The Best Games Have the Smartest Learning Curves

Casual gamers tend to avoid really difficult titles (cough, Elden Ring). But dying a lot doesn't have to be frustrating.

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This Smart Water Bowl Tracks Your Cat’s Drinking Habits

Sure Petcare's Felaqua Connect lets you stay ahead of health concerns with real-time data you can show your vet.

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Europe’s New Law Will Force Secretive TikTok to Open Up

The Digital Services Act will extract more new information from the young app than from older platforms like Facebook.

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Could Anyone Do Luke’s Plank Flip From ‘Return of the Jedi’?

Let’s calculate whether the lightsaber-catching, Sarlacc-pit-avoiding maneuver can be done by mere mortals or requires help from the Force.

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Shanghai Is Rewriting Chinese Censorship Amid Lockdown

Censors are cracking down on free speech online, but people are finding new ways to get around them.

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30 Mother's Day Gift Ideas for the Mom You've Been Missing

From hair tools and loungewear to smartphone accessories, we have a fit for every type of mom.

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India’s New Super App Has a Privacy Problem

Tata Neu is the country’s latest do-everything app. When users signed up, their personal information was already there.

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Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control: Inside Shein’s Sudden Rise

The Chinese company has become a fast-fashion juggernaut by appealing to budget-conscious Gen Zers. But its ultralow prices are hiding unacceptable costs.

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The Positive Grid Spark Mini Amp Lets You Shred Anywhere

For under $200, it’s hard to name a guitar-playing tool that I like more than this combination amp and Bluetooth speaker.

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The Pandemic Gave Scientists a New Way to Spy on Emissions

Researchers have struggled to quantify in real time how much carbon dioxide humans spout. Lockdowns presented a unique opportunity to get a clearer picture.

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How to Embrace Despair in the Age of Climate Change

It's tempting to think that activism is the cure for eco-anxiety. But it's no substitute for emotional resilience and community.

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Our Favorite Headphones and Earbuds for $100 or Less

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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Don’t Call Tony Fadell an Asshole—He Prefers ‘Mission Driven’

In his new book Build, the founder of Nest gets into how to be an effective leader, why the metaverse is bunk, and when quitting is a virtue.

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Everyone Wants to Build Green Energy Projects. What's the Holdup?

Proposals for wind, solar, and battery storage projects are running into a logjam of paperwork and grid connection issues.

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The 8 Best Drones for Every Budget

Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these picks is going to be perfect for you.

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MSI GS77 Stealth Proves Even Gamers Need More Than Raw Power

With the latest mobile gaming tech from Intel and Nvidia now out, MSI has updated its slim gaming powerhouse laptop. But it's got tough competition.

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Everything’s a WeWork Now

Years after the coworking giant’s highly publicized decline, its principles have permeated traditional offices and unlikely work spaces alike.

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Give Fitbits (of Sorts) to the Trees

You can tell a lot about a tree by its sway, so scientists are outfitting them with accelerometers. That could help the West better manage its water.

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To Win the Next War, the Pentagon Needs Nerds

Data scientists, coders, and other techies could prove decisive in future conflicts—if Uncle Sam can recruit them.

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This Chinese EV Sells At Just Over $5,000. So We Tried It

Wuling's Mini EV, made in partnership with General Motors, outsells Tesla’s Model 3 in China and costs less than adding CarPlay to a Ferrari.

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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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An Antimatter Experiment Shows Surprises Near Absolute Zero

An experiment conducted on hybrid matter-antimatter atoms has defied researchers’ expectations.

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The Skydio 2+ Drone Lets You Fly Like a Pro

Aside from its camera, the new and improved Skydio 2+ is tantalizingly close to the perfect drone.

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How to Remove Your Personal Info From Google's Search Results

Maybe you don't want your phone number, email, home address, and other details out there for all the web to see. Here's how to make them vanish.

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How to Use Windows Security to Keep Your PC Protected

Your Microsoft computer comes with built-in safety software that shields you from the worst threats. Here's how to navigate your toolkit.

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Automation Isn't the Biggest Threat to US Factory Jobs

German factories have more robots than their US counterparts—so why are Americans four times more likely to leave their manufacturing jobs?

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Le Creuset's Bread Oven Bakes Great Loaves—for a Price

The new bread-baking set from the top name in cast-iron cookware makes beautiful loaves—and commands a premium price.

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The Queen Conch’s Gambit

The first hatchery and nursery run by local fishers is working to save the species. The model is poised for duplication—but can it survive stormy, warming seas?

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This Radar-Equipped Bike Warns You of Oncoming Traffic ... Kinda

The carbon fiber upgrade to Cannondale's classic road bike now comes with a new, somewhat nonsensical radar car-detection system.

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What Are Cinema Cameras, and Should You Buy One?

If you're ready to upgrade your video gear, it might be time to move past DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Here's what you need to know first.

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The Best Xbox Game Pass Games, From Tunic to Dead Space

Cancel your evening plans, because these titles will keep you engaged for hours on end.

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Robot Vacuums Still Haven’t Floored Me

More than 20 years after they rolled onto the scene, they still suck. But they're a little bit less of a mess every year.

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12 Great Deals on TVs, Video Games, and Camera Gear

Watch something, play something, or make something with this weekend’s sales.

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Ukraine’s Digital Battle With Russia Isn’t Going as Expected

Even the head of the country's online offensive is surprised by the successes—although they’re not without controversy.

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Looking for a Tablet? These Are Our Absolute Favorites

We’ve tested all the top slates, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices, and we’ve also rounded up our favorite accessories.

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You Need to Update iOS, Android, and Chrome Right Now

Plus: Microsoft patched some 100 flaws, while Oracle issued more than 500 security fixes.

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How I Use Targeted Ads as My Personal Shopping Assistant

If countless companies are going to benefit from tracking my internet activity, why shouldn't I?

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MiamiCoin Is Crashing, but It Won’t Go Away

The value of the nonprofit's first cryptocurrency has tanked, and users claim they've lost money, but it's still expanding to other cities.

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On China, US National Security Experts Fear the Wrong Thing

Many argue that regulating Big Tech cedes leadership to China, but a healthy startup ecosystem is America's best defense.

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This Cheap OnePlus Pairs Awesome Speed With a Pretty Screen

With an OLED screen and snappy processor, the Nord N20 5G is easily the most powerful sub-$300 Android phone around.

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The 15 Best Accessories for Your PlayStation 5

From extra game storage to a fancy new 120 Hz TV, here are our favorite WIRED-tested complements to your PS5.

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Hepatitis Cases in Kids Have Scientists Hunting for Answers

Young children across the world are inexplicably coming down with the liver illness, putting parents and doctors on alert.

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How to Control Your iPad Using Your Mac

Your tablet doesn't have to sit all alone while you're using your computer. Here's how to use it as a second screen and more.

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How to Find an Online Book Club—or Start One Yourself

From live virtual reading groups to apps for organizing in-person meet-ups, we have tips to help you gather with your fellow bibliophiles.

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What Elon Musk Can Learn From Mastodon—and What He Can’t

Twitter’s new owner has a vision that sounds a lot like a scrappy little social network that already exists, with one key difference.

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PlayStation Plus Is Changing. Here's What You Need to Know

The new program, still called PlayStation Plus, will absorb PlayStation Now and gain new tiers with new features.

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Europe Has Traded Away Its Online Porn Law

The landmark Digital Services Act has a glaring omission: It ditches plans to tighten rules that could have protected survivors of revenge porn and other forms of sexual abuse.

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Russia Is Being Hacked at an Unprecedented Scale

From “IT Army” DDoS attacks to custom malware, the country has become a target like never before.

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Meet the People Illustrating the Brutality of War in Ukraine

Six artists share what it’s like to keep working during Russia’s ongoing attack.

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When the Next Covid Wave Breaks, the US Won’t Be Able to Spot It

Lab programs are closing. Home testing has shrunk the pool of publicly reported data. Will we still see the next surge before it arrives?

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Perk Up With Our 8 Favorite Latte and Cappuccino Makers

Tired of plain espresso and pour-overs? Turn your kitchen into a café with these barista-worthy makers.

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Broken EV Chargers Could Stall the Electric Car Movement

Range anxiety is bad enough. But even when they find a station, drivers often have to deal with broken equipment.

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NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Heads to Cape Canaveral

This August, following tests at the launch site, the probe will voyage to the middle of the solar system to do the first detailed study of a mostly metal asteroid.

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28 Mother's Day Gift Ideas for the Mom You've Been Missing

From hair tools and loungewear to smartphone accessories, we have a fit for every type of mom.

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Welcome to Janelle Monáe’s Dreamworld

In her new science fiction book ‘The Memory Librarian,’ the artist and Afrofuturist icon creates an apocalyptic—and hopeful—vision of the future.

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Ukraine War Prompts Europe's New Emergency Rules for the Internet

The Digital Services Act has granted the European Commission unprecedented power over tech companies in times of war.

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The US Saw a Spike in Child Sexual Abuse URLs in 2021

CSAM hosting in the United States rose 64 percent last year, putting the country second in the world, a new report found.

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Which Amazon Echo or Alexa Speaker Is Best for You?

We’ve rounded up our favorites, including third-party devices like the Sonos Roam and a voice-enabled Yamaha soundbar.

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Ford's Mustang Mach-E Is a Fine Electric Ride

We took Ford's questionably named but competent SUEV out for a gallop. Here's what we liked—and what we didn't.

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Do I Really Need to Back Up All My Data?

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on external hard drives and the value of digitized memories.

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The Intoxicating Pleasure of Conspiratorial Thinking

What a remorseful January 6 insurrectionist taught me about why we believe.

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What Is the Metaverse, Exactly?

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

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Extreme Heat Is a Disease for Cities. Treat It That Way

The “urban heat island effect” creates extra-hot temperatures that kill. But cities can prescribe powerful treatments, like green spaces and reflective roofs.

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Polk’s New Soundbar Will Surprise You With How Good It Sounds

This Dolby Atmos-enabled bar includes a wireless subwoofer and is the audio upgrade you’re looking for—at a reasonable price.

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Mitochondria Double as Tiny Lenses in the Eye

Mitochondrial bundles in the retina may improve how efficiently your eye captures light.

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A Woman's Guide to the Most Toxic Trolls on the Internet

If there’s one thing a woman can count on, it’s getting harassing messages online. Here’s a taxonomy of the creatures on the other end of them.

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The Best Fitness Trackers and Watches for Everyone

Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.

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How to Make Sure You Can Recover Your iCloud Data

Put some precautions in place, just in case you need them later. These steps will make it easier to get your data back if something bad happens.

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The Best Coffee Subscriptions We’ve Savored

These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee right to your door—each with its own twist.

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How Prescribed Burns Can Help Restore Eastern US Forests

A movement is growing to reintroduce controlled burns to forests and grasslands, bringing back the role of fire in creating biodiverse landscapes.

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Give Autel's Evo Lite+ Drone a Spin—Especially in Ludicrous Mode

Autel’s new Evo Lite+ has a night mode and great flight time, and it’s a compelling alternative to DJI’s most popular drones.

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I Played Halo With My Spouse 17 Years After We Almost Broke Up Over It

I wasn't ready for it 17 years ago, when my then boyfriend and I nearly broke up over it. But now I can play until I throw up.

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15 Great Deals on Bluetooth Speakers, Earbuds, and Outdoor Gear

The weather’s warming up. Kick-start your outdoor activities with these discounts.

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The Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products for Your Home

Next time you stock up on supplies, consider these green cleaning alternatives.

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Shanghai’s Plan to Reboot the Tech Supply Chain Will Be Hard

The government wants to restart production and shipping to meet global demand, but some people may trade a lockdown at home to being locked inside factories.

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Making Science More Open Is a Potential Security Risk

The open science movement pushes for making scientific knowledge quickly accessible to all. But a new paper warns that speed can come at a cost.

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The Northman Deserves More Than Cult Classic Status

Director Robert Eggers' new movie has an opportunity to prove an artful viking epic can battle the summer superheroes.

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'Vampire Energy' Is Sucking the Life Out of Our Planet

This Earth Day, it's time to tackle a sneaky source of waste that drains wallets and accelerates climate change.

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What Would Elon’s Twitter Takeover Look Like?

This week, we discuss Elon Musk’s bid to buy the platform, and we debate whether an edit button would be a sensible addition.

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Modern Medicine Fails People With Chronic Pain

The rigid health care system in the US often leaves pain patients worse off. It's time for clinicians to recenter respect and compassion.

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Celebrates Cinema Itself

It may seem like just a weird comedy about Nicolas Cage. But it's so much more than that.

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Drones Have Transformed Blood Delivery in Rwanda

The autonomous aircraft have shuttled blood to rural, mountainous areas for years. A new analysis proves they’re faster than driving.

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Some of Our Favorite Affordable Ebikes Are on Sale

The electric bike that everyone I know has purchased is now a couple hundred dollars off.

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What Can Be Done About the Global Housing Crisis? Plenty

The lack of homes in major cities is endemic, but solutions exist—providing countries can muster the political capital.

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17 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear

Our tips and picks can up your mask game—whether you're heading back to the office or just want to stay safe and stylish

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You Should Always Question the Default Settings

From apps to websites, companies steer users into the preferences and account settings that serve them. You can do better.

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Smart Home Company Insteon Shut Down—and Left Users in the Dark

The connected-lighting startup apparently shuttered without warning its users, throwing into question the concept of handing your house’s controls to an IoT firm.

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It Was a Good Month for Fighting Cybercrime—Don't Get Comfortable

Even as police and tech companies get better at shutting down illegal operations, cybercrime is worse than ever.

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We’re All Going to the World’s Fair Is a Meditative Creepypasta

Horror and boredom mingle in director Jane Schoenbrun’s new film about a girl obsessed with an online role-playing game.

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Scientists Want to Probe Uranus With a New Spacecraft

In an influential report that comes out once a decade, researchers propose a space mission to Uranus and a lander to Saturn’s moon, Enceladus.

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Our Favorite Products Made of Upcycled and Recycled Materials

Tread lightly on the planet with shoes made from repurposed plastic, and many other Earth-friendly picks.

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The End of Astronauts—and the Rise of Robots

Human space travel has captured the global imagination, but robots may be a better, cheaper, and safer option.

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Breville's New Multicooker Delivers Consistent, Tasty Results

The kitchen tech giant's new multicooker entry is a solid update on the original.

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The Activist Legacy of the IBM Black Workers Alliance

As a tech worker turned tech organizer, I believed the current wave of activism was the first. Then I realized I was part of an important lineage.

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Battle Kitty Stretches the Limits of Netflix’s Interactive Tech

The animated kids series plays like a video game—and demonstrates the potential of interactive shows.

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Hospital Robots Are Helping Combat a Wave of Nurse Burnout

Moxi and other delivery-focused assistants have become even more critical as the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed health care workers to their limits.

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The Surprising Climate Cost of the Humblest Battery Material

Graphite is made in blazing-hot furnaces powered by dirty energy. Until recently, there has been no good tally of the carbon emissions.

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The End of Alcohol

Glamorous influencers are blending science and superstition to help people “change their relationship to drinking.” Did I miss out by getting sober the old-fashioned way?

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The Best Mobile Controllers for Gaming on the Go

Touchscreens don’t always get the job done. Try one of these WIRED-tested smartphone controllers for your iPhone or Android instead.

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Crypto Is Poised to Reshape Taxes—and Cities

Tokens like CityCoins could turn taxes into another investment vehicle, for better or worse.

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