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On Friday, the streaming giant will send out its final disc, ending an era that catered to people who loved films and signaling the age of good enough entertainment. https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-last-dvd-algorithms-won/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

To figure it out, you’ll need two similar feats of superhero strength and a little bit of physics. https://www.wired.com/story/which-spider-man-is-stronger-tobey-maguire-or-tom-holland/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Trees make clouds by releasing small quantities of vapors called “sesquiterpenes.” Scientists are learning more—and it’s making climate models hazy. https://www.wired.com/story/a-revelation-about-trees-is-messing-with-climate-calculations/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

In a cave in eastern Myanmar, a young engineer who goes by the nom de guerre “3D” is building weapons to fight against a brutal military dictatorship. https://www.wired.com/story/the-rebel-drone-maker-of-myanmar/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The latest in the company’s most popular series now requires a Google account to track your health data and to use Google Maps and Google Wallet. https://www.wired.com/story/fitbit-charge-6-features-specs-release-date/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Titanium doesn’t mean a thing. A case might not be a surefire defense against cracks, but it’s smart to add some protection. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-iphone-15-cases-and-accessories/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The company’s latest action cam one-ups the GoPro with a bigger sensor, better mounting system, and a front touchscreen. https://www.wired.com/review/dji-osmo-action-4-camera/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A faction of scribes is putting guardrails around AI's encroachment on their work. The effects will echo in industries far beyond Hollywood. https://www.wired.com/story/us-writers-strike-ai-provisions-precedents/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Days seem to be rushing ahead in a disturbing blur, or else slowing painfully down. Maybe it’s a tale as old as—well, you know. https://www.wired.com/story/physics-of-time-actually-changing/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

ChatGPT inches closer to feature parity with the seductive AI assistant from Her, thanks to an upgrade that adds voice and image recognition to the chatbot. https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-can-now-talk-to-you-and-look-into-your-life/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

With the number of internet blackouts on the rise, cybersecurity firm eQualitie figured out how to hide censored online news in satellite TV signals. https://www.wired.com/story/equalitie-trojan-horse-internet-censorship/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The US is offering four more at-home tests to every household. Here's how to get yours. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-free-covid-19-tests/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Real life is dark enough. Obojima lets players swap the sword for a soft, fantastical tabletop adventure. https://www.wired.com/story/studio-ghibli-inspired-cozy-dungeons-and-dragons-obojima/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The OSIRIS-REx probe is carrying rock samples from the asteroid Bennu, millions of miles away. If it works, it will be only the third such retrieval in history. https://www.wired.com/story/nasas-osiris-rex-is-about-to-bring-asteroid-pieces-back-to-earth/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Boasting ethical manufacturing, easy repairability, and industry-leading software support, this is the moral smartphone choice. https://www.wired.com/review/fairphone-5/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Welcome to your new Apple smartphone. Here’s how to get the most out of it right out of the box. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-up-a-new-iphone/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The American Climate Corps will employ tens of thousands to prepare the country for the pain ahead. But it'll need to get much, much bigger. https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-is-mobilizing-an-army-to-fight-the-climate-crisis/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

I’ve recently come to terms with the fact that I enjoy killing people and eating them (in Stellaris). https://www.wired.com/story/why-do-video-games-want-me-to-be-a-war-criminal/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

With a new USB-C port and some helpful enhancements over last year's model, we like the iPhone 15 just fine. https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-15/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Foley artist Joanna Fang powers up video games with her eclectic arsenal of sound-simulating weapons. https://www.wired.com/story/obsessed-joanna-fang-god-of-war-sound-effects/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New technologies have long promised to make human software engineers redundant. But developers have only gotten more important over time. https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-coding-software-crisis/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Don't miss important emails from important people because of your junk filter. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-sure-important-emails-not-in-spam/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Both the former president and the rapper are charged with racketeering by the Fulton County district attorney. Both cases involve social media as evidence. Both are about to get extremely complicated. https://www.wired.com/story/trump-rico-georgia-young-thug-gunna/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Games for every console, plus DLC and freebies—all in one spot. https://www.wired.com/story/best-video-game-deals/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Cyberattacks on casinos grab attention, but a steady stream of less publicized attacks leave vulnerable victims struggling to recover. https://www.wired.com/story/mgm-ceasars-hack-ransomware/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Surveys suggest teachers use generative AI more than students, to create lesson plans or more interesting word problems. Educators say it can save valuable time but must be used carefully. https://www.wired.com/story/teachers-are-going-all-in-on-generative-ai/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

This week, we wrap up all the news from Apple’s launch event: the iPhone's USB-C port, iCloud+ inflation, and of course, the Double Tap control on Apple Watch. https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-612/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Police arrested and detained the wrong David Sosa—twice. Advances in technology should have prevented such mistakes long ago. https://www.wired.com/story/data-warrants-policing-scotus/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A new report lays out a modern way to search for E.T., calling for better use of big data and machine learning techniques. https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-say-youre-looking-for-alien-civilizations-all-wrong/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Cory Doctorow talks about everything that threatens to make the internet “a toxic waste dump”—and the ways you can regain control of your choices online. https://www.wired.com/story/have-a-nice-future-podcast-21/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple ignored the tech industry's obsession with generative AI at the new iPhone launch, offering subtler AI features that make everyday tasks like photography and phone calls better. https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-15-opts-for-intuitive-ai-not-generative-ai/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Senators are meeting with Silicon Valley's elite to learn how to deal with AI. But can Congress tackle the rapidly emerging tech before working on itself? https://www.wired.com/story/congress-generative-ai-big-tech-briefing/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Brain injury from contact sports doesn't just affect professional athletes. A new study of amateur athletes who died before turning 30 reveals that many already showed signs of neurodegeneration. https://www.wired.com/story/serious-brain-trauma-starts-well-before-young-athletes-go-pro/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Our own store for branded merchandise, SHOP.WIRED, is now live. Go ahead, share the love. https://www.wired.com/story/wired-launches-merch-store/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The tech giant is 25 years old. In a chatbot war. On trial for antitrust. But its CEO says Google is good for 25 more. https://www.wired.com/story/sundar-pichai-google-ai-microsoft-openai/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

In high-wage Finland, where clickworkers are rare, one company has discovered a novel labor force—prisoners. https://www.wired.com/story/prisoners-training-ai-finland/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google’s search dominance is going on trial in the biggest US antitrust case since a crackdown on Big Tech that started in 2019. https://www.wired.com/story/is-googles-search-engine-smart-or-sneaky-a-trial-court-judge-will-decide/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

After 11 years, Apple's Lightning connector is being replaced by USB-C in the iPhone 15. https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-15-usb-c/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The US Digital Service has seen its staff and budget expand under president Biden. Administrator Mina Hsiang says online government services should be made as compelling as apps from Silicon Valley. https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-trump-squeezed-americas-geek-squad-biden-built-it-back-stronger/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Brewing tea can be as simple as dropping a bag in a cup. But if you want to elevate your experience, try a few of our favorite handy gadgets. https://www.wired.com/gallery/tea-guide/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

One of the best parts of following Bethesda’s games has been watching how the community embraces its glitchy worlds. https://www.wired.com/story/starfield-memes-for-decades/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Almost all of Studio Ghibli’s films are on Netflix and Max. To help prioritize your animation binge, we’ve ranked every single one. https://www.wired.com/story/best-studio-ghibli-films/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Stories about AI liberation aren’t obsolete—and they aren't really about robots, either. https://www.wired.com/story/ai-civil-rights-narratives-robots/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Social media algorithms usually promote biases toward white, thin bodies. Pinterest is using machine learning to surface images of all shapes and sizes. https://www.wired.com/story/pinterests-new-algorithms-want-you-to-see-every-body-type/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Instead of using a countertop bottle warmer, Ember's $400 system can warm your baby's bottle and keep it cool on the go. https://www.wired.com/review/ember-baby-bottle-system-plus/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Self-driving-car pioneer and Aurora CEO Chris Urmson insists driverless trucks won’t immediately put people out of jobs—even as he moves full speed ahead with his company’s self-driving software. https://www.wired.com/story/have-a-nice-future-podcast-20/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Agriculture is a huge source of greenhouse gas emissions, so the US is getting serious about reform. But some scientists say current efforts are misguided. https://www.wired.com/story/usda-climate-smart-agriculture/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Copyright activists are on a mission to wipe a popular generative AI training set from the internet. Success could alter the industry—and who controls it. https://www.wired.com/story/battle-over-books3/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

This stroller from Nuna is $500. It’s also perfect for apartment life and, most importantly, for me. https://www.wired.com/story/nuna-travel-stroller-rave/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The latest autofocusing rangefinder from Leica is a take-everywhere gem of a camera—if you can afford it. https://www.wired.com/review/leica-q3/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger