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Google, Amazon, and Apple Have a Trillion Dollar Problem
Plus: Steve Jobs' too-modest vision for Apple, the real problem with bitcoin, and the anointing of Rush Limbaugh.
'Locke & Key' Masters the Netflix Recipe—for Better or Worse
The family-ready thriller is woolly and uneven, smart and a little unbelievable. In other words, it’s straight out of the streaming service's playbook.
Gadget Lab Podcast: The Virus and the Vote
This week, we discuss the coronavirus outbreak's impact on the economy, plus the scary state of mobile voting security in the US.
The Digital Colonialism Behind .tv and .ly
Country-specific domain names can generate a lot of money—but for whom?
Europe’s Solar Orbiter Begins Its Journey to the Sun
ESA's orbiter will work with NASA’s Parker Solar Probe to unveil the mysteries of our home star and the origin of violent storms that spew plasma across space.
A Promising Crispr Trial, Happy-ish Tesla Investors, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Americans Are Split On Online Dating—but Swipe More Than Ever
A new survey backs assumptions with data: Like IRL romance, finding a match on the web is a mixed bag. And yes, women get lots of unwanted dick pics.
The Trump Administration and the New Architects of Fear
The government’s plan to mandate “neoclassical” buildings might be one of the most blatantly authoritarian things it has yet attempted.
Crispr'd Cells Show Promise in First US Human Safety Trial
Using genetically-edited cells to supercharge the immune system caused no adverse effects in cancer patients. It's too soon to tell if it can be a cure.
The Ragtag Squad That Saved 38,000 Flash Games From Internet Oblivion
Flashpoint and other enthusiasts have archived tens of thousands of games ahead of the software platform's demise at the end of this year.
This Vehicle Has No Side-View Mirrors—and It's Legal
Self-driving startup Nuro is the first company to win an exemption from federal safety requirements. It won't be the last.
After the Iowa Caucus Meltdown, New Hampshire Says It’s Ready
The nation’s first primary is proudly low-tech, but it'll take more than paper ballots to defuse the disinformation threat.
Donald Trump Now Has the Senate GOP's Blessing to Undermine Democracy
After making it through a criminal investigation and political impeachment unscathed, Trump now has free rein to invite election interference and more.
Disney\+’s Marvel TV Series Finally Gets a Release Date
The hype around original content like *The Falcon and the Winter Soldier* is just one reason why the service's subscription numbers are booming.
OneWeb Joins the Internet Satellite Gold Rush
The company is scheduled to launch 34 satellites Thursday from Kazakhstan.
Does Facebook Need an ‘Understand’ Button?
Mark Zuckerberg has decided it's not important to be liked, only to be understood. What the hell does that even mean?
'1917' Might Beat the Blockbusters for the VFX Oscar
Usually, the special effects award gives flashy genre flicks their time to shine. This year, a World War I thriller could steal the spotlight.
DJI Mavic Mini Review: The Best Drone for Most People
DJI's latest small drone is lightweight, small enough to fit in your pocket, and tons of fun to fly.
Coronavirus Fears Will Leave Empty Seats at a Top AI Conference
The event, organized by the American Association for Artificial Intelligence, will be missing hundreds of leading Chinese researchers who are hampered by travel restrictions.
Today's Cartoons: Meme Adaptations
Hollywood will make a movie out of anything.
A Code-Obsessed Novelist Builds a Writing Bot. Plot Thickens
Vikram Chandra, the author of Sacred Games, created Granthika to keep track of complex narratives. It could change the future of storytelling.
Tesla Is Finally Cruising, and Investors Are Going for a Joyride
The electric automaker is valued more highly than Volkswagen, which makes roughly 20 times as many cars. Tesla's stock is also up 71 percent this year alone.
Travel Bans and Quarantines Won't Stop Coronavirus
The US announced travel restrictions on Friday. But some public health experts worry that a ban won't work—and could create new problems.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai on Maps, AI, Ads, and Ambient Navigation
On Google Maps' 15th anniversary, the CEO underscores the importance of machine learning, while downplaying Google's dominance in advertising.
Google Maps's Jen Fitzpatrick Says the Future of Maps Goes Beyond Driving
In a WIRED Q&A, the mapping chief celebrates her team's decade and a half of work, and plots a course for the next phase.
'Speaking Simulator' Feels Different When You Have a Stutter
The game turns talking into an alien act. But if you have a speech impediment, it's surprising how familiar the alien can be.
Hackable Cisco Phones, a Locust Invasion, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
How American Politics Became a Meme Theater
Nancy Pelosi ripping up President Trump's speech is the latest political move to go viral, a common occurrence that keeps people engaged but also distracted from the issues.
Yes, You *Can* Map Out an Electric Field at Home
Grab your sheet of conducting paper and you'll be charting invisible electrostatic forces in no time.
Welcome to the Era of Supercharged Lithium-Silicon Batteries
Batteries with silicon anodes promise to make devices last more than 20 percent longer on a single charge.
Digital IDs Make Systemic Bias Worse
National biometric ID programs from regimes like Kenya's threaten to cut out—or keep out—millions from society.
Cisco Flaws Put Millions of Workplace Devices at Risk
Five vulnerabilities in Cisco Discovery Protocol make it possible for a hacker to take over desk phones, routers, and more.
LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Announces Plans to Step Down
After 11 steady years as the CEO of the professional networking company, Weiner is yielding the reins to deputy Ryan Roslansky.
The Terrifying Science Behind the Locust Plagues of Africa
With hundreds of billions of locusts tearing through farmland, it’s the worst outbreak to strike the region in decades.
The Small Miracle of Immigrant Stories on TV
New shows like *Little America* resist the lazy impulse to treat the immigrant experience as fringe. The result is meaningful, powerful television.
In the Land of Big Tech Outposts, a Push for More Housing
A San Francisco ballot measure would reduce commercial construction if the city doesn't meet state targets for affordable housing.
Watch Trump Give the 2020 State of the Union
President Trump will deliver his third address before Congress Tuesday, on the eve of the Senate's scheduled vote on impeachment.
The US Fast-Tracked a Novel Coronavirus Test to Speed Up Diagnoses
The FDA has given emergency authorization to a new test that promises to help public health labs meet a potential surge in cases in novel coronavirus.
The Saving Grace of the Iowa Caucus Debacle
A technical fiasco in a small state, early in the season, minimizes the consequences. The question is how election officials will respond as the stakes rise.
The Iowa Caucus Meltdown, a Coronavirus Mask Shortage, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
The Coronavirus Outbreak Is a Petri Dish for Conspiracy Theories
In times of crisis, a combination of heightened emotions and lack of information combine to create the one thing nearly every conspiracy needs: fearful minds.
Iowa Misinformation Spreads Online, Despite New Policies
In the wake of 2016, Facebook and Twitter said they'd ban inaccuracies about elections and voting. That didn't stop lies and distortions on Monday.
The Iowa Caucus Tech Meltdown Is a Warning
The Iowa results will come in eventually, thanks to a paper trail. But it underscores just how much can go wrong when you lean on unnecessary, untested tech.
The End of the BlackBerry Is Officially Upon Us
The former mobile powerhouse has been licensing its brand to Chinese smartphone company TCL since 2016. But that deal will expire this summer.
To These People, Electronic Devices Are the Enemy
Italian photographer Claudia Gori documented Italians who claim to suffer from the controversial and scientifically unproven condition.
This Identity Activist Wants to Make Facebook Obsolete
Your digital self is fragmented and owned by third parties. Kaliya Young has a plan to change that—and make tech fairer for all.
America Needs a Ministry of (Actual) Truth
Today's deepfakes are more sophisticated than any state fakery in 1984. But an Orwell-inspired agency can help us snuff out a AI-generated dystopia.
This Cloth Destroys Deadly Nerve Agents in Minutes
Chemists are collaborating with the US Army to build uniforms that can quickly break down toxic substances, protecting soldiers from chemical weapons.
Amid Coronavirus Fears, a Mask Shortage Could Spread Globally
Most of the world's supply of masks and respirators comes from China, and a supply chain gap poses a risk to everyday health care beyond the viral epidemic.
Who Should Control the Internet's .Org Addresses?
The group that administers .org domains may be sold to a for-profit company. Critics worry that nonprofits and activists could suffer.
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