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Updated 2024-11-28 03:31
We All Need to Think Both Fast and Slow to Survive Covid-19
Beyond immediate measures to mitigate this disaster, societies need to start reimagining the global economy to avoid future disasters.
The Videogames WIRED Is Playing While Staying Home
Looking for something to pass the time while you're social distancing? These games have been working for us.
Apple iPad Pro (2020) Review: The Best iPad Yet—Does It Matter?
Now with lidar, Apple's newest tablet is the most powerful and feature-rich iPad yet. It's also great for watching Netflix while stuck in self isolation.
Who Would Have Thought an iPad Cursor Could Be So Much Fun?
Apple's new iPadOS 13.4 adds enhanced support for trackpads. And with that, a shiny new cursor.
The Professors Who Call ‘Bullshit’ on Covid-19 Misinformation
Jevin West and Carl Bergstrom are policing Twitter feeds, Medium posts, and other sources of bad data and misleading charts.
An Old Source for Potential New Covid-19 Drugs: Blood Serum
A 100-year-old way to beat disease could help researchers figure out how to harness the antibodies from earlier patients to help the newly infected.
As Clubs Shut Down, Performers Must Find New Ways to Get By
DJs, comedians, drag queens—entertainers across the country are livestreaming performances to reach audiences and raise money.
Jewelry. Candles. Hand Sanitizer. Welcome to Coronavirus Etsy
On the online marketplace more often associated with handmade and vintage goods, sellers are pivoting to meet pandemic-related demands.
Teddy Roosevelt on a Moose: Fake News, or Fake Fake News?
An old photo of a U.S. president on mooseback is often used to illustrate the deep roots of media deception. The real story may not back that up.
Google Removes Adware-Laced Kids' Apps From Play Store
After over a million downloads, the Tekya-infected Android offerings are finally on ice.
How Long Will the Outbreak Last? It Depends on What We Do Now
People are working with a vast amount of uncertainty about Covid-19. But in two weeks, we might have enough data to take action with precision.
Most Kids Only Get Mildly Sick From Covid-19—but Not All
New studies suggest that while children still fare better than adults, babies, toddlers and kids with other conditions remain at risk.
Harvey WeinsteinReportedly Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The disgraced Hollywood mogul is serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York.
With Kids Stuck at Home, Authors Bring Stories to Instagram
As schools close, parents are turning to children’s book writers and illustrators on social media to help with teaching kids stuck inside.
If Robots Steal So Many Jobs, Why Aren't They Saving Us Now?
We've been led to believe that robots and AI are replacing humans en masse. But this economic catastrophe is blowing up that myth.
The Mom Who Took on Purdue Pharma for Its OxyContin Marketing
After her daughter died of an overdose, Marianne Skolek Perez became an advocate on behalf of OxyContin victims, delving into how the drug was being sold.
How ProMED Crowdsourced the Arrival of Covid-19 and SARS
The low-tech site run by health experts collects reports of new diseases in real time. They've got a shoestring budget—and a stunning track record.
How Photojournalists Are Documenting the Coronavirus Crisis
During a war waged by an invisible enemy, photographers on the frontlines share images of solitude and separation.
Montblanc MB 01 Review: Premier Noise-Canceling Headphones
The pen company's first headphones silence the world as if they're submerging you in jet black ink.
The Dangers of Relying on Philanthropists During Pandemics
Bill Gates and Jack Ma have stepped in where Donald Trump has failed. But public health shouldn't be dictated by the whims of the rich.
Plant Shutdowns, Vital Truckers, and More Car News This Week
Coronavirus fears lead the big automakers—including a stubborn Tesla—to suspend operations, while airlines are hauling more goods, fewer people.
#ReleaseTheButtholeCut Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
Most of the online chatter last week focused on the coronavirus pandemic. But when things went off-topic, they went really off-topic.
An Ancient Magma Flood Offers Clues About Global Warming
4 million years ago, a burst of hot rock heated the planet, causing ocean acidification, massive storms, and extinctions. What can we learn from this early example?
WIRED’s Video Guide to Extreme Indoor Activities
To beat back the boredom of isolation, take a spin through our backlog of videos featuring world-class pastime enthusiasts.
How to Avoid the Worst Online Scams
Phishing, malware, and more only escalate in times of uncertainty. Here's how to protect yourself.
DIY Rockets, Daredevils, and the Tragedy of Mad Mike Hughes
The homebrew rocket maker had dreams of fame and fortune. Those dreams ended on the edge of the Mojave Desert. I shouldn't have been there to witness it.
Why Don’t We Just Ban Targeted Advertising?
From protecting privacy to saving the free press, it may be the single best way to fix the internet.
Car on a Trampoline: More Kicks With Kinetic Energy
How about some fun (and bouncity) physics puzzles to solve while you're stuck at home?
Space Photos of the Week: Earth Looks Peaceful From Up Here
Let us gaze down upon our dear Pale Blue Dot.
Data Reveals the True Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak
In some countries, satellite images, internet speed, and traffic information reveal what governments won’t.
Ransomware Groups Promise Not to Hit Hospitals Amid Pandemic
Plus: iPhone cracking, credit card skimming, and more of the week's top security news.
Do We Really Need More *Willow*?
Ron Howard is reportedly developing a series based on the movie for Disney\+. Is that necessary?
Fallout from Australia’s Huge Wildfires Is Choking Rivers
Ash and debris from the massive January fires are now clouding Australia's waterways, killing aquatic life and threatening drinking water supplies.
20 Best Weekend Deals: Games, Kindles, Home Theater, and More
For everyone stuck at home, these are our favorite videogames, gadgets, and gift subscriptions for adjusting to a new reality.
How Surveillance Could Save Lives Amid a Public Health Crisis
Smartphones could be a powerful weapon against the novel coronavirus. But tracking people's movements would offend many Americans' sense of privacy.
The Game Developers Conference Is Now Scheduled for Summer
While the world continues to hunker down amidst the spread of Covid-19, GDC is already planning for a recovery.
What's a ‘Shelter in Place’ Order, and Who’s Affected?
The spreading coronavirus prompts public officials in several states and cities to order residents to stay inside, except for “essential” business.
An Expert Answers the 50 Most Googled Coronavirus Questions
How is it spread? Why's it called “coronavirus”? Dr. Seema Yasmin answers your burning questions about the pandemic.
WhatsApp Is at the Center of Coronavirus Response
The World Health Organization is partnering with the messaging app to help ensure trustworthy information gets out.
The iPad’s Lidar Is a Dry Run for Apple’s AR Glasses
There's a lidar scanner on Apple's newest iPad, but it isn't really for the iPad at all.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Review: Effortless Perfection
Samsung's latest Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus smartphones are so good, you'll hardly ever stop to think about them.
Has the Coronavirus Killed the Techlash?
Plus: Larry Page’s predictions on regulation, Elon Musk’s brain chip, and an unthinkably bad day for Utah.
How Fast Does a Virus Spread? Let’s Do the Math
Infectious diseases grow exponentially, not linearly. The number of cases seems small—until they're not, and then it's too late.
Dealing With Quarantine, Family-Style
This week, we discuss why Italy has been hit so hard by the coronavirus, and we have tips for how parents can keep kids entertained as schools close.
Go Ahead, Stream All You Want. The Internet Is Fine—for Now
Netflix is slowing streams in Europe in an effort to preserve bandwidth amid the pandemic. But US providers seem to be holding up to the surge in usage.
This Week's Cartoons: Emails, Skydiving, and Spy Satellites
Eyes in the sky.
A Beach Town Wrestles With Cutting Its Economic Lifeline
Health officials want to close beaches crowded with spring breakers to slow the spread of coronavirus. Local businesses fear the financial impact.
As Covid-19 Spreads, Truckers Need to Keep on Trucking
The demand for hospital equipment, groceries and, yes, toilet paper has big rigs rolling and truck stops adapting.
Anthony Levandowski Pleads Guilty to Stealing Waymo Secrets
The cofounder of Google's self-driving car program will likely go to prison for taking confidential company documents before he left in 2016.
Videogame Stores Risk Staying Open for Huge 'Animal Crossing' Weekend
GameStop has told employees that it counts as “essential retail" and won't close despite coronavirus warnings.
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