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With 'Avengers: Damage Control', ILMxLab and the Void Push VR to New Heights
A partnership between ILMxLab and the Void has already brought 'Star Wars' and Disney Animation to location-based VR. Now: the MCU.
Could an Astronaut Lost in Space Use Gravity to Get Around?
With some basic physics, there are several ways to figure it out in real time. Which is good, because you’re going to run out of air.
Riot Games Makes More Than Just 'League of Legends' Now
The developer just announced a slew of new games. Also, 'Fortnite' is back from the dead.
A Netflix Series Explores the Brave New World of Crispr
From malaria-ridden villages in Burkina Faso to fertility clinics in Ukraine, *Unnatural Selection* takes viewers deep into the gene-editing revolution.
How Chaos Will Unfold if Trump Opens the Tongass to Logging
Tongass National Forest is a massive yet fragile treasure—logging and slicing roads into it will set off horrifying effects that will ripple through the ecosystem.
How to Pick the Right Pixel 4 and Where to Preorder It
Buying an Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL? Here's how to choose between them—and find the best deal.
An Actual Debate Over the Internet’s Favorite Legal Shield
Wednesday’s congressional hearing on Section 230 may have been a bit unsettling for techies: a genuinely substantive look at the future of tech platforms.
Today’s Cartoon: 23andBnb
I just took a DNA test. Turns out I’m 100 percent staying in this room.
New Google Devices, Mouse Mind Reading, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
UC Berkeley Was About to Launch a Satellite. Then PG&E Said It Was Cutting Power
To lower the risk of fire during a wind event, the utility cut power across Northern California. Here’s how scientists launched a satellite at the same time.
The 7 Must-Listen Songs for Autumn
Fall music may not have summer's maximalism, but the power in these tracks will get you through the rest of 2019. Load up your playlist.
Facebook Sweetens Deal for Hackers to Catch Security Bugs
The company is turbocharging its bug bounty to try to stop the next data leak before it happens.
Tips for Puking in Microgravity and Staying Healthy in Space
To avoid medical debacles in orbit, don’t forget your quarantine or daily trips to the zero-g gym aboard the ISS.
Everything Google Announced Today: Pixel 4, Pixelbook Go, Nest Home Mini
New Pixel phones, a refreshed Pixelbook laptop, and some new capabilities for Google Assistant.
How to Watch the Fourth Democratic Primary Debate Tonight
Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and newcomer Tom Steyer are set to take the stage Tuesday night in Ohio.
Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL: Price, Specs, Release Date
The two new gesture-powered Android handsets have arrived.
Beats Solo Pro Headphones: Price, Noise Canceling Details, Release Date
Apple’s latest headphones bring the world-silencing capabilities of its over-ear cans into a more compact design.
The Power of Wrong Answers in Science Education
The best way to teach physics? Rig your experiments to confound students’ predictions.
RIP Dashboard, the MacOS Feature I Don't Want to Live Without
Apple has killed off the Dashboard in macOS Catalina. At least one person will miss it dearly.
How Salesforce Cut Pay Disparities Between Men and Women
In an excerpt from his new book, Marc Benioff says he initially didn't believe any pay gap was pervasive in the first place.
Ancestry Branches Out Into Genetic Health Screening
AncestryHealth offers a test for hereditary conditions such as breast cancer or heart disease, building on the company’s tools for tracking family history.
This Technique Can Make It Easier for AI to Understand Videos
A staggering amount of video is shared online. Researchers are teaching artificial intelligence to process more—while using less power.
Cambridge Analytica, Whistle-Blowers, and Tech's Dark Appeal
Christopher Wylie was the architect of Cambridge Analytica’s big plans and also its whistle-blower. His new book explores how he ended up being both.
A Trove of Mouse Data Points Toward Brain-Computer Interfaces
Some 850 gigabytes of mouse brain data just got released. That's great for reading the minds of mice now, and for building brain-controlled computers later.
It’s Time to Push Tech Forward, and Rebuild What It Broke
Making progress means making (sometimes devastating) mistakes. And then learning from them.
WIRED25: Stories of People Who Are Racing to Save Us
Humanity is facing thorny problems on all fronts. These folks are working to solve them—and trying to avoid the unintended consequences this time.
Libra’s Ranks Shrink Again As Crypto Group Appoints a Board
A seventh member exits the body that is supposed to administer Facebook’s cryptocurrency, which has set “interim” rules and put together its board.
Watch Live: Google's Pixel 4 Hardware Event
New Pixel phones are on the way, and possibly some other hardware surprises. Tune into the live video stream.
MacOS 10.15 Catalina Review: More Mobile, More Security, no More iTunes
Apple's new desktop operating system makes your iPad into a second monitor, puts mobile apps on your Mac, and kills iTunes.
Robot Rocket Printers, 'Fornite' Disappears, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
How Eliud Kipchoge Pulled Off His Epic, Sub-2-Hour Marathon
Sports physiologist Michael Joyner breaks down what it takes to run a marathon in less than two hours—and how it could happen again.
'Fortnite' Disappeared Over the Weekend
The massively popular game concluded its tenth season by going offline, and leaving a string of numbers, 'Lost'-style, in its place.
Listen to an Underwater Volcano Burp 750-Foot Bubbles
Microphones catch a submarine vent firing uberbubbles that floated to the surface and formed massive water domes.
Devin Nunes and the Power of Keyword Signaling
Opinion: From “crisis actor” to “collusion hoax,” conservatives use SEO terms gamed by right-wing media outlets, propelling a polarized internet.
9 Best iPhone 11 Cases (And One Very Good Bike Mount)
I tested out 30 different iPhone 11 cases for the past month. These are my favorites.
To Go Green, the Energy Industry Goes Open Source
Challenges around renewables are prompting players in the “traditional” sector to collaborate on software they can modify to address their changing needs.
Massive, AI-Powered Robots Are 3D-Printing Entire Rockets
Relativity Space may have the biggest metal 3D printers in the world, and they're cranking out parts to reinvent the rocket industry here—and on Mars.
An Artist Takes an Unflinching Look at Her Own Hysterectomy
In her new book, photographer Elinor Carucci grapples with her own aging and mortality.
The Vacuum That's Not a Car and Other Transportation News This Week
Dyson scrubs plans to build an EV, Tesla owners learn the cars can't power their homes, and lightning that follows shipping lanes.
The Fat Bear Vote Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
Yes, it’s real, and yes, it matters. Also, here’s what’s up with the impeachment inquiry and the boycott against Blizzard.
Is the Equal Sign Overrated? Mathematicians Hash It Out
Many of them avoid the equal sign, hoping to promote a looser relationship of “equivalence” instead. It's been controversial.
Google's Pixel 3A Is On Sale at Amazon Right Now
Google's Pixel 3A is already a bargain, and it's $50 cheaper than usual at Amazon and $100 cheaper at Best Buy.
The MacOS Catalina Privacy and Security Features You Should Know
The latest macOS update is chock-full of ways to better safeguard your data.
Stunning Mars Photos Show a Salty Landscape: Space Photos of the Week
The Mars Curiosity Rover finds evidence of the red planet's wet past.
An iTunes Bug Let Hackers Spread Ransomware
FBI overreach, hacker payback, and more of the week's top security news.
We Don't Need Another Live-Action 'Aeon Flux'
MTV is working on a new live-action series—but is it time we leave Aeon alone?
Be Master of the Midway—With Physics\!
Don’t be a chump, study angular momentum(p).
REI End of Season Sale: 18 Best Autumn Outdoor Deals (2019)
REI's big outdoors sale is here. Our favorite deals on socks, snow pants, slacklines, and more for all your fall hijinks.
Facial Recognition, a 2-Hour Marathon, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Facebook Is Losing Its Cover for Libra As More Members Flee
The departures of Visa, Mastercard, and three others mean that more than ever, Libra is Facebook’s cryptocurrency project.
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