Vizio’s New System Brings Theater Sound to the Living Room
With dedicated rear drivers and a wireless subwoofer, the $500 Atmos system provides theater-like listening on the cheap....
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Ups the Ante on Accessibility
Insomniac Games’ new banner title shows what developers can do to make games more inclusive....
Clubhouse Aimed to Foster Diversity. Is it Working?
Here’s what you need to know before joining the social audio platform, especially if you’re a person of color....
This AI Helps Police Track Social Media. Does It Go Too Far?
Law enforcement officials say the tool can help them combat misinformation. Civil liberties advocates say it can be used for…
Why the Password Isn’t Dead Quite Yet
Everyone hates the old ways of authentication. But while change is closer than ever, it comes with its own drawbacks....
Covid Protections Kept Other Viruses at Bay. Now They’re Back
When we masked and stayed home, we were shielded from winter viruses. As we get back to normal, some will…
Netflix Is Losing Its Cool
Even as it dominates globally, the streaming giant no longer shines. HBO Max and Disney+, your move....
Introducing the 2021 WIRED Resiliency Residents
Over the next six months, five professionals from outside of journalism will give WIRED readers an inside perspective on their…
When the Next Animal Plague Hits, Can This Lab Stop It?
A new federal facility in Kansas will house the deadliest agricultural pathogens in the world—and researchers working tirelessly to contain…
Amazon Echo Dots Store a Wealth of Data—Even After a Reset
Thinking about selling your smart speaker? Be aware that you can't completely delete personal content from the device....