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09.21.23
LLAMA SKELETONS | 2-MINUTE READ
The Dumb Alien Mummy Story Takes an Entirely Predictable Turn
BY ANNA LAGOS
A week ago, two bodies believed to be a muddle of human and animal bones were presented in Mexico's Congress as proof of alien life. Now the scientific community is fighting back.
WIRED30 | 7-MINUTE READ
Everything You Need to Know About Getting Your Genome Sequenced
BY RACHAEL PELLS
DNA sequencing can assess your risk of developing certain diseases. It could even help provide medicines personalized to your genes one day. Governments want you to get involved.
DEALS | 3-MINUTE READ
8 Great Deals on Sex Toys, Tights, and Coffee Gear
BY JAINA GREY
To celebrate the arrival of pumpkin spice season, treat yourself to a new coffee grinder, a stimulator, and ultra-durable tights.
SHADOW KING | 4-MINUTE READ
How Elon Musk and Tesla Helped Spark the Auto Strikes
BY AARIAN MARSHALL
Tesla isn't involved in the strike at Detroit's Big Three automakers. But the EV maker and its irrepressible CEO had plenty to do with why the walkouts happened.
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WIRED PODCASTS | 33-MINUTE EPISODE
Alexa Just Got an AI Makeover
This week, we learn how Amazon is teaching Alexa more skills to help it better compete in a landscape lousy with chatbots.
UNDER THE RADAR | 3-MINUTE READ
Massive MGM and Caesars Hacks Epitomize a Vicious Ransomware Cycle
BY LILY HAY NEWMAN
Cyberattacks on casinos grab attention, but a steady stream of less publicized attacks leave vulnerable victims struggling to recover.
SEVEN UP | 3-MINUTE READ
Amazon's Eero Max 7 Mesh Router Adds Wi-Fi 7—for a Whopping $600
BY SIMON HILL
This mesh system adds Wi-Fi 7 support and can theoretically download a 4K movie in 10 seconds, but it'll be a few years before you can truly take advantage of those speeds.
SUCCESSION | 3-MINUTE READ
The Great Unbundling of Rupert Murdoch
BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER AND AMANDA HOOVER
Buying (and burying) Myspace, beefing up Fox News, lighting media dumpster fires—the longtime News Corp head shaped cultural conversations. With his exit, that era can end.
ALL THE FEELS | 5-MINUTE READ
The Apple Watch Series 9 Wants to Know How You're Feeling
BY ADRIENNE SO
Apple's latest wearable has a new chip, new interactions, and some serious OS updates to help you log your mental health.
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