Thu, September 05, 2024

Introducing WIRED's Gadget Lab!

Although we paused on publishing narrated versions of WIRED articles in this feed, you will still hear the latest in tech from the WIRED team. On WIRED's Gadget Lab, you'll find hosts Lauren Goode and Michael Calore tackling the biggest questions in the world of tech with knowledgeable WIRED reporters. You can expect the best of WIRED's breaking news and tech analysis right here in this feed. Listen to WIRED's Gadget Lab: https://listen.wired.com/YDai_aaZ

Wed, July 31, 2024

Open Source AI Has Founders—and the FTC—Buzzing

DC went to YC to talk OS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tue, July 30, 2024

Bitcoin Bros Go Wild for Donald Trump

At the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Trump told crypto enthusiasts exactly what they want to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mon, July 29, 2024

Polluted Lakes Are Being Cleansed Using Floating Wetlands Made of Trash

Platforms combining plants and recycled garbage could offer a cut-price solution for reviving polluted bodies of water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, July 26, 2024

At The Olympics, AI Is Watching You

A controversial new surveillance system in Paris foreshadows a future where there are too many CCTV cameras for humans to physically watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thu, July 25, 2024

Here's What Happens When You Give People Free Money (They Get Poorer)

OpenResearch released the first results of the most comprehensive study on giving unrestricted cash grants to impoverished Americans. Researchers say it will flame both sides of the debate over welfare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, July 24, 2024

RealPage Says Rental Pricing Tech Is Misunderstood, but Landlords Aren’t So Sure

The software company has pushed back hard against claims that its algorithms helped make rent in the US too damn high. Property owners and managers aren't entirely convinced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tue, July 23, 2024

Waymo Is Suing People Who Allegedly Smashed and Slashed Its Robotaxis

The Alphabet-owned driverless car service is getting aggressive against alleged vandals after a series of violent incidents in San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mon, July 22, 2024

J.D. Vance Left His Venmo Public. Here’s What It Shows

The Republican VP nominee's Venmo network reveals connections ranging from the architects of Project 2025 to enemies of Donald Trump—and the populist's close ties to the very elites he rails against. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, July 19, 2024

Spotify, Stop Trying to Become a Social Media App

The music streaming service has added a comment function under podcasts. Who is it for, anyway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thu, July 18, 2024

Paris Mayor Defies Poo Threats to Swim in Seine, and Prove a Point

French politicians’ pledge to make swimming possible in the iconic river is a way to ward off criticism about the cost of the clean up operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, July 17, 2024

Tiny Texas Village Seeks Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Miner to Pave Potholes, Scare Dogs Away

In a roundabout bid to win public opinion (and a juicy tax abatement,) Riot Platforms is preparing for its prized bitcoin mine to be annexed by a miniscule village in rural Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tue, July 16, 2024

Pressure Grows in Congress to Treat Crypto Investigator Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed in Nigeria, as a Hostage

A new resolution echoes what 16 members of Congress have already said to the White House: It must do more to free one of the most storied crypto-focused federal agents in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mon, July 15, 2024

How Watermelon Cupcakes Kicked Off an Internal Storm at Meta

Arab and Muslim workers at Meta allege that its response to the crisis in Gaza is one-sided and out of hand. “It makes me sick that I work for this company,” says one employee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, July 12, 2024

Apple to Allow Rivals to Access ‘Tap and Go’ Technology

In the latest iOS overhaul prompted by European Union rules, the smartphone maker will give third-party developers access to its payment technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thu, July 11, 2024

Epic Games Lashes Out at Apple Over App Store Rejection

Fortnite creator Epic Games says Apple rejected its App Store rival for being too similar to its own—a move it deemed “arbitrary, obstructive,” and in violation of EU rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, July 10, 2024

What Will Plants Be Like on Alien Worlds?

Scientists know enough about exoplanets to speculate about how simple plants might arise on them. But don't count on them being green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tue, July 09, 2024

How Labour Can Fix the UK’s Tech Industry

The new government could bring about a renaissance in UK tech and bolster the country’s precarious post-Brexit startup pipeline. That’s if politics don’t get in the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mon, July 08, 2024

After a 10 Year Wait, Mt. Gox Bitcoin Is Finally Being Returned

Former customers of bankrupt crypto exchange Mt. Gox are preparing to be reunited with their lost bitcoin—and it's a $9bn windfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thu, July 04, 2024

Hurricane Beryl Isn’t a Freak Storm—It’s the Exact Nightmare Meteorologists Predicted

A hot ocean provides the energy hurricanes need to grow—and can limit the cooling that happens in their wake, making it likelier that the storms that follow will be powerful ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, July 03, 2024

Leading Lab-Grown Meat Company Cuts Dozens of Jobs

Upside Foods is slashing staff, citing legislative, regulatory, and funding headwinds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tue, July 02, 2024

Meta's Pay for Privacy Model Is Illegal, Says EU

In the latest big tech reprimand, European Commission officials say the tech giant must offer another option for EU users to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mon, July 01, 2024

French AI Startups Felt Unstoppable. Then Came the Election

With polls suggesting voters are about to swing toward the far right or hard left, the AI industry is starting to freak out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, June 28, 2024

OpenAI Wants AI to Help Humans Train AI

Having humans rate a language model’s outputs produced clever chatbots. OpenAI says adding AI to the loop could help make them even smarter and more reliable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thu, June 27, 2024

Air So Polluted It Can Kill Isn’t Being Taken Seriously Enough

Toxic air kills over half a million children every year, yet only once has air pollution been listed as a cause of death on a death certificate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, June 26, 2024

The Julian Assange Saga Is Finally Over

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to plead guilty to one count of espionage in US court on Wednesday, ending a years-long legal battle between the US government and a controversial publisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tue, June 25, 2024

Post-Pandemic Recovery Isn’t Guaranteed

The aftermath of a disaster like Covid can be divided into roughly three stages: the honeymoon, the slump, and the uptick. The aim is always to build back better—but in some cases that never happens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mon, June 24, 2024

Perplexity Plagiarized Our Story About How Perplexity Is a Bullshit Machine

Earlier this week, WIRED published a story about the AI-powered search startup Perplexity, which Forbes has accused of plagiarism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, June 21, 2024

Potatoes Are the Perfect Vegetable—but You’re Eating Them Wrong

The humble potato is a miraculous vegetable, but Americans are eating less of them than ever before and have ditched fresh potatoes for frozen. Is it time to rebrand the spud? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thu, June 20, 2024

STEM Students Refuse to Work at Google and Amazon Over Project Nimbus

Students and young workers from more than 120 universities have pledged to refuse work at Google and Amazon until the Israeli contract is dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, June 19, 2024

Banks Are Finally Realizing What Climate Change Will Do to Housing

Extreme weather threatens the investment value of many properties, but financing for climate mitigation efforts are only just getting going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tue, June 18, 2024

AI Is Coming for Big Tech Jobs—but Not in the Way You Think

Companies aren’t replacing workers with AI yet. But they are sacrificing thousands of jobs in the race to further innovation in the technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mon, June 17, 2024

I Spent a Week Eating Discarded Restaurant Food. But Was It Really Going to Waste?

Food app Too Good To Go promises to cut waste by directing hungry bargain hunters to leftover restaurant food. But the week we spent living off the app had me wondering if Too Good To Go is too good to be true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, June 14, 2024

From the Archives: Scientists Have Finally Found the Origins of a Mysterious Asteroid

Astronomers show how a 50-meter space rock orbiting near Earth isn’t a typical asteroid: It probably blasted off the moon millions of years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, June 14, 2024

Apple Proved That AI Is a Feature, Not a Product

Other tech companies want to sell you chatbots. Apple’s demos show the value of seeing the AI as an integrated, holistic experience rather than a stand-alone app or device. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thu, June 13, 2024

US National Security Experts Warn AI Giants Aren't Doing Enough to Protect Their Secrets

Susan Rice, who helped the White House broker an AI safety agreement with OpenAI and other tech companies, says she's worried China will steal American AI secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, June 12, 2024

From the Archives: The ‘Green’ Future of Furniture Is a Sofa Stuffed With Seaweed

Foam rubber—like the filling inside your couch—produces an enormous amount of CO2. A Norwegian company called Agoprene thinks seaweed could be the solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, June 12, 2024

An AI Cartoon May Interview You For Your Next Job

As if trying to land a new gig isn't demoralizing enough, job seekers are meeting with characters powered by generative AI who are capable of meeting with infinite candidates to judge their skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tue, June 11, 2024

The Snowflake Attack May Be Turning Into One of the Largest Data Breaches Ever

The number of alleged hacks targeting the customers of cloud storage firm Snowflake appears to be snowballing into one of the biggest data breaches of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mon, June 10, 2024

The Case for MDMA's Approval Is Riddled With Problems

The FDA is considering approving MDMA alongside psychotherapy as a treatment for PTSD. But evidence of the drug’s effectiveness isn’t clear cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sun, June 09, 2024

From the Archives: Energy Drinks Are Out of Control

Highly caffeinated drinks have become a cultural staple. But following a death allegedly related to Panera Bread’s Charged Lemonade, has our collective obsession with energy drinks become unsafe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sat, June 08, 2024

From the Archives: Here Come the Glow-in-the-Dark Houseplants

Startup Light Bio has created a bioluminescent petunia using mushroom genes and plans to start shipping the plants next spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, June 07, 2024

From the Archives: What Will Plants Be Like on Alien Worlds?

Scientists know enough about exoplanets to speculate about how simple plants might arise on them. But don't count on them being green.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, June 07, 2024

Marc Andreessen Called Online Safety Teams an Enemy. He Still Wants Walled Gardens for His Kid

Investor Marc Andreessen called tech ethics and safety teams “the enemy” in his “Techno-Optimist Manifesto” last year. Today he clarified he’s in favor of online guardrails for his 9-year-old son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thu, June 06, 2024

From the Archives: A Medieval French Skeleton Is Rewriting the History of Syphilis

We're bringing an extra episode from our show Science, Spoken. Christopher Columbus was blamed for bringing syphilis to Europe. New DNA evidence suggests it was already there. Maybe both stories are true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thu, June 06, 2024

An American Company Enabled a North Korean Scam That Raised Money for WMDs

Wyoming’s secretary of state has proposed ways of “preventing fraud and abuse of corporate filings by commercial registered agents” in the aftermath of the scheme’s exposure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, June 05, 2024

AI Is Your Coworker Now. Can You Trust It?

Generative AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot are becoming part of everyday business life. But they come with privacy and security considerations you should know about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tue, June 04, 2024

The Ticketmaster Data Breach May Be Just the Beginning

Data breaches at Ticketmaster and financial services company Santander have been linked to attacks against cloud provider Snowflake. Researchers fear more breaches will soon be uncovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mon, June 03, 2024

Google's AI Overviews Will Always Be Broken. That's How AI Works

Google rushed out fixes after its AI search feature made errors that went viral. Fundamental limitations of generative AI mean that it will still screw up sometimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sun, June 02, 2024

What Ever Happened to the Tiny House Movement?

We're bringing an extra episode from our show Business, Spoken. Tiny houses started as a minimalist revolution. They ended up as an Instagram aesthetic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, May 31, 2024

DART Showed How to Smash an Asteroid. So Where Did the Space Shrapnel Go?

2022’s NASA mission proved it was possible to knock an incoming near-Earth object off course. But that creates debris—which might also be a threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, May 31, 2024

'Largest Botnet Ever’ Tied to Billions in Stolen Covid-19 Relief Funds

The US says a Chinese national operated the “911 S5” botnet, which included computers worldwide and was used to file hundreds of thousands of fraudulent Covid claims and distribute CSAM, among other crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thu, May 30, 2024

Why Some Animals Thrive in Cities

Why does some wildlife thrive in the city? Figuring this out is the first step to boosting urban biodiversity. And that's good for everyone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, May 29, 2024

From Science, Spoken: Why Antidepressants Take So Long to Work

We're bringing an extra episode from our show Science, Spoken. A clinical trial reveals the first evidence of how the brain restructures physically in the first month on SSRIs—and the link between neuroplasticity and depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, May 29, 2024

Anduril Is Building Out the Pentagon’s Dream of Deadly Drone Swarms

The US military aims to maintain its dominance by building autonomous attack drones that collaborate with humans and overwhelm defenses in swarms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mon, May 27, 2024

What’s Up With These Crazy Northern Lights?

Solar winds at a million miles an hour and freaky magnetic turbulence are sparking some of the best light shows in centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, May 24, 2024

Most US TikTok Creators Don’t Think a Ban Will Happen

The Chinese-owned app is in serious trouble in Washington, but a survey of US creators suggests TikTok’s influencer economy is carrying on with business as usual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thu, May 23, 2024

What Scarlett Johansson v. OpenAI Could Look Like in Court

If Scarlett Johansson pursues legal action against OpenAI for giving ChatGPT a voice she calls “eerily similar to mine,” she might claim the company breached her right to publicity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, May 22, 2024

Finding a Tech Job Is Still a Nightmare

We're bringing you a special episode from our Business, Spoken show. Check it out wherever you're listening. Tech companies have laid off more than 400,000 people in the past two years. Competition for the jobs that remain is getting more and more desperate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, May 22, 2024

Crypto Astrologers See Price Moves in the Stars

They predict the ups and downs of Bitcoin based on planetary movements, and their super-secretive clientele listens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tue, May 21, 2024

The End of ‘iPhone’

Ken Segall is the reason so many Apple products start with “i.” Now he says it’s time to drop the prefix entirely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sun, May 19, 2024

A Huge Scam Targeting Kids With Roblox and Fortnite ‘Offers’ Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight

We wanted to bring you one of our favorite stories from 2023: The wide-ranging scams, often disguised as game promotions, can all be linked back to one network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, May 17, 2024

Prepare to Get Manipulated by Emotionally Expressive Chatbots

The emotional mimicry of OpenAI’s new version of ChatGPT could lead AI assistants in some strange—even dangerous—directions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thu, May 16, 2024

These Electric School Buses Are on Their Way to Save the Grid

Loaded with ever more renewables, the grid will need to store a whole lot of energy. Enter: a new kind of magic school bus—one that can both charge and give power back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, May 15, 2024

Tornado Cash Developer Found Guilty of Laundering $1.2 Billion of Crypto

Alexey Pertsev, cofounder of the crypto-anonymizing tool, has been sentenced to over five years behind bars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tue, May 14, 2024

Generative AI Doesn’t Make Hardware Less Hard

Wearable AI gadgets from Rabbit and Humane were panned by reviewers, including at WIRED. Their face-plants show that it’s still tough to compete with big tech in the age of ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mon, May 13, 2024

Elon Musk's Neuralink Had a Brain Implant Setback. It May Come Down to Design

Neuralink experienced a mechanical issue with its first human brain-computer interface implant. Its novel design may make it more prone to failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fri, May 10, 2024

How Not to Get Brain-Eating Worms and Mercury Poisoning

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. had both a brain parasite and mercury poisoning at the same time. Just how rare is each condition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thu, May 09, 2024

OpenAI Is ‘Exploring’ How to Responsibly Generate AI Porn

OpenAI released draft guidelines for how it wants the AI technology inside ChatGPT to behave—and revealed that it’s exploring how to ‘responsibly’ generate explicit content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wed, May 08, 2024

OpenAI Offers an Olive Branch to Artists Wary of Feeding AI Algorithms

ChatGPT developer OpenAI says that artists and other content owners will be able to request that their work be excluded from use in AI development. Many details of the scheme remain unclear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tue, May 07, 2024

No One Knows How Far Bird Flu Has Spread

With little incentive for US farmers to test their cattle, and many undocumented laborers on dairy farms, the full scale of the outbreak is unclear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, May 02, 2024

The US Government Is Asking Big Tech to Promise Better Cybersecurity

The Biden administration is asking tech companies to sign a pledge, obtained by WIRED, to improve their digital security, including reduced default password use and improved vulnerability disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, May 01, 2024

The White House Has a New Master Plan to Stop Worst-Case Scenarios

President Joe Biden will update the directives to protect US critical infrastructure against major threats, from cyberattacks to terrorism to climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, April 30, 2024

Net Neutrality Returns to a Very Different Internet

The FCC voted 3-2 to restore net neutrality rules that had disappeared during the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, April 29, 2024

Net Neutrality Returns to a Very Different Internet

The FCC voted 3-2 to restore net neutrality rules that had disappeared during the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, April 26, 2024

Ads for Explicit ‘AI Girlfriends’ Are Swarming Facebook and Instagram

WIRED found thousands of ads running on Meta’s social platforms promoting sexually explicit “AI girlfriend” apps. Some human sex workers say the platform unfairly polices their own posts more harshly. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, April 25, 2024

Noncompetes Are Dead—and Tech Workers Are Free to Roam

A new rule from the US Federal Trade Commission invalidates most noncompete agreements, frequently used to bind tech workers. It could unlock higher wages, and more entrepreneurship and innovation. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, April 24, 2024

Bitcoin Miners Brace for the ‘Halving’—and Race to Cash In

The Bitcoin halving is imminent. Crypto mining companies are reaching for every trick in the book to survive it. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, April 23, 2024

Plant-Based Meat Boomed. Here Comes the Bust

Sales of vegan meat are trending downward in the US, with companies scrambling to win back customers. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, April 22, 2024

The Real-Time Deepfake Romance Scams Have Arrived

Smooth-talking scammers known as “Yahoo Boys” use widely available face-swapping tech to carry out elaborate romance scams. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, April 19, 2024

What If Your AI Girlfriend Hated You?

AngryGF offers a perpetually enraged chatbot intended to teach men better communication skills. WIRED took it for a spin. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, April 18, 2024

How One Author Pushed the Limits of AI Copyright

Elisa Shupe was initially rebuffed when she tried to copyright a book she wrote with help from ChatGPT. Now the US Copyright Office has changed course—but there’s a catch. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, April 17, 2024

Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government

Google employees are staging sit-ins and protests at company offices in New York and California over “Project Nimbus,” a cloud contract with Israel's government, as the country's war with Hamas continues. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, April 16, 2024

It Takes Guts, Not College, to Fix Wind Turbines for a Living

Want one of the fastest-growing jobs in the US? Get used to being high. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, April 15, 2024

Bird Flu Is Spreading in Alarming New Ways

H5N1 has infected cattle across the US and jumped from a mammal to a human for the first time. Experts fear it may someday evolve to spread among humans. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, April 12, 2024

Eric Schmidt Warned Against China’s AI Industry. Emails Show He Also Sought Connections to It

Transparency advocates say that Eric Schmidt's pursuit of “personal” connections with AI companies in China represents a concerning conflict of interest. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, April 11, 2024

Europe Rules That Insufficient Climate Change Action Is a Human Rights Violation

In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights found that Switzerland had not done enough to protect its citizens from climate change—blowing open the door for further cases against governments. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, April 10, 2024

Students Are Likely Writing Millions of Papers With AI

Turnitin, a service that checks papers for plagiarism, says its detection tool found millions of papers that may have a significant amount of AI-generated content. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, April 09, 2024

How I Became a Python Programmer—and Fell Out of Love With the Machine

When I started coding, I was suspicious of all the abstractions. Then I discovered the Django framework. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, April 08, 2024

A TikTok Whistleblower Got DC’s Attention. Do His Claims Add Up?

Zen Goziker worked at TikTok for only six months. Many of his allegations about the company and the US government are improbable. But he still may have shaped how the app is viewed in Washington. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, April 05, 2024

OpenAI’s GPT Store Is Triggering Copyright Complaints

A publisher says some chatbots in OpenAI’s GPT Store were created using its copyrighted textbooks. OpenAI has taken down some of the bots but could face more complaints from rights holders. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, April 04, 2024

Meta Kills a Crucial Transparency Tool At the Worst Possible Time

CrowdTangle helps researchers track disinformation, but Meta will close it down before the US election. The tool's cofounder, Brandon Silverman, says it's time to force companies to share data. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, April 03, 2024

Citizen Zoo Is Rewilding the UK, One Grasshopper at a Time

The London-based social enterprise is turning regular people into at-home zookeepers. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, April 02, 2024

How to Resist the Temptation of AI When Writing

Follow these tips to produce stronger writing that stands out on the web even in the age of AI and ChatGPT. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, April 01, 2024

Smartphones Do or Don’t Harm Kids! So Which Is It?

Two new books offer radically different approaches to how people should think about smartphones and social media. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, March 29, 2024

The Earth Will Feast on Dead Cicadas

Two cicada broods, XIX and XIII, are emerging in sync for the first time in 221 years. Birds, trees, and dirt are about to get the banquet of a lifetime. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, March 28, 2024

The Baltimore Bridge Collapse Is About to Get Even Messier

Closing the city’s seaport will send shockwaves across global shipping. Supersized container ships pose a growing risk to bridges and other infrastructure when things go wrong. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, March 27, 2024

Enjoy Your Favorite Wine Before Climate Change Destroys It

Extreme heat and droughts are making it harder to grow grapes in many traditional regions. Here’s how scientists are helping the industry adapt. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, March 26, 2024

A Deepfake Nude Generator Reveals a Chilling Look at Its Victims

WIRED reporting uncovered a site that “nudifies” photos for a fee—and posts a feed appearing to show user uploads. They included photos of young girls and images seemingly taken of strangers. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, March 25, 2024

Why You Hear Voices in Your White Noise Machine

If you've ever heard music, voices, or other sounds while trying to sleep with a white noise machine running, you're not losing your mind. Here's what's going on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, March 22, 2024

The Feds Are Trying to Get Plants to Mine Metal Through Their Roots

Some species can absorb extreme amounts of nickel from soils. Such “phytomining” could help provide batteries essential for the renewable revolution. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, March 21, 2024

The World Needs to Crack Battery Recycling, Fast

The shift to electric vehicles is exciting, but it will leave us with thousands of tonnes of spent batteries. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, March 20, 2024

Why Is the Slack Hold Music So Haunted and So Good?

Those sounds you hear when you’re alone in a Huddle aren’t canned. They’re uncanny. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, March 19, 2024

The Designer Who’s Trying to Transform Your City Into a Sponge

Kongjian Yu pioneered China’s “sponge city” concept—less concrete and more green spaces to exploit stormwater instead of fighting it. Metropolises all over the world are following suit. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, March 18, 2024

States Are Lining Up to Outlaw Lab-Grown Meat

Around 46 million Americans live in states that have introduced bills to ban cultivated meat, the latest escalation in a surprising culture war. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, March 15, 2024

Regulators Need AI Expertise. They Can’t Afford It

The European AI Office and the UK government are trying to hire experts to study and regulate the AI boom—but are offering salaries far short of industry compensation. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, March 14, 2024

Ageism Haunts Some Tech Workers in the Race to Get Hired

Hundreds of thousands of tech workers have been laid off since 2022. Some who don’t fit the young coder archetype say being more experienced can feel like a disadvantage. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, March 13, 2024

Rampant Wildfires Are Threatening a Collapse of the Amazon Rainforest

Rainforests in South America are burning this year faster than ever before, setting the course for a collapse of the Amazon in the coming decades. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, March 12, 2024

The Quest to Give AI Chatbots a Hand—and an Arm

Robotics startup Covariant is experimenting with a ChatGPT-style chatbot that can control a robotic arm, as a way to create machines that can be more helpful in the physical world. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, March 11, 2024

Apple Could Be the First Target of Europe's Tough New Tech Law

An architect of the EU's tough new Digital Markets Acts says Apple would be a logical first candidate for investigation under the law, which aims to “break open” tech platforms. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, March 08, 2024

Europe Is Breaking Open the Empires of Big Tech

Tech giants have to comply with a new EU law that is set to change the internet. It aims to force open the biggest platforms to encourage competition and give users more choice in their digital lives. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, March 07, 2024

Scientists Are Inching Closer to Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth

De-extinction startup Colossal Biosciences claims it has found a way to reprogram elephant cells, a technical breakthrough that could lead to the return of the long-lost mammals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, March 06, 2024

The Mysterious Case of the Missing Trump Trial Ransomware Leak

The notorious LockBit gang promised a Georgia court leak "that could affect the upcoming US election.” It didn't materialize—but the story may not be over yet. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, March 05, 2024

Google’s Deal With StackOverflow Is the Latest Proof That AI Giants Will Pay for Data

StackOverflow’s programming community will power a version of Google’s Gemini chatbot. It’s part of a new breed of AI data licensing deals with websites seeking a cut of the generative AI boom. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, March 04, 2024

Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against a Group That Found Hate Speech on X Isn’t Going Well

X alleges that the Center for Countering Digital Hate cost it millions by showing that hate speech was spreading on the platform. In a hearing Thursday, a federal judge sounded skeptical of those claims. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, March 01, 2024

Tesla’s Charging Network is Now Open to Other EVs and Ford Is First In Line

From today, Ford electric car drivers can plug into the Supercharger network. You can bet more makers will follow. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, February 29, 2024

RIP Apple Car. This Is Why It Died

Any tech company moving into the auto space needs a manufacturing partner. But the Apple's EV died as it lived: alone. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, February 28, 2024

A Discarded Plan to Build Underwater Cities Will Give Coral Reefs New Life

A 1970s plan to grow underwater limestone objects has been repurposed as a way of regenerating the seabed, reestablishing corals, and stopping coastal erosion. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, February 27, 2024

Neuralink’s First Brain Implant Is Working. Elon Musk’s Transparency Isn’t

Elon Musk says Neuralink’s first human trial subject can control a computer mouse with their brain, but some researchers are frustrated by a lack of information about the study. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, February 26, 2024

Google Tweaked Search to Comply With EU Rules. Yelp Says It Makes Results Even More Unfair

Google says its new designs comply with the Digital Markets Act, which bars platforms from favoring their own tools. Yelp says tests show one tweak made people even more likely to stick with Google. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, February 23, 2024

This Small Wearable Device Reduces Parkinson’s Symptoms

People with Parkinson’s have fewer tremors when they receive rhythmic physical stimulation—so a UK startup has created a coin-sized vibrating device to help patients move more easily. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, February 22, 2024

Climate Finance Is Targeting the Wrong Industries

Roughly half of the world’s emissions currently can’t be reduced, yet green investment continues to avoid the sectors that need the most help—manufacturing, agriculture, and the built environment. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, February 21, 2024

AI Is Coming for the Experts. First, It Needs Their Help

A new workforce of language experts, creative writers, and nuclear physicists are turning to data labor—and potentially making their future jobs obsolete in the process. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, February 20, 2024

A Virus Found in Wastewater Beat Back a Woman’s ‘Zombie’ Bacteria

Viruses called phages offer a promising treatment option for bacterial infections when antibiotics stop working, but they have limitations. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, February 19, 2024

The Feds Just Bet Even Bigger on American-Made Heat Pumps

The US Department of Energy is announcing another $63 million to supercharge domestic manufacturing of the devices—in the name of national, energy, and climate security. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, February 16, 2024

Smoking Alters Your Immune System for Years After You Quit

By switching genes on and off, cigarettes have a long-lasting effect on immunity, and appear to shape your immune system just as much as aging. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, February 15, 2024

AI Is Rewiring Coders’ Brains. Yours May Be Next

The CEO of GitHub says half of all code produced by users of the Copilot programming helper is now AI-generated—but that there’s no sign the technology will replace human coders. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, February 14, 2024

Who Tests If Heat-Proof Clothing Actually Works? These Poor Sweating Mannequins

These mannequins undergo daily torture at the hands of textile scientists, but their suffering means we humans can have future-proofed clothing capable of handling our warming world. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, February 13, 2024

Developers Are in Open Revolt Over Apple’s New App Store Rules

European app makers are seething, comparing Apple to “the Mafia” and piling pressure on lawmakers to act. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, February 12, 2024

The Far-Right's Favorite Web Host Has a Shadowy New Owner

Known for doing business with far-right extremist websites, Epik has been acquired by a company that specializes in helping businesses keep their operations secret. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, February 09, 2024

Google Prepares for a Future Where Search Isn’t King

CEO Sundar Pichai tells WIRED that Google's new, more powerful Gemini chatbot is an experiment in offering users a way to find information and get things done without a search engine. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, February 08, 2024

A Study at the Center of the Abortion Pill Battle Was Just Retracted

A scientific publisher found serious flaws in a paper that links the medication mifepristone to more emergency room visits.Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, February 07, 2024

Mystery Company Linked to Biden Robocall Identified by New Hampshire Attorney General

The FCC has issued a cease and desist and is working on a new proposal banning AI-generated robocalls. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, February 06, 2024

A Startup Allegedly ‘Hacked the World.’ Then Came the Censorship—and Now the Backlash

A loose coalition of anti-censorship voices is working to highlight the legal threats aimed at making reports of one Indian company’s hacker-for-hire past disappear. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, February 05, 2024

You Can’t Buy Lab-Grown Meat Even If You Wanted To

All of the restaurants that once sold cultivated meat have stopped offering it, leaving the industry in a strange limbo. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, February 02, 2024

A Cheaper Tesla Model Is Coming in 2025 as Chinese Competition Intensifies

A low-cost model of Tesla will launch in 2025, CEO Elon Musk told investors. It could help the EV maker compete with BYD and other surging Chinese automakers. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, February 01, 2024

Comcast’s Xfinity Stores Your Sensitive Data. You Can Kind of Opt Out

One of America’s largest internet providers may collect data about your political beliefs, race, and sexual orientation to serve personalized ads. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, January 31, 2024

Big-Name Targets Push Midnight Blizzard Hacking Spree Back Into the Limelight

Newly disclosed breaches of Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise highlight the persistent threat posed by Midnight Blizzard, a notorious Russian cyber-espionage group. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, January 30, 2024

Apple Isn’t Ready to Release Its Grip on the App Store

In response to new rules, the iPhone maker announced drastic changes for users in Europe. But criticism is mounting that Apple’s new system only recreates old problems. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, January 29, 2024

Researchers Say the Deepfake Biden Robocall Was Likely Made With Tools From AI Startup ElevenLabs

Two fake-audio experts say that the deepfake robocall of President Biden received by some voters was likely created with technology from Silicon Valley’s favorite voice-cloning startup. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, January 26, 2024

This Chatbot Screens Your Dating App Matches for You

Users of the new dating app Volar train a chatbot to go on virtual first dates for them with the bots of potential matches. We tested it out. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, January 25, 2024

No, the Great Tech Layoffs of 2023 Aren’t Happening Again

Amazon, Discord, Duolingo, and Google all started 2024 with job cuts. But the tech job market isn’t facing the same trouble it did last year. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, January 24, 2024

This Chinese Startup Is Winning the Open Source AI Race

Kai-Fu Lee, an AI expert and prominent investor who helped Google and Microsoft get established in China, says his new startup 01.AI will create the first “killer apps” of generative AI. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, January 23, 2024

ChatGPT's Hunger for Energy Could Trigger a GPU Revolution

With AI projects booming and the physical limits of silicon looming, some startups are challenging Nvidia's dominance and say it’s time to reinvent the computer chip entirely. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, January 22, 2024

Trawling Boats Are Hauling Up Ancient Carbon From the Ocean Depths

The world’s trawlers are stirring carbon dioxide into the water—and into the atmosphere. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, January 19, 2024

The Murky Campaign to Discredit Lab-Grown Meat

A new ad campaign is targeting the cultivated meat industry on TV and online. Industry supporters criticize it as unscientific. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, January 18, 2024

Why Tech Workers Are Ditching Big Cities for Boise

Idaho’s capital city is seeing an influx of young people as they apply for tech jobs away from big coastal cities amid massive layoffs and a disillusion with Big Tech. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, January 17, 2024

These Mining Companies Are Ready to Raid the Seabed

Ocean exploration to prepare for deep-sea mining has been greenlit in Norway. These are the startups hoping to benefit. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, January 16, 2024

Congress Wants Tech Companies to Pay Up for AI Training Data

At a Senate hearing on AI’s impact on journalism, lawmakers backed media industry calls to make OpenAI and other tech companies pay to license news articles and other data used to train algorithms. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, January 15, 2024

Scammy AI-Generated Books Are Flooding Amazon

Authors keep finding what appear to be AI-generated imitations and summaries of their books on Amazon. There's little they can do to rein in the rip-offs. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, January 12, 2024

The White House Just Announced a $623 Million EV-Charging Bonanza

Electric vehicle charging stations are still scarce in many parts of the US. The White House announced grants totaling $623 million to top up electric cars, bikes, and scooters. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, January 11, 2024

Air Pollution Is Ruining Your Skin

Wildfire smoke and exhaust fumes are triggering spikes in eczema and other skin conditions. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, January 10, 2024

In Defense of AI Hallucinations

​​Chatbots’ habit of spewing untruths is a big problem—but we should also celebrate these hallucinations as prompts for human creativity and a barrier to machines taking over. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, January 09, 2024

Spying on Beavers From Space Could Help Save California

A group of scientists taught an algorithm to spot beaver ponds in satellite imagery, which has the potential to help drought-ridden areas like California bounce back. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, January 08, 2024

They Had PTSD. A Psychedelic Called Ibogaine Helped Them Get Better

Ibogaine, a plant-based psychoactive drug, drastically reduced symptoms of depression and PTSD in veterans with traumatic brain injuries. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, January 05, 2024

The Plan to Put Pig Genes in Soy Beans for Tastier Fake Meat

Molecular farming company Moolec has inserted pig genes into soy beans to generate meaty-tasting proteins that can be grown in plants. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, January 04, 2024

This Ultrasound Bra Could Detect Cancer Sooner

Inspired by her aunt’s battle with cancer, Canan Dağdeviren developed a wearable ultrasound monitor that can screen women between regular checkups. She says it could save 12 million lives a year. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, January 03, 2024

What Are ‘Missed Period Pills,’ and How Do They Work?

Menstrual regulation—sometimes referred to as “missed period pills"—is a new front in women's battle for bodily autonomy. Here's how it works and what you need to know. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, January 01, 2024

Your Money Is Funding Fossil Fuels Without You Knowing It

Banks use your deposits to make loans to carbon-intensive industries. A new analysis finds that $1,000 in your account creates emissions equal to a flight from NYC to Seattle. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, December 25, 2023

How to Stop Another OpenAI Meltdown

OpenAI designed its governance structure to protect humanity—and it imploded. The company could take pointers from Mozilla and other projects combining lofty goals with for-profit ventures. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, December 22, 2023

Sorry California, Amazon Will No Longer Sell You Donkey Meat

As part of a settlement with a horse welfare nonprofit, Amazon will no longer sell products containing “ejiao,” which is made with donkey skin. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, December 21, 2023

What Happens When Facebook Heats Your Home

Big Tech data centers are not only being used to power the internet but also to heat people’s homes. But who’s really winning when Facebook keeps you warm at night? Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, December 20, 2023

Google’s App Store Monopoly Ruled Illegal as Jury Sides With Epic

A jury in San Francisco unanimously found that Google stifled competition for its app store. A judge will now decide on what fixes to require at the company, but appeals could delay the impact of the case for years. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, December 19, 2023

My Surprisingly Unbiased Week With Elon Musk's 'Politically Biased' Chatbot

Some Elon Musk fans are concerned that Grok, xAI's answer to ChatGPT, is too politically liberal. The nature of the underlying AI technology will make “fixing” its outlook difficult. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, December 18, 2023

In a World First, a Patient’s Antibody Cells Were Just Genetically Engineered

B cells are prolific producers of antibodies, but for the first time, scientists have modified them to make other proteins to counteract a serious genetic disease. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, December 15, 2023

OpenAI’s Ilya Sutskever Has a Plan for Keeping Super-Intelligent AI in Check

The “superalignment” team led by OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever has devised a way to guide the behavior of AI models as they get ever smarter. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, December 14, 2023

Stop Planting Trees, Says Guy Who Inspired World to Plant a Trillion Trees

Ecologist Thomas Crowther’s research inspired countless tree-planting campaigns, greenwashing, and attacks from scientists. Now he’s back with a new plan for nature restoration. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, December 13, 2023

YouTube Is Now Hiding Which Channels Get a Cut of Ad Revenue

YouTube removed a snippet of code that publicly disclosed whether a channel receives ad and subscription payouts, obscuring which creators benefit most from the platform. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, December 12, 2023

Can Rock Dust Soak Up Carbon Emissions? A Giant Experiment Is Set to Find Out

The idea that sprinkling rock dust on farmland can soak up atmospheric carbon will be tested at large scale thanks to a $57 million purchase from corporations including Stripe and Alphabet. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, December 11, 2023

Why It Took Meta 7 Years to Turn on End-to-End Encryption for All Chats

Mark Zuckerberg personally promised that the privacy feature would launch by default on Messenger and Instagram chat. WIRED goes behind the scenes of the company’s colossal effort to get it right.

Fri, December 08, 2023

Elijah Wood and Mike Tyson Cameo Videos Were Used in a Russian Disinformation Campaign

Videos featuring Elijah Wood, Mike Tyson, and Priscilla Presley have been edited to push anti-Ukraine disinformation, according to Microsoft researchers. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, December 07, 2023

Google Just Launched Gemini, Its Long-Awaited Answer to ChatGPT

Google says Gemini, launching today inside the Bard chatbot, is its “most capable” AI model ever. It was trained on video, images, and audio as well as text. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, December 06, 2023

Spotify Is Screwed

Spotify is the world’s biggest music streamer, but rarely turns a profit and just cut 17 percent of its workforce. Its business model looks increasingly precarious. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, December 05, 2023

OpenAI Committed to Buying $51 Million of AI Chips From a Startup Backed by CEO Sam Altman

Documents show that OpenAI signed a letter of intent to spend $51 million on brain-inspired chips developed by startup Rain. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman previously made a personal investment in Rain. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, December 04, 2023

The Race to Find What’s Making America’s Dogs Sick

Hundreds of dogs across multiple states have been struck down with a severe respiratory illness. Veterinarians suspect a mystery bacteria but are still grasping for clues. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, December 01, 2023

A Life-Extension Drug for Big Dogs Is Getting Closer to Reality

The FDA has yet to approve any drugs for life extension. But biotech company Loyal is now a step closer to bringing one to market—for dogs. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, November 30, 2023

The Weirdest Reason the Poles Are Warming So Fast? Invisible Clouds

Clouds way up in the stratosphere act like a blanket, trapping heat in the Arctic and Antarctica. That could help explain why models keep underestimating how fast they’re warming. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, November 29, 2023

A Damning Report Claims a Major Gig Economy Union Had a Culture of Abuse and Toxicity

An independent report obtained by WIRED claims a UK union that won a major case against Uber mistreated its staff and grappled with incidents of racism. Two of its most senior figures have now stepped down. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, November 28, 2023

The US Wants Vietnam to Be Its New Tech Best Friend

Teaming up with Vietnam may help the US lessen its dependence on China’s tech supply chain. But decoupling from a chipmaking giant like China won’t be easy. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, November 27, 2023

Here’s What’s Next for SpaceX’s Starship

A second Starship test flight advanced a bit further than the first, with the rocket reaching the edge of space but blowing up soon after. Industry experts say it’s still a step forward.

Wed, November 22, 2023

New Orleans Tried to Control Short-Term Rentals With a Lottery System. It Was a Mess

In trying to limit the impact of short-term rentals like Airbnbs, New Orleans used an elaborate lottery system to pit neighbors against each other. A lawsuit from angry hosts has put it in limbo. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, November 21, 2023

The Precarious Rise of Disposable Vapes

Disposable vapes from brands like Elf Bar and Lost Mary have taken over the ecigarette market and become a hit among young people. Governments are trying to figure out what to do. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, November 20, 2023

You Need a Heat Pump. Soon You’ll Have More American-Made Options

The Biden administration is announcing $169 million to supercharge domestic production of a device beloved by climate and energy nerds. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, November 17, 2023

YouTube Shorts Challenges TikTok With Music-Making AI for Creators

YouTube creators will get to test a new AI tool that generates and remixes music in the style of several famous musicians, including Sia, Demi Lovato, and T-Pain. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, November 16, 2023

Think You Have SAD? Think Again

Research has questioned whether seasonal depression actually exists. Maybe that doesn’t matter. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, November 15, 2023

Ann McKee Is on a Quest to Save Humanity’s Brains

The medical community's leading authority on traumatic brain injuries wants to make contact sports—which she loves—safer for everyone. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, November 14, 2023

Skiing Is Getting Riskier

The threat of avalanches is rising with global warming, but technology can help protect skiers on and off the slopes. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, November 13, 2023

Obamacare Call Center Staff Strike Over Steep Health Care Costs and Scarce Bathroom Breaks

Staff at US federal contractor Maximus claim they only get six minutes a day to use the bathroom, are monitored by an AI system that reports them for going off-script, and can’t afford health care.

Fri, November 10, 2023

Police Use of Face Recognition Is Sweeping the UK

Face recognition technology has been controversial for years. Cops in the UK are drastically increasing the amount they use it. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, November 09, 2023

Big Tech Ditched Trust and Safety. Now Startups Are Selling It Back As a Service

The burgeoning trust and safety industry promises to help tech companies navigate scrutiny and regulation. But these services bring problems of their own. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, November 08, 2023

A Major Alarm Is Flashing Under Greenland’s Ice

Greenland’s northern ice shelves—long thought to be relatively stable—have lost more than a third of their volume since 1978, new research finds. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, November 07, 2023

Why You Can’t Stop Reading About Daylight Saving Time

In the US, Daylight Saving Time ends and the clocks go back one hour on November 5. You know this. Google knows this. But here we all are. Again. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, November 06, 2023

YouTube’s Ad Blocker Crackdown Spurs Record Uninstalls

YouTube expanded a “test” that threatens to cut off users who don't turn off their ad blocker. Developers of the tools are scrambling to respond. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, November 03, 2023

Facebook Finally Puts a Price on Privacy: It’s $10 a Month

Meta is about to roll out ad-free subscriptions on Instagram and Facebook. But critics say privacy should not be turned into a luxury. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, November 02, 2023

The Second Person to Get a Pig Heart Transplant Just Died

Lawrence Faucette died six weeks after undergoing the experimental procedure involving a genetically engineered organ. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, November 01, 2023

The Vampire Bat Is Moving Closer to the US. That’s a Problem

As the climate changes, the bloodthirsty creatures are moving north from Latin America, bringing the threat of rabies with them. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, October 31, 2023

A Personalized Brain Implant Curbed a Woman’s OCD

A device in her brain delivers jolts of electricity when it detects abnormal neural activity associated with obsessive thoughts. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, October 30, 2023

Inside Elon Musk’s First Election Crisis—a Day After He ‘Freed’ the Bird

Less than 48 hours after Musk bought Twitter, staff was scrambling to avert a potential legal crisis. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, October 27, 2023

Apple Store Workers Fear the Tech Giant Is Dodging Accountability for Shady Labor Practices

Apple agreed to an independent audit of its US labor practices. Workers at the only unionized Apple Stores say they haven’t yet been contacted, and fear the report will be skewed. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, October 26, 2023

The AI-Generated Child Abuse Nightmare Is Here

Thousands of child abuse images are being created with AI. New images of old victims are appearing, as criminals trade datasets. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, October 25, 2023

How to Spot Abortion-Related Misinformation

Between pregnancy “crisis centers” and “abortion pill testing,” there's a lot of questionable info out there. Here's how to tell what's evidence-based and what's not. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, October 24, 2023

History Says the 1918 Flu Killed the Young and Healthy. These Bones Say Otherwise

A study of bones held in a Cleveland museum reveals a new side to the pandemic’s story—and a new way to think about pandemics to come. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, October 23, 2023

This Vaccine Protects Against Cancer—but Not Enough Boys Are Getting It

The HPV vaccine can effectively prevent a range of cancers if administered at the right age. But boys still can't access it in most countries. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, October 20, 2023

Amazon Let Its Drivers’ Urine Be Sold as an Energy Drink

Amazon sold bottles of urine marketed as an energy drink, a new documentary reveals. The company also makes it alarmingly easy to sell dangerous items to children. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, October 19, 2023

AI Chatbots Can Guess Your Personal Information From What You Type

The AI models behind chatbots like ChatGPT can accurately guess a user’s personal information from innocuous chats. Researchers say the troubling ability could be used by scammers or to target ads. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, October 18, 2023

Why Scientists Are Bugging the Rainforest

Scientists use microphones and AI to automatically detect species by their chirps and croaks. This bioacoustics research could be critical for protecting ecosystems on a warming planet. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, October 17, 2023

How Hop Nerds Are Saving Your Favorite Beer From Climate Change

Extreme heat and droughts are cutting into hop plants’ yields and making them less bitter. But scientists and farmers are brewing up clever solutions. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, October 16, 2023

X’s Sneaky New Ads Might Be Illegal

Experts say a new advertising format on the platform formerly known as Twitter is misleading for users and could fall foul of FTC rules. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, October 13, 2023

Hydro Dams Are Struggling to Handle the World’s Intensifying Weather

Climate change is robbing some hydro dams of water while oversupplying others—forcing managers to employ new forecasting technology and clever strategies to capitalize on what they have. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, October 12, 2023

What Do We Owe the Octopus?

Mounting research suggests that cephalopods experience pain. Now, the National Institutes of Health is considering new animal welfare rules that would put them in the same category as monkeys. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, October 11, 2023

Google’s AI Is Making Traffic Lights More Efficient and Less Annoying

Google is analyzing data from its Maps app to suggest how cities can adjust traffic light timing to cut wait times and emissions. The company says it’s already cutting stops for millions of drivers. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, October 10, 2023

New York’s Airbnb Ban Is Descending Into Pure Chaos

People are listing short-term rentals on social media and lesser-known platforms, bolstering a rental black market in New York City. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, October 09, 2023

The Game Theory of the Auto Strikes

As the United Auto Workers strike against Detroit’s Big Three drags on, a classic behavioral theory provides a way to figure out how long they may continue. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, October 06, 2023

Chatbot Hallucinations Are Poisoning Web Search

Untruths spouted by chatbots ended up on the web—and Microsoft's Bing search engine served them up as facts. Generative AI could make search harder to trust. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, October 05, 2023

The Team Helping Women Fight Digital Domestic Abuse

Location-enabled tech designed to make our lives easier is often exploited by domestic abusers. Refuge, a UK nonprofit, helps women to leave abusive relationships, secure their devices, and stay safe. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, October 04, 2023

India Is Using Terrorism Laws to Target Journalists

Police seized laptops and phones from reporters working for the anti-establishment Newsclick website—the latest outlet to be raided during a crackdown on media in India. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, October 03, 2023

What Will Plants Be Like on Alien Worlds?

Scientists know enough about exoplanets to speculate about how simple plants might arise on them. But don't count on them being green. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, October 02, 2023

X Fires Its Election Team Before a Huge Election Year

The “last man standing” in X’s threat intelligence team has been fired, as the company guts its election integrity response ahead of a year in which more than 50 countries go to the polls. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, September 29, 2023

An Epic Fight Over What Really Killed the Dinosaurs

A deep learning model has joined a vigorous debate over whether volcanoes began dinosaur doomsday well before the asteroid hit. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, September 28, 2023

Amazon’s All-Powerful ‘Buy Box’ Is at the Heart of Its New Antitrust Troubles

The US Federal Trade Commission filed a long-anticipated antitrust complaint alleging that Amazon uses its power over sellers to keep ecommerce prices artificially high. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, September 27, 2023

Why Rain Is Getting Fiercer on a Warming Planet

Extreme rain is getting more extreme as temperatures rise. That may seem counterintuitive, but the underlying physics is crystal clear. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, September 26, 2023

California's Governor Vetoes State Ban on Driverless Trucks

California lawmakers, egged on by unions, voted to require a human onboard autonomous trucks over fears about safety and job losses. Governor Gavin Newsom was having none of it. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, September 25, 2023

Revolut Needs to Get Its House in Order

The fintech unicorn Revolut needs a UK banking license to sustain its growth, but it keeps tripping up. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, September 22, 2023

How Elon Musk and Tesla Helped Spark the Auto Strikes

Tesla isn't involved in the strike at Detroit’s Big Three automakers. But the EV maker and its irrepressible CEO had plenty to do with why the walkouts happened. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, September 21, 2023

The Mysterious 'Warming Hole' in the Middle of the US

The world is rapidly heating. So why has the central US been weirdly cool compared to the rest of the country? Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, September 20, 2023

High Blood Pressure Is the World’s Biggest Killer. Now There’s a Plan to Tackle It

Once considered a disease of the affluent, hypertension now affects a third of all adults. The WHO wants nations to get organized to combat it. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, September 19, 2023

The Auto Strike Threatens a Supply Chain Already Weakened by Covid

A prolonged autoworker strike would be especially painful for smaller players inside the complex auto supply chain. It could also impact thousands more workers and push up car prices. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, September 18, 2023

Electrifying Your Home Is About to Get a Lot Cheaper

Rebates from the Inflation Reduction Act could help households save thousands on heat pumps, weatherstripping, and other efficiency upgrades. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, September 15, 2023

Autoworkers Prepare to Strike for a Place in the EV Future

Some 150,000 US autoworkers are poised to strike this week for better pay and pledges that green jobs won’t be worse jobs. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, September 14, 2023

Why Some Animals Thrive in Cities

Why does some wildlife thrive in the city? Figuring this out is the first step to boosting urban biodiversity. And that's good for everyone. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, September 13, 2023

Is Google’s Search Engine Smart or Sneaky? A Court Will Decide

Google’s search dominance is going on trial in the biggest US antitrust case since a crackdown on Big Tech that started in 2019. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, September 12, 2023

Facebook Is Giving Up on News—Again

Meta says it will retire Facebook's "news" tag in the UK, France, and Germany, ahead of rules that might force it to pay for content. Users may not care, but it has left the media scrambling. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, September 11, 2023

Big Batteries Are Booming. So Are Fears They'll Catch Fire

The world needs thousands of new grid battery installations to fight climate change. They rarely catch fire—but many people are skeptical of having one next door. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, September 08, 2023

Facebook Trains Its AI on Your Data. Opting Out May Be Futile

Here's how to request that your personal information not be used to train Meta's AI model. "Request" is the operative word here. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, September 07, 2023

The UK Is Poised to Force a Bad Law on the Internet

WhatsApp and Signal have threatened to shut down services in Britain if the Online Safety Bill includes restrictions that undermine encryption. The government is pushing it through anyway. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, September 06, 2023

A Billion-Dollar Plan to Fix Farm Emissions Might Make Things Worse

Agriculture is a huge source of greenhouse gas emissions, so the US is getting serious about reform. But some scientists say current efforts are misguided. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, September 05, 2023

Climate Change Has Finally Come For Burning Man

Unpredictable weather and delays following Hurricane Hilary turned the festival for ultra-wealthy techno-utopians and Hedonists into a literal quagmire. Welcome to the new normal. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, September 04, 2023

Meta Isn't Enforcing Its Own Political Ads Policy, While the 2024 US Election Looms

A nonprofit watchdog group has found that the right-wing group PragerU has pushed out more than 100 political ads on Facebook and Instagram, flouting Meta’s policies. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, September 01, 2023

The Inventor Behind a Rush of AI Copyright Suits Is Trying to Show His Bot Is Sentient

Stephen Thaler’s series of high-profile copyright cases has made headlines worldwide. He’s done it to demonstrate his AI is capable of independent thought. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, August 31, 2023

Turtles Carry Signs of Humanity’s Nuclear History in Their Shells

Turtles’ shells contain a chemical record of the environment—including highly enriched uranium, an indicator of nuclear weapons development. What can we learn from these accidental archivists? Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, August 30, 2023

The Killer App for Threads Is the Web

Threads coming to the web doesn’t mean the new social app is the ultimate Twitter killer, but it makes it infinitely more usable. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, August 29, 2023

Trump's Prosecution Is America's Last Hope

Social norms—not laws—are the underlying fabric of democracy. The Georgia indictment against Donald Trump is the last remaining tool left to repair that which he’s torn apart. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, August 28, 2023

Brain Implants That Help Paralyzed People Speak Just Broke New Records

Two new studies show that AI-powered devices can help paralyzed people communicate faster and more accurately. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, August 25, 2023

The Myth of ‘Open Source’ AI

A new analysis shows that “open source” AI tools like Llama 2 are still controlled by big tech companies in a number of ways. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, August 24, 2023

How to Talk to Your Kids About Social Media and Mental Health

Here’s what the science really says about teens and screens—and how to start the conversation with young people of any age. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, August 23, 2023

A Brain Implant Helped Stroke Survivors Regain Movement

Stimulating the brain with electricity has been used for 30 years to treat Parkinson’s disease. Now, researchers are testing whether it could help restore hand and arm motion. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, August 22, 2023

How the World’s Workers Are Donning Cooling Vests to Battle Record Heat Waves

Garments that can be packed with ice or equipped with fans are becoming increasingly popular among workers exposed to high heat. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, August 21, 2023

In the Dreams Favela, Wi-Fi and Ecommerce Promise a Better Future

A tech-led initiative to bring economic development to Brazil’s shantytowns starts with a radical idea: Listen to the people who live there. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, August 18, 2023

Fake Meat Is Bleeding, but It’s Not Dead Yet

Beyond Meat’s weak sales led to headlines about “peak veganism” and the end of plant-based meats. But demand in Europe shows there’s still life in alternative proteins. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, August 17, 2023

How a Firefly Course Is Saving Japan’s Favorite Glowing Insect

The fireflies of Moriyama City have long been prized (and hunted) for their yellow-green glow. To bring populations back up, amateur conservationists are hitting the books. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, August 16, 2023

This Bold Plan to Kick the World’s Coal Habit Might Actually Work

Novel climate-financing deals are promising to shut off dirty energy plants in developing countries and retrain their staff to work in the green economy. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, August 15, 2023

The Space Force Is Launching Its Own Swarm of Tiny Satellites

Defense satellites used to be big, costly, and “juicy” targets for attack. Now the Pentagon is aiming for a more resilient network of nearly 1,000 mini orbiters. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon, August 14, 2023

Robotaxis Can Now Work the Streets of San Francisco 24/7

Robotaxis can offer paid rides in San Francisco around the clock after Alphabet’s Waymo and GM’s Cruise got approval from California’s Public Utilities Commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, August 11, 2023

By Seizing @Music, Elon Musk Shows He Doesn’t Know What Made Twitter Good

Since taking over Twitter, Musk has made mistake after mistake. His latest decision proves that he has never understood the average Twitter user—or doesn’t care to build a platform for them. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, August 10, 2023

AI Is Building Highly Effective Antibodies That Humans Can’t Even Imagine

Robots, computers, and algorithms are hunting for potential new therapies in ways humans can’t, by processing huge volumes of data and building previously unimagined molecules. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, August 09, 2023

What Doctors Wish You Knew About HIPAA and Data Security

Think US health data is automatically kept private? Think again. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, August 08, 2023

AI Can Give You an NPC That Remembers. It Could Also Get Your Favorite Artist Fired

As game developers wrestle with the challenges and opportunities of incorporating AI tools across the industry, those same tools continue to increase in complexity. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, August 07, 2023

This Disinformation Is Just for You

Generative AI won't just flood the internet with more lies—it may also create convincing disinformation that’s targeted at groups or even individuals. Read the story here .

Fri, August 04, 2023

For the Love of God, Stop Microwaving Plastic

A study of baby-food containers shows that microwaving plastic releases millions upon millions of polymer bits. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, August 03, 2023

Extreme Heat Threatens the Health of Unborn Babies

Exposure to excessive heat during pregnancy has been linked to everything from preterm labor to low birth weight, and those risks are rising as the world warms. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, August 02, 2023

Big AI Won’t Stop Election Deepfakes With Watermarks

Researchers found a simple way to make ChatGPT, Bard, and other chatbots misbehave, proving that AI is hard to tame. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, August 01, 2023

Someone Has to Deliver Your Packages in This Scorching Heat

As white-collar workers surf the web in air-conditioned comfort, delivery drivers are moving ecommerce packages through record temperatures. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, July 31, 2023

More Battlefield AI Will Make the Fog of War More Deadly

The Pentagon’s embrace of military AI raises questions about what limits should be placed on the technology—and how to keep humans in control.

Fri, July 28, 2023

A Patient May Be Free of HIV, Thanks to This Drug

Five people went into viral remission after stem cell transplants from donors with HIV resistance. A sixth patient received normal cells. Is an anti-inflammatory drug behind his recovery, instead? Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, July 27, 2023

Israel’s Tech Companies Are Fighting Netanyahu—or Leaving the Startup Nation

As protests rage over Israel’s controversial reforms to the supreme court, many tech companies have been moving their money and headquarters offshore. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, July 26, 2023

Beware Your ChatGPT Plugins

Third-party plugins boost ChatGPT’s capabilities. But security researchers say they add an extra layer of risk. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, July 25, 2023

Why These Surfers Want to Restore a Rainforest

In the rainy mountains along Ireland’s west coast, the nonprofit Hometree wants to bring back a temperate rainforest ecosystem that has been gone for centuries. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, July 24, 2023

The New Minstrels Are Here

AI-generated video and images are ushering in an ungovernable reality—where the remixing of stereotypes is not only accepted, but big business.

Fri, July 21, 2023

Don’t Ask Dumb Robots If AI Will Destroy Humanity

Robots like Sophia are impressive to look at, but don’t let their humanlike facial expressions trick you into thinking these machines are intelligent. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, July 20, 2023

Want to Win a Chip War? You’re Gonna Need a Lot of Water

The US is spending billions to boost semiconductor manufacturing. For the new plants to crank out silicon chips, they need to source millions of gallons of ultrapure water. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, July 19, 2023

Pure Oxygen Speeds Up Learning. Can It Help Stroke Survivors Recover?

Relearning everyday tasks is difficult for people with brain trauma. Researchers want to know whether combining physical therapy with doses of oxygen will make the process easier. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, July 18, 2023

EV Sales Hit a Record in the US. Now Their Popularity May Be Waning

US drivers are on track to buy a record 1 million electric vehicles in 2023. But stocks of unsold EVs are now growing, suggesting the rush of early adopters is fading. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, July 17, 2023

The Heat Wave Scorching the US Is a Self-Perpetuating Monster

The current record highs in the US are thanks to a heat dome—and it’s expected to get worse. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, July 14, 2023

How a Cloud Flaw Gave Chinese Spies a Key to Microsoft’s Kingdom

Microsoft says hackers somehow stole a cryptographic key, perhaps from its own network, that let them forge user identities and slip past cloud defenses.

Thu, July 13, 2023

How AI Can Make Gaming Better for All Players

If used responsibly, artificial intelligence has the potential to both make gaming more accessible and to actively learn what individuals need. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, July 12, 2023

Temu Sellers Are Cloning Amazon Storefronts

The Chinese-owned ecommerce app faces lawsuits for copyright infringement after sellers allegedly copied products and stole photos and text from Amazon.  Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, July 11, 2023

A One-Time Shot for Type 2 Diabetes? A Biotech Company Is On It

Fractyl Health is developing a gene therapy alternative to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to control blood sugar and body weight without repeated injections. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, July 10, 2023

How Threads Could Kill Twitter

Meta’s microblogging app is intuitive, has already been downloaded by millions of people, and has other advantages over Twitter’s would-be rivals. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, July 07, 2023

EV Charger Hacking Poses a ‘Catastrophic’ Risk

Vulnerabilities in electric vehicle charging stations and a lack of broad standards threaten drivers—and the power grid. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, July 06, 2023

Generative AI in Games Will Create a Copyright Crisis

Titles like AI Dungeon are already using generative AI to generate in-game content. Nobody knows who owns it. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, July 04, 2023

At Last, There’s Evidence of Low-Frequency Gravitational Waves

A globe-spanning group of physicists used pulsars to measure the waves, which they believe emanated from pairs of supermassive black holes. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, July 03, 2023

The Huge Power and Potential Danger of AI-Generated Code

Programming can be faster when algorithms help out, but there is evidence AI coding assistants also make bugs more common. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, June 30, 2023

This Hurricane Season Depends on a Showdown in the Atlantic

The Atlantic Ocean is extremely warm right now—fuel for gnarlier hurricanes. But will a burgeoning El Niño butt in and stop the storms before they start? Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, June 29, 2023

Elon Musk Seeks Support Against Rules on Free Speech Online

During a tour in Europe to make a Neuralink announcement, Musk's real goal became apparent: Stop the European Commission’s proposed measures regarding online content moderation. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, June 28, 2023

Health Care Isn’t the Key to a Healthy Population

Poverty, housing, and the availability of green spaces all impact a population’s well-being. Governments need to start acting like it. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, June 27, 2023

The US Is Exporting Anti-LGBTQ Hate Online

Conspiracy theories and misinformation with their roots in the American right are driving global anti-LGBTQ sentiment—and offline violence. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, June 26, 2023

Millionaires Are Begging Governments to Tax Them More

A group of multimillionaires say it’s time to get serious about taxing wealth. They argue that this would promote economic stability and benefit everyone. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, June 23, 2023

A Russia-Based Hacking Rampage Hits US Agencies and Exposes Millions

The ransomware gang Clop exploited a vulnerability in a file transfer service. The flaw is now patched, but the damage is still coming into focus. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, June 22, 2023

China’s ChatGPT Opportunists, and Grifters, Are Hard at Work

Chinese entrepreneurs are using AI to start content businesses and write self-help books. But the real money’s in selling the dream. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, June 21, 2023

The Tiny Physics Behind Immense Cosmic Eruptions

A new theory describes how particle interactions fuel fast magnetic reconnection, the process behind solar flares and other astrophysical jets. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, June 20, 2023

The UK Is a Hot Country. It’s Time to Build Like It

The UK’s houses are still designed to retain heat. In an age of global warming, that needs to change. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, June 19, 2023

Stack Overflow Didn’t Ask How Bad Its Gender Problem Is This Year

The coding hub’s 2022 survey found that 92 percent of its users were men. This time around it simply dropped the question. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, June 16, 2023

Good News! China and the US Are Talking About AI Dangers

Scientists from the world’s two superpowers are concerned about the risks of AI—which may offer a bridge to developing global regulations. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, June 15, 2023

An Anti-Porn App Put a Man in Jail and His Family Under Surveillance

A court used an app called Covenant Eyes to surveil the family of a man released on bond. Now he’s back in jail, and tech misuse may be to blame. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, June 14, 2023

Ocean Currents Are Slowing, With Potentially Devastating Effects

Melting Antarctic ice is disrupting the movement of deep seawater, which could further destabilize weather patterns around the world. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, June 13, 2023

This Surveillance System Tracks Inmates Down to Their Heart Rate

Documents WIRED obtained detail new prison-monitoring technology that keeps tabs on inmates’ location, heartbeats, and more. Read this story here .

Mon, June 12, 2023

All the Ways AI Chatbots Can Help You Land a Job

Whether you use ChatGPT, Bard, or Bing, your favorite AI chatbots can help your application stand out from the crowd. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, June 09, 2023

To Make a Greener Building, Start With an Old One

Corporations love to show off new constructions with fancy eco features. For truly green architecture, it’s best to build on structures already in place. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, June 08, 2023

Bankrupt Crypto Companies Are Fighting Over a Dwindling Pot of Money

FTX’s liquidator is trying to claw back $4 billion from the estate of Genesis Global Capital, another fallen crypto business. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, June 07, 2023

People Let a Startup Put a Brain Implant in Their Skulls - for 15 Minutes

Precision Neuroscience’s brain-computer interface sits on top of the brain, not in it. That could make it easier to implant, and less likely to damage tissue.

Tue, June 06, 2023

When Not to Treat Cancer

Taking a rational and statistical approach to a diagnosis can lead to better choices about treatment—which in some cases might mean not treating cancer at all.

Mon, June 05, 2023

NASA’s Year-Long Mars Simulation Is a Test of Mental Mettle

Four people will cohabitate in a small prototype Martian dwelling, mimicking the isolation and stresses of life on the Red Planet. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, June 02, 2023

They Plugged GPT-4 Into Minecraft and Unearthed New Potential for AI

The bot plays the video game by tapping the text generator to pick up new skills, suggesting that the tech behind ChatGPT could automate many workplace tasks. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, June 01, 2023

Molly White Tracks Crypto Scams. It’s Going Just Great

The software engineer’s cautionary Web3 blog pours cold water on cryptocurrency’s dumpster fires. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, May 31, 2023

For Some Autistic People, ChatGPT Is a Lifeline

The chatbot can help rehearse communication skills and for some provides a resource to turn to when life is tough. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, May 30, 2023

How to Make Meetings Shorter (for Real)

Time is money. Reclaim your precious minutes with these strategies for in-person and virtual meetings. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, May 29, 2023

Internal Report Suggests Security Lapses at Hacked Crypto Exchange Bitfinex

A security review describes how attackers exploited mistakes to steal millions of dollars worth of bitcoin. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, May 26, 2023

Humanoid Robots Are Coming of Age

A few years ago, humanoid robots were clumsy and awkward. Now several startups claim to have models almost ready to go to work in warehouses and factories. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, May 25, 2023

How NASA Plans to Melt the Moon—and Build on Mars

Scientists are testing ways to construct buildings on Mars and the moon without hauling materials from Earth. One possible solution: 3D printed melted regolith. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, May 24, 2023

Massive Sails Power Ships Like Never Before

Global trade relies on ships powered by dirty fuel. To meet climate deadlines, some are proposing a return to wind power. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, May 23, 2023

Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino Is Teetering on the Glass Cliff

Elon Musk’s appointment repeats a pattern in which companies led into crisis by men suddenly appoint women leaders. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, May 22, 2023

ChatGPT Now Has an iPhone App

Six months after OpenAI’s silver-tongued chatbot launched on the web and set off an AI arms race, you can put it in your pocket. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, May 19, 2023

The True Cost of a Free TV

Telly TV tracks you and bombards you with ads on a dedicated second screen. It could help normalize smartphone-style surveillance in your living room. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, May 18, 2023

The Post Office Is Spying on the Mail. Senators Want to Stop It

The USPS carries out warrantless surveillance on thousands of parcels every year. Lawmakers are working to end it—right now. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, May 17, 2023

The Pandemic Isn't Over. Here's How to Stay Safe

Even though the CDC and WHO are downgrading Covid-19, it's still killing people. Here's what you should know heading into this new phase. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, May 16, 2023

More Penguins Than Europeans Can Use Google Bard

Nobody in the EU can access Google’s Bard chatbot. But the 50,000 penguins who live on a dormant volcano in the South Atlantic can sign up right now. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, May 15, 2023

Should You Get Paid for Teaching a Chatbot to Do Your Job?

Data from top-performing employees can create AI helpers that boost everyone’s productivity—but also create new concerns over fair pay. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, May 12, 2023

The Boring Future of Generative AI

ChatGPT’s chaotic streak can be charming. Google’s new chat-style search shows text-generation technology is headed in a much tamer direction. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, May 11, 2023

Twitter’s Purge of Old Accounts Will Be Pure Chaos

Elon Musk’s plan to reclaim accounts—including those of dead celebrities or failed brands—could start a free-for-all with dangerous and upsetting consequences. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, May 10, 2023

The Far North Is Burning—and Turning Up the Heat on the Planet

Wildfires and human meddling are transforming the Arctic and its surroundings from a carbon sink into a carbon emitter, exacerbating the climate crisis. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, May 09, 2023

Your Twitter Feed Sucks Now. These Free Add-Ons Can Help

A few simple tools can help filter out most Twitter Blue users (but still see the ones you like). Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, May 08, 2023

Yet Another Problem With Recycling: It Spews Microplastics

Recycling was already a mess. Now a study finds that one facility may emit 3 million pounds of microplastics a year. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Fri, May 05, 2023

Joe Biden Wants Hackers’ Help to Keep AI Chatbots In Check

The White House will support an event at the Defcon security conference this summer that challenges experts to uncover flaws in generative AI systems. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, May 04, 2023

Twitter Rival Bluesky Has a Nudes Problem

In its chaotic early days, the platform’s algorithm shared naked pictures in its What’s Hot feed. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, May 03, 2023

NSA Cybersecurity Director Says ‘Buckle Up’ for Generative AI

The security issues raised by ChatGPT and similar tech are just beginning to emerge, but Rob Joyce says it's time to prepare for what comes next. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, May 02, 2023

How ChatGPT and Other LLMs Work and Where They Could Go Next

Large language models like AI chatbots seem to be everywhere. If you understand them better, you can use them better. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, May 01, 2023

An SEC Dissenter Says the Regulator Must Ease Off Crypto

The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a hard line on digital assets. One of its own commissioners says it’s going too far. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

Fri, April 28, 2023

6 Tips for Using ChatGPT to Brainstorm Better

Artificial intelligence can be a font of inspiration. Here’s how to use OpenAI’s AI chatbot the next time you’re spitballing ideas. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, April 27, 2023

A Fatal Bear Attack Fuels a Fight Over Rewilding

The death of a jogger in northern Italy has turned the reintroduction of bears into a fraught political issue. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, April 26, 2023

The Internet That Tucker Carlson Built

The former Fox News host didn’t just fuel far-right politics in the US. His rants have fed conspiracy theorists and extremists all over the world. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, April 25, 2023

Hacker Group Names Are Now Absurdly Out of Control

Pumpkin Sandstorm. Spandex Tempest. Charming Kitten. Is this really how we want to name the hackers wreaking havoc worldwide? Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, April 24, 2023

The War on Passwords Enters a Chaotic New Phase

The transition from traditional logins to cryptographic passkeys is getting messy. But don’t worry—there’s a plan. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

Sun, April 23, 2023

The War on Passwords Enters a Chaotic New Phase

The transition from traditional logins to cryptographic passkeys is getting messy. But don’t worry—there’s a plan. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

Fri, April 21, 2023

SpaceX’s Starship Explodes During First Orbital Test Flight

After achieving liftoff, the Starship vehicle failed to separate from its Super Heavy booster rocket. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, April 20, 2023

Some Glimpse AGI in ChatGPT. Others Call It a Mirage

A new generation of AI algorithms can feel like they’re reaching artificial general intelligence—but it’s not clear how to measure that. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Wed, April 19, 2023

Covid Exposure Apps Are Headed for a Mass Extinction Event

The US government will pull the plug on the servers powering the nation’s Covid notifications on May 11. States aren’t rushing to boot up replacements. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Tue, April 18, 2023

Montana’s Looming TikTok Ban Is a Dangerous Tipping Point

The state is poised to be the first in the US to block downloads of the popular app, which could ignite a precarious chain reaction for digital rights. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Mon, April 17, 2023

The US Wants to Close an ‘SUV Loophole’ That Supersized Cars

A new proposal from the EPA would make it less attractive for automakers to build big vehicles. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, April 14, 2023

What the End of HBO Max—and the Rise of ‘Max’—Means for Streaming

After a year of promises, a confusing rollout of the streaming supergiant shows where we are today. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here .

Thu, April 13, 2023

A European Space Probe Sets Its Sights on the Jupiter System

The Juice spacecraft will zoom in on the moon Ganymede, which might have a habitable ocean deep underground. Read the article here .

Wed, April 12, 2023

The Race to Decarbonize America Needs More Workers

The US already has all the technology needed to rapidly bring down carbon emissions. The trouble is finding enough people to install it all. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Read the article here .

Tue, April 11, 2023

Lyft’s Vibe Shift Signals the End of the Gig Economy Dream

The company's founders promised good vibes and greener cities. Now they’re stepping down, and the new CEO is focused on saving the business. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Read the article here .

Mon, April 10, 2023

America’s Tornadoes Are Evolving, Fast

Scientists are hesitant to blame climate change, but varying weather conditions are causing new and troubling tornado patterns. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, April 07, 2023

AI Video Generators Are Nearing a Crucial Tipping Point

Video memes made with algorithms are suddenly everywhere. Their sudden proliferation may herald an imminent explosion in the technology's capability. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Read the article here .

Thu, April 06, 2023

Palantir’s Plan to Decipher the Mysteries of Long Covid

The tech giant is helping researchers and clinicians decipher vast amounts of data generated by people with persistent symptoms. Read the article here

Wed, April 05, 2023

A Toxic Time Bomb Is Ticking in the Arctic

Thousands of contaminated sites are sitting on permafrost that'll soon thaw, a looming disaster that could spread beyond the region. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, April 04, 2023

Trump’s Indictment Marks a Historic Reckoning

A Manhattan grand jury has issued the first-ever indictment of a former US president. Buckle up for whatever happens next. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, April 03, 2023

Your Next Landlord Could Be 100 Random People

Startups are buying properties and wooing first-time real estate investors to buy shares. The model could have real repercussions for renters. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, March 31, 2023

Russia Is Waging War on Ukraine’s Hospitals

Missiles, mines, and supply shortages are testing the resilience of Ukraine’s medical staff, but they won’t back down.

Thu, March 30, 2023

The Trans-American Race to Build Chargers for Electric Trucks

Startups and investors are rushing to build networks of charging stations. But it’s still unclear when—or if—battery-powered  big rigs will rule the roads.

Wed, March 29, 2023

What Time Is It on the Moon?

Lunar astronauts will need to synchronize their watches on future missions. But on a rock that rotates much slower than Earth, time gets weird fast. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, March 28, 2023

Crypto Was Afraid to Show Its Face at SXSW 2023

Any mention of crypto was deliberately veiled at this year’s festival. And that strategy might catch on. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, March 27, 2023

The Fight to Expose Corporations’ Real Impact on the Climate

Most carbon emissions caused by businesses are hidden from sight. US and California regulators are pushing to require companies to fully disclose them. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, March 24, 2023

TikTok Paid for Influencers to Attend the Pro-TikTok Rally in DC

The embattled social media company brought out the checkbook to ensure at least 30 of its biggest assets—creators—were in DC to help fend off critics. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, March 24, 2023

TikTok Paid for Influencers to Attend the Pro-TikTok Rally in DC

The embattled social media company brought out the checkbook to ensure at least 30 of its biggest assets—creators—were in DC to help fend off critics. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, March 23, 2023

The TikTok CEO’s Face-Off With Congress Is Doomed

On Thursday, Shou Zi Chew will meet a rare united front in the US Congress against the Chinese-owned social media app that has lawmakers in a tizzy. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, March 23, 2023

The TikTok CEO’s Face-Off With Congress Is Doomed

On Thursday, Shou Zi Chew will meet a rare united front in the US Congress against the Chinese-owned social media app that has lawmakers in a tizzy. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, March 22, 2023

Is Crypto a Security? A US Judge Is About to Decide

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s case against Ripple over the XRP token will establish a critical precedent. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, March 22, 2023

Is Crypto a Security? A US Judge Is About to Decide

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s case against Ripple over the XRP token will establish a critical precedent. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, March 21, 2023

What Lit the Lamps That Let Humanity Measure the Universe

Type Ia supernovas are astronomers’ best tools for measuring cosmic distances. In a first, researchers recreated one on a supercomputer to learn how they form. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, March 21, 2023

What Lit the Lamps That Let Humanity Measure the Universe

Type Ia supernovas are astronomers’ best tools for measuring cosmic distances. In a first, researchers recreated one on a supercomputer to learn how they form. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, March 20, 2023

In Bulgaria, Russian Trolls Are Winning the Information War

Pro-Russia groups are gaming Facebook’s review process, and moderators are stuck in the middle. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, March 20, 2023

In Bulgaria, Russian Trolls Are Winning the Information War

Pro-Russia groups are gaming Facebook’s review process, and moderators are stuck in the middle. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, March 17, 2023

Musicians, Machines, and the AI-Powered Future of Sound

Fears that computers could replace composers are real. But some music-makers are finding ways to harness generative AI creatively. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, March 17, 2023

Musicians, Machines, and the AI-Powered Future of Sound

Fears that computers could replace composers are real. But some music-makers are finding ways to harness generative AI creatively. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, March 16, 2023

Cars That Watch Their Drivers Could Reteach the World to Drive

Automakers are adding cameras and algorithms that monitor and nudge drivers to improve safety and ensure people supervise automated driving aids. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, March 16, 2023

Cars That Watch Their Drivers Could Reteach the World to Drive

Automakers are adding cameras and algorithms that monitor and nudge drivers to improve safety and ensure people supervise automated driving aids. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, March 15, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure Deals a Blow to Europe’s Startups

The latest in-depth coverage covering the intersection of technology and culture. WIRED’s award-winning journalism will help you make sense of a world in constant transformation. Join us as we explore the ways technology is changing our lives.

Wed, March 15, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure Deals a Blow to Europe’s Startups

Tue, March 14, 2023

The Case for Regulating Platform Design

Focusing on Section 230 protection for user-generated content is detracting from the real threat: apps’ negligent design choices. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, March 14, 2023

The Case for Regulating Platform Design

Focusing on Section 230 protection for user-generated content is detracting from the real threat: apps’ negligent design choices. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, March 13, 2023

Get Ready to Meet the ChatGPT Clones

The technology behind OpenAI’s viral chatbot is set to become widely replicated, unleashing a tidal wave of bots. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, March 13, 2023

Get Ready to Meet the ChatGPT Clones

The technology behind OpenAI’s viral chatbot is set to become widely replicated, unleashing a tidal wave of bots. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, March 10, 2023

Amazon’s HQ2 Aimed to Show Tech Can Boost Cities. Now It’s on Pause

Arlington, Virginia, won a US-wide contest to host Amazon’s second headquarters. More than half of the giant project is now indefinitely delayed. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, March 10, 2023

Amazon’s HQ2 Aimed to Show Tech Can Boost Cities. Now It’s on Pause

Arlington, Virginia, won a US-wide contest to host Amazon’s second headquarters. More than half of the giant project is now indefinitely delayed. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, March 09, 2023

Immersive Video Games Are Coming to a Theater Near You

The founder of Tough Mudder’s next venture is the Interactive Gamebox, affectionately called "a theme park in a box." Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, March 09, 2023

Immersive Video Games Are Coming to a Theater Near You

The founder of Tough Mudder’s next venture is the Interactive Gamebox, affectionately called "a theme park in a box." Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, March 08, 2023

China’s ChatGPT Black Market Is Thriving

A booming illicit market for OpenAI’s chatbot shows the huge potential, and risks, for Chinese generative AI. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, March 08, 2023

China’s ChatGPT Black Market Is Thriving

A booming illicit market for OpenAI’s chatbot shows the huge potential, and risks, for Chinese generative AI. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, March 07, 2023

Startups Want to Cash In on the US Student Debt Crisis

Companies like SoFi and Chipper offer to help people manage their college loans. But they’re not likely to fix the flawed economics of education. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, March 07, 2023

Startups Want to Cash In on the US Student Debt Crisis

Companies like SoFi and Chipper offer to help people manage their college loans. But they’re not likely to fix the flawed economics of education. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, March 06, 2023

Welcome to the Museum of the Future AI Apocalypse

The new Misalignment Museum in San Francisco is a memorial to an imagined future in which artificial general intelligence kills most of humanity. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, March 06, 2023

Welcome to the Museum of the Future AI Apocalypse

The new Misalignment Museum in San Francisco is a memorial to an imagined future in which artificial general intelligence kills most of humanity. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, March 03, 2023

Help, My Therapist Is Also an Influencer!

Counselors have moved from beside the chaise lounge and into users’ TikTok feeds, fueling debates about client privacy and the mental health profession. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, March 03, 2023

Help, My Therapist Is Also an Influencer!

Counselors have moved from beside the chaise lounge and into users’ TikTok feeds, fueling debates about client privacy and the mental health profession. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, March 02, 2023

The Mountain Village in the Path of India’s Electric Dreams

The country has discovered enough lithium to electrify every vehicle on its roads, but the massive deposit has tensions running high. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, March 02, 2023

The Mountain Village in the Path of India’s Electric Dreams

The country has discovered enough lithium to electrify every vehicle on its roads, but the massive deposit has tensions running high. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, March 01, 2023

Face Recognition Software Led to His Arrest. It Was Dead Wrong

Alonzo Sawyer’s misidentification by algorithm made him a suspect for a crime police now say was committed by someone else—feeding debate over regulation. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, March 01, 2023

Face Recognition Software Led to His Arrest. It Was Dead Wrong

Alonzo Sawyer’s misidentification by algorithm made him a suspect for a crime police now say was committed by someone else—feeding debate over regulation. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, February 28, 2023

The Amazonification of Buying a New Car

Tesla pioneered selling vehicles online. Electric cars, the pandemic, and changing consumer behavior are now causing other automakers to embrace the shift. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, February 28, 2023

The Amazonification of Buying a New Car

Tesla pioneered selling vehicles online. Electric cars, the pandemic, and changing consumer behavior are now causing other automakers to embrace the shift. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, February 27, 2023

The Original Dive Watch Gets a 3-Hour Makeover

Rolex didn’t set the blueprint for analog dive watches, Blancpain did. To mark its 70th anniversary, the brand has dropped a new Tech model. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, February 24, 2023

Batteries Are Ukraine’s Secret Weapon Against Russia

With Russia regularly knocking out Ukraine’s power grid, the country has turned to high-capacity batteries to keep it connected to the world—and itself. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, February 23, 2023

Conspiracy Theorists Are Coming for the 15-Minute CityConspiracy Theorists Are Coming for the 15-Minute City

A movement to promote neighborhoods with amenities within walking distance has enraged far-right activists, climate deniers, and extremists. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, February 22, 2023

Workers Are Dying in the EV Industry’s ‘Tainted’ City

In Indonesia, sickness and pollution plague a sprawling factory complex that supplies the world with crucial battery materials. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, February 21, 2023

Heat Pumps Sell Like Hotcakes on America’s Oil-Rich Frontier

In Alaska, people are flocking to buy electric appliances instead of fuel-guzzling furnaces, as oil prices soar and temperatures plummet. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, February 20, 2023

Chatbots Got Big—and Their Ethical Red Flags Got Bigger

Researchers have spent years warning that text-generation algorithms can spew bias and falsehoods. But tech giants are rushing them into products anyway. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, February 17, 2023

The Bird Flu Outbreak Has Taken an Ominous Turn

The avian flu has killed millions of chickens, decimated wild birds—and moved into mammals. Now the poultry industry needs new measures to stop its spread.

Thu, February 16, 2023

The Ohio Train Derailment Created a Perfect TikTok Storm

The social media platform helped push the story into the mainstream while also fueling misinformation and conspiracy theories.

Wed, February 15, 2023

The More You Look for Spy Balloons, the More UFOs You’ll Find

No, there’s not a sudden influx of unidentified objects in the skies above the US—but the government is definitely paying closer attention. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, February 14, 2023

Pig Butchering Scams Are Evolving Fast

Investment schemes are ensnaring victims with increasingly compelling narratives and believable tech. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, February 13, 2023

The FBI’s Most Controversial Surveillance Tool Is Under Threat

An existential fight over the US government’s ability to spy on its own citizens is brewing in Congress. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, February 10, 2023

This Fake Skin Fools Mosquitoes—to Fight the Diseases They Spread

Research on new repellents and the viruses these insects carry relies on lab animals and human volunteers. But what if there was a better option? Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, February 09, 2023

A Crucial Group of Covid Drugs Has Stopped Working

Monoclonal antibodies were a key tool in the early pandemic response, but are now ineffective against new variants — putting immunocompromised patients at risk. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, February 08, 2023

Microsoft Taps ChatGPT to Boost Bing—and Beat Google

Bing, the second-ranked search engine, is getting a new chatbot interface that attempts to synthesize information from sites across the web.

Tue, February 07, 2023

The Taliban Can’t Stop TikTok

Despite an economic crisis, political chaos, and the regime’s ban, TikTok influencers are still thriving in Afghanistan. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, February 06, 2023

Boeing’s 747 Should Have Been Retired Years Ago

The last Boeing 747 was delivered in January, but it has been obsolete for decades. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, February 03, 2023

The Case for Outsourcing Morality to AI

Human judgment, which is notoriously fallible. As AI infiltrates more aspects of society, maybe some “responsibility gaps” are a good thing. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, February 02, 2023

The Last Drug That Can Fight Gonorrhea Is Starting to Falter

Data gaps, funding cuts, and shyness about sex let gonorrhea gain drug-resistance. There are no new treatments yet. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, February 01, 2023

ChatGPT Is Making Universities Rethink Plagiarism

Students and professors can’t decide whether ChatGPT, the AI chatbot, is a research tool—or a cheating engine. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, January 31, 2023

The Case of the Incredibly Long-Lived Mouse Cells

Scientists kept the rodents’ immune T cells active four times longer than mice can live—with huge implications for cancer, vaccination, and aging research. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, January 30, 2023

Big Tech Is Really Bad at Firing People

Workers from Google, Meta, and Twitter reveal the brutal ways they got dumped. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, January 27, 2023

ChatGPT Is Coming for Classrooms. Don't Panic

The AI chatbot has stoked fears of an educational apocalypse. Some teachers see it as the reboot education sorely needs. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, January 26, 2023

Airlines and Cattle Farmers Have Beef With Google’s Climate Math

Google estimates the emissions impacts of things like flights and certain recipes. Businesses with sales at stake are pushing back. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, January 25, 2023

China Is the World’s Biggest Face Recognition Dealer

Experts fear sales of the technology also export authoritarian ideas about biometric surveillance. The second largest exporter is the US. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, January 24, 2023

Easily Distracted? You Need to Think Like a Medieval Monk

Focusing wasn’t much easier in the time before electricity or on-demand TV. In fact, you probably have a lot in common with these super-distracted monks. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, January 23, 2023

Big Tech Is Playing it Safe on Iran. Workers Are Taking Charge

Google and other giants have offered muted support for Iran compared to their Ukraine response. Employees are starting anti-censorship projects of their own. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, January 20, 2023

A Damning US Report Lays Bare Amazon’s Worker Injury Crisis

Federal investigators found that conditions in three of the company’s facilities risk “serious physical harm” to workers. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, January 19, 2023

It’s Getting Too Hot to Make Snow

Some ski resorts rely on machines to keep powder on the slopes. But snow guns guzzle water, are energy-intensive, and need cool temperatures to operate. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, January 18, 2023

Big Tech’s Layoffs Highlight How the US Fails Immigrant Workers

Decades-old visa rules mean that job cuts disadvantage workers, companies, and perhaps the whole country. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, January 17, 2023

Algorithms Allegedly Penalized Black Renters. The US Government Is Watching

The Department of Justice warned a provider of tenant-screening software that its technology must comply with fair housing law. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, January 16, 2023

How Airports Catch Illicit Radioactive Cargo

Hidden screening devices are used to track the movement of dangerous materials—and recently caught a shipment of uranium at London’s Heathrow Airport. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, January 13, 2023

People Love Electric Vehicles! Now Comes the Hard Part

EV sales are booming. But to keep the momentum going and make a dent in carbon emissions, the US will have to build a vast new charging infrastructure. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, January 12, 2023

A Police App Exposed Secret Details About Raids and Suspects

SweepWizard, an app that law enforcement used to coordinate raids, left sensitive information about hundreds of police operations publicly accessible. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, January 11, 2023

The US Far Right Helped Stoke the Attack on Brazil’s Congress

Right-wing networks from Brazil and the US fueled calls for violence. Experts accuse tech platforms of looking the other way. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, January 10, 2023

It’s Time to Teach AI How to Be Forgetful

By emulating the human ability to forget some of the data, psychological AIs will transform algorithmic accuracy. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, January 09, 2023

How an Iraqi Instagram Influencer Became a People Smuggler

When police infiltrated the EncroChat phone system in 2020, they hit an intelligence gold mine. But subsequent legal challenges have spread across Europe. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, January 06, 2023

A Mass Extinction Is Taking Place in the Human Gut

To preserve humankind’s diverse bacteria, scientists are harvesting, freezing, and storing poop from around the world. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, January 05, 2023

Humans Walk Weird. Scientists May Finally Know Why

Humanity’s peculiar gait has long confounded engineers and biomechanists—but it might be one of nature’s clever tricks. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, January 04, 2023

A Drug to Treat Aging May Not Be a Pipe Dream

New approaches to the biology of senescence can make lives longer and healthier. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, December 30, 2022

It’s Time to Break Bad Pandemic Learning Habits

Schools adapted to remote learning, but students also got used to seeking easy answers instead of real understanding. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, December 29, 2022

Everyone Is Using Google Photos Wrong

Ever-expanding cloud storage presents more risks than you might think. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, December 28, 2022

This Was the Year That Electric Vehicles Took Off

More EVs were sold in the first half of 2022 alone than any previous year—and there are signs the surge can continue. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, December 23, 2022

The Year the NFT Died and Came Back to Life

The market for non-fungible tokens took a nosedive this year. Now, die-hard evangelists think the key to success is finding different ways to use them. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, December 22, 2022

The Crispr Baby Scientist Is Back. Here’s What He’s Doing Next

He Jiankui has plans for finding cures for devastating genetic diseases. Should the scientific community trust him? Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, December 21, 2022

Spaceflight Companies Promised to Do Science—So How’s It Going?

Research has taken a back seat on the industry’s initial space jaunts, but it could become significant as the trips rack up. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, December 20, 2022

The UK Is Enduring an Onslaught of Scarlet Fever. Is the US Next?

What’s causing the surge of Scarlet Fever in the UK and will it come to the US? The question drives home the need for better, faster data about how the disease moves. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, December 19, 2022

Trump’s Twitter Ban Was Unfair, but Not for the Reason You Think

If Twitter had implemented its rules uniformly, other world leaders would have been banned too. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, December 16, 2022

GPS Signals Are Being Disrupted in Russian Cities

Navigation system monitors have seen a recent uptick in interruptions since Ukraine began launching long-range drone attacks. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, December 15, 2022

There’s a New Explanation for ‘Genetic’ Trait Pairs: Your Parents

For years, researchers thought characteristics like weight and education had shared genetic roots. But the real answer might lie in how people choose to pair up. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, December 14, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried’s House of Cards Is Falling Down

The founder of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX was arrested the day before his scheduled hearing in the US Congress. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, December 13, 2022

Uncertainty, Social Media, and the Radicalization of the US

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Mon, December 12, 2022

The Holiday Travel Blob Has Begun

Remote and hybrid work has reshaped the typical seasonal rush. Airlines and hotels see dollar signs. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, December 09, 2022

Americans Are Moving Into Danger Zones

Folks are flocking to areas plagued with wildfires and extreme heat. Climate change will only make things worse. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, December 08, 2022

Everyone Is Sick Right Now

For the past two years, social distancing kept seasonal viruses at bay. Now they’re roaring back. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, December 07, 2022

Park Rangers Are Using Silent Ebikes to Catch Poachers

A Swedish electric bike is helping Mozambique’s park rangers protect game and reducing the need for fossil fuel infrastructure in Africa’s remotest areas. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, December 06, 2022

Tesla’s Berlin Hub Can’t Hire Enough People, or Keep Them

Tesla’s staffing problems have been magnified in Germany, where it is unable to meet targets as more workers head for the exit. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, December 05, 2022

The World Needs Processed Food

The stigma against processed food is growing, but there's no way to sustainably feed 8 billion people without it. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com

Fri, December 02, 2022

Amazon’s Creep Into Health Care Has Some Experts Spooked

Using Amazon’s new telehealth service will mean trusting it with your private data. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, December 01, 2022

Apple Won’t Let Staff Work Remotely to Escape Texas Abortion Limits

Apple managers in Texas said employees who are fearful of the state’s abortion restrictions can’t work from home or transfer to another office. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, November 30, 2022

Scientists Reexamine Why Zebra Stripes Mysteriously Repel Flies

While biologists still aren't exactly sure how it works, a new study closes in on why the insects that pester Savannah animals zig when anything zags. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, November 29, 2022

A Peek Inside the FBI’s Unprecedented January 6 Geofence Dragnet

Google provided investigators with location data for more than 5,000 devices as part of the federal investigation into the attack on the US Capitol. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, November 28, 2022

The US Congress Is Starting to Question This Whole Crypto Thing

Think Washington lawmakers have what it takes to tackle the volatile world of cryptocurrencies? Neither do they. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, November 24, 2022

America’s Billion-Dollar Tree Problem Is Spreading

Grasslands are being overrun by drought-resistant invaders that wreck animal habitats, suck up water supplies, and can cost landowners a fortune. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, November 23, 2022

Air Quality Mirrors the Racial Segregation of US Neighborhoods

A new study shows that the more divided a community is, the higher the residents’ exposure to hazardous metals and particulates. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, November 22, 2022

Twitter’s Layoffs Are a Blow to Accessibility

The company recently took major steps to make the platform more inclusive after pressure from disabled users. Then Elon Musk gutted its accessibility team. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, November 21, 2022

There Is No Replacement for Black Twitter

A series of missteps by Elon Musk that has called the fate of the platform’s cultural engine into question. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, November 18, 2022

The Twitter Bubble Let Democrats Defy Political Gravity

The midterm elections showed that the far-right's manufactured narrative about trans kids doomed the GOP when they made it policy. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, November 17, 2022

Want to Archive Twitter? Good Luck With That

Twitter’s meltdown has shed light on the steep challenge of preserving social media data. But not everything is worth saving. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, November 16, 2022

‘Dark Ships’ Emerge From the Shadows of the Nord Stream Mystery

Satellite monitors discovered two vessels with their trackers turned off in the area of the pipeline prior to the suspected sabotage in September.

Tue, November 15, 2022

The $6 Billion Shot at Making New Antibiotics—Before the Old Ones Fail

Antimicrobials cost as much to develop as other drugs, but don’t earn the same returns. Congress could give drugmakers a boost, but time is running out.Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, November 14, 2022

Despite Big Layoffs, Tech Workers Are Still in Demand

Tens of thousands of job cuts have rocked the industry, but unemployment among tech workers remains low—and plenty of companies are desperate for talent. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, November 11, 2022

Protest Is Risky at Egypt's Climate Talks. That Won't Stop Activists

At the international climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, long-standing restrictions on protesters and dissidents are front and center. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, November 10, 2022

Twitter Users Have Caused a Mastodon Meltdown

Mastodon’s servers have been overrun by almost half a million new sign-ups, as Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has thrust it into the spotlight. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, November 09, 2022

Scientists Are Uncovering Ominous Waters Under Antarctic Ice

A super-pressurized, 290-mile-long river that’s running under the ice sheet. And that could be bad news for sea-level rise.

Tue, November 08, 2022

Europeans Are Burning Trees to Keep Warm

Sky-high energy prices have people turning to wood to provide a cheaper alternative—and EU laws are helping incentivize this. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, November 07, 2022

The UN Climate Talks Are About to Face Maddening Uncertainties

Negotiators at this week’s COP27 conference need to get serious about massively reducing emissions—and fast. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Fri, November 04, 2022

The Harms of Psychedelics Need to Be Put Into Context

As psychedelic therapy trials get bigger and the drugs become more accessible, researchers need to start talking about their potential adverse effects. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Thu, November 03, 2022

Inside the Underground Market for Fake Amazon Reviews

Seedy scam networks are using social media to organize campaigns that influence product ratings. They’re a headache for shoppers—and tough to crack down on. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Wed, November 02, 2022

Would You Sell Your Vacation Days for Cash?

More startups are inviting workers to trade their unused PTO, a perk that can also benefit employers. It may also worsen US workers' vacation deficit. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, November 01, 2022

The World Needs More Gigantic Sci-Fi Sea Dams

As solar and wind proliferate, the power lurking in the world’s oceans is yet to make waves. In fact, tides could become the next essential energy source.

Mon, October 31, 2022

Elon Musk’s Twitter Will Be Chaos

The entrepreneur’s laundry list of ideas includes scrapping content moderation, charging subscription fees, and even branching out beyond social media.

Fri, October 28, 2022

Where Did Omicron Come From? Maybe Its First Host Was Mice

The Covid virus can infect many animal species. The variant that tore through human populations last winter may have previously circulated in rodents.

Thu, October 27, 2022

After the Flood, the Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Hurricane Ian unleashed deadly vibrio bacteria in its wake. They’ll be a growing threat as the world gets warmer and wetter.

Wed, October 26, 2022

Sustainable Farming Has an Unlikely Ally: Satellites

Farmers are using images taken from space to quantify how much carbon is stored in their soil and validate the credits they’re selling. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Tue, October 25, 2022

Worried About Nuclear War? Consider the Micromorts

Calculating the likelihood of dying in a nuclear conflict sounds like an impossible task, but it could give us a whole new way to think about the risk. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.

Mon, October 24, 2022

The Quest to Treat Binge-Eating and Addiction—With Brain Zaps

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Fri, October 21, 2022

Ukraine Could Never Afford to Bet on Starlink

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Thu, October 20, 2022

War Is an Ecological Disaster—but Ukraine Can Build Back Greener

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Wed, October 19, 2022

Ebola Is Back—and Vaccines Don’t Work Against It

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Tue, October 18, 2022

If You Don’t Already Live in a Sponge City, You Will Soon

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Mon, October 17, 2022

When Algorithms Promote Self-Harm, Who Is Held Responsible?

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Sun, October 16, 2022

Celsius Exchange Data Dump Is a Gift to Crypto Sleuths—and Thieves

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Thu, October 13, 2022

US Chip Sanctions ‘Kneecap’ China’s Tech Industry

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Wed, October 12, 2022

Bam! NASA Says DART Really Clocked That Asteroid

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Tue, October 11, 2022

Hurricane Ian Destroyed Their Homes. Algorithms Sent Them Money

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Mon, October 10, 2022

The Fight to Cut Off the Crypto Fueling Russia’s Ukraine Invasion

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Fri, October 07, 2022

A Swatting Spree Is Terrorizing Schools Across the US

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Thu, October 06, 2022

The Psychological Impact of Consuming True Crime

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Wed, October 05, 2022

The Mediterranean Sea Is So Hot, It’s Forming Carbonate Crystals

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Tue, October 04, 2022

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Inside the Student-Led Covid Walkouts

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The World Was Cooler in 2021 Than 2020. That’s Not Good News

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The Antitrust Case Against Facebook Draws Blood

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The Year Everyone Remembered That Chips Matter

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In 2021, Gaming Was Crucial and Also a Privilege

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2021 Was Bound to Be a Year of Pop Culture Disappointments

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The Biodiversity Crisis Needs Its Net Zero Moment

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The US Is Gently Discouraging States From Building New Highways

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For Queer Communities, Being Counted Has Downsides

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Upside Foods Sues an Ex-Employee Over Secret Lab-Grown Meat Tech

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The Real Reason Hold Music Bothers You So Much

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All That Glitters Isn't Litter

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Is There a Genetic Link to Being an Extremely Good Boy?

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Your Rooftop Garden Could Be a Solar-Powered Working Farm

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Online Gaming Is the New Therapist’s Office — Tech in Two

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The case *against* spoiler alerts — Tech in Two

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The Long Search for a Computer That Speaks Your Mind — Tech in Two

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The Hidden Dangers of 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Apps — Tech in Two

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Tourists reenter the US now that the pandemic travel ban has lifted; An appeals court pauses the vaccine mandate for large businesses; Cases surge in Germany amid a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” — Tech in Two

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The Guide for the Next Decade of Space Research Just Dropped — Tech in Two

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These Companies Are Already Living in Zuckerberg’s Metaverse — Tech in Two

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Mon, November 01, 2021

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Facebook Is Going Meta — Tech in Two

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Huge Indoor Ocean Created in Groundbreaking Simulator — Tech in Two

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Tue, October 26, 2021

Moderna says its shot is safe for kids, China reimposes restrictions, and EU regulators look at Merck’s oral drug — Tech in Two

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Facebook Can't Hide Its Problems Behind a New Name — Tech in Two

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Apple Finally Remembered What Makes Laptops Great — Tech in Two

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Facebook's Fall From Grace Looks a Lot Like Ford's — Tech in Two

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School laptops are surveilling students — Tech in Two

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Biden expands testing, religious vaccine exemptions create confusion, and one hospital requires shots for organ donation — Tech in Two

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Wed, October 06, 2021

Religious Exemptions for Vaccine Mandates Shouldn't Exist — Tech in Two

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Johnson & Johnson plans for boosters, California will mandate shots in schools, and New Zealand adopts a new pandemic strategy — Tech in Two

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How Google geofence warrants helped catch Capitol rioters— Tech in Two

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A shot for kids moves toward approval, unexpected animals aid Covid research, and YouTube cracks down on vaccine misinformation — Tech in Two

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Humans Can't Be the Sole Keepers of Scientific Knowledge — Tech in Two

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Tue, September 28, 2021

Vaccinating kids remains a top priority, New York hits a vaccine mandate deadline, and Novavax seeks WHO approval — Tech in Two

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Mon, September 27, 2021

CDC director endorses boosters, New York hospitals prep for mandates, and African leaders condemn vaccine inequity — Tech in Two

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Fri, September 24, 2021

The Long-Lost Tale of an 18th-Century Tsunami, as Told by Trees — Tech in Two

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J&J says boosters enhance protection, the US donates more shots, and Germany introduces rules to encourage vaccination — Tech in Two

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Why Does Asthma Get Worse at Night? — Tech in Two

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Tue, September 21, 2021

Pfizer and BioNTech say their vaccine works in kids, the US relaxes travel restrictions, and American Samoa has its first case — Tech in Two

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Mon, September 20, 2021

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An Outdated Grid Has Created a Solar Power Economic Divide — Tech in Two

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America hits a grim milestone, Biden reassesses antibody treatment distribution, and French workers hit a vaccine deadline — Tech in Two

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Psychologists Are Learning What Religion Has Known for Years — Tech in Two

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Tue, September 14, 2021

Some scientists push back on boosters, NYC schools fully reopen, and a flawed pandemic origin story gathers steam — Tech in Two

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Mon, September 13, 2021

Biden announces additional mandates, researchers probe new shots and treatments, and global vaccine distribution falters — Tech in Two

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Fri, September 10, 2021

The Texas Abortion ‘Whistleblower’ Site Still Can't Find a Host — Tech in Two

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Thu, September 09, 2021

Studies investigate new drugs for mild cases, Idaho hospitals ration beds, and South Korea grapples with high case counts — Tech in Two

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Wed, September 08, 2021

Why Tesla Is Designing Chips to Train Its Self-Driving Tech — Tech in Two

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Mon, September 06, 2021

Reddit users protest misinformation, pediatric cases trend upward, and countries change travel advisories — Tech in Two

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Twitch and Reddit protests may be only the beginning — Tech in Two

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Facebook Quietly Makes a Big Admission — Tech in Two

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Wed, September 01, 2021

What If Aliens’ Quantum Computers Explain Dark Energy? — Tech in Two

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Tue, August 31, 2021

Delta puts kids at risk, the EU restricts US travel, and India’s vaccine supply grows — Tech in Two

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Mon, August 30, 2021

The US decides on vaccine approvals and boosters, more institutions add mandates, and drugmakers navigate international distribution — Tech in Two

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OnlyFans' porn ban reversal doesn't reassure creators — Tech in Two

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Thu, August 26, 2021

Johnson & Johnson boosters, an inconclusive report on the virus’s origins, and an expanded state of emergency in Japan — Tech in Two

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Wed, August 25, 2021

Gavin Newsom’s Recall Election Divides Silicon Valley’s Elite — Tech in Two

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Tue, August 24, 2021

The FDA fully approves Pfizer and BioNTech’s shot, experts question boosters, and the FDA warns against using Ivermectin — Tech in Two

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Mon, August 23, 2021

Biden announces boosters for all Americans, more schools mandate masks and shots, and the US keeps its land borders closed — Tech in Two

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Fri, August 20, 2021

How an Obscure Green Bay Packers Site Became the Biggest Thing on Facebook — Tech in Two

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The Biden Administration announces booster shots, Texas prepares for more deaths, and New Zealand locks down — Tech in Two

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Wed, August 18, 2021

Handhelds Still Aren't Designed for Disabled Gamers — Tech in Two

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Tue, August 17, 2021

Extra doses are approved for some, LA and Chicago schools require teacher vaccinations, and Texas’ Supreme Court upholds the ban on mask mandates — Tech in Two

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Fri, August 13, 2021

A mammoth tusk reveals a woolly (and unprecedented) tale — Tech in Two

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Thu, August 12, 2021

More children are being hospitalized with Covid, judges say Texas leaders can require masks, and Iran battles another surge — Tech in Two

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Wed, August 11, 2021

Inside the NYPD's secret fund for surveillance tool — Tech in Two

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Tue, August 10, 2021

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Mon, August 09, 2021

Even small volcanic eruptions could create global chaos — Tech in Two

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Fri, August 06, 2021

Messaging Apps Have an Eavesdropping Problem — Tech in Two

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Thu, August 05, 2021

Watch a hacker hijack a hotel's lights, fans, and beds — Tech in Two

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Wed, August 04, 2021

Why Even the Fastest Human Can’t Outrun Your House Cat — Tech in Two

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Tue, August 03, 2021

How to make the air in your home more breathable — Tech in Two

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Mon, August 02, 2021

The privacy battle Apple isn’t fighting — Tech in Two

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Fri, July 30, 2021

The Dam Is Breaking on Vaccine Mandates — Tech in Two

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Thu, July 29, 2021

Extreme heat could also mean power and water shortages — Tech in Two

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Wed, July 28, 2021

Hundreds of ways to get s#!+ done, and we still don’t — Tech in Two

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Tue, July 27, 2021

NYC will require vaccines or tests for city workers, France mandates health passes, and Covid numbers rise in Florida — Tech in Two

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Mon, July 26, 2021

The pandemic Olympics, vaccine misinformation, and reinstated Covid-19 passes — Tech in Two

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Fri, July 23, 2021

The FTC votes unanimously to enforce right to repair — Tech in Two

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Thu, July 22, 2021

NYC mandates vaccinations or testing for hospital workers, cases rise in Tokyo, and the White House reports breakthrough infections — Tech in Two

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Wed, July 21, 2021

Jeff Bezos goes to space — Tech in Two

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Tue, July 20, 2021

New outbreaks in Missouri and Arkansas, England’s reopening, and cases among Olympians — Tech in Two

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Mon, July 19, 2021

Vaccinating children spurs controversy, the Delta variant fuels a global surge, and drugmakers and countries consider boosters — Tech in Two

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Fri, July 16, 2021

As Travel Rebounds, Airlines Are Figuring It Out on the Fly — Tech in Two

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Thu, July 15, 2021

Tennessee fires its top vaccine official, the WHO opposes booster shots, and 92 are killed in a Covid ward fire in Iraq — Tech in Two

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Wed, July 14, 2021

A son is rescued at sea. But what happened to his mother? — Tech in Two

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Tue, July 13, 2021

England plans to end its lockdown, Israel offers booster shots, and Malta bars unvaccinated visitors — Tech in Two

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Mon, July 12, 2021

The Olympics bars spectators, the Delta variant continues to spread, and Pfizer plans for boosters and third doses — Tech in Two

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Fri, July 09, 2021

Inmates, doctors, and the battle over trans medical care — Tech in Two

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Thu, July 08, 2021

Other viruses return as Covid protections wane, a Covid-19 response team heads to Missouri, and experts look at the pandemic’s impact on sleep — Tech in Two

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Wed, July 07, 2021

The pandemic changed sleep habits. Maybe that's a good thing — Tech in Two

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Fri, July 02, 2021

How fringe stem cell treatments won allies on the far right — Tech in Two

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Thu, July 01, 2021

Los Angeles recommends masks for everyone, seven Australian cities lock down, and Kim Jong Un speaks of a “grave incident” in North Korea— Tech in Two

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Wed, June 30, 2021

The antitrust case against Facebook is very much alive — Tech in Two

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Tue, June 29, 2021

Australia battles a new outbreak, research suggests mRNA vaccines work well over time, and Bangladesh prepares for its return to lockdown — Tech in Two

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Mon, June 28, 2021

Vaccination rates slow in the US, new variants gain traction, and travel picks up among Americans — Tech in Two

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Fri, June 25, 2021

A well-meaning feature leaves millions of Dell PCs vulnerable — Tech in Two

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Thu, June 24, 2021

America misses Biden’s vaccine goal, new startups cater to remote workers, and Fauci warns about the threat of the Delta variant — Tech in Two

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Wed, June 23, 2021

He Thought He Could Outfox the Gig Economy — Tech in Two

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Tue, June 22, 2021

The Tokyo Olympics will allow fans, the US sends vaccines to Taiwan, and cases rise in Indonesia — Tech in Two

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Mon, June 21, 2021

The Cl0p bust shows exactly why ransomware isn't going away — Tech in Two

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Fri, June 18, 2021

The lithium mine versus the wildflower — Tech in Two

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Thu, June 17, 2021

US deaths top 600,000, the immunosuppressed navigate vaccine challenges, and the EU prepares to allow American travelers — Tech in Two

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Wed, June 16, 2021

Apple Says It's Time to Digitize Your ID, Ready or Not — Tech in Two

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Tue, June 15, 2021

Novavax says its vaccine is safe and effective, England puts off fully reopening, and a federal judge weighs in on workplace vaccine mandates — Tech in Two

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Mon, June 14, 2021

The FDA tells J&J to toss 60 million doses, Moderna requests authorization for younger teens, and two passengers aboard a cruise test positive for Covid-19 — Tech in Two

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Fri, June 11, 2021

How 'Roblox' became a playground for virtual fascists — Tech in Two

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Thu, June 10, 2021

Mastercard Foundation steps in to aid African vaccine distribution, US traffic patterns shift post-lockdown, and the Delta variant gains traction in the US — Tech in Two

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Wed, June 09, 2021

What really happened when Google ousted Timnit Gebru — Tech in Two

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Tue, June 08, 2021

India’s government steps up vaccination efforts, Covid brings automation to the workplace, and vaccination rates fall in the US — Tech in Two

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Mon, June 07, 2021

New incentives boost vaccinations, the US starts sending out surplus doses, and the EU begins using Covid travel certificates — Tech in Two

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Fri, June 04, 2021

They rage-quit the school system and they're not going back — Tech in Two

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Thu, June 03, 2021

The UK plans a pandemic radar system, the US says it will send shots to Latin America, and the Covid lab leak theory weaponizes uncertainty — Tech in Two

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Wed, June 02, 2021

Inside Silicon Valley's mayo marketing madness — Tech in Two

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Tue, June 01, 2021

Sleep evolved before brains. Hydras are living proof — Tech in Two

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Mon, May 31, 2021

The US hits a new vaccination milestone, Pfizer-BioNTech offers shots to India, and Japan extends its state of emergency — Tech in Two

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Fri, May 28, 2021

One Man’s Amazing Journey to the Center of the Bowling Ball — Tech in Two

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Thu, May 27, 2021

Pressure mounts for vaccine passports, Moderna says its vaccine is effective in young teens, and a CDC report finds breakthrough infections are rare — Tech in Two

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Wed, May 26, 2021

The uncertain future of Revel's zippy mopeds — Tech in Two

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Tue, May 25, 2021

Large therapeutics trials resume, Pfizer launches a new booster study, and NYC eliminates remote learning for next school year — Tech in Two

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Mon, May 24, 2021

Drugmakers strike new vaccine deals, the EU expands travel policies, and Japan fights a new surge — Tech in Two

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Fri, May 21, 2021

The full story of the stunning RSA hack can finally be told — Tech in Two

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Thu, May 20, 2021

India’s death toll breaks global records, the EU approves some travelers, and cases rise in parts of Asia — Tech in Two

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Wed, May 19, 2021

The Arecibo Observatory was like family. I couldn't save it — Tech in Two

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Tue, May 18, 2021

India’s surge impacts Covax distribution, US manufacturers adapt to increasing imports, and Japan expands its state of emergency — Tech in Two

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Mon, May 17, 2021

The CDC issues new guidance for people who are vaccinated, young teens start getting shots, and the pandemic rages in South Asia — Tech In Two

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Fri, May 14, 2021

The teeny, tiny scientific screwup that helped Covid kill — Tech in Two

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Thu, May 13, 2021

A CDC panel meets to approve vaccinating young teens, the WHO reclassifies a variant spreading in India, and ride-share apps will help Americans get vaccinated — Tech in Two

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Wed, May 12, 2021

DarkSide ransomware hit Colonial Pipeline and created an unholy mess — Tech in Two

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Tue, May 11, 2021

Prime Minister Modi faces lockdown pressure, the EU says it won’t renew its AstraZeneca contract, and the UK continues its reopening — Tech in Two

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Mon, May 10, 2021

Pfizer seeks full FDA approval, the US supports waiving IP protections for vaccines, and people in India struggle to get the aid they need — Tech in Two

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Fri, May 07, 2021

Why Section 230, the web's most sacred law, is a false idol — Tech in Two

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Thu, May 06, 2021

Vaccines for young teens, new pandemic prevention plans, and positive cases at a G7 meeting — Tech in Two

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Wed, May 05, 2021

They told their therapists everything. Hackers leaked it all — Tech in Two

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Tue, May 04, 2021

India holds elections amid its devastating outbreak, the COVAX initiative receives more shots, and Hong Kong plans mandatory vaccinations for workers — Tech in Two

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Mon, May 03, 2021

The US readies itself for post-vaccine life, case counts in India reach new highs, and vaccine negotiations continue around the world — Tech in Two

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Fri, April 30, 2021

At Pixar, artists use hyper-color to hack your brain — Tech in Two

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Thu, April 29, 2021

The CDC releases new guidelines for vaccinated people, the EU makes a deal with Pfizer, and West Virginia offers new vaccine incentives — Tech in Two

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Wed, April 28, 2021

On social media, American-style free speech is dead — Tech in Two

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Tue, April 27, 2021

Covid lockdowns prevented other infections, the EU plans to allow vaccinated travelers, and the US offers help to India — Tech in Two

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Mon, April 26, 2021

The CDC reviews Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, India’s case count reaches record highs, and the US expands its Do Not Travel list — Tech in Two

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Fri, April 23, 2021

Palestinian hackers tricked victims into installing iOS spyware — Tech in Two

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Thu, April 22, 2021

J&J resumes its EU rollout, an FDA inspection finds issues at a Baltimore plant, and the situation in India continues to worsen — Tech in Two

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Wed, April 21, 2021

They hacked McDonald’s ice cream machines and started a cold war — Tech in Two

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Tue, April 20, 2021

The US reaches a new vaccination milestone, Delhi goes into lockdown, and researchers examine PPE litter — Tech in Two

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Mon, April 19, 2021

The pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine continues, the CEO of Pfizer talks boosters, and variants fuel Covid-19 surges — Tech in Two

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Fri, April 16, 2021

Google Earth now shows you our planet’s slow deterioration — Tech in Two

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Thu, April 15, 2021

Who let the Doge out? The cryptocurrency is as nutty as ever — Tech in Two

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Wed, April 14, 2021

New vulnerabilities expose 100 million IoT devices worldwide — Tech in Two

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Tue, April 13, 2021

A Chinese official admits low vaccine efficacy, new Covid-19 misinformation spreads on Facebook in Arabic, and massive crowds gather in India despite rising cases — Tech in Two

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Mon, April 12, 2021

Researchers trace new variants in Africa, cases surge in India, and US vaccine rollout progresses even with snags — Tech in Two

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Fri, April 09, 2021

My dream of the great unbundling — Tech in Two

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Thu, April 08, 2021

Biden moves up the vaccine eligibility deadline, the UK maps its path to reopening, and California aims to ease restrictions by mid-June — Tech in Two

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Wed, April 07, 2021

I called off my wedding, but the internet will never forget — Tech in Two

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Tue, April 06, 2021

Johnson & Johnson takes over its contractor plant, cases soar in India, and trials begin for a low-cost vaccine — Tech in Two

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Mon, April 05, 2021

The efficacy of vaccines in the real world, updated travel guidelines for the inoculated, and yet another rise in cases worldwide — Tech in Two

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Fri, April 02, 2021

When the boss of all dating apps met the pandemic — Tech in Two

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Thu, April 01, 2021

Pfizer says its vaccine protects younger teens, WHO head expresses concern about report on the origins of Covid-19, and case counts rise among younger people — Tech in Two

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Wed, March 31, 2021

Blood, poop, and violence: YouTube has a creepy 'Minecraft' problem — Tech in Two

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Tue, March 30, 2021

The White House calls on the private sector for vaccine passports, the CDC extends the national eviction ban, and the WHO report dismisses lab leak hypothesis — Tech in Two

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Mon, March 29, 2021

President Biden sets a new vaccination goal, Europe curbs its vaccine exports, and experts caution against a hasty return to “normal.” — Tech in Two

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Fri, March 26, 2021

A boy, his brain, and a decades-long medical controversy — Tech in Two

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Thu, March 25, 2021

Officials say AstraZeneca released outdated data, the European Commission curbs vaccine exports, and a federal survey highlights inequity in pandemic schooling — Tech in Two

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Wed, March 24, 2021

How audio pros 'upmix' vintage tracks and give them new life — Tech in Two

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Tue, March 23, 2021

AstraZeneca releases preliminary US data, Miami Beach responds to pandemic spring breakers, and experts call for surveilling virus spillback — Tech in Two

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Mon, March 22, 2021

Biden meets his vaccination target, the CDC says students can be 3 feet apart, and cases surge in Europe — Tech in Two

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Fri, March 19, 2021

The out-of-control rise of Clubhouse — Tech in Two

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Thu, March 18, 2021

Mississippi offers vaccines to all adults, Moderna studies shot efficacy in children, and some states work to vaccinate incarcerated people — Tech in Two

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Wed, March 17, 2021

Wikipedia is finally asking Big Tech to pay up — Tech in Two

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Tue, March 16, 2021

Case counts rise in Europe, Facebook plans new vaccine initiatives, and air travel is on the rise — Tech in Two

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Mon, March 15, 2021

The pandemic has raged for a year, vaccine trials contend with approved shots, and Biden signs a $1.9 trillion relief bill — Tech in Two

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Fri, March 12, 2021

A scared mom's quest to overcome a genetic curse and 'fix' embryos” — Tech in Two

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Thu, March 11, 2021

Biden seeks a deal for 100 million more Johnson & Johnson doses, wealthy nations hoard shots, and travel groups advocate for Covid-19 “passports.” — Tech in Two

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Wed, March 10, 2021

Sci-fi writer or prophet? The hyperreal life of Chen Quifan Inbox — Tech in Two

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Tue, March 09, 2021

CDC says vaccinated people can gather, NYC plans to reopen high schools, and the Senate passes the Covid-19 relief bill — Tech in Two

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Mon, March 08, 2021

The first Johnson & Johnson shots are administered, some states begin opening prematurely, and new variants demand vigilance — Tech in Two

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Fri, March 05, 2021

Adoption moved to Facebook and a war began — Tech in Two

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Thu, March 04, 2021

Biden projects US vaccine supply increase, states roll back restrictions, and more — Tech in Two

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Wed, March 03, 2021

A fancy new imaging technique sees through old booby-trapped letters — Tech in Two

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Tue, March 02, 2021

J&J shot is approved, House passes Covid aid bill, and more — Tech in Two

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Mon, March 01, 2021

Vaccine deliveries to speed up in the US, experts look at the full scope of vaccine protection, and international Covax shipments begin — Tech in Two

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Fri, February 26, 2021

Sex tapes, hush money, and Hollywood's secret economy — Tech in Two

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Thu, February 25, 2021

FDA says J&J's shot prevents serious cases of Covid-19, Ghana receives vaccines through the WHO’s Covax program, and more stories — Tech in Two

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Wed, February 24, 2021

How to remember a disaster without being shattered by it — Tech in Two

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Tue, February 23, 2021

US deaths surpass 500k, Israeli report suggests Pfizer vaccine is reducing infections, and more — Tech in Two

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Mon, February 22, 2021

Vaccinations continue across the country amid weather complications, the US expands genome sequencing, and vaccine distribution takes shape worldwide — Tech in Two

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Fri, February 19, 2021

Birders' tweets are creating a stir online — Tech in Two

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Thu, February 18, 2021

Biden administration ups vaccine shipments, WHO researchers return from China, and more — Tech in Two

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Wed, February 17, 2021

Scientists accidentally discover strange creatures under a half mile of ice — Tech in Two

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Tue, February 16, 2021

Billionaires see VR as a way to avoid radical social change — Tech in Two

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Mon, February 15, 2021

America makes deals for more vaccines, the CDC refines mask guidance, and school districts begin reopening — Tech in Two

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Fri, February 12, 2021

Premature babies and the lonely terror of a pandemic ICU — Tech in Two

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Thu, February 11, 2021

CDC releases new mask guidance, vaccine scams spread, and more — Tech in Two

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Wed, February 10, 2021

A hacker tried to poison a Florida city's water supply — Tech in Two

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Tue, February 09, 2021

South Africa halts AstraZeneca rollout, UK variant spreads rapidly across the US, and more – Tech in Two

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Mon, February 08, 2021

Oxford releases new data on vaccine efficacy against UK strain, Johnson & Johnson seeks FDA approval, and the US Senate passes a key resolution for coronavirus aid — Tech in Two

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Fri, February 05, 2021

Inside the world of young Black 'Sims' content creators — Tech in Two

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Thu, February 04, 2021

The race to make vaccines variant-proof, new AstraZeneca research, and more —Tech in Two

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Wed, February 03, 2021

The no-good very nasty remastering of 'The Lord of the Rings' — Tech in Two

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Tue, February 02, 2021

Biden and GOP discuss aid, China cracks down on counterfeit vaccines, and more — Tech in Two

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Mon, February 01, 2021

Johnson & Johnson releases its vaccine efficacy data, the pandemic hits unhoused people especially hard, and vaccine trials for teens begin — Tech in Two

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Thu, January 28, 2021

Experts explore new variants, mass vaccination clinics, and more — Tech in Two

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Wed, January 27, 2021

Is it time for an emergency rollout of carbon-eating machines? — Tech in Two

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Tue, January 26, 2021

Biden restricts travel, Google bolsters vaccine efforts, and more — Tech in Two

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Mon, January 25, 2021

Biden gets to work on the pandemic, the CDC adjusts vaccine guidelines, and death tolls rise worldwide — Tech in Two

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Fri, January 22, 2021

The US is back in the Paris climate accord. Will it matter? — Tech in Two

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Thu, January 21, 2021

Biden’s Covid plan will define his presidency — Tech in Two

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Wed, January 20, 2021

Everything We Know Now About Schools, Kids, and Covid-19 — Tech in Two

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Tue, January 19, 2021

I am not a soldier, but I have been trained to kill — Tech in Two

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Mon, January 18, 2021

Officials try to speed up vaccinations, scientists discover more mutations, and researchers chart the pandemic’s future — Tech in Two

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Fri, January 15, 2021

The 15 best devices from CES that you can buy now — Tech in Two

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Thu, January 14, 2021

HHS Authorizes the use of all available doses, the head of Operation Warp Speed resigns, and Sinovac’s vaccine goes into use despite dubious data —Tech in Two

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Wed, January 13, 2021

How We Should Think About AI and War—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

What should be our framework for how we think about AI and war? I heard a brilliant framework for this from Ash Carter, the former SecDef, in a conversation at Wired HQ at CES today.

Wed, January 13, 2021

An absurdly basic bug let anyone grab all of Parler's data — Tech in Two

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Tue, January 12, 2021

Experts warn of Covid spread during the Capitol attack, New York loosens vaccination guidelines, and China authorizes a visit from WHO experts — Tech in Two

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Mon, January 11, 2021

US numbers continue to worsen, vaccine efforts accelerate worldwide, and researchers examine a new virus variant — Tech in Two

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Fri, January 08, 2021

Twitter Bans Trump—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

Twitter finally banned Trump. It is a sad day when a speech platform bans the president of the US. But with the horror at the Capitol, Trump finally crossed the final line.

Fri, January 08, 2021

Mark Zuckerberg has finally had enough of Trump — Tech in Two

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Thu, January 07, 2021

A Social Media-Fueled Riot at the Capitol—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

A riot in the Capitol, inspired in part by social media. Should all the footage of people committing crimes be taken down? Or stored for law enforcement?.

Thu, January 07, 2021

Governors work to speed up vaccinations, England reaches a concerning milestone, and the EU approves the Moderna vaccine — Tech in Two

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Wed, January 06, 2021

A 25-year-old bet comes due: has tech destroyed society? — Tech in Two

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Tue, January 05, 2021

A 25-Year-Old Bet Comes Due—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

A famous 25-year-old bet, about whether technology would lead to prosperity or collapse comes due. Here’s how it was decided: https://www.wired.com/story/a-25-year-old-bet-comes-due-has-tech-destroyed-society/.

Tue, January 05, 2021

The UK denies Julian Assange's extradition, citing suicide risk — Tech in Two

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Mon, January 04, 2021

20 things that made the world a better place in 2020 – Tech in Two

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Wed, December 30, 2020

The best WIRED Science stories of 2020 — Tech in Two

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Tue, December 29, 2020

What to do with all those gift cards you just got — Tech in Two

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Mon, December 28, 2020

The suburban maximalists making viral Christmas displays — Tech in Two

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Thu, December 24, 2020

The race for a Covid vaccine was more about luck than tech — Tech in Two

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Wed, December 23, 2020

The oldest crewed deep sea submarine just got a big makeover – Tech in Two

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Tue, December 22, 2020

Pet prosthetics get a boost from 3D printing — Tech in Two

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Mon, December 21, 2020

The first Americans are being vaccinated. Now, the hard part — Tech in Two

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Fri, December 18, 2020

Texas accuses Google and Facebook of an illegal conspiracy — Tech in Two

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Thu, December 17, 2020

Cops Get a Tool For Family Tree Sleuthing—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

A new way of gathering DNA samples may make it easier to trace the ancestry of potential criminals, and it may crack open cold cases. But it’s making privacy advocates very uneasy. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/cops-are-getting-a-new-tool-for-family-tree-sleuthing/.

Thu, December 17, 2020

State officials tackle vaccine logistics, the FDA authorizes an over-the-counter test, and Congress nears a stimulus bill agreement — Tech in Two

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Wed, December 16, 2020

All the stuff humans make now outweighs Earth's organisms — Tech in Two

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Tue, December 15, 2020

Russia's Devastating Hacking Rampage—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

A devastating Russian attack on US companies and government agencies, through an intermediary called SolarWinds, should teach us a lot about network security. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/russia-solarwinds-supply-chain-hack-commerce-treasury/.

Tue, December 15, 2020

Vaccine rollout begins in the US, a bipartisan group of legislators plans to release coronavirus relief package, and Germany announces holiday restrictions – Tech In Two

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Mon, December 14, 2020

AI Slims Down—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

A breakthrough in AI that might make image recognition algorithms much less energy intensive, and much more widely available. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/ai-algorithms-slimming-fit-fridge/.

Mon, December 14, 2020

An FDA advisory panel authorizes the first vaccine, the US hits grim milestones, and cases rise worldwide — Tech in Two

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Fri, December 11, 2020

The hustle and heartbreak of an online shopping empire – Tech in Two

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Thu, December 10, 2020

The Smoking Gun in the Facebook Antitrust Case—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

My colleague Gilad Edelman has found what he calls the smoking gun in the anti-trust case against Facebook. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-ftc-antitrust-case-smoking-gun/.

Thu, December 10, 2020

The UK issues a vaccine allergy warning, Biden lays out his pandemic plan, and confusion remains about which interventions work best — Tech in Two

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Wed, December 09, 2020

The Antitrust Case Against Facebook—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

There are two big anti-trust lawsuits against Facebook. And the news couldn’t really be much worse for the social media company. Here are a few thoughts about what happens now.

Wed, December 09, 2020

A revolutionary ion cell that could change EVs – Tech in Twor

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Tue, December 08, 2020

Uber Gives Up On the Self-Driving Dream—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

Uber is giving up on, or at least stepping away, from its dreams of a fully autonomous self-driving fleet. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/uber-gives-up-self-driving-dream/.

Tue, December 08, 2020

Biden announces top public health nominees, South Korea implements new measures, and the pandemic offers pathways to change — Tech in Two

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Mon, December 07, 2020

Rep Rashida Tlaib Takes on Cryptocurrency—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

Last year Facebook came up with the idea of making a stable cryptocoin. Now, Rep Rashida Tlaib of "The Squad" fame has cosponsored a bill saying that a bank should regulate it, not a private company like Facebook. On the one hand, this makes sense. On the other, do you really trust your banks to be as innovative as a tech company? Plus: I took a new job, as CEO of The Atlantic.

Mon, December 07, 2020

Trust in vaccines grows slightly, distribution faces challenges, and legislators plan for the next stage — Tech in Two

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Fri, December 04, 2020

Hackers are targeting the Covid-19 vaccine 'cold chain' — Tech in Two

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Thu, December 03, 2020

The UK approves its first coronavirus vaccine, lawmakers announce a $908 billion stimulus plan, and two teams search for the virus’s origin — Tech in Two

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Wed, December 02, 2020

The free market approach to the pandemic isn't working — Tech in Two

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Tue, December 01, 2020

Samsung Discontinues the Galaxy Note—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

Samsung is discontinuing its Galaxy Note line, in a sign that high-end phones are in decline during the pandemic. Here are a few reasons why that might be.

Tue, December 01, 2020

[Air:2020.12.01] Moderna applies for emergency authorization, England sees its lockdown pay off, and millions of Americans fly for Thanksgiving – Tech in Two

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Mon, November 30, 2020

AI Helps Decipher How Proteins Fold—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

A major advance, using AI, in understanding how proteins fold. Ideally, this will help prevent the next pandemic from being as painful as this one.

Mon, November 30, 2020

The AstraZeneca Covid vaccine data isn't up to snuff – Tech in Two

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Wed, November 25, 2020

What's Wrong with AstraZeneca's Trial Results—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

Earlier this week, AstraZeneca and Oxford released early vaccine trial results. At first they looked good! But it's become clear they're a long way off from proving their vaccine is ready to go. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/the-astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-data-isnt-up-to-snuff/.

Wed, November 25, 2020

How to make multiple smart speakers work together – Tech in Two

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Tue, November 24, 2020

Battles Over Facebook's News Feed Algorithm—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

Facebook, it seems, has figured out algorithmic changes that could reduce misinformation and disinformation and make democracy work better. But will they implement them? There are complicated tradeoffs and an internal battle at the company.

Tue, November 24, 2020

AstraZeneca announces its vaccine is effective, pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies work on “ultra-cold” distribution solutions, and Ad Council begins a campaign to boost vaccine trust — Tech in Two

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Mon, November 23, 2020

GM Starts Selling Car Insurance—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

General Motors is now offering its own car insurance, based on data from your cars. I like this! I want a more efficient car-insurance market, and it shows, yet again, that, in the future, car companies won’t just be selling you vehicles—they’ll also be trying to figure out smart things about the data of everyone who uses them.

Mon, November 23, 2020

Pfizer seeks FDA approval for its vaccine, the CDC urges Americans to avoid Thanksgiving travel, and the federal pandemic response draws renewed concern – Tech in Two

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Fri, November 20, 2020

Robots Come to Construction—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

Robotics and innovation are coming to construction, an industry that has been disrupted by tech much less than I had thought. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/robots-invade-construction-site/.

Fri, November 20, 2020

A cancer patient's search for the DNA data that could save his life — Tech in Two

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Thu, November 19, 2020

Pfizer releases more promising news, the FDA approves the first at-home test, and Larry Brilliant offers his pandemic forecast — Tech in Two

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Wed, November 18, 2020

Facial Recognition Comes to Campus—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

Should facial recognition technology be banned on college campuses? If it’s going to get abused, as it appears to have been at the University of Miami, then it deserves to be. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/did-university-use-facial-recognition-id-student-protesters/.

Wed, November 18, 2020

Apple's new MacBook Air is a huge leap forward — Tech in Two

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Tue, November 17, 2020

Huawei's 5G dominance may be thanks to its mastery of silence – Tech in Two

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Mon, November 16, 2020

The Story of Polar Codes—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

The story of Polar Codes and how an obscure Turkish mathematician solved an esoteric problem—and in the process changed the way the world’s networks are built. Read the full story here: https://www.wired.com/story/huawei-5g-polar-codes-data-breakthrough/.

Mon, November 16, 2020

The Telegram Hack That Rocked Brazil—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

The wild, rolling tale of the Telegram hack that turned Brazil’s politics upside down. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/brazil-hacker-bolsonaro-car-wash-leaks/.

Mon, November 16, 2020

Inside the Right's Favorite 'Free Speech' App – Tech in Two

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Fri, November 13, 2020

A year-long quest to get off the grid and go solar – Tech in Two

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Thu, November 12, 2020

Pfizer’s mRNA vaccine could break scientific ground, CDC releases new mask guidelines, and an interactive map illustrates the risk of holiday gatherings – Tech in Two

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Wed, November 11, 2020

Google Photos Starts Charging—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

Google Photos will soon start charging. This makes sense! But it also shows the dangerous power of the giant tech companies. Only a company like Google could have built something like this, charged nothing for it, and locked us in. And now that we are locked in, they can start to raise the prices. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/google-photos-free-unlimited-storage-ends/.

Wed, November 11, 2020

Everything Apple announced, from new Macs to new chips – Tech in Two

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Tue, November 10, 2020

Pfizer releases promising vaccine news, president-elect Biden announces his coronavirus task force, and a new mutation develops on Danish mink farms – Tech in Two

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Mon, November 09, 2020

Pfizer's Promising Vaccine—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

Very promising vaccine data from Pfizer! But there is a still a lot to learn, and a lot of science to do.

Mon, November 09, 2020

Cases rise as election results come in, vaccines and treatments advance, and the reach of screening and tracing technology grow — Tech in Two

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Fri, November 06, 2020

Facebook and Twitter's Free Speech Fight—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

The impossible conflict over free speech, and safety, on Facebook and Twitter reaches a climax—and perhaps a new, much easier, stage. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/social-medias-dance-with-donald-trump-is-getting-clumsier/.

Fri, November 06, 2020

Voters rejecting the war on drugs is a win for public health – Tech in Two

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Thu, November 05, 2020

US cases rise on Election Day, UK contact-tracing app fails thousands, and Covid-19 screening brings facial recognition into schools – Tech in Two

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Wed, November 04, 2020

Tech's Take on Election Night—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

It was, all in all, a pretty good night for the tech industry. * No misinformation shitshow. * False Trump claims all fall within their plans * Preferred candidate likely to win. * But divided government mean less anti-trust and shorter odds of legislation to break up big tech. Who knows what will happen next, but the folks who run Silicon Valley are probably pretty pleased right now.

Wed, November 04, 2020

A nameless hiker and the case the internet can't crack – Tech in Two

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Tue, November 03, 2020

The Senate race that could be pivotal for America and Wikipedia – Tech in Two

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Mon, November 02, 2020

The Tale of "Mostly Harmless"—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

A man who worked in tech headed off on the Appalachian Trail in 2017, without a phone and without an ID. He walked from NY to Florida, but then was found dead in a tent in the summer of 2018. Since then Internet sleuths have dug deep into the mystery of who he was. And now a company that does genealogical DNA is trying to build out a family tree. But still no one knows his name. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/nameless-hiker-mostly-harmless-internet-mystery/.

Mon, November 02, 2020

Coronavirus cases rise dramatically, drugmakers prepare for distribution, and the pandemic collides with the upcoming election- Tech in Two

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Fri, October 30, 2020

The Future of Work is Hybrid—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

The future of work is going to be hybrid offices. The tech industry is pioneering this, but I think it’s going to spread and it’s going to make teams and people more productive. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/hybrid-workforce-tech-companies-future/.

Fri, October 30, 2020

The Future of Work is Hybrid—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

The future of work is going to be hybrid offices. The tech industry is pioneering this, but I think it’s going to spread and it’s going to make teams and people more productive. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/hybrid-workforce-tech-companies-future/.

Fri, October 30, 2020

What should you do about holiday gatherings and Covid-19? – Tech in Two

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Thu, October 29, 2020

Texts and Emails Carry Election Misinformation—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

The new frontier in election misinformation and lies? It’s texts and emails as we head into the final days. In part because the platforms have gotten reasonably good at policing content, the purveyors of misinformation are starting to go direct. So be careful, don’t trust every text, and don’t forget to vote.

Thu, October 29, 2020

US hospitals struggle, the stock market takes a hit, and more – Tech in Two

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Wed, October 28, 2020

The Disappointing Section 230 Hearing—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

We had hearings today in the Senate on section 230 and … it was a complete missed opportunity. I would love a smart conversation about the law and how to improve it. Instead, we got rants about specific tweets and a bunch of nonsense. Let’s hope the Senate can do better next time, when an election isn’t so close. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/section-230-hearing-wasnt-about-section-230/.

Wed, October 28, 2020

What comes after the International Space Station? – Tech in Two

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Tue, October 27, 2020

White House chief of staff downplays virus response, AstraZeneca says its vaccine is effective, and pandemic quiet helps scientists understand endangered animals – Tech in Two

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