Period-Tracking and Fertility Apps Can Put Women Seeking Abortions at Risk

Apps collect sensitive data that could be subpoenaed by law enforcement or sold by data brokers.

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The Unwritten Laws of Physics for Black Women

I just wanted to be a scientist, not a trailblazer. But in my field, people like me are anomalies—and we face constant scrutiny for our race and gender.

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Smartphones Blur the Line Between Civilian and Combatant

In Ukraine, civilians are valiantly assisting the army via apps—and challenging a tenet of international law in the process.

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The Next Challenge for Solid-State Batteries? Making Lots of Them

Startups like Solid Power are beginning to roll out solid-state batteries that meet the needs of EVs. But hurdles remain for manufacturing them at scale.

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DJI’s Wireless Microphone Captures Good Sound—and It’s Easy

DJI branches out from drones again, this time with a wireless mic system that’s one of the best simple options.

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Bolt Loaned Employees Thousands to Buy Stock—Then Laid Them Off

At least one employee borrowed $100,000 from the company—and now has just 30 days to pay it back.

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A New Kind of Genome Editing Is Here to Fine-Tune DNA

Instead of deleting genes, epigenetic editing modulates their activity. A new paper tests if it’s able to undo a genetic effect of early alcohol exposure.

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Google's Russian Empire Faces an Uncertain Future

After filing for bankruptcy, Google could withdraw from Russia or antagonize the country's regulators from overseas.

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Here’s a Nice Way to Air-Condition Your Summer Campout

The update to Zero Breeze’s mobile AC unit is a little more effective, and a little less expensive.

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It’s the End of a Pokémon Era

The coming of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet demonstrate the brand’s next evolution.

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The Hacker Gold Rush That's Poised to Eclipse Ransomware

As governments crack down on ransomware, cybercriminals may soon shift to business email compromise—already the world's most profitable type of scam.

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Gmail Is Kind of a Mess. Here’s How to Fix It

It may be ubiquitous, but Google’s email service can leave a lot to be desired when it comes to looks and functionality.

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Satellites and AI Can Help Solve Big Problems—If Given the Chance

Traditional hurdles stand in the way of ambitious plans to use imagery to help feed people, reduce poverty, and protect the planet.

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Amazon Watches Its Workers and Waits for Them to Fail

Plus: A new Microsoft Surface laptop, sharable holograms, and Google cleans up its messaging mess.

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Google May Owe You a Chunk of $100 Million

Plus: The US admits to cyber operations supporting Ukraine, SCOTUS investigates its own, and a Michael Flynn surveillance mystery is solved.

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Your Tim Hortons Coffee App Knew Where You Were at All Times

The Canada-based company illegally collected “vast amounts of location data,” such as every time a person entered or left their home, workplace, or another coffee shop.

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What’s It Like to Drive NASA’s 1972 Moon Buggy?

OK, we’re 50 years late, but WIRED (finally) caught up with one of only six people to ever ride in the Lunar Roving Vehicle on the moon’s surface.

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The FDA May Nix the Word ‘Milk’ From Your Almond Milk Carton

Dairy groups have argued that using the name for plant-based drinks confuses people. Critics say their real motivation is declining sales.

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The Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 Won't Be the Best 2-in-1 in 2022

Samsung's latest 2-in-1 laptop flagship makes few changes to its formula. Up against tough competition from Lenovo and HP, it’s falling behind.

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Google Meet and Duo Will Finally Become a Single Video Chat App

The Duo brand is dying, but its code base will live on.

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