Sci-Fi Is a Good Way to Learn Political Theory
Books by writers like Aldous Huxley and Ursula K. Le Guin can help readers understand scenarios they may not consider otherwise.
https://www.wired.com/2021/09/geeks-guide-political-theory
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Sci-Fi Is a Good Way to Learn Political Theory
Books by writers like Aldous Huxley and Ursula K. Le Guin can help readers understand scenarios they may not consider otherwise.
https://www.wired.com/2021/09/geeks-guide-political-theory
How to Switch iPhones Without Losing a Thing
Everything you need to know to successfully transfer your contacts, music, photos, and apps from one iOS device to another.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-switch-iphones-or-ipad
Could the Moon Actually Crash Toward Earth?
The trailer for the film Moonfall shows our satellite getting too close for comfort. Here are the physics of what it would take to push the ..
https://www.wired.com/story/could-the-moon-actually-crash-toward-the-earth
A New Formula May Help Black Patients’ Access to Kidney Care
The prior algorithm adjusted calculations for Black patients—making it harder for them to qualify for transplants and other treatments.
https://www.wired.com/story/new-formula-help-black-patients-access-kidney-care
Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 Is a Lovable Weirdo
The second time around, Microsoft’s foldable mobile comes closer to what it actually is: a phone.
https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-surface-duo-2
What Social Media Needs to Learn From Traditional Media
Government regulation will never fix everything wrong with online discourse. The industry needs to develop professional norms—just as journa
https://www.wired.com/story/what-social-media-needs-to-learn-from-traditional-media
Everything Microsoft Announced, Including a Wacky Laptop
The new hardware includes an updated Surface Duo 2, which you can finally call a phone, and a cute eco-friendly mouse.
https://www.wired.com/story/everything-microsoft-announced-september-2021
On 'Sable': "You'll See Other Quests in the Game That Are a Bit Silly"
Shedworks’ creative director Gregorios Kythreotis explains the highs and lows of exploration in this chilled-out comedic sci-fi masterpiece.
https://www.wired.com/story/sable-game-interview-shedworks-creative-director
Baby Poop Is Loaded With Microplastics
An alarming new study finds that infant feces contain 10 times more polyethylene terephthalate (aka polyester) than an adult’s.
https://www.wired.com/story/baby-poop-is-loaded-with-microplastics
The iOS 15 Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now
Apple’s latest software update has a bunch of new security features. Here's how to put them to use.
https://www.wired.com/story/ios-15-privacy-settings-you-should-change-right-now
Meet the Voice Actress Behind 'Kena: Bridge of Spirits'
Ayu Larassanti, the voice of Kena, talks about her Balinese background, how it influenced the game’s hero, and the importance of authentic c
https://www.wired.com/story/kena-bridge-of-spirits-voice-actress-ayu-larassanti
Why Flight Is So Controversial in Online Games
Flight made video games like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XIV easier to play, but some say that convenience came at a cost.
https://www.wired.com/story/why-flight-is-so-controversial-online-games
'Y: The Last Man' Isn’t About Politics—It’s About Survival
The comic-book adaptation is an insightful examination of gender politics. It’s also a glimpse at what values people hold onto amidst traged
https://www.wired.com/story/y-the-last-man-essay
What Music Labels Learn When You Pre-Save Music
Pre-saving a song before its release can give third parties access to eye-popping amounts of data about your listening habits.
https://www.wired.com/story/what-music-labels-learn-pre-save-music-spotify-apple
AI Can Write Code Like Humans—Bugs and All
New tools that help developers write software also generate similar mistakes.
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-write-code-like-humans-bugs
Floods Have Swamped the US. The Next Health Problem: Mold
The goo that grows in soaked buildings can cause infections and allergies—an issue that’s understudied even as climate change leads to more
https://www.wired.com/story/floods-have-swamped-the-us-the-next-health-problem-mold
This Magnetic Desk Is a Neat Freak’s Dream
Secretlab’s metal Magnus desk is expensive and heavy, but it makes cable management a breeze.
https://www.wired.com/story/secretlab-magnus-desk-rave
How to Set Up a NAS to Securely Share Files
From file backups to movie streaming, network attached storage drives offer plenty of functions and features.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-up-a-nas-securely-share-files
SpaceX's Inspiration4 Returns After 3 Days in Orbit
The first all-civilian, all-private spaceflight splashed down off the coast of Florida.
https://www.wired.com/story/spacexs-inspiration4-returns-after-3-days-in-orbit
Neuroscience Is Inspiring Some Amazing Sci-Fi
Daryl Gregory's stories explore the many complexities of the human brain.
https://www.wired.com/2021/09/geeks-guide-neuroscience-sci-fi
The Galaxy S21 Ultra Is the Cheapest We’ve Ever Seen It
It’s still pricey even with this deal, but this Samsung has almost everything you could want in an Android phone right now.
https://www.wired.com/story/galaxy-s21-ultra-deal-2021
The FDA Looks at Boosters, States Dispute Mandates, and More Coronavirus News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
https://www.wired.com/story/fda-boosters-states-mandates-coronavirus-news
Review: ‘Deathloop’ Is a Unique Reflection on Time and History
It's not only a masterfully crafted stealth shooter, it also shows the possibility of radical ruptures with the present.
https://www.wired.com/review/deathloop-game
An Outdated Grid Has Created a Solar Power Economic Divide
Utilities have upgraded the infrastructure for rooftop power in richer neighborhoods, but low-income areas don't have the same capacity.
https://www.wired.com/story/an-outdated-grid-has-created-a-solar-power-economic-divide
Is Becky Chambers the Ultimate Hope for Science Fiction?
Her gentle, heartwarming stories seek to soothe our troubled souls. They also aim to blow up the entire genre.
https://www.wired.com/story/is-becky-chambers-ultimate-hope-science-fiction
The Civilized Model 1 Bridges the Gap Between Bike and Moped
This sophisticated beauty of a bike is a beast at hauling cargo—if you're tall enough and don't need to go too far.
https://www.wired.com/review/civilized-model-1
How to Watch the SpaceX Inspiration4 Launch
The first all-civilian, all-private mission to orbit prepares to blast off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-the-spacex-inspiration4-launch
It’s a Good Day to Update All Your Devices. Trust Us
iOS, Windows, and Chrome all have zero-day vulnerabilities that hackers are going after. Now that the fixes are here, you need to install th
https://www.wired.com/story/update-ios-windows-chrome-zero-day-patch
The iPad Mini Is More Than Ever a Big-Ass iPhone
And—hallelujah—it has a USB-C port.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-ipad-mini-6-price-specs-release-date
The iPhone 13 Wants to Shoot Your Next Feature Film
Apple's latest phones get minor but noteworthy upgrades, mostly in their video capture capabilities.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-13-price-specs-release-date
Greg LeMond and the Amazing Candy Colored Dream Bike
The Tour de France legend and anti-doping crusader is building an ultralight ebike that he hopes will be fun as hell to ride—and jumpstart a
https://www.wired.com/story/greg-lemond-amazing-candy-colored-dream-bike
A Stanford Proposal Over AI's 'Foundations' Ignites Debate
A research paper that dubs some artificial intelligence models "foundational" is sparking a dispute over the future of the field.
https://www.wired.com/story/stanford-proposal-ai-foundations-ignites-debate
Can a Game Get Young Players Interested in Holocaust History?
'The Light in the Darkness,' co-written by a researcher and Holocaust survivor, aims to educate a new generation—and inspire them to learn m
https://www.wired.com/story/the-light-in-the-darkness-voices-of-the-forgotten-holocaust-history-game
‘Neurograins’ Could be the Next Brain-Computer Interfaces
Dozens of microchips scattered over the cortical surface might allow researchers to listen in on thousands of neurons at the same time.
https://www.wired.com/story/neurograins-could-be-the-next-brain-computer-interfaces
How to Make Podcasts Better for People With Hearing Loss
Here are some easy ways to make audio more accessible for everyone.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-podcasts-better-for-people-with-hearing-loss
What Is Zero Trust? It Depends What You Want to Hear
The cybersecurity world’s favorite catchphrase isn’t any one product or system, but a holistic approach to minimizing damage.
https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-zero-trust
How to Call Customer Service and Actually Get What You Want
These tips are your best shot when trying to resolve issues swiftly with minimal stress.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-call-customer-service
How Computationally Complex Is a Single Neuron?
Scientists taught an artificial neural network to imitate a biological neuron. The result offers a new way to think about the complexity of
https://www.wired.com/story/how-computationally-complex-is-a-single-neuron
How Do Retroreflectors Give You Super Vision at Night?
The tiny optical devices turn up in lane markers, road signs, bike gear and even on the moon, helping us see under low-light conditions.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-do-retroreflectors-give-you-super-vision-at-night
Twitch Sues Users Over Alleged ‘Hate Raids’ Against Streamers
The lawsuit accuses two anonymous users of “targeting black and LGBTQIA+ streamers with racist, homophobic, sexist and other harassing conte
https://www.wired.com/story/twitch-sues-users-over-alleged-hate-raids
WhatsApp Fixes Its Biggest Encryption Loophole
The ubiquitous messaging service will add end-to-end encryption to backups, keeping your chats safe no matter whose cloud they're stored in.
https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-end-to-end-encrypted-backups
‘The Green Knight’ Isn’t for Everyone
David Lowery's new film puts a modern, surreal spin on a classic Arthurian tale.
https://www.wired.com/2021/09/geeks-guide-green-knight
Facebook’s New Camera Glasses Are Dangerously Easy to Use
The company has partnered with Ray-Ban to make a pair of video-capturing Wayfarers. They’re everything you hoped for and feared in smart gla
https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-ray-ban-stories-camera-glasses
Exclusive: Behind the Art and Atmosphere of 'Destiny'
The game's art team reveals the "80 percent beautiful, but mysterious" ethos that has guided the franchise's evolution.
https://www.wired.com/story/behind-the-art-and-atmosphere-of-destiny
California Passes Warehouse Worker Bill, Taking Aim at Amazon
For years, algorithms have driven workers to meet punishing quotas. A state bill trying to reinject humans into the workflow has cleared a b
https://www.wired.com/story/california-senate-passes-warehouse-workers-bill-taking-aim-at-amazon
What Apple Can Do Next to Fight Child Sexual Abuse
The fallout from the company's recent proposal has created a new opportunity to fix how it roots out abusive material across its devices.
https://www.wired.com/story/what-apple-can-do-next-to-fight-child-sexual-abuse
'The Artful Escape' Is Psychedelic Perfection
This joyous game is full of surprisingly deep messages about what it means to be authentic and to make impactful art.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-artful-escape-is-psychedelic-perfection
Whoop’s New Wearable Can Go on Your Wrist—or in Your Clothes
Your workout apparel just got a lot smarter.
https://www.wired.com/story/whoop-4-fitness-tracker-wearable-apparel
Better Data on Ivermectin Is Finally on Its Way
Studies have been small and often not great. The best info so far says don’t use it, get vaccinated, and hang in there for the more promisin
https://www.wired.com/story/better-data-on-ivermectin-is-finally-on-its-way
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Gamble Is Off to a Rocky Start
Enthusiasm, fear, and light shows usher the country into the age of cryptocurrency.
https://www.wired.com/story/el-salvador-bitcoin-rocky-start