When the Big One Hits Portland, Cargo Bikers Will Save You

The Pacific Northwest is due for a massive quake. I trained to help rescue efforts in the aftermath—by racing around the city on an electric kid hauler.

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Undocumented Workers Protest Uber Eats Crackdown

In France, the gig economy platform welcomed thousands of immigrants during the pandemic, unions say. Now it’s deactivating them en masse.

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16 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear

Our tips and picks can up your mask game—whether you're heading back to the office or just want to stay safe and stylish.

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The Mystery of Why Some People Don’t Get Covid

A small number of people appear naturally immune to the coronavirus. Scientists think they might hold the key to helping protect us all.

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New Reservoirs Could Help Battle Droughts, but at What Cost?

Storing more water to deal with climate change seems like a no-brainer, but such reservoirs are complex undertakings with environmental issues of their own.

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iOS 16 Has Two New Security Features for Worst-Case Scenarios

Safety Check and Lockdown Mode give people in vulnerable situations ways to quarantine themselves from acute risks.

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The FTC Is Closing In on Runaway AI

The US regulator is eager to end unfair use of artificial intelligence and commercial surveillance, but experts remain skeptical.

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Forget Silicon. This Computer Is Made of Fabric

The jacket can raise and lower its own hood—without chips or batteries—and might one day help disabled wearers move.

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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.

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The Webb Space Telescope Snaps Its First Photo of an Exoplanet

The grainy image of a “super Jupiter” is a sign of what’s to come as the telescope’s observations ramp up.

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This Tiny, Portable Dishwasher Is Built for the Truly Lazy

Bob the Mini Dishwasher is a (maybe too) tiny countertop machine made for small families living in small spaces.

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Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy a Laptop

Shopping for a notebook can be exasperating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.

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7 Keyboard Tips for Your Phone

From editing to dictation, you can do more with your smartphone's keyboard than you might have realized.

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Apple Messages Won’t Play Nice With Android Anytime Soon

Plus: Brazil and Apple face off, Google expands its eco-friendly Maps directions, and social sites start prepping for the US midterm elections.

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The Sonos Ray Is a Perfect Starter Soundbar

This is a small but fierce soundbar option for smaller spaces, or those looking to slowly build their sound system up with quality pieces.

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12 Weekend Deals on Headphones, Camp Stoves, and More

Treat your ears with our favorite picks to make music and listen to music, or just sit outside and enjoy the music of nature.

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A Spotlight on the Art of Video Games

From books to the Museum of Modern Art, gaming is getting new kinds of recognition.

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Why Watching Decluttering Videos Feels So Good

Turns out there’s a neurological reason you can’t stop clicking on YouTube closet purges.

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California’s Heat Wave Is a Big Moment for Batteries

Scorching temperatures in the Golden State are a test case for a more flexible energy grid.

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Our 7 Favorite Deals on Apple Products We Love

If you don’t need the very latest MacBook or Watch, some of the best gear is discounted right now.

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Am I Wrong to Judge People for Talking to Me in Emoji?

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist reassures a literary reader that it’s OK to communicate with images.

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How to Preorder the iPhone 14—and Which Model Should You Buy?

Apple has four new handsets, from the iPhone 14 Plus to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. We break them down.

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Google and Amazon Seek Defense Contracts, Despite Worker Protests

The tech giants' corporate offices across the US  drew demonstrations over an Israeli government cloud contract that opponents say could have military uses.

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Juul Will Pay $438.5M for Its Role in Underage Vaping

The once dominant ecigarette company faces more legal challenges and FDA scrutiny after a probe into whether it deceptively marketed to children and teens.

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Queen Elizabeth II Has Died. Her Internet Legacy Will Live On

The UK's tech-savvy head of state was queen of a thousand memes.

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The End of Kiwi Farms, the Web’s Most Notorious Stalker Site

Users harassed people for a decade. Then they messed with the wrong woman.

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The Woman Who Became a Company Has Lessons for a Post-Roe World

Jennifer Lyn Morone became a corporation in hopes of protecting her data privacy. Her experience shows the downfalls of treating data like property.

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Welcome to Apple’s Dynamic Island

This week, we round up all the biggest announcements from Apple’s iPhone (and Watch) launch event.

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This Clever Anti-Censorship Tool Lets Russians Read Blocked News

Samizdat Online syndicates banned news sites by hosting them on uncensored domains—allowing people to access independent reporting.

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How Does a Variant-Specific Covid Booster Work?

The latest vaccines are designed to target the currently circulating Omicron variants—and head off a winter surge.

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Apple’s New ‘Ultra’ Watch Goes Toe-to-Toe With Garmin

Saddled by still-mediocre battery life, the Apple Watch Ultra isn’t a true competitor to the reigning king of premium wearables. But it’s getting much closer.

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Everything Apple Announced: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra, and More

Wednesday's iPhone launch event saw the release of four new iPhone models, plus an Apple Watch built to take a beating.

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Apple’s Killing the Password. Here’s Everything You Need to Know

With iOS 16 and macOS Ventura, Apple is introducing passkeys—a more convenient and secure alternative to passwords.

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Why Pain Feels Worse at Night

Many people report that their aches and pains intensify when they’re trying to sleep, but new research into the circadian clock helps explain this mystery.

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A Steam Deck Helped Me Endure Artemis 1’s Failure to Launch

It was indeed a long, long time, and I was decidedly not a Rocketman.

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Octopus Energy Is the Answer to a Broken, Inefficient Market

The British utility company is environmentally friendly and has great customer service. Why can’t they all be like this?

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How Drought and War Are Really Affecting the Global Food Supply

Blistering temperatures and the invasion of Ukraine have fed fears of global shortages—but some regions are suffering much more than others.

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Banning Phones in Class? Not So Fast

Tech dependence is following many students back to school—but waging a war against devices helps no one.

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The Tricky Ethics of Being a Teacher on TikTok

Some educators believe social media can help them engage with students, but it also raises questions around classroom privacy.

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So, You Want Twitter to Stop Destroying Democracy

Telling people to quit the platform is less effective than stopping influential elites from using the site in harmful ways.

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Humanity Is Doing Its Best Impression of a Black Hole

Daniel Holz studies the universe’s ultimate catastrophes. And he knows a thing or two about existential threats on Earth, since he helps set the Doomsday Clock.

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How to Watch Apple’s iPhone 14 Launch, and What to Expect

A new iPhone is coming on Wednesday. Here’s what to know ahead of time, and how to tune in to watch.

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Would You Ditch All This Chaos for a Country in the Cloud?

Balaji Srinivasan—technologist, investor, prophet, troll—says let the old world sink. Find your tribe and build your bespoke society, or get left behind.

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The Best Wireless Earbuds for Every Need

Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.

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How to Set Up and Get the Most Out of Your Apple Watch

We’ve got advice on everything from customizing your watch face to setting up fall detection.

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The Nighthawk M5 Router Brings Wi-Fi Wherever You Go

This mobile broadband router offers 5G support, but it comes with a hefty price tag.

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Voyager 1 and 2, Humanity’s Interstellar Envoys, Soldier On at 45

The two probes made flybys of Jupiter and Saturn in the 1970s. Today they’re still doing science way out beyond our solar system.

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An Old Casio Keyboard Changed Everything for Julia Jacklin

For her new album, Pre Pleasure, the singer-songwriter dropped her guitar and picked up a new instrument.

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Our Favorite Gear for Everyday Sun Protection

The sun is a giver of life—but get too much of it and you’re toast. These are the best hats, arm coverings, and shirts to shield yourself.

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Our Favorite Smartwatches Do Much More Than Just Tell Time

These little wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

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YouTube Premium Has Its Perks. Here Are Some to Consider

Yeah, it’s yet another paid subscription. But this one might actually be worth it.

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A Bouncer's Take on the Best Street Brawler Games

Street fighting is never as well-choreographed as games make it out to be. And you certainly don't eat food off the ground.

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NASA Orders a Second Delay for the Artemis Moon-bound Rocket

The uncrewed mission, the first major launch of the Artemis program, suffered a setback after a liquid hydrogen leak.

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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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You’re Not Stringer Bell, but You May Still Need a Burner Phone

Prepaid phones are looking good as privacy worries peak.

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The FTC May (Finally) Protect Americans From Data Brokers

The agency’s lawsuit against Kochava should squash the industry’s core defense—and help keep sensitive info off the open market.

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Apple Fixed a Serious iOS Security Flaw—Have You Updated Yet?

Plus: Chrome patches another zero-day flaw, Microsoft closes up 100 vulnerabilities, Android gets a significant patch, and more.

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The Long, Leguminous Quest to Give Crops Nitrogen Superpowers

Farmers have to apply heaps of emissions-heavy fertilizer to provide crops with enough nitrogen. Scientists are looking to legumes for help.

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Who Pays for an Act of Cyberwar?

Cyberinsurance doesn't cover acts of war. But even as cyberattacks mount, the definition of "warlike" actions remains blurry.

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Rivian's R1T and R1S Are Our New Favorite Off-Road EVs

We put Rivian’s all-electric siblings through a 1,300-mile stress test. From comfort to range and versatility, they passed with flying colors.

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Swarms of Satellites Are Tracking Illegal Fishing and Logging

In some of the world’s most inaccessible places, tiny satellites are watching—and listening—for signs of destruction.

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A US Freight Rail Crisis Threatens More Supply-Chain Chaos

Federal regulators and the White House have been scrambling to prevent poor service and a possible strike from jamming up a vital but often overlooked network.

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Inside the Shadow Evacuation of Kabul

In the last two weeks of the war, an ad hoc team armed with group chats, QR codes, and satellite maps launched a mad dash to save imperiled Afghan allies.

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How New CGI Made House of the Dragon’s Beasts More Real

There are 17 dragons in HBO's new Game of Thrones prequel, each with its own quirks and intricacies.

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A New Approach to Car Batteries Is About to Transform EVs

Auto companies are designing ways to build a car’s fuel cells into its frame, making electric rides cheaper, roomier, and able to hit ranges of 620 miles.

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Driving Toward the Automobile’s Electric, Autonomous Future

GM president Mark Reuss talks with WIRED about how to sell EVs, his optimism for robot cars, and why the company shifted more of its supply chain back to the US.

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Can a Particle Accelerator Trace the Origins of Printing?

Movable metal type is often traced back to Gutenberg’s workshop, but its history is far older in Asia. Researchers are using atomic-scale tools to rewrite the narrative.

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The Telegram-Powered News Outlet Waging Guerrilla War on Russia

Anti-Putin media network February Morning has become a central player in the underground fight against the Kremlin.

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How to Use the Emergency SOS Feature on Your Smartphone

Let’s hope you never need it—but it's important to know how it works.

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How the Physics of Nothing Underlies Everything

The key to understanding the origin and fate of the universe may be a more complete understanding of the vacuum.

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This Gorgeous Wireless Speaker System Offers Hassle-Free Hi-Fi

KEF’s new LSX II’s have all the sound you’d expect from luxury bookshelf speakers, and they’re heinously easy to use.

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The Three-City Problem of Modern Life

What does Athens have to do with Jerusalem—and what do either have to do with Silicon Valley?

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How to Use YouTube Music’s Offline Mixtape

One of the platform’s best features keeps an automatic playlist downloaded with all your top bops.

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Apple’s Self-Repair Program Has a Long Way to Go

The company added support for MacBooks this week, but critics say that the repair manuals and processes are unnecessarily complicated.

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A US Propaganda Operation Hit Russia and China With Memes

Plus: An Iranian hacking tool steals inboxes, LastPass gets hacked, and a deepfake scammer targets the crypto world.

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How Scientists Are Cleaning Up Rivers Using Grasses and Oysters

In the Delaware River and other waterways across the US, conservationists are restoring aquatic vegetation and beds of bivalves to fight pollution.

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The Best Time to Upgrade Your Graphics Card Is Right Now

In a huge change from the past two years, prices are low and high-end PC graphics boards are readily available.

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18 Great Deals on Coffee Gear, Grills, Fire Pits, and Sex Toys

Prepare for Labor Day weekend by loading up on everything you need for some targeted me time.

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With the Watch5 Series, Samsung's Wear OS Gamble Is Paying Off

These new smartwatches are finally starting to rival the Apple Watch in utility.

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George Miller Knows the Power of a Great Story

The ‘Mad Max’ director spoke with WIRED about the allegorical grace of his new movie, ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing.’

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Their Photos Were Posted Online. Then They Were Bombed

An attack on Russian mercenaries shows how militaries are increasingly using open source data—with sometimes deadly consequences.

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