Can a Digital Ski Coach Refine Your Runs? Amazingly, Yes

We tested a sensor-packed ski boot insole to see if it really could perfect our parallel turns.

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Inside Trickbot, Russia’s Notorious Ransomware Gang

Internal messages WIRED has viewed shed new light on the operators of one of the world's biggest botnets.

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Here Come the Underdogs of the Robot Olympics

Can a scrappy team of robotics undergrads play to win against the best-funded labs in the world? At the Darpa Challenge, it’s anyone’s game.

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What Is Wi-Fi 6E and Do I Need It?

There are many ways to make your internet faster, but the specifics depend on what you’re willing to spend right now.

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Hiking 101: Everything You Need to Head for the Hills

From the hat on your head to the shoes on your feet, we've got you covered with everything you need to stay warm and safe on your next adventure.

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Multiplayer Families Deserve Better Gaming Plans

Trying to share game subscriptions with my spouse and kids is a headache. It doesn't have to be like this.

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Maybe Green Energy Needs ‘Information Batteries' Too

Researchers are exploring whether tech giants can precompute certain data when the grid is humming with solar or wind power, then stash it away for later use.

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How to (Ethically) Get Rid of Your Unwanted Stuff

With so many extensive online selling and donation resources, there's no need to get bogged down.

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How to Deal With Rocket Boosters and Other Giant Space Garbage

As an errant SpaceX rocket booster careens toward the moon, here are some of the ways space agencies and companies are trying to deal with huge pieces of debris.

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Big Tech Needs to Stop Trying to Make Their Metaverse Happen

From Microsoft to Meta, the race is on to sell an amorphous concept that no one really wants them to build.

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A DDoS Attack Wiped Out Andorra's Internet

Plus: Securing US water systems, the FBI's NSO Group dealings, and more of the week's top security news.

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Buy a PlayStation 4 If You Want. Seriously, It's Fine

PSA: You don't need to join the wild goose chase for the PS5. The previous model will serve you just fine.

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If You Know These Keyboard Shortcuts, You Won't Need a Mouse

If you know the right tricks, you don't need to lift your fingers up from the keys.

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What's the Deal With Anti-Cheat Software in Online Games?

Cheat deterrents like kernel drivers are raising legitimate privacy concerns. But it's not all bad news.

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These Workout Headphones Let You Crank Up Your Tunes Safely

Finally, a pair of bone-conduction headphones we're eager to wear.

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Mathematicians Outwit a Hidden Number ‘Conspiracy’

Decades ago, a mathematician posed a warmup problem for difficult questions about prime numbers. It turned out to be just as difficult to solve—until now.

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The Internet Gave Rise to 'Cancel Culture OCD'

Leftist must grapple with their own digitized purity culture. Catholic saints and OCD sufferers can help.

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How to Navigate International Travel Now—and in the Near Future

Covid-19 isn't going away anytime soon. If you must go overseas, here's how to stay safe and avoid a logistical nightmare.

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Kombucha Cultures Could Be the Key to Better Water Filters

A study found that filtration membranes formed from SCOBYs are more effective at preventing bacterial growth than commercial equivalents.

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These Are the 9 Android Phones Worth Buying

Shopping for a new phone can be an ordeal. Let us take some of the pain out of it with these picks and tips.

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