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The Big Story
Microsoft at 50: An AI Giant. A Kinder Culture. And Still Hellbent on Domination
When Satya Nadella took over as CEO, the company was lumbering and uncool. He cleaned up a toxic culture, crafted the deal of the decade, and put Microsoft back on top.
Follow That Car
Get in, Loser—We’re Chasing a Waymo Into the Future
Tailing a robotaxi for hours and hours is weird. And revelatory. And jealousy-inducing. But a driverless world is coming for all of us. So close the door and buckle up.
Battleground State
The Great American Microchip Mobilization
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Reviews and Buying Guides
Purrfectly Pawsome
22 Best Gifts for Cat Lovers
Want to surprise your feline friend or find the perfect gift for a cat lover? WIRED has you covered.
Product Review
The Evercade Alpha Is An Epic Home Arcade Experience
Baby Got Back
The Best Mattresses for Back Pain
Buying Guide
The Best Tablets for Work and Play
Gift Guide
The Best Gifts for Book Lovers
Hopes and Homeopathy
An Alternative-Medicine Believer's Journey Back to Science
Originally published April 2015: Jim and Louise Laidler used to believe in alternative medicine. Their story is a microcosm of the debate over treatments such as homeopathy, reiki, and other alternative techniques.
Unlikely Bedfellows
How Fringe Stem Cell Treatments Won Allies on the Far Right
Pushing the Limit
The Boat That Could Sink the America’s Cup
Out for Blood
The Double Life of an American Lake Monster
Trending Stories
TOP STORIES IN THE LAST 48 HOURS
Business
The Chinese Queen of Cottagecore Has Suddenly Reappeared After Three Years
After quietly settling a dispute with her management agency, the massively popular Chinese influencer Li Ziqi has started posting again, gaining her millions of new followers overnight.
Gear
How to Pick the Right MacBook for You
New MacBooks are here. Having a hard time choosing which Apple laptop to buy? Let us help.
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Security
The AI Machine Gun of the Future Is Already Here
The Pentagon is pursuing every available option to keep US troops safe from the rising tide of adversary drones, including a robotic twist on its standard-issue small arms.
Security
Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
Alan Filion, believed to have operated under the handle “Torswats,” admitted to making more than 375 fake threats against schools, places of worship, and government buildings around the United States.
