The Best Grills to Kickstart Your Summer Cookout
We grilled, smoked, baked, and cleaned, then did it all over again and again to find an option for every home.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-grills
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The Best Grills to Kickstart Your Summer Cookout
We grilled, smoked, baked, and cleaned, then did it all over again and again to find an option for every home.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-grills
Bolt Loaned Employees Thousands to Buy Stock—Then Laid Them Off
At least one employee borrowed $100,000 from the company—and now has just 30 days to pay it back.
https://www.wired.com/story/bolt-stock-loans
The Next Challenge for Solid-State Batteries? Making Lots of Them
Startups like Solid Power are beginning to roll out solid-state batteries that meet the needs of EVs. But hurdles remain for manufacturing t
https://www.wired.com/story/the-next-challenge-for-solid-state-batteries-making-lots-of-them
Smartphones Blur the Line Between Civilian and Combatant
In Ukraine, civilians are valiantly assisting the army via apps—and challenging a tenet of international law in the process.
https://www.wired.com/story/smartphones-ukraine-civilian-combatant
DJI’s Wireless Microphone Captures Good Sound—and It’s Easy
DJI branches out from drones again, this time with a wireless mic system that’s one of the best simple options.
https://www.wired.com/review/dji-mic
Marques Brownlee Wants to Help You Create Viral Videos
Known online as MKBHD, the tech reviewer spoke with WIRED about how to navigate YouTube as a creator and the importance of diverse perspecti
https://www.wired.com/story/marques-brownlee-interview-mkbhd-video-creator-tips
A New Kind of Genome Editing Is Here to Fine-Tune DNA
Instead of deleting genes, epigenetic editing modulates their activity. A new paper tests if it’s able to undo a genetic effect of early alc
https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-kind-of-genome-editing-is-here-to-fine-tune-dna
Google's Russian Empire Faces an Uncertain Future
After filing for bankruptcy, Google could withdraw from Russia or antagonize the country's regulators from overseas.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-russia-exit
Here’s a Nice Way to Air-Condition Your Summer Campout
The update to Zero Breeze’s mobile AC unit is a little more effective, and a little less expensive.
https://www.wired.com/review/zero-breeze-mark-ii-portable-air-conditioner-2022
Polar’s Latest Running Watch Thinks It’s Smarter Than It Is
Polar’s newest fitness watch is aimed at runners, but the software is hard to use, and it lacks some basic features.
https://www.wired.com/review/polar-pacer-2
Mathematicians Transcend a Geometric Theory of Motion
More than 30 years ago, Andreas Floer changed geometry. Now, two mathematicians have finally figured out how to extend his revolutionary per
https://www.wired.com/story/mathematicians-transcend-a-geometric-theory-of-motion
How to Use a Laptop as a Second Display for Your Desktop
Want to use that extra screen for a little more real estate, even without any cords or cables? Here's how.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-laptop-second-display-for-desktop-wireless
The coming of ‘Pokémon Scarlet’ and ‘Pokémon Violet’ demonstrate the brand’s next evolution.
https://www.wired.com/story/pokemon-evolution-finally
Satellites and AI Can Help Solve Big Problems—If Given the Chance
Traditional hurdles stand in the way of ambitious plans to use imagery to help feed people, reduce poverty, and protect the planet.
https://www.wired.com/story/satellite-images-ai-solve-problems-governments
Gmail Is Kind of a Mess. Here’s How to Fix It
It may be ubiquitous, but Google’s email service can leave a lot to be desired when it comes to looks and functionality.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-fix-gmail-interface
The Hacker Gold Rush That's Poised to Eclipse Ransomware
As governments crack down on ransomware, cybercriminals may soon shift to business email compromise—already the world's most profitable type
https://www.wired.com/story/business-email-compromise-bec-ransomware-scams
‘Dune’ Is One of the Most Influential Sci-Fi Books Ever
Although originally published in 1965, Frank Herbert's classic science fiction novel is still relevant.
https://www.wired.com/2020/06/geeks-guide-dune-influence
Google May Owe You a Chunk of $100 Million
Plus: The US admits to cyber operations supporting Ukraine, SCOTUS investigates its own, and a Michael Flynn surveillance mystery is solved.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-photos-settlement-us-ukraine-hacks-michael-flynn-unmasking
Amazon Watches Its Workers and Waits for Them to Fail
Plus: A new Microsoft Surface laptop, sharable holograms, and Google cleans up its messaging mess.
https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-worker-tracking-details-revealed
What’s It Like to Drive NASA’s 1972 Moon Buggy?
OK, we’re 50 years late, but WIRED (finally) caught up with one of only six people to ever ride in the Lunar Roving Vehicle on the moon’s su
https://www.wired.com/review/nasa-1972-moon-buggy
Your Tim Hortons Coffee App Knew Where You Were at All Times
The Canada-based company illegally collected “vast amounts of location data,” such as every time a person entered or left their home, workpl
https://www.wired.com/story/tim-hortons-coffee-app-location-data-tracking
The Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 Won't Be the Best 2-in-1 in 2022
Samsung's latest 2-in-1 laptop flagship makes few changes to its formula. Up against tough competition from Lenovo and HP, it’s falling behi
https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-book2-pro-360
Google Meet and Duo Will Finally Become a Single Video Chat App
The Duo brand is dying, but its code base will live on.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-meet-duo-video-messaging-app
13 Great Deals on Sustainable Products, Walmart+ Sales, and More
Reduce, reuse, and buy a sweatsuit made of recycled plastic bottles this weekend. Or shop Walmart’s members-only event.
https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-june-4-2022
The Best Earplugs for Gig-goers, Insomniacs, and Anyone With Ears
Whether you want to sleep through the party or rock out to your favorite band, these earplugs will help drown out the noise.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-earplugs
The FDA May Nix the Word ‘Milk’ From Your Almond Milk Carton
Dairy groups have argued that using the name for plant-based drinks confuses people. Critics say their real motivation is declining sales.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-fda-may-nix-the-word-milk-from-your-almond-milk-carton
Sci-Fi Needs More Dark, Serious Animation
'Love, Death + Robots' director David S. F. Wilson wants to make an atmospheric animated feature film.
https://www.wired.com/2022/06/geeks-guide-david-s-f-wilson
Star Wars Has a Fandom Problem
The racist messages sent to 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' star Moses Ingram are just the latest in a series of incidents directed at actors in the franch
https://www.wired.com/story/star-wars-fandom-racism
The First Privately Funded Killer Asteroid Spotter Is Here
Researchers at the B612 Foundation’s Asteroid Institute developed a new tool for tracking space-rock trajectories—even with limited data.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-first-privately-funded-killer-asteroid-spotter-is-here
Garmin Finally Brings Back the Vivosmart—and It’s Even Better
It’s only taken four years, but Garmin’s small fitness tracker is back with a slew of great and necessary improvements.
https://www.wired.com/review/garmin-vivosmart-5
How 2 'Drag Race' Queens Are Revolutionizing the Podcast Scene
With the MOM Network, Alaska and Willam are giving fans a new window into the drag community.
https://www.wired.com/story/drag-turns-to-podcasting
The Fight Against Robocall Spam and Scams Heats Up in India
A new proposal by India's telecom regulator aims to make accurate caller ID mandatory, but critics say it may be fundamentally flawed.
https://www.wired.com/story/india-robocall-spam-caller-id
Apple’s Software Strategy Is More Important Than Ever
As it heads into its annual developer conference next week, Apple's focus needs to stay on bits, not atoms.
https://www.wired.com/story/wwdc-2022-what-to-expect
The Supreme Court Is Building Its Own Surveillance State
Searching clerks' phones to find out who leaked the Dobbs opinion sets a dangerous precedent of exploiting digital rights.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-supreme-court-is-building-its-own-surveillance-state
Airfare Prediction Algorithms Are Going Haywire
The world's current weirdness has made it more difficult for tools like Kayak and Google Flights to guess the best time to buy a plane ticke
https://www.wired.com/story/airfare-prediction-tools
Just How Hard Is Thor’s Battle Chain Workout?
In his upcoming movie, the Norse god of thunder has to get back into shape—but does it take superhero strength to exercise like he does?
https://www.wired.com/story/just-how-hard-is-thors-battle-chain-workout
8 Great Outdoor Deals to Kick-Start Your Summer of Fun
It’s not the weekend yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning a backyard bash with these discounted projectors, grills, and speak
https://www.wired.com/story/outdoor-summer-deals-june-2-2022
Welcome to the Great Reinfection
A repeat encounter with Covid used to be a rarity. But now that Omicron has changed the game, expect reinfections to be the new normal.
https://www.wired.com/story/welcome-to-the-great-reinfection
The ROG Flow Z13 Is a Portable Gaming Tablet With a Sweet Screen
ROG’s slim tablet and keyboard combo is (mostly) a success, but its high price may put you off.
https://www.wired.com/review/asus-rog-flow-z13
The Star Wars Galaxy Is Burdened With Backstory
Making whole shows like Obi-Wan Kenobi just to fill in plot holes is wildly unnecessary.
https://www.wired.com/story/star-wars-obi-wan-plot-holes
The New Frontier of Prosthetics? Tech for Independent Living
For many, “prosthetics” means wheelchairs and hearing aids. Adults with cognitive disabilities are pioneering a new paradigm for assistive t
https://www.wired.com/story/prosthetics-disability-future-of-work
Volodymyr Zelensky on War, Technology, and the Future of Ukraine
In a one-on-one interview with WIRED, the embattled president expresses clarity amidst the chaos.
https://www.wired.com/story/volodymyr-zelensky-q-and-a-ukraine-war-technology
This Is What Flying Car Ports Should Look Like
It might be years before flying cars take to the skies, but designers and engineers are already testing the infrastructure they’ll need to o
https://www.wired.com/story/flying-cars-ports-design
Arctis' Nova Pro Wireless Sound Great, Unless You're Speaking
This do-everything gaming headset has a price tag to match. Just make sure you get the right model, and that you don't need a high-end mic.
https://www.wired.com/review/steelseries-arctis-nova-pro-wireless
Sheryl Sandberg and the Death of 'The Deal'
Meta's famous COO is leaving after 14 years at the company—and so goes a partnership that shaped our world.
https://www.wired.com/story/sheryl-sandberg-leaves-meta
How Mdou Moctar’s Music Went Viral Via Bluetooth
The guitarist’s music spread in his native Niger thanks to fans sharing it phone to phone.
https://www.wired.com/story/mdou-moctar-bluetooth-music-star
Video Gaming Got Its First Major Union. Now What?
Raven Software’s vote to unionize its QA team is historic, but getting Activision Blizzard to actually listen will require a lot more work.
https://www.wired.com/story/raven-software-gaming-union
The Trendy, Spendy Future of Tech-Enabled Indoor Farming
Apps and sensor-laden gadgets are helping farmers shift from the fields to indoor food-growing operations. But these innovations still don’t
https://www.wired.com/story/indoor-farming-vertical-farming-freight-farms
‘Civic Fan Fiction’ Makes Politics a Dysfunctional Team Sport
The internet’s fandom-generating culture creates fantasies of the powerful that imprison us in their delusions.
https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-social-media-civic-fanfiction
How the Kremlin Infiltrated Russia’s Facebook
VKontakte was created to empower free speech, but it has instead enabled government censorship and arrests.
https://www.wired.com/story/vk-russia-democracy