- — Final Fantasy Is ‘Struggling.’ Where Does the Series Go From Here?
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at 8/19/22 12:16pmIn a recent interview, veteran developer Naoki Yoshida admitted that the once-storied franchise now lags behind the competition.- — Power Up Anywhere With the Best Travel Adapters
- at 8/19/22 8:00amWhen going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keeping your gadgets charged. These are our favorites.
- — Thrones v. Rings: The Biggest Battle in TV History Is Here
- at 8/19/22 7:00amHouse of the Dragon premieres on HBO Max this weekend, The Rings of Power on Amazon two weeks later. The winner will set the course for fantasy—and streaming.
- — iOS Can Stop VPNs From Working as Expected—and Expose Your Data
- at 8/19/22 7:00amA security researcher claims that Apple mobile devices keep connections open if they are created before a VPN is activated.
- — The Best Podcasts for Your Smart, Bored Kid
- at 8/19/22 7:00amThese child-friendly stories will keep your little ones entertained and ease the stress of long road trips.
- — Turns Out, You Own Nothing
- at 8/19/22 7:00amPlus: A 2012 WIRED story that didn’t quite hold up, some wisdom on tech investments, and the nightmare of atmospheric-river-fueled storms.
- — How Many Peanut Butter Sandwiches Does It Take to Fuel a Hulk?
- at 8/19/22 7:00amIt takes a lot of energy to jump over cliffs and hurl rocks at the speed of sound—and that means eating at superhero capacity.
- — Sony’s Xperia 1 IV Is a Nice Android Phone With an Absurd Price
- at 8/19/22 6:00amIt’s still one of the few flagships with a headphone jack and microSD card slot.
- — The Fate of Video Game Preservation Is in Your Hands
- at 8/19/22 6:00amToday's digitally distributed landscape makes it easier for games to get lost to time. Archivists need developers, studios, and players to help.
- — How Long Droughts Make Flooding Worse
- at 8/19/22 5:00amParched ground is less likely to absorb water and increases the risk of dangerous flash floods. But there are ways to mitigate these conditions.
- — Ads Are Taking Over Streaming, and I Can’t Afford to Look Away
- at 8/19/22 5:00amI just want to enjoy my games and movies in peace. But who can afford 15 different “ad-free” tiers?
- — Algorithms Can Now Mimic Any Artist. Some Artists Hate It
- at 8/19/22 5:00amA new generation of AI image tools can reproduce an artist’s signature style. Some creatives fear for their livelihoods.
- — Spyware Hunters Are Expanding Their Toolset
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at 8/18/22 3:42pmThis invasive malware isn't just for phones—it can target your PC, too. But a new batch of algorithms aims to weed out this threat. - — Ethereum's 'Merge' Is a Big Deal for Crypto—and the Planet
- at 8/18/22 10:09amOne of the most influential cryptocurrency projects is set to finally ditch proof-of-work mining.
- — How to Stop Robots From Becoming Racist
- at 8/18/22 8:00amAlgorithms can amplify patterns of discrimination. Robotics researchers are calling for new ways to prevent mechanical bodies acting out those biases.
- — The Best Ebook Subscription Services for Every Kind of Reader
- at 8/18/22 8:00amYou can read countless ebooks, listen to audiobooks, or browse comics with one of these WIRED-tested digital reading subscriptions.
- — 14 Xbox Game Pass Games Worth Playing
- at 8/18/22 7:00amMicrosoft’s subscription service includes captivating titles like Two Point Campus, Citizen Sleeper, and Inside.
- — Trick Out Your Two-Wheeler With These 33 Bike Accessories
- at 8/18/22 7:00amWhether your ride is an errand-runner or an escape from daily responsibilities, we’ve got the gear you need right here.
- — How a Hacked Tractor Added Fuel to the Right-to-Repair Movement
- at 8/18/22 6:00amThis week, we discuss the latest John Deere tractor hack and its broader implications for repair rights advocates.
- — The Mini Missions Aboard the Artemis Rocket Pack a Big Punch
- at 8/18/22 6:00amTen tiny satellites will be hitching a ride en route to the moon, each with scientific objectives of their own.
- — How to Use Signal Encrypted Messaging
- at 8/18/22 5:00amThe best end-to-end encrypted messaging app has a host of security features. Here are the ones you should care about.
- — 34 Best Back-to-School Deals on Laptops, Headphones, and More
- at 8/17/22 10:37amGearing up for the new school year? We’ve found plenty of savings on all the essential gadgets and supplies.
- — The Android 13 Privacy Settings You Should Update Now
- at 8/17/22 10:27amGoogle’s new mobile operating system has arrived. Take back some control with these privacy and security tips.
- — A Crowdsourced Wildfire App Tracks All of California’s Blazes
- at 8/17/22 5:00amWatch Duty is already a lifeline for the state’s residents. Its reach could soon extend to more disasters and regions.
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