Who Are Instagram's Infertility Influencers Really Helping?
After my second miscarriage, I scrolled and scrolled. All around me was aspirational grieving—and I had come undone.
https://www.wired.com/story/mother-day-ivf-instagram-influencers
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Who Are Instagram's Infertility Influencers Really Helping?
After my second miscarriage, I scrolled and scrolled. All around me was aspirational grieving—and I had come undone.
https://www.wired.com/story/mother-day-ivf-instagram-influencers
Science Is Redefining Motherhood. If Only Society Would Let It
It's time to decouple maternity from womanhood. Recent advances in fertility science are helping pave the way toward inclusivity.
https://www.wired.com/story/science-redefining-motherhood
Hockey Star Zach Hyman Has Made Esports His Off-Ice Hustle
The Oilers forward's experience playing in the NHL and gaming with his family put him in a unique spot to translate traditional sports into
https://www.wired.com/story/zach-hyman-esports-gaming-hockey-edmonton-oilers
A New Gas-Guzzling Postal Fleet Could Be Halted by Lawsuits
Suits by states and environmentalists are contesting a USPS contract to buy 165,000 trucks, the majority of which get only 8.6 miles per gal
https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-gas-guzzling-postal-fleet-could-get-halted-by-lawsuits
Data Brokers Track Abortion Clinic Visits for Anyone to Buy
Plus: Russia rerouted internet in occupied Ukraine, Grindr sold its users' location data to ad networks, and more.
https://www.wired.com/story/data-brokers-tracking-abortion-clinics-security-news
Apple Mail Now Blocks Email Tracking. Here’s What It Means for You
If you don’t like marketers (or anyone else) knowing when and where you read your email, Apple’s feature will help you reclaim some privacy.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-mail-blocks-email-tracking-heres-what-it-means
12 Great Weekend Deals on Smol iPads, TVs, and Theraguns
Now is a great time to upgrade your home viewing, gaming, or relaxing with a couple of our favorite fun-size devices.
https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-may-7-2022
Apple, Google, and Microsoft Team Up to Vanquish the Password
Plus: Sonos gets vocal, Twitter tightens up, and Lyft will let you ride with strangers again.
https://www.wired.com/story/fido-alliance-passwordless-login-browser-support
The Fall of ‘Roe’ Would Put Big Tech in a Bind
Alphabet, Meta, and others collect heaps of user data that could be exploited by law enforcement—and create legal hazards.
https://www.wired.com/story/big-tech-roe-abortion
19 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts on Sale Now
Did Mom's special holiday sneak up on you, too? Don’t sweat it.
https://www.wired.com/story/last-minute-mothers-day-deals-2022-1
How a Telemedicine Abortion Provider Is Bracing for Post-Roe Life
The CEO of digital abortion clinic Hey Jane discusses the grim future of reproductive rights in the US and the clinic’s plans to keep provid
https://www.wired.com/story/telemedicine-abortion-post-roe-future
‘The Next Civil War’ Reads Like Dystopian Realism
The warnings about political violence in Stephen Marche's latest book are like something out of science fiction.
https://www.wired.com/2022/05/geeks-guide-stephen-marche
'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Is Pure Fanfic
And that’s (mostly) a good thing.
https://www.wired.com/story/doctor-strange-multiverse-madness-fanfic
Burning Crops to Capture Carbon? Good Luck Finding Water
The technique uses plants as fuel and sequesters the emitted CO2, removing it from the atmosphere. But scaling up would use gobs of water an
https://www.wired.com/story/burning-crops-to-capture-carbon-good-luck-finding-water
Small Drones Are Giving Ukraine an Unprecedented Edge
From surveillance to search-and-rescue, consumer drones are having an unprecedented impact on Ukraine’s defense against Russia.
https://www.wired.com/story/drones-russia-ukraine-war
The Newest iPad Mini Is at Its Lowest Price Ever
The smallest Apple tablet is usually too expensive. Right now, it's $60 off.
https://www.wired.com/story/ipad-mini-deal-may-2022
Star Wars Ain’t What It Used to Be
Another May the Fourth rolls around with the franchise feeling more like it's on auto-pilot than hyperdrive.
https://www.wired.com/story/obi-wan-kenobi-star-wars-future
A Vast Underground Water System Helps Drive Antarctica’s Glaciers
Scientists have finally found Antarctica’s missing groundwater, which will help them predict ice flows on the continent.
https://www.wired.com/story/a-vast-underground-water-system-helps-drive-antarcticas-glaciers
How to Protect Your Digital Privacy if 'Roe v. Wade' Falls
Reproductive rights are still largely guaranteed in the United States. Here are some key privacy concepts to adopt in the event that they're
https://www.wired.com/story/roe-v-wade-privacy-practices
Spatial adds support for full-body virtual avatars, giving realism in VR a step up.
https://www.wired.com/story/spatial-vr-full-body-avatars
VPN Providers Threaten to Quit India Over New Data Law
The country has ordered companies operating VPNs to collect user data and hand it over to officials—but they’re refusing to do so.
https://www.wired.com/story/india-vpn-data-law
Uber and Lyft Drivers Must Now Set Their Own Mask Rules
After pandemic safety measures ended in the US, ride-hailing companies lifted their requirements for riders—leaving those behind the wheel o
https://www.wired.com/story/uber-lyft-driver-masks
DALL-E 2 Creates Incredible Images—and Biased Ones You Don’t See
OpenAI’s new system is adept at turning text into images. But researchers say it also reinforces stereotypes against women and people of col
https://www.wired.com/story/dall-e-2-ai-text-image-bias-social-media
Mars Colonies Will Need Solar Power—and Nuclear Too
A new study shows how future inhabitants of the Red Planet could run on either energy source, depending on where they set up camp.
https://www.wired.com/story/mars-solar-nuclear-power
The Crypto Industry Is Getting Too Honest
What if no one cares whether it’s a Ponzi scheme?
https://www.wired.com/story/ftx-steph-curry-crypto-ad-ponzi-scheme
After 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,' Read These 5 Comics
The multiverse is a tricky and confusing place. These books will help you get your bearings.
https://www.wired.com/story/doctor-strange-multiverse-reading-list
Kara Swisher's Take on Twitter
This week, the journalist and entrepreneur joins us to talk about the possible changes Elon Musk could bring to his new social network.
https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-549
15 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts on Sale Now
Did Mom's special holiday sneak up on you, too? Don’t sweat it.
https://www.wired.com/story/last-minute-mothers-day-deals-2022
13 Great Star Wars Day Deals on Apparel, Movies, and Phone Cases
Hundreds of Bothans died to bring us these deals.
https://www.wired.com/story/may-the-4th-star-wars-deals-2022
Tech Companies Are Not Ready for a Post-Roe Era
Silicon Valley firms are about to be at the center of the storm around abortion access and reproductive rights. They need to prepare.
https://www.wired.com/story/tech-companies-not-ready-post-roe-era
The Infinite Deaths of Social Media
The social internet has always thrived on rebirth. If Elon Musk’s rule leads to Twitter’s demise, it makes room for something new.
https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-end-good-thing
You Don't Have to Quit Meat to Save the Planet—Just Eat Less
If everyone ate just 20 percent less beef, deforestation rates by 2050 could be half as bad.
https://www.wired.com/story/beef-eating-deforestation
The Best Games Have the Smartest Learning Curves
Casual gamers tend to avoid really difficult titles (cough, 'Elden Ring'). But dying a lot doesn't have to be frustrating.
https://www.wired.com/story/video-games-learning-curves
Could Anyone Do Luke’s Plank Flip From ‘Return of the Jedi’?
Let’s calculate whether the lightsaber-catching, Sarlacc-pit-avoiding maneuver can be done by mere mortals or requires help from the Force.
https://www.wired.com/story/could-anyone-do-lukes-plank-flip-from-return-of-the-jedi
The Roe v. Wade Opinion Is Not the First Supreme Court Leak
US precedents include the famous Dred Scott slavery case. But leaks never bode well for the court-journalist relationship.
https://www.wired.com/story/supreme-court-leak-journalism
Tata Neu, India’s New Super App, Has a Privacy Problem
Tata Neu is the country’s latest do-everything app. When users signed up, their personal information was already there.
https://www.wired.com/story/india-tata-super-app-privacy
Europe’s New Law Will Force Secretive TikTok to Open Up
The Digital Services Act will extract more new information from the young app than from older platforms like Facebook.
https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-transparency-dsa-europe
Shanghai Is Rewriting Chinese Censorship Amid Lockdown
Censors are cracking down on free speech online, but people are finding new ways to get around them.
https://www.wired.com/story/shanghai-lockdown-china-censorship
This Smart Water Bowl Tracks Your Cat’s Drinking Habits
Sure Petcare's Felaqua Connect lets you stay ahead of health concerns with real-time data you can show your vet.
https://www.wired.com/review/sure-petcare-felaqua-connect
Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control: Inside Shein’s Sudden Rise
The Chinese company has become a fast-fashion juggernaut by appealing to budget-conscious Gen Zers. But its ultralow prices are hiding unacc
https://www.wired.com/story/fast-cheap-out-of-control-inside-rise-of-shein
Is Leaking a Supreme Court Opinion a Crime? The Law Is Far From Clear
The leak of a draft opinion overturning ‘Roe v. Wade’ quickly sparked a court investigation. Which laws may have been violated, if any, rema
https://www.wired.com/story/scotus-roe-v-wade-opinion-leak-legal-risk
How to Embrace Despair in the Age of Climate Change
It's tempting to think that activism is the cure for eco-anxiety. But it's no substitute for emotional resilience and community.
https://www.wired.com/story/generation-dread-britt-wray-climate-change
The Pandemic Gave Scientists a New Way to Spy on Emissions
Researchers have struggled to quantify in real time how much carbon dioxide humans spout. Lockdowns presented a unique opportunity to get a
https://www.wired.com/story/the-pandemic-gave-scientists-a-new-way-to-spy-on-emissions
The Positive Grid Spark Mini Is the Best Portable Guitar Amp
For under $200, it’s hard to name a guitar-playing tool that I like more than this combination amp and Bluetooth speaker.
https://www.wired.com/review/positive-grid-spark-mini
Don’t Call Tony Fadell an Asshole—He Prefers ‘Mission Driven’
In his new book Build, the founder of Nest gets into how to be an effective leader, why the metaverse is bunk, and when quitting is a virtue.
https://www.wired.com/story/dont-call-tony-fadell-an-asshole-he-prefers-mission-driven
Amazon Labor Union Loses Ground in Staten Island Push
After a surprising win last month, workers have voted against unionizing a second warehouse in the NYC borough.
https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-staten-island-union-vote
15 Great Amazon Pet Day Deals on Cameras, Robot Vacs, and Toys
Treat your furry friend—and yourself—with these discounted goodies.
https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-pet-day-deals-may-2022
Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Phones Are the Cheapest We’ve Seen Them
They're still expensive, but if you've been eyeing the S22 Ultra and its 10x optical zoom camera, it's a good time to buy.
https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-galaxy-s22-deals-may-2022
Years after the coworking giant’s highly publicized decline, its principles have permeated traditional offices and unlikely work spaces alik
https://www.wired.com/story/wework-coworking-office-spaces
Give Fitbits (of Sorts) to the Trees
You can tell a lot about a tree by its sway, so scientists are outfitting them with accelerometers. That could help the West better manage i
https://www.wired.com/story/give-fitbits-of-sorts-to-the-trees