Meta’s Gruesome Content Broke Him. Now He Wants It to Pay
The case is a first from a content moderator outside the company’s home country. In May 2020, Meta (then Facebook)…
These Apps Will Keep Your EV from Running Out of Juice
That community involvement means you can check ratings and reviews for charging stations, as well as get real-time updates on…
The 10 Best Games on PlayStation Plus
Yes, Sony’s game subscription service can be kind of convoluted. And, yes, PlayStation Plus is worthwhile for PlayStation owners. Both can…
The Climate Crisis Is Threatening Spain’s Saffron Crop
While that small-scale, low-tech approach may have kept saffron production going over the past few decades, it has also left…
The Paradox of the Tyre Nichols Video
Tyre Nichols was a photographer with an eye for the natural world. He was especially drawn to landscape portraiture, its…
MDMA and Psilocybin Are Approved as Medicines for the First Time
In a world-first, Australia has announced it will officially recognize MDMA and psilocybin as medicines. On February 3, Australia’s Therapeutic…
‘The Last of Us’ Is All I Want to Talk About Right Now
The Monitor is a weekly column devoted to everything happening in the WIRED world of culture, from movies to memes,…
Startup T2 Wants to Terminate Twitter
In mid-2021, Gabor Cselle bought a $15 Moleskine notebook to sketch out ideas for new startups. On the first page,…
What Would Earth’s Temperature Be Like Without an Atmosphere?
OK, a couple of quick points. This is just the surface temperature of the Earth. Since the light from the…
Boeing’s 747 Should Have Been Retired Years Ago
The 1,574th and final 747, which rolled off Boeing’s production line in Everett, Washington, on January 31, is destined for…