A WannaCry Flaw Could Help Some Windows XP Victims Get Files Back
A French researcher says he’s found a tool that could help some fraction of victims running that older Windows version.…
Everyone Stop Freaking Out Over Italy’s Supervolcano
A new study suggests that the Campi Flegrei might be closer to an eruption than we thought. But don’t let…
Ubers for the 0.1 Percent
When a private jet or yacht just isn’t enough. The post Ubers for the 0.1 Percent appeared first on WIRED.…
High-Profile Extortion Hacks Aren’t Paying Off
Hacking big companies and small tends to work—until the hack goes public. The post High-Profile Extortion Hacks Aren’t Paying Off…
Internet Providers Insist They Love Net Neutrality. Seriously?
As the FCC starts the process of dismantling its own net neutrality protections, telecoms say not to worry. But their…
‘Things’ Might Be the Prettiest To-Do List App Ever
After five years in development, one of the best original task managers comes back. The post ‘Things’ Might Be the…
Crispr Creator Jennifer Doudna on the Promises—and Pitfalls—of Easy Genetic Modification
Easy genetic modification could mean cures for cancer (yay!), kitty-sized pigs (squee!), and, yes, designer babies (ack). The post Crispr…
Handmaid’s Tale: Oops, I Created a Sexist Tyranny and Now I Have to Live In It
Think before you trust bigoted zealots with the creation of your new country. The post Handmaid’s Tale: Oops, I Created…
The Daring Laborers Who Sandblast Chernobyl’s Radioactive Metal
… and the cure-all they claim keeps them safe. The post The Daring Laborers Who Sandblast Chernobyl’s Radioactive Metal appeared…
The Seth Rich Conspiracy Theory: A Tale of Two Filter Bubbles
Two very different stories this week got a very similar reaction—depending on what our media diet looks like. The post…