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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.
Amazon Fire HD and Echo Dot (Kids Editions): 5 Tips and Tricks
Before you hand your kid an Amazon Fire tablet or Echo Dot, here are a few ways to make sure they enjoy it.
This Year SpaceX Made Us All Believe in Reusable Rockets
A few small glitches marred an otherwise stellar year as SpaceX honed its reusable rocket technology.
The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2018: Trump, Zuck and More
From Donald Trump to Russian hackers, these are the most dangerous characters we've been watching online in 2018.
2018 Was the Year of the Scooter. What Happens Now?
After the mania comes the grind.
Best Space Photos of 2018, From Penguins to Selfies on Mars
We’re paying homage to the year’s highlights, especially the InSight Mars landing.
George R. R. Martin Didn't Work on 'Nightflyers.' It Shows
Syfy's new series doesn't reflect the influence of the man who wrote the novella on which it's based.
Going Dumb: My Year With a Flip Phone
The upsides of a downgrade.
Bell’s V-280 Valor Tiltrotor Flies Through a Year of Testing
The V-22 Osprey-inspired aircraft, bidding to replace the Army's Black Hawk helicopter, has spent the past 12 months bagging a series of milestones.
California Could Soon Have Its Own Version of the Internet
In 2018, the state reimposed net neutrality, established a privacy regime, and set bot rules. Will the moves splinter the net, or will others follow?
2018 Tech in Memoriam: Goodbye to the iPhone SE, Google+, and More
Pour one out for this year's tech casualties.
The Year in Robots (2018): Boston Dynamics, Baxter, and More
Look back on the biggest moments in robotics in 2018, from the continued ascendance of SpotMini to the rapid rise and fall of the home robot.
Elon Musk Leads the Most-Read Transportation Stories of 2018
This year, our readers remained obsessed with self-driving and electric cars—and one of the most famous men making them.
Is This Photo Real? AI Gets Better at Faking Images
Progress on AI-generated visuals offers clues on how images, video, and art could power new forms of entertainment and disinformation.
We’re all Just Starting to Realize the Power of Personal Data
This year revealed consumers have a lot more to learn about what happens to their information online.
NASA's New Horizons Probe Prepares To Make History—Again
The intrepid spacecraft has traveled 13 years and 4 billion miles to glimpse Ultima Thule, a cold, dark world at the fringes of our solar system.
How the Surprise Interactive 'Black Mirror' Came Together
'Bandersnatch', which hits the streaming service today, is Netflix's first salvo in a new era of storytelling.
Rotating Detonation Engines Could Propel Hypersonic Flight
It runs on an endless shockwave, but, sadly, it’s still in the prototype stage.
The Most-Read Security Stories of 2018
This year saw the most devastating cyberattack in history, a gang of teen hackers, and so much Mueller news.
Your Voice Assistant May Be Getting Smarter, But It's Still Awkward
The more smart devices that sell, the more compelling the AI technology becomes. But the virtual assistants inside still stumble.
The Streaming Wars Began in 2018—and They'll Only Get Worse
From Marvel cancellations to 'Friends' scares, this year was just the beginning of a long, grueling siege.
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