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17 Bags, Backpacks, Cubes, and Straps to Protect Your Camera

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

There are dozens of ways to tote around your photo and video gear. We’ve reviewed our favorites.

The US Government Needs to Invest in Digital Design

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Our nation’s failure to invest in information technology has severely limited our Covid response. A federal chief experience officer could change that.

Want to Write a Book This Year? These Tools Can Help

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

We spoke to two award-winning authors for their tips on how to make it from start to finish. Here's how they take notes, organize chapters, and—yes—get comfy.

The Crooked, Complex Geometry of Round Trips

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Imagine if we lived on a cube-shaped Earth. How would you find the shortest path around the world?

Share Streaming Accounts? Set Up Separate User Profiles

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Here's how to keep your recommendations and history at least semi-private. No one needs to know how much Bridgerton you watched.

Former DOD Head: The US Needs a New Plan to Beat China on AI

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In an interview with WIRED, former secretary of defense Ash Carter discussed how to build morality into AI—and make sure other countries do too.

Climate Change Needs an Operation Warp Speed

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

If the Covid vaccine push has proved anything, it’s that big government works.

If Covid-19 Did Start With a Lab Leak, Would We Ever Know?

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:40:00 GMT

The two major investigations into the origins of the pandemic are compromised by potential conflicts of interest. Those problems need to be fixed—fast.

The FBI Has Made Over 100 Arrests Related to the Capitol Riot

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Plus: A dark web takedown, a bitcoin scam, and more of the week's top security news.

What Hades Can Teach Us About Ancient Greek Masculinity

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Everyone in the game may be hot, but some of the characterizations we see aren't as subversive as you might think.

The Physics of Reddit's Spinning Solar System Icon

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

If the dots on the loading screen were planets, is their motion realistic? And can we actually model it?

The Race Is On to Identify and Stop Inauguration Rioters

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

As tech companies scramble to tackle the extreme far-right, police and law enforcement are encasing Washington, DC, in a ring of steel.

Can This Group Revive the Finicky Corpse Flower?

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

In botanic gardens around the world, the reproductive future of the famously smelly plant is threatened. A new collaborative program wants to save it.

DJI's Latest Compact Drone Is a Blast to Fly

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

The Mini 2 is still lightweight yet has enough flying power for some windy conditions, and it comes equipped with a better camera.

14 Best Weekend Deals on TVs, Laptops, and More

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

It’s a long weekend. These discounted picks will help you sit down, tune out, and tune in to your screens to while away the time.

The Bygone Glory of Blockbuster's 'Pokémon Snap' Station

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Nintendo is releasing a new version of the game in April. But nothing can replace the magic of the rental store's printed-out pocket monsters.

Big Tech Can’t Ban Its Way Out of This

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Platforms are scrambling to avoid being used by right-wing extremists targeting the inauguration. But the seeds of this crisis were sown long ago.

Virtual CES Was As Surreal As We All Suspected It Would Be

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:56:11 GMT

Should it have happened at all?

Faster Vaccinations, New Mutations, and More Coronavirus News

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:26:42 GMT

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

Watch Highlights From WIRED's CES Conversations

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:18:51 GMT

Check out the replays of our talks with former US defense secretary Ash Carter, Nobel laureate Dr. Jennifer A. Doudna, Slack CEO Scott Butterfield, and more.