Seth Rogen’s Record Player Is a Visual (and Aural) Treat

Looks are important when shopping for a record player, and this fresh design from the cannabis company Houseplant delivers.

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The 15 Best Weekend Deals on iPads, Espresso Machines, and More

Out with the old, in with the new. It’s a good time to grab a laptop or a robot vacuum at a discounted price.

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Even Calibri’s Creator Is Glad That Microsoft Is Moving On

Microsoft is switching up its default font for the first time since 2007.

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How to Find a Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment in Your Area

Vaccines are rolling out across the US. These tips will help you figure out where to go and what to expect.

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Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written By You

Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.

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New Guidance for the Vaccinated, a Crisis in India, and More

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

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The Left Hand of Darkness Is a Sci-Fi Classic

Ursula K. Le Guin's 1969 novel is one of the genre's most important explorations of gender.

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A Wildlife Photographer Critiqued Our New Pokémon Snap Photos

WIRED asked Melissa Groo, an acclaimed conservation photographer and author, to judge our snapshots of wild Pichus and Torchics. It didn't go well.

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Amazon’s AI Guru Is So Totally Over the Turing Test

Plus: Robot reporters, Apple’s post-Jobs essence, and an Unhappy Gilmore TikTok.

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Want to Start a Podcast or Livestream? Here’s the Gear You Need

Now is the time to create your own content. These tools can help you get great audio and video quality from the start.

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'The Handmaid's Tale' Hits Hard in Covid-Era America

Hulu's adaptation of Margaret Atwood's book has always felt of-the-moment—now more than ever.

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Google's Grand Plan to Eradicate Cookies Is Crumbling

Regulators in the EU and competitors have raised concerns about the company's proposals to rewrite the rules of online advertising.

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Adam Savage's Apron Is Tailor-Made for Your Toughest Projects

Whether you paint nails or houses, the Savage Industries Apron can stylishly and comfortably hold all your tools.

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New Pokémon Snap Doesn't Want Your Avant-Garde Photography

The successor to the 1999 classic is a fun romp through a new Pokémon landscape, but don’t expect a revolutionary approach to photography.

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The Race to Save St. Mark’s Basilica From Salty Floodwaters

As Venice faces a four-foot sea level rise, the historic cathedral—and its marble—could succumb to damaging tides.

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How One Naughty Bird Cheats With Fancy Feather Structures

For male tanager birds, carotenoid feather pigments just aren't flashy enough. They have another way to make their colors really pop.

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How User Data Privacy and Antitrust Law Got All Tangled Up

This week, we look at how the latest iPhone software update ties into the debate about regulating big tech.

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New York Returns Its Police ‘Robodog’ After a Public Outcry

City residents and elected officials pushed back after videos showed the Boston Dynamics robot in action.

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Black Pain Will Never Stop Trending

From the Oscar-winning Two Distant Strangers to lived reality to social media, the spectacle of trauma is unrelenting.

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The Best Weighted Blankets for Calm and Comfort

These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one.

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