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A new model of learning centers on blasts of neural activity that act as teaching signals—approximating an algorithm called backpropagation. https://bit.ly/3BwqCyk

Want to resurrect that paragraph from a few drafts ago, or dredge up the doc you accidentally deleted? Here are your options. https://bit.ly/2ZxC3sl

Is that proof of vaccination card too big to fit in your pocket? Stick it on your phone instead. https://bit.ly/31kmogX

I'm tired of minimalism and bland beige tones. Bring on the bright, bold, and weird. https://bit.ly/3btPigw

Young people already know more than you might think. Here are some ways to approach the conversation, tailored for every age group. https://bit.ly/3busLjq

Practice self-care by keeping your life comfortable and tidy, and save money too. https://bit.ly/31iqk1J

Fears of ecological disaster are real, but it's especially hard on people raising children. Here's what parents should know, and where to turn for help. https://bit.ly/3mt3CMr

Jony Ive, Neal Stephenson, Timnit Gebru and more will discuss some of the biggest challenges facing humanity. https://bit.ly/31702iM

This creator-first machine is powerful, with the ports to prove it. https://bit.ly/3nLcRaa

In 1996, Ghostface scared people with a cell phone and a voice changer. The next monster has all new tech toys at their disposal. https://bit.ly/2ZxokBQ

As if the internet wasn’t spicy enough. https://bit.ly/3pRGSb4

Countries that will likely be destroyed by rising sea levels are at risk of having the smallest voice at a critical moment. https://bit.ly/3vYFmox

This week, we discuss the company formerly known as Facebook’s vision for the VR-powered hyperreality of the future. https://bit.ly/3Cuu7qi

From '80s arcade titles to Far Cry 6, video games have rehashed the same stereotypes of regimes and corruption. https://bit.ly/3CnKRzz

Relaxing means something different to everyone. From meditation tools to silky robes, these ideas are sure to please. https://bit.ly/3CwoA2K

Researchers trained an algorithm to answer questions about human values. Some of the responses are troubling. https://bit.ly/3EpE4pM

In the game, you start as a lowly atmospheric scientist and you have to click “write grant” and wait. https://bit.ly/3jNTEnf

We break down how to install the latest version of Apple’s desktop operating system, including some perks that will only work on M1-powered Macs. https://bit.ly/3GyBVd2

Squeeze in some outdoor workouts with a nice pair of buds and a wearable to follow your metrics. https://bit.ly/3CDXAhT

Google’s new flagship smartphone is its most secure yet, thanks to a little vertical integration. https://bit.ly/3nEZ9pq

A first commercial test flight shows how fuel made from plants, not petroleum, could make flying cleaner. https://bit.ly/3vOfNX6

It’s been 20 years since they first hit the digital airwaves. Here’s how they came to be part of the series’ legacy. https://bit.ly/3mkxlav

Having problems with your Android phone or tablet? Recovery mode could be the answer. https://bit.ly/319j7kw

Yoti’s tech may be enticing for Big Tech companies: It works out if you’re under or over 13, the age most social media platforms require to create an account. https://bit.ly/3pDCBbc

Operation Dark HunTor spanned eight countries—and put the focus on sellers more than marketplaces. https://bit.ly/3bheA1d

Plus: Zuck’s Georgetown speech, Microsoft’s upgrade plans, and William Shatner’s trip to space. https://bit.ly/3pfBhLc

It’s not a fantasy: VC valuations and spending on startups in 2021 are off the charts, and the year isn’t over yet. https://bit.ly/3p2Cs0u

Fujifilm's latest standalone smart printer uses their largest instant film for bigger, better prints. https://bit.ly/3AJkd2n

The musician discusses playing JRPGs as a kid, learning on the job, and how composing the game's soundtrack gave her a newfound sense of freedom. https://bit.ly/3n1exfA

As language models get more complex, they also get more expensive to create and run. Some companies are locked out. https://bit.ly/2YOkVyj

In the new scientific (and literal) field of agrivoltaics, researchers are showing how panels can increase yields and reduce water use on a warming planet. https://bit.ly/3lHLBtv

This portable digital typewriter lets you scribe without being constantly pinged by the internet. https://bit.ly/3j2aGO6

WIRED spoke with the game's devs, plus a senior NASA astrobiologist, about the game and its vision of interstellar environmentalism. https://bit.ly/2YKWfXR

A new biomaterial created by methane-munching marine organisms can be molded into eyeglass frames, or formed into leather-like sheets. https://bit.ly/3aBzesA

The hit Netflix show pulls heavily from traditional Korean schoolyard games—and the stakes are, thankfully, very low. https://bit.ly/3iXOzbi

The agency knows it needs to adapt to climate-driven events that will increasingly threaten coastal launch sites and other key space infrastructure. https://bit.ly/2YKW8vp

GM thinks consumers might pay $135 a month for emergency assistance, enhanced maps, and software-enabled upgrades that boost acceleration. https://bit.ly/3FGGZLX

African swine fever killed half the pigs in China. There is no vaccine and no treatment. Now it’s in the Caribbean and on the doorstep of the US. https://bit.ly/3FJhucY

When a college student vanished, one overzealous detective convinced the press that he might have been been trapped in a series of tunnels by fellow gamers. https://bit.ly/3lA552W

If you can’t decide whether to get the 2-in-1 Windows hybrid or a traditional laptop, we’re here to help. https://bit.ly/3mMGFTm

The system for testing pharmaceuticals in the US relies on contractors adhering to strict guidelines. But one of them chose profits over protocols. https://bit.ly/3DBO8vj

Windows 11 feels at home on Microsoft’s budget tablet, as long as you have a charger handy. https://bit.ly/3lal8nV

Whether it's about sharing your Netflix login or getting your affairs in order, here are tips for convincing your loved ones to organize and protect their accounts too. https://bit.ly/3Fu0jfA

The problem relates to something called BGP routing, and it took down every part of Facebook's business. https://bit.ly/3itWtZZ

If you're running low, Amazon has some deals to stock up on storage before it's time to capture all those holiday memories. https://bit.ly/3lbDgy3

It's expensive and difficult to obtain graphics cards, PC components, consoles, and even games. Some streamers have had to get creative. https://bit.ly/3BagFaB

These little wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected. https://bit.ly/3mr46kO

Using Apple's MacOS is as easy as pie—but it can be a little half-baked. Sweeten your setup with a few of these third-party programs. https://bit.ly/3A8Zzsi

In an interview with WIRED, CEO Hoan Ton-That said the company has scraped 10 billion photos from the web—and developed new ways to aid police surveillance. https://bit.ly/3ivC46E

The first fatal bioterror attack in the US killed five people and caused a national panic—and we’re still short of funding and tech to handle health emergencies. https://bit.ly/3BcOub8