Pepe the Frog Means Something Different in Hong Kong—Right?
Pepe is popping up all over Hong Kong—on walls, in forums, in sticker packs for apps—as a symbol of resistance against an authoritarian state.
DetailsTwitter Trust and Safety Advisers Say They’re Being Ignored
Members of Twitter’s safety council say the company is keeping them in the dark and want to talk to CEO Jack Dorsey, in a letter obtained by WIRED.
DetailsSony Buys Studio Behind Its Awesome *Spider-Man* Game
The move furthers a trend of hardware manufacturers consolidating their brands by adding studios to their stable of first-party creators.
DetailsThe Consumer Bureau’s Reckless Plan for Debt Collection
Opinion: A CFPB proposal would create a quandary for consumers. Click and risk a computer virus, or don’t click and miss a debt payment.
DetailsBest Travel Gear for Babies and Kids (Flights, Car Rides)
Traveling with babies, toddlers, or young kids is no picnic—even if food is involved. These accessories should help.
DetailsGadget Lab Podcast: You’ve Got Microplastics
WIRED’s Matt Simon joins the show to talk about microplastics—what they are, why they’re a nightmare, and whether you should fret about eating them.
DetailsThis Week’s Cartoons: Terrible Passwords, Regulating Tech, and Failing Fast
For the ultimate in password security, try zen-factor authentication.
DetailsWhat Is Cyberwar? The Complete WIRED Guide
The threat of cyberwar looms over the future: a new dimension of conflict capable of leapfrogging borders and teleporting the chaos of war to civilians thousands of miles beyond its front.
DetailsYou Are Already Having Sex With Robots
Sex robots are here, and their AI-enabled pseudosexuality isn’t long behind.
DetailsWhy the NFL’s Field Goal Record Is Waiting to Be Smashed
Players, coaches, and scientists alike say that the current record of 64 yards is well shy of what humans are capable of kicking.
DetailsThe Fight Against Robocalls Gets Powerful New Allies
All the state attorneys general, along with 12 major companies, promise to finally make serious moves against robocalls.
DetailsA Tugboat in Space, Microplastics In Your Water, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
DetailsHumans, More Than Drought, Are Fueling the Amazon’s Flames
Economic activity appears to be causing the rainforest to burn, unlike the other epic fires ravaging the world.
DetailsDepth of Field: The Movie Poster Brexit Deserves
John MacDougall’s portrait-style capture of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggests the allure of a spy thriller.
DetailsSpider-Man Swings Back to Sony—Unraveling the Universe
It’s not about what’s good for Spider-Man. It’s about the fate of comic-book movies—which might be doomed.
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