Google Earth now shows you our planet’s slow deterioration

PLUS: A fire-predicting shrub, a coffee brewer with a vacuum, and the biggest US security threats. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 04.15.21   BURN NOTICE | 5-MINUTE READ The Humble Shrub That's Predicting a Terrible Fire Season BY MATT SIMON Chamise may not look (or smell) like much, but it's actually a kind of crystal ball for understanding how badly California might burn.   PRODUCT REVIEW | 5-MINUTE READ This Coffee Brewer Uses a Vacuum to Make a Delicious Cup BY MICHAEL CALORE This innovative brewer uses a vacuum pump to filter your coffee, resulting in a cleaner, less bitter cup.   IDEAS | 3-MINUTE READ Sorry, but 'I Missed the Meeting' Is No Longer an Excuse BY CLIVE THOMPSON AI audio transcription is getting smarter—and it's taking notes on your work meetings.   ENHANCE! | 2-MINUTE READ Google Earth Now Shows You Our Planet's Slow Deterioration BY BOONE ASHWORTH A new time-lapse video feature in Google Earth lets users see how humans have reshaped the globe over the decades. GET WIRED Save 66% on your subscription to WIRED. Get 1 year of WIRED for less than $1 per month, plus, get a free tote! You can't see into the future, but you can subscribe to WIRED. Subscribe now.   Meet Our New Favorite Home Security System BY It is finally easy to make your home feel safe. Set up couldn't be easier. 30 minutes, no tools. Customize yours today and claim a free security camera   NATIONAL SECURITY | 4-MINUTE READ The Biggest Security Threats to the US Are the Hardest to Define BY LILY HAY NEWMAN In a Senate briefing, the heads of the major intelligence agencies warned the public about dangers that offer no easy solutions.   NIGHT LIGHT | 5-MINUTE READ How to Use Smart Lighting to Transform Your Kid's Bedroom BY SIMON HILL Is your child scared of the dark? These tech tips can help vanquish the monsters in the closet—or create good vibes for teens.   PRODUCT REVIEW | 3-MINUTE READ DJI's New Drone Makes Aerial Cinematography a Breeze BY SCOTT GILBERTSON A better image sensor and more AI-powered video smarts make the Air 2S one of the best drones you can buy.   READY TO DROP | 6-MINUTE READ Respawn's Apex Legends Is Just Getting Started BY JOSHUA KHAN From a surprise launch to a diverse cast, the Titanfall developer's live service game has a lot going for it, and even more coming.     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   Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.