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Crash Report
‘I’m the Operator’: The Aftermath of a Self-Driving Tragedy
In 2018, an Uber autonomous vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian. In a WIRED exclusive, the human behind the wheel finally speaks.
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Gear
Here’s Everything Apple Announced Today
Apple held a product release event on Tuesday. Here's what the company announced.
Gear
Watch Today's iPhone Launch Event Right Here
Apple is expected to unveil new hardware, possibly including a new iPhone SE, new iPads, and new laptops.
Backchannel
‘I’m the Operator’: The Aftermath of a Self-Driving Tragedy
In 2018, an Uber autonomous vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian. In a WIRED exclusive, the human behind the wheel finally speaks.
Culture
I Keep Going Back to One Video From Ukraine
Social media is a strange lens to watch a war unfold. But this post from a Ukrainian musician highlights the importance of watching—and remembering.
Book Excerpt
The Internet Is Not as New as You Think
Within the long history of telecommunication in nature, the web can be seen not as a mere tool, but as a living system.
Exclusion Zone
Trapped in Silicon Valley’s Hidden Caste System
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS
Jacques Vallée Still Doesn’t Know What UFOs Are
Unknown Lands
Ada Palmer and the Weird Hand of Progress
Ideas
What Will Replace Insects When They're Gone?
The collapse of the insect population could unravel ecosystems. Scientists wonder if robots and drones could stop the gap.
Bark vs. Bite
In Alaska, Beavers Are Engineering a New Tundra
Private Eyes
The Best VPNs to Protect Yourself Online
It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.
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