A new study suggests a possible disease vector: Germy dust

PLUS: the Twitter attack spreads, new data on kids and covid, and old conspiracy theories get a new target. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 08.19.20   VISHING The Attack That Broke Twitter Is Hitting Dozens of Companies BY ANDY GREENBERG "Phone spear phishing" attacks have been on the rise since a bitcoin scam took over the social media platform in July.   PUBLIC HEALTH New Data on How Many Kids Got That Covid Mystery Illness BY MARYN MCKENNA A few young patients also develop strange inflammatory symptoms. A CDC report sheds light on how widespread this syndrome is, and what it could mean for vaccines.   DIGITAL CULTURE That Racist Kamala Harris Birther Conspiracy Is Nothing New BY EMMA GREY ELLIS The falsehood that the senator isn't really a US citizen comes from an old playbook.   UP IN THE AIR A New Study Suggests a Possible Disease Vector: Germy Dust BY MEGAN MOLTENI Since the pandemic's beginning, scientists have argued over how respiratory viruses can spread. Now an experiment with guinea pigs and influenza is adding a new wrinkle.   PRODUCT REVIEW The Note 20 Ultra Is the Ultimate Android Phone BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU This phone crams in all the extras you'd want. But the price is steep.   DARK PATTERNS How Financial Apps Get You to Spend More and Question Less BY KRISTIN WONG You should never invest without fully understanding the risks, but tax prep and stock trading services often obfuscate the things you really need to know.   HI THERE Facebook's Portal Device Can Now Do Zoom Calls BY BOONE ASHWORTH BlueJeans, GoToMeeting, and Webex are also among the services now supported by the videochat gadget.   SCORED Skewed Grading Algorithms Fuel Backlash Beyond the Classroom BY TOM SIMONITE Thousands protest in the UK after a formula replaced a test that influences college placement. It's led to broader scrutiny of automation and inequality.   BUYING GUIDE The Best Keyboards for Your Work Station (or Battle Station) BY JESS GREY Whether you're looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top typing peripherals for the job.     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