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Facebook's Election Ad Overhaul Takes Crucial First Steps
In the face of brewing backlash, Facebook is redesigning its election integrity processes and sharing (some) information with Congress.
After Harvey, What Will Happen to Houston’s Oil Industry?
Hurricane Harvey pummeled the country’s energy infrastructure, and there are few incentives in place to promote renewables.
The Education of Brett the Robot
A UC Berkeley robot named Brett is learning to interact with its world in a fascinating way.
The Lara Croft in the New 'Tomb Raider' Uncovers Treasure in Depth
The new 'Tomb Raider' movie seems to be following the 2013 game reboot, meaning it stars a Lara who's more human, more complex, and more powerful for it.
Self-Driving Cars Will Kill People. Who Decides Who Dies?
Opinion: The dawn of autonomous vehicles means we must solve the trolley problem.
Starting to Study Physics? Watch Out for These Common Mistakes
Here are the some of the biggest ideas that cause trouble for the first semester of physics.
You Should See 'mother!' This Weekend (Even If You'll Hate It)
It's the most argued-about movie of the year, by far. Here's why it's worth your time.
Lomography Lomo'Instant Automat Glass Magellan Review: It Urges Your to Get Experimental
Lomo's funky instant camera kicks some serious glass.
9 Amazon Kindle Tips and Tricks
Your e-reader has some secret superpowers. Here's how to unlock its full potential.
Google Paid HTC $1.1 Billion To Turn Itself Into a Phone Maker
It's not quite an acquisition, but Google's agreement with HTC fast-tracks its efforts to take over the gadget world.
Snopes.com and the Search for Facts in a Post-Fact World
When you take a look at the internet's favorite myth-busting site, you see just how hard it is to pin down the truth.
Twitter Will Meet With Senate Intelligence Committee on Russia
For the first time, a social media company will provide answers in a public hearing about Russian efforts to swing the 2016 presidential election.
The CCleaner Malware Fiasco Targeted at Least 20 Specific Tech Firms
The backdooring of security software CCleaner now appears to have been more of a targeted spying operation than a mere cybercrime scheme.
The Real Trouble With Trump's 'Dark Post' Facebook Ads
Trump running campaign ads to a select audience on Facebook? That's just how ads work. The scary part is that you can't track them.
The United States Needs an Earthquake Warning System Already
Mexico and Japan warn citizens with sirens and alerts. But not yet in the United States.
Switzerland's Getting a Delivery Network for Blood-Toting Drones
And it's got some clever new hardware to make it work.
Dems Push for a Digital Ad Crackdown to Stop Foreign Meddling
As Facebook falls under more scrutiny for Russia's ad buys, Congress eyes regulation.
Inside the Second Coming of Nest
After some bumps in the road to home-automation nirvana, Google’s Nest tries to level up with a new suite of products.
The Ikea Place App Shows the Practical Promise of AR Kit
No, you can't turn your living room into a battlefield. But you can see what that sofa would look like if you bought it.
A WikiLeaks Russia Dump Reveals Just Enough—But Not Too Much
This week, WikiLeaks turned its sites on Russia—and while it didn't reveal much, something beats nothing at all.
Apple Becomes a Chipmaker to One-Up Smartphone Foes
Apple's iPhone X and Apple Watch 3 rely on new, company-designed chips.
The Impossible Burger: Inside the Strange Science of the Fake Meat That 'Bleeds'
Join WIRED for the deepest dive yet into the science of the Impossible Burger, the genetically engineered fake meat on a mission to upend the beef industry.
New Group of Iranian Hackers Linked to Destructive Malware
A suspected Iranian government hacking team known as APT33 may be planting computer-killing code in networks around the world.
Geneticists Trace an Australian Migration with Aboriginal Artifacts
Specialists in ancient DNA at the University of Adelaide used an anthropological gold mine to figure out how humans first migrated across Australia.
'Freeways' Is a Mobile Game That Lets You Play Traffic Engineer
Justin Smith's game will drive you crazy and make you appreciate hardworking highway builders.
*Dishonored: Death of the Outsider* Review: Ending the Franchise With Some Much-Needed Anger
In the series' final installment, you go hunting for the trickster deity who started it all.
Tech Firms Open to Changing Law to Combat Sex Trafficking
Bill would change part of the Communications Decency Act, which protects site operators for content posted by others.
Apple Watch Series 3 Review: The Apple Watch Fulfills Its Destiny
Now that it has LTE built in, the Apple Watch finally makes good on its promise to save you from your phone.
These Startups Want to Be Tinder for Your Rolodex
Shapr and BumbleBizz want to adapt the dating app model for business. But it's hard to sell networking with the same tools used to sell sex.
Graphic Design Is About to Be Upended By AI
Apple's 1984 Macintosh revolutionized graphic design—but that was nothing compared to the coming wave of websites that'll design themselves.
Silicon Valley Eats Its Young with "Disruption"
A decade of genre-busting innovation from Silicon Valley has us primed for transformative companies. But those expectations are killing fledgling startups.
The Ellen Pao Effect Is What Happens After Lean In
Ellen Pao's Reset is ushering in a new corporate code. We should listen.
Got a PS4? Add Virtual Reality for Only $300
The most affordable VR bundle is $100 off right now with a coupon code.
Donald Trump’s United Nations Speech Stokes North Korea Tensions
At the United Nations Tuesday, Donald Trump's incendiary North Korea remarks pushed the word even further from a peaceful outcome.
Zack Snyder Left *Justice League*—Then He Made an iPhone Movie
The director's new 4-minute short was released today.
Udacity Launches an Online Course for Flying Car Engineers
Sebastian Thrun's online education company wants to prepare more people for the future of flying.
Waymo and Intel Combine to Power the Future of Self-Driving Cars
The rich Google self-driving car spinoff and the global chipmaker make excellent dance partners.
Bored With Your Fitbit? These Cancer Researchers Aren't
Scientists are publishing more studies and enrolling more clinical trials using Fitbit devices than any other wearable fitness tracker out there.
The Best Toronto International Film Festival Movies to Look Forward To
This year's festival was a standout, and proved there's plenty of quality heading to theaters later this year.
In Physics, Crossing a River Is Just Like Landing a Plane
Crosswind landings follow the same concepts as a classic physics problem.
How to Download and Install iOS 11
Make your old iPhone feel new again with Apple's latest software.
Why Many Deaf Prisoners Can’t Phone Home
States rely on faulty, outdated technology, and resist efforts to use videophones.
Tour Europe and America's Wacky, Culture-Swapping Festivals
It's not exactly historically accurate, but it's certainly entertaining.
Review: Apple iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
This isn't 2017's most exciting iPhone. But the iPhone 8 shines even in the shadow of the iPhone X.
Cities Turn to Other Cities for Help Fighting Climate Change
If every city with more than 100,000 people stepped up, they could account for 40 percent of the Paris accord's emissions cuts.
*Blade Runner 2049*: Inside the Dark Future of a Sequel 35 Years in the Making
What the sequel can tell us about the state of sci-fi and America's appetite for dystopia.
The 2017 Emmy Winners Were Heartening, But TV Diversity Is Still Far From Prestige
At Sunday's award ceremony, the night's most significant wins served as a reminder that the TV industry still suffers from an ugly imbalance.
CCleaner Malware Shows Software's Serious Supply-Chain Security Problem
Hackers have targeted software's supply chain in three high profile attacks discovered over the summer.
Emmy Award Winners 2017: Hulu’s 'Handmaid's Tale' Win Heralds Television’s New 'Big Three'
The service's 'The Handmaid's Tale' won big, making it the third streaming player to do so. Is there a new Big Three?
To Stop Distracted Driving, Researchers Monitor Drivers
A team from the University of Waterloo used deep learning to develop a system that monitors drivers and detects distraction.
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