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'Worker Data Science' Can Teach Us How to Fix the Gig Economy
Gig workers are asking to see the algorithms that govern their labor. Their fight has important lessons for creating equitable ... -
Sony's PS5 Headset Offers 3D Audio in a Plasticky, Cheap Body
The spatial audio that comes out of these gaming headphones is impressive, but cheap hardware makes it a tough sell. ... -
Some Cancer Studies Fail to Replicate. That Might Be OK
A years-long effort to validate key cancer biology hit roadblocks and found problems. But maybe this will incentivize scientists to ... -
I Tried Running in a Robotic Exoskeleton So You Don't Have To
The first wearable exoskeleton available to consumers is meant to level up your workout. Amazingly, it works—if you’re OK with ... -
E-Scooters Are Everywhere in Europe. So Are Grisly Accidents
Crashes, nuisance, and clutter are creating hostility to the industry’s startups. Scandinavian cities are forcing them to change course. http://www.wired.com/ -
Your Very First Fisher-Price Phone Now Works With Bluetooth
It is both silly and absolutely wonderful to call friends and family on a plastic childhood toy. http://www.wired.com/ -
Need to Test a Space Suit? Head to Iceland
The country’s unearthly landscapes have caught the attention of scientists planning for future missions to Mars and the moon. http://www.wired.com/ -
DoorDash Joins the Instant Delivery Game—With Employees
For a new service in Manhattan, the couriers will cross paths with the company’s traditional gig worker contractors, who generally ... -
Snag Free Beans From Our Fave Coffee Subscription Service
WIRED readers can get their first bag from Atlas Coffee Club—and an additional sampler—for just the cost of shipping. http://www.wired.com/ -
Who Are We If Not Our Faces?
Undergoing dozens of operations to treat Crouzon syndrome made me look more “normal.” It also made me question my identity. ...