The US is getting boosters. The world is furious

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 08.21.21   DANCE PARTY | 3-MINUTE READ Tesla Bot Takes Tech Demos to Their Logical Conclusion BY LAUREN GOODE Elon Musk's bizarre demo laid bare the truth of many new tech demos: They are a storyboarded vision of the future held together by digital duct tape.   PHISHING | 4-MINUTE READ Google Docs Scams Still Pose a Threat BY LILY HAY NEWMAN A 2017 worm caused havoc across the internet. One researcher is warning that despite new protections put in place, it could still happen again.   PLAINTEXT | 10-MINUTE READ Can Tech Ethics Be Learned—or Is Society Doomed? BY LAUREN GOODE Plus: An anniversary for Marc Andreessen, a new way to have even more meetings, and a call for an unlikely comeback.   PUBLIC HEALTH | 7-MINUTE READ The US Is Getting Covid Booster Shots. The World Is Furious BY MARYN MCKENNA The White House's plan to roll out third shots for any American adult is raising profound questions about global equity. GET WIRED Stare the future right in the eye. Get 1 year of unlimited access to WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now.   BUYING GUIDE | 11-MINUTE READ The 12 Best Electric Bikes for Every Kind of Ride BY ADRIENNE SO A battery-powered motor lets you enjoy most of the benefits of biking, without all the sweat.   PODCASTS | 99-MINUTE EPISODE Galactic Empires Are Getting a Little Old BY GEEK'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY Maybe it's time space operas got out of their ruts.   SWEET DREAMS | 5-MINUTE READ Sleepio Conquered My Insomnia Where Quick-Fix Gadgets Failed BY SIMON HILL This six-week course employs cognitive behavioral therapy to improve the quality of your sleep.   PRODUCT REVIEW | 3-MINUTE READ The SteelSeries Arctis Prime Makes Gaming Comfy and Affordable BY JESS GREY The company's latest corded gaming headset doesn't let perfect be the enemy of good.   SIGN UP Subscriber Exclusive: Steven Levy's Take on Tech, Big and Small A fresh and fearless weekly newsletter that looks at the world of tech, with the benefit of hindsight. From the indispensable chronicler of Silicon Valley, WIRED editor at large Steven Levy. GET THE NEWSLETTER     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.