Author Archives: Wired Staff

This week, Steven Levy fills us in on the Blue Origin launch, its implications, and why so many billionaires are obsessed with space travel. Continue reading What Bezos’ Big Day Means for Commercial Spaceflight→

We talk to the authors of a new book about the notorious coworking startup and its charismatic cofounder, Adam Neumann. Continue reading Why WeWork Didn’t Work→

This week we discuss the proliferation of ebikes in bike-share networks, as well as the explosive growth of private ebike ownership. Continue reading So, You Want to Try an Ebike? Here’s What to Know→

Artificial intelligence promises to make medicine smarter. But what happens when these software systems don’t work as advertised? Continue reading The Alarming Blind Spots in Health Care AI→

With Covid-19 travel restrictions relaxing, citizens are boarding planes, trains, busses, and rideshares in increasing numbers. This week, we look at how that’s going. Continue reading As the Nation Reopens, Americans Are on the Road Again→

This week, we talk about all things WWDC and Apple’s quest for worldwide gadget domination. Continue reading Apple Wants to Control Your Universe→

This week we unpack the behavioral science behind vaccine lotteries and why a life-changing amount of cash will motivate humans to get their shots. Continue reading Get Your Covid Vaccine, Win a Million Dollars→

This week, we talk about how the technology we’ve invented to more accurately re-create colors has driven whole civilizations. Continue reading How Humanity’s Obsession With Color Shaped Our Modern World→

This week, we recap the news out of Google IO, including Android’s new look and Project Starline’s holographic video booth. Continue reading Android’s Getting Brighter and Bubblier, and We Can’t Wait→