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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 09.16.21   SOLAR SQUEEZE | 7-MINUTE READ An Outdated Grid Has Created a Solar Power Economic Divide BY ERIC NIILER Utilities have upgraded the infrastructure for rooftop power in richer neighborhoods, but low-income areas don't have the same capacity.   SQUAD UP | 3-MINUTE READ AbleGamers Just Got a Win for the Disabled Gaming Community BY WILLIESHA MORRIS The nonprofit raised over $1 million. Donations came from big companies like Twitch, but most were smaller contributions from individual gamers.   HB-NO | 5-MINUTE READ No, Lovecraft Country Didn't Need a Second Season BY KATRINA MILLER The Emmy-nominated HBO series has been lauded for subversive storytelling. But its final episodes had fallen apart.   BACKCHANNEL | 11-MINUTE READ Is Becky Chambers the Ultimate Hope for Science Fiction? BY JASON KEHE Her gentle, heartwarming stories seek to soothe our troubled souls. They also aim to blow up the entire genre. GET WIRED Stare the future right in the eye. Get 1 year of unlimited access to WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now.   LISTEN UP | 5-MINUTE READ How to Make Podcasts Better for People With Hearing Loss BY ZOE PICKBURN Here are some easy ways to make audio more accessible for everyone.   PRODUCT REVIEW | 5-MINUTE READ GoPro's Upgraded Action Cam Lets You Shoot More Silly Stunts BY SCOTT GILBERTSON The biggest name in action cameras is back with an improved model. The GoPro Hero 10 has a better chip, better software, and water-friendly enhancements.   VIBES | 7-MINUTE READ The '60s-Inspired Island in Deathloop Is Worth a Closer Look BY EWAN WILSON Arkane's art director talks about the inspiration behind the game's unique psychedelic look.   BUYING GUIDE | 19-MINUTE READ The Best iPhone 12 Cases and Accessories BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU Last year's flagship phone is still a great pick. If you've got a 2020 model, here are the cases, chargers, and other extras you'll want to snag.   PRODUCT REVIEW | 3-MINUTE READ The Civilized Model 1 Bridges the Gap Between Bike and Moped BY MATT JANCER This sophisticated beauty of a bike is a beast at hauling cargo—if you're tall enough and don't need to go too far.     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   Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.