The ‘Healthy Building’ Surge Will Outlast the Pandemic

Because of Covid-19, developers are realizing that incorporating health concerns in a building's design isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity.

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The 7th Jackbox Party Pack Is the First Perfect Pack

It took a couple swings (most of them good, some of them okay at best) but the most recent release is a crowd-pleaser.

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The Steampunk Rover Concept That Could Help Explore Venus

50 years after the first spacecraft touched down on our super hot neighbor (and promptly died), NASA has a plan for a tougher mechanical lander.

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The Zodiac Killer's Cipher Is Finally Cracked After 51 Years

Amateur and professional cryptographers, including those at the FBI, had been trying to decode the infamous serial killer's message to the media for decades.

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Why Do Many Self-Driving Cars Look Like Toasters on Wheels?

Without any need for steering wheels or pedals, the cubes give passengers room to maneuver inside. The latest entrant, from Zoox, can hold 4.

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The Mustang Mach-E Delivers a Jolt—If You Can Find a Charge

The electric version of Ford’s legendary sports car is a lot of fun to drive. But road trips can be derailed by an underpowered charging network.

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No One Knows How Deep Russia's Hacking Rampage Goes

A supply chain attack against IT company SolarWinds has exposed as many as 18,000 companies to Cozy Bear's attacks.

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A Letter to My Pandemic Baby

On this week's Get WIRED podcast, an editor captures the bizarre world of 2020 for his unborn daughter.

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How to Use ProRAW on Your iPhone 12 Pro

Apple’s update that enables RAW camera capture—and makes your photos more editable—is now available.

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The Streaming Wars Could Finally End in 2021

With Disney's announcement of 22 new series, and Warner Bros. teaming up with HBO Max, the battle for every last subscriber will come to a head next year.

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Apple's App 'Privacy Labels' Are Here—and a Big Step Forward

It remains unclear how effective the warnings will be, but the attempt alone is a promising development.

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The Best Fantasy Books of an Unfantastic Year

In the midst of a global pandemic, the genre got a lot more real.

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An AI Used Facebook Data to Predict Mental Illness

Volunteers let an AI scan their messages from more than a year before they received a psychiatric diagnosis. It was able to flag signs of their conditions.

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Conferences After Covid Will Be Shorter—and Smarter

In-person gatherings will resume eventually, but innovations born during the pandemic will remain.

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Switching to Windows? These Are the Best Mac Alternatives

If you're tired of Apple's desktops or laptops, consider these Windows and Linux-powered options.

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20 Great Green Monday Deals on Apple, Bose, Sonos, and More

Whether you've heard of this retail holiday or not, you should check out these tech deals.

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26 of the Best Books WIRED Read in 2020

From pig poop to sunscreen to poker to hackers, the books we love dive deep to tell smart stories about how the world works.

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This ‘Invisible’ Charger Juices Your Phone Through Your Desk

Kew Labs’ unique charger installs under your desk, where it sends electrons to your phone wirelessly through the tabletop.

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Mass Transit Is in Jeopardy—and So Are Cities

Subways and buses are the lifeblood of dense cities like New York. If the system withers, the region becomes a less attractive place to live and work.

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A Bolivian 'Cloud Forest' Reveals a Bonanza of New Species

An expedition into a steep, remote mountain area unveils discoveries of strange frogs, snakes, and plants—and the return of species thought to be extinct.

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