Is 5G Available for You? Here's How to Find Out

Before you jump on that new iPhone or Google Pixel, maybe make sure 5G is worthwhile or even offered where you live.

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Save Money on Subscriptions Thanks to This iOS Loophole

This is one weird trick, but when it works, it works well and can save you cash on apps.

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Covid Will Become Endemic. The World Must Decide What That Means

The task of 2022 will be figuring out how much action we’re willing to take and how much disease and death we’ll tolerate.

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The 18 TV Shows We’re Most Looking Forward to in 2022

From tabloid stars to Targaryen dragons, here are some of the upcoming shows on our watchlist—and where to stream them.

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Advice to Startup Founders: Prepare to Fail

Three new books explore why fledgling companies flounder—and what to do about it.

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Too Much Future Makes the Present Miserable

Trend forecasters want to sell you your own uncertainty—and the more uncertain you are, the more lucrative a crystal ball gets.

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The 9 Games We Loved in 2021

In a year of continued stasis, these games brought us a lot of joy.

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The Best Base Layers to Keep You Warm

Stay toasty outdoors with our favorite blended, merino wool, and synthetic tops to wear under your cheery sweaters and coats.

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How to Upgrade Your YouTube Recording Setup

Whether you're recording specifically for YouTube or making movies that may just end up there, this gear can help.

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This Was the Year When Finance Jumped the Doge

From GameStop to bored apes, weirdness abounded among meme-loving amateur investors.

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African Voices Must Lead the Global Climate Conversation

The world is finally waking up to the impact the climate crisis is having on the continent.

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What Happens When an AI Knows How You Feel?

Technology used to only deliver our messages. Now it wants to write them for us by understanding our emotions.

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2021 Was the Year Space Tourism Opened Up. But for Whom?

SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic finally made commercial spaceflight possible. Now there are questions about the purpose of these exclusive trips.

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12 Awesome Management Games for Armchair Tycoons

These building- and resource-based simulations are perfect for single-player fun and relaxation.

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Surprise! The Pandemic Has Made People More Science Literate

Despite rampant misinformation, Covid-19 has pushed science into the zeitgeist, as people have absorbed new words and how scientific discovery actually works.

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Predicting Death Could Change the Value of a Life

New technology promises to forecast the length of your life. But for disabled people, measuring mortality can prove fatal.

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This Company Has a Way to Replace Plastic in Clothing

Natural Fiber Welding uses an innovative process to treat cotton and make it behave more like synthetic fibers.

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Why 2021 Was the Biggest Year for the Labor Movement in Games

Working conditions at top studios have been criticized before, but this year saw a significant increase in protests and organizing by employees.

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The Year in Overflow Culture

Thanks to the constant content machine, there’s more culture online than anyone knows what to do with. Here’s the most baffling of the internet’s 2021 leftovers.

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4 Dive Watches We Loved to Wear This Year

They are the most popular type of timepiece by far, and this year many new models were launched. We’ve picked four favorites.

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The Quest to Trap Carbon in Stone—and Beat Climate Change

On a barren lava plateau in Iceland, a new facility is sucking in air and stashing the carbon dioxide in rock. The next step: Build 10,000 more.

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If AI Is Predicting Your Future, Are You Still Free?

Part of being human is being able to defy the odds. Algorithmic prophecies undermine that.

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The Year Everyone Remembered That Chips Matter

Shortages of semiconductors messed up production of everything from cars to toys. Plans are in the works for more factories, but they'll take years.

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How to Set Up Your New iPhone

Welcome to your new iPhone. Here's how to get the most out of it right out of the box.

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2021 Was a Huge Missed Opportunity on Climate Action

The pandemic should have been a wake-up call—instead, emissions have climbed once more. Here's how the US could have seized the opportunity.

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The History of Predicting the Future

Humans have long tried to determine the shape of what’s to come. But even the most advanced technology can’t solve the fundamental issues with predictions.

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5 Space Watches That Are Out of This World

Watches made it into space well before Jeff Bezos. Here are our top picks for timepieces connected with the final frontier.

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A Clean Industrial Revolution Is the Only Way to Hit Net Zero

Governments and companies around the world are finally acting to create a green economy and avoid climate catastrophe.

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The Metaverse Land Rush Is an Illusion

The “real estate of the future” is plagued by buggy software, empty servers, and huge opportunities for abuse.

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How to Return and Exchange Your Unwanted Gifts or Purchases

You can’t always get what you want. But there are smarter, more sustainable ways to get cash (or store credit) instead.

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The Morbid War Over Online Obituaries

“Obituary pirates” scrape websites and publish their own versions of death notices, reaping commissions on flowers and gifts.

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The Best Indie Games You May Have Missed in 2021

It's been a great year for developers and gamers alike.

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Gear to Help Make Your Livestreams Look and Sound Good

Whether you stream on Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or anywhere else, these tools and tips can turn you into a pro.

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How to Take a Slick, Professional Headshot With Your Phone

Snapping that perfect self-portrait on your phone is a skill. Here’s how to do it, according to the experts.

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Can You Solve Climate Change Better Than World Leaders?

What even happened at the UN climate summit—and could you do a better job? These online and in-person simulators let you take a swing at saving the world.

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We Ranked the Democratic Standards of Fictional Netflix Nations

From Christmas economics to incarceration policy, how well do the various monarchical countries of the Princess Switch series treat their humble citizens?

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VCs Lavished Startups With Cash in 2021. Now Comes the Hard Part

“Is it a casino or the future of tech? Everyone’s trying to figure that out.”

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The Worst Hacks of 2021

It was a year of ransomware, surveillance, data breaches, and yes, more ransomware.

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How to Buy Used Gear on eBay—the Smart, Safe Way

Gracefully avoid sketchy situations and score a deal on the post-holiday gadget turnover.

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Tetris Helps My Stress and Anxiety Fall Away

When I revisited my preferred childhood pastime, I wondered if the game would still serve as a mental reset. Turns out, it did.

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The James Webb Space Telescope Finally Prepares for Launch

After decades of hard work and controversies, NASA scientists ready Hubble’s massive successor for its mission to probe the distant universe.

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Lab-Grown Embryo Research Is Poised to Transform Medicine

New advances in stem cell science could alleviate devastating early-life conditions. But this comes with a moral conundrum.

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'Algorithmic Reparation' Calls for Racial Justice in AI

Researchers are encouraging those who work in AI to explicitly consider racism, gender, and other structural inequalities.

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How an Aquarium Collects Curious Creatures From the Deep

Take a cruise with scientists from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, as they pilot an SUV-sized robot to collect delicate specimens 1,600 feet down.

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You Should Listen to CDs

If vinyl is for hipsters and streaming is for everyone else, maybe the forgotten format is for you.

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The Wave-Conquering, Metaverse-Crashing Life of Kai Lenny

Treated as an outcast in Maui’s cool-kid surf culture, he went on to master nearly every extreme water sport. No wonder the tech elite has a crush on him.

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Antibodies Are Being Created to Fight Disease in New Ways

Targeting cancers and viruses, better knowledge of the human immune system is leading to new medicines.

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2022 Will Be a Big Year for Space Exploration

Missions to Mars, Jupiter, and—yes—Texas are all part of the next wave of space research previously delayed by Covid-19.

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The Best Movies of 2021—and Where to Stream Them

From Dune to The Green Knight, these are the best movies you should have watched (and still have time to watch) this year.

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Growing Peppers on the ISS Is Just the Start of Space Farming

The chili peppers thrived in a controlled microgravity environment. But to develop agriculture away from Earth, NASA will have to think outside the box.

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Welcome to Miami, Where All Your Memes Come True!

The city is trying to lure in Silicon Valley types, hyping the promise of sun, sand, and seed rounds. Does it want Silicon Valley’s problems too?

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Hypebeasts With Bots Have Ruined Christmas

As resellers snap up the scarce supply of new consoles and other must-have items, politicians, shoppers, and retailers are fighting back.

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Can Brain Organoids Be ‘Conscious’? Scientists May Soon Find Out

These bundles of neurons, often used for research, will likely display complex activity patterns akin to humans—raising wider ethical questions.

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This Startup Is Making—and Programming—Human Cells

Creating bespoke cells could transform testing and help develop new treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

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Don’t Look Up Nails the Frustration of Being a Scientist

Writer-director Adam McKay’s new Netflix film, about a comet headed for Earth, is an allegory for inaction during the climate crisis.

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Boom’s Quest to Make Supersonic Flights a Reality (Again)

Denver-based startup Boom already has orders for its commercial supersonic planes. But is supersonic travel really the future, or best left to nostalgia?

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2021 Revealed the Depths of Global Vaccine Inequity

Previous pandemics saw rich countries grabbing up vaccine supplies, leaving poor countries behind. Has the world learned nothing since?

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More Black and Hispanic Entrepreneurs Are Open for Business

A new report finds more people, particularly those in minority groups, are starting new ventures amid the pandemic.

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5 Apps That Are Better on the Desktop Than in Your Browser

Move these services out of your tabs for an optimal experience.

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Big Data May Not Know Your Name. But It Knows Everything Else

Data brokers claim that deidentified data on millions of Americans is risk-free. Lawmakers need to know that “anonymity” is an abstraction.

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Cosmologists Close in on Logical Laws for the Big Bang

Physicists are translating commonsense principles into strict mathematical constraints for how our universe must have behaved at the beginning of time.

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18 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear

Our tips and picks to up your mask game—whether you’re heading back to the office in the new year or just want to stay safe and stylish.

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16 Great Deals on Home Goods, Office Gear, and Kitchen Tools

Fortify your space this winter with discounts on stand mixers, keyboards, and mattresses.

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How to Use Discord: A Beginner’s Guide

Confused by the buzzy social platform? Here’s everything you need to know.

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What’s the Winter Solstice, Anyway?

Here’s what happens on the longest night of the year—in the solar system and across different cultures here on Earth.

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We All Need to Stop Only Seeing the Dark Side of Crypto

In some parts of the developing world, cryptocurrency is changing lives for the better.

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These Are Our Favorite Robot Vacuums

From no-frills cleaners to high-end automation, we have the perfect pick for you.

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Battlefield 2042 Turns the Climate Crisis Into a Playground

DICE and EA's latest sci-fi shooter is an example of art imitating life, complete with the trappings that got us all here.

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The Best iPhone 13 Deals—and Which Model to Pick

Get those Apple Wallets ready. From the Mini to the Pro Max, we break down all your options.

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The US Mountain West Could Soon Face Snowless Winters

Parts of Colorado, Utah, California, and the Pacific Northwest could be without snow for years at a time in just a few decades.

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Move Over Amazon. Other Retailers Are Catching Up

Not only are orders and returns easier than ever, today's best retail apps also offer loyalty programs with discounts and rewards.

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7 Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Tests—and Where to Find Them

Planning to travel or see family during the holidays? You’ll want to add an antigen test kit to your packing list.

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Patek Has Shoehorned a Gramophone Into Its Latest Watch

Patek Philippe’s new audiophile minute repeater, Reference 5750, takes aural inspiration from Thomas Edison’s phonograph.

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The Best iPhone 13 Cases and Accessories

We tested MagSafe compatibility on everything from cases to wireless chargers.

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The Best Holiday Movie Is the One You Want to Watch

It’s time to stop fighting over Die Hard vs. Home Alone vs. Love Actually. This year, just pick what you like—even if it’s Carol, which totally counts.

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Can Your Gravitational Pull Affect Your Game of Pool?

It’s hard enough to predict the outcome of ball collisions in a game of billiards. Do you also have to factor in a player’s effect on the cue ball?

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Best Tents for Campers, Backpackers, and Families

The right shelter can make a big difference in how comfortable you are outdoors. Here are the ones we've tested and love.

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These Are the Top New Features in MacOS Monterey

Here’s how to install the latest version of Apple’s desktop operating system, plus a breakdown of the perks for M1-powered Macs.

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The Great Danger of the Tiny Bark Beetle

As the climate warms, this insect’s population is booming. That’s bad news for the ponderosa pines of the Sierra Nevada.

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The Future of Robot Nannies

A machine can't love our children, but our children might love them.

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The 7 Best Cookbooks of 2021

From Black American barbecue to steaming bowls of Asian dumplings, these recipes are the best way to taste the world without leaving your kitchen.

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Faster Home Broadband Should Be Enshrined in Law

Outdated minimum speeds for home broadband were bad enough before the pandemic. It’s time to pick up the pace.

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They Make the Watches. You Change the Straps

Traditional watch brands are embracing customer demand for a simple swap to suit their moods—and it might be all thanks to Apple.

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24 Gifts We Love From BIPOC-Owned Businesses

One of the easiest ways to support communities of color is to shop from entrepreneurs of color.

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The Biodiversity Crisis Needs Its Net Zero Moment

Climate change isn't the only major crisis facing the world. We're in the middle of a mass extinction, and missing all of our biodiversity targets.

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The 8 Best Smart Speakers With Alexa or Google Assistant

Chatty assistants from Google, Amazon, and Apple are popular. But which one is right for you?

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The Best Games of 2021 Were an Explosion of Color and Charisma

As the pandemic continued, these exuberant titles looked beyond the long dark night.

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Looking for New Headphones or Earbuds? Take Our Quiz

We’ve tested dozens of over-ear headphones and earbuds. Here’s how to find your perfect, WIRED-approved pair.

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19 Gift Ideas for People Working From Home

Upgrade your loved one’s home office with these picks that make every day a little easier—and a little more fun.

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Why Computers Don’t Need to Match Human Intelligence

With continuing advances in machine learning, it makes less and less sense to compare AI to the human mind.

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52 Last-Minute Christmas Gifts on Sale Now

You can blame the supply chain for late packages, but there’s still time to get some in before New Years.

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The Race to Find ‘Green’ Helium

Helium is a critical—and finite—resource. The future of our most indispensable technologies depends on a new supply.

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Google Warns That NSO Hacking Is On Par With Elite Spy Groups

ForcedEntry is “one of the most technically sophisticated exploits” Project Zero security researchers have ever seen.

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The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone

Kit out your iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 with a magnetic tripod, grip, battery, or bike mount.

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For Queer Communities, Being Counted Has Downsides

It can feel good that national censuses are collecting more data about gender and sexuality. But increased attention can come at the price of real action.

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Did Climate Change Make That Freak Weather Even Worse?

When a shocking storm or heat wave happens, attribution scientists are on the case, helping to show the public the real-life effects of global warming.

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Heat Up the Holidays With the Best Sexy Gifts for Lovers

The best present is one you get to share. Our favorite vibrators, lube, and candles will make this holiday one to remember.

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21 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2021

From vaccinations to electric vehicles and cheese, the second year of the pandemic still had some high points.

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The Biggest Deepfake Abuse Site Is Growing in Disturbing Ways

A referral program and partner sites have spurred the spread of invasive, AI-generated “nude” images.

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This Observatory Will Help Reveal the Shape of the Universe

Opening next year, the Vera Rubin Observatory can show how dark matter affects the evolution of galaxies.

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See Little Robots Get Swole in This Virtual 'Gym'

The bizarre robots look like cobbled-together Tetris pieces. A new system "evolves" them to run, climb, and throw stuff better.

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Britain’s Flexible Working Plans Look Like a Flop

Many employees and companies want to find new ways of working—but government legislation is stuck in the past.

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Oxo's Super-Simple Coffee Machine Makes Super-Good Joe

The Oxo Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker sets a new standard for drip brewing. It's also remarkably unfussy.

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This Marvel Game Soundtrack Has an Epic Origin Story

Guardians of the Galaxy has one of the 2021's most ambitious video game scores. An MCU-obsessed composer and a made-up metal band brought it to life.

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Upside Foods Sues an Ex-Employee Over Secret Lab-Grown Meat Tech

A three-person team within the startup was tasked with developing top-secret tech. When a cofounder was fired, things started to fall apart.

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A Gene-Tweaked Jellyfish Offers a Glimpse at Other Minds

Researchers have created jellyfish whose nerve cells light up when they fire, offering a tantalizing view of neurology before the rise of the brain.

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Supply Chain Container Ships Have a Size Problem

All eyes were on the Ever Given when it got stuck in the Suez Canal, but it’s not the only too-big boat for too-small ports—a problem for holiday deliveries.

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The Best Kindles to Take Your Library Anywhere

Amazon has six ebook readers. Here’s how they stack up—and which one might be right for you.

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How to Guard Against Smishing Attacks on Your Phone

“Smishing" is an attempt to collect logins or other sensitive information with a malicious text message—and it's on the rise.

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This Digital Bank Is Designed for the LGBTQ+ Community

New York-based Daylight is rethinking fintech with a social twist.

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The Fall and Rise of Real-Time Strategy Games

RTS games used to dominate sales charts and spawn entire esports leagues. Can new entries bring the beloved genre back to life?

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21 Great Gaming and TV Deals for the Holidays

There's still time to order a few games, accessories, and maybe even a TV before the holidays are over.

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The Gig Economy’s Days in Europe Are Numbered

Court cases and a new draft law from the European Commission are chipping away at the controversial industry. What comes next may look very different.

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The Office Is an Efficiency Trap

As office design evolved over the last century, one feature remained: the goal of filling your life with even more work.

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17 Holiday Gifts for Your Stressed Best Friend

Relaxing means something different to everyone. From meditation tools to silky robes, these ideas are sure to please.

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Who’s Buying and Selling Artfully Folded Ham on Facebook?

The pandemic has spurred an explosion of home cooks selling dubiously-edible, but Instagram-friendly “graze boxes.”

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We Tested the First All-Mountain Skis That Fold in Half

Military tech has been used to create the world's first folding all-mountain skis. And they aren't half bad.

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When It Comes to Buses, Will Hydrogen or Electric Win?

Clean transport needs clean vehicles. New power developments are crucial for a mass transit revolution, and each has pros and cons.

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4 Dead Infants, a Convicted Mother, and a Genetic Mystery

Kathleen Folbigg was found guilty of killing her babies. One scientist suspected the real culprit was mutant DNA—and went on a tireless quest to prove it.

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This New Tech Cuts Through Rock Without Grinding Into It

A startup called Petra uses super-hot gas to penetrate bedrock. The method could make it cheaper to move utilities underground—and make electric lines safer.

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11 TikTok-Viral Gifts That Are Actually Worth It

We tried out the gadgets that kept showing up in our feeds. Here are the ones that deserve the hype—and would make awesome presents.

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E-Scooters Are Everywhere in Europe. So Are Grisly Accidents

Crashes, nuisance, and clutter are creating hostility to the industry’s startups. Scandinavian cities are forcing them to change course.

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Snag Free Beans From Our Fave Coffee Subscription Service

WIRED readers can get their first bag from Atlas Coffee Club—and an additional sampler—for just the cost of shipping.

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DoorDash Joins the Instant Delivery Game—With Employees

For a new service in Manhattan, the couriers will cross paths with the company's traditional gig worker contractors, who generally aren't eligible for benefits.

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Why I Love to Scrounge in Video Games

It is so satisfying to ruffle the pockets of every dead body and poke around the library.

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Who Are We If Not Our Faces?

Undergoing dozens of operations to treat Crouzon syndrome made me look more “normal.” It also made me question my identity.

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The Withings ScanWatch Is a Classy Everyday Fitness Tracker

This refined and elegant smartwatch boasts ECG and SpO2 sensors, fitness and sleep tracking, and stellar battery life.

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These Retro Gaming Consoles Deliver a Dose of Nostalgia

From the stylish Evercade to the old-school Sega Genesis Mini, these machines will have you bleeping, blooping, and blasting back to the good old days.

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All That Glitters Isn't Litter

A new plant-based material sparkles without plastics. That could be better for the environment—but it's also harder to make in industrial quantities.

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Is There a Genetic Link to Being an Extremely Good Boy?

Guide dogs need the right personality, health, and training. Scientists are studying the genetics behind the traits that make a dog suited to working.

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There's $2B for Broadband on Reservations. It Won't Be Enough

The recently approved US infrastructure law aims to close the digital divide for Native peoples. But the demand far outstrips the money allocated.

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What Will Work Look Like in 2022? (Hint: Not the Metaverse)

Here’s what industry leaders think about the future of work, from changing office hours to, yes, staying in the meatspace.

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Here's How 3 Space Companies Aim to Replace the ISS

NASA is investing in Blue Origin, Nanoracks, and Northrop Grumman as they develop competing designs for a next-generation space station.

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The Real Reason Hold Music Bothers You So Much

We swear your call is very important to us.

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The Serial 1 Is a Ho-Hum Harley Ebike

With the just-adequate Serial 1, Harley-Davidson’s sub-brand missed an opportunity to make an ebike that stands out from the pack.

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The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work (and Life)

Whether you're riding a bike or schlepping a camera, a bag is your constant companion. These WIRED-reviewed packs do the job right.

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The Great Neutrino Mystery Could Point to Missing Particles

Years of conflicting measurements have led physicists to propose a “dark sector” of invisible particles that could explain dark matter and the universe’s expansion.

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The Case of Tennis Star Peng Shuai Reveals the Real Purpose of China's Censorship

Censorship in China is about more than topics and keywords. It’s about destroying social resources.

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Why Do People Make (and Watch) 5-Hour iCarly Analysis Videos?

Meet the obsessives creating extensive, multi-hour videos on YouTube examining long defunct Nickelodeon shows.

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The FTC Sues Nvidia to Block Its Historic Deal With Arm

Regulators say the merger would create a semiconductor chip conglomerate and stifle innovation across the industry.

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A Planned Parenthood LA Hack Affects 400,000 Patients

Plus: A Ubiquiti hack revelation, predictive policing, and more of the week's top security news.

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Can Gambia Turn the Tide to Save Its Shrinking Beaches?

In an economically developing country reliant on tourism, the rapidly eroding “smiling coast” shows the urgent need for action on climate change.

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These Are Our Favorite Hair Straighteners

Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons, brushes, and combs—work wonders.

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It’s Never Been More Obvious That You Suck at Video Games

Comparing ourselves to professional gamers and checking online ranking systems can be humbling—and fun.

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NSO Group Spyware Hits at Least 9 US State Department Phones

The incident lays bare how hollow the surveillance company’s reassurances about the limits of its hacking tools have always been.

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What Crypto Can Expect From Twitter’s New CEO

@jack is out at Twitter, but his crypto-mania is alive and well under Parag Agrawal.

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Jack Dorsey’s Twitter Failed African Countries

Throughout the continent, the former CEO’s hubris and negligence allowed disinformation and abuse to run rampant.

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How to Use Your Smartphone as a Hot Spot

Learn how to use tethering to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hub for other devices to connect to.

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2021’s Spotify Wrapped Is a Haunting, Hilarious Time Capsule

There's a lot to be gleaned from people’s listening patterns in the past year.

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Subscriptions Are Eating My Paycheck!

Plus: In memory of Jim Warren, a whole lot of space trash, and Omicron’s path.

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Web3 Is Silicon Valley’s Rosy Vision of the Future

This week, we imagine a new version of the web that takes the power from the platforms and puts it back into the hands of the people.

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Meta’s Biggest Encryption Mistake Is What It Promised

The company’s decision to delay the rollout makes sense—because its initial plan never did.

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Why Buzz Lightyear’s Rocket Launch Looks Better Than Reality

We use video analysis to compare an animated liftoff to an actual one, proving that truth is more boring than fiction.

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18 Gifts for People Who Just Need a Good Night’s Sleep

Sweet dreams are made of these, from special lamps to noise machines.

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Your Rooftop Garden Could Be a Solar-Powered Working Farm

A new scientific field proposes an idea that could help generate food and energy while reducing a building's cooling costs.

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Meta’s Failed Giphy Deal Could End Big Tech’s Spending Spree

There was a time, not so long ago, when Meta’s big-money deal to acquire Giphy would have been waved through. No more.

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A Software Bug Let Hackers Drain $31M From a Crypto Service

An attacker exploited a vulnerability in MonoX Finance's smart contract to inflate the price of its digital token and then cash out.

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Congress Takes Aim at the Algorithms

A new crop of Section 230 reform proposals focuses on amplification, not content moderation. But the devil is in the details.

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Facebook Will Force More At-Risk Accounts to Use Two-Factor

The platform joins Google and others in requiring stronger protections for its most vulnerable users.

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How to Not Melt Down Over Our Warming Planet

WIRED spoke with Maria Ojala, a psychologist studying climate anxiety, about how you can stay focused and active in the face of dread.

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Ex-Googler Timnit Gebru Starts Her Own AI Research Center

The researcher, who says Google fired her a year ago, wants to ask questions about responsible use of artificial intelligence.

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DJI's Action 2 Camera Adds Magnets—and Fresh Flaws

This new modular camera borrows some ideas from competitors like Insta360 and GoPro—and it holds it all together with magnets.

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This Is What It Will Take to End Deforestation by 2030

Nations around the world made a vital climate crisis declaration to save forests within the next decade. Can they actually do it?

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Why Do Games Still Struggle With Trans Inclusion?

AAA titles often feel exploitative of trans people and trauma. But some indie games are getting it right.

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David Attenborough’s Unending Mission to Save Our Planet

“We tend to think we are the be all and end all—but we’re not. The sooner we can realize that the natural world goes its way, not our way, the better.”

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The Movement to Hold AI Accountable Gains More Steam

A New York City law requires algorithms used in hiring to be “audited” for bias. It’s the first in the US—and part of a larger push toward regulation.

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The Twitter Wildfire Watcher Who Tracks California’s Blazes

When fire ignites, the race begins to alert the state’s residents of the path of destruction. One of the leading voices lives on the other side of the world.

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Jack Dorsey’s Square Is Now Block

Payments company Square has a new name befitting its CEO's blockchain obsession.

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The US National Space Council Is Back and Focused on Security

Led by vice president Kamala Harris, the first council meeting of the Biden administration drew attention to keeping space safe for NASA and industry players.

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This Drone Uses Piercing Talons to Perch—or Snatch Things

What do you get when you slap 3D-printed raptor legs on a quadcopter? A robot that can land like a falcon to keep an eye on the forest.

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18 Hours of Omicron Chaos at Schiphol Airport

On November 25, two planes took off from South Africa for Amsterdam. By the time they landed, the Omicron variant had thrown the world into chaos.

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Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You

Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.

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How Science Will Solve the Omicron Variant’s Mysteries

So far, panic about the mysterious new Covid variant has outpaced actual information. Here’s what scientists around the world are trying to uncover.

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Speak in (Many) Tongues With This Pocket Translator

Pocketalk’s mobile device acts as a real-time translator so two people can hold a conversation while speaking different languages.

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Researchers Have a Method to Spot Reddit’s State-Backed Trolls

Academics claim they can sniff out the telltale signs of troll-like behavior. But is it really as simple as monitoring cute animal postings?

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More Companies Offer Fertility Benefits. It’s Only the Beginning

Employer support for staff who wish to freeze their eggs has great potential—but broader support for parents still lags behind.

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These Startups Deliver Groceries Fast—Without Gig Workers

Facing a tight labor market and even tighter schedules, some companies are hiring employees, with benefits.

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The Matrix Is the Best Hacker Movie

Most people point to Sneakers or WarGames. They’re all wrong. The Wachowskis actually invented the ultimate cyber superhero.

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Welcome to the (Synthetic) Meatspace

Reactor-grown nuggets, human-edited genetic code, and new mRNA technologies could change our relationship to life itself.

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WIRED Peers Into the Future of Reality

Two decades after The Matrix, technologies have emerged that make us question what is real—in ways stranger, if less sinister, than the movie imagined.

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The Most Efficient Way to Debug the Simulation

Look, some of these tickets just have to be marked WONTFIX so everyone can move on.

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What The Matrix Got Wrong About Cities of the Future

Where the movie foresaw a distinction between digital and physical reality, modern cities are merging them, and not necessarily in a good way.

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It’s Time to Reimagine the Future of Cyberpunk

In the 20th century, the genre imagined the body modifications and protective streetwear that could save us from our own future. Now it needs to envision humanity anew.

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Is Ready to Blow Your Mind

The actor isn’t just the new Morpheus. He’s the future of Hollywood.

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Malicious Google Play Apps Stole User Banking Info

Using tricks to sidestep the app store's restrictions, malware operators pillaged passwords, keystrokes, and other data.

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253 Last-Chance Cyber Monday Deals You Can Still Get Now

These discounts are the last ones standing—for the moment.

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The Escapist Fantasy of NFT Games Is Capitalism

In blockchain-based video games like Axie Infinity, wealthier players are becoming bosses in a flourishing international labor market.

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Get More From Your Multicooker With These 5 Cookbooks

If you’ve got an Instant Pot (or something like it), let these books guide you toward some exciting new flavors.

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The Watch That Made Everything Now

When the Pulsar debuted in 1972, the first digital watch offered a new concept of time—and foreshadowed our fraught relationship with instantaneity.

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Think Climate Change Is Messy? Wait Until Geoengineering

Someone's bound to hack the atmosphere to cool the planet. So we urgently need more research on the consequences, says climate scientist Kate Ricke.

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An AI Finds Superbug-Killing Potential in Human Proteins

A team scoured the human proteome for antimicrobial molecules and found thousands, plus a surprise about how animals evolved to fight infections.

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Europe Went Bananas for Gorillas. Then Its Workers Rose Up

The delivery app raced to a $1 billion valuation, promising to transform a problem-prone industry. Striking riders say it’s no different from its peers.

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Online Gaming Is the New Therapist’s Office

Plenty of us play to let off steam, but online multiplayer and single-player gaming can be healing in the hands of mental health professionals.

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The Best Cyber Monday Deals on PC Components

You can get (nearly) everything you need to build your work station or gaming rig today.

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A Hacking Spree Against Iran Spills Out Into the Real World

Hackers have targeted the country's trains, gas stations, and airline infrastructure, as cyber conflict with Israel continues to escalate.

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12 Cyber Monday Deals the WIRED Gear Team Snapped Up

From hoodies to vacuums, we did some shopping of our own. (We are gearheads, after all.)

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Jack Dorsey Was the Soul of Twitter

The quirky CEO announced his departure on Monday. His record at the company is mixed, but his impact is undeniable.

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Tamarya Sims Is on a Quest for Land

Sims is in the vanguard of young land stewards who embrace farming not just as a means of production, but to cultivate sustainable relationships with the natural world.

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Thinking of Sending That Quick 'Love You' Text? Just Do It

Even one message can mean a lot to your family and friends.

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My Music App Knows Me Way Too Well. Am I Stuck in a Groove?

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on predictability, freedom—and the duality of rebellion.

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What Is Web3, Anyway?

Gavin Wood, who coined the term Web3 in 2014, believes decentralized technologies are the only hope of preserving liberal democracy.

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Meet the Cyberpunk Albatrosses Scanning for Secret Explosions

Acoustic waves can detect all kinds of explosions and volcanic activity, but it’s hard to place sensors at sea—unless you’ve got a bird with a backpack.

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Frances Haugen Still Thinks People Should Work at Meta

The face behind the Facebook papers tells how she became Mark Zuckerberg’s nightmare—and thinks people can still make a positive impact at the company.

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Online Courses That Are Actually Worth Taking

Here’s how to navigate the avalanche of web learning—and find classes that can help with your work and life.

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The Best Cyber Monday Deals on Fitness and Outdoor Gear

Gear up for next year's adventures or plunge into a winter wonderland with these deals on ebikes, outdoor clothing, and fitness trackers.

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38 Relaxing Cyber Monday Beauty and Self-Care Deals

Can your home use some calming vibes? Is your frizzy hair desperate for some love? We found the best deals to glam up or chill out.

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The Best Cyber Monday Vacuuming and Cleaning Deals

The humble vacuum is a staple in every home. These are our favorite picks from iRobot, Roborock, and more.

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44 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Phones, Tablets, and Smartwatches

Come for the discounts on Google Pixels, Fire HD tablets, Apple Watches, iPhone 13 cases, and wireless chargers. Stay for that shiny "Add to cart" feeling.

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The Best Cyber Monday Deals on STEM Toys for Kids

These games and services can help your little ones explore science, technology, engineering, math, or the arts. They won't even know they're learning.

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The 37 Best Cyber Monday Deals at Target Today

It's your mom's favorite place on earth, and there's a lot of stuff on sale. From headphones to security cams, these are our favorite picks.

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The 43 Best Cyber Monday Deals at Amazon This Year

We’ve found great deals on a ton of gear we like, from smartphones to soundbars.

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The 53 Best Cyber Monday Deals for $50 or Less

Treat yourself or someone else to WIRED-recommended deals that won't break the bank.

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The Best Cyber Monday Deals for Your Kitchen

Need a stand mixer, thermometer, or professional-grade blender? Now is the time to restock your culinary tools.

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21 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Amazon Devices

Snag any Amazon gadgets on your wish list with discounts on Echo speakers, Fire tablets, and Kindles.

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The Absolute Best Cyber Monday Deals Online Right Now

These are the very best discounts we've found at all the major tech retailers. There's a stellar pick here for everyone.

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Jam Out To the Best Cyber Monday Headphone and Speaker Deals

From smart assistants to portable Bluetooth companions, upgrade the sound in your life with these great audio discounts.

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The Best Cyber Monday TV and Soundbar Deals

From gorgeous flatscreens to earth-shaking surround sound, here are the best discounts to upgrade your home theater.

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All the Cyber Monday Deals on Subscription Services

Keep your belly full, your kids busy, and your digital life secure with these Black Friday deals on subscription services.

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24 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Coffee Makers and Gear

Coffee gear can be expensive, but we've found quite a few great deals on brewing supplies and accessories.

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The Best Cyber Monday Deals on Laptops and Home Office Gear

We scoured the web to find the best discounts on notebooks, Chromebooks, external monitors, keyboards, and other peripherals.

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15 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Google Devices We Like

Our favorite Pixel phone is $50 off, plus there are discounts on Nest security cameras and smart speakers.

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40 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Smart Home Gear and Furniture

Revamp an office or refresh a living room with discounted security cameras, smart displays, and more.

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The 15 Best Cyber Monday Pet Gear and Accessory Deals

It's a good time to spoil your cats, dogs, reptiles, or hamsters with discounts on some of our favorite products.

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The 46 Best Cyber Monday Deals at Best Buy

The retailer's holiday sale event is in full swing, with discounts on smart speakers, watches, headphones, laptops, and more.

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69 Best Cyber Monday Video Game and Accessory Deals

We found some great gear and games on sale for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, VR, and PC.

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Best Cyber Monday Deals on Sex Toys, Vibrators, and Lubes

The weather outside is frightful, so spend some time in bed this holiday season with some of our favorite sex toys.

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Our Favorite Mattress Deals for Cyber Monday

Trouble sleeping? A bunch of our favorite WIRED-Reviewed hybrid, organic, and foam mattresses are on sale right now.

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All of Our Favorite Couches are on Sale for Cyber Monday

They're comfy, cheaper than usual, and will ship right to your door.

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What Is a Watering Hole Attack?

It's a technique that can hit thousands of victims—through no fault of their own.

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Looking for Alien Life? Seek Out Alien Tech

Shifting the search for extraterrestrial life from biological to technological signs could break us out of anthropocentrism and help guide humanity's future.

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7 Tips to Improve Battery Life on Windows 11

Some very simple settings can help you get more juice between charges on that new (or upgraded) laptop.

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Your Brain Is an Energy-Efficient 'Prediction Machine'

Results from neural networks support the idea that brains use predictions to create perceptions—and that they work that way to conserve power.

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What to Know Before You Take a Job in a Hybrid Workplace

Here's now to sniff out good company culture while you're interviewing—and what to do once you've landed the gig.

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The Android 12 Privacy Settings You Should Update Now

Google's new mobile operating system is finally rolling out to more phones. Here's what you need to tweak.

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20 Best Early Cyber Monday Deals on Cameras and Gear

A full-frame mirrorless Nikon for less than $1,000? A Moment phone lens for $50? These discounts are a photo enthusiast's dream.

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Curb Your Food Tech Enthusiasm

Innovation might help us create a low-carbon food system, but that's not the same thing as a sustainable or ethical one.

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The Pentagon Set Up a UFO Office

Plus: An Apple lawsuit, a GoDaddy breach, and more of the week's top security news.

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Hints of New Life in the Shadows of Venezuela's Last Glacier

When ice goes, lichens and mosses move in and an entirely new ecosystem starts to take shape.

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Our Favorite Local Shops for Small Business Saturday

Today—and every day—support stores in your community. Here are our hometown favorites we think you'll like, too.

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Not Every Character Needs an Origin Story

From 'Home Sweet Home Alone' to 'Cruella,' prequels and reboots increasingly rely on cheap and clichéd explanations for villains.

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Playing Games Has Helped Humans Learn—and Survive

The purpose of play runs deeper than fun and social connection. It might even help kids practice for real-world dangers.

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Why Do DVDs Still Exist?

Some people still buy them—though not necessarily who you’d think.

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The 18 Best Pet Gear and Accessory Deals

It's a good time to spoil your cats, dogs, reptiles, or hamsters with deals on some of our favorite products.

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All of Our Favorite Couches are on Sale for Black Friday

They're comfy, cheaper than usual, and will ship right to your door.

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All the Black Friday Deals on Subscription Services

Keep your belly full, your kids busy, and your digital life secure with these Black Friday deals on subscription services.

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Howard the Duck Is Even Worse than You Remember

Watching the 1986 movie now, it's easy to see why it bombed.

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Will Nathan Drake Make This Jump in the Uncharted Trailer?

Leaping into an airborne cargo plane might not be impossible, but the numbers have to work out just right.

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15 Best Black Friday Deals on Google Devices We Like

Our favorite Pixel phone is $50 off, plus there are discounts on Nest security cameras and smart speakers.

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21 Best Black Friday Deals on Amazon Devices

Snag any Amazon gadgets on your wish list with discounts on Echo speakers, Fire tablets, and Kindles.

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Why Is It So Hard to Believe In Other People’s Pain?

People—and groups—who are suffering are often dismissed. Scarry’s axiom might help us understand why.

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The Watch World Is Finally Being Forced to Embrace Ecommerce

Digital retail came into its own during lockdown, yet amazingly some watch brands still haven’t committed to online sales. Now time is running out.

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Robots Won’t Close the Warehouse Worker Gap Anytime Soon

Even Amazon’s new AI-powered machines aren’t nearly capable enough to handle the most important fulfillment tasks.

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Are Instagram’s Aesthetic Moms Hindering Kids’ Development?

Taupe and cream nurseries are in vogue right now. They’re beautifully beige, but some worry they might be bad for babies.

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WIRED's Picks for the 7 Books You Need to Read This Winter

Now is the perfect time to curl up with a good read. From pop culture histories to time-traveling immortals, here are some of our favorites.

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32 Relaxing Black Friday Beauty and Self-Care Deals

Can your home use some calming vibes? Is your frizzy hair desperate for some love? We found the best deals to glam up or chill out.

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The Best Black Friday Vacuuming and Cleaning Deals

The humble vacuum is a staple in every home. These are our favorite picks from iRobot, Roborock, and more.

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25 Best Black Friday Deals on Phones, Tablets, and Smartwatches

Come for the discounts on Google Pixels, Fire HD tablets, Apple Watches, iPhone 13 cases, and wireless chargers. Stay for that shiny "Add to cart" feeling.

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The Best Black Friday Deals on STEM Toys for Kids

These games and services can help your little ones explore science, technology, engineering, math, or the arts. They won't even know they're learning.

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The 33 Best Black Friday Deals at Target Today

It's your mom's favorite place on earth, and there's a lot of stuff on sale. From headphones to security cams, these are our favorite picks.

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The 43 Best Black Friday Deals at Amazon This Year

We’ve found great deals on a ton of gear we like, from smartphones to soundbars.

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The 32 Best Black Friday Deals for $50 or Less

Treat yourself or someone else to WIRED-recommended deals that won't break the bank.

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The Absolute Best Black Friday Deals Online Right Now

These are the very best discounts we've found at all the major tech retailers. There's a stellar pick here for everyone.

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Jam Out With the Best Black Friday Headphone and Speaker Deals

From smart assistants to portable Bluetooth companions, upgrade the sound in your life with these great audio discounts.

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The Best Black Friday TV and Soundbar Deals

From gorgeous flatscreens to earth-shaking surround sound, here are the best discounts to upgrade your home theater.

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24 Best Black Friday Deals on Smart Home Gear and Furniture

Revamp an office or refresh a living room with discounted LED bulbs, smart displays, and more.

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Our Favorite Smartwatches Do Much More Than Just Tell Time

These little wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

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The 15 Best Holiday Movies to Stream This Season

Need help navigating all the services to find something good? Here's what to watch to pass the time—and get into the spirit.

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The 15 Best Black Friday Deals on Coffee and Espresso Gear

Coffee gear can be expensive, but we've found quite a few great Black Friday deals on brewing supplies and accessories.

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The UK Government Wants to Sequence Your Baby’s Genome

Genomics England plans to test out a program that will offer whole genome sequencing to newborns—opening up a Pandora’s box of ethical concerns.

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How Early Warning Systems Help Us Deal With Extreme Weather

As climate-related disasters increase, projects are being put in place to alert local communities to impending danger.

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The Best Black Friday Deals on Laptops and Home Office Gear

We scoured the web to find the best discounts on notebooks, Chromebooks, external monitors, keyboards, and other peripherals.

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What Is the Metaverse, Exactly?

Everything you never wanted to know about the future of talking about the future.

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The Real-Life Quest to Cook All 74 Stardew Valley Recipes

Meet the TikTok creator who’s re-creating all of the in-game recipes and dishes from this cozy RPG sim.

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The Best Black Friday Deals for Your Kitchen

Need a cast-iron skillet, thermometer, or professional-grade blender? Now is the time to restock your culinary tools.

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32 Best Black Friday Video Game and Accessory Deals

We found some great gear and games on sale for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, VR, and PC.

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How to Pick the Right Roku for Your TV

The company has a dizzying array of streaming sticks, boxes, and soundbars to choose from, but don’t worry—these are the ones to buy.

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Now Isn’t the Time to Give Users Control of Their Data

Until the collection of data is regulated, having power over your own information is more of a nightmarish responsibility than an appealing right.

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Apps to Help Manage Meals for Different Dietary Needs

Cooking and dining out don't have to be difficult, whether your children have allergies or guests have food restrictions.

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The Best Black Friday Deals on Fitness and Outdoor Gear

Gear up for next year's adventures or plunge into a winter wonderland with these deals on ebikes, outdoor clothing, and fitness trackers.

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To Help People With Long Covid, Scientists Need to Define It

Patients with the perplexing syndrome have reported 200 different symptoms. Researchers will have to decide which to study—and rule out.

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Black Friday Deals on Sex Toys, Vibrators, and Harnesses

The weather outside is frightful, so spend some time in bed this holiday season with some of our favorite sex tech.

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Can AI Truly Give Us a Glimpse of Lost Masterpieces?

Recent projects used machine learning to resurrect paintings by Klimt and Rembrandt. They raise questions about what computers can understand about art.

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How to Deal With Difficult Family During the Holidays

If you have strained relationships with your family, you're not alone. These resources can help.

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Austria’s Covid Surge Is a Warning to the World

As the nation locks down and plans a vaccine mandate, a bleak second pandemic winter risks overwhelming Europe and beyond.

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Good Luck Trying to Fix the Supply Chain Crisis

The system of getting things from A to B is broken. Fixing it will involve rethinking how pretty much everything moves.

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Great Resignation? Tech Workers Try a Great Reconsideration

More Americans are quitting their jobs than ever before. Some engineers are finding new workplaces to prioritize their own wellbeing.

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Can a Digital Reality Be Jacked Directly Into Your Brain?

The idea of a synthetic experience uploaded to the mind has been a sci-fi fantasy forever. New brain-computer interfaces are making it nonfiction—very slowly.

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The 34 Best Black Friday Deals at Best Buy

The retailer's holiday sale event is in full swing, with discounts on smart speakers, watches, headphones, Chromebooks, and more.

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Elizabeth Holmes Speaks for Herself

The infamous entrepreneur at the center of the Theranos case took the stand this week.

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The McDonald's Ice Cream Machine Hacking Saga Has a New Twist

The cold war between a startup and a soft-serve machine manufacturer is heating up, thanks to a newly released trove of internal emails.

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SPOILER ALERT: Spoiler Alerts Are Making Us All Stupid

If you think they’re protecting the experience of experiencing art, you’re more deluded than you know.

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Fungi Could Be the Downfall of Humanity

Climate change could threaten humans' protection from fungal infections. It's time to fear the fungi.

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17 Bags, Backpacks, Cubes, and Straps to Protect Your Camera

There are dozens of ways to tote around your photo and video gear. We’ve tested a bunch of solutions and rounded up our favorites.

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The Tamagotchi Was Tiny, but Its Impact Was Huge

It’s been 25 years since the little device first hit store shelves, but its simple brilliance lives on in today’s most popular games.

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What Are You Going to Tweet After You Die?

The artful death announcements of Chadwick Boseman and MF DOOM show us how the way we die online can help the living grieve.

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Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Is a Wasted Opportunity

This “definitive edition” is a buggy and broken trip down memory lane. You might want to stay at home.

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Our Favorite Mattress Deals for Black Friday (So Far)

Trouble sleeping? A bunch of our favorite WIRED-Reviewed hybrid, organic, and foam mattresses are on sale right now.

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NASA Really Wants Its Spacecraft to Slam Into an Asteroid

The DART mission is scheduled to launch early Wednesday. It will crash into an asteroid to see if it's possible to deflect one.

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Humans Have Broken a Fundamental Law of the Ocean

The size of undersea creatures seemed to follow a strange but stable pattern—until industrial fishing came along.

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How to Preserve and Share Grandma's Recipes

Going digital can save time and money and keep family traditions alive.

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Devious ‘Tardigrade’ Malware Hits Biomanufacturing Facilities

The surprisingly sophisticated attack is “actively spreading” throughout the industry.

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Too Many Game Subscription Services? Here’s How to Choose

PlayStation Plus or PlayStation Now? Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate? It’s confusing, so we break them all down.

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Which Streaming Services Are Best For You?

Whether you're a hardcore cord-cutter or an animation fan, there's a platform for you. Here are the best we've tried.

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30 Stimulating Gifts for All the Best People in Your Life

Turbocharge the holidays with a speedy electric scooter, the smartest robot vacuum, and presents that are just plain fun.

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Researchers Want to Restore ‘Good Noise’ in Older Brains

Aging people lose variation in brain oxygen levels—a sign of declining cognitive flexibility. A new drug study probes whether that loss can be reversed.

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Why Bosses Are Inflexible About Flexible Work Arrangements

Since lockdown, employees have adopted new work habits, but many execs want a return to the old normal.

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This Rolex Is Made Using Eye-Surgery Lasers

The 2021 Rolex Datejust 36's unique dial pattern is etched into the surface using femtosecond laser technology.

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TikTok’s Next Big Move? To Become Facebook

ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok and Douyin, has global ambitions to challenge Meta’s universe.

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The Future of Digital Assistants Is Queer

AI assistants continue to reinforce sexist stereotypes, but queering these devices could help reimagine their relationship to gender altogether.

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How to Keep Work Notifications From Taking Over Your Life

Teach your devices to respect your boundaries.

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12 Laptops We’ve Tested and Love

These are our favorite Windows notebooks, MacBooks, and Chromebooks.

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A New Theory for Systems That Defy Newton’s Third Law

In nonreciprocal systems, “exceptional points” are helping researchers understand phase transitions and possibly other phenomena.

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The Best Deals and Cases for Every Galaxy S21

We break down the differences between Samsung’s three Galaxy phones—and our favorite accessories and discounts.

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The Best Early Black Friday Deals on Laptops, TVs, and More

Beat the holiday rush with truly good discounts on our favorite gear.

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Body Language Pseudoscience Is Flourishing on YouTube

In celebrity interviews and homicide cases, video sleuths are searching for the truth—but what if the signals are all wrong?

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The Best Early Black Friday Deals on Laptops, TVs, and More

Beat the holiday rush with truly good discounts on our favorite gear.

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Capture Your Daring Feats With Our Favorite Action Cameras

Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These cameras are made for danger.

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A Canadian Teen Was Arrested in a $36.5M SIM-Swap Heist

Plus: An FBI email hack, a cam site data leak, and more of the week's top security news.

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The North Carolina Town Besieged by Armadillos

Thanks to climate change, the armored animals are making their way up north. And there’s no sign of them stopping their relentless march.

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Why You Gravitate to Puzzles When You’re Depressed

Puzzle games keep our minds occupied, even in our darkest moments. Here’s why they make you feel better, more capable, and more optimistic about life.

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AirTags Are the Best Thing to Happen to Tile

With increased sales and products things have never looked better for Tile. So why is its CEO so mad at Apple?

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25 Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy People

We've got the gifts to help your favorite adventurer answer the call of the wild, from sleeping bags to tiny cat tents and more.

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30 Great Deals From Amazon’s Early Black Friday Sale

We've found TVs, smartphones, and wireless earbuds at steep discounts.

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How to Shop More Ethically This Holiday Season

Consider these tips for putting your dollars back into your community, from supporting small businesses to making more sustainable choices.

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13 Great Black Friday Deals on Google Devices We Like

The brand-new Pixel phones are $50 off, and there are discounts on Nest security cameras and smart speakers.

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Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop Fails

The live-action adaptation is an overwrought performance of the beloved anime rather than a bold reimagining.

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Brent Spiner's New Book Is a Star Trek Mem-Noir

The actor, who played Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation, says Fan Fiction is a thriller, memoir, black comedy, and novel all in one.

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17 Best Early Black Friday Deals on Amazon Devices

Get a head start on your wish list with deals on Echo speakers, Fire tablets, Kindles, and more.

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How to Use Your PS5 or Xbox Controller With Everything

Want to play games on your phone, desktop, laptop, or tablet? If you own a console, you probably don't need a separate controller.

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The Best Wireless Earbuds for Every Need

Ready to cut the cord? We've tested the best buds that will never, ever get tangled.

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Netflix’s New Top 10 Lists Feel Like a Grasp for Relevance

As the market gets more and more crowded, the streaming giant seems to be fighting to stay in the conversation.

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Iranian Hackers Are Going After US Critical Infrastructure

A hacking group is targeting a broad range of organizations, taking advantage of vulnerabilities that have been patched but not yet updated.

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Can Science Fiction Help Solve Our Biggest Problems?

This week, we hear from the acclaimed novelist Neal Stephenson about climate change, the metaverse, and the role fictional stories can play in shaping our future.

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Arrested Evolution: Pokémon’s Refusal to Grow Up

Now in its 25th year, the franchise looks much the same as it always has. But is that such a bad thing?

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Inside X’s Mission to Make Robots Boring

Plus: The man behind a famous paradox, the laws that will govern the metaverse, and a deadly swarm of scorpions.

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New Covid Drugs Are Here—and They Could Change the Pandemic

Two antivirals could help beat Covid-19 in countries that don’t have vaccines yet. They just need to work as promised.

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The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Autism Gets Murkier

As scientists look for a link between digestive-tract microbes and autism, some questionable treatments have surfaced. A new study says they’ve got it all backwards.

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8 Early Black Friday TV Deals to Help You Cozy Up This Fall

From LG OLEDs to affordable TCL screens, a ton of our favorite models are steeply discounted.

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How Facebook Could Break Free From the Engagement Trap

Jeff Allen, cofounder of the Integrity Institute and a former data scientist at Facebook, says social media companies need missions beyond "giving everyone a voice."

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Locked Out of ‘God Mode’, Runners Hack Their Treadmills

NordicTrack customers were watching Netflix using a simple trick—until the company blocked their access.

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Star Trek: Discovery Is Tearing the Streaming World Apart

Season four of Discovery is boldly going where no multibillion-dollar franchise has gone before—and fans are outraged.

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The Bold Gamble to Make Halo Infinite Last Forever

To reinvent the shooter in the present, the team behind the iconic franchise had to study the game’s past.

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How Iran Tried to Undermine the 2020 US Presidential Election

From faked emails to a hacked voter registration database, a new indictment offers fresh details on the attempted interference.

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The Best Early Black Friday Deals on Laptops, TVs, and More

Beat the holiday rush with truly good discounts on our favorite gear.

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The Best Wireless Earbuds for Working Out

Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites.

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DuckDuckGo Wants to Stop Apps From Tracking You on Android

The privacy-focused tech company's latest update promises to block invasive data collection across your whole phone.

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How to Re-Waterproof Your Old Rain Jacket

All clothing loses its water resistance over time. Here's how to get it back, so you don't have to buy new outerwear.

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How to Use Wi-Fi Calling on Your Smartphone

Are you struggling to get a signal in your home or office? Switch to Wi-Fi calling for clearer chats.

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How 'Green' Are Wood Pellets as a Fuel Source?

Europe is betting big on wood to replace coal, but the industry is taking heat for stoking carbon emissions and air pollution.

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3G Service Is Going Away Next Year. Here's What That Means

As companies shut down their aging 3G equipment to make room for 5G networks, older devices like phones, alarm systems, and wearables will lose functionality.

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Humans Are On Track to Export Our Environmental Woes to Space

The cosmos is turning into the playground for entrepreneurs, so the outdated legal spacescape needs to directly address space pollution.

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6 Essential Numbers to Understand the Glasgow Climate Pact

Last week nearly 200 countries agreed to take key steps to tackle the climate crisis. Here's what you need to know.

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3 Years After the Maven Uproar, Google Cozies to the Pentagon

The company has contracts to detect corrosion on Navy ships and help maintain Air Force jets. Now it wants to bid for a lucrative cloud contract.

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25 Amazing Gift Ideas Under $25

Just because these gifts are cheap doesn't mean they're not totally awesome.

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Norway Is Running Out of Gas-Guzzling Cars to Tax

The oil producing nation is learning what happens after a country fills its roads with electric vehicles.

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Amazon's Dark Secret: It Has Failed to Protect Your Data

Voyeurs. Sabotaged accounts. Backdoor schemes. For years, the retail giant has handled your information less carefully than it handles your packages.

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12 Great Deals From Target’s Early Holiday Sale

Find iPhone 13 cases, Nest smart speakers, and electric toothbrushes discounted at stellar prices.

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The 25 Best Early Black Friday Deals at Best Buy

The retailer's holiday sale event started early this year, and you'll find Chromebooks, smart home gadgets, and phones on sale.

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16 Best Early Black Friday Deals on Outdoor Gear

GoPros, Garmin fitness trackers, and REI Co-op jackets are all on sale right now so you can spend Thanksgiving doing the turkey trot.

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Apple Finally Makes It Easier to Fix Your Own iPhone

In an unexpected right to repair win, the company will make manuals and tools publicly available for a number of its most popular devices.

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Your TV Sounds Terrible. These Soundbars Can Fix That

Every television deserves a dedicated row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorites.

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Another Intel Chip Flaw Puts a Slew of Gadgets at Risk

The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to the CPU to bypass the security measures protecting some of its most sensitive data.

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Help, I’m Stuck in Cutscene Hell

The cutscenes in Yakuza: Like a Dragon are great—until you need to put down your controller in a hurry.

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The Problem With Motorola Phones

The smartphone maker ranks No. 3 in the US, but its software update strategy is one of the worst in the industry. And that's not all.

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You Need a Password Manager. Here Are the Best Ones

Keep your logins locked down with our favorite apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.

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Patient Testimonials Are Unethical And Should Be Banned

Patients shouldn’t have to drum up new business for their doctors.

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This Couch Hides Built-In Surround Sound in the Cushions

These comfortable couches now come with surround sound.

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18 Analog Gifts For People Who Need a Digital Detox

Remember when your hobbies didn't come with a screen and constant notifications? We rounded up all the best gifts to use IRL.

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The US Space Force Wants to Clean Up Junk in Orbit

Debris from a Russian anti-satellite weapons test adds new urgency to international and government efforts to get rid of high-flying trash.

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How to Increase Your PS5's Internal Storage Capacity

Your Sony console has an expansion slot so you can add more storage space for games, and installing a drive is fairly easy.

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Tiger King 2 Provides More Memes Than Answers

Netflix's chaotic and confusing new installment of the salacious docuseries reveals an accidental new genre: true-ish crime.

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Activision Blizzard Employees Are Done With CEO Bobby Kotick

As Kotick’s handling of alleged sexual misconduct draws headlines, workers staged their second walkout this year.

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Facebook Reaches for More Realistic VR With Haptic Gloves

The company has unveiled a new prototype wearable that mimics the feeling of handling real objects in the virtual world.

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‘Ghostwriter’ Looks Like a Purely Russian Op—Except It's Not

Security researchers have found signs that the pervasive hacking and misinformation campaign comes not from Moscow but from Minsk.

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Considering a MacBook? Here Are Our Favorites

Apple’s laptops are expensive, and you’ll have to make some hard choices to pick the right one. Let us help.

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How Apps Commandeered the Age-Old Idea of Takeout

Third-party delivery services have convinced us they are an essential part of our busy lives. But humans have managed to order food to-go for centuries.

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The 13 Best Subscription Boxes for Gifting

We have options for plant lovers, foodies, pets, and even those who are hard to shop for with these gifts that keep on giving.

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Inside the Lucrative World of Console Resellers

Yes, the PS5, Xbox, and high-end graphics cards are tough to buy. But some have an in—and are paying off medical bills and buying houses with the profits.

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How the Black Girl Gamers Community Became a Lifeline

Jay-Ann Lopez’s Twitch channel and Facebook group are safe spaces for thousands of players.

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This Dam Simple Trick Is a Big Green Energy Win

Only a small fraction of dams actually produce electricity. Transforming them them into hydropower plants might stop new ones from being built.

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Used EVs Are in Hotter Demand Than Ever

Congress is now considering an incentive that could help low- and moderate-income buyers go electric.

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Tiger King 2 and the Weird Rise of Documentary Sequels

Hours-long multipart documentaries should be able to tell a whole story. And yet, more and more of them just keep going.

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At the End of the World, It’s Hyperobjects All the Way Down

Do you feel lost? Alone? Powerless in the face of forces beyond your control? Timothy Morton can help—if you’re ready to have your reality blown apart.

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The Science Museum Wants Their Plastic Samples. They Refused

Three microplastic researchers have backed out of an arrangement to send materials to the Science Museum in London to protest a controversial deal with Shell.

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Oura's Gen3 Launch is Marred by an Unhealthy Business Model

A monthly subscription fee and delayed features contribute to a disappointing launch for this health tracker.

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India's New Rules for Map Data Betray Its Small Farmers

The country says that more open access to terrestrial data will help rural farmers. More likely, will make it easier for corporations to control their land.

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5 Affordable Automatic Watches That Feel Luxe

No, you don't need to spend thousands to get a proper self-winding mechanical timepiece.

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How to Run Your Own Secure, Portable PC From a USB Stick

Build a super-safe computer you can take anywhere.

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How a VR Company Became the Airbnb for NFTs

Yes, that’s a really a thing now.

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You Don’t Have to WFH at Home—Try These Places Instead

Mix up your new normal by seeking out quirky local coworking spaces—or find some inspiration in a museum.

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Finally, A Practical Use for Nuclear Fusion

Researchers used the roiling temperatures of an experimental fusion reactor for a surprising purpose—testing heat shield materials for spacecraft.

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Twitter Vigilantes Are Hunting Down Crypto Scammers

Open source investigators are struggling to maintain law and order in the wildest recesses of cryptocurrency’s Wild West.

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The 15 Best Personal Tech Gifts for Kids

Your child has spent years watching you tap away on your phone or laptop. Give them a turn on an age-appropriate device of their own.

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The Best Desktop Gaming PCs We’ve Played With

These five rigs will keep you at the top of your game.

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Gear and Tips to Winter-Proof Your Home

Don't become a snowman in your own house. Here's how to keep your place toasty warm.

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Sponge Genes Hint at the Origins of Neurons and Other Cells

A new gene expression study reveals broad cellular diversity as well as possibly ancient connections between the nervous, immune, and digestive systems.

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Nvidia GeForce Now Is the Best Way to Get an RTX 3080

It's great that you can rent an RTX 3080 now because we wish you Godspeed if you're trying to buy one.

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16 Gifts for PlayStation Lovers

From a branded bomber to a classic game, every PlayStation fan deserves a little treat.

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Everything You Need to Work From Home Like a Pro

Gear can make or break your home office setup. Here’s our ultimate list of the best monitors, desks, webcams, headphones, and more.

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A Black Woman Invented Home Security. Why Did It Go So Wrong?

Surveillance systems, no matter the intention, will always exist to serve power.

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Someone Snuck a Card Skimmer Into Costco to Nab Shopper Data

Plus: A Robinhood breach, NSO Group spyware, and more of the week's top security news.

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The Polish Simulator Company Gamers Love to Hate

PlayWay's big library of vocational games makes it an investor favorite. But some say it's more like a pyramid scheme of glorified prototypes and prologues.

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