How to Watch Movies in Virtual Reality
Setting up a VR cinema is simple and proves your headset is more than just a Beat Saber machine.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stream-movies-in-vr
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How to Watch Movies in Virtual Reality
Setting up a VR cinema is simple and proves your headset is more than just a Beat Saber machine.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stream-movies-in-vr
Tropical Futurism Envisions the Climate of Our Fate
Futurism has failed. It’s time for an alternative. In the era of climate change, tropical futurism reimagines a different relationship to th
https://www.wired.com/story/futurism-climate-change-tropics-art
Norton Put a Cryptominer in Its Antivirus Software
Plus: NFT thefts, a ransomware wave in schools, and more of the week’s top security news.
https://www.wired.com/story/norton-antivirus-cryptominer-nft-thefts-security-roundup
'Gaymers' Are Taking Brazil by Storm
Dressed in drag, Brazilian streamers are breaking stereotypes with a lot of humor and a dash of glitter.
https://www.wired.com/story/brazilian-twitch-streamers-drag
Can Synthetic Palm Oil Help Save the World’s Tropical Forests?
Harvesting this vegetable oil is a huge driver of deforestation. Numerous startups are taking up the daunting task of engineering it instead.
https://www.wired.com/story/can-synthetic-palm-oil-help-save-the-worlds-tropical-forests
10 Good N95, KN95, and Surgical Face Masks to Buy Right Now
Here are the best disposable masks we've tested and researched so far—and where you can find them.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-disposable-face-masks-n95-kn95-kf94-surgical
Reset Your Computer Once a Year for a Happier Life
It's easier than ever to restore your Mac, PC, or Chromebook to factory conditions—and you'll be surprised at how much zip it'll add.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-factory-reset-mac-windows-chromebook
Audi's EV Dakar Rally Car Is Resurrecting the Range Extender
To compete in the punishing desert race, the auto company has turned to discarded hybrid tech. It could change how electric cars are made.
https://www.wired.com/story/audi-ev-dakar-rally-car
You May Be Able to Own a Self-Driving Car After All
For years, automakers focused on using autonomous technology for “robotaxis,” akin to a shared Uber. A GM announcement this week shows that’
https://www.wired.com/story/you-own-self-driving-car
Distance Wireless Charging Made a Minor Comeback at CES 2022
The potential of truly wire-free power is exciting, but tangible products remain elusive.
https://www.wired.com/story/distance-wireless-charging-ces-2022
Was Voltaire the First Sci-Fi Author?
European history professor Ada Palmer says the 18th-century philosopher's short story "Micromégas" qualifies as an early example of science
https://www.wired.com/2022/01/geeks-guide-ada-palmer
The Future of Tech Is Here. Congress Isn't Ready for It
In a conversation with WIRED, former representative Will Hurd talked AI, the metaverse, China, and how ill-prepared legislators are to grapp
https://www.wired.com/story/will-hurd-tech-regulation-american-reboot
Sonos’ Patent Win Will Change Google’s Smart Speakers—for Now
Your Google speakers will lose some of their features in an upcoming software update. Here's what that means.
https://www.wired.com/story/sonos-google-patents
Astronomers Discover a Strange Galaxy Without Dark Matter
New, high-resolution observations of a faint, fluffy galaxy suggest that dark matter’s not as ubiquitous as scientists thought.
https://www.wired.com/story/astronomers-discover-a-strange-galaxy-without-dark-matter
Spider-Man: No Way Home, Piracy, and the End of the Box Office
Money-wise, the movie trounced The Matrix: Resurrections, but that’s a poor indicator of either film’s success.
https://www.wired.com/story/spider-man-matrix-box-office
Facebook’s Data Center Plans Rile Residents in the Netherlands
The country has become a magnet for Big Tech facilities, but locals say they will syphon away all their green energy.
https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-dutch-data-center
The 19 Best Gadgets From CES 2022 You Can Buy Right Now
The future is here. From TVs to EVs, here's everything hot from the trade show you can order today.
https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-best-gadgets-you-can-buy-now
We Spotted the Hottest Trends at CES 2022
This week, we round up the news from consumer tech’s big show, including ebikes, webcams, health trackers, and AI-powered everything.
https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-533
The Physics of the James Webb Space Telescope
Humanity has a new eye in the sky, with infrared sensors that will peer into the farthest reaches of the cosmos. Here’s how it works.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-physics-of-the-james-webb-space-telescope
The Next Wave of Extremist Cults Will Make QAnon Look Tame
And they've already taken root.
https://www.wired.com/story/extremist-cults-qanon
Self-Driving Vehicles Are Here—If You Know Where to Look
Glossy visions of an autonomous future always seem just out of reach. But two insiders say the technology is available on farms and on clear
https://www.wired.com/story/self-driving-vehicles-here-if-know-where-look
This Is the Year of the Shadow Pandemic
The long-tail consequences of fighting Covid-19 must be mitigated—in education, women’s rights, climate, and more.
https://www.wired.com/story/shadow-pandemic-2022
Indie City-Building Games Finally Reckon With Climate Change
City- and empire-builders like 'Cities: Skylines' totally simplify the climate crisis, if they address it at all. A new wave of titles are f
https://www.wired.com/story/city-builder-games-climate-change
How Explosives, a Robot, and a Sled Expose a Doomsday Glacier
Thwaites Glacier is crumbling, and fast—if it melts entirely, it could add 10 feet to sea levels. Now Antarctic scientists are racing to sur
https://www.wired.com/story/how-explosives-a-robot-and-a-sled-expose-a-doomsday-glacier
Can Being Reminded of My Death Improve My Life?
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on whether apps that send reminders of your mortality can help you live a better life.
https://www.wired.com/story/spiritual-advice-death-wecroak
These are the products, prototypes, and ideas that did the best job of signaling the future at this year’s consumer tech showcase.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-of-ces-2022
Natural History, Not Technology, Will Dictate Our Destiny
Humans—convinced of our own power and control—tend to ignore the laws of nature. But that is a mistake.
https://www.wired.com/story/natural-history-will-dictate-destiny
I Spent Hundreds of Hours Working in VR. Here’s What I Learned
This is how it feels in the future Mark Zuckerberg promised—disembodied and unaware of my surroundings.
https://www.wired.com/story/hours-working-vr-tips
The US Needs to Do Better for Bikes
If the US is serious about solving climate change, it needs to treat bikes like car replacements and not toys.
https://www.wired.com/story/build-back-better-ebikes
Join WIRED HQ at CES (Virtually)
We’re not in Vegas, but we’ve still got a packed day of conversations on the latest from the giant technology showcase.
https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-wiredhq
The Elizabeth Holmes Verdict and the Legal Loophole for 'Disruption'
The case against the Theranos founder is a troubling reminder: It's easier for the law to protect investors and much harder to protect the p
https://www.wired.com/story/holmes-theranos-legal-loophole-disruption
The Best TV Shows You Missed in 2021—and How to Watch Them
There's still time to binge-watch these five great series.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-tv-you-missed-2021-streaming-guide
How Do You Design a Better Hospital? Start With the Light
A new trend in patient-centered design focuses on making environments more comfortable and less scary.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-do-you-design-a-better-hospital-start-with-the-light
In Praise of Unglamorous American Invention
Forget Blue Origin, Silicon Valley, and unicorns—small but mighty innovations are the true breakthroughs of human ingenuity.
https://www.wired.com/story/unglamorous-american-inventions
Hackers Are Exploiting a Flaw Microsoft Fixed 9 Years Ago
Unless you go out of your way to install the patch, your system could be exposed.
https://www.wired.com/story/zloader-microsoft-signature-verification-hack
How Do You Practice Responsible Astrology?
For millennia, rulers and ordinary people alike have used the method to predict the future. Translating celestial movements requires great c
https://www.wired.com/story/astrology-prediction-ethics
John Deere's Self-Driving Tractor Stirs Debate on AI in Farming
The automation, and control of the resulting data, raise questions about the role of human farmers.
https://www.wired.com/story/john-deere-self-driving-tractor-stirs-debate-ai-farming
Wildfires Are Digging Carbon-Spewing Holes in the Arctic
Soaring temperatures are rapidly thawing permafrost, leading to huge sinkholes called thermokarst. Northern fires are making the situation e
https://www.wired.com/story/wildfires-are-digging-carbon-spewing-holes-in-the-arctic
The Global Economy Ignores Developing Nations at Its Own Peril
Rebooting after two years of the pandemic is difficult—but leaving emerging economies behind only makes things worse.
https://www.wired.com/story/developing-world-economic-growth
Gravity Could Solve Clean Energy’s One Major Drawback
Finding green energy when the winds are calm and the skies are cloudy has been a challenge. Storing it in giant concrete blocks could be the
https://www.wired.com/story/energy-vault-gravity-storage
The Best Apps for Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolutions
New year, new chance to get off the emotional roller coaster of the past two years.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-apps-sticking-to-new-years-resolutions
The End of BlackBerry Phones Is Finally, Truly Here
The company is pulling support for its devices, meaning that at some point they will no longer be able to connect to cellular networks.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-end-blackberry-phones-here
The Danger of Leaving Weather Prediction to AI
When it comes to forecasting the elements, many seem ready to welcome the machine. But humans still outperform the algorithms—especially in
https://www.wired.com/story/weather-forecasting-artifical-intelligence
The Pixel Art Revolution Will Be Televised
How pixel art rose through 3D gaming's dominance to win the hearts of modern players.
https://www.wired.com/story/modern-pixel-art-games
The Best Movies You Missed in 2021—and Where to Stream Them
From 'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar' to 'Test Pattern,' now is the perfect time to catch up on these indie darlings you probably didn't
https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-you-missed-2021-streaming-guide
To Study the Next Earth, NASA May Need to Throw Some Shade
The agency wants to hunt exoplanets, so it’s designing star shades and coronagraphs that block out starlight and give telescopes a clear vie
https://www.wired.com/story/to-study-the-next-earth-nasa-may-need-to-throw-some-shade
Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Is Convicted on 4 Counts
A jury acquits the former CEO of the failed blood-testing startup on four other charges, and deadlocks on three.
https://www.wired.com/story/theranos-founder-elizabeth-holmes-convicted-4-counts
Scientists Settled a Century-Old Family Drama Using DNA From Postcards
Swiss forensic geneticists analyzed DNA recovered from postage stamps dating back to World War I and solved a century-old paternity puzzle.
https://www.wired.com/story/dna-artifact-testing
To Fight Climate Change, First You Need to Measure It
Scientists at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory are using monitoring equipment to track our impact on the planet more accurately than ev
https://www.wired.com/story/environmental-forensics-npl
The Creepy TikTok Algorithm Doesn’t Know You
The uncanny, addictive AI has turned math into a mystical force—and flattened humanity into a series of codes.
https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-algorithm-mental-health-psychology