'Men' Is an Excellent Movie and I Have No Idea Who It's For
Alex Garland's latest cerebral genre piece is a timely bit of storytelling. But the people who need to see it may never seek it out.
https://www.wired.com/story/men-alex-garland-review
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'Men' Is an Excellent Movie and I Have No Idea Who It's For
Alex Garland's latest cerebral genre piece is a timely bit of storytelling. But the people who need to see it may never seek it out.
https://www.wired.com/story/men-alex-garland-review
The Spendy Somnox 2 Robot Sends You to Slumberland
This cuddly robotic bedfellow helps you fall asleep faster and sleep better, but the price will give you nightmares.
https://www.wired.com/review/somnox-2-sleep-robot
Spyware Vendors Target Android With Zero-Day Exploits
New research from Google's Threat Analysis Group outlines the risks Android users face from the surveillance-for-hire industry.
https://www.wired.com/story/android-spyware-cytrox-predator-google-tag
The Online Spider Market Is Massive—and Crawling With Issues
A new study shows the enormous extent of the global arachnid trade, one that might be undermining wild populations.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-online-spider-market-is-massive-and-crawling-with-issues
Boeing Is Ready to Launch Starliner, a Rival to SpaceX’s Dragon
The company’s uncrewed spacecraft will fly to the International Space Station, and if successful, will give NASA astronauts another way to g
https://www.wired.com/story/boeing-is-ready-to-launch-starliner-a-rival-to-spacexs-dragon
The Almighty Squabble Over Who Gets to Name Microbes
Scientists are just starting to uncover the vast diversity of microbes out there. The only problem? No one can agree on how to name them.
https://www.wired.com/story/microbe-names-fight
This Is Where Dirty Old Cars Go to Die
The electric vehicle revolution is gathering speed—but what happens to all those polluting cars already on the road?
https://www.wired.com/story/second-hand-cars-pollution
This week, we cover the basics of cycling for fun and transportation, including selecting, maintaining, and accessorizing your two-wheeler.
https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-551
Solo Stove’s Pi Is My New Favorite Pizza Oven
The new pizza oven is compact, looks great, and keeps the handles of my cast-irons cool.
https://www.wired.com/review/solo-stove-pi
'Dredd' Deserves a Better Place in Alex Garland’s Filmography
Now that the writer-director’s new horror flick 'Men' is about to hit theaters, it’s time to revisit one of his lesser-known movies.
https://www.wired.com/story/alex-garland-revisiting-dredd
Why It's So Hard to Count Twitter Bots
Elon Musk's method for tracking down bots may be useless, but finding a better formula is tougher than you think.
https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-musk-bots
Roe’s Fall Will Limit Screening for Fatal Congenital Conditions
Many life-limiting conditions can only be detected 12 weeks into pregnancy—but some US states are planning to set to the abortion limit much
https://www.wired.com/story/roe-fall-limit-screening-fatal-congenital-conditions
6 Great Deals on Robot Vacuums and Air Purifiers
Spring cleaning isn't just for your closet. Get rid of that pesky dust, pet dander, and pollen with some of our favorite gadgets.
https://www.wired.com/story/robot-vacuum-air-purifier-deals-may-18-2022
The Incredible Shrinking Car Dealership
The way people buy automobiles is changing—so Honda and other manufacturers are adapting in kind.
https://www.wired.com/story/car-dealers-electric-charging-smaller-online-shopping
Carbon-Rich Peat Is Disappearing. But Is It Also Growing?
Scientists have discovered “proto-peat” forming in the Arctic as the Earth naturally sequesters carbon, but it could take centuries to matur
https://www.wired.com/story/carbon-rich-peat-is-disappearing-but-is-it-also-growing
A Letter to My Fellow Asian Mothers From the Multiverse
A raft of recent films like 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' highlights the complicated relationships between immigrant Asian women and t
https://www.wired.com/story/turning-red-everything-everywhere-all-at-once
This Topsy-Turvy Gizmo Tries to Reinvent the Tripod Head
This little gadget tries to perfect the tried-and-true ball head, but it’s too expensive and has a few too many quirks.
https://www.wired.com/review/platypod-platyball-elite
This Hacktivist Site Lets You Prank-Call Russian Officials
To protest the war in Ukraine, WasteRussianTime.today auto-dials Russian government officials, connects them to each other, and lets you lis
https://www.wired.com/story/robo-prank-call-russian-officials-website
An EU Law Could Let US Prosecutors Scan Phones for Abortion Texts
Tools used to find child abuse material could be wielded in the US to protect “unborn children” if the EU bans end-to-end encryption.
https://www.wired.com/story/eu-law-scan-phones-abortion-texts
The US Has a Plan to Document Human Rights Violations in Ukraine
The government will fund a project to help humanitarians on the ground and gather evidence of war crimes.
https://www.wired.com/story/conflict-observatory-ukraine-russia-war-crimes
The Fight for Abortion Rights Is a Battle Over History
Justice Samuel Alito says the right to abortion was unknown in US law until “the latter part of the 20th century.” History says otherwise.
https://www.wired.com/story/abortion-rights-us-history
Adam Mosseri Says He Wants Big Tech to Give Up Control
The head of Instagram has a vision for using Web3 to shift power from tech platforms to content creators—which he says will ultimately benef
https://www.wired.com/story/adam-mosseri-instagram
Your iPhone Is Vulnerable to a Malware Attack Even When It’s Off
Researchers found a way to exploit the tech that enables Apple’s Find My feature, which could allow attackers to track location when a devic
https://www.wired.com/story/iphone-find-my-malware-attack-vulnerability
With Dusty Solar Panels, InSight’s Days on Mars Are Numbered
After the InSight lander studied the strongest marsquake ever detected, scientists gave the space robot a negative prognosis because of its
https://www.wired.com/story/with-dusty-solar-panels-insights-days-on-mars-are-numbered
The US Military Is Building Its Own Metaverse
Defense tech companies have latched on to the metaverse hype—but what they’re building will be a far cry from Meta’s virtual world.
https://www.wired.com/story/military-metaverse
This Gene Mutation Breaks the Immune System. Why Has It Survived?
Two new studies found genetic mutations that cause severe immune deficiencies are common in some remote populations, leaving them highly vul
https://www.wired.com/story/genetic-mutation-breaks-immune-system
The RedMagic 7 Pro Is a Gaming Powerhouse
This high-powered gaming phone will satisfy all the playing needs of obsessive gamers. The rest of us should look elsewhere.
https://www.wired.com/review/nubia-redmagic-7-pro
The 30 Best Gift Ideas for the New Grad In Your Life
Ring in their special milestone with useful gadgets, outdoor gear, subscriptions, and modern conveniences.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-graduation-gift-ideas-2022
Widely Available AI Could Have Deadly Consequences
US researchers' “Dr. Evil project” proves drug discovery AI could be used to create biochemical weapons.
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-dr-evil-drug-discovery
The Internet Origin Story You Know Is Wrong
The history of the internet is repeatedly reduced to the story of the singular ARPANET. But BBSs were just as important—if not more.
https://www.wired.com/story/internet-origin-story-bbs
Drones Are Turning Into Personal Flying Machines
We were promised jetpacks that never arrived. But you know what’s finally here? Big, honking drones you can ride on.
https://www.wired.com/story/drones-are-turning-into-personal-flying-machines
What’s the Deal With Synesthesia TikTok?
A growing number of people on the platform claim to have a perceptual condition that lets them smell colors, see music, or taste sounds. But
https://www.wired.com/story/synesthesia-tiktok
US Courts Are Coming After Crypto Exchanges That Skirt Sanctions
A newly unsealed opinion is likely the first decision from a US federal court to find that cryptocurrencies can't be used to evade sanctions.
https://www.wired.com/story/cryptocurrency-evade-sanctions-us-court-opinion
Feds Warn Employers Against Discriminatory Hiring Algorithms
As AI invades the interview process, the DOJ and EOCC have provided guidance to protect people with disabilities from bias.
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-hiring-bias-doj-eocc-guidance
Slow Internet? Here’s How to Run a Wi-Fi Speed Check
Diagnose connectivity issues on your computer, smartphone, or game console.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-test-wifi-speed
Amazon Has Too Many Warehouses. Now Sellers Are Paying More
Sellers keep getting hit with fee increases—at a time when shelves are sitting empty.
https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-warehouse-sellers
The Post-Roe Battleground for Abortion Pills Will Be Your Mailbox
If regulation of abortion access falls to the states, it will unleash legal havoc over pregnancy-ending medications that are shipped across
https://www.wired.com/story/the-post-roe-battleground-for-abortion-pills-will-be-your-mailbox
In Memoriam: Forgetting Your Password
In our passwordless future, we'll lose the frustration—and freedom—of getting locked out.
https://www.wired.com/story/in-memoriam-forgetting-passwords
The Bad Times Are Coming for Startups
A spate of layoffs is just the first sign of trouble for early-stage companies facing an economic downturn.
https://www.wired.com/story/startups-layoffs-economy-bad-times
KEF’s New LS60 Wireless Speakers Are an Absolute Triumph
The audiophile brand has just launched the world’s finest streaming speakers with grin-inducing sound, but are they worth $7,000?
https://www.wired.com/review/review-kef-ls60-wireless
How to Turn Any Document Into a PDF
Master the file format that works everywhere and anywhere—even from your phone.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-turn-document-into-pdf
Tips for Cargo Biking With Your Kids
You’ve decided to join the ebiking boom, and so have your kids. Congrats! Here's the gear and advice you need to ride safely.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-family-ebike-with-kids
Could Life Use a Longer Genetic Code? Maybe, but It’s Unlikely
In theory, the building blocks of life are possible with a more expansive code than three-letter codons. New work shows that would be a chal
https://www.wired.com/story/could-life-use-a-longer-genetic-code-maybe-but-its-unlikely
If Tech Fails to Design for the Most Vulnerable, It Fails Us All
Building around the so-called typical user is a dangerous mistake.
https://www.wired.com/story/technology-design-marginalized-communities
Peloton’s ‘Worst-Kept Secret’ Is Out (Yes, It’s a Rowing Machine)
Plus: The iPod is dead, iPhones might go USB-C, folding screens get bendier, and a beloved music synthesizer gets an upgrade.
https://www.wired.com/story/peloton-rowing-machine-revealed
Farming Drives Toward ‘Precision Agriculture’ Technologies
Although real-world data is scant, proponents say robotics and AI will soon revolutionize agriculture.
https://www.wired.com/story/farming-drives-towards-precision-agriculture-technologies
How to Use Tech to Perform Acts of Kindness
Tech can get us down—but it can also empower us to help others. Here’s how to volunteer virtually, share your skills, or simply brighten som
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-tech-to-perform-acts-of-kindness
The NSA Swears It Has ‘No Backdoors’ in Next-Gen Encryption
Plus: New details of ICE’s dragnet surveillance in the US, Clearview AI agrees to limit sales of its faceprint database, and more security n
https://www.wired.com/story/nsa-backdoor-encryption-security-roundup
Where to Buy Vinyl Records Online and in Person
The best way to support your favorite musicians is by going straight to the source.
https://www.wired.com/story/where-to-buy-vinyl-records
The HyperX Quadcast S Is Our Go-To Streaming Mic
Great looks and good sound make this USB microphone a favorite for new and veteran Twitch streamers alike.
https://www.wired.com/review/hyperx-quadcast-s