11 Great Deals on Coffee Gear and Sex Tech
Coffee can mean a hot cup of joe or something else entirely in different parts of the US.
https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-june-18-2022/
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11 Great Deals on Coffee Gear and Sex Tech
Coffee can mean a hot cup of joe or something else entirely in different parts of the US.
https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-june-18-2022/
Some Scientists Coined a New Name for Summer: ‘Danger Season’
Hurricanes, heat, fires, smoke, drought. Is it time to stop making the hottest part of the year seem cool?
https://www.wired.com/story/some-scientists-have-a-new-name-for-summer-danger-season/
The thing about identity is, it changes over space and time.
https://www.wired.com/story/my-problem-with-pronouns/
What Is Energy Star and How Does It Save You Money?
WIRED spoke with the Environmental Protection Agency to learn more about the government’s energy efficiency program.
https://www.wired.com/story/energy-star-program-explainer/
‘The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress’ Makes Lunar Rebellion Fun
Robert Heinlein's classic 1966 novel explores the idea of a lunar colony declaring independence from Earth.
https://www.wired.com/2022/06/geeks-guide-robert-heinlein/
No One Knows How Safe New Driver-Assistance Systems Really Are
Tesla’s Autopilot and other automotive safety features are involved in plenty of car crashes. But thanks to spotty data, it’s still not clea
https://www.wired.com/story/advanced-driver-assistance-system-safety-tesla-autopilot/
'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' Isn't the Game You're Expecting
Square Enix is still tinkering with its beloved series.
https://www.wired.com/story/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-not-the-game-you-think-it-is/
25 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-2022-1/
Sure, Crypto Is Crashing, but Everything Is Perfectly Fine
Cryptocurrencies are behaving exactly like the rest of the stock market, but the faithful say that's no reason to jump ship.
https://www.wired.com/story/as-crypto-crashes-everything-is-perfectly-fine/
Blake Lemoine Says Google's LaMDA AI Faces 'Bigotry'
In an interview with WIRED, the engineer and priest elaborated on his belief that the program is a person—and not Google's property.
https://www.wired.com/story/blake-lemoine-google-lamda-ai-bigotry/
40 Father’s Day Gifts for the Dependable Dad in Your Life
Forget the tie and surprise Dad this year. From mechanical keyboards to electric scooters, we’ve got the best gifts right here.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-fathers-day-gift-ideas-2022-2/
Here’s Why You’re Still Stuck in Robocall Hell
Despite major progress fighting spam and scams, the roots of the problem go far deeper than your phone company’s defenses.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-robocalls/
The Star Wars Universe’s Exhausting, Underwhelming Expansion
The franchise now exists in an ever-sprawling TV universe full of diminishing returns. Thanks, Disney+.
https://www.wired.com/story/star-wars-diminishing-returns/
The 13 Top New Features in Android 13—and How to Install It
Here’s what’s coming in the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system, which arrives later this year.
https://www.wired.com/story/android-13-features-and-how-to-download/
How the Sugars In Spit Tame the Body’s Unruly Fungi
Mucus keeps the microbiome healthy. Now scientists have clues about how it stops good microbes from going bad.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-sugars-in-spit-tame-the-bodys-unruly-fungi/
Cops Will Be Able to Scan Your Fingerprints With a Phone
Contactless fingerprinting uses a smartphone camera to capture your prints—and opens up a whole new set of privacy concerns.
https://www.wired.com/story/police-contactless-fingerprints-photos/
Microsoft Internet Explorer Is Finally, Really, Fully Dead
Plus: Ford EVs get recalled, Meta goes TikTok, and you can finally transfer WhatsApp chats to iPhones now.
https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-internet-explorer-is-finally-really-fully-dead/
After Layoffs, Crypto Startups Face a ‘Crucible Moment’
The hard times could be a harbinger for everyone else.
https://www.wired.com/story/coinbase-crypto-startup-layoffs-economy/
‘Thirsty Suitors’ Won’t Fit In. That’s the Point
In Outerloop's new game, the South Asian hero battles exes and cooks with her parents. It's a big step toward creating more games for non-wh
https://www.wired.com/story/thirsty-suitors-chandana-ekanayake-interview-outerloop-games/
The Weak Argument Jeopardizing Tech Antitrust Legislation
Democrats are pumping the brakes on an ambitious Senate bill over long-shot concerns about content moderation.
https://www.wired.com/story/american-innovation-choice-online-act-democrats-argument/
Police Linked to Hacking Campaign to Frame Indian Activists
New details connect police in India to a plot to plant evidence on victims' computers that led to their arrest.
https://www.wired.com/story/modified-elephant-planted-evidence-hacking-police/
Cometeer’s Frozen Coffee Pods Are My Afternoon Delight
We had our doubts, but these coffee pods might give your fresh-brewed cup a run for its money.
https://www.wired.com/review/cometeer-coffee-pods/
Can Democracy Include a World Beyond Humans?
A truly planetary politics would extend decisionmaking to animals, ecosystems, and potentially AI.
https://www.wired.com/story/can-democracy-include-a-world-beyond-humans/
Black Carbon From Rocket Launches Will Heat the Atmosphere
Researchers say that the rising number of space launches around the world will warm parts of the atmosphere and thin the ozone layer.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-black-carbon-cost-of-rocket-launches/
It’s Time to Burn Medical Consent Forms
Attempts at reform have not gone far enough. The problem isn’t the documents—it’s how to frame consent in the new health ecosystem.
https://www.wired.com/story/health-data-consent-forms/
20 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/
The Franchise Frenzy Leaves Nothing to the Imagination
From 'The Rings of Power' to the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney+, streaming services are adapting everything in sight. No one’s head ca
https://www.wired.com/story/streaming-lose-headcanon/
Particle Hunters Can Spend a Lifetime Searching for Answers
In physics, experiments to answer the big questions can take decades to run—and might not produce any findings at all.
https://www.wired.com/story/particle-hunters-physics-icecube-lhc/
Why Watch Content on Your Phone When You Can Watch It on Your TV?
Here’s how to cast correctly—it’s never been easier.
https://www.wired.com/story/cast-from-phone-to-tv-tips/
The Many Possible Futures of Streaming Television
This week on Gadget Lab, we reckon with streaming’s growing pains and think ahead to what watching TV will be like in five or 10 years.
https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-554/
What Black One Direction Fans Reveal About Activism
Pop music fans know that their faves can't change the world's systemic problems—that's not what they're asking for.
https://www.wired.com/story/fandom-internet-culture-one-direction-politics-kaitlyn-tiffany/
The US Can Halve Its Emissions by 2030—if It Wants To
The economics are clear: Renewables are cheap enough for the country to rapidly decarbonize. Less evident is the political will to pull it o
https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-can-halve-its-emissions-by-2030-if-it-wants-to/
Lawmakers Want Social Media Companies to Stop Getting Kids Hooked
Bills across the US would force TikTok and Instagram to ditch features that keep youngsters glued to their phones. Could they stem a teen me
https://www.wired.com/story/social-media-addiction-laws-children-tiktok-instagram/
Nobody Knows How to Watch Movies Anymore
People get distracted, hit pause, never finish. It seems hopeless—but it’s not as dire as it sounds.
https://www.wired.com/story/no-one-knows-how-to-watch-movies/
It’s Hard to Do Climate Research When Your Glacier Is Melting
Glaciers offer unparalleled insight into the world’s climate. But as they melt, the data they offer is less useful—and more dangerous to col
https://www.wired.com/story/glacier-melting-climate-research/
16 Great Deals on Our Favorite Video Games and Accessories
Too hot to go outside? Grab some headphones and fire up your Switch Lite.
https://www.wired.com/story/midweek-deals-june-15-2022/
Russia Is Taking Over Ukraine’s Internet
In occupied Ukraine, people’s internet is being routed to Russia—and subjected to its powerful censorship and surveillance machine.
https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-russia-internet-takeover/
LaMDA and the Sentient AI Trap
Arguments over whether Google’s large language model has a soul distract from the real-world problems that plague artificial intelligence.
https://www.wired.com/story/lamda-sentient-ai-bias-google-blake-lemoine/
Australia Has Finally Woken Up to Climate Change
The newly elected government has promised stricter emissions limits and more renewables in the wake of fires, droughts, and floods.
https://www.wired.com/story/australia-climate-change/
How Lost Hikers Can Send an SOS to Space
The SARSAT satellite system is a kind of celestial lifeguard for explorers, boaters, and aviators who might be in need of search and rescue.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-lost-hikers-can-send-an-sos-to-space/
Is It Possible to Beat a Virus That Moves Faster Than Science?
WIRED’s editor in chief shares thoughts on the ongoing evolutionary battle between humans and SARS-CoV-2, plus more from the next issue.
https://www.wired.com/story/is-it-possible-to-beat-a-virus-that-moves-faster-than-science/
When Covid Came for Provincetown
In a queer vacation hot spot on Cape Cod, an ad hoc community proved that Americans can stifle large outbreaks—if they want to.
https://www.wired.com/story/provincetown-covid-delta-outbreak-response/
Reality TV Has Become a Parody of Itself
If you can think of it, there’s probably a reality show about it. The surplus has taken the genre into the surreal.
https://www.wired.com/story/streaming-reality-tv/
35 Father’s Day Gifts for the Dependable Dad in Your Life
Forget the tie and surprise Dad this year. From mechanical keyboards to electric scooters, we've got the best gifts right here.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-fathers-day-gift-ideas-2022-1/
Retailers bamboozled by the pandemic now find themselves staring at mountains of unwanted stock. Here’s what happened and how it can be fixe
https://www.wired.com/story/the-world-has-too-much-stuff/
Monkeypox Can Be Contained—but Time Is Running Out
Testing, vaccinating, and contact tracing can control the virus in Europe and North America—unless complacency allows it to take hold.
https://www.wired.com/story/monkeypox-can-be-contained-time-running-out/
The FAA Says SpaceX Can’t Expand Its Texas Launch Site—Yet
SpaceX must address dozens of environmental issues before it can upgrade Starbase in Boca Chica. The launch license needed for the Starship
https://www.wired.com/story/the-faa-says-spacex-cant-expand-its-texas-launch-site-yet/
The Activision Blizzard Union Win Is Only a Beginning
The company’s future owner, Microsoft, has entered into a labor neutrality agreement, making it easier for workers to unionize.
https://www.wired.com/story/activision-blizzard-union-negotiations/
Shanghai’s Censors Can’t Hide Stories of the Dead
Many people reportedly died after struggling to access medical care during a brutal lockdown. The families want to make sure these deaths ar
https://www.wired.com/story/shanghai-lockdown-censorship-deaths/
Canada Moves to Decriminalize Possession of ‘Hard’ Drugs
British Columbia’s three-year trial aims to address its opioid crisis. The legislation has been welcomed, but some think it’s still too cons
https://www.wired.com/story/canada-moves-to-decriminalize-possession-of-hard-drugs/