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Updated 2024-11-30 15:45
New iPhones, a Heated Razor, and Oculus Quest: September's Best Gear
Plus an Alexa-enabled microwave, the GoPro Hero 7 Black, and more.
These Stitched Photos of Greenland's Icebergs Are Sew Great
Adriene Hughes didn't just make beautiful images—she quilted over them to evoke how nature feels.
Plantronics BackBeat FIT 2100 Review: Our Favorite Workout Headphones
Plantronics finally updated my platonic ideal of wireless running headphones.
Math Titans Clash Over Epic Proof of the ABC Conjecture
Two mathematicians say they found a glaring hole in a proof that has convulsed the math community for years.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Review: Function, But No Finesse
Samsung's Galaxy Watch puts old features in a new smartwatch.
Elon Musk's SEC Settlement Could Have Gone So Much Worse
Musk loses some control over the electric carmaker—and his Twitter account.
Facebook Wins, Facebook Losses, and More Security News This Week
The Facebook breach, 3-D printed guns on Broadway, and more security news this week.
Space Photos of the Week: Hubble Captures the Bubble
Nebula’s stellar wind and the cold core of the Milky Way are this week’s stars.
Hank Green Explores the Dark Side of Internet Fame, With Robots
The YouTube star's debut novel caused him to grapple with the dehumanizing nature of celebrity.
Hurom H-AI Juicer Review: It's Too Expensive, and Juice Isn't All That Good for You Anyway
The Hurom H-AI juicer has a self-feeding auger that works very well. But you probably don't need one in your kitchen.
The Best Neato Vacuum is On Sale, and 17 More of Our Best Weekend Deals: Acer, Patagonia, Amazon
Weekend deals from our favorite Neato robot vacuum, Patagonia jacket, Amazon streaming TV devices, and more.
Speed-Listening and the Trouble With 'Podfasters'
Podcasting is an art, every choice subtle and intentional. When you blow through an episode, you’re gutting the experience of its hard-won nuance and cadence.
The Case Against Elon Musk Will Chill Innovation
Investors in Tesla and other Musk ventures should know that the CEO does not always hew to the literal truth.
Channel Your Inner Fred Flintstone in This Peddle-Powered Car
Yes, someone created a car with bike pedals where the normal pedals should be.
The Facebook Security Meltdown Exposes Way More Sites Than Facebook
The social networking giant confirmed Friday that sites you use Facebook to login to could have been accessed as a result of its massive breach.
Trump's Auto Emissions Plan Is Full of Faulty Logic
A federal proposal to freeze cars' emissions standards argues that climate change isn't worth fighting at the tailpipe, but scientific research suggests otherwise.
Elon Musk Has Finally Picked a Fight He Can't Win
The Tesla CEO’s decision to refuse an SEC settlement sets him up for battle against the government, and shareholders aren't happy.
Gadget Lab Podcast: Oculus Quest, Elon Musk and the SEC, and More
The Gadget Lab team talks to WIRED editor and author Peter Rubin about the new Oculus Quest. Also: Why the SEC is suing Elon Musk.
Facebook's Massive Security Breach: Everything We Know
Up to 50 million Facebook users were affected—and possibly 40 million more—when hackers compromised the social network's systems.
'Fortnite' Season 6 Lands, and the Rest of the Week in Games
We've got skins, pets, and spooky purple lights everywhere—and even some stuff that isn't 'Fortnite.'
Voting Machines Are Still Absurdly At Risk
A new report details dozens of vulnerabilities across seven models of voting machines—all of which are currently in use.
Why a Tennis Ball Goes Flying When Bounced on a Basketball
When you bounce a tennis ball off a moving basketball, the tennis ball goes careening off at high speed. Here's why that happens.
Digital IDs Are More Dangerous Than You Think
Opinion: Digital identification systems are meant to aid the marginalized. Actually, they're ripe for abuse.
Das Keyboard 5Q Review: Excellent for Typing, Not So Much for Notifications
An internet-enabled mechanical keyboard that brings web and device notifications to your fingertips.
Say Goodbye to @sweden, the Last Good Thing on Twitter
After seven years, the country's grand experiment—turning its official Twitter account over to its citizens—comes to a close.
From 'Forever' to 'Atlanta,' Do Standalone Episodes Hurt or Help Their Shows?
The phenomenon has become more frequent in recent years—but while they're always enjoyable, they may be undermining the shows they're part of.
San Francisco's Dream of 'Zero Waste' Lands in the Dumpster
The city has reduced its trash more than any other American metropolis. But eliminating all garbage, it turns out, is an impractical goal.
Darpa Goes Underground for Its Most Daring Robot Extravaganza Yet
Darpa is calling it the Subterranean Challenge, but you may as well call it the Death to All Robots Challenge.
Why Silicon Valley Should Fear Europe's Competition Chief
In an interview with WIRED's editor in chief, Margrethe Vestager says Amazon, Apple, Google, and other tech giants can’t use their success to harm rivals.
The Blasey Ford-Kavanaugh Hearings Through the Lens of One Woman
When Christine Blasey Ford spoke to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday morning, Erin Schaff was one of the few photographers in the room
Blasey Ford–Kavanaugh Testimony Tells a Tale of Two Internets
As Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh stood before Congress in turn, filter bubbles on the left and the right saw very different pictures.
The SEC Is Suing Elon Musk (It's the Tweets)
The Tesla CEO is being charged with "making false and misleading statements."
Photography That Turns Architecture into Abstract Art.
Cities like you've never seen them.
Russia’s Elite Fancy Bear Hackers Have a Clever New Trick
For the first time, a so-called UEFI rootkit has been spotted in the wild. And it appears to come from Russia.
No, Tiffany Haddish Was Never Married to Will Smith
But she does wish she could wed Will *and* Jada.
The Science Is Clear: Dirty Farm Water Is Making Us Sick
Lettuce contaminated with pathogens have sickened and killed people. But the FDA has shelved Obama-era plans to test the culprit: farms’ irrigation water.
How #HimToo Became the Anti #MeToo of the Kavanaugh Hearings
HimToo has meant many things over the last three years. The latest is a hashtag hijacking, like #AllLivesMatter, spawned as a sexist rebuttal to Christine Blasey Ford.
Inside the Secret Conference Plotting to Launch Flying Cars
Over two days in Bentonville, Arkansas, the new aerial mobility nobility gathered away from the public eye to craft strategies for launching the next age of aviation.
Lyft Will Pay You to Ditch Your Car. Will It Work?
The company’s new challenge is a PR stunt. It’s also a useful way to learn about the quirks of user behavior.
Instagram’s Founders Have Always Had Impeccable Timing
In early interviews, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger knew they were being acquired by Facebook at the right moment. Another well timed move: their exit from Instagram.
Laser-Carrying Airplanes Uncover Massive, Sprawling Maya Cities
Using lidar, archaeologists have mapped the previously unseen ruins of entire Maya cities, revealing new details of their complex civilizations.
The Facebook Effect Hits Oculus: In VR, Other People Are Everything
At Oculus' annual developer conference, everything from the demos to the keynote language reinforced how important VR is to Facebook's long-term efforts.
Cities Are Teaming Up to Offer Broadband, and the FCC Is Mad
By working collectively, an unlikely group in Southern California is defying the FCC and by building powerful (and affordable) internet infrastructure.
Cats Bad at Nabbing Rats But Feast on Other Beasts
Researchers wanted to know what cats would do with a large colony of rats in Brooklyn. The answer: Not much. But cats could still pose a huge threat to more vulnerable urban wildlife.
A Better Motor Is the First Step Towards Electric Planes
Magnix is testing a new motor designed specifically for aviation, which is lighter weight, and higher power.
To Break a Hate-Speech Detection Algorithm, Try 'Love'
Companies like Facebook use artificial intelligence to try to detect hate speech, but new research proves it’s a daunting task.
Congress Challenges Google on China. Google Falls Short
The company's chief privacy officer confirms that Project Dragonfly does in fact exist, but not much else.
Oculus’ $399 Quest to Take VR Mainstream
Facebook's Oculus division wants more people in VR. The Quest, its new high-powered stand-alone headset, takes a flying leap in that direction.
Everyone Wants to Go to the Moon Again—Logic Be Damned
Space companies and national agencies are all gunning to visit the moon and kick off a bustling lunar economy, but the business case is shaky.
CollegeHumor Gives Subscription-Based Streaming a Try
Have you heard the one about the online comedy outlet trying to get a little less dependent on YouTube?
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