4 Ways to Make Your Home Smart and More Energy Efficient

Smart thermostats, light bulbs, and leak sensors are just a few devices that can help cut  your utility bill.

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The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2020

This year saw plenty of destructive hacking and disinformation campaigns—but amid a pandemic and a historic election, the consequences have never been graver.

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How My Record Player Helped Me Feel the Music

If streaming can’t cure your stay-at-home blues, a spinning platter just might do the trick.

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30 Years Since the Human Genome Project Began, What’s Next?

Eric Green, head of the nation’s top genomics research institute, looks back on how far the field has come and shares his bold vision for the future.

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The PS5 and Xbox Series X Are Closing the PC-Console Gap

Last generation, PCs outpowered consoles by a significant margin. This time around, the game is much closer, and the software is catching up too.

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How to Get the Most Out of (or Into) Your Robot Vacuum

These simple tips will help you turn that automated little machine into your new best friend.

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Ransomware Is Headed Down a Dire Path

2020 was a great year for ransomware gangs. For hospitals, schools, municipal governments, and everyone else, it’s going to get worse before it gets better.

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Yet Another Year of Venture Capital Being Really White

After a year of protests against racial inequality and industry vows to do better, Black founders are still getting left out of Silicon Valley’s financial engine.

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In a Pandemic, Medical Illustrators Made Science Accessible

With lots of research, arrows, and an inviting color palette, artists helped transform complex research into useful information.

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Hamlet 2000 Has Never Made More Sense

Michael Almereyda’s future-minded Shakespeare adaptation (with a WIRED cameo) is 20 years old. Now it feels like an eerie premonition.

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The LG Wing's Swiveling Screen Proves Phones Can Be Fun Again

This experimental Android phone has a screen that rotates, exposing a second, smaller screen underneath.

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This Year I Found Pleasure in the Work of Looking

Among the misery and isolation of 2020, my secret Instagram became a portal to solace and a newer self.

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15 Xbox Series X/S Tips to Level Up Your New Console

From setting up remote play to automatic sign-on with your favorite controller, here’s how to get the most out of your shiny new toy.

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2020 Was a Breakout Year for Crispr

Between glimpses of a medical cure and winning science’s shiniest prize, this proved to the gene-editing technology’s biggest year yet.

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The Error of Fighting a Public Health War With Medical Weapons

It was a mistake that cost 300,000 lives.

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How Your Digital Trails Wind Up in the Police’s Hands

Phone calls. Web searches. Location tracks. Smart speaker requests. They’ve become crucial tools for law enforcement, while users often are unaware.

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Vizio’s First OLED TV Makes Nearly Perfect Contrast Accessible

These organic LED panels, usually seen on pricier TVs, are finally dipping to more affordable prices.

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15 Tips and Hidden Tricks for the PS5 (You Lucky Dog)

If you’re one of the lucky few to score Sony’s newest game console this holiday, check these features out for the best experience.

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After Centuries, a Simple Math Problem Gets an Exact Solution

Mathematicians have long pondered a deceptively easy puzzle about the reach of a goat tied to a fence. Until now, they’ve only found approximate answers.

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Better Than Nothing: A Look at Content Moderation in 2020

The pandemic and the election forced social media platforms to police false information like never before—but we have no clue if that solved anything.

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