Audio-Technica’s New $79 Headphones Have All You Really Need
These wireless cans are a student musician’s dream.
https://www.wired.com/review/audio-technica-ath-m20xbt/
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Audio-Technica’s New $79 Headphones Have All You Really Need
These wireless cans are a student musician’s dream.
https://www.wired.com/review/audio-technica-ath-m20xbt/
Beware the Contract Clause Loading US Workers With Debt
Nurses, retail workers, and other employees can owe thousands of dollars just for quitting their job—or getting laid off.
https://www.wired.com/story/contract-clause-loading-us-workers-with-debt/
Monkeypox Originated in Animals. Could It Spill Back Into Them?
The zoonotic disease is now spreading from person to person. But if it finds a home in new wildlife species, it could settle in to become a
https://www.wired.com/story/monkeypox-originated-in-animals-could-it-spill-back-into-them/
The Microsoft Team Racing to Catch Bugs Before They Happen
What's it like to be responsible for a billion people's digital security? Just ask the company's Morse researchers.
https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-morse-team/
The OnePlus 10T Is Zippy but Bland
This Android phone is speedy in more ways than one, but the “T” in the name may as well stand for “trite.”
https://www.wired.com/review/oneplus-10t/
13 Great Deals on Ebikes, Escooters, and Bike Accessories
Ride off into the sunset with these awesome discounts on helmets, bells, and bicycle locks.
https://www.wired.com/story/ebike-escooter-bike-accessory-deals-august-3-2022/
No One Cares About My Framed NFT Art
Some NFTs are frame-worthy, just like any other photo. What you’re actually framing is still a mystery.
https://www.wired.com/story/no-one-cares-about-my-framed-nft-art/
Forget Disruption. Tech Needs to Fetishize Stability
Breaking things is an ethos for the bored, for people who live in reasonable climates and don’t have tanks in the street. That isn’t us anym
https://www.wired.com/story/forget-disruption-tech-fetishize-stability/
On September 28 we’ll bring together scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and more to spotlight ways that human ingenuity can fight the cl
https://www.wired.com/story/rewired-green-2022-climate-conference/
A New Attack Easily Knocked Out a Potential Encryption Algorithm
SIKE was a contender for post-quantum-computing encryption. It took researchers an hour and a single PC to break it.
https://www.wired.com/story/new-attack-sike-post-quantum-computing-encryption-algorithm/
What Twitter’s Move to Shutter Offices Signals for Big Tech
Companies are cutting costs by embracing remote setups, but what happens to the hubs they leave behind?
https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-cuts-spell-trouble-for-big-office-boom/
The Rise and Fall of a Bitcoin Mining Sensation
Compass Mining grew quickly during crypto’s halcyon days. Now, its customers and their thousands of mining machines are stuck.
https://www.wired.com/story/compass-mining-bitcoin-russia/
The Endless Afterlife of 'The Sandman'
Theoretically, Neil Gaiman finished his fantasy comic series in 1996. But studios and publishers keep reviving it—maybe not for the reason y
https://www.wired.com/story/the-sandman-neil-gaiman-netflix/
Bitcoin Fog Case Could Put Cryptocurrency Tracing on Trial
Roman Sterlingov, accused of laundering $336 million, is proclaiming his innocence—and challenging a key investigative tool.
https://www.wired.com/story/bitcoin-fog-roman-sterlingov-blockchain-analysis/
Wikipedia Articles Sway Some Legal Judgments
An experiment shows that overworked judges turn to the crowdsourced encyclopedia for guidance when making legal decisions.
https://www.wired.com/story/wikipedia-articles-sway-some-legal-judgments/
Kids Are Back in Classrooms and Laptops Are Still Spying on Them
As the post-Roe era underscores the risks of digital surveillance, a new survey shows that teens face increased monitoring from teachers—and
https://www.wired.com/story/student-monitoring-software-privacy-in-schools/
2 Refugee Crises—and Their Dark Lessons for the Coming Famine
Disinformation caused one group of refugees to be welcomed with open arms, while another were dehumanized as a “demographic weapon.”
https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-poland-refugees-disinformation-famine-politics/
The Kia EV6 GT Swaps Range for Speed, Sadly
We loved the vanilla EV6 with the best charging tech around. But this new performance version makes a fundamental mistake.
https://www.wired.com/story/kia-ev6-gt-review/
A Minimalist Approach to the Hunt for Dark Matter
In a new experiment, researchers looked for tiny flickers in the fundamental constants of nature.
https://www.wired.com/story/a-minimalist-approach-to-the-hunt-for-dark-matter/
Russia’s War in Ukraine Reveals More Problems in Space
While Roscosmos will likely continue its commitments on the ISS for at least a few more years, it’s not clear what comes next.
https://www.wired.com/story/russias-war-in-ukraine-reveals-more-problems-in-space/
How Siestas Might Help Europe Survive Deadly Heat Waves
The snooze is optional. But as climate change intensifies, Northern European countries are seeing the appeal of Spain’s controversial midday
https://www.wired.com/story/how-siestas-might-help-europe-survive-deadly-heat-waves/
Various Artist: Review: Revolution Cooking InstaGlo R270 Toaster
This toaster costs a small fortune and doesn’t even toast that well—a bad deal any way you slice it.
https://www.wired.com/review/revolution-cooking-instaglo-r270-toaster/
Kenya’s Threat to Ban Facebook Could Backfire
Meta has allowed ads that include hate speech and calls for violence ahead of the country’s elections. But experts warn that a shutdown isn’
https://www.wired.com/story/kenya-facebook-elections-hate-speech-ban/
I Never Want to Take Off the Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Absurdly long battery life and an insane array of fitness features make this small outdoor watch my favorite fitness tracker.
https://www.wired.com/review/garmin-instinct-2s-solar/
Gig Workers Are Losing Their Hard-Won Rights
A battle between unions and Just Eat France sets a troubling precedent for platform workers.
https://www.wired.com/story/gig-workers-rights-rollback-france/
Patton Oswalt on Life, Love, and Catfishing
The actor and comedian breaks down the net-heavy world of his new movie, 'I Love My Dad'.
https://www.wired.com/story/patton-oswalt-i-love-my-dad-social-media/
NASA is Crowdsourcing Cloud Research—on Mars
Space fans around the world can help analyze data collected by the Mars Climate Sounder.
https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-is-crowdsourcing-cloud-research-on-mars/
There’s a Monkeypox Testing Bottleneck
US testing capacity has ramped up, but the process is ponderous, and not everyone who needs a test is getting one.
https://www.wired.com/story/theres-a-monkeypox-testing-bottleneck/
Learn How to Set Medication Reminders on Your Phone
Don’t forget your pills! Here’s how to set alarms, notifications, and reminders on your iPhone or Android smartphone.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-medication-reminders-on-phones/
The Age of Brain-Computer Interfaces Is on the Horizon
Synchron has implanted its BCI in a US patient for the first time—bringing it a big step closer to distribution.
https://www.wired.com/story/synchron-brain-computer-interface/
Data Centers Are Facing a Climate Crisis
Companies are racing to cool down their servers as energy prices and temperatures soar. And the worst is yet to come.
https://www.wired.com/story/data-centers-climate-change/
The Samsung QN90B Is the Best TV for Bright Rooms
Rooms with a lot of natural light can make it hard to see some screens, but the QN90B’s mini LEDs make it a lot easier to see.
https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-qn90b/
Apple Just Patched 37 iPhone Security Bugs
Plus: A Google Chrome patch licks the DevilsTongue spyware, Android’s kernel gets a tune-up, and Microsoft fixes 84 flaws.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-ios-google-chrome-security-updates-july-2022/
Hypergraphs Reveal a Solution to a 50-Year-Old Problem
In 1973, Paul Erdős asked if it was possible to assemble sets of “triples”—three points on a graph—so that they abide by two seemingly incom
https://www.wired.com/story/hypergraphs-reveal-a-solution-to-a-50-year-old-problem/
Step Away From Screens With the 20 Best Family Board Games
From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-family-board-games/
All I’ve Worn This Summer Are Technical Jorts
Forget (almost) all other performance clothing and just get this versatile denim.
https://www.wired.com/story/i-love-technical-jorts/
What to Know About IP Ratings Before Getting Your Phone Wet
Just how resistant is your smartphone to dust and water?
https://www.wired.com/story/ip-ratings-explained/
VR Still Stinks Because It Doesn’t Smell
Scent is the realest sense. For virtual reality to feel truly immersive, it needs to start stinking it up.
https://www.wired.com/story/vr-still-stinks-because-it-doesnt-smell/
5 Great Features You Only Get in Samsung’s Version of Android
When you buy a Samsung phone, you get a custom version of Google’s mobile operating system that comes with its own unique tools and perks.
https://www.wired.com/story/5-features-samsung-android-only/
Google Maps Gets More Bike-Friendly
Plus: The continued TikTokification of absolutely everything.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-maps-adds-more-bike-directions/
There Is Some Good in 'No-Recipe' Cookbooks
Such books offer little guidance and rely on a home cook’s good judgement. Some of these are more successful than others.
https://www.wired.com/story/no-recipe-recipes/
Goodbye to the BMW i3—an Icon of the 21st Century
A seminal EV has come to the end of its life. Yet it’s never looked better, or more relevant.
https://www.wired.com/story/goodbye-bmw-i3-21st-century-icon/
14 Great Deals on Laptops, Phones, and TVs
Back-to-school season is nearly upon us, and we've already found some nice discounts on tech essentials and other goodies.
https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-july-30-2022/
What Is Google Play Pass? Should You Subscribe?
If you're buying games or services for a family, this subscription service is worth a look. We break down the cost, features, and highlights.
https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-google-play-pass/
You Pay More When Companies Get Hacked
Plus: Google delays the end of cookies (again), EU officials were targeted with Pegasus spyware, and more of the top security news.
https://www.wired.com/story/cyber-tax-data-breach-cost-security-roundup/
Big Tech Can’t Stop Obsessing Over Apple and TikTok
Earnings season was dominated by two companies—both existential threats to their competition.
https://www.wired.com/story/big-tech-companies-cant-stop-obsessing-over-apple-and-tiktok/
Is Beyoncé’s Renaissance a Sign of the Apocalypse?
Probably not, but tell that to the conspiracy theorists.
https://www.wired.com/story/beyonce-conspiracy-theories-revelation/
‘Escaping Gravity’ Takes a Brutally Honest Look at NASA
Lori Garver's new memoir details her struggles to get NASA colleagues to embrace SpaceX and Blue Origin.
https://www.wired.com/2022/07/geeks-guide-escaping-gravity-nasa/
The New Climate Bill’s Secret Weapon? Tax Credits
The Inflation Reduction Act would provide billions for Americans to modernize their homes. It’s a way to encourage mass climate action.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-secret-weapon-of-the-new-climate-bill-tax-credits/
How to Prevent Another European Transport Meltdown
This summer’s heat wave knocked roads, railways, and runways out of action. But existing solutions could help shore up critical infrastructu
https://www.wired.com/story/europe-transport-heat-wave-solutions/