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A 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Script Almost Sold on eBay
According to J.J. Abrams, a careless actor is to blame.
Climate Change Is Brutal for Everyone, but Worse for Women
Researchers find the climate crisis is imperiling the agency of women in Africa and Asia. It will only deteriorate further—unless we act.
Juiced Bikes Scorpion Rides the Line Between Cycling and Motorbiking
If you’re tiny, want a motorcycle, and don’t want to pay for insurance, there’s an ebike for you.
Even Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrency Can Spill Your Secrets
From a Harry Potter-themed protocol to high-profile coins, cryptocurrency is often not quite as private as it seems.
Think App Updates Suck? Try Upgrading a Programming Language
Coders face their own version of update hell. Users of an old version of the popular Python language face a reckoning at the end of the year.
Tainted Data Can Teach Algorithms the Wrong Lessons
Researchers show how AI programs can be sabotaged by even subtle tweaks to the data used to train them.
The New 'Cats' Trailer Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
Also, South Dakota's new meth addiction slogan is, uh, confusing? Yeah, let's go with confusing.
Tesla's Cybertruck, an Aston Martin SUV, and More Car News This Week
One design expert called Tesla's electric pickup truck “horrifying.” And a black lab who drove in circles for an hour.
Are Saturn’s Rings Really as Young as the Dinosaurs?
A debate is raging over the age of the rings. Resolving it could produce the best clue yet to the rings' mysterious origin.
Amazon Doesn’t Favor Its Own Brands—Except When It Does
The company told House investigators that it ‘gates’ its own private-label products. Here’s why that matters.
Space Photos of the Week: Terrific, Tantalizing Titan
It has methane lakes! And an atmosphere! Oh but it’s very, very, cold, really cold.
*Aliens: No Exit* Writer Brian Evenson Goes Deeper Into Sci-Fi
The literary horror author's new short story collection delves further into genre than any of his previous works.
Twitter Now Has Better Two-Factor Authentication, So Use It
A hacking bounty, right to repair, and more of the week's top security news.
TCL 6-Series TV Review: Our Favorite TV of 2019
With top-tier tech and an affordable price tag, TCL's latest 6-Series is the best TV for most people.
Why Did PayPal Pay $4 Billion for a Coupon Browser Extension?
Honey’s value may be in its mobile app, which solved a problem retailers have struggled with for years—and could give PayPal an edge.
20 Best Pre-Black Friday Outdoors Deals: REI, Huckberry, MooseJaw, Etc
Consumerism can be wasteful, but getting outside is great. Take a hike with our favorite pre-Black Friday outdoor deals.
Why the Tesla Cybertruck Looks So Weird
The pickup truck Elon Musk unveiled Thursday night features sharp angles, but no side mirrors or “crumple zone” to absorb the force of a collision.
The Debate Over How to Encrypt the Internet of Things
So-called lightweight encryption has its place. But some researchers argue that more manufacturers should stick with proven methods.
Text-Savvy AI Is Here to Write Fiction
GPT-2 was once considered “too dangerous” to make public. Now it's taking on National Novel Writing Month.
A Physics Analysis of Tesla's Shattered Cybertruck Windows
During the big reveal of Tesla's electric pickup truck, the vehicle's windows failed an onstage smash test. Here's what might have gone wrong.
Google Employees Protest to Fight for the 'Future of Tech'
A group of 200 Googlers gathered outside the company's San Francisco office Friday as tensions between management and employee activists show no sign of letting up.
Star Wars: The Complete WIRED Guide
How the impossible, sprawling, everlasting universe came to be.
A Tesla Cybertruck Mishap, a Massive Data Leak, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
'Half-Life' Is Coming Back—in Virtual Reality
This is easily the biggest videogame news of the week. Also, the CEO of Activision thinks games shouldn't be political.
Metal Wants to Float, Once It’s Etched With a Fricking Laser
An absurdly powerful laser can trap an air bubble in a layer of metal, so that it’ll float no matter what.
Is Tesla's Cybertruck for Real? The Jury's Out
Elon Musk showed off a new vehicle. But the presentation lacked familiar Musk flourishes.
The GOP Is Mired in Conspiracies—and It's About to Get Worse
Opinion: If you thought the impeachment hearings were bad, wait until attorney general William Barr's internal investigation comes to light.
BlueMail Creators to Apple: Let Us Back Into the Mac App Store
The creators of BlueMail, who are suing Apple, take their case directly to Tim Cook in the name of “fairness and empathy.”
Twitter’s ‘Hide Replies’ Option Gives Users More Control
The option, now available everywhere, is supposed to help nudge Twitter in a less toxic direction.
Banning Micro-Targeted Political Ads Won’t End the Practice
Google has put a stop to narrowcasted political advertising. Facebook seems ready to do the same. So what?
Why Robots Should Learn to Build Crappy Ikea Furniture
Researchers built a simulator that teaches robots to deal with everyone’s favorite particle-board nightmare—and that's just the beginning.
Love Baby Yoda, You Must
Internet backlash against the breakout character from 'The Mandalorian' has already begun. Don't take the bait.
Gadget Lab Podcast: Chris Cox on Life After Facebook
The former Facebook executive talks about his 13 years at the company and who he’s working with now.
What Makes an Element? The Frankenstein of Sodium Holds Clues
By crafting massive versions of sodium, neon, and other elements, physicists are testing what's possible—and impossible—in nature.
This Week’s Cartoons: Ad-Free Dreams, Green Roofs, and Streaming Genies
The life-changing magic of bundling your subscriptions.
1.2 Billion Records Found Exposed Online in a Single Server
Here's the next jumbo data leak, complete with Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn profiles.
The Tech-Obsessed, Hyper-Experimental Restaurant of the Future
How chef Eric Rivera is upending the traditional restaurant model—and making delicious food while he's at it.
A Solar 'Breakthrough' Won't Solve Cement's Carbon Problem
A Bill Gates-backed startup called Heliogen uses concentrated solar power to produce cement. The carbon-belching industry needs that—and much more.
Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk's Pickup Truck Has Arrived
The all-electric Cybertruck will offer up to 500 miles of range and start at less than $50,000.
An Electric Tesla Cybertruck, the 8-Hour Workday Lie, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Tesla's Cybertruck Is Coming—Here's How to Watch the New Pickup's Announcement
Eager to challenge the dominance of Ford’s F-150, Elon Musk and company plan to unveil a pickup truck Thursday at 8 pm PT.
Researchers Want Guardrails to Help Prevent Bias in AI
Researchers suggest limiting the possible results from an algorithm, particularly when non-experts are at the controls.
Alphabet's Dream of an 'Everyday Robot' Is Just Out of Reach
Google's parent is infusing robots with artificial intelligence so they can help with tasks like lending a supporting arm to the elderly, or sorting trash.
Meet the Elite Shot Putter Chasing a World Record
Ryan Crouser is one of the best shot put throwers in history. In this WIRED video, he talks about the limits of his sport—and how to break them.
Fans May or May Not Get a Joker Sequel
Meanwhile, 2019’s freshman class won this year's Grammy nominations.
Russia's ‘Sandworm’ Hackers Also Targeted Android Phones
The Kremlin's uniquely dangerous hacker group has been trying new tricks.
Opinion: Blocking the Disabled on the Web Means Blocking Innovation
Disabled folks like Vint Cerf and Joybubbles helped birth today’s digital world. But a lack of ADA compliance thwarts the innovators of tomorrow.
Watch the Trump Impeachment Hearings: Week 2
The House of Representatives is holding public hearings into claims of wrongdoing against the president. Livestream the sessions here.
LG G8X ThinQ Review: Two Screens Come at a Cost
LG's latest phone comes bundled with a screen case, bridging the gap between a smartphone and a foldable.
More Powerful Batteries Make This a True Electric Car Race
Drivers in the 2019-2020 Formula E series now have enough juice to avoid swapping cars midway through a race.
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