The AstraZeneca Covid vaccine data isn't up to snuff

PLUS: The microbes living on DaVinci's sketches, Black Friday phone and tablet deals, and the best holiday movies to stream. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 11.25.20   BUGGING OUT Meet the Microbes Living on Da Vinci's Iconic Sketches BY MATT SIMON Think you've got an interesting microbiome? Your body ain't got nothing on what's accumulated on Leonardo's drawings over 500 years.   BLACK FRIDAY The Best Black Friday Phone, Tablet, and Watch Deals BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU AND GEAR TEAM We found discounts on Samsung Galaxy phones, Google Pixels, Apple Watches, iPads, and some great accessories.   MOVIES The 13 Best Holiday Movies to Stream This Season BY JENNIFER M. WOOD This year, everyone is stuck inside even more than before. Here's what you need to watch to pass the time—and get in the spirit.   IDEAS The AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine Data Isn't Up to Snuff BY HILDA BASTIAN There's been even more good news this week, this time from the Oxford-AstraZeneca trials. But a closer look reveals some very shaky science. GET WIRED We just couldn't wait another week! The Pre-Cyber Week Sale is here. Get one year of WIRED for just $10 $5. Tech news and analysis you won't find anywhere else. Subscribe now   BLACK FRIDAY Stay In and Get Cozy With These Black Friday Video Game Deals BY JESS GREY AND GEAR TEAM We need to stay indoors and not travel for the rest of the year. Why not stockpile on Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox titles?   OPINION Biden Must Repair—and Reinvigorate—Tech Diplomacy BY JUSTIN SHERMAN The administration's nomination of Antony Blinken is a good start. But mending the damage of the past four years will require a complete reorientation.   REPLAY 'The Last of Us' Is Getting a TV Show, Which Seems Redundant BY JULIE MUNCY HBO is turning the wildly popular game into a series.   BLACK FRIDAY Our Favorite Mattress Deals for Black Friday BY MEDEA GIORDANO AND GEAR TEAM You should never buy a mattress online unless it's discounted. Luckily, there are some modest holiday deals going on our favorite models.   NO ANSWER Facebook Can Be a Boon to Nonprofits—If They Get Verified BY SARA HARRISON Organizations say they struggle with the social media giant's registration system and inability to reach a live person.     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