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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 11.04.21   SOFTWARE MacOS Monterey Is Here. These Are the Top New Features BY BRENDA STOLYAR We break down how to install the latest version of Apple's desktop operating system, including some perks that will only work on M1-powered Macs.   VAX ON How to Put a Vaccine Card on Your Phone BY BOONE ASHWORTH Is that proof of vaccination card too big to fit in your pocket? Stick it on your phone instead.   PRODUCT REVIEW Apple's New MacBook Pro Is a Notch Above the Rest BY BRENDA STOLYAR This creator-first machine is powerful, with the ports to prove it.   HUMAN KIND Yoko Taro Foresees the End of Video Games As We Know Them BY JOSHUA KHAN The mind behind iconic titles like 'Nier: Automata' and 'Drakengard' tells WIRED about his inspirations—and how AI plays a role in the future of game design. GET WIRED A helicopter on Mars. What to expect post-Covid. The next electrifying/terrifying leap in A.I. explained. 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.   WOLOLO 'Age of Empires IV' Is a Solid Strategy Game Stuck in the Past BY MARK HILL It's the perfect introduction to 'Age' for new players, but veterans may be underwhelmed by its campaign offerings.   PRODUCT REVIEW Here's Why You Shouldn't Buy Apple's Third-Gen AirPods BY PARKER HALL Apple's latest wireless earbuds look, feel, and sound like the past.   BUYING GUIDE The Best iPhone 13 Cases and Accessories BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU We tested MagSafe compatibility on everything from cases to wireless chargers.   BREATHE IN 17 Holiday Gifts for Your Stressed Best Friend BY MEDEA GIORDANO Relaxing means something different to everyone. From meditation tools to silky robes, these ideas are sure to please.     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.