I Saw the Face of God in a TSMC Semiconductor Factory
As the US boosts production of silicon chips, a WIRED journalist goes inside the mysterious Taiwanese company at the center of the global industry.
How to Love Technology Again
At a time when software is consuming us, we crave hardware—the material anchors of our immaterial realities.
The Untold Tale of Why ‘Cart Life’ Disappeared—and Its Resurrection
Cart Life was a lauded indie darling. Then it vanished from Steam. Its creator finally opens up about why he pulled it, and why it’s coming back.
Netflix Games Is Still Happening. Just Don’t Hold Your Breath
The streaming giant gave an update on upcoming releases and why it’s (ahem) playing the long game.
I Got Investigated by the Secret Service. Here’s How to Not Be Me
Don’t drink and tweet.
‘The Last of Us’ Is Bleak, but It’s the Bleak You Need
It’s absolutely dystopian, but it’s still a form of escapism. And all that ugliness serves a greater point.
‘Swarm,’ Superfandom, and Murder
In the new psycho-thriller from Donald Glover, an obsessive fan goes berserk. Is the era of social media to blame?
Musicians, Machines, and the AI-Powered Future of Sound
Fears that computers could replace composers are real. But some music-makers are finding ways to harness generative AI creatively.
Save the Planet by Eating This Big Ugly Fish
The hardiest freshwater fish in America could revive the Midwest’s fishing industry—or destroy the Great Lakes. So much depends on your appetite.