security news.
We Asked Giant Robot Experts to Critique Video Game Mecha
How realistic are Metal Gears and Titans anyway? WIRED asked industrial design and robotics pros how they'd operate.
What You Should Know About Voilá, the Latest Viral Selfie App
Before you use it to cartoonify your face, consider the risks to your data.
Here's Why Gadgets Are So Hard to Get Right Now
Whether it's a graphics card or the PS5, delays and stock shortages seem to be the norm. The reasons involve the pandemic, politics, and ... crypto?
When the Bison Come Back, Will the Ecosystem Follow?
An effort to bring wild buffalo to the Great Plains aims to restore one of the world’s most endangered landscapes and increase climate resilience.
As Ransomware Demands Boom, Insurance Keeps Paying Out
While major carriers like AXA have backed away from covering ransoms, don't expect the industry at large to break the vicious cycle.
The 17 Best Weekend Deals on Headphones, Webcams, and More
Beat the Prime Day rush with these early sales on the Fitbit Charge 4, AirPods Pro, and the GoPro Hero9, among others.
The FBI's Anom Stunt Rattles the Encryption Debate
The agency spent years running a secure phone network for criminals. So much for “going dark.”
Why Do People Love UFOs So Much?
Sci-fi author F. Brett Cox loves stories with mysterious spacecraft but is a firm skeptic when it comes to actual alien visitors.
To Fight Online Misinformation, Criminalize Voter Suppression
Congress should salvage a provision buried in the rubble of HR1 that would hold platforms liable for election misinformation.
A Mystery Malware Stole 26 Million Passwords From Windows PCs
The credentials were part of a trove containing 1.2 terabytes of sensitive data extracted between 2018 and 2020.
Loki and the Return of Appointment Television
Not since Game of Thrones have audiences really cared about watching something right when it airs. Thanks to a recent spate of streaming hits, that seems to be changing.
Jeff Bezos Risks It All for His Space Dream
Plus: The origins of Blue Origin, Apple's annoying error messages, and a Kardashian plot twist.
You're Probably Not Using the Web's Best Browser
With endless new customization options, like new email clients and a feed reader, Vivaldi 4.0 just got better.
Amazon's Fire HD 10 Is Still the Best Cheap Tablet Around
The 10-inch tablet gets an optional keyboard and office apps, but it's still best as a cheap way to access all your Prime content.
Apple Starts Leaving Intel Macs Behind in MacOS Monterey
For the first time, some of Apple's own features will only be available on computers with the company's homegrown silicon.
Apple Wants to Control Your Universe
This week, we talk about all things WWDC and Apple’s quest for worldwide gadget domination.
Games Are Reimagining the Road Trip for a Modern Era
Developers are using procedural generation, resource management, and dialog choices to create memorable and powerful journeys.
A New Way to Understand the Brain's Intricate Rhythm
Researchers have found evidence in humans that individual neurons time their firing to a deeper beat. But there’s a mystery: What does it mean?
Hackers Stole a Ton of EA Data—Including Valuable Source Code
The video game publisher confirmed the breach, which could be a boon to the shadowy world of cheat-makers.
How Risky Is It to Send Jeff Bezos to the Edge of Space?
Today's commercial spacecraft have a safety advantage, thanks to simpler designs and suborbital missions. But with rockets, nothing is certain.
Political and Urban-Rural Divides Prolong The Digital Divide
Democrats and Republicans alike need to be honest about how much broadband for all will cost. And they can make Big Tech help pay for it.
Remember When Multiplayer Gaming Needed Envelopes and Stamps?
The history of play-by-mail includes bribes, forgeries, and games that took years to finish.
The Joy and Misery of Hunting for Video Game Trophies
For some, relentlessly unlocking achievements is a lifestyle. For others, it's a headache.
How to Protect Species and Save the Planet—at Once
A major new report calls on humanity to tackle the biodiversity and climate crises simultaneously. Here's what that might look like.
Amazon's New Buds Make It Easier to Summon Alexa Than Ever
With good sound and excellent app integration, Amazon's latest wireless earbuds are an affordable AirPods Pro alternative.
How to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month—IRL or Online
With the ongoing pandemic, here are a variety of ways you can join in at home, or anywhere.
The Best Made-Up Worlds Are Made Up of Real Parts
Helene Wecker’s The Hidden Palace brings magic to 20th century Manhattan. Turns out that’s easier than putting the wrong stormtroopers into Star Wars Land.
VC Pledged to 'Do Better' on Diversity. It's Barely Changed
The Black Lives Matter protests drew sympathetic public statements from investors in 2020. One year later, signs of progress are harder to find.
They Role-Played Fascism in Roblox. Were They Fashies IRL?
Thousands of players flocked to a digital world filled with draconian rules, slavery, and anti-Semitism—and tested how far “just a game” can go.
Facial Verification Won't Fight Fraud
Unemployment fraud is a real problem, and biased software only makes it worse. States need privacy-preserving alternatives.
The Case for Putting Down the Video Game Controller
If gaming isn’t as fulfilling as it used to be, it’s OK to walk away and go do something else.
Help! How Do I Make Work Friends When Everyone's Remote?
Guest columnist Alan Henry offers advice for putting yourself out there online.
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