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.

Facebook is being sued for weakening data protections. Google is being sued for strengthening them. Can that paradox be resolved?

Studies from all over the globe show short-term improvements in urban air quality, but experts are skeptical about how long they’ll last.

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.

The FoodMarble measures the level of hydrogen in your breath, which can tell you which foods are causing your digestion woes.

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.

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.

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.

Plus: A bad Zoom bug, a billion-dollar cocaine bust, and more of the week's top security news.

Trash-burning facilities once seemed like a useful way to minimize pollution and generate power. But the EU is withdrawing support over emissions concerns.

Springtime is here, and so are some surprisingly good deals on kitchen appliances and computer components.

The game bounces wildly between violence and wry humor, with some dark and harrowing commentary. And it's certainly worth your time.

Software makers can’t catch every bug every time, but Facebook had ample warning about the privacy problems with its “contact import” feature.

The FBI arrested the suspect in Texas after he purchased explosives from an undercover agent.

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

Entrepreneur James Altucher has used everything from Star Wars to Isaac Asimov's Foundation series in his work.

Union supporters face a setback in Bessemer, Alabama, but indicate the fight isn’t over yet.

The new trailer for Loki is a promise that the Disney+ streak will continue.

Hall thrusters have been used in satellites for years. Now, they'll play a crucial role in reaching a metallic asteroid called Psyche.

Plus: MySpace's downfall, tech competition from China, and the particle going rogue.

This powerful electric bike has super build quality, but I didn’t have a super time with it.

This week, we look at how living online makes it harder to forget a love that's been lost and easier to find love once again.

Services like Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Now allow users to easily see if a new title is accessible without having to buy it first.

The impact that wiped out the dinosaurs would probably have killed you too—unless you were in the exact right place and had made the exact right plans.

In countries without much sequencing, new versions of the Covid virus can go unnoticed. Scientists across Africa are collaborating to track them down.

In an attempt to silence Twitter, the Kremlin appears to have developed novel techniques to restrict online content.

We don’t need the next big thing. We need countless next little things.

There aren't a ton of options yet (they're probably on the way). But even though the features are limited, they can definitely save you time.

This robotic toy promises to keep your pets entertained while you’re busy.

You don't have to suffer with tangled cords behind your TV or under your desk, even if you're committed to the wired life. Here's how to tidy up.

The device may make it easier to quickly test newborns and could open the door to at-home monitoring.

The new policy holds streamers to account for what happens on other services and in real life.

The Laurastar Smart U works so well it may give you a flashback to the smoothest sheets you've ever slept on.

In God of War, Kratos is kind of mean, but finishing his journey has its rewards.

Why petty drama matters in the workplace, and other advice on office thievery.

In physics, big things are not like small things. Here's what that means for a giant gorilla.

Lightning strikes in the far north could double by 2100. That means more wildfires, which could release massive amounts of planet-warming gas.

While not perfect, it's a breezy action game that's unique—and a ton of fun.

Beware of links from platforms that got big during quarantine.

Wake up to natural sunlight and a loud, whining noise thanks to the wonky SwitchBot that opens and closes your drapes for you.

A growing number of robots are operated remotely, often by workers thousands of miles away. Could it be a job of the future?

Tech is usually the villain in stories about ADHD, but for many, it can be a lifeline, not an anchor.

The company's explanations have been confusing and inconsistent, but there are finally some answers.

WIRED spoke with three women working in cybersecurity in the US intelligence community about the progress of recent years and the work that remains.

The encrypted messaging app is integrating support for MobileCoin in a bid to keep up with the features offered by its more mainstream rivals.

Players looking for a leg up are being duped into giving criminals a backdoor into their devices.

Planting trees is a popular solution to carbon emissions. But where will all those seedlings come from?

The best of ThinkPads come to this Chromebook, along with some speedy new AMD processors.

There, I said it! But there are some good reasons to use it, depending on your display.

For some of us—isolates, happy in the dark—code is therapy, an escape and a path to hope in a troubled world.