The Best Wi-Fi Routers

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home whatever your needs or budget.

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Police Across US Bypass Warrants With Mass Location-Tracking Tool

Plus: An unsecured database exposed face recognition data in China, ‘Cuba’ ransomware knocks out Montenegro, and more.

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Your TV Sounds Awful. These Soundbars Can Fix That

Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorites.

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The Weird and Wonderful Dual-Purpose Devices at IFA 2022

We went to Europe's big tech showcase, where party fridges and supercharged water bottles ruled the floor.

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Which Apple Watch Is Best Right Now?

The Apple Watch is the most popular wearable in the world. Now you just have to figure out which version to get.

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Put Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power in Theaters, Dammit

OK, this probably won’t happen. But hear me out.

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Anyone Can Be a VTuber. Here's How to Get Started

Virtual YouTubers, or streamers who use digital avatars, are part of a growing creative community. And it's not too hard (or costly) as you might think.

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Sony's New Flagship TV Is a Pleasure to Watch—and Listen to

There's a new panel technology in town: QD-OLED, a brighter version of OLED. This Sony, the first TV to use it, matches it with an excellent audio system.

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‘Date Me’ Google Docs and the Hyper-Optimized Quest for Love

Some people have ditched dating apps—and opted to bare their souls via a public, view-only link instead.

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Our Favorite Mattresses Are on Sale for Labor Day

Don’t dream of labor—dream of sound nights, supported backs, and a little money saved.

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The Last of Us Part One Is a Good Time to Reconsider Remakes

The Naughty Dog epic definitely got a graphics boost, but is that enough to sell a whole new game at full price, only a few years after its original release?

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Cameras Aside, Motorola’s New Phone Has a Competitive Edge

The Edge 2022 feels like the first good Moto smartphone in a while—if you don’t mind the lackluster photos it takes.

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How YouTube's Tumultuous Past Will Shape Its Future

This week, we examine YouTube's history and its role in shaping internet culture. Mark Bergen, author of a new book about the platform, joins us.

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The Russian Spy in My Econ Class

Johns Hopkins' long history with student-spies suggests this most recent incident will not lead to much change—but maybe that's OK.

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Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Spew a Complicated Treasure: Sand

Meltwater from the island’s ice sheet is loaded with the right kind of sand for concrete production—which further warms the planet.

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To Fight Severe Drought, China Is Turning to Technology

The country is exploring cloud seeding, GM crops, and a multibillion-dollar water-transfer system to address its worst water shortages on record.

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Careless Errors in Hundreds of Apps Could Expose Troves of Data

Researchers found that mobile applications contain keys that could provide access to both user information and private files from unconnected apps.

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My 4 Days in Fake Gay-Conversion Therapy

In Scandinavia, role-playing weekends get immersive and extreme. This Larp seemed like fun—until my queer American brain snapped.

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Behind Google Worker Protests of an Israeli Government Cloud Deal

Ariel Koren and fellow Googlers feared the company’s technology could be used against Palestinians. She says pressure from managers forced her to resign.

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Is the Psychedelic Therapy Bubble About to Burst?

A new paper argues that excitement has veered into misinformation—and scientists should be the ones to set things straight.

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