The World Needs a ‘Chronicles of Amber’ TV Show
It's time the work of sci-fi writer Roger Zelazny got its own adaptations.
https://www.wired.com/2021/05/geeks-guide-roger-zelazny
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The World Needs a ‘Chronicles of Amber’ TV Show
It's time the work of sci-fi writer Roger Zelazny got its own adaptations.
https://www.wired.com/2021/05/geeks-guide-roger-zelazny
'Saturday Night Live' Helped Create the Age of Memes. Now It Can't Keep Up
Forty-six seasons in, the show seems to lag behind the speed of internet comedy.
https://www.wired.com/story/saturday-night-live-meme-comedy
An FTC Lawsuit Says Frontier Lied About Internet Speeds
The complaint alleges nearly 30 percent of the internet company's DSL customers may have received speeds slower than what they paid for.
https://www.wired.com/story/ftc-lawsuit-says-frontier-lied-about-internet-speeds
This Brain-Controlled Robotic Arm Can Twist, Grasp—and Feel
Nathan Copeland learned to move a robotic arm with his mind, but it was kind of slow. Then researchers gave him touch feedback.
https://www.wired.com/story/this-brain-controlled-robotic-arm-can-twist-grasp-and-feel
The Most Radical Thing About Ford's F-150 Lightning? The Price
After tax credits, the base model of the electric pickup will be cheaper than its gas-fueled sibling, removing what has been a big barrier f
https://www.wired.com/story/most-radical-thing-about-ford-f-150-lightning-cost
Check Out Snap’s New AR Glasses. And No, You Can’t Buy Them
The company formerly known as Snapchat is all in on augmented reality. But its new wearable Spectacles aren’t for sale; they’re just a way t
https://www.wired.com/story/snap-spectacles-ar
Twitter's Photo Crop Algorithm Favors White Faces and Women
A study of 10,000 images found bias in what the system chooses to highlight. Twitter has stopped using it on mobile, and will consider ditch
https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-photo-crop-algorithm-favors-white-faces-women
Hurricane ‘Price Tags’ Could Reveal the Cost of Global Warming
A new study shows that climate-driven sea level rise made the damage from Superstorm Sandy $8 billion worse around New York City.
https://www.wired.com/story/hurricane-price-tags-could-reveal-the-cost-of-global-warming
Android 12 Lets You See What Your Apps Are Getting Into
A new privacy dashboard and “app hibernation” are coming to Google's mobile operating system.
https://www.wired.com/story/android-12-app-permissions-privacy
AT&T Is Spinning Off WarnerMedia to Focus on Telecoms Again
Three years after acquiring Time Warner, the wireless carrier is shedding its media business to prioritize fiber and 5G.
https://www.wired.com/story/att-spinning-off-warnermedia-focus-on-telecoms-again
The Arecibo Observatory Was Like Family. I Couldn't Save It
I grew up in awe of the iconic telescope. It raised me, and I helped control its fate. Could I have done more to protect it before its sudde
https://www.wired.com/story/arecibo-observatory-family-collapse
Ransomware’s Dangerous New Trick Is Double-Encrypting Your Data
Even when you pay for a decryption key, your files may still be locked up by another strain of malware.
https://www.wired.com/story/ransomware-double-encryption
When Musk Tweets About Crypto, It's Eloncoin All the Way Down
The Tesla and SpaceX billionaire has sent Dogecoin and Bitcoin on a roller coaster this month—and exposed weaknesses in the cryptocurrency m
https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-dogecoin-bitcoin-tweets-prices
Covid Forced America to Make More Stuff. What Happens Now?
A software entrepreneur pivoted to making masks at the start of the pandemic. The experience opened his eyes: “I thought, ‘Wow, the US reall..
https://www.wired.com/story/software-entrepreneur-pandemic-pivot-manufacturing-masks
Vietnamese Myth and Magic Come Alive in 'Hoa'
A small development studio with big dreams has conjured up one of the indie world's most anticipated upcoming titles.
https://www.wired.com/story/vietnamese-culture-storytelling-hoa-impressions
Google IO 2021: How to Watch It, and What to Expect
The company’s annual tech conference kicks off Tuesday morning.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-google-io-2021
These Tools Can Help You Find Your Lost Devices
Between Apple's new AirTags, Samsung's SmartTags, and Tile trackers, you have plenty of options to make sure you don't lose your phone—or yo
https://www.wired.com/story/all-the-ways-find-lost-phone-airtags-tile
An Unfussy, Affordable Nonstick Pan That Works With Induction
If you’ve had trouble finding a nonstick pan that performs well, consider Cuisinart’s carbon-steel cookware.
https://www.wired.com/review/cuisinart-carbonware-carbon-steel-frying-pan
The Secret Role Histones Played in Complex Cell Evolution
New work shows that the proteins, long treated as boring spools for DNA, are key to the origin story for eukaryotes and still play important
https://www.wired.com/story/the-secret-role-histones-played-in-complex-cell-evolution
The Wondrous, Tedious Ocean of 'Subnautica: Below Zero'
The game is, for the most part, a sublime seafaring sequel. Too bad it often feels like a grind.
https://www.wired.com/story/subnautica-below-zero-impressions
Making Video Games Is Not a Dream Job
For his new book Press Reset, journalist Jason Schreier spoke to countless game developers who have had their lives upended by the industry.
https://www.wired.com/2021/05/geeks-guide-jason-schreier
New Mask Guidance, Shots for Teens, and More Coronavirus News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
https://www.wired.com/story/new-mask-guidance-shots-for-teens-coronavirus-news
AI Shows ExxonMobil Downplayed Its Role in Climate Change
According to a new paper, the company’s own research showed that human activity was a contributor, but public statements suggested otherwise.
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-shows-exxonmobil-downplayed-role-climate-change
The 16 Best Gifts for the Recent College Grad
This year’s students have been through a lot. Ring in their special milestone with useful gadgets, outdoor gear, subscriptions, and more.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/college-graduation-gifts-2021
The Chip Shortage Is Driving Up Tech Prices—Starting With TVs
Some high-end televisions already cost 30 percent more than they did last summer. As the crunch continues, expect more gadget prices to spik
https://www.wired.com/story/chip-shortage-electronics-prices-tvs-displays
Adidas and Allbirds Team Up to Make Sustainable Running Shoes
The high-performance Futurecraft.Footprint shows the key to a lower carbon impact might lie in collaboration, not competition.
https://www.wired.com/story/allbirds-adidas-futurecraft-footprint-running-shoe
The PS5 Is Starting to Look Like the Revolution It Promised
What’s happening with Sony’s latest console, now that it’s been out for six months? Supply issues aside, it’s proving to be much more than a
https://www.wired.com/story/playstation-5-six-months-later
Humans Need to Create Interspecies Money to Save the Planet
A new form of digital currency for animals, trees, and other wildlife (no, not like Dogecoin) would help protect biodiversity and bend techn
https://www.wired.com/story/interspecies-money
Vaccinating US Kids Isn’t Neglect of Indian Adults
The debate over whether it’s ethical to inoculate American children while the pandemic rages elsewhere is unproductive and harmful.
https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-vaccinating-us-kids-isnt-neglect-of-indian-adults
How Amazon Sidewalk Works—and Why You May Want to Turn It Off
The premise is convenient. But the ecommerce giant’s record on privacy isn't exactly inspiring.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-amazon-sidewalk-works
Biden Makes a Deal With Uber and Lyft in the Name of Vaccines
Despite his unease with the ride-hail business model, the president needs help getting more Americans to vaccination sites to meet his July
https://www.wired.com/story/biden-deal-uber-lyft-name-vaccines
Black and Queer AI Groups Say They'll Spurn Google Funding
The move is the latest fallout following the departures of the heads of the company's ethical AI research team and a recruiter.
https://www.wired.com/story/black-queer-ai-groups-spurn-google-funding
US Teens Can Get Their Covid Shot. What’s Next for Schools?
Kids as young as 12 are now authorized for Pfizer’s vaccine. That could make it easier for campuses to reopen this fall—but it introduces a
https://www.wired.com/story/us-teens-can-get-their-covid-shot-whats-next-for-schools
Apple Execs Chose to Keep a Hack of 128 Million iPhones Quiet
Emails from the Epic Games lawsuit show Apple brass discussing how to handle a 2015 iOS hack. The company never directly notified affected u
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-execs-chose-to-keep-hack-of-128-million-iphones-quiet
How to Use Tech to Capture Your Family History
Our elders have rich stories to share. There’s no better time than now to sit down and hit Record.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-tech-capture-family-history
The Best Chef’s Knives to Sharpen Your Home Cooking Skills
It's the indispensable multi-tool of the kitchen. We sliced and diced our way through meats and veggies to find today's best blades.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-chef-knives
Rugged French Presses for Your Coffee-Fueled Summer Adventures
Whether you're an avid camper or vacation home–renter, try one of these glass-free French presses made for traveling.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-french-press-coffee-makers-travel-camping-outdoors
25 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts on Sale Now
Mom deserves breakfast in bed, but she may like these discounts on WIRED-recommended gear too.
https://www.wired.com/story/last-minute-mothers-day-gift-ideas-deals-2021-final-update
Google Gets Serious About Two-Factor Authentication. Good!
The tech giant wants to push its billions of users—and the rest of the industry—to enable multifactor authentication by default.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-two-factor-authentication-default
The Colonial Pipeline Hack Is a New Extreme for Ransomware
An attack has crippled the company’s operations—and cut off a large portion of the East Coast’s fuel supply—in an ominous development for cr
https://www.wired.com/story/colonial-pipeline-ransomware-attack
Sci-Fi About Overpopulation Was Way Off
In his new book, political reporter Matthew Yglesias imagines a future America that's revitalized itself by tripling its population.
https://www.wired.com/2021/05/geeks-guide-matthew-yglesias
Epic’s Years-Long Plan to Paint Itself as Gaming’s Good Guy
This week’s antitrust trial against Apple reveals in new detail how the Fortnite developer aimed to take on the industry's titans.
https://www.wired.com/story/epic-games-plan-paint-itself-as-good-guy
Pfizer's FDA Request, Vaccine Diplomacy, and More Coronavirus News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
https://www.wired.com/story/pfizer-fda-request-vaccine-diplomacy-coronavirus-news
Apollo's Ghost E-Scooter Is So Powerful, It's Scary
This electric kick scooter is heavy and spendy, but its dual motors can get close to 40 miles per hour.
https://www.wired.com/review/apollo-ghost
The Wolf Tree and the World Wide Web
In this essay from 'Finding the Mother Tree,' Suzanne Simard reflects on parenting, climate change, and the networks at the heart of the for
https://www.wired.com/story/wolf-tree-world-wide-web
Sharks Use the Earth’s Magnetic Field Like a Compass
Biologists have long believed that these animals rely on magnetic sensing to migrate across oceans. Someone finally figured out how to prove
https://www.wired.com/story/sharks-use-the-earths-magnetic-field-like-a-compass
Oversight Board to Facebook: We’re Not Doing Your Dirty Work
The decision on Trump is the clearest indication yet that the board does not want to be Facebook’s flunky.
https://www.wired.com/story/oversight-board-to-facebook-not-going-to-do-your-dirty-work
Dropping a bunch of cash and relearning game controls just to play a few new levels isn’t worth it anymore.
https://www.wired.com/story/no-more-dlcs
Google Remembers Android Tablets Exist, Adds a New Media Hub
A surge in interest for large-screen slates has prompted the company to inject an “Entertainment Space” into the user interface.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-adds-entertainment-experience-android-tablets
Forget To-Do Lists. You Really Need a 'Got Done' List
Most digital productivity tools focus on what you have yet to do, but never celebrate what you've accomplished.
https://www.wired.com/story/productivity-got-done-list