The Dog Poodemic Is Here. Call in the Dung-Hunting Drones

Lockdown puppy madness has left sidewalks littered with feces. Robots that scan and scoop can help.

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How to Game on a PC When You Can't Find a Graphics Card

Don't want to get scammed by a scalper or pay more than double for a new GPU? We have some tips to help you keep gaming without emptying your wallet.

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This Dam Acts Like a Water Cannon. Let’s Do Some Physics!

Like a giant bucket with a hole, the Funil Hydropower Plant sprays out an enormous jet of water. We can use its speed to calculate the depth of the reservoir.

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Remote Weddings and Memorials Are Here to Stay. Be Prepared

Are you Zooming, streaming, or Skyping big life events? Here’s how to better prepare for tech glitches so you can get to the church on time.

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The Gear to Carry on Your Next Bikepacking Adventure

Here's what to consider (and what to buy) before safely heading out on a multiday cycling trip into the hinterlands.

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What Is a Supply Chain Attack?

From NotPetya to SolarWinds, it’s a problem that’s not going away any time soon.

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The 9 Best Portable Grills You Can Buy

We barbecued for weeks to find the right charcoal and propane gas grills for your home or that you can lug to the beach, park, or campsite.

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Apple's M1 Chip Has a Fascinating Flaw

The covert channel bug demonstrates a fundamental fact of CPUs: even new ones have vulnerabilities.

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Chair Simulator Is a Game About ... Sitting

The free PC game is pointless. That's why it's so absurdly fun.

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6 Easy Ways to Make Your Own Memes

Your idea is destined to go viral. These sites and apps can help.

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Sleep Evolved Before Brains. Hydras Are Living Proof

Some of nature’s simplest animals suggest that sleep evolved long before centralized nervous systems.

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An Online Pastry Course to Challenge Curious Home Chefs

Rouxbe's extensive web-based course takes a deep dive into French pastry knowledge.

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I'm a Cicada. You're a Horny Human. We Are Not the Same

People preparing for a post-vax summer are likening themselves to the emerging insects. WIRED commissioned one cicada for its take.

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US Soldiers Exposed Nuclear Secrets on Digital Flashcards

Plus: A major hack in Japan, Citizen app run amuck, and more of the week's top security news.

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It’s Tough to Defend Overwatch, but It’s Still Unparalleled

One of the best hero shooters just turned 5 years old. It’s still an incredible game, but Blizzard definitely has some work to do.

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The Lego Games and the Glory of Not Being Challenged

Though the series has entertained players for 20 years, the past 12 months in particular have given easy games the chance to shine.

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There’s a Great Whip Spider Boom. What Gives?

The discovery of exotic arachnids reveals as much about the structure of science as it does about the creatures.

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WIRED's Picks for the 9 Books You Need to Read This Summer

From sci-fi to queer magic, these tomes have what you need when you're headed to the beach—or anywhere else.

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Our Favorite Mattresses Are on Sale for Memorial Day

Whether you want to spend as little as possible or have no budget constraints, you can find a discounted mattress right now.

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Grilling Over Charcoal Is Better Than Grilling Over Gas

Cooking on a gas grill is more convenient than cooking with charcoal. It’s also a lot less special.

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