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View in browser  |  Your newsletter preferences 09.19.24 SUBSCRIBE TO WIRED FOR UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THESE STORIES A Game Designer Just Hid a Gold Trophy in the Woods for a Real-Life Treasure Hunt. It Starts Now BY JOSEPH BIEN-KAHN For years, Jason Rohrer put out bizarre, beloved video games. Now, with Project Skydrop, he launches (yes, today) the real-world treasure hunt of his dreams.   Do You Need an Antivirus Program on Windows? BY DAVID NIELD Just keeping all your software up to date will go a long way toward ensuring you're safe from threats. But follow these tips to stay as protected as possible.   22 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using BY LOURYN STRAMPE Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here's what you may be missing ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2024.   Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Gets a Little Smarter With Apple Intelligence BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU Apple Intelligence might be overhyped, but it brings some helpful capabilities to the iPhone.   ADVERTISEMENT Why Threads Is All the Ragebait GADGET LAB PODCAST This week, we talk about engagement bait on Threads, and why the social network is prioritizing posts that ask infuriating questions and stir drama.  ⏵ HEAR THE LATEST EPISODE    🎧 Share your thoughts on WIRED podcasts. As a token of our appreciation, you will be eligible to enter a prize drawing up to $1,000 after you complete the survey. Take the survey here. Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft Copilot+ PCs BY CHRISTOPHER NULL Microsoft aimed to revolutionize its Windows operating system with this AI-soaked laptop certification. It's still a work in progress.   The Best Organic Mattresses, Toppers, and Bedding BY SCOTT GILBERTSON These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream.   The Apple Watch Series 10 Is Still the Best Smartwatch for the iPhone BY ADRIENNE SO The new Apple Watch Series 10 is here, and we like what we see. The absence of a blood oxygen sensor is a huge ding. But the Apple Watch still does everything else, and looks hella good doing it.   The 5 Best Sunrise Alarms to Help You Rise and Shine BY NENA FARRELL If you want to wake up with the sun but aren't a morning person, these bedside devices can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day (and a sunset, too).   ADVERTISEMENT 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 Gear 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.