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SUPPLY AND DEMAND
Desperate Gamers Camp Out in the Pandemic for $700 GPUs
BY CECILIA D'ANASTASIO
Months after the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080's launch, the lines at brick-and-mortar stores across the country can still wrap around the block.
BUYING GUIDE
Our Favorite iPhone 12 Cases and Accessories
BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU
Whichever new iPhone you bought, we've rounded up the cases, chargers, and other accessories you'll want to snag.
GAMES
The Best PS5 Exclusives Out Now (and the Ones Coming Soon)
BY WILL BEDINGFIELD, WIRED UK
Here are the top games you can get for Sony's new console during its launch window.
IDEAS
That Pre-Thanksgiving Covid Test Won't Really Keep You Safe
BY CHRISTIE ASCHWANDEN
It seems like a simple way to justify holiday gatherings. But the everyone-has-gotten-tested method is utterly absurd.
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
A Covid Vaccine Nears, Biden Gets to Work, and More News
BY EVE SNEIDER
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
PRODUCT REVIEW
Zojirushi's Newest Toaster Oven Excels at All the Basics
BY JOE RAY
It's nothing fancy (and there are better ways to make toast), but this countertop device will roast, bake, or reheat just about anything you want for dinner.
THE MONITOR
The CMAs Were a Good Reminder to Stick to Zoom Award Shows
BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER
Watching country music's biggest night was anxiety-inducing—and not in a good way.
SOFTWARE
5 New Features to Explore in MacOS Big Sur
Apple brings a new look to the Mac's interface, plus several major improvements to Safari, Messages, and Maps.
OBFUSCATORS
Computer Scientists Achieve the 'Crown Jewel' of Cryptography
BY ERICA KLARREICH
For years, a master tool called indistinguishability obfuscation seemed too good to be true. Three researchers have figured out that it can work.
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