Why'd the Polar Vortex Cancel So Many Flights? Blame Humans

Freezing temperatures may not bother airplanes, but they are no good for the people on the ground who make them fly.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MIWPL9

NYC Now Knows More Than Ever About Your Uber and Lyft Trips

The city has an unusual amount of insight into what ride-hail companies do on its streets, and it uses the info to plan for the future.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Shfl2f

Apple Has Blocked Google's Internal Apps, Too

Two days after removing Facebook from its enterprise developer program for breaking the rules, Apple did the same to Google.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2SjECJc

The World’s Fastest Supercomputer Breaks an AI Record

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are training Summit, the world's fastest supercomputer, to model climate change using machine learning techniques.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2G1irBS

Howard Schultz: Presidential Hopeful, Ratio King

The billionaire and former Starbucks CEO has no reasonable chance of becoming president, but he’s already the undisputed champion of the Twitter ratio.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MGLbjZ

Finding Lena Forsen, the Patron Saint of JPEGs

In 1972, a photo of a Swedish Playboy model was used to engineer the digital image format that would become the JPEG. The model herself was mostly a mystery—until now.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Bfa7dU

'The Batman' Will Hit Theaters in 2021—Minus Ben Affleck

Also, Zack Snyder is making a zombie movie for Netflix, and Oscar Isaac and Zendaya might be joining *Dune*.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MGxpOj

An App That Promoted Cyberbullying Shifts to the Workplace

Sarahah was banned from app stores because it became a vehicle for cyberbullying. Its creators are introducing Enoff, for anonymous workplace feedback.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2sYTRt2

Things We Loved in January, From Smart Glasses to Self-Lacing Shoes

Plus: Breville's $800 pizza oven, Fender's newest guitar, and a habit-breaking browser extension.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UvSJbT

Photo Gallery: Trippy Nocturnal Photos Capture Japan's Ever-Shifting Aura

Jean-Vincent Simonet's new book, 'In Bloom,' is anything but typical tourist shots.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UtvDmb

Things We Loved in January, From Smart Glasses to Self-Lacing Shoes

Plus: Breville's $800 pizza oven, Fender's newest guitar, and a habit-breaking browser extension.

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Vermicular Musui-Kamado Review: Luxurious, but Lacking

This induction-powered, cast-iron multicooker from Japan has an impressive array of capabilities, but it doesn't break any new ground.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CX4jWd

The Punishing Polar Vortex Is Ideal for Cassie the Robot

While humans suffer, a trunkless pair of ostrich-like legs is braving the frozen grounds of the University of Michigan, for the good of science.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2G0OO3t

Vermicular Musui-Kamado Review: Luxurious, but Lacking

This induction-powered, cast-iron multicooker from Japan has an impressive array of capabilities, but it doesn't break any new ground.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2CX4jWd

The ‘Complete’ Cancer Cure Story Is Both Bogus and Tragic

An Israeli company claimed it will cure cancer in a year, and the internet erupted. But in this latest viral incident, everyone loses.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FZVYFs

The Very Vortex-y Science of Making Snow From Boiling Water

Turning hot water into snow might as well be the official sport of the polar vortex. Here's what's those water molecules are up to.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2G9nnnD

San Francisco Could Be First to Ban Facial Recognition Tech

A city supervisor has proposed banning local agencies from using facial recognition technology, warning of the potential bias and invasion of privacy.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UtBesE

The WIRED Guide to Commercial Human Space Flight

Everything you need to know about SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and more.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UwnxsT

Why Facebook's Banned 'Research' App Was So Invasive

Until Apple revoked its privileges Wednesday, Facebook was paying iOS users $20 a month to download and install the data-sucking application.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2TnjD5N

Cities Grow Skeptical of the Promises of Big Tech

Taiwan's Foxconn says it may not build a Wisconsin factory for which it was promised $4 billion in incentives, while Amazon fields tough questions in New York.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RYaFPB

Tesla Moves to Build the Model Y After a Gangbusters 2018

Elon Musk’s car company just announced its second profitable quarter in a row, but keeping the momentum going requires more focus on costs, and a move overseas.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2TuLCQI

Lyft Sues New York Over Driver Minimum Wage Rules

The ride-hail company says the new rules, set to roll out Friday, would advantage the market leader—Uber.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2HH01Ir

Facebook Hires Up Three of Its Biggest Privacy Critics

Can a trio of privacy advocates effect change from within Facebook—or will they be stifled by corporate bureaucracy?

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Gc3xrG

Hackers Are Passing Around a Megaleak of 2.2 Billion Records

The so-called Collections #1-5 represent a gargantuan, patched-together Frankenstein of rotting personal data.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2S2Efn1

Why Your Phone (and Other Gadgets) Fail You When It’s Cold

Your phone won't last more than about 5 minutes in weather below -35 degrees Fahrenheit—just long enough for you to also get nibbled by frostbite.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RWiTYH

By Defying Apple’s Rules, Facebook Shows It Never Learns

After almost two years of public and regulatory scrutiny, Facebook continues to brazenly skirt every rule and attempt at oversight put before it.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2B8hgwo

A Robot Teaches Itself to Play Jenga. But This Is No Game

A machine is mastering the complex physics of Jenga. That's a big step in the daunting quest to get robots to manipulate objects in the real world.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RV0fAl

This Fearsome *Titan Games* Event Reveals the Value of Torque

An event called the Herculean Pull looks like it's all about raw muscle power, but the real trick is to leverage torque.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2BdETnh

Photo Gallery: Maybe Scientists and Artist Aren't So Different

Artist studio or science lab? Photographer Stefanie Bürkle tries to break down the distinction in her new series.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2ThXCoU

Playing 'Kingdom Hearts III' Feels Like Coming Home

It might not feel that way for everyone, but longtime fans of the franchise will feel welcome in the series' latest installment.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2sX2P9T

CarVi Wants to Help Cure the Common Pothole

It would update its windshield-mounted devices to identify the scourges, then share the info with local governments.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MGgift

Media's Fatal Flaw: Ignoring the Mistakes of Newspapers

Opinion: The most promising news innovations of the past decade have been built on audience engagement and community needs.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RUoYop

Netflix's 'Trigger Warning' Is the Latest in a Slew of Host-Driven Stories

The confrontational, sometimes Swiftian heart of Killer Mike's show aims to reach common ground by way of unvarnished agitation.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2BbIsdT

Why Electric Cars Struggle in the Cold—and How to Help Them

Cold weather is no fun for battery powered cars, but experienced owners have a few tips for getting by when the mercury drops.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RrCM4K

Best TV and Soundbar Deals for the Super Bowl (2019)

TVs are on sale because of the Super Bowl, and we've rounded up our favorite discounted sets and soundbars.

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Best TV and Soundbar Deals for the Super Bowl (2019)

TVs are on sale because of the Super Bowl, and we've rounded up our favorite discounted sets and soundbars.

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The Phone Number Ashton Kutcher Tweeted Comes From a Startup

If you tried to text Ashton Kutcher today, you were prompted to sign up for a new messaging service called Community.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MDWQju

The Threat That the US Can't Ignore: Itself

Tuesday's worldwide threats briefing to Congress outline numerous concerns for US security—many of which Donald Trump has inflamed or denied.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RTNx4N

If Convicted, Huawei Faces Bigger Problems Than Fines

China's Huawei, charged in two indictments Monday, might lose access to American-made components, a move that nearly put rival ZTE out of business.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2t2RrJX

Google Takes Its First Steps Toward Killing the URL

Google wants to get rid of URLs. But first, it needs to show you why.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RpMWme

Why Taxing the Rich May Not Save Democracy

Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have proposed new taxes to bolster government revenue and reduce inequality. The plans may not do either.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MEW7i1

At Sundance, Virtual Reality Filmmakers Are Evolving Beyond VR

The next frontier? Augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and a return to real people.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2ScWllv

Apple Takes Drastic Measures to Stop a Nasty FaceTime Bug

Group FaceTime chats let people eavesdrop on whoever they called, a bug so bad that Apple pulled the plug until it comes up with a fix.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MG1cq6

James Watson and the Insidiousness of Scientific Racism

Opinion: Black scientists are in the best position to understand what is so broken about the ideas of Watson and his army.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Sd1tpH

The Arctic Village With Satellite TV But No Running Water

The melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet threatens this region's simple way of life.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2HE3ZBB

Mercedes’ EQC SUV Makes Everyday Electric Elite

With some clever tricks and flair-free styling, Mercedes sets off down the battery-powered path.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2ShoojK

'Family Trust' Shows Silicon Valley’s Secret Obsessions

The novel by former tech worker Kathy Wang focuses on the envy and tensions in Silicon Valley’s middle class.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CNRsWq

The Need for Carbon Fiber Could Ground the Flying Car Future

The many companies racing to launch air taxis face the gnarliness of building aircraft from the lightweight but finicky material.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RV3OX9

Focals by North Review: They'll Make You Rethink Smart Glasses

Peer through Focals' custom-fitted smart glasses, and you can almost see the future.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CNRjlQ

Focals by North Review: They'll Make You Rethink Smart Glasses

Peer through Focals' custom-fitted smart glasses, and you can almost see the future.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2CNRjlQ

Paul Le Roux, the Coder Who Became a Criminal Mastermind

Along the way, he contributed to America's painkiller epidemic, and got involved with North Korean methamphetamine manufacturing, Somali pirates, and murder-for-hire.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2TkopAN

All This Newfound Cynicism Is Going to Hamper Big Tech

The public no longer gives Facebook, Google, Twitter, and the other tech giants the benefit of the doubt. And that's going to hamper their growth.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2B7UeWA

And Now, the Weather: Mars-like, With a Chance of Apocalypse

Extreme cold from a broken polar vortex is hitting the US at the same time as extreme heat is scorching Australia. Not so good if a habitable planet is your jam.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2BjsyhF

How to Watch the Super Bowl, Kitten Bowl, or Puppy Bowl Online (2019)

Our full guide to streaming Super Bowl 53 for free online (and the Puppy Bowl and Kitten Bowl).

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How to Watch the Super Bowl, Kitten Bowl, or Puppy Bowl Online (2019)

Our full guide to streaming Super Bowl 53 for free online (and the Puppy Bowl and Kitten Bowl).

from Wired http://bit.ly/2DX6QPt

Real Facebook Oversight Requires More Than a 40-Expert Board

A new draft charter provides details about how an independent “Supreme Court” for Facebook’s content decisions might work, but crucial questions remain.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FVSrYq

US Ratchets Up the Pressure on Huawei With New Indictments

The Justice Department announced indictments against Huawei and its CFO for lying to banks to evade sanctions on Iran, and for stealing trade secrets.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Tkv3a6

Security Isn't Enough. Silicon Valley Needs 'Abusability' Testing

Former FTC chief technologist Ashkan Soltani argues it's time for Silicon Valley companies to formalize and test not just their products' security, but its "abusability."

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RZvRVC

'Black Panther' Cast Came to Win at the SAG Awards

The Marvel movie had a big night on Sunday. Also, Amazon is spending lots of cash at Sundance and Deadpool is making dough in China.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RpkNvP

Los Angeles and Via Hook Up to Offer Rides to Metro Stations

The city and ride-share company are trialling a new service meant to get more people onto public transit.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CSqNYv

This App Lets Kenya’s Farmers Access Satellite Data to Monitor Crops

Using satellite data from the UN, PlantVillage monitors biomass on a plot of land, giving farmers insight into how their crops are growing.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2B7JoQ6

SpaceX Revs Its Engines as It Gets Closer to Crewed Flight

Next month SpaceX's passenger capsule is expected to launch on an uncrewed mission—a big step towards bringing human spaceflight back to the US.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2DEVbYa

A Controversial Fertility Treatment Gets Its First Big Test

Although stalled in the US, a technique often called three-person IVF is gaining ground in Europe, where a pilot trial is now under way.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2HDal3W

HabitLab Browser Extension Curbs Your Time Wasted on the Web

A new Stanford University project turns your bad browsing habits into actionable advice—and precious data.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2sQn4pG

HabitLab Browser Extension Curbs Your Time Wasted on the Web

A new Stanford University project turns your bad browsing habits into actionable advice—and precious data.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2sQn4pG

Alaska Schools Get Faster Internet—Partly Thanks to Global Warming

An undersea cable designed to serve hedge funds and made possible by climate change is bringing speedier internet access for isolated schools in Alaska.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2DDEqfJ

Privacy Groups Claim Online Ads Can Target Abuse Victims

Complaints filed in Europe claim internet companies categorize users based on potentially sensitive browsing habits, and then use those labels to target ads.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2DCnztQ

The US Government Shutdown Tops This Week's Internet News

As the US government shutdown limped to a temporary end, social media couldn't stop watching the fallout.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Ria9qy

Uber Wants Self-Driving Scooters and More Car News This Week

Plus: Making public transit work better for women, the government shutdown messes with air traffic control, and more.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Wn7ZcU

JLab Air True Wireless Review: Wirefree Buds for Under $50

JLab's wirefree, fully wireless earbuds sound fantastic and are cheap, too. They cost less than $50.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2S8NH7z

A Child’s Puzzle Helped Uncover How Magnets Really Work

The physics of ferromagnetism has long befuddled scientists, but a familiar puzzle is getting them closer to an answer.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2G4lRmM

Goodbye Doggo, Hello Bearded Dragon: Inside Exotic Petstagram

Everything's cute and cuddly until someone gets trampled by a feral pig.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Tloqok

JLab Air True Wireless Review: Wirefree Buds for Under $50

JLab's wirefree, fully wireless earbuds sound fantastic and are cheap, too. They cost less than $50.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2S8NH7z

It’s Time to Rethink Who’s Best Suited for Space Travel

Being an astronaut is mentally and physically grueling—which is why people with disabilities, who adapt to challenges every day, are perfect fits.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2WhokzT

Private Messages Are the New (Old) Social Network

The sudden fall of Facebook sharing has led to the rise of something else: private messaging.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FRqXn6

Private Messages Are the New (Old) Social Network

The sudden fall of Facebook sharing has led to the rise of something else: private messaging.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2FRqXn6

Space Photos of the Week: Jupiter Is a Storm-Eat-Storm World

Plus, Saturn’s awesome—and useful!—rings.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MDi0hO

How 'Star Trek' and Sci-Fi Influenced Jeff Bezos

The Amazon founder spent his summers reading Asimov and has named pets and companies after 'Star Trek' characters.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RPWuMl

A Six Flags Fingerprints Ruling, Supply Chain Hacks, and More Security News This Week

Google's elite security team, police scanner encryption, and more of the week's top security news.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CLBNa1

Best Sonos Setup: Which Speakers, Soundbars Should You Buy?

We’ve tested every Sonos speaker and Soundbar at WIRED. We like them all, but which ones are worth buying?

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Best Sonos Setup: Which Speakers, Soundbars Should You Buy?

We’ve tested every Sonos speaker and Soundbar at WIRED. We like them all, but which ones are worth buying?

from Wired http://bit.ly/2zbbKGm

A 'Multicultural Toilet' and Other Innovations to Fix Flying

This year's Crystal Cabin nominees offer new ways to make the most of precious space.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2WjLbL8

14 Best Weekend Deals: Pixel 3, iPad Pro, and More

Now is a great time to pick up these Android phones, robot vacuums, videogames, and more.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2COk163

How a Trash-Talking Furry Became Esports' Dominant Player

Dominique McLean has been winning fighting-game tournaments since his early teens—but now SonicFox, as he's known, has turned a knack into a dynasty.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2B587EN

14 Best Weekend Deals: Pixel 3, iPad Pro, and More

Now is a great time to pick up these Android phones, robot vacuums, videogames, and more.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2COk163

The Excruciating, Impossible Science of Airport Delays

Network effects dictate how one flight delay ripples out, but our air traffic system is so complex that scientists still grapple with how it all works.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Wkzx2z

Ending the Government Shutdown Won't Fix Flight Delays

The shutdown will have longterm effects, likely pushing aging air traffic controllers to retire and slowing the training of their replacements.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2ReCSMP

The Pitfalls of Facebook Merging Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp

Facebook's effort to combine its major chat platforms could create minefields for users who rely on end-to-end encryption.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2TgajAr

YouTube Will Crack Down on Toxic Videos, But It Won’t Be Easy

YouTube wants to remove videos promoting conspiracy theories and other false claims from recommendations, but that’s easier said than done.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Dz0uIl

An Underwater Skin Sensor Lets Swimmers Track Their Sweat

Swimmers (and triathletes) can't monitor their hydration as easily as other athletes do, but a new underwater sweat sensor offers a way.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2sLrM86

Gadget Lab Podcast: Amazon’s Delivery Robot, Scout, Is Here

When it comes to delivery robots, design is almost as important as function. Matt Simon and Arielle Pardes discuss Amazon’s new robot, Scout, on this week’s podcast.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: Amazon’s Delivery Robot, Scout, Is Here

When it comes to delivery robots, design is almost as important as function. Matt Simon and Arielle Pardes discuss Amazon’s new robot, Scout, on this week’s podcast.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MCyDdq

DeepMind Beats Pros at StarCraft in Another Triumph for Bots

The group behind the software program that conquered the board game Go beat a world champion at real-time-strategy videogame StarCraft II.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2DyVgMY

The Roger Stone Indictment: Four Key Takeaways

The indictment of longtime Trump advisor Roger Stone allegedly sheds new light on where the Trump campaign and WikiLeaks intersected.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2sMRbyA

These Chickens Lay Designer Eggs for Big Pharma

Photographer Daniel Szalai uncovers the intensely regulated production of Novogen Whites, premier eggs used to test new vaccines.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Dzevpw

The Formidable Physics of Mysterio in 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'

In the trailer for *Spider-Man: Far From Home*, the villain Mysterio appears to form a giant monster out of water. Let's calculate how much power that would take.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UmYgBJ

Nintendo Switch Had the Best Holiday Ever

The gaming device has always had fans, but Switch last month beat out Xbox and PlayStation, selling more than any other console in December this generation.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2TfhTv9

The US Cites That Need More Electric-Car Charging Stations, Mapped

The number of EVs on American roads is likely to triple in the next few years. Some places have more prep work to do than others.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FWNjmi

Razer Phone 2 Review: Good for Games, but No Fun as a Phone

The second phone from the gaming hardware brand almost reaches the next level, but not quite.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2S8wNWL

Razer Phone 2 Review: Good for Games, but No Fun as a Phone

The second phone from the gaming hardware brand almost reaches the next level, but not quite.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2S8wNWL

We Need a Radical New Way to Understand Screen Use

To get the bottom of how screens affect our mental health, we need to demand a lot more of the tech giants who possess our data.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2WfgzKE

One Man’s Obsessive Fight to Reclaim His Cambridge Analytica Data

David Carroll has been locked in a legal war to force the infamous company to turn over its files on him. He’s won a battle, but the struggle continues.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2DxSwiT

George Soros Attacks China's AI Push as 'Mortal Danger'

In a speech at Davos, financier and philanthropist George Soros warned of the dangers of combining government and corporate AI efforts.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2DyOYgp

'Resident Evil 2' Review: A Horror Masterpiece, Rebuilt For Today

A remake of the 1998 zombie thriller finds its tension in scarcity—and ever-more-powerful undead enemies.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FW1uIg

Pesticides Are Harming Bees in Literally Every Possible Way

The weed killer dicamba is emerging as a big culprit in the mass die-off of bees.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FLqbI5

Bing Went Down in China and No One Will Say Why

It could be technical issues or the government blocking Microsoft's search engine. Regardless, the service is back online.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FN65Nt

Google Wanted to Prohibit Workers From Organizing by Email

Google's CEO pledged support to workers who walked out. Then company lawyers argued that employees shouldn't be allowed to use company email to organize.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RSjXNe

It’s Not Quite Doomsday o’Clock—But It Should Be

Opinion: The apocalyptic clock remains fixed at two minutes to midnight—as close as we've ever been to catastrophe. That's not close enough.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FJi9j7

Is Hulu’s Price Drop a Netflix Troll?

The streaming service drops (some) prices as Netflix increases its own. Also, there's a 'Riverdale' spinoff and new music on the way.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2R9nhxX

Drones Drop Poison Bombs to Fight One Island’s Rat Invasion

On the Galapagos Island of Seymour Norte, conservationists scramble to destroy every last invasive rodent before the ecosystem descends into chaos.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2ROkuQa

Eufy SpaceView Baby Monitor Review: No Wi-Fi Needed

If you don't need a lot of bells and whistles (or Wi-Fi), this reliable, gorgeous baby monitor is a great option.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2HtDHlf

Netflix and Hulu's Fyre Festival Docs Dissect Attendees'—and Your—FOMO

The docs show a festival that lived and died by social media.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RNgIGI

Eufy SpaceView Baby Monitor Review: No Wi-Fi Needed

If you don't need a lot of bells and whistles (or Wi-Fi), this reliable, gorgeous baby monitor is a great option.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2HtDHlf

Google's Proposed Changes to Chrome Could Weaken Ad Blockers

Google’s proposal would render some ad blockers and other tools ineffective, forcing developers to make changes.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RL7Am2

So Uber Wants Self-Driving Bikes and Scooters. Why? And How?

They’d be difficult to engineer, and expensive to boot. But they’re part of the company’s master plan.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2B0dgxT

Robots Will Take Jobs From Men, the Young, and Minorities

Automation may create as many jobs as it destroys, a new study finds, but men, younger folks, and minorities hold positions that are particularly vulnerable.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UgwVRB

Photo Gallery: Our Favorite Cosplay From NYC's Black Comic Book Festival

At the seventh annual iteration of the convention, fans paid homage to favorites from Sailor Moon to 'Coming to America'’s Prince Akeem.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FLyCTT

Netflix Now Aligns Itself With Hollywood, not Silicon Valley

Netflix has left the Internet Association, a tech industry group, and joined the Motion Picture Association of America, underscoring its growth as a content creator.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2TaEybQ

The Prime Challenges for Scout, Amazon’s New Delivery Robot

The company's new six-wheeled delivery bot is built to ferry Prime packages.

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The Prime Challenges for Scout, Amazon’s New Delivery Robot

The company's new six-wheeled delivery bot is built to ferry Prime packages.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2R9X2HK

Google and Facebook Backed an Event Denying Climate Change

Three tech giants, including Microsoft, sponsored a libertarian conference that included attacks on the science of climate change.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Tb1Kqu

Boeing’s Flying Taxi Prototype Takes to the Air (Briefly)

The company is one of the partners in Uber's bid to fly the skies.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FGZ0hL

Nest Cams Hijacked in the Name of PewDiePie and North Korea Pranks

In separate incidents, hackers have used poor password hygiene to terrify Nest camera owners.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UfKzEz

Facebook Cracks Down on Networks of Fake Pages and Groups

The social network announced a policy change to allow for removing entire groups of fraudulent pages at once—even when they all haven't broken the rules.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2ATvgdp

From 'Minding the Gap' to 'Hale County,' We're in a New Age of Documentaries

This year's nominees push the format to its limits—or just apply a new framework entirely—and herald a golden age for it.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2sKaZm8

Scientists Reconstruct an Object by Photographing Its Shadow

Taking a page from film noir spycraft, a team of researchers found a way to photograph an object while pointing a camera in the opposite direction.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FIp4ZK

How Tim Cook’s Data Broker Registry Might Actually Work

The Apple CEO wants to bring data brokers out of the shadows. Don't expect them to go quietly.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FJDo43

The Sensible Math of Knocking Over Absurdly Large Dominoes

Using a small domino to topple a taller one, you could in theory take down a domino the size of a skyscraper. Here's how it would work.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2R8TMw9

The Water in Your Toilet Could Fight Climate Change One Day

Researchers are beginning to explore how we might tweak wastewater treatment to capture CO2 instead of emitting it, slowing the ravages of climate change.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2sJJYiF

Want to Boost LA's Transit Ridership? Try Making Women Feel Safer

Way more men than women are taking LA's Expo line, and new research helps explain why.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MvAwZq

Sonos Beam, Playbar, and Subs Are $200 Off Right Now

Thanks to the Super Bowl, every Sonos TV speaker for your home theater is discounted right now, including the Playbar, Playbase, Beam, and Sub.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2S4qEe6

Sonos Beam, Playbar, and Subs Are $200 Off Right Now

Thanks to the Super Bowl, every Sonos TV speaker for your home theater is discounted right now, including the Playbar, Playbase, Beam, and Sub.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2S4qEe6

Is Big Tech Merging With Big Brother? Kinda Looks Like It

The all-seeing Amazon, Google, and Facebook have every incentive to help the national security state undermine privacy, free speech, and democracy. We’ve read this book before.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2U7YuMI

Have Phones Become Boring? Well, They’re About to Get Weird

Pop-out cameras! Foldable displays! Hole-punched notches! This year, phone-makers are swinging for the fences.

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Have Phones Become Boring? Well, They’re About to Get Weird

Pop-out cameras! Foldable displays! Hole-punched notches! This year, phone-makers are swinging for the fences.

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Watch Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Launch Its New Shepard Rocket

On Tuesday, the Amazon founder's space company will send a rocket aloft carrying nine NASA payloads on a suborbital flight.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2EIrbMM

EU Privacy Law Snares Its First Tech Giant: Google

The French data regulator fined Google $57 million for not properly gaining user permission to personalize ads.

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Travel Back in Time With These Vintage Computers

Today's svelte laptops, smartphones, and tablets may look nothing like the clunky machines of yesterday, but they owe them everything.

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Feds Also Say That Oracle Underpaid Women and Minorities

In a new filing, the US Department of Labor says Oracle underpaid women and minorities at its headquarters complex by $400 million over four years.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2T8UCLo

Google Gives Wikimedia Millions—Plus Machine Learning Tools

When the tech giant helps Wikipedia, it’s also helping itself.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RHJqZC

'Black Panther' and Netflix Just Got Historic Oscar Nominations

Unprecedented Oscar nods for Netflix and Hulu, 'American Gods' returns, and more of the week's top culture news

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CAPlFt

Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster: Pricing, Specs, Release Date

Fender's new American Acoustasonic Telecaster has a unique digital system on board that gives it a tremendously varied sonic palette.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Dsf0li

Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster: Pricing, Specs, Release Date

Fender's new American Acoustasonic Telecaster has a unique digital system on board that gives it a tremendously varied sonic palette.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2Dsf0li

Meet the Blind YouTubers Making the Internet More Accessible

Visually impaired creators are a lifeline for those who share their disability—and they’re educating and making allies of sighted people along the way.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RZGeYB

Slack Tips and Tricks: Notifications, Channels, Mute, Do Not Disturb

The deluge of notifications. The crowded list of channels. If it's all too much, follow our guide to Slack happiness.

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We Can Still Avoid a Repeat of Last Year's Deadly Flu Season

It's peak flu season, and almost 10 million people across the US have already been sickened by the virus.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MotJR5

Slack Tips and Tricks: Notifications, Channels, Mute, Do Not Disturb

The deluge of notifications. The crowded list of channels. If it's all too much, follow our guide to Slack happiness.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UaWV0G

For Women Job Seekers, Networking Like a Man Isn't Enough

A new study finds that male and female job seekers need different kinds of peer networks to get ahead.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FFQ3F5

Photo Gallery: Think the Rust Belt Is Struggling? Welcome to Romania

Bucharest-born photographer Ioana Cîrlig documents the decline of former factory towns across the country.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2U8qGzg

Don't Expect New 'Star Wars' Movies on Disney+

Those films are made for theaters—and they'll stay that way.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2sCmLyC

Thank the Old-Timey Telegraph for Your Garage Door Opener

The electric relay makes all kinds of household devices possible, but they don't get much love. Until now!

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MnlKDZ

Do You Need a Digital License Plate? One Startup Thinks So

It can pay your tolls and display Amber Alerts and track your location. But at several hundred bucks a pop, maybe your EZ-Pass will do for now.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2R3pPxH

Always Too Hot or Cold? The Embr Wave Is Your Personal Thermostat

Press a button on this wrist-worn wearable to raise or lower your body temperature.

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Always Too Hot or Cold? The Embr Wave Is Your Personal Thermostat

Press a button on this wrist-worn wearable to raise or lower your body temperature.

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The VA Wants to Use DeepMind's AI to Prevent Kidney Disease

Alphabet's DeepMind artificial intelligence unit is mining data from Veterans Administration patient records, looking for clues to acute kidney injury.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MmWQEf

Creative iPad Pro Apps: Procreate, SketchBook, Assembly, Comic Draw

Whether you’re a casual scribbler or seasoned illustrator, the iPad Pro, paired with its Pencil, can be a serious artistic tool.

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DIY Robotics Gear: CNC Router, Arduino, Dremel Tool, Solder Station

Whether you’re hacking a Roomba into a home-­security droid or assembling your own robocreation, outfit your workbench with these essentials.

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Angry Nerd: Google's Smart Reply Makes Us All Dumber

AI has its uses, of course. But Google’s multiple-choice attempt at linguistic outsourcing in our inboxes? That's a real horror.

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Mayku FormBox: Mold Your Next Work of Art With a Vacuum and a little Heat

Smaller than a microwave, the Mayku FormBox uses heat and suction to create precise molds out of plastic.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2RCJKZw

How to Shoot the Best Aerial Footage With Your Drone: DJI, Yuneec

From swooping landscapes to the most dramatic selfie vids ever, a drone can capture it all. These tips will help make your footage extra fly.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2RJcShX

The History of the X-Acto Knife, From Battlefields to Craft Tables

From military medical tents to the drafting table, the versatile X-acto knife always makes the cut.

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Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MK3: A Tactile Controller The Boosts Your Beats

When you debut your jam, the audience will get to see you play an actual instrument, not just your laptop.

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Creative iPad Pro Apps: Procreate, SketchBook, Assembly, Comic Draw

Whether you’re a casual scribbler or seasoned illustrator, the iPad Pro, paired with its Pencil, can be a serious artistic tool.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Cyae48

DIY Robotics Gear: CNC Router, Arduino, Dremel Tool, Solder Station

Whether you’re hacking a Roomba into a home-­security droid or assembling your own robocreation, outfit your workbench with these essentials.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RJ05vF

Shouldn’t We All Have Seamless Micropayments By Now?

The web’s founders fully expected some form of digital payment to be integral to its functioning. But nearly three decades later, we're still waiting.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2HlBXdT

Angry Nerd: Google's Smart Reply Makes Us All Dumber

AI has its uses, of course. But Google’s multiple-choice attempt at linguistic outsourcing in our inboxes? That's a real horror.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CwZ67A

More College Esports Players Are Cashing In Big Scholarships

Nearly 200 US colleges are offering around $15 million per year in scholarships, and university teams can earn millions more in tournament prizes.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RJd0hr

Airbnb-Hotel Hybrids Offer More Homey Comfort With Less Risk

Startups like Domio let you book an apartment hotel: lodging that promises the roominess of a homestay with the consistency and amenities of a hotel. 

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RY9Wgl

One Scientist Hopes to Engineer the Climate With Antacid

In the first solar geoengineering experiment in the lower atmosphere, scientists will test a recipe that could provide some temperature control back on Earth.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CyFfVt

Watching Our Weight Could Be Killing Us

Body size and food consumption might not be the be-all, end-all of health and well-being. So why are we so obsessed with how we look and what we eat?

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RJcY9j

With Interactive TV, Netflix Makes Every Viewer a Showrunner

Netflix’s choose-your-own-adventure content will find its audience—first through novelty, then because creators will tease ever more fireworks out of the form.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CyFdwP

Weedmaps’ Grip on the High-Flying California Pot Market

Weedmaps doesn’t sell pot itself. It's just a tech platform that provides visibility for those who do—apparently, whether or not they follow state rules.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2HpQfKB

Mayku FormBox: Mold Your Next Work of Art With a Vacuum and a little Heat

Smaller than a microwave, the Mayku FormBox uses heat and suction to create precise molds out of plastic.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RCJKZw

Jargon Watch: Stochastic Terrorism Lets Bullies Operate in Plain Sight

It takes a master demagogue to weaponize unstable individuals and aim them at political enemies.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CBE1Jf

How to Shoot the Best Aerial Footage With Your Drone: DJI, Yuneec

From swooping landscapes to the most dramatic selfie vids ever, a drone can capture it all. These tips will help make your footage extra fly.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RJcShX

3 Smart Things: The Hidden Lives of Liquids

Did you know human salivary glands pump out about a quart—a Big Gulp!—a day?

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CC76UE

How AI Will Turn Us All Into Filmmakers

As artificial intelligence sneaks its way into all corners of life—driving, finance, chatbots—everyday video will become ripe for an upgrade.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2S1t79k

The History of the X-Acto Knife, From Battlefields to Craft Tables

From military medical tents to the drafting table, the versatile X-acto knife always makes the cut.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RHE1Sj

Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MK3: A Tactile Controller The Boosts Your Beats

When you debut your jam, the audience will get to see you play an actual instrument, not just your laptop.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CxFL69

How One Photographer Traces the Moon and Stars Across the Country

In his series "Of Heaven and Earth," photographer David Shannon-Lier records the movements of the moon and stars, then adds his own earthly markings.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RHDWOv

Trump's Fast Food Photo Op Tops This Week's Internet News

Last week was busy, but everyone had an opinion on those photos of the president with some burgers.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Mn7wmd

The Invisible Reality of Brand-New Motherhood on Instagram

Instagram is full of serene, beautiful, caftan-clad mothers. But nothing on the platform really focuses on the visceral ravages experienced by a postpartum body.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2syK5gQ

Tesla's Cost-Cutting Layoffs and More This Week in Car News

Elon Musk prepares for lean times, news from CES and the Detroit Auto Show, and more in the future of cars.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MjuCKv

Exploding Stars May Have Killed Off Prehistoric Predators

Subatomic particles streaming through the atmosphere could have fatally irradiated ancient megafauna like the megalodon monster shark.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2U1DpDy

How to Find Your Netflix Freeloaders—and Kick Them Out

Sharing is caring. But it's worth checking if your streaming accounts have picked up any suspicious stragglers along the way

from Wired http://bit.ly/2T3iwbd

DNC Accuses Russia, ACLU Sues ICE, and More Security News This Week

Trump dominated security headlines this week, but there's plenty of other news to catch up on.

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Being a Hollywood Science Consultant Isn't Exactly Glamorous

It's not all fact-checking physics and rubbing elbows with celebs, it turns out.

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A Really, Really Bright Mystery in Space

Scientists don’t know why a spot in space exploded. They still haven’t figured out black holes, either.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2ASYmJH

The Best of Breastfeeding Tech in 2019: Medela, Willow, Lilu

From new breast shields to hands-free pumps, breast pumping technology just keeps getting better and better.

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16 of the Best Winter Sales for 2019: Outdoors, Tech, Games

There are some exciting sales this cold weekend from REI, Apple, Samsung, and more.

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The Best of Breastfeeding Tech in 2019: Medela, Willow, Lilu

From new breast shields to hands-free pumps, breast pumping technology just keeps getting better and better.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2B3SGwT

16 of the Best Winter Sales for 2019: Outdoors, Tech, Games

There are some exciting sales this cold weekend from REI, Apple, Samsung, and more.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2U1TqJE

Tesla Investors Suing Musk Can Subpoena Azealia Banks and Grimes

Shareholders are suing Elon Musk over that "taking Tesla private" tweet, and just got the right to subpoena Banks and Grimes.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2U4k58X

Gadget Lab Podcast: A Deep Dive Into Nike’s Adapt BB Smart Sneakers

WIRED’s Peter Rubin joins the Gadget Lab podcast to talk about his experience wearing Nike’s newest self-adjusting sneakers. Plus: Nitasha Tiku weighs in on mandatory arbitration at tech companies.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: A Deep Dive Into Nike’s Adapt BB Smart Sneakers

WIRED’s Peter Rubin joins the Gadget Lab podcast to talk about his experience wearing Nike’s newest self-adjusting sneakers. Plus: Nitasha Tiku weighs in on mandatory arbitration at tech companies.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Hm5vYN

Tesla Lays Off 3,000 Workers in Cost-Cutting Effort

CEO Elon Musk says the layoffs will help the electric car maker as it leans into the tough job of building mass-market cars.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RzbFcO

Microsoft Wants Cortana to Play Nicely With Amazon and Google

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company's Cortana digital assistant should be available on smart speakers made by rivals like Amazon and Google.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2QWYqNR

Analysis Finds Oracle Paid Women $13,000 Less Than Men

An economist studying pay records as part of an ongoing lawsuit found the software company paid women 14 percent less annually than men doing similar jobs.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2DlNHJv

If Trump Told Cohen to Lie, Impeachment Is Coming

An explosive new report from Buzzfeed News makes the impeachment of Donald Trump not just possible, but likely.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2sxSWQ1

Pharma Spending on Doctors Is Correlated With Opioid Deaths

A new study shows that doctors wrote more prescriptions, and more people overdosed on opioids, in counties where drug companies spent more money.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2AUN1sL

Photo Gallery: Meet the Workers Who Build an Entire City of Ice Every Year

Photographer Kevin Frayer goes behind the scenes at the massive Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in China’s Heilongjiang Province.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CwJ1Pd

Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Review: Love at First Slice

Breville's smart oven makes a foolproof, restaurant-quality Neapolitan-style pizza, and sits on your countertop.

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Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Review: Love at First Slice

Breville's smart oven makes a foolproof, restaurant-quality Neapolitan-style pizza, and sits on your countertop.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2U2JVu1

An 'Assassin's Creed' DLC Controversy Leads the Week's Game News

Also: hey, why do Star Wars games keep getting canceled?

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MhPmlY

'Glass' Review: It's not Perfect, But It Says a Lot About Heroism

There's one big question at the core of writer-director M. Night Shyamalan's new movie: Who gets to be a hero?

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FwwfUV

Space Billboards Are Just the Latest Orbital Stunt

A company that wants to slap logos on the night sky and other groups are raising tricky questions about what belongs in space.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CsNuSP

Trump's Missile Defense Plan Creates More Problems Than It Solves

The Trump administration has presented its Missile Defense Review, and yes, there are lasers.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RVhXCR

India’s Plan to Curb Hate Speech Could Mean More Censorship

India's government has proposed rules that would require encrypted messaging services like WhatsApp to decrypt data, threatening the security of users globally.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2U0gJ6Q

If Edible Insects Are the Future, We Should Talk About Poop

Insects are touted as a major new source of protein, but scaling up Big Cricket could mean new problems—such as what to do with all their "frass."

from Wired http://bit.ly/2HlD3WU

Is It Time for a Google Fitness Watch?

Fitness is what’s driving smartwatches.

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Is It Time for a Google Fitness Watch?

Fitness is what’s driving smartwatches.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2DgUynd

Why Does a Lunar Eclipse Get Called a Blood Moon?

It means that people (*cough astrologers not astronomers*) are giving names to phenomena that don’t really need cute labels.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2AQlSXU

'Dragon Ball Super: Broly' and the Franchise's Surprising Longevity

More than 30 years after the original manga began, the anime series and feature films are more popular than ever.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2AR0aTz

How the Feds Failed to Track Thousands of Separated Children

Ad-hoc systems and haphazard databases made the Trump administration’s cruel border separation policies somehow even worse.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2sylf0v

A New 'Ghostbusters' Movie Is Coming in 2020

Also: Steve Carell is making a Space Force show for Netflix, and Apple is teaming up with Sofia Coppola and Bill Murray.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2VZsVGD

In This Brutal 'Titan Games' Event, Friction Is The Real Winner

Sure, you need big muscles to win the Lunar Impact event in Dwayne Johnson's new reality show. But you won't get anywhere without friction.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FGgDNI

The Detroit Auto Show Proves Americans Sure Love SUVs

The people want their cars big and gas-powered. The automakers are happy to provide.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2QUXU2V

Be Careful Using Bots on Telegram

Introducing a bot to a secure Telegram conversation downgrades the level of encryption—without providing any visual cues.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2AS6hqW

2 Food Processors Tested: Breville, Cuisinart

Even if your knife skills are solid, a food processor is still faster and more convenient for bigger projects.

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2 Food Processors Tested: Breville, Cuisinart

Even if your knife skills are solid, a food processor is still faster and more convenient for bigger projects.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2T0jBjY

Huawei's Many Troubles: Bans, Alleged Spies, and Backdoors

Its execs have been arrested. Its gear is banned in places. And countries are reconsidering relationships with the company. How much trouble is Huawei really in?

from Wired http://bit.ly/2sxJMCR

How Trump Could Wind up Making Globalism Great Again

OK, so it was never great in the first place. But the rise of rank nationalists could finally—perversely—spark an era of progress and cooperation for all humanity.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MhM6af

To Prevent Wildfires, Treat Utilities Like Railroad Barons

PG&E’s electrical equipment likely caused California’s massive Camp Fire. That’s particularly maddening because science knows full well how to stop that.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2swktBh

Tidying Up When We Have No Control over Our Digital Lives

Never-ending notifications. Pull-to-refresh rewards. There's no escape from surveillance capitalism.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RRLpcR

An Astonishing 773 Million Records Exposed in Monster Breach

Collection #1 appears to be the biggest public breach yet, with millions of unique passwords sitting out in the open.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2DeCg6d

Gillette's Ad Proves the Definition of a Good Man Has Changed

Despite the backlash, the fact that the Gillette ad exists at all is an undeniable sign of progress.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2ANdicA

Yandex's Self-Driving CES Demo Comes Without a Human Backup

The "Google of Russia" showed up in Vegas with a bold and daring demonstration of what a Moscow-trained robot Moscow can do.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2QUn0ig

Antibiotics Are Failing Us. Crispr Is Our Glimmer of Hope

Antibiotics are still massively overprescribed, a new study shows. With no new drugs in sight, some scientists are turning to Crispr for a reboot.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RTONEi

Trump Must Be a Russian Agent. The Alternative Is Too Awful

We know a lot about the “what” of the Mueller probe’s findings. The crucial questions now focus on the “why?”

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FxmG7T

Anti-Trump Activists Defend Fake-*Washington Post* Stunt

Protesters have created satirical newspapers before, but the tactic comes with more baggage in the era of fake news.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2swznaG

A Crocodile-Like Robot Helps Solve a 300-Million-Year Mystery

Researchers use a fossil, fancy computer work, and a complex robot to tease apart how an early land-walking animal moved.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2QSPGbz

Most Users Still Don't Know How Facebook Advertising Works

A new Pew survey also finds that more than 50 percent of Facebook users are uncomfortable with how the company compiles their information for ads.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2HgSAaq

The Dutch Science Park Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe

For his book Universe, photographer Jos Jansen documented a neutrino-detecting orb, data visualizations, and other ambitious projects in the Netherlands.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2TRkA5X

Best Skiing and Snowboarding Gear (2019): Jackets, Boots, and More

From custom skis to the ultimate in-bounds backpack, everything you need to make the most of powder days.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2QTDQOg

Best Skiing and Snowboarding Gear (2019): Jackets, Boots, and More

From custom skis to the ultimate in-bounds backpack, everything you need to make the most of powder days.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2QTDQOg

8 Best Travel Coffee Mugs (2019): Insulated, Steel, Thermal

From classics like Zojirushii, Yeti, and Stanley to new mugs from OtterBox and Snow Peak, I tried a ton of travel tumblers this winter. These are the best.

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For Nervous Californians, Fire-Proofing Is a New Obsession

In wildfire-prone cities and towns, increasingly worried residents are banding together to prevent future disasters.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2srI3Py

A 'Fortnite' Vulnerability Exposed Accounts to Takeover

Epic Games has since patched the attack, which would have allowed attackers to view account info, listen in on in-game conversations, and more.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RtUmd8

8 Best Travel Coffee Mugs (2019): Insulated, Steel, Thermal

From classics like Zojirushii, Yeti, and Stanley to new mugs from OtterBox and Snow Peak, I tried a ton of travel tumblers this winter. These are the best.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CrCDsn

A Poker-Playing Robot Goes to Work for the Pentagon

A bot trained to beat poker stars could offer strategic lessons to generals simulating a future war.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Ho7A6K

A Floating Glass Bead Could Help Physicists Probe the Unknown

New tabletop sensors could be sensitive enough to glimpse gravitational waves and even dark matter particles.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RyO77Z

The Millions Silicon Valley Spends on Security for Execs

Facebook told investors it expects to spend $10 million annually on security for CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2HfOBLu

As the Government Shutdown Drags on, Security Risks Intensify

From potential nation state hacks to a brain drain, the shutdown has done nothing good for cybersecurity.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RLMB1B

Porny Presidential Fanfic Isn't Just Kinky—It's Political

You probably won’t enjoy reading about President Trump getting it on with Mike Pence (or Putin, or Shrek), but you’re not really supposed to.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Hd3sWL

Bracing for a Hazy Robo-Future, Ford and VW Join Forces

By joining forces, the major automakers have each diversified their self-driving portfolios.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2HeXrZU

10 Years Later, Retrace the 'Miracle on the Hudson' Flight

On the anniversary of the remarkable crash landing, remember just how quickly it all happened.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FvMf9A

Facebook's '10 Year Challenge' Is Just a Harmless Meme—Right?

Opinion: The 2009 vs. 2019 profile picture trend may or may not have been a data collection ruse to train its facial recognition algorithm. But we can't afford to blithely play along.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2AMOJwe

The 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' Trailer Raises Some Questions

Think Peter Parker got dusted for good in 'Infinity War'? Think again.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2VYuNiK

The Subversive, Delectable Fun of Troye Sivan's "Lucky Strike"

Not to make this about politics or walls or borders or displacement, but the Australian pop singer's new song is all about politics and walls and borders and displacement.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Mc43XI

The Instagram Egg’s Delightful Appeal

The egg feels absurd, but it’s part of a viral playbook we’ve seen before.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2TRV5BA

How GPS Tracking Technology Can Curb Domestic Violence

Opinion: GPS-monitored violent offenders are 95 percent less likely to commit a new crime. We need to implement an integrated, nationwide domestic violence program that tracks domestic abusers.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2RrABTm

Netflix Raises Prices to Stockpile for the Streaming Wars

The company needs more cash for content and global expansion—and it's still cheaper than a lot of streaming services.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FsmQ0l

Why Master Photographer Ralph Gibson Went Digital After Decades

Ralph Gibson, who’s been shooting analog since 1956, highlights the qualities inherent to digital photography in this new show, 'Digital Color.'

from Wired http://bit.ly/2FtpPFS

So You Want to Harness Evaporation From a Manmade Lake

There are much better ways to generate electricity than this proposed scheme in Egypt, but here's how it would theoretically work.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2VU6CCb

Nike's Self-Lacing Adapt BB Basketball Shoe Is Actually Smart

The Adapt BB isn't just an impressive riff on a sci-fi dream—it's a lightweight, NBA-ready kick that's ushering in a new age of smart footwear.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2DcMcgB

Nike's Self-Lacing Adapt BB Basketball Shoe Is Actually Smart

The Adapt BB isn't just an impressive riff on a sci-fi dream—it's a lightweight, NBA-ready kick that's ushering in a new age of smart footwear.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2DcMcgB

Is ’Oumuamua an Alien Spaceship? Sure! Except, No

People love 'Oumuamua because it's an antidote to our cosmic loneliness. And that's ok!

from Wired http://bit.ly/2VXKjLM

'Onimusha: Warlords' Reminds Us of the Power of Small Stories

Games like the now-remastered 2001 title may have disappeared, but their plainness is an appealing antidote to today's excesses.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2QRDGqG

With a Cadillac SUV, GM Shows a New Way to an Electric World

The concept teased at the Detroit Auto Show is the first step in a new way of winning drivers over to batteries and motors.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2ALIglc

The 2009 vs. 2019 Meme Is a Gift From Our Smartphones

Nearly everyone now has a decade of photos in their pockets.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2MbUJmD

Cities Are Tucking Climate Change Fixes Into New Laws

Across the country, cities are implementing new housing and transit laws that, oh by the way, lower their emissions of greenhouse gasses.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2svy2AJ

As Tech Invades Cycling, Are Bike Activists Selling Out?

Now in the cycling business, Uber, Lyft, and others are co-opting the experience of longtime safe streets advocates.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2SWjFRM

One Couple’s Tireless Crusade to Stop a Genetic Killer

When Sonia Vallabh lost her mother to a rare disease, she and her husband, Eric Minikel, set out to find a cure.

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Virtual Reality’s Latest Use? Diagnosing Mental Illness

Researchers are turning to VR because it can create realistic scenarios in a controlled setting, potentially making diagnoses more objective.

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Ford's Shelby GT500 Is the Most Powerful Mustang Ever

The latest take on the muscled up Mustang has more than 700 horsepower and might actually corner as well as it sprints.

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The Final Season of 'Game of Thrones' Has a Launch Date

Winter is coming this spring—April 14, to be exact. There's a trailer too.

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Screens Might Be as Bad for Mental Health as ... Potatoes

The science of how technology affects happiness needs a huge statistical upgrade. A new paper charts a path toward better research.

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Bio-Printers Are Churning out Living Fixes to Broken Spines

A new study shows that 3D-printing a section of spinal cord, living cells and all, restored movement in injured rats.

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Desalination Is Booming. But What About All That Toxic Brine?

Desalination plants turn seawater into drinking water, but also pump hypersaline water back into the environment. That's especially troubling because desal has become extremely popular.

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Tech Workers Unite to Fight Forced Arbitration

A social media campaign against forced arbitration clauses in employment contracts is a rare example of employees from different companies joining together.

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As Self-Driving Cars Stall, Players Revive an Old Approach

With true autonomy proving harder than we hoped, some companies are refocusing on systems that split the work between human and machine.

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Trump's Border Wall Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week, the internet was consumed with talk of President Trump's attempts to get funding for a wall on the US southern border.

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CES’s Flying Taxis, and More of This Week’s Car News

A Hyundai with legs, a Tesla Model S robot death stunt, and all the happenings out of Vegas that you missed.

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Dark Matter Hunters Are Looking Inside Rocks for New Clues

Dark matter may occasionally interact with minerals in the earth, leaving traces that physicists hope to decipher.

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The Rise of the Swiss Army Gadget

From mirrors with speakers to picture frame wireless chargers, we're deep into the age of multi-function devices.

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The Rise of the Swiss Army Gadget

From mirrors with speakers to picture frame wireless chargers, we're deep into the age of multi-function devices.

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Ring Security Cam Snooping, Location Tracking, and More Security News This Week

A German hack confession, unencrypted government sites, and more security news this week.

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Space Photos of the Week: The Life and Death of Stars

It’s gases to gases, dust to dust in cold, dark space. Also, Jupiter has rings.

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'Doctor Who' Is Reaching a Whole New Audience

The BBC series recently completed its first season with Jodie Whittaker as the titular Doctor—a welcome addition to the franchise.

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A Flying Tesla? Sure! We Calculate the Power Demands

Elon says he'd use SpaceX propulsion tech to make a Roadster take flight, and we have thoughts.

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The FTC Thinks You Pay Too Much for Smartphones. Here’s Why

The agency has charged wireless chip maker Qualcomm with imposing a "tax" on the makers of smartphones like Apple and Samsung.

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9 Best CES 2019 Devices You Can Buy Right Now: Suunto, Lenovo, Razer, and More

Has CES whet your appetite for gadgets? From Withings watches to Xbox keyboards, here are our favorite weekend picks.

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Why Seattle Built—Then Buried—a Key Part of Its New Tunnel

As the city gets ready to open the long-awaited SR 99 tunnel, it exhumes a crucial ramp it intentionally buried in 2013.

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9 Best CES 2019 Devices You Can Buy Right Now: Suunto, Lenovo, Razer, and More

Has CES whet your appetite for gadgets? From Withings watches to Xbox keyboards, here are our favorite weekend picks.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: Robots, Smart Health, and Security Fails at CES

WIRED’s Gadget Lab team kicks off the new year with a wrap-up of the year’s biggest electronics show. Plus, an interview with Reddit’s Jen Wong.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: Robots, Smart Health, and Security Fails at CES

WIRED’s Gadget Lab team kicks off the new year with a wrap-up of the year’s biggest electronics show. Plus, an interview with Reddit’s Jen Wong.

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MacKenzie Bezos and the Myth of the Lone Genius Founder

Even juicy divorce speculation represents a chance to acknowledge how myriad factors—and people—contribute to the success of a company like Amazon.

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The Insane Numbers Behind Cycling's Most Masochistic Race

The hour is one of cycling's oldest and most prestigious records: How far can one person ride a bicycle in 60 minutes?

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A Worldwide Hacking Spree Uses DNS Trickery to Nab Data

Security researchers suspect that Iran has spent the last two years pilfering data from telecoms, governments, and more.

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The Exaggerated Promise of So-Called Unbiased Data Mining

Data Mining for Random Patterns Invites Bias and Lacks Value

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Steam's Platform Dominance Takes an Epic Hit

Plus, a Bungie breakaway, overenthusiastic algorithms, and the rest of the week in gaming news.

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A Strange Kind of Data Tracks the Weather—and Pirate Ships

Weather forecasters may soon use a technique called radio occultation, which infers the state of the atmosphere from various broadcasts.

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CES 2019 in Photos: The March of the Gadget Fanatics

WIRED photographer Amy Lombard captures the glory, chaos, and optimism of CES 2019.

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CES 2019 in Photos: The March of the Gadget Fanatics

WIRED photographer Amy Lombard captures the glory, chaos, and optimism of CES 2019.

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Guardian's In-Car Camera Watches the Driver—And Everyone Else

Expect to see more systems like Guardian's Optical Cabin Control as cars start to drive themselves—and need to watch their masters.

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Ford Shuts Down Its Chariot Shuttle Service

Despite a recent strategy change, the app-based shuttle service couldn't make its business work.

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Lawsuit Claims Google Board Covered Up Sexual Misconduct

An Alphabet shareholder takes aim at exit payments to executives who had been accused of harassment, including a $90 million package for Andy Rubin.

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Women's Sexuality Is Still Taboo for Tech—at Least at CES

Sex robots and VR porn are fine, but a robotic vibrator that delivers a blended orgasm to women is immoral and profane? Oh the hypocrisy.

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Women's Sexuality Is Still Taboo for Tech—at Least at CES

Sex robots and VR porn are fine, but a robotic vibrator that delivers a blended orgasm to women is immoral and profane? Oh the hypocrisy.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CcIqCc

Your Old Tweets Give Away More Location Data Than You Think

Researchers built a tool that can predict where you live and work, as well as other sensitive information, just by using geotagged tweets.

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Jeff Bezos' Divorce Could Cost Him Billions in Amazon Stock

Also: The new Dune movie has found its villain, and Lady Gaga wants her R. Kelly collaboration to step off of streaming services.

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CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

This year’s CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, continues Thursday. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

This year’s CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, continues Thursday. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Beta's Ava Is the Edward Scissorhands of Flying Cars

The eVTOL aircraft may look strange, but it's a clever machine built for the coming age of air taxis.

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A Magic Wand? Nope, Just Good Ol’ Fashioned Physics

What looks like magic is actually the electrostatic force in action, suspending objects in air by manipulating their electrons.

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Chicago’s New 311 System Is a Huge Win for Public Works

When cities hand off infrastructure projects to private companies, they often end up screwed. Now, they're learning.

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It’s Easier Than Ever to Log Your Kid’s Data—But Should You?

Meet the quantified kid: More gadgets let you track data from before birth and into their teens. But you it probably won’t make you a better parent.

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The Best of CES 2019: Laptops, Smart Home, Parenting, TVs

WIRED's picks for the stand-out products from this year's CES consumer electronics fest.

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Nevada City, California's 'Goat Fund Me' to Prevent Fires

Spooked by massive wildfires, a California city launches a crowdfunding campaign to hire goats to clear brush at the edges of town.

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YouTube Boomers Show #VanLife Isn’t Just for Millennials

Bob Wells, a 63-year-old YouTube personality, has been living the #vanlife since 1995. He’s managed to make a living—and inspire a generation.

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It’s Easier Than Ever to Log Your Kid’s Data—But Should You?

Meet the quantified kid: More gadgets let you track data from before birth and into their teens. But you it probably won’t make you a better parent.

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The Best of CES 2019: Laptops, Smart Home, Parenting, TVs

WIRED's picks for the stand-out products from this year's CES consumer electronics fest.

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Carriers Swore They'd Stop Selling Location Data. Will They Ever?

Months after Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon promised to stop selling user location data, the practice continues.

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Trump's Immigration Speech Won't Change Minds, Science Says

Research shows that direct appeals from the president don't sway people, and neither do fact-checks from the media. But they do keep us talking.

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A Growing Frontier for Terrorist Groups: Unsuspecting Chat Apps

Opinion: As Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube crack down on extremist propaganda, ISIS recruiters are exploiting lesser-known messenger apps.

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Best Winter TV Shows, From ‘Black Monday’ to ‘Russian Doll’

Just because it's winter doesn't mean there's not plenty of new stuff on the way. Gather 'round the glowing magic box.

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Paul Manafort Is Bad at Basic Tech, From Passwords to PDFs

The former Trump campaign chairman keeps getting in trouble thanks at least in part to subpar digital security.

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Two to Tango: Twitter Fact-Checks the Fact-Checkers

Last night an Associated Press tweet claimed that, in placing blame for the government shutdown, "it takes two to tango." Twitter thought otherwise.

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Photo Gallery: A Family's Nuclear Legacy, Etched in Silver

Michael Koerner's collodion "chemigrams" reveal a lifetime of inherited genetic mutations.

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CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

This year’s CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, continues Wednesday. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

This year’s CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, continues Wednesday. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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How Tech Shaped 'The Scream,' 'The Kiss,' and 'American Gothic'

These three iconic historical paintings pulse with intense anxieties about electricity, hematology, and astronomy.

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Earthquake Warning App ShakeAlertLA Debuts in Los Angeles

The app gives city residents a few seconds' warning when an earthquake hits. It's the first publicly available app to do so in the US.

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How Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Shapes a New Political Reality

The newly elected congressmember offers older colleagues a master class in social media.

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VW's EV Chargers Make Paying for Power Easier Than Ever

VW's Electrify America program is adding a capability that identifies the driver by their car, and bills them automatically.

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Ocean Cleanup's Plastic Catcher Is Busted. So What Now?

First, the 600-meter-long plastic catcher didn't catch plastic. Then it split in two. What is the right way, then, to cleanse our oceans of the plastic menace?

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Ignore 5G, For Now

Want the super-fast mobile speeds promised by 5G technology? Come back in a year.

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CES 2019: More of the Coolest Stuff We've Seen So Far

We've played with a bunch of great new consumer products here at CES. Here are the neatest things we saw on day two.

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Ignore 5G, For Now

Want the super-fast mobile speeds promised by 5G technology? Come back in a year.

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CES 2019: More of the Coolest Stuff We've Seen So Far

We've played with a bunch of great new consumer products here at CES. Here are the neatest things we saw on day two.

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Gallup Poll: Labeling Sites May Help Stop Fake News Spread

A new Gallup survey suggests people are less likely to share stories from sites that are clearly marked as untrustworthy.

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A Tesla-Robot ‘Crash’ Stunt Shows We Need Robocar Schooling

The seemingly hoax-y death of 'Promobot' is a handy justification for the newly launched Partnership for Automated Vehicle Education.

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Juul’s Answer to Its PR Crisis? The Millennial Marlboro Man

E-cigarette maker Juul will air TV ads beginning later this year.

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Keep a Daily Planner in 2019—for Yourself and Nobody Else

Does your planner need to be Insta-worthy? No. But a decorative, multi-colored, stickered planner just might help you love your to-do list.

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Keep a Daily Planner in 2019—for Yourself and Nobody Else

Does your planner need to be Insta-worthy? No. But a decorative, multi-colored, stickered planner just might help you love your to-do list.

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Attack on Ethereum Classic Highlights a Crypto Weakness

Attackers appear to have gained control of 51 percent of the computers on the Ethereum Classic network, allowing them to spend cryptocurrency that wasn't theirs.

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The 'Captain Marvel' Trailer Is the Teaser the Movie Needed

Finally, a clip that gets people excited to see the MCU's newest hero in action.

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The Clever Clumsiness of a Robot Teaching Itself to Walk

Researchers make robots teach themselves how to walk through trial and error, like babies, to navigate the real world.

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Google's New Interpreter Mode Translates Your Conversation

If you want to ask a favor of the Parisian concierge, but maybe your French is too rusty, let Google do the talking.

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Google's New Interpreter Mode Translates Your Conversation

If you want to ask a favor of the Parisian concierge, but maybe your French is too rusty, let Google do the talking.

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The Viral 'Half Summer, Half Winter' Manhattan Aerial Photo

Paul Seibert digitally blended two photographs he took from a helicopter, thousands of feet above New York City.

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A YubiKey for iOS Will Soon Free Your iPhone From Passwords

Yubico has finally gotten the green light from Apple to make a hardware authentication token that works on iPhones and iPads.

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HERE Is Challenging Uber by Uniting the World's Cab Drivers

SoMo is a new app from mapping company HERE that pushes back against ride-hail dominance by giving other drivers a common platform.

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CES 2019 Liveblog: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

This year’s CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, continues Tuesday. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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CES 2019: All the Coolest Stuff We've Seen So Far

In the sea of consumer products that is CES 2019, a few gems stand out. This is the neatest tech we've seen at the show.

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CES 2019 Liveblog: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

This year’s CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, continues Tuesday. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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CES 2019: All the Coolest Stuff We've Seen So Far

In the sea of consumer products that is CES 2019, a few gems stand out. This is the neatest tech we've seen at the show.

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A Third of Americans Use Ride-Hail. Uber and Lyft Need More

That number has doubled since 2015, but Uber and Lyft have made little progress on their bigger goal: attracting regular riders.

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The Buzz Behind an App That Can Monitor Beehives Remotely

Sensors embedded in the hive let beekeepers assess the health of their pollinators via the internet.

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15 Games We Can’t Wait for in 2019, From ‘Metro Exodus’ to ‘Anthem’

From fantastic IP-crossing adventures to all-new exosuit epics, our consoles and PCs have plenty to look forward to this year.

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The Shutdown Shows Just How Vital Government Scientists Are

As federal scientists sit at home, the many industries that rely on them are already beginning to feel their absence.

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How Corning Makes Super-Pure Glass for Fiber-Optic Cable

The glass company can't just melt silica. The process involves glass soot particles and a grain silo of sorts.

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How Health Care Data and Lax Rules Help China Prosper in AI

Gathering health care data is much easier for Chinese companies than for their US counterparts—a boost for machine-learning algorithms.

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Mueller Investigation 2019: Indictments, Witnesses, and More

The special counsel has lots of unfinished business on his to-do list this year, including a final report. Here's a rundown.

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Intel Lakefield Brings Its 3-D Chip-Stacking Tech to Life

Weeks after introducing Foveros, its 3-D logic stacking technology, Intel has shown off a motherboard that puts it to use.

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Intel Lakefield Brings Its 3-D Chip-Stacking Tech to Life

Weeks after introducing Foveros, its 3-D logic stacking technology, Intel has shown off a motherboard that puts it to use.

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Hyundai's Elevate Concept Uses Legs and Wheels to Go Anywhere

The automaker's CES concept uses multiple modes of locomotion to move through any territory.

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Bell's Nexus Air Taxi Brings Flying Cars Down to Earth

The company behind the V-22 Osprey and V-280 Valor brings its experience to the pie-in-the-sky flying car industry.

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Harley-Davidson's Electric LiveWire Motorcycle Debuts at CES

Unveiled today at CES, the LiveWire will hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and cover 110 miles between charging stops.

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Today's TV Mom Is Raising Us for a More Real World

From 'Pose' to 'Jane the Virgin', mothers on TV are getting much more complex—and that's a good thing.

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Netflix and Amazon Binged Wins at the Golden Globes

And 'Aquaman' continues to rule the box office.

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CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

This year's CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, starts Monday morning. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

This year's CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, starts Monday morning. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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How to Calculate the Physics in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Using the videogame's training mode, you can figure out the rules governing how the various characters jump and move.

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Bitcoin Exposed Silicon Valley's Ultimate Aim: Making Money

Bitcoin is a prime example of how Silicon Valley touts "democratization" and "decentralization" as righteous motives when wealth is the ultimate goal.

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The Star Wars Franchise Will Return in Full Force in 2019

Is your New Year's resolution to consume more 'Star Wars' content? The universe has delivered.

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Samsung TVs Score iTunes and a MicroLED Upgrade

Samsung shows off new televisions at CES, and says iTunes will soon join its smart TV offerings.

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Samsung TVs Score iTunes and a MicroLED Upgrade

Samsung shows off new televisions at CES, and says iTunes will soon join its smart TV offerings.

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Tesla’s Price Cut, and More Car News From This Week

Plus, New York cancels a much-hyped subway shutdown, self-driving cars have an interesting 2018, and we ride an odd, three-wheeled electric vehicle.

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Romney, Pelosi, Warren, and More Pave the Runway for 2020

Surely things on the internet will be better than they were in 2018, right? Oh, wait...

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Space and Time Could Be a Quantum Error-Correcting Code

The fabric of space-time may get its robustness from a network of quantum particles, according to a principle called quantum error correction.

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The 'Twinning' Fad, the Weather Channel, and More Security News

A rogue PewDiePie fan, Marriott hack details, and more of the week's top security news.

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Golden Globe Awards 2019: How to Watch

It's like an Oscars-Emmys mashup, but with better taste and more alcohol. Here's how to tune in, TV or not.

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Sci-Fi Writers Are Grappling with a Post-Trump Reality

The latest edition of 'The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy' proves it.

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Space Photos of the Week: A Cosmic Light Show Rings in 2019

We start with a view of Earth, then speed out past the Kuiper Belt into deep space.

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Marie Kondo Is All of Us in This Year of Self-Optimization

In 2018, all we wanted was tea and sympathy. But by the look of Twitter, 2019’s vibe is slanting towards dogged, intentional improvement.

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What Is XR, and How Do I Get It?

A new shiny thing called XR—an umbrella term encompassing augmented, virtual, and mixed reality technologies—is the industry's new favorite buzz word.

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14 Tech and Outdoors Deals: Mario Kart, Apple HomePod , Lift Tickets, Garmin

From smart speakers to PopSockets, we have your weekend shopping covered.

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What Is XR, and How Do I Get It?

A new shiny thing called XR—an umbrella term encompassing augmented, virtual, and mixed reality technologies—is the industry's new favorite buzz word.

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14 Tech and Outdoors Deals: Mario Kart, Apple HomePod , Lift Tickets, Garmin

From smart speakers to PopSockets, we have your weekend shopping covered.

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The Simple Engineering That Will Keep NYC's L Train Rolling

Governor Andrew Cuomo says there’s an easy way to fix the Canarsie Tunnel without shutting down the line for several years. And it’s already been used in other cities.

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New York’s L Train Shutdown Is Canceled. Now What?

Organizers and transit companies wonder how the averted shutdown will affect its silver lining: the city's plans to rethink its transportation system.

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What Is the Dark Side of the Moon?

Yes, China recently landed there, but you're kind of asking the wrong question.

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The Quest to Topple Science-Stymying Academic Paywalls

Scientific publishers charge so much that even Harvard can’t afford it anymore. A new publishing infrastructure could help.

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A Major Hacking Spree Gets Personal for German Politicians

Hundreds of German politicians who have had their private digital lives exposed online are victims of a hacking campaign with unclear motives.

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Switch Your Devices to Dark Mode to Give Your Eyes a Break

For many users, white-on-black displays offer relief from the eyestrain of reading dark text on a light background all day.

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The Samsung Space Monitor Liberates Your Desk

By sitting flush against the wall when you don't need it, and tilting any which way when you do, the Space Monitor adds some Marie Kondo to your workspace.

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The Samsung Space Monitor Liberates Your Desk

By sitting flush against the wall when you don't need it, and tilting any which way when you do, the Space Monitor adds some Marie Kondo to your workspace.

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A Wildfire Was Extra Close to Home for This LA Photographer

Kevin Cooley nearly lost his house to the La Tuna fire, LA's biggest wildfire in recent history, but he captured these extraordinary images.

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Ex-'Hearthstone' Designers Are Working on a New Marvel Game

Plus unfortunate controversy in the competitive 'Overwatch' scene, a publishing giant goes on the market, and more gaming news.

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Blockchain Can Wrest the Internet From Corporations' Grasp

Opinion: It's time to restore the open source, community-led ethos of the original internet—with crypto.

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Forget the iPhone Shortfall. Apple's All About Services Now

Like others before it, Apple must navigate a shift from selling devices to selling content and services like the App Store.

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We Need to Not Freak Out About the Robot Revolution

A former Obama advisor says we’ll work alongside the machines—but we also need to be smarter about apprenticeships and job retraining.

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8 Things to Expect From CES 2019: AI, 5G, 8K, and More

When CES 2019 kicks off next week in Las Vegas, companies will be promising faster, smarter tech products. That's partly true.

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8 Things to Expect From CES 2019: AI, 5G, 8K, and More

When CES 2019 kicks off next week in Las Vegas, companies will be promising faster, smarter tech products. That's partly true.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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How Does a 'Martian'-Style Gravity Assist Actually Work?

It's basically a perfectly elastic collision, like two bouncy balls colliding.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 great for everyone else.

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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.

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Tesla's $7,500 Tax Credit Goes Poof, But Buyers May Benefit

To offset the phase-out of the federal tax credit, Tesla cut the price of its cars by $2,000—which might be better for some buyers.

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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.

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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.'

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Best Comics of 2018: 'Sabrina', 'Crowded', and More

They're not all books about superheroes, by the way.

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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.

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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.

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