THE DC RIOT IS THE SANDY HOOK OF THE DISINFORMATION CRISIS
After the 2012 mass shooting, many asked: If this doesn't lead to change, can we ever expect change? We should be asking the same of...
THE LOCAL POLITICS OF AIRBNB'S BAN ON DC RENTALS
Residents and city officials traumatized by last week's unrest fear a repeat for Biden's inauguration.
THE 15 BEST DEVICES FROM CES THAT YOU CAN BUY NOW
Much of the trade show's flashy tech will never hit store shelves, but here are a few gadgets that are already available.
THE FUTURE OF PHONE DESIGN: FLEXIBLE SCREENS THAT ROLL UP
At CES 2021, two companies showed off concepts for a rollable phone. This year, expect this new category of devices to greatly expand.
THESE ADORABLE FISH ROBOTS FORM SCHOOLS LIKE THE REAL THING
Meet Bluebot, a friendly swimming robot with big camera eyes. Put a few in a tank together and they'll collaborate to complete surprisingly...
HOW LAW ENFORCEMENT GETS AROUND YOUR SMARTPHONE'S ENCRYPTION
New research has dug into the openings iOS and Android security provide for anyone with the right tools.
SCIENTISTS HAVE SEQUENCED DIRE WOLF DNA. THANKS, SCIENCE!
The creatures made famous by Game of Thrones went extinct some 13,000 years ago. Now geneticists know a little more about where they...
HOW A DECADE-OLD GAME HELPED ME COPE WITH SEASONAL DEPRESSION
During a bleary fall and winter, the open world of Skyrim gave me the motivation and joy I couldn't find in the real world.
THE CASE FOR CANNIBALISM, OR: HOW TO SURVIVE THE DONNER PARTY
Don't be a young, healthy, single man. That's our first piece of advice.
HOW AMAZON SIDEWALK WORKS-AND WHY YOU MAY WANT TO TURN IT OFF
The premise is convenient. But the e-commerce giant's privacy track record isn't exactly inspiring.
LUCASFILM GAMES' NEW PARTNERSHIPS MEAN THE GALAXY'S THE LIMIT
The Disney-owned company just announced a new Star Wars title coming from Ubisoft and an Indiana Jones game from Bethesda. And that's...
THE COVID-19 VACCINE ROLLOUT FACES A TWO-SHOT PROBLEM
Millions of follow-up doses have been languishing in freezers, causing a massive logjam-and not everyone likes the ideas for a fix.
THE BEST OF CES 2021
These are the products, prototypes, and ideas that did the best job of signaling the future at this year's consumer tech showcase.
CES DAY 3: HEALTH TECH, COOL CARS, AND THE FUTURE OF SCHOOL
The consumer tech show is virtual this year, and the WIRED Gear crew is watching all the Zooms to bring you up-to-the-minute highlights...
THE PARLER BANS OPEN A NEW FRONT IN THE 'FREE SPEECH' WARS
Apple, Google, and Amazon booted the site from their own platforms. But who moderates the moderators?
IN MINECRAFT, ALL THE SERVER'S A STAGE
A pixelated political drama has played out in the sandbox game since May-drawing millions of viewers in the process.
THE UNSETTLING TRUTH ABOUT THE ‘MOSTLY HARMLESS' HIKER
His emaciated body was discovered in a tent, just a few miles from a major Florida highway. His identity-and troubled past-were discovered...
MY QUEST TO SURVIVE QUARANTINE-IN HEATED CLOTHES
Cold weather sucks even more when a pandemic makes it nearly impossible to socialize inside. But I found a hack.
AN ABSURDLY BASIC BUG LET ANYONE GRAB ALL OF PARLER'S DATA
The “free speech” social network also allowed unlimited access to every public post, image, and video.
OMORI IS THE HORROR RPG OF YOUR DREAMS
As an elegant exploration of psychology and grief, it has the promise of Undertale-and it might have slipped under your radar.
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Rodgers, Packers beat Rams 32-18 to reach NFC title game
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Hot Pockets recalled over potential glass and plastic contamination
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Bills advance to AFC championship with 17-3 win over Ravens
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Mom in mother-son ‘riot duo' is now charged with conspiracy in Capitol siege
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Pacioretty lifts Golden Knights past Ducks in OT
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