Whether you want to stream it live on Sunday or catch highlights afterward, here’s how to watch the 94th Academy Awards.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-the-oscars-academy-awards
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The Fragile Open Source Ecosystem Isn't Ready for 'Protestware'
A recent uptick in disruptions to open source software, including incidents aimed at objecting to Russia's war in Ukraine, have left the com
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John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’ Is a Paranoid Classic
The film hasn't lost any of its creepy charm since it premiered in 1982.
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Europe's Digital Markets Act Takes a Hammer to Big Tech
The EU targets tech giants' walled gardens with aggressive new rules, but the smaller companies the DMA is meant to help are skeptical it wi
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Google Fiber Workers Vote to Unionize
Workers at two stores gain collective bargaining rights in a breakthrough for the Alphabet Workers Union.
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This Waffle Maker Upgrades Your Breakfast (and Every Other Meal)
This appliance is perfect for taking your waffles beyond breakfast.
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This Cheetah Robot Taught Itself How to Sprint in a Weird Way
Researchers got the machine to run nearly 13 feet per second. It ain't graceful, but this powerful technique is preparing robots for the cha
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This Year’s Oscars Will Be Historic. Will Anyone Care?
The 2022 Academy Awards telecast is expected to have some real (and contrived) firsts. And it’s possible very few people will see it.
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TikTok Must Not Fail Ukrainians
To protect frontline creators and preserve evidence, the platform needs to learn from the wartime failings of other social media companies.
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This week, we walk through what it takes to make your own Web3 decentralized autonomous organization. (Yes, there are tokens.)
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Plus: Prophecies of digital cash, Russia’s virtual isolation, and bleak conditions for black tie.
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Labor Unions Face Historic Votes at Amazon
In long-awaited elections, workers in two US warehouses will decide whether they want union representation at the ecommerce company.
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Can You Make a Hollow Metal Sphere So Big That It Floats?
Theoretically, yes. But it’s not terribly practical. And it might mean you’re a supervillain.
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Feds Allege Destructive Russian Hackers Targeted US Refineries
The Justice Department unsealed indictments against four alleged Russian hackers said to have targeted US energy infrastructure for nearly a
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Omega and Swatch’s $260 MoonSwatch Looks Out of This World
You read that right, $260. Plus this playful take on the iconic Speedmaster comes in multiple colors and is made from the group’s Bioceramic
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'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Perfects Optimistic Nihilism
Equal parts soul-searching and sci-fi, the movie takes the idea of the multiverse to emotional and logical extremes.
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Online 'Happiness' Classes Might Work Better Than You Think
Science of happiness courses are attracting thousands of students. But there’s still a lot to learn about whether these lessons stick.
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9 Great Deals on Our Favorite Tablets, TVs, and Monitors
You can never have enough screens in your life, right? Right?
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The NZXT Function Is a Great Mechanical Keyboard for Noobs
Getting into this bespoke space has never quite felt this accessible.
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'Master' Reveals the Finite Future of Social Thrillers
For Black people and others who are continually at a disadvantage, the genre has a major limitation: It can only imagine what is already pai
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When Doctors Cite 'Regret' to Deny Care, Who Is Really Protected?
Physicians are refusing patients treatment today because of how they might feel tomorrow, jeopardizing essential services for trans youth an
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This Robot Vac Mops Your Floors—and Watches Your Feet
This massive, multimodal cleaning robot is the first vac that's made mopping my floor anything but a chore.
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The Deadly Cyclone That Changed the Course of the Cold War
A 1970 storm that killed half a million people became a flashpoint for political upheaval in Pakistan—and ultimately brought America and Rus
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Scientists Map Yellowstone’s Plumbing With … a Helicopter
For the first time, scientists get a look at what's going on under the park's geysers. It may even help them better understand the origin of
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Apollo’s Spendy New Escooter Is a City-Friendly Ride
This electric kick scooter is hefty, but it’s comfortable, nimble, and loaded with friendly features.
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The Birth of Spy Tech: From the ‘Detectifone’ to a Bugged Martini
The urge to snoop is as old as time—and by the 1950s, the electronic listening invasion had begun.
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What Will Putin Do If Russia Loses Ukraine?
As Russia's failures mount in its war against Ukraine, can Biden prevent an isolated Putin from doing the unthinkable?
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‘Halo’ Joins the Ranks of Failed Video Game Adaptations
The new Paramount+ series underestimates gamer audiences and falls into the “content-delivery” trap, losing the excitement of gameplay along
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This Custom Drone Whooshes Closer to the Snowboarding Action
The organizers of a live snowboarding broadcast wanted to create a more immersive viewing experience. So they hacked together a flying rig j
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A Mysterious Satellite Hack Has Victims Far Beyond Ukraine
The biggest hack since Russia’s war began knocked thousands of people offline. The spillover extends deep into Europe.
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How to Navigate Online Mental Health Resources
Finding therapy and support can be confusing. Here are some tips on how to get help, from understanding insurance websites to keeping track
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Katie Haun Launches a Crypto Fund—and Makes Her Web3 Pitch
The new fund, Haun Ventures, has everything: NFTs, celebrities, and a former federal prosecutor who wants to take the Web3 world by storm.
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Okta Hack? Customers Scramble as Okta Tries to Clarify Breach
Authentication firm Okta’s statements on the Lapsus$ breach leave key questions unanswered.
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'This Is Really, Really Bad': Lapsus$ Gang Claims Okta Hack
Lapsus$ leaking Microsoft source code would be bad enough. Breaching Okta could be much, much worse.
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Sky-High Gas Prices Push Europe’s Gig Workers to Strike
Drivers and couriers in the UK and Germany are protesting this week as the rising cost of fuel erodes their earnings.
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Is Russia’s Largest Tech Company Too Big to Fail?
It took 20 years for Arkady Volozh to build Yandex into Russia’s Google, Uber, Spotify, and Amazon combined. It took 20 days for everything
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NASA Bets on an Asteroid Killer, a Venusian Balloon, and More New Tech
The agency’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program provides seed funding for ideas that sound like sci-fi—but just might work.
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How Shame Defines Our Digital Lives
In the pre-internet age, an embarrassing moment might have generated some jokes among friends. But today, a single slip can turn into a glob
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California’s Plan to Electrify Uber and Lyft Doesn’t Add Up
A 2030 target for electric vehicles to dominate ride-hailing is a lofty goal. But it’s the drivers, not the companies, who may have to foot
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The Best Sleep Gadgets and Apps
Do you struggle to nod off or stay asleep through the night? These WIRED-tested tools can help.
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Astronomers Tally the Growing Carbon Footprint of Space Science
Observatories require electricity and computing power to process data from deep space. Is there a way to make them run greener?
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These Smart Glasses Want to Replace Your Laptop
Nimo is a mini-computer that sits on your head and gives you six virtual screens to work with when you're away from your desk.
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When I Left My Home in Kyiv, 'Stardew Valley' Was a Lifeline
But in a Ukraine at war, it was also a source of gamer guilt.
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Underwater Permafrost Is a Big, Gassy Wild Card for the Climate
You’ve probably heard of permafrost, the frozen carbon-rich land. But it’s also thawing under the sea, burping up planet-warming gases.
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Airbnb Cracked Down on Ukraine Listings. Some Donors Wish It Hadn’t
In an effort to limit scams, the platform has canceled bookings in the country with little or no explanation.
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How to Limit Who Can Contact You on Twitter
Lock down your account to tweet in peace or take the guardrails off to court controversy.
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Organic Mattresses We Actually Like to Sleep On
These nontoxic mattresses and toppers are easier on the environment and your health—and they’re also incredibly comfortable.
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While observing fearful memories take shape in the brains of fish, neuroscientists saw an unexpected level of synaptic rewiring.
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How to Tell If Your Spaghetti Is Done Using Just a Ruler
Keep throwing noodles against the wall if you want, but this tactic ensures the pasta's texture is just right every single time.
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