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Can Some Classy Cookware Zap the Microwave's Bad Rap?
Anyday's cooking bowls—and their companion recipes—are meant to help you harness the time-saving power of the microwave you already have in your kitchen.
Google Launches a New Medical App—Outside the US
The dermatology AI app won approval for use in the EU but not with the FDA, an odd twist on Europe's reputation for tough rules on tech.
The Coelacanth May Live for a Century. That’s Not Great News
Scale markings reveal that this weird fish's lifespan is double what scientists first estimated. That also means they’re closer to extinction than we thought.
These Startups Are Betting on a Remote-First World
As people redefine their relationship to the office, some entrepreneurs see an opportunity to reimagine everything from housing to education.
What if Shopping on Amazon Was Just … Better?
From reselling old purchases to shipping new ones more efficiently, Amazon’s shopping model needs improving. These two visionaries have some fresh ideas.
Amazon Prime Day 2021: 39 Best Kitchen, Home, Kids Deals (Last Call!)
(Check for Updates!) Do you need a hair dryer, robot vacuum, or smart rice cooker? We can fill all your homebody needs here.
Target 'Deal Days' 2021: The 31 Best Deals We Found (Updated)
Amazon Prime Day even has a lot of rivals this year. From pet products to board games, here are the spoils of Target’s discounts.
13 Best Coffee Maker Deals for Amazon Prime Day (2021)
Need a new French press, burr grinder, or scale? We've found discounts on WIRED-tested gadgets.
33 Prime Day Deals for Your Post-Vax Summer Adventures (Last Call!)
Seeking some safe fun in the sun? Head outside with deals on speakers, luggage, and more—all still discounted for Prime Day.
Prime Day 2021: The 83 Absolute Best Deals (Last Call!)
The best stuff we can find! From Instant Pots to Echo Dots, here are all the greatest tech still discounted at Amazon's big sale.
48 Awesome Prime Day Deals for $50 or Less (Last Call!)
Don’t break the bank in the name of a sale. We found a bunch of budget-friendly discounts on Amazon.
The 54 Best Prime Day Deals if You Work From Home (Day 2)
We found discounts on webcams, laptops, monitors, and standing desks to kit out your home office.
9 Prime Day PC Parts Deals to Build Your Own PC (2021)
Can you build almost an entire PC with just Amazon Prime Day deals? Yes. Yes, you can.
32 Best Camping and Outdoors Deals for Amazon Prime Day (Day 2)
Prep yourself for summer with these Prime deals on camping gear, hiking gear, fitness trackers, biking accessories, and more.
Why Utilities Want to Control Your Smart Thermostat
Don’t mess with Texans’ air conditioning. Here’s why some customers in the state had their thermostats remotely controlled.
27 Best Gaming Gear Deals for Prime Day 2021: PC, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox
Amazon's big sale event is here, and it's hot out. Let's build an indoor oasis with these video game peripherals.
19 Best Prime Day Deals on Amazon Devices 2021: Kindle, Echo, Fire (Day 2)
Many of Amazon's best discounts are on its own devices, including Kindles, Echo speakers, Fire tablets, and more.
The Best Electric Toothbrush is Half Off ($20) for Prime Day
The Colgate Hum has all the best features of a vibrating brush. Its buzz-worthy discount likely ends tonight.
Walmart 'Deals for Days' 2021: The 20 Best Deals (Updated)
Prime Day is more than Amazon now. Here’s the best deals we’ve found at Walmart’s “Deals for Days” event.
All the Ways Amazon Tracks You—and How to Stop It
The retail empire is obsessed with your data. But is the convenience worth your personal information?
This Agency Wants to Figure OutExactlyHow Much You Trust AI
The National Institute of Standards and Technology measures how many photons pass through a chicken. Now, it wants to quantify transparency around algorithms.
Zoom Nearly Broke My Body. Here’s How to Protect Yours
During a year of teaching over Zoom, I developed some preventable injuries and a new outlook on what it means to stay healthy at home.
An Observatory Spied on LA’s Carbon Emissions—From Space
The instrument reads sunlight intensity to determine carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere. Its findings could help reduce our carbon footprint.
How to Safely Stay Connected When You Travel
No matter where or how you roam this summer, these tips can help you navigate or stay in touch with friends and family—when you want.
The Joy and Liberation of Customizing Your Avatar
The act of personalizing the character you'll play in a game is more than fun, it empowers you—and pulls you into the fantasy you're about to enjoy.
Ranked Choice Voting Reveals the Weird Math of Elections
The New York City mayoral race could show whether a new way of measuring voter desires can actually be an alternate timeline for democracy.
He Thought He Could Outfox the Gig Economy. He Was Wrong
Jeffrey Fang was a ride-hailing legend, a top earner with relentless hustle. Then his minivan was carjacked—with his kids in the back seat.
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.
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