‘Up Against It’ Explores Life in the Asteroid Belt
For the novel, Laura J. Mixon wanted to tell a story that took a more realistic approach to space adventure.
https://www.wired.com/2022/06/geeksguide-up-against-it/
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‘Up Against It’ Explores Life in the Asteroid Belt
For the novel, Laura J. Mixon wanted to tell a story that took a more realistic approach to space adventure.
https://www.wired.com/2022/06/geeksguide-up-against-it/
MSI’s No-Frills Gaming Laptop Misses the Mark on Value
With prices above $1,000 at the low end, MSI's Katana GF66 no-frills gaming laptop struggles to make a mark as a value-for-money machine.
https://www.wired.com/review/msi-katana-gf66/
Can Binance Save Crypto? The CEO Is Thinking About It
As the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange becomes a target for a lawsuit over the terra-luna crash, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has no regrets.
https://www.wired.com/story/can-binance-save-crypto-the-ceo-is-thinking-about-it/
The Best Accessories and Tech Essentials for Your Dog
From smart collars to dog backpacks, we've had our furry best friends try it all. These gadgets lead the pack.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-dog-accessories-and-tech/
How ‘The Dress’ Sparked a Neuroscience Breakthrough
The color debate that broke the internet raised new questions about the relationship between perception and consciousness.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-dress-neuroscience-breakthrough/
The Capstone Launch Will Kick Off NASA’s Artemis Moon Program
The tiny spacecraft is set to explore an orbit for a planned space station that will travel around the moon and serve as a staging point for
https://www.wired.com/story/the-capstone-launch-will-kick-off-nasas-artemis-moon-program/
What Polar Bear Genomes May Reveal About Life in a Low-Ice Arctic
Two new studies use whole genome sequencing to explore how the animals have fared in warmer conditions, raising questions about climate and
https://www.wired.com/story/what-polar-bear-genomes-may-reveal-about-life-in-a-low-ice-arctic/
The End of Klarna’s Easy Money Is Bad News for BNPL
As the Swedish unicorn faces competition, regulation, and investment concerns, can “buy now, pay later” companies weather another economic d
https://www.wired.com/story/the-end-of-klarnas-easy-money-is-bad-news-for-bnpl/
Charity TikTok Videos Put an Uncomfortable Spin on Morality
HonestyTest videos, which reward people for being “good,” show a skewed view of who deserves kindness.
https://www.wired.com/story/charity-tiktok-videos-put-an-uncomfortable-spin-on-morality/
Meta Made Millions in Ads From Networks of Fake Accounts
The social media giant banned accounts promoting disinformation, spam, or propaganda—and kept the money it made from ads.
https://www.wired.com/story/meta-is-making-millions-from-fake-accounts/
Google Warns of New Spyware Targeting iOS and Android Users
The spyware has been used to target people in Italy, Kazakhstan, and Syria, researchers at Google and Lookout have found.
https://www.wired.com/story/hermit-spyware-rcs-labs/
15 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals
From TVs and smartphones to laptops, there are already a few great discounts on some of our favorite products ahead of the retailer's big sa
https://www.wired.com/story/early-amazon-prime-day-deals-and-tips-2022/
How Covid Tracking Apps Are Pivoting for Commercial Profit
In the pandemic’s early days, government-backed public health apps acquired millions of users—a ready-made audience developers are eager to
https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-data-switch/
Slack Thinks You Need Another Video Conferencing App
This week, we talk about Slack’s new video huddle feature and what it means for how we talk online.
https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-555/
Meta Made Millions From Ads That Spread Disinformation
The social media giant banned networks of fake accounts for promoting disinformation, spam, or propaganda—and kept the money it made from ad
https://www.wired.com/story/meta-is-making-millions-from-adverts-spreading-disinformation/
What the DNA of Ancient Humans Reveals About Pandemics
Genomic analysis of ancient remains has shed light on the origins of the black death and offers insights into the coevolution of humans and
https://www.wired.com/story/genome-sequencing-ancient-dna/
The Loneliness of the Junior College Esports Coach
He tried to save his wife through the video game they loved—and nearly lost himself. Then he signed up to lead a fledgling team of gamers in
https://www.wired.com/story/the-loneliness-of-the-junior-college-esports-coach/
Parents Need to Know What’s Going On Inside Their Day Care Apps
After months of digging into privacy and security issues around these apps, I have some serious concerns.
https://www.wired.com/story/daycare-app-privacy-security/
10 Deals to Spoil Your Pets From Chewy’s Blue Box Sale
Treat your best friend with these huge discounts.
https://www.wired.com/story/chewy-blue-box-event-sale-june-2022/
Brave Now Lets You Customize Search Results—for Better or Worse
The privacy-focused company's new Goggles tool allows users to weed out the noise—whatever that might mean.
https://www.wired.com/story/brave-search-goggles-algorithm-vs-google/
Covid Shots for Little Kids Are Finally Here. Now for the Hardest Part
Hesitancy, bureaucracy, inequity, and the need to explain new formulas could slow down vaccine delivery to the last unprotected group.
https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-vaccine-little-kids-delivery/
EV Charging Costs Penalize Urban Drivers
While suburban drivers can comfortably charge at home, those in low-income areas face higher prices—if they can find a station that works.
https://www.wired.com/story/electric-car-charging-cost-income/
The Future of Slack Looks a Lot Like Zoom
Adding video to Slack’s popular Huddles feature could herald a new digital hang space—or just reinvent the video meetings wheel.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-future-of-slack-looks-a-lot-like-zoom/
The Best Security Cameras for Inside Your Home
Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully when you’re inviting one into your home.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-security-cameras/
In Russia, Western Planes Are Falling Apart
After months of sanctions that have made critical repair parts difficult to access, aircraft operators are running out of options.
https://www.wired.com/story/in-russia-western-planes-are-falling-apart/
Russia Should Pay for Its Environmental War Crimes
The legal challenges are steep, but scientists are recording the war’s devastating impact on Ukraine’s land and wildlife.
https://www.wired.com/story/russia-should-pay-for-its-environmental-war-crimes/
Radioactive Beasts Are Invading Our Cities
Even though they may seem more modest than our fictions imagined, creatures like the boar and the rabbit have become the real Godzillas.
https://www.wired.com/story/radioactive-beasts-are-invading-our-cities/
The Best Carpet Cleaners to Resurrect Your Rugs
Tackle stubborn stains, ground-in grime, and pesky pet hair with one of these WIRED-tested cleaners.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-carpet-cleaners/
NASA’s Giant SLS Rocket Is One Step Closer to Launch
After three aborted attempts, engineers successfully completed a practice countdown that included filling the tanks with liquid oxygen and h
https://www.wired.com/story/nasas-giant-sls-rocket-is-one-step-closer-to-launch/
The Power and Pitfalls of AI for US Intelligence
Artificial intelligence use is booming, but it's not the secret weapon you might imagine.
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-machine-learning-us-intelligence-community/
Here Comes the Sun—to End Civilization
Every so often, our star fires off a plasma bomb in a random direction. Our best hope the next time Earth is in the crosshairs? Capacitors.
https://www.wired.com/story/sun-storm-end-civilization/
The Story You’ve Heard About Cities and the Drug Crisis Is Wrong
Calling San Francisco and other places “failed” cities for liberal policies is bad journalism. At worst, it exacerbates harm.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-story-youve-heard-about-cities-drugs-and-mental-illness-is-wrong/
How Lori Garver Launched NASA’s Commercial Space Partnerships
WIRED spoke with the agency’s former deputy administrator about how she architected a major shift to working with the fledging private space
https://www.wired.com/story/how-lori-garver-launched-nasas-commercial-space-partnerships/
These Satellites See Through the Clouds to Track Flooding
Remote sensing systems can struggle to spot high waters, especially in stormy weather or at night. Synthetic aperture radar offers a shot in
https://www.wired.com/story/these-satellites-see-through-the-clouds-to-track-flooding/
Canyon’s New Pedal-Assist Mountain Bike Devours Every Trail
This high-end, German-designed e-MTB delivers more power, more range, and way more fun on steep and rocky terrain.
https://www.wired.com/review/canyon-spectral-on-cfr/
Vodafone’s One for One Program Will Bring Old Phones Back to Life
The new initiative promises to bring up to 1 million old cell phones back into circulation. Will this put a dent in our e-waste problem?
https://www.wired.com/story/vodafone-closing-the-loop-phone-recycling/
We Put a Bunch of Multicookers Under Pressure. These Are the Best
Electric pressure cookers—also known as multicookers—prepare meals with speed and convenience. These are the best ones we’ve tested.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-multicookers-instant-pots/
This Designer Guitar Is Made From a Bent Sheet of Steel
Meet the Cosmo, an all-metal electric ax with pickups that can be repositioned to create custom sounds.
https://www.wired.com/story/verso-cosmo-guitar-is-made-from-bent-steel/
Why Twitter Can Be a Perfect Portfolio for Artists
Sure, it's known as a text-based platform. But it has some unique features and tools that can help visual artists share their work.
https://www.wired.com/story/why-twitter-perfect-artists-portfolio/
The Ghost of Internet Explorer Will Haunt the Web for Years
Microsoft's legacy browser may be dead—but its remnants are not going anywhere, and neither are its lingering risks.
https://www.wired.com/story/internet-explorer-dead-security-risks/
Extreme Weather in 2022 is Just Getting Started
Climate change and natural variability are making this a year of big weather events—so get ready for more heat waves, droughts, and hurrican
https://www.wired.com/story/extreme-weather-2022-just-getting-started/
A Photographer Captures Earth as a Strange New World
Inspired by an 18th-century naturalist, Christopher Edward Rodriguez set out to document our climate-changed planet with fresh eyes.
https://www.wired.com/story/a-photographer-captures-earth-as-a-strange-new-world/
'Brian and Charles' Imagines an Optimistic Future for AI
Cowriter Chris Hayward finds most real-life robots terrifying. But if the future looks like the film's sentient droid, he says, "we'll be fi..
https://www.wired.com/story/brian-and-charles-david-earl-chris-hayward/
Finally, a Novel That Gets the Internet Right
Jordan Castro’s 'The Novelist' nails the experience of being online, in all its abject glory.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-novelist-jordan-castro-essay/
30 Last-Minute Father’s Day Deals
It's late, but not too late. Hurry up and snag a killer gift on these smartwatches, headphones, and more.
https://www.wired.com/story/last-minute-fathers-day-deals-2022-3/
How to Password Protect Any File
Put a digital lock on your most important data.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-password-protect-any-file/
Without it, it would be impossible to inflate a balloon or a tire. But understanding how it works requires a little bit of physics and chemi
https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-the-ideal-gas-law/
24 Great Wireless Chargers to Refuel Your Phone (or Watch)
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of recharging your iPhone or Android phone.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-chargers/
An Apple Store Votes to Unionize for the First Time
Employees at the company’s retail location in Towson, Maryland have successfully organized.
https://www.wired.com/story/first-apple-store-union-towson/
27 Last-Minute Father’s Day Deals
It's late, but not too late. Hurry up and snag a killer gift on these smartwatches, headphones, and more.
https://www.wired.com/story/last-minute-fathers-day-deals-2022-2/