A Bouncer's Take on the Best Street Brawler Games

Street fighting is never as well-choreographed as games make it out to be. And you certainly don't eat food off the ground.

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NASA Orders a Second Delay for the Artemis Moon-bound Rocket

The uncrewed mission, the first major launch of the Artemis program, suffered a setback after a liquid hydrogen leak.

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The Best Wi-Fi Routers

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home whatever your needs or budget.

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Police Across US Bypass Warrants With Mass Location-Tracking Tool

Plus: An unsecured database exposed face recognition data in China, ‘Cuba’ ransomware knocks out Montenegro, and more.

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Your TV Sounds Awful. These Soundbars Can Fix That

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

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The Weird and Wonderful Dual-Purpose Devices at IFA 2022

We went to Europe's big tech showcase, where party fridges and supercharged water bottles ruled the floor.

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Which Apple Watch Is Best Right Now?

The Apple Watch is the most popular wearable in the world. Now you just have to figure out which version to get.

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Put Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power in Theaters, Dammit

OK, this probably won’t happen. But hear me out.

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Anyone Can Be a VTuber. Here's How to Get Started

Virtual YouTubers, or streamers who use digital avatars, are part of a growing creative community. And it's not too hard (or costly) as you might think.

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Sony's New Flagship TV Is a Pleasure to Watch—and Listen to

There's a new panel technology in town: QD-OLED, a brighter version of OLED. This Sony, the first TV to use it, matches it with an excellent audio system.

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‘Date Me’ Google Docs and the Hyper-Optimized Quest for Love

Some people have ditched dating apps—and opted to bare their souls via a public, view-only link instead.

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Our Favorite Mattresses Are on Sale for Labor Day

Don’t dream of labor—dream of sound nights, supported backs, and a little money saved.

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The Last of Us Part One Is a Good Time to Reconsider Remakes

The Naughty Dog epic definitely got a graphics boost, but is that enough to sell a whole new game at full price, only a few years after its original release?

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Cameras Aside, Motorola’s New Phone Has a Competitive Edge

The Edge 2022 feels like the first good Moto smartphone in a while—if you don’t mind the lackluster photos it takes.

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How YouTube's Tumultuous Past Will Shape Its Future

This week, we examine YouTube's history and its role in shaping internet culture. Mark Bergen, author of a new book about the platform, joins us.

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The Russian Spy in My Econ Class

Johns Hopkins' long history with student-spies suggests this most recent incident will not lead to much change—but maybe that's OK.

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Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Spew a Complicated Treasure: Sand

Meltwater from the island’s ice sheet is loaded with the right kind of sand for concrete production—which further warms the planet.

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To Fight Severe Drought, China Is Turning to Technology

The country is exploring cloud seeding, GM crops, and a multibillion-dollar water-transfer system to address its worst water shortages on record.

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Careless Errors in Hundreds of Apps Could Expose Troves of Data

Researchers found that mobile applications contain keys that could provide access to both user information and private files from unconnected apps.

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My 4 Days in Fake Gay-Conversion Therapy

In Scandinavia, role-playing weekends get immersive and extreme. This Larp seemed like fun—until my queer American brain snapped.

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Behind Google Worker Protests of an Israeli Government Cloud Deal

Ariel Koren and fellow Googlers feared the company’s technology could be used against Palestinians. She says pressure from managers forced her to resign.

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Is the Psychedelic Therapy Bubble About to Burst?

A new paper argues that excitement has veered into misinformation—and scientists should be the ones to set things straight.

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You’re Not Stringer Bell, but You May Still Need a Burner Phone

Prepaid phones are looking good as privacy worries peak.

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The FTC May (Finally) Protect Americans From Data Brokers

The agency’s lawsuit against Kochava should squash the industry’s core defense—and help keep sensitive info off the open market.

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Apple Fixed a Serious iOS Security Flaw—Have You Updated Yet?

Plus: Chrome patches another zero-day flaw, Microsoft closes up 100 vulnerabilities, Android gets a significant patch, and more.

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The Long, Leguminous Quest to Give Crops Nitrogen Superpowers

Farmers have to apply heaps of emissions-heavy fertilizer to provide crops with enough nitrogen. Scientists are looking to legumes for help.

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Who Pays for an Act of Cyberwar?

Cyberinsurance doesn't cover acts of war. But even as cyberattacks mount, the definition of "warlike" actions remains blurry.

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Rivian's R1T and R1S Are Our New Favorite Off-Road EVs

We put Rivian’s all-electric siblings through a 1,300-mile stress test. From comfort to range and versatility, they passed with flying colors.

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Swarms of Satellites Are Tracking Illegal Fishing and Logging

In some of the world’s most inaccessible places, tiny satellites are watching—and listening—for signs of destruction.

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A US Freight Rail Crisis Threatens More Supply-Chain Chaos

Federal regulators and the White House have been scrambling to prevent poor service and a possible strike from jamming up a vital but often overlooked network.

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Inside the Shadow Evacuation of Kabul

In the last two weeks of the war, an ad hoc team armed with group chats, QR codes, and satellite maps launched a mad dash to save imperiled Afghan allies.

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How New CGI Made House of the Dragon’s Beasts More Real

There are 17 dragons in HBO's new Game of Thrones prequel, each with its own quirks and intricacies.

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A New Approach to Car Batteries Is About to Transform EVs

Auto companies are designing ways to build a car’s fuel cells into its frame, making electric rides cheaper, roomier, and able to hit ranges of 620 miles.

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Driving Toward the Automobile’s Electric, Autonomous Future

GM president Mark Reuss talks with WIRED about how to sell EVs, his optimism for robot cars, and why the company shifted more of its supply chain back to the US.

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Can a Particle Accelerator Trace the Origins of Printing?

Movable metal type is often traced back to Gutenberg’s workshop, but its history is far older in Asia. Researchers are using atomic-scale tools to rewrite the narrative.

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The Telegram-Powered News Outlet Waging Guerrilla War on Russia

Anti-Putin media network February Morning has become a central player in the underground fight against the Kremlin.

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How to Use the Emergency SOS Feature on Your Smartphone

Let’s hope you never need it—but it's important to know how it works.

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How the Physics of Nothing Underlies Everything

The key to understanding the origin and fate of the universe may be a more complete understanding of the vacuum.

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This Gorgeous Wireless Speaker System Offers Hassle-Free Hi-Fi

KEF’s new LSX II’s have all the sound you’d expect from luxury bookshelf speakers, and they’re heinously easy to use.

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The Three-City Problem of Modern Life

What does Athens have to do with Jerusalem—and what do either have to do with Silicon Valley?

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How to Use YouTube Music’s Offline Mixtape

One of the platform’s best features keeps an automatic playlist downloaded with all your top bops.

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Apple’s Self-Repair Program Has a Long Way to Go

The company added support for MacBooks this week, but critics say that the repair manuals and processes are unnecessarily complicated.

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A US Propaganda Operation Hit Russia and China With Memes

Plus: An Iranian hacking tool steals inboxes, LastPass gets hacked, and a deepfake scammer targets the crypto world.

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How Scientists Are Cleaning Up Rivers Using Grasses and Oysters

In the Delaware River and other waterways across the US, conservationists are restoring aquatic vegetation and beds of bivalves to fight pollution.

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The Best Time to Upgrade Your Graphics Card Is Right Now

In a huge change from the past two years, prices are low and high-end PC graphics boards are readily available.

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18 Great Deals on Coffee Gear, Grills, Fire Pits, and Sex Toys

Prepare for Labor Day weekend by loading up on everything you need for some targeted me time.

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With the Watch5 Series, Samsung's Wear OS Gamble Is Paying Off

These new smartwatches are finally starting to rival the Apple Watch in utility.

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George Miller Knows the Power of a Great Story

The ‘Mad Max’ director spoke with WIRED about the allegorical grace of his new movie, ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing.’

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Their Photos Were Posted Online. Then They Were Bombed

An attack on Russian mercenaries shows how militaries are increasingly using open source data—with sometimes deadly consequences.

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Curious About 3D Printing? Here Are Some Tips Before You Dive In

What was once a hobbyist toy is now a more accessible home-improvement and productivity machine.

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Europe Set Itself Up for This Energy Crisis

The region’s unified approach to energy predates Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but countries suffering from shortages may now have to watch gas flow past.

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Director Owen Kline Calls ‘Funny Pages’ His ‘Self-Critical’ Debut

The coming-of-age comedy has divided critics. But it’s undeniably true to the vision of its creator.

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Get Used to Startups Trying to Reinvent Housing

WeWork’s controversial cofounder Adam Neumann is not the only entrepreneur to see opportunity in the generation of Americans unable to buy homes.

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Satellites Keep the World’s Clocks on Time. What if They Fail?

Standardized time is broadcast by satellite networks around the world, but their signals are vulnerable to interference—so the UK is building a more resilient system.

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Humans Are Revisiting the Moon—and the Rules of Spacefaring

The US-led Artemis Accords attempt to update regulations for space exploration—but they raise questions about equity and resource use.

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Samsung’s New Folding Phones Are Finally Ready for Prime Time

A high price is just about the only barrier to folding fun.

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Sayaka Murata Inhabits a Planet of Her Own

The novelist makes the Earthly rituals of sex, marriage, childbirth—and all of human life—appear delightfully outlandish.

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Fitbit Drops 3 New Fitness Trackers—and None Have Wear OS 3

The slim, attractive updates to the Inspire, Versa, and Sense trackers do not run Google’s latest wearable operating system. Honestly, that’s fine.

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Boycotting Russian Scientists Is a Hollow Victory

Science agencies around the world halted partnerships with Russia after it invaded Ukraine. But such actions are shortsighted and do more harm than good.

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The Biggest Threat to Humanity? Black Goo

Seen most recently in sci-fi shows like Westworld and Severance, the sinister substance also exists in the real world—where it may control us all.

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Email Doesn't Suck. It's Email Clients That Need Improving

Don't hate the technology, hate the implementation.

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This Giant Sprinkler System Can Protect Cities from Wildfires

Two Spanish towns have built a network of towers that douse surrounding trees with recycled water—stopping fire in its tracks.

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The Privacy Flaw Threatening US Democracy

Without robust federal protections, the country's widespread mass surveillance systems could be used against citizens like never before.

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Polio Is Back in the US and UK. Here’s How That Happened

For every person paralyzed, hundreds or thousands could be infected. It’s a setback for the long-overdue plan to eradicate the virus from the world.

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At Some Colleges, the Fall of Roe Will Weaken Student Health Care

As students return to school, many will find restricted campus access to abortion services and information—and perhaps reproductive care in general.

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Babylon Disrupted the UK’s Health System. Then It Left

The AI-powered online doctor app is ditching its controversial NHS contracts as it focuses on the US market.

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Raising Startup Funding Used to Be Easy—Not Anymore

In recent years investors greeted founders with generous checks and warm smiles, but now CEOs seeking cash encounter cold shoulders.

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What If You Tried to Swallow a Whole Cloud?

Ask an absurd question, and xkcd’s Randall Munroe will give you a (somewhat) serious answer. An exclusive excerpt from his upcoming What If? 2.

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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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How to Spot Fake Reviews on Amazon

With fierce competition between third-party sellers, it can be tough to find genuinely good products. These tips can help.

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These Trees Are Spreading North in Alaska. That’s Not Good

White spruce trees are expanding into the Arctic tundra with stunning speed, with potentially serious consequences both for the region and the world.

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Inside That Gory House of the Dragon Premiere Episode

Never let it be said that a Game of Thrones property isn’t going to deliver big, brutal events.

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Inside the World’s Biggest Hacker Rickroll

As a graduation prank, four high school students hijacked 500 screens across six school buildings to troll their classmates and teachers.

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The Sandman Is Almost Too Faithful to Its Source Material

Netflix’s series treats Neil Gaiman’s comic like gospel. It needed to treat it like inspiration.

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At Long Last, Mathematical Proof That Black Holes Are Stable

The solutions to Einstein’s equations that describe a spinning black hole won’t blow up, even when poked or prodded.

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How to Cowork Remotely With Friends—or Strangers

Working from home alone can get lonely and distracting. Social accountability (and better productivity) are just a few clicks away.

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How to Use Snapchat’s Family Center With Your Kids

The social media platform just made it easier to find out who your children are interacting with online.

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The Low Threshold for Face Recognition in New Delhi

Police in India's capital say they only require an 80 percent accuracy rate for matches, raising new alarm bells for civil liberty advocates.

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What Adults Don't Get About Teens and Digital Life

Well-meaning messages meant to keep teens safe can backfire. The key is to focus on judgment and agency, not rigid rules for screen time.

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How the Inflation Reduction Act Affects Food and Agriculture

The new US law contains wins for land conservation and Black farmers but misses opportunities for school lunch programs and soil erosion prevention.

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The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro Is Both Cheap and Smart

Even if it’s chunky and a little laggy, this is still the smartest and most reliable video doorbell for under $100.

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The 7 Best Sunrise Alarms to Help You Rise and Shine

Here comes the sun! With these artificial light simulators, you’ll never have a hard day’s night.

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15 Great Deals on Phones, Tablets, and Hair Tools

Feeling the end-of-summer blues? A killer discount on Google's Pixel 6 might help ease your woes.

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Space Nerds at the Beach: A Dispatch From the Aerospace Games

The annual competition is more than just a field day. For workers from NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and more, trophies and glory are on the table.

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Sony’s Xperia 1 IV Is a Nice Android Phone With an Absurd Price

It’s still one of the few flagships with a headphone jack and microSD card slot.

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The Fate of Video Game Preservation Is in Your Hands

Today's digitally distributed landscape makes it easier for games to get lost to time. Archivists need developers, studios, and players to help.

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How Long Droughts Make Flooding Worse

Parched ground is less likely to absorb water and increases the risk of dangerous flash floods. But there are ways to mitigate these conditions.

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Ads Are Taking Over Streaming, and I Can’t Afford to Look Away

I just want to enjoy my games and movies in peace. But who can afford 15 different “ad-free” tiers?

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Algorithms Can Now Mimic Any Artist. Some Artists Hate It

A new generation of AI image tools can reproduce an artist’s signature style. Some creatives fear for their livelihoods.

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How to Use Signal Encrypted Messaging

The best end-to-end encrypted messaging app has a host of security features. Here are the ones you should care about.

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After She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Read These 5 Comics

Marvel’s latest show on Disney+ introduces Bruce Banner’s cousin (and comedy) to the MCU. Here’s what to read after you’ve turned green with laughter.

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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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Europe’s Plan to Wean Itself off Russian Gas Just Might Work

Russia has made good on threats to reduce supply—leaving the EU to navigate several tough winters of energy squeezes.

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The Family That Mined the Pentagon's Data for Profit

The Freedom of Information Act helps Americans learn what the government is up to. The Poseys exploited it—and became unlikely defenders of transparency.

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This Man Set the Record for Wearing a Brain-Computer Interface

Implanted devices let people control computers and prosthetic limbs with their minds. But nobody knows how long they’ll last—and when they’ll need upgrades.

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Is Oxygen the Answer to Long Covid?

Treatment options for lasting Covid symptoms are limited, but initial studies suggest hyperbaric oxygen could help.

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A Crowdsourced Wildfire App Tracks All of California’s Blazes

Watch Duty is already a lifeline for the state’s residents. Its reach could soon extend to more disasters and regions.

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The Future Could Be Blissful—If Humans Don’t Go Extinct First

WIRED talked with long-termist philosopher William MacAskill about human extinction, Elon Musk, and his new book, What We Owe the Future.

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New Evidence Points to the Moon Once Being Part of Earth

Gases trapped in lunar meteorites hint that the moon was formed out of material displaced from Earth after a planetary collision.

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Google’s New Robot Learned to Take Orders by Scraping the Web

The machine learning technique that taught notorious text generator GPT-3 to write can also help robots make sense of spoken commands.

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