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People Want Self-Driving Cars That Save Lives. Especially Theirs
A new study in Science finds people want self-driving cars that serve the greater good—until they're the passenger. The post People Want Self-Driving Cars That Save Lives. Especially Theirs appeared first on WIRED.
We’ve Reached the End of Ancillary Justice, and We’ve Got … Thoughts
Ann Leckie's Ancillary Justice proved challenging in many ways---mentally, emotionally, grammatically. But like Breq, we're stronger and more human for it. The post We’ve Reached the End of Ancillary Justice, and We’ve Got … Thoughts appeared first on WIRED.
Tech-Backed Immigration Actions Blocked By SCOTUS Split Decision
The decision leaves millions of people vulnerable to deportation. The post Tech-Backed Immigration Actions Blocked By SCOTUS Split Decision appeared first on WIRED.
Columbus Just Won $50 Million to Become the City of the Future
The Ohio city wins the Department of Transportation’s $50 million challenge. The post Columbus Just Won $50 Million to Become the City of the Future appeared first on WIRED.
Google Fiber Just Swallowed Up Another Internet Provider
Google Fiber is about to come to five more cities. The post Google Fiber Just Swallowed Up Another Internet Provider appeared first on WIRED.
Tesla’s Done Being an Automaker—It’s Now an Energy Company
Forget "well to wheels." Tesla's talking generation to acceleration. The post Tesla's Done Being an Automaker—It's Now an Energy Company appeared first on WIRED.
A Puzzling Projection Simulates What It’s Like to Live With Dementia
The Irish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale disorients its visitors---a reminder that people with disabilities see buildings differently. The post A Puzzling Projection Simulates What It’s Like to Live With Dementia appeared first on WIRED.
Claustrophobic Photos Go Inside Manila’s Traffic Nightmare
Manila was crowned "worst traffic in the world." These fisheye photos stick you into the cramped taxis, buses and trains that gridlock the city. The post Claustrophobic Photos Go Inside Manila's Traffic Nightmare appeared first on WIRED.
Design FX: How They Put The Rock in a Whole New Body for Central Intelligence
To make a younger, less fit version of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Weta Digital used 3-D facial scans, performance capture, and this viral video star. The post Design FX: How They Put The Rock in a Whole New Body for Central Intelligence appeared first on WIRED.
Cape Watch: Cheer Up, DC Movie Universe. Things Aren’t So Bad
This week the Internet unleashed a ton of new information about the future of the DC movies. And that future looks ... bright? The post Cape Watch: Cheer Up, DC Movie Universe. Things Aren’t So Bad appeared first on WIRED.
Everything We Know About Nintendo’s Mysterious Next Console, the NX
Comments from Nintendo executives and developers at E3 shed a bit more light on its plans for a new game machine. The post Everything We Know About Nintendo's Mysterious Next Console, the NX appeared first on WIRED.
The Physics of Why Bouncy Castles Take Flight
Parties with bouncy castles are parties kids want to attend, but those air-filled playhouses have the unfortunate habit of lifting into the air with alarming frequency. The post The Physics of Why Bouncy Castles Take Flight appeared first on WIRED.
Review: Wahoo Fitness Elemnt
This connected bike computer shows you live stats about your ride, and can even share some of them to Facebook. The post Review: Wahoo Fitness Elemnt appeared first on WIRED.
In the Science of Civilizations, Brexit Is the European Union’s Reckoning
Scientists who study long term trends in civilizations say the Brexit vote is a symptom of larger problems within the European Union. The post In the Science of Civilizations, Brexit Is the European Union's Reckoning appeared first on WIRED.
Watch Liquid Nitrogen White Walkerize a Watermelon
You've seen it on fancy cooking shows and in night clubs, but here's how household objects behave after taking a polar dip into liquid nitrogen. The post Watch Liquid Nitrogen White Walkerize a Watermelon appeared first on WIRED.
The Cheapest Kindle Gets Thinner, Lighter, and Speedier
You've got no shortage of expensive Kindle options, but the entry-level just got revved up. The post The Cheapest Kindle Gets Thinner, Lighter, and Speedier appeared first on WIRED.
Hey, Congress, Here’s How You Use Periscope
US Rep. Scott Peters, who has been live-streaming the #nobillnobreak sit-in on Periscope, called on his fellow House members to download the app. The post Hey, Congress, Here’s How You Use Periscope appeared first on WIRED.
24 Vehicles We’d Rather Meet in Traffic Than a Dodge Viper
The biggest problem with the hard to drive, easy to spin Viper has always been the person who said “I want that car, and I’m gonna drive it to work.” The post 24 Vehicles We'd Rather Meet in Traffic Than a Dodge Viper appeared first on WIRED.
Culture Podcast: Finding Dory Found a Lot of Money This Weekend
It was a big weekend at the box office for Pixar—and a big weekend for your WIRED Culture team to watch a lot of great TV. The post Culture Podcast: Finding Dory Found a Lot of Money This Weekend appeared first on WIRED.
Trump Takes His Twitter Assault On Hillary Clinton Offline
What does Donald Trump do when he has a bad week? He redirects the news cycle by absolutely trashing the competition. The post Trump Takes His Twitter Assault On Hillary Clinton Offline appeared first on WIRED.
House Dems Take to Twitter to Let You See Their Gun-Control Sit-In
The cameras are off, but Rep. John Lewis and other Democratic members of Congress are publicizing their sit-in on Twitter and live-streaming on Periscope. The post House Dems Take to Twitter to Let You See Their Gun-Control Sit-In appeared first on WIRED.
I Spent a Week Yelling at Siri in Apple’s Latest OS, Sierra
The Mac's best new feature looks and sounds a little familiar. The post I Spent a Week Yelling at Siri in Apple's Latest OS, Sierra appeared first on WIRED.
Illuminating the Dark Art of Making Neon Signs
Commercial uses have dwindled in recent years (blame LEDs), but the craft of making these neon signs is still alive. The post Illuminating the Dark Art of Making Neon Signs appeared first on WIRED.
Hasselblad’s New Camera Costs $9,000, But It Sure Is Compact
Billed as the first mirrorless medium-format digital camera, the Hasselblad X1D is smaller than some full-frame DSLRs. The post Hasselblad's New Camera Costs $9,000, But It Sure Is Compact appeared first on WIRED.
The Beauty of Laplace’s Equation, Mathematical Key to … Everything
With these five symbols, Laplace read the universe. The post The Beauty of Laplace’s Equation, Mathematical Key to … Everything appeared first on WIRED.
The Director of Helvetica Is Making a Documentary On Dieter Rams
Gary Hustwit, the director of Helvetica,/em>, Objectified, and Urbanized, points his camera at famed designer Dieter Rams The post The Director of Helvetica Is Making a Documentary On Dieter Rams appeared first on WIRED.
Drones Are Now Inspecting NYC’s Famed Steam System
Con Ed wants to replace human inspections of its steam boilers with carbon fiber-armored drones. The post Drones Are Now Inspecting NYC's Famed Steam System appeared first on WIRED.
How Christo Built His Latest Work: Two Miles of Floating Walkway
The artist Christo's latest work, The Floating Piers, is a stunning feat of engineering that spans a lake in northern Italy. The post How Christo Built His Latest Work: Two Miles of Floating Walkway appeared first on WIRED.
The Best (and Worst) Virtual Reality Games We Played At E3
Final Fantasy, Batman and more virtual reality experiences from the game industry's gala expo. Some were great; others, not so much. The post The Best (and Worst) Virtual Reality Games We Played At E3 appeared first on WIRED.
Visit a Lovely Czech Town Before a New Dam Drowns It
The people of Nové Heřminovy must live in the present while facing their grim future. The post Visit a Lovely Czech Town Before a New Dam Drowns It appeared first on WIRED.
Inside the US Army Lab Racing to Create a Zika Vaccine
With American personnel stationed throughout the region where Zika is infecting people, and with Zika coming to the US, Army docs are working on a vaccine. The post Inside the US Army Lab Racing to Create a Zika Vaccine appeared first on WIRED.
WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Silicon Valley
Now that Season 3 is almost over, it's time to catch up on—or rewatch—all of HBO's tech-world-skewering show. The post WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Silicon Valley appeared first on WIRED.
After Orlando, the Homemade AR-15 Industry Surges
As talk of an AR-15 ban rises after the worst mass shooting in US history, so do the sales of materials and tools to make those deadly guns at home. The post After Orlando, the Homemade AR-15 Industry Surges appeared first on WIRED.
Gamevice Makes Your iPhone a Portable Gaming Powerhouse
Your iPhone deserves a better gaming controller. This is it. The post Gamevice Makes Your iPhone a Portable Gaming Powerhouse appeared first on WIRED.
This Wireless Drive Puts Your Files in a Tiny, Private Cloud
It charges phones, it streams movies, it works like a Wi-Fi router, and it holds terabytes of files. The post This Wireless Drive Puts Your Files in a Tiny, Private Cloud appeared first on WIRED.
The Legendary Creator of Metal Gear Solid on His Weird New Game
Hideo Kojima debuted a real head-scratcher of a trailer at E3. We sat down with him to pick one of gaming's most creative brains. The post The Legendary Creator of Metal Gear Solid on His Weird New Game appeared first on WIRED.
Forget Doomsday AI—Google Is Worried about Housekeeping Bots Gone Bad
Artificially intelligent machines are starting to make decisions that the real world—which is why it's important to stay on top of how they think. The post Forget Doomsday AI—Google Is Worried about Housekeeping Bots Gone Bad appeared first on WIRED.
A New Model Organism Could Double the Pace of Biology
The bacterium Vibrio natriegens grows even faster than E. coli, and it could cut in half the amount of time geneticists spend on routine experiments. The post A New Model Organism Could Double the Pace of Biology appeared first on WIRED.
The Feds Just Made It Way Easier to Use Drones for Profit
The Federal Aviation Administration today announced rules that will encourage but rein in commercial drone operations. The post The Feds Just Made It Way Easier to Use Drones for Profit appeared first on WIRED.
China’s New Supercomputer Puts the US Even Further Behind
China just built the fastest supercomputer in the world. Now the question is whether the US will get back on the board. The post China's New Supercomputer Puts the US Even Further Behind appeared first on WIRED.
NASA’s New X-57 Electric Plane Looks Goofy But Packs Some Sweet Tech
The X-57's version of shifting into high gear is shutting off its 12 small engines and letting their propellers fold back to become flush with the wing. The post NASA's New X-57 Electric Plane Looks Goofy But Packs Some Sweet Tech appeared first on WIRED.
The Punishing Physics of Your Favorite Ninja Warrior Stunts
Here are five great examples of physics from Ninja Warrior. The post The Punishing Physics of Your Favorite Ninja Warrior Stunts appeared first on WIRED.
#TrumpSoPoor is Trending Because, Well, His Campaign Kind of Is
On Monday, the FEC revealed that Trump's campaign had just $1.3 in cash on hand. The post #TrumpSoPoor is Trending Because, Well, His Campaign Kind of Is appeared first on WIRED.
Twitter Engage Is Not for You, Unless You’re Obama or Bieber
Engage is the new Twitter experience for the one percent. The post Twitter Engage Is Not for You, Unless You're Obama or Bieber appeared first on WIRED.
The BFG Exclusive Clip: Meet The Fleshlumpeater
Jemaine Clement from Flight of the Conchords voices the major villain in Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic. The post The BFG Exclusive Clip: Meet The Fleshlumpeater appeared first on WIRED.
Instagram Strikes a Sizable Blow in Silicon Valley’s Tabs Vs Spaces War
Yeah, Instagram just hit a half-billion users. But let's talk about what really matters. The post Instagram Strikes a Sizable Blow in Silicon Valley's Tabs Vs Spaces War appeared first on WIRED.
Apple Alums Dream Up a $500 Backup Camera For Any Car
Pearl's after-market wireless rearview camera is simple, elegant setup great for anybody with $500, a smartphone, and a screwdriver. The post Apple Alums Dream Up a $500 Backup Camera For Any Car appeared first on WIRED.
How Charming: Exotic Animals—And the People Who Killed Them
Pierre Abensur's photos of hunters and their prey is an unusual and unsettling survey of game hunting around the world. The post How Charming: Exotic Animals—And the People Who Killed Them appeared first on WIRED.
So You Think You Love Earth? Wait Until You See It in VR
The Overview Institute wants to use virtual reality to get more people to embrace our pale blue dot. The post So You Think You Love Earth? Wait Until You See It in VR appeared first on WIRED.
6 New Albums We Demand You Listen to Immediately
If you don't, we're going to stand outside of your house with a boombox and blast the "Hampster Dance" anthem, which will surely lower property values! The post 6 New Albums We Demand You Listen to Immediately appeared first on WIRED.
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