They Rage-Quit the School System—and They’re Not Going Back

The pandemic created a new, more diverse, more connected crop of homeschoolers. They could help shape…

Director Nia DaCosta on the Real-World Horrors in ‘Candyman’

At this year's WIRED25, the writer-director talked about rebooting the classic slasher and the future of…

A ‘Covid Slide’ Could Widen the Digital Divide for Students

As coronavirus cases rise, many school districts will begin the year with at least some online…

Colleges Gear Up for an Uncertain Fall Semester Online

Many schools are preparing for some form of virtual instruction in the autumn. For faculty and…

School’s Out—but on ‘Minecraft,’ Graduation Day Goes On

Graduation ceremonies have been waylaid by pandemic. So some gaming-savvy seniors are taking their send-off to…

I Can’t Stop Escaping Into Google Photos’ Nostalgia Vortex

I got the app for its easy photo backups. I didn’t realize it would become a…

With Kids Stuck at Home, Authors Bring Stories to Instagram

As schools close, parents are turning to children’s book writers and illustrators on social media to…

Mayku FormBox: Mold Your Next Work of Art With a Vacuum and a little Heat

Smaller than a microwave, the Mayku FormBox uses heat and suction to create precise molds out…

2018 Tech in Memoriam: Goodbye to the iPhone SE, Google+, and More

Pour one out for this year's tech casualties.

How to Return and Exchange Your Unwanted Gifts or Purchases

You can’t always get what you want. But there are smarter, more sustainable ways to get…