The European Union’s AI Act will set ground rules for what the technology can and can’t do to people—like whether it’s OK to deploy AI lie d
https://www.wired.com/story/europe-law-outlaw-ai/

The court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA doesn’t go as far as some climate activists feared it might. But it’s a road map for future cha
https://www.wired.com/story/the-supreme-court-is-jeopardizing-federal-climate-action/

This week, we talk with author and venture capitalist Matthew Ball about the metaverse and whether this next generation of the internet will
https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-556/

Scientists show how microbes living in a salty spring near the North Pole might resemble those that could have survived on the Red Planet—or
https://www.wired.com/story/why-the-search-for-life-on-mars-is-happening-in-canadas-arctic/

These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee right to your door—each with its own twist.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-coffee-subscriptions/

Plus: Google issues fixes for Android bugs, and Cisco, Citrix, SAP, WordPress, and more issue major patches for enterprise systems.
https://www.wired.com/story/you-need-to-update-windows-and-chrome-right-now/

China dominates the global supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. Now rival countries are scrambling for more control over “white oil.”
https://www.wired.com/story/china-lithium-mining-production/

The movie takes itself far more seriously than the George Saunders story at its core.
https://www.wired.com/story/netflixs-spiderhead-lacks-the-charm-of-the-story-its-based-on/

As Uber and its ilk face high prices, increased regulation, and labor shortages, a new cooperative model is thriving.
https://www.wired.com/story/gig-economy-worker-owned-apps/

Audio jacks are endangered, but they’re not extinct. Here are some of our favorite smartphones that still let you plug in.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-headphone-jack-phones/

Dobbs should be a wake-up call for anyone seeking to undercut the immunity protections afforded by Section 230 of the Communications Decency
https://www.wired.com/story/section-230-is-a-last-line-of-defense-for-abortion-speech-online/

The US Supreme Court’s privacy rulings chart an old battle and could inform life after Roe.
https://www.wired.com/story/scotus-dobbs-roe-privacy-abortion/

The country wants electric vehicles to make up 40 percent of new cars sold by 2030—but first it has to figure out how to keep them charged.
https://www.wired.com/story/china-ev-infrastructure-charging/

The country’s regulatory measures range from vetting medical and financial influencers to algorithmic audits. What, if anything, can the Wes
https://www.wired.com/story/china-big-tech-regulation/

From recording to mixing tracks, Apple’s tablet might be all you need to get a song out of your head and in front of your fans.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-music-on-ipad/

The rapper and several members of his group Young Slime Life are facing criminal charges, many of which are based on lyrics and Instagram po
https://www.wired.com/story/young-thug-and-what-happens-when-prosecutors-use-social-media/

New data from the ESA’s probe, now eight years into its mission, adds significant detail to its portrait of nearly 2 billion objects in the
https://www.wired.com/story/the-gaia-mission-keeps-unlocking-secrets-of-the-galaxy/

What if Connect Four and 'The Amazing Race' had a baby? WIRED spoke to 'Jet Lag' creator Sam Denby about his new state-hopping whirlwind of
https://www.wired.com/story/worlds-largest-connect-four-game-jet-lag-wendover-denby-interview/

A German ad-tech trial features what Vodafone calls “digital tokens.” Should you be worried?
https://www.wired.com/story/trustpid-digital-token-supercookie/

The company tapped digital design to turn its latest sedan into a sleek performance ride.
https://www.wired.com/story/hyundai-ioniq-6-reveal/

From TVs and smartphones to laptops, we found great discounts on some of our favorite products ahead of the retailer’s big sales event.
https://www.wired.com/story/early-amazon-prime-day-deals-and-tips-2022-1/

These over-ear active noise-canceling headphones are here to take on the mighty Sony XM5s. And that’s exactly what they do.
https://www.wired.com/review/bowers-and-wilkins-px7-s2-headphones/

Zeng Yuqun is China’s most prolific battery billionaire. His ascent has major implications for a world increasingly reliant on electric vehi
https://www.wired.com/story/catl-china-battery-production-evs/

The latest US Census—used to decide representation in Congress—is flawed. One surprising solution? Enlarge the House of Representatives.
https://www.wired.com/story/census-algorithm-politics/

Machines that understand what their human teammates are doing could boost productivity without taking jobs.
https://www.wired.com/story/warehouse-robot-reads-body-language/

How much speed do you need? And what's a MU-MIMO? We decipher the jargon and explain what to look for.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-a-router/

A battle royale called the SMART program has charged teams with a daunting first task: Identify construction sites on Earth using only data
https://www.wired.com/story/spotting-objects-from-space-is-easy-this-challenge-is-harder/

Mars is littered with craters made by binary asteroids. These collisions are as intriguing as they are powerful.
https://www.wired.com/story/mars-binary-asteroid-craters/

FOSTA/SESTA laws deplatformed sex workers and set the stage to overturn Roe v. Wade.
https://www.wired.com/story/roe-abortion-sex-worker-policy/

From acoustic tweezers to holograms, engineers are taking inspiration from the field of optics—and riding the sound wave.
https://www.wired.com/story/acoustic-sound-waves-engineers-physics/

A platform called Coworker has helped effect change for nearly a decade. As the coffee chain’s workers organize, its role has evolved in kin
https://www.wired.com/story/coworker-starbucks-petitions-unions/

The viral image generation app is good, absurd fun. It's also giving the world an education in how artificial intelligence may warp reality.
https://www.wired.com/story/dalle-ai-meme-machine/

Gadget manufacturers are getting into the car-making business. That could shake up the auto industry, global trade, and geopolitics.
https://www.wired.com/story/foxconn-apple-car-china/

If you use a mix of Apple, Android, and Windows gadgets, you're in luck: The security tool is now available to any Microsoft 365 subscriber.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-microsoft-defender/

Protect your eyes in style while you lounge, run, paddle, or work on your computer outside.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sunglasses/

A Google engineer's claim that the LaMDA program is sentient underscores an urgent need to demystify the human condition.
https://www.wired.com/story/lamda-sentience-psychology-ethics-policy/

A startlingly impressive Dolby Atmos TV audio system, minus the voice control and physical remote you’re used to.
https://www.wired.com/review/devialet-dione-soundbar/

Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-headphones/

Boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew. This guide will make sure you can whip up tasty grub no matter where you end up.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-camp-cookware-gear/

A simple corded headset will lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-headsets/

Observations of faraway worlds have forced a near-total rewrite of the story of our solar system.
https://www.wired.com/story/astronomers-radically-reimagine-the-making-of-the-planets/

Score steep discounts on a mouse, keyboard, and other peripherals.
https://www.wired.com/story/razer-sale-june-2022/

This sleek Belgian ebike is ready to ride out of the box, integrates helpfully with your phone, and looks as good as Sam Elliott in a felt h
https://www.wired.com/review/cowboy-4/

Rising temperatures and an unprecedented drought pose a grave and growing peril to the river and its ecosystems.
https://www.wired.com/story/a-warming-climate-takes-a-toll-on-the-vanishing-rio-grande/

Ring in the start of summer with these outdoor discounts.
https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-june-25-2022/

It's never been easier to switch between iPhone and Android—and to get your messages out of the Meta ecosystem entirely.
https://www.wired.com/story/move-whatsapp-chats-backups-ios-android-signal-telegram/

Here’s what Congress, the DOD, and the VA can do to ensure troops’ access to abortion—and improve the nation’s security.
https://www.wired.com/story/america-armed-forces-roe/

Most people don’t think about abortion until they need one. But with the right to access under threat, the time to plan is now.
https://www.wired.com/story/guide-abortion-resources-post-roe-america/

In 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,' the eponymous character learns what internet fame can do.
https://www.wired.com/story/marcel-the-shell-with-shoes-on-movie/

If you’re planning on hitting the streets, this guide may be of some assistance.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protest-safely-gear-tips/