ThinkGeek Is Having a Massive Sitewide Sale Today

Whether you're into Zelda or Star Wars, the entire site is 25 percent off (and 81 percent off clearance items) until midnight.

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ThinkGeek Is Having a Massive Sitewide Sale Today

Whether you're into Zelda or Star Wars, the entire site is 25 percent off (and 81 percent off clearance items) until midnight.

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Facebook Wants to Know Who You Want to Sleep With, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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Trump’s World Still Faces 16 Known Criminal Probes

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Watch Hannah Gadsby's TED Talk on Having Autism and Breaking Comedy

At TED 2019, Hannah Gadsby gave a speech full of contradictions, jokes, and harsh truths.

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At F8, Zuckerberg Explains Facebook's Shift Toward Privacy

To mark this supposedly new era, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a subtle redesign for Facebook, which places more emphasis on Groups and new products like Secret Crush.

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SpaceX Satellites Will Fly Low to Prevent Space Junk

Halving the orbital altitude of its broadband satellites will ensure rapid re-entry and latency as low as 15ms.

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Oculus Quest Review: VR Has Never Felt This Free

The new stand-alone virtual-reality headset lets you roam without wires. This is the VR you've been waiting for.

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Facebook Wants to Connect You With Your 'Secret Crush'

The new dating feature will let you express romantic interest in up to nine friends at once.

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Oculus Quest Review: VR Has Never Felt This Free

The new stand-alone virtual-reality headset lets you roam without wires. This is the VR you've been waiting for.

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For Open Source, It's All About GitHub Now

The Apache Software Foundation, steward of the world's most popular web server has moved most of its open source projects to GitHub.

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Facebook F8 2019 Liveblog: All the News as It Happens

When Facebook kicks off its annual developer conference with a keynote address on Tuesday morning, we'll be liveblogging it right here.

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Facebook F8 2019 Liveblog: All the News as It Happens

When Facebook kicks off its annual developer conference with a keynote address on Tuesday morning, we'll be liveblogging it right here.

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What if Air Conditioners Could Help Save the Planet Instead of Destroying It?

Scientists propose a framework for modifying AC units to suck in CO2 and spit out fuels for use in vehicles like cargo ships.

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The Grid Might Survive an Electromagnetic Pulse Just Fine

A new report enters the debate over whether an EMP from a nuclear blast or a solar flare would cripple the power grid and concludes that actually, we'll probably be ok.

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The Quiet Beauty of High-Octane Sports Cars

Ryan Young captured the drifting action in his series 'Home on the Grange'.

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Security Experts Unite Over the Right to Repair

Securepairs.org is pushing back against a tech industry that wants independent repair legislation to be scary.

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Women May Soon Start Using AI to Tell Good Eggs From Bad

Future Fertility, the first company to use artificial intelligence to grade the viability of women’s harvested eggs for use in IVF or for freezing, unveils its system.

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Kickstarter Celebrates 10 Years of Funding Your Crazy Ideas

The platform has helped artists and founders collectively raise over $4 billion for a variety of art projects, movies, hardware startups, and naughty board games.

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Kickstarter Celebrates 10 Years of Funding Your Crazy Ideas

The platform has helped artists and founders collectively raise over $4 billion for a variety of art projects, movies, hardware startups, and naughty board games.

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How to Land a Plane in 'Non-Normal' Situations

Print this out and bring it with you on your next flight. Just in case.

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F8 2019: How to Watch Mark Zuckerberg's Keynote Live

On Tuesday, Facebook's F8 developer conference will kick off with a Zuckerberg keynote. You can watch it right here.

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F8 2019: How to Watch Mark Zuckerberg's Keynote Live

On Tuesday, Facebook's F8 developer conference will kick off with a Zuckerberg keynote. You can watch it right here.

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The Future of Money, Facebook’s F8 Conference, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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RIP, Anki: Yet Another Home Robotics Company Powers Down

A third major home robotics outfit shuts down in a year. Why is it so hard to build a companion droid that everyone wants?

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Airbnb and Marriott Each Want What the Other Has

Airbnb announces a move into hotels, at the same time that Marriott reportedly plans to get into home-sharing.

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Feds Rule That One Company’s Gig Workers Are Contractors

The Department of Labor says workers for one company are sufficiently independent to be considered contractors, in a move that could ripple across the gig economy.

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The Future of Money, Facebook’s F8 Conference, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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A Programmer Solved a 20-Year-Old Forgotten Crypto Puzzle

A self-taught coder dedicated a CPU core to performing continuous computations for three years to crack the puzzle, beating a competing team by mere days.

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'Game of Thrones': A Case Against Watching the Series Finale

How could anything matter now?

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Tech Lobbyists Push to Defang California's Landmark Privacy Law

Privacy advocates worry that a slate of proposed changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act may impede the law's effectiveness.

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Drone Delivery Services Are Actually, Finally Almost Here

The FAA just gave Google spinoff Wing permission to start deliveries, and cool new tech keeps the buzzy birds flying. But (of course) challenges remain.

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'Game of Thrones' Recap, Season 8 Episode 3: The Problem With Prophecies

Does it really matter if Arya Stark is the Princess Who Was Promised?

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The Battle of Winterfell: A Tactical Analysis

If you're going up against an army of the undead, maybe plan a little better.

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How Tactical Drivers Learn Crazy-Ass Maneuvers

And you thought you could maneuver out of dangerous situations.

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'Avengers: Endgame' Broke Nearly Every Box Office Record

It's made more than $1 billion worldwide already.

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The Physics of Heating Up Water with a Battery

You can make a simple water heater using a battery and a wire—here's how.

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Meet the Pro-Vaxxers Helping to Stave Off the Next Pandemic

As vaccine hesitancy grows, some individuals are responding by volunteering to take part in experimental vaccine trials.

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Don’t See Yourself on Your Emoji Keyboard? Jenny 8. Lee Can Help

Meet Jenny 8. Lee, an advocate who urges inclusion and representation in emoji, and a subject of the new emoji documentary, “Picture Character.”

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Companies Can Predict Climate Catastrophes for You—as a Service

One startup in the growing climate services industry lets you pull up a map and design your own disaster, to help put a price on climate change's impacts.

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Don’t See Yourself on Your Emoji Keyboard? Jenny 8. Lee Can Help

Meet Jenny 8. Lee, an advocate who urges inclusion and representation in emoji, and a subject of the new emoji documentary, “Picture Character.”

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Should I Spend $1,000 on a Smartphone?

With so many great inexpensive phones out there, it depends on why you want a pricey flagship model. Here are the most common justifications we hear.

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Facebook F8 2019: What to Expect After Facebook's Very Bad Year

Facebook's annual developer conference is Tuesday. Expect news on VR, privacy, and yet another promise to "do better."

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Pro Tips for Shopping Safe on Amazon

Amazon is a mucky mess of ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information. Defend your dollars with these shopping tips and tricks.

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Amazon's Dash Buttons Aren't Dead—They Will Haunt Us Forever

The plastic dongles did their job; they helped the online retail behemoth build a bridge to a future of frictionless, interface-free shopping.

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Why the Apple Card Is the Gleaming Future of Money

This is the cash of the future—instant, invisible, and a little bit innovative.

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How I Learned to Embrace Venmo's Ever-Evolving Vernacular

Does a shared pizza have the same value, either literal or metaphorical, as a shared mortgage? Not really, but on Venmo they are afforded the same quick tappity tap.

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Should I Spend $1,000 on a Smartphone?

With so many great inexpensive phones out there, it depends on why you want a pricey flagship model. Here are the most common justifications we hear.

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Money Management Tips From a Formerly Manic Spender

The strategies I learned to control my spending after I was diagnosed with bipolar II can help anyone crack down on their spending.

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Facebook F8 2019: What to Expect After Facebook's Very Bad Year

Facebook's annual developer conference is Tuesday. Expect news on VR, privacy, and yet another promise to "do better."

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The Penetrating Gaze of the Instagram Shame Silo

That thing you're really into but don't really love talking about? The Gram knows. Oh, it knows.

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Pro Tips for Shopping Safe on Amazon

Amazon is a mucky mess of ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information. Defend your dollars with these shopping tips and tricks.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Wc7cLh

Amazon's Dash Buttons Aren't Dead—They Will Haunt Us Forever

The plastic dongles did their job; they helped the online retail behemoth build a bridge to a future of frictionless, interface-free shopping.

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Why the Apple Card Is the Gleaming Future of Money

This is the cash of the future—instant, invisible, and a little bit innovative.

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How to Watch 'Game of Thrones' Online

From HBO Now to Hulu to good old-fashioned cable, you've got no shortage of ways to get your Winterfell fix.

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President Trump's Meeting With Jack Dorsey Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

President Trump met with Twitter's CEO last week, but that's not all you missed if you were too busy watching 'Avengers: Endgame' to go online.

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Tesla's Robotaxis, Ugly Earnings, and More Car News This Week

The electric automaker reported a $700 million quarterly loss, and faces a strengthened rival after Ford pumped $500 million into startup Rivian.

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8 Best Smart Speakers in 2019: Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana

Smart speakers with Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri are popular, but which one is right for you?

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Scientists Discover Nearly 200,000 Kinds of Ocean Viruses

Far more viruses appear to populate the seas than was previously thought, a discovery that could help clarify viruses' role in the global carbon cycle.

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8 Best Smart Speakers in 2019: Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana

Smart speakers with Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri are popular, but which one is right for you?

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Will Artificial Intelligence Enhance or Hack Humanity?

Historian Yuval Noah Harari and computer scientist Fei-Fei Li discuss the promise and perils of the transformative technology with WIRED editor in chief Nicholas Thompson.

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Space Photos of the Week: Hubble Is Crabby Over Its Birthday

Plus, checkout the landslides, ice caps, and earthquakes on Mars.

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The Science Behind Nike's New ZoomX Vaporfly Next% Marathon Shoe

At Sunday's London Marathon, Eliud Kipchoge will wear the ZoomX Vaporfly Next%, the latest installment in Nike's performance-boosting Vaporfly line of shoes.

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Hackers Found a Freaky New Way to Kill Your Car

Mueller report fallout, a biometrics database, and more of the week's top security news.

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Telling Palmer Luckey's Story Is Really Complicated

Blake J. Harris thought his book about Oculus would be straightforward—then things took a turn.

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6 Best Pizza Ovens in 2019 (Outdoor, Indoor, Gas, and Wood)

You want pizza? After months of testing, we picked our favorite portable pizza ovens for backyards, countertops, or camping.

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6 Best Pizza Ovens in 2019 (Outdoor, Indoor, Gas, and Wood)

You want pizza? After months of testing, we picked our favorite portable pizza ovens for backyards, countertops, or camping.

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A Spoiler-Packed Review of 'Avengers: Endgame' Highlights

This is a three-hour superhero movie, y'all. There's a lot to digest.

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16 Best Weekly Tech Deals: Apple, Dell, Garmin, and More

We have all your spring weekend shopping covered, from gaming laptops to wall chargers, and more.

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16 Best Weekly Tech Deals: Apple, Dell, Garmin, and More

We have all your spring weekend shopping covered, from gaming laptops to wall chargers, and more.

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The Dispute Over Google's Alleged Retaliation Intensifies

Google executives reportedly sent emails to coworkers of an employee, challenging her claim that she was demoted.

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Elon's Court-Approved Twitter-Sitter, Measles in LA, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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Fighting Measles, LA Pulls a Classic Move: Quarantine

With worries over outbreaks growing nationwide, health officials responded to reports of infected individuals by imposing quarantines at UCLA and Cal State LA.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Will Get a Stricter Twitter Babysitter

The SEC and Tesla CEO Elon Musk Friday settled their latest dispute over his not-always-truthful tweets, with stricter standards for what's permissible in missives.

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The Pentagon Wants Your Thoughts About AI, but May Not Listen

Some in Silicon Valley are vocal about limiting the use of AI in warfare, but the Defense Department is under no obligation to heed any recommendations.

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The Best Speed Climbers Dash up Walls With a Time-Saving Move

Champion speed climbers chalk their hands, grab their holds, and do "the Reza," a move that demands explosive power and tight coordination.

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Exquisite Underwater Photos to Make You Love the Ocean

Christian Vizl gets up close with sharks, sea lions and more.

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JBL's Google Speaker Deal: The Link 20 Is Half Off Now

JBL's Link 20 Google Home and portable Bluetooth speaker is $100 cheaper this week.

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Why a Geocode Is Not an Address

Opinion: Geocodes have been suggested as solution for Puerto Rico’s address problem. But there’s more to an address than determining location.

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The 'Avengers: Endgame' Tie-In on 'Fortnite' Lets You Be a Hero

Plus: 'Overwatch' (kind of) introduces modding, why you must check out 'Final Fantasy X-2,' and more.

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JBL's Google Speaker Deal: The Link 20 Is Half Off Now

JBL's Link 20 Google Home and portable Bluetooth speaker is $100 cheaper this week.

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The Plan to Grab the World's Carbon With Supercharged Plants

Joanne Chory is tackling climate change as a biologist: by engineering plants to grab much more carbon from the air than they already do.

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The Rise and Fall of Facebook’s Memory Economy

The social network monetizes your nostalgia today, but that digital oil reservoir won’t last forever.

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5 Comics to Read After Seeing 'Avengers: Endgame'

Can't get enough Avengers? Luckily, their canon is nearly endless.

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Nobody Knows What ‘Troll’ Means Anymore—Least of All Mueller

I have spent much of my career writing about trolls. I still find the word impossible to define.

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The SIM Swap Fix That the US Isn't Using

While foreign phone carriers are sharing data to stop SIM swap fraud, US carriers are dragging feet.

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Bizarre New Materials Could Make Bendy Phones That Work

Flexible phones are only now possible because of fancy materials, ones that likely don’t have all the kinks worked out yet. Enter the "metamaterial."

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How the Blockchain Could Protect California's Aquifer

State law requires farmers to use groundwater at sustainable levels, and lets them trade water with neighbors. The blockchain could make sure the system is fair.

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Instagram's Newest Star Is ... a Tree?

Tentree's Instagram post about planting trees has gone viral. But as with any celebrity’s carefully orchestrated photo, the reality is much more complicated.

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Trump Evicts Tech Workers, Avengers Return, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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Beyoncé, Donald Glover, Adidas, Nike, and the Fight for Cool

Adidas' collaboration with Donald Glover is just its latest attempt to define culture. Also on deck? Beyoncé.

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Scientists Need to Talk More About Failure

The most radical talk at TED 2019 wasn't about a miracle cure or a moonshot. It was about a balloon that popped.

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Rami Malek Is Your New Villain ... Bond Villain

Malek's next gig, the Avengers are coming for all the money, Captain America does VR, and more.

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The Galaxy Fold's Breaking Display Won't Be Easy to Fix

iFixit tore down the ambitious device, revealing what might turn out to be systematic problems.

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The Galaxy Fold's Breaking Display Won't Be Easy to Fix

iFixit tore down the ambitious device, revealing what might turn out to be systematic problems.

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Not Even the Avengers Know Who All the Avengers Are

It's a lot of heroes to keep track of, y'know?

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Huawei Still Has Friends in Europe, Despite US Warnings

The UK appears ready to allow Huawei gear in "non-core" parts of its 5G network. Many European countries rely heavily on Chinese equipment.

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Visa Rejections for Tech Workers Spike Under Trump

Due to the high demand for tech skills, H-1B visas have always been coveted and competitive. But denial rates have more than doubled since 2016.

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'Days Gone' Is Interesting But Impossible to Take Seriously

It isn't bad, but it is altogether too reverent of the generic zombie apocalypse it creates.

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GoDaddy Takes Down 15,000 Spammy 'Snake Oil' Subdomains

You know those ads hawking bogus brain pills? Security researchers just helped take out a bunch of the spammers behind them.

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26 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (2019): Controllers, Screen Protectors, Cases

Have a Nintendo Switch? You really should get some of these accoutrements. We list the best chargers, screen protectors, cases, stands, controllers, adapters, and more.

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26 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (2019): Controllers, Screen Protectors, Cases

Have a Nintendo Switch? You really should get some of these accoutrements. We list the best chargers, screen protectors, cases, stands, controllers, adapters, and more.

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The Internet Does Not Believe You're Pregnant

Conspiracy theorists are obsessed with the wombs of celebrity women.

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The Antibiotics Business Is Broken—But There's a Fix

Attempts to develop new antibiotics are failing because the projects aren't profitable. To make new drugs, it seems, pharma companies need more money.

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Avengers: Endgame Review: Time Is on Their Side

All our years spent with Earth's mightiest heroes meant something more than one movie could contain. Endgame tries to do it anyway.

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‘If You Want to Kill Someone, We Are the Right Guys’

In a small Minnesota town, an IT technician found his way to the darkest corner of the web. Then he made a deadly plan.

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Tesla Is Losing Money Again As Deliveries Decline

After two quarters of profitability, the electric automaker reported a $702 million loss in the first quarter.

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Facebook Will Finally Pay—Billions—for Its Privacy Missteps

In releasing its quarterly financial results Wednesday, Facebook said it expects to pay a fine of $3 billion to $5 billion to the FTC for violations related to user privacy.

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Tesla's Robotaxi Pledge, a Browser That Pays You, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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How to Avoid 'Avengers: Endgame' Spoilers Online

A few simple tips and even Chrome extensions to spare yourself some heartbreak.

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The Machine That Reads Your Mind (Kinda) and Talks (Sorta)

A new brain-computer interface takes the snap, crackle, pop from inside your motor cortex and translates it into digitally synthesized speech.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Pv0bCP

Old Promises Broken, Musk Offers New Pledges on Self-Driving

Ahead of what's expected to be a disappointing earnings report, Tesla CEO Elon Musk predicts 1 million "robotaxis" on the road by next year.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2L1cIzj

The Brave Browser Will Pay You to Surf the Web

Brave says it can show users ads while protecting their privacy; eventually, it hopes to also pay publishers.

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

How Professional Gambler James Holzhauer Broke 'Jeopardy!'

James Holzhauer won a record $110,914 in a single game of 'Jeopardy!' by perfecting a playbook.

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America’s Grandest Movie Palaces Find Strange New Lives

The old Hollywood studios built thousands of ornate theaters across the country. Most have been torn down or abandoned.

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Twitter Users Are Richer and More Woke Than the Rest of Us

A new report from Pew Research backs up the idea that social media often doesn't reflect the larger world around us.

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YouTube's 'Slow-Mo Guys' Share the Best Slow-Motion Videos

Gavin Free and Dan Gruchy break down the techniques behind the internet’s most popular clips.

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YouTube's 'Slow-Mo Guys' Share the Best Slow-Motion Videos

Gavin Free and Dan Gruchy break down the techniques behind the internet’s most popular clips.

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14 Best Comic Book Movies You Can Stream, From ‘Black Panther’ to ‘Thor: Ragnarok’

Summer blockbuster season is here! And by "here" we mean in your living room!

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UQ5Vgi

Gozney Roccbox Outdoor Pizza Oven Review: Too Much Pizza

This portable pizza oven packs a punch, but it's overkill for amateurs.

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Gozney Roccbox Outdoor Pizza Oven Review: Too Much Pizza

This portable pizza oven packs a punch, but it's overkill for amateurs.

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Film Festivals like Tribeca Move to Make Virtual Reality a Marquee Event

There's still something film festivals provide that streaming services can't: interactive social experiences in VR and AR.

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

Best Bluetooth Speakers of 2019: Portable, Waterproof, Good Battery Life

WIRED's favorite portable Bluetooth speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boombox.

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Open Source Software: The Complete Wired Guide

Everything you ever wanted to know about Linux, GNU, and how big companies are making money off of free, collaboration-based software.

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Tesla’s New Chip Holds the Key to ‘Full Self-Driving’

CEO Elon Musk says that in a year more than 1 million Teslas will be capable of driving themselves while a person sleeps in the driver's seat.

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Best Bluetooth Speakers of 2019: Portable, Waterproof, Good Battery Life

WIRED's favorite portable Bluetooth speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boombox.

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The Meteoric Rise of Family Tree Forensics to Fight Crimes

In the year since the arrest of the Golden State Killer, investigative genetic genealogy has emerged as the most powerful crime-fighting tool since DNA itself.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UzRqZ5

Trump’s Twitter Meeting, an Ethereum Thief, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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What’s Known About the SpaceX Crew Dragon Accident

During a series of engine tests of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft this past Saturday, the vehicle experienced what the company has characterized as an "anomaly."

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Ztq9LE

Like Guns, Social Media Is a Weapon That Should Be Regulated

In the wake of the massacres in Sri Lanka, the government imposed a social media blackout. This may be a turning point in the way we think about how to control big platforms.

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

Supply Chain Hackers Snuck Malware Into Videogames

An aggressive group of supply chain hackers strikes again, this time further upstream.

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

Jack Dorsey Is Reportedly Meeting With President Trump

The Twitter CEO said in an internal email obtained by WIRED that it's "important to meet heads of state in order to listen, share our principles and our ideas."

from Wired http://bit.ly/2XzYCX2

Tristan Harris: Tech Is ‘Downgrading Humans.’ It’s Time to Fight Back

The creator of the “time well spent” movement disappeared for a year, but now he’s come back with a new phrase and a plan to stop technology from from destroying free will, creating social anomie, and wrecking democracy.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UUzwp5

Don't Praise the Sri Lankan Government for Blocking Facebook

Social media can provide vital information in a crisis, and there's evidence blocking it does more harm than good.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2IBGY1B

From Sketch Comedy to BDSM, Netflix Burrows Into Every Niche It Can Find

The company is no longer in the business of Prestige TV—at least, not single-mindedly. What happens when a platform becomes an industry?

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

The Physics of a Bolt Smashing a Watermelon (or Your Brain)

It's easier to follow rules when you know why they exist. In this case, you can calculate the force of an object hitting a melon to see why hard hats matter.

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

Women's Homicidal Rage Is All Over TV—and It's Funny

'Killing Eve' and 'Santa Clarita Diet' aren't the first to center female criminals, but their tone and confidence are a post-#MeToo internet-y revelation.

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

In Automation, the Last Motion Will Come Before the Last Mile

Opinion: Robots seem to be the solution to the “last mile” problem. But mechanization will likely come for a different part of the process first.

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

Census Citizenship Question Riles Tech and Privacy Groups

The Trump administration wants to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. Tech companies and privacy advocates think that’s a bad idea.

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

Inside the Quietly Lucrative Business of Donating Human Eggs

Across the US, women are being paid to donate their eggs to aspiring parents. The business is well-paid, under-regulated, and little-studied.

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

A 'Blockchain Bandit' Is Guessing Private Keys and Scoring Millions

The larger lesson of an ongoing Ethereum crime spree: Be careful with who's generating your cryptocurrency keys.

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

Google Strikes at Strikers, Samsung Holds the Fold, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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

Samsung Delays the Release of Its Galaxy Fold Smartphone

The smartphone giant has delayed the release of the Samsung Galaxy Fold after early review units of the folding smartphone began malfunctioning.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2XBz6kq

Samsung Delays the Release of Its Galaxy Fold Smartphone

The smartphone giant has delayed the release of the Samsung Galaxy Fold after early review units of the folding smartphone began malfunctioning.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2XBz6kq

14 Mueller Report Takeaways You Might Have Missed

When you dig into the Mueller report, a lot of important details start to jump out.

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

'Game of Thrones' Recap, Season 8 Episode 2: That's What Death Is

Everyone in the Seven Kingdoms is about to make history, for as long as that still exists.

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

Google Walkout Organizers Say They're Facing Retaliation

Two Google employees who helped organize a November walkout of thousands of employees say they've either been demoted, or been told to drop concerns about ethics.

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

Mueller Makes It Clear: Trump Was Worse Than a 'Useful Idiot'

The Mueller report exposes the extent to which not just Russia but Donald Trump's own associates grifted the president.

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

'Game of Thrones' Leaks Online

Also, this weekend's box office totals are bleak.

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

8 Earth Day Galleries to Show Off the Wonders of the World

Let's enjoy the planet in all its glories.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2vhU9MF

'Heaven's Vault' Is a Rare Videogame About the Art of Translation

The decoding at the core of Inkle Studios' latest is an elegant, simple system, one wrapped in a truly beautiful game.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2VhG4xi

11 Best Upcycled and Recycled Products (2019)

You want shoes, eh? How about shoes made from recycled plastic?

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2IMV3bZ

The Robots Want to Steal (the Boring Parts of) Your Job

MIT's Erik Brynjolfsson on why the Westworld dystopia is (hopefully) far off and why you should never use a telepresence robot to tell someone they’re dying.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2GA2GkA

11 Best Upcycled and Recycled Products (2019)

You want shoes, eh? How about shoes made from recycled plastic?

from Wired http://bit.ly/2IMV3bZ

John Legend Is Your New Google Assistant—Listen for Yourself

If you instruct Google Assistant to “talk like a Legend,” it will speak in a simulacrum of the smooth sound of Grammy-winning crooner John Legend.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2GA2FNy

LA’s Plan to Reboot Its Bus System—Using Cell Phone Data

Ridership on the city's bus system is plummeting, so the transit agency is redesigning it—with the help of location data from about 5 million cell phones.

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

VR’s True Innovation Isn’t Technological, It’s Human

Where new headsets like the Oculus Quest and HTC Vive Focus Pro really shine is their ability to help us interact more freely with other people.

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

How the Atari 2600 Led Videogaming's Home Invasion

A nearly endless array of game options helped the cartridge-fed console dominate the living room for years.

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

'Computer, Enhance': Inside Samsung's Smart New 8K TV

The AI engine that powers this stunning TV can transform any HD or 4K content into impossibly detailed 8K nirvana.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2UOgzo1

Dueling Mobile Options for Playing Console Games On the Go

Clip you phone into one of these controllers to play _Fortnite_ and more—with no latency and plenty of joysticking.

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

New Gaming Gear That Will Light Your Arcade Fire

From a mouse that continuously charges to a luxuriously cushy headset, this desktop gaming equipment will help you unleash your full potential.

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

VR’s True Innovation Isn’t Technological, It’s Human

Where new headsets like the Oculus Quest and HTC Vive Focus Pro really shine is their ability to help us interact more freely with other people.

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

Inside the Weird, and Booming, Industry of Online Influence

Recently, the business of getting paid to promote a company via your social media has spread pandemic-like.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Gw4l9h

Waze Wants to Help All of Us Win at Carpooling

The world's premier traffic-busting app has a plan for when traffic never ever gets better: get us all to share commutes, and become ... friends?

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

How the Atari 2600 Led Videogaming's Home Invasion

A nearly endless array of game options helped the cartridge-fed console dominate the living room for years.

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

'Computer, Enhance': Inside Samsung's Smart New 8K TV

The AI engine that powers this stunning TV can transform any HD or 4K content into impossibly detailed 8K nirvana.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UOgzo1

EV Upstart Rivian Is Helping to Drive a New Auto Tech Boom

A explosion of new technologies has companies flooding the auto industry en masse—again.

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

Kitty Hawk, Flying Cars, and the Challenges of ‘Going 3D’

At a startup run by autonomous vehicle mastermind Sebastian Thrun, the dream of flying cars is starting to become reality. But expect flight delays.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UOJgB9

When Workers Control the Code

The emergence of worker-owned apps could save the gig economy from itself.

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

Dueling Mobile Options for Playing Console Games On the Go

Clip you phone into one of these controllers to play _Fortnite_ and more—with no latency and plenty of joysticking.

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

New Gaming Gear That Will Light Your Arcade Fire

From a mouse that continuously charges to a luxuriously cushy headset, this desktop gaming equipment will help you unleash your full potential.

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

Breaking My Phone Addiction—Via My Phone

Welcome to Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous.

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

Are We There Yet? A Reality Check on Self-Driving Cars

Fully autonomous cars may never arrive. But we'll all benefit from self-driving tech while we wait.

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

Angry Nerd: Just Get Out of My Space

Need to rent a car for the day? Take mine. But my bed? I'd rather sell a kidney.

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

Nissan's EV Hints at World Where Can Auto Designers Go Wild

A back seat that transforms into a throne, front seats that swivel to face one another—Nissan's IMs concept shows what designers do when tech liberates them.

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

My Search for a Boyhood Friend Led to a Dark Discovery

A surfeit of ugly knowledge is a feature of our age. But when information is everywhere, some things are better left buried.

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

How Recommendation Algorithms Run the World

Companies use recommendation engines to tell you what to buy, read, and watch. But those algorithms aren’t your friends.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2GoT9vi

The Mueller Report Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Also, 'Game of Thrones' is back, y'all!

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

Punny SUVs at the NY Auto Show and More Car News This Week

Genesis shows off an electric two-seater it may never build, Elon Musk takes a step toward a really big tunnel, and Uber gets another $1 billion investment.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2vhc4CZ

A Blazing Hot Coal Seam Shows How Microbes Can Spring to Life

A decades-long fire in Pennsylvania revealed some unexpected twists in how microbes survive in harsh environments.

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

AI Could Predict Death. But What If the Algorithm Is Biased?

Opinion: Researchers are studying how artificial intelligence could predict risks of premature death. But the health care industry needs to consider another risk: unconscious bias in AI.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Iz0HiD

Hackers Can Tell What Netflix 'Bandersnatch' Choices You Make

Researchers have shown that even though Netflix encrypts its traffic, hackers can figure out your interactive movie choices.

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

How to Watch 'Game of Thrones' Online

From HBO Now to Hulu to good ol' fashioned cable, you've got no shortage of ways to get your Winterfell fix.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UOjGw8

Why I've Never Mixed Weed With Virtual Reality

VR and cannabis might seem like natural complements, but to combine them strips both of their transformative power.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Dpp9yN

Space Photos of the Week: Mooooooon Shadow, Moon Shadow

Plus a Martian crater, a nebula in transition, and a glorious cluster.

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

The Wilsons From 'Us' Are Our New Favorite Horror Family

More horror films should have families like theirs in the future.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2VVme81

Facebook Fails, Russian Hacks, and More Security News This Week

The Mueller report, Facebook goofs, and more of the week's top security news.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Dq0GcB

18 Best Easter Sales for 2019: Apple, Amazon, and More Tech

To escape from under that cumulus cloud of candy-colored chocolate, browse the best Easter tech deals on the Echo Dot, iPad, Garmin Fenix, and more.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2vapW22

18 Best Easter Sales for 2019: Apple, Amazon, and More Tech

To escape from under that cumulus cloud of candy-colored chocolate, browse the best Easter tech deals on the Echo Dot, iPad, Garmin Fenix, and more.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2vapW22

British Beach-Goers Could Get a Bigger Road Through Stonehenge

Well, a tunnel that passes underneath it, to be more specific. But conservationists have reservations.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2vgi5A6

Ancestry.com’s Racist Ad Tumbles Into a Cultural Minefield

A slavery-themed ad for Ancestry.com exposes the awkward relationship between America's darkest history and the current boom in family-tree building.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2KR5wpw

An Insane 'Jeopardy!' Run, How to Prep for 4/20, and More

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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

Gadget Lab Podcast: Your Right to Repair Your Gadgets

We talk with right-to-repair advocate Nathan Proctor. Also: Samsung’s Galaxy Fold woes, and a preview of the next Sony PlayStation.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2V523Yn

Gadget Lab Podcast: Your Right to Repair Your Gadgets

We talk with right-to-repair advocate Nathan Proctor. Also: Samsung’s Galaxy Fold woes, and a preview of the next Sony PlayStation.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2V523Yn

Uber Recruits Some Rich Friends to Drive Its Autonomous Cars

Toyota, Japanese auto supplier Denso, and the Softbank Vision Fund are investing $1 billion in Uber's self-driving car unit.

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

Mueller Report Fallout Pressures Democrats to Impeach Trump

Congressional Democrats have punted on the question of impeaching Donald Trump. The Mueller report makes that calculus much harder.

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

'Jeopardy!' Legend Ken Jennings on James Holzhauer: 'It's Absolutely Insane'

In an interview with WIRED, "Jeopardy!" record-holder Ken Jennings explains what makes Holzhauer great—and what would happen if they faced off.

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

How to Cook With Weed—and a Dash of Tasty, Tasty Science

Mac and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Asparagus and … cannabis oil with a citrusy terpene profile? Welcome to the heady world of cannabis cuisine.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UMghO8

Elon Musk’s Boring Company Inches Closer to Making Hyperloop a Reality

The company filed a sprawling environmental report for the Loop, a proposed network of tunnels that would move people from Baltimore to Washington in 15 minutes.

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

The Nintendo Switch Is Finally Coming to China

The console is headed to shelves in the region thanks to technology company Tencent.

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

Moto G7 Review (All 3 Models): Which Moto G is Best?

We review the Motorola Moto G7, Moto G7 Power, and Moto G7 Play, three good reasons to consider a cheaper phone this year.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2v9pWze

You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep—and It’s Killing You

At TED 2019, neuroscientist Matthew Walker argued that sleep deprivation is having a catastrophic effect on our health and safety—here are all the ways.

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

Moto G7 Review (All 3 Models): Which Moto G is Best?

We review the Motorola Moto G7, Moto G7 Power, and Moto G7 Play, three good reasons to consider a cheaper phone this year.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2v9pWze

Review: Netflix's New Comedy Lunatics Is Dizzying, Tone-Deaf

Australian comic Chris Lilley returns to playing multiple grotesqueries—but fails to update his comedic sensibility to the times.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Gxm2GU

'Ramy' Is an Essential Voice for Millennial TV

In Hulu's new comedy, Ramy may at times feel helpless, lost, or uncertain about what to do next. But that's OK—it feels like the real thing.

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

Read the Mueller Report; Change Your Instagram Password

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2VUYn8r

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New York’s Aggressive Climate Law Takes Aim at Skyscrapers

The city's new rules compel the owners of big buildings to dramatically reduce their carbon emissions as part of a broad package of climate reforms.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Gtj9GY

The Mueller Report Is Much Worse For Trump Than Barr Let On

The Mueller report clearly shows that Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, regardless of what the attorney general says.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2PiWwI5

A Mystery Agent Is Doxing Iran's Hackers and Dumping Their Code

Iranian intelligence seems to be getting its own taste of a Shadow Brokers-style leak of secrets.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UtH0KJ

The Mueller Report Is Out. Read It Here

Attorney general William Barr has released the redacted Mueller report to Congress. You can read all 300-plus pages of it right here.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Iu6ypp

The Hunt for Rocket Boosters in Russia's Far North

In Russia's Mezensky district, scavengers search for metal from the the remains of rockets.

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

'Game of Thrones' Breaks Viewership Records

The Season 8 premiere got more eyeballs than last season's finale.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Dkh1j5

Why William Barr Will Deliver the Mueller Report to Congress on CD

The humble compact disc has taken a starring role in the rollout of the Mueller report. Which makes more sense than you might think.

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Why William Barr Will Deliver the Mueller Report to Congress on CD

The humble compact disc has taken a starring role in the rollout of the Mueller report. Which makes more sense than you might think.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Gkr9sF

How the Pacific Pinball Museum Keeps Old Machines Alive

We visit with Michael Schiess, the executive director of the Pacific Pinball Museum who keeps old pinball machines in playable condition.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2GuHU5P

Platforms Want Centralized Censorship. That Should Scare You

Opinion: Controlling the spread of insidious content online is extremely difficult—but combining efforts across platforms raise serious threats to free expression.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2IGHAT5

How the Pacific Pinball Museum Keeps Old Machines Alive

We visit with Michael Schiess, the executive director of the Pacific Pinball Museum who keeps old pinball machines in playable condition.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2GuHU5P

Everlane's New Sneaker Treads Lightly on the Environment

The brand known for its fashionable apparel has launched a sneaker made of recycled and sustainably sourced materials.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2ULGj4n

China Finds Phone-Wielding Tourists and Telescopes Don't Mesh

Part scientific instrument and part vacation destination, China's FAST radio telescope welcomed visitors with their radio wave-emitting gadgets—until it didn't.

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

Everlane's New Sneaker Treads Lightly on the Environment

The brand known for its fashionable apparel has launched a sneaker made of recycled and sustainably sourced materials.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2ULGj4n

When Futurism Led to Fascism—and Why It Could Happen Again

The Italian Futurists praised invention, modernity, speed, and disruption. Sound familiar?

from Wired http://bit.ly/2GiW6NU

Marmot Eclipse Rain Jacket Review: Comfy and PFC-Free

Our review of Marmot's new EvoDry jacket with Aquavent tech—a high-performance rain jacket manufactured without dumping carcinogens in groundwater.

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

Marmot Eclipse Rain Jacket Review: Comfy and PFC-Free

Our review of Marmot's new EvoDry jacket with Aquavent tech—a high-performance rain jacket manufactured without dumping carcinogens in groundwater.

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

Want a Tech Job? Silicon Valley Is Still Your Best Bet

A study finds that tech job listings are growing faster in established hubs, like Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Austin, than elsewhere, even as competition increases.

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

This Startup Could Sell You Crypto Tokens—With SEC Backing

Blockstack is proposing an unprecedented initial coin offering under an SEC rule that would allow it to sell shares to small investors.

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

Climate Change Threatens Ice Roads. Satellites Could Help

Diamond mines in Canada have a short window in which to truck in their equipment—satellite sensors could help ice roads keep on truckin’.

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

Move Over, San Andreas: There’s an Ominous New Fault in Town

An emerging fault system along the Nevada border is shaking up the tech industry’s latest frontier—and only a small group of scientists is paying attention.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2ZiSoN0

A Wild Plan to Crowdsource the Fight Against Misinformation

One of the leading misinformation experts in the world has a few ideas for how everyone can help stop the spread of inaccuracies online.

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

Estimate the Pulling Force of Boston Dynamics' Robo-Dog Army

In a new video, a team of robo-puppers pulls a truck as if it were a sled. Here's how to estimate these SpotMinis' pulling force and the friction involved.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2KKG3hf

Beyoncé Is Back, Lyft Pumps the Brakes, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Zg7WB2

In the 2020 Race, What Is the Value of Social Media Stardom?

Candidates like Pete Buttigieg and Andrew Yang are big on Twitter, but they still trail other Democrats when it comes to cash.

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

A Top Dark Web Drug Ring Goes Down—Thanks to ATM Withdrawals

Investigators from the New York district attorney's office stumbled across dark web drug vendor "sinmed" thanks to suspicious ATM transactions.

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

Crispr Gene Editing Is Coming for the Womb

When an unborn baby is diagnosed with a life-threatening defect, it can be devastating. So some scientists hope to treat the fetus in the uterus, using gene editing.

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

With 'Homecoming', Beyoncé Fully Leverages Her Internet Dominance

The megastar has always been able to command the internet's attention. And yet she's managed to exceed her reach once again.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2v9Uil7

Cyberspies Hijacked the Internet Domains of Entire Countries

A mysterious new group called Sea Turtle targeted 40 organizations in a DNS hijacking spree.

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

Hollywood Tackles Blockchain—With Not-Disastrous Results

Hollywood’s take on bitcoin wasn’t expected to be nuanced. What’s surprising is that the movie Crypto is not entirely off-target.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Gu9csX

Offshore Wind Farms Are Spinning Up in the US—At Last

Bigger turbines, taller towers, and longer cables are making offshore wind farms more attractive than ever before.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Ujqr3X

Helvetica Now: The World's Most Popular Font Gets a Facelift

The 62-year-old typeface that's used everywhere from subway signs to corporate branding has been updated for the 21st century.

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

Injuries Force Lyft to Hit the Brakes on Its E-Bike Ambitions

Lyft's Motivate subsidiary pulled its e-bikes from New York, Washington, and San Francisco after riders reported injuries resulting from unexpectedly strong front brakes.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2GgNJm0

One Doctor’s Answer to Drug Deaths: Opioid Vending Machines

Across North America, tainted opioids are killing people who use drugs. Vancouver’s Mark Tyndall says we should start dispensing safer pills using high-tech machines.

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

Helvetica Now: The World's Most Popular Font Gets a Facelift

The 62-year-old typeface that's used everywhere from subway signs to corporate branding has been updated for the 21st century.

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

Apple and Qualcomm End Their Legal Beef and Drop Lawsuits

The two technology giants had just begun a trial in a convoluted dispute related to the way Qualcomm charges others to use its technology.

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

A New PlayStation, Facebook's Fresh Hell, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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

TED 2019: Jack Dorsey Is Captain of the Twittanic

Twitter’s CEO continued his mea culpa tour at TED as the company announced it had finally started blocking abuse with AI.

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

Boeing 737 Crashes May Make It Harder for Air Taxis to Take Off

Observers expect the FAA to slow approval of new technologies in the wake of two fatal crashes. That could affect development of nascent "air taxis."

from Wired http://bit.ly/2V2azqN

The Time Tim Cook Stood His Ground Against the FBI

The agency wanted a backdoor to crack the iPhone of Syed Farook, a suspect in the 2015 San Bernardino shooting. The Apple CEO said no.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2GhBZj9

The Stunning Loneliness of Megacities at Night

Photographer Aristotle Roufanis' large-scale images are made using thousands of photographs of metropolises after dark.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2V1kNYt

The Odd Physics of Rey's Backflip in *Star Wars: Episode IX*

The trailer for *Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker* didn't disappoint: The universe's physics remain as quirky as ever.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2GpX0ti

Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' Already Encapsulates 2019

The song belongs to a species of rare musical supernovae that have the power to bring the internet together around one anthem.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Iz5yQ4

Exclusive: What to Expect From Sony's Next-Gen PlayStation

Don't expect it anytime in 2019, but the next PlayStation console is well on its way—and it's packing ray-tracing support and a loadtime-killing solid-state hard drive.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Df5Bgc

Zojirushi Multicooker EL-CAC60 Review: A Great Instant Pot-Alternative

The company famous for its rice cookers introduces a 6-quart multicooker to take on the Instant Pots of the world. And it's pretty great.

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

Zojirushi Multicooker EL-CAC60 Review: A Great Instant Pot-Alternative

The company famous for its rice cookers introduces a 6-quart multicooker to take on the Instant Pots of the world. And it's pretty great.

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

Colorado Tried a New Way to Vote: Make People Pay—Quadratically

The state legislature used a method that's designed to capture the intensity of a voter's preference as a way to fix some of traditional voting's big problems.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2IAP2yM

Google’s AI Experts Try to Automate Themselves

Google's AutoML software uses machine learning to generate better machine learning. It competed last week against high-powered data scientists.

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

15 Months of Fresh Hell Inside Facebook

Scandals. Backstabbing. Resignations. Record profits. Time Bombs. In early 2018, Mark Zuckerberg set out to fix Facebook. Here's how that turned out.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2KF4H2Q

Samsung's Foldable Phone, A Microsoft Email Hack, And More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2KKc4Gi

Samsung's Foldable Phone, A Microsoft Email Hack, And More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2KKc4Gi

The Notre Dame Fire and the Future of History

The fire turned the thousand-year-old roof to ash. But a digital replica of the cathedral could help make its restoration all the more complete.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Goz1KR

Microsoft Email Hack Shows the Lurking Danger of Customer Support

Hackers spent months with full access to Outlook, Hotmail, and MSN email accounts—and got in through Microsoft's customer support platform.

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

Game of Thrones Recap, Season 8 Episode 1: Jon Snow Still Knows Nothing

The one-time King in the North still sees the world not as it is, but as he is.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2IxULp7

First Big Survey of Births Finds Millions of Missing Women

A massive effort to catalogue the number of male-female births shows that 23 million women were never born who should have been, according to the natural sex ratio.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UjCI8n

TED 2019: I Promise Not to Roll My Eyes at Your TED Talk

When cynicism and ironic detachment are the dominant modes of social discourse, it can feel frankly transgressive to earnestly celebrate passionate people who are trying to change the world.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2PeReh2

Phoebe Waller-Bridge Is Working on the Next James Bond Movie

The voice of L3-37 is punching up the script. Also, 'Big Little Lies' has a new trailer.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2VMfr0u

Winds May Be Blowing Microplastics Around the World

In the remote French Pyrenees, scientists are finding tiny bits of plastic—likely blown from big cities like Barcelona, 100 miles to the south.

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

Star Wars News: Is the Franchise Going on Hiatus? Only Kinda

Also, a bunch of trailers dropped during Star Wars Celebration. Watch them here.

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

Samsung Galaxy Fold First Look: Hands On With the Folding Phone

The long-awaited folding smartphone goes on sale April 26. We got to spend some time with it first.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Ikg12j

Samsung Galaxy Fold First Look: Hands On With the Folding Phone

The long-awaited folding smartphone goes on sale April 26. We got to spend some time with it first.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2Ikg12j

Why a (Very Bad and Unsafe!) Playground Stunt Sends Folks Flying

If common sense hasn't convinced you that using a moped to spin a merry-go-round is a bad idea, perhaps the physics of circular motion will.

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

The Evolution of Stereotypical Color-Coded Childhoods

South Korea-based photographer JeongMee Yoon explores targeted advertisements to children through their inventories of pink and blue things.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2V65YUR

Uber Hails a Ride to Wall Street, and More Car News This Week

Uber revealed its filing for an initial public offering, Tesla changes its sales strategy again, and Ford's CEO joins the caution chorus on fully self-driving cars.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2KAX9hB

Shakeups at the Department of Homeland Security Top This Week's Internet News

The department saw a lot of shakeups last week.

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Withings Move Smartwatch Review: A Few Steps From Greatness

Don’t want a computer buzzing your wrist all day? Withings has an affordable fitness tracker for you.

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

Mathematicians Discover the Perfect Way to Multiply

Most of us rely on the "carrying method" when we multiply. But there's a much faster way to handle large numbers.

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

Withings Move Smartwatch Review: A Few Steps From Greatness

Don’t want a computer buzzing your wrist all day? Withings has an affordable fitness tracker for you.

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Running Boston? Prep for the Race Like a Master Marathoner

Mebrahtom Keflezighi, who retired from competitive racing at age 42, can convince almost anyone that they can run forever.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Iv2V1G

Stratolaunch, the World's Biggest Airplane, Takes Flight

Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen's legacy moonshot, an aircraft to carry rockets to space, hit 17,000 feet.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2PbnG3F

Julian Assange, a Big Yahoo Fine, and More Security News This Week

Plus: Wi-Fi vulnerabilities, Silk Road 2's founder, and more of the week's top security news.

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

Space Photos of the Week: Black Holes and Jellyfish Rainbows

Space Photos of the Week: Black Holes and Jellyfish Rainbows

from Wired http://bit.ly/2v1T2R1

*Love, Death & Robots* Could Have Been So Much Better

Netflix's series of sci-fi shorts is good, but it missed out on some of its potential.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2P7pmv6

6 Best Cheap Smartphones (2019): Budget iPhones and Android

The absolute best Android phones and iPhones you can buy for less than $600.

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6 Best Cheap Smartphones (2019): Budget iPhones and Android

The absolute best Android phones and iPhones you can buy for less than $600.

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12 Best Weekly Tech Deals on Beats, Razer, iPhone SE, and More

If you've been looking for a great pair of wireless headphones, now is your chance.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UhU2e2

Somnox Review: Snuggling With a Robot Could Help You Fall Asleep

This fuzzy robot promises to help its bedtime companions fall asleep more quickly, sleep more deeply, and wake up more refreshed—all by simply cuddling.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Z6tfVz

Optimize Algorithms to Support Kids Online, Not Exploit Them

Young people benefit from their online interactions. Locking them out of the Internet isn’t the answer to commercial bad actors.

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

12 Best Weekly Tech Deals on Beats, Razer, iPhone SE, and More

If you've been looking for a great pair of wireless headphones, now is your chance.

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Somnox Review: Snuggling With a Robot Could Help You Fall Asleep

This fuzzy robot promises to help its bedtime companions fall asleep more quickly, sleep more deeply, and wake up more refreshed—all by simply cuddling.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2Z6tfVz

Tesla Shifts Gears, Again, and Some Fans Are Losing Patience

Tesla said it would remove the $35,000 version of its Model 3 sedan from online ordering forms, weeks after a back-and-forth over closing showrooms.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UWG4m4

A New 'Star Wars' Trailer, 'Game of Thrones' Returns, and More

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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

Trump Vows Speedy Path to 5G, but Offers Few New Ideas

President Trump says the US "must win" the race to 5G. But a plan outlined by FCC Chair Ajit Pai is a modest expansion of existing programs.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Dchx2e

Gadget Lab Podcast: What Happens to Uber After Its IPO?

WIRED Transportation reporter Aarian Marshall joins the Gadget Lab podcast to talk about what Uber’s IPO means for the future of ride-sharing ... and everything else Uber does.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: What Happens to Uber After Its IPO?

WIRED Transportation reporter Aarian Marshall joins the Gadget Lab podcast to talk about what Uber’s IPO means for the future of ride-sharing ... and everything else Uber does.

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‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’: Watch the Trailer Here

The ninth installment places the mantle in Rey's hands.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Z3SQ1D

The Julian Assange I Met in 2010 Doesn't Exist Anymore

When the author interviewed the Wikileaks cofounder in 2010, what happened online still seemed remote and relatively unthreatening. Today it’s deadly serious.

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

How to Watch the Star Wars Celebration Livestream

This year's Star Wars fan convention in Chicago is sure to be full of surprises—and a first look at *Episode IX*.

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Here's How Disney+ Will Take Over the World

Netflix and Amazon have a lot of titles for subscribers to enjoy—Disney has a whole universe.

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'Fortnite' Now Has Reboot Vans to Respawn Your Dead Teammates

Also, you can finally change your PlayStation ID—but you may not want to.

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Sony Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus Review: Cheap and Cinema-Wide

Sony's newest affordable phones may not be ready for wide release.

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Sony Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus Review: Cheap and Cinema-Wide

Sony's newest affordable phones may not be ready for wide release.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Kwg9h2

Researchers Want to Link Your Genes and Income—Should They?

A push to calculate a 'genetic income score' using giant DNA databases raises a raft of ethical questions.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2VBwT7W

When Black Horror Consumes Us

It's not just Jordan Peele. Everything from Atlanta to The Last Black Man in San Francisco draws on a central question: How do we find a way to survive?

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UJp4Qr

'Game of Thrones': What We Want—and Need—from Season 8

Here are all of our predictions for who will live, who will die, and who should take the Iron Throne.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Kt9ZhO

Ahead of IPO, Uber’s Losing Less—but Growing Less, Too

Uber revealed its plans to go public, just weeks after rival Lyft. The filing shows Uber dwarfs Lyft, but continues to post operating losses.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Ic8JO9

SpaceX Lands All 3 Boosters of Its Falcon Heavy Rocket

The first commercial flight of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy ended with two boosters touching down on land while a third alighted on its drone ship out at sea.

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

Trump’s Homeland Security Purge Worries Cybersecurity Experts

A leadership void at DHS means the White House is calling the shots where it wants to, cybersecurity experts warn, and other agencies can muscle in where it won’t.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2GbN9Wr

Julian Assange Arrested, Mastering *Jeopardy!*, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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How To Make Your Amazon Echo and Google Home as Private as Possible

With news that Amazon lets human employees listen to Alexa recordings, you might want to tighten up your smart assistant ship.

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Amazon Employees Try a New Form of Activism, as Shareholders

Amid a wave of petitions and walkouts among tech workers, Amazon employees proposed a shareholder resolution around the company's impact on climate change.

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

Are Humans Fit for Space? A ‘Herculean’ Twins Study Says Maybe Not

Scientists around the world compared the genomes and health changes of twin astronauts. Scott Kelly (left) flew in the International Space Station for a year while Mark Kelly stayed on Earth.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2X77WBz

Lasers Highlight Ketamine's Depression-Fighting Secrets

Researchers implanted prisms in mouse brains to watch how ketamine affects neurons. The findings could lead to more effective antidepressant treatments.

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

Breaking Down the Julian Assange Hacking Case

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been arrested, and now faces extradition to the United States. But not for leaking classified information.

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'Hellboy' Could Get 'Shazam!'-ed at the Box Office

Also, Hawkeye might be getting his own Disney+ show. Catch up on your pop culture news here.

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The Impressionistic Tracings of Airplane Lights at Night

Pete Mauney stiches hundreds of photographs together to create these poetic, nocturnal renderings.

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NordicTrack Commercial S22i iFit Studio Cycle Review

Hate going to studio fitness classes? Head to Norway on NordicTrack's Peloton-style bike instead.

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The Struggle of 'The Twilight Zone' in the Age of Streaming Services

Is Jordan Peele’s latest project buzz-y enough to be a “system-seller” for CBS All Access?

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

NordicTrack Commercial S22i iFit Studio Cycle Review

Hate going to studio fitness classes? Head to Norway on NordicTrack's Peloton-style bike instead.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Z42cu5

'Game of Thrones' Marketing Is Spreading Like Greyscale

Winter is coming for marketing teams working with the show—and they know it.

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What Will 'Game of Thrones' Mean When It's All Over?

No matter who wins the game, their victory will signify something.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2uZrtb6

Pete Buttigieg Revived South Bend With Tech. Up Next: America

As the mayor of a small Indiana city, Buttigieg applied his low-key technocratic style to economic and social dysfunction. Now he wants a chance to fix the country.

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How the Boston Marathon Messes With Runners to Slow Them Down

The course is mostly downhill and has few dramatic turns, yet it ranks among the slowest marathons in the world. Here's why.

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In an Ex-Googler's Novel, Silicon Valley Runs on Male Ego

The book by former Google communications head Jessica Powell is fiction, but many of its tropes are drawn from real life.

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How Professional Gambler James Holzhauer Broke 'Jeopardy!'

James Holzhauer won a record $110,914 in a single game of 'Jeopardy!' by perfecting a playbook.

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The First Black Hole Photo, Facebook Changes, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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

The Perplexing Physics of Imaging a Black Hole

Why is it so difficult to see a black hole? What is a radio wave image anyway? Here's the science behind the first-ever "picture" of a black hole.

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

William Barr Sends Troubling Signals Ahead of Mueller Report Release

Attorney general William Barr will have tremendous sway over how much of the Mueller report the public can see. Right now, it doesn't look promising.

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

House Endorses Net Neutrality, but the Outlook Remains Dim

The House voted largely along party lines to restore the FCC's net neutrality rules, but the measure faces opposition in the Senate and a likely veto by President Trump.

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

Facebook Is Changing News Feed (Again) to Stop Fake News

The social media giant debuted new features and tools to help in its Sisyphean fight against misinformation and abuse on Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger.

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Google DLP Makes It Easier to Safeguard Sensitive Data Troves

Google's Data Loss Prevention tool finds and redacts sensitive data in the cloud. A new user interface makes now makes it more broadly accessible.

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Scientists Reveal the First Picture of a Black Hole

The Event Horizon Telescope has captured a photo of a supermassive black hole at the center of M87, a galaxy 54 million light years away.

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Verizon’s 5G Network Is Here—If You Can Get a Signal

Finding a 5G signal in Verizon’s launch areas in Chicago proved difficult for reviewers from The Verge and CNET.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2uXr20Q

Noisy Quantum Computers Could Be Good for Chemistry Problems

Opinion: Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum devices produce errors. And in a field like chemistry, errors could be a feature, not a bug.

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Watch SpaceX Launch a Falcon Heavy on Its First Real Mission

This is the second time SpaceX is flying the Falcon Heavy, the most powerful rocket by a factor of two, but it's the first time it's doing real work.

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

What I Learned By Binge-Watching 'Game of Thrones' Backward

This is what happens when an attempt to defeat algorithms turns into a glimpse into the dark soul of humanity.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2GcFsR8

New York's Vaccine Order Shows How Health Laws Are Failing Us

The threat of bigger measles outbreaks is turning the political tides, making public health officials more willing to take draconian steps.

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

Amazon Kindle Review (2019): A Cheaper Way to Read at Night

Amazon’s new entry-level Kindle ebook reader is just like the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite, but $40 cheaper.

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Amazon Kindle Review (2019): A Cheaper Way to Read at Night

Amazon’s new entry-level Kindle ebook reader is just like the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite, but $40 cheaper.

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A Peek Into the Toolkit of the Dangerous 'Triton' Hackers

Security firm FireEye is naming a collection of tools it says might help identify more of the digital saboteurs' intrusions.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2U96yfV

A New Breed of ATM Hackers Gets in Through a Bank’s Network

Innovations in digital payment system attack methods mean the rash of heists isn’t over.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2KmRvj1

Mysterious Hackers Hid Their Swiss Army Spyware for 5 Years

The TajMahal spyware includes more than 80 distinct spy tools, and went undetected for five years.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UO2Dcw

Ford Taps the Brakes on the Arrival of Self-Driving Cars

Ford CEO Jim Hackett joined the growing ranks of executives saying that fully self-driving cars won't arrive as soon as some had forecast.

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China Says Bitcoin Is Wasteful. Now It Wants to Ban Mining

China is home to more cryptocurrency mining operations than any other country. Now the government wants to eliminate them.

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Hate Wins in Congress, Epic (Virtual) Floods, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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In Congressional Hearing on Hate, the Haters Got Their Way

YouTube even had to disable comments on the House Judiciary Committee’s livestream of the hearing because it filled up with so much filth.

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Photographing All 2,000 Miles of the US-Mexico Border

America's border communities are politically and culturally diverse, but they agree on one thing: A border wall is a terrible idea.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2D5QfuC

The Loopy Secrets of How Charging Cables Work

Your phone charger and USB cables look like they're single cords, but don't be fooled: Unwrap any cable and you'll find multiple wires inside.

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Facebook Rolls Out More Features for Dead People

When you die, Facebook wants your profile to become a place for grieving friends and family to gather online. 

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Spotify Tips and Tricks: How to Get More Out of Each Listen

Whether you're a new user of the music streaming service or a playlist pro, these tips will improve your next Spotify session.

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Spotify Tips and Tricks: How to Get More Out of Each Listen

Whether you're a new user of the music streaming service or a playlist pro, these tips will improve your next Spotify session.

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Meet Blue: The Cheap and Manipulative (In a Good Way) Robot

The tiny price point could launch the robot into research stardom, forging a path to a future in which machines can do just about anything.

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The Weather Channel Flooded Charleston to Make You Give a Damn

To show climate change's devastating effects, the Weather Channel used its immersive mixed-reality studio to span centuries.

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

The UK's Tech Backlash Could Change the Internet

A British white paper suggests requiring tech giants to remove content that's "harmful," as well as illegal, a far-reaching proposal for a western democracy.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2G07NJ7

A Brief History of Porn on the Internet

Pornographers developed many early innovations in internet marketing, like pop-up ads and subscriptions. And women were among the most successful entrepreneurs in the business.

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How Android Fought the Chamois Botnet—and Won

The Chamois botnet once infected 20 million Android devices. Here's how Google finally tore it up.

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Why the Audi E-tron’s Range Came Up Short

The new electric SUV is yet another with a dispiriting EPA range rating.

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An IOS App That Secretly Spies on You, And More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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'Apex Legends' Succeeds By Keeping It Simple

There's a reason it can compete with massively popular games like *Fortnite* and *PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds*.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UqlM4U

'Exodus' Spyware Posed as a Legit iOS App

Researchers had already found a spyware app called Exodus plaguing Android. Now it's shown up on iPhones, too.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2I6UsCi

The Plan to Save the Rhino With a Cervix-Navigating Robot

To perform IVF on the white rhino, researchers are developing a special robot to navigate the females' complex cervixes and deposit an embryo.

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

Beyoncé's New Film 'Homecoming' Is Headed to Netflix

The movie launches April 17. In other news, AMC just ordered another 'Walking Dead' spinoff.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2I4ccy8

Ikea and Sonos Symfonisk Range Includes a Speaker That’s a Lamp

This release marks the first set of products in a collaboration where scale meets sound.

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Ikea and Sonos Symfonisk Range Includes a Speaker That’s a Lamp

This release marks the first set of products in a collaboration where scale meets sound.

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Coding Is for Everyone—as Long as You Speak English

Code depends on English—for reasons that are entirely unnecessary at a technical level.

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

A Fight Over Specialized Chips Threatens an Ethereum Split

The Ethereum community is divided over whether some chips are too powerful, pricing out small miners. The dispute also reflects heightened US-China tensions.

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

The Math of How Crickets, Starlings and Neurons Sync Up

Scientists have discovered new patterns that help explain the synchronized behaviors of pendulum clocks, fireflies, and even the power grid.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2G5PaVi

Tesla’s Disappointing Numbers and More Car News This Week

Tesla's deliveries fell 31 percent in the first quarter compared with the fourth quarter of 2018. New York moves toward congestion pricing. And trucking futures.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2UkF4sx

The Quest for Mueller's Report Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week the internet spent a lot of time discussing the Mueller report—because it's still not public.

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

7 Best Socks for Running (2019): Trails, Workouts, and More

Leave the cotton behind in favor of technical fabrics and constructions that help you pile on the miles.

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7 Best Socks for Running (2019): Trails, Workouts, and More

Leave the cotton behind in favor of technical fabrics and constructions that help you pile on the miles.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2D5aQ25

Want to Know How to Build a Better Democracy? Ask Wikipedia

With its insistence on fairness, neutrality, and community consensus, the online storehouse of knowledge is a model for a more perfect union.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2OV6ajS

The Robocall Crisis Will Never Be Totally Fixed

Believe it or not, the robocall crisis has stabilized. But like email spam, it's never going to go away entirely.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2G5IC9p

Space Photos of the Week: YORP Effect, Cosmic Ducks, and More

The mellifluously named Yarkovsky–O'Keefe–Radzievskii–Paddack effect is tearing an asteroid apart, and it could also save the Earth from asteroid strikes.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Imoz7Y

The Construction Industry Needs a Robot Revolution

Opinion: The average big construction project is overdue and over budget. A dose of automation could help.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2OUTJ7I

‘Change My View’ Reddit Community Launches Its Own Website

Changeaview.com, the new home for the 700,000-member discussion group, adds custom features that go beyond Reddit's capabilities.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2OSp8YA

What If Humans Hibernated Through the Winter?

It doesn't sound like the worst idea...

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

‘Change My View’ Reddit Community Launches Its Own Website

Changeaview.com, the new home for the 700,000-member discussion group, adds custom features that go beyond Reddit's capabilities.

from Gear Latest http://bit.ly/2OSp8YA

The Best Running Gear for 2019: Shoes, Clothes, Accessories

Whether you’re pounding the pavement or cheering your friends on, we have the gear for you, including fitness watches, running shoes, socks, shorts, jackets, headlamps, water bottles, and more.

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The Best Running Gear for 2019: Shoes, Clothes, Accessories

Whether you’re pounding the pavement or cheering your friends on, we have the gear for you, including fitness watches, running shoes, socks, shorts, jackets, headlamps, water bottles, and more.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2VvuuM4

Facebook’s Ad System Might Be Hard-Coded for Discrimination

The social network says it shows users the most “relevant” ads, but a new study suggests the system perpetuates bias.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2I3WkvQ

The Defiant, Restorative Joy of Lurking Online

So Twitter's a hellsite. Now what?

from Wired http://bit.ly/2VpM1Fi

Facebook Won't Stop Being Sketchy, and More Security News This Week

Plus: Mar-a-Lago mishaps, Airbnb's creepy camera problem, tax-season phishing scams, and more.

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

Prince Harry Hates Fortnite, How Hackers Use Facebook, And More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: Reporting From Syria

Two passports, three voice recorders, one gas mask: How journalist Kenneth Rosen reports his stories from conflict zones in the Middle East.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: Reporting From Syria

Two passports, three voice recorders, one gas mask: How journalist Kenneth Rosen reports his stories from conflict zones in the Middle East.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2G4rAsm

Google Needs to Grow Its Cloud Business—Very Carefully

Google trails Amazon and Microsoft in selling cloud services to other companies, but its efforts to catch up may be hindered by its own ethics policies.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2YRy3OD

*Avengers: Endgame* Will Rule the Box Office—But Not For Long

It's on track to open at $200-250 million domestically, clobbering box office buster *The Force Awakens*. But another *Star Wars* movie is on the way.

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

Sea Levels Are Rising. Time to Build ... Floating Cities?

If climate change ends up coming for your home, you could move inland. Or you could decamp to tessellated platforms floating on the ocean.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2YQa2r0

Facebook Let Dozens of Cybercrime Groups Operate in Plain Sight

Who needs the dark web? Researchers found 74 groups offering stolen credit cards and hacking tools with simple Facebook searches.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2CYN1ZT

Prince Harry Has a Very Important Message About 'Fortnite'

As in, he doesn't think kids should play it. Oh, and Snapchat is getting mobile games now, apparently.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2Vwz24s

How Google Is Cramming More Data Into Its New Atlantic Cable

Google says its planned Dunant cable from Virginia to France will transmit 250 terabits per second, enough to zap the Library of Congress through it three times a second.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2D08S2T

Is It OK to Make Your Dog Vegan?

When the ethos of eating meets the pathos of puppies, so many tears flow. What there’s considerably less of, though, is science.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2WNeF3g

5 of the Best Demos of Projectile Motion and Its Quirks

A dude jumping on a moving trampoline is a great excuse to dive into the unexpected properties of projectile motion.

from Wired http://bit.ly/2I14cOi

Alexa, What's My Blood-Sugar Level?

Amazon reveals new skills for its voice assistant Alexa, a sign of its growing interest in health care.

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Microsoft Employees Revolt, Beheaded Mosquitos, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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Tesla Is Better at Making Cars. Delivering Them? Not So Much.

The always-exciting electric carmaker suffers its biggest drop in deliveries yet in the first quarter.

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Microsoft Employees Protest Treatment of Women to CEO Nadella

Employees confronted CEO Satya Nadella after weeks of complaints on an internal discussion about lack of advancement and sexual harassment.

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The Justice Department Thinks Netflix Should Be Eligible for Oscars

Also, the internet is poking a lot of fun at the 'Joker' trailer.

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Watch the Mesmerizing Routine of a World Champion Yo-Yoer

strung out

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Watch the Mesmerizing Routine of a World Champion Yo-Yoer

strung out

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How Github Is Helping Overworked Chinese Programmers

Chinese developers publish a license aimed at disrupting "996," a 12-hour, six-day work schedule common among startups around the world.

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Audi's New Electric Car Factory Goes Green

Electric vehicles consume more energy than gasoline-powered rides during manufacturing. Audi’s new E-tron plant tries to change that.

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This Tiny Guillotine Decapitates Mosquitoes to Fight Malaria

To produce a malaria vaccine, technicians have to decapitate and dissect individual mosquitoes. Now they've got help: the mass mosquito guillotine.

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This Montana County Wants to Crimp Bitcoin to Save the Earth

Missoula County, Montana, commissioners are expected to approve a resolution that would require bitcoin mines to offset their energy use with renewables.

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Filing Your Taxes? Watch Out for Phishing Scams

Online scammers love to target taxpayers, and their schemes range from posing as the IRS to pushing malware and fake tech support.

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AI Could Scan IVF Embryos to Help Make Babies More Quickly

An algorithm that rates the quality of embryos better than specialists do is a first step toward making IVF easier for women.

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Facebook Exposed Data Again, but This Viral Cat Can Save Lives

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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Google Will Now Require Suppliers to Give Benefits to Workers

Firms that contract with Google will have to pay workers $15 an hour, and provide healthcare, and parental leave benefits.

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Mar-a-Lago's Security Problems Go Way Beyond a Thumb Drive

A Chinese woman was arrested for sneaking into Trump's "Winter White House," a reminder of how exposed the president's private club is to physical and cybersecurity risks.

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Two Unusual Galaxies Shake Up the Dark Matter Debate, Again

No dark matter? No problem! Two galaxies that appear devoid of the mysterious substance could be strong—if seemingly ironic—evidence of its existence.

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It’s Time to End the NSA’s Metadata Collection Program

Opinion: Congress needs to pull the plug and end the authority for the CDR program.

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Scientists Need More Cat DNA, and Lil Bub is Here to Help

Unusual DNA helped make Lil Bub a cat celebrity. Now that genetic data could improve medical care for cats without millions of Instagram followers.

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Third-Party Apps Exposed Over 540 Million Facebook Records

A cybersecurity firm found two different third-party Facebook apps left millions of records about users sitting unprotected on Amazon’s servers.

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3 of the Best iPads Are on Sale Right Now

Amazon and Walmart have deals on the standard iPad, and two iPad Pro models.

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3 of the Best iPads Are on Sale Right Now

Amazon and Walmart have deals on the standard iPad, and two iPad Pro models.

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The Physics of the Doppler Effect, Represented as Tiny Balls

Why do vehicles coming toward you (and moving away) make that characteristic sound? Let's explore.

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Tower Bridge, London's Engineering Marvel, Turns 125

A new pocket photo book celebrates one of Great Britain's most iconic landmarks.

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For Potential Investors in Lyft and Uber, It's Buyer Beware

Lyft leads an expected wave of big IPOs, from Uber, Pinterest, and others. These firms are stronger than the dot-coms, but that doesn't make them good investments.

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From 'Us' to 'The Favourite,' Rabbits Are Now Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

Bunnies are now avatars of evil—but what did they ever do to us?

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11 Best Laptops (2019): MacBook, Chromebook, Windows 10

We pick the best laptops, from the MacBook Pro to the Chromebook Pixel to the Surface Laptop. One of these portable PCs is just your type.

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11 Best Laptops (2019): MacBook, Chromebook, Windows 10

We pick the best laptops, from the MacBook Pro to the Chromebook Pixel to the Surface Laptop. One of these portable PCs is just your type.

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The Body Pullers of Syria

Thousands of bodies are buried in shallow graves around Raqqa. One group is using Facebook and Google Earth to identify human remains and rebury them where they belong.

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Hacker Eva Galperin Has a Plan to Eradicate Stalkerware

Galperin has already convinced Kaspersky to flag domestic abuse spyware as malware. She expects more to follow.

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Lego’s Break Dancing Robot, Best Email Apps, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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Lego’s Break Dancing Robot, Best Email Apps, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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So Long, Inbox! Try These Email Apps Instead

Inbox was a great email app until Google killed it Tuesday. Fortunately, there are plenty of others out there.

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So Long, Inbox! Try These Email Apps Instead

Inbox was a great email app until Google killed it Tuesday. Fortunately, there are plenty of others out there.

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What Boston Dynamics' Rolling 'Handle' Robot Really Means

It's about the hardware, yes. But more and more it's about the AI inside the scarycute dogs and humanoids.

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Lego Spike Prime Lets Kids Build Robots—and Confidence

Lego's newest STEM set uses bright colors, friendly shapes, and a simple coding environment to get 11- to 14-year olds into robotics.

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Lego Spike Prime Lets Kids Build Robots—and Confidence

Lego's newest STEM set uses bright colors, friendly shapes, and a simple coding environment to get 11- to 14-year olds into robotics.

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10 Must-Know Tips for Mastering 'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice'

There's a lot to learn. Start here.

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By 2080, Tropical Diseases Could Be Headed to Alaska

Under one pessimistic climate change forecast, mosquitoes could expand their range all the way to the Arctic, redefining what we mean by 'tropical' diseases.

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Inside the Democrats’ Plan to Fix Their Crumbling Data Operation

Inside the Democrats’ Plan to Fix Their Crumbling Data Operation

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What Will Be the Right Price to Cut Congestion in New York?

New York will become the first US city to impose fees on driving in busy parts of town to raise money for its ailing subway system. But setting the right price won't be easy.

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What Really Happens in a Greylock VC Pitch Meeting?

Turns out that the art of being a venture capitalist means never saying no, even if you rarely say yes.

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Best Fermenting Gear: Masontops, Pickle Pipes, Pickle Pebbles, Fermenting Books

This is the stuff to buy if you want to start making your own pickles, kimchis, and sauerkrauts.

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Best Fermenting Gear: Masontops, Pickle Pipes, Pickle Pebbles, Fermenting Books

This is the stuff to buy if you want to start making your own pickles, kimchis, and sauerkrauts.

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5G’s Potential Health Hazard, Zuck’s Deleted Posts, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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Facebook Had a Busy Weekend, From News Feed to Livestream Changes

Here’s all the news you may have missed, including a major News Feed change and Mark Zuckerberg calling for government regulation.

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Top Stories in March: Male Birth Control, McDonald's & Marvel

Love it or hate it, 'Captain Marvel' won at the box office—and in our list of the most-read stories of the month.

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Right to Repair Is Now a National Issue

Opinion: Elizabeth Warren endorsed Right to Repair for farm equipment, pushing the cause to a new level of prominence.

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Shuri from 'Black Panther' Is Getting a Show. Sorta

It's April Fool's Day, but we promise that everything in this roundup is true—to the best of our knowledge.

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Russia's Bid to Exploit Gas Under the Stunning Arctic Tundra

Photographer Charles Xelot documents the construction of a new liquefied natural gas plant in the energy-rich region of Yamal and shipping activities along the Northeast Passage.

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How Much Time Would It Take to Dig an Underground Pool?

The key is determining the volume of the pool and the time for a single scoop-toss.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Review: A Good Reason to Go Wireless

The third time is a charm for Samsung's completely wirefree earbuds.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Review: A Good Reason to Go Wireless

The third time is a charm for Samsung's completely wirefree earbuds.

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Star Wars News: Here's What 'Episode IX' Looks Like. Maybe

The latest movie is hitting Leaking Season.

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Cloudflare Says Its New VPN Service Won’t Slow You Down

Virtual private networks are useful for shielding or masking internet activity, but they typically slow traffic. Cloudflare says its new VPN can improve speeds.

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Data Centers Gobble Energy. Could a ‘Fossil-Free’ Label Help?

Though, to be honest, it’s probably a bit of a marketing ploy for a few green-powered Nordic countries.

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Andrew Yang's Presidential Bid Is So Very 21st Century

In a Q&A with WIRED, the presidential hopeful talks about geoengineering the planet, the trickiness of defining a robot, and UBI for all.

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Why 5G Makes Me Reconsider the Health Effects of Cellphones

The FCC's safety standards for cellular communications date from 1996. 5G networks will require many more cell sites, operating at higher frequencies.

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UPS Drones Are Now Moving Blood Samples Over North Carolina

The FAA's first sanctioned, revenue-generating drone delivery service involves speeding up the movement of blood and tissue samples.

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