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The newest Chromecast comes with a remote and has Google TV built in—which makes it way easier to navigate a sea of streaming apps.

A California team will use a robotic vehicle to study tiny seafloor creatures, hoping they might yield new compounds to fight viruses and cancer.

If there’s a competitive mode, you'll find Korean players at the top of the charts. But the reasons have less to do with esports and more to do with culture and class.

Funding for the world's premiere orbital laboratory won't last forever. Its end could usher in a new era of commercial space stations.

To reduce carbon emissions, electric vehicles need to stay on the road as long as possible. That means developing a robust trade in second-hand cars.

An extortionist has turned a breach of Finland's Vastaamo mental health services provider into a nightmare for victims.

Berserk Bear has had plenty of opportunity to cause serious trouble. So why hasn't it yet?

Kitty Horroshow’s game dissects why a home can feel so familiar—and terrifying.

A new pair of studies reveals that the resource isn’t limited to large shadowy craters. That's good news for the upcoming crewed missions.

A startup called Memories lets you record videos to be sent posthumously—one of many companies seeking to give you more control over your ending.

On this week’s Get WIRED podcast, writer Matt Simon talks about Spot the dog and SpaceX with Marc Raibert.

The encyclopedia is determined to emerge from the insanity of a pandemic and a polarizing election with its information and reputation intact.

Online health care has become a part of pandemic life—and your remote appointments can be easier to navigate than you'd think.

Researchers are hoping to use the opportunity to get a better handle on the language of Australia’s endangered Burrunan dolphins.

The company's two Pixel 4A options are the top Android phones to buy if you don't want to splurge.

But wait—does that mean I'm addicted to the blocking software?

We asked a master sculptor and puppeteer how to make a scary-good jack-o-lantern.

A formula for assessing the gravity of kidney disease is one of many that is adjusted for race. The practice can exacerbate health disparities.

Mark Kelly isn’t the first former NASA astronaut to run for office, but if he’s elected he’ll be the only one to make it to Congress on his first shot.

There are still safe ways to celebrate and break the stress. Here are some places to find costumes, including adaptable and accesible ones—and DIY advice.

These cans and earbuds sound like a million bucks, even if you’re on a budget.

If you plan to upgrade to Apple's new models, don't forget to cash in on your old one.

Physicists finally achieved the long-sought goal, but there’s a catch: Their compound requires crushing pressures to keep from falling apart.

CEOs should voluntarily shut down their platforms to help stanch the spread of misinformation—and protect democracy.

Stop trying to duct-tape a ring light to your laptop, and get yourself a dedicated videophone.

There are plenty of reasons to declutter your online traces. Here’s how to tidy up.

The Project Zero reverse engineer shuts down some of the world's most dangerous exploits—along with antiquated hacker stereotypes.

Plus: An Among Us spam attack, China’s favorite vulnerabilities, and more of the week’s top security news.

In the digital arms race with China, the only thing worse than fearing AI itself is the fear of not having it at all.

Motorola’s Moto Mods failed to pull off a long-lasting smartphone trend. But Apple’s MagSafe series looks like it might actually stick.