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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

Destiny's Sword tasks players with not just efficacy in combat, but also managing the mental health of their squad, and it’s backed by science. https://bit.ly/3OJcKt0

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This new escooter has a few too many quirks to justify its high price. https://bit.ly/3U6VRJM

While it was launched in 2019, the viral Twitter alternative grew to over a million users almost overnight. Here’s how it works. https://bit.ly/3OA9Q9y

It’s now possible to mass-produce pheromones that keep insects from breeding near crops—protecting cereals and other staples with fewer chemicals. https://bit.ly/3EZ3vla

Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet. https://bit.ly/3bFRJQg

The fate of users who left Facebook may provide clues to a post-Twitter world. https://bit.ly/3AHRf5R

The retailer has a price match guarantee for anything bought until December 24, so get ahead of your holiday shopping list without worry. https://bit.ly/3GB5RHW

Don't wait until after the turkey to start shopping because these discounts start now and end on November 28. https://bit.ly/3tMZuK0

If you also struggle to find the balance between toastiness and coziness, this set is cool, comfortable, and really, really cute. https://bit.ly/3giWzpk

By firing pulses quintillionths of a second long, physicists study the fleeting motion of an electron leaving two bonded atoms. https://bit.ly/3tKPh0A

Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy, tells WIRED Impact that red tape is causing “disastrous” delays to sustainable energy projects. https://bit.ly/3EkzwCp

New research found pervasive use of tracking tech on substance-abuse-focused health care websites, potentially endangering users in a post-Roe world. https://bit.ly/3gjvodX

The platform's meltdown has shed light on the steep challenge of preserving social media data. But not everything is worth saving. https://bit.ly/3X0Lk5z

WIRED’s editor in chief mulls what lies in store for Elon Musk and Sam Bankman-Fried, plus more thoughts on the past week’s headlines. https://bit.ly/3txeITd

Covid lockdowns prompted a surge of new cyclists. But the trend has faltered in places that didn't build bike-friendly infrastructure. https://bit.ly/3THBGlk

In a quest to reimagine the loudspeaker, this audio company has worked serious magic—but there's a big bass problem. https://bit.ly/3EHknNf

Electric bikes may seem like the perfect transport for active, aging folks, but do your homework before plugging into the trend. https://bit.ly/3UBjsn1

People fleeing Twitter have turned to Eugen Rochko’s alternative. He says social networks can support healthy debate—without any one person in control. https://bit.ly/3UBpt32

Antimicrobials cost as much to develop as other drugs, but don’t earn the same returns. Congress could give drugmakers a boost, but time is running out. https://bit.ly/3X1LUjp

You don't have to say a ghost's name three times in the mirror. The Haand x Toma Brunch Kit makes bloody brunches easy. https://bit.ly/3X1Soi2

Even with all the modern advances in winter footwear, I love these 110-year-old L.L. Bean Duck Boots. https://bit.ly/3Etg8oj

Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled. https://bit.ly/3WWVK63

The Rux 70 is a collapsible grab-and-go storage box made for beach days and camping trips. It even has a companion checklist app to help you pack. https://bit.ly/3UI3iYk

Hunting down crypto criminals is a dying art as law enforcement officers jump in-house. https://bit.ly/3NW2soN

After celebrities adopted his profile to protest new rules, Musk threatened to permanently suspend anyone impersonating a user without a "parody" label. https://bit.ly/3GiaC9t

One man’s battle to reclaim his face shows regulators across the bloc are failing to reprimand the US face search engine. https://bit.ly/3WNFhBk

This Dolby Atmos system sounds great, no matter what you watch. https://bit.ly/3FNOgvZ

Black Friday has taken over the month of November. You can stock up on gifts for your family now (or gadgets for yourself). https://bit.ly/3UwoS1R

At next week’s COP27 conference, negotiators need to get serious about massively reducing emissions—and fast. https://bit.ly/3UnH8us

Whether you’re shopping for tea lovers, phone addicts, or cyclists, just because you’re cheap doesn’t mean your holiday presents can’t be awesome. https://bit.ly/3E0HRMN

Underwater cables keep the internet online. When they congregate in one place, things get tricky. https://bit.ly/3Dza4Zv

On the trail of AlphaBay's mastermind, a tip leads detectives to a suspect in Bangkok—and to the daunting task of tracing his millions in cryptocurrency. https://bit.ly/3WAawzJ

Plus: Important patches from Apple, VMWare, Cisco, Zimbra, SAP, and Oracle. https://bit.ly/3NpaXs7