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Google Says It Won't Kill Ad Blockers. Ad Blockers Disagree
Upcoming changes to Chrome has left ad blockers up in arms. But Google insists it won't stifle the extensions.
Emma Thompson Tried to Be in 'Star Wars'
The actress's agent inquired about a part for her, but was rebuffed. This is a travesty.
Bitcoin's Climate Impact Is Global. The Cures Are Local.
To measure bitcoin's contribution to global warming, you need to know where it is mined and where those computers get their electricity.
Jigsaw Bought a Russian Twitter Troll Campaign as an Experiment
In a controversial move, the Alphabet-owned tech firm played both sides of an online argument in Russia with the aim of testing disinformation-for-hire services.
Canon Ivy Cliq Review: How It Compares to Instax
Canon's latest instant camera prints photos that are a lot of fun, but not fine art.
Cloudflare’s Five-Year Project to Protect Nonprofits Online
The company's Project Galileo has helped organizations fend off DDoS and other attacks for the last five years.
A $100M Bet That Online Coaching Can Make a Better Manager
BetterUp wants to bring data to human resources, and create more fulfilled employees.
The Next Big Privacy Hurdle? Teaching AI to Forget
Opinion: The inability to forget doesn’t only impact personal privacy—it could also lead to real problems for our global security.
How Ava DuVernay Made Sure the Central Park Five Were Finally ‘Seen’
The filmmaker’s riveting documentary "When They See Us" tells the story of five men convicted—wrongly—of rape. It brings the story to life in new ways.
Russia Targets Tinder as a Warning to Facebook and Twitter
Tinder last week agreed to store data in Russia and comply with government information requests. Analysts say the regime was sending a message to other online players.
These Sumptuous Images Give Deep Space Data an Old-World Look
Eleanor Lutz is a biologist with a knack for producing visually rich data visualizations. She released her latest series, Atlas of Space, this month.
The Cold War Project That Pulled Climate Science From the Ice
A top secret US nuke installation in Greenland was supposed to end with 600 missiles aimed at the USSR. Instead it opened the door to a huge breakthrough in climate research.
Radiohead Gets ‘Hacked,’ a T-Mobile/Sprint Hiccup, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
A Top Voting-Machine Firm Calls for Paper Ballots
The long-awaited shift from paperless ballots could make elections more secure.
LGBTQ+ Youth Prefer to Seek Mental Health Help Digitally
The Trevor Project publishes a massive survey on the lives of young LGBTQ+ people, shedding light on a mental health crisis.
Here’s What a $52 Million Ticket to the ISS Will Get You
A tourist's jaunt to the ISS is the most expensive camping trip possible, complete with sleeping bag and dehydrated food. But the views are out of this world.
The Biggest News You Missed at E3 So Far
The 'Final Fantasy VII' remake looks, frankly, incredible. Also, everyone's launching subscription services, apparently.
State Attorneys General Sue to Block T-Mobile/Sprint Merger
Nine states and the District of Columbia say the deal will reduce competition and lead to higher prices for wireless service.
This Swedish Mining Town Is Sinking—So It's Being Moved
Austrian photographer Gregor Kallina documents Kiruna, an Arctic city in the process of relocation.
A Murder Trial Will Allow DNA Evidence From a Genealogy Site
The trial, which hinges on a lead found using DNA on a genealogy site, will not address whether the new sleuthing method is legal, however.
More Scientists Now Think Geoengineering May Be Essential
With carbon emissions soaring, plans to study and develop geoengineering technologies are gaining traction as a last resort.
Radiohead Dropped 18 Hours of Unreleased Music to Screw Pirates
You can listen to the _OK Computer_–era tracks right here.
Are Facebook Ads Discriminatory? It’s Complicated
The company’s system for targeting ads is under fire for gender and ethnic bias. In some cases, the cure could be worse than the disease.
Your Cadillac Can Now Drive Itself More Places
Cadillac's Super Cruise will shut itself off when the car reaches a tricky spot where a driver needs to pay attention.
How To Save Text Messages on Your iPhone: 5 Simple Solutions
Here are five ways to back up all of the Messages and SMS conversations stored on your mobile device.
New Space Telescopes Could Look Like Giant Beach Balls
Inflatable balloon reflectors could peer into deep space, scanning for signs of water, at a fraction of the cost of a traditional telescope.
Fans Are Better Than Tech at Organizing Information Online
Archive of Our Own, the fanfiction database recently nominated for a Hugo, has perfected a system of tagging that the rest of the web could emulate.
Beyond Madonna: A More Colorful Picture of Queer History
From Pose to Tales of the City, there's a slew of content telling new stories about the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Keanu Reeves' E3 Surprise, a Government Photo Hack, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Hackers Stole a Border Agency Database of Traveler Photos
In compromising a Customs and Border Protection subcontractor, hackers make off with photos of travelers and license plates.
Aurora's Latest Deal Will Be a Heavy-Duty Test With Chrysler
Startup Aurora is putting its self-driving technology into commercial vehicles from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, expanding its long list of partnerships.
Audi Recalls Some E-Tron SUVs Over a Battery Issue
The E-Tron competes against Tesla's Model X, as well as Jaguar's I-Pace and the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz EQC.
WIRED Suggests Updated Theme Songs for Presidential Hopefuls
Currently, a lot of Democratic candidates are pulling from the Gen X Essentials playlist. We have some suggestions for better tunes.
Choosing the Wrong Lane in the Race to 5G
Opinion: The US should be focusing on building 5G networks with mid-band spectrum, because it will support faster, cheaper, and more ubiquitous deployment.
The First Murder Case to Use Family Tree Forensics Goes to Trial
A 32-year-old murder case has its first arrest after police turn to genetic genealogy. The technique's legality is now getting scrutiny in the courtroom.
Keanu Reeves Showed Up at E3 to Say He's in 'Cyberpunk 2077'
People cannot keep their chill about the actor's surprise appearance. Also, 'Dark Phoenix' bombed at the box office.
Forget the Bahamas. China's Cruises Are Where It's At
As China's middle class grows, cruise companies are seeing dollar signs.
Post-Apocalyptic Survival Skills: How to Measure Acceleration
Before the internet or any electronics at all, people used a gadget called the Atwood machine. It might come in handy should modern society take a hit.
Instant Pot Ace Multi-Use Cooking & Beverage Blender Review: Excellent, But Only With the Right Cookbook
This versatile appliance from the multicooker giant is excellent—if you buy the right cookbook to go with it.
Porsche's 911 Goes Hybrid With Vonnen's Shadow Drive
The aftermarket system adds an electric motor—and a whole lot of power—to the venerable sports car.
The Heady, Thorny Journey to Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms
The movement to decriminalize psilocybin is progressing so quickly, it’s even surprised psychedelics advocates. The potential complications, though, are plenty.
Big Tech Can Stay Ahead of Regulators by Breaking Itself Up
Regulators are coming after Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google, and it could get ugly. The companies would benefit by acting pre-emptively.
Review: Garmin Forerunner 245 Gives You a Run For Your Money
After testing two of Garmin's new Forerunners, the 245 Music offers the best value for your money.
Electric Buses, Quiet Tires, and More Car News This Week
Why haven't electric buses caught on? And how does Mattel shrink car designs to make Hot Wheels?
Trump's Visit to the UK Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
The trip was documented, and debated, on social media.
Apple's 'Noise' App Is Designed to Save You From Yourself
The new app for Apple Watch buzzes your wrist whenever you’re in a loud environment—yet another app to protect you from the tech that surrounds you.
iPadOS Isn't Just a Name. It's a New Direction for Apple
Let's take a three-finger flick at the future.
How to Stop Robocalls—or At Least Slow Them Down
Let's be honest, you can't kill robocalls completely. But you can block more of them than you might think.
Space Photos of the Week: X-rays, Binary Stars, and Mars Moles
No matter how much we explore space, we’re only scratching the surface.
Kids is the Perfect Lunchtime Videogame When There’s No Time for Fortnite
Games don’t have to be *Fortnite*-length to have a lasting impact.
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