WIRED25 Day 1: Be Empathetic to Each Other
Guests like Gabriela Cámara, Ghetto Gastro, Nia DaCosta, and Brie Larson discussed how to understand where others are coming from, whether through food or films….
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How ‘Cuties’ Got Caught in a Gamergate-Style Internet Clash
The French film is caught in the crosshairs of right-wing online movements. This isn’t an anomaly. It’s a new battle in a larger culture war….
CBP Seized OnePlus Buds as ‘Counterfeit’ AirPods. Now It’s Doubling Down
The US government has detained thousands of wireless earbuds on suspicion of being fake Apple goods—despite crystal clear branding from an established company….
10 Best Android Phones (Unlocked): Our Top Picks for 2020
WIRED Tested. Shopping for a new phone can be an ordeal. Let us take some of the pain out of it with these picks and tips….
8 Best Portable Grills (2020): Charcoal, Propane, Electric, Infrared
We barbecued for weeks to find the right charcoal and propane gas grills for your home or that you can lug to the beach, park, or campsite….
Google’s Autocomplete Ban on Politics Has Some Glitches
The search giant tweaks its algorithm after WIRED finds it would suggest “Donate Biden,” but not “Donate Trump.”…
Those Orange Bay Area Skies and the Science of Light
Wildfire smoke turned California and Oregon skies orange. Inside that smoke was alchemy—the chemistry and physics of molecules and wavelengths….
A DHS Official Says He Was Punished for Not Pushing Trump’s Agenda
Brian Murphy says he was pressured to alter reports on Russia and white supremacy—and that he was fired for refusing to budge….
Peter Strzok Has a Warning About Russia—and Trump
In an interview with WIRED and in his new book, the former FBI agent details the threats the US faces as the 2020 election looms….
Julian Assange Lays Out His Case Against US Extradition
The argument hinges in part on psychiatrists’ testimony that Assange is a high suicide risk….
The 25 Best Labor Day Sales (2020): Tech, Laptops, Phones, Outdoors, Etc
This long weekend, you can save on tablets, robot vacuums, camping gear, and more….
My Doomed Search for a Bedside Wireless Phone Charger
My wife and I have spent years testing out dozens of wireless chargers on our nightstands. We’re still hunting….
‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Is a Multiplayer Hero-Spree You Can Skip
If you want to assemble your friends to play, there’s no need to buy this game to do it….
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Says He’s Got Election Stuff Under Control
Facebook rolls out its plan to protect the US from November mayhem….
The FBI Botched Its DNC Hack Warning in 2016—but Says It Won’t Next Time
Facing looming election threats and a ransomware epidemic, the bureau says it has revamped its process for warning hacking victims….
Amazon Deletes Job Posts Seeking Analysts to Track ‘Labor Organizing Threats’
The company says the descriptions of the roles were incorrect. Critics say it’s a warning shot….