'You'll See Other Quests in the Game That Are a Bit Silly'

Shedworks’ creative director Gregorios Kythreotis explains the highs and lows of exploration in Sable, a chilled-out comedic sci-fi masterpiece.

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The iOS 15 Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now

Apple's latest software update has a bunch of new security features. Here's how to put them to use.

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Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Is Oddly Light on Pro Features

The two top-tier iPhones are better than ever, but they’re not as tantalizing as the standard iPhone 13.

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The Fitbit Charge 5 Is Our New Favorite Fitness Tracker

Even without the newest feature, this fitness band hits a sweet spot between price and functionality.

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iPhone 13 and 13 Mini Review: Time to Upgrade

Looking to replace an old model? Apple’s newest non-Pro handsets are more than enough phone for most everyone.

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Amazon Just Introduced Three New Kindle Paperwhites

The waterproof e-reader now comes in three different options, with bigger, brighter screens and faster response times.

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In a Tiny Arctic Town, Food Is Getting Harder to Come By

For her new book, Devi Lockwood traveled around the world gathering stories of how people are being directly affected by a warming planet.

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These Deepfake Voices Can Help Trans Gamers

Players of online games can be harassed when their voices don't match their gender identity. New AI-fueled software may help.

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Why Does Asthma Get Worse at Night?

The question has plagued scientists for centuries. A new study offers some answers.

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Meet the Voice Actress Behind Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Ayu Larassanti, the voice of Kena, talks about her Balinese background, how it influenced the game's hero, and the importance of authentic casting.

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Apple's iOS 15 Is Here—These Are All the Top New Features

Your iPhone's operating system is getting its annual upgrade. From FaceTime improvements to Safari's overhaul, we break the update down.

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Why Flight Is So Controversial in Online Games

Flight made video games like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XIV easier to play, but some say that convenience came at a cost.

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Y: The Last Man Isn’t About Politics—It’s About Survival

The comic-book adaptation is an insightful examination of gender politics. It’s also a glimpse at what values people hold onto amidst tragedy.

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What Music Labels Learn When You Pre-Save Music

Pre-saving a song before its release can give third parties access to eye-popping amounts of data about your listening habits.

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The Best Phones With an Actual Headphone Jack

Audio jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are some of our favorite smartphones that still let you plug in.

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Floods Have Swamped the US. The Next Health Problem: Mold

The goo that grows in soaked buildings can cause infections and allergies—an issue that’s understudied even as climate change leads to more frequent deluges.

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AI Can Write Code Like Humans—Bugs and All

New tools that help developers write software also generate similar mistakes.

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The Perfect 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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The Best Hiking Apps to Keep from Getting Lost

Download one of these trail-mapping apps to make sure you can always find your way in the great outdoors, whether you have cell service or not.

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A Mathematician's Guided Tour Through Higher Dimensions

The concept of a dimension seems simple enough, but mathematicians struggled for centuries to precisely define and understand it.

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The Nokia XR20 Is Today’s Sturdy Android Brick Phone

Have you ever wanted a phone you could toss off a staircase? For $550, this durable smartphone is one tough mudder.

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This Magnetic Desk Is a Neat Freak’s Dream

Secretlab’s metal Magnus desk is expensive and heavy, but it makes cable management a breeze.

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How to Set Up a NAS to Securely Share Files

From file backups to movie streaming, network attached storage drives offer plenty of functions and features.

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SpaceX's Inspiration4 Returns After 3 Days in Orbit

The first all-civilian, all-private spaceflight splashed down off the coast of Florida.

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The Best TV Streaming Devices for Cord Cutters

We've tested dozens of devices for watching stuff on 4K or HD TVs. These are our favorites.

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Former US Intelligence Operatives Admit They Hacked for UAE

Plus: Remote learning spyware, an AT&T bribery scandal, and more of the week's top security news.

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Breville’s Dual Boiler Is Nearly Perfect for Coffee Tinkerers

It’s expensive, but this espresso machine is a shrine to the pleasures of fine coffee.

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Urchin Slayers Are Trying to Save the Underwater Rainforest

‘Zombie’ purple urchins have obliterated West Coast kelp forests with their insatiable appetites. Can they be stopped?

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How My Job Search Forced Me to Catch Up With Technology

After being in one career for decades, I had to relearn how to apply for jobs—and how to stand out. Here are a few tips.

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The 14 Best Weekend Deals on Gaming, Tech, and Cycling Gear

Fall in love with a new hobby this autumn with discounts on phones, bicycle apparel, and more.

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Apple and Google Go Further Than Ever to Appease Russia

The tech giants have set a troubling new precedent.

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The Galaxy S21 Ultra Is the Cheapest We’ve Ever Seen It

It’s still pricey even with this deal, but this Samsung has almost everything you could want in an Android phone right now.

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FDA Mulls Boosters, States Dispute Mandates, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

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Neuroscience Is Inspiring Some Amazing Sci-Fi

Daryl Gregory's stories explore the many complexities of the human brain.

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The Best iPad to Buy (and the Ones to Avoid)

With several new iPads on the market, choosing the right one is more complicated than ever. We’re here to help.

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It’s Time to Talk About Facebook Research

Plus: Adam Mosseri on News Feeds, remote drivers for cars, and a pickle for Greenland.

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The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work (and Life)

Whether you're riding a bike or schlepping a camera, these bags do the job right.

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Samsung's Flagship 4K TV Dazzles in Bright Rooms

This 4K flagship is fantastic, even if you plan to watch with all the lights on.

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When Nicki Minaj’s Cousin’s Friend’s Balls Dominated Twitter

The Covid-19 conversation has truly hit a nadir.

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Anonymous Leaked a Bunch of Data From a Right-Wing Web Host

The hacktivist collective targeted the domain registrar Epik for providing services to clients including the Texas GOP, Parler, and 8chan.

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How to Set Healthy Boundaries With Your Fitness Tracker

A smart wearable can be useful and fun—until it starts to fuel an obsession with numbers.

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What's Apple's iPhone Camera Strategy, Anyway?

This week, we go deep on the photographic and cinematic capabilities of the iPhone 13.

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What Is ‘Fire Weather,’ and Why Is It Getting Worse?

A new study of the American West shows that climate change is driving more days that are hot, dry, and windy—the perfect conditions for deadly wildfires.

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A New App Helps Iranians Hide Messages in Plain Sight

Nahoft uses encryption to turn chats into a random jumble of words, and it works even when the internet doesn’t.

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Drake, Kanye, Lil Nas X, and the Art of Online Self-Creation

The internet has given all three artists license for role-playing. Only one is using it to the best effect.

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Which iPhone 13 Should You Buy? Here's How to Preorder

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

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Join Us for RE:WIRED—Conversations on Humanity’s Biggest Bets

This November, some of the most interesting thinkers, technologists, and artists in the world will convene to discuss how tech is shaping our future.

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GoPro’s Upgraded Action Cam Lets You Shoot More Silly Stunts

The biggest name in action cameras is back with an improved model. The GoPro Hero 10 has a better chip, better software, and water-friendly enhancements.

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Cozy Management Games Remind Us How to Care

Sometimes a gentle nudge is all we need to start looking after ourselves, and others.

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Trick Out Your iPhone 12 With These Cases and Accessories

Last year’s flagship phone is still a great pick. If you’ve got a 2020 model, here are the cases, chargers, and other extras you’ll want to snag.

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No, Lovecraft Country Didn't Need a Second Season

The Emmy-nominated HBO series has been lauded for subversive storytelling. But its final episodes had fallen apart.

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Which Apple Watch Is Best Right Now?

Apple now offers multiple versions of its popular fitness smartwatch. Here's our guide to them all.

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Cync’s First Security Camera Adds an Extra Layer of Privacy

This capable, affordable camera has a manual shutter to block the lens when you don’t want it peeping.

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4 Ways to Sell or Trade In Your Old iPhone

If you plan to upgrade to Apple's new models, don't forget to cash in on your old one.

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Review: Deathloop Is a Unique Reflection on Time and History

It's not only a masterfully crafted stealth shooter, it also shows the possibility of radical ruptures with the present.

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An Outdated Grid Has Created a Solar Power Economic Divide

Utilities have upgraded the infrastructure for rooftop power in richer neighborhoods, but low-income areas don't have the same capacity.

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Is Becky Chambers the Ultimate Hope for Science Fiction?

Her gentle, heartwarming stories seek to soothe our troubled souls. They also aim to blow up the entire genre.

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How to Watch the SpaceX Inspiration4 Launch

The first all-civilian, all-private mission to orbit prepares to blast off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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The Civilized Model 1 Bridges the Gap Between Bike and Moped

This sophisticated beauty of a bike is a beast at hauling cargo—if you're tall enough and don't need to go too far.

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Take a Closer Look at Deathloop’s Trippy, ’60s-Infused Island

Arkane’s art director talks about the inspiration behind the game's unique psychedelic look.

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The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones to Escape Reality

Whether they're over-ears or earbuds, our favorite picks will help add some serenity to your day.

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You Can Now Ditch the Password on Your Microsoft Account

You no longer need a long string of characters to access Windows and Office 365.

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How to Back Up Your iPhone

Save your memories before you grab the latest version of iOS.

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SpaceX’s All-Civilian Inspiration4 Crew Readies for Launch

Sure, an orbital flight without professional astronauts is unorthodox—but it just might work.

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AbleGamers Just Got a Win for the Disabled Gaming Community

The nonprofit just raised over $1 million. Donations came from big companies like Twitch—but most were smaller contributions from individual gamers.

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Google Is Getting Caught in the Global Antitrust Net

As more governments force US tech companies to change how they do business, one case in Turkey cuts to the heart of the search giant’s power.

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What Does a 120-Hz Refresh Rate Mean, Anyway?

We explain what you need to know about screen refresh rates for smartphones, TVs, and monitors.

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Everything Apple Announced Today: iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch

The company unveiled the iPhone 13—and a handful of other products—at a media event Tuesday.

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It’s a Good Day to Update All Your Devices. Trust Us

iOS, Windows, and Chrome all have zero-day vulnerabilities that hackers are going after. Now that the fixes are here, you need to install them asap.

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The iPhone 13 Wants to Shoot Your Next Feature Film

Apple's latest phones get minor but noteworthy upgrades, mostly in their video capture capabilities.

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The iPad Mini Is More Than Ever a Big-Ass iPhone

And—hallelujah—it has a USB-C port.

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Psychologists Are Learning What Religion Has Known for Years

Social scientists are researching what humans can do to improve their quality of life. Their findings echo what religious practices perfected centuries ago.

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Can a Game Get Young Players Interested in Holocaust History?

The Light in the Darkness, co-written by a researcher and Holocaust survivor, aims to educate a new generation—and inspire them to learn more.

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A Stanford Proposal Over AI's 'Foundations' Ignites Debate

A research paper that dubs some artificial intelligence models "foundational" is sparking a dispute over the future of the field.

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Watch Apple’s iPhone 13 Launch Event Right Here

The big show starts at 1 pm Eastern, 10 am Pacific.

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Greg LeMond and the Amazing Candy Colored Dream Bike

The Tour de France legend and anti-doping crusader is building an ultralight ebike that he hopes will be fun as hell to ride—and jumpstart a US carbon-fiber boom.

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Take Your Tunes Anywhere With Our Fave Bluetooth Speakers

These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box.

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When You're Living in an Immaterial World, What's for Sale?

On influencers, symbolic analysts, and buying and selling in the age of turbo-capitalism.

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Why It’s So Hard to Predict Where the Pandemic Is Headed Next

Human behavior has changed along with the virus and public health measures to contain it. For modelers, it’s a curveball.

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‘Neurograins’ Could be the Next Brain-Computer Interfaces

Dozens of microchips scattered over the cortical surface might allow researchers to listen in on thousands of neurons at the same time.

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How to Make Podcasts Better for People With Hearing Loss

Here are some easy ways to make audio more accessible for everyone.

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What Is Zero Trust? It Depends What You Want to Hear

The cybersecurity world’s favorite catchphrase isn’t any one product or system, but a holistic approach to minimizing damage.

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A Stroke Study Reveals the Future of Human Augmentation

A successful clinical trial on stimulating the vagus nerve shows that it could change everything from medical treatment to Olympic training. Are we ready?

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How a Duck Learned to Say ‘You Bloody Fool’

Voice analysis of a 34-year-old recording proves that Ripper the musk duck “independently evolved” to mimic his human caretakers.

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Our Favorite Couches (and 1 Armchair) You Can Order Online

If being cooped up has made you rethink your furniture, these sofas might help refresh your space.

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How to Find the Hidden Files on Your Phone or Computer

You shouldn't mess with some of them—but there are others you should be aware of.

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How Computationally Complex Is a Single Neuron?

Scientists taught an artificial neural network to imitate a biological neuron. The result offers a new way to think about the complexity of brain cells.

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How Do Retroreflectors Give You Super Vision at Night?

The tiny optical devices turn up in lane markers, road signs, bike gear and even on the moon, helping us see under low-light conditions.

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How to Call Customer Service and Actually Get What You Want

These tips are your best shot when trying to resolve issues swiftly with minimal stress.

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Ways to Stay Sane and Relaxed During a Pandemic

We’ve rounded up a bunch of ideas to make your home a comfy refuge and ease your mind.

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A Flawed, Strange Covid-19 Origin Theory Is Gaining Traction

A spate of studies claim that the disease was circulating in Italy long before the pandemic—but they struggle to support the theory.

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Biggest DDoS Attack in History Hits Russian Tech Giant Yandex

Plus: A TrickBot hacker arrest, a Fortinet VPN password leak, and more of the week's top security news.

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How to Grab a Screenshot on Any Device

Learn how to capture your screen for posterity and share that crazy text or high score.

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LA Police Are Collecting Detainees' Social Media Information

According to new documents, officers ask people they stop for their Facebook and Twitter account details, and then feed the data into Palantir.

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A Third of Shark and Ray Species May Face Extinction

Overfishing, habitat loss, and climate change are driving species collectively known as chondrichthyan fishes toward a global crisis.

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These Apps Saved My Sanity (and Probably My Marriage)

Talking about tech at home is usually all about “smart” gear, but in this case, some simple programs made all the difference in my—and my family's—life.

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Elizabeth Holmes Is on Trial. Silicon Valley Is Watching

“I’m glad the ‘Fake it till you make it’ mantra of Silicon Valley is coming into question,” one investor told WIRED.

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The 18 Best Weekend Deals on Headphones, Games, and Sex Toys

Fall is around the corner. It's time to get into some cozy indoor activities.

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How to Watch Apple's iPhone 13 Launch Event

And what to expect when you tune in on Tuesday.

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Epic Leaves a Big Crack in Apple’s Walled Garden

A judge ordered significant changes to the App Store today, but the fight between Epic Games and Apple isn't over yet.

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