Elizabeth Holmes is on trial. Silicon Valley is watching

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 09.13.21   TIMELESS CLASSICS | 5-MINUTE READ 9 PC Games You Can Play Forever BY SIMON HILL There's always something new to play, but these are our favorites when you're seeking something tried and true.   JARGON | 5-MINUTE READ What Is Zero Trust? It Depends What You Want to Hear BY LILY HAY NEWMAN The cybersecurity world's favorite catchphrase isn't any one product or system, but a holistic approach to minimizing damage.   IDEAS | 5-MINUTE READ A Stroke Study Reveals the Future of Human Augmentation BY BRANDY SCHILLACE A successful clinical trial on stimulating the vagus nerve shows that it could change everything from medical treatment to Olympic training. Are we ready?   TESTING | 4-MINUTE READ Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Is on Trial. Silicon Valley Is Watching BY ARIELLE PARDES "I'm glad the 'Fake it till you make it' mantra of Silicon Valley is coming into question," one investor told WIRED. 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.   HOLD PLEASE | 5-MINUTE READ How to Call Customer Service and Actually Get What You Want BY SIMON HILL These tips are your best shot when trying to resolve issues swiftly with minimal stress.   TINY VIBES | 9-MINUTE READ Teeny-Tiny Talking Mice Have Taken Over Games BY PEARSE ANDERSON This year has been the biggest yet for Lilliputian board gaming. It's much more than 'Redwall' nostalgia.   ALL TOGETHER NOW | 5-MINUTE READ These Apps Saved My Sanity (and Probably My Marriage) BY SALINA JIVANI Talking about tech at home is usually all about "smart" gear, but in this case, some simple programs made all the difference in my—and my family's—life.   DON'T TOUCH | 3-MINUTE READ How to Find the Hidden Files on Your Phone or Computer BY DAVID NIELD You shouldn't mess with some of them—but there are others you should be aware of.   SOFA SURFING | 7-MINUTE READ 7 Great Couches You Can Order Online (and 1 Armchair) BY GEAR TEAM If being cooped up has made you rethink your furniture, these sofas might help refresh your space.     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.