I Found My Niche on TikTok—You Can Too
You have one minute to make a statement, but trust me, it's enough time to do something amazing.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-find-community-tiktok-famous
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I Found My Niche on TikTok—You Can Too
You have one minute to make a statement, but trust me, it's enough time to do something amazing.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-find-community-tiktok-famous
Our Picks From Outdoor Winter Clearance Sales Going on Now
The best time to buy is when the season is winding down. It's not just cold-weather picks, but backpacks, headlamps, sporks, and more.
https://www.wired.com/story/winter-clearance-outdoor-sale-february-2021-update
We Still Don’t Know How Well Covid Vaccines Stop Transmission
Two new studies are being hailed as proof that vaccinated people can doff masks and pod-hop worry-free. But not so fast.
https://www.wired.com/story/we-still-dont-know-how-well-covid-vaccines-stop-transmission
Teaching Classic Lit Helps Game Designers Make Better Stories
Are you game? See How Homer, Faulkner, and Ibsen can help.
https://www.wired.com/story/classic-literature-game-design-development-better-stories
Sex Tapes, Hush Money, and Hollywood’s Economy of Secrets
Meet Kevin Blatt, the celebrity fixer who’s a master at shepherding compromising material off the internet—or into the hands of the highest
https://www.wired.com/story/sex-tapes-hush-money-hollywood-kevin-blatt
'Lapsis' and the Rise of Gig-Economy Sci-Fi
Like 'Sorry to Bother You,' Noah Hutton’s feature debut uses genre to prod the callous excesses of capitalism
https://www.wired.com/story/gig-economy-sci-fi-lapsis
So Long, Fry’s. I Learned Everything About Gadgets From You
Now that the big-box electronics store has shuttered, future generations need a place where they can touch and discover the next great tech
https://www.wired.com/story/so-long-frys
When the Grid Goes Down, Can a Fleet of Batteries Replace It?
In a power crisis, maybe the solution is a network of smaller energy sources distributed across multiple places—like your garage.
https://www.wired.com/story/when-the-grid-goes-down-can-a-fleet-of-batteries-replace-it
Twitch’s DMCA Takedowns Threaten to Drive Musicians Away
Twitch once looked like a lifeline for DJs and singers during the pandemic. The platform’s copyright issues tarnish that promise.
https://www.wired.com/story/twitch-coronavirus-musicians-dmca-takedowns
Gig Workers Gather Their Own Data to Check the Algorithm’s Math
Drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other firms are building apps to compare their mileage with pay slips. One group is selling the data to governme
https://www.wired.com/story/gig-workers-gather-data-check-algorithm-math
Lectric’s Ebike Is Heavy but Foldable and Affordable
At $899, this folding electric bike's tremendous value makes it easy to look past its faults.
https://www.wired.com/review/lectric-xp-bike
What a 1900s Wildlife Survey Reveals About Climate Change
A century ago, a biologist counted California's desert animals. Now researchers are retracing his steps—and the results are surprising.
https://www.wired.com/story/what-a-1900s-wildlife-survey-reveals-about-climate-change
How to Remember a Disaster Without Being Shattered by It
Maragaret McKinnon survived a mid-air catastrophe, then became a major researcher of memory and trauma. Now she’s studying how the pandemic
https://www.wired.com/story/remember-disaster-without-being-shattered-ptsd-covid
'2034,' Part V: Sailing Into Darkness
“Somewhere in that black hole was the Zheng He and the rest of the Chinese fleet. And she would be expected to find and destroy it.”
https://www.wired.com/story/2034-part-v-sailing-into-darkness
Perseverance’s Eyes See a Different Mars
The Red Planet’s red looks different to an Earthling than it would to a Martian—or to a robot with hyperspectral cameras for eyes.
https://www.wired.com/story/perseverances-eyes-see-a-different-mars
Think a Temporary Cardboard Desk Is a Good Idea? Think Again
This cardboard workspace just wouldn't stay the f*** put.
https://www.wired.com/review/stykka-stay-the-f-home-cardboard-desk
Facebook’s Petty Unfriending of Australia
There are real flaws in the country’s proposed law to make platforms pay for news, but the social media giant’s protest doesn’t address them.
https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-facebooks-petty-unfriending-of-australia
The Most Romantic Date Spots in 'Super Mario 3D World'
My partner and I spent 12 hours in a cornucopia of cooperative courtship, and I wouldn't have had it any other way.
https://www.wired.com/story/most-romantic-date-spots-super-mario-3d-world
A Guide to HDMI Cables for Next-Gen Gaming
New standards and new consoles mean new terms to understand before you open your wallet.
https://www.wired.com/story/hdmi-cables-next-gen-gaming-playstation-xbox
The Energy Sector Must Prepare for More Extreme Weather
Energy plants, like those in Texas, don’t guard against events that are perceived to be exceedingly rare. That’s no longer an option.
https://www.wired.com/story/energy-sector-extreme-weather
The Woman Bulldozing Video Games’ Toughest DRM
For Empress, cracking titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Immortals Fenyx Rising is more than a pastime. It's a mission.
https://www.wired.com/story/empress-drm-cracking-denuvo-video-game-piracy
How Planes Keep Flying After an Engine Catches Fire
A Boeing 777 shed huge chunks of metal over a Denver suburb over the weekend—but wasn't in danger of going down itself.
https://www.wired.com/story/boeing-777-engine-fire-twin-jet-failure-flight
Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dog Is Now Armed—in the Name of Art
A group of meme-spinning pranksters attached a paintball gun to the dynamic robot to make a point about the automated future.
https://www.wired.com/story/boston-dynamics-robot-dog-armed-name-art
Alexa Has No Place on Your Face. The Echo Frames Prove it
The tech giant’s new smart glasses are an innovative way to accomplish very little.
https://www.wired.com/review/amazon-echo-frames
Lenovo's X1 Carbon Shows Why Linux Is Great on ThinkPads
It’s not flawless, but the excellent hardware and software support make this a great laptop for Linux users.
https://www.wired.com/review/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-linux-edition
China Hijacked an NSA Hacking Tool—and Used It for Years
The hackers used the agency’s EpMe exploit to attack Windows devices years before the Shadow Brokers leaked the agency’s zero-day arsenal on
https://www.wired.com/story/china-nsa-hacking-tool-epme-hijack
The Mantis Shrimp Inspires a New Material—Made by Bacteria
By 3D-printing scaffolds and dipping them in microbe juice, scientists make robust structures that could one day lead to self-growing roads.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-mantis-shrimp-inspires-a-new-material-made-by-bacteria
Cheese Actually Isn’t Bad for You
Don’t feel sheepish reaching for that manchego. Cheese doesn’t deserve its unhealthy reputation.
https://www.wired.com/story/cheese-actually-isnt-bad-for-you
The Pandemic Will End—but Covid-19 May Be Here to Stay
Some viruses became endemic over time, circulating constantly, perhaps in a less lethal form. We’ll need a new game plan if this one sticks
https://www.wired.com/story/the-pandemic-will-end-but-covid-19-may-be-here-to-stay
A Trippy Visualization Charts the Internet's Growth Since 1997
In 2003, Barrett Lyon created a map of the internet. In 2021, he did it again—and showed just how quickly it's expanded.
https://www.wired.com/story/opte-internet-map-visualization
The AI Research Paper Was Real. The ‘Coauthor’ Wasn't
An MIT professor found his name on two papers with which he had no connection. A different paper listed a fictitious author by the name of "..
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-research-paper-real-coauthor-not
The Best Smart Bulbs to Light Up Your Home
They're the easiest way to start building a smarter home. From Nooie and Ikea bulbs to Phillips Hue and ambient lighting kits, here are our
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smart-bulbs
What My Dialup Youth Taught Me About Sex and the Internet
The first generation of girls to grow up on the internet are now parents themselves. That might mean a new approach to sex education.
https://www.wired.com/story/dial-up-youth-sex-and-the-internet
How Covid Gums Up the Court System
Videofeeds sometimes fail, defense attorneys can’t confer with clients, and witnesses have a hard time reviewing documents.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-covid-gums-up-court-system
The Untold History of America’s Zero-Day Market
The lucrative business of dealing in code vulnerabilities is central to espionage and war planning, which is why brokers never spoke about i
https://www.wired.com/story/untold-history-americas-zero-day-market
How to Have a Meaningful Video Chat … With Your Dog
Has the pandemic separated you from your four-legged friend? These tips will help you stay in touch.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-have-a-meaningful-video-chat-with-your-dog
The CDC has released a report showing that two masks are better than one for curbing transmission of the coronavirus. Here's the proper way
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-double-mask
Listen to an 18,000-Year-Old Instrument Sing Once More
Long, long ago, a human modified a conch shell to belt out a tune. Here's how scientists resurrected its triumphant sound.
https://www.wired.com/story/listen-to-an-18000-year-old-instrument-sing-once-more
The AirPods Max Are Insanely Great—and Insanely Expensive
Apple’s flagship noise-canceling headphones have a premium build and a premium price tag, but they also sound better than the rest.
https://www.wired.com/review/apple-airpods-max
All These Mutant Virus Strains Need New Code Names
As potentially more dangerous variants of Covid-19 spread, scientists are taking a crack at giving them clearer names that’ll help in the fi
https://www.wired.com/story/all-these-mutant-virus-strains-need-new-code-names
How to Stream the Super Bowl, Kitten Bowl, and Puppy Bowl
It's a day of Bowls and we'll tell you how to watch every one of them online, for free.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-stream-super-bowl-kitten-bowl-puppy-bowl-2021
‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Is Clever Sci-Fi About Internet Trolls
Ken Liu's new short story is about a mother and father who get harassed online when they advocate for gun control following their daughter's
https://www.wired.com/2021/02/geeks-guide-thoughts-and-prayers
There Are Spying Eyes Everywhere—and Now They Share a Brain
Security cameras. License plate readers. Smartphone trackers. Drones. We’re being watched 24/7. What happens when all those data streams fus
https://www.wired.com/story/there-are-spying-eyes-everywhere-and-now-they-share-a-brain
Why Insider ‘Zoom Bombs’ Are So Hard to Stop
Researchers have found that most calls to disrupt videoconferences originate with the participants, especially in high schools and colleges.
https://www.wired.com/story/zoombomb-inside-jobs
The Amazon Case Signals a Tougher Stance on Gig Economy Firms
The retail giant agrees to repay almost $62 million in tips to drivers for its Flex delivery service; the company used the money to meet its
https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-case-signals-tougher-stance-gig-economy-firms
The Recession Exposes the US’ Failures on Worker Retraining
Unemployment is high, and many pre-pandemic jobs will not return. But the US spends a smaller share of its economy on training than most dev
https://www.wired.com/story/recession-exposes-us-failures-worker-retraining
Sick and Tired of Meal Prep? Let a Newsletter Decide for You
Fed up with pandemic-fueled meal-prep anxiety, I asked the Gray Lady to send me a weekly email telling me precisely what to buy and cook. It
https://www.wired.com/story/rants-and-raves-five-weeknight-dishes
This Encrypted Gun Registry Might Bridge a Partisan Divide
Researchers from Brown University have developed a system that could keep track of firearms while preserving privacy.
https://www.wired.com/story/national-gun-registry-encrypted-decentralized