Good morning, and Happy #NationalCoffeeDay! If you’re a regular coffee (read: someone who relies on a cup of joe for their very survival) do yourself a favor and make sure you’re actually getting the best cup. Here’s how: wired.com/story/how-to-m… 1/8
If you haven’t already joined the #freshbeanz masses, pick yourself up a coffee grinder. It’s not much extra work, but the difference could turn that morning frown upside down: wired.com/gallery/best-c… 2/8
Everyone knows someone who is team #coldbrewonly, and if you’re running with that you might as well learn how to make a cup of ice cold jet fuel at home. Our reviewer tested 25 cold brewers to find the very best ones: wired.com/story/best-col… 3/8
But if you’re already a fancypants who knows how to treat themselves, then it’s time to learn how to wake up with a rich, milky mug of heaven. Lattes and cappuccinos look complicated—but the right gadgets can help: wired.com/story/best-lat… 4/8
And you don’t have to be stuck at home either. Put on your Northface and go on ~so many adventures~ with trusty life juice in hand with these: wired.com/gallery/best-p… 5/8
Ever wished you could get coffee delivered in bed every morning? Well these won’t do that, but a subscription box will deliver it to your door which is a whole lot closer than the store. Plus you can get more interesting beans than your friends: wired.com/story/best-cof… 6/8
And finally, if you’re not a coffee-drinker, surprise the hell outta your favorite coffee connoisseur with one of these gifts. Thank us later: wired.com/gallery/gift-i… 7/8
iOS 15 has finally arrived and is now available to download. Here are a few privacy settings you might
want to change after you get the update installed on your phone: wired.trib.al/UnTbel2 1/7
Apple’s new Mail Privacy Protection stops email senders from seeing your IP address by routing it through multiple proxy servers & randomly assigning you another IP address. To turn it on, go to Settings, Mail, Privacy Protection and toggle Protect Mail Activity to on. 2/7
Uncover what data your app uses with Apple’s App Privacy Report—turn it on by going into the Privacy section. Tap on Record App Activity & toggle the option to on. This allows you to see how many times an app has accessed your photos, camera, microphone, & contacts. 3/7
Science and religion have often been at odds. Still, scientists are exploring spiritual practices and rituals to understand their influence, and when appropriate, create new techniques and therapies informed by them. wired.trib.al/ohja2k2 1/9
Suppose we remove theology from the day-to-day practice of religious faith. In that case, the animosity in the debate evaporates, leaving us with a series of rituals, customs, and sentiments that are themselves the results of experiments. 2/9
Over thousands of years, these experiments have led to the design of what scientists call spiritual technologies—tools and processes meant to soothe, move, convince, or otherwise tweak the mind. 3/9
Apple’s fall hardware event will be introducing a new iPhone in at least 2 variations. Other rumors have pointed to a redesigned iPad mini & new AirPods.
When Ksenia Coffman started editing Wikipedia, she thought of it as a fun new hobby. She didn't expect to spend years of her life in an all-out edit war with Nazi fanboys. wired.trib.al/VTbHDfy 1/7
But as Coffman clicked through articles about the Second World War, one of her favorite subjects, she kept finding disturbing inaccuracies. There were genocidal commanders painted as reluctant killers, fascist propaganda-pushers cited as legitimate historians. 2/7
This was about more than a few rinky-dink Wikipedia pages. This was a warping of historical memory. It was enough to turn Coffman’s hobby into an obsession. 3/7
Don’t fret if you missed Prime Day—right now Fire Tablets and Kindles are 30 percent off which is about as good of a deal as you'll find outside of it. Don’t miss your chance to save on some of our favorites: wired.trib.al/BErcpHz 1/8
If you’re looking for something simple that gets the job done, the entry-level Kindle remains a solid choice, and the latest model includes a backlight so you can read in the dark. It's our favorite Kindle for the money. wired.trib.al/hCRvaz6 📸: Amazon 2/8
Want better quality? The Kindle Paperwhite's higher-resolution screen and waterproofing makes it an upgrade worth considering. For a little more money than the plain Kindle, it opens up the joys of reading in the pool or bathtub without fear. wired.trib.al/MBRe8cO 3/8
We’ve found some of the best Labor Day deals on gear WIRED reviewers love. wired.trib.al/jZ85rnQ Here are just a few of our favorite finds. If you buy something using our links, WIRED may earn a commission. #LaborDaySales 1/6
Out of all the Chromebooks we've tested, the Asus Chromebook Flip C434 strikes the best balance between price, power, and features. #LaborDaySaleswired.trib.al/82ch6K0 2/6
📷: Asus
With its deep blacks, intense contrast, and ultrafast response times, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better TV at or around this price point outside of the November shopping season. #LaborDaySaleswired.trib.al/43yoVyk 3/6
📷: LG