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Seth Rogen Is Working on a Movie About a Killer Meme
It's an adaption of the Boom! Studios comic 'Memetic.'
Success Kid's Mom Won't Stand for Steve King's 'Meme' Ad
Laney Griner, the mother behind the meme, sent the Iowa congressperson a cease-and-desist.
Exclusive: Brooks' Hyperion Elite Could Beat Nike's Vaporflys
Proprietary foam and a carbon fiber plate could make one of the year's most anticipated new racing shoes a record-breaker.
Mark Warner Takes on Big Tech and Russian Spies
A former telecoms entrepreneur, the Virginia senator says that saving the industry (and democracy) might mean blowing up Big Tech as we know it.
Tesla Reports Strong Results, but Challenges Loom Ahead
The electric automaker posted $105 million in fourth-quarter profit on $7.4 billion in revenue. It delivered a record 112,000 vehicles.
An 'Untitled Goose Game' Tribute Unleashes Chaos on Your Desktop
An enterprising developer has brought chaotic goose energy to Windows with Desktop Goose.
San Francisco Joins the Move to Ban Cars From a Major Street
New York has cleared Times Square and 14th Street, while Oslo is banishing drivers from its city center.
RIP Spitzer, the Coolest Heat Telescope in the Solar System
For 16 years, NASA's trusty scope revealed a hidden infrared universe. Now it’s up to the James Webb Space Telescope to pick up where it left off.
A Spinning Rocket Slinger, a Bionic Jellyfish, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
We Should Deescalate the War on the Coronavirus
Fear, finger-pointing, and militaristic action against the virus are predictable, but unproductive. We may be better off adjusting to a new normal of periodic outbreaks.
A Bionic Jellyfish Swims With Manic Speed (for a Jellyfish)
Researchers equip jellyfish with electronics to turbocharge their swimming pace. It's a fascinating new way to approach robotics.
The US Is Losing Its Fight Against Huawei
The Trump administration has spent years pressuring the UK to ban Chinese giant Huawei. It didn't work.
How to Nail a Front Flip in a Monster Truck
Want to attempt this gravity-defying stunt in a 5-ton vehicle? Better know your physics.
The History of Food Photos, From Still Lifes to Brunch 'Grams
Humans have been snapping pics of their plates for over 160 years—and photos of meals have revealed a lot about the people gathered at the table.
'Kingdom Hearts III Re: Mind' Is the Antidote to Bad Endings
In a cultural moment where franchises like Star Wars and Game of Thrones don't know how to end well, Kingdom Hearts says: Why end at all?
How to Get the Most Out of Your Smartphone's Encryption
Both iPhones and Androids are encrypted by default. But there are steps you can take to safeguard your data on backups and messaging apps.
The 10,000-Year Clock Is a Waste of Time
It's less a monument to long-term thinking than a Gilded Age distraction.
Inside SpinLaunch, the Space Industry’s Best Kept Secret
The company is building a massive centrifuge to accelerate rockets and send them screaming into space.
Comic Book Artists on Parenthood, Creativity, and Cry-Barfing
Having a kid doesn’t extinguish inspiration. Three cartoonists share how becoming parents radically transformed their art—and everything else.
The Tragedy and Mystery of the ‘Best Game of the Decade’
Now that the fifth and final chapter of *Kentucky Route Zero* is out, we know how it ends—and have more questions than ever.
When ‘Ghost Kitchens’ Become Mystery Grubhub Listings
A takeout mix-up in San Francisco revealed a dirty secret of the food-delivery business: restaurants listed without their permission.
AI Helps Warehouse Robots Pick Up New Tricks
Backed by machine learning luminaries, Covariant.ai's bots can handle jobs previously needing a human touch.
UK Has a Plan to Corral Huawei. But Security Concerns Linger
Peripheral equipment can be vulnerable, and even partial network surveillance could pose a threat, experts warn.
The World’s Most Traffic-Choked Cities, Ranked
Cities in Asia and South America dominate the “top” of the list. Los Angeles, the US's worst, finishes 31st.
The Coronavirus Is a Threat to the Global Drug Supply
The world's pharmaceutical supply chain is in danger as the virus spreads across China and jeopardizes travel and trade.
Space Force's Rough Launch, Oversight for Facebook, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Downloads of a Pandemic-Themed Game Surge As Coronavirus News Spreads
After the app's popularity spiked in China and the US, the makers of *Plague Inc.* warned players that it is “not a scientific model" of real outbreak situations.
How to Levitate Objects With Sound (and Break Your Mind)
The bizarre technology is called acoustic levitation, and it's poised to deliver advances in pharmacology, chemistry more broadly, and even robotics.
Why Mark Zuckerberg’s Oversight Board May Kill His Political Ad Policy
With the release of bylaws, Facebook is a step closer to having a Supreme Court of content that can overrule even its CEO.
Oh Sure, Big Tech Wants Regulation—on Its Own Terms
At Davos and beyond, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Co. are talking a big game about regulation, but in ways that protect their bottom line.
Oscars 2020: 20 Nominated Movies You Can Stream Right Now
You have just a few short days until the Academy Awards. Here's what you can catch up on from the comfort of your couch.
The 15 Best TV and Soundbar Deals for the Super Bowl (2020)
TVs are on sale because of the Super Bowl. We've rounded up our favorite discounted sets, soundbars, and streamers.
CollegeHumor Helped Shape Online Comedy. What Went Wrong?
The company grew from a scrappy startup to a digital media player. Now it’s clinging to life after mass layoffs.
The US Space Force Has a Rough Launch on the Internet
From controversy over camo print to Star Trek comparisons, the new military branch can't buy a break online.
Probe of the Kobe Bryant Crash Will Examine If Fog Played a Role
The helicopter was flying under “special visual flight rules” that allow pilots to fly through low-visibility conditions.
An AI Virus Warning System, Mac Malware, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Kobe Bryant, an Unforgiving Innovator of the NBA
The basketball star, who died Sunday in a helicopter crash, was constantly eclipsing the game's limits.
Defying Company Policy, Over 300 Amazon Employees Speak Out
Hundreds of Amazon workers banded together in protest following reports that the company threatened to fire their colleagues over climate change comments.
One Small Fix Would Curb Stingray Surveillance
The technology needed to limit stingrays is clear—but good luck getting telecoms on board.
Intel Is Patching the Patch for the Patch for Its ‘Zombieload’ Flaw
Intel's made two attempts to fix the microprocessor vulnerability it was warned about 18 months ago. Third time’s the charm?
Building High-Rises Out of Wood Can Help Save the Planet
Concrete and steel come with massive emissions. So let's ditch them and build towers out of wood. Yes, wood.
Billie Eilish Cleaned Up at the Grammys
The 18-year-old won five of the six awards for which she was nominated.
Defying Vertigo to Capture Aerials From an Ultralight Plane
A photographer overcame her altitude anxieties to capture canvas-worthy aerials of the French countryside.
AI License Plate Readers Are Cheaper—So Drive Carefully
Police can add computer-vision software to ordinary security cameras for as little as $50 a month.
Tinder Swipes Right on AI to Help Stop Harassment
The dating app says its new machine-learning tool can help flag potentially offensive messages and encourage more users to report inappropriate behavior.
The Blurred Boundaries of Work-From-Home Parenting
The same technology that's made working from home easier than ever has fundamentally changed what “home” means to me.
How to Raise Media-Savvy Kids in the Digital Age
Experts tips and tricks for helping your younglings think critically about what they see on TV and social media.
Pepe the Frog Foretold the Fraught World of Modern Memes
The new documentary Feels Good Man traces the frog's evolution from an indie comic to one of the world's most polarizing symbols.
Apple's iPad Turns 10: A Look Back at Its First Decade
Here's what WIRED writers have had to say about Apple's tablet in the 10 years since its arrival.
I Monitor My Teens' Electronics, and You Should Too
Kids should have no expectation of privacy on devices given to them by their parents, for better and for worse.
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