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Major platforms’ policies aren’t actually inspired by the First Amendment. This legal scholar says that’s a good thing.

When flat, the structure is about the size of a twin mattress. But when it's inflated, walls widen, and a roof snaps into place.

Originally designed as a syringe, the emoji is becoming more popular as people get vaccinated. Apple’s latest redesign reflects this evolution.

The vulnerability was patched Monday, but hackers had already used it to spread malware.

Kate Crawford, who holds positions at USC and Microsoft, says in a new book that even experts working on the technology misunderstand AI.

One new study found that radiation exposure didn't genetically harm future generations, while another offers insights into how radiation causes thyroid cancer.

Gardening in this relaxing, chill game brought me back to my childhood, but broke my heart when I had no choice but to grow up and face reality.

Facebook and other advertisers fought the move, but App Tracking Transparency is finally here.

The “hygiene hypothesis” says early contact with microbes trains our immune systems. But what happens after a year of distancing?

Some groups of neurons process sensory data and memories at the same time. New work shows how the brain pivots those representations to prevent interference.

The M-E1 from Montague is a polished electric bike that packs down to a very compact size.

Recent spying attacks against Pulse Secure VPN are just the latest example of a long-simmering cybersecurity meltdown.

Before you share them, make sure your snaps look their best with the help of these tools.

Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s and Father’s Day in person or virtually, these gadgets might help bring your folks closer.

Today's highly automated planes create surprises pilots aren't familiar with. The humans in the cockpit need to be better prepared for the machine's quirks.

Most scholars thought the Isaiah Scroll was copied by a single author. New handwriting analysis just revealed otherwise.

Plus: App Store scams, an anti-surveillance bill, and more of the week’s top security news.

Seagrasses, mangrove forests, and wetlands store tons of carbon. But can a market based on regrowing them avoid the pitfalls that plague land-based programs?

From green cleaning supplies to reusable bags and bottles, these products try to cut down on waste.

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

Part of this year’s event will be held at a train station. Frankly, that tracks.

Plus: A conversation with Steve Jobs, how Facebook can fix its reputation, and the week in cyclones.

Two years ago, WIRED referred to Tim Robinson’s Netflix sketch series as not “particularly good.” We regret the error.

This week, Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, the head of Facebook Reality Labs, joins us to talk about how his team is thinking about the future of mixed reality.

This week, hackers stole confidential schematics from a third-party supplier and demanded $50 million not to release them.

The genre has long relied on racial and gender stereotypes. Recent strides in diversity have made it better (and more fun) to choose your fighter.

The safety pause in giving the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is up for debate again—a battle in a Secret War of Denominators and risk-benefit philosophies.

Programs such as GPT-3 can compose convincing text. Some people are using the tool to automate software development and hunt for bugs.

The six-month mission is another step toward an eventual moon landing, and the second time this Crew Dragon capsule has visited the space station.

What do an electronic turtle egg, an Arctic seed bank, and carbon-eating machines have in common? They’re helping us be optimistic this Earth Day.

The president wants the country to halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Here's what it will take to actually succeed.

You can’t understand the app store debate without knowing a crucial piece of antitrust jargon.

VR headsets are all about escapism—until your real-world nausea kicks in. These tips can help.

The dependence on VOD during the pandemic proved one thing: Hollywood still needs theaters, and it needs us to return in droves as they reopen across the world.

Calm down, audiophiles. When it comes to your home audio system, sound isn’t the only thing that matters.

A recently discovered vulnerability discloses user email addresses even when they’re set to private.

Kadir van Lohuizen photographed nations affected by climate change. His book documents the present, but offers a glimpse of the future.

By creating apparel from recyclable synthetic fabrics, fashion brands can reduce their reliance on virgin petrochemicals while also boosting their public image.

The groups used social engineering techniques on Facebook to direct targets to a wide range of malware, including custom tools.

The EU released draft laws that would regulate facial recognition and uses of algorithms. If it passes, the policy will impact companies in the US and China.

The vulnerabilities opened the door to “ghosts” hiding in and disrupting rooms, where moderators would be unable to mute them.

Games like Animal Crossing and Cozy Grove are meant to be played every day, but who’s got that kind of time?

Online office events are never going to be a blast. But Megan has a few ideas for how to make them suck less.

Ubisoft consulted with native Welsh speakers, 13th-century Icelandic texts, and Gaelic scholars to create the game's lingua-scape.

Building your own computer isn't exactly “adult Lego,” but that doesn't mean it's not worth doing. You just need to know what you're in for first.

Consider it like 'Shark Tank' on your phone: Every week on Angelhouse, founders make a pitch to a panel of investors as hundreds of people listen in.

Want to be more sociable or less of a doormat? There's an (experimental) app for that.

Apple’s new location-aware widgets point to the company’s possible larger ambitions for augmented reality.

The new high-end tablet uses Mini-LED display technology, supports Thunderbolt, and has the powerful new Mac processor.

Say hello to new iMacs, new iPads Pro, an updated Apple TV, and some little wireless trackers that keep tabs on your tchotchkes.