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The state sued the ride-hail companies for misclassifying drivers as contractors, following a similar move by California officials.

The SigRed vulnerability exists in Windows DNS, used by practically every small and medium-sized organization in the world.

When you drive, tiny bits of plastic fly off your tires and brakes. Now scientists have shown how all that road muck is blowing into “pristine” environments like the Arctic.

Kano's partnership with Microsoft brings the Kano PC to schools, and it still retains the colorful, hands-on, DIY-spirit of earlier models.

Confidential Virtual Machines allows Google Cloud Services Customers to keep data secret—even when it's being actively processed.

This light, maneuverable front-loader comes with padded seats that make it the best electric cargo bicycle for a family.

In a plot twist, the administration’s assault on the Chinese telecom giant is gaining traction. At heart, the US has an interest in its own electronic surveillance capabilities.

Companies and universities have long relied on seminars to reduce racism, despite lackluster results. Maybe institution leaders can salvage the format.

Like any urban legend, this one changes slightly with each telling.

The woman at the helm of of Netflix's new action flick talked to WIRED about comics, diversity in Hollywood, and centering women, especially women of color, in a genre so dominated by white men.

Looking to nab a Switch, Switch Lite, or other accessories? We've compiled everywhere you can potentially get them online.

Skydio is best known for “selfie drones.” Now, it's seeking government contracts, as American officials shun the Chinese drone company.

It's hard to keep calm and carry on when we've entered not-losing-your-mind territory. Here are a few ideas and things to help you cope.

One checkbox is all it takes to make everyone's life–including yours–easier.

New research suggests that the tradeoffs for electric autonomous vehicles aren’t as painful as once thought, though early AVs might be gas hybrids.

Honestly, you should just be disinfecting your reusable bags—the real issue is airborne virus, not infected shopping totes, experts say.

Photographer Alberto Bernasconi donned full protective gear to capture the scene of “guests” isolating in the four-star hotel.

Four-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis and psychological scientist Julia Shaw explain how to boost your memory skills.

Close that newsfeed for a while. These Android and iPhone videogames are a great distraction.

Post-pandemic, many companies plan to let employees  work from home and a main office. But trying to do both ensures neither experience is good.

Dyson's Airwrap does all the heavy lifting for you, for a price.

When will a disease stop spreading through a population? The formula is simple, but the variables are much more complicated.

Here are some of the best authenticator apps and options. It may take a moment to set up, but once you have 2FA enabled where it counts, you can rest easier.

Spurned by traditional venture capital firms, three businesspeople turned to other funders, government contracts, and their own savings to launch companies.

Plus: Facebook's Roger Stone takedown, the BlueLeaks server seizure, and more of the week's top security news.

Electric-vehicle makers hope to roll out super-long-lasting batteries. That raises interesting questions about resources, performance—and a battery’s second act.

Your homegrown tomatoes won't help you forget how terrible everything is right now. Here's what you need to make booze at home.

A new paper argues that the computing demands of deep learning are so great that progress on tasks like translation and self-driving is likely to slow.

Heatwave and quarantine got you stuck indoors? These deals might help you spruce up your space for more comfort.

A WIRED investigation reveals how artists and skytypers are pioneering a new type of tech-fueled activism—and the inhumane conditions they're fighting.

Dozens of people have come forward over the past week, many pointing to a culture that they say enabled rampant predatory behavior.

US lawmakers have repeatedly raised security concerns over the app's Chinese ownership. Are US businesses next?

Steve Alpert worked at the animation house for 15 years, a time he details in his new book Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man.

Plus: A tough review of IBM’s PCjr, fresh questions on Covid-19, and government help for the self-sufficient.

All the major US carriers have options that let you stream as much as you want. We've laid out how they work, and which will give you the most bang for your buck.

A sophisticated scheme was designed to trick businesses in more than 60 countries into wiring large sums of money to attackers.

Researchers have been looking beyond antibodies to understand how immunity to the new virus might work—and how to design a vaccine.

What’s happening in Detroit should be a wakeup call for the nation. We can’t stop police violence without ending police surveillance.

This week, Angela Watercutter joins us to talk about why it's hard to unglue your eyes from bad news on social media. Plus, we share our tips for putting down the phone.

The International Baccalaureate program canceled its high-stakes exam because of Covid-19. The formula it used to "predict" scores puzzles students and teachers.

From flying a plane to restoring art, YouTubers can truly teach you anything. Here are the best shows that have sparked our curiosity during quarantine.

A massive, intense heat wave is settling over the continental US. The ravages of the Covid pandemic are going to make it all the more deadly.

The musical, which debuted on Broadway in 2015, is now on Disney+. And it's ready to be reexamined in new ways by an even bigger audience.

If NASA's Perseverance rover finds life on the Red Planet, there's a good chance our first extraterrestrial encounter will be a little ambiguous.

In Hulu’s new romantic comedy, every day feels the same. Sound familiar?

Telegram booting far right groups from their hub disproves the idea that rampant Neo-Nazi terrorist recruitment is inevitable in the internet age

Your home screen is changing, and your car keys may become optional. Here’s what you can expect in your next iPhone update.

Unlike 20 years ago, today’s Silicon Valley culture is elitist and authoritarian. Its leaders are part of the problem, not the solution.

There's finally a way to get off of email lists with your privacy intact.

A new tracker from Harvard’s GenderSci Lab is the first to consolidate sex-separated data from across the US. It may help researchers solve the mystery.