5 Years After the Oculus Rift, Where Do VR and AR Go Next?

A lot’s happened since Facebook’s first headset brought virtual reality to the masses. Facebook might have been a first mover, but it also wants to be the last one.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3fuu7y8
via Gabe's Musing's

How Cargo Ships Could Help Detect Tsunamis

By using GPS data to monitor slight changes in elevation, the world’s fleet of commercial vessels could aid in forecasting incoming waves.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2QULcab
via Gabe's Musing's

This Countertop Composter Turns Table Scraps Into Plant Food

If your city doesn’t have a food-waste recycling program, consider Vitamix’s gadget for composting your leftovers.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3cHCpkt
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Find a Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment in Your Area

Vaccination rollout has been a challenge across the US. These tips should help you figure out when you’re eligible, where to go, and what to expect.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3v9Hidf
via Gabe's Musing's

The Foundations of AI Are Riddled With Errors

The labels attached to images used to train machine-vision systems are often wrong. That could mean bad decisions by self-driving cars and medical algorithms.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2PnAet9
via Gabe's Musing's

Women Street Photographers Captures the Beauty of Normalcy

The photography book, released during Women’s Futures Month and on the heels of a worldwide vaccine rollout, couldn’t come at a better time.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3we0Ayy
via Gabe's Musing's

Our Favorite Photography Backpack is $50 Off

At $120, the Moment MTW Backpack is a great bag at a good price—but the discount ends March 31.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3sGig3M
via Gabe's Musing's

The Best Wireless Earbuds for Every Mood

Ready to cut the cord? These are the best completely wireless buds we’ve tested.

from Wired https://ift.tt/31yekDY
via Gabe's Musing's

The Weird Science of Loneliness and Our Brains

Social isolation as been linked to poorer physical and mental health, but scientists are finally starting to understand its neurological impact.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3sHcsqM
via Gabe's Musing's

The Stealthy Mathematics of Hearthstone

Blizzard's free-to-play collectible card game is easy to learn but difficult to master, and every play involves calculations you may not even know you're doing.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3rDz35Y
via Gabe's Musing's

Advanced Degrees: 4 Smart Weather Stations Reviewed

Baby, it's cold outside! But exactly how cold? Know for sure with these connected weather stations.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3rA2uGb
via Gabe's Musing's

Bed Tricks, Cod, and the Hidden History of Catfishing

Intriguing, maddening deception can shake up our existence and sometimes—sometimes—set us free.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3fx4tc5
via Gabe's Musing's

This Robot Could Help Fulfill Your Online Shopping Sprees

Ambi Robotics is using years of research in robot manipulation to teach machines how to get a grip. The secret? Giving them suction cups for fingers.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3deskua
via Gabe's Musing's

One Startup’s Solution for Zoom Fatigue? The Walk and Talk

Spot is a new platform dedicated entirely to walking meetings, launched by a longtime remote work evangelist.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2Pn5vMR
via Gabe's Musing's

YouTube Has a Disturbingly Creepy Minecraft Problem

A WIRED investigation has found dozens of kid-focused videos with disturbing thumbnails that the platform serves up on the "Topic" pages of popular games.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3m7Hkya
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Make the Most of a Tiny, Cramped Laptop Screen

Small screens don’t mean small accomplishments. Here’s how to get big things done.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3fDTJJ1
via Gabe's Musing's

Does It Matter That I Let My Car Park Itself?

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on automation, productivity, and what it means to be human.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2Pn5qJ3
via Gabe's Musing's

Your TV Sounds Terrible. A Soundbar Can Fix That

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

from Wired https://ift.tt/2xTEi8F
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Get a Battery Replacement For Your Aging Smartphone

Most manufacturers want you to believe you can't replace your battery, but that's not true. Doing so can add years of life to your device.

from Wired https://ift.tt/31uy8Kw
via Gabe's Musing's

A Sexy Theory of Consciousness Gets All Up in Your Feelings

Neuroscience is bad at explaining what it’s like to be alive. Mark Solms thinks he can change that—with help from, of all people, Freud.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3tZRa7V
via Gabe's Musing's

It’s Finally Time to Take Out the Space Trash

Junk satellites can pose risks to other objects in Earth’s orbit. Startups are testing out ways to tidy up, from magnets to robotic tentacles.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3wbg8CY
via Gabe's Musing's

Amazon’s Union Vote Ends Today. What Happens Next?

Both sides are preparing for a potentially protracted battle over ballots and labor practices.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3dgcGhV
via Gabe's Musing's

The Developers Keeping Hong Kong’s Spirit Alive Through Games

After coming under attack, some of the city’s pro-democracy protesters have taken the fight for freedom from the street to video games.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3fnjqNv
via Gabe's Musing's

This AI Can Generate Convincing Text—and Anyone Can Use It

The makers of Eleuther hope it will be an open source alternative to GPT-3, the well-known language program from OpenAI.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3sxvi3x
via Gabe's Musing's

Boston Dynamics’ Newest Robot Doesn’t Dance—It Works

Called Stretch, the machine may look wildly different than its famous cousins Spot and Atlas, but it shares a ton of their DNA.

from Wired https://ift.tt/31wMDgM
via Gabe's Musing's

The Physics of That Spinning Hug in Dua Lipa’s Music Video

The dance move seems to defy gravity—but it actually involves Newton’s second law, equilibrium, and a fake force.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3sv6ZmE
via Gabe's Musing's

Our 8 Favorite Gaming Headsets for Every System

No matter which console or device you play on, these corded headsets will lend depth and drama to your gameplay.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2SP2yAN
via Gabe's Musing's

If You Liked Simple, Try These Online Banks Instead

Now that the pioneering online bank is merging with BBVA, you might be in the market for something new. These are the closest, easiest alternatives.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2PhGans
via Gabe's Musing's

Get Moving With Our Favorite Fitness Apps and Services

Whether you're looking for live classes, guided walks, or want to run through a field of screaming zombies, we have workout inspiration for you.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2QPgFdX
via Gabe's Musing's

Ancient Rocks Reveal When Earth's Plate Tectonics Began

New data indicating that the planet's surface broke up about 3.2 billion years ago helps clarify how shifting plates drove the evolution of complex life.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3fiT0fR
via Gabe's Musing's

What If Clippy Was Your Life Coach?

Immersive theater group Future Proof's new dating sim PSweet is set inside a Microsoft Office-esque world, and it's every bit as odd and amazing as you'd imagine.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3w4NR0Y
via Gabe's Musing's

12 of the Greatest Mini-Games We’ve Ever Played

In these games-within-a-game, you can take a break to go fishing, play a few hands of combat dice, or administer a Voight-Kampff test.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3deZI3P
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Keep Nearby Strangers from Sending You Files

Sharing is caring—except when it's an unwelcome photo from a rando on the subway. Here's how to lock down your phone and computer.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2QCYmIA
via Gabe's Musing's

The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones to Escape Reality

These over-ears and earbuds will add some serenity to your day.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2E8LJgc
via Gabe's Musing's

Hackers Hosed by Google Were a Counterterrorism Operation

Plus: Fox News gets sued for its election coverage (again), a record ransomware attack, and more of the week’s top security news.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3suoNOS
via Gabe's Musing's

This App-Connected Jump Rope Workout Feels Just Like Recess

This app-guided jump rope system gives you a killer full-body exercise routine that's also loads of fun. Your downstairs neighbors just might not be as amused.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3fhRPgT
via Gabe's Musing's

The Feds Want You to Destroy This Sneaky Mussel’s Hiding Spot

Moss balls sold for aquariums can hide Zebra mussels, invasive mollusks that quickly overtake waterways. The US government would like you to kill them, please.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3sxUXJe
via Gabe's Musing's

5 Useful Terminal Tricks for Mac Users

Turns out you can do a lot of things faster, easier, and with more room for customization—all by peeking under the hood.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3d4be1S
via Gabe's Musing's

Review: Loop Hero Is an Infinitely Addictive RPG Mashup

Sure, the 8-bit style game is repetitive—but in the most addictive way.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3tYUMqO
via Gabe's Musing's

The Roaring '20s Post-Pandemic Summer Terrifies Me

If quarantine quashed my social anxiety, looming reemergence is sending it into overdrive. Coping means taking pressure off ourselves and everyone else.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2PftIoe
via Gabe's Musing's

The 16 Best Weekend Deals on Earbuds, an OLED TV, and More

Spruce up for spring with great discounts on headphones and home theater gear.

from Wired https://ift.tt/39ksEX9
via Gabe's Musing's

A New Vaccine Goal, a Hasty Return to ‘Normal,’ and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3fh68lL
via Gabe's Musing's

It's Never Been Easier to Make an Adventure Game

The story-driven genre is enjoying an indie renaissance, thanks to new tools that are making the coding process simpler than ever.

from Wired https://ift.tt/31lzo2v
via Gabe's Musing's

The Physics of That Spinning Hug in Dua Lipa’s Music Video

The dance move seems to defy gravity—but it actually involves Newton’s second law, equilibrium, and a fake force.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3sv6ZmE
via Gabe's Musing's

Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy a Laptop

Shopping for a notebook can be an infuriating experience. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2Px6mKR
via Gabe's Musing's

Actually, Covid Optimists and Pessimists Were Both Right

Mild and dire forecasting models serve different purposes, and can be tricky to interpret. But when they appear similar, it may signal the end of the pandemic.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3ss1Rj4
via Gabe's Musing's

A New Snapshot of a Black Hole Reveals Its Mysterious Physics

The Event Horizon Telescope’s groundbreaking image provides clues into how the cosmic phenomena gobble up matter.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3lTbm8w
via Gabe's Musing's

Here's What the Tech CEOs Wish They Could Say to Congress

Plus: The optimism of the early internet, the failure of Vine, and a cargo crisis.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3rjMTdG
via Gabe's Musing's

We Are All This Boat Now

“How is it that I'm identifying with a container ship?” a weary world wonders.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3coNpmi
via Gabe's Musing's

The Eerie Landscapes in AC: Valhalla are Haunted by History

From ghostly English moors to crumbling ruins, people are drawn to dark places and fascinated with how they reflect the past.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2OZUzEZ
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Stop Misinformation Before It Gets Shared

It's never been easier for mistruths to go viral, and content moderation is inadequate. What social media needs is some old-fashioned friction.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2NTuab9
via Gabe's Musing's

The Return to 'Normal' Is Going to Be So Awkward

This week, we discuss how our bodies and minds will deal with the anxiety of reentering society after a year in lockdown.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3wa9Cg7
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Free the Ever Given—Using Buoyancy Force!

Sure, you could dig the massive ship out of the Suez Canal. Or you could calculate how many containers you’d have to remove to make it light enough to float again.

from Wired https://ift.tt/39cKV8P
via Gabe's Musing's

Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook 2 Is Leaner and Cheaper

It's not really a successor, but the company's latest Chrome OS laptop has better battery life and won't break the bank.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3tQHlZG
via Gabe's Musing's

Vaccine FOMO Is Real. Here's How to Deal With It

These last few months of waiting can feel agonizing. But there are steps you can take to manage the anxiety.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3lRxSP2
via Gabe's Musing's

The Ionizer in Your School May Not Do Much to Fight Covid

Manufacturers say the devices remove 99 percent of viruses. Researchers say such claims are unproven, and cheaper air filters are more effective.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3tOaNzI
via Gabe's Musing's

Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus

Here's all the WIRED coverage in one place, from how to keep your children entertained to how this outbreak is affecting the economy.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2z7xSWW
via Gabe's Musing's

Social Media CEOs Can’t Defend Their Business Model

Everyone knows Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube make money by keeping users engaged. Why won’t their executives admit it to Congress?

from Wired https://ift.tt/3lSrNBV
via Gabe's Musing's

Scientists Identify a Deadly Toxin That's Been Killing Birds

Thousands of eagles and other fowl have died from a mysterious condition that attacks their nervous systems. Now, after decades of investigation, we know why.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3d4AZiR
via Gabe's Musing's

Genera+ion Doesn't Give Its Characters the Depth They Deserve

The cut-and-paste portrayals of queer identity in HBO Max's new series provide visibility—but not substance.

from Wired https://ift.tt/31hpLlk
via Gabe's Musing's

A Boy, His Brain, and a Decades-Long Medical Controversy

No one could deny that Timothy was sick. But when doctors can’t agree on the cause of an illness, what happens to the patients trapped in limbo?

from Wired https://ift.tt/2PtwRAR
via Gabe's Musing's

The Dark Web Is Teeming With Vaccine Listings Right Now

Vendors are cashing in on people desperate to leapfrog the line—or falsely certify that they got the shot.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3tNOtpG
via Gabe's Musing's

The Gear You Need for a Home Tool Kit

You can handle more DIY projects than you think—just make sure you get quality hardware.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2JDgN9e
via Gabe's Musing's

Groups Call for Ethical Guidelines on Location-Tracking Tech

The Locus Charter asks companies to commit to 10 principles, including minimizing data collection and actively seeking consent from users.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3rf9Pe8
via Gabe's Musing's

Away's Suitcases and Carry-On Bags Are on Sale Now

This marks the second time the company has slashed prices on its luggage.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3rf9OqA
via Gabe's Musing's

Howard Scott Warshaw Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Video Games

Better known as HSW, the legendary Atari developer talks about the infamous E.T. game, his new book, and why Steven Spielberg still hasn’t called him back.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3lMOgk2
via Gabe's Musing's

What Will It Take to Get a Cargo Ship Unstuck From the Suez?

The task won’t be easy: Tugboats, excavators, and cranes all may be enlisted to help the Ever Given, while at least 34 other ships wait around the blockage.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3vWgKfN
via Gabe's Musing's

Intel Wants to Revive US Chipmaking. It Has to Catch Up First

The semiconductor giant announced plans to open its factories to others, but will send some of its most advanced designs to be made in Taiwan.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3vQ2THM
via Gabe's Musing's

Slack Now Lets You DM Anyone. So Long, Work-Life Balance

Now people you don’t work with can send you direct messages in Slack. It’s not necessarily an “email killer,” but it’s also not great for chats.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3djhN11
via Gabe's Musing's

Facebook Moves Against ‘Evil Eye’ Hackers Targeting Uyghurs

The company’s investigation into a Chinese espionage campaign took researchers beyond Facebook’s own platforms.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3fiZo6K
via Gabe's Musing's

The New Story of Seasons Is Animal Crossing for Post-Lockdown Life

Animal Crossing provided a respite for people overwhelmed in quarantine. Pioneers of Olive Town offers similar consolation, but with a bit more challenge.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3lJkjkS
via Gabe's Musing's

The DOJ Must Crack Down on the Scourge of Online Scams

A new FBI report proves that the Justice Department is failing to combat internet fraud. Here’s how the government should address that.

from Wired https://ift.tt/39ak0uq
via Gabe's Musing's

Help! What if My New Job Sucks Too?

Is a job offer a way out, or a pathway to soul-crushing disappointment? Megan weighs in.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3tV0udf
via Gabe's Musing's

This Smart Electric Kettle Levels Up Your Morning Cup

Warming up water never looked so good with the Stagg EKG+ from Fellow. The smooth pouring gooseneck and temperature control are chef's kiss.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3tQyMy9
via Gabe's Musing's

Why You Stay Up So Late, Even When You Know You Shouldn’t

There are certain traits that lend themselves to “revenge bedtime procrastination.” There’s also a way out.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3ch9MdB
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Kill a Zombie Fire

Underground peat fires refuse to die, even when flooded with water. So scientists developed a new weapon to put them down for good.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3rhahIP
via Gabe's Musing's

After a Remote Year, Tech’s Shadow Workforce Barely Hangs On

As tech campuses became ghost towns, the people who kept them running—cooks, custodians, drivers—faced an existential threat to their livelihoods.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3cgiysc
via Gabe's Musing's

In Brazil’s Favelas, Esports Is an Unlikely Source of Hope

The country’s poorer communities often lack access to tech equipment. Teams that recruit low-income players are providing another path to economic mobility.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3tNvYBU
via Gabe's Musing's

Review: Monster Hunter Rise Definitely Rises to the Occasion

The latest entry in the long-running series offers a familiar experience, but separates itself enough to keep the game fresh and exciting.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3lHLbBP
via Gabe's Musing's

A Better Path to Tech Reform? Felony Charges

This week's Big Tech hearing will surely be a waste of Congress's time, again. But the DOJ and SEC could buy time by raising the stakes.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3lH2OSh
via Gabe's Musing's

Announcing the WIRED Resilience Residency

We’re looking for new voices to provide an insider perspective on rapidly changing industries.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3r8UEmE
via Gabe's Musing's

OnePlus Finally Brings Its Phone Cameras up to Speed

It’s still missing that special something, but the OnePlus 9 Pro can at least capture photos that match and sometimes surpass its peers.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3d3oQdO
via Gabe's Musing's

Games Like Umurangi Generation Bring the Moment Into Focus

A crop of new, weird, and expressive photography games get players to look around, create digital mementos, and say “I was here.”

from Wired https://ift.tt/3981jHo
via Gabe's Musing's

‘Browser Isolation’ Takes On Entrenched Web Threats

Cloudflare says it’s possible to build a version of the notoriously slow and buggy tool without compromising on speed.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3r883eI
via Gabe's Musing's

Even Mild Brain Injuries Raise the Risk of Dementia Years Later

A new study shows that concussions and other head traumas can have long-lasting effects on our health.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3caqBH1
via Gabe's Musing's

How Audio Pros ‘Upmix’ Vintage Tracks and Give Them New Life

Experts are using AI to pick apart classic recordings from the 50s and 60s, isolate the instruments, and stitch them back together in crisp, bold ways.

from Wired https://ift.tt/31dhU8k
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Ease Back Into Sports Without Hurting Yourself

A post-pandemic rush back onto the field could lead to a spike in injuries. Here's how to prevent them.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3lHHkV7
via Gabe's Musing's

This Is the Right Way to Watch Zack Snyder’s Justice League

It’s 4 hours and 2 minutes long—that’s a lot of movie. Here's exactly how to time your bathroom breaks, snack refills, and drinking games.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2OWD2NQ
via Gabe's Musing's

Lululemon Has a Cool New 3D Printed Yoga Mat Namaste

The mat's soft bumps and ripples are meant to guide at-home yogis who don't have a watchful instructor to correct their alignment.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2PhAIAK
via Gabe's Musing's

This Group Wants to ‘Ban Surveillance Advertising’

A new front is opening in the fight to reform Facebook and Google—right at the heart of their business model.

from Wired https://ift.tt/390nM9x
via Gabe's Musing's

Sea of Solitude Captures the Loneliness and Anxiety of the Pandemic

The newly revamped game is the latest in a slew of indie titles normalizing conversations around mental health.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3cahXZe
via Gabe's Musing's

17 Phone Games to Help You Survive Social Distancing

Close that newsfeed for a while. These Android and iPhone video games are a great distraction.

from Wired https://ift.tt/2J8nAaI
via Gabe's Musing's

Roli's Lumi Keys Taught Me How to Play Piano ... Sort Of

The portable Bluetooth keyboard is the modern-day Lite-Brite of musical instruments. Just don't expect to master Chopin.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3cVX4zV
via Gabe's Musing's

AI Could Enable 'Swarm Warfare' for Tomorrow's Fighter Jets

A Pentagon project is testing scenarios involving multiple aircraft that could change the dynamics of air combat.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3cT3os5
via Gabe's Musing's

How Sea Chanteys Made Me Love Video Games Again

I really thought I'd given up playing PC games, but then centuries-old songs got me swashbuckling my way through Sea of Thieves.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3rafnXk
via Gabe's Musing's

Covid Spilled From Animals to Humans. Now It’s Spilling Back

Bats likely gave it to a mystery animal that then gave it to people. We passed it on to minks. Where does it go from there—and could it come back to us?

from Wired https://ift.tt/312Kqtz
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Use Apple Music, TV, and iCloud on Non-Apple Devices

Using Windows or Android no longer shuts you out from Apple services—here's how to access them.

from Wired https://ift.tt/30ZLr5s
via Gabe's Musing's

Negligence, Not Politics, Drives Most Misinformation Sharing

Researchers found that social media users are generally adept at identifying fake news. But that doesn’t always affect their decision to repost it.

from Wired https://ift.tt/30ZAwc6
via Gabe's Musing's

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Is All Wrong for TV

The new Marvel series on Disney+ feels like a bloated blockbuster masquerading as a television show.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3f4GYGS
via Gabe's Musing's

How to Teach Your Kids About Money

Financial know-how can set your little one up for lifelong well-being. These child-friendly apps can help manage allowances and even create savings goals.

from Wired https://ift.tt/3f76NX3
via Gabe's Musing's