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Coming Soon: More Ways to Be Yourself in the Metaverse

Self-expression in immersive digital spaces won’t just be about your virtual hairdo, but conveying your genuine feelings. https://www.wired.com/story/metaverse-digital-identities/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Singularity of Allison Williams

Girls. Get Out. Now M3GAN. In just a handful of performances, the actress has redefined authenticity—and achieved a new kind of artificial reality. https://www.wired.com/story/singularity-allison-williams-m3gan/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The EU’s Privacy Protections Must Extend Beyond Its Borders

Without more forceful global laws, tech will continue to cause harm to marginalized communities https://www.wired.com/story/data-global-privacy-protection/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Hacktivism Is Back and Messier Than Ever

Throughout 2022, geopolitics has given rise to a new wave of politically motivated attacks with an undercurrent of state-sponsored meddling. https://www.wired.com/story/hacktivism-russia-ukraine-ddos/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2022

From SBF to the GRU, these were the most disruptive forces of online chaos this year. https://www.wired.com/story/most-dangerous-people-on-the-internet-2022/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to Use Voice Commands on Your TV (2022): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, and Roku TV Voice Commands

Control your television with virtual assistants or the mic on your remote using these handy tips. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-voice-commands-on-tv/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Eating Too Much Salt Could Cause Stress Levels to Rise

Holiday feasts tend to be salt-heavy—but early animal experiments are finding that overindulging in the condiment could take an emotional toll. https://www.wired.com/story/salt-stress/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

El NiƱo Is Coming—and the World Isn’t Prepared

Global heating will set the stage for extreme weather everywhere in 2023. The consequences are likely to be cataclysmic. https://www.wired.com/story/climate-environment-hurricane/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

13 Best Air Purifiers (2022): HEPA, Portable, and Quiet

Keep the wildfire smoke, smog, and allergens out. We tested standard and HEPA models to find the right one for your home. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-air-purifiers/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Direct-to-Consumer Is Dying. It's Time for a New Paradigm

To reach customers, brands will need to combine creativity across Web3, social media, online retail, and in-store experiences. https://www.wired.com/story/direct-to-consumer-business/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Stop Listening to Sleep Experts

There are no rules for achieving perfect slumber. In 2023, people should start paying attention to their own bodies. https://www.wired.com/story/sleep-health-science/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Iran’s Internet Blackouts Are Sabotaging Its Own Economy

A new US State Department assessment highlights the stark economic toll of Tehran’s recent shutdowns and platform control. https://www.wired.com/story/iran-internet-blackout-economy/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mastodon Is Hurtling Toward a Tipping Point

As the niche, decentralized social networking platform rises in popularity, it faces rising costs, culture shifts—and potential legal risks. https://www.wired.com/story/mastodon-legal-issues-tipping-point/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Crispr Baby Scientist Is Back. Here’s What He’s Doing Next

He Jiankui discusses his plans for finding cures for devastating genetic diseases. Should the scientific community trust him? https://www.wired.com/story/the-crispr-baby-scientist-is-back-heres-what-hes-doing-next/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What’s the Winter Solstice, Anyway?

Here’s what happens on the longest night of the year—in the solar system and across different cultures here on Earth. https://www.wired.com/story/winter-solstice/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Analogue Pocket Review: The Best Way to Play Old Game Boy Cartridges

Analogue Pocket's 21st-century handheld makes revisiting games from outdated mobile consoles more fun than ever. https://bit.ly/3jilsmb

The Internet Is at Risk of Driving Women Away

If harassment isn’t tackled soon, many women will go permanently offline to avoid online abuse. https://bit.ly/3Vfy8Ye

A New Discipline Pushes Back Against Sowing Doubt

The rise of agnotology will equip us with the tools to tackle mis- and disinformation, whatever its source. https://bit.ly/3PGKDv0

Cyber Warfare Is Getting Real

The risk of escalation from cyberattacks has never been greater—or the pursuit of peace more complicated. https://bit.ly/3BLP8hQ

‘Lemon Cake’ Is the Perfect Recipe for Casual Gamers

It's a cozy, feel-good game on the Nintendo Switch for anyone looking to unwind during the holiday craze. https://bit.ly/3PyE5OR

10 Best Umbrellas (2022): Windproof, Cheap, Tiny, and Clear Bubble

These picks will protect you from showers, withstand the wind, and hold up for the long haul. https://bit.ly/3BI9M2i

GPS Signals Are Being Disrupted in Russian Cities

Navigation system monitors have seen a recent uptick in interruptions since Ukraine began launching long-range drone attacks. https://bit.ly/3FSN0q7

25 Gifts We Love From BIPOC-Owned Businesses (2021)

One of the easiest ways to support communities of color is to shop from entrepreneurs of color. https://bit.ly/3YndBns

A Smart Way to Get Ahead of the Next Flu Surge

Internet-connected thermometers can quickly show how influenza is spreading—so measures to control the disease can be targeted more effectively. https://bit.ly/3UV5BXL

For Black Folks, Digital Migration Is Nothing New

Two Black academics discuss the rationale behind leaving Twitter or going down with the ship. https://bit.ly/3WhLHY9

Why Are People in the US Becoming Radicalized?

A confluence of factors is leading people in the nation to gravitate toward extremist views. https://bit.ly/3YvSPCn

The Bote Dock Hangout 240 Turns Every Gathering Into a Pool Party

Just drag this conveniently inflatable half-doughnut out to the nearest lake. https://bit.ly/3iOVEOh

Log4j’s Log4Shell Vulnerability: One Year Later, It’s Still Lurking

Despite mitigation, one of the worst bugs in internet history is still prevalent—and being exploited. https://bit.ly/3Bsiwtk

'Cocaine Bear' and the New Age of Internet Movies

Films made for, or inspired by, the extremely online will invade the discourse in early 2023. Get ready for M3GAN, Cat Person, and an ursid on drugs. https://bit.ly/3W20XsF

‘Solar Twins’ Reveal the Consistency of the Universe

Physicists study starlight to find whether the fine structure constant, whose value makes our universe possible, really is the same everywhere. https://bit.ly/3Ho6SUk

The 25 Best Family Board Games (2022): Cascadia, Labyrinth, and More

From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens. https://bit.ly/3zmO81D

The Extraordinary Shelf Life of the Deep Sea Sandwiches

How did a lunch last underwater for 10 months? The answer relates to how carbon moves in the deep sea, and has implications for fighting climate change. https://bit.ly/3FyE0qW

Yeti Rambler 10-Ounce Wine Tumbler Review: A Rugged Cup for Delicate Wine

It’s not the fanciest way to enjoy wine. But it won’t shatter in a light breeze like normal glassware. https://bit.ly/3Y4YgHU

Robo Truckers and the AI-Fueled Future of Transport

Concerns about artificial intelligence replacing long-haul drivers are not new, but the real story is more nuanced. https://bit.ly/3h6xC0N

Tado Wireless Smart Thermostat V3+ Review: Save on Gas

With gas prices soaring in Europe, I tried a new thermostat system that promises savings and lets you control temperature for individual rooms. https://bit.ly/3uwvNNW

The Dangerous Digital Creep of Britain's ‘Hostile Environment’

The UK's use of technology to enforce its hard-line immigration policy brings the border into every facet of migrants' lives. https://bit.ly/3uxcFiy

A Good Fountain Pen—Like the Lamy 2000—Lets You Enjoy the Finer Things in Life

For everything from journaling to writing my wedding vows, the iconic Lamy 2000 has become my favorite literary accessory. https://bit.ly/3FaDFcM

This Low-Cost Test for Hearing Loss Lives on a Smartphone

Audiology screening can be inaccessible for kids in low-resource areas. By utilizing off-the-shelf products, these scientists are trying to change that. https://bit.ly/3iDz773

Tesla’s Berlin Hub Can’t Hire Enough People, or Keep Them

The company’s staffing problems have been magnified in Germany, where it is unable to meet targets as more workers head for the exit. https://bit.ly/3HcmjPe

Das Keyboard MacTigr Review: Just My Type

This sleek-looking and smooth-typing Das Keyboard MacTigr works flawlessly with Apple computers. https://bit.ly/3HasLpN

You Should Be Using More Lube

Forget what you've heard—sexual lubricants are a nightstand essential. https://bit.ly/3H3u5uO

12 Best Sexy Gifts for Lovers (2022): Heat Up the Holidays

The best presents are the ones you can share—or the gift of self-care. Our favorite vibrators, lube, and candles will make this holiday one to remember. https://bit.ly/3VQntUu

Amazon’s Creep Into Health Care Has Some Experts Spooked

Using the tech giant’s new telehealth service will mean trusting it with your private data. https://bit.ly/3Vskt0V

Drop What You're Doing and Update iOS, Android, and Windows

Plus: Major patches dropped this month for Chrome, Firefox, VMware, Cisco, Citrix, and SAP. https://bit.ly/3XYiS4O

The Planet Desperately Needs That UN Plastics Treaty

An agreement can’t magically end the catastrophe of plastic pollution. But it could be a step in the right direction. https://bit.ly/3FfhQtV

The Hunt for the Kingpin Behind AlphaBay, Part 6: Endgame

With AlphaBay shuttered, Operation Bayonet enters its final phase: driving the site’s refugees into a giant trap. But one refugee hatched his own plan. https://bit.ly/3ONlq1i

The Future of Sex Ed Is the Internet

Many schools have given up on crafting inclusive and informative sex education. These websites and activists are filling in the gaps. https://bit.ly/3OIUFLm

The 50 Greatest Cyber Monday Deals on Gear We Love (2022)

We've made it easier to find the top discounts on WIRED-recommended gadgets and gizmos. https://bit.ly/3ioB9YN

How to Make Autocorrect Work the Way You Want

Even when it's wrong, it's hilarious—but you still have options. https://bit.ly/3OGyntH

The US Congress Is Starting to Question This Whole Crypto Thing

Think Washington lawmakers have what it takes to tackle the volatile world of cryptocurrencies? Neither do they. https://bit.ly/3EHCwZS