Neural networks can use self-supervised learning to figure out what matters. This process might be what helps humans do the same.
https://www.wired.com/story/self-taught-ai-may-have-a-lot-in-common-with-the-human-brain/

From using less mobile data to live captions for videos, these settings will make your phone run more smoothly.
https://www.wired.com/story/19-android-settings-tips/

We took it out for a spin to see whether an electric motorcycle could still be a gas to ride.
https://www.wired.com/review/zero-srs/

This starter keyboard can sing your song lyrics back to you.
https://www.wired.com/review/casio-ct-s1000v/

Its focus on health and wellness—rather than sculpting a perfect body—has actually made exercising a little fun.
https://www.wired.com/story/grow-with-jo-app-rave/

For the 'Ragnarok' sequel, Santa Monica Studio incorporated regular feedback from disabled gamers, hosted public conversations on social med
https://www.wired.com/story/god-of-war-santa-monica-accessibility-game-design/

Plus: CIA failures allegedly got US informants killed, a former NSA worker is charged under the Espionage Act, and more.
https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-exchange-zero-day-cia-spies-security-roundup/

Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can reduce the risk of dama
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-water-leak-detectors/

From the Danube to the Loire, these lifelines for the continent’s economy are running low after five months of brutal drought and years of d
https://www.wired.com/story/the-drying-up-of-europes-great-rivers-could-be-the-new-normal/

Plus: Intel’s new app syncs PCs and mobile phones, and Apple slows down iPhone production.
https://www.wired.com/story/razer-edge-5g-teased/

They had gleaming teeth, perfect hair, and selfies with baby animals. But could they pass the Turing test?
https://www.wired.com/story/i-uncovered-an-army-of-fake-men-on-hinge/

Upgrade your home theater and score some sweet discounts on peripherals this weekend.
https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-october-1-2022/

One of the best things about the free chat service is how you can customize it to work for you.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-discord-look-feel-like-slack/

With human therapists in short supply, AI chatbots are trying to plug the gap—but it’s not clear how well they work.
https://www.wired.com/story/mental-health-chatbots/

Get online or get sacked.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stream-nfl-football/

At the heart of every bot-detection tool is a human's gut feeling—and all the messiness that comes with it.
https://www.wired.com/story/bot-hunting-is-all-about-the-vibes/

People around the world are rallying to subvert Iran's internet shutdown, but actually pulling it off is proving difficult and risky.
https://www.wired.com/story/subvert-iran-internet-blackout/

Tropical storms are increasingly likely to batter the US as oceans warm—and will continue to wreak havoc so long as climate change remains u
https://www.wired.com/story/hurricane-ian/

The RE:WIRED Green speaker explains how smaller, more efficient reactors will be the bedrock of energy independence.
https://www.wired.com/story/rewired-2022-future-nuclear-energy/

Illumina just announced a machine that can crack genomes twice as fast as its current version—and drive the cost down to $200 a pop.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-era-of-fast-cheap-genome-sequencing-is-here/

At RE:WIRED Green, actress Regina Hall and Sarah Shanley Hope of The Solutions Project spoke about the work being done by communities hardes
https://www.wired.com/story/rewired-2022-regina-hall-solutions-project/

The messenger protocol had gained popularity for its robust security, but vulnerabilities allowed attackers to decrypt messages and imperson
https://www.wired.com/story/matrix-patches-vulnerabilities-that-completely-subvert-e2ee-guarantees/

At RE:WIRED Green, San Francisco restaurateur Kayla Abe explained how her kitchen makes enticing meals from ingredients that would otherwise
https://www.wired.com/story/rewired-2022-food-waste-shuggies-trash-pie/

The UC San Diego researcher spoke at RE:WIRED Green about ways to use advanced control theory and machine learning to maximize sustainable e
https://www.wired.com/story/rewired-2022-patricia-hidalgo-gonzalez-fix-the-grid/

The marine biologist told RE:WIRED Green about his team’s work to breed heat-resistant coral that can continue to support vibrant aquatic ec
https://www.wired.com/story/rewired-2022-super-reefs/

Whether you like to spend the fall season indoors or out, we've got you covered.
https://www.wired.com/story/deals-september-28-2022/

The company will issue refunds as it shuts down its ambitious cloud gaming service.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-stadia-shutting-down-phil-harrison/

Celebrate your favorite drink with discounts on home barista essentials.
https://www.wired.com/story/national-international-coffee-day-deals-2022/

At RE:WIRED Green, technologists, hackers, and activists explained how green tech must be combined with bold policy and bring people togethe
https://www.wired.com/story/rewired-2022-technology-climate-justice-community-policy/

At this year’s RE:WIRED Green event, food scientists and environmental justice activists mapped out how we can end world hunger and preserve
https://www.wired.com/story/rewired-2022-food-insecurity-sustainability/

During the first session of Re:WIRED GREEN, experts laid out their vision for maintaining hope in the face of unprecedented challenges to ou
https://www.wired.com/story/rewired-2022-climate-action-hope/

The company’s new smart gadget uses radar to track your breathing while you sleep. It’s part of Amazon’s plan to weave its products invisibl
https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-wants-to-cocoon-you-with-ambient-intelligence/

Younger people seek answers on TikTok and Instagram—Google hopes to lure them back with more visual, infinite scrolling search results.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-borrows-from-tiktok-to-keep-gen-z-searching/

Yes, we saw the usual spate of Echo speakers, but there’s also a brand-new stylus-powered Kindle you can doodle on.
https://www.wired.com/story/everything-amazon-announced-september-2022/

Damage to the pipeline that runs between Russia and Germany is being treated as deliberate. Finding out what happened may not be straightfor
https://www.wired.com/story/nord-stream-pipeline-sabotage-explosion-russia-gas/

The social media platform’s process for moderating spam, including bots, has been mired in secrecy—until now.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-quest-to-find-twitters-elusive-bot-team/

The cutesy robot called Astro doesn’t do much now, but the company says it’s a step toward machines that understand your habits.
https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-wants-its-home-robot-astro-to-anticipate-your-every-need/

The internet infrastructure company has an alternative tool to check whether you’re human—and it doesn’t force you to pick out buses in tiny
https://www.wired.com/story/cloudflare-captcha-turnstile/

Everyone wants to be done with Covid. But no single milestone will signal the end of the virus.
https://www.wired.com/story/when-will-the-pandemic-truly-be-over/

Nobody likes being asked to wait, but recent political history has shown that a completely frictionless internet has its own dangers.
https://www.wired.com/story/friction-social-media-moderation/

Track your mileage, keep tabs on your heart rate, or map a ride from here to eternity with these handlebar-mounted biking companions.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/bike-computers-buying-guide/

The Aarke Carbonator Pro is an excellent countertop pick for fizzy-water aficionados.
https://www.wired.com/review/aarke-carbonator-pro/

E-waste, conflict minerals, and poor labor conditions are just a few issues blighting the tech industry. Here's how to shop more sustainably.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-ethical-and-eco-friendly-electronics/

Don’t judge a bot by the troll farms—some make the internet a weirder and more wonderful place.
https://www.wired.com/story/bots-twitter-art-social-media/

Our San Francisco event brings together scientists, entrepreneurs, and more to spotlight ways that human ingenuity can save the planet.
https://www.wired.com/story/re-wired-green-2022/

If you travel, work at a coffee shop, or have to go into the office a few times a week, then you need a good portable monitor.
https://www.wired.com/story/portable-oled-monitor-sale-september-2022/

Pornhub is trialing a new automated tool that pushes CSAM-searchers to seek help for their online behavior. Will it work?
https://www.wired.com/story/pornhub-search-child-abuse-chatbot/

Whether you prefer an AeroPress or a French press, we’ve found the best ways to make a great cup of joe anywhere.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-portable-coffee-makers/

In the battle over Twitter’s future, the number of bots on the platform is a key issue. Problem is, nobody knows how to count them.
https://www.wired.com/story/musk-twitter-botometer/

Want to speak up against Big Tech, unjust data collection, and surveillance? Here's how to be an activist in your community and beyond.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-advocate-your-tech-privacy/