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View in browser  |  Your newsletter preferences 08.08.24 RANTS AND RAVES Wildflower's iPhone Cases Are Perfect for the Very Clumsy BY BRENDA STOLYAR Say goodbye to shattered displays, dreadful screen protectors, and worn-out phone cases. TERMS AND CONDITIONS CrowdStrike Faces a Potential Tsunami of Lawsuits. Only the Fine Print Can Save It, Experts Say BY JOEL KHALILI After crashing millions of computers and disrupting businesses across the globe, cybersecurity company CrowdStrike must protect itself against a flurry of legal activity that is already beginning. The devil will be in the details. LEGAL REMEDIES A US Judge Ruled That Google Is an Illegal Monopolist. Here's What Might Come Next BY PARESH DAVE Judge Amit Mehta's ruling has triggered a potentially yearslong process to decide how to punish the company. For users, it could mean a future in which Google isn't front and center everywhere. FRESHLY HATCHED Google's Iconic Chromecast and Nest Learning Thermostat Are Getting Long-Awaited Upgrades BY NENA FARRELL AND JULIAN CHOKKATTU Nest's connected thermostat gets a redesign and some AI smarts, while the brand-new iteration of the Chromecast serves as a hub for your smart home. ADVERTISEMENT GET WIRED The future is happening fast. Stay ahead of it with WIRED. Get full tech coverage with a subscription to WIRED for just $30 $5. Plus free stickers! Subscribe Now. GADGET LAB PODCAST | LATEST EPISODE Dating Apps Are Dehumanizing. Let's Try Something New This week on Gadget Lab, we talk about the arrival of Date Like Goblins and chart the rise of niche, interest-specific platforms for online dating. PRODUCT REVIEW Arturia's AudioFuse 16Rig Is Perfect for Folks with Lots of Instruments BY PETE COTTELL This fancy audio interface makes plugging in all your synths a breeze. BUYING GUIDE The Best Climbing Gear for Beginners BY CHRIS HASLAM AND ADRIENNE SO Whether you're tempted by indoor climbing or want to take on the great outdoors, we've got the ropes, shoes, and harnesses to get you started. DON'T HATE THE PLAYA How to Go to Burning Man in an Extreme Climate and Feel Good About It BY ALDEN WICKER The worsening climate crisis and the changes in the culture may have you wondering if you should skip Burning Man. Veterans of the week-long festival, which begins August 25, have some advice. Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here. Plus, browse more newsletters from WIRED. You're receiving this email because you signed up for the Gadget Lab newsletter from WIRED.   Manage your preferences  |   View our Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   Have questions or comments? Send us a message. Need help? Contact us.   Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.