by Levi Tillemann on (#515RP)
Beyond immediate measures to mitigate this disaster, societies need to start reimagining the global economy to avoid future disasters.
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by WIRED Staff on (#515RM)
Looking for something to pass the time while you're social distancing? These games have been working for us.
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by Lauren Goode on (#515RR)
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.
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by Craig Mod on (#515RT)
Apple's new iPadOS 13.4 adds enhanced support for trackpads. And with that, a shiny new cursor.
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by Tom Simonite on (#515RW)
Jevin West and Carl Bergstrom are policing Twitter feeds, Medium posts, and other sources of bad data and misleading charts.
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by Adam Rogers on (#515H6)
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.
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by Kate Knibbs on (#515HC)
DJs, comedians, drag queens—entertainers across the country are livestreaming performances to reach audiences and raise money.
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by Arielle Pardes on (#515HA)
On the online marketplace more often associated with handmade and vintage goods, sellers are pivoting to meet pandemic-related demands.
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by Rose Eveleth on (#515H8)
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.
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by Lily Hay Newman on (#515HE)
After over a million downloads, the Tekya-infected Android offerings are finally on ice.
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by Andrew Leonard on (#514XB)
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.
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by Megan Molteni on (#514MS)
New studies suggest that while children still fare better than adults, babies, toddlers and kids with other conditions remain at risk.
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by Angela Watercutter on (#514B4)
The disgraced Hollywood mogul is serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York.
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by Pia Ceres on (#5140S)
As schools close, parents are turning to children’s book writers and illustrators on social media to help with teaching kids stuck inside.
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by Matt Simon on (#5140V)
We've been led to believe that robots and AI are replacing humans en masse. But this economic catastrophe is blowing up that myth.
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by Gerald Posner on (#513TC)
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.
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by Maryn McKenna on (#513TG)
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.
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by Laura Mallonee on (#512V5)
During a war waged by an invisible enemy, photographers on the frontlines share images of solitude and separation.
by Parker Hall on (#512V3)
The pen company's first headphones silence the world as if they're submerging you in jet black ink.
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by Rob Reich, Mohit Mookim on (#512V6)
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.
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by Aarian Marshall on (#512V8)
Coronavirus fears lead the big automakers—including a stubborn Tesla—to suspend operations, while airlines are hauling more goods, fewer people.
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by Graeme McMillan on (#512VA)
Most of the online chatter last week focused on the coronavirus pandemic. But when things went off-topic, they went really off-topic.
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by Howard Lee on (#512VE)
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?
by Patrick Farrell on (#512PQ)
To beat back the boredom of isolation, take a spin through our backlog of videos featuring world-class pastime enthusiasts.
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by David Nield on (#512PS)
Phishing, malware, and more only escalate in times of uncertainty. Here's how to protect yourself.
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by Preston Lerner on (#512PV)
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.
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by Gilad Edelman on (#512PZ)
From protecting privacy to saving the free press, it may be the single best way to fix the internet.
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by Rhett Allain on (#51276)
How about some fun (and bouncity) physics puzzles to solve while you're stuck at home?
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on (#511W2)
Let us gaze down upon our dear Pale Blue Dot.
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by Gian Volpicelli, Wired UK on (#511W0)
In some countries, satellite images, internet speed, and traffic information reveal what governments won’t.
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by Brian Barrett on (#511W4)
Plus: iPhone cracking, credit card skimming, and more of the week's top security news.
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by Geek's Guide to the Galaxy on (#511W6)
Ron Howard is reportedly developing a series based on the movie for Disney\+. Is that necessary?
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by Adam Welz on (#511W8)
Ash and debris from the massive January fires are now clouding Australia's waterways, killing aquatic life and threatening drinking water supplies.
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by WIRED Staff on (#511QT)
For everyone stuck at home, these are our favorite videogames, gadgets, and gift subscriptions for adjusting to a new reality.
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by Sidney Fussell on (#511QR)
Smartphones could be a powerful weapon against the novel coronavirus. But tracking people's movements would offend many Americans' sense of privacy.
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by Julie Muncy on (#511E2)
While the world continues to hunker down amidst the spread of Covid-19, GDC is already planning for a recovery.
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by Paris Martineau on (#5118T)
The spreading coronavirus prompts public officials in several states and cities to order residents to stay inside, except for “essential†business.
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by Matt Simon on (#51117)
How is it spread? Why's it called “coronavirus� Dr. Seema Yasmin answers your burning questions about the pandemic.
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by Lily Hay Newman on (#510Q3)
The World Health Organization is partnering with the messaging app to help ensure trustworthy information gets out.
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by Brian Barrett on (#510Q5)
There's a lidar scanner on Apple's newest iPad, but it isn't really for the iPad at all.
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by Julian Chokkattu on (#510C5)
Samsung's latest Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus smartphones are so good, you'll hardly ever stop to think about them.
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by Steven Levy on (#510C3)
Plus: Larry Page’s predictions on regulation, Elon Musk’s brain chip, and an unthinkably bad day for Utah.
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by Rhett Allain on (#510C1)
Infectious diseases grow exponentially, not linearly. The number of cases seems small—until they're not, and then it's too late.
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by WIRED Staff on (#5105A)
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.
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by Klint Finley on (#51058)
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.
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by WIRED Cartoons on (#50S2B)
Eyes in the sky.
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by Paris Martineau on (#5105C)
Health officials want to close beaches crowded with spring breakers to slow the spread of coronavirus. Local businesses fear the financial impact.
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by Aarian Marshall on (#5105E)
The demand for hospital equipment, groceries and, yes, toilet paper has big rigs rolling and truck stops adapting.
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by Alex Davies on (#50ZRJ)
The cofounder of Google's self-driving car program will likely go to prison for taking confidential company documents before he left in 2016.
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by Cecilia D'Anastasio on (#50ZDG)
GameStop has told employees that it counts as “essential retail" and won't close despite coronavirus warnings.
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