On the 10-year anniversary of civil libertarians' challenge to the first internet censorship law, the freedom fighters who kept the net from becoming the Disney Channel square off against new challenges in a more complicated world. By Ryan Singel.
A new app turns blogs into books while a dinosaur robot, instant ice cream and other emerging technologies wow the crowds. Seán Captain reports from the Demo conference in Phoenix.
Technology long ago eliminated the need for separate cards for every little frequent-flier membership and credit account we have. So why do companies still insist on stuffing our wallets with plastic? Commentary by Bruce Schneier.
Machines take center stage in a new production of Hedda Gabler entitled Heddatron. Puns abound as robotic acting becomes a draw for the theater instead of a reason for catcalls. By Mike Daisey from Wired magazine.
A Spanish startup hatches a plan for spreading Wi-Fi far and wide: Let folks who share their home internet service with others gain access to web hubs around the globe. By Cyrus Farivar.
Cool feature lets you transfer subscriptions to your favorite feed reader. Plus: RSS really is really simple. Trouble is, most people don't know how to use it. In Monkey Bites.
A man steeped his apartment in Star Trek style goes boldly into bankruptcy. Plus: At just $150, the new 1-GB iPod nano won't break the bank. In Gear Factor.
Players are quitting their day jobs to make real money in the world of Second Life. Is it a good investment, or a bubble economy waiting for a virtual pin? By Kathleen Craig.
Steve Jobs may be a greedy tycoon, but did you know Apple's other co-founder, Steve Wozniak, is an evil card cheat who mistreats animals? Just kidding. Commentary by Leander Kahney.
Sony's new Walkman phone rocks, a Nalgene coffee press is full of beans and a watering can spouts off, all in this week's Gadget Lab from Wired magazine.
Thousands have been drawn to podcasting because anyone can create an audio program, build an audience online and even vault to stardom. But lots of shows wink out as suddenly as they started. By Steve Friess.
Music download sales have surged in the past couple years, boosted by iTunes and file-swapping crackdowns. But revenues are unimpressive compared to other industries, from film to kitty litter. Commentary by Joanna Glasner.
Looking for a comfy bicycle that's reliable? The low seat on the crank-forward design lets riders sit more upright and put both feet flat on the ground at stop signs. By Bryan Ball.
You thought the Vaporware Awards had gone the way of the products it celebrates, didn't you? But unlike those Silicon Valley flakes, Wired News delivers. By Leander Kahney.