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The iconic action RPG introduced a world of gamers to Japanese fashion. Now with a sequel...
Secretlab's Titan Evo Raises the Low Bar for Gaming Chairs
One of the best gaming chairs just got better, but it's not for everyone.
TikTok a Year After Trump’s Ban: No Change, but New Threats
The popular short-video app survived a plan to block it on US phones. Now, it’s mistrusted...
The Incredible Physics of Simone Biles' Yurchenko Double Pike
Calculating angular velocity and the moment of inertia isn’t quite as hard as competing in the...
How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password
Help your guests connect to your network without typing a thing.
DNA Has Four Bases. Some Viruses Swap in a Fifth
Dozens of viruses don't use the same four nucleotide bases found in all other life. New...
Hit the Road With These Travel-Planning Apps and Tricks
Let your phone be your guide. Even default map apps have handy features to help you...
Trucks Move Past Cars on the Road to Autonomy
Money is pouring into autonomous trucking startups, just as many are souring on the short-term prospects...
Porn Showed Up on Legit News Sites Thanks to Internet Rot
Plus: China's pipeline probing, a Chromebook debacle, and more of the week's top security news.
How AI Will Help Keep Time at the Tokyo Olympics
Omega, the official timekeeper of the Games, is now using computer vision and motion sensors for...
Cities Aren't the Wildlife 'Deserts' Scientists Once Feared
As more animals are spotted in urban areas, researchers recognize how cities can play a significant...
Biden Has to Play Hardball with Internet Platforms
The president needs to prioritize Americans' wellbeing over Big Tech's whims to begin a path to...
'Space Jam' and the Fury of an Algorithm Scorned
The reboot—along with Netflix’s The Mitchells vs. the Machines—portray vengeful AIs as jilted geniuses. That revolution...
The 16 Best Weekend Deals on Headphones, Soundbars, and More
We found discounts on a MacBook Pro, an Instant Pot, and the newest Amazon Fire tablet.
The Activision Blizzard Harassment Suit Feels Painfully Familiar
A complaint filed this week alleges corrosive behavior that seems increasingly endemic to the video game...
The Pandemic Olympics, Vaccine Misinformation, and More Coronavirus News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ Needs More Zombies
Scott Edelman's "A Plague on Both Your Houses" is a tale of the undead written in...
Please, a Moment of Silence for Comic-Con
No, it’s not dead. But fans around the world mourn the loss anyway.
The FAA Brings Jeff Bezos Back Down to Earth
Plus: New Shepard’s dildo design, my seat on a private space flight, and the hearing that...
How Mockingbirds Compose Songs Just Like Beethoven
The birds aren’t producing sounds at random. Some of their strategies are surprisingly similar to ones...
What Bezos' Big Day Means for Commercial Spaceflight
This week, Steven Levy fills us in on the Blue Origin launch, its implications, and why...
The Olympics Could Be a Covid-19 ‘Super-Evolutionary Event’
In a warped version of international cooperation, the Games could provide a place for variants of...
The Kaseya Ransomware Nightmare Is Almost Over
A decryption tool has emerged, meaning any victims whose systems remain locked up can soon breathe...
Scientists Just ‘Looked’ Inside Mars. Here’s What They Found
InSight and Perseverance have sent back unprecedented data on everything from marsquakes to the Red Planet’s...
Playdate, the Pocketable Game Console, Prepares for Preorders
The long-awaited tiny gaming device will be available to purchase next week, with shipments beginning before...
Stunning New 'Dune' Trailer Is Begging You to See 'Dune' in Theaters
It might be available on HBO Max, but come on.
An Explosive Spyware Report Shows the Limits of iOS Security
Amnesty International sheds alarming light on an NSO Group surveillance tool—and the gaps in Apple’s and...
The Best Time Travel Movies of … All Time
From Groundhog Day to Interstellar, filmmakers love messing with timelines. Thankfully, that makes for mind-bending entertainment.
The Next Frontier for Phone Cameras: Stronger, Clearer Glass
Corning has a developed a new version of Gorilla Glass optimized for smartphone camera lenses that...
A People’s History of Black Twitter, Part II
No longer just an online movement, Black Twitter takes to the streets—and finds its voice.
Meet the Actor Behind Some of Your Favorite Video Game Voices
WIRED spoke with Troy Baker—who’s worked on Fortnite, The Last of Us, and BioShock Infinite, among...
Vecnos' Camera Makes Capturing 360 Content Easy. Too Easy
To simplify the world of 360-degree photos and videos, the company might've gone a little too...
The FTC Votes Unanimously to Enforce Right to Repair
The move follows an executive order issued last week by the White House urging the agency...
Jeff Bezos Goes to Space. Day Three: Reentry
For the Amazon and Blue Origin founder, suborbital space tourism is just the first step toward...
Venmo Gets More Private—but It's Still Not Fully Safe
Eliminating the global feed is a good step. But until the platform offers privacy by default,...
These Bendy Plastic Chips Fit in Unusual Places
Researchers think these flexible semiconductors will be able to monitor your heartbeat or tell you whether...
Dell's XPS 13 Laptop Has a Stunning New OLED Display
The new version of the venerable Windows ultrabook offers an optional OLED screen.
Immortality Should Be an Option in Every Video Game
The best part of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is one very specific difficulty setting.
How to Watch the 2021 Summer Olympics
There are plenty of ways to watch the games you want—and some of them are even...
Netflix’s ‘Sexy Beasts’ Is Ridiculous—and Surprisingly Boring
The new reality show has an attention-grabbing premise, but the gimmick gets old fast.
Please Stop Wearing Your Bike Helmet the Wrong Way
Follow this simple guide to dial in the proper fit.
Jeff Bezos Goes to Space. Day Two: Blastoff
The day was a career highlight for the Amazon and Blue Origin founder. But the real...
Jeff Bezos Touches Space Aboard Blue Origin Rocket
The Amazon founder, his brother, aviation pioneer Wally Funk, and a paying passenger were the first...
Weak US Privacy Law Hurts America’s Global Standing
Unrestrained data collection and selling doesn’t just harm citizens at home. It’s terrible foreign policy.
Nomad Is Having a Sitewide Summer Sale on Phone Gear
The accessory-maker is offering a 30 percent discount on all full-priced items until July 25, including...
Poor Recipes and Bad Design Sink This Smart Kitchen Gadget
The Multo by CookingPal proves that the smart kitchen isn't always so smart.
The Absurd Idea to Put Bodycams on Teachers Is ... Feasible?
The idea to monitor educators so they they don't teach critical race theory seems ridiculous. But ...
Who’s Winning the War Between Biden and Facebook? Fox News
Misinformation on the cable channel may be responsible for more vaccine hesitancy than the social network.
The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Smart Home
Use your voice to control the lights! Summon the vacuum with your phone! Here’s everything you...
How China's Hacking Entered a Reckless New Phase
The country's hackers have gotten far more aggressive since 2015, when the Ministry of State Security...