'Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova' Breaks an Infamous Video Game Curse

Games based on movie and TV franchises always suck. This one doesn't—and its secret is in the details.

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The Unintended Consequences of Apple’s Fertility Tech

The company says the Apple Watch’s ovulation-tracking tech isn’t birth control. But the public doesn’t necessarily know how to use that information safely.

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The Most Vulnerable Place on the Internet

Underwater cables keep the internet online. When they congregate in one place, things get tricky.

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A Caustic Shift Is Coming for the Arctic Ocean

Scientists have already begun to observe the ecological effects of acidifying oceans on sea life. The changes ahead may be more drastic.

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Inside the Underground Market for Fake Amazon Reviews

Seedy scam networks are using social media to organize campaigns that influence product ratings. They’re a headache for shoppers—and tough to crack down on.

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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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Cannabis Banking Startups Want to Make It Easy to Buy Weed

In dispensaries, cash is king—and it's a nuisance for business owners and buyers. Fintech players are entering the fray.

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How to Take a Screenshot on Any Phone or Laptop (iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Chromebook)

Capture that weird message, high score, or malfunctioning app in a snap.

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'Age of Empires' Is 25 Years Old. Fans Are Shaping the Franchise

WIRED sat down with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer and Worlds's Edge Studio chief Michael Mann to talk about AoE and everything real-time strategy.

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This Platform Makes Sure Companies Stick to Their Climate Pledges

Lubomila Jordanova explains how her carbon-reporting firm—Plan A—uses relentless data analysis to guarantee businesses aren’t greenwashing.

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When Your Neighbor Turns You In

Authoritarian societies depend on people ratting each other out for activities that were recently legal—and it's already happening in the US.

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The Hunt for the Kingpin Behind AlphaBay, Part 2: Pimp_alex_91

On the trail of AlphaBay's mastermind, a tip leads detectives to a suspect in Bangkok—and to the daunting task of tracing his millions in cryptocurrency.

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Best Bike Accessories (2022): Helmets, Locks, Pumps, Rain Gear, and More

Whether your ride is an errand-runner or an escape from daily responsibilities, we’ve got the gear you need right here.

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Sorry, Prey. Black Widows Have Surprisingly Good Memory

Despite having tiny arthropod brains, spiders in a new experiment showed some complex cognitive calculations.

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Cats Rule the Earth Is a Must-Have Tarot Deck for the Feline Friendly

If you're an avid practitioner or just like spooky kittens, this set of cards and guidebook are for you.

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12 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids (2022): All Ages, STEM, Books, and Snacks

These monthly deliveries will help children start coding or cooking, and encourage them to read about the world or learn science.

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How to Fix the Most Annoying Bluetooth Headphone Problems

Wireless headphones and earbuds are convenient, but they come with a host of tricky troubleshooting problems. Here’s how to fix them all.

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This Brain Molecule Decides Which Memories Are Happy—or Terrible

When the brain encodes memories as positive or negative, a small peptide called neurotensin determines which way they will go.

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9 Apps and Sites to Help Build Your Résumé

From templates to online hosting, these services help show potential employers just how great you are.

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Startups Have a Sellout Problem. There's a Better Way

Startups like Meta and Twitter serve as digital infrastructure, but aren't accountable to users. Some startups are trying to chart a new way to exit that focuses on community—not shareholders.

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