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This Plastic Phone Case Could Biodegrade Within 2 Years

Most plastics take hundreds of years to decompose. This one, from case maker Pivet, harnesses the power of hungry microbes.
All the Top Features Coming to Your iPhone This Fall

Apple just previewed iOS 15, the latest version of its mobile operating system. Here’s what’s new.
The Safest Way to Store and Share Your Nudes


Listen, if you’re going to take them, follow these precautions so they don’t go anywhere you don’t intend them to.
Google’s New Nest Hub Beats Wearing a Sleep Tracker to Bed

The new version of the smart display can now track your sleep without a camera—and it gave me fresh insight into some of my sleep habits.
“We Could Start on the Ice Planet”: Learn How Hoth Came to Be in the Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary Special – Exclusive Excerpt

Books + Comics // JUNE 1, 2021 Go behind the scenes of Episode V’s frigid world of snow. “That’s it. The rebels are there.” Hoth, the iconic world of snow, ice, and wampas, made its debut in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back as the new home of the Rebel Alliance. The frigid planet would host one […]
US Soldiers Exposed Nuclear Secrets on Digital Flashcards


Plus: A major hack in Japan, Citizen app run amuck, and more of the week’s top security news.
The Best Memorial Day Sales on Tech, Gaming, Home, and More

There are deals on the best streaming stick, our favorite sunglasses, and dozens of other WIRED top picks this holiday weekend.
SimpliSafe Is a Hassle-Free Way to Secure Your Home

Is this home monitoring ecosystem really simple and safe? We tried it out for six months.
This $120 Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera Is for Film Lovers

This screenless Paper Shoot digital camera makes photos that look like what you get from film, without the long waits or development costs.