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Google’s Scary, Important, Invasive, Deep New Health Study
When it comes to big, ambitious science conducted on human beings, you have to ask: Who benefits? Is it you? Other people? Or the people collecting the data? The post Google’s Scary, Important, Invasive, Deep New Health Study appeared first on WIRED.
Lilium’s Funky ‘Jet’ Could Make Our Dreams of Flying Cars Come True
The electric plane just made its first flight. The post Lilium’s Funky ‘Jet’ Could Make Our Dreams of Flying Cars Come True appeared first on WIRED.
Facebook Just Handed Out Thousands of 360 Cameras. We’ve Got a Review
The Giroptic iO 360 camera was just given out to four thousand attendees at Facebook F8. A flood of spherical selfies will soon hit the web. The post Facebook Just Handed Out Thousands of 360 Cameras. We've Got a Review appeared first on WIRED.
Facebook Unveils Two New VR Cameras With ‘Six Degrees of Freedom’
This morning, at its annual developer conference in Northern California, Facebook unveiled two new camera designs that aim to capture 360-degree video with extreme fidelity. The post Facebook Unveils Two New VR Cameras With 'Six Degrees of Freedom' appeared first on WIRED.
Toyota’s Still Serious About Hydrogen—It Built a Semi to Prove It
Hydrogen has never caught on. But short-distance trucking could make it finally work. The post Toyota’s Still Serious About Hydrogen—It Built a Semi to Prove It appeared first on WIRED.
Bill Nye Says Climate Change Deniers Have a Bad Case of Cognitive Dissonance
Also, magnets, how do they work? "Magic!" (JK.) The post Bill Nye Says Climate Change Deniers Have a Bad Case of Cognitive Dissonance appeared first on WIRED.
North Korea’s Failed Missile Launch Eases Experts’ Worst-Case Scenario Fears
Rather than showing off North Korea's military might, as intended, the country's most recent failed launch put observers at relative ease. The post North Korea’s Failed Missile Launch Eases Experts' Worst-Case Scenario Fears appeared first on WIRED.
The Untold Story of the Back-Room Team That Saved Apollo 13
A new documentary explores the history of the Apollo space program, focusing on the mission control engineers who made it possible. The post The Untold Story of the Back-Room Team That Saved Apollo 13 appeared first on WIRED.
The Brilliant Simplicity of New York’s New Times Square
Six years ago Times Square was a congested thoroughfare. Today it celebrates its reopening as a European-style piazza. The post The Brilliant Simplicity of New York's New Times Square appeared first on WIRED.
How Steve Wozniak Got Over His Fear of Robots Turning People Into Pets
The Apple Co-founder talks pranks, his forthcoming comic book convention, and why he no longer fears our robot overlords. The post How Steve Wozniak Got Over His Fear of Robots Turning People Into Pets appeared first on WIRED.
Battlefront II Knows Good Star Wars Games—It Already Was One
The newest installment in EA's series of multiplayer Star Wars shooters is getting its ideas from the right place: its classic 2005 namesake. The post Battlefront II Knows Good Star Wars Games—It Already Was One appeared first on WIRED.
This Robot Baby Factory Is the Stuff of Nightmares
Babies tossed in boxes. Babies wrapped in plastic. Babies whacked with mallets. Just another day at Realityworks in Wisconsin. The post This Robot Baby Factory Is the Stuff of Nightmares appeared first on WIRED.
Want to Fix Science’s Replication Crisis? Then Replicate
Opinion: Researchers should spend more trying to reproduce other scientists' results. The post Want to Fix Science’s Replication Crisis? Then Replicate appeared first on WIRED.
The Shocking Lack of Science Behind Lethal Injections
No one knows if lethal injection really is more humane than other execution methods. And they can't really find out. The post The Shocking Lack of Science Behind Lethal Injections appeared first on WIRED.
Here’s Everything Facebook Announced at F8, From VR to Bots
Augmented reality, Messenger upgrades, and more. The post Here's Everything Facebook Announced at F8, From VR to Bots appeared first on WIRED.
This Beautiful Speaker Is Made of Concrete. Yes, Concrete
Master & Dynamic's new speaker looks as stunning as it sounds. The post This Beautiful Speaker Is Made of Concrete. Yes, Concrete appeared first on WIRED.
Facebook Messenger’s Plot to Be the Only App You Ever Need
New features aim to make Messenger the place you talk to your friends and the place you stay to do everything else. The post Facebook Messenger's Plot to Be the Only App You Ever Need appeared first on WIRED.
Facebook Offers a Better Way to Get Back Into Your Locked-Out Apps
At Facebook's F8 conference, the company outlined a refreshing alternative to the bad security questions that plague account recovery across the web. The post Facebook Offers a Better Way to Get Back Into Your Locked-Out Apps appeared first on WIRED.
Facebook’s Bizarre VR App Is Exactly Why Zuck Bought Oculus
Facebook's new virtual reality app, Spaces, promises to make VR more personal, and more relatable, than it's ever been. The post Facebook's Bizarre VR App Is Exactly Why Zuck Bought Oculus appeared first on WIRED.
Steve Ballmer’s USAFacts Uses Smart Design To Make Sense of Government Spending
USAFacts organizes 30 years of data from more than 70 local, state, and federal government agencies into an interactive visualization of America's finances. The post Steve Ballmer's USAFacts Uses Smart Design To Make Sense of Government Spending appeared first on WIRED.
Samsung Galaxy S8 First Impressions: That Screen, You Guys
There's a lot of software inside Samsung's new smartphone. But the real story, for once, is the thing itself. The post Samsung Galaxy S8 First Impressions: That Screen, You Guys appeared first on WIRED.
Trump’s $1 Trillion Bill Can’t Fix US Roads—These Ideas Could
The future of road funding beckons. The post Trump's $1 Trillion Bill Can't Fix US Roads—These Ideas Could appeared first on WIRED.
Aw Yiss: You Can Now Play Old-School Mac Games in Your Browser
The web-based Macintosh emulator offers a beep of nostalgia---no floppy disks required. The post Aw Yiss: You Can Now Play Old-School Mac Games in Your Browser appeared first on WIRED.
How to Watch Facebook F8
Facebook's big F8 gathering takes place Tuesday and Wednesday, and you can watch the whole thing online. The post How to Watch Facebook F8 appeared first on WIRED.
Meet the Cute, Wobbly Robot That Started the AI Revolution
Have you ever relied on your smartphone's maps to get around? Asked Siri to find you the best dim sum? Then you owe Shakey some thanks. The post Meet the Cute, Wobbly Robot That Started the AI Revolution appeared first on WIRED.
Sneaky Exploit Allows Phishing Attacks From Sites That Look Secure
When a phishing attack can impersonate a trusted site it's even harder to know that it's happening. The post Sneaky Exploit Allows Phishing Attacks From Sites That Look Secure appeared first on WIRED.
How a Single Gene Could Become a Volume Knob for Pain
Her skin is perpetually on fire. He can't even feel a bone break. Together they might hold the key to ending America's opioid epidemic. The post How a Single Gene Could Become a Volume Knob for Pain appeared first on WIRED.
Cantina Talk: Carrie Fisher Won’t Star in Star Wars: Episode IX After All
The actress' death led to a pretty drastic overhaul of the film's story. The post Cantina Talk: Carrie Fisher Won't Star in Star Wars: Episode IX After All appeared first on WIRED.
Last Night Veep Went Full Silicon Valley, With Uber-Great Results
HBO's political comedy snuck in a joke that would've been great on its tech one. The post Last Night Veep Went Full Silicon Valley, With Uber-Great Results appeared first on WIRED.
The Mystery of the 5-Foot-Long Shipworm Just Got Stinkier
Solving the mystery of the giant shipworm—a scientific legend that can grow to over five feet long. The post The Mystery of the 5-Foot-Long Shipworm Just Got Stinkier appeared first on WIRED.
Let’s Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works
You can use Legos, pennies, beans---whatever, really---and a six-sided die to model radioactivity. Why? Because physics is fun. The post Let's Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works appeared first on WIRED.
Satisfy Your Inner Child and Adult With Gorgeous Disney Posters for Grown-Ups
For its upcoming show, Mondo asked 30 artists to draw posters for classic Disney animated movies. The post Satisfy Your Inner Child and Adult With Gorgeous Disney Posters for Grown-Ups appeared first on WIRED.
Stunning Aerials From NASA’s Surveys of the Arctic
Blue and white as far as the eye can see. The post Stunning Aerials From NASA’s Surveys of the Arctic appeared first on WIRED.
What to Expect From F8, Facebook’s Huge Annual Show-and-Tell
Tuesday is going to be busy. The post What to Expect From F8, Facebook's Huge Annual Show-and-Tell appeared first on WIRED.
Want Real Choice in Broadband? Make These 3 Things Happen
In a truly competitive market, you could pick an ISP with the privacy and net neutrality policies you like. But most Americans don't have a real choice. The post Want Real Choice in Broadband? Make These 3 Things Happen appeared first on WIRED.
Courts Are Using AI to Sentence Criminals. That Must Stop Now
Opinion: Courts should pause the use of algorithms for criminal sentencing. The post Courts Are Using AI to Sentence Criminals. That Must Stop Now appeared first on WIRED.
Turns Out, a Horrifying Number of People Use Their Phones While Driving
Knowing the scope of the problem is one step toward finding a solution. The post Turns Out, a Horrifying Number of People Use Their Phones While Driving appeared first on WIRED.
Facebook Streams a Murder, and Must Now Face Itself
With an innocent man's death come questions about the limits and responsibilities of social media companies. The post Facebook Streams a Murder, and Must Now Face Itself appeared first on WIRED.
Hack Your Pearly Whites With These High-Tech Toothbrushes
Looking for a toothbrush that points out when you've missed a spot? There's an app-enabled, Bluetooth-synced brush for that. The post Hack Your Pearly Whites With These High-Tech Toothbrushes appeared first on WIRED.
While You Were Offline: Sean Spicer, Everyone. Round of Applause for Sean Spicer
At least one White House press conference did not go as planned last week. The post While You Were Offline: Sean Spicer, Everyone. Round of Applause for Sean Spicer appeared first on WIRED.
Gerrymandering Is Illegal, But Only Mathematicians Can Prove It
Powerful new quantitative tools are now available to combat partisan bias in the drawing of voting districts. The post Gerrymandering Is Illegal, But Only Mathematicians Can Prove It appeared first on WIRED.
Bask in the Glory of the Horsepower-Happy New York Auto Show
From the ludicrous Dodge Demon to the new Mercedes AMG, this year's show is all about power. The post Bask in the Glory of the Horsepower-Happy New York Auto Show appeared first on WIRED.
Doctor Who’s New Season Starts Off With a Dose of…Douglas Adams?
A little <em>Hitchhiker's Guide</em> and a lot of Easter eggs start off Capaldi's last season with some much-needed levity. The post Doctor Who's New Season Starts Off With a Dose of...Douglas Adams? appeared first on WIRED.
A Chip Revolution Will Bring Better VR Sooner Than You Think
To create more immersive worlds, VR makers are turning to the same kinds of chips powering the artificial intelligence explosion. The post A Chip Revolution Will Bring Better VR Sooner Than You Think appeared first on WIRED.
Security News This Week: Nasty Microsoft Word ‘Booby Trap’ Loaded PCs With Malware
Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: Nasty Microsoft Word ‘Booby Trap’ Loaded PCs With Malware appeared first on WIRED.
Genetically Modified Humans Are Pure Fiction—But Not for Long
Author Daniel Suarez has envisioned humanity's highly enhanced future, and it's astonishing. The post Genetically Modified Humans Are Pure Fiction—But Not for Long appeared first on WIRED.
North Korea Probably Can’t Strike the US Yet—But It’s Still Plenty Scary
With tensions mounting in the Korean Peninsula, a look at how much---or how little---damage the Hermit Kingdom could cause stateside. The post North Korea Probably Can’t Strike the US Yet—But It’s Still Plenty Scary appeared first on WIRED.
Meet a Young Vape God and the Week’s Other Characters
We're proud to bring NextDraft—the most righteous, most essential newsletter on the web—to WIRED.com. The post Meet a Young Vape God and the Week's Other Characters appeared first on WIRED.
The Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer Feels Like the New Empire Strikes Back. Hell Yeah
Judging from the trailer, the next Star Wars movie looks to be headed straight to the dark side. We can't wait. The post The Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer Feels Like the New Empire Strikes Back. Hell Yeah appeared first on WIRED.
Fear Not, Superfans: Netflix’s Mystery Science Theater 3000 Reboot Nails It
Netflix's revival of the beloved B-movie chat-fest pushes all the right buttons, retaining the original's quick wits and sweet-silly spirit. The post Fear Not, Superfans: Netflix's Mystery Science Theater 3000 Reboot Nails It appeared first on WIRED.
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