Rants & Raves

Five hauntings from the other side of technology.

a certain kind of person writes in all lowercase now. why?

The comedian sees being online as similar to visiting the zoo. “I don’t need to interact with that,” he says. “It’s just a thing that I enjoy, and then I walk away.”

As coastlines change, so do surf breaks. That may spell the end for premier waves and the tourist economies that depend on them.

Tropical Storm Isaias is set to become the basin’s first hurricane of the season, bringing life-threatening rain and storm surge to the Gulf Coast.

Don’t buy a loved one something you wouldn’t want for yourself. These are the must-haves that tech enthusiasts have on their wish lists this year.

This week on Uncanny Valley, we dive into an unexpected Muse feature, shadowy spending from the largest pro-AI super PAC, and men’s tendency to lie about how much they know about AI.

What’s it like to be the richest man in the world? Find out for yourself.

Some hosts are threatening to strike, while others are plotting ways around Airbnb’s new restrictions. Guests, meanwhile, are celebrating.

Missed our latest WIRED@Night event? Enjoy an evening of podcasting in San Francisco right here.

An exclusive early look at Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro—the computer Apple said would never happen.

With customizable “faces,” this 7-inch smart display is a unique hybrid between an iPhone and an Apple Watch.