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Space and Time Could Be a Quantum Error-Correcting Code
The fabric of space-time may get its robustness from a network of quantum particles, according to a principle called quantum error correction.
The 'Twinning' Fad, the Weather Channel, and More Security News
A rogue PewDiePie fan, Marriott hack details, and more of the week's top security news.
Sci-Fi Writers Are Grappling with a Post-Trump Reality
The latest edition of 'The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy' proves it.
Space Photos of the Week: A Cosmic Light Show Rings in 2019
We start with a view of Earth, then speed out past the Kuiper Belt into deep space.
Marie Kondo Is All of Us in This Year of Self-Optimization
In 2018, all we wanted was tea and sympathy. But by the look of Twitter, 2019’s vibe is slanting towards dogged, intentional improvement.
14 Tech and Outdoors Deals: Mario Kart, Apple HomePod , Lift Tickets, Garmin
From smart speakers to PopSockets, we have your weekend shopping covered.
What Is XR, and How Do I Get It?
A new shiny thing called XR—an umbrella term encompassing augmented, virtual, and mixed reality technologies—is the industry's new favorite buzz word.
The Simple Engineering That Will Keep NYC's L Train Rolling
Governor Andrew Cuomo says there’s an easy way to fix the Canarsie Tunnel without shutting down the line for several years. And it’s already been used in other cities.
New York’s L Train Shutdown Is Canceled. Now What?
Organizers and transit companies wonder how the averted shutdown will affect its silver lining: the city's plans to rethink its transportation system.
What Is the Dark Side of the Moon?
Yes, China recently landed there, but you're kind of asking the wrong question.
The Quest to Topple Science-Stymying Academic Paywalls
Scientific publishers charge so much that even Harvard can’t afford it anymore. A new publishing infrastructure could help.
A Major Hacking Spree Gets Personal for German Politicians
Hundreds of German politicians who have had their private digital lives exposed online are victims of a hacking campaign with unclear motives.
Switch Your Devices to Dark Mode to Give Your Eyes a Break
For many users, white-on-black displays offer relief from the eyestrain of reading dark text on a light background all day.
The Samsung Space Monitor Liberates Your Desk
By sitting flush against the wall when you don't need it, and tilting any which way when you do, the Space Monitor adds some Marie Kondo to your workspace.
Ex-'Hearthstone' Designers Are Working on a New Marvel Game
Plus unfortunate controversy in the competitive 'Overwatch' scene, a publishing giant goes on the market, and more gaming news.
A Wildfire Was Extra Close to Home for This LA Photographer
Kevin Cooley nearly lost his house to the La Tuna fire, LA's biggest wildfire in recent history, but he captured these extraordinary images.
Blockchain Can Wrest the Internet From Corporations' Grasp
Opinion: It's time to restore the open source, community-led ethos of the original internet—with crypto.
We Need to Not Freak Out About the Robot Revolution
A former Obama advisor says we’ll work alongside the machines—but we also need to be smarter about apprenticeships and job retraining.
Forget the iPhone Shortfall Driving Apple's Stock Drop. They're All About Services Now
Like others before it, Apple must navigate a shift from selling devices to selling content and services like the App Store.
8 Things to Expect From CES 2019: AI, 5G, 8K, and More
When CES 2019 kicks off next week in Las Vegas, companies will be promising faster, smarter tech products. That's partly true.
That Viral Video of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Dancing Is a Meta-Meme
The only reason you can watch it now is because of a copyright battle that was settled five years ago.
Saudi Arabia Won't Be the Last Country to Censor Netflix
As more governments around the world pass restrictive internet laws, targeting critics like Hasan Minhaj could become the norm.
Finally, New Horizons' First Photos of Ultima Thule
On the first day of the year, NASA’s New Horizon Spacecraft captured an icy world 4 billion miles away. Here’s what the photos tell us about the fringes of our solar system.
2018 Had the Biggest Box Office Ever. Thanks, 'Black Panther'
Moviegoers spent $12 billion going to the multiplex last year and Disney flicks led the pack.
Why Your Doctor Should Also Be a Scientist
Opinion: Physician-scientists are an endangered species. Without them, patients could lose out on the next generation of life-saving treatments.
How Does Photography Affect You? We Tried to Find Out
We've all got cameras in our pockets—but how do those countless photos we take every year change our brains and emotions?
The Elite Intel Team Still Fighting Meltdown and Spectre
One year after a pair of devastating processor vulnerabilities were first disclosed, Intel's still dealing with the fallout.
How Does a 'Martian'-Style Gravity Assist Actually Work?
It's basically a perfectly elastic collision, like two bouncy balls colliding.
The 25 Movies We Already Can’t Wait to See in 2019
From 'Avengers: Endgame' to 'It: Chapter 2' and from a Scorsese epic to ensemble dramas, there's a lot to look forward to this year.
Carnival Medallion Cruises Now Overlay Personalized Avatars
The world’s largest cruise company has developed a ship-wide location-tracking platform that provides you with a personalized digital cruise experience.
VW's Mobile Chargers Could Help EVs Conquer the World
These behemoths hold enough juice for 15 electric cars, and are meant to supplement areas with sub-par charging networks.
The Silver Lining in Apple’s Very Bad iPhone News
Turns out people are upgrading their iPhones less frequently. That’s not good for Apple’s revenue—but it's great for everyone else.
The FCC Faces the Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know
The FCC has remained open while much of the government is shut down. That changes Thursday.
Tesla's $7,500 Tax Credit Goes Poof, but Buyers May Benefit
To offset the phase-out of a federal tax credit, Tesla cut the price of its cars by $2,000—which might be better for some buyers.
Roku Channel Streams Shows to Your Phone, No Box Required
The Roku Channel will be available to stream from within the Roku app, and will add paid subscription options like Showtime.
Photo Gallery: Capturing the Everyday Horror of Dairy Farming in Germany
Photographer Nikita Teryoshin visited factory farms, insemination stations, and more for his series 'Hornless Heritage.'
Kango, HopSkipDrive Try to Make Ride-Hail Work for Kids
The outfits vying to be the "Uber for kids" must build viable businesses that assuage all sorts of concerns about kids in cars.
One Species Loves Our Climate-Wrecking Ways: Fire Ants!
These stinging insects love natural disasters, human landscaping, and the warming conditions brought by climate change. At least someone's happy.
The Year the Alt-Right Went Underground
In 2018, American outrage forced white nationalists out of public spaces. Now, the movement's gone quiet—and that makes it even more dangerous.
The Best Comics of 2018: 'Sabrina', 'Crowded', and More
They're not all books about superheroes, by the way.
Children Are Using Emoji for Digital-Age Language Learning
When preliterate kids type strings of emoji, it may seem like a random act. But when exposed to the rhythm of texts, kids discover how to communicate.
Tor Is Easier Than Ever. Time to Give It a Try
Been curious about Tor but worried it's too complicated to use? Good news: The anonymity service is more accessible than ever.
The Top WIRED Photo Stories of 2018
Want to give your eyes a break from the news cycle? Start here.
The 2018 Internet Moments That Made Being Online Worth It
'A Star Is Born' birthed great memes and Zendaya was Meechee.
How to Follow New Horizons' Historic Flyby of Ultima Thule
On New Year's Eve, NASA's probe will reach Ultima Thule, an icy body at the edge of our solar system. Here's its timeline.
Big Tech Is Here to Help You Fight Excessive Phone Use—Kinda
How Google, Apple, and Facebook turned "digital wellness" into a Goopified trend that gives them a new way to market themselves.
The Worst Hacks of 2018: Marriott, Atlanta, Quora, and More
From the Marriott and Facebook meltdowns to state-sponsored assaults, 2018 was an eventful year for cybercrime.
The Best Tech Quotes of the Year
Fourteen memorable lines, from an ethicist ruing the use of CRISPR to edit a baby's genes, to Elon Musk's "plan" to take Tesla private.
Best Video Games (2018): *God of War*, *Spider-Man*, and More
Indies and blockbusters, exclusives and multiplatform delights, these are the 10 standouts of the year.
The Best Music Moments of 2018
From Robyn to "This Is America," it was a good year for music. Thank u, next.
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