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Gadget Lab Podcast: YouTube’s Latest Makeup Drama, Explained
WIRED’s Emma Grey Ellis joins this week’s Gadget Lab podcast to explain the latest YouTube drama and discuss the implications of “cancel culture.”
Amazon Is Building Special Warehouses for Hazardous Items
Everything from glitter hair spray and nail polish remover to bear repellent will soon ship out of specially designed fulfillment centers.
Grumpy Cat's Death Marks the End of the Joyful Internet
Tardar Sauce was an avatar of the days of the goofy web.
Now Ocean Plastics Could Be Killing Oxygen-Making Bacteria
The toxins that leach into seawater severely affect bacteria that provide perhaps 20 percent of Earth's oxygen. That's where things get complicated.
You Can Now Play 'Fortnite' as John Wick
Ahead of the release of 'John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum' this weekend, players in the battle-royale game can now play as the cinematic assassin.
Minecraft Earth Wants to Be the Next Pokémon Go—But Bigger
Ten years after the original Minecraft swept the planet, Microsoft unveils an ambitious, global, augmented-reality version.
'Game of Thrones': Who's Died So Far in Season 8
A lot of blood has been shed, and surely there's more to come.
In Alabama, 'The Handmaid's Tale' Is a Haunting Metaphor
As the state passed its anti-abortion bill, protestors evoked Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel.
Climate Adaptation Isn’t Surrender. It’s Survival
Yes, the world needs to reduce carbon emissions, but that's not enough. Technologists need to step in and start developing work-arounds of all kinds.
Sony Alpha A7II Mirrorless Camera Deal: $600 Off Right Now
Sony's Alpha A7II is a mirrorless, full-frame workhorse of a camera, and a steal at less than $1,000.
Some US Cities Are Moving Into Real-Time Facial Surveillance
Chinese authorities apply facial-recognition programs to surveillance videos to identify subjects. Now, a report says Chicago and Detroit have purchased their own systems.
#YouKnowMe Is Hashtag Activism at Its Most Galvanizing
Thousands of women have joined actress Busy Phillips in sharing abortion stories on social media, fighting stigma by force of mass testimony.
5G Networks Could Throw Weather Forecasting Into Chaos
The FCC is clashing with scientists who argue that 5G networks could interfere with weather sensors and compromise weather predictions.
What We Need From the 'Game of Thrones' Finale
It's a lot to ask of one episode, but here's what should happen.
Documents Suggest Google Did Not Investigate Major Leaks
Google has been known to fire employees for leaking company information. But it hasn't investigated several recent high-profile leaks.
A Fatal Tesla Autopilot Crash, Rising Methane Levels, and More News
Catch up on the most important news today in two minutes or less.
Tesla’s Latest Autopilot Death Looks Just Like a Prior Crash
A Florida man was killed March 1 when his Tesla collided with a tractor trailer that was crossing its path. A government report says the Autopilot feature was activated.
The False Promise of “Lawful Access” to Private Data
Opinion: As online extremism migrates to real-world violence, some suggest letting law enforcement intercept encrypted messages. But that’s a dangerous proposition.
Why the Writing in Season 8 of 'Game of Thrones' Feels Off
A philosophy professor explains that it all comes down to the machinations of two very different types of writers: plotters and pantsers.
The New 'Black Mirror' Trailer Has 'Mortal Kombat'-Style Fighting
The next season comes to Netflix on June 5. Also, Fox has a new show about a wicked Alexa device.
Goznym Takedown Shows the Anatomy of a Modern Cybercriminal Supply Chain
Charges against 10 men across Eastern Europe associated with the Goznym malware crew reveal global law enforcement's reach—and its limits.
Hong Kong Meets Scandinavia in These Multiple-Exposure Photos
Working entirely in-camera, Christoffer Relander juxtaposes neon-lit street scenes with pristine wilderness.
New Balance 5280 Review: The Faster You Go, the Better They Feel
The New Balance 5280 shoe is designed to deliver top performance in a particular type of competitive event: a high-speed, one-mile road race.
Dyson V11 Review (Torque Drive, Animal): Dream Vac
Dyson's V11 Torque Drive and Animal cordless vacuums will plow through your home's dust bunnies like Furiosa through a pack of hapless War Boys.
Atmospheric Methane Levels Are Going Up—And No One Knows Why
Levels of heat-trapping methane are rising faster than climate experts anticipated, triggering intense debate about why it's happening.
This Casino's Microgrid Might Be the Future of Energy
Fearing isolation in case of disaster, the Blue Lake Rancheria teamed with researchers to develop a one-of-a-kind microgrid. Here's how they did it.
How Tech Companies Are Shaping the Rules Governing AI
An industry group representing Microsoft, Facebook, and Apple, urged EU policymakers not to draw "red lines" around specific uses of AI.
The Quest to Make a Bot That Can Smell as Well as a Dog
Scientists are trying to crack the code of how smell works—and create robots that can sniff out the world's secrets like a dog.
'Game of Thrones' and the End of the Last Great Watercooler Show
There will never be another show like it again.
Lilium's 36-Motor Flying Taxi Takes Off for the First Time
The latest aircraft vying for a piece of the not-quite-realized aeromobility space takes a big step toward becoming a reality.
SpaceX Is Banking on Satellite Internet. Maybe It Shouldn't
The first satellites of Elon Musk's mega-constellation Starlink are heading to space, but the satellite internet project faces tough economics on Earth.
Trump Is Hiding Obamacare, A Major Microsoft Bug, and More News
Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.
The FCC's Robocall Plan Sounds Awfully Familiar
FCC chairman Ajit Pai has proposed a set of rules to combat robocalls. Don't get your hopes up quite yet.
VW Will Make Its Own Batteries to Power an Electric Future
The German automaker plans 70 electric models by 2028. So it's building a gigafactory to ensure it has enough batteries.
The Open World of 'Rage 2' Is More Barren Than It Should Be
The new shooter from Avalanche Studios and id Software attempts to hybridize two disparate game design approaches—and neither of them fully work.
Google Will Replace Titan Security Key Over a Bluetooth Flaw
Google will replace any Titan BLE branded security key, after disclosing that a nearby attacker could use it to compromise your accounts.
When Google Serves Ads in Iran, Advertisers Pay the Price
Advertisers say that Google makes it far too easy to accidentally run ads in countries under US sanctions like Iran, North Korea, or Syria.
James Charles, Tati Westbrook, and the Future of Beauty YouTube
Fans are setting their Charles-branded makeup on fire, but his feud with Westbrook is about public loyalties—not business.
Microsoft’s First Windows XP Patch in Years Is a Very Bad Sign
A very bad vulnerability in Windows XP could have serious ramifications, even with a patch.
What's So Special About Human Screams? Ask a Screamologist
A better understanding of the acoustics of screaming could help scientists understand how and why humans shriek—and add a new dimension to the surveillance state!
Astro C40 TR Controller Review (PS4 and PC): Almost Perfect
Astro's pro controller works wonderfully on PC, but lacks basic functionality on PS4.
Boosted Rev Scooter: Price, Specs, Details
In the sharing versus ownership debate, this new electric scooter makes a convincing argument for buying one.
The Trump Admin Is Scrubbing Obamacare From Government Sites
A new report documents changes to government websites—some subtle, some sweeping—that researchers argue undermine the Affordable Care Act.
Why a Golf Ball Compresses Like a Spring—Until It Shatters
An experiment with a paperclip reveals both its elastic and plastic properties, a distinction that's key to how any material compresses or deforms.
NASA Needs $1.6 Billion More to Send a Human to the Moon
The space agency's new budget amendment has been called a "down payment" on what will be needed in future years to fund the program.
WhatsApp Was Hacked, Your Computer Was Exposed, and More News
Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.
San Francisco Bans Agency Use of Facial Recognition Tech
Other cities, including Oakland, and Somerville, Massachusetts, are also considering bans on the technology as a threat to civil liberties.
How VSCO Builds Film-Like Smartphone Photo Filters in Its Lab
Whether or not you've heard of VSCO, your iPhone snapshots could benefit from their photography science.
Intel Flaw Lets Hackers Siphon Secrets from Millions of PCs
Two different groups of researchers found another speculative execution attack that can steal all the data a CPU touches.
OnePlus 7 Pro Review: A Premium Phone for Hundreds Less
OnePlus delivers a notchless, all-screen phone with a pop-up camera. But should you buy it?
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