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Mar 28, 2024
Companies will no longer be allowed to use software checks to verify replacement parts in a major step forward for the right-to-repair movement.
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Mar 28, 2024
Amazon listings for low-cost tech products can send shoppers down a rabbit hole of weird brand names, duplicate listings, and suspect reviews. Data from Fakespot shows bug zappers are ascendant.
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Mar 28, 2024
From Curb Your Enthusiasm to The Regime, here's everything you need to be watching on Max this month.
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Mar 28, 2024
A US judge has sentenced Sam Bankman-Fried, one-time crypto wunderkind, to 25 years behind bars.
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Mar 28, 2024
Samsung's new OLED cuts the glare, while its Music Frame speakers sound much better than what you'd expect from such a compact design.
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Mar 28, 2024
The AWOL LTV-3500 Pro is one of the brightest, most powerful projectors we've ever tested, at a price to match.
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Mar 28, 2024
These picks will protect you from showers, withstand the wind, and hold up for the long haul.
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Mar 28, 2024
Rumors abound about the Switch's successor, but that shouldn't deter you from jumping into the wonderful library of exclusive games on Nintendo's platform.
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Mar 28, 2024
Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s VP pick, seems to have already embraced her running mate's conspiratorial thinking.
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Mar 28, 2024
Two cicada broods, XIX and XIII, are emerging in sync for the first time in 221 years. Birds, trees, and dirt are about to get the banquet of a lifetime.
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Mar 28, 2024
This week, we talk about the US Department of Justice's lawsuit against Apple, and how its outcome—whether Apple wins or loses—might change how we text each other.
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Mar 28, 2024
A WIRED investigation uncovered coordinates collected by a controversial data broker that reveal sensitive information about visitors to an island once owned by Epstein, the notorious sex offender.
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Mar 28, 2024
The Sony PlayStation 5 is sitting atop a treasure trove of games and these are our favorites.
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Mar 28, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris says new rules for government AI deployments, including a requirement that algorithms are checked for bias, will "put the public interest first."
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Mar 28, 2024
Afshin Mehin has helped design some of the most futuristic neurotech devices.
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Mar 27, 2024
Closing the city's seaport will send shockwaves across global shipping. Supersize container ships pose a growing risk to bridges and other infrastructure when things go wrong.
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Mar 27, 2024
Conspiracy theorists are calling the Baltimore bridge collapse a "black swan event," and blaming everything from Israel to DEI to Covid vaccines.
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Mar 27, 2024
Multiple university departments linked to the Clinical School Computing Service have been inaccessible for a month. The university has not revealed the nature of the "malicious activity."
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Mar 27, 2024
Spring has sprung! Whether you want to run, surf, or sleep in, we've gathered the best discounts on a few of our favorite fitness trackers.
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Mar 27, 2024
Here are some screen protectors, chargers, and other extras for your handheld companion.
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Mar 27, 2024
Startup Databricks just released DBRX, the most powerful open source large language model yet—eclipsing Meta's Llama 2.
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Mar 27, 2024
Injectable immunotherapy drugs can be made, in theory, but gravity prevents them from crystallizing correctly. A startup thinks the solution could be right above us.
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Mar 27, 2024
A jury convicted Roman Sterlingov of money laundering this month. His defense team says it will appeal, saying the crypto-tracing technique at the heart of the case is "pseudoscience."
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Mar 27, 2024
Sam Bankman-Fried is finally facing punishment. Let's also put his ruinous philosophy on trial.
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Mar 27, 2024
Here's Elie Hassenfeld, your high school EA crush. As effective altruism spirals into self-doubt, the idealist quant is still at it, helping Silicon Valley richies give away hundreds of millions each year.
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Mar 27, 2024
Hundreds of antiabortion ads on Meta's platforms have been disseminated all over the world, new research finds.
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Mar 26, 2024
Artificial intelligence is poised to have a massive impact on video games in the next few years, something that excites and worries developers. Some think non-player characters might be AI's killer app.
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Mar 26, 2024
The abortion pill mifepristone went in front of the US Supreme Court on Tuesday. Antiabortionists say an increase in emergency room visits shows it's unsafe. Medical experts disagree.
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Mar 26, 2024
The abortion pill mifepristone went in front of the US Supreme Court on Tuesday. Antiabortionists say an increase in emergency room visits shows it's unsafe. Medical experts disagree.
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Mar 26, 2024
Earlier this year, Nicole Shanahan donated $4 million to American Values 2024, a super PAC supporting RFK Jr. She was also previously married to Google cofounder Sergey Brin.
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Mar 26, 2024
From Barbie to Wonka, here are our favorite movies on the streaming service.
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Mar 26, 2024
Steel structures aren't as strong as you might think—and the immense power of a container ship shouldn't be underestimated.
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Mar 26, 2024
Trump's fans have posted on Reddit, X, and Truth Social about how much they love the Truth Social stock—and plan to hold onto it in support of the former president.
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Mar 26, 2024
Extreme heat and droughts are making it harder to grow grapes in many traditional regions. Here's how scientists are helping the industry adapt.
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Mar 26, 2024
For the most sensitive parts of the human body, friction is the enemy. Here's how to keep it at bay.
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Mar 26, 2024
As the new MoonSwatch watch hits stores, licensing operations behind IP from Popeye to Miss Piggy are no longer dealing in bargain-basement merch—Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Fendi, Audemars Piguet and more are tapping into high-end comic connections.
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Mar 26, 2024
A combination of gamified social platforms, distrust in media and government, unprecedented conspiratorial thinking, and even a bot influence campaign led us to this point.
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Mar 26, 2024
From extra game storage to a fancy new 120-Hz TV, here are our favorite WIRED-tested complements to your PS5.
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Mar 26, 2024
A high court in London says the WikiLeaks founder won't be extradited "immediately" and the US must provide more "assurances" about any extradition.
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Mar 26, 2024
A high court in London says the WikiLeaks founder won't be extradited "immediately" and the US must provide more "assurances" about any extradition.
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Mar 26, 2024
Swapping to an L-mount and adding a full-frame sensor gives one of our favorite cinema cameras an incredible boost.
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Mar 26, 2024
It all started with an asthma attack. Now Sadiq Khan finds himself at the center of a global conspiracy.
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Mar 25, 2024
New US emissions rules mean more plug-in hybrid cars are on the way. The electric vehicle tech is clean—but has a catch.
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Mar 25, 2024
If you're willing to wait until Samsung can ship you one of its upcoming 2024 models, you can get a 65-inch LED TV for free. But this preorder promotion ends April 11.
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Mar 25, 2024
CrowdTangle helps researchers track disinformation, but Meta will close it down before the US election. The tool's cofounder, Brandon Silverman, says it's time to force companies to share data.
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Mar 25, 2024
US and UK officials hit Chinese hacking group APT31 with sanctions and criminal charges after they targeted thousands of businesses, politicians, and critics of China.
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Mar 25, 2024
Vernor Vinge's writings heavily influenced futurists like Ray Kurzweil, who in turn influenced those at companies like OpenAI.
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Mar 25, 2024
Refresh your space with a comfy sofa that arrives right at your doorstep.
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Mar 25, 2024
The probes are the first to take place under Europe's landmark Digital Markets Act—and add to Apple's mounting antitrust woes.
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Mar 25, 2024
Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these picks is going to be perfect for you.
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Mar 25, 2024
WIRED reporting uncovered a site that "nudifies" photos for a fee—and posts a feed appearing to show user uploads. They included photos of young girls and images seemingly taken of strangers.
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Mar 25, 2024
WIRED's advice columnist on fake Buddhists, photo-happy mothers, and unsolicited TikToks.
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Mar 25, 2024
The Supreme Court is hearing a case about abortion pill access. If it decides to limit the availability of mifepristone, it'd be the biggest blow to reproductive health since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Mar 24, 2024
Instant cameras are on the rise once again, but what about the camera you found in your dad's garage?
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Mar 24, 2024
Backbone, which makes a popular gaming controller, wants to unite various ecosystems by shedding video game exclusivity while also improving access to cloud gaming and remote play.
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Mar 24, 2024
The DJI Air 3 is a highly versatile, easy-flying drone with serious videography skills.
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Mar 24, 2024
A new study suggests that sudden jumps in LLMs' abilities are neither surprising nor unpredictable, but are actually the consequence of how we measure ability in AI.
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Mar 24, 2024
Every person has a different idea of what makes noise "loud," but there are some things we all can do to turn the volume down a little.
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Mar 24, 2024
Here's some advice for safely experiencing the total solar eclipse on April 8 as the moon casts a slender shadow across Mexico, the United States, and eastern Canada.
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Mar 24, 2024
The US government's antitrust suit argues that Apple's sticky ecosystem keeps hold of customers by penalizing those who leave.
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Mar 24, 2024
The US government's Apple lawsuit leans on the social cost of not owning an iPhone, and unusual argument for antitrust.
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Mar 23, 2024
Got milk? From wearables to popular portables, these are the breast pumps we recommend for your nursing era.
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Mar 23, 2024
Keep your iPhone battery topped up with a magnetic MagSafe wireless charger.
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Mar 23, 2024
These Keychron mechanical keyboards are pricey and large, but they're repairable, customizable, and durable.
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Mar 23, 2024
Building on the Mini 3 Pro's strong foundations, DJI's smallest drone model is also its most appealing.
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Mar 23, 2024
Cats are most fertile during the summer months, but in recent years "kitten season" has been starting earlier and lasting longer. The trend is bad news for shelters and wildlife alike.
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Mar 23, 2024
Plus: The Biden administration warns of nationwide attacks on US water systems, a new Russian wiper malware emerges, and China-linked hackers wage a global attack spree.
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Mar 22, 2024
Amazon's five-day sale is the perfect chance to start fresh with new tech, including headphones, video doorbells, and chargers.
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Mar 22, 2024
Zip zap zoom! After months of testing, these are our favorite electric bikes that won't break the bank.
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Mar 22, 2024
Denis Villeneuve's new Dune film has won over longtime fans of Frank Herbert's novel. Still, some purists might need to adjust their expectations.
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Mar 22, 2024
We filled these bags to the brim with our tech, wallets, and water bottles. They held up to the test.
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Mar 22, 2024
The US Department of Justice lawsuit could force Apple to play nice with Android—with major implications for the iPhone.
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Mar 22, 2024
The popular farming game's major update includes a new farm type, new events, and a massive multiplayer option.
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Mar 22, 2024
Donald Trump could make over $3 billion once the right-wing social network is publicly traded. $3 billion.
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Mar 22, 2024
Elegoo's most spacious, high-resolution resin printer is your ticket to never-ending tabletop miniatures, figurines, and costume gear.
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Mar 22, 2024
Hasselblad's latest medium-format mirrorless shoots like an old film camera, and that's a good thing.
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Mar 22, 2024
The most surprising thing about Kate Middleton's Photoshop debacle is that anyone would consider a photo as proof of life.
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Mar 22, 2024
If you've ever heard music, voices, or other sounds while trying to sleep with a white noise machine running, you're not losing your mind. Here's what's going on.
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Mar 22, 2024
The altered photo of Kate Middleton and her family that went viral last week was supposed to quell conspiracies about her whereabouts. It did the exact opposite.
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Mar 22, 2024
If you're having flashbacks to Bob Hoskins circa 1993, don't worry. Super Mario Bros. Wonder's live-action Mario bit never came to be, but remnants of the idea remain.
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Mar 22, 2024
The Department of Justice alleges in its antitrust lawsuit that internal Apple emails show the company intentionally locks in users, forcing them to spend more money.
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Mar 21, 2024
Privacy and security are an Apple selling point. But the DOJ's new antitrust lawsuit argues that Apple selectively embraces privacy and security features in ways that hurt competition—and users.
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Mar 21, 2024
Privacy and security are an Apple selling point. But the DOJ's new antitrust lawsuit argues that Apple selectively embraces privacy and security features in ways that hurt competition—and users.
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Mar 21, 2024
The Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against Apple says the company's grip on iPhone users and developers is blocking future innovation in tech.
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Mar 21, 2024
The Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against Apple says the company's grip on iPhone users and developers is blocking future innovation in tech.
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Mar 21, 2024
A rare case in Danish court shows how automated clicks and fake accounts can earn hundreds of thousands of dollars on Apple Music and Spotify. Experts say it's the tip of the iceberg.
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Mar 21, 2024
GameScent's AI-powered console peripheral gives new meaning to gamer smells. It also may give you a headache.
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Mar 21, 2024
From Poor Things to All of Us Strangers, here's everything you need to watch on Hulu right now.
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Mar 21, 2024
A 62-year-old Massachusetts man with failing kidneys is the first living patient to receive a genetically-altered kidney from a pig.
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Mar 21, 2024
Amazon's five-day sale is the perfect chance to start fresh with new tech, including headphones, video doorbells, and chargers.
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Mar 21, 2024
The home of memestocks is now publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange as RDDT, in the first major social media IPO in five years.
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Mar 21, 2024
Some species can absorb extreme amounts of nickel from soils. Such "phytomining" could help provide batteries essential for the renewable revolution.
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Mar 21, 2024
Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites.
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Mar 21, 2024
Gilbert Herrera, who leads research at the National Security Agency, says large language models are incredibly useful—and a bit of a headache—for America's intelligence machine.
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Mar 21, 2024
The Department of Justice lawsuit is the most aggressive legal challenge yet to Apple's dominant ecosystem.
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Mar 21, 2024
These monthly deliveries get kids coding and cooking while encouraging them to learn science and read about the world.
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Mar 21, 2024
This super high-end air purifier comes with verified papers, like a purebred dog.
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Mar 21, 2024
The company behind the Saflok-brand door locks is offering a fix, but it may take months or years to reach some hotels.
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Mar 21, 2024
The Soledar Salt Mine in eastern Ukraine shut down in early 2022 amidst the Russian invasion. The Ukrainian government recreated it in Minecraft to raise funds to restore a school hit during the war.
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Mar 21, 2024
Welcome to the first edition of the WIRED Politics Lab newsletter.
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