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5 Graphics Settings Worth Tweaking in Every PC Game
Sure, you can settle for the default presets, but even small changes can mean better performance – or a much better gaming experience.
Why Degrowth Is the Worst Idea on the Planet
Despite still growing over the last 50 years, we already figured out how to reduce our impact on Earth. So let’s do that.
‘Mafia: Definitive Edition’ Shows the Peril of Unwanted Remakes
Upgraded graphics and animations are a breath of fresh air, but old story tropes hold this remake back.
Neutrino Detectors Could Be Used to Spot Nuclear Rogues
In theory, the particles could reveal whether a reactor is building up plutonium for weapons. US energy experts are starting to take the idea seriously.
A Poker Pro Accused of Cheating Wants $330M in Damages
Mike Postle claims he was the victim of an elaborate online campaign to tar him as a fraud—and he’s suing a dozen defendants.
Silicon Valley Opens Its Wallet for Joe Biden
A WIRED analysis finds roughly 95 percent of contributions by employees of six big tech firms have gone to Trump’s Democratic challenger.
How to Start Streaming on Twitch
You don’t need a ton of equipment to stream your own gaming sessions, or to meet more people who play the games you love.
Covid Kid Reporters: Back-to-School Edition
Seven young journalists weigh in on remote learning, face-mask fatigue, and the many joys of goldfish ownership.
Covering Comments Is Instagram’s Newest Anti-Bullying Tool
Harassment takes many forms. The platform’s latest update works to address a broader swath of negative interactions by hiding comments and sending warnings.
A Literal Child and His Mom Sue Nintendo Over ‘Joy-Con Drift’
The class action lawsuit alleges that the video game company hasn’t done enough to address a known problem with its controllers.
A Dangerous Year in America Enters Its Most Dangerous Month
Seven distinct factors between now and the election threaten to combine, compound, and reinforce each other in unpredictable ways.
‘The Wire’ Inspired a Fake Turtle Egg That Spies on Poachers
Scientists 3D-printed sea turtle eggs and stuffed transmitters inside. When poachers pulled them out of nests, the devices tracked their every move.
Hulu’s ‘Monsterland’ Is America
The show, with each episode set in a different American city, is about decay—moral, physical, civilizational.
How Cities (and Citizens) Create Hostile Environments
From uncomfortable benches to sidewalk boulders, objects that say “go away” can be hard to detect—until you start noticing them.