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Mysterious New Ransomware Targets Industrial Control Systems
EKANS appears to be the work of cybercriminals, rather than nation-state hackers—a worrying development, if so.
YouTube's Disinformation Crackdown, Coronavirus Wild Cards, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
An Artist Used 99 Phones to Fake a Google Maps Traffic Jam
With his "Google Maps Hack," artist Simon Weckert draws attention to the systems we take for granted—and how we let them shape us.
YouTube Will Police Political Videos More Closely
The social media site says it will remove manipulated videos and content that promotes conspiracy theories, marking a contrast with Facebook.
Permafrost Is Thawing So Fast, It’s Gouging Holes in the Arctic
Normally, these terrains of frozen soil thaw gradually. But in some places, it’s thawing so abruptly that landscapes are collapsing in on themselves.
The New James Bond *No Time to Die* Trailer Is a Metaphor
A lot of big trailers dropped during the Super Bowl. Watch them all here.
The Eerie Repopulation of the Fukushima Exclusion Zone
Even in towns where radiation levels are deemed safe enough to return, apprehension still fills the air.
One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack - February 2020
At the top of the list is Arash Shoa-Shargh, an Iranian reporter who is serving a 10-year prison sentence.
Star Wars News: Who Really Made 'The Rise of Skywalker', Anyway?
A number of online leaks have different theories about who seems to be responsible for the final version of the movie.
Alphabet Flirts With $1 Trillion but Needs a Second Act
Google's parent company is cruising toward a financial milestone, but where does it go from there?
The Internet Is a Toxic Hellscape—But We Can Fix It
The first step to cleaning up the smog of disinformation? Embrace your anxiety.
Snow and Ice Pose a Vexing Obstacle for Self-Driving Cars
Most testing of autonomous vehicles until now has been in sunny, dry climates. That will have to change before the technology will be useful everywhere.
Mike Bloomberg's Awkward Dog Encounter Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
The Democratic presidential candidate had folks very confused last week over his preferred canine-greeting method.
Uber in Vancouver, a Vehicle Ban in SF, and Other Car News
British Columbia finally welcomes ride hail, while San Francisco's main drag goes car-free.
The Microsoft Edge Browser Features You Should Check Out First
Microsoft has totally retooled its browser. Here's where to start if you want to give the new Edge a shot.
Expect More Interstellar Visitors Like 'Oumuamua
We live in a galaxy teeming with wandering tiny worlds, and some astronomers predict they'll be detecting them at least once per year.
A Foundation Built on Oil Embraces the Green Revolution
In a WIRED Q&A, Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv Shah calls on tech companies to help in fighting the world's inequities.
Dashlane's Super Bowl Ad Proves Password Managers Have Arrived
A company you’ve never heard of is spending millions of dollars to let you know it can make your online life easier.
Space Photos of the Week: There's Nothing Like the Sun
You're gonna need shades for this one.
The UK Exited the EU—and Is Leaving a 'Meme Ban' Behind
Though the UK initially supported the legislation, it does not plan to implement the EU Copyright Directive post-Brexit.
Windows 7 Gets One Last Update For the Road
A Silk Road guilty plea, a UN hack, and more of the week's top security news.
Wil Wheaton Says Even Muggles Will Love 'Star Trek: Picard'
The man who played Wesley Crusher is now hosting an aftershow for the CBS All Access series.
Wuhan Coronavirus 'Super-Spreaders' Could Be Wildcards
Tracking the spread of disease requires precision and math. But super-spreaders, who transmit germs faster and further than other patients, can confound the model.
*BoJack Horseman* Made It Easier to Get Out of Bed
The Netflix cartoon—for six seasons a lifeline and a gift—goes out with a signature emotional wallop.
15 Best Deals on Tech, Home, and Travel Gear (February 2020)
We found the best deals for watching TV, getting online, getting away, and making your home smarter.
Vancouver Wants to Avoid Other Cities' Mistakes With Uber and Lyft
Canadian officials approve ride-hailing long after it's become a staple elsewhere, with tough rules on fares and driver licensing.
Watch Out for Coronavirus Phishing Scams
At least one email campaign is preying on fears by claiming to offer info about the Wuhan coronavirus.
Twitch Is Slowly Losing Some Major Streamers
Ninja recently left the platform for Microsoft's Mixer. Others are following in his path.
The Biggest Apple Maps Change Is One You Can't See
Apple’s “new” version of the app is less a rollout of fresh features than an important step toward the company's own mapping independence.
Coronavirus Research Is Moving at Top Speed—With a Catch
Scientists are posting their papers on the China outbreak as fast as they can write them, skipping traditional journals.
How to Die—and Grieve—in 2020
This week: The trouble with Death Twitter, Princess Diana's long shadow, and GM's all-electric Hummer.
Meet the Guy Who Invented the Oomphalapompatronium
Don't know what that is? That's OK—we'll explain.
Litter-Robot 3 Connect Review: A Worthwhile But Pricey Cat Toilet
The tricked-out litter box answers one of life's great questions: What if my kitty's toilet was a robot?
Not to Ruin the Super Bowl, but the Sea Is Consuming Miami
*Huzzah* for tailgates and overeating stadium food. *Boo* the fact that climate change is an existential threat to Miami.
Animals Need Digital Privacy Too
Humans are not the only living things beset by hidden cameras and tracked by portable devices.
Climate Change Is Netflix's *Ragnarok*
The newest superhero coming-of-age drama updates—and infantilizes—Nordic mythology for our age of environmental disaster.
Alphabet Has a Second, Secretive Quantum Computing Team
Google's parent touted its quantum supremacy achievement last year. It doesn't talk about a group at X working on software.
Super Bowl 2020: Watch the Best Ads Here
Hate football but love Squarespace? Watch all the ads now so you can skip the Big Game.
This Week's Cartoons: It's Parenting Week at WIRED!
Hashtag dad life.
Gadget Lab Podcast: Byte Video Sharing, and Motorola’s Razr Reboot
On this week’s show, we talk about Vine's rebirth as Byte, and the new Razr reboot, which now comes with (of course) a folding screen.
The DOJ Is Finally Suing US Telecom Providers for Robocalls
The defendants have allegedly connected hundreds of millions of fraudulent robocalls to US residents.
'Weathering With You' Is an Environmental Power Fantasy
The new anime film, from the creators of Your Name, puts the power to stop climate change into individuals' hands. That's where the real make-believe lies.
The Coronavirus Global Health Emergency, an Amazon Rival, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
The Coronavirus Is Now Officially a Global Emergency
The World Health Organization declared the China outbreak an international threat, raising questions about many countries' health infrastructure.
The Fractured Future of Browser Privacy
Better anti-tracking measures have become the norm for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and other modern browsers. But they still disagree on how exactly they should work.
Warren Pledges to Fight Disinformation, but Her Arsenal Is Limited
When it comes to stopping the spread of false information in the 2020 election, everyone is at the mercy of Big Tech.
A Tiny Glass Bead Goes as Still as Nature Allows
In everyday life, stillness is an illusion. Not so in this lab, where scientists rendered an object as motionless as the laws of physics permit.
The Coronavirus Is Now Infecting People Who Haven't Traveled to China
Public health experts worry the outbreak is entering a dangerous new phase as cases of local transmission in other countries accumulate.
Meet Bookshop, the Startup Helping Indie Booksellers Take on Amazon
Bookshop, an ecommerce startup intended to help independent bookstores assert themselves online, has the tech giant in its sights.
To Survive, Byte Needs to Win Over Creators Where Vine Failed
Six-second video loops are finally back, but this time it has to compete with TikTok.
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