We analyzed an algorithm that evaluates people claiming welfare benefits and found shocking discrimination.
https://www.wired.com/story/algorithmic-bias-government/

Early research aims to look for patterns in an individual’s sleep sounds using deep neural networks—with potential applications for health c
https://www.wired.com/story/snores-coughs-unique-sound-research-deep-neural-networks/

Fears that computers could replace composers are real. But some music-makers are finding ways to harness generative AI creatively.
https://www.wired.com/story/generative-ai-music/

The collapse of crypto-friendly Silvergate and Signature Bank has left the industry scrambling to find anyone willing to work with them.
https://www.wired.com/story/crypto-banking-crisis/

Evgenii Serebriakov now runs the most aggressive hacking team of Russia’s GRU military spy agency. To Western intelligence, he’s a familiar
https://www.wired.com/story/russia-gru-sandworm-serebriakov/

The UN’s refugee agency has partnered with blockchain and money transfer companies to get vital aid to people displaced by conflict.
https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-crypto-refugee-aid/

The threat of scammers using voice deepfakes in their cons is real, but researchers say old-school voice-impersonation attacks are still the
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-voice-deep-fakes/

From US state laws to the international stage, definitions of “cybercrime” remain vague, broad, and increasingly entrenched in our legal sys
https://www.wired.com/story/the-worlds-real-cybercrime-problem/

We are no longer racing to upgrade the device that sits at the center of our lives. What’s next for the phone?
https://www.wired.com/story/phones-of-the-future-more-folds-less-phone-lots-of-ai/

Founders and investors say the bank opened doors—and offered perks—no other bank would. Now companies may face a funding gap.
https://www.wired.com/story/wine-skiing-and-loans-how-silicon-valley-bank-became-startups-best-friend/

Two life-altering treatments could soon be available, but questions remain about how accessible and affordable they’ll be.
https://www.wired.com/story/a-gene-therapy-cure-for-sickle-cell-is-on-the-horizon/

Researchers seek to develop advanced propulsion systems that can transform long-distance space exploration.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-a-beam-of-pellets-could-blast-a-probe-into-deep-space/

Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China have been caught using fake profiles to gather information. But the platform’s tools to weed them out o
https://www.wired.com/story/linkedin-fake-profiles-state-actors-scams/

The hardiest freshwater fish in America could revive the Midwest’s fishing industry—or destroy the Great Lakes. So much depends on your appe
https://www.wired.com/story/copi-invasive-species-rebranding-campaign/

A new version of the AI system that powers the popular chatbot has better language skills, but is still biased, prone to fabrication, and ca
https://www.wired.com/story/gpt-4-openai-will-make-chatgpt-smarter-but-wont-fix-its-flaws/

A conversation with the writer and artist on her new book, collective burnout, and ways to live off the clock.
https://www.wired.com/story/jenny-odell-can-stretch-time-and-so-can-you/

After unusually low amounts of rain and snow this winter, the continent faces a severe water shortage.
https://www.wired.com/story/europe-drought-2023/

WIRED soars across the San Francisco Bay in this $390K, Polestar-powered, all-electric hydrofoil that wants to be more like a plane.
https://www.wired.com/story/candela-c-8-polestar-hydrofoil/

Ecommerce is booming, but as one gaming group found out, there are few protections for buyers.
https://www.wired.com/story/pakistan-scams-digital-economy-gaming/

Darren Aronofsky’s film, which turns 25 this year, injected the mathematical constant into pop culture's consciousness in a whole new way.
https://www.wired.com/story/pi-day-darren-aronofsky-movie/

As users play with Teenage Look filters and offer ways to appear younger, ageism on the app runs rampant.
https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-teenage-look-ageism/

Digital traces including social posts and search queries like “How many tank squadrons?” capture a population’s struggle to survive war.
https://www.wired.com/story/ukrainians-google-searches-reveal-a-year-of-fear-and-hope/

Workers who handle violent and offensive content often face low wages and insecure contracts. Now they want the ability to organize.
https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-and-metas-moderators-form-a-united-front-in-germany/

The US lender filled a niche for European tech companies that no one else could, or would.
https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-bank-europe-tech-startup/

The bank was popular among Indian founders who needed US accounts. But many have struggled to get their money out.
https://www.wired.com/story/svbs-collapse-is-causing-chaos-in-indias-tech-sector/

With victims refusing to pay, cybercriminal gangs are now releasing stolen photos of cancer patients and sensitive student records.
https://www.wired.com/story/ransomware-tactics-cancer-photos-student-records/

Whether SVB is rescued by regulators or snapped up by a competitor, the tech industry’s finance needs are still specific enough that not jus
https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-will-still-need-a-bank/

PimEyes appears to have scraped a major ancestry website for photos, without permission. Experts fear they could be used to identify living
https://www.wired.com/story/a-face-recognition-site-crawled-the-web-for-dead-peoples-photos/

People in the country hoped to earn a steady payout from Wi-Fi hot spots. But many are left holding useless hardware.
https://www.wired.com/story/heliums-iot-crypto-network-is-barely-hanging-on-in-lebanon/

Every night should be a comfortable and recharging experience, so get yourself a sound machine or perfectly cool sheets.
https://www.wired.com/story/sleep-week-deals-march-2023/

The collapse of SVB isn’t just a tech industry problem—as the rest of the world is about to find out.
https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-bank-collapse-fallout/

Whether you struggle to drift off or wake up in the morning, these tips can help you get the rest you deserve.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-fix-broken-sleep-schedule/

The HBO series’s wild success has changed the game. Expect to see a lot more world-building franchises.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-last-of-us-transmedia-video-games-tv-movies/

Everyone needs to drink more water. This perfect bottle has two drink spouts and fun colors to help keep thirst at bay.
https://www.wired.com/review/owala-freesip/

A new experiment pulled off the most precise measurement of an electron’s self-generated magnetic field—and the universe’s subatomic model i
https://www.wired.com/story/the-electron-is-having-a-magnetic-moment-its-a-big-deal/

Even with no actual Yakuza in it, the latest installment in the franchise is excellent, and a credit to its historic setting.
https://www.wired.com/story/like-a-dragon-ishin-true-yakuza-game/

If the AI bot is going to stick around, you may as well get the most out of it.
https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-browser-extensions/

In 2022, two teams made photons act as if time were simultaneously flowing in both directions, which could point to a way to boost quantum d
https://www.wired.com/story/how-quantum-physicists-flipped-time-and-didnt/

The new X2D offers leaf-shutter lovers an upgrade to a stunning 100-MP sensor. But the autofocus system still struggles.
https://www.wired.com/review/hasselblad-x2d-100c/

Plus: Uber makes it easier to get picked up at the airport, Google adds new bio-authentication features to Android, and a herd of goats gets
https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-fomo-spotify-tiktok/

Whether you want to stream it live on Sunday or catch highlights afterward, here’s how to watch the 95th Academy Awards.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-the-oscars-academy-awards-2023/

Changing the clocks is bad for your health and bad for the economy. The US and Europe are trying to stop the seasonal switches, but with lit
https://www.wired.com/story/2023-daylight-saving-time/

If you're gonna spend eight hours a day working in your spare room, make it as comfortable as you can.
https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-march-11-2023/

Photovoltaic panels contain valuable metals, including silver and copper—but the supply of expired panels may overwhelm the capacity to proc
https://www.wired.com/story/as-millions-of-solar-panels-age-out-recyclers-hope-to-cash-in/

Plus: A data breach exposes Washington, Ring camera footage has a new problem, and the George Santos scandal slips into the world of cybercr
https://www.wired.com/story/catholic-priest-doxing-security-roundup/

Want a glimpse into the future of SFF? We look at some of the weird and wonderful standouts from “The Best American Science Fiction and Fant..
https://www.wired.com/2023/03/geeks-guide-best-sci-fi-2022/

Tiers will start at $500,000 a year for access to 0.3 percent of the company’s tweets. Researchers say that’s too much for too little data.
https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-data-api-prices-out-nearly-everyone/

Celebrate everyone's favorite red-capped plumber with a discount on a special Nintendo Switch and classic games.
https://www.wired.com/story/mario-day-deals-2023/

Watercooler TV didn’t end with 'Game of Thrones.' The success of HBO’s latest viral drama makes this obvious.
https://www.wired.com/story/last-of-us-no-death-of-monoculture/

To check that atomic weapons work, scientists run simulations of explosions using high-energy lasers—and Russia is building the strongest on
https://www.wired.com/story/russia-tsar-laser/