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An App That Promoted Cyberbullying Shifts to the Workplace
Sarahah was banned from app stores because it became a vehicle for cyberbullying. Its creators are introducing Enoff, for anonymous workplace feedback.
Photo Gallery: Trippy Nocturnal Photos Capture Japan's Ever-Shifting Aura
Jean-Vincent Simonet's new book, 'In Bloom,' is anything but typical tourist shots.
The Punishing Polar Vortex Is Ideal for Cassie the Robot
While humans suffer, a trunkless pair of ostrich-like legs is braving the frozen grounds of the University of Michigan, for the good of science.
Vermicular Musui-Kamado Review: Luxurious, but Lacking
This induction-powered, cast-iron multicooker from Japan has an impressive array of capabilities, but it doesn't break any new ground.
The Very Vortex-y Science of Making Snow From Boiling Water
Turning hot water into snow might as well be the official sport of the polar vortex. Here's what's those water molecules are up to.
The ‘Complete’ Cancer Cure Story Is Both Bogus and Tragic
An Israeli company claimed it will cure cancer in a year, and the internet erupted. But in this latest viral incident, everyone loses.
The WIRED Guide to Commercial Human Space Flight
Everything you need to know about SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and more.
San Francisco Could Be First to Ban Facial Recognition Tech
A city supervisor has proposed banning local agencies from using facial recognition technology, warning of the potential bias and invasion of privacy.
Why Facebook's Banned 'Research' App Was So Invasive
Until Apple revoked its privileges Wednesday, Facebook was paying iOS users $20 a month to download and install the data-sucking application.
Cities Grow Skeptical of the Promises of Big Tech
Taiwan's Foxconn says it may not build a Wisconsin factory for which it was promised $4 billion in incentives, while Amazon fields tough questions in New York.
Tesla Moves to Build the Model Y After a Gangbusters 2018
Elon Musk’s car company just announced its second profitable quarter in a row, but keeping the momentum going requires more focus on costs, and a move overseas.
Lyft Sues New York Over Driver Minimum Wage Rules
The ride-hail company says the new rules, set to roll out Friday, would advantage the market leader—Uber.
Facebook Hires Up Three of Its Biggest Privacy Critics
Can a trio of privacy advocates effect change from within Facebook—or will they be stifled by corporate bureaucracy?
Hackers Are Passing Around a Megaleak of 2.2 Billion Records
The so-called Collections #1-5 represent a gargantuan, patched-together Frankenstein of rotting personal data.
Why Your Phone (and Other Gadgets) Fail You When It’s Cold
Your phone won't last more than about 5 minutes in weather below -35 degrees Fahrenheit—just long enough for you to also get nibbled by frostbite.
By Defying Apple’s Rules, Facebook Shows It Never Learns
After almost two years of public and regulatory scrutiny, Facebook continues to brazenly skirt every rule and attempt at oversight put before it.
A Robot Teaches Itself to Play Jenga. But This Is No Game
A machine is mastering the complex physics of Jenga. That's a big step in the daunting quest to get robots to manipulate objects in the real world.
Photo Gallery: Maybe Scientists and Artists Aren't So Different
Art studio or science lab? Photographer Stefanie Bürkle tries to break down the distinction in her new series.
This Fearsome *Titan Games* Event Reveals the Value of Torque
An event called the Herculean Pull looks like it's all about raw muscle power, but the real trick is to leverage torque.
CarVi Wants to Help Cure the Common Pothole
It would update its windshield-mounted devices to identify the scourges, then share the info with local governments.
Playing 'Kingdom Hearts III' Feels Like Coming Home
It might not feel that way for everyone, but longtime fans of the franchise will feel welcome in the series' latest installment.
Media's Fatal Flaw: Ignoring the Mistakes of Newspapers
Opinion: The most promising news innovations of the past decade have been built on audience engagement and community needs.
Why Electric Cars Struggle in the Cold—and How to Help Them
Cold weather is no fun for battery-powered cars, but experienced owners have a few tips for getting by when the mercury drops.
Netflix's 'Trigger Warning' Is the Latest in a Slew of Host-Driven Stories
The confrontational, sometimes Swiftian heart of Killer Mike's show aims to reach common ground by way of unvarnished agitation.
The Phone Number Ashton Kutcher Tweeted Comes From a Startup
If you tried to text Ashton Kutcher today, you were prompted to sign up for a new messaging service called Community.
The Threat That the US Can't Ignore: Itself
Tuesday's worldwide threats briefing to Congress outline numerous concerns for US security—many of which Donald Trump has inflamed or denied.
If Convicted, Huawei Faces Bigger Problems Than Fines
China's Huawei, charged in two indictments Monday, might lose access to American-made components, a move that nearly put rival ZTE out of business.
Google Takes Its First Steps Toward Killing the URL
Google wants to get rid of URLs. But first, it needs to show you why.
Why Taxing the Rich May Not Save Democracy
Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have proposed new taxes to bolster government revenue and reduce inequality. The plans may not do either.
At Sundance, Virtual Reality Filmmakers Are Evolving Beyond VR
The next frontier? Augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and a return to real people.
Apple Takes Drastic Measures to Stop a Nasty FaceTime Bug
Group FaceTime chats let people eavesdrop on whoever they called, a bug so bad that Apple pulled the plug until it comes up with a fix.
All This Newfound Cynicism Is Going to Hamper Big Tech
The public no longer gives Facebook, Google, Twitter, and the other tech giants the benefit of the doubt. And that's going to hamper their growth.
James Watson and the Insidiousness of Scientific Racism
Opinion: Black scientists are in the best position to understand what is so broken about the ideas of Watson and his army.
Mercedes’ EQC SUV Makes Everyday Electric Elite
With some clever tricks and flair-free styling, Mercedes sets off down the battery-powered path.
The Arctic Village With Satellite TV But No Running Water
The melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet threatens this region's simple way of life.
'Family Trust' Shows Silicon Valley’s Secret Obsessions
The novel by former tech worker Kathy Wang focuses on the envy and tensions in Silicon Valley’s middle class.
Focals by North Review: They'll Make You Rethink Smart Glasses
Peer through Focals' custom-fitted smart glasses, and you can almost see the future.
The Need for Carbon Fiber Could Ground the Flying Car Future
The many companies racing to launch air taxis face the gnarliness of building aircraft from the lightweight but finicky material.
Paul Le Roux, the Coder Who Became a Criminal Mastermind
Along the way, he contributed to America's painkiller epidemic, and got involved with North Korean methamphetamine manufacturing, Somali pirates, and murder-for-hire.
And Now, the Weather: Mars-like, With a Chance of Apocalypse
Extreme cold from a broken polar vortex is hitting the US at the same time as extreme heat is scorching Australia. Not so good if a habitable planet is your jam.
How to Watch the Super Bowl, Kitten Bowl, or Puppy Bowl Online (2019)
Our full guide to streaming Super Bowl 53 for free online (and the Puppy Bowl and Kitten Bowl).
Real Facebook Oversight Requires More Than a 40-Expert Board
A new draft charter provides details about how an independent “Supreme Court” for Facebook’s content decisions might work, but crucial questions remain.
US Ratchets Up the Pressure on Huawei With New Indictments
The Justice Department announced indictments against Huawei and its CFO for lying to banks to evade sanctions on Iran, and for stealing trade secrets.
Security Isn't Enough. Silicon Valley Needs 'Abusability' Testing
Former FTC chief technologist Ashkan Soltani argues it's time for Silicon Valley companies to formalize and test not just their products' security, but its "abusability."
'Black Panther' Cast Came to Win at the SAG Awards
The Marvel movie had a big night on Sunday. Also, Amazon is spending lots of cash at Sundance and Deadpool is making dough in China.
Los Angeles and Via Hook Up to Offer Rides to Metro Stations
The city and ride-share company are trialling a new service meant to get more people onto public transit.
This App Lets Kenya’s Farmers Access Satellite Data to Monitor Crops
Using satellite data from the UN, PlantVillage monitors biomass on a plot of land, giving farmers insight into how their crops are growing.
SpaceX Revs Its Engines as It Gets Closer to Crewed Flight
Next month SpaceX's passenger capsule is expected to launch on an uncrewed mission—a big step toward bringing human spaceflight back to the US.
HabitLab Browser Extension Curbs Your Time Wasted on the Web
A new Stanford University project turns your bad browsing habits into actionable advice—and precious data.
A Controversial Fertility Treatment Gets Its First Big Test
Although stalled in the US, a technique often called three-person IVF is gaining ground in Europe, where a pilot trial is now under way.
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