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Updated 2024-11-26 22:02
The Humble Shrub That’s Predicting a Terrible Fire Season
Chamise may not look (or smell) like much, but it's actually a kind of crystal ball for understanding how badly California might burn.
This Coffee Brewer Uses a Vacuum to Make a Delicious Cup
This innovative brewer uses a vacuum pump to filter your coffee, resulting in a cleaner, less bitter cup.
The Biggest Security Threats to the US Are the Hardest to Define
In a Senate briefing, the heads of the major intelligence agencies warned the public about dangers that offer no easy solutions.
The FBI Takes a Drastic Step to Fight China’s Hacking Spree
The agency's approach to protecting vulnerable victims of the recent Hafnium attack manages to be at once controversial and refreshingly restrained.
Help! Am I Oversharing With My Colleagues?
How does a manager strike the balance between honesty and spilling too many secrets?
This WIRED-Approved Heated Massage Gun Is on Sale Now
The SKG F5 is a much more affordable Theragun alternative, and it even adds heat to help relax your tight muscles. It's 40 percent off.
Choices Was the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Escape I Needed
In the mobile game, I could be anyone I wanted—and my decisions reflected the bolder, braver person I aspired to be.
Tonal's Home Gym Is Made for Folks Who Want to Get Ripped
In a market dominated by home cardio workout machines, Tonal concentrates on strength-building and muscle toning.
Will Future Electric Vehicles Be Powered by Deep-Sea Metals?
Mining companies and marine scientists want to know whether harvesting blobs of useful materials from the seafloor harms ocean life.
Brompton’s Folding Ebike Is Stylish but Sluggish
The weak, inefficient electric assist on the company’s classic and compact bike is just dead weight.
Who Let the Doge Out? The Cryptocurrency Is As Nutty As Ever
The much wow Dogecoin has had its notable influencers—including, for a brief moment, me.
Coinbase Makes Its Debut—and Bitcoin Arrives on Wall Street
The big cryptocurrency exchange goes public through a direct listing, and it could make a bigger debut than Facebook.
The Sonos Roam Is a Fun-Sized Speaker That Boasts Bold Sound
This super-portable gadget is easy to use, supports Alexa or Google Assistant, and works flawlessly at home or anywhere else.
Did This Scorching-Hot Planet Lose—and Regain—an Atmosphere?
A veritable hellscape of an exoplanet is challenging researchers’ assumptions about what types of worlds host atmospheres.
5 New Family-Friendly Movies and 1 Actually Good One
This year’s Oscar-nominated animated films have a uniformly safe, childish approach to death. But The Willoughbys—not nominated—will mess you up.
Is Silicon Valley Dead? Not According to Venture Dollars
In a record quarter for VC funding, California still takes the cake—further evidence that reports of the region’s demise are greatly exaggerated.
Data Brokers Are a Threat to Democracy
Unless the federal government steps up, the unchecked middlemen of surveillance capitalism will continue to harm our civil rights and national security.
Master & Dynamic Is Having a Big Sale on Audio Gear Now
You can get 25 percent off sitewide through April 19. That includes discounts on some of our favorite headphones, earbuds, and speakers.
The Most Surprising Gaming Upgrade I've Made? Surround Sound
New mouse? New monitor? New keyboard? Maybe consider some new speakers, instead.
Microsoft Makes a $16 Billion Entry Into Health Care AI
The company plans to buy Nuance, a speech-recognition firm that grasps the specialized language of medicine—tech that won’t be easy for others to replicate.
AI Comes to Car Repair, and Body Shop Owners Aren’t Happy
During the pandemic, insurers accelerated the use of automated tools to estimate repair costs. Garage operators say the numbers can be wildly inaccurate.
Here’s What It Takes to Fly a Drone on Mount Everest
If you're heading to the top of the iconic mountain to look for a dead man and a 100-year-old camera, you want to start by running some tests on your device.
Plastic Is Falling From the Sky. But Where’s It Coming From?
At any given time, 1,100 tons of microplastic are floating over the western US. New modeling shows the surprising sources of the nefarious pollutant.
The OnePlus Watch Is Buggy—and That’s Not the Worst of It
Inconsistent tracking is just about the worst problem for a fitness tracker. Here, that issue is compounded by myriad other bugs.
100M More IoT Devices Are Exposed—and They Won’t Be the Last
The Name:Wreck flaws in TCP/IP are the latest in a series of vulnerabilities with global implications.
BMW’s Virtual Factory Uses AI to Hone the Assembly Line
The German automaker uses new software from chipmaker Nvidia to simulate train robots and human workers.
Scary Video Games Help Me Cope With My Fears About Reality
From jump scares to terrifying monsters, games like Amnesia and Little Nightmares prepare me to handle a world filled with anxiety triggers.
Vizio's M-Series Quantum Is Our Favorite TV for Under $500
The gorgeous quantum dot display makes Vizio's M-Series the best cheap TV you'll find.
This AI Could Help Wipe Out Colon Cancer
Medtronic's GI Genius, recently cleared by the FDA, will help doctors identify precancerous polyps.
TikTok Duets Are Reviving the Exquisite Corpse
Dances, duets, and other challenges differ greatly from the work of the Surrealists. But that doesn’t mean they’re not creating a new art form all their own.
Antitrust and Privacy Are on a Collision Course
Facebook is being sued for weakening data protections. Google is being sued for strengthening them. Can that paradox be resolved?
Pandemic Lockdowns Did Cut Air Pollution—but With a Catch
Studies from all over the globe show short-term improvements in urban air quality, but experts are skeptical about how long they’ll last.
New Vaccine Conspiracy Theories Are Going Viral in Arabic
Facebook has been criticized for failing to curb misinformation in English. But little attention has been paid to the scale of the problem in Arabic.
What’s Making You So Gassy? This Gadget Aims to Find Out
The FoodMarble measures the level of hydrogen in your breath, which can tell you which foods are causing your digestion woes.
A ‘Last Hope’ Experiment Finds Evidence for Unknown Particles
Long-awaited news from Fermilab’s Muon g-2 team may resolve a tantalizing conflict between nature and theory. But a separate calculation clouds the picture.
How to Layer Clothes for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
Whether you’re hiking, climbing, or backpacking, here’s how to build a layering system that can handle all that Mother Nature will throw at you.
How to Log In to Your Devices Without Passwords
You can use your face, fingerprint, or a wearable to get access to your gadgets. It saves you some typing—and makes you feel like a spy.
Oh Look, LinkedIn Also Has a 500M User Data Leak
Plus: A bad Zoom bug, a billion-dollar cocaine bust, and more of the week's top security news.
In Europe, Backlash Heats Up Over Garbage Incinerators
Trash-burning facilities once seemed like a useful way to minimize pollution and generate power. But the EU is withdrawing support over emissions concerns.
The 17 Best Weekend Deals on Stand Mixers, PC Gear, and More
Springtime is here, and so are some surprisingly good deals on kitchen appliances and computer components.
Outriders Is Grinning Through the Apocalypse
The game bounces wildly between violence and wry humor, with some dark and harrowing commentary. And it's certainly worth your time.
Facebook Had Years to Fix Flaw That Leaked 500M Users’ Data
Software makers can’t catch every bug every time, but Facebook had ample warning about the privacy problems with its “contact import” feature.
Extremist Charged With Plot to Blow Up Amazon Data Centers
The FBI arrested the suspect in Texas after he purchased explosives from an undercover agent.
Tracking Variants, New Hot Spots, and More Coronavirus News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
What Sci-Fi Can Teach You About Running a Business
Entrepreneur James Altucher has used everything from Star Wars to Isaac Asimov's Foundation series in his work.
Despite Union Setback, Amazon Workers Fight for Dignity
Union supporters face a setback in Bessemer, Alabama, but indicate the fight isn’t over yet.
Break Reality and Keep Marvel Weird
The new trailer for Loki is a promise that the Disney+ streak will continue.
The Thrusters Behind NASA's Mission to the Asteroid Psyche
Hall thrusters have been used in satellites for years. Now, they'll play a crucial role in reaching a metallic asteroid called Psyche.
The Clones Are Coming for Clubhouse
Plus: MySpace's downfall, tech competition from China, and the particle going rogue.
This Ebike Is a Fun Ride—Until the Glitches Start
This powerful electric bike has super build quality, but I didn’t have a super time with it.
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