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What's Next for SpaceX's Crewed Mission to the ISS?
On Saturday, the company will take a second run at launching astronauts to the International Space Station. But only if a lot of things go right.
George Floyd and the Illusion of Progress
One image from the Minneapolis protests is snapshot of an America that has not changed all the much.
Philips Soup Maker Review: Perfect for Folks Who Hate to Cook
This dedicated device renders an already simple kitchen chore—crafting hot soups—even simpler.
'Minecraft Dungeons' Makes Dungeon Crawlers Accessible to All
Fans of the genre may think it's too simple, but this is a game for kids—and there's nothing wrong with that.
‘Oumuamua Might Be a Giant Interstellar Hydrogen Iceberg
It isn’t an alien spaceship, but new research suggests the first known interstellar object to grace our solar system could be something even stranger.
Trump, Twitter, and the Failed Politics of Appeasement
Plus: The origins of Section 230, the future of cities, and the tipping point for rats.
Trump’s Fight With Twitter Finally Grew Teeth. Now What?
This week, Gilad Edelman joins us to discuss the White House’s move against tech platforms, and how talk of the November election led us to this moment.
Everyone's Ordering Delivery, but Apps Aren't Making Money
With dining rooms closed, more people are using Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash. But the services face a challenge to satisfy both consumers and restaurants.
Covid-19 Testing Is Expensive. It Doesn't Have to Be
The diagnostics industry favors wealthy countries, but the rest of the world needs tests, too. Stanford bioengineer Manu Prakash thinks "frugal science can help.
Propella 7-Speed Review: A Great Ebike and a Killer Deal
Looking to get around safely? This sleek new electric bike costs as much as a year's worth of bus tickets.
There Can Be No Compromise In the Trump vs. Twitter Beef
Having failed to curb the president's falsehoods, social platforms have reached a dispiriting impasse.
Women Have Always Worked From Home
Quarantine has meant something different for men than it has for women—just look at who’s doing what.
'The Vast of Night' Reboots the Glee of UFO Conspiracy Culture
Amazon Studios’ new lo-fi, sci-fi flick, which is fittingly screening at select drive-ins, is a respite.
Walmart Employees Are Out to Show Its Anti-Shoplifting AI Doesn't Work
The retailer denies there is any widespread issue with the software, but a group expressed frustration—and public health concerns.
Some Nursing Homes Escaped Covid-19—Here's What They Did Right
As states start to reopen, senior care facilities must balance the needs of residents against the potential for more deadly Covid-19 outbreaks.
This Week's Cartoons: Slacks, Swords, and Sanitization
Good luck out there.
Trump’s Social Media Executive Order Is Purely for Show
The president has targeted Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms, but has little actual power over how they operate.
NSA: Russia's Sandworm Hackers Have Hijacked Mail Servers
In a rare public warning, the US spy agency says the notorious arm of Russian military intelligence is targeting a known vulnerability in Exim.
Tom Cruise Is Making a Movie in Space With SpaceX and NASA
The actor is reportedly working with director Doug Liman on the film.
5 Mobile Keyboards Reviewed: Arteck, Plugable, Sounwill, Moko, Jelly Comb
We review five foldable, phone-friendly keyboards you can toss in your pocket.
Covid-19 Creates Long, Anxious Waits for Fertility Treatments
As fertility clinics gradually reopen, patients and doctors must weigh the risks of seeking pregnancy during a pandemic—or waiting too long to try.
'If Found' Is an Essential Game About Letting Go of the Past
Dreamfeel’s visual novel tells a compelling queer coming-of-age story, with a surreal sci-fi twist.
To Beat Covid-19, You Have to Know How A Virus Moves
As public spaces reopen, scientists are racing to understand the mysterious and turbulent way the disease spreads through air—from person to person, and place to place.
Remote Work Has Its Perks, Until You Want a Promotion
Companies like Facebook and Twitter expect many employees to work far from headquarters after the pandemic. That calls for a change in corporate cultures.
Apple MacBook Pro (13-Inch, 2020) Review: Portable, Powerful, Pedestrian
The middle child in Apple's Mac line marries power and portability—and offers it at a steep price.
Weather Delays the SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch
The historic launch planned for Wednesday gets pushed back due to stormy conditions, but the launch window remains open. SpaceX and NASA will try again Saturday.
Whoooaaa Duuuuude: Why We Stretch Words in Tweets and Texts
Notice you've been elongating your words lately? You're actually loading them with a whooooole lot of meaning.
Twitter Finally Fact-Checked Trump. It’s a Bit of a Mess
Less than six months from the election, social media platforms are still not ready to deal with political disinformation.
'Crucible' Review: Amazon Magicks Gaming Cliches Into Something Fresh
The debut offering from Amazon Game Studios combines familiar elements into a surprisingly delightful concoction.
Instagram Will (Finally) Pay Influencers
The company is rolling out new ways for its creators to make money—and they might sound familiar.
Google Chrome Is Getting a Bunch of New Privacy Features
The next version of the browser will be more secure than ever. Here’s what you need to know.
The Coronavirus Is Democratizing Knowledge
Despite toxic misinformation, the pandemic has empowered us to become co-creators, co-producers, and co-distributors of what we know.
Now Is the Best—and Worst—Time to Launch HBO Max
People are stuck at home looking for movies and TV shows to watch. But the people who make the movies and shows are too.
How to Create a Home Meditation Space
You can't leave your house, so you may as well leave your body. At least for a while.
The End of Handshakes—for Humans and for Robots
Researchers have spent years teaching robots to shake hands—an effort possibly doomed by a global turn against human contact.
Shadowserver, an Internet Guardian, Finds a Lifeline
Ten weeks ago, Shadowserver's main source of funding dried up. Now, it's back on level footing.
Gamemakers Inject AI to Develop More Lifelike Characters
New techniques could save videogame companies millions and make games more realistic.
How Kickstarter Employees Formed a Union
The point wasn’t so much about pay issues, but to give workers more say over what they produce—reflecting a trend of internal protest across the tech industry.
State-Based Contact-Tracing Apps Could Be a Mess
With no nationwide Covid-19 notification software in sight, security and interoperability issues loom large.
3 Ways Scientists Think We Could De-Germ a Covid-19 World
Researchers want to know if we can create an antiviral infrastructure that would protect humans from transmission. Here are a few ideas.
Trump’s New Space Force Missile Might Be Too ‘Super-Duper’
To go that fast, it would need a ridiculous amount of fuel—and even then, it might never come back down.
High in the Alps, Giant Blankets Slow a Glacier's Ice Melt
Despite preservationists' best efforts, the Rhône Glacier may not be long for this world.
Virgin Orbit’s Air-Launched Rocket Fails Its First Test
LauncherOne failed a few seconds into its first flight. But that’s OK—the only two US rocket startups that made it to orbit flubbed their first tries too.
This Citizen Science Gig Pays People to Match Space Photos
Astronomers at the Hubble Image Similarity Project are employing their out-of-work neighbors to help them train a neural net to recognize celestial objects.
How an Immunology Blog Became a Covid-19 Guide to Going Out
With lockdowns ending, people have a lot of questions about how to calculate the risks of returning to everyday activities. Erin Bromage has answers.
Covid-19 Flares Up in America's Polluted ‘Sacrifice Zones’
Researchers find that areas with high levels of airborne dust or toxic chemicals also have more deaths from the coronavirus.
Trump's New Intelligence Chief Spells Trouble
John Ratcliffe is the least-qualified director of national intelligence in history—and a staunch partisan as well.
33 Best Memorial Day Sales of 2020: Tech, Headphones, TVs, and More
Today, you can save on everything from headphones to an iPad. These are our favorite outdoors, gaming, and tech deals.
11 Best Mattress Deals and Sales for Memorial Day (2020)
Just about all of our WIRED Recommended bed-in-a-box mattresses are on sale right now.
4 Best Cocktail Subscription Kits: 4 Top Kits Reviewed (2020)
If you're craving a craft cocktail, these services deliver all the necessary components to your door. We reviewed Shaker & Spoon, SaloonBox, EastBevCo, and Sourced Craft Cocktails.
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