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Why the Global CrowdStrike Outage Hit Airports So Hard

The aviation industry is optimized within an inch of its life. A bad software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike took down computers running Microsoft Windows—and a cascade of airports with it.
A Tale of Two Cities

We Asked AI to Take Us On a Tour of Our Cities. It Was Chaos

When in Roam

How to Use an eSIM for International Travel

Before You Go

The Best Luggage for Wherever You’re Headed

We’ve traveled thousands of miles testing all kinds of luggage. These are our favorite suitcases, backpacks, duffels, and more.

The Best Sleeping Pads for Camping, Backpacking, and Travel

Whether you’re snoozing in a campground or schlepping up to an alpine valley, these are the best pads we’ve found for resting your weary bones.

The 11 Best Coolers for Every Kind of Outdoor Adventure

We chugged chilled beverages to bring you our favorite coolers for every situation.

The Best Satellite Messengers for Traveling Off-the-Grid

Stay safe and text your friends and family from every corner of the globe.

How to Get There

How Early Do You Really Need to Get to the Airport? It Depends

Airlines say to show up two hours before your flight time. But the airport arrival time that’s best for your trip may be shorter—or longer. It all depends on your travel details.

7 Lesser-Known Google Maps Features

Even if you use Google Maps every day on your phone or on your computer, you might not know about these hidden tricks.

You Can Renew Your US Passport Online—but It’s Not Easy

The digital application process for US passport renewal is currently in beta. Find out whether you’re eligible, how to sign up, and why it’s kind of a pain.

I Wore Meta Ray-Bans in Montreal to Test Their AI Translation Skills. It Did Not Go Well

WIRED took Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses to French-speaking Canada to trial its AI smarts. Quelle catastrophe!

What to Do

We Stood on Both Sides of the New York–Dublin Portal and It Was Glorious

Hundreds of people and two WIRED reporters gathered at the Portal, which is open again after being closed due to “inappropriate behavior.”

Wanna Scratch that Travel Itch? Try YouTube

If you need a quick getaway, consider a digital stroll through the world’s biggest metropolises.

This Travel Game Takes Connect Four to the Extreme

What if Connect Four and The Amazing Race had a baby? WIRED spoke to Jet Lag creator Sam Denby about his new state-hopping whirlwind of a game show.

Explore a Oaxaca Chocolate Shop Where DIY Tech Sets a High Bar

The chocolatiers at Mamá Pacha use an unlikely combination of tools and appliances to make their renowned delicacies.

News and Updates

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Greener Is Getting Going

We’ve reached a tipping point where we’ve got a cleaner alternative for most transport. Now we have to commit.

The Transport Companies Leaving Fossil Fuels Behind

Hydrogen-powered planes, more fuel-efficient aircraft designs, and all-electric parcel delivery services are just some of the ways in which the transport sector is looking to decarbonize.

Tesla Has Lost Its Range Crown to a Chinese EV You’ve Never Heard Of

Tesla’s Model 3, the Polestar 2, Volkswagen ID.7, and Volvo C40 all missed their WLTP range claims by more than 100 miles when put to the test in arctic conditions.

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