TBT: Here's what the world will look like in 2030 ... right?

PLUS: The best WIRED stories from this month a year ago. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 01.07.21 Now that 2020 is over, let's talk 2030. Space colonies. A mega-expansion in genome sequencing. Sweet little nuclear power plants. It's never too early to start holding the promise-makers responsible for their claims. After all, even a bajillionaire needs an accountability buddy. Take a peek at what the world in 2030 might look like, plus read more of the best WIRED stories from this month a year ago below.   Here's What the World Will Look Like in 2030 ... Right? These six visions from humans today span space colonies, a genetic panopticon, and straight-up apocalypse. The Best Stories From This Month, Last Year Deepfake Porn Harms Adult Performers, Too Their bodies are being weaponized for online harassment—and the experience, actors say, is eviscerating. 10 Extraordinary Gadgets We Spotted at 2020 CES We saw some tech products for parents, health monitors, and new inventions for the smart home. How the US Knew Iranian Missiles Were Coming Before They Hit The US has operated an extensive network of missile warning systems for over half a century, but next-generation missiles will put it to the test. Segway's S-Pod Brings the Hoverchairs From 'WALL-E' to Life You'll soon be able to scoot around town—at 24 mph—without even having to stand up. The Secret History of Facial Recognition Sixty years ago, a sharecropper's son invented a technology to identify faces. Then the record of his role all but vanished. Who was Woody Bledsoe, and who was he working for? Scientists Figured Out the Indian Cobra's Genome—at Last With the genetic recipe for the snake's lethal venom in hand, researchers will have an easier time producing an antidote. GET WIRED Get one year of WIRED access for less than $1 per month. Tech news and analysis you won't find anywhere else. Subscribe now.     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