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The game’s director, Yasunori Ichinose, gives us a breakdown of its Japanese folklore influences. https://bit.ly/31ynmDf

The labels attached to images used to train machine-vision systems are often wrong. That could mean bad decisions by self-driving cars and medical algorithms. https://bit.ly/2PllaMN

The photography book, released during Women’s Futures Month and on the heels of a worldwide vaccine rollout, couldn’t come at a better time. https://bit.ly/3rB6W7p

Blizzard's free-to-play collectible card game is easy to learn but difficult to master, and every play involves calculations you may not even know you're doing. https://bit.ly/39KRjEH

Small screens don’t mean small accomplishments. Here’s how to get big things done. https://bit.ly/3ucUexH

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on automation, productivity, and what it means to be human. https://bit.ly/3rBJtD6

Every television deserves a dedicated row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorites. https://bit.ly/2LdQ3gk

Called Stretch, the machine may look wildly different than its famous cousins Spot and Atlas, but it shares a ton of their DNA. https://bit.ly/3u1xAbk

Now that the pioneering online bank is merging with BBVA, you might be in the market for something new. These are the closest, easiest alternatives. https://bit.ly/3tU7U0i

No matter which console or device you play on, these corded headsets will lend depth and drama to your gameplay. https://bit.ly/31YTe3z

Sharing is caring—except when it's an unwelcome photo from a rando on the subway. Here's how to lock down your phone and computer. https://bit.ly/31omQYn

Plus: Fox News gets sued for its election coverage (again), a record ransomware attack, and more of the week’s top security news. https://bit.ly/3w5UJv1

This app-guided jump rope system gives you a killer full-body exercise routine that's also loads of fun. Your downstairs neighbors just might not be as amused. https://bit.ly/3deHmjw

Spruce up for spring with great discounts on headphones and home theater gear. https://bit.ly/3fj6por

Plus: The optimism of the early internet, the failure of Vine, and a cargo crisis. https://bit.ly/3crQaDz

“How is it that I'm identifying with a container ship?” a weary world wonders. https://bit.ly/3snCIGi

Everyone knows Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube make money by keeping users engaged. Why won’t their executives admit it to Congress? https://bit.ly/3cmgEGC

No one could deny that Timothy was sick. But when doctors can’t agree on the cause of an illness, what happens to the patients trapped in limbo? https://bit.ly/3d7EUv9

Vendors are cashing in on people desperate to leapfrog the line—or falsely certify that they got the shot. https://bit.ly/3d63vk1

The semiconductor giant announced plans to open its factories to others, but it will send some of its most advanced designs to be made in Taiwan. https://bit.ly/3cmknnv

A new FBI report proves that the Justice Department is failing to combat internet fraud. Here’s how the government should address that. https://bit.ly/3rhwLcM

Is a job offer a way out, or a pathway to soul-crushing disappointment? Megan weighs in. https://bit.ly/3rl2JEM

The country’s poorer communities often lack access to tech equipment. Teams that recruit low-income players are providing another path to economic mobility. https://bit.ly/31f1RHq

A crop of new, weird, and expressive photography games get players to look around, create digital mementos, and say “I was here.” https://bit.ly/3tNzR9R

Cloudflare says it’s possible to build a version of the notoriously slow and buggy tool without compromising on speed. https://bit.ly/31byWnv

Experts are using AI to pick apart classic recordings from the 50s and 60s, isolate the instruments, and stitch them back together in crisp, bold ways. https://bit.ly/3lGF3cV

The newly revamped game is the latest in a slew of indie titles normalizing conversations around mental health. https://bit.ly/2QyQ6cR

Close that newsfeed for a while. These Android and iPhone video games are a great distraction. https://bit.ly/3ri9ac0

Bats likely gave it to a mystery animal that then gave it to people. We passed it on to minks. Where does it go from there—and could it come back to us? https://bit.ly/3lBV1VL

Researchers found that social media users are generally adept at identifying fake news. But that doesn’t always affect their decision to repost it. https://bit.ly/3eWqBfA

The new Marvel series on Disney+ feels like a bloated blockbuster masquerading as a television show. https://bit.ly/3d04a6K

There’s a psychology behind our affection for retro gaming, and it’s only partly to do with nostalgia for the past. https://bit.ly/3scs9G0

Plus: A mysterious zero-day spree, a high-profile hacker indictment, and more of the week’s top security news. https://bit.ly/2PfVtN5

Install these tools to supercharge the capabilities of your Apple wearable. https://bit.ly/3tCZfza

Distract yourself from thinking about your upcoming vaccine appointment (if you have one!) with discounts on Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and more. https://bit.ly/3r031kx

The company's step-through electric bike has wide tires, a Bosch motor, and a variable shifter to take you anywhere without hassle. https://bit.ly/3lz4s8w

Humans dump an estimated 10 billion gallons of potential biofuel into landfills every year. Researchers found a way to capitalize on it. https://bit.ly/3eXZmkE

Covering waterways would, in a sense, make solar panels water-cooled, boosting their efficiency. https://bit.ly/38Zd82R

“Let us bake a pie, though we know not which recipe is rated highest.” https://bit.ly/2QeCS4x

Researchers used thermal radiation data to find patterns in recent eruptions—providing another metric to help get ahead of a potentially deadly blast. https://bit.ly/3rWXUCO

Should you buy a virtual console, find old-school hardware from your childhood, or dip your toes into emulators? We can help. https://bit.ly/3eSDGqb

The ride-hail giant shifts its stand following a court ruling, part of a global push for a “third category” of workers. https://bit.ly/2OK8Q8n

The streaming service's latest glossy reality show is so ill-suited to the present moment, you might find yourself yelling at the TV. https://bit.ly/3bVVVZV

Backers see a way to reach the unbanked. But any system could give the government a record of every dollar you spend. https://bit.ly/2OH4Y8j

How the shape of deep learning—and the fate of the tech industry—went up for sale in Harrah's Room 731, on the shores of Lake Tahoe. https://bit.ly/3cFUyhe

The Whoop Strap 3.0 was developed by and for college-level athletes. For most casual exercise, it misses the mark. https://bit.ly/3ePsR8e

The video game was just valued at a staggering $45 billion. It's also been a lifeline for my children since the start of lockdown. https://bit.ly/3tqIKG6

Managers of the ImageNet data set paved the way for advances in deep learning. Now they’ve taken a big step to protect people’s privacy. https://bit.ly/38In8x0

When my dad passed away without a will, my family had so many unanswered questions. These resources can help make it easier for those you leave behind. https://bit.ly/3lrzSxu

The mapping app is about much more than simply getting from A to B. Here's how to get tailored updates, reviews, and local perspectives. https://bit.ly/3cBa9ia