Look Inside WIRED’s March 2018 Issue

Facebook's two years of hell, Crispr as a conservation tool, and more.
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Jake Rowland
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    Adam Ferriss
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    AI Is My Shepherd

    Essayist Virginia Heffernan explores the short history of technology worship.
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    Matt Dorfman
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    Solving March Madness

    How a sports prediction site is using an evolutionary algorithm to derive the perfect bracket.
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    Martin Nicolausson
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    Fresh Starts

    From blasts of high-intensity blue light to radio-wave bombardment, a look at new tech for everlasting shelf life.
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    Dreamscape Immersive
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    Get Experienced

    In Los Angeles, a new location-based VR company wants you to feel adventure like never before.
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    Israel G Vargas
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    Worlds Apart

    *Ready Player One* hinges on a virtual universe that encompasses everything—so why aren’t our real-life VR companies thinking the same way?
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    Charlie Schuck
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    Fetish: Leica CL

    Sophisticated street photography in a stealthy package.
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    Eddie Guy
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    Facebook’s Two Years of Hell

    Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s struggle to figure it all out.
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    Jake Stangel
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    Process of Elimination

    Conservationist Karl Campbell wants to use Crispr to eradicate island predators. It’s not brutal like poison, but it could transform our power over nature.
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    About the Cover

    That bruised Mark Zuckerberg? That’s a photo-illustration created by Jake Rowland, a New York City–based artist known for his composite portraits. He mashed together an existing image of Zuckerberg with a photograph of a hired model—shown here in makeup—whose features resemble that of the Facebook cofounder and CEO.
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Inside the Two Years That Shook Facebook—and the World
How a confused, defensive social media giant steered itself into a disaster, and how Mark Zuckerberg is trying to fix it all.
Nicholas Thompson and Fred Vogelstein
Enter the Dreamscape: Location-Based VR Gets a New Player
There’s far more immersive potential in a dedicated VR facility than what’s currently possible in your living room.
Peter Rubin
Crispr Will Transform the Way We Eradicate Invasive Species
Some conservationists want to use gene editing to eliminate island predators. It's not brutal like poison, but it could revolutionize our power over nature.
Emma Marris
How to Videoconference Correctly at Work or From Home
Whether you’re Zooming it in or not sitting down on the job, here’s how to do it right.
Adrienne So
The Best Duffel Bags for Commuters and Chronic Overpackers
Need to schlep some stuff? These field-tested duffels can handle your baggage.
Louryn Strampe
Quell the Heat With Our Favorite Window Air Conditioners
These are the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.
Matthew Korfhage
Breathe Easy Thanks to the Best Air Purifier for Every Home
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.
Molly Higgins
The Best Wireless Chargers to Refuel Your Phone (or Watch)
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
Simon Hill
All the Best Vacuum Cleaners We’ve Ever Tried
Looking for all our top recommended vacuums? Here are our favorites in every style we’ve tested, from stick vacs to robot vacuums.
Nena Farrell
The Best Meal Kits of 2026, Tested by a Former Restaurant Critic
Here are the best meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s delivery box, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
Matthew Korfhage
The Creators of Hacks Really, Really, Really Hate AI
Ahead of the hit show’s finale, cocreators Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello talk about media consolidation, the perils of censorship, and why they find AI “deeply disturbing.”
Katie Drummond
The Best Computer Speakers for Jamming Out in Your Home Office
These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.
Simon Hill