Birders' tweets are creating a stir online

PLUS: North Korean hackers, WFH tech tricks, and a misleading study on disinformation. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 02.18.21   LAZARUS Feds Indict North Korean Hackers for Years of Heists and Scams BY ANDY GREENBERG The three men are allegedly part of a group that tried to steal $1.3 billion in an extended—and ongoing—cybercrime spree.   GIT GUD 4 Work-From-Home Tech Tricks I Learned From Twitch Streamers BY JASMINE HEYWARD They stay at their desks for hours at a time, communicate with the world, and look great in the process. Here's what they can teach us.   OPINION The Grim Consequences of a Misleading Study on Disinformation BY EMMA BRIANT An influential study relies too heavily on news media reporting—which has only recently acknowledged the social media manipulation problem at all.   ATWITTER Birders' Tweets Are Causing an Online Flap BY SARA HARRISON Sharing photos and location details of rare bird sightings is boosting the birdwatching community. But some worry that the exposure threatens the animals. GET WIRED Exclusive Offer! Ending Soon: Get 1 year of WIRED access for $10 $5. Tech news and analysis you won't find anywhere else. Subscribe now.   Q&A Online Meetups Are Sad, but What If You Were a Cute Animal? BY LAUREN GOODE A conference organizer's solution to virtual gatherings during the pandemic is equal parts audio chat, serendipity, and Animal Crossing.   BUYING GUIDE The Best Smart Bulbs to Light Up Your Home BY MEDEA GIORDANO They're the easiest way to start building a smarter home. From Nooie and Ikea bulbs to Phillips Hue and ambient lighting kits, here are our favorites.   VIDEOGAMES Valheim Is the Viking Survival Game You've Been Craving BY SAM MACHKOVECH, ARS TECHNICA After a few hours with Steam's newest Early Access success, which surpassed 2 million sales in less than two weeks, the game's allure becomes clear.   STRANGER THINGS Forget Chess—the Real Challenge Is Teaching AI to Play D&D BY WILL KNIGHT Some artificial intelligence experts think role-playing adventure games will help machines learn to be as clever as we are.   PRODUCT REVIEW Lenovo's Desktop PC Has Plenty of Beauty, Not Enough Brawn BY CHRISTOPHER NULL This all-in-one desktop PC has a clever, eye-catching design, but its meager performance doesn't earn kudos.     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