New to YouTube Music? Here’s What You Need to Start

Are you considering the switch to YouTube Music? We've got everything from plans to playlists.

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Germany Has Picked a Fight With Telegram

The country’s new government is struggling to assert its authority over the messaging app, which officials believe has been used to organize violent incidents.

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The 4-Day Week Is Flawed. Workers Still Want It

Workers say the shortened workweek is a success, but the reality is more complicated.

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A Fight Over the Right to Repair Cars Turns Ugly

In the wake of a voter-approved law, Subaru and Kia dealers in Massachusetts have disabled systems that allow remote starts and send maintenance alerts.

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10 Great Deals on Outdoor Apparel to Keep You Warm

If you're shivering and shaking outside this winter, there's still time to score a discount on insulated jackets and warm base layers.

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They Were 'Calling to Help.' Then They Stole Thousands

When my mom fell victim to a phone scam, we learned a painful truth: The explosion of personal finance apps makes it all too easy to target vulnerable people.

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Could Crispr Flip the Switch on Insecticide Resistance?

Many insects, like the mosquitoes that spread malaria, have evolved a tolerance to chemical sprays. What if we could reboot their genes?

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Isn’t Great. It Doesn’t Matter

Game Freak once again gets away with not nailing an open-world Pokémon game. And we are powerless to stop it happening again and again.

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Thousands of Planes Are Flying Empty and No One Can Stop Them

A pre-pandemic policy on airport usage is pressuring airlines to keep "ghost flights" in the air. The climate impact is massive.

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6 of the Best Travel Watches Around Right Now

Whether you call them GMTs or worldtimers, these watches will be back on active duty in 2022.

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American Spy Agencies Are Struggling in the Age of Data

Massive amounts of data are revolutionizing the work of intelligence—and not necessarily in a good way.

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The Omicron Variant Has New Versions Already. What Comes Next?

Viruses keep evolving until they run out of hosts to infect. Worldwide, billions remain unvaccinated against Covid—which means Omicron isn’t the end.

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Out-of-Control Cybercrime Will Cause More Real-World Harm

Ransomware and online attacks can cause deadly real-world harm. Governments need to raise their game in response.

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Apps and Gadgets to Help You Cope With Tinnitus

If you suffer from ringing in your ears, tech can provide some relief.

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The Best Running Gear for Your Long and Chilly Winter

Your gym might be closed, but the roads and parks are calling. Our favorite cold-weather picks will have you running in no time.

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The Unnerving Rise of Video Games that Spy on You

Players generate a wealth of revealing psychological data—and some companies are soaking it up.

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What It’ll Take to Get Electric Planes off the Ground

The lithium-ion battery is good for moving cars short distances, but aviation requires longer-lasting power. Maybe we need to try other elements.

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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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