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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 03.09.22   SHIFTING SCREENS | 3-MINUTE READ Apple's Slow March Toward MacPad Continues BY LAUREN GOODE The new iPad Air gets a desktop-grade chip. Consider it a sign of things to come.   MAC MAX | 2-MINUTE READ Apple's Mac Studio Is a Mightier Desktop for Creative Pros BY BRENDA STOLYAR The Mac Studio is a compact desktop PC powered by Apple's newest processors.   IDEAS | 3-MINUTE READ I'm a Ukrainian Official. We Need More Help on the Digital Front BY ALEX BORNYAKOV Ukraine's deputy minister of Digital Transformation says Western tech sanctions have helped—but it's time to remove Russia from the global IT ecosystem.   INSTALL UPDATE | 13-MINUTE READ Of Course We're Living in a Simulation BY JASON KEHE The only people who absolutely disagree are, well, scientists. They need to get over themselves and join the fun. 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.   BUNDLED UP | 5-MINUTE READ What Is Apple One, and Should You Subscribe? BY SIMON HILL Going all-in with the services bundle could be a smart move, especially for families. We break down what's included and how much it costs.   BUYING GUIDE | 14-MINUTE READ Our 23 Favorite Products Made of Recycled and Upcycled Materials BY ADRIENNE SO Tread lightly on the planet with shoes made from repurposed plastic, and many other Earth-friendly picks.   VISUAL CUES | 3-MINUTE READ This App Can Diagnose Rare Diseases From a Child's Face BY TOM SIMONITE Doctors often struggle to identify rare conditions they may only see once in a lifetime. Face2Gene helps specialists find others with the same condition.   CASUAL GAMER | 3-MINUTE READ Elden Ring Isn't Made for All Gamers. I Wish It Were BY SWAPNA KRISHNA The celebrated game has no difficulty modes, guaranteeing it will alienate some players.   BAD SEED | 4-MINUTE READ The Diminishing Returns of Streaming's Glut of Grifters BY KATE KNIBBS From The Dropout to Inventing Anna, nothing represents this era of television better than the prevalence of scammer programming.     Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   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 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.