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PLUS: PlayStation 5, energy explained, and algorithms for doctors. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions  11.10.20   EXEMPTIONS Who's Still Covered by California's Gig Worker Law? BY AARIAN MARSHALL Uber and Lyft led a ballot measure that exempts them from AB 5. But millions of janitors, retail workers, and others are still covered by the statute.   IDEAS Yes, Accept the Flaws of Election and Epidemic Models BY C. BRANDON OGBUNU Poll wonks and epidemiologists need to be more transparent. And we need to stop being suckers.   LARGE BOI The Disc Drive PlayStation 5 Is Worth the Extra Money BY WHITSON GORDON It may not be the prettiest—or cheapest—version of Sony's new console, but here are three reasons why it's superior to the digital-only option.   GEAR Everything Apple Announced, From New Macs to New Chips BY BOONE ASHWORTH AND MICHAEL CALORE The company showed off three new Mac computers Tuesday, all powered by its newly designed M1 chip.   SPONSORED CONTENT One of the Highest Paying Cash Back Cards Is Here $200 bonus offer. 3% cashback choice, including online shopping, dining, travel, gas, and more. No annual fee. 0% interest for 12 months. Click to learn more. GET WIRED Get 1 year of WIRED access for less than $1 a month. Tech news and analysis you won't find anywhere else. Subscribe now.   DOT PHYSICS Everything You Need to Know About Energy BY RHETT ALLAIN We'll talk about the different types—kinetic energy, electrical potential energy, etc.—and different sources, from fossil fuels to solar.   DIAGNOSTICS The US Government Will Pay Doctors to Use These AI Algorithms BY TOM SIMONITE The artificial intelligence programs can diagnose eye disease in diabetics and complications in stroke patients.   COMFORT It's Time to Try PC Gaming From Your Couch BY CECILIA D'ANASTASIO Yes, you could spend a few hundred dollars on a new console. Or you could hook your PC up to your TV with an HDMI cable.   BUYING GUIDE The Best Wireless Earbuds for Working Out BY ADRIENNE SO Looking for a pair of sturdy and sweatproof wireless headphones to help you rock your inner jock? We have you covered.     This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions