Tag Archives: Wired

Encryption Faces an Existential Threat in Europe

The CEO of Proton says new competition laws have finally given him a voice in Brussels, even as he fights the EU’s anti-encryption campaign.

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What is 5G? The Complete Guide to When, Why, and How

Here’s everything you need to know about the spectrum, millimeter-wave technology, and what 5G means for you.

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This Was the Year That Electric Vehicles Took Off

More EVs were sold in the first half of 2022 alone than any previous year—and there are signs the surge can continue.

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Amazon Has Conquered Christmas—but Its Reign May Be Ending

The retail giant mastered the mince pie and shoved its way into the holidays. But, it’s also had to cut back on its private-label products after poor sales.

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Twitter Is No Longer a Creative Haven

Elon Musk’s changes have been most destabilizing to the very people who made the platform’s unique culture.

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The Year the NFT Died and Came Back to Life

The market for non-fungible tokens took a nosedive this year. Now, die-hard evangelists think the key to success is finding different ways to use them.

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Mastodon Is Hurtling Toward a Tipping Point

As the niche, decentralized social networking platform rises in popularity, it faces rising costs, culture shifts—and potential legal risks.

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The Overlooked Upsides of Algorithms in the Workplace

Author and labor lawyer Orly Lobel says AI can help mitigate human biases in hiring and compensation.

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Tired, Filthy, and Overworked: Inside Amazon’s Holiday Rush

The retailer’s warehouses are flooded with packages. Workers say that means mandatory extra shifts and faster-paced work.

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Mastodon Features That Twitter Should Steal (but Won’t)

Elon Musk’s platform could learn a thing or two from its most popular alternative—like how to build a social platform people actually want to be on.

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