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Updated 2024-11-28 15:32
The Eight-Hour Workday Is a Counterproductive Lie
What was once a socialist dream has become every knowledge worker’s nightmare. It's time to unmake the modern myth of productivity.
Hey Surgeon, Is That a HoloLens on Your Head?
Mixed reality displays are entering the operating room, first as surgical planning tools and soon as real-time guides to help doctors zap tumors.
'Trump's Notes' Photographer Explains How He Got the Shot
For Getty Images photographer Mark Wilson, it was just another day at the office.
Iranian Americans Struggle to Reach Family Amid Internet Blackout
As Iran's countrywide internet shutdown approaches a full week, Iranian Americans are increasingly desperate to connect with friends and relatives.
Trump’s Notes Exposed, a Disney+ ‘Hack,’ and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Breaking Big Tech Up Isn’t the Only Approach for Antitrust
When it comes to the Silicon Valley giants, presidential candidates are having the wrong debate.
The Likely Reason Disney\+ Accounts Are Getting 'Hacked'
Credential stuffing, where names and passwords leaked in previous breaches are reused, strikes again.
How to Watch the November Democratic Debate
Ten of the top Democratic candidates will be taking the stage in Atlanta at 9 pm Eastern.
Esports Gamers Experience the Same Stress as Pro Athletes
In the first study of its kind, researchers interviewed seven elite players of *Counter-Strike: Global Offensive*.
An Origami Artist Shows How to Fold Ultra-Realistic Creatures
Robert Lang ditched a career as a physicist to pursue origami full time. In WIRED's latest video, he reveals the tricks to folding complex shapes.
PM2.5 Air Pollution Is Still Killing Thousands of People in the US
Particulate matter steals lives through dementia, kidney disease, and hypertension—even when the air quality is within the permitted levels.
Why Good Teachers Are Like Pokémon
A science professor’s journey through the three levels of pedagogical wisdom.
Starlings Fly in Flocks So Dense They Look Like Sculptures
Photographer Xavi Bou condenses several seconds of movement into a single frame, showing the birds' flight—and fight.
Shark IQ Robot Review: Convenience Makes Up for a Low IQ
Shark’s first robot vacuum has a self-emptying bin, but it struggles to make a map.
What Happens When You Remove a Police-Installed GPS Tracker
The Supreme Court ruled that cops need a warrant to attach a GPS device to your car. But if you find one, can you remove it?
Opinion: Workers Deserve a Say in Automation
The Workers Right to Training Act allows employees to evolve as their employers adopt new tech.
Iran’s APT33 Hackers Are Targeting Industrial Control Systems
The recent focus on ICS raises the possibility that Iran's APT33 is exploring physically disruptive cyberattacks.
The $189,000 DBX SUV Is Here to Save Aston Martin
The esteemed brand is following the luxury SUV trend in a bid to expand and diversify its customer base.
Feds Pin Uber Crash on Human Operator, Call for Better Rules
For starters, self-driving car companies should be required to submit safety evaluation letters—and those letters should be formally assessed.
A Twitter #Fartgate, A Google Dream's Death, and More News From Today
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Astronomers Detect Water Vapor Around Jupiter's Moon Europa
Scientists caught Europa spewing enough water vapor to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool in minutes. But where is it coming from?
To See the Future of Disinformation, You Build Robo-Trolls
AI-powered software is getting better and could soon be weaponized for online disinformation.
With #Fartgate, Twitter Was a Gas Once Again
Whether a US representative tooted on air matters less than the unity it inspired on a fraught platform.
The Messy Legal Fight to Bring Celebrities Back From the Dead
A new movie is digitally resurrecting James Dean. And with image rights to old celebrities expiring, it's just the start.
The Apple Card Didn't 'See' Gender—and That's the Problem
The way its algorithm determines credit lines makes the risk of bias more acute.
Opinion: Websites Ask for Permissions And Attack Forgiveness
Web pages are increasingly powerful—asking for notifications, webcam access, or location—but this great power comes with great vulnerabilities.
The Most Iconic Space Movies Get a Very Grounded Fact-Check
Astronaut Nicole Stott unpacks (and debunks) some of the more memorable Hollywood depictions of outer space.
DuckDuckGo Will Automatically Encrypt More Sites You Visit
If a site offers HTTPS, DuckDuckGo's Smarter Encryption will take you there.
Google Shakes Up Its 'TGIF'—and Ends Its Culture of Openness
Amid leaks and protests, CEO Sundar Pichai is drastically shrinking the company-wide meeting that was once a symbol of Google's idealism.
Can Fake Horns Save the Rhino? That's … Extremely Thorny
Scientists can now flood the black market for rhino horns with horsehair fakes. Conservationists, however, have serious concerns.
Wish List 2019: 52 Amazing Gift Ideas You'll Want to Keep for Yourself
The best gadgets and gear for all your family, friends, and unindicted co-conspirators.
Microtasks Might Be the Future of White-Collar Work
Microsoft is experimenting with inserting small Word doc jobs into people's Facebook feeds, letting them get work done while trying to procrastinate.
What It Takes to Turn a Vintage F-16 Into a Drone
The US Air Force is resurrecting old fighter jets from a boneyard in Arizona as moving targets for live-fire exercises in the Gulf of Mexico.
Ford's Electric Mustang, A Gadget-Stealing Hack, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Cells That ‘Taste’ Danger Set Off Immune Responses
Taste and smell receptors in unexpected organs monitor the state of the body’s natural microbial health and raise an alarm over invading parasites.
The Internet Wants Zack Snyder’s Version of 'Justice League'
On the second anniversary of the movie's debut, \#ReleaseTheSnyderCut is trending once again.
Google Stadia Review: It's Getting There
Google is a streaming game company now, for better and worse.
How Facebook’s Anti-Revenge Porn Tools Failed Katie Hill
Despite automated systems and zero tolerance policies, it's easy to find photos of the former representative weeks after they were published without her consent.
Star Wars News: There Might Be a New ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’
Jon Favreau is into the idea, so it’s definitely possible.
Opinion: AI For Good Is Often Bad
Trying to solve poverty, crime, and disease with (often biased) technology doesn’t address their root causes.
The Real ID Is Nearly Here, and You Can’t Fly Home Without It
Next October, the TSA will stop accepting standard driver's licenses as ID. Here’s how to get the Real ID—and why some people hate the idea.
How Earnest Research Into Gay Genetics Went Wrong
When a well-intentioned study led to a dubious DNA test for same-sex attraction, it exposed the need for safeguards on research in the age of big genetic data.
Burglars Really Do Use Bluetooth Scanners to Find Laptops and Phones
Bluetooth scanners are readily available and easy to use—which means that smash-and-grab car break-in might not have been pure chance.
Padmé Amidala, Queen of Empty Space
Her full story isn't found in the Star Wars movies—but in the fragments left behind.
Star Wars: Beyond the *Rise of Skywalker*
The franchise hasn't really been about the movies for a long time. Three writers explore the outer edges of the Star Wars storyverse.
A Journey to Galaxy's Edge, the Nerdiest Place on Earth
How Disney's Imagineers created a whole new part of the Star Wars universe.
Everybody Loves Rey, a Star Wars Story
Daisy Ridley's character is a misfit scavenger, with a no-nonsense wardrobe to match. That's why cosplaying rebels have embraced her outfit—and her power.
Uber’s Mistakes, 'Ford v Ferrari,' and More Car News
Plus: The deadly design flaws of the B-17 Flying Fortress and a sneaky cat swap.
How Ford Created the Mach-E, Its Fully Electric Mustang SUV
The Mach-E, Ford's first serious attempt at a zero emissions car, came to life in a two-year sprint to catch up with an electrifying industry.
How Iran's Government Shut Off the Internet
After years of centralizing internet control, Iran pulled the plug on connectivity for nearly all of its citizens.
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