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The Littler Fire Engine That Could Make Cities Safer
San Francisco's Vision Zero truck can maneuver in tighter, slower pedestrian-friendly streets.
Facebook’s Russia Problem Proves Feds Are Missing the Point
Opinion: It's time for the government to establish a Federal Platform Commission and treat companies like Facebook as a state.
The FCC Says Local Media is Thriving. That's Not So Clear.
The Federal Communications Commission Thursday is expected to repeal a 1975 rule that bars TV stations from owning newspapers in the same city, opening the door to media consolidation.
Amazon Key Flaw Could Let Rogue Deliverymen Disable Your Camera
After hackers exposed a way to freeze the delivery service's security cameras, Amazon will push out a fix later this week.
Inside the Race to Build a Brain-Machine Interface—and Outpace Evolution
Bryan Johnson wants to build a "neuroprosthesis," or a brain-computer interface, to help humans “coevolve” with artificial intelligence.
METI's First Message Is a Music Lesson for Aliens
The transmission, Sónar Calling GJ273b, explains Earth's concept of music, from basic addition up.
Everything We Know About the Truck Tesla Will Unveil Tonight
Yes, it will probably run on batteries, but what is Elon Musk going to do about charging them? Here's how to watch.
The Dark Side of 'Replay Sessions' That Record Your Every Move Online
Behind many consumer websites, software companies track users' moves, potentially exposing personal information such as medical conditions or prescription-drug use.
The Vulnerabilities Equities Process Still Has Issues Even After Added Transparency
A new charter for the Vulnerabilities Equities Process sheds some light, but doesn't fix the underlying problems.
Twitter Asked Tony Hawk How to Do a 540 McTwist. Tony Hawk Answered
The pro skater also has some tips for doing eggplants.
Data Links Nevada Gun Shows to Violence in California
Your state's gun laws might protect you—but the laws of neighboring states could put you at risk.
Save on a New PC, TV, or Rock Out to Amazon Music With These Deals
We've got deals on Dell, Samsung, LG, and other great name-brand products.
The Place Where All the Bigfoot Believers Unite
Bigfooters flocked to the town of Willow Creek, California last month to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the infamous Patterson-Gimlin footage.
The Inside Story of 'Pong' and Nolan Bushnell’s Early Days at Atari
Installed in a bar in Sunnyvale, California, the first 'Pong' prototype was so popular that the flood of quarters jammed the machine.
15 Gifts for Apple Fans, iPhone and Mac Accessories
A selection of gifts for the Apple, Mac, and iPhone faithful.
Tesla's Electric Truck Is Coming—And So Are Everyone Else's
Whether they use batteries, fuel cells, or jet engines, cleaner, quieter big rigs are about to hit the road.
Just Google It: A Short History of a Newfound Verb
The world's most popular search engine became a verb, at the cost of the romance of the early internet.
When Hate Speech Is Soundtracked to Music You Wrote
Royalty-free composers don’t have any control over what happens to their work—even if it ends up scoring hate speech.
Facebook Live Is the New QVC
Facebook Live may have found its ultimate purpose as a social sales tool. That is, if Facebook doesn't put a stop to it.
How a Microsoft Team Called the 'Time Lords' Watches the Clocks on Every Windows PC
A small team at Microsoft is responsible for making sure a billion Windows devices stay coordinated in the face of daylight savings, time zones shifts, or any other surprises.
Inside Artificial Intelligence's First Church
Anthony Levandowski, the engineer at the heart of the Uber/Google lawsuit, is serious about his artificial intelligence religion.
Should We Teach Facial Recognition Technology About Race?
Demographic data may contribute to algorithms’ accuracy, but it also complicates their use.
Artificial Intelligence Is Now Your Coworker
Artificial intelligence was supposed to steal our jobs. Instead, they're reinventing what counts as human work.
The GOP Tax Plan Isn't the Overhaul Tech Needs
The GOP taxa plan is a mess, but a smart tax policy could put a dent in both inequality and monopolies.
Worried About Robots Taking Your Job? Learn Spreadsheets
Study says US jobs increasingly require basic tech skills, but workers are not keeping pace.
Former Time Warner CEO and Investment Head Launch New VC Firm
Former Time Warner CEO Richard Parsons and investment head Rachel Lam plan to invest in digital media, machine learning, big data and esports startups.
OnePlus Phones Have an Unfortunate Backdoor Built In
Every OnePlus model except for the original shipped with "Engineer Mode," essentially a backdoor for anyone who get their hands on your device.
How to Hoist Yourself Out of a Hole With Physics
You could climb out of a hole with a ladder or a rope—or you could call on your formidable physics knowledge.
Netflix Knows Some Very Strange Things About Public Viewing Habits
Ever cried while watching 'Grey's Anatomy' on the subway? Netflix is on to you.
So You Want to Geoengineer the Planet? Beware the Hurricanes
A new study gives fascinating insight into how pumping sulfur into the stratosphere could affect hurricanes.
How to Lock Down Your Facebook Privacy Settings
Friends, friends of friends, advertisers; keeping track of Facebook's privacy settings can get confusing. Here's how to get yours just right.
The Real Problem with 'Games as Service' Isn't the Microtransactions
As videogame companies move toward turning their products into services, are they forgetting to make their titles interesting places to play?
Review: Razer Wolverine Ultimate (Xbox/PC)
This high-quality Razer controller lacks one key feature—wireless.
How to Set Up Twitter Lists and Regain Some Sanity
Your Twitter feed is a cesspool of bad jokes, trolls, and @realDonaldTrump. Fix it with finely curated lists.
Inside the Decades-Long Fight for Better Emergency Alerts
After years of pushing for a more effective emergency alert system, the carriers have finally come around to making improvements.
Watch a 10-Year-Old Beat Apple's Face ID on His Mom's iPhone X
Yes, twins can unlock each other's iPhones. But kids accessing their parents' devices raises different concerns.
State Attorneys General Are Google's Next Headache
Missouri's attorney general issues a subpoena to Google over antitrust and consumer-protection issues, in what could be the first of many such moves.
A New Study of Economics as a Science Says It's Still Dismal
Economics has problems with bias, reproducibility, and statistical power. You know, like all the other social sciences.
Brogan BamBrogan's Arrivo Takes the Hyperloop to Colorado
Ok, it's not really a hyperloop, but it *will* get you to the airport.
How One Woman's Digital Life Was Weaponized Against Her
A rare court case exposes the all-too-common horror of online harassment that followed when one woman broke off a relationship.
Donald Trump Jr. and WikiLeaks Talking Privately on Twitter Makes Perfect Sense
Especially if you question its commitment to radical transparency.
AI Can Help Apple Watch Predict High Blood Pressure, Sleep Apnea
A new study finds that the heart-rate sensor in an Apple Watch can suggest health problems, adding to its allure.
We Are Still In: Local US Reps Stand for Climate Action in Bonn
Donald Trump has pulled the US out of the Paris accord—but other Americans are standing with the world to help fight the ‘existential crisis’ of global warming
Why Startups Are Panicking About the GOP Tax Plan (But Maybe Shouldn’t)
A provision in the Senate tax-cut bill would tax stock options when they vest, rather than when they're exercised, worrying venture capitalists and entrepreneurs.
Ray Kurzweil on Turing Tests, Brain Extenders, and AI Ethics
The inventor and author talks with WIRED Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Thompson about progress in artificial intelligence and how humans should control it.
Review: Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition (2017)
This affordable, tough Amazon tablet is great for kids and parents alike.
How Andy Weir Scienced the Lunar Colony in His New Book *Artemis*
The new novel, about a troubled smuggler who finds herself caught up in a metallurgy-based conspiracy, is out November 14.
Get Lost in This Visualization of Interconnected Global Issues
It's like everything is connected, man.
25 Amazing Gifts Under $25, From Puzzles and Games to Everyday Gadgets
From coffee and games to headphones and gadgets, here's a selection of gifts for the inexpensive end of the holiday list.
Self-Driving Trucks Are Now Running Between Texas and California
San Francisco startup Embark is using robotrucks to move refrigerators along the I-10 freeway.
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