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How to Watch the Last Democratic Debate Before the Iowa Caucuses
With just six candidates taking the stage, the DNC’s seventh primary debate is the smallest one yet.
Get Ready for More Phones With No Buttons
As we inch closer to phones with all-screen designs, physical buttons are on the chopping block.
Now It's Really, Truly Time to Give Up Windows 7
After Tuesday, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for the operating system, leaving users who don't upgrade vulnerable to malware.
The Mandalorian Is the Only Smart Soldier in the Star Wars Galaxy
It took decades, but the galaxy finally has a tactical and operational genius.
'Uncanny Valley' and the Meaninglessness of Writing About Tech
Anna Wiener's memoir about her four-plus years working in startups never resolves the self-contradictions of her industry, city, or existence.
Cut Undersea Cable Plunges Yemen Into Days-Long Internet Outage
The fragility of global internet infrastructure has left the entire Red Sea region struggling to connect.
A Virus Outbreak, Netflix's Oscar Nod Dominance, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Meet Xenobot, an Eerie New Kind of Programmable Organism
Researchers hope the living robots, made up of masses of cells working in coordination, can help unlock the mysteries of cellular communication.
Oscar Nominations 2020: Netflix Tops All Other Studios
And mark your calendar: Westworld season 3 is coming on March 15.
It's Easy to Be a Jerk on Twitter. And Twitter Wants to Fix That
Kayvon Beykpour, Twitter's head of product, admits the platform can still incentivize toxic behavior. In a WIRED Q&A, he explains how he wants to fix it.
Australia’s Wildfires Might Intensify Future Climate Crises
Wildfires release vast amounts of carbon into the atmosphere. Their broader impact is far more complicated.
Streaming Giants Need Shows Like Schoolhouse Rock
Civic-minded kids' programming isn’t just responsible—it’s a lucrative way for rival platforms to stand out on crowded screens.
China's Swift ID of a New Virus Is a Win for Public Health
The mystery illness has claimed its first victim. Yet the crisis has a silver lining: It shows how much China's public health policies have improved.
This Company Hires Gig Workers—as Employees
A California law requires many contractors to be treated as employees. One temp agency startup might stand to benefit, by taking the workers onto its payroll.
The Warriors and the Myth of the Silicon Valley-Driven Team
The team might operate like a fast-moving startup, but Golden State's rise and fall proves the influence of tech insiders hasn't revolutionized the NBA all that much.
Funeral Tech Startups Expand Your Posthumous Possibilities
You can’t choose when your time runs out, but you *can* opt to transmute your ashes into diamonds or be buried in fungus.
A Sony Concept, Flying Taxis, and More Car News This Week
It's déjà vu all over again at CES, where the future of transportation isn't that different from what we have now.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Big Announcement Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced last week that they will “step back” as senior royals. Social media went nuts.
Computers Are Learning to See in Higher Dimensions
New artificial intelligence techniques can spot patterns not only in 2D images but on spheres and other curved surfaces, lifting AI out of “flatland.”
All the Ways Facebook Tracks You—and How to Limit It
If you have a Facebook account—and even if you don't—the company is going to collect data about you. But you can at least control how it gets used.
Space Photos of the Week: Swooning for the Swan Nebula
New imagery provides insight into how the giant cloud got its distinct shape.
The FBI Wants Apple to Unlock iPhones Again
Snooping Ring employees, Skype contractors, and more of the week's top security news.
This Government-Subsidized Phone Comes With Malware
The Android devices are a part of the FCC's Lifeline Assistance Program, which makes free or subsidized phones available to millions of low-income users.
The 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2020
From *Final Fantasy VII Remake* to *Halo Infinite*, here's everything you need to play this year.
Public Blast or Private Chat? Social Media Maps a Middle Way
Companies like Twitter and Facebook have begun to carve out a space for users that’s more like real life—with more options between shouts and whispers.
10 Best CES 2020 Devices You Can Buy Right Now: Earbuds, E-Bikes, Toys, and More
Most of CES’s flashy tech is months, maybe years, from hitting store shelves. Here are a few devices you can order now—and some extra deals we like.
CES 2020 in Photos: Living in a Material World
WIRED photographer Amy Lombard captures the glory, chaos, and optimism of the consumer tech extravaganza.
A Facebook Bug Exposed Anonymous Admins of Pages
A bad code update allowed anyone to easily reveal which accounts posted to Facebook Pages—including celebrities and politicians—for several hours.
'Escape From Tarkov' Won't Include Playable Women Characters
The game's developers say it would require “a huge amount of work.”
Facebook Says Encrypting Messenger by Default Will Take Years
Mark Zuckerberg promised default end-to-end encryption throughout Facebook's platforms. Nearly a year later, Messenger's not even close.
Why Scientists Are Flying Drones Into Clouds of Whale Snot
Researcher Iain Kerr was on a boat, covered in whale snot, when the idea hit him: Why not hack a drone to fly into whale snot instead?
Scientists Made a Nearly Invincible Lithium-Ion Battery
This new type of battery can be cut, bent, soaked, shot, and lit on fire—and it still powers up just fine.
The FDA Announces Two More Antacid Recalls Due to Cancer Risk
Two more companies recalled their ranitidine drugs, generic forms of Zantac, over concerns they may contain a carcinogenic substance.
CES 2020 in 10 GIFS
Yes, CES is over. But these looping GIFs will help you stay there forever.
Bored with Sunday Service? Maybe Nudist Church Is Your Thing
Or even mass from the comfort of your driver's seat. No matter your lifestyle, there’s a way for you to convene with God in America.
Artificial Intelligence Makes Bad Medicine Even Worse
A new study out from Google seems to show the promise of AI-assisted health care. Actually, it shows the threat.
Export Controls Threaten the Future of AI Outposts in China
As restrictions intensify, it will become more difficult for American companies to maintain labs in the talent-rich country.
Gadget Lab Podcast: Wrapping Up CES 2020
The hosts look back at a show filled with fake-meat sliders, AI everything, and an ocean of electric scooters.
This Week’s Cartoons: Passwords, Photos, and Pivots
Flocking to delivery service.
A New Law for Gig Workers Reaches Beyond Ride-Hail Drivers
AB 5 was designed to support Uber and Lyft contractors. But it also leaves therapists, truckers, and psychologists struggling to understand their new role.
The 6 Best Toys at CES 2020: STEM, Robots, AR Board Games
At CES 2020, toy makers returned to the real world with games, bots, and AR board games. We played them all.
WWIII Memes, Oddly, Prove There's Hope for the Internet
Jokes about World War III aren't really funny—but they're also evidence of an engaged global debate.
An Iranian Hacking Campaign, Social Media Surveillance, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Twitch's Non-Gamers Are Finally Having Their Moment
After years of ridicule, streamers who ‘just chat’ prove that there's room for gabbing, not just gaming, on the platform.
Feds Are Content to Let Cars Drive, and Regulate, Themselves
A new Transportation Department policy on self-driving cars is long on boosting the industry and short on ensuring its safety.
Amazon Takes a Swipe at PayPal's $4 Billion Acquisition
The retail giant warned holiday shoppers that Honey, a popular browser extension, was a “security risk.” Honey denies the claim.
Do LEDs Cause Orange Presidents?
It's true that different light sources can alter colors. But Trump's science is off on this one.
Iranian Hackers Have Been ‘Password-Spraying’ the US Grid
A state-sponsored group called Magnallium has been probing American electric utilities for the past year.
CES 2020 WIRED Liveblog: Smart Vibrator, Robot Arms, and More from CES
It's the last days of CES 2020, but the WIRED crew is still roaming show floor to find the coolest and strangest gadgets this year.
Christian Bale Might Be Joining *Thor: Love and Thunder*
Also, artificial intelligence could bring your next favorite movie to the big screen.
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