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Perk Up With the Best Latte and Cappuccino Makers

Tired of plain espresso and pour-over? Add some milk to your mornings with one of these barista-worthy makers. https://bit.ly/3Ah67q8

Black Scientists Find Community—and Plan for the Road Ahead

The Black in X network mobilized last summer to bring attention to racism in STEM. This week, they’re holding their first conference to talk about what’s next. https://bit.ly/3hp9Hpx

The Antitrust Case Against Facebook Is Very Much Alive

A judge dealt the Federal Trade Commission a setback this week in its quest to break the company up—but also provided a roadmap for how to proceed. https://bit.ly/3AdTGeF

A New Type of Supernova Unlocks Old Stellar Mysteries

The discovery of a rare “electron-capture” supernova provides crucial insight for understanding the Crab Nebula. https://bit.ly/3w3Gtlh

Alondra Nelson Wants to Make Science and Tech More Just

The deputy director of the White House science office plans to tackle algorithmic bias and start candid conversations about the past. https://bit.ly/3y8gA55

How to Get Windows 11’s Best New Features Right Now

A handful of free apps and downloads can bring some of the biggest perks of the new operating system to your Windows 10 PC—no waiting required. https://bit.ly/3dp1aBR

How Underground Fiber Optics Spy on Humans Moving Above

Vibrations from cars and pedestrians create unique signals in cables. Now scientists have used the trick to show how Covid-19 brought life to a halt. https://bit.ly/3h0d8nq

The Race to Put Silk in Nearly Everything

The fiber has been considered a “miracle material” for anything from body parts to food. Has the revolution finally arrived? https://bit.ly/3jm35e7

America’s ‘Smart City’ Didn’t Get Much Smarter

Columbus, Ohio, won a $50 million grant five years ago to use tech to solve old problems. But technical hurdles, bureaucracy, and the pandemic dashed many plans. https://bit.ly/3hg5RPd

24,000 Years in Ice Still Didn’t Kill These Ancient Critters

The hardy rotifer can live through all manner of conditions, but this is a historic feat even for this tiny creature. https://bit.ly/3A1NyGj

The Best Wireless Earbuds for Every Mood

Ready to cut the cord? We've tested the best buds that will never, ever get tangled. https://bit.ly/3xZfdG4

How to Make Sure Your Browser Extensions Are Safe

As useful as all those add-ons can be, don't get complacent when it comes to making sure they're also secure. https://bit.ly/3ji7cYx

The Best VR Headsets to Try (and Some to Avoid)

Virtual worlds are more accessible than ever. These three headsets can take you there. https://bit.ly/2FQHNUn

What the Pentagon’s New UFO Report Reveals About Humankind

The document says less about the search for life in the universe, and more about our current cultural climate and distrust of expertise. https://bit.ly/3hbCY6Q

Bubble Is a Sci-Fi Comedy About Monsters and Hipsters

The popular podcast dares to ask the question: How far would you go to live in a cool neighborhood? https://bit.ly/3vWi6Gb

The Enduring Power of #FreeBritney

The hashtag kept Britney Spears’ conservatorship in the public eye—even when she wasn’t. https://bit.ly/3vTpHVT

Tiny Satellites Could Help Warn of the Next Big Hurricane

A constellation of nanosats could improve our understanding of the world’s most dangerous storms. https://bit.ly/3zWZLvH

NFC Flaws Let Researchers Hack ATMs by Waving a Phone

Flaws in card reader technology let a security firm consultant wreak havoc with point-of-sale systems and more. https://bit.ly/3qmzXVD

Trick Out Your iPhone 12 With These Cases and Accessories

Whichever new model you get, we’ve rounded up the cases, chargers, and other extras you’ll want to snag. https://bit.ly/35vij9m

John McAfee Dies in Spanish Prison After Extradition Order

The antivirus pioneer and alleged cryptocurrency scammer was 75 years old. https://bit.ly/3gYbuli

Prime Day 2021 Is Over: Here Are the 48 Best Remaining Deals

A few of our favorite things are still on sale, like laptops, soundbars, air purifiers, and more. https://bit.ly/3d7iw69

Can Some Classy Cookware Zap the Microwave's Bad Rap?

Anyday's cooking bowls—and their companion recipes—are meant to help you harness the time-saving power of the microwave you already have in your kitchen. https://bit.ly/2UmXBoU

What if Shopping on Amazon Was Just … Better?

From reselling old purchases to shipping new ones more efficiently, Amazon’s shopping model needs improving. These two visionaries have some fresh ideas. https://bit.ly/3xIeGrO

The Best Electric Toothbrush is Half Off ($25) for Prime Day

The Colgate Hum has all the best features of a vibrating brush. Its buzz-worthy discount likely ends tonight. https://bit.ly/3j3EXgb

All the Ways Amazon Tracks You—and How to Stop It

The retail empire is obsessed with your data. But is the convenience worth your personal information? https://bit.ly/3wNHO0V

24 Prime Day Deals for Your Post-Vax Summer Adventures

Seeking some safe fun in the sun? Head outside with deals on speakers, luggage, and more. https://bit.ly/3dkZedF

11 Prime Day PC Parts Deals to Build Your Own PC (2021)

Can you build almost an entire PC with just Amazon Prime Day deals? Yes. Yes, you can. https://bit.ly/3zHQVlB

20 Best Gaming Gear Deals for Prime Day 2021: PC, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox

Amazon's big sale event is here, and it's hot out. Let's build an indoor oasis with these video game peripherals. https://bit.ly/3vPbx8e

35 Awesome Prime Day Deals for $50 or Less

Don't break the bank in the name of a sale. We found a bunch of budget-friendly discounts on Amazon. https://bit.ly/3vKJu9V

Target 'Deal Days' Sale: The 22 Best Deals So Far (2021)

Amazon's Prime Day event has a lot of rival sales this year. From pet products to board games, here are the spoils of Target's discounts. https://bit.ly/3gF2l1Z

Your Favorite Mobile Apps That Can Also Run in a Web Browser

Break free from the confines of your phone screen for messaging, music, and more. https://bit.ly/3iRDsBL

Catch Some Shut-Eye With Our 7 Favorite Sleep Sounds

From rain forest sounds to video game soundtracks, here are the WIRED Gadget Lab's favorite noises to fall asleep to. https://bit.ly/3iTha2i

Let Users Own the Tech Companies They Help Build

Startups typically either go public or get acquired. But a more sustainable, accountable option would be to give the user base a stake. https://bit.ly/35BNFub

M.O.D.O.K. Is How Marvel Can Master the Multiverse

By untethering from the main canon, Hulu's madcap stop-motion spectacle can be as weird as it wants. https://bit.ly/3zEoEfB

Some Practical Advice for Living With a Writer

It's not always easy, but fantasy author Jane Lindskold's book Wanderings on Writing provides some honest tips. https://bit.ly/3wJkrp3

The Sex Lives of Superheroes

This week the internet dared to ask: What does Batman do in bed? https://bit.ly/3cQQDyZ

Beware Smokescreen Trolling, Trump Followers' Favorite Tactic

Trumpists have weaponized a new technique to win the ideological war. How pro-democracy voices respond to it matters. https://bit.ly/35x5Ukz

Baltimore May Soon Ban Face Recognition for Everyone but Cops

The measure would make private use of the technology illegal, but would not apply to police. It awaits the mayor's signature. https://bit.ly/3vzSUFb

The Best Kindles to Take Your Library Anywhere

Amazon has four different ebook readers. Here's how they stack up—and which may be right for you. https://bit.ly/3q88ff1

Test Out Next-Gen Space Tech in Kerbal Space Program

Sure, a real-life Epstein drive is still a few breakthroughs away. But the rocket-building game lets you pilot a fusion-propelled craft right now. https://bit.ly/3iOyGVx

The Delta Variant and Low Vaccine Rates Could Spell Trouble

Vaccines are effective against the variant, but experts worry about states where fewer people are inoculated. https://bit.ly/3cPxAoD

Sweat Gives Influencers Something They’ve Never Had: Depth

The new Polish-Swedish drama offers a harrowing portrait of social media fame rarely seen in movies. https://bit.ly/3xlLpCY

How to Pick the Right Roku for Your TV

The company has a dizzying array of streaming sticks, boxes, and soundbars to choose from, but don’t worry—these are the ones to buy. https://bit.ly/2TwePjj

Apple Says It's Time to Digitize Your ID, Ready or Not

Digital driver’s licenses have had a slow start in the US so far, but iOS 15 Wallet will give the nascent technology a serious push. https://bit.ly/3iJy9UI

Zillow Taps AI to Improve Its Home Value Estimates

By employing a neural network, the company says its numbers will be more accurate—and allow it to offer to buy more homes. https://bit.ly/3cIlca1

The Best iPad to Buy (and the Ones to Avoid)

With several new iPads on the market, choosing the right one is more complicated than ever. We’re here to help. https://bit.ly/3zttexe

I Treated My Unhealthy Gaming Obsession ... With More Games

The root issue had less to do with the hobby and more to do with me. https://bit.ly/2SBqMnA

18 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using

Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here's what you may be missing. https://bit.ly/2P93jF4

How Do You Make a Robot Walk on Mars? It's a Steep Challenge

Meet SpaceBok, a little four-legged machine that's taking the first steps toward walking on the Red Planet's brutal terrain. https://bit.ly/3xoZ7oX

Pokémon Cards Are Surging. So Is Hate Toward Graders

The business of grading Pokémon cards can be lucrative, time-consuming, and rife with furious, virulent abuse. https://bit.ly/3vkZUFY