Algorithms may be quietly running your hometown

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions  11.03.22 MEMORY LANE | 5-MINUTE READ The 'Viral' Secure Programming Language That's Taking Over Tech BY LILY HAY NEWMAN Rust makes it impossible to introduce some of the most common security vulnerabilities. And its adoption can't come soon enough. PUBLIC HEALTH | 4-MINUTE READ How Peaceful Crowds Turn Into a Deadly Crush BY AMANDA HOOVER It doesn't take stampeding or unruly behavior to result in massive tragedies like the one in Itaewon. DEALS | 12-MINUTE READ 30 Early Deals From Best Buy's Black Friday Sale BY ERIC RAVENSCRAFT The retailer has a flexible holiday return policy, and the discounts are going strong. URBAN AI | 4-MINUTE READ Algorithms Quietly Run the City of DC—and Maybe Your Hometown BY KHARI JOHNSON A new report finds that municipal agencies in Washington deploy dozens of automated decision systems, often without residents' knowledge. SPONSORED CONTENT An All-Access Pass to the Gaming Biz from Legendary Designer CliffyB Cliff Bleszinski (Unreal, Gears of War) shares a hilarious, thoughtful memoir of making it in the high-stakes world of video games. GET WIRED Get 1 year of WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now. GADGET LAB PODCAST | 37-MINUTE EPISODE Twitter Is Changing Fast. Here's What Could Happen Next This week, we discuss possible consequences of Elon Musk's shakeup at the social media platform he now owns. GIFT GUIDE | 17-MINUTE READ 30 Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy People BY MATT JANCER & GEAR TEAM Give your favorite explorer a present they'll cherish forever, from hardcore camp stoves to tiny tents for their cat. MONEY MOVES | 4-MINUTE READ Fintech in Latin America and Africa Is Breaking the Mold BY HELEN LI The US and Europe can learn a lot from startups that are nimbler, more digitized, and potentially better at serving underserved people. MAC ATTACK | 10-MINUTE READ The 27 Best Mac Apps That Will Make Your Life Easier BY MATT JANCER MacOS may be the apple of your eye, but some of its stock apps are a little rotten. Take a bite of these third-party apps instead. Looking for a new job? Check out these featured listings and search for openings all over the world on jobs.wired.com. Architect (Cloud) The Travelers Companies Location: Hartford, CT, USA APPLY NOW Performance Engineer Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. Location: San Jose, CA, USA APPLY NOW Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email 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.