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2021-11-30T21:30:00Z	**Malicious Google Play Apps Stole User Banking Info**
Using tricks to sidestep the app store's restrictions, malware operators pillaged passwords, keystrokes, and other data. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/malicious-google-play-apps-stole-banking-info)
2021-11-30T21:30:00Z	**253 Last-Chance Cyber Monday Deals You Can Still Get Now**
These discounts are the last ones standing—for the moment. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-deals-still-available-2021)
2021-11-30T21:13:29Z	**The Escapist Fantasy of NFT Games Is Capitalism**
In blockchain-based video games like Axie Infinity, wealthier players are becoming bosses in a flourishing international labor market. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/escapist-fantasy-of-nft-games-is-capitalism)
2021-11-30T14:00:00Z	**Get More From Your Multicooker With These 5 Cookbooks**
If you’ve got an Instant Pot (or something like it), let these books guide you toward some exciting new flavors. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-multicooker-cookbooks)
2021-11-30T13:00:00Z	**The Watch That Made Everything Now**
When the Pulsar debuted in 1972, the first digital watch offered a new concept of time—and foreshadowed our fraught relationship with instantaneity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pulsar-digital-watch-design-time-history)
2021-11-30T13:00:00Z	**Think Climate Change Is Messy? Wait Until Geoengineering**
Someone's bound to hack the atmosphere to cool the planet. So we urgently need more research on the consequences, says climate scientist Kate Ricke. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/think-climate-change-is-messy-wait-until-geoengineering)
2021-11-30T12:00:00Z	**An AI Finds Superbug-Killing Potential in Human Proteins**
A team scoured the human proteome for antimicrobial molecules and found thousands, plus a surprise about how animals evolved to fight infections. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/an-ai-finds-superbug-killing-potential-in-human-proteins)
2021-11-30T12:00:00Z	**Europe Went Bananas for Gorillas. Then Its Workers Rose Up**
The delivery app raced to a $1 billion valuation, promising to transform a problem-prone industry. Striking riders say it’s no different from its peers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gorillas-gig-economy-unions-germany)
2021-11-30T12:00:00Z	**Online Gaming Is the New Therapist’s Office**
Plenty of us play to let off steam, but online multiplayer and single-player gaming can be healing in the hands of mental health professionals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/online-gaming-is-the-new-therapists-office)
2021-11-30T04:28:00Z	**The Absolute Best Cyber Monday Deals Online Right Now**
These are the very best discounts we've found at all the major tech retailers. There's a stellar pick here for everyone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-deals-2021-1)
2021-11-30T02:00:00Z	**The Best Cyber Monday Deals on STEM Toys for Kids**
These games and services can help your little ones explore science, technology, engineering, math, or the arts. They won't even know they're learning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-toy-deals-2021)
2021-11-30T01:52:00Z	**15 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Google Devices We Like**
Our favorite Pixel phone is $50 off, plus there are discounts on Nest security cameras and smart speakers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-google-device-deals-2021)
2021-11-30T01:32:00Z	**Jam Out To the Best Cyber Monday Headphone and Speaker Deals**
From smart assistants to portable Bluetooth companions, upgrade the sound in your life with these great audio discounts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-headphone-deals-speakers-2021)
2021-11-30T00:39:00Z	**The Best Cyber Monday TV and Soundbar Deals**
From gorgeous flatscreens to earth-shaking surround sound, here are the best discounts to upgrade your home theater. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-tv-deals-2021)
2021-11-30T00:29:00Z	**24 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Coffee Makers and Gear**
Coffee gear can be expensive, but we've found quite a few great deals on brewing supplies and accessories. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-coffee-deals-2021)
2021-11-30T00:25:00Z	**25 Cyber Monday Deals on Cameras and Gear**
A full-frame mirrorless Nikon for less than $1,000? A Moment phone lens for $50? These discounts are a photo enthusiast's dream. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-camera-photography-video-deals-2021)
2021-11-30T00:10:00Z	**44 Relaxing Cyber Monday Beauty and Self-Care Deals**
Can your home use some calming vibes? Is your frizzy hair desperate for some love? We found the best deals to glam up or chill out. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-beauty-deals-self-care-2021)
2021-11-29T22:55:07Z	**The Best Cyber Monday Deals on PC Components**
You can get (nearly) everything you need to build your work station or gaming rig today. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cyber-monday-pc-components-2021)
2021-11-29T22:08:00Z	**The Best Cyber Monday Deals on Fitness and Outdoor Gear**
Gear up for next year's adventures or plunge into a winter wonderland with these deals on ebikes, outdoor clothing, and fitness trackers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-fitness-deals-outdoors-2021)
2021-11-29T22:05:00Z	**51 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Phones, Tablets, and Smartwatches**
Come for the discounts on MagSafe cases, Apple Watches, Google Pixels, and wireless chargers. Stay for that shiny "Add to cart" feeling. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-phone-deals-table-watch-2021)
2021-11-29T22:05:00Z	**The Best Cyber Monday Deals for Your Kitchen**
Need a stand mixer, thermometer, or professional-grade blender? Now is the time to restock your culinary tools. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-kitchen-deals-2021)
2021-11-29T21:42:00Z	**The 40 Best Cyber Monday Deals at Target Today**
It's your mom's favorite place on earth, and there's a lot of stuff on sale. From headphones to security cams, these are our favorite picks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-target-cyber-monday-deals-2021)
2021-11-29T21:11:24Z	**A Hacking Spree Against Iran Spills Out Into the Real World**
Hackers have targeted the country's trains, gas stations, and airline infrastructure, as cyber conflict with Israel continues to escalate. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hacking-iran-critical-infrastructure-israel)
2021-11-29T20:54:00Z	**The 77 Best Cyber Monday Deals at Amazon This Year**
We’ve found great deals on a ton of gear we like, from smartphones to soundbars. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-cyber-monday-deals-2021)
2021-11-29T20:00:00Z	**12 Cyber Monday Deals the WIRED Gear Team Snapped Up**
From hoodies to vacuums, we did some shopping of our own. (We are gearheads, after all.) ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cyber-monday-deals-wired-team-bought-2021)
2021-11-29T19:49:00Z	**The 61 Best Cyber Monday Deals for $50 or Less**
Treat yourself or someone else to WIRED-recommended deals that won't break the bank. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-deals-under-50-2021)
2021-11-29T19:35:48Z	**Jack Dorsey Was the Soul of Twitter**
The quirky CEO announced his departure on Monday. His record at the company is mixed, but his impact is undeniable. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/jack-dorsey-was-the-soul-of-twitter)
2021-11-29T16:51:00Z	**46 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Smart Home Gear and Furniture**
Revamp an office or refresh a living room with discounted security cameras, smart displays, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-home-furniture-deals-2021)
2021-11-29T14:52:00Z	**The Best Cyber Monday Deals on Laptops and Home Office Gear**
We scoured the web to find the best discounts on notebooks, Chromebooks, external monitors, keyboards, and other peripherals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-laptop-deals-2021)
2021-11-29T14:00:00Z	**Tamarya Sims Is on a Quest for Land**
Sims is in the vanguard of young land stewards who embrace farming not just as a means of production, but to cultivate sustainable relationships with the natural world. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tamarya-sims-is-on-quest-for-land)
2021-11-29T14:00:00Z	**Thinking of Sending That Quick 'Love You' Text? Just Do It**
Even one message can mean a lot to your family and friends. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/send-that-quick-love-you-text-just-do-it)
2021-11-29T13:00:00Z	**My Music App Knows Me Way Too Well. Am I Stuck in a Groove?**
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on predictability, freedom—and the duality of rebellion. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cloud-support-music-apps-predictability)
2021-11-29T13:00:00Z	**What Is Web3, Anyway?**
Gavin Wood, who coined the term Web3 in 2014, believes decentralized technologies are the only hope of preserving liberal democracy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/web3-gavin-wood-interview)
2021-11-29T12:00:00Z	**Meet the Cyberpunk Albatrosses Scanning for Secret Explosions**
Acoustic waves can detect all kinds of explosions and volcanic activity, but it’s hard to place sensors at sea—unless you’ve got a bird with a backpack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cyberpunk-albatrosses-secret-explosions)
2021-11-29T12:00:00Z	**Whistleblower Frances Haugen Still Believes in Silicon Valley**
The face behind the Facebook papers tells how she became Mark Zuckerberg’s nightmare—and thinks people can still make a positive impact at the company. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-whistleblower-frances-haugen-interview)
2021-11-29T12:00:00Z	**Online Courses That Are Actually Worth Taking**
Here’s how to navigate the avalanche of web learning—and find classes that can help with your work and life. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/online-courses-worth-taking)
2021-11-29T10:53:00Z	**The 18 Best Cyber Monday Pet Gear and Accessory Deals**
It's a good time to spoil your cats, dogs, reptiles, or hamsters with discounts on some of our favorite products. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-pet-deals-2021-1)
2021-11-29T10:10:00Z	**The 57 Best Cyber Monday Deals at Best Buy**
The retailer's holiday sale event is in full swing, with discounts on smart speakers, watches, headphones, laptops, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-best-buy-cyber-monday-deals-2021-1)
2021-11-29T09:34:00Z	**74 Best Cyber Monday Video Game and Accessory Deals**
We found some great gear and games on sale for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, VR, and PC. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-video-game-deals-2021-1)
2021-11-29T09:00:00Z	**The Best Cyber Monday Vacuuming and Cleaning Deals**
The humble vacuum is a staple in every home. These are our favorite picks from iRobot, Roborock, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-vacuum-deals-2021)
2021-11-29T03:00:00Z	**Best Cyber Monday Deals on Sex Toys, Vibrators, and Lubes**
The weather outside is frightful, so spend some time in bed this holiday season with some of our favorite sex toys. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-sex-toy-deals-2021-1)
2021-11-29T02:00:00Z	**21 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Amazon Devices**
Snag any Amazon gadgets on your wish list with discounts on Echo speakers, Fire tablets, and Kindles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-amazon-device-deals-2021)
2021-11-28T23:00:00Z	**All the Cyber Monday Deals on Subscription Services**
Keep your belly full, your kids busy, and your digital life secure with these Black Friday deals on subscription services. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-subscription-deals-2021)
2021-11-28T18:00:00Z	**Our Favorite Mattress Deals for Cyber Monday**
Trouble sleeping? A bunch of our favorite WIRED-Reviewed hybrid, organic, and foam mattresses are on sale right now. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-mattress-deals-2021)
2021-11-28T18:00:00Z	**All of Our Favorite Couches are on Sale for Cyber Monday**
They're comfy, cheaper than usual, and will ship right to your door. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cyber-monday-couch-deals-2021)
2021-11-28T14:00:00Z	**What Is a Watering Hole Attack?**
It's a technique that can hit thousands of victims—through no fault of their own. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-a-watering-hole-attack-hacking)
2021-11-28T14:00:00Z	**Looking for Alien Life? Seek Out Alien Tech**
Shifting the search for extraterrestrial life from biological to technological signs could break us out of anthropocentrism and help guide humanity's future. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/aliens-technosignature-biosignature-anthropomorphism-humanity)
2021-11-28T13:00:00Z	**7 Tips to Improve Battery Life on Windows 11**
Some very simple settings can help you get more juice between charges on that new (or upgraded) laptop. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/7-tips-improve-battery-life-windows-11)
2021-11-28T13:00:00Z	**Your Brain Is an Energy-Efficient 'Prediction Machine'**
Results from neural networks support the idea that brains use predictions to create perceptions—and that they work that way to conserve power. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/your-brain-is-an-energy-efficient-prediction-machine)
2021-11-28T12:00:00Z	**What to Know Before You Take a Job in a Hybrid Workplace**
Here's now to sniff out good company culture while you're interviewing—and what to do once you've landed the gig. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-to-know-new-job-hybrid-workplace-remote-work)
2021-12-01T11:00:00Z	**The Matrix Is the Best Hacker Movie**
Most people point to Sneakers or WarGames. They’re all wrong. The Wachowskis actually invented the ultimate cyber superhero. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/matrix-best-hacker-movie)
2021-12-01T11:00:00Z	**Welcome to the (Synthetic) Meatspace**
Reactor-grown nuggets, human-edited genetic code, and new mRNA technologies could change our relationship to life itself. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/synthetic-meatspace-food-health)
2021-12-01T11:00:00Z	**WIRED Peers Into the Future of Reality**
Two decades after The Matrix, technologies have emerged that make us question what is real—in ways stranger, if less sinister, than the movie imagined. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-reality-matrix-opener)
2021-12-01T11:00:00Z	**The Most Efficient Way to Debug the Simulation**
Look, some of these tickets just have to be marked WONTFIX so everyone can move on. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tickets-for-the-simulation)
2021-12-01T11:00:00Z	**What The Matrix Got Wrong About Cities of the Future**
Where the movie foresaw a distinction between digital and physical reality, modern cities are merging them, and not necessarily in a good way. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/future-of-reality-cybercities)
2021-12-01T11:00:00Z	**It’s Time to Reimagine the Future of Cyberpunk**
In the 20th century, the genre imagined the body modifications and protective streetwear that could save us from our own future. Now it needs to envision humanity anew. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/reimagine-future-cyberpunk)
2021-12-01T11:00:00Z	**Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Is Ready to Blow Your Mind**
The actor isn’t just the new Morpheus. He’s the future of Hollywood. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/matrix-resurrections-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-qa)
2021-12-01T12:00:00Z	**Researchers Have a Method to Spot Reddit’s State-Backed Trolls**
Academics claim they can sniff out the telltale signs of troll-like behavior. But is it really as simple as monitoring cute animal postings? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/researchers-reddit-state-trolls)
2021-12-01T12:00:00Z	**More Companies Offer Fertility Benefits. It’s Only the Beginning**
Employer support for staff who wish to freeze their eggs has great potential—but broader support for parents still lags behind. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fertility-benefits-work)
2021-12-01T12:00:00Z	**These Startups Deliver Groceries Fast—Without Gig Workers**
Facing a tight labor market and even tighter schedules, some companies are hiring employees, with benefits. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/startups-deliver-groceries-fast-without-gig-workers)
2021-12-01T14:00:00Z	**Speak in (Many) Tongues With This Pocket Translator**
Pocketalk’s mobile device acts as a real-time translator so two people can hold a conversation while speaking different languages. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/pocketalk-plus-voice-translator)
2021-12-01T15:57:03Z	**How Science Will Solve the Omicron Variant’s Mysteries**
So far, panic about the mysterious new Covid variant has outpaced actual information. Here’s what scientists around the world are trying to uncover. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/omicron-variant-facts)
2021-12-01T17:00:00Z	**Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You**
Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/six-word-sci-fi)
2021-12-01T19:00:00Z	**This Drone Uses Piercing Talons to Perch—or Snatch Things**
What do you get when you slap 3D-printed raptor legs on a quadcopter? A robot that can land like a falcon to keep an eye on the forest. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/this-drone-uses-piercing-talons-to-perch-or-snatch-things)
2021-12-01T18:56:24Z	**18 Hours of Omicron Chaos at Schiphol Airport**
On November 25, two planes took off from South Africa for Amsterdam. By the time they landed, the Omicron variant had thrown the world into chaos. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/omicron-europe-contact-tracing)
2021-12-01T20:32:42Z	**The US National Space Council Is Back and Focused on Security**
Led by Vice President Kamala Harris, the first council meeting of the Biden administration drew attention to keeping space safe for NASA and industry players. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-national-space-council-is-back-and-focused-on-security)
2021-12-01T21:30:00Z	**Jack Dorsey's Square Has a New Name: Block**
Payments company Square has a new name befitting its CEO's blockchain obsession. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/square-block-new-name)
2021-12-02T11:00:00Z	**The Twitter Wildfire Watcher Who Tracks California’s Blazes**
When fire ignites, the race begins to alert the state’s residents of the path of destruction. One of the leading voices lives on the other side of the world. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/california-fire-twitter)
2021-12-02T12:00:00Z	**This Is What It Will Take to End Deforestation by 2030**
Nations around the world made a vital climate crisis declaration to save forests within the next decade. Can they actually do it? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/end-deforestation-2030)
2021-12-02T12:00:00Z	**Why Do Games Still Struggle With Trans Inclusion?**
AAA titles often feel exploitative of trans people and trauma. But some indie games are getting it right. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/trans-enby-representation-video-games)
2021-12-02T12:00:00Z	**David Attenborough’s Unending Mission to Save Our Planet**
“We tend to think we are the be all and end all—but we’re not. The sooner we can realize that the natural world goes its way, not our way, the better.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/david-attenborough-climate-crisis)
2021-12-02T12:00:00Z	**The Movement to Hold AI Accountable Gains More Steam**
A New York City law requires algorithms used in hiring to be “audited” for bias. It’s the first in the US—and part of a larger push toward regulation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/movement-hold-ai-accountable-gains-steam)
2021-12-02T13:00:00Z	**How to Not Melt Down Over Our Warming Planet**
WIRED spoke with Maria Ojala, a psychologist studying climate anxiety, about how you can stay focused and active in the face of dread. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-anxiety-tips-maria-ojala)
2021-12-02T13:00:00Z	**Ex-Googler Timnit Gebru Starts Her Own AI Research Center**
The researcher, who says Google fired her a year ago, wants to ask questions about responsible use of artificial intelligence. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ex-googler-timnit-gebru-starts-ai-research-center)
2021-12-02T13:00:00Z	**DJI's Action 2 Camera Adds Magnets—and Fresh Flaws**
This new modular camera borrows some ideas from competitors like Insta360 and GoPro—and it holds it all together with magnets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/dji-action-2-camera)
2021-12-02T17:10:54Z	**Facebook Will Force More At-Risk Accounts to Use Two-Factor**
The platform joins Google and others in requiring stronger protections for its most vulnerable users. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-protect-two-factor-authentication-requirement)
2021-12-02T18:30:31Z	**Congress Takes Aim at the Algorithms**
A new crop of Section 230 reform proposals focuses on amplification, not content moderation. But the devil is in the details. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/congress-takes-aim-at-algorithms-section-230-reform)
2021-12-02T23:45:00Z	**A Software Bug Let Hackers Drain $31M From a Crypto Service**
An attacker exploited a vulnerability in MonoX Finance's smart contract to inflate the price of its digital token and then cash out. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hackers-drain-31-million-from-crypto-service)
2021-12-03T12:00:00Z	**18 Gifts for People Who Just Need a Good Night’s Sleep**
Sweet dreams are made of these, from special lamps to noise machines. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/gift-ideas-for-sleeping)
2021-12-03T12:00:00Z	**Your Rooftop Garden Could Be a Solar-Powered Working Farm**
A new scientific field proposes an idea that could help generate food and energy while reducing a building's cooling costs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/your-rooftop-garden-could-be-a-solar-powered-working-farm)
2021-12-03T12:00:00Z	**Meta’s Failed Giphy Deal Could End Big Tech’s Spending Spree**
There was a time, not so long ago, when Meta’s big-money deal to acquire Giphy would have been waved through. No more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-giphy-cma-global-template)
2021-12-03T13:00:00Z	**Web3 Is Silicon Valley’s Rosy Vision of the Future**
This week, we imagine a new version of the web that takes the power from the platforms and puts it back into the hands of the people. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-531)
2021-12-03T13:00:00Z	**Meta’s Biggest Encryption Mistake Is What It Promised**
The company’s decision to delay the rollout makes sense—because its initial plan never did. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meta-end-to-end-encryption-delay)
2021-12-03T13:00:00Z	**Why Buzz Lightyear’s Rocket Launch Looks Better Than Reality**
We use video analysis to compare an animated liftoff to an actual one, proving that truth is more boring than fiction. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/why-buzz-lightyears-rocket-launch-looks-better-than-reality)
2021-12-03T14:00:00Z	**How to Use Your Smartphone as a Hot Spot**
Learn how to use tethering to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hub for other devices to connect to. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-smartphone-as-wifi-hotspot)
2021-12-03T14:00:00Z	**2021’s Spotify Wrapped Is a Haunting, Hilarious Time Capsule**
There's a lot to be gleaned from people’s listening patterns in the past year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/spotify-wrapped-depressed)
2021-12-03T14:00:00Z	**Subscriptions Are Eating My Paycheck!**
Plus: In memory of Jim Warren, a whole lot of space trash, and Omicron’s path. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-subscriptions-eating-my-paycheck)
2021-12-03T15:00:00Z	**Jack Dorsey’s Twitter Failed African Countries**
Throughout the continent, the former CEO’s hubris and negligence allowed disinformation and abuse to run rampant. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/jack-dorseys-twitter-failed-african-countries)
2021-12-03T19:32:58Z	**What Crypto Can Expect From Twitter’s New CEO**
@jack is out at Twitter, but his crypto-mania is alive and well under Parag Agrawal. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/parag-twitter-crypto-dorsey)
2021-12-03T23:23:38Z	**NSO Group Spyware Hits at Least 9 US State Department Phones**
The incident lays bare how hollow the surveillance company's reassurances about the limits of its hacking tools have always been. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nso-group-spyware-pegasus-state-department)
2021-12-04T12:00:00Z	**It’s Never Been More Obvious That You Suck at Video Games**
Comparing ourselves to professional gamers and checking online ranking systems can be humbling—and fun. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/its-obvious-you-suck-at-video-games)
2021-12-04T13:00:00Z	**Can Gambia Turn the Tide to Save Its Shrinking Beaches?**
In an economically developing country reliant on tourism, the rapidly eroding “smiling coast” shows the urgent need for action on climate change. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/can-the-gambia-turn-the-tide-to-save-its-shrinking-beaches)
2021-12-04T13:00:00Z	**These Are Our Favorite Hair Straighteners**
Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons, brushes, and combs—work wonders. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hair-straighteners)
2021-12-04T16:10:18Z	**A Planned Parenthood LA Hack Affects 400,000 Patients**
Plus: A Ubiquiti hack revelation, predictive policing, and more of the week's top security news. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/planned-parenthood-la-hack-predictive-policing-ubiquiti)
2021-12-04T17:40:00Z	**The FTC Sues Nvidia to Block Its Historic Deal With Arm**
Regulators say the merger would create a semiconductor chip conglomerate and stifle innovation across the industry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ftc-sues-nvidia-arm-deal)
2021-12-05T12:00:00Z	**Why Do People Make (and Watch) 5-Hour iCarly Analysis Videos?**
Meet the obsessives creating extensive, multi-hour videos on YouTube examining long defunct Nickelodeon shows. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-5-hour-icarly-analysis-videos)
2021-12-05T13:00:00Z	**The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work (and Life)**
Whether you're riding a bike or schlepping a camera, a bag is your constant companion. These WIRED-reviewed packs do the job right. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-backpacks-for-work)
2021-12-05T13:00:00Z	**The Great Neutrino Mystery Could Point to Missing Particles**
Years of conflicting measurements have led physicists to propose a “dark sector” of invisible particles that could explain dark matter and the universe’s expansion. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-great-neutrino-mystery-could-point-to-missing-particles)
2021-12-05T13:00:00Z	**The Case of Tennis Star Peng Shuai Reveals the Real Purpose of China's Censorship**
Censorship in China is about more than topics and keywords. It’s about destroying social resources. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/peng-shuai-censorship-china)
2021-12-05T14:00:00Z	**The Serial 1 Is a Ho-Hum Harley Ebike**
With the just-adequate Serial 1, Harley-Davidson’s sub-brand missed an opportunity to make an ebike that stands out from the pack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/serial-1-rush-cty)
2021-12-06T12:00:00Z	**Is There a Genetic Link to Being an Extremely Good Boy?**
Guide dogs need the right personality, health, and training. Scientists are studying the genetics behind the traits that make a dog suited to working. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/guide-dog-dna)
2021-12-06T12:00:00Z	**There's $2B for Broadband on Reservations. It Won't Be Enough**
The recently approved US infrastructure law aims to close the digital divide for Native peoples. But the demand far outstrips the money allocated. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2b-broadband-reservations-not-enough)
2021-12-06T12:00:00Z	**What Will Work Look Like in 2022? (Hint: Not the Metaverse)**
Here’s what industry leaders think about the future of work, from changing office hours to, yes, staying in the meatspace. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-future-of-work-2022)
2021-12-06T12:00:00Z	**Here's How 3 Space Companies Aim to Replace the ISS**
NASA is investing in Blue Origin, Nanoracks, and Northrop Grumman as they develop competing designs for a next-generation space station. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/heres-how-3-space-companies-aim-to-replace-the-iss)
2021-12-06T12:00:00Z	**The Real Reason Hold Music Bothers You So Much**
We swear your call is very important to us. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hold-music-behavior)
2021-12-06T13:00:00Z	**These Retro Gaming Consoles Deliver a Dose of Nostalgia**
From the stylish Evercade to the old-school Sega Genesis Mini, these machines will have you bleeping, blooping, and blasting back to the good old days. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-retro-gaming-consoles)
2021-12-06T13:00:00Z	**All That Glitters Isn't Litter**
A new plant-based material sparkles without plastics. That could be better for the environment—but it's also harder to make in industrial quantities. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/all-that-glitters-isnt-litter)
2021-12-06T14:00:00Z	**Why I Love to Scrounge in Video Games**
It is so satisfying to ruffle the pockets of every dead body and poke around the library. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/scrounging-looting-video-games)
2021-12-06T14:00:00Z	**Who Are We If Not Our Faces?**
Undergoing dozens of operations to treat Crouzon syndrome made me look more “normal.” It also made me question my identity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crouzon-syndrome-beauty-standards-disability)
2021-12-06T14:00:00Z	**The Withings ScanWatch Is a Classy Everyday Fitness Tracker**
This refined and elegant smartwatch boasts ECG and SpO2 sensors, fitness and sleep tracking, and stellar battery life. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/withings-scanwatch)
2021-12-06T17:18:06Z	**DoorDash Joins the Instant Delivery Game—With Employees**
For a new service in Manhattan, the couriers will cross paths with the company's traditional gig worker contractors, who generally aren't eligible for benefits. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/doordash-joins-instant-delivery-game-employees)
2021-12-06T17:52:27Z	**Snag Free Beans From Our Fave Coffee Subscription Service**
WIRED readers can get their first bag from Atlas Coffee Club—and an additional sampler—for just the cost of shipping. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/atlas-coffee-club-free-coffee-beans-december-2021)
2021-12-07T12:00:00Z	**I Tried Running in a Robotic Exoskeleton So You Don't Have To**
The first wearable exoskeleton available to consumers is meant to level up your workout. Amazingly, it works—if you're OK with the stares and jeers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/sportsmate-5-fitness-exoskeleton)
2021-12-07T12:00:00Z	**Your Very First Fisher-Price Phone Now Works With Bluetooth**
It is both silly and absolutely wonderful to call friends and family on a plastic childhood toy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fisher-price-chatter-phone-bluetooth-rave)
2021-12-07T12:00:00Z	**Need to Test a Space Suit? Head to Iceland**
The country’s unearthly landscapes have caught the attention of scientists planning for future missions to Mars and the moon. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/iceland-space-suits)
2021-12-07T12:00:00Z	**E-Scooters Are Everywhere in Europe. So Are Grisly Accidents**
Crashes, nuisance, and clutter are creating hostility to the industry’s startups. Scandinavian cities are forcing them to change course. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/escooters-accidents-europe)
2021-12-07T13:00:00Z	**Sony's PS5 Headset Offers 3D Audio in a Plasticky, Cheap Body**
The spatial audio that comes out of these gaming headphones is impressive, but cheap hardware makes it a tough sell. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/sony-pulse-3d-wireless-headset)
2021-12-07T13:00:00Z	**Some Cancer Studies Fail to Replicate. That Might Be OK**
A years-long effort to validate key cancer biology hit roadblocks and found problems. But maybe this will incentivize scientists to share data. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/some-cancer-studies-fail-to-replicate-that-might-be-ok)
2021-12-07T14:00:00Z	**Which Google Pixel Phone (and Gear) Should You Buy?**
Here’s a guide to all the models—plus case recommendations and hidden software tricks to try. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-google-pixel-phone)
2021-12-07T14:00:00Z	**'Worker Data Science' Can Teach Us How to Fix the Gig Economy**
Gig workers are asking to see the algorithms that govern their labor. Their fight has important lessons for creating equitable workplaces for all. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/labor-organizing-unions-worker-algorithms)
2021-12-07T19:00:00Z	**Now You Can Blast a Great Gjallarhorn in Destiny 2 and IRL**
WIRED spoke to the team at Bungie about bringing the iconic rocket launcher back to the franchise—partnering with Nerf to make one you can hold. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/destiny-2-gjallarhorn-rocket-launcher)
2021-12-08T12:00:00Z	**Renewable Energy Is Great—but the Grid Can Slow It Down**
Many solar and wind projects face a problem: getting the energy from where it’s made to where it’s needed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/renewable-energy-great-grid-slow-down)
2021-12-08T12:00:00Z	**Climate Change May Make Hurricanes Hit Sooner and Last Longer**
A new study modeling storm behavior under a warmer climate finds Boston and Norfolk will face higher risk from floods as they crawl along the East Coast. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-may-make-hurricanes-hit-sooner-and-last-longer)
2021-12-08T12:00:00Z	**11 TikTok-Viral Gifts That Are Actually Worth It**
We tried out the gadgets that kept showing up in our feeds. Here are the ones that deserve the hype—and would make awesome presents. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-viral-tiktok-gadgets)
2021-12-08T13:00:00Z	**Jackrabbit's Tiny, Zippy Ebike Is Seriously Adorable**
It's not without flaws, but this cute, pedal-less scooter heralds a new era in ebike transportation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/jackrabbit-bike)
2021-12-08T14:00:00Z	**How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Sims**
I’d been avoiding the game for years because I feared it would take over my life. Now I don’t mind if it does. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/learn-to-love-sims)
2021-12-08T14:00:00Z	**Our Favorite Hair Dryers and Diffusers**
We tried blow dryers, brushes, diffusers, and one reverse air-dryer that sucks your hair up like a vacuum. These are our favorite hair drying tools. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hair-dryers)
2021-12-08T14:00:00Z	**An ‘Alt-Jihad’ Is Rising On Social Media**
The playbook of the “alt-right” is guiding a new generation of fringe jihadists, showing just how complicated extremism is about to become online. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/alt-jihad-rising-social-media)
2021-12-08T17:23:40Z	**How to Opt Out of Verizon’s Custom Experience Tracking**
Unless you manually opt out of the program, Verizon will store personal information and create user interest profiles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/verizon-user-privacy-settings)
2021-12-08T19:03:34Z	**Microsoft Seizes Domains Used by a Chinese Hacking Group**
The move delivers a blow to the hackers behind sophisticated attacks on government agencies, think tanks, and other organizations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-seizes-domains-chinese-hacking-group)
2021-12-08T20:21:31Z	**Facebook Says Its New AI Can Identify More Problems Faster**
The “Few-Shot Learner” system doesn't need to see as many examples to identify troublesome posts, and works in more than 100 languages. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-says-new-ai-identify-more-problems-faster)
2021-12-08T21:30:00Z	**Our Favorite Breville Coffee Machines Are on Sale**
They're still spendy, but they're a serious upgrade for anyone looking to make better espresso at home. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/breville-coffee-machine-deals-december-2021)
2021-12-08T23:23:26Z	**A Year After SolarWinds, Supply Chain Threats Still Loom**
The Russia-led campaign was a wake-up call to the industry, but there's no one solution to the threat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/solarwinds-hack-supply-chain-threats-improvements)
2021-12-09T10:00:00Z	**This New Tech Cuts Through Rock Without Grinding Into It**
A startup called Petra uses super-hot gas to penetrate bedrock. The method could make it cheaper to move utilities underground—and make electric lines safer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/new-tech-cuts-rock-without-grinding-it)
2021-12-09T11:00:00Z	**4 Dead Infants, a Convicted Mother, and a Genetic Mystery**
Kathleen Folbigg was found guilty of killing her babies. One scientist suspected the real culprit was mutant DNA—and went on a tireless quest to prove it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kathleen-folbigg-sudden-infant-death-mystery)
2021-12-09T12:00:00Z	**The Office Is an Efficiency Trap**
As office design evolved over the last century, one feature remained: the goal of filling your life with even more work. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/office-efficiency-trap)
2021-12-09T12:00:00Z	**17 Holiday Gifts for Your Stressed Best Friend**
Relaxing means something different to everyone. From meditation tools to silky robes, these ideas are sure to please. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-stress-relieving-gifts-2021)
2021-12-09T12:00:00Z	**Who’s Buying and Selling Artfully Folded Ham on Facebook?**
The pandemic has spurred an explosion of home cooks selling dubiously-edible, but Instagram-friendly “graze boxes.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-marketplace-graze-boxes)
2021-12-09T12:00:00Z	**We Tested the First All-Mountain Skis That Fold in Half**
Military tech has been used to create the world's first folding all-mountain skis. And they aren't half bad. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/elan-voyager-skis)
2021-12-09T12:00:00Z	**When It Comes to Buses, Will Hydrogen or Electric Win?**
Clean transport needs clean vehicles. New power developments are crucial for a mass transit revolution, and each has pros and cons. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/future-buses-hydrogen-electric)
2021-12-09T13:00:00Z	**Vivaldi 5.0 Makes Web Browsing on Android Tablets Fun Again**
The latest version of our favorite web browser greatly improves surfing on larger mobile screens. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/vivaldi-5-review)
2021-12-09T13:00:00Z	**This Conference Puts Accessibility in Gaming Front and Center**
The Game Accessibility Conference brings developers, advocates, and government officials together to imagine and work toward a more inclusive games industry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/game-accessibility-conference)
2021-12-09T14:00:00Z	**Which Apple Watch Is Best Right Now?**
Apple now offers multiple versions of its popular fitness smartwatch. Here's our guide to them all. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-apple-watch)
2021-12-09T15:00:00Z	**The Best Touchscreen Gloves to Get You Through the Winter**
We braved the cold to find gloves that keep your hands warm and let you use a smartphone at the same time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-touchscreen-gloves)
2021-12-10T04:00:00Z	**Rumbleverse Adds a Melee Twist to the Battle Royale**
Epic Games’ first published title is a free-to-play romp where competitors unleash elbow drops and dropkicks as they leap across streets and scale rooftops. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rumbleverse-melee-battle-royale-epic-games)
2021-12-10T12:00:00Z	**Taking a ‘Flexible Job’? Beware the Never-Ending Workday**
The rise of “asynchronous” working has great potential for companies and employees alike—but it comes with unexpectedly rigid downsides. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/asynchronous-job-never-ending-workday)
2021-12-10T12:00:00Z	**Russia’s Internet Censorship Machine Is Going After Tor**
The attempt to block the site, which helps users mask their online activity, is the latest step in the country's efforts to control the internet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/russia-block-tor-censorship)
2021-12-10T12:00:00Z	**The Gig Economy’s Days in Europe Are Numbered**
Court cases and a new draft law from the European Commission are chipping away at the controversial industry. What comes next may look very different. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gig-economy-european-commission-law)
2021-12-10T13:00:00Z	**All the Ways Tech Saved Us This Year**
This week, we look back at how technology affected us in 2021—in mostly positive ways. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-532)
2021-12-10T13:00:00Z	**How I Accidentally Hacked A Peruvian Crime Ring**
I arrived in paradise. I got a new phone number. Then the eggplant and gun emojis starting pouring in. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/i-accidentally-hacked-a-peruvian-crime-ring)
2021-12-10T13:00:00Z	**To See Proteins Change in Quadrillionths of a Second, Use AI**
Researchers have long wanted to capture how protein structures contort in response to light. But getting a clear image was impossible—until now. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/to-see-proteins-change-in-quadrillionths-of-a-second-use-ai)
2021-12-10T14:00:00Z	**Big Tech’s Flagships Are Leaking**
Plus: The downfall of Yahoo and AOL, a look back at my career, and a concerning convergence in space. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-big-tech-flagships-leaking)
2021-12-10T14:00:00Z	**You Should Buy the New Instant Pot. Just Ignore Its App**
This “connected” update of the ever-popular multicooker is a winner, despite some shortcomings in its mobile app. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/instant-pot-pro-plus)
2021-12-10T14:00:00Z	**HBO Max Might Have Outsmarted the Streaming Wars**
The play to put all Warner Bros. theatrical movies on the service in 2021 was a big gamble. It paid off. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hbo-max-outsmart-streaming-wars)
2021-12-10T15:00:00Z	**The Best Fitness Trackers and Watches for Everyone**
Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-fitness-tracker)
2021-12-10T19:54:11Z	**A Log4J Vulnerability Has Set the Internet 'On Fire'**
The flaw in the logging framework has security teams scrambling to put in a fix. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/log4j-flaw-hacking-internet)
2021-12-11T12:00:00Z	**10 Great Tech Books to Gift (or Keep for Yourself)**
Treat the techie in your life to tomes revealing the inner workings of the companies and characters shaping big tech. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-tech-books-to-gift)
2021-12-11T12:00:00Z	**This Digital Bank Is Designed for the LGBTQ+ Community**
New York-based Daylight is rethinking fintech with a social twist. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/daylight-fintech-lgbtq)
2021-12-11T12:00:00Z	**The Fall and Rise of Real-Time Strategy Games**
RTS games used to dominate sales charts and spawn entire esports leagues. Can new entries bring the beloved genre back to life? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fall-and-rise-real-time-strategy-games)
2021-12-11T12:00:00Z	**21 Great Gaming and TV Deals for the Holidays**
There's still time to order a few games, accessories, and maybe even a TV before the holidays are over. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gaming-home-theater-deals-december-2021)
2021-12-11T13:00:00Z	**Fleeing Global Warming? ‘Climate Havens’ Aren’t Ready Yet**
Climate migration is already underway. Here's how cities can prepare. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fleeing-global-warming-climate-havens-arent-ready-yet)
2021-12-11T13:00:00Z	**The Best Discord Bots for Your Server**
From bots that welcome new users to ones that keep spammers out, these tools help make your corner of the internet a fun, safe place to hang out. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-discord-bots)
2021-12-11T14:00:00Z	**Take Your Tunes Anywhere With Our Fave Bluetooth Speakers**
These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bluetooth-speakers)
2021-12-11T16:43:37Z	**US Wins Appeal to Extradite Julian Assange**
Plus: Bluetooth security, a Brazil hack, and more of the week's top security news. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/julian-assange-extradition-log4j-vulnerability-ransomware-security-news)
2021-12-12T12:00:00Z	**Supply Chain Container Ships Have a Size Problem**
All eyes were on the Ever Given when it got stuck in the Suez Canal, but it’s not the only too-big boat for too-small ports—a problem for holiday deliveries. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/supply-chain-shipping-logistics)
2021-12-12T12:00:00Z	**The Best Kindles to Take Your Library Anywhere**
Amazon has six ebook readers. Here’s how they stack up—and which one might be right for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-kindle)
2021-12-12T12:00:00Z	**How to Guard Against Smishing Attacks on Your Phone**
“Smishing" is an attempt to collect logins or other sensitive information with a malicious text message—and it's on the rise. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/smishing-sms-phishing-attack-phone)
2021-12-12T13:00:00Z	**The Best Mobile Controllers for Gaming on the Go**
Touchscreens just don't suit some games. Try one of these WIRED-tested smartphone controllers for your iPhone or Android instead. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mobile-game-controllers-for-iphone-android)
2021-12-12T13:00:00Z	**Gravitational Waves Should Permanently Distort Spacetime**
Physicists have linked the “gravitational memory effect” to fundamental cosmic symmetries and a potential solution to the black hole information paradox. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gravitational-waves-should-permanently-distort-space-time)
2021-12-12T14:00:00Z	**Our Favorite Couches (and 1 Armchair) You Can Order Online**
If being cooped up has made you rethink your furniture, these sofas might help refresh your space. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-couches)
2021-12-13T10:00:00Z	**The Best TV Streaming Devices for Cord Cutters**
We've tested dozens of devices for watching stuff on 4K or HD TVs. These are our favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-4k-streaming-devices)
2021-12-13T12:00:00Z	**This Marvel Game Soundtrack Has an Epic Origin Story**
Guardians of the Galaxy has one of the 2021's most ambitious video game scores. An MCU-obsessed composer and a made-up metal band brought it to life. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/guardians-of-the-galaxy-marvel-game-soundtrack)
2021-12-13T12:00:00Z	**Upside Foods Sues an Ex-Employee Over Secret Lab-Grown Meat Tech**
A three-person team within the startup was tasked with developing top-secret tech. When a cofounder was fired, things started to fall apart. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/upside-foods-blue-sky-trade-secrets-lawsuit)
2021-12-13T12:00:00Z	**A Gene-Tweaked Jellyfish Offers a Glimpse at Other Minds**
Researchers have created jellyfish whose nerve cells light up when they fire, offering a tantalizing view of neurology before the rise of the brain. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gene-tweaked-jellyfish-neurology)
2021-12-13T13:00:00Z	**Oxo's Super-Simple Coffee Machine Makes Super-Good Joe**
The Oxo Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker sets a new standard for drip brewing. It's also remarkably unfussy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/oxo-brew-9-cup-coffee-maker)
2021-12-13T14:00:00Z	**DJI's Excellent Mavic 3 Is on Another Plane**
This will get you the best-looking video footage from a consumer drone. It's also tons of fun to fly. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/dji-mavic-3)
2021-12-13T15:00:00Z	**The 8 Best Drones for Every Budget**
Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these picks is going to be perfect for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-drones)
2021-12-14T01:34:21Z	**The Log4J Vulnerability Will Haunt the Internet for Years**
Hundreds of millions of devices are likely affected. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/log4j-log4shell)
2021-12-14T12:00:00Z	**The Best Sci-Fi Movies of 2021**
From Dune to Little Fish, they’re all love stories—though some are more touching than others. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-sci-fi-movies-2021)
2021-12-14T12:00:00Z	**See Little Robots Get Swole in This Virtual 'Gym'**
The bizarre robots look like cobbled-together Tetris pieces. A new system "evolves" them to run, climb, and throw stuff better. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/see-little-robots-get-swole-in-this-virtual-gym)
2021-12-14T12:00:00Z	**Britain’s Flexible Working Plans Look Like a Flop**
Many employees and companies want to find new ways of working—but government legislation is stuck in the past. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/uk-government-flexible-working-flop)
2021-12-14T13:00:00Z	**The Best VR Headsets and Games to Explore the Metaverse**
Dipping into virtual reality is easier than ever—in fact, this might be the perfect time to invest. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-vr-headsets-in-this-reality)
2021-12-14T14:00:00Z	**Who Killed the Robot Dog?**
The robotic companion was once a dream of techno-utopianism, but has instead become a terrifying weapon. What happened? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/robot-dog-artificial-intelligence-history)
2021-12-14T14:00:00Z	**The Best Cheap Phones for Almost Every Budget**
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a phone these days. These are our favorite Android devices and iPhones from $200 to $500. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones)
2021-12-14T18:30:00Z	**The Apple Watch Series 7 Is at Its Cheapest Price Ever**
Snag our favorite smartwatch and you might even get same-day delivery. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-watch-series-7-sale-december-2021)
2021-12-14T19:18:08Z	**Antibiotic Use in US Farm Animals Was Falling. Now It’s Not**
A new FDA report shows that a long-awaited Obama-era initiative to stop the spread of superbugs and improve animal welfare has stalled out. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/antibiotic-use-in-us-farm-animals-was-falling-now-its-not)
2021-12-15T12:00:00Z	**21 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2021**
From vaccinations to electric vehicles and cheese, the second year of the pandemic still had some high points. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2021-positive-news)
2021-12-15T12:00:00Z	**The Biggest Deepfake Abuse Site Is Growing in Disturbing Ways**
A referral program and partner sites have spurred the spread of invasive, AI-generated “nude” images. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deepfake-nude-abuse)
2021-12-15T12:00:00Z	**This Observatory Will Help Reveal the Shape of the Universe**
Opening next year, the Vera Rubin Observatory can show how dark matter affects the evolution of galaxies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/vera-rubin-observatory-dark-matter)
2021-12-15T13:00:00Z	**Did Climate Change Make That Freak Weather Even Worse?**
When a shocking storm or heat wave happens, attribution scientists are on the case, helping to show the public the real-life effects of global warming. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/did-climate-change-make-that-freak-weather-even-worse)
2021-12-15T13:00:00Z	**Heat Up the Holidays With the Best Sexy Gifts for Lovers**
The best present is one you get to share. Our favorite vibrators, lube, and candles will make this holiday one to remember. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sex-gifts)
2021-12-15T14:00:00Z	**The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone**
Kit out your iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 with a magnetic tripod, grip, battery, or bike mount. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-magsafe-accessories)
2021-12-15T14:00:00Z	**For Queer Communities, Being Counted Has Downsides**
It can feel good that national censuses are collecting more data about gender and sexuality. But increased attention can come at the price of real action. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/queer-data-census-equality)
2021-12-15T18:00:00Z	**Google Warns That NSO Hacking Rivals Elite Nation State Spies**
ForcedEntry is “one of the most technically sophisticated exploits” Project Zero security researchers have ever seen. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nso-group-forcedentry-pegasus-spyware-analysis)
2021-12-16T11:00:00Z	**The Race to Find ‘Green’ Helium**
Helium is a critical—and finite—resource. The future of our most indispensable technologies depends on a new supply. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/green-helium-mining)
2021-12-16T12:00:00Z	**How Can People Harmed by Climate Change Be Compensated?**
There is a growing movement to make the world's richest countries pay reparations to the global south for “loss and damage” caused by the climate crisis. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-compensation)
2021-12-16T12:00:00Z	**The Best Games of 2021 Were an Explosion of Color and Charisma**
As the pandemic continued, these exuberant titles looked beyond the long dark night. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-games-2021-colorful-charisma)
2021-12-16T12:00:00Z	**Looking for New Headphones or Earbuds? Take Our Quiz**
We’ve tested dozens of over-ear headphones and earbuds. Here’s how to find your perfect, WIRED-approved pair. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-headphones-or-earbuds-for-you-quiz)
2021-12-16T12:00:00Z	**19 Gift Ideas for People Working From Home**
Upgrade your loved one’s home office with these picks that make every day a little easier—and a little more fun. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/work-from-home-gift-ideas)
2021-12-16T12:00:00Z	**Why Computers Don’t Need to Match Human Intelligence**
With continuing advances in machine learning, it makes less and less sense to compare AI to the human mind. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deep-learning-versus-human-intelligence)
2021-12-16T12:00:00Z	**52 Last-Minute Christmas Gifts on Sale Now**
You can blame the supply chain for late packages, but there’s still time to get some in before New Years. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/last-minute-deals-and-christmas-gifts-2021)
2021-12-16T14:00:00Z	**LaTurbo Avedon Is Way Ahead of the Metaverse**
The artist, who only exists online, was working in digital spaces long before anyone talked about NFTs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/laturbo-avedon-digital-art)
2021-12-16T14:00:00Z	**Smartphones Are a New Tax on the Poor**
The expectation of connectivity now extends to low-wage workers—and the consequences go far beyond gig economy jobs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/phones-connectivity-tax-policy)
2021-12-16T15:00:00Z	**The Best Loungewear for Working From Home in Comfort**
Fill your closet with these comfy hoodies, T-shirts, and sweatpants. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-loungewear)
2021-12-16T16:15:00Z	**A Totally Fair Progression System Is Impossible**
The developers of Halo: Infinite fell short when designing the game's reward system. Some systems are far more equitable, and here’s why. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/halo-infinite-progression-system)
2021-12-16T17:28:26Z	**Why You Should Care About Oppo's China-Only Foldable Phone**
The new Find N Phone suggests a major future role for OnePlus, the Westerner-friendly face of Oppo. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/oppo-find-n-folding-phone)
2021-12-16T18:27:00Z	**The 8 Best Smart Speakers With Alexa or Google Assistant**
Chatty assistants from Google, Amazon, and Apple are popular. But which one is right for you? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-smart-speakers)
2021-12-16T20:00:00Z	**The US Is Gently Discouraging States From Building New Highways**
A memo issued Thursday urges states to fix roads before constructing new ones, and to consider climate-friendly projects like bike lanes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/us-gently-discouraging-states-building-new-highways)
2021-12-16T20:41:27Z	**The Next Wave of Log4J Attacks Will Be Brutal**
So far, Log4Shell has resulted mostly in cryptomining and a little espionage. The really bad stuff is just around the corner. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/log4j-log4shell-vulnerability-ransomware-second-wave)
2021-12-16T21:20:51Z	**Meta Ousts 7 Surveillance-for-Hire Operations From Its Platforms**
While NSO Group gets most of the attention, the takedowns underscore how insidious the industry has become. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/meta-facebook-whatsapp-surveillance-for-hire)
2021-12-17T12:00:00Z	**The 7 Best Cookbooks of 2021**
From Black American barbecue to steaming bowls of Asian dumplings, these recipes are the best way to taste the world without leaving your kitchen. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-cookbooks-of-2021)
2021-12-17T12:00:00Z	**Faster Home Broadband Should Be Enshrined in Law**
Outdated minimum speeds for home broadband were bad enough before the pandemic. It’s time to pick up the pace. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/home-broadband-speed-faster-minimum)
2021-12-17T12:00:00Z	**They Make the Watches. You Change the Straps**
Traditional watch brands are embracing customer demand for a simple swap to suit their moods—and it might be all thanks to Apple. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/watch-straps-fashion-apple)
2021-12-17T12:00:00Z	**24 Gifts We Love From BIPOC-Owned Businesses**
One of the easiest ways to support communities of color is to shop from entrepreneurs of color. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/gifts-from-bipoc-owned-business)
2021-12-17T12:00:00Z	**The Biodiversity Crisis Needs Its Net Zero Moment**
Climate change isn't the only major crisis facing the world. We're in the middle of a mass extinction, and missing all of our biodiversity targets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2021-biodiversity-crisis)
2021-12-17T13:00:00Z	**These Are the Top New Features in MacOS Monterey**
Here’s how to install the latest version of Apple’s desktop operating system, plus a breakdown of the perks for M1-powered Macs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-macos-monterey-features)
2021-12-17T13:00:00Z	**The Great Danger of the Tiny Bark Beetle**
As the climate warms, this insect’s population is booming. That’s bad news for the ponderosa pines of the Sierra Nevada. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-great-danger-of-the-tiny-bark-beetle)
2021-12-17T13:00:00Z	**The Future of Robot Nannies**
A machine can't love our children, but our children might love them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/roboto-nannies-ethics-liability)
2021-12-17T14:00:00Z	**I Thought Tech Would Take a Pandemic Hit. I Was Wrong**
Plus: Digital forgetting, concerns over TikTok and China, and the prescience of king tides. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-technology-pandemic-consumption)
2021-12-17T14:00:00Z	**The Best iPhone 13 Cases and Accessories**
We tested MagSafe compatibility on everything from cases to wireless chargers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-iphone-13-cases-and-accessories)
2021-12-17T14:00:00Z	**The Best Holiday Movie Is the One You Want to Watch**
It’s time to stop fighting over Die Hard vs. Home Alone vs. Love Actually. This year, just pick what you like—even if it’s Carol, which totally counts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-holiday-movie)
2021-12-17T14:00:00Z	**Can Your Gravitational Pull Affect Your Game of Pool?**
It’s hard enough to predict the outcome of ball collisions in a game of billiards. Do you also have to factor in a player’s effect on the cue ball? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/can-your-gravitational-pull-affect-your-game-of-pool)
2021-12-17T14:00:00Z	**Best Tents for Campers, Backpackers, and Families**
The right shelter can make a big difference in how comfortable you are outdoors. Here are the ones we've tested and love. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-camping-tents)
2021-12-17T22:30:00Z	**62 Last-Minute Christmas Gifts on Sale Now**
You can blame the supply chain for late packages, but there’s still time to get a few presents for the holidays. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/last-minute-deals-and-christmas-gifts-2021)
2021-12-18T12:00:00Z	**Move Over Amazon. Other Retailers Are Catching Up**
Not only are orders and returns easier than ever, today's best retail apps also offer loyalty programs with discounts and rewards. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/move-over-amazon-catching-up-macys-target)
2021-12-18T12:00:00Z	**7 Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Tests—and Where to Find Them**
Planning to travel or see family during the holidays? You’ll want to add an antigen test kit to your packing list. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-rapid-at-home-covid-19-test-kits)
2021-12-18T12:00:00Z	**Patek Has Shoehorned a Gramophone Into Its Latest Watch**
Patek Philippe’s new audiophile minute repeater, Reference 5750, takes aural inspiration from Thomas Edison’s phonograph. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/patek-philippe-minute-repeater-reference-5750)
2021-12-18T13:00:00Z	**Battlefield 2042 Turns the Climate Crisis Into a Playground**
DICE and EA's latest sci-fi shooter is an example of art imitating life, complete with the trappings that got us all here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/battlefield-2042-climate-change-playground)
2021-12-18T13:00:00Z	**The Best iPhone 13 Deals—and Which Model to Pick**
Get those Apple Wallets ready. From the Mini to the Pro Max, we break down all your options. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-13-deals)
2021-12-18T13:00:00Z	**The US Mountain West Could Soon Face Snowless Winters**
Parts of Colorado, Utah, California, and the Pacific Northwest could be without snow for years at a time in just a few decades. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-mountain-west-could-soon-face-snowless-winters)
2021-12-18T14:00:00Z	**Buckle Up for More Log4j Madness**
Plus: An alleged spy, a ransomware arrest, and more of the week's top security news. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/log4j-log4shell-vulnerability-spies-security-roundup)
2021-12-18T14:00:00Z	**Tips on How to Snag a PlayStation 5 (Good Luck!)**
A year after launch, Sony's latest console is still proving difficult to find. Here's how to score one. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-sony-playstation-5)
2021-12-18T14:00:00Z	**These Are Our Favorite Robot Vacuums**
From no-frills cleaners to high-end automation, we have the perfect pick for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-robot-vacuums)
2021-12-19T12:00:00Z	**16 Great Deals on Home Goods, Office Gear, and Kitchen Tools**
Fortify your space this winter with discounts on stand mixers, keyboards, and mattresses. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deals-december-19-2021)
2021-12-19T12:00:00Z	**How to Use Discord: A Beginner’s Guide**
Confused by the buzzy social platform? Here’s everything you need to know. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-discord)
2021-12-19T12:00:00Z	**What’s the Winter Solstice, Anyway?**
Here’s what happens on the longest night of the year—in the solar system and across different cultures here on Earth. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/winter-solstice)
2021-12-19T12:00:00Z	**We All Need to Stop Only Seeing the Dark Side of Crypto**
In some parts of the developing world, cryptocurrency is changing lives for the better. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-remittances-cuba)
2021-12-19T13:00:00Z	**Big Data May Not Know Your Name. But It Knows Everything Else**
Data brokers claim that deidentified data on millions of Americans is risk-free. Lawmakers need to know that “anonymity” is an abstraction. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/big-data-may-not-know-your-name-but-it-knows-everything-else)
2021-12-19T13:00:00Z	**Cosmologists Close in on Logical Laws for the Big Bang**
Physicists are translating commonsense principles into strict mathematical constraints for how our universe must have behaved at the beginning of time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cosmologists-close-in-on-logical-laws-for-the-big-bang)
2021-12-19T13:00:00Z	**18 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear**
Our tips and picks to up your mask game—whether you’re heading back to the office in the new year or just want to stay safe and stylish. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-face-masks)
2021-12-19T14:00:00Z	**Autonomous Weapons Are Here, but the World Isn’t Ready for Them**
A UN report says a drone, operating without human control, attacked people in Libya. International efforts to restrict such weapons have so far failed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/autonomous-weapons-here-world-isnt-ready)
2021-12-19T14:00:00Z	**5 Apps That Are Better on the Desktop Than in Your Browser**
Move these services out of your tabs for an optimal experience. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/5-apps-better-desktop-than-browser)
2021-12-19T15:00:00Z	**The Best Travel Mugs to Ward Off the Winter Chill**
Keep your coffee hot as a volcano and your water as cold as Pluto with these insulated mugs and tumblers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-travel-mugs)
2021-12-20T12:00:00Z	**Hypebeasts With Bots Have Ruined Christmas**
As resellers snap up the scarce supply of new consoles and other must-have items, politicians, shoppers, and retailers are fighting back. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bots-ps5-christmas-toys)
2021-12-20T12:00:00Z	**Can Brain Organoids Be ‘Conscious’? Scientists May Soon Find Out**
These bundles of neurons, often used for research, will likely display complex activity patterns akin to humans—raising wider ethical questions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/brain-organoids-consciousness)
2021-12-20T12:00:00Z	**This Startup Is Making—and Programming—Human Cells**
Creating bespoke cells could transform testing and help develop new treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bit-bio-programming-cells)
2021-12-20T12:00:00Z	**Don’t Look Up Nails the Frustration of Being a Scientist**
Writer-director Adam McKay’s new Netflix film, about a comet headed for Earth, is an allegory for inaction during the climate crisis. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dont-look-up-climate-scientists)
2021-12-20T12:00:00Z	**Boom’s Quest to Make Supersonic Flights a Reality (Again)**
Denver-based startup Boom already has orders for its commercial supersonic planes. But is supersonic travel really the future, or best left to nostalgia? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/boom-supersonic-planes)
2021-12-20T12:00:00Z	**2021 Revealed the Depths of Global Vaccine Inequity**
Previous pandemics saw rich countries grabbing up vaccine supplies, leaving poor countries behind. Has the world learned nothing since? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2021-vaccine-inequity)
2021-12-20T12:00:00Z	**More Black and Hispanic Entrepreneurs Are Open for Business**
A new report finds more people, particularly those in minority groups, are starting new ventures amid the pandemic. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/more-black-hispanic-entrepreneurs-open-business)
2021-12-20T13:00:00Z	**The Best Coffee Subscription Boxes We've Savored**
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee right to your door—each with its own twist. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-coffee-subscriptions)
2021-12-20T13:00:00Z	**The Kid Surveillance Complex Locks Parents in a Trap**
Minute-by-minute, footstep-by-footstep tracking of children is all too easy and enticing. But everyone's a prisoner in the parental panopticon. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-kid-surveillance-complex-locks-parents-in-a-trap)
2021-12-20T13:00:00Z	**Got Jet Lag? Consider Hacking Your Circadian Rhythm**
Manipulating the master clock could help astronauts, pilots, shift workers, and even holiday travelers. The solution is simpler than you think. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/got-jet-lag-consider-hacking-your-circadian-rhythm)
2021-12-20T14:00:00Z	**2021 Was Bound to Be a Year of Pop Culture Disappointments**
Despite high points like Dune and Squid Game, the year was full of letdowns. Perhaps we wanted too much. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2021-year-of-cultural-disappointments)
2021-12-21T11:00:00Z	**Welcome to Miami, Where All Your Memes Come True!**
The city is trying to lure in Silicon Valley types, hyping the promise of sun, sand, and seed rounds. Does it want Silicon Valley’s problems too? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/miami-tech-boom-where-memes-come-true)
2021-12-21T12:00:00Z	**How Y Combinator Changed the World**
As if launching Airbnb, Stripe, and Dropbox weren’t enough, the famous accelerator has had an outsize—and mixed—impact on all of us. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-y-combinator-changed-the-world)
2021-12-21T12:00:00Z	**The Best Movies of 2021—and Where to Stream Them**
From Dune to The Green Knight, these are the best movies you should have watched (and still have time to watch) this year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-2021)
2021-12-21T12:00:00Z	**Growing Peppers on the ISS Is Just the Start of Space Farming**
The chili peppers thrived in a controlled microgravity environment. But to develop agriculture away from Earth, NASA will have to think outside the box. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/growing-peppers-on-the-iss-is-just-the-start-of-space-farming)
2021-12-21T13:00:00Z	**These Lemurs Have Got Rhythm. Scientists Have Got Questions**
Studying how and why rhythm evolved in these primates could help unravel the mysteries of human musicality. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/these-lemurs-have-got-rhythm-scientists-have-got-questions)
2021-12-21T13:00:00Z	**Reach Easy With the 10 Best Messenger and Shoulder Bags**
From everyday canvas sacks to rainstorm-ready sling packs, these one-strap wonders shoulder the burden. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-messenger-bags)
2021-12-21T14:00:00Z	**The Best Multi-Tools for Any Task**
Tiny gadgets, big convenience. We'll help you find the best Leatherman and Swiss Army Knives. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-multi-tools)
2021-12-21T14:00:00Z	**The Exercise Games That Can Actually Get You Off the Couch**
A new generation of “exergames” take adventure, community, and fitness to a new level. Here's how to use them to build a lasting exercise habit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/great-exercise-games)
2021-12-21T14:00:00Z	**Our 12 Favorite Photography Books of 2021**
From border politics to vintage NASA gear, these are the photo books that best document the WIRED world. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-photography-books-2021)
2021-12-21T14:00:00Z	**The Pandemic Made Me Realize My Brain Is Already Cyborg**
I had inadvertently adopted the Cartesian philosophy of body-mind dualism. A new leg showed me otherwise. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cyborg-brain-mind-pandemic-philosophy)
2021-12-21T19:30:00Z	**72 Last-Minute Christmas Gifts on Sale Now**
You can blame the supply chain for late packages, but there’s still time to get a few presents for the holidays. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/last-minute-deals-and-christmas-gifts-2021)
2021-12-22T12:00:00Z	**And Now: 31 Notable WIRED Long-Form Stories of 2021**
In another strange year, our feature articles bubbled up through the cracks and managed to capture the zeitgeist. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/wired-longreads-2021)
2021-12-22T12:00:00Z	**The Matrix Resurrections Review: The Wachowskis Were the True Oracles**
Directors Lana and Lilly Wachowski warned about the dangers of trusting tech 22 years ago. With the latest sequel, Lana is back with another harbinger. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-matrix-resurrections-review-essay)
2021-12-22T12:00:00Z	**Super Last-Minute Gift Ideas—and Excuses—for Procrastinators**
If your Christmas tree is missing a present, these gifts will keep you on the nice list. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/extremely-last-minute-gift-ideas)
2021-12-22T12:00:00Z	**Face Recognition Is Being Banned—but It’s Still Everywhere**
Two dozen cities and states prohibit use of the tech. But it’s on phones and is increasingly used in airports and in banks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/face-recognition-banned-but-everywhere)
2021-12-22T12:00:00Z	**Antibodies Are Being Created to Fight Disease in New Ways**
Targeting cancers and viruses, better knowledge of the human immune system is leading to new medicines. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/immune-system-antibodies-disease)
2021-12-22T12:00:00Z	**2022 Will Be a Big Year for Space Exploration**
Missions to Mars, Jupiter, and—yes—Texas are all part of the next wave of space research previously delayed by Covid-19. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/space-launches-2022-mars-jupiter)
2021-12-22T13:00:00Z	**The Future of Reality Is Multiple Choice**
As a new Matrix film arrives in theaters, our senior senior correspondent asks: What is real? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-future-of-reality-is-multiple-choice)
2021-12-22T13:00:00Z	**10 Not-So-Christmas Christmas Movies to Watch This Season**
We all need a break from dancing elves. Here are some unexpected, fun, and (mostly) family-friendly films to enjoy this holiday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/10-best-not-christmas-christmas-movies)
2021-12-22T14:00:00Z	**How to Use SharePlay to Virtually Connect With Loved Ones**
You can watch movies, listen to a new album, share your screen, or even work out with others on FaceTime through your Apple devices. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-shareplay-apple-iphone-ipad-mac)
2021-12-22T14:00:00Z	**The Best Mouse (and Mousepads) for Every Kind of Gamer**
Whether you're into esports or casual fragging, these are the greatest gaming mice we’ve tested. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-mouse)
2021-12-23T00:30:00Z	**7 Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Tests—and Where to Find Them**
Planning to travel or see family during the holidays? You’ll want to add an antigen test kit—if you can find one—to your packing list. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-rapid-at-home-covid-19-test-kits)
2021-12-23T11:00:00Z	**The Wave-Conquering, Metaverse-Crashing Life of Kai Lenny**
Treated as an outcast in Maui’s cool-kid surf culture, he went on to master nearly every extreme water sport. No wonder the tech elite has a crush on him. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wave-conquering-metaverse-crashing-life-kai-lenny)
2021-12-23T12:00:00Z	**The James Webb Space Telescope Finally Prepares for Launch**
After decades of hard work and controversies, NASA scientists ready Hubble’s massive successor for its mission to probe the distant universe. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-james-webb-space-telescope-finally-prepares-for-launch)
2021-12-23T12:00:00Z	**Lab-Grown Embryo Research Is Poised to Transform Medicine**
New advances in stem cell science could alleviate devastating early-life conditions. But this comes with a moral conundrum. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/stem-cell-science-pregnancy)
2021-12-23T12:00:00Z	**'Algorithmic Reparation' Calls for Racial Justice in AI**
Researchers are encouraging those who work in AI to explicitly consider racism, gender, and other structural inequalities. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/move-algorithmic-reparation-calls-racial-justice-ai)
2021-12-23T12:00:00Z	**How an Aquarium Collects Curious Creatures From the Deep**
Take a cruise with scientists from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, as they pilot an SUV-sized robot to collect delicate specimens 1,600 feet down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-an-aquarium-collects-curious-creatures-from-the-deep)
2021-12-23T12:00:00Z	**You Should Listen to CDs**
If vinyl is for hipsters and streaming is for everyone else, maybe the forgotten format is for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/you-should-listen-to-cds)
2021-12-23T13:00:00Z	**How to Buy Used Gear on eBay—the Smart, Safe Way**
Gracefully avoid sketchy situations and score a deal on the post-holiday gadget turnover. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-used-on-ebay)
2021-12-23T13:00:00Z	**Tetris Helps My Stress and Anxiety Fall Away**
When I revisited my preferred childhood pastime, I wondered if the game would still serve as a mental reset. Turns out, it did. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tetris-helps-stress-anxiety)
2021-12-23T14:00:00Z	**The 8 Best Albums of 2021**
This year’s most searing records—from Adele’s 30 to Jazmine Sullivan’s \*Heaux Tales—\*asked listeners to pause, reflect, and reconsider the path ahead. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/8-best-albums-2021)
2021-12-23T14:00:00Z	**Transparency Laws Let Criminal Records Become Commodities**
For millions of people, details from an arrest—even a mistaken one—live on after being sold to data brokers. And the state profits. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/criminal-justice-transparency-law-data-brokers)
2021-12-24T12:00:00Z	**The Best TV Shows of 2021—and How to Watch Them**
Yes, you binged Squid Game, but what about Reservation Dogs and The Great? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-tv-2021-streaming-guide)
2021-12-24T12:00:00Z	**We Ranked the Democratic Standards of Fictional Netflix Nations**
From Christmas economics to incarceration policy, how well do the various monarchical countries of the Princess Switch series treat their humble citizens? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-christmas-films-democracy)
2021-12-24T12:00:00Z	**VCs Lavished Startups With Cash in 2021. Now Comes the Hard Part**
“Is it a casino or the future of tech? Everyone’s trying to figure that out.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/vcs-lavished-startups-cash-2021)
2021-12-24T12:00:00Z	**The Worst Hacks of 2021**
It was a year of ransomware, surveillance, data breaches, and yes, more ransomware. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/worst-hacks-2021)
2021-12-24T13:00:00Z	**The Best Nintendo Switch Games for Every Kind of Player**
From Hyrule to Hallownest, these are our absolute favorite video game escapes for the OLED Switch, Switch, and Switch Lite. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-nintendo-switch-games)
2021-12-24T14:00:00Z	**The World Is Messy. Idealizations Make the Physics Simple**
Even ordinary actions, like tossing a tennis ball, can be extraordinarily complex to calculate. The trick is knowing what to leave out. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-world-is-messy-idealizations-make-the-physics-simple)
2021-12-25T12:00:00Z	**How to Take a Slick, Professional Headshot With Your Phone**
Snapping that perfect self-portrait on your phone is a skill. Here’s how to do it, according to the experts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-professional-headshot-smartphone-camera)
2021-12-25T12:00:00Z	**Can You Solve Climate Change Better Than World Leaders?**
What even happened at the UN climate summit—and could you do a better job? These online and in-person simulators let you take a swing at saving the world. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/can-you-solve-climate-change-role-play)
2021-12-25T13:00:00Z	**How to Set Up Your New Xbox Series X/S**
There are a few things you'll need to do before you can jump right into Halo: Infinite ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-up-xbox-series-x-s)
2021-12-25T13:00:00Z	**Gear to Help Make Your Livestreams Look and Sound Good**
Whether you stream on Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or anywhere else, these tools and tips can turn you into a pro. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gear-tips-livestreaming-audio-acoustics-backups)
2021-12-25T14:00:00Z	**19 Surprising Things Your Nintendo Switch Can Do**
Did you just get one of Nintendo's three Switch consoles? Here are some of their best (and most secret) abilities! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/10-surprising-things-you-can-do-with-your-nintendo-switch)
2021-12-25T14:00:00Z	**Jackbox's 8th Party Pack Is Worth It For Drawful: Animate Alone**
Which is good, because the rest of the pack is uneven and, at times, downright confusing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/jackbox-8-review-drawful-animate)
2021-12-25T14:00:00Z	**Snagged a PS5? Here Are Tips for Setting It Up**
Here’s how to transfer your data from a PS4, log into a PSN account, set up multiple accounts, and make the most of your new console. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-up-playstation-5)
2021-12-26T12:00:00Z	**How to Return and Exchange Your Unwanted Gifts or Purchases**
You can’t always get what you want. But there are smarter, more sustainable ways to get cash (or store credit) instead. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-return-or-exchange-gifts)
2021-12-26T12:00:00Z	**The Morbid War Over Online Obituaries**
“Obituary pirates” scrape websites and publish their own versions of death notices, reaping commissions on flowers and gifts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/morbid-war-online-obituaries)
2021-12-26T12:00:00Z	**The Best Indie Games You May Have Missed in 2021**
It's been a great year for developers and gamers alike. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-indie-games-2021)
2021-12-26T13:00:00Z	**The Algorithm That Lets Particle Physicists Count Higher Than 2**
Through his encyclopedic study of the electron, an obscure figure named Stefano Laporta found a handle on the subatomic world’s fearsome complexity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-algorithm-that-lets-particle-physicists-count-higher-than-2)
2021-12-26T13:00:00Z	**How to Stop Those Annoying Siri Notifications on AirPods**
Tired of Apple's voice assistant interrupting your jam sessions? Turn off the feature in a few simple steps. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-control-and-turn-off-announce-notifications-with-siri-on-airpods)
2021-12-26T13:00:00Z	**The Metaverse Land Rush Is an Illusion**
The “real estate of the future” is plagued by buggy software, empty servers, and huge opportunities for abuse. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/metaverse-land-rush-illusion)
2021-12-26T14:00:00Z	**How to Use Tech to Say Thank You**
From recordings to custom visuals, here are some future-forward ways to show you appreciate someone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-tech-to-say-thank-you)
2021-12-26T17:00:00Z	**The Best After-Christmas Sales to Burn That Holiday Cash**
Make the most of those gift cards with these great discounts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-after-christmas-sales-and-deals-2021)
2021-12-26T19:25:00Z	**The Best After-Christmas Sales to Burn That Holiday Cash**
Make the most of those gift cards with these great discounts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-after-christmas-sales-and-deals-2021)
2021-12-27T12:00:00Z	**If AI Is Predicting Your Future, Are You Still Free?**
Part of being human is being able to defy the odds. Algorithmic prophecies undermine that. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/algorithmic-prophecies-undermine-free-will)
2021-12-27T12:00:00Z	**The Year Everyone Remembered That Chips Matter**
Shortages of semiconductors messed up production of everything from cars to toys. Plans are in the works for more factories, but they'll take years. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/year-everyone-remembered-chips-matter)
2021-12-27T12:00:00Z	**How to Set Up Your New iPhone**
Welcome to your new iPhone. Here's how to get the most out of it right out of the box. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-up-a-new-iphone)
2021-12-27T12:00:00Z	**2021 Was a Huge Missed Opportunity on Climate Action**
The pandemic should have been a wake-up call—instead, emissions have climbed once more. Here's how the US could have seized the opportunity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2021-was-a-huge-missed-opportunity-on-climate-action)
2021-12-27T12:00:00Z	**The History of Predicting the Future**
Humans have long tried to determine the shape of what’s to come. But even the most advanced technology can’t solve the fundamental issues with predictions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/history-predicting-future)
2021-12-27T12:00:00Z	**5 Space Watches That Are Out of This World**
Watches made it into space well before Jeff Bezos. Here are our top picks for timepieces connected with the final frontier. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/space-watches)
2021-12-27T12:00:00Z	**A Clean Industrial Revolution Is the Only Way to Hit Net Zero**
Governments and companies around the world are finally acting to create a green economy and avoid climate catastrophe. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/clean-industrial-revolution-net-zero)
2021-12-27T13:00:00Z	**How to Set Up Your New Android Phone**
Your shiny new gadget will be up and ready in no time with these handy tips. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-up-your-new-android-phone)
2021-12-27T14:00:00Z	**What Are Aspect Ratios and Why Do They Matter?**
It's easier than ever to see movies in different sizes and shapes, but how much does that affect the art of film? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/aspect-ratios-explainer)
2021-12-27T14:00:00Z	**In 2021, Gaming Was Crucial and Also a Privilege**
With pressures bearing down and social gatherings still fraught, gaming has become important for many people's mental health, but it's also quite expensive. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/video-games-mental-health-disparity)
2021-12-27T21:37:00Z	**The Best After-Christmas Sales to Burn That Holiday Cash**
Make the most of those gift cards with these great discounts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-after-christmas-sales-and-deals-2021)
2021-12-28T11:00:00Z	**The Quest to Trap Carbon in Stone—and Beat Climate Change**
On a barren lava plateau in Iceland, a new facility is sucking in air and stashing the carbon dioxide in rock. The next step: Build 10,000 more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-quest-to-trap-carbon-in-stone-and-beat-climate-change)
2021-12-28T12:00:00Z	**Surprise! The Pandemic Has Made People More Science Literate**
Despite rampant misinformation, Covid-19 has pushed science into the zeitgeist, as people have absorbed new words and how scientific discovery actually works. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/surprise-the-pandemic-has-made-people-more-science-literate)
2021-12-28T12:00:00Z	**Predicting Death Could Change the Value of a Life**
New technology promises to forecast the length of your life. But for disabled people, measuring mortality can prove fatal. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/predicting-death-value-life)
2021-12-28T12:00:00Z	**This Company Has a Way to Replace Plastic in Clothing**
Natural Fiber Welding uses an innovative process to treat cotton and make it behave more like synthetic fibers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/company-way-replace-plastic-clothing)
2021-12-28T12:00:00Z	**Why 2021 Was the Biggest Year for the Labor Movement in Games**
Working conditions at top studios have been criticized before, but this year saw a significant increase in protests and organizing by employees. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2021-biggest-year-labor-movement-video-games)
2021-12-28T12:00:00Z	**The Year in Overflow Culture**
Thanks to the constant content machine, there’s more culture online than anyone knows what to do with. Here’s the most baffling of the internet’s 2021 leftovers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/social-media-content-machine)
2021-12-28T12:00:00Z	**4 Dive Watches We Loved to Wear This Year**
They are the most popular type of timepiece by far, and this year many new models were launched. We’ve picked four favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-dive-watches-for-2021)
2021-12-28T13:00:00Z	**4 Online Resources to Help LGBTQ Youth Find Support**
The pandemic has drastically changed how LGBTQ organizations work to meet the needs of socially connected youth. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/4-online-resources-lgbtq-youth-support)
2021-12-28T13:00:00Z	**How to Rescue Your Photos From an Old Computer**
Whether it’s from a laptop gathering dust or the desktop you’re upgrading, these tips will keep your precious memories nearby and easy to share. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-rescue-photos-old-computer)
2021-12-28T13:00:00Z	**12 Awesome Management Games for Armchair Tycoons**
These building- and resource-based simulations are perfect for single-player fun and relaxation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-management-city-building-games)
2021-12-29T12:00:00Z	**This Was the Year When Finance Jumped the Doge**
From GameStop to bored apes, weirdness abounded among meme-loving amateur investors. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/defi-gamestop-memes-doge-musk)
2021-12-29T12:00:00Z	**African Voices Must Lead the Global Climate Conversation**
The world is finally waking up to the impact the climate crisis is having on the continent. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/africa-attention-climate-crisis)
2021-12-29T12:00:00Z	**What Happens When an AI Knows How You Feel?**
Technology used to only deliver our messages. Now it wants to write them for us by understanding our emotions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/artificial-emotional-intelligence)
2021-12-29T12:00:00Z	**2021 Was the Year Space Tourism Opened Up. But for Whom?**
SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic finally made commercial spaceflight possible. Now there are questions about the purpose of these exclusive trips. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2021-was-the-year-space-tourism-opened-up-but-for-whom)
2021-12-29T13:00:00Z	**How to Upgrade Your YouTube Recording Setup**
Whether you're recording specifically for YouTube or making movies that may just end up there, this gear can help. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-upgrade-youtube-recording-setup)
2021-12-29T14:00:00Z	**The Best Base Layers to Keep You Warm**
Stay toasty outdoors with our favorite blended, merino wool, and synthetic tops to wear under your cheery sweaters and coats. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-base-layers-winter)
2021-12-30T12:00:00Z	**A Year In, Biden’s China Policy Looks a Lot Like Trump’s**
The administration has toned down the anti-China rhetoric, but it has maintained and expanded economic sanctions—and plans a “diplomatic boycott” of the Olympics. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/biden-china-policy-looks-like-trumps)
2021-12-30T12:00:00Z	**In Celebration of the Internet’s True Angels**
They don't have VC funds. They just thanklessly post all the helpful content people really need. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2021-internet-angels)
2021-12-30T12:00:00Z	**The Excruciating Evolution of Luxury Watches**
Always looking to the next technical challenge, many high-end timepieces are perpetually undergoing R&D. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/luxury-watch-r-and-d)
2021-12-30T12:00:00Z	**The Pandemic Might Have Redesigned Cities Forever**
Changes small and large—parklets, outdoor restaurants, bike lanes—could remake our relationship to cities (and help fix climate change). ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-pandemic-might-have-redesigned-cities-forever)
2021-12-30T12:00:00Z	**Too Much Future Makes the Present Miserable**
Trend forecasters want to sell you your own uncertainty—and the more uncertain you are, the more lucrative a crystal ball gets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/too-much-future-present-miserable)
2021-12-30T12:00:00Z	**The 9 Games We Loved in 2021**
In a year of continued stasis, these games brought us a lot of joy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/games-wired-loved-2021)
2021-12-30T13:00:00Z	**The Gear You Need to Shoot Indie Films at Home or on Location**
Ready to try your hand at filmmaking? You don't need that much to get going, but these items will give you a bit of a head start. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gear-you-need-make-indie-films)
2021-12-30T14:00:00Z	**20 Movies We Can’t Wait to See in 2022**
From Keanu Reeves to Batman, here's who you should line up to see at the multiplex—hopefully. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/most-anticipated-movies-2022)
2021-12-31T12:00:00Z	**Save Money on Subscriptions Thanks to This iOS Loophole**
This is one weird trick, but when it works, it works well and can save you cash on apps. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/iphone-subscriptions-save-money)
2021-12-31T12:00:00Z	**Covid Will Become Endemic. The World Must Decide What That Means**
The task of 2022 will be figuring out how much action we’re willing to take and how much disease and death we’ll tolerate. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/covid-will-become-endemic-the-world-must-decide-what-that-means)
2021-12-31T12:00:00Z	**The 18 TV Shows We’re Most Looking Forward to in 2022**
From tabloid stars to Targaryen dragons, here are some of the upcoming shows on our watchlist—and where to stream them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/most-anticipated-tv-2022)
2021-12-31T12:00:00Z	**Advice to Startup Founders: Prepare to Fail**
Three new books explore why fledgling companies flounder—and what to do about it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/2021-startup-founder-advice-books)
2021-12-31T13:00:00Z	**Is 5G Available for You? Here's How to Find Out**
Before you jump on that new iPhone or Google Pixel, maybe make sure 5G is worthwhile or even offered where you live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/where-is-5g-available)
2021-12-31T14:00:00Z	**The Physics of Wile E. Coyote’s 10 Billion-Volt Electromagnet**
The famous cartoon schemer has an ingenious plan to lure Bugs Bunny out of his hole—and it involves a giant magnet and an iron carrot. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-physics-of-wile-e-coyotes-10-billion-volt-electromagnet)
2022-01-01T12:00:00Z	**How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit**
Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here's how to set yourself up for success. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-start-a-healthy-habit)
2022-01-01T12:00:00Z	**The 18 Best EVs Coming in 2022**
The electric car’s time has come. Here are the EVs to keep an eye out for in the new year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/18-best-evs-coming-in-2022)
2022-01-01T12:00:00Z	**Where Parents Can Get Help with Climate Anxiety**
If you're looking to the future and wondering exactly how to prepare your children for a changing world, these resources can help. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/parents-get-help-climate-anxiety)
2022-01-01T12:00:00Z	**How to Delete Your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok**
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when it's with one of those oh-so-clingy social networks. Harder yet when there's a deactivation period. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-delete-your-facebook-instagram-twitter-snapchat)
2022-01-01T13:00:00Z	**Why Paleontologists Are Getting Into Florida’s Oyster Business**
Conservationists are teaming up with fossil experts to help the bivalves—and the state’s oyster economy—survive. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/why-paleontologists-are-getting-into-floridas-oyster-business)
2022-01-01T14:00:00Z	**How to Send Messages That Automatically Disappear**
Need to be discreet? Here's how to set up vanishing texts, photos, or videos in most popular chat apps. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-send-messages-that-automatically-disappear)
2022-01-02T12:00:00Z	**Yup, CES Is Happening. Here’s What to Expect**
Things couldn’t be weirder—at the premier consumer tech conference, or in general. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-what-to-expect)
2022-01-02T12:00:00Z	**Crime Prediction Keeps Society Stuck in the Past**
So long as algorithms are trained on racist historical data and outdated values, there will be no opportunities for change. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crime-prediction-racist-history)
2022-01-02T13:00:00Z	**Bitcoin’s Libertarian Streak Meets an Autocratic Regime**
The cryptocurrency has come to symbolize financial freedom from governments. Many Salvadorans are unhappy about the way it was made an official currency. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/el-salvador-bitcoin-libertarian-streak-meets-autocratic-regime)
2022-01-02T13:00:00Z	**At the Dawn of Life, Heat May Have Driven Cell Division**
A mathematical model shows how a thermodynamic mechanism could have made protocells split in two. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/at-the-dawn-of-life-heat-may-have-driven-cell-division)
2022-01-02T14:00:00Z	**How Body Farms and Human Composting Can Help Communities**
Like every other aspect of our society, how we handle death and dying needs to change in the face of climate change. This method may be a path forward. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/body-farms-human-composting-climate-change)
2022-01-02T14:00:00Z	**Our Favorite Paper Planners for Crossing Tasks off Your List**
Digital tools are not always superior. Here are the good old-fashioned notebooks our team uses to keep on track. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/our-favorite-paper-planners)
2022-01-03T12:00:00Z	**Public Transit Systems Refocus on Their Core Riders**
In the wake of the pandemic, officials are shifting bus and rail service toward lower-income neighborhoods, while some agencies are eliminating fares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/public-transit-systems-refocus-core-riders)
2022-01-03T12:00:00Z	**6 Ways to Delete Yourself From the Internet**
You’ll never be able to get a clean slate—but you can significantly downsize your digital footprint. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/delete-yourself-from-internet)
2022-01-03T12:00:00Z	**Scientists Settled an Old Family Mystery 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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/dna-artifact-testing)
2022-01-03T12:00:00Z	**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 ever before. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/environmental-forensics-npl)
2022-01-03T12:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-algorithm-mental-health-psychology)
2022-01-03T13:00:00Z	**Could Being Cold Actually Be Good for You?**
Researchers are exploring the health benefits of literally chilling out. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/could-being-cold-actually-be-good-for-you)
2022-01-03T13:00:00Z	**Welcome to the New WIRED**
The future begins here—again. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/welcome-to-the-new-wired)
2022-01-03T14:00:00Z	**The Best Posture Correctors to Put a Stop to Your Slouch**
You're hunched over your desk and phone for hours. We rounded up gadgets to help you straighten up—including a DIY trick and yoga advice. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/posture-correctors)
2022-01-04T00:44:20Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/theranos-founder-elizabeth-holmes-convicted-4-counts)
2022-01-04T12:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/developing-world-economic-growth)
2022-01-04T12:00:00Z	**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 answer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/energy-vault-gravity-storage)
2022-01-04T12:00:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Tech’s Big Show Heads Back to Las Vegas**
The festivities are underway in the Nevada desert as tech companies come out of hiding to show off their wares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-04T12:00:00Z	**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 bad conditions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/weather-forecasting-artifical-intelligence)
2022-01-04T12:00:00Z	**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 see last year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-movies-you-missed-2021-streaming-guide)
2022-01-04T12:00:00Z	**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 even worse. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wildfires-are-digging-carbon-spewing-holes-in-the-arctic)
2022-01-04T13:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-apps-sticking-to-new-years-resolutions)
2022-01-04T13:00:00Z	**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 view. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/to-study-the-next-earth-nasa-may-need-to-throw-some-shade)
2022-01-04T13:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-end-blackberry-phones-here)
2022-01-04T14:00:00Z	**The Pixel Art Revolution Will Be Televised**
How pixel art rose through 3D gaming's dominance to win the hearts of modern players. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/modern-pixel-art-games)
2022-01-04T15:14:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Tech’s Big Show Heads Back to Las Vegas**
The festivities are underway in the Nevada desert as tech companies come out of hiding to show off their wares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-04T16:21:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Tech’s Big Show Heads Back to Las Vegas**
The festivities are underway in the Nevada desert as tech companies come out of hiding to show off their wares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-04T16:59:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Tech’s Big Show Heads Back to Las Vegas**
The festivities are underway in the Nevada desert as tech companies come out of hiding to show off their wares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-04T18:44:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Tech’s Big Show Heads Back to Las Vegas**
The festivities are underway in the Nevada desert as tech companies come out of hiding to show off their wares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-04T19:41:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Tech’s Big Show Heads Back to Las Vegas**
The festivities are underway in the Nevada desert as tech companies come out of hiding to show off their wares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-04T20:30:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/john-deere-self-driving-tractor-stirs-debate-ai-farming)
2022-01-04T21:05:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Tech’s Big Show Heads Back to Las Vegas**
The festivities are underway in the Nevada desert as tech companies come out of hiding to show off their wares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-04T22:00:00Z	**Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You**
Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/six-word-sci-fi)
2022-01-04T22:18:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Latest News From Tech’s Big Show**
The festivities are underway in the Nevada desert as tech companies come out of hiding to show off their wares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-04T22:45:00Z	**Join WIRED HQ at CES (Virtually)**
We're not in Las Vegas, but we've still got a packed day of conversations about the latest from one of the world's biggest technology showcases. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-wiredhq)
2022-01-04T22:51:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Latest News From Tech’s Big Show**
The festivities are underway in the Nevada desert as tech companies come out of hiding to show off their wares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-04T23:17:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Latest News From Tech’s Big Show**
The festivities are underway in the Nevada desert as tech companies come out of hiding to show off their wares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-04T23:45:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Latest News From Tech’s Big Show**
The festivities are underway in the Nevada desert as tech companies come out of hiding to show off their wares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-05T01:00:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Latest News From Tech’s Big Show**
The festivities are underway in the Nevada desert as tech companies come out of hiding to show off their wares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-05T02:41:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Latest News From Tech’s Big Show**
The festivities are underway in the Nevada desert as tech companies come out of hiding to show off their wares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-05T11:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/zloader-microsoft-signature-verification-hack)
2022-01-05T12:00:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Gadgets Keep Coming at Tech’s Big Show**
Day two of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more headphones, smartwatches, and wacky concept EVs roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-05T12:00:00Z	**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 care—and compassion. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/astrology-prediction-ethics)
2022-01-05T12:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-do-you-design-a-better-hospital-start-with-the-light)
2022-01-05T13:00:00Z	**In Praise of Unglamorous American Invention**
Forget Blue Origin, Silicon Valley, and unicorns—small but mighty innovations are the true breakthroughs of human ingenuity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/unglamorous-american-inventions)
2022-01-05T14:00:00Z	**The Best TV Shows You Missed in 2021—and How to Watch Them**
There's still time to binge-watch these five great series. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-tv-you-missed-2021-streaming-guide)
2022-01-05T15:14:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Gadgets Keep Coming at Tech’s Big Show**
Day two of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more headphones, smartwatches, and wacky concept EVs roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-05T15:51:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Gadgets Keep Coming at Tech’s Big Show**
Day two of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more headphones, smartwatches, and wacky concept EVs roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-05T17:17:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Gadgets Keep Coming at Tech’s Big Show**
Day two of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more headphones, smartwatches, and wacky concept EVs roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-05T17:35:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-wiredhq)
2022-01-05T18:15:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-wiredhq)
2022-01-05T18:47:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Gadgets Keep Coming at Tech’s Big Show**
Day two of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more headphones, smartwatches, and wacky concept EVs roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-05T19:18:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Gadgets Keep Coming at Tech’s Big Show**
Day two of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more headphones, smartwatches, and wacky concept EVs roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-05T19:48:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Gadgets Keep Coming at Tech’s Big Show**
Day two of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more headphones, smartwatches, and wacky concept EVs roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-05T20:57:16Z	**The 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 public. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/holmes-theranos-legal-loophole-disruption)
2022-01-05T21:06:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Gadgets Keep Coming at Tech’s Big Show**
Day two of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more headphones, smartwatches, and wacky concept EVs roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-05T22:09:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Gadgets Keep Coming at Tech’s Big Show**
Day two of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more headphones, smartwatches, and wacky concept EVs roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-05T22:53:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Gadgets Keep Coming at Tech’s Big Show**
Day two of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more headphones, smartwatches, and wacky concept EVs roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-05T23:29:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Gadgets Keep Coming at Tech’s Big Show**
Day two of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more headphones, smartwatches, and wacky concept EVs roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-06T00:22:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Gadgets Keep Coming at Tech’s Big Show**
Day two of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more headphones, smartwatches, and wacky concept EVs roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-06T02:09:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: The Gadgets Keep Coming at Tech’s Big Show**
Day two of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more headphones, smartwatches, and wacky concept EVs roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-06T12:00:00Z	**The Best of CES 2022**
These are the products, prototypes, and ideas that did the best job of signaling the future at this year’s consumer tech showcase. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-of-ces-2022)
2022-01-06T12:00:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Even More Gadgets From Tech’s Big Show**
Day three of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more ebikes, drones, and metaverse machines roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-06T12:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/natural-history-will-dictate-destiny)
2022-01-06T12:00:00Z	**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 survey the damage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-explosives-a-robot-and-a-sled-expose-a-doomsday-glacier)
2022-01-06T12:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/shadow-pandemic-2022)
2022-01-06T13:00:00Z	**The Build Back Better Bill 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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/build-back-better-ebikes)
2022-01-06T13:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/spiritual-advice-death-wecroak)
2022-01-06T14:00:00Z	**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 far more complex. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/city-builder-games-climate-change)
2022-01-06T14:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hours-working-vr-tips)
2022-01-06T15:36:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Even More Gadgets From Tech’s Big Show**
Day three of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more ebikes, drones, and metaverse machines roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-06T16:00:06Z	**Signal's Cryptocurrency Feature Has Gone Worldwide**
A beta “payments” feature now lets some users of the popular encrypted messaging app send MobileCoin around the globe. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/signal-mobilecoin-cryptocurrency-payments)
2022-01-06T16:14:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Even More Gadgets From Tech’s Big Show**
Day three of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more ebikes, drones, and metaverse machines roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-06T17:58:48Z	**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, dry streets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/self-driving-vehicles-here-if-know-where-look)
2022-01-06T18:43:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Even More Gadgets From Tech’s Big Show**
Day three of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more ebikes, drones, and metaverse machines roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-06T19:13:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Even More Gadgets From Tech’s Big Show**
Day three of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more ebikes, drones, and metaverse machines roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-06T20:24:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Even More Gadgets From Tech’s Big Show**
Day three of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more ebikes, drones, and metaverse machines roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-06T20:54:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Even More Gadgets From Tech’s Big Show**
Day three of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more ebikes, drones, and metaverse machines roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-06T22:25:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Even More Gadgets From Tech’s Big Show**
Day three of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more ebikes, drones, and metaverse machines roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-06T23:26:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Even More Gadgets From Tech’s Big Show**
Day three of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more ebikes, drones, and metaverse machines roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-07T00:12:00Z	**CES 2022 Liveblog: Even More Gadgets From Tech’s Big Show**
Day three of CES is underway in Las Vegas as more ebikes, drones, and metaverse machines roll out onto the (virtual) stage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-07T12:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-best-gadgets-you-can-buy-now)
2022-01-07T12:00:00Z	**CES 2022 Highlights: 83 Glimpses of the Future**
The WIRED Gear team covered CES remotely this year. Here's our list of over 80 products, trends, apps, and photos that caught our eye. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2022-liveblog)
2022-01-07T12:00:00Z	**The Next Wave of Extremist Cults Will Make QAnon Look Tame**
And they’ve already taken root. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/extremist-cults-qanon)
2022-01-07T12:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/astronomers-discover-a-strange-galaxy-without-dark-matter)
2022-01-07T12:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-dutch-data-center)
2022-01-07T13:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-physics-of-the-james-webb-space-telescope)
2022-01-07T13:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-533)
2022-01-07T14:00:00Z	**Put the System That Enabled Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes on Trial**
Plus: Patents for the early internet, the value of virtual goods, and a traffic jam for the ages. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-theranos-elizabeth-holmes-trial)
2022-01-07T14:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/spider-man-matrix-box-office)
2022-01-07T17:00:00Z	**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 fiction. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/2022/01/geeks-guide-ada-palmer)
2022-01-07T17:51:50Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sonos-google-patents)
2022-01-07T19:57:32Z	**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 grapple with any of it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/will-hurd-tech-regulation-american-reboot)
2022-01-08T12:00:00Z	**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’s changing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/you-own-self-driving-car)
2022-01-08T12:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/audi-ev-dakar-rally-car)
2022-01-08T12:00:00Z	**Distance Wireless Charging Made a Minor Comeback at CES 2022**
The potential of truly wire-free power is exciting, but tangible products remain elusive. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/distance-wireless-charging-ces-2022)
2022-01-08T13:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-disposable-face-masks-n95-kn95-kf94-surgical)
2022-01-08T13:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/can-synthetic-palm-oil-help-save-the-worlds-tropical-forests)
2022-01-08T14:00:00Z	**'Gaymers' Are Taking Brazil by Storm**
Dressed in drag, Brazilian streamers are breaking stereotypes with a lot of humor and a dash of glitter. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/brazilian-twitch-streamers-drag)
2022-01-08T14:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-factory-reset-mac-windows-chromebook)
2022-01-08T16:33:56Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/norton-antivirus-cryptominer-nft-thefts-security-roundup)
2022-01-09T12:00:00Z	**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 the earth. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/futurism-climate-change-tropics-art)
2022-01-09T12:00:00Z	**How to Read Your iOS 15 App Privacy Report**
Your iPhone now gives you lots of transparency into what your downloads are up to. Here's what to look out for. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ios-15-app-privacy-report)
2022-01-09T12:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stream-movies-in-vr)
2022-01-09T13:00:00Z	**Detailed Footage Finally Reveals What Triggers Lightning**
The first detailed observations of lightning's emergence inside a cloud have exposed how electric fields grow strong enough to let bolts fly. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/detailed-footage-finally-reveals-what-triggers-lightning)
2022-01-09T13:00:00Z	**Nanoleaf's Lines Bathe Your Walls in Colorful Light**
These modular bars are expensive, but they support a variety of smart-home setups and add a futuristic feel to any room. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/nanoleaf-lines)
2022-01-09T14:00:00Z	**Accessible Cars Aren’t Born, They’re Made**
Car buyers looking for specific mobility features have limited options, but customizers and manufacturers are trying to change that. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/accessible-car-options)
2022-01-09T14:00:00Z	**The Best Electric Toothbrushes for Your Pearly Whites**
Yes, you'll have to recharge your toothbrush, but these electric models put better oral hygiene within easy reach. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-toothbrushes)
2022-01-10T00:16:54Z	**The Mandalorian Could Use a Watson**
Now that the first season of The Mandalorian is done, one thing is clear: Its protagonist needs more sidekicks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/2020/01/geeks-guide-the-mandalorian)
2022-01-10T12:00:00Z	**The FTC Wants Companies to Find Log4j Fast. It's Won't Be So Easy**
The critical vulnerability is buried among endless open-source code, and many cyber experts are stumped. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/lo4j-ftc-vulnerability)
2022-01-10T12:00:00Z	**Video Games Already Do What the Metaverse Just Promises**
Virtual hang-outs, digital currency, weddings? Online games have been making space for these things for decades. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/video-games-ahead-of-metaverse)
2022-01-10T12:00:00Z	**This AI Software Nearly Predicted Omicron’s Tricky Structure**
New algorithms that decipher complex sequences of amino acids offered an early view of the coronavirus variant. They could point the way to future drugs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ai-software-nearly-predicted-omicrons-tricky-structure)
2022-01-10T12:00:00Z	**Scientists Capture Airborne Animal DNA for the First Time**
Researchers filtered the air around two zoos and identified genetic material from dozens of species, a technique that could help track and conserve wildlife. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-capture-airborne-animal-dna-for-the-first-time)
2022-01-10T13:00:00Z	**The Best Speakers for Kids**
Play music, audiobooks, and more for your children with one of these WIRED-tested gadgets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-kids-speakers)
2022-01-10T14:00:00Z	**When Mind Melds With Machine, Who’s in Control?**
Brain-computer interfaces are getting better all the time—and they’re about to land us in a philosophical quagmire. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/when-mind-melds-machine-whos-in-control-brain-computer-interface)
2022-01-10T15:00:00Z	**A New Document Reveals More of Google's Anti-Union Strategy**
An administrative law judge orders the company to turn over more documents, including one that describes an effort to convince employees that “unions suck.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/document-reveals-more-google-anti-union-strategy)
2022-01-10T16:00:00Z	**Earth’s Oceanography Helps Demystify Jupiter’s Flowing Cyclones**
A team of scientists shows where some of the gas giant’s huge storms come from and how the process is similar to the buildup of extreme weather on our planet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/earths-oceanography-helps-demystify-jupiters-flowing-cyclones)
2022-01-11T12:00:00Z	**Skábma: Snowfall Is a Huge Win for Indigenous Game Makers**
The game tells the story of a Sámi reindeer herder reconnecting with the ancient ways of his people. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/skabma-snowfall-indigenous-game-makers)
2022-01-11T12:00:00Z	**US-China Trade Tensions Threaten Europe's Biggest Tech Company**
ASML quietly built a chip machine manufacturing empire but a sales ban on its most advanced tech in China may hinder its growth plans. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/europe-asml-chip-shortage)
2022-01-11T12:00:00Z	**Feeling Overwhelmed? Start a Someday-Maybe-Later List**
Replace that endless to-do list with a system that helps you prioritize your goals and dreams. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/someday-maybe-later-list)
2022-01-11T13:00:00Z	**It Doesn't Make Sense to Treat Facebook Like a Public Utility**
It's an American solution to a global problem. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-public-utility-regulation)
2022-01-11T14:00:00Z	**A Staple of Sci-Fi Space Travel Will Likely Remain a Fantasy**
Physicists say an interstellar engine popularized in the '60s is technically feasible, but it would take a more advanced civilization to build one. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/sci-fi-space-travel-bussard-ramjet)
2022-01-11T14:00:00Z	**A Grand Unified Theory of Buying Stuff**
So you've acquired a new thing. And now you want accessories. Ask yourself: Will the potential experience be worth the cost to the supply chain? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/a-grand-unified-theory-of-buying-stuff)
2022-01-11T16:27:40Z	**Riot Games Investigates Esports Team Founder Over Bullying Claims**
Andy “Reginald” Dinh, the founder and CEO of TSM, has been accused of verbal abuse and bullying by employees and esports pros. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/riot-games-investigating-esports-tsm-founder-over-bullying-allegations)
2022-01-11T21:31:20Z	**Apple’s Private Relay Roils Telecoms Around the World**
Security experts say there's little reason for the criticism from Europe’s mobile operators and US limitations over the VPN-like iCloud tool. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/icloud-private-relay-blocking)
2022-01-12T12:00:00Z	**As Omicron Surges, Parents of the Youngest Kids Wait for Vaccines**
With vaccine authorization months away and schools in chaos now, families fret over how best to protect their children. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/as-omicron-surges-parents-of-the-youngest-kids-endure-an-agonizing-wait)
2022-01-12T12:00:00Z	**The Humanities Can't Save Big Tech From Itself**
Hiring sociocultural workers to correct bias overlooks the limitations of these underappreciated fields. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ethicis-big-tech-humanities)
2022-01-12T12:00:00Z	**Omega's New Speedmaster Is the Latest to Cash In on Vintage Vogue**
Watch brands are plundering their archives to produce pieces that combine both past and present, hoping to deliver innovation with added authenticity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/omega-new-speedmaster-2022)
2022-01-12T12:00:00Z	**As Kazakhstan Descends into Chaos, Crypto Miners Are at a Loss**
The central Asian country became No. 2 in the world for Bitcoin mining. But political turmoil and power cuts have hit hard, and the future looks bleak. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kazakhstan-cryptocurrency-mining-unrest-energy)
2022-01-12T13:00:00Z	**The Search for ET Has an X-Factor: the Evolution of Stars**
To support life, a planet has to stay in its star’s “habitable zone.” But research on a nearby star shows that life-friendly zones won’t stay that way forever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-search-for-et-has-an-x-factor-the-evolution-of-stars)
2022-01-12T14:00:00Z	**Cozy Grove Saved Me While Stuck on a Train for 35 Hours**
Last week’s massive snowstorm in the northeast left me stranded with a toddler. A Nintendo Switch helped us keep our cool. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cozy-grove-train-trapped-snowstorm)
2022-01-12T14:00:00Z	**The Best iPad to Buy (and a Few to Avoid)**
With several new iPads on the market, choosing the right one is more complicated than ever. We’re here to help. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-ipad)
2022-01-12T18:45:00Z	**10 Great Deals for Bundling Up Indoors This Winter**
It's time to hibernate. Stay comfy with these discounts on bedding and cold-weather gear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deals-january-12-2022)
2022-01-12T21:45:46Z	**The Antitrust Case Against Facebook Draws Blood**
The latest ruling by a federal judge is a milestone for the effort to regulate Big Tech. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-ftc-antitrust-non-price-theory)
2022-01-13T02:00:18Z	**NSO Group Spyware Targeted Dozens of Reporters in El Salvador**
The newly disclosed campaign shows how little the company has done to curb abuses of its powerful surveillance tools. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nso-group-pegasus-el-salvador)
2022-01-13T12:00:00Z	**Who Do Young Entrepreneurs Look Up To? Elon Musk**
Steve Jobs is dead, Mark Zuckerberg is tarnished. For the next generation of startup founders, the contributions of Bill Gates feel like ancient history. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/young-entrepreneurs-elon-musk)
2022-01-13T12:00:00Z	**Game Studios Are Turning Play Into Work**
Video games are being split into titles geared toward fun and those that beguile us into productivity with points, rewards, and even NFTs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/game-studios-turning-play-into-work-crypto-nfts)
2022-01-13T12:00:00Z	**The Best Starting Words to Win at Wordle**
Want a leg up at the word game that everyone's talking about? These tips can help you dive in more easily. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-wordle-tips)
2022-01-13T13:00:00Z	**North Korean Hackers Stole Nearly $400M in Crypto Last Year**
The regime had a “banner year,” thanks to skyrocketing cryptocurrency values and a new generation of vulnerable startups. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/north-korea-cryptocurrency-theft-ethereum)
2022-01-13T13:00:00Z	**This Treadmill Invites You to ‘BYO Screen’ for Connected Workouts**
The Horizon 7.8 AT pairs with your tablet or phone, then lets you use whatever workout app you like as you sweat away. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/horizon-fitness-78-at-treadmill)
2022-01-13T14:00:00Z	**The Best Cheap Phones for Almost Every Budget**
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a phone these days. These are our favorite Android devices and iPhones from $200 to $500. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones)
2022-01-13T14:00:00Z	**The Secret to Building the Next Silicon Valley**
Other regions have tried to capture the tech title for decades. Why haven't they succeeded? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-business-tech-geography-innovation)
2022-01-13T16:00:00Z	**Astrophysicists Release the Biggest Map of the Universe Yet**
A powerful astronomy instrument called DESI charts millions of galaxies in the night sky. Can it help scientists finally figure out what dark energy is? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/astrophysicists-release-the-biggest-map-of-the-universe-yet)
2022-01-13T22:23:04Z	**The World Was Cooler in 2021 Than 2020. That’s Not Good News**
The global temperature was down, thanks to La Niña, but it was still the sixth-hottest year on record. And 2 billion people had their warmest year yet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-world-was-cooler-in-2021-than-2020-thats-not-good-news)
2022-01-14T12:00:00Z	**The Gritty, Underground Network Bringing Japan’s Arcades to the US**
After falling in love with an obscure anime rhythm game, I became obsessed with obtaining a machine of my own—or finding the people who could. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gritty-underground-network-bringing-japan-arcades-to-us)
2022-01-14T12:00:00Z	**Ultra-Long Battery Life Is Coming … Eventually**
Consumer electronics companies are boasting about unprecedented leaps in battery tech. How legit are the claims? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ultra-long-battery-life-coming-eventually)
2022-01-14T12:00:00Z	**Cities Want Ebikes to Stay in Their Lane—but Which One?**
From New York to Moab, Utah, bicyclists and municipal officials are divided over whether ebikes should be permitted on bicycle trails. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/cities-debate-ebikes-belong)
2022-01-14T12:00:00Z	**Pregnant People Are Still Not Getting Vaccinated Against Covid**
Misinformation and muddled public health messaging have failed expectant parents. Now Omicron's surge is putting both carriers and babies at risk. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pregnant-people-still-not-getting-vaccinated-covid)
2022-01-14T12:00:00Z	**The Mercedes EQS Might Just Have Too Much Tech**
Can the top-end, tech-heavy electric Merc rival the likes of the Audi e-tron GT, Tesla Model S, and Porsche Taycan? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/mercedes-2022-eqs-review)
2022-01-14T13:00:00Z	**A Pandemic Historian Warns Us All to Stop Looking at the Past**
Being trapped in my own quarantine reminded me of how little we’ve learned. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/a-pandemic-historian-warns-us-all-to-stop-looking-at-the-past)
2022-01-14T13:00:00Z	**The Science Behind Dry January’s Zero-Alcohol Hooch**
This week, we discuss the techniques used to create alcohol-free liquor, beer, and wine. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-534)
2022-01-14T14:00:00Z	**Apple Booted the Wordle Copycat Apps, But More Will Come**
The simple premise of the wildly popular word guessing game is difficult to protect under US law. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-booted-wordle-copycat-apps-but-more-will-come)
2022-01-14T14:00:00Z	**Put In a Dollar, Get $100 Back: A True Bitcoin Story**
Plus: Early digital cash, the Corbevax vaccine, and adventures in Cryptoland. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-true-bitcoin-story)
2022-01-14T14:00:00Z	**Maybe the Internet Shouldn’t Pick an Oscars Host**
Though having Elmo run the show would be fun. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/oscars-host-internet)
2022-01-14T15:00:00Z	**How to Reboot Your Gadgets and How Often to Do It**
Your IT department is right. Turning your electronics off and on again is so helpful that you might want to schedule regular reboots. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-reboot-your-gadgets)
2022-01-14T17:13:00Z	**The Matrix Resurrections Is a Movie for Grown-Ups**
The subtle beauty of Lana Wachowski's long-awaited sequel is that it doesn't care what people think. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/2022/01/geeks-guide-matrix-resurrections)
2022-01-14T18:17:29Z	**Russia Takes Down REvil Hackers—as Ukraine Tensions Mount**
Over a dozen alleged members of the notorious ransomware group have been arrested, but the Kremlin's critics are wary of the underlying motivation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/russia-revil-ransomware-arrests-ukraine)
2022-01-14T19:05:25Z	**In Belle, the Internet Unlocks Our Best Selves**
Director Mamoru Hosada’s anime movie is about the web’s ability to unleash us. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/belle-anime-essay)
2022-01-14T22:03:59Z	**Google's Alleged Scheme to Corner the Online Ad Market**
A newly unredacted legal filing sheds light on internal programs that antitrust enforcers argue advantaged Google at the expense of advertisers and publishers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-antitrust-ad-market-lawsuit)
2022-01-15T12:00:00Z	**16 Great Deals on Laptops, Cameras, and Video Games**
Whether you're headed out in the cold this long weekend or curling up on the couch at home, we've rounded up the web's best sales for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-january-15-2022)
2022-01-15T12:00:00Z	**Galloping Ghost Gives Arcade Gaming an Extra Life**
One of the world's largest arcades is still making history, preserving video games for posterity and inviting anyone who wants to play to the table. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/galloping-ghost-arcade-gaming)
2022-01-15T12:00:00Z	**15 Great Chinese Dramas to Binge**
There's really no excuse to miss out on C-dramas' epic fight scenes and time travel romances—especially since you can find a lot on YouTube or for free. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/great-chinese-dramas-stream)
2022-01-15T13:00:00Z	**Old Climate Clues Shed New Light on History**
Historians are reexamining eras of social turmoil and linking them to volcanic eruptions, prolonged droughts, and other disturbances in the natural world. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/old-climate-clues-shed-new-light-on-history)
2022-01-15T13:00:00Z	**Our Favorite Period Products**
Try a subscription service—or opt for budget- and eco-friendly gear like a menstrual cup, period underwear, or reusable pads. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-menstrual-products)
2022-01-15T14:29:31Z	**A Teen Took Control of Teslas by Hacking a Third-Party App**
Plus: Open source sabotage, Ukrainian website hacks, and more of the week's top security news. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-hack-ukraine-russia-ransomware-security-news)
2022-01-15T15:00:00Z	**Our Favorite Period Products**
Try a subscription service—or opt for budget- and eco-friendly gear like a menstrual cup, period underwear, or reusable pads. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-menstrual-products)
2022-01-16T12:00:00Z	**Home Cooks, You Should Be Pre-Salting Your Vegetables**
Brining veggies or tossing them with salt before cooking is a simple and foolproof way to unleash more flavor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/salt-your-vegetables)
2022-01-16T12:00:00Z	**When It Comes to Health Care, AI Has a Long Way to Go**
Medical information is more complex and less available than the web data that many algorithms were trained on, so results can be misleading. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/health-care-ai-long-way-to-go)
2022-01-16T12:00:00Z	**Games Bring Space Exploration Home. But They Omit the Full Risks**
There’s something trickier than teaching players to design rockets and navigate radiation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/space-board-games-ethics)
2022-01-16T13:00:00Z	**How Apple's iCloud Private Relay Can Keep You Safe**
The newest security measure is still in beta. But if you want to make use of it, here's what you need to know. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-apple-icloud-private-relay-works)
2022-01-16T13:00:00Z	**An Injection of Chaos Solves a Decades-Old Fluid Mystery**
In the 1960s, drillers noticed that certain fluids would firm up if they flowed too fast. Researchers have finally explained why. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/an-injection-of-chaos-solves-a-decades-old-fluid-mystery)
2022-01-16T13:00:00Z	**The Mega-Guide to Fixing Your Own iPhone**
Battery not holding a charge? Wi-Fi woes? We break down ways to solve almost any issue you can think of. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-fix-your-iphone)
2022-01-16T13:00:00Z	**Meet Our New Favorite Travel Mug**
The Oxo Good Grips Thermal Mug keeps your coffee nice and hot—and it's dishwasher-safe! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/oxo-good-grips-thermal-mug-with-simplyclean-lid)
2022-01-16T14:00:00Z	**How to Prepare for Climate Change's Most Immediate Impacts**
The effects of the climate crisis are happening right now. From natural disasters to supply chain shortages, here's how to cope. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-prepare-climate-change-now)
2022-01-16T14:00:00Z	**Our 4 Favorite Electric Kick Scooters**
These WIRED-tested e-scooters will help you scoot scoot scoot around town. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-electric-scooters)
2022-01-16T15:02:25Z	**Destructive Hacks Against Ukraine Echo Its Last Cyberwar**
A data wiper posing as ransomware bears a discomfiting resemblance to the earlier wave of Russian cyberattacks that ended with NotPetya. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/russia-ukraine-destructive-cyberattacks-ransomware-data-wiper)
2022-01-17T04:00:00Z	**Yellowjackets Is the Internet's Favorite Anti-Internet Show**
Its story begins in the halcyon days before smartphones took over teens’ lives. Of course, everyone on social media is obsessed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/yellowjackets-90s-nostalgia-internet)
2022-01-17T12:00:00Z	**China’s ‘People’s Courts’ Resolve Online Disputes at Tech Firms**
No garlic on the oysters? Soup stained a blanket? Panels of users hear the complaints and can order refunds or removal of critical reviews. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/china-peoples-courts-resolve-online-disputes-tech-firms)
2022-01-17T12:00:00Z	**Is There Really Such a Thing as Low-Carbon Beef?**
The USDA is making it easier for farmers to market their meat as “low-carbon.” Not everyone is happy about it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/low-carbon-beef)
2022-01-17T12:00:00Z	**Gig Workers Were Promised a Better Deal. Then They Were Outsourced**
A new subcontractor industry in Europe is benefiting from platforms’ efforts to clean up their image and comply with stricter employment rules. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gig-economy-outsourcing-uk)
2022-01-17T12:00:00Z	**Inside the Student-Led Covid Walkouts**
US high school students are demanding safer classrooms, and they’re mobilizing through group chats, Google Docs, and homespun social media campaigns. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/student-covid-protests-school-walkouts)
2022-01-17T13:00:00Z	**Tabletop RPG Rule Books Can Be Beautiful and Accessible**
Role-playing rule books are being designed to be more experimental and unique. Here’s how they can be designed for accessibility, too. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ttrpg-accessible-design)
2022-01-17T14:00:00Z	**Global Ship Traffic Could Imperil the Antarctic's Biosecurity**
Vessels from more than 1,500 ports have visited the region since 2014. Each one is a threat to introduce invasive species. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/global-ship-traffic-could-imperil-antarctica-biosecurity)
2022-01-18T12:00:00Z	**Humanity Has Turned Land Itself Into a Menace**
All of our meddling has primed Earth to collapse under cities and belch greenhouse gases, a nasty feedback loop that’s accelerating global warming. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/humanity-has-turned-land-itself-into-a-menace)
2022-01-18T12:00:00Z	**Gaming Giant Unity Wants to Digitally Clone the World**
The company is leveraging its technology to help clients make “digital twins”—virtual copies of real-life objects, environments, and even people. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gaming-giant-unity-wants-to-digitally-clone-the-world)
2022-01-18T12:00:00Z	**Now You Can Rent a Robot Worker—for Less Than Paying a Human**
Automation is reaching more companies, imperiling some jobs and changing the nature of others. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rent-robot-worker-less-paying-human)
2022-01-18T12:00:00Z	**Your Medical History Might Someday Include ‘Climate Change’**
Last summer, a doctor wrote “climate change” in his patient’s chart. But is medicine really ready to address systemic health impacts? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/climate-change-health-medicine)
2022-01-18T12:15:38Z	**A Project to Count Climate Crisis Deaths Has Surprising Results**
Climate change is already killing people, but countries don’t have an easy way to count those deaths. A new project might change that. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/uk-climate-change-deaths)
2022-01-18T13:00:00Z	**The US Inches Toward Building EV Batteries at Home**
In an effort to reduce dependency on hard-to-source cobalt and Chinese manufacturing, US makers are finally getting into the cathode business. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-inches-toward-building-ev-batteries-at-home)
2022-01-18T14:00:00Z	**Mirrorscape Wants to Conjure Your Favorite Tabletop Game in AR**
Meet one of the companies that's bridging pen-and-paper play with the connectedness of digital gaming. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/mirrorscape-tabletop-games-augmented-reality)
2022-01-18T14:00:00Z	**The Best USB Hubs and Docks for Connecting All Your Gadgets**
Ditch the dongles. These multi-port adapters maximize your workstation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-usb-hubs-and-docks)
2022-01-18T17:04:27Z	**‘Zero-Click’ Zoom Vulnerabilities Could Have Exposed Calls**
The flaws are now fixed, but speak to the growing concerns around interactionless attacks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/zoom-zero-click-vulnerabilities)
2022-01-18T21:13:00Z	**The US Inches Toward Building EV Batteries at Home**
In an effort to reduce dependency on hard-to-source cobalt and Chinese manufacturing, US makers are finally getting into the cathode business. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-inches-toward-building-ev-batteries-at-home)
2022-01-19T12:00:00Z	**He Made a Covid-Zapping Video Game. Then He Fought Covid for Real**
An indie developer made a shoot-em-up game where the player battles giant viruses. Shortly before the game's release, he wound up in the hospital. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/guntech-2-covid-video-game)
2022-01-19T12:00:00Z	**The 'Dune' NFT Copyright Fiasco Is the Least of Crypto's Legal Worries**
Spice DAO's copyright misstep shows how many questions there are about the rules of cryptoart. This is an opportunity for transformation ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nft-cryptocurrency-art-regulation-law)
2022-01-19T12:00:00Z	**This Recyclable Boat Is Made From Wool**
By adding unwanted wool to the manufacturing chain, this forward-thinking New Zealand firm hopes to save farmers and the planet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/recyclable-wool-boat)
2022-01-19T12:00:00Z	**75 Years On, the Doomsday Clock Keeps Ticking**
The iconic graphic of a timepiece originated as a nuclear warning. It updates its time on Thursday amid threats like climate change and pandemics. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/75-years-on-the-doomsday-clock-keeps-ticking)
2022-01-19T13:00:00Z	**The Trouble With 'Encanto'? It Twerks Too Hard to Be Popular**
With TikTok-optimized song and dance, Disney animated films have turned into multiplatform IP factories—and fall short as movies. Blame 'Frozen.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/disney-encanto-twerks-too-hard)
2022-01-19T14:00:00Z	**The Best Webcams for Looking Brighter and Better**
Whether you're videoconferencing or just hanging out with friends, you may as well look good on-screen with our favorite webcams. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-webcams)
2022-01-19T14:00:00Z	**What the Black TV Viewer Is Owed**
2021 was a banner year for Black TV. Still, progress can't be measured by representation alone—but by nuance, range, and more overlap. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/black-tv-beyond-representattion)
2022-01-19T17:11:58Z	**Europe’s Move Against Google Analytics Is Just the Beginning**
Austria’s data regulator has found that the use of Google Analytics is a breach of GDPR. In the absence of a new EU-US data deal, other countries may follow. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/google-analytics-europe-austria-privacy-shield)
2022-01-19T18:15:00Z	**A Bug in iOS 15 Is Leaking User Browsing Activity in Real Time**
Apple has known about the vulnerability, which also affects iPadOS 15 and Safari 15, since late November. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ios-15-bug-leaking-user-browsing-activity-in-real-time)
2022-01-19T18:11:43Z	**How to Get Work Done—From Anywhere**
These tips and gear will help you maximize productivity from a backpack, airplane, or hotel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-work-anywhere-travel)
2022-01-19T18:25:34Z	**Why Airlines Are Fighting the 5G Rollout**
Airline companies want more time to prepare for the potential impact of 5G frequencies on crucial safety equipment. Here's what that means for you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/why-airlines-upset-5g)
2022-01-19T21:37:43Z	**Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal and the Post-Console World**
Microsoft is betting on a future more focused on games than hardware. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-activision-blizzard-post-console-world)
2022-01-20T11:00:00Z	**How Bloghouse’s Sweaty, Neon Reign United the Internet**
For a brief, weird moment in the Myspace-fueled early 2000s, dance music felt truly alternative. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-bloghouse-music-united-the-internet)
2022-01-20T12:00:00Z	**Grab a Snack—and Combat Food Waste—With This App**
Too Good To Go's affordable Surprise Bags are filled with treats made from surplus food from local restaurants and grocery stores. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/too-good-to-go-app-food-waste)
2022-01-20T12:00:00Z	**Simulation Tech Can Help Predict the Biggest Threats**
In the face of myriad global problems, Single Synthetic Environments will make life and death decisions easier to navigate. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/simulation-tech-global-threats-prediction)
2022-01-20T12:00:00Z	**This 22-Year-Old Builds Chips in His Parents’ Garage**
Sam Zeloof combines 1970s-era machines with homemade designs. His creations show what’s possible for small-scale silicon tinkerers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/22-year-old-builds-chips-parents-garage)
2022-01-20T13:00:00Z	**Are You Sure You Know What a Photograph Is?**
Once, I thought I had a definition of photography. Today, surrounded by thermal cameras, lidar, 3D printers, and AI software, I am not so sure. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/photography-artificial-intelligence-technology)
2022-01-20T13:00:00Z	**Why Big Tech Companies Have Been Quiet on Texas’ Abortion Law**
As the anniversary of Roe v. Wade nears, pressure is building from advocacy groups and workers themselves. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/why-big-tech-quiet-texas-abortion-law)
2022-01-20T14:00:00Z	**Are Rhythm Games Ready for a Comeback?**
Big publishers stepped away from the genre that spawned Guitar Hero and Rock Band. But a few small studios—and hungry fans—are keeping the dream alive. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/rhythm-games-indie-comeback)
2022-01-20T15:17:00Z	**Scientists Are Racing to Understand the Fury of Tonga’s Volcano**
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption and tsunami that have devastated Tonga are unlike anything volcanologists have seen before. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tonga-volcano-eruption-science)
2022-01-20T17:00:00Z	**Smartphone Cameras Might Soon Capture Polarization Data**
Normal cameras can process color and light. New tech from Metalenz collects information that could help your phone better understand the world around you. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/metalenz-polareyes-polarization-camera)
2022-01-20T18:10:00Z	**10 Great Deals on Robot Vacuums, Mattresses, and Air Purifiers**
Keep your home tidy and cozy with these discounts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/deals-january-20-2022)
2022-01-20T18:27:37Z	**This Fallout TV Show Is a Terrible Idea—Unless It's a Comedy**
Game studio Bethesda’s successful franchise is full of surrealist comedy, and Amazon’s forthcoming adaptation should reflect this. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/fallout-amazon-tv-show-comedy)
2022-01-21T12:00:00Z	**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. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-disposable-face-masks-n95-kn95-kf94-surgical)
2022-01-21T12:00:00Z	**Europe Is in the Middle of a Messy Nuclear Slowdown**
Germany has almost finished phasing out nuclear plants, and aging infrastructure is leading neighbors down the same path. But will green energy goals suffer? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/europe-nuclear-power-plants)
2022-01-21T12:00:00Z	**The US Refuses to Fall in Love With Electric Cars**
As China and Europe lead the race to make electric vehicles mainstream, America lags behind. This is a problem. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/evs-us-investment)
2022-01-21T13:00:00Z	**The Cero One Is a Modern, Customizable Cargo Ebike**
This all-in-one customizable cargo bike makes it much easier to haul stuff everywhere you need to go. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/cero-one)
2022-01-21T13:00:00Z	**10 Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Tests—and Where to Find Them**
How accurate are rapid at-home tests? Does your insurance cover them? We have answers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-rapid-at-home-covid-19-test-kits)
2022-01-21T13:00:00Z	**Do You Know How to Get to the Self-Driving Future?**
This week, we ask two autonomous vehicle experts what’s next for the tech. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-535)
2022-01-21T13:00:00Z	**The Internet Is Failing Moms-to-Be**
Even as a disinformation researcher, I was surprised and overwhelmed by the amount of manipulation in pregnancy apps. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/pregnancy-apps-disinformation)
2022-01-21T14:00:00Z	**This AI Trainer App Wants to Make You a Faster Cyclist**
TrainerRoad's program for competitive cyclists uses machine intelligence to home in on your strengths and weaknesses. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/trainerroad-adaptive-training)
2022-01-21T14:00:00Z	**Film Festivals Are Evolving for the Better**
Covid-19 is making big, weeklong gatherings of cinephiles complicated, if not impossible. What emerges in their place could change the cinema landscape. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/film-festivals-hybrid)
2022-01-21T14:00:00Z	**Guts, Not Guidelines, Will Stop Tech Mergers**
Plus: Microsoft’s bid for Yahoo, Silicon Valley’s approach to history, and Tonga’s disastrous eruption. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-guidelines-tech-mergers)
2022-01-21T14:00:00Z	**What Happens If a Space Elevator Breaks**
These structures are a sci-fi solution to the problem of getting objects into orbit without a rocket—but you don’t want to be under one if the cable snaps. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/what-happens-if-a-space-elevator-breaks)
2022-01-21T17:00:00Z	**Don't Look Up Takes Aim at the Media**
Adam McKay's latest film is more than a metaphor for climate change. It's a hilarious example of satirical sci-fi. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/2022/01/geeks-guide-dont-look-up)
2022-01-21T19:25:00Z	**Meta and Twitter's NFT Landgrab Could Backfire**
A new plan to lure social media users to the metaverse could legitimize NFTs, but it could also ruin them ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/nft-metaverse-facebook-twitter)
2022-01-21T19:24:00Z	**How to Order Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests**
The US government is finally sending 4 at-home tests to every household. Here's how to get yours, and how to troubleshoot common problems. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-free-covid-19-tests)
2022-01-22T12:00:00Z	**The Best Ebook Subscription Services for Your Literary Needs**
You can read countless ebooks, listen to audiobooks, or browse comics with one of these WIRED-tested digital reading subscriptions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-ebook-subscription-services)
2022-01-22T12:00:00Z	**TikTok Has Created a West Elm Caleb Cinematic Universe**
The imaginative play that makes the platform so much fun also helps explain the controversy around the internet's new main character. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-west-elm-caleb-cinematic-universe)
2022-01-22T13:00:00Z	**Got an Invasive Army of Crayfish Clones? Try Eating Them**
The marbled crayfish is a threat to the native species, but the “Berlin lobster” may also offer a sustainable food source and help stop the spread of parasites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/got-an-invasive-army-of-crayfish-clones-try-eating-them)
2022-01-22T13:00:00Z	**Should You Get a Mac With Apple’s New Chips—or Stick With Intel?**
In 2020, we saw the first MacBooks powered by custom silicon. Here’s everything you need to know about this dramatic chip shift. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-mac-intel-switch-guide)
2022-01-22T14:00:00Z	**Crypto.com Finally Admits It Lost $30 Million in a Hack**
Plus: Scammer arrests, the NSA plays defense, and more of the week's top security news. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-hack-nso-group-security-news)
2022-01-23T12:00:00Z	**Now Is a Good Time to Update Your Recovery Email Addresses**
You know those “emergency” email addresses you can use to get into your email and other accounts in case you're locked out? Make sure they're up-to-date. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/update-recovery-email-addresses)
2022-01-23T13:00:00Z	**Euler’s 243-Year-Old ‘Impossible’ Puzzle Gets a Quantum Solution**
A surprising new solution to the famous “36 officers puzzle” offers a novel way of encoding quantum information. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/eulers-243-year-old-impossible-puzzle-gets-a-quantum-solution)
2022-01-23T13:00:00Z	**The Autofocus on Sony’s A7 IV Makes This Camera Shine**
The company’s latest full-frame is one of the best all-around mirrorless shooters available today. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/sony-a7-iv-full-frame-mirrorless-camera)
2022-01-23T13:00:00Z	**The Prisoner Who Revolutionized Chinese Language With a Teacup**
While imprisoned for being a “reactionary,” physicist and engineer Zhi Bingyi began devising a system to help computing machines read Chinese characters. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/kingdom-of-characters-jing-tsu-china-language-information)
2022-01-23T14:00:00Z	**Hard-Core Home Bakers, This Is the Mixer of Your Dreams**
Committed bread aficionados will love the expert mixing and kneading skills of this Swedish countertop marvel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/review/ankarsrum-assistent-original)
2022-01-24T12:00:00Z	**Wait, So Where Will Urbanites Charge Their EVs?**
Homeowners with garages can easily charge their electric cars, but not apartment dwellers. Here's what it'll take to get plugs everywhere in cities. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/wait-so-where-will-urbanites-charge-their-evs)
2022-01-24T12:00:00Z	**Dystopia Is All Too Plausible in The School for Good Mothers**
Jessamine Chan's new novel makes a world full of surveillance android children seem very real. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/school-for-good-mothers-dystopian-reality)
2022-01-24T12:00:00Z	**Everyone Wants to Be an Entrepreneur**
Applications for new businesses rose 20 percent last year, after languishing for a decade. Many newly minted founders attribute it to the pandemic. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/everyone-wants-be-entrepreneur)
2022-01-24T13:00:00Z	**The Best Mirrorless Cameras to Level Up Your Photos**
Want the image quality of a DSLR without the bulk? These mirrorless cameras do more with less. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mirrorless-cameras)
2022-01-24T13:00:00Z	**Bird Flu Is Back in the US. No One Knows What Comes Next**
The fast-moving pathogen, which has already invaded Europe, was found in East Coast ducks. The last outbreak that tore through the US killed 50 million birds. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/bird-flu-is-back-in-the-us-no-one-knows-what-comes-next)
2022-01-24T13:00:00Z	**Is It OK to Listen to a Butt-Dial Message?**
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist explores the forgotten comfort of accidental surveillance. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ok-to-listen-to-butt-dial-message)
2022-01-24T14:00:00Z	**The Best Rain Jackets to Help You Brave the Elements**
When it rains, it pours. Here are our picks for cold, wet days—plus expert tips on deciphering product specs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-rain-jackets)