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Everything you need to know about the struggle to treat information on the internet the same—ISPs shouldn't be able to block some sorts of data and prioritize others. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

NOAA's New GOES-S Satellite Is a Game Changer for Severe Weather Forecasts

Assuming the 11,500-pound spacecraft makes it into geostationary orbit safely, it'll go by GOES-17. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Turn Off Facebook's Face Recognition Features

Facebook recently expanded its face recognition features—and you may have opted in without even realizing it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

WIRED's Top Stories in February: Facebook, Facebook, Facebook

Plus, the Mueller investigation, Russian bots, and Olympic drones. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple's HomePod, Google Clips, Other Gear We Loved This Month

February may be the shortest month, but it wasn't short on cool gear. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Objects in the Camera May Be Smaller Than They Appear

Alex Wild wants to teach you—and everyone else—how to be a bug photographer. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Volvo Launches a VC Fund to Keep Up With the Future

Eager for fresh ideas in a rapidly changing industry, Volvo joins the many automakers writing big checks for little startups. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'The Looming Tower' Proves Hulu's Political Dramas Are Winning the Streaming Game

The streaming service's 'The Looming Tower' smartly follows in the footsteps of 'The Handmaid's Tale'. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

MWC 2018: The 8 Most Exciting Phones and Gadgets

Mobile World Congress is the most massive mobile event this year, and these are some standouts. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Artificial Intelligence Can Help Stroke Victims When ‘Time Is Brain’

The FDA is approving artificial-intelligence software to help diagnose diseases and help treat patients. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ride-Hailing Is Now So Much Bigger Than Uber and Lyft

The ride-hailing game isn't just big, it's important—which is why companies like Sony and Bosch are joining the fray. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How New York Got Screwed Out of the Internet of the Future

New York was supposed to be a model for big-city high-speed internet. Here’s how its deal with Verizon became a cautionary tale for uneven connectivity. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

With DNA Dating App Pheramor, You Swab, Then Swipe For Love

But the science of genetic compatibility is dubious at best. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Congress Takes On Sexual Harassment in the Sciences

New rules could make it easier to remove faculty members who harass or assault grad students and postdocs. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Facebook Isn't Saying About Trump and Clinton's Campaign Ads

After an uproar over how much Trump and Clinton paid for Facebook ads during the 2016 presidential campaign, the social network has shared some—but not all—numbers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Liberals Amped Up a Parkland Shooting Conspiracy Theory

A fake story about a Parkland student started on the right, but outrage-tweeting on the left propelled it into the mainstream. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Russia's Olympics Hack Was the Country's Latest False Flag Attack

The Kremlin's hacking misdirection is evolving. And even when those attempts to confuse forensics fail, they still succeed at sowing future doubt. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Clips Review: An AI-Powered Camera for Fun Family Videos

Google Clips makes fun looping videos of your family, and a robot brain does all the work. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

20 Oscar-Nominated Movies You Can Stream Right Now

'Lady Bird,' 'Call Me by Your Name,' 'The Shape of Water,' and more are all available to stream online. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

If There's Life on Saturn's Moon Enceladus, It Might Look Like This

Attention alien hunters: Scientists have identified a deep sea microbe that could possibly survive the ocean floor of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Brad Parscale Will Be Donald Trump's 2020 Campaign Manager

In announcing his 2020 reelection campaign, Donald Trump has tapped Brad Parscale, architect of his previous campaign's digital efforts, to lead the way. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ford Will Test Self-Driving Cars in Miami

The Detroit carmaker is set to start testing driverless cars in Florida, with a new maintenance depot to help it figure out how to actually operate robotaxi fleets. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Metal Gear Survive' Is the Rebirth and Death of 'Metal Gear'

The game, built out of re-contextualized art and design ideas from its immediate predecessor, is about the wreckage of 'Metal Gear' itself. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Photograph Is Made of Gunpowder

Photographer Justyna Badach used gunpowder to develop her new series of prints. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

America’s Secret Ice Base Won’t Stay Frozen Forever

Climate change is turning Cold War project Camp Century into an environmental hazard in Greenland Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tinder Wants to Make Emoji for Interracial Couples

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Senate Democrats Have a Plan To Save Net Neutrality

Opinion: Senator Chuck Schumer explains how Congress can stop the FCC's dangerous and restrictive net neutrality reversal. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Hyundai’s Self-Driving Nexo Masters the Roundabout

Traffic circles are a nasty problem for robotic drivers, and Hyundai thinks it has found a solution. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Build a Space Communication System Out of Lasers

Get ready for terabytes of laser data to rain from the sky. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why a Tiny Kentucky Firm Rules a Corner of the Crypto Market

Kingdom Trust, in Murray, Kentucky, is a leader in holding cryptocurrencies for institutional investors. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (2018): Controllers, Cases, Screen Protectors

Have a Nintendo Switch? You really should get some of these accoutrements. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The US v. Microsoft Supreme Court Case Has Big Implications for Data

The United States high court will decide whether a US warrant extends to digital data stored overseas. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How AI-Driven Insurance Could Help Prevent Gun Violence

WIRED columnist Jason Pontin on how machine learning and mandatory insurance policies could transform America’s gun debate. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Alexa Prize: Amazon's Battle to Bring Conversational AI Into Your Home

Amazon is staging a contest called the Alexa Prize—a mad dash toward an outlandish goal: Cook up a bot capable of small talk. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Xbox One Bundle Deals (2018)

Microsoft's two gaming systems are now available with perks and extras! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Feedless Takes the News Feed Out of Social Media

Reclaim your time on social media with this new app, which blocks the feed from platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Replay Sessions From Mixpanel and Others Have Recorded Passwords

Analytics services are unintentionally collecting a mass of passwords and other sensitive data, new research shows. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act wants to prove the benefit of broadband for all.

A new bipartisan bill calls on the Department of Congress to study the effect of connectivity on communities. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Larpers Index

The ogres, shamans, and warriors of live action role playing. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Larpers Index

The ogres, shamans, and warriors of live action role playing. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Star Wars News: Thought You Saw All of 'The Last Jedi'? You Didn't

The forthcoming home video releases have a ton of unseen footage. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

4 Best Cheap Android And iOS Phones Under $500

The absolute best Android and iOS phones you can buy for $500 or less. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Anthony Levandowski Isn’t the First Tech Visionary to Worship AI

WIRED columnist Virginia Heffernan on the long, strange history of worshipping technology. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why It's So Hard to Dose Weed

Too much weed = a very bad time. But companies making cannabis devices are figuring out ways to tackle the dosing problem. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+: Price, Specs, Release Date

The new S9 looks almost like last year's S8, and that's completely intentional. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Problem with Cryptojacking

Jackers pick so many pockets at once that the cost per victim is actually minimal. What’s more, browser-based mining isn’t all bad. So what gives? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Online Support for the Parkland Shooting Survivors Tops This Week's Internet News

Students have taken the gun control to debate to a new level online and off. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Rants and Raves: Strap On a Pair of Roller Skates and Wheel Away Your Worries

There is no bliss like owning your own pair of roller skates. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Fast Can a Tiny Van Go in Ant-Man and the Wasp?

Yup, this whole trailer is just an excuse to do physics. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Cells Pack Tangled DNA Into Neat Chromosomes

For the first time, researchers can see how proteins grab loops of DNA and bundle them for cell division. The discovery also hints at how the genome folds to regulate gene expression. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Peter Thiel Is a Flawed Messenger With a Crucial Message for Tech

The billionaire investor says Silicon Valley is unprepared for a coming wave of regulation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How BitTorrent Spurred the Streaming Revolution

Bram Cohen may say his file-sharing platform wasn't built for piracy, but BitTorrent quickly changed what we do online. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Democratic Rebuttal Memo: 5 Key Takeaways

House Democrats released a 10-page memo Saturday that shows just how misleading the original #ReleaseTheMemo campaign was. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

California Beach Culture Versus Silicon Valley Tech Money: Fight!

Vinod Khosla is worth billions, and wants to do what he wants with a beautiful Northern California Beach. So he's asking the US Supreme Court to let him. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Juno Helps Jupiter Shows Off Its Stripes

Juno completed its eleventh orbit of the planet on February 7, capturing some spectacular images in the process. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Rick Gates Plea, an Apple Watch Mess, and More Security News This Week

A Mueller probe plea, and Apple snafu, and more of the week's top security news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Aliens Would Probably Like It If You Gave them Flowers

Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker, author of 'Enlightenment Now,' argues that highly developed civilizations tend toward peace and tolerance. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

F1's 2018 Cars Come With a New Engineering Puzzle: The Halo

These potentially life-saving bands of titanium come with a handful of fresh potential problems. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ecovacs Deebot M81 Pro Review: A Good Robovac You Can Afford

This botvac cleans well, and you won’t have to skip a mortgage payment to own one. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside Bigelow Aerospace Founder Robert Bigelow's Decades-Long Obsession With UFOs

The budget hotel magnate and inflatable space habitat maker has a unique side project. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

10 of This Weekend's Best Tech Deals: Dell, Vizio, Xbox One

Whether you're looking for an Xbox, a Vizio TV, or an Air Fryer, these are some great deals. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Beware This Incredibly Silly—But Still Effective—Tax Scam

There are lots of tax scams out there, but this is the only one that pays you first. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Grab Sweet Outdoor Gear Deals: Proof, Nomad, Black Diamond, LTHR

Some of the best (and priciest) outdoor gear around is now steeply discounted. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Rick Gates' Guilty Plea Means For Mueller’s Probe

Paul Manafort’s longtime deputy is cooperating with the special prosecutor, so we may soon have answers to these questions hovering around the Russia investigation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Struggle to Predict—and Prevent—Toxic Masculinity

Sociological research shows that some delinquent boys—but not all—turn into men with no regard for other people's rights. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook's Mandatory Anti-Malware Scan Is Invasive and Lacks Transparency

Facebook is locking users out of their accounts until they download antivirus software that sometimes doesn't even work on their computers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

University of Washington Researchers Can Wirelessly Charge a Phone Using Lasers

A team of electrical engineering students has a solution to all your charging problems: Lasers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gothamist, LAist, and DCist Will Return, Thanks to a Boost From Public Radio

Months after billionaire Joe Ricketts closed Gothamist and its affiliates, a group of non-profit radio stations is getting the band back together. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Trump Conquered Facebook Without Russian Ads

WIRED contributor Antonio García Martínez on why Russia’s Facebook ads were less important to Trump’s victory than his own Facebook ads. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Review: Perfect for the Budding World Traveler

Beautiful, brightly-colored, and light, this pack combines a smorgasbord of useful features. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber's Express Pool, GM's Super Cruise, and More Car News

Plus: the rise of electric, dockless bike-sharing, Tesla's crypto currency kerfuffle, and more car news you missed this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Lighting and Makeup Were 'Black Panther''s Secret Weapons

All the filmmaking firepower in the world wouldn't make up for skin that didn’t look quite right in the light of the Wakandan sun. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why We Can’t Let Google Monopolize AI

WIRED contributor Robert Wright on why the government needs to stop Google from monopolizing AI. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Security Command Center Protecting the Winter Olympics

In a windowless room in Seoul, dozens of security experts train—and watch—for the worst. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Startup Is Challenging Mechanical Turk—on the Blockchain

Amazon's Mechanical Turk dominates the market for on-demand microtasks. Gems is using cryptocurrency to appeal to workers and task-requesters. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Annihilation' Review: A Thrilling, Terrifying Surrealist Trip

Alex Garland’s adaptation is as monstrous as it is masterful—even more soul-shaking than the original. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

US Border Patrol Hasn’t Validated E-Passport Data For Years

For over a decade, US Customs and Border Patrol has been unable to verify the cryptographic signatures on e-Passports, because they never installed the right software. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Korea’s DMZ is More Than Just Soldiers

One photojournalist was granted rare access to the demilitarized zone. This is what he saw. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Can a Speed-Skating Onesie Beat Physics?

Carving up the ice takes more than muscles. It takes science. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

There's No One Way to Explain How Flying Works

You can use Bernoulli's principle to explain how planes fly—but that isn't the only way. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bring Sanity Back to Your Life With These Four Affirmation Apps

These positive affirmation apps help you build a positive mindset simply by opening a push alert. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside the Panoptic Studio, the Dome That Could Give Robots Super-Senses

In a chilly basement room sits a giant dome that looks like part physics experiment and part like that chamber Darth Vader kicks back in. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Review: Honor 7X (Unlocked): You Get What You Pay For

If the $200 Honor 7X seems too good to be true, that’s because it kinda is. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Airlines Won’t Dare Use the Fastest Way to Board Planes

United's latest experiment with the boarding procedure could make things better—but it's no revolution. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Permafrost Experiments Mimic Alaska’s Climate-Changed Future

In the permafrost zone near Denali, an expanse of tundra bristles with so many sensors and cables that it resembles an outdoor ICU ward. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How 'A Wrinkle in Time' Director Ava DuVernay Became a Creator of Worlds

With "A Wrinkle in Time," director Ava DuVernay merges sci-fi’s embrace of the Other with her own vision for a better, more inclusive future. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

As Protection Ends, Here’s One Way to Test for Net Neutrality

Some states plan to uphold net neutrality principles. How will they know if telecom companies are obeying their own promises? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Dockless Electric Bike-Share Companies Take on Uber

Jump Bikes, Spin, Limebike, Nere: Startups line up to transform urban mobility. It just might work Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ex-Google Employee Claims Wrongful Firing For Criticizing James Damore’s Memo

Former Google engineer Tim Chevalier sued the company, claiming he was fired for sharing politically liberal posts on Google's internal message boards. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

YouTube and Facebook Trending Tools Highlighted Parkland Conspiracy Theories

An algorithm change apparently designed to keep fake news out is precisely what put a Parkland conspiracy video at the top of YouTube's Trending section. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Startup’s Test Shows How Harassment Targets Women Online

Kapwing changed the avatar on its customer-service chat widget from a woman to a man, and then a cat. The harassment stopped. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

You Don't Need a Personal Genetics Test to Take Charge of Your Health

That in-home DNA test won't tell you much about how to eat or exercise. Fortunately, you don't need it to. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Snakelike Skin Gives a Robot the Power to Crawl

Researchers report today that they’ve designed an inflatable robot with its own scales that automatically pop out to get a grip. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

WhatsApp CEO Brian Acton Invests $50 Million in Newly Formed Signal Foundation

WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton has taken on the leadership of the non-profit behind that popular encryption app—and given it a serious injection of cash. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'The Last Jedi''s User Interfaces Aren't Just Cool-Looking

Every display in the latest Star Wars film exists to help tell the story. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Harvest Wi-Fi Review: Easy Indoor Growing

The AeroGarden is a hydroponic garden that lets you easily grow culinary herbs indoors. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'All Our Asias' Is a Vital Reminder That Creators Matter

The beautiful, surreal indie game about Asian heritage is made all the stronger by the self-conscious inclusion of its own maker. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best Backpacks for Work (2018): GoRuck, Peak Design, Chrome, Tom Bihn

These are the work bags that we absolutely adore. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ajit Pai’s Plan Will Take Broadband Away From Poor People

Opinion: Gutting the FCC’s Lifeline program undermines the most vulnerable Americans. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

xView Detection Challenge: Help the Pentagon Analyze Satellite Images

The Defense Department is offering $100,000 for artificial-intelligence algorithms that can identify items such buildings and trucks in satellite images. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Solve Genomics with the Blockchain? Why the Hell Not

Start-ups are clamoring to use cryptocurrency software to get and trade genome sequences for research and profit. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber Launches 'Express Pool' to Conquer the Commute

The company's bid to see more of its occasional users could threaten public transit. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Hackers Hijacked Tesla's Cloud to Mine Cryptocurrency

The recent rash of cryptojacking attacks has hit a Tesla database that contained potentially sensitive information. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What the Record-Setting Success of 'Black Panther' Means for the Future of Movies

After this weekend, everything is different. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Motorola Moto X4 is Almost Half-Off Right Now

Moto X4 is a fantastic phone at $400, and it's a steal at $250. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Math Behind Pennsylvania's Gerrymandered Map Getting Overturned

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court issued a new congressional map on Monday. These are the experts who helped make it happen. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

In Los Angeles, Dreamscape Immersive's Location-Based VR Brings You Into a New World

There’s far more immersive potential in a dedicated VR facility than what’s currently possible in your living room. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Work From Home Tips: Videoconferencing, Standing Desk

Whether you’re Zooming it in or not sitting down on the job, here’s how to do it right. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Winter Olympics 2018: The Physics of Blazing Fast Bobsled Runs

Four-person bobsled teams go faster than two-person teams—but why? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

APT37: Inside the Toolset of an Elite North Korean Hacker Group

Security researcher at FireEye break down the arsenal of APT37, a North Korean hacker team coming into focus as a rising threat. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Thank Maps for the Cadillac CT6's Super Cruise Self-Driving

Cadillac's answer to Tesla Autopilot uses a massive mapping database to rein in badly behaving drivers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Big Data Suggests Big Potential for Urban Farming

A global analysis finds that urban agriculture could yield up to 10 percent of many food crops—good news for its future as a force for sustainability. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside the Mueller Indictment: A Russian Novel of Intrigue

The cast of characters revealed in the special counsel's epic indictment is drawn from the overlapping circles of oligarchs, spooks, and mob figures. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Computer Uses Light—Not Electricity—To Train AI Algorithms

Startup Fathom Computing thinks optical computing can extend the gains of Moore's Law and light the way to the future of artificial intelligence. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Crispr Gene Editing Will Transform How We Eradicate Invasive Species

A conservationist wants to use Crispr to eliminate island predators. It's not brutal like poison, but it could transform our power over nature. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Podcasts and Voice Technology Are Changing How We Navigate the World

WIRED columnist Antonio García Martínez on how podcasts and smart speakers like Google Home and Alexa are revolutionizing communications. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

For Women in Cryptocurrency, a New Effort to Grow Their Ranks

Signers of the Blockchain Inclusive and Diversity Pledge commit to seek out underrepresented groups for investment, hiring, and mentorship opportunities. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Black Panther' Discussion: This One's Gonna Be Fun

We've seen it. You've seen it. It's time we all talked it out. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Could Scientists Use Silver Iodide to Make Snow for the Olympics?

You can theoretically "seed" snow in the atmosphere, but it's really hard to tell if it actually works. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best President's Day Sales (2018) on Laptops, TVs, and Gear

If you're looking for some surprising savings this weekend, we've dug up a ton for you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mechanical Keyboards: Aukey, Logitech Orion, Das Keyboard

Serious typists deserve a responsive keyboard. Here are three steps to tactile heaven. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple’s Move to Bring Health Care Records to the iPhone Is Great News

Opinion: The company’s decision to include an open API in its mobile phone OS has great promise for electronic health records. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Ongoing Battle Between Quantum and Classical Computers

The quest for "quantum supremacy"—unambiguous proof that a quantum computer does something faster than an ordinary computer—has paradoxically led to a boom in quasi-quantum classical algorithms. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Spectra S1 Review: A Nearly-Perfect Breast Pump

No pump will ever feel like a nursing baby, but the S1 comes closer than most. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Wannabe Smart Cities Can Learn From Ski Resorts

Why the Winter Olympics should inspire more than your next vacation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gear for Remote Workers: Pixelbook, Chrome Vega, Hydro Flask

When you’ve had more than enough of your coworkers, grab this gear and escape to a café. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Twitter's Reaction to McDonald's Changing the Happy Meal Tops This Week's Internet News

But the disappearing cheeseburger wasn't the only thing the internet was talking about last week. Catch up here. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Harman Kardon Allure Review: Alexa With a Side of Bass

Buy Harman Kardon’s Allure speaker for Alexa. Keep it for the thumpin' bass. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Want to Stop Climate Change? Educate Girls and Give Them Birth Control

Opinion: When women aren’t educated or empowered to make their own family planning decisions, the effects can lead to higher carbon emissions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Olympics 2018: Commentators Should Cut the Chit-Chat and Just Explain the Sport

Here’s an idea: Maybe just tell me what makes the Olympics a superhuman challenge. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Long Can a Neutron Live? Depends on Who You Ask

Two methods of measuring the neutron's longevity give different answers, creating uncertainty in cosmological models. But no one has a clue what the problem is. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Quest to Recreate the Olympics with Mechanical Turk

Why one Texas professor pays Turkers to post themselves doing Olympic events on YouTube. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

SpaceX Will Launch the First of Its Global Internet Satellites

They're just two in what will be thousands of orbiting routers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Sam Cossman’s Crazy-Fun, World-Improving, Somewhat Improbable Universe

How an idealistic entrepreneur turns wild experiences into viral videos into actual science into a going business concern. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Trump Still Gets Wrong About How Russia Played Facebook

The president's quote tweet of Facebook executive Rob Goldman misses how the Russians really influenced the election online. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Airport Controllers Trade the Tower for a Screen-Filled Room

At the newly expanded Fort Lauderdale airport in Florida, controllers watch their planes through radar and video, not line-of-sight. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Etch Clock Makes the Time Appear Out of Nowhere

The timepiece displays the time by pulling its thermoelastic membrane into the cavities beneath the clock's face. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Netflix's 'Altered Carbon' Is Over the Top in Every Way

Its worldbuilding is expansive and its detective is hard-boiled—it's sci-fi noir turned up to 11. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Even Geriatric Mars Rovers Know How to Snap Selfies

The Opportunity rover has been exploring Mars for 14 years. But that doesn't mean it can't put Curiosity's social media skills to shame. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Is Up With Those Pentagon UFO Videos?

The Department of Defense released two videos of so-called UFOs. Or did it? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Augmented Reality Is Shaping the Future of Play

Legacy toymakers like Disney, Lego, and Hasbro are all banking on AR to keep their toys relevant in 2018. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mueller Indictment Shows Russia's Internet Research Agency Inner Workings

The most chilling aspect of that blockbuster Mueller indictment? The bureaucracy behind Russia's onslaught. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Labor Board Rules Google’s Firing of James Damore Was Legal

Google released the former senior software engineer last August after he wrote a ten-page memo arguing that biological differences between men and women accounted for the gender disparity in software engineering. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Ruling Over Embedded Tweets Could Change Online Publishing

A federal judge from New York ruled that embedding a tweet containing an image in a webpage could be considered copyright infringement. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mueller Indictment: Russian Trolls Stole Real US Identities To Fool Facebook

A new Justice Department indictment alleges Russia's disinformation operations created bank and social media accounts using the stolen identities of real US citizens. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: Nick Thompson Discusses the Facebook Cover Story

This week, our guest Nick Thompson talks about Facebook, fake news, Russian propaganda, politics, and journalism. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mueller Indictment Against Russia Details Efforts to Undermine US Democracy

Robert Mueller's office has come out with a 37-page indictment that details the extraordinary lengths Russian agents went to influence the 2016 presidential election. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Big Engineering Behind Olympic Snowboarding's Big Air Event

It takes a well orchestrated team to build the sport's most epic ramp. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Copycat: How Facebook Tried to Squash Snapchat

In an excerpt from a new book on Snapchat, Billy Gallagher explains how Facebook fought back against a tiny rival's challenge. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Copycat: How Facebook Tried to Squash Snapchat

In an excerpt from a new book on Snapchat, Billy Gallagher explains how Facebook fought back against a tiny rival's challenge. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Copycat: How Facebook Tried to Squash Snapchat

In an excerpt from a new book on Snapchat, Billy Gallagher explains how Facebook fought back against a tiny rival's challenge. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Lab-Grown Meat Is Coming, Whether You Like It or Not

Soon enough, burgers will grow not just in fields, but in vats. If the sound of that bothers you, know that you’re not alone. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

David Cage, a Videogame Developer Who Finds Power in Pathos

'Detroit: Become Human' is a gripping, unsettling project, one that David Cage considers his most compelling. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Moment Battery Photo Case and Lens Review: Great But Pricey

Moment's lens system is the finest you can get for iPhones, but you'll pay for it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla Troubles, Flying Cars, and More Car News This Week

Plus: Tesla Model 3 struggles, GM's car-sharing service expands, and a Corvette drives back from the dead. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Taxing Uber and Lyft Could Fix City Traffic

WIRED columnist Felix Salmon on how a traffic tax on ride-sharing services would be more effective than congestion pricing. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Black Panther' Review: All That a Superhero Movie Can Be, and More

Ryan Coogler's movie overflows with truth and fire, providing an urgent counter-history for film and mass media. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

President’s Day Weekend Gear Sales (2018): Sonos, Bose, Dell, and More

If you're looking for some surprising savings this weekend, we've dug up a ton for you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Google Chrome Ad Blocker Has Already Changed the Web

Google started blocking the web's worst ads in Chrome on Thursday. Here's what it means for you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

White House Blames Russia for NotPetya, the 'Most Costly Cyberattack In History'

After its negligence on Russian election hacking, the Trump administration is taking Russia's global malware attack more seriously. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

These Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones Are Half-Off Right Now

If you're in the market for excellent noise-cancelling headphones, grab these and don't look back. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside the Mind of Amanda Feilding, Countess of Psychedelic Science

If LSD is having its renaissance, 75-year-old English countess Amanda Feilding is its Michelangelo. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook Notification Spam Has Crossed the Line

From SMS notifications to an egregious number of emails, the social media company's desperation has gone too far. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Pro-Gun Russian Bots Flood Twitter After Parkland Shooting

In the wake of Wednesday's Parkland, Florida school shooting Russian bots have taken to Twitter to stoke the gun control debate. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook's Onavo Protect VPN Offers Less Privacy Protection Than Other Apps

The "Protect" menu item in Facebook's mobile apps refers users to the company's Onavo Protect VPN, but the tool falls short of basic privacy standards. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Don't Cliff Jump Like a Dummy—Use Physics

You can measure the height of a drop with just a rock, a phone, and the gravitational force. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Your New Virtual Office: Augmented Realty in the Workplace

Augmented-reality workspaces will transform the way you do your job, and you won’t look weird doing it. At all. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

LimeBike's Expansion Shows How Bike-Share Wars Are Escalating

Rivalry among established Chinese companies and US startups has intensified into a trash-talking land grab involving electric scooters and electric bikes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Peter Diamandis Is the Latest Tech Futurist Betting on Stem Cells

Founder of the X Prize is turning his attention to fighting the onset of old age, one stem cell at a time. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Chrome Vega Brief Review: For the Unorthodox Professional

A work bag that converts from backpack to briefcase. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Airbus' Vahana Makes Its First Flight—And Now Must Defeat Bureaucracy

For aircraft like Airbus' Vahana, the FAA's outdated rules pose a more serious threat than gravity. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

These Perfectly Imperfect Diamonds Are Built for Quantum Physics

De Beers diamond company has a whole division to synthesize quantum-grade diamonds. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Want More 'Black Panther'? Here Are 5 Comics to Read

Want a crash course on T'Challa before hitting the theater this weekend? Start here. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This App Lets Drivers Juggle Competing Uber and Lyft Rides

Mystro gives ride-share drivers more leverage and says it can increase drivers' earnings by 30 percent. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

North Korea's Olympic Diplomacy Hasn't Stopped Its Hacking

Despite its Olympics diplomacy towards the South, the Kim regime is still engaged in brazen cybercrime targeting its neighbor. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How You Could Road Race—and Win—From Your Living Room

Virtual exercise is more immersive, dynamic, and—mercifully—distracting than a traditional treadmill or stationary bike. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Amtrak Survived Richard Nixon—Can It Overcome Donald Trump?

The latest budget proposal halves the federal government’s Amtrak commitment—including funding for a safer braking system. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Final, Terrible Voyage of the 'Nautilus'

Kim Wall went for a ride on a submarine, hoping to write a story about a maker of "extreme machines." She never did. I needed to know what happened. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gfycat Uses Artificial Intelligence to Fight Deepfakes Porn

Can a computer spot deepfakes? The GIF website Gfycat says it can. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Democratic Task Force Outlines Voting Security Plan, With First Primary Just Weeks Away

The Congressional Task Force on Election Security announced extensive recommendations for strengthening defense. But most of them won't happen any time soon. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Michael B. Jordan Is a 'Black Panther' Encyclopedia

The actor who plays Erik Killmonger in the new Marvel movie knows a lot of T'Challa trivia. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Korean DMZ: A Rare Look Inside the 'Scariest Place on Earth'

Just 40 miles north of Pyeongchang lies one the world's most dangerous places—and it's also home to an astonishing breadth of wildlife. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Bright are LED Flashlights? And What the Heck is a Lumen?

Some lights claim they max out at 900 lumens, but you can use a light sensor to make sure for yourself. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Caavo Review: Though Flawed, This Device Makes TV Easy Again

Like the ultimate universal remote, Caavo stitches together your TV devices and services. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Pinterest Now Lets You Reorder the Pins on Your Boards

Today’s update makes the image-saving service an even more capable productivity tool. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump's Infrastructure Plan Threatens to Leave Little Cities Behind

The White House's proposal might work for wealthier urban areas, but offers little help for cash-poor locales. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

HomePod Review: Only Apple Devotees Need Apply

Does it sound good? Sure, but that's the wrong question. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How the Internal Combustion Engine Keeps Getting Better

After more than a century, engineers are still finding ways to squeeze more power from less fuel. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook Funded Most of the Experts Who Vetted Messenger Kids

Equally notable are the experts Facebook did not consult: Two large nonprofits say they weren’t informed about the app until weeks or days before its debut. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

China Wants to Make a Mark in Space—But It'll Need a Little Help

When it comes to space, China has always come in third place. But a new partnership with Luxembourg might launch it into orbit. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The 'Black Panther' Director of Photography Is a Cinematic Superhero

Rachel Morrison is the first female cinematographer to be nominated for an Academy Award—and continues to blaze a trail. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

2018 Worldwide Threats Briefing: 5 Takeaways, From Russia to China

In a Senate hearing Tuesday, the heads of the three-letter intelligence agencies detailed their greatest concerns. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Would Delivery Drones Be All That Efficient? Depends Where You Live

Environmental scientists are using their models to pit drones against delivery trucks. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

When Modeling the Mississippi River, a Supercomputer Won't Do

Figuring out the Mississippi’s hydrodynamics matters so much that Louisiana has dropped $18 million on a 10,800-square-foot model of Big Muddy’s sinuous meanders. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Suunto Spartan HR Baro Review: The Smartwatch for Skiiers and Snowboarders

This sweet, sweet sportwatch is best for people who are much burlier than I am. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Eve V Review: Impressive, but Performance Could Be Better

We review the Eve V 2-in-1 PC ($1,599) and find it mostly very good. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Robots Don’t Deserve Workers’ Rights—Yet

WIRED columnist Jason Pontin on how robotic automation could someday transform human employment—and what we will owe our new AI workers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

New Study Shows Bay Area Residents Increasingly Distrust Tech Companies

A new survey shows that California residents—and the Bay Area specifically—has had it up to here with Big Tech. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Scientists Know How You’ll Respond to Nuclear War—And They Have a Plan

Using data from smartphones, satellites, remote sensors, and census surveys, modelers can create synthetic populations—and watch what they do in a disaster. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Everyone Hates Silicon Valley, Except Its Imitators

Leaders behind Silicon Prairie, Silicon Shire, and Silicon Holler say they see the flaws in the nation's tech hub, and hope to avoid the same mistakes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Introducing Google AMP Stories, A Whole New Way to Read WIRED

Optimized for your phone—permanent and searchable like the best of the web. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Amino Apps Makes the Case for Anonymity Online

The saying goes, "On the internet, no one knows you're a dog." Is that a good thing for an app for teens? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Inevitable Agony of Olympic Spoilers

In the age of push notifications it's nearly impossible not to get spoiled on a big win. Should fans just accept defeat? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Introducing Google AMP Stories, A Whole New Way to Read WIRED

Optimized for your phone—permanent and searchable like the best of the web. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watch Boston Dynamics’ SpotMini Robot Open a Door

The SpotMini extends an arm out of its head and turns a handle and opens the door and then props it open for its (armless) SpotMini friend to walk through. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Who's Going to Buy the International Space Station?

While NASA and space enthusiasts have been talking about privatizing the ISS for years, Monday’s announcement is the first time the idea has been officially endorsed by the White House. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Cryptojacking Found in Critical Infrastructure Systems Raises Alarms

Once confined to browsers, hijacking computers to mine cryptocurrency has branched out to dangerous places. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

"Olympic Destroyer" Malware Hit Pyeongchang Ahead of Opening Ceremony

Researchers at Cisco Talos detail a new piece of disruptive, highly infectious malware with a clear target: the Pyeongchang Olympics IT infrastructure. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Autocomplete Suggestions Are Still Racist, Sexist, and Science-Denying

The feature suggests that “Islamists are evil” and “Hitler is my hero,” among other offensive prompts. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Real Scientists Admit When They're Wrong

Right now society has an epidemic of the opposite: too many people with a bulldog unwillingness to admit when they’re factually wrong. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Razer Thresher Headset Review (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Ultimate)

Razer’s Thresher gaming headsets are comfy, but lack intuitive controls. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Star Wars News: 'Solo' Had Two Han Solos Behind the Scenes

The new guy got a little help from the man who made Han Solo famous. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Ice Skaters Turn Physics Into Astonishing Spins

Conservation of angular momentum is the name of the game. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Black Panther': Behind the Scenes of the Marvel Movie's Afrofuturism

The film's challenge was to imagine what Africans would have done given reign over their own culture. The answer is a future that Tony Stark never could have dreamed of. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How New Emoji Get Added to Your Phone

Every year, the governing body Unicode adds new emoji to the nearly 3,000 already in existence. Here's how it picks the additions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How WIRED's March 2018 Cover With Mark Zuckerberg Was Created

That bruised Mark Zuckerberg on the March 2018 cover? Here's how the photo-illustration was created to accompany "Facebook's 2 Years of Hell." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Is Now The Right Time to Try and End Measles?

WIRED columnist Maryn McKenna on why public health officials can’t decide whether the time is right to wage war against measles. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside Facebook's Hellish Two Years—and Mark Zuckerberg's Struggle to Fix it All

For two years, Facebook has been hijacked, vilified, and besieged. Here's the inside story of the struggle. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Snapchat's Snap Map Will Now Be Available On the Web

By bringing the Snap Map out of the app and onto the web, Snap hopes to bring Snapchat to the masses like never before. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Microsoft’s Antitrust Case Teaches Us About Silicon Valley

Twenty years after the US tried to break up Microsoft, a new crop of giants rule technology in an uneasy balance. And the government seems unable to stop them. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Quincy Jones' Latest Mind-Blowing Interview Tops This Week's Internet News

In a new interview the legendary producer proved to be a font of untapped information. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Winter Olympics 2018: Why I Love Watching Curling

Silence your phone, flip it over, and enter the alternate Curliverse where you can gently slide your worries down the ice on a cushion of tranquility. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

To Fund US Infrastructure, Charge by the Mile, Not the Gallon

The gas tax is bad, and there's a better way forward. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Can Season 2 of Netflix's 'Dark' Possibly Be Good?

'Dark'—Netflix’s first original series to be produced in Germany—is a somber intergenerational time-travel drama that may not be for everyone. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: New Horizons Breaks a Record for Long-Distance Photography

The spacecraft was 3.79 billion miles from Earth when it snapped this photo of a Kuiper Belt object. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

An Apple Leak, a Cybercrime Forum Takedown, and More Security News This Week

An Apple leak, a massive cybercrime forum, and more of the week's top security news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tech Deals: Amazon Kindle, Dell Notebooks, Rocket League

Looking for a new smart TV, loaded laptop, or e-reader? We have what you need right here. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

RHA MA650 Wireless Headphone Review: They Have Amazing Battery Life

If the aluminum exterior doesn't win you over, the solid battery life will. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Autocomplete Suggestions Are Still Racist, Sexist, and Science-Denying

The feature suggests that “Islamists are evil” and “Hitler is my hero,” among other offensive prompts. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Job One for Quantum Computers: Boost Artificial Intelligence

The fusion of quantum computing and machine learning has become a booming research area. Can it possibly live up to its high expectations? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The End of Waymo v. Uber Marks a New Era for Self-Driving Cars: Reality

The lawsuit encapsulated the way this industry used to work, and its end signals a shift into the future. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: Are You Addicted to Your Phone?

WIRED senior writer Robbie Gonzalez joins us this week to discuss addictive smartphone apps and the science behind technology addiction. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Time's Just About Up to Secure the 2018 Midterm Elections

The first primary for the 2018 midterm elections takes place March 6—and many states are still woefully underprepared. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Can Figure Skaters Master the Head-Spinning Physics of a Quintuple Jump?

As recently as a few years ago, a quintuple jump seemed out of the question. Here's what it would take. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber and Waymo Settle Autonomous Driving Tech Lawsuit for $245 Million

After a heated few days in court, Uber and Waymo have agreed to a truce—one that gives Google an added stake in its autonomous vehicle rival. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Neato Botvac Connected Review: It Can Conquer Domestic Chaos

A reasonable robot vacuum for a reasonable price. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Waymo v. Uber, Tesla Struggles, and More Car News This Week

Plus: Why lidar's such a big deal, a robocar gets slapped, and Porsche ramps up its electric plans. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Shadow of the Colossus' Review: A Game of Rituals, Being Re-Enacted Beautifully

The 2005 game has returned for a new generation, relating a story that is itself about retelling. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Winter Olympics 2018: Inside the Opening Ceremonies Drone Show

The Pyeongchang opening ceremonies included a performance by 1,218 drones working in concert—a new world record. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Esports Zerg-Rush the Olympics—But Can They Ever Become Official Events?

An Olympic-affiliated tournament. Gamers carrying the torch. Are these real progress for esports, or just feints? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Winter Olympics 2018: The Science of Ski Wax

Athletes rely on secret chemicals and technicians to make skis both glide and grip. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facing Water Crisis, Cape Town Turns to Desalination

Pockets of humanity may have to rely on desalination to survive drought in the very near future. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Behind Artificial Intelligence Lurk Oddball Low-Paid Tasks

As researchers attempt to apply artificial intelligence to daily life, they're paying "crowd actors" to film themselves performing routine tasks. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Polisis AI Reads Privacy Policies So You Don't Have To

Polisis, a machine-learning-trained tool, automatically produces readable charts of where your data ends up for any online service. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Physics of SpaceX's Wicked Double Booster Landing

What can we learn from the video of the simultaneous landings? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

These Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones Are Half-Off Right Now

If you're in the market for excellent noise-cancelling headphones, grab these and don't look back. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Altered Carbon' and TV's New Wave of Transhumanism

Nobody wants these dumb meat-sack bodies anymore. Now TV is asking if what replaces them will be any better. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How the Government Controls Sensitive Satellite Data

It might just buy exclusive rights to image it doesn't want out there. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Norovirus Is a Terrible Gut Bug. The Olympics Could Make It Worse

South Korean Olympics officials are dealing with an outbreak of norovirus among security personnel. If it spread to athletes, it could be very, very bad. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Car Scratch Removal Test: 3M, Turtle Wax, Meguiar's, Quixx

Our writer tests several tactics and products promising to remove scratches from your vehicle, be they tiny or deep. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Center for Humane Technology Wants to Spark a Grassroots Ethical Tech Revolution

Tristan Harris and the Center for Humane Technology wants to spark an ethical tech movement that starts with the people, not companies or Congress. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

As Our Feeds Have Grown, So Have the GIFs We Communicate With

Size and time limits are a thing of the past—and the creations that have emerged redefine the very way we communicate online. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Tale of the Painting Robot That Didn't Steal Anyone's Job

A robotic arm that paints and sands things never wanted to steal Eric Magallon's job—it wanted him to keep it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Outdated Auto Safety Rules Threaten the Self-Driving Car Revolution

Opinion: Modernizing car safety rules will foster innovation and possibly save tens of thousands of lives every year. Congress just needs to make it happen. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Which MacBook Should I Buy? (2018)

It's never been harder to buy the right Apple laptop. Let us help you with our MacBook buying guide! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Trade War With China Could Catch Tech in the Crossfire

China is bracing for the results of a US investigation of its technology-transfer policies, and some US tech firms fear the blowback. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why America Needs A Nationalized 5G Network

WIRED columnist Susan Crawford on why the US needs massive government mobilization to solve its digital divide Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Watch the 2018 Winter Olympics Online

Wondering how to stream the Winter Olympics? Try these three easy steps. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

One Man's Quest to Make Google's Gadgets Great

Google is leaning on Rick Osterloh to completely rewrite its strategy for hardware, with one core goal: Put its virtual assistant everywhere in people's lives. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Should Data Scientists Adhere to a Hippocratic Oath?

As concerns mount over the uses of data, some in the field are trying to forge ethical guidelines. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Catherine Price’s new book, “How to Break Up With Your Phone” presents a 30-day program for remembering that your time and attention are finite.

A new book presents a 30 day program for remembering that your time and attention are finite. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla Burns More Money Than Ever as Model 3 Production Crawls Along

But CEO Elon Musk is as optimistic as ever that the problems are only temporary. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Feds Take Down Infraud, a Cybercrime Forum That Lasted Seven Years

Infraud may not have been as famous as dark web markets like the Silk Road and Alphabay, but it far outlasted both. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Scammers Are Stealing Bitcoin on Twitter With a Classic Scheme

A new twist on the classic Nigerian Prince scheme has jumped from gaming communities to Twitter. And now it's spreading. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Build Your Valentine a Retro Gaming Console With These Deals: Vilros, Dell, Amazon Echo

Need new tech for yourself or your sweetie? We have a few suggestions here. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Photos: Meet the World's Most Hardcore LARPers

This is what it looks like to take Live Action Role Playing to the next level. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Analogue Super Nt Review: The Super Nintendo of the HD Era

The Super Nt is a Super Nintendo clone that lets you play SNES cartridges so accurately, it feels like the console never left. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Please Stop Me From Buying These 9 Gadgets From Outdoor Retailer

Trade shows are like shopping, but on steroids. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

With AI, Your Apple Watch Could Flag Signs of Diabetes

The connection between heart rate and diabetes is poorly understood. But that’s not stopping a deep learning tool from finding one in your wearables data. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Biopunks are Pushing the Limits With Implants and DIY Drugs

Surgically installed vibrator or earthquake-sensing foot sensors, anyone? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The AW609 Is a V-22 Osprey-Inspired Private Plane

Leonardo's AW609 is a VTOL aircraft meant for the civilian market. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside NBC’s Social Media Strategy for the 2018 Winter Olympics

The days of #NBCFail are over—the network is planning to keep the PyeongChang video pipe flowing free and strong. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Air Gap Hacker Mordechai Guri Steals Data With Noise, Light, and Magnets

Researcher Mordechai Guri has spent the last four years exploring practically every method of stealthily siphoning data off of a disconnected computer. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Something's Off About This Slow-Motion Bullet Video

It's time to do some physics-based forensics. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Bid to Solve California’s Housing Crisis Could Redraw How Cities Grow

California State Senator Scott Wiener is pushing a bill that would rejigger zoning laws—and fight climate change, reduce traffic, and build a new urban future Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Take Back Your Facebook News Feed With Settings and Extensions

It's easy to feel beholden to the Facebook's algorithm tweaks, but there are plenty of ways to customize your experience. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Microsoft, IBM Facial Analyses Struggle With Race and Gender

Study finds that facial-recognition services from Microsoft and IBM are significantly more accurate for men than women and for whites than blacks, adding to concerns about bias in artificial intelligence. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Self-Driving Cars Use Lidar Laser Sensors to See

Laser-shooting sensors are a key component of self-driving cars. But we can also use them to defeat our enemies. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

SpaceX Successfully Launches the Falcon Heavy—And Elon Musk's Roadster

The Falcon Heavy rocket is now the most powerful launch vehicle in the world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Winter Olympics 2018: What’s the Hardest Move in Ice Dancing? Twizzles

Olympians make things look easy when they're not. But the hardest parts of their jobs aren't always what you think. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

AI Just Learned How to Boost the Brain's Memory

If we can’t understand our own brains, maybe the machines can do it for us. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tom Bihn Brain Bag Review: Store More Stuff Than Mary Poppins

If my friends asked me to recommend a go-anywhere travel bag, this would be it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Olympics 2018: Like Bobsleigh Better Than Basketball? Fantasy Olympian Is Right For You

Also, fantasy basketball teams have nothing on the "Sore Lugers." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Can Crisis Line Messaging Help Improve Workplace Culture?

The nonprofit Crisis Text Line is launching a spin-off company that uses AI to help teach people how to talk to each other Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Snapchat, Wickr, Confide: How Ephemeral Messaging Threatens History

WIRED columnist Felix Salmon on the problem with disappearing-messaging apps. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Self-Driving Cars' Massive Power Consumption Is Becoming a Problem

All those computers and sensors can hurt fuel economy and range, practical problems for commercial systems. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Supersonic Parachutes Carrying NASA's Martian Dreams

A new generation of space scientists is using high tech materials to resurrect the long-neglected supersonic parachute. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The EPA’s Pollution Estimates Stink. Everyone Uses Them Anyway

And low-balling isn’t limited to toxic chemicals. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bob Mueller’s Investigation is Larger—and Further Along—Than You Think

We speak about the “Mueller probe” as a single entity, but it’s important to understand that there are no fewer than five separate investigations under the broad umbrella of the special counsel’s office. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Byton and Aurora Are Building a Self-Driving Electric SUV

The Chinese automaker and the star-studded self-driving startup have joined forces. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Nintendo Switch N00b Goes Hands-On With Labo

Nintendo's latest set of Switch peripherals bring the whimsy back into gaming. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Waymo and GM Lead the Self-Driving Car Race, New Data Shows

The numbers we have are a little jumbly, but they're the best we've got—and they do tell an interesting story. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Pixel Visual Core Now Adds HDR+ To Instagram, WhatsApp, and Snapchat Images

After months of lurking unused in Google's flagship Pixel 2 smartphone, the company's first homegrown, consumer-focused processor springs to life. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Physics of One of the Craziest Big Air Snowboard Tricks Ever

With elite athletes competing in the Olympic debut of Big Air in Pyeongchang, South Korea, expect to see more attempts of the quad cork 1800. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

NASA’s Proposed Moon Mission Offers Little Value at Astronomical Cost

Opinion: NASA is looking at sending people back into space. But taxpayer dollars are better spent on unmanned missions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

First 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Trailer Proves 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Exists

The long-awaited and long-troubled Han Solo standalone movie finally has a full trailer. Watch it here. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Germany Became the World's Safest Social Media State

WIRED’s new columnist Virginia Heffernan on how she escaped trolls by “moving” her Twitter to Germany. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Colgate Smart Electronic Toothbrush E1 Review: A Great Value

This $99 electronic toothbrush aims not just to get you brushing more, but to get you brushing better. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Can VR Survive in a Cutthroat Attention Economy?

Virtual reality has struggled to take hold in the world of Too Much Content, but here’s how (and where) it can thrive. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Want Awesome Robots? You'll Have to Best These Challenges

Number one: Robots can't be idiots. Number two: They probably shouldn't fall into fountains, either. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber is Loosing to Grab in Southeast Asia

The Uber of Singapore has figured out how to make ride-sharing work in the developing world: rethink everything. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Olympics Could Require Athletes' Genetic Code to Test For Doping

The falling cost of genome sequencing means the World Anti-Doping Agency could build a genetic baseline for every athlete. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Startup Unicorns Are Rare. This Study Suggests They Should Be Even Rarer

Not all shares are created equal, and preferences for some shareholders can leave employees with nothing after a company is sold. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Lomography Lomo'Instant Square Review: Great For Square Photo Lovers

A stylish new instant camera that's the first analog model to shoot on square Instax film. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Weighted Gravity Blanket Won't Cure All Your Sleep Woes

As sleep gadgets become more and more bizarre, the 25-pound Gravity Blanket offers an intuitive approach: Lie down, pull up the covers, and close your eyes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

President Trump's State of the Union Speech Tops This Week's Internet News

Social media dissected a lot of the facts of President Trump's speech to Congress. But it was a spelling error that brought the LOLs. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Gig Economy's Tipping Point

No good can come of turning a basic transaction into a “pay what you want” situation. Especially when employees—ahem, contractors—earn less than a living wage. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Era of Quantum Computing Is Here. Outlook: Cloudy

Quantum computers should soon be able to beat classical computers at certain basic tasks. But before they’re truly powerful, researchers have to overcome a number of fundamental roadblocks. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: The Curiosity Rover Snaps a Selfie on Mars

The Mars rover is driving along the Vera Rubin ridge, a slope rich in clay minerals that require water to form. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Electric Cars Could Destroy the Electric Grid—or Fix It Forever

A major uptick in driving on batteries will stress today's aging grid, but also offer an opportunity to make it way better. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Activist Bill McKibben Thinks Sci-Fi Can Help Fight Climate Change

The writer believes artists should be using their work to address environmental issues. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Autosploit, Strava Heat Maps, and More Top Security News This Week

The memo release, Olympics hacking, and more of the week's top security news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

To Advance Artificial Intelligence, Reverse-Engineer the Brain

Opinion: An MIT brain science professor argues that progress in deep learning research will come from the convergence of engineering and neuroscience. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Chrome Extensions the WIRED Staff Can't Live Without

If you're not loaded up on these extensions for Google Chrome, you're not living your best online life. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Replacements for Facebook News Feed: Nuzzel, Flipboard, Digg

Now that the social network is changing what shows up in your feed, you’ll have to go elsewhere for current news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How To Be a Bitcoin Thought Leader

Yes, even you, with the 53 Twitter followers, could probably convince someone of your crypto clairvoyance. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Devin Nunes Memo: Reading Between the Lines

The Devin Nunes memo that purports to show improper surveillance practices is out—and national security experts say it falls far short of the hype. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Self-Driving Cars Companies Are Using Remote Babysitters, And More Car News This Week

The video game-style secrets to self-driving cars, Waymo and Uber face off, and more car news from this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Airblaster Freedom and Ninja Suit Review: Like Pajamas for the Slopes

They're not for shy people. But once you go onesie, you may never go back. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Dirty Secret of California's Cannabis: It's Dirty

As cannabis use goes recreational in California, producers are facing a reckoning: They’ll either have to clean up their act, or get out of the legal market. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How NASA Tests Shapeshifting Plane Wings

Shape memory alloys could make plane wings that flap, to reduce drag, or increase stability in supersonic flight. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Altered Carbon' Review: This May Not Be the Cyberpunk Show You're Looking For

The Netflix adaptation has its moments, but never manages to marry its plot with the bigger ideas lurking in its premise. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why JP Morgan, Daimler Are Testing Quantum Computers That Aren't Useful Yet

Quantum computers hold great promise but aren't useful yet. Still, some companies are testing them for future applications in chemistry, banking and other fields. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Cocktail Kingdom Mixtin Review: A Great Piece of Barware

This new spin on the mixing vessel tries to rewrite the recipe for stirred cocktails. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Techie Candidates Like Brian Forde and Brianna Wu Walk a Fine Line Running For Congress

Lots of people with tech backgrounds are making a run in 2018. How much they play that up, though, depends on the district. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Watch the Super Bowl, Kitten Bowl, or Puppy Bowl Online (2018)

Our full guide to streaming the Super Bowl online (and the Puppy Bowl and Kitten Bowl). Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Survey Finds Conservatives Feel Out of Place in Silicon Valley

Online poll adds to concerns that political divisions are affecting tech workplaces. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

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