EdTech: The New Normal

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

Avid amateurs are generating a wealth of information on avian activity. But does that data reflect new trends in bird behavior, or in people’s?

Visiting real-world destinations in video games is fun, and it tickles our sense of nostalgia. It can also tell us a lot about who we really are.

Students whose parents didn't go to college often work instead of joining extracurricular activities, and can lag peers on skills like résumé writing.

Machines can print textiles, cut fabric, and fold clothes. But it’s hard to train them to sew as fast and precisely as humans.

The conspiracy theory has the best attributes of a multiplatform game, except that it can cause harm in the real world.

Quill is a brilliant VR drawing and animation app originally born within the now shuttered Oculus Story Studio. The app continued on after the group’s closure, but with seemingly few long term plans for the app, Facebook has decided to spin it out by handing ownership over to its original creator. As part of the …

You shouldn't mess with some of them—but there are others you should be aware of.

We’ve rounded up a bunch of ideas to make your home a comfy refuge and ease your mind.

Human behavior has changed along with the virus and public health measures to contain it. For modelers, it’s a curveball.

With the help of AI, you’ll be able to take a picture of a shirt, then ask Google to find socks with the same pattern.

The fictional superspy wields Nokia devices in 'No Time To Die.' It’s an odd choice, but Apple's smartphones aren’t ideal, either.

Prepare students for success as digital learners, leaders, and citizens. How to use this document: Make a copy. Fill in this template and save it in a place where you can refer to it when needed. Plan your path. Choose the activities that work best for you to complete the four steps. Complet

Epidemiologist Larry Brilliant on the Delta surge, chaos at the CDC, and why the under-12s are key to ending the pandemic.

The United Nations predicts that the global population will soon explode. In Empty Planet, John Ibbitson and Darrell Bricker argue they're dead wrong.

Stageverse is a new social VR platform debuting this week with a two-hour immersive capture of the Muse: Simulation Theory concert. The platform allows multiple viewers to experience the concert together through 360° 3D footage captured from multiple angles around the venue. In addition to Oculus Quest, Stageverse also supports iOS and Android devices. Founded …

Discover the new Windows 11 operating system. Explore Windows 11 features, check device compatibility, and see how to upgrade to our latest Windows OS.

As the agency develops plans for exploring the moon and Mars, it's seeking cutting-edge research that could turn science fiction into reality.

There are certain traits that lend themselves to “revenge bedtime procrastination.” There’s also a way out.

There's always something new to play, but these are our favorites when you're seeking something tried and true.

WIRED has tested these masks. With the coronavirus pandemic ongoing, we've gathered our team's favorite face coverings and updated tips on how to wear them most effectively.