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This Spider Uses a Silk Slingshot to Hurl Itself at Prey
At first glance, the triangle-weaver spider builds a web like any other spider. But once an insect hits that web, something damn near logic-defying happens.
A Cisco Router Bug Has Massive Global Implications
Researchers have discovered a way to break one of Cisco's most critical security features, which puts countless networks at potential risk.
'Game of Thrones' Recap, Season 8 Episode 5: How to Ruin Every Beloved Character
Perhaps the only insight into this careless and nihilistic episode comes from Jamie: It doesn't matter.
Supreme Court Deals Blow to Apple in Antitrust Case
In Apple v. Pepper, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5–4 decision that Apple's App Store customers have standing to sue the company for antitrust violations.
New Jean-Luc Picard 'Star Trek' Series Is Coming to Amazon. Sorta
It'll premiere on CBS All Access in the US, then go to Prime Video internationally.
A Dystopian Vision of the Future: Toxic but Candy Sweet
Photographer Fernando Montiel Klint imagines a world where technology has gone amok.
Tamagotchi Have Returned to Bewitch a New Generation
The new Tamagotchi On goes on sale today for $59.99.
The Chernobyl Disaster Might Have Also Built a Paradise
An HBO show tells the story of the nuclear explosion, but some scientists think that radioactive, human-free landscape might now be a haven for plants and animals.
Technology That Could End Humanity—and How to Stop It
Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom says technology often has unintended consequences, and that we may have to choose between totalitarianism and annihilation.
Why Uber Is Fighting Cities Over Data About Scooter Trips
Los Angeles and other cities want detailed data on the shared scooters on their streets. Uber, Lyft and other companies fear a Trojan horse that could affect ride-hailing.
Calculating the Ecological Impact of Game of Thrones' Dragons
In a prestigious math competition earlier this year, contestants ran the numbers on raising dragons.
An AI Pioneer Explains the Evolution of Neural Networks
Google's Geoff Hinton was a pioneer in researching the neural networks that now underlie much of artificial intelligence. He persevered when few others agreed.
The Saga of Trump's Tax Returns Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup
Despite the best efforts of Steven Mnuchin, Congress is still out to get the president's financial records.
Uber's Underwhelming IPO, Lyft Earnings and More Car News This Week
A decade after it was founded, Uber went public. Its shares fell almost 8% on their first day of trading.
A Bizarre Form of Water May Exist All Over the Universe
A new experiment confirms the existence of superionic ice, a black and hot form of water that might make up the bulk of giant icy planets.
How to Stop the Automatic Emails from Square Vendors
Once you give your email to any Square vendor, you are defaulted into receiving automated receipts and promotions from every participating Square vendor you visit.
Space Photos of the Week: Hot Hubble Time Machine
Plus: Sisyphi Cavi, nanoparticles, and Cepheid variables.
Robert Mueller Won't Testify Next Week After All
Facial recognition run amok, antivirus hacks, and more of the week's top security news.
*Prospect* Is a Master Class in Low-Budget Space Opera
The film uses a lot of smart tricks to look like a big-budget film even though it isn't one.
Beats Powerbeats Pro Review: Best Wire-Free Workout Earbuds
The first wire-free Beats are some of the best workout buds you can buy.
Caster Semenya and the Twisted Politics of Testosterone
The ruling that Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya will need to take testosterone suppressants is already affecting other runners.
20 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas and Deals (2019)
Did you forget to set a calendar alert? Have no fear. We found some great Mother's Day deals on gifts Mom will love.
Uber's IPO, the Call to Break Up Facebook, and More News
Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.
Chris Hughes Is Right: We Should Dismantle Facebook
The former Facebook employee says the government should break up the company and then comprehensively regulate it. The only problem: It might not be enough.
A Bet on Uber Is a Bet on Self-Driving
Uber is scheduled to go public Friday, at an initial valuation of $82 billion, the largest for an IPO since 2014. But its future may rest on eliminating drivers.
Gadget Lab Podcast: Breaking Down Microsoft Build and Google I/O
It’s software conference season! In the latest Gadget Lab podcast, the team shares their takeaways from Facebook F8, Microsoft Build, and Google I/O.
DOJ Says Chinese Hackers Attacked Anthem, but Not Why
For years, China was rumored to be behind the health insurance company's massive data breach, but now the Justice Department is noticeably silent on the hackers' motives and affiliation.
Netflix's 'The Society' Tackles Socialism in a Smart Show Full of Dumb Teens
The YA drama about power and privilege is ambitious, but it leans too heavily on tropes.
This Senator Wants to Ban Videogame Loot Boxes Aimed at Kids
Missouri Republican Josh Hawley is planning to introduce a bill titled, "The Protecting Children from Abusive Games Act."
Work Sharp Culinary E5 Kitchen Knife Sharpener Review: Excellent Edges
Work Sharp's sharpener, with its flexible belts, puts a fine edge on your everyday kitchen blades.
How the Climate Plans of Presidential Hopefuls Stack Up
Scientists warn that governments have about 11 years to enact large-scale changes to stop global warming. The next administration will have even less time.
'Tolkien' Is Too Much About the Man, Too Little About the Legacy
In his new biopic, Dome Karukoski tells the story of J.R.R. Tolkien's early life, straining for connections that might be irrelevant.
The Obsessive, Tumultuous Lives of SpaceX Rocket Chasers
In 2017 Ryan Chylinski quit his job and hit the road in a camper to photograph rockets. A full-time rocket chaser, he's helping dig up details on how SpaceX really works.
3 Mirrorless Cameras Tested: Canon EOS R, Sony A7III, Nikon Z6
Recent innovations—and several new entries—make mirrorless cameras a category worth watching.
New to Blockchain: Turning In-Game Virtual Goods into Assets
Companies like Forte and Animoca want to use blockchain technology to allow players to trade skins and other in-app purchases.
Bad Air Linked To Dementia, Bezos' Lunar Lander, and More News
Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.
You'll Soon Be Able to Run Linux Apps on Any Chromebook
Google's ChromeOS has its roots in Linux, but until now you could only run some Linux apps on some Chromebooks.
Jeff Bezos Unveils Blue Origin's Prototype of a Lunar Lander
The Amazon founder today revealed the details of Blue Moon, the lander he will use to ferry supplies—and eventually humans—to the lunar surface.
Trump's Trade War With China Hasn't Wrecked Tech—Yet
The president is threatening to lift tariffs on Chinese-made goods to 25%. The effect of last year's tariffs has been surprisingly muted.
The Power of Sandra Bland's Cellphone Video
One frame from the 39-second clip highlights the fiction of the American Dream.
Melinda Gates Wants Tech to Wake Up to Women's Empowerment
The co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation talks to WIRED about what international aid can teach Silicon Valley, and why you should put down your phone.
James Cameron Doesn't Seem to Mind Taunts From 'Avengers' Fans
The director congratulated Marvel on sinking his 'Titanic' at the box office.
The Sad Meaning Behind the *Game of Thrones* Coffee Cup Meme
It symbolizes a lot more than just a production goof.
Quiet Evidence of People's Impact on Earth
Photographer George Marazakis documents traces of human activity for his series 'A Cure for Anthropocene'.
'Last Day of Spring' Is a Powerful Exercise in Trans Visibility
The game is a visual novel that shows a trans person's struggle to find safety in a society built to exclude her from the very concept.
Theranos and the Real Lesson of Storefont Medical Hacks
It’s not the fraud or the hype. Theranos was a bad idea because it was a medical hack disguised as a solution. Same goes for a new generation of high-tech storefront clinics.
The Evidence Is Strong: Air Pollution Seems to Cause Dementia
Air pollution is much worse for health than people had thought, increasing the risk of Alzheimer's significantly. Meanwhile, air quality is getting worse.
Nike Wants Your Sneakers to Fit Better, So It's Using AR
The company estimates that 60 percent of people wear the wrong size. Starting in July, your smartphone can help figure out your perfect pair of kicks.
Feds Dismantled the Dark Web Drug Trade—but It's Already Rebuilding
After recent high-profile dark web drug market takedowns, new vendors are already filling the void.
Inside China’s Surveillance Crackdown on Uyghurs
In Xinjiang, northwest China, the government is cracking down on the minority Muslim Uyghur population, keeping them under constant surveillance and throwing more than a million people into concentration camps. But in Istanbul, 3,000 miles away, a community of women who have escaped a life of repression are fighting a digital resistance.
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