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What Happens When a Guy and His AI Girlfriend Go to Therapy
In Sierra Greer’s new novel, Annie Bot, a man named Doug finds out what it means to have the “perfect” girlfriend.
In Sierra Greer’s new novel, Annie Bot, a man named Doug finds out what it means to have the “perfect” girlfriend.
‘Photographer’ Isn’t About Photography at All
National Geographic’s new show, Photographer, doesn’t bother itself with analyzing images. It’s all about the drive it takes to find the ideal shot.
National Geographic’s new show, Photographer, doesn’t bother itself with analyzing images. It’s all about the drive it takes to find the ideal shot.
No One Knows What TikTok Is
This week, US lawmakers began a new push to ban TikTok. At the heart of it is a lot of confusion about what the app is and what it means.
This week, US lawmakers began a new push to ban TikTok. At the heart of it is a lot of confusion about what the app is and what it means.
The Small Company at the Center of ‘Gamergate 2.0’
Montreal-based Sweet Baby Inc. employs just 16 people. They now find themselves the targets of gaming’s latest harassment campaign.
Montreal-based Sweet Baby Inc. employs just 16 people. They now find themselves the targets of gaming’s latest harassment campaign.
The Kate Middleton Photo’s Most Glaring Photoshop Mistakes
Blurry hair, meandering zippers—we asked WIRED’s design department to explain the editing errors in Kate Middleton’s controversial Mother’s Day photo.
Blurry hair, meandering zippers—we asked WIRED’s design department to explain the editing errors in Kate Middleton’s controversial Mother’s Day photo.
The First Rule of the Extreme Dishwasher Loading Facebook Group Is …
Extreme Dishwasher Loading encourages members to “think quality, not quantity” when inviting new people to the 29,000-strong group. Also: Don’t talk about washing machines.
Extreme Dishwasher Loading encourages members to “think quality, not quantity” when inviting new people to the 29,000-strong group. Also: Don’t talk about washing machines.
Aerith’s Fate in ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Is Causing a Rift Among Fans
The game’s ending prompts heated discussion online about whether it does justice to its most iconic moment.
The game’s ending prompts heated discussion online about whether it does justice to its most iconic moment.
‘1899’ Fans Still Want Answers
Netflix canceled 1899 after just one season, but many viewers still go online asking for more.
Netflix canceled 1899 after just one season, but many viewers still go online asking for more.
No, ‘Leave the World Behind’ and ‘Civil War’ Aren’t Happening Before Your Eyes
Earlier this week, after Instagram, Facebook, and Threads went down, Leave the World Behind took off on social media. The trend’s bizarre origins have something in common with Alex Garland’s new movie Civil War.
Earlier this week, after Instagram, Facebook, and Threads went down, Leave the World Behind took off on social media. The trend’s bizarre origins have something in common with Alex Garland’s new movie Civil War.
New Doc Explores the Pitfalls of Colonizing Space
In Doppelgängers³, three look-alikes, including director Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, go to a cave in Spain to figure out ways Earthlings could avoid repeating history’s mistakes on other planets.
In Doppelgängers³, three look-alikes, including director Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, go to a cave in Spain to figure out ways Earthlings could avoid repeating history’s mistakes on other planets.