Tech ado Labs

There are now three versions of Apple's popular fitness smartwatch. Here's our guide to them all. https://bit.ly/3jkjrB3

42,000-foot plumes of ash. 143-mph firenadoes. 1,500-degree heat. These wildfires are a new kind of hell on earth, and scientists are racing to learn its rules. https://bit.ly/3l2YOJY

The first 2020 presidential debate was a series of interruptions and half-thoughts—like the internet IRL. https://bit.ly/33gsXQk

New movies are few; new TV is fast diminishing. Here are the books we think you should pick up instead. https://bit.ly/36jaaWs

Algorithms that quickly track the movement of wildfires could help firefighters‚ but the tech could also be put to non-humanitarian use. https://bit.ly/3ieVb23

“All computers are completely shut down,” one Universal Health Services employee told WIRED. https://bit.ly/2GgvjWi

It's easy to spend hours dashing and slashing your way through this roguelite dungeon crawler. https://bit.ly/3i8lW89

On this week’s podcast, Sarah Friar talks to us about how the hyperlocal social network is getting people to slow down and think about what they’re posting. https://bit.ly/3mXHXdo

A Florida middle school has staged mock outbreaks for years to teach science and civics. Last December’s lesson was an uncanny harbinger of Covid-19. https://bit.ly/30cUKiq

They're the easiest way to start building a smarter home. From Ikea and Philips Hue kits to ambient lighting, here are our favorites. https://bit.ly/3cALv0m

Stephen Hawking once proposed that unseen “primordial” black holes might be the hidden dark matter. A series of new studies shows how it can work. https://bit.ly/3mSoQl4

Many of the updates to Google's mobile OS are behind the scenes—but they can help you control your app permissions and keep your data safe. https://bit.ly/3i3fv6d

Plus: A cruel phishing test, ransomware hits Russia, and more of the week's top security news. https://bit.ly/30dDRUR

Scientists picked up signs of phosphene on Venus by using a technique called rotational spectroscopy. It works like this. https://bit.ly/3n2arTF

One year after organizing a walkout, employees are calling for a more ambitious environmental agenda. https://bit.ly/3cF5PxN

The company's latest TV is a love letter to the home theater, a display defined by its otherworldly vibrance. https://bit.ly/340IByk

The campaigns primarily targeted countries outside the US. But the same mechanisms could be used in “hack and leak” operations like those that roiled the 2016 campaign. https://bit.ly/32YpBBc

The company debuted a gaggle of new stuff, including several round Echos and a cloud gaming service. https://bit.ly/2RVE3DN

After a girl reported a suspicious TikTok profile, researchers detected aggressive adware in apps that had been downloaded 2.4 million times. https://bit.ly/33TKNaR

At our virtual conference, the journalist and CEO of Rappler explained how the goal isn't just to spread lies but to blur our sense of true and false. https://bit.ly/3kL7zsk

The neighborhood-focused social network leans on local human moderators as well as AI, she explained at WIRED's virtual W25 conference. https://bit.ly/3mK9rDv

For one thing, let's build a model of air drag and how it affects the ball differently when it's traveling faster and slower than the speed of sound. https://bit.ly/3mNEvlK

Reducing the cost of electric vehicles is all about a cheaper battery. Tesla outlined a plan that includes making more of the components itself. https://bit.ly/362oIto

Elon Musk made big promises at Tesla’s highly anticipated event. But a prototype never appeared, and it was unclear what the company had actually achieved. https://bit.ly/2RRBZMV

Do you need an activity tracker for skiing, or for counting your steps around the backyard? We've found the best fitness watches and trackers for everybody. https://bit.ly/3i0Kjos

The software industry makes amazing tools for itself, while doctors and scientists are stuck with old code. Tech needs to quit hacking and start listening. https://bit.ly/2ROp1Q6

Don't want to see me again? Please, spare me the proper breakup. It's more suitable to our contactless existence. https://bit.ly/2G2FGNm

The first big US city to prohibit private businesses from using the technology reflects rising skepticism of new tools and concerns about fairness. https://bit.ly/2FWiOPk

On this week’s podcast, the director of the upcoming 'Candyman' talks to WIRED writer Jason Parham about genre, social justice, and the future of going to the movies. https://bit.ly/35STg0n

Mike Postle was on an epic winning streak at a California casino. Veronica Brill thought he had to be playing dirty. Let the chips fall where they may. https://bit.ly/3hTIV6O

Virtual reality is more accessible than ever and these headsets can take you there, whether you want a standalone, room-scale, or PC-based experience. https://bit.ly/2FQHNUn

Shaving can cause razor burn and ingrown hairs. These alternative options might be better for your skin—and sanity. https://bit.ly/3ci74md

Chinese consumers tap the fintech app to pay bills, order in restaurants, and book appointments. Now it’s preparing for an IPO that could value it at $200 billion. https://bit.ly/2ZT5guW

Help your back and posture by raising your computer screen up to eye level. https://bit.ly/3ccDVcp

Scientists want public confidence. The White House wants an October Surprise. The FDA wants to avoid looking political. Big Pharma wants a win. You’re in the middle. https://bit.ly/2HgS5Of

The new 8th-generation iPad is already slightly discounted, alongside headphones, laptops, and PS4 titles like 'Ghosts of Tsushima'. https://bit.ly/2ZQVU2R

Plus: U2’s iPod partnership, the public sector’s need for tech minds, and unwelcome hurricane visitors. https://bit.ly/2FxuV5N

No one knows, not even the policy writers or enforcers. And the ambiguity is exacerbating threats to our electoral process. https://bit.ly/35JKS3n

Authorities charged the vehicle's "safety driver" with criminal negligence, but not the company that developed the technology. https://bit.ly/3kye6Xb

Platforms like Facebook are designed to profit from humans' confirmation bias. Here's how to restore balance to your feed. https://bit.ly/33SBgRt

At the virtual event honoring our annual list of innovators and icons, he talked about why TV and movies will someday "be small." https://bit.ly/2E9uFsO

Sometimes the sequel is better, the Quest 2 is a virtually flawless improvement on the original. https://bit.ly/3mtv4Yv

The rise of “zoombombing” is just the latest example of why developers need to plan for harmful misuses as much as potential costly bugs. https://bit.ly/3knOdJp

The editor of Science has abandoned staid academic-speak to take on falsehoods in the White House—decorum be damned. https://bit.ly/32B7txe

It started with the district hiring a little-known virtual charter school company, which led to balky connections and an even more troublesome curriculum. https://bit.ly/2Rtvvni

We sautéed, boiled, and burned our food to find the best portable propane gas stoves for your next outdoor adventure. https://bit.ly/3iz0fit

The platform was key to the president’s upset victory in 2016. Can a group of former employees use it to boost Joe Biden? https://bit.ly/3cbYrtL

Whether you’re casting a ballot in person or by mail, there’s plenty to worry about. Mass voter fraud shouldn’t be on the list. https://bit.ly/2FAququ

We rounded up all the top slates available right now. Whether you prefer iOS, Android, or Windows, we have a pick for you. https://bit.ly/3kh3A6y

You can stream Apple's product announcement on your mobile device, on your computer, or—the best way—on your television. https://bit.ly/3iw860f