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Apple's WWDC 2021 Starts Monday. Here's What to Expect
The annual developer conference is where the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and other software enhancements are unveiled.
The Avengers Campus at Disneyland Kinda Weirds Me Out
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is becoming the uncanny valley—that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
A Google Alum Wants to Make Search Pure Again
Plus: A lesson in macro Googlenomics, an audio jamming dream, and high-stakes cheesesteaks.
How a Smartphone Can Help You Cope With Epilepsy
Epilepsy looks different depending on the person, but here are some strategies for managing symptoms and staying safe.
You Need to Weigh Some Water. All You’ve Got Is a Paper Clip
OK, so you might need a couple other supplies, but your best option is to do what MacGyver would do: Turn it into a scale.
Oximeters Used to Be Designed for Equity. What Happened?
The pandemic drew attention to the racial bias built into pulse oxes. But calls to create a fairer device are missing one thing: It once existed.
Get Your Covid Vaccine, Win a Million Dollars
This week we unpack the behavioral science behind vaccine lotteries and why a life-changing amount of cash will motivate humans to get their shots.
This Electric Kick Scooter Is Lightweight and Folds Fast
This electric kick scooter doesn’t offer the comfiest or the fastest ride, but it’s lightweight enough to ignore those flaws.
I Revisited SaGa Frontier—and My Bisexual Video Game Crush
As a kid in the 90s, the original game was my escape. In the new remastered version, Lady Asellus's story still resonates.
Microsoft’s Vote Tracking Software Clears a Major Hurdle
Hart InterCivic will be the first private vendor to partner with the company on using its open-source ElectionGuard system.
Google's New Nest Hub Beats Wearing a Sleep Tracker to Bed
The new version of the smart display can now track your sleep without a camera—and it gave me fresh insight into some of my sleep habits.
Don't End Up on This Artificial Intelligence Hall of Shame
A list of incidents that caused, or nearly caused, harm aims to prompt developers to think more carefully about the tech they create.
One of Our Favorite Standing Desks Just Got Cheaper
Flexispot’s 55-inch adjustable desk has three height presets and is well made. It’s now $100 off.
The Sneaky, Lying Flower That Pretends to Be a Rotting Beetle
Aristolochia microstoma finds love by smelling like death. Coffin flies can’t resist.
Changing Minds About Why Doctors Change Their Minds
After Covid, being open with patients about uncertainty may be the surest way to build trust in medicine.
How an Adaptive Game Controller Helps My Family Bond
Multiplayer gaming was something we thought my son would never be able to do, but a special Xbox controller changed everything.
They Rage-Quit the School System—and They're Not Going Back
The pandemic created a new, more diverse, more connected crop of homeschoolers. They could help shape what learning looks like for everyone.
Get Ready for Summer With These Nature-Themed Board Games
We selected a few great outdoorsy games that are perfect for playing on the patio or by an open window.
Wait, Vaccine Lotteries Actually Work?
Ooh, the behavioral economists are going to be so smug about this.
The All-Seeing Eyes of New York’s 15,000 Surveillance Cameras
Video from the cameras is often used in facial-recognition searches. A report finds they are most common in neighborhoods with large nonwhite populations.
Lyft’s Revamped Bike-Share Ebike Is Sleek—and Beefy
It’s got a better motor, a bigger battery, and a flashy paint job. Riders in San Francisco will soon be able to take the public beta for a spin.
Help! Must We With the Virtual Meeting Small Talk?
Megan weighs in on the value of idle chatter.
How Apps and VR Therapy Can Help OCD Patients
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is often misunderstood. Here’s what it is, and how those with OCD can use technology to help navigate uncertainty.
More Content Moderation Is Not Always Better
Simply erasing things from the internet comes at a cost. It might not be worth it.
The UK Has a Plan for a New ‘Pandemic Radar’ System
Disease surveillance schemes to catch the next rising virus already exist—they’re just not communicating with each other.
Welcome to Planet Egirl
What does it look like when women’s long-held interest in gaming is finally accepted into the mainstream—and embraced by billion-dollar industries?
Ransomware Hits a Food Supply Giant—and Underscores Dire Risk
Hackers targeting JBS USA have disrupted meat processing facilities around the world, just one month after the Colonial Pipeline attack caused fuel distribution havoc.
There’s Hope for American Movie Theaters After All
Covid-19 closures put movie chains in a tough spot. A Quiet Place Part II’s box office performance shows they could find their way out of the woods.
New to Vinyl Records? Here’s What You Need to Know
Before you go shopping for turntables, cartridges, and headphones, here are a few things to remember as you start your journey into records.
Inside Silicon Valley’s Mayo Marketing Madness
The war on eggs started back in the ’70s, not with the company formerly known as Hampton Creek, but with a little cafe-grocery store in Los Angeles.
The Mayor of Reno Is Betting Big on the Blockchain
Hillary Schieve invests in cryptocurrencies herself, and she sees the technology as a way to improve government services.
This Arcane Manual Could Lead to More Human-Friendly Cities
For decades, the federal government has issued a guide for designing streets. Activists want to make it better for pedestrians and cyclists.
Peanut the Waiter Robot Is Proof That Your Job Is Safe
Restaurants are struggling to hire people, so one Jersey Shore grill employed a machine. It confirms that humans remain indispensable.
Indie Video Games Have Finally Embraced the Tabletop Scene
Video games like Monster Train, Slay The Spire, and Gordian Quest use decks, cards, and dice rolls to stake their claim.
20 Memorial Day Deals to Spruce Up Your Smart Home
From smart toothbrushes to app-controlled power strips, these deals will add a high-tech boost to your abode.
The Best Memorial Day Sales on Tech, Gaming, Home, and More
There are deals on the best headphones, our favorite sunglasses, and dozens of other WIRED top picks this holiday weekend.
The Dog Poodemic Is Here. Call in the Dung-Hunting Drones
Lockdown puppy madness has left sidewalks littered with feces. Robots that scan and scoop can help.
This Dam Acts Like a Water Cannon. Let’s Do Some Physics!
Like a giant bucket with a hole, the Funil Hydropower Plant sprays out an enormous jet of water. We can use its speed to calculate the depth of the reservoir.
How to Game on a PC When You Can’t Find a Graphics Card
Don’t want to get scammed by a scalper or pay more than double for a new GPU? We have some tips to help you keep gaming without emptying your wallet.
Remote Weddings and Memorials Are Here to Stay. Be Prepared
Are you Zooming, streaming, or Skyping big life events? Here’s how to better prepare for tech glitches so you can get to the church on time.
What Is a Supply Chain Attack?
From NotPetya to SolarWinds, it’s a problem that’s not going away any time soon.
The Gear to Carry on Your Next Bikepacking Adventure
Here's what to consider (and what to buy) before safely heading out on a multiday cycling trip into the hinterlands.
Apple’s M1 Chip Has a Fascinating Flaw
The covert channel bug is harmless, but it demonstrates that even new CPUs have mistakes in them.
Chair Simulator Is a Game About … Sitting
The free PC game is pointless. That’s why it’s so absurdly fun.
Sleep Evolved Before Brains. Hydras Are Living Proof
Some of nature’s simplest animals suggest that sleep evolved long before centralized nervous systems.
6 Easy Ways to Make Your Own Memes
Your idea is destined to go viral. These sites and apps can help.
I'm a Cicada. You're a Horny Human. We Are Not the Same
People preparing for a post-vax summer are likening themselves to the emerging insects. WIRED commissioned one cicada for its take.
An Online Pastry Course to Challenge Curious Home Chefs
Rouxbe's extensive web-based course takes a deep dive into French pastry knowledge.
US Soldiers Exposed Nuclear Secrets on Digital Flash Ccards
Plus: A major hack in Japan, Citizen app run amok, and more of the week’s top security news.
It’s Tough to Defend Overwatch, but It’s Still Unparalleled
One of the best hero shooters just turned 5 years old. It’s still an incredible game, but Blizzard definitely has some work to do.
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