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Tesla Model 3 Can Survive a Crash—and Avoid One, Too
The Model 3 scores well in European crash testing, a day after Tesla reported a quarterly record for deliveries.
Bentley's New Hybrid Hides Its Luxury From the Masses
The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid can go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and deliver more than 500 pound-feet of torque. And the windshield wipers are hidden.
Noah Schnapp of 'Stranger Things' Has a Crush on Zendaya
Get in line behind Spider-Man, friend.
Airport Facial Recognition, How Abusers Exploit Basic Apps, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Caroline Criado Perez Explains the 'Gender Data Gap'
In this WIRED Q&A, author Caroline Criado Perez explains how elements of the modern world were designed more for men than women.
This Jellyfish Robot Is Much More Than Just a Good Swimmer
At less than a quarter inch across, the magnetically activated robot can manipulate water flow to manipulate objects.
The Simple Way Apple and Google Let Domestic Abusers Stalk Victims
To prove a point about common location-sharing apps, I asked my wife to use them to spy on me.
SpaceX Recovered Its First Rocket Fairing. Let’s Crunch the Numbers!
SpaceX recovered its first fairing last week after a Falcon Heavy launch. Here's how to estimate the challenge faced by *Ms. Tree*, the retrieval boat.
I Opted Out of Facial Recognition at the Airport—It Wasn't Easy
Opinion: We've been assured that facial recognition technology is secure, reliable, and accurate. That's far from certain.
'Neon Genesis Evangelion' Is Remarkably Relevant in 2019
Two decades after its debut, a Netflix rerelease of the show is proving how prescient it is.
The Meaning Behind the #UnwantedIvanka Meme
Bizarre Photoshops of the first family are typically more internet game than political commentary. This one's different.
*Spider-Man: Far From Home* Hints at the Future of the MCU
It's in good, web-slinging hands.
The Blazing Science of This Year's Total Solar Eclipse
Eclipse-chasing scientists are gathered in South America for the total solar eclipse on July 2. Here's what they're hoping to see.
Ransomware Hits Georgia Courts As Municipal Attacks Spread
Almost every month in 2019 so far has seen reports of a local government falling prey to ransomware, but this series of attacks belies an even broader threat.
Microsoft’s Ebook Apocalypse, Facebook Drug Ads, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Why You Still Can’t Buy Fireworks on Amazon
The “everything store” might not cover all your Fourth of July celebration needs.
Surprise! Huawei Can Actually Innovate—and Win Fans
The Chinese company is viewed as a copycat and national-security threat. But it took more than low prices to create the largest maker of telecom gear.
Neil Gaiman's 'Sandman' Comics Reportedly Getting a Netflix Series
In other news, Paul Rudd is joining 'Ghostbusters 2020' and Lady Gaga might be in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'.
You've Never Seen Skate Parks Like This Before
Photographer Amir Zaki finds sculptural beauty in the concrete playgrounds of southern California.
Star Wars News: What Do 'The Rise of Skywalker' International Titles Mean?
A lot of people have a lot of theories.
The One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack - July 2019 List
So far in 2019, Mexico is the deadliest country for journalists.
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Review: A Cam and Printer In One
Fujifilm's latest instant camera offers the best of both Instax worlds: It's an instant camera and printer in one.
New Analysis Techniques Unearth a Trove of Unusual Minerals
Ion beams and special x-rays mean that ever-smaller slivers of material can be scanned without destroying the surrounding rock.
The Second Coming of the Robot Pet
Man's best friend isn't a dog—it's a doglike robot, designed to perform tricks and tug at your heartstrings.
How Remote Lakes Could Help Unravel Microplastic's Mysteries
The Experimental Lakes Area is a one-of-a-kind platform for potentially testing how omnipresent microplastics are stressing ecosystems.
Health Brands Hims and Hers Flout Facebook’s Rules on Drug Ads
Wellness brands Hims and Hers violate Facebook policies by offering prescription drugs in ads. The ads also don't disclose side effects, as required by the FDA.
From Cameras to Kayaks, All the Stuff We Loved This Month
Plus: The all-new Mac Pro, Instant Pot's ace blender, and even a bidet.
Bike-Friendly Cities, a New Urbanism, and More Car News This Week
Copenhagenize Design published its list of the world's top 20 cities for cyclists, and Sidewalk Labs unveiled a plan to remake part of Toronto.
The Democratic Debates Top This Week's Internet News Roundup
A friendly reminder: The 2020 election is still 17 months away.
A ‘Sonic Black Hole' Could Help Solve a Cosmic Paradox
If a sound-trapping fluid on Earth really does behave like a black hole, its behavior could offer insight into the famous information paradox.
Greed Is to Blame for the Radicalization of YouTube and Facebook
Opinion: Social media has become the modern-day version of conspiracy-theorizing supermarket tabloids. When will these platforms be held accountable?
What Boeing’s 737 MAX Has to Do With Cars: Software
Investigators believe faulty software contributed to two fatal crashes. A newly discovered fault will likely will keep the 737 MAX grounded until the fall.
Microsoft's Ebook Apocalypse Shows the Dark Side of DRM
Microsoft has closed its ebook store—and will soon make its customers' libraries disappear along with it.
Myspace Employees Used to Spy on Users
Robert Mueller will testify, malware wrecks IoT, and more of the week's top security news.
There's a Petition to Cancel *Good Omens*, But Who Cares?
The show doesn't take itself too seriously—and neither should viewers.
Space Photos of the Week: Here Comes the Sun
Plus, photobombing asteroids, rainbow galaxies, and more.
Transit Agencies Turn to Uber for the Last Mile
Transit systems worry about losing passengers to ride-hail services. But some agencies are also testing using Uber in place of low-ridership lines.
How the iPhone Helped Save the Planet
Over the last 12 years, smartphones have helped dematerialize our consumption of countless other products.
All ThinkGeek Items Are 75% Off, Google Speakers on Sale Now
From a wood burning stove to the Bob Ross blanket, we scoured the web for the best deals this weekend.
Gadget Lab Podcast: Rebalancing Our Relationship With Tech
A conversation with Aza Raskin of the Center for Humane Technology. Also, we discuss Jony Ive’s departure from Apple.
A New and Terrifying Tick, a 3D-Printed Shoe Sole, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Man Found Guilty in a Murder Mystery Cracked By Cousins’ DNA
The trial of William Earl Talbott II hinged on a lead from a genealogy site. The verdict will shape the future of crime-fighting and genetic privacy.
Big Data Supercharged Gerrymandering. It Could Help Stop It Too
The Supreme Court decided Thursday not to address partisan gerrymandering—but there are other ways to fight it.
The Infrastructure Mess Causing Countless Internet Outages
You may not have heard of the Border Gateway Protocol, but you definitely know when it goes wrong.
Horror for Dummies: The 9 Best Killer Doll Movies to Stream Right Now
There's a new 'Child's Play' and a new 'Annabelle' film currently in theaters. But you don't have to leave the house for scary dolls.
How to Stream the 2019 Women's World Cup for Free
The US Women's National Team is defending their World Cup title, and you're going to want to watch.
A New Approach to Treat Mental Illness: Electrical Engineering
Opinion: An electrical device has the potential to treat Alzheimer’s, PTSD, and other brain disorders. But do the risks outweigh the potential?
Welp, We Might Be Getting a 'Final Fantasy XIV' TV Show
Hopefully it'll turn out better than the game itself.
New Balance's Latest Shoes Come With 3D-Printed Soles
3D printing has other benefits besides personalization. It keeps manufacturing in the United States.
WIRED Book of the Month: *Fall; or, Dodge in Hell* by Neal Stephenson
In Fall; or, Dodge in Hell, the sci-fi author tracks our inevitable descent into AR-enabled filter bubbles—only to leave it all behind.
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