The Best Video Doorbell Cameras
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front porch from anywhere.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-video-doorbells
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The Best Video Doorbell Cameras
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front porch from anywhere.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-video-doorbells
How Much Pi Do You Really Need?
To celebrate Pi Day, we look at applications—from NASA to cars—that prove you can have too much of a good thing.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-much-pi-do-you-really-need
The War Puts Ukraine's Clinical Trials—and Patients—in Jeopardy
Hundreds of trials have been disrupted in the medical research hub. Some patients are at risk of losing their last chance at survival.
https://www.wired.com/story/war-ukraine-clinical-trials-jeopardy
Palmer Luckey Says Working With Weapons Isn't as Fun as VR
The founder of Anduril and Oculus discusses his talks with Ukraine's president, the ethics of AI weapons, and Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse.
https://www.wired.com/story/palmer-luckey-drones-autonomous-weapons-ukraine
TV Struggles to Put Silicon Valley on the Screen
From 'WeCrashed' to 'Super Pumped,' Hollywood is still too infatuated with founders.
https://www.wired.com/story/wecrashed-tv-silicon-valley
China’s Gig Workers Are Challenging Their Algorithmic Bosses
Food delivery drivers are using platforms’ data-powered systems, mass WeChat groups, and unofficial unions to fight unfair conditions.
https://www.wired.com/story/chinas-gig-workers-challenging-algorithmic-bosses
This Is What an RPG for Indie Movie Heroines Would Look Like
Press A to cry in your overpriced apartment, press B to run toward the sunset.
https://www.wired.com/story/indie-movie-heroine-rpg
This Bluetooth Tracker Is a Stalker-Proof AirTags Alternative
If you're looking for an alternative to AirTags, this slim tracker works exactly as it should, and not as it shouldn’t.
https://www.wired.com/review/chipolo-card-spot
DeepMind’s New AI Helps Restore Damaged Ancient Texts
Many inscriptions are so decrepit that large chunks are illegible. The company’s Ithaca tool assists historians in filling in the blanks.
https://www.wired.com/story/deepmind-ai-restore-ancient-texts
How to Give Your Android 12 Screen a Makeover With Repainter
Make wallpapers and widgets look juuust right.
https://www.wired.com/story/android-12-screen-makeover-repainter
Facebook Has a Child Predation Problem
The platform can be quicker at recommending groups built around child predation than it is to remove them.
https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-has-a-child-predation-problem
How People Actually Make Money From Cryptocurrencies
Power traders use “staking” and “yield farming” to generate passive income, but there are risks.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-money-from-crypto
Russia Wants to Label Meta an ‘Extremist Organization’
Plus: A satellite hack, ransomware extradition, and more of the week’s top security news.
https://www.wired.com/story/russia-meta-extremist-satellite-security-roundup
The Best Binoculars to Zoom In on Real Life
Whether you're bird-watching or baseball-spotting, we break down prices and specs to find the best pair for you.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-binoculars
NFTs Don’t Work the Way You Might Think They Do
We bust the biggest misconceptions about what "minting" actually means.
https://www.wired.com/story/nfts-dont-work-the-way-you-think-they-do
How to Block Spam Calls and Text Messages
Learn how to fight the scourge of unsolicited rings and pings from spammers, scammers, and telemarketers.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-block-calls-and-spam-messages
This Massive Game Bundle Costs $10 and Benefits Ukraine Charities
The collection spans hundreds of games, and donations go straight to organizations assisting Ukraine.
https://www.wired.com/story/itch-bundle-for-ukraine-charity
Amazing STEM Toys for the Techie Kids in Your Life
We found loads of math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to disassemble, set on fire, and then rebuild.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-stem-toys-for-kids
An Advocacy Group Gives iPhones an ‘F’ on Repairability
Plus: Google improves Android for tablets, Amazon encourages you to play DJ, and more of the week's top gadget news.
https://www.wired.com/story/us-pirg-report-iphones-repairability
The EPA May Extend the Use of Pesticides that Paralyze Bees
Later this year, the agency will decide whether to allow four chemicals, which have been banned in Europe, to continue being used on US farm
https://www.wired.com/story/the-epa-may-extend-the-use-of-pesticides-that-paralyze-bees
Brazil's Indigenous Gaming Scene Is On the Rise
Featuring a native Brazilian as its protagonist, Araní takes a big step toward making gaming more authentic and inclusive.
https://www.wired.com/story/brazil-indigenous-gaming-arani
13 Best Weekend Deals on Fitness Trackers, Robot Vacuums, and More
What you lose in sleep, you gain in savings. Put that extra hour to use with some of our favorite workout gear and home essentials.
https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-march-12-2022
The War in Ukraine Is Threatening the World's Wheat Supply
Millions of tons of grain may not make it out of the country this year. The shortfall could spread hunger and civil unrest worldwide.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-war-in-ukraine-is-threatening-the-breadbasket-of-europe
How a Plucky Robot Found Shackleton’s Endurance Shipwreck
Over a century ago, two dozen men were stranded in Antarctica. Here’s how a robot dove 10,000 feet to glimpse their shipwreck for the first
https://www.wired.com/story/how-a-plucky-robot-found-the-long-lost-endurance-shipwreck
Threats of Bioterrorism in Ukraine Are Part of a Long History
Allegations of biological warfare are alarming. They also have a way of appearing in moments of crisis.
https://www.wired.com/story/bioterrorism-ukraine-long-history
Is Your Motivation Wavering? A Coaching App Might Help
Choosing an app to help you reach your goals can be tricky. Here’s how to find one that gets results.
https://www.wired.com/story/coaching-app-motivation-goals-tips
Will Apple Ever Go Back to In-Person Product Launches?
This week, we recap the company's hardware announcement and ask where all the humanity went.
https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-541
The Spectacular Collapse of Putin’s Disinformation Machinery
A few critical errors have brought down Russia's complex and objectively brilliant war of influence in the West.
https://www.wired.com/story/putin-collapse-disinformation-machinery-ukraine
Beware the Never-Ending Disinformation Emergency
YouTube still draws a hard line on Trump’s rigged election claims. Two years later, it doesn't hold up.
https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-rigged-election-donald-trump-moderation-misinformation
How a New Digital Dollar Could Shake the US Financial System
The Biden administration is looking into a government-issued digital currency. The implications would be profound.
https://www.wired.com/story/new-digital-dollar-could-shake-us-financial-system
The Situation at Chernobyl Is Deteriorating
The defunct site of the infamous 1986 meltdown has lost power two weeks after it was seized by Russian forces. Experts fear another nuclear
https://www.wired.com/story/the-situation-at-chernobyl-is-deteriorating
‘After Yang’ Will Make You Grieve For a Robot
The beautiful and strange new movie from South Korean filmmaker Kogonada presents a very different view of an AI-enhanced future.
https://www.wired.com/story/after-yang-movie-artificial-intelligence
Motorola’s Newest Budget Moto G Isn’t Much of an Upgrade
For $300, the Moto G Stylus 2022 is OK. But you’ll be hard-pressed to find big improvements here over last year.
https://www.wired.com/review/motorola-moto-g-stylus-2022
The 6 Best Photo Printing Services
Print memories you can hang on the wall, stash in your wallet, or just hold in your hand.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-photo-printing-services
Online Sleuths Are Using Face Recognition to ID Russian Soldiers
It takes five minutes to put a name to a soldier's face using little more than a screenshot, but there's a catch.
https://www.wired.com/story/facial-recognition-identify-russian-soldiers
The Infinite Reach of Joel Kaplan, Facebook’s Man in Washington
How one man came to rule political speech on Facebook, command one of the largest lobbies in DC, and guide Zuck through disaster—and straigh
https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-joel-kaplan-washington-political-influence
The Race to Rescue Ukraine’s Power Grid From Russia
In late February, Ukraine began a long-planned 72-hour test to unhook its electricity grid from Russia’s. Then the invasion started.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-race-to-rescue-ukraines-power-grid-from-russia
Machines of War Take a Heavy Toll on Ukraine—and the Planet
The conflict is poised to exacerbate the climate crisis, as tanks, jets, and convoys burn fossil fuels, and nearby nations boost their milit
https://www.wired.com/story/machines-of-war-take-a-heavy-toll-on-ukraine-and-the-planet
Volkswagen’s Electric ID Buzz Looks Well Worth the Wait
VW's all-electric people carrier has finally been revealed. It's bursting with tech, can power your home, and even remembers how you drive.
https://www.wired.com/story/volkswagen-id-buzz-electric-van
I’m a Ukrainian Official. We Need More Help on the Digital Front
Ukraine's deputy minister of Digital Transformation says Western tech sanctions have helped—but it's time to remove Russia from the global I
https://www.wired.com/story/ukrainian-official-digital-front
'Elden Ring' Isn’t Made for All Gamers. I Wish It Were
The celebrated game has no difficulty modes, guaranteeing it will alienate some players.
https://www.wired.com/story/elden-ring-difficulty-modes
What Is Apple One, and Should You Subscribe?
Going all-in with the services bundle could be a smart move, especially for families. We break down what’s included and how much it costs.
https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-apple-one
The Best Travel Bags for Wherever You’re Headed
From carry-on duffels to wheeled suitcases, this luggage is perfectly sized for nearly all adventures.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-travel-bags-carry-on-luggage
Of Course We’re Living in a Simulation
The only people who absolutely disagree are, well, scientists. They need to get over themselves and join the fun.
https://www.wired.com/story/living-in-a-simulation
Apple’s Slow March Toward MacPad Continues
The new iPad Air gets a desktop-grade chip. Consider it a sign of things to come.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-macpad-ipad-mac-merging
Why 'The Andy Warhol Diaries' Recreated the Artist’s Voice With AI
The filmmakers had under four minutes of audio to work with. And yes, they considered the ethical concerns.
https://www.wired.com/story/andy-warhol-diaries-artificial-intelligence-voice
To Test Cancer Drugs, These Scientists Grew ‘Avatars’ of Tumors
Growing organoids in dishes and xenografts in mice lets scientists recreate a living person’s tumor—and test dozens of drugs against them at
https://www.wired.com/story/to-test-cancer-drugs-these-scientists-grew-avatars-of-tumors
The Gaming Industry Unites to Cut Off Russia
Ubisoft, EA, Epic, Microsoft, and others are suspending business in the country in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
https://www.wired.com/story/gaming-industry-unites-russia
The Diminishing Returns of Streaming’s Glut of Grifters
From 'The Dropout' to 'Inventing Anna,' nothing represents this era of television better than the prevalence of scammer programming.
https://www.wired.com/story/peak-scam-tv
Apple's Mac Studio Is a Mightier Desktop for Creative Pros
The Mac Studio is a compact desktop PC powered by Apple’s newest processors.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-mac-studio-and-studio-display