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California’s blazes have sent a haze across the United States. An experimental model shows where that cloud ends up. https://bit.ly/3jvkxcR

The ubiquitous Shlayer adware has picked up a new trick, slipping past Cupertino's “notarization” defenses for the first time. https://bit.ly/31Gy1MO

Speaking at a prestigious crypto conference this month, Seny Kamara called on the field to recognize its blind spots—and fix them. https://bit.ly/32Jl987

Whether your children are distance learning, in the classroom, or somewhere in between, we’ve got a school supplies list to make this year a little easier. https://bit.ly/3baJwzt

A proposed law would require the tech giants to negotiate with publishers. Similar attempts in Europe have largely failed. https://bit.ly/34OYFoK

A conversation with Director Dean Parisot and writers Ed Solomon and Chris Matheson about how they updated the franchise for its third film. https://bit.ly/34Js0AR

Want 'Fall Guys'? It’s free if you have PlayStation Plus! We’ve also rounded up a ton of other sales, including discounts on robot vacuums and earbuds. https://bit.ly/3lCfv0j

The adaptation of the 1987 arcade game didn't get the credit it deserved—and would probably fare much better with modern audiences. https://bit.ly/2D8LrYF

We had really started to worry about James Corden, TBH. https://bit.ly/2G3Gx01

In China, the messaging platform blocked thousands of keywords related to the virus, a new report reveals. https://bit.ly/2YIZY4P

There's a lot going on with the USPS right now. Here's a complete state-by-state guide to how to get your ballot—and when it's due. https://bit.ly/32Lyflp

Here’s all the gear you need to handle any DIY job, from basic repairs to more ambitious home improvement projects. https://bit.ly/3joHrm3

Bathrooms are getting smarter, smelling nicer, making you sweat, cooling you down, and, of course, still graciously accepting your waste. https://bit.ly/2D4bEaF

The state's apocalyptic blazes have burned 2,000 square miles in 10 days. Here's how they almost claimed a 130-year-old astronomical icon. https://bit.ly/2YBM7xb

From the Move to the Beam, we've tested every speaker from the venerable brand. We like them all—but here are the best picks to fit your lifestyle. https://bit.ly/32pwY32

It's already looking shaky and politicized on the subject of convalescent plasma. What will happen with vaccines? https://bit.ly/2YwYOco

Nomad’s Base Station Pro can charge multiple devices at once without needing to place them just so on the mat. https://bit.ly/31pZwu6

The newest update to this smart bicycle trainer improves—and futureproofs—the indoor riding experience. https://bit.ly/2FX9Jpx

Conservative influencers say they understand the president's moves to shut down the platform in the US, even if it costs them their audience. https://bit.ly/3lfqrk9

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just getting started, here's all the gear you need to get your flow on. https://bit.ly/32fJCSc

Many seniors, veterans, and chronically ill people rely on the USPS for prescriptions and medical supplies. During Covid-19, they can’t just go to a drugstore. https://bit.ly/32hZsvK

Sick people can already get the treatment, and the data is inconclusive. But the president is super into it. https://bit.ly/34qd6PT

FritzFrog has been used to try and infiltrate government agencies, banks, telecom companies, and universities across the US and Europe. https://bit.ly/2FMU3Fb

Plus: A top-secret iPod, Carnival ransomware, and more of the week’s top security news. https://bit.ly/2YmjGmz

The doom of a cul-de-sac has long been a Hollywood staple. https://bit.ly/2QiBTxb

Prosecutors allege that former Uber security chief Joseph Sullivan covered up a major breach, in the first high-profile case of its kind. https://bit.ly/31h1YTB

Coast-to-coast roll calls, Billie Eilish, and Meg Whitman’s quick bite—this year’s all-digital Democratic National Convention was a lesson in the new voyeurism. https://bit.ly/3j3AMxK

An appeals court delayed a requirement that the companies treat drivers as employees. Voters will ultimately decide through a November ballot measure. https://bit.ly/3aMAW9z

The scheme involved 7,000 $94 toothbrushes, according to law enforcement. https://bit.ly/2QcJAF5

With no connectivity and little diversity, the military's hub may soon be a threat to national security. https://bit.ly/34m32HF

Skilled in the conciseness of Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, the congressperson said all she needed to say in the short time she was given at the DNC. https://bit.ly/328a2W2

The falsehood that the senator isn't really a US citizen comes from an old playbook. https://bit.ly/3aONVI8

Editor in chief Nicholas Thompson sits down with WIRED reporters to talk about how another round of remote learning could deepen education inequality in the US. https://bit.ly/3kZQ4W8

Scientists calculate that the top 200 meters of ocean alone contains up to 21 million metric tons of plastic. And that wasn't even counting microfibers. https://bit.ly/3gc6ebc

“Phone spear phishing” attacks have been on the rise since a bitcoin scam took over the social media platform in July. https://bit.ly/3l1P2IX

Covid-19 has given rise to a new blood feud—and the two camps are increasingly blaming each other for everything the pandemic has wrought. https://bit.ly/3aD8iYo

When people build a database to manage reading lists or feed their neighbors, that’s coding—and culture. https://bit.ly/3kVQH2Y

Moving images bombard our brains and fog our thoughts—but every now and then they expand our minds. https://bit.ly/346U8Oh

We picked the best gaming headsets for every budget and gaming system—PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC, Mac, and mobile. https://bit.ly/31YTe3z

In the first of a two-part Get WIRED podcast series, we look at the radical, virtual-reality-based tactics of animal-rights group Direct Action Everywhere. https://bit.ly/2Y82v8s

I went to a self-breakthrough workshop in Beijing to decipher the country’s tech culture. I left with a transformed vision of my Chinese American self. https://bit.ly/3aw0RlX

We tried all 34 packs of stuff you can buy for your Sims. Here's what we think of each one and the best ones to get for $200 or less. https://bit.ly/3ayLpp5

Keep your logins under lock and key. We picked our favorites for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers. https://bit.ly/3iMgb0A

Android and iOS are getting better about protecting your data and device. But if you're looking for an extra line of defense, these can help. https://bit.ly/30YzE8h

Plus: TikTok tracking, Russian SIMs, and more of this week's top security news. https://bit.ly/3kM9pd6

Over the last few years, so-called jackpotting attacks have gotten increasingly sophisticated—while cash machines remain largely the same. https://bit.ly/2Y62stP

Peter Jackson's trilogy is too long, the Rankin/Bass cartoon from the 1970s is too short. The proper length is somewhere in between. https://bit.ly/3fZMZBF

Plus: Kamala Harris' stance on Section 230, a doctor's duty to misinformed patients, and an iconic new Airbnb. https://bit.ly/3gYEsQL

Netflix's new film updates a played-out superhero trope with a hidden message about the evils of human experimentation. https://bit.ly/340qmdJ

The Justice Department says that an agent of the terrorist organization operated FaceMaskCenter.com, in part of a series of cryptocurrency-related complaints. https://bit.ly/344eV4K