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With no off-ramp in sight, Russia’s leader has put the country’s nuclear forces on alert. https://bit.ly/3pplkBM

Ukraine is home to half of the world's neon gas, which is critical for manufacturing semiconductor chips. https://bit.ly/36TWH9X

Whether you're into esports or casual fragging, these are the greatest gaming mice we’ve tested. https://bit.ly/3dXcx2c

The UN's latest IPCC report paints a dire picture for the species of Earth. But it also suggests how urban areas can help humanity face down the threat. https://bit.ly/3IsSO9J

The country has enlisted thousands of cybersecurity professionals in the war effort against Russia. https://bit.ly/3hlzlvx

Forget waiting around for a repair person. Tackle home DIY tasks with this gear. https://bit.ly/3joHrm3

The platform’s search engine is funneling sports fans into watching political content about China. https://bit.ly/3oK1ikR

Over dozens of books the late author used the genre as a playground to explore topics such as discrimination, authoritarianism, and mortality. https://bit.ly/3HK7tx1

Plus: Jaron Lanier’s VR dreams, Europe without Facebook, and a cooked-up crisis. https://bit.ly/3Jml1Pv

Fighting fraud is important. But so is respecting privacy and guarding against bias.  It's a “no-win situation,” one former official says. https://bit.ly/3sx4EsA

Word and Excel files you download from the internet just got a whole lot safer. https://bit.ly/3uHOTBF

His new techno-thriller is about a woman who hears a violent crime captured by a digital assistant. But there's a fundamental weirdness in its details. https://bit.ly/3JfV2t2

If you’re one of the lucky few to score Sony’s newest game console, check these features out for the best experience. https://bit.ly/3sPBx47

The sci-fi author writes about the 25th century and teaches college students about the 15th. The past we think we know is wrong, she says—and so is the future. https://bit.ly/3soIatO

A couple allegedly used a “laundry list” of technical measures to cover their tracks. They didn’t work. https://bit.ly/3uDRfl3

The WikiLeaks founder raised $50 million for legal fees, making him the latest public figure to benefit from decentralized autonomous organizations. https://bit.ly/3rByPQe

S22+ or S22 Ultra? Here’s what you should know about these new Android phones before you splurge. https://bit.ly/3GHKTn8

Venture out of your comfort zone, maybe even spend time with some dinosaurs. https://bit.ly/3uzu3o3

The combination would have been the biggest in chip history. Arm, which licenses designs to Google, Apple, and others, now faces increased competition. https://bit.ly/3HFLRSd

In Ottawa, a protest against vaccine mandates has become an international sensation. American far-right personalities are behind its online rise. https://bit.ly/3ovJ072

Dismissed as gimmicks at first, gadgets with flexible screens are starting to feel truly mature. https://bit.ly/3B576KK

In the 1960s, some women programmers worked from home while fulfilling household chores. Decades later, women are still being asked to work more for less. https://bit.ly/3J9ixE4

Hundreds of millions of users. No algorithm. No ads. Courage in the face of autocracy. Sound like a dream? Careful what you wish for. https://bit.ly/3GA3CBb

Streaming music giving you the blues? These entry-level turntables will help you rock on to analog audio at home. https://bit.ly/2PoOIt5

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on Amazon’s Ring systems and the impulse to become a citizen detective. https://bit.ly/3ruBOtF

The finest UK discounts this week, from reasonably priced TVs to extra PS5 storage and handy wireless earbuds. https://bit.ly/335GooS

It doesn’t take much more than some fabric and a few lights to transport yourself anywhere on camera. https://bit.ly/3uufFNP

Privacy policies didn't tell the whole story about third-party tools gathering personal information from the sites of medical and genetic-testing companies. https://bit.ly/34F4Xte

Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends. https://bit.ly/3gqiqYp

With the holiday fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to start setting a sexy mood. https://bit.ly/3otaudf

Some viral trends deserve to be preserved even after they've been overrun by massive stars. https://bit.ly/3GpXICv

Some animals and plants are rapidly adapting to our warming, polluted world. How alarming that is depends on your perspective. https://bit.ly/32WxFoM

Tango Gameworks' latest title is a crash course in traditional Japanese culture alongside the complexities of everyday modern Japanese society. https://bit.ly/3seuWzQ

They're the easiest way to start building a smarter home. From Nooie and Ikea bulbs to Phillips Hue and ambient lighting kits, here are our favorites. https://bit.ly/3cALv0m

It's the perfect time to upgrade your home theater before the big game. https://bit.ly/3urOSSB

China’s Winter Games are overshadowed by human rights problems and overreaching state surveillance. https://bit.ly/3unoRUi

Disappointed with the lack of US response to the Hermit Kingdom's attacks against US security researchers, one hacker took matters into his own hands. https://bit.ly/3IV1pSo

With flashlights, gift bags, and an app, I spent a day learning about our unhoused neighbors and logging what they really need. https://bit.ly/349INiE

Ransomware and online attacks can cause deadly real-world harm. Governments need to raise their game in response. https://bit.ly/3ojF88W

People who need help have access to a growing number of advice and care tools—some helpful, some harmful. Consumer protections need updating. https://bit.ly/3APk1QV

More than half of the sea now logs temperatures once considered extreme, threatening countless species, livelihoods, and the air we breathe. https://bit.ly/3L5mdZ9

If you suffer from ringing in your ears, tech can provide some relief. https://bit.ly/32Nm6jE

Can a scrappy team of robotics undergrads play to win against the best-funded labs in the world? At the Darpa Challenge, it’s anyone’s game. https://bit.ly/3IVoWCM