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WeWork's Wi-Fi Is Woefully Insecure
The Saudi oil strike, a license plate privacy disaster, and more of the week's top security news.
Extreme-Risk Laws Reduce Gun Violence
Opinion: Red Flag laws help prevent suicides and mass shootings, and buy time for people in crisis to get help.
'The Dark Crystal' Prequel Is 'Game of Thrones' With Puppets
Netflix’s 10-episode series is very, very impressive and has at least one Muppet-phobic freaked out.
A Simple Way to Make It Harder for Mobile Ads to Track You
Beating back the scourge of online ad tracking entirely is almost impossible. But you can futz with your smartphone's "ad ID" to slow it down.
Hackers Hit Click2Gov Bill-Paying Portals in 8 Cities
The new wave of attacks comes after a previous Click2Gov hack compromised 300,000 payment cards.
Garmin 6S Pro Review: A Sports Party for Your Wrist
Garmin's latest multisport watch is a bonanza of wrist-based navigation, data-tracking, and battery-saving features.
It's a Great Time to Buy a Kindle (and 10 More Tech Deals)
Amazon is clearing out Kindles, and there are some deep discounts on some iPhone alternatives this weekend.
Amazon and the All-Electric Future of Fleet Vehicles
Fleets, like the 100,000 delivery vans the retailer ordered from startup Rivian, will make electrics seem more commonplace, and easier to charge.
Apple Arcade Makes You Ask, What Is a Videogame Worth?
The curated ecosystem can be great for creators, but it alters the perceived value of certain titles.
A Developer Deletes His Code to Protest Its Use by ICE
Seth Vargo removed a tool used by customers of his former employer, Chef. The company quickly restored it, because the software is open source.
'Inside Bill's Brain' Calls BS on Malcolm Gladwell's 'Outliers' Theory
The author and pundit claimed he knew the formula for the Microsoft cofounder's genius. Davis Guggenheim's Netflix doc shows a much more logical equation.
The Area 51 Raid Was the Worst Way to Spot an Alien or UFO
Dozens of revelers gathered near the top-secret base, purportedly hoping to glimpse some extraterrestrial life—but all they got were memes and selfies.
Why It Matters That YouTube Changed Its Verification System
For creators, the move is just another example of a giant corporation forcing its whims and experiments on their work.
A Major Legal Battle May Change How Digital Game Sales Work
Valve's Steam platform is currently appealing a case in France over consumers' ability to resell games.
Thousands of Tech Workers Join Global Climate Change Strike
Employees in Silicon Valley want their companies to do more to help the planet. Will this activism make a difference?
A Global Climate Strike, a Dangerous Huawei Move, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
The Feds Need to 'Grow a Set and Do Their Jobs'
Lawmakers are busy building their case against Silicon Valley's giants, but they're less optimistic about the agencies in charge of antitrust enforcement.
An End to Pornography, Sophistry, and Panty Raids
How I stopped being polite to the self-styled Great Men of the Edge Organization.
What to Expect From a Pooch on a Paddleboard
Sharing your deck with a dog is risky, but knowing about conservation of momentum might help you stay dry.
Gadget Lab Podcast: Your DNA Belongs on the Blockchain
Guest Megan Molteni tells us about gene-sequencing startup Nebula, and how its privacy practices could positively impact the way we share personal information on the web.
The Bleak Hopefulness of *Ad Astra*
Brad Pitt goes to space in a new psychodrama from director James Gray—and confronts the idea of home.
Enter the Capitalocene: How Climate Change Will Ruin Capitalism
Capitalism is responsible for climate change—not you and me. But here’s what one economist says we could do about it.
This Week’s Cartoons: Helicopter Parents, Giant Snakes, and Rovers
“Seen any water lately?”
The Best iPhone 11 Deals (and Which Model to Pick)
Are you planning to buy an iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max? Here's the WIRED guide to choosing between them, how to order, and the best deals.
We All Could Pay a Price for the Latest Slap at Huawei
An international cybersecurity group has evicted the Chinese telecom company to comply with US sanctions. That could allow malware to spread more easily.
An Apple iOS 13 Review, Spying Streaming Devices, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Amazon Puts a Charge Into Startup Automaker Rivian
The retail giant says it will buy 100,000 electric vans by 2030 from a company that doesn’t yet have a single vehicle on the road.
Depth of Field: Hong Kong's Flash Mob for Democracy
In photographer Philip Fong's image, you can almost feel the people of Hong Kong reaching for a future that belongs to them.
How Painter Alexa Meade Creates Dimension-Collapsing Art
The Google Artist in Residence is working with the company's AR/VR team to digitally capture her new installation as a rainbow-hued depth map.
Amazon’s New Climate Pledges Won’t Stop Employee Walkout
CEO Jeff Bezos unveiled ambitious plans to reduce his company’s carbon footprint. But some workers say the efforts don’t go far enough.
Generation Z Is Making Music With Anti-Radical Tones
Whereas millennial artists embrace experimentation and maximalism, Gen Z finds beauty inside of parameters.
Farm Animals Are the Next Big Antibiotic Resistance Threat
Bacteria harvested from pigs and chickens are developing resistance to numerous antibiotics at an alarming rate.
Bob Iger Imagines an Alt-History Where Disney and Apple Merge
In his new memoir, the Mouse House CEO claims that if Steve Jobs were still alive they would've discussed combining their companies.
iOS 13 Arrives, But Not Without Some Bugs
Your iPhone will get a software update this week, but you might want to wait for iOS 13.1.
How Apple Arcade Will Reshape Mobile Gaming
The gaming app ecosystem is built on in-app purchases and ads. What happens when you take them away?
You Can Soon Get Your DNA Sequenced Anonymously
Using a blockchain, Nebula Genomics has crafted a way for customers to get their genomes sequenced without revealing personally identifying data.
The Traces of Human Activity in the Burning Man Void
Photographer Michael Light captures surreal, manmade marks in the Great Basin region.
'Sorry to This Man' Is the Perfect Meme for Right Now
Keke Palmer's accidental roast of Dick Cheney encapsulates a lot of people's feelings in this moment in time.
An Exclusive Look Inside Apple's A13 Bionic Chip
What Apple's A13 Bionic chip signals about the future of mobile technology.
How to Go to the Bathroom in Space
Hear from a real-live astronaut about pee rainbows, poop practice, and the cosmic quest for good hygiene in zero gravity.
Roku Ultra and Express (2019): Price, Specs, Release Date
The cord-cutting king's new streamers are smaller and faster, and its software now makes it easier for the indecisive viewers to find something to watch.
Trump Threatens California's Role as a Clean-Air Pioneer
From the catalytic converter to electric vehicles, the Golden State has pushed automakers to build cleaner cars.
Veja's New Running Shoe Subtracts the Plastic
The so-called "post-petroleum" shoe joins the growing ranks of eco-runners.
AI Could Reinvent Medicine—Or Become a Patient's Nightmare
The Mayo Clinic will store health data in Google's cloud and use its AI expertise to unearth insights. But Google has made mistakes before.
Sorry, Streamers: The Race to Snag Old Shows Leads Nowhere
Reruns of 'Friends' and 'The Office' have been a phenomenon for Netflix, but aren't a lock to attract subscribers in the coming streaming wars.
The Viral App That Labels You Isn't Quite What You Think
ImageNet Roulette reveals biases in artificial intelligence algorithms. But the vast majority of tags attached to people are rarely used.
Jack Conte, Patreon, and the Plight of the Creative Class
The DIY musician's crowdfunding platform set out to provide a livelihood for artists on the internet. Is it more than just a band-aid for a broken system?
An Area 51 Warning, Trump Takes on California, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
On Roku and Amazon Fire TV, Channels Are Watching You
New research shows that over 2,000 streaming apps track information about your devices—even when you tell them not to.
The Fight Over California's Emissions Rules Just Got Real
The Trump administration plans to revoke California's authority to set regulations for vehicle fuel economy and emissions, likely setting up a court fight.
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