In Nigeria, Facebook's Outage Revealed a Dangerous Dominance

The platform's shutdown sparked uncertainty and panic. It's time to invest in alternatives.

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The Best Espresso Machines for the Home Barista

Turning your kitchen into a café is a great way to learn (or hone) the art of making the perfect shot.

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Lenovo's Thinkpad X1 Carbon is Portable, Powerful—and Pricey

It's a worthy successor to the popular X1 Carbon line.

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How Kena Conjured the 'Feeling of Getting Lost in a Forest'

WIRED spoke with Ember Lab's co-founders about their animation background and the game's stunning Balinese influences.

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In a Banner Year for VC, Women Still Struggle to Get Funding

“Reading these headlines about record rounds, you have to ask, who is having this experience?” one founder says. “Certainly not the women I know.”

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Deadly Heat Is Baking Cities. Here’s How to Cool Them Down

Urban areas can be 20 degrees hotter than the surrounding country. But green spaces and reflective pavement can make city life more bearable.

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How to Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account

If you've finally hit your breaking point, here's how to say goodbye to Mark Zuckerberg's empire.

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How a Playlist Keeps My Family Connected to My Late Father

I never knew how well music could unite everyone, from older relatives to my 7-year-old son—until we built a collaborative playlist together.

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Bodies Are Canceled. Thanks, Instagram

It's almost inevitable that social media forces us to see ourselves as objects—so why not opt out of the human image?

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The Best RSS Feed Readers (Because the Internet Is a Mess)

The internet is a mess. Ignore the algorithm and distill the web down to the things you actually care about.

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The Surface Laptop Studio Is a Multi-Talented Tablet Hybrid

Microsoft’s latest experiment is great for creative professionals. Too bad Windows 11 holds it back.

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A Huge Subterranean ‘Tree’ Is Moving Magma to Earth’s Surface

Deep in the mantle, a branching plume of intensely hot material appears to be the engine powering vast volcanic activity.

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How to Join FaceTime Calls on Any Device

Apple's video calling app is finally available on non-Apple hardware. Here's how it works.

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The Government Wants to Boost Its Tech—Starting With Workers

Robin Carnahan, head of the agency that manages the federal government's offices and IT, is revamping job descriptions and pushing remote work.

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Cloudflare Isn't Liable for Sites That Hawk Counterfeits

A federal judge ruled that the content-delivery service doesn't "contribute" to copyright infringement.

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How to Enable TPM and Secure Boot to Install Windows 11

Your computer might be one toggle away from an upgrade to Microsoft's latest desktop operating system version.

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Someone Hacked a US Warship Facebook Account to Stream Games

Plus: Twitch hack fallout, Russian phishing, and more of the week’s top security news.

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The (Very Slow) Race to Move Forests in Time to Save Them

Trees have always migrated to survive. But now they need help to avoid climate catastrophe.

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Retrospec's Folding Ebike Is Attractive, but Far From Perfect

The Jax Rev electric bike does the job, but a few issues have us worried about reliability.

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The 15 Best Weekend Deals on Games, Storage, and an Escooter

Whether you want to save time on grocery runs or need a new phone, there’s a discount here for you.

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How to Build Your Online Support System

Whether you need mental health resources or just new friends, these tips can help you find your people.

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What Far Cry 6 Gets Wrong About Cuba

The devs tried to engage with the complex politics of revolution. But the game falls into the same, tired traps.

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8 Great Deals on MacBooks, Laptops, and Chromebooks

Need a new computer? Now's the time with these deals on our favorite portable PCs.

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Shots for Kids Get Closer, US Strategy Evolves, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

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'Snow Crash' Is a Cyberpunk Classic

Alongside William Gibson's 'Neuromancer' it is a foundational text for the genre.

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Spoil Your Cat With Our Favorite Gear

Between litter boxes, beds, scratchers, and trees, cats need a lot of stuff. These are our picks.

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What No Time to Die’s Box Office Could Mean for Moviegoing

The latest 007 flick was the first major theatrical release pushed back during lockdowns. Now it might be the biggest opening since the pandemic hit.

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Eric Schmidt Is Funding ‘Super Evolution’

Plus: Google’s evil perception, selfies from space, and lightning striking way more than twice.

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Very Little Is Keeping Doctors From Using Racist Formulas

If nothing in medicine changes, it's just a matter of time before yet another race-based risk calculator harms people of color.

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How to Transfer Save Data From One Nintendo Switch to Another

Make sure you bring all your games with you when you move into that shiny new Switch OLED.

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You Can Measure This Fundamental Quantum Constant Using LEDs

Planck’s constant helps us understand atomic-sized things. One of the best ways to grok it is through this experiment involving different colors of light.

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Andrew Yang on Micromobility and the Future of Cities

This week, Lauren Goode talks to the politician about his new political party, and how the US can get more bikes, scooters, and pedestrians on the streets.

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How to Actually Remember People's Names

These tips can keep you from greeting someone with "Hey ... you!" ever again.

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Americans Need a Bill of Rights for an AI-Powered World

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is developing principles to guard against powerful technologies—with input from the public.

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These Virtual Obstacle Courses Help Real Robots Learn to Walk

Researchers used specialized chips and simulation software to teach a four-legged robot to navigate stairs and blocks.

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What Can Convince People to Just Get Vaccinated Already?

Researchers are struggling to figure out why people don’t get their Covid shots, and what language might persuade them. Saying “You gotta” seems to work.

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Short Battery Life Sinks the Otherwise Great Surface Pro 8

This 2-in-1 from Microsoft is a powerful workhorse for all your office tasks—if you sit near an outlet.

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Twitch Streamers' Earnings Were Exposed. Now, It's a Meme

“I’d never want to hide how much I make, so I’m down to make a meme out of it,” one top streamer told WIRED.

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Facebook Renews Its Ambitions to Connect the World

The social media behemoth outlines plans to bring speedy internet access to hard-to-reach places.

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The Best Vinyl Accessories to Jazz Up Your Analog Audio

From record cleaners to slip mats, these extras are for budding enthusiasts and die-hard collectors alike.

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Want to Learn Music? Start With These Sites and Apps

Modern technology makes studying to play a new instrument easier than ever. And the best part? Most of these tools are free or affordable.

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'Metroid Dread' Is Let Down by Its Boring Robot Villains

The Switch exclusive is a fine return to form for the series, but it would benefit from antagonists that are, you know, actually scary.

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Flex Your Barista Skills With the Rancilio Silvia Pro

The Silvia Pro brings the coffeehouse to your countertop, but at a steep price.

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Borrowed a School Laptop? Mind Your Open Tabs

Students—many from lower-income households—were likely to use school-issued devices for remote learning. But the devices often contained monitoring software.

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Feeling Climate Dread? You’re Not Alone

It’s called eco-anxiety, a completely natural response to a world gone haywire. And it’s way more prevalent than you think, especially among young adults.

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How the Team Behind Far Cry 6 Finished a Game in Lockdown

WIRED spoke to creators at Ubisoft to find out how they shot the AAA title’s crucial opening scene—when actors and engineers couldn’t work in the same space.

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Brian Herbert on Dune: ‘My Father Could See Into the Future’

Frank Herbert’s son is the keeper of the canon and the ultimate defender of his dad’s work.

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A Devastating Twitch Hack Sends Streamers Reeling

The data breach apparently includes source code, gamer payouts, and more.

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Dragon Age and Why It Sucks to Play Cult Favorite Games

Suddenly everyone has an opinion on your gameplay.

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Actions You Can Take to Tackle Climate Change

These apps and resources can help you manage your eco-anxiety—and take steps to tread more lightly on the planet.

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Is It Ok to Torment Non-Player Characters in Video Games?

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on the 'Iliad,' asteroid mining, and unlikely heroes.

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The Switch OLED Is More Than Just a Pretty Screen

Sure, the improved 7-inch screen is pretty great. But it's the revamped kickstand that makes Nintendo's new handheld shine.

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The Best Security Cameras for Inside Your Home

Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully when you’re inviting one into your home.

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Astronomers Get Ready to Probe Europa’s Hidden Ocean for Life

Jupiter’s most enigmatic moon, one of a few ocean worlds in the solar system, will be the target of upcoming missions by NASA and the European Space Agency.

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The Grid Isn’t Ready for the Renewable Revolution

The massive deployment of wind and solar will turn you, the humble homeowner, into a critical actor in the operation of the US power grid.

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A True Story About Bogus Photos of People Making Fake News

A photographer set out to capture the misinformation producers in a small town in Macedonia. He wound up revealing uncomfortable truths about his own profession.

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How to Change Your Web Browser in Windows 11 (It’s Not Easy)

Want to switch to Chrome or Firefox? Not so fast, my friend.

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Religious Exemptions for Vaccine Mandates Shouldn't Exist

Freedom of religion was never meant to excuse people from obligations that apply to everyone.

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The Microsoft Surface Go 3 Is a Battery Buster

Windows 11 feels at home on Microsoft’s budget tablet, as long as you have a charger handy.

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How to Get Your Family to Actually Use a Password Manager

Whether it's about sharing your Netflix login or getting your affairs in order, here are tips for convincing your loved ones to organize and protect their accounts too.

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Remembering Steve Jobs, 10 Years After His Death

A decade after the passing of the visionary Apple cofounder, we’re still living in his world.

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Coding Games for Kids, Especially Girls, Have Come a Long Way

A slew of new options convince me that they might just benefit from more screentime, not less.

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This Facebook Whistleblower Hearing Will Be Different

Congress has been grilling the company’s executives for years. This time, Frances Haugen, the former employee behind an unprecedented leak of documents, will take the floor.

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Denis Villeneuve on Dune: ‘I Was Really a Maniac’

The director has wanted to adapt Frank Herbert’s book since he was a teenager. Now he’s finished (the first half of) what he hopes will be the ultimate Dune.

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Alcohol Is the Breast Cancer Risk No One Wants to Talk About

As companies roll out the pink beer in October to raise awareness of the disease, one group is urging young women to think twice.

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Weighing Big Tech’s Promise to Black America

Last year, Netflix made a pledge that represents the tech industry’s best shot at redressing the nation’s racial inequality. How seriously should we take it?

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Why Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp All Went Down Today

The problem relates to something called BGP routing, and it could take a while longer to resolve.

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Need Some Storage? 8 Deals on SD Cards, USB Sticks, and SSDs

If you're running low, Amazon has some deals to stock up on storage before it's time to capture all those holiday memories.

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How to Get the Most Important New Features in Windows 11

The newest version of Microsoft's desktop operating system is here.

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7 Great Amazon Deals on Robot Vacs, Headphones, and More

The retailer's Epic Daily Deals event promises “Black Friday-Worthy Deals” today. Here are a few that almost meet that bar.

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Jamaica Is a Tech Desert. Gamers Make It Work Anyway

It's expensive and difficult to obtain graphics cards, PC components, consoles, and even games. Some streamers have had to get creative.

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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 17 Best Mac Apps to Make Everyday Life Easier

Using Apple's MacOS is as easy as pie—but it can be a little half-baked. Sweeten your setup with a few of these third-party programs.

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Clearview AI Has New Tools to Identify You in Photos

In an interview with WIRED, CEO Hoan Ton-That said the company has scraped 10 billion photos from the web—and developed new ways to aid police surveillance.

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20 Years After the Anthrax Attacks, We’re Still Unprepared

The first fatal bioterror attack in the US killed five people and caused a national panic—and we’re still short of funding and tech to handle health emergencies.

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The Best Camera Gear for Your Smartphone

From mobile lenses to shotgun mics, here’s everything you need to assemble a portable, pro-grade photo or video studio.

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A Simple Bug Is Leaving AirTag Users Vulnerable to an Attack

Apple has reportedly known about the exploit for months.

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How to Set up a Smartphone for Elderly Loved Ones

Here's how to make iPhone and Android devices a little easier to use.

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TP-Link's New Wi-Fi 6 Router Puts Gamers in the Fast Lane

Lightning fast and feature-packed, this tri-band Wi-Fi 6 gaming router is perfect for a typical 4-bedroom family home.

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A Mathematician Answers a 150-Year-Old Chess Problem

The n-queens problem is about finding how many different ways queens can be placed on a chessboard so that none attack each other.

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How to Get Google Search Results That Are Actually Useful

Here's how to cut through the sponsored listings and ads—and get back to the good stuff.

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Help Might Finally Be on the Way to Fight SIM-Swap Attacks

Plus: A cybersecurity CEO arrest, an Apple Pay hack, and more of the week's top security news.

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Slow Down With These Serene City-Building Games

From Islanders to Townscaper, a handful of titles are designed to soothe your frazzled brain with minimalist, puzzle-like calm.

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In New Zealand, People (and Moths) Rediscover Dark Skies

A massive South Island stargazing reserve is a respite from light pollution for many species, including our own.

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The Best Meal Kit Delivery Services for Every Kind of Cook

From Blue Apron to Dinnerly, I spent weeks cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door.

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13 Great Deals on AirPods Max, Earbuds, Speakers, and More

If you're still using the headphones that came with your phone, it's time to try something better. These sales might help.

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The Time to Buy Your Holiday Presents Is Now

Supply chain problems haven’t improved. If you want to gift something special, here's how to plan ahead.

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Vaccinating Kids, Advances in Treatments, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

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With Fist Bumps and Nasal Swabs, Tech Conferences Are Back

Hundreds of (vaccinated) attendees gathered in a Beverly Hills hotel ballroom as Code Conference returned after a year off.

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'80s Fantasy Movies Are Awesomely Cheesy

There's a reason people still watch movies like Labyrinth, Time Bandits, and The NeverEnding Story decades later.

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'80s Fantasy Movies Are Awesomely Cheesy

There's a reason people still watch movies like 'Labyrinth,' 'Time Bandits,' and 'The NeverEnding Story' decades later.

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Share Your Memories With Our Favorite Digital Picture Frames

Get your photos off your phone and in front of your friends and family with these connected displays.

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The YouTube TV, NBCUniversal Debacle Feels Like a Harbinger

Streaming was supposed to help people cut the cord, but it mostly just replaced it.

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Amazon’s Astro Is a Dog That Will Have Its Day

Plus: The original idea for Roomba, when startups grow up, and a mosquito invasion.

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How 'Big Funeral' Made the Afterlife So Expensive

It's time to reevaluate the cost of deathcare—and its environmental impact.

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The Best Smart Bulbs to Light Up Your Room

They're the easiest way to start building a smarter home. From Nooie and Ikea bulbs to Phillips Hue and ambient lighting kits, here are our favorites.

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Let's Talk About Amazon's Home-Patrolling Robots

This week, we break down Amazon’s domestic robot strategy, and what privacy questions you should ask yourself before you buy in.

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As SpaceX's Starlink Ramps Up, So Could Light Pollution

The constellation of internet-providing satellites is growing. Now the company and its rivals must avoid creating brighter night skies and space debris.

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The Best iPhone 13 Cases and Accessories

We tested MagSafe compatibility on everything from cases to charging cables.

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The Controversial Quest to Make Cow Burps Less Noxious

Their incessant belching loads the atmosphere with planet-warming methane. But it’s not so simple as just feeding them gas-busting seaweed.

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