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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Author and labor lawyer Orly Lobel says AI can help mitigate human biases in hiring and compensation. https://www.wired.com/story/the-overlooked-upsides-of-algorithms-in-the-workplace/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

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

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's 21st-century handheld makes revisiting games from outdated mobile consoles more fun than ever.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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