I Stopped Using Passwords. It's Great—and a Total Mess

Passkeys are here to replace passwords. When they work, it’s a seamless vision of the future. But don’t ditch your old logins just yet.

The Age of Crispr Medicine Is Here

The approval of the first Crispr-based therapy is just the beginning. Getting it to patients is the next hurdle.

At LiveWIRED, We’re Celebrating 30 Years of Tech (and Looking Into the Future)

Our San Francisco event features two stages, over a dozen panels and demos, and a full celebration of 30 years of WIRED.

The 23andMe Data Breach Keeps Spiraling

23andMe has provided more information about the scope and scale of its recent breach, but with these details come more unanswered questions.

The Rise of AI in Alternative Browsers—and What’s Next

Developers at smaller companies have been adding new ways to experience the internet with AI assistance. Their visions for the future radically differ.

Dispatch from the Future: The Must-Have Gadgets and Gear of 2053

To celebrate WIRED’s 30th birthday, we asked the experts—and our imaginations—to dream up the cars, phones, televisions, and other tools of tomorrow.

Join Us for LiveWIRED

On December 5, we’re celebrating WIRED’s 30th anniversary by bringing together the people who have shaped the world we live in, and who are pioneering the tech that will define the next 30 years.

The Future of Game Accessibility Is Surprisingly Simple

For all the challenges of communicating accessibility information to players, how designers improve it won't take much.

These Solid-State Drivers Bring the Future of Portable Sound to Your Headphones

xMEMS’ new silicon audio drivers sound incredible, are easy to manufacture in bulk, and are nearly indestructible.

Netflix Killed 'The OA.' Now Its Creators Are Back With a Show About Tech’s Ubiquity

The OA had the kind of fans who held flash mobs to protest its cancelation. Now its creators are back with A Murder at the End of the World, and a warning about tech’s influence on people’s lives.

The Long Quest for a Universal Flu Vaccine Finally Takes Its First Steps

The search for a shot that could protect us against many strains—and maybe a pandemic—is notching achievements at last. But the flu’s endless mutation and our own biology stand in the way.

Tech and Games Can Help Curb Youth Suicide

In the face of lackluster mental health support, especially for children of marginalized groups, technology and video games can be used to meet young people where they are.

Amazon’s AI-Powered Van Inspections Give It a Powerful New Data Feed

Amazon delivery drivers at hundreds of sites around the world will be asked to drive through camera-studded archways that log every dent, scratch, or damaged tire.

This Vaccine Protects Against Cancer—but Not Enough Boys Are Getting It

The HPV vaccine can effectively prevent a range of cancers if administered at the right age. But boys still can't access it in most countries.

NASA’s Psyche Mission Is Off to Test a Space Laser (for Communications)

The Psyche probe is heading to its namesake metal-rich asteroid. Along the way, it will demonstrate a near-infrared laser system to send high-rate data hundreds of millions of miles home.