10.15.21

PUBLIC HEALTH | 5-MINUTE READ

The Malaria Vaccine Is a Big Deal, but Not a Silver Bullet

BY SARA HARRISON

RTS,S proves that shots can work against parasites. But to eradicate this disease, scientists say we need more than just one tool.

OPINION | 5-MINUTE READ

How Facebook Hides How Terrible It Is With Hate Speech

BY NOAH GIANSIRACUSA

The company publicly claims its AI is amazing at removing harmful content, but internal documents suggest they know the algorithm is ineffective.

THE MONITOR | 4-MINUTE READ

Dave Chappelle and the Problem of Popularity

BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER

Maybe the most surprising thing about The Closer is how many people are watching it.

BYE BYE | 4-MINUTE READ

LinkedIn’s Exit From China Cuts Another East-West Bridge

BY WILL KNIGHT

The Microsoft subsidiary had agreed in 2014 to censor content in China, but that apparently wasn’t enough for tougher government regulators.

BUYING GUIDE | 9-MINUTE READ

Which Sonos Speakers Should You Buy?

BY JEFFREY VAN CAMP AND BRENDA STOLYAR

From the Move to the Beam, we’ve tested nearly every speaker from the venerable brand. We like them all—but here are the best picks to fit your lifestyle.

GET FOUND | 5-MINUTE READ

How to Share Your Location on an iPhone or Android

BY SIMON HILL

Whether it’s through Google Maps or Emergency SOS, there are plenty of ways to quickly let your loved ones know where you are.

DOT PHYSICS | 6-MINUTE READ

Could MJ Really Hang on During Spider-Man’s Swing?

BY RHETT ALLAIN

Shooting a web from your hands requires Spidey powers. But does keeping your grip on one of them require Spidey strength?

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE | 3-MINUTE READ

FDA Backs Boosters, Travel Restrictions Lift, and More Coronavirus News

BY EVE SNEIDER

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

GADGET LAB PODCAST | 39-MINUTE EPISODE

Facebook Doesn’t Have to Be Terrible

BY WIRED STAFF

This week, we talked about revelations from whistleblower Frances Haugen’s testimony—and whether this reckoning will finally change the social media giant.

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