Zoom was a pandemic star. It’s the latest tech company to find that status isn’t sustainable.
Tech Volunteers Rush to Save Turkey’s Earthquake Survivors
Within hours of the disaster, software engineers were rolling out applications to help locate people in need and distribute aid.
Anker Soundcore Space A40 Review: Great Budget Wireless Earbuds
These wireless earbuds offer nearly everything you’d want at less than half the price.
How to Detect AI-Generated Text, According to Researchers
ChatGPT is not as random as a human—for now.
Health Care Bias Is Dangerous. But So Are ‘Fairness’ Algorithms
Medical systems disproportionately fail people of color, but a focus on fixing the numbers can actually lead to worse outcomes.
I Thought Pour-Over Coffee Wasn’t for Me—Until I Did It Right
A trio of inexpensive gadgets helped me get better flavors and more consistent results from the finicky brewing method.
How the Artists of ‘Destiny 2’ Gave Life to Its Big, Bad Enemy
The franchise’s upcoming Lightfall expansion revealed an evolution for the once-formless Pyramid Fleet. WIRED got a closer look with Bungie’s art team.
How the US Can Stop Data Brokers’ Worst Practices—Right Now
Legal experts say a key law should already prevent brokers from collecting and selling data that’s weaponized against vulnerable people.
A Crucial Group of Covid Drugs Has Stopped Working
A key tool in the early pandemic response, monoclonal antibodies are now ineffective against new variants. Immunocompromised patients are especially at risk.
What Defines Artificial Intelligence? The Complete WIRED Guide
Supersmart algorithms won’t take all the jobs, But they are learning faster than ever, doing everything from medical diagnostics to serving up ads.
Biden’s SOTU: Data Privacy Is Now a Must-Hit US State of the Union Topic
Biden’s speech proves that protecting personal info is no longer a fringe issue. Now, Congress just needs to do something about it.
Rolls-Royce Spectre EV First Drive: Understated Luxury
WIRED got two hours behind the wheel of a preproduction prototype that might be the ultimate high-end EV. We could have gone all day.
ChatGPT Has Been Sucked Into India’s Culture Wars
Hindu nationalists claim that the chatbot has insulted their deities, sparking an online uproar.
Microsoft Taps ChatGPT to Boost Bing—and Beat Google
The second-ranked search engine is getting a new chatbot interface that attempts to synthesize information from sites across the web.
7 Best Valentine’s Day Sex Toy Deals (2023): Vibrators and Suction Toys
The romantic holiday is coming soon, so you should too!
How to Watch Google’s AI Search Event Live
The company’s presentation will focus on new artificial intelligence-powered features in Search. You can stream it for free on YouTube.
OnePlus 11 5G Review: Speed Demon
This speedy Android smartphone is a trusty alternative that can go toe-to-toe with the competition.
Egofit Walker Pro Review: Walking From Home
A treadmill that fits under my desk makes me excited to get my steps in.
The Antibiotic Resistance Crisis Has a Troubling Twist
A major new UN report says we’ve ignored the role of environmental degradation in fueling the superbugs that kill 1.27 million people each year.
What Creepy Video Game Sounds Do to Your Brain
Horror games like the new Dead Space tap into humans’ deepest-seated anxieties.
A Bold Plan to Beam Solar Energy Down From Space
The European Space Agency is exploring a unique way to dramatically cut carbon emissions by tapping sunlight closer to the source.
The Mastodon Bump Is Now a Slump
Active users have fallen by more than 1 million since the exodus from Elon Musk’s Twitter, suggesting the decentralized platform is not a direct replacement.
Earthquake Aftershocks May Rock Turkey and Syria for Months, Even Years
Monday’s massive earthquake has triggered a swarm of aftershocks, which will make a humanitarian disaster even more devastating.
Meet Bard, Google’s Answer to ChatGPT
The search giant’s new chatbot is in testing and will be launched “in the coming weeks.” An API will make it available for developers to build on.
The 19 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now
The Bear and Reservation Dogs are just two of the shows you won’t want to miss on this streaming service.
My Cats Love These Tricky Sliding Puzzle Boxes
Activate your cat’s inner fierce hunter with Cat Amazing’s puzzles and reward them with a treat.
A Looming El Niño Could Dry the Amazon
When a warm band of water develops in the Pacific, drought grips the rainforest. The Amazon, devastated by deforestation and fires, is especially vulnerable.
Raphael Saadiq Found the Perfect Sound for Marvel’s New Show
The legendary R&B musician rooted the music of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur in classic New York—just like the show itself.
This Tool Makes Twitter More Bearable to Read
Between the ads, the “For You” tab, and all the promoted tweets, Twitter is getting harder to read. Nitter, an open source alternative, can help.
The Original Joel on ‘The Last of Us’ Was Skeptical of the Show
Then he read the script and was blown away.