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Muscled Out
The Best Theragun (and Other Great Massage Guns)
Therabody’s percussive therapy devices help soothe achy muscles. Here’s our guide to its lineup—and some cheaper alternatives.
By Medea Giordano
Just Add Water
How Clean is ‘Clean’ Hydrogen?
Batteries and renewable energy alone can’t decarbonize industries, and recent proposals for a “hydrogen economy” could bridge those gaps.
By Gregory Barber
Public Health
The Chaotic Monkeypox Vaccine Pipeline Is Leaving Everyone Short
A Danish company that’s the sole producer of the only approved vaccine has sold nearly all its supplies to the US, and it won’t be making new doses until 2023.
By Grace Browne
Insecurities
Crypto and the US Government Are Headed for a Decisive Showdown
A crop of lawsuits could finally settle the question of whether most digital assets are illegal securities offerings.
By Gilad Edelman
Reach Out
What to Know About 988, the New Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Americans can call or text this number if they or someone they know needs a counselor to listen or point them to additional resources.
By Reece Rogers
Misinformation
A Suspected Killer’s Fans Are Still Promoting Him Online
After a local politician and two others were gunned down in the Philippines, posts supporting the suspect continue to gain traction on social media.
By Vittoria Elliott
Buying Guide
The Best Crossplay Games for Consoles and PC
These titles let you play with friends on different platforms, whether it be computer, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, or even mobile.
By Eric Ravenscraft
Grant Access
How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password
Help your guests connect to your network without typing a thing.
By Simon Hill
Page Turner
The Best Ebook Readers
These WIRED-tested slim slates let you take the world’s library anywhere.
By Medea Giordano
Wild Things
The Hidden Chaos That Lurks in Ecosystems
New research finds that chaos plays a bigger role in population dynamics than decades of ecological data seemed to suggest.
By Joanna Thompson
Decked Out
How to Get the Best Battery Life Out of Your Steam Deck
Your gaming PC may have effectively unlimited power, but the portable alternative does not.
By Eric Ravenscraft
No Peeking
How to Use Lockdown Mode in iOS 16 to Make Your Phone More Secure
Whether you want to turn off link previews or block unwanted FaceTime calls, here's what you need to know.
By David Nield
Cyborgs!
What to Ask Your Doctor If You’re Getting Medical Tech Implanted
From pacemakers to insulin pumps, more devices exist to help you lead a healthier life. Here's what to talk about before going cyborg.
By Julie Charnet
Game Time
Is Apple’s M2 MacBook Air Any Good for Games?
That depends how serious you are about AAA titles, performance, and price.
By Craig Grannell
Sun Fun Day
The Best Lawn Games for Goofing Off in the Sun
From classics like cornhole to newer games like ladder toss, these are our favorite ways to play with friends and family.
By Parker Hall
Gear Roundup
Samsung’s New Phone Repair Kits Are Better Than Nothing
Plus: Amazon buys iRobot, Clubhouse subdivides itself, and Instagram goes all-in on NFTs.
By Boone Ashworth
Security Roundup
The US Emergency Alert System Has Dangerous Flaws
Plus: A crypto-heist extravaganza, a peek at an NSO spyware dashboard, and more.
By Andrew Couts
Double Trouble
A Duo of Google Meet Apps Is Officially Here, and It’s Confusing
Duo is being rebranded to Meet, but the old Meet will stick around for now. Still following?
By Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica
Buying Guide
The 12 Best Electric Bikes for Every Kind of Ride
A battery-powered motor lets you enjoy most of the benefits of biking, minus the sweat.
By Adrienne So
Lose My Number
How to Block Spam Calls and Text Messages
Fight the scourge of unsolicited rings and pings from spammers, scammers, and telemarketers.
By Simon Hill
Record Scratch
An ISP Settled Piracy Lawsuits. Could Users Take the Hit?
Now that Charter has reached settlements with major record labels, it’s unclear whether the cable provider will pull the plug on users who pirate music.
By Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica
Workplace Safety
Extreme Heat Is Becoming More Dangerous for Farmworkers
Sweltering temperatures and humidity threaten the health of outdoor laborers, and there are few standards to protect them from working when it’s too hot.
By Tom Philpott
What's on Tap
Hidden iPhone Tricks That Will Make Your Life Easier
These tips, swipes, and settings will make using your phone faster and simpler.
By Tyler Hayes

