A Controversial Tool Calls Out Thousands of Hackable Websites
PunkSpider is back, and crawling hundreds of millions of sites for vulnerabilities.
https://www.wired.com/story/punkspider-web-site-vulnerabilities
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A Controversial Tool Calls Out Thousands of Hackable Websites
PunkSpider is back, and crawling hundreds of millions of sites for vulnerabilities.
https://www.wired.com/story/punkspider-web-site-vulnerabilities
Story and Street Style Converge in 'The World Ends With You'
The iconic action RPG introduced a world of gamers to Japanese fashion. Now with a sequel on the way, its influence has only grown.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-world-ends-with-you-street-fashion-japan-harajuku
Secretlab's Titan Evo Raises the Low Bar for Gaming Chairs
One of the best gaming chairs just got better, but it's not for everyone.
https://www.wired.com/review/secretlab-titan-evo-2022
The Incredible Physics of Simone Biles' Yurchenko Double Pike
Calculating angular velocity and the moment of inertia isn’t quite as hard as competing in the Olympic gymnastics tournament—but it’s pretty
https://www.wired.com/story/the-incredible-physics-of-simone-biles-yurchenko-double-pike
TikTok a Year After Trump’s Ban: No Change, but New Threats
The popular short-video app survived a plan to block it on US phones. Now, it’s mistrusted by both the US and Chinese governments.
https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-year-trump-ban-no-change-new-threats
Trucks Move Past Cars on the Road to Autonomy
Money is pouring into autonomous trucking startups, just as many are souring on the short-term prospects for self-driving cars.
https://www.wired.com/story/trucks-move-past-cars-road-autonomy
Hit the Road With These Travel-Planning Apps and Tricks
Let your phone be your guide. Even default map apps have handy features to help you plan an awesome itinerary.
https://www.wired.com/story/travel-planning-apps-google-apple-maps-tripit
The Pandemic Olympics, Vaccine Misinformation, and More Coronavirus News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
https://www.wired.com/story/pandemic-olympics-vaccine-misinformation-coronavirus-news
‘Romeo and Juliet’ Needs More Zombies
Scott Edelman's "A Plague on Both Your Houses" is a tale of the undead written in iambic pentameter.
https://www.wired.com/2021/07/geeks-guide-scott-edelman
Stunning New 'Dune' Trailer Is Begging You to See 'Dune' in Theaters
It might be available on HBO Max, but come on.
https://www.wired.com/story/new-dune-trailer
Playdate, the Pocketable Game Console, Prepares for Preorders
The long-awaited tiny gaming device will be available to purchase next week, with shipments beginning before the end of the year.
https://www.wired.com/story/panic-playdate-hands-on
These Bendy Plastic Chips Fit in Unusual Places
Researchers think these flexible semiconductors will be able to monitor your heartbeat or tell you whether your milk has spoiled.
https://www.wired.com/story/bendy-plastic-chips-fit-unusual-places
Venmo Gets More Private—but It's Still Not Fully Safe
Eliminating the global feed is a good step. But until the platform offers privacy by default, it remains a liability for many of its users.
https://www.wired.com/story/venmo-privacy-by-default-global-feed
How to Watch the 2021 Summer Olympics
There are plenty of ways to watch the games you want—and some of them are even free if you get creative.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-2021-olympics-tokyo-japan-streaming
Jeff Bezos Goes to Space. Day Two: Blastoff
The day was a career highlight for the Amazon and Blue Origin founder. But the real star of the show was Wally Funk.
https://www.wired.com/story/jeff-bezos-goes-to-space-day-two-blastoff
Jeff Bezos Is Going to Space. Day One: Countdown
WIRED is reporting daily from Van Horn, Texas, where the Amazon founder will be among the first passengers aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard
https://www.wired.com/story/jeff-bezos-is-going-to-space-day-one-countdown
Hungry Wild Pigs Are Worsening Climate Change
When the invasive swine root through soils around the world, they release as much carbon dioxide as a million cars. Good luck getting rid of
https://www.wired.com/story/hungry-wild-pigs-are-worsening-climate-change
Why Not Use Self-Driving Cars as Supercomputers?
Autonomous vehicles use the equivalent of 200 laptops to get around. Some want to tap that computing power to decode viruses or mine bitcoin.
https://www.wired.com/story/use-self-driving-cars-supercomputers
These Astonishing 'Minecraft' Builds Were Years in the Making
Creative and dedicated, the master builders of the best-selling video game have forged some incredible structures.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-minecraft-builds
Give Every Remote Control a Tracker
A world where you never lose the remote ever again seems well within reach.
https://www.wired.com/story/give-every-remote-control-a-tracker
Are Humans the Meanest Species in the Universe?
Melinda Snodgrass' novel The High Ground examines human cruelty in an alien first-contact scenario.
https://www.wired.com/2019/07/geeks-guide-melinda-snodgrass
Robert Sheckley Was the Master of Dark, Funny Sci-Fi
The 'Dimension of Miracles' author paved the way for Philip K. Dick and Harlan Ellison.
https://www.wired.com/2021/07/geeks-guide-robert-sheckley
Vaccines for Kids, a Global Surge in Cases, and More Coronavirus News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
https://www.wired.com/story/vaccines-kids-delta-surge-coronavirus-news
Valve’s Steam Deck Will Take PC Games on the Go This December
The $400 handheld will let you bring your Steam library anywhere. But before you reserve one, here’s what you need to know.
https://www.wired.com/story/valve-steam-deck-pc-games-december
Facebook Catches Iranian Spies Catfishing US Military Targets
The hackers posed as recruiters, journalists, and hospitality workers to lure their victims.
https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-iran-espionage-catfishing-us-military
The Season 2 Renewal of 'Loki' Is a Clue to Marvel’s Multiverse
The show just became the first Disney+ series in the MCU to get a renewal. Here’s what that means.
https://www.wired.com/story/loki-marvel-multiverse
Germany Is About to Block One of the Biggest Porn Sites
Regulators are trying to force adult sites to introduce age checks for users. Now one of the largest in the world faces a total block for re
https://www.wired.com/story/germany-porn-sites-age-checks
I'm Not a Reporter. But I'm Verified as One on Twitter
A new program makes getting a blue checkmark too easy for 'journalists'—and far too difficult for activists.
https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-im-not-a-reporter-but-im-verified-as-one-on-twitter
Twitch Streamers Rake in Millions With a Shady Crypto Gambling Boom
The company says it is “closely monitoring gambling content,” but legal experts told WIRED that some promotions may be illegal.
https://www.wired.com/story/twitch-streamers-crypto-gambling-boom
What Black Widow's $60 Million Disney+ Haul Actually Means
It proves streaming releases can make big bucks—if the movie is big enough.
https://www.wired.com/story/black-widow-disney-box-office
The Everyday IT Tools That Can Offer ‘God Mode’ to Hackers
Attackers are increasingly attuned to the power and potential of remote management software.
https://www.wired.com/story/it-management-tools-hacking-jamf-kaseya
Pet Startups Are Having a Field Day
The pandemic ushered in a new wave of pet owners—and unleashed business opportunities for companies that cater to them.
https://www.wired.com/story/pet-startups-are-having-field-day
Richard Branson Reaches Space on Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity
The historic flight is only the second time that the rocket plane has carried people.
https://www.wired.com/story/richard-branson-virgin-galactic-vss-unity-space-flight
How to Smarten Up Your Home With Alexa Routines
Use simple commands to have Amazon's voice assistant trigger actions like dimming the bedroom lights or reading the headlines.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-create-custom-alexa-routines
How to Make Your Web Searches More Secure and Private
What you look for online is up to you—just make sure no one else is taking a peek.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-web-searches-secure-private
The Olympics Bars Fans, Pfizer Eyes Boosters, and More Coronavirus News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
https://www.wired.com/story/olympics-bars-fans-pfizer-boosters-coronavirus-news
It’s OK to Feel Sorry for TIE Fighter Pilots
They’re treated as cannon fodder. “Amara Kel’s Rules for TIE Fighter Pilot Survival (Probably)” gives them a different life.
https://www.wired.com/2021/07/geeks-guide-tie-fighter-pilots
The Unfixed Flaw at the Heart of REvil’s Ransomware Spree
Security researchers warned Kaseya about its IT management software in April, but the patches didn't come fast enough to avert last week's d
https://www.wired.com/story/revil-ransomware-kaseya-flaw-fix-disclosure-april
Mesh Wi-Fi for $20? Vilo's New Router Is Surprisingly Great
With the three-pack, you can get internet connectivity in every corner of your home at a startlingly low price.
https://www.wired.com/review/vilo-mesh-router
Mystery Solved: How Plant Cells Know When to Stop Growing
The discovery could have a profound effect on cell research for many species of plants and animals, as well as the future of crops.
https://www.wired.com/story/mystery-solved-how-plant-cells-know-when-to-stop-growing
Amazon’s Hollywood Ambitions Are Very Old-School
Amidst a wave of media consolidation, the retail giant’s moves feel like they come from an old playbook.
https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-old-school-hollywood
A Massive Water Recycling Proposal Could Help Ease Drought
Members of Congress from Western states are pushing for $750 million to turn wastewater into pure water. Here’s how that works.
https://www.wired.com/story/a-massive-water-recycling-proposal-could-help-ease-drought
The Pentagon Scrubs a Cloud Deal and Looks to Add More AI
The JEDI program had become a legal and political morass. Microsoft won the $10 billion contract, but Amazon and Oracle sued to block the de
https://www.wired.com/story/pentagon-scrubs-cloud-deal-looks-add-ai
When the Next Animal Plague Hits, Can This Lab Stop It?
A new federal facility in Kansas will house the deadliest agricultural pathogens in the world—and researchers working tirelessly to contain
https://www.wired.com/story/when-next-animal-plague-hits-can-this-lab-stop-it
Introducing the 2021 WIRED Resiliency Residents
Over the next six months, five professionals from outside of journalism will give WIRED readers an inside perspective on their changing fiel
https://www.wired.com/story/introducing-2021-wired-resiliency-residents
The 40 Best Fourth of July Deals on Home and Outdoor Goods
Celebrate Independence Day by saving on grilling accessories, tablets, phones, espresso machines, hair tools—and, of course, mattresses.
https://www.wired.com/story/4th-of-july-sales-2021
How REvil Ransomware Took Out Thousands of Business at Once
More details have come to light as to how the notorious hacking group pulled off its unprecedented attack.
https://www.wired.com/story/revil-ransomware-supply-chain-technique
‘Returnal’ and Why Games Need More Badass Middle-Aged Women
Women in video games are either young and sexy or old and wise. But a character who’s built up the strength and confidence of experience? Si
https://www.wired.com/story/returnal-why-games-need-more-badass-middle-aged-women
How to Travel Safely During Your Pandemic Summer
Whether you want to fly internationally or cross state lines by car or train, here’s what you should know.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-travel-safely-during-a-pandemic
Do These Gadgets Actually Protect You? We Asked the Experts
From cell phone radiation and RFID blockers to UVC sanitizers, we investigated whether popular products are truly keeping you safe—or just s
https://www.wired.com/story/uvc-sanitizers-antimicrobial-cell-phone-radiation-rfid-blocker-tech-scaremongering