All the Actually Important Stuff Neuralink Just Announced

The company is vying for an edge in an increasingly crowded field that seeks to let people control machines with their minds.

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San Francisco's Killer Police Robots Threaten the City's Most Vulnerable

Law enforcement says that in some scenarios a lethal robot is the only way to protect public safety. Experts say the policy will harm communities of color.

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Google Moves to Block Invasive Spanish Spyware Framework

The Heliconia hacking tool exploited vulnerabilities in Chrome, Windows Defender, and Firefox, according to company security researchers.

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Why China Is Still Stuck in a Zero-Covid Nightmare

Protesters are calling for China to ease restrictions most nations have already ditched. But the country faces a fraught path toward normalcy.

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How to Make the Most of In-Person Conferences

Now that live events are starting up again, here are some tips on how to get back out there, while staying safe and sane.

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Effective Altruism Is Pushing a Dangerous Brand of ‘AI Safety’

This philosophy—supported by tech figures like Sam Bankman-Fried—fuels the AI research agenda, creating a harmful system in the name of saving humanity

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203 Cyber Monday Deals Still Going Strong Right Now

The sale bonanzas may be over, but many of the same discounts are alive, including on phones, office chairs, and kitchenware.

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Volvo EX90: The Biggest Problem for the New EV Flagship is Polestar

The EX90 ushers in a new era of lidar-driven safety tech for Volvo. But if it’s nearly the same as the Polestar 3 underneath, how can the brand stand out?

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Scientists Reexamine Why Zebra Stripes Mysteriously Repel Flies

While biologists still aren't exactly sure how it works, a new study closes in on why the insects that pester Savannah animals zig when anything zags.

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The Planet Desperately Needs That UN Plastics Treaty

An agreement can’t magically end the catastrophe of plastic pollution. But it could be a step in the right direction.

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The Hunt for the Kingpin Behind AlphaBay, Part 6: Endgame

With AlphaBay shuttered, Operation Bayonet enters its final phase: driving the site’s refugees into a giant trap. But one refugee hatched his own plan.

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Layoffs Have Gutted Twitter’s Child Safety Team

Just one person remains to enforce the company’s ban on child sexual abuse across Japan and the Asia Pacific region.

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The Future of Sex Ed Is the Internet

Many schools have given up on crafting inclusive and informative sex education. These websites and activists are filling in the gaps.

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WIRED’s Complete Guide to the Best Cyber Monday Deals (2022): Ranked by Category

We've made it easier to find the top discounts on WIRED-recommended gadgets and gizmos.

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20 Best Cyber Monday Backpack Deals (2022): Laptop Bags, Camera Bags, and Slings

These discounts on laptop bags, camera slings, and totes will ease your hauls, no matter what you're carrying.

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The High-Temperature Superconductivity Mystery Is Finally Solved

An atomic-scale experiment all but settles the origin of the strong form of superconductivity seen in cuprate crystals, confirming a 35-year-old theory.

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This Singer Deepfaked Her Own Voice—and Thinks You Should Too

Self-described “computer musician” Holly Herndon explains why AI vocal clones can help give fellow artists sovereignty over their work.

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HyperX's Insane 300-Hour Gaming Headphones Are on Sale for Black Friday (2022)

HyperX's Cloud Alpha Wireless, one of the few devices to ever get a 10/10 from WIRED, are cheaper than ever right now.

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Apple Tracks You More Than You Think

Plus: WikiLeaks’ website is falling apart, tax websites are sending your data to Facebook, and cops take down a big phone-number-spoofing operation.

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The Geological Fluke That's Protecting Sea Life in the Galapagos

The islands are in the line of an icy current that provides marine ecosystems refuge amid warming oceans. But the good news might not last for long.

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How to Use Technology to Fuel Long-Distance Love

When I started digitally dating my bicoastal bae, we needed new ways to stay connected. These apps and tips helped us.

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Best Small Business Saturday Shops (2022): Here Are Our Favorite Local Stores

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

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What It Takes to Make a Kinder, Gentler Video Game

Destiny's Sword tasks players with not just efficacy in combat, but also managing the mental health of their squad, and it’s backed by science.

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Redacted Documents Are Not as Secure as You Think

Popular redaction tools don’t always work as promised, and new attacks can reveal hidden information, researchers say.

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6 Best Black Friday Sonos Deals (2022): Soundbars, Speakers, Subwoofers

Kit out your home with wireless multi-room audio. These discounts end on November 28.

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18 Best Kitchen and Home Deals for Black Friday (2022): Cookware, Vacs, and More

Whether you need a new coffee maker or Smart Home gadget, here are the best Black Friday discounts on brands like All-Clad, KitchenAid and Honeywell.

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53 Best Amazon Deals For Black Friday (2022): iPads, Apple Watches, and More

It's time to score some amazing deals on Amazon

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64 Great Best Buy Black Friday Deals (2022): iPads, Apple Watches, and More

From iPads to mirrorless cameras, here are the shiniest deals we could find from this popular retailer.

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13 Best Soundbars for Every Budget (2022): Vizio, Sonos, Samsung, Yamaha, Sony

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

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Thanksgiving Movies Leave a Lot to Be Desired. America Needs a New One—Let's Make It 'Coco'

It's the best all-ages movie in years—and it's ready to stream. Watch it this week with your own cartoonish family.

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Shark AI Ultra Review: A Multifunctional Robot Vacuum and Mop

The company wins the “most improved” award with the AI Ultra, its latest do-it-all smart cleaning contraption.

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Apollo Air 2022 Review: Reliable but Quirky

This new escooter has a few too many quirks to justify its high price.

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The Quest to Save the Most Precious Voices on Earth

Composer and artist Harry Yeff—aka Reeps One—shares the motivations behind his innovative Voice Gems project with the audience at WIRED Impact.

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The Hibernator’s Guide to the Galaxy

Scientists are on the verge of figuring out how to put humans in a state of suspended animation. It could be the key to colonizing Mars.

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The World Needs Processed Food

The stigma against processed food is growing, but there's no way to sustainably feed 8 billion people without it.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter Risks Big Fines From US Regulators

The company’s past failings place its security under scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission until 2042. Any new mishaps could lead to heavy penalties.

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8 Best Cheap Laptops (2022): Our Picks for $700 or Less

You don’t have to spend more than $700 to get a good notebook.

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EufyCam 3 Review: Best Subscription-Free Security Camera

These solar-powered 4K cameras record locally and learn to recognize faces without connecting to the cloud.

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How to Get Started on Hive Social

While it was launched in 2019, the viral Twitter alternative grew to over a million users almost overnight. Here’s how it works.

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To Ditch Pesticides, Scientists Are Hacking Insects’ Sex Signals

It’s now possible to mass-produce pheromones that keep insects from breeding near crops—protecting cereals and other staples with fewer chemicals.

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Diego Luna Is as Excited for 'Andor' Season 2 as You Are

In a conversation with WIRED, the actor talks about the first season’s gut-punch ending, taking on fascism, and what’s really going on in that prison.

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20 Best Sex Toys (2022): Gender Inclusive, Couples, Solo

These are our favorite gender-inclusive vibrators, wand massagers, and sleeves to give you and your partner(s) a helping hand.

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8 Best Massage Guns and Theraguns (2022): Top Alternatives and Tips

Therabody’s percussive therapy devices help soothe achy muscles. Here’s our guide to its lineup—and some cheaper alternatives.

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The 11 Best Barefoot Shoes (2022): For Running or Walking

Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.

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Will Users Replace Twitter or Learn to Live Without It?

The fate of users who left Facebook may provide clues to a post-Twitter world.

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Filmmakers Can Tweak Your TV Settings in More Ways Than Ever

Support is growing for Filmmaker Mode, a setting on newer televisions that makes movies look how the creators intended.

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5 Good Ideas From COP27—and How Likely They Are to Happen

Negotiators at the annual UN climate conference managed to eke out some plans for action. Now the challenge is turning dreams into reality.

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The Hunt for the Dark Web’s Biggest Kingpin, Part 5: Takedown

After months of meticulous planning, investigators finally move in to catch AlphaBay’s mastermind red-handed. Then the case takes a tragic turn.

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16 Best Cheap Headphones and Earbuds for $100 or Less (2022)

You could fill a stadium or two with all the cheap headphones out there. We tested a ton to help you pick the right pair.

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Twitter’s Layoffs Are a Blow to Accessibility

The company recently took major steps to make the platform more inclusive after pressure from disabled users. Then Elon Musk gutted its accessibility team.

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Your Google Searches Are Quietly Evolving. Here’s What’s Next

We went behind the scenes to make sense of Shopping, Ads, and the changes that will shape your internet searches.

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The 7 Best Luxury Gifts (2022): Devialet, Prada, Rimowa, Urwerk

We’ve selected seven precious objects sure to appeal to those with the most discriminating tastes.

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Turns Out Fighting Mosquitoes With Mosquitoes Actually Works

New evidence indicates that an effort to stamp out disease-carrying insects is working. The key? Mosquitoes genetically engineered to kill off their own kind.

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A Leak Details Apple's Secret Dirt on Corellium, a Trusted Security Startup

A 500-page document reviewed by WIRED shows that Corellium engaged with several controversial companies, including spyware maker NSO Group.

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Master & Dynamic MW75 Review: Premium Sound, Premium Price

These high-end headphones bring fantastic fidelity everywhere.

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This Google-Backed Nonprofit Proves Games Can Teach and Be Fun

Games for Change works to support and promote video games that encourage players to be the best versions of themselves.

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A New Explanation for How Fireflies Flash in Sync

Field research uncovers clues about the beetles’ coordinated blinking and confirms that a novel form of “chimeric” synchrony occurs naturally.

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Artiphon Orba 2 Review: A Fun, Touch-Sensitive Musical Instrument

This handheld digital instrument invites you to press its buttons, tilt its body, and whack its face to create sounds and build songs.

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Elon Musk Embraces Twitter's Radical Fact-Checking Experiment

The project allows users to suggest short notes that add missing context to viral tweets. It could change how social platforms operate.

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This Portable Car Battery Booster Is a Roadside Lifesaver

Keep it in your trunk, and you’ll never have to wait around for a kind stranger with jumper cables again.

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5 Best Black Friday Sonos Deals (2022): Soundbars, Speakers, Subwoofers

Don't wait until after the turkey to start shopping because these discounts start now and end on November 28.

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The Best Hiking Gear (2022): Backpacks, Tents, and More

Forget camping out on the sofa all winter. Discover the great outdoors with these daypacks, hiking shoes, and more.

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The Prius Gets a Redesign That Actually Looks Cool

Plus: You can now play games in Microsoft Teams, Leica debuts a new smartphone, and Netflix closes the net on account sharing.

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How to Pair Joy-Cons to Your iPhone or iPad

The small Nintendo Switch controller now connects to Apple’s smartphones and tablets for even more gaming options.

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The Lunya Silk Pajamas Are Great for Sweaty Sleepers

If you also struggle to find the balance between toastiness and coziness, this set is cool, comfortable, and really, really cute.

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A Fire Upon the Deep Is Mind-Blowing Space Opera

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5 Best Password Managers (2022): Features, Pricing, and Tips

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

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Framework Laptop 2 Review: An Upgradable Laptop

Framework delivers its second laptop with faster processors and an upgrade path for existing users.

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Good Luck Getting Elon Musk to Stop Tweeting

Twitter’s billionaire new owner is seemingly addicted to his own platform, firing off updates that endanger his own turnaround plan.

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How to Use a Super-Intense Laser to Kick an Electron out of a Molecule

By firing pulses quintillionths of a second long, physicists study the fleeting motion of an electron leaving two bonded atoms.

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Binance Has a Cunning Plan to Save Crypto—But It’s Too Late

Crypto exchanges want to prove that the market can thrive after the FTX collapse. Despite their efforts, future failures may be inevitable.

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The Twitter Bubble Let Democrats Defy Political Gravity

The midterm elections showed that the far-right's manufactured narrative about trans kids doomed the GOP when they made it policy.

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Air Purifiers, Dehumidifiers, and Air Quality Testers for Breathing Easier (2022)

Different climates and seasons call for different solutions. Here’s what you need to know about pollutants and particulates, and the gear that might help.

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Why the Emoji Skin Tone You Choose Matters

WIRED's spiritual advice columnist on whether to use the tone that most resembles your own—or to stick with the original Simpsons-esque color.

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What Happens If Twitter Gets Hacked?

This week, we discuss the implications Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter—and his high-profile firings—could have for security and data privacy on the platform.

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Bureaucracy Is Blocking the Green Energy Revolution

Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy, tells WIRED Impact that red tape is causing “disastrous” delays to sustainable energy projects.

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Picture Limitless Creativity at Your Fingertips

Artificial intelligence can now make better art than most humans. Soon, these engines of wow will transform how we design just about everything.

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Lyft Aspired to Kill Car Ownership. Now It Aims to Profit From It

The company once claimed that ride-hail services and robotaxis would make personal cars obsolete. Mounting losses have prompted a rethink.

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20 Best Viral TikTok Gifts We Found, and Love (2022)

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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Nocs NS1100 Air Review: Great Wireless Sound, Sharp Design

These wirefree earbuds from the Swedish brand have a comfy fit and great sound, plus they don’t cost an arm and a leg.

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How to Get Started on Mastodon

Interested in trying the social network everyone's flocking to? Here's what you need to know to find your way around and build community.

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Want to Archive Twitter? Good Luck With That

The platform's meltdown has shed light on the steep challenge of preserving social media data. But not everything is worth saving.

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Welcome to COP27. Thank You for Not Protesting

At this year’s UN climate conference in Egypt, activists are unable to demonstrate without permission, limiting their ability to voice criticism of the COP.

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The Square Off Pro Chessboard Rekindled My Love of Chess

The Square Off Pro is an internet-connected board you can roll up to take anywhere—and to play with opponents around the world.

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Benchmade Three-Piece Chef's Knife Set Review: Light and Sharp

The pocketknife brand takes on the kitchen with this surprisingly excellent chef's knife set.

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Apple TV 4K (2022) Review: Better Every Watch

If you hate your TV interface but love your iPhone, this is probably the device for you.

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Who Will Pay the Price for Big Tech's Hubris?

WIRED’s editor in chief mulls what lies in store for Elon Musk and Sam Bankman-Fried, plus more thoughts on the past week’s headlines.

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Europe’s Cities Are Getting More Crowded—That’s a Good Thing

The sprawling mass of suburbia has been a disaster for the environment. But now smaller, denser cities herald a renaissance in city living.

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WIRED's 2022 Wish List: 42 Incredible Gifts to Give and Get

From a tricked-out ebike to speakers that sound like a dream, these are all the presents you’ll need to supercharge the holidays.

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Twitter’s SMS Two-Factor Authentication Is Melting Down

Problems with the important security feature may be some of the first signs that Elon Musk's social network is fraying at the edges.

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Nike Will Let People Design and Sell Sneakers for the Metaverse

Swoosh members will compete to create digital kicks with the brand’s design staff and bag a royalty cut. But not even Nike knows how it’s going to work.

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14 Gift Ideas for the Home Chef (2022): Vitamix, Cookbooks, and More

From the real everyday pan to the best Instant Pot, we have ideas that will keep the curious cook in your life tinkering away.

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Your Phone Can Determine If a Bridge Is Busted

Any smartphone in any car can pick up a span’s unique vibrations. Tracking how that changes over time reveals hidden structural problems.

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The Best Ebikes for Elderly Riders: Trek, Rad Power, Gazelle

Electric bikes may seem like the perfect transport for active, aging folks, but do your homework before plugging into the trend.

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No, Qatar’s World Cup Can’t Be Classed as Carbon-Neutral

Despite efforts to reduce emissions, the 2022 FIFA tournament is highly carbon-intensive. And its road to net-zero relies on questionable carbon credits.

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The Hunt for the FTX Thieves Has Begun

Mysterious crooks took hundreds of millions of dollars from FTX just as it collapsed. Crypto-tracing blockchain analysis may provide an answer.

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8 Best TV Streaming Devices for 2022 (4K, HD): Roku vs. Fire TV vs. Apple TV vs. Google

We've tested dozens of ways to watch stuff on 4K or HD TVs. These are our favorites.

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Formerly Incarcerated Job Seekers Need More Than Training

Reentry programs help, but tech companies must also modify their hiring systems.

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Three-Way Entanglement Results Hint at Better Quantum Codes

A team of physicists has entangled three photons over a considerable distance, which could lead to more powerful quantum cryptography.

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This Anker MagGo Charger Defeated My Battery Anxiety

Anker’s iPhone MagSafe accessories may look like power packs, but they are actually little bundles of life-changing joy.

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I'm Obsessed With Bloody Marys. This Is the Best Mix I've Tried

You don't have to say a ghost's name three times in the mirror. The Haand x Toma Brunch Kit makes bloody brunches easy.

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Elon Musk Introduces Twitter Mayhem Mode

Plus: US midterms survive disinformation efforts, the government names the alleged Lockbit ransomware attacker, and the Powerball drawing hits a security snag.

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16 Best Subscription Boxes to Gift (2022): Services We Love

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

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Now’s the Time to Snag L.L. Bean’s Classic Duck Boots

Even with all the modern advances in winter footwear, I love these 110-year-old L.L. Bean Duck Boots.

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Home Office Setup Guide: Webcams, Desks, Chairs, and More (2022)

Gear can make or break your home office setup. Here’s our ultimate list of nearly 100 items, from monitors and desks to webcams and chairs.

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‘Andor’ Is What Star Wars Was Meant to Be

Somehow, a show about fighting fascism is the best thing on Disney+.

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16 Best Wireless Earbuds (2022): Truly Wireless, Cheap, Luxe, and More

Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.

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‘Dark Ships’ Emerge From the Shadows of the Nord Stream Mystery

Satellite monitors discovered two vessels with their trackers turned off in the area of the pipeline prior to the suspected sabotage in September.

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Truffles Are Becoming Even More Expensive. Blame Climate Change

Harvests of the fungi are plummeting as Europe gets drier, pushing the prices of some varieties to eye-watering heights.

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Twitter Is on a Collision Course With Europe

Layoffs leave only two people in the company’s Brussels office, just as Europe prepares to enforce sweeping new tech rules.

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13 Best Mechanical Keyboards for PC (2022): Gaming and Work

Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top typing peripherals for the job.

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Stay Organized on Outdoor Adventures With This Rugged Bin

The Rux 70 is a collapsible grab-and-go storage box made for beach days and camping trips. It even has a companion checklist app to help you pack.

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The Elegoo Mars 3D Printer Is the Nerdy Gift That Never Stops Giving

Finally, a 3D printer that’s useful to have in the house (if you’re a huge geek).

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What You Should Know About Switching to Mastodon

This week on Gadget Lab, we do our best to break down the social media platform many Twitter users are flocking to.

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'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Alters How Superhero Stories Handle Death

Comic book saviors get resurrected all the time. Chadwick Boseman’s 2020 death made that impossible for Black Panther’s sequel.

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The Big Fight Over 403 Very Small Wasps

Earth is teeming with unknown species, and they’re dying off faster than ever. Now biologists are battling over an old question: how to catalog life?

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What the Hell Happened to FTX?

The collapse of crypto exchange FTX opens opportunities for rival exchange Binance—and raises questions about the sector’s sustainability.

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Countries Hit Hardest by Climate Change May Finally Get Their Due

After 30 years of talk about forcing wealthy polluters to compensate those bearing the brunt of climate damage, the COP27 conference seems poised to act.

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16 Best Tech Gifts for Kids (2022): Tablets, Speakers, Smartwatches

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 Quiet Invasion of 'Big Information'

Google and Facebook's privacy violations are common knowledge. But the decisions of a less-known company, Relx, are also impacting people's everyday lives.

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Gaming on a PC? You Really Need to Get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

With more than 400 games to play on virtually any device, Microsoft’s subscription service is a must-have for any PC-gaming household.

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The Great Crypto-Cop Brain Drain

Hunting down crypto criminals is a dying art as law enforcement officers jump in-house.

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Inside the ‘Election Integrity App’ Built to Purge US Voter Rolls

True the Vote’s IV3 app is meant to catch election cheaters. But it has a fundamental flaw.

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25 Best Gifts for Teens (2022): Hydro Flasks, Record Players, and Apple Gear

Teenagers can be scary, but these adolescent-approved gifts are sweet.

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The Roccat Sova Solved My Gaming Problems

You want to clickety-shoot lots of bots? While hanging out with your loved ones? On your nice, big TV? And drinking a beer? I got you.

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Black Friday 2022: Tips for Finding the Best Deals From Home

The biggest retail event of the year has grown into an entire month of sales that ebb and flow. Here’s how to make the most of it.

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This Tumbler Is a Tea-Brewing Wonder

Simplify your life and declutter your kitchen with this compact, portable brewer-thermos combo.

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Elon Musk Wants Comedy on Twitter, but He Can’t Take a Joke

After celebrities adopted his profile to protest new rules, Musk threatened to permanently suspend anyone impersonating a user without a "parody" label.

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The Secret Ballot Is US Democracy’s Last Line of Defense

Voter intimidation has cropped up in places across the nation, but the voting booth remains the one place where nobody can get to you.

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IRS Seizes Another Silk Road Hacker’s $3.36 Bitcoin Stash

A year after a billion-dollar seizure of the dark web market's crypto, the same agency found a giant trove hidden under a different hacker's floorboards.

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Elon Musk Has Put Twitter’s Free Speech in Danger

Authoritarian countries around the world want to suppress criticism and public opinion. Can this new Twitter fight back?

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Best Game Subscription Services (2022): Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, Nintendo Online

PlayStation Plus Extra or Plus Premium? Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate? It’s all so confusing, so let us help.

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The Best iPad (2022): Which Apple Tablets to Buy or Avoid

Apple’s tablet lineup is more confusing than ever. We're here to help you find the right slate for your needs.

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Elon Musk’s Reckless Plan to Make Sex Pay on Twitter

A plan to monetize adult content could make sense from a business and social standpoint. In practice, Twitter won't be able to pull it off.

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5 Best Dog Beds (2022): Indoor, Outdoor, Elevated

These WIRED pup-tested tiny mattresses will keep your pooch supported through every snooze.

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The Fibonacci Numbers Hiding in Strange Spaces

Recent explorations of unique geometric worlds reveal perplexing patterns, including the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio.

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New Mexico’s Beloved Pinyon Jay Is Losing Its Pine Habitat

A Western landscape’s namesake bird is threatened by climate change, and perhaps by wildfire prevention tactics that thin out the trees they rely on.

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Vizio M-Series Elevate Review: Affordable Atmos Soundbar

This Dolby Atmos system sounds great, no matter what you watch.

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BMW i7 2022 Review: High Life, High-Tech

Yes, we enjoyed the built-in 31-inch 8K TV, but this electric sedan also offers impeccable interior design and handling (if you can afford it).

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Google Expands Flood and Wildfire Tracking to More Countries

Plus: Sony announces a release date and price for its next PlayStation VR headset, Google kills a couple more apps, and everything’s gone explosive at Twitter.

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All the Free Resources You Can Find at Your Library

From magazines to music and movies, your local library is a haven for information.

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How to Find Your Twitter Friends on Mastodon

If you're pondering a move to the decentralized social network, here's how to find the people you know and want to talk to.

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21 Early Black Friday Deals: Electric Scooters, Binoculars, and Camera Bags

Black Friday has taken over the month of November. You can stock up on gifts for your family now (or gadgets for yourself).

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New Mexico Is a Great Place for Sci-Fi

The state is home to an unusually high concentration of science fiction writers and a strong mix of science and superstition.

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What Is Apple One? A Breakdown of Plans, Pricing, and Included Services

Going all-in with the services bundle could be a smart move, especially for families. We break down what’s included and how much it costs.

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Worms, the Internet, and the End of Reality

What do Heidi Klum's Halloween getup and #TrumpIsDead have in common? They showed the unnerving truth about online deception.

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Elon Musk’s Need for Speed Puts Twitter in Peril

Plus: Steve Jobs' Apple reboot, tech’s infinite scroll, and nuclear neuroticism.

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How to Build a PC (2022): Hardware Suggestions, Instructions, and More

Assembling a computer yourself is a good way to learn how they work.

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The Tiangong Space Station Makes China a Major Space Power

With the station's completion, the country now has a long-term platform in orbit.

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How to Set Up Smart Home Devices With 2.4-GHz Wi-Fi (2022)

If you have a mesh router, setting up internet-connected switches, bulbs, and home devices can be a pain. We have tips to help.

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The Blue Check Rapture Will Render Verification Meaningless

Elon Musk’s plan to make users pay for verification won’t turn it into a status symbol. It’ll just ruin the blue check’s appeal.

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30 Great Deals From Best Buy’s Early Black Friday Sale (2022): Phones, Stand Mixers, TVs

The retailer has a flexible holiday return policy, and the discounts are going strong.

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Spinn Review: Brew Coffee by Spinning It at 5,000 RPM

This machine grinds beans and then brews your coffee with centrifugal force. It’s more than a novelty; the results taste great.

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Dear Artists: Do Not Fear AI Image Generators

True, new systems devalue craft, shift power, and wreck cultures and scenes. But didn’t the piano do that to the harpsichord?

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Fintech in Latin America and Africa Is Breaking the Mold

The US and Europe can learn a lot from startups that are nimbler, more digitized, and potentially better at serving underserved people.

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Twitter Is Changing Fast. Here's What Could Happen Next

This week, we discuss possible consequences of Elon Musk's shakeup at the social media platform he now owns.

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How Peaceful Crowds Turn Into a Deadly Crush

It doesn’t take stampeding or unruly behavior to result in massive tragedies like the one in Itaewon.

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The Strange Death of the Uyghur Internet

China's muslim minority used to have its own budding cluster of websites, forums, and social media. Now that's been erased

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'Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova' Breaks an Infamous Video Game Curse

Games based on movie and TV franchises always suck. This one doesn't—and its secret is in the details.

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The Unintended Consequences of Apple’s Fertility Tech

The company says the Apple Watch’s ovulation-tracking tech isn’t birth control. But the public doesn’t necessarily know how to use that information safely.

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The Most Vulnerable Place on the Internet

Underwater cables keep the internet online. When they congregate in one place, things get tricky.

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A Caustic Shift Is Coming for the Arctic Ocean

Scientists have already begun to observe the ecological effects of acidifying oceans on sea life. The changes ahead may be more drastic.

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Inside the Underground Market for Fake Amazon Reviews

Seedy scam networks are using social media to organize campaigns that influence product ratings. They’re a headache for shoppers—and tough to crack down on.

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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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Cannabis Banking Startups Want to Make It Easy to Buy Weed

In dispensaries, cash is king—and it's a nuisance for business owners and buyers. Fintech players are entering the fray.

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How to Take a Screenshot on Any Phone or Laptop (iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Chromebook)

Capture that weird message, high score, or malfunctioning app in a snap.

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'Age of Empires' Is 25 Years Old. Fans Are Shaping the Franchise

WIRED sat down with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer and Worlds's Edge Studio chief Michael Mann to talk about AoE and everything real-time strategy.

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This Platform Makes Sure Companies Stick to Their Climate Pledges

Lubomila Jordanova explains how her carbon-reporting firm—Plan A—uses relentless data analysis to guarantee businesses aren’t greenwashing.

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When Your Neighbor Turns You In

Authoritarian societies depend on people ratting each other out for activities that were recently legal—and it's already happening in the US.

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The Hunt for the Kingpin Behind AlphaBay, Part 2: Pimp_alex_91

On the trail of AlphaBay's mastermind, a tip leads detectives to a suspect in Bangkok—and to the daunting task of tracing his millions in cryptocurrency.

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