Social media reminds us of the year that wasn’t

PLUS: Turning your phone into a webcam, afterlife in-app purchases, and the problem with indoor weed. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 03.13.21   WORKAROUNDS | 7-MINUTE READ How to Turn Your Smartphone Into a Webcam BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU Using your phone (old or new) as a camera for your Zoom meetings is an easy and affordable way to be visibly present if you don't have a webcam on your laptop or PC.   HIGH EMISSIONS | 4-MINUTE READ Indoor-Grown Weed Is Spewing Carbon Into the Atmosphere BY JOHN TIMMER, ARS TECHNICA Most legal marijuana is grown in a controlled environment. A study just quantified how much damage that's doing to the planet.   PODCASTS What If the Afterlife Had In-App Purchases? BY GEEK'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY The Amazon series Upload shows a comedic—and probably more realistic—version of what would happen if humans could live online after they die.   THE MONITOR | 2-MINUTE READ Social Media Reminds Us of the Year That Wasn't BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER Technology is designed to conjure up warm, fond memories. But the anniversary of lockdown has brought on a period of mourning. GET WIRED Flash Sale! For a limited time only, get 1 year of WIRED access for $10 $5. Tech news and analysis you won't find anywhere else. Subscribe now.   LISTEN UP | 1-MINUTE READ The 15 Best Wireless Headphones for Everyone BY PARKER HALL Even if you're on a budget, these wireless headphones sound like a million bucks.   LONE STAR | 2-MINUTE READ SpaceX Is Going All In on Its South Texas Starport BY ERIC BERGER, ARS TECHNICA New documents show the company has grand plans for its Boca Chica launch site, providing more evidence that Elon Musk is bullish on SpaceX's future there.   DATA UHAUL | 5-MINUTE READ How to Export Your Passwords From LastPass BY SCOTT GILBERTSON The popular security service is severely limiting its free tier starting March 16. If you'd like to move your passwords to another manager, here's how.   ASSISTING EVOLUTION | 7-MINUTE READ How Far Should Humans Go to Help Species Adapt? BY ELIZABETH KOLBERT A project to teach threatened marsupials to avoid feral cats is among a host of "assisted evolution" efforts to help animals in the face of climate change.   JOIN FORCES | 6-MINUTE READ My Kids Struggle With Remote Learning. Here's What Could Help BY PAMELA APPEA Like many parents, I've had to constantly advocate for my children's education this year. These are the structural changes that parents actually want to see.     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

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