'Thoughts and Prayers' Is Clever Sci-Fi About Internet Trolls

Ken Liu's new short story is about a mother and father who get harassed online when they advocate for gun control following their daughter's murder.

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Screw It, Give 'The Mandalorian' a Golden Globe

It’s ridiculous that I May Destroy You wasn’t nominated. But if Michaela Coel won't get an award, at least give one to Baby Yoda.

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The Best Cheap Phones for (Almost) Every Budget

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a phone these days. These are our favorite Android devices and iPhones for $200 to $500.

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Jeff Bezos Doesn’t Have Time to Be CEO of Amazon

Plus: The shelf life of a tech executive, innovation in the Covid era, and a green new emailer.

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Stunning Images of Starlings in Flight

For this Danish photographer, documenting the birds’ migration through the autumn dusk takes patience—and a fast shutter speed.

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Clubhouse Goes Mainstream—Where Does It Go Next?

This week, we discuss Elon Musk's drop-in and how the platform is weathering its growing pains.

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Why This Year’s Super Bowl Will Look Like Madden IRL

Sunday’s matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers might make TV viewers feel like they should have a controller in their hand.

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More Covid Vaccine Choices Mean New Equity Challenges

Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine can be delivered in a single dose, but it’s also slightly less effective. Who should get it?

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Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus

Here's all the WIRED coverage in one place, from how to keep your children entertained to how this outbreak is affecting the economy.

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The Gaming Platforms That Let Streamers Profit From Hate

WIRED has found dozens of far-right and white supremacist figures monetizing their livestreams through “donation management services” Streamlabs and StreamElements.

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A Coordinated Takedown Targets 'OGUser' Account Thieves

Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok have all taken action against the hacker community in recent days.

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A New Lens Technology Is Primed to Jump-Start Phone Cameras

The optics in your smartphone have been pretty much the same for more than a decade. That’s about to change.

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There Are Spying Eyes Everywhere—and Now They Share a Brain

Security cameras. License plate readers. Smartphone trackers. Drones. We’re being watched 24/7. What happens when all those data streams fuse into one?

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10 Great TV and Soundbar Deals for the Super Bowl

Yeah, there's a big football game this weekend, but we're more excited about these OLED TV and soundbar deals.

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The Video Games We’re Most Looking Forward to in 2021

New consoles mean new titles. Time to strap in and get ready to play.

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Here’s What Learning to Juggle Does to Your Brain

First of all, you have to stop thinking and kind of become a robot.

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On the Capitalist Internet, Even Celebs Join the Gig Economy

Gimmicky message services like Cameo treat goodwill as a friendly contagion, something anyone can catch and spread. Just don’t let the money run out.

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Lo-Fi Music Streams Are All About the Euphoria of Less

On an internet built around excess, lo-fi hip-hop channels have created a community for minimalist escape.

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How Censorship Can Influence Artificial Intelligence

A study finds that algorithms learn to associate words with other words. “Democracy” can equal “stability”—or “chaos.”

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How to Make a Fitbit for an Elephant

The accelerometers give scientists information about whether animals are swimming, walking, running, or even sprinting up a hill.

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