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You’re unmoved by Joe Rogan’s pledges to “try harder,” or maybe just ready to try something new. Either way, you’ll want to hang onto your curated lists. https://bit.ly/3s7Uo9T

Murals and other similar forms of art are often ephemeral. Putting them on the blockchain can give them life after they've been covered up or removed. https://bit.ly/3ucF0vN

From the hat on your head to the shoes on your feet, we've got you covered with everything you need to stay warm and safe on your next adventure. https://bit.ly/3o64OXi

From Microsoft to Meta, the race is on to sell an amorphous concept that no one really wants them to build. https://bit.ly/3KVqled

If you know the right tricks, you don't need to lift your fingers up from the keys. https://bit.ly/3HqWkAI

Covid-19 isn't going away anytime soon. If you must go overseas, here's how to stay safe and avoid a logistical nightmare. https://bit.ly/3KRlaMB

Shopping for a new phone can be an ordeal. Let us take some of the pain out of it with these picks and tips. https://bit.ly/39WNZ9V

Whether you're planning a Super Bowl party or hunkering down in the cold, now's a great time to buy home entertainment products. https://bit.ly/3u866nN

Steven Spielberg's classic 1977 alien contact film remains awe-inspiring. https://bit.ly/343dxln

Director Joe Hunting’s documentary, shot entirely in VRChat, could also be the metaverse’s swan song. https://bit.ly/3g7rP76

This top-end Android smartphone brings many of the best features from last year's flagship, but is it too late? https://bit.ly/3Hmzvhy

Neil Young removed his music from the platform to protest Rogan's vaccine disinformation. But Spotify is unlikely to cave on its star. https://bit.ly/3INQREH

The US Department of Transportation wants to shift the focus from the actions of individual drivers to the role of street layouts and local policies. https://bit.ly/3uaHbzR

Open worlds can be fantastic, but they can also be exhausting. https://bit.ly/3o40wPx

Can the top-end, tech-heavy electric Merc rival the likes of the Audi e-tron GT, Tesla Model S, and Porsche Taycan? https://bit.ly/3FoM0Yh

The global temperature was down, thanks to La Niña, but it was still the sixth-hottest year on record. And 2 billion people had their warmest year yet. https://bit.ly/3req0KJ

A powerful astronomy instrument called DESI charts millions of galaxies in the night sky. Can it help scientists finally figure out what dark energy is? https://bit.ly/3nqlgAt

The Horizon 7.8 AT pairs with your tablet or phone, then lets you use whatever workout app you like as you sweat away. https://bit.ly/3qoOPEp

The newly disclosed campaign shows how little the company has done to curb abuses of its powerful surveillance tools. https://bit.ly/3fjshyQ

The latest ruling by a federal judge is a milestone for the effort to regulate Big Tech. https://bit.ly/3qkWyDp

It's time to hibernate. Stay comfy with these discounts on bedding and cold-weather gear. https://bit.ly/3zT5LWH

To support life, a planet has to stay in its star’s “habitable zone.” But research on a nearby star shows that life-friendly zones won’t stay that way forever. https://bit.ly/33dASQT

The central Asian country became No. 2 in the world for Bitcoin mining. But political turmoil and power cuts have hit hard, and the future looks bleak. https://bit.ly/31PxsmO

Security experts say there's little reason for the criticism from Europe’s mobile operators and US limitations over the VPN-like iCloud tool. https://bit.ly/3GeakgN

Andy “Reginald” Dinh, the founder and CEO of TSM, has been accused of verbal abuse and bullying by employees and esports pros. https://bit.ly/3HWIIgM

It's an American solution to a global problem. https://bit.ly/3zKVHzc

Replace that endless to-do list with a system that helps you prioritize your goals and dreams. https://bit.ly/3HQV9dS

A team of scientists shows where some of the gas giant’s huge storms come from and how the process is similar to the buildup of extreme weather on our planet. https://bit.ly/33kuHtY

Play music, audiobooks, and more for your children with one of these WIRED-tested gadgets. https://bit.ly/3ff4wHP

Researchers filtered the air around two zoos and identified genetic material from dozens of species, a technique that could help track and conserve wildlife. https://bit.ly/3n7YjC0

Now that the first season of The Mandalorian is done, one thing is clear: Its protagonist needs more sidekicks. https://bit.ly/32VElnm

These modular bars are expensive, but they support a variety of smart-home setups and add a futuristic feel to any room. https://bit.ly/31Ix89u

Setting up a VR cinema is simple and proves your headset is more than just a Beat Saber machine. https://bit.ly/3HQONei

Plus: NFT thefts, a ransomware wave in schools, and more of the week's top security news. https://bit.ly/3n9jMuf

Harvesting this vegetable oil is a huge driver of deforestation. Numerous startups are taking up the daunting task of engineering it instead. https://bit.ly/3q9oDxm

The potential of truly wire-free power is exciting, but tangible products remain elusive. https://bit.ly/3n9PmYO

In a conversation with WIRED, former representative Will Hurd talked AI, the metaverse, China, and how ill-prepared legislators are to grapple with any of it. https://bit.ly/3HHIOIX

European history professor Ada Palmer says the 18th-century philosopher's short story "Micromégas" qualifies as an early example of science fiction. https://bit.ly/3r4oF9o

This week, we round up the news from consumer tech’s big show, including ebikes, webcams, health trackers, and AI-powered everything. https://bit.ly/34oOby9

And they’ve already taken root. https://bit.ly/3eWhr1v

Glossy visions of an autonomous future always seem just out of reach. But two insiders say the technology is available on farms, and on clear, dry streets. https://bit.ly/3t4vhaq

This is how it feels in the future Mark Zuckerberg promised—disembodied and unaware of my surroundings. https://bit.ly/31zuOl6

The long-tail consequences of fighting Covid-19 must be mitigated—in education, women’s rights, climate, and more. https://bit.ly/3G3i2tV

The case against the Theranos founder is a troubling reminder: It's easier for the law to protect investors and much harder to protect the public. https://bit.ly/3HK6AnL

We’re not in Vegas, but we’ve still got a packed day of conversations on the latest from the giant technology showcase. https://bit.ly/3pZAQoB

There's still time to binge-watch these five great series. https://bit.ly/3pWkgpz

Unless you go out of your way to install the patch, your system could be exposed. https://bit.ly/331o8fS

The automation, and control of the resulting data, raise questions about the role of human farmers. https://bit.ly/3zqriWE

How pixel art rose through 3D gaming's dominance to win the hearts of modern players. https://bit.ly/3JGsom0

Soaring temperatures are rapidly thawing permafrost, leading to huge sinkholes called thermokarst. Northern fires are making the situation even worse. https://bit.ly/3pSVeYv