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Sony's latest Android phone is a little awkward, but snaps some beautiful shots. Our full WIRED review. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Softbank Pours $2.25 Billion Into GM's Self-Driving Car Biz

It’s the biggest deal yet in a nascent but booming industry, and confirms the automaker’s status as one of the leading players. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Xbox Is Losing the Console War—But That's a Good Thing

Not being on top makes it a lot easier for Microsoft to take risks with its hardware. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Expanse’s Epstein Drive Has Some Awesome Physics Baked In

You should never show a physicist a spaceship's control panel. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

From Apple HomePod to Google Daydream: All the Things We Loved in May

A look back at everything we tested and liked this month, as well as the most promising updates to the stuff we're already using. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Obama's US Digital Service Survives Trump–Quietly

Team created in 2014 to make the government more tech-friendly soldiers on, helping agencies work more efficiently and save money. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Messy, Malodorous Mystery of Marin's Dead 60-Foot Whale

It's the third reported stranding in the Bay Area in a week. The average here for an entire year is five to seven. So what’s going on? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Suzanne Ciani's New LP Wraps You in Quadraphonic Surround Sound

A new recording by synthesizer artist Suzanne Ciani is being released on a long-forgotten analog surround-sound format. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Airbus' H160 Helicopter Saves Pilots From Their Own Mistakes

If the pilot ever loses their bearings, a double-tap to the yoke automatically returns the helicopter to a stable, controlled attitude. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mapbox Uses Your Phone's Camera to Chart a Changing World

The mapping company's new software development kit will let its customers tap into data from their users' phone cameras to keep tabs on the streets in real time. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

With Venues, Oculus and Facebook Push Social VR Into New Territory

Concerts, sporting events, and movie nights—all live, in three dimensions, and surrounded by hundreds of strangers. What could go wrong? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Papua New Guinea Wants to Ban Facebook. It Shouldn't

The island nation is considering blocking Facebook for one month in order to collect information on fake profiles, pornography, and more. But the impact could be severe. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Preorder the Nintendo NES Classic Mini (And Make Sure You Get One)

Nintendo's tiny console is coming back, and here's how to get one on lock early. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Darpa Wants Everyone to Launch Tiny Satellites

A flock of little guys is less vulnerable to attack than one big bird. Also, you could maybe send them up with space balloons. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Creepy Rise of Real Companies Spawning Fictional Design

Speculative design tasks creators with building a better world through public thought experiments. But with companies like Google adapting the practice, it can feel like a taunting display of power. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Your Next Glass of Wine Might Be a Fake—and You'll Love It

Replica Wine makes cheaper copies of your favorite wine at a discount by analyzing its chemistry. Often, even professional critics can tell the difference. Is this heresy or just good business? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why the US-China ‘Trade War’ Remains a War of Words

Trump again threatened tariffs on Chinese goods, but if the past weeks are any guide, it would seem that harsh words may not translate into harsh actions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

23andMe Is Suing Ancestry Over Some Pretty Ancient IP

And the outcome of the case could reshape the genetic genealogy testing industry. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple’s HomePod Speaker Now Supports Stereo Pairing, Multi-Room Audio

The smart speaker gets a much-needed update. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

WIRED's Top Stories in May: I Saw Black and Blue, but I Heard Yanny

Plus: Robert Mueller continues to captivate, and people clearly have unlimited interest in Moviepass Unlimited. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple’s HomePod Speaker Now Supports Stereo Pairing, Multi-Room Audio

The smart speaker gets a much-needed update. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Set Away Messages for Texts and Other Apps

Going on vacation? Set your "out of office" autoreply for your email, then try these hacks to do the same for texts. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Makes the Prequels More Relevant Than Ever

Flying in the face of fans' expectations, Lucasfilm is using its new movies to make the prequels essential to the saga. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How the Tech Giants Created What Darpa Couldn’t

Facebook and Google's business models and flaws evoke a Darpa project shuttered in 2003. Americans didn’t want the government vacuuming up their data then—so why are we OK with private companies doing it now? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Wild Logistical Ride of the Ebola Vaccine's High-Tech Thermos

The hardest part of deploying a new Ebola vaccine is teaching people what it’s for. The second hardest part is getting it to them. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best Cheap PS4 and PS4 Pro Deals and Bundles (Summer 2018)

Whether you’re hunting for Monster Hunter or looking to play Star Wars: Battlefront II, these are the PlayStations to buy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Pentagon Will Expand AI Project Prompting Protests at Google

Project Maven, which uses artificial intelligence to identify objects in drone footage, has sparked protests among Google employees. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Welcome to Ghetto Gastro’s ‘Black Power Kitchen’ of Tomorrow

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are redefining the underground culinary world, and young chefs are eliminating gatekeepers while they cater to poor communities and celebs alike. Exhibit A: Ghetto Gastro. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Self-Driving Cars and the Agony of Knowing What Matters

New details from Uber's self-driving crash highlight the difficulty—and importance—of ignoring what doesn't matter, while recognizing what does. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook Is Giving Scientists Its Data to Fight Misinformation

For the first time, researchers will be able to access Facebook's data and publish their findings without pre-approval from the company. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Westworld' Recap, Season 2 Episode 6: Back to Life

After a run of lackluster episodes, HBO's series regained its footing with its most recent installment. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

We Really Need to Talk About That 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Twist

Did anyone see that coming? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Loop Earplugs Review: Hearing Protection That Looks Like Jewelry

You've never seen an earplug look this good. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Maybe DNA Can’t Answer All Our Questions About Heredity

Carl Zimmer's new book _She Has Her Mother’s Laugh_ is a book about the question genetics was invented to answer—and perhaps can't. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Forget Robo-Cars and Hit the Water on an Autonomous Boat

Rather than worrying about robo-taxis, researchers at places like MIT are making ships self-piloting to save fuel and prevent accidents. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

For the Best and Smartest Audio, Stick With Apple or Google

Alexa’s fine, but if you want superior audio with your AI, try one of these chatty speakers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook, Snapchat and the Dawn of the Post-Truth Era

Social media is destroying our notion of an agreed-upon Truth, taking us back to the oral tradition of pre-literate days. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

These Spinning Disks of Gas and Dust Reveal How Planets Get Made

Detailed images of disks swirling around young stars show the details of how solar systems come to be. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How WIRED Lost $100,000 in Bitcoin

We mined roughly 13 Bitcoins and then ripped up our private key. We were stupid—but not alone. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Automakers Are Making Car Ownership Optional

Monthly car subscriptions through startups like Carma Car, Fair, and Flexdrive offer all the utility of ownership with none of the hassle. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Scuttled Peace Summits and Arrested Development Trouble Top This Week's Internet News

North Korea, mansplaining, and all the other online brouhahas you may have missed this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Boost Your Nintendo Switch Experience With These Accessories

A rich ecosystem of Switch add-ons makes Nintendo’s compact console even more fun. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bose SoundTouch 300 Soundbar Review: Better Than Sonos?

Despite a bulky remote, the Bose SoundTouch 300 soundbar and Acoustimass 300 subwoofer deliver where it matters most: sound. Our full WIRED review. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

There's Nothing Noble about Science’s Nobel Prize Gender Gap

Opinion: Given the dearth of women receiving the top science prizes, it's time for the Nobel Committee to revamp how it awards great work. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Classical Math Problem Gets Pulled Into Self-Driving Cars

A century ago, the great mathematician David Hilbert posed a probing question in pure mathematics. A recent advance in optimization theory is bringing Hilbert’s work into the modern world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Puppy Brain Scans Could Help Pick the Best Dog Bomb Sniffers

Researchers are working to identify behavioral and neurological indicators that determine which lil puppers will grow into good bomb-sniffing doggos. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Big Tech's Fight for Net Neutrality Moves Behind the Scenes

Google, Facebook, and others didn't join a "Red Alert" day earlier this month, but they are backing a lawsuit to restore net neutrality rules. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Meet TESS, the Exoplanet Hunter

NASA's satellite takes on the exploratory work of the Kepler mission, which so far has discovered more than 2,000 planets orbiting other stars. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

VR Headsets That Will Transport You, Wherever the Destination

Whether you’re beaming up to the *Enterprise* or crashing your friend’s destination wedding from your sofa, these headsets take you there. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Would Mind-Reading Really Be Like?

Telepathy has been a common trope in sci-fi for decades, but how would it work if it was real? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

T-Mobile Web Portal Exposed 74 Million Accounts, and and More Security News This Week

Hacking back, Trump's poor security hygiene and more of the week's top security news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Suunto 3 Fitness Review: Attractive and Versatile

Suunto’s low-end sports watch is great for the millennial multisport athlete on a budget. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

5 Longreads For a Long Weekend

From the incredible true story of the collar bomb heist to everything science has taught us about the hangover. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Israel's Self-Flying 'Cormorant' Whisks Soldiers to Safety

Tactical Robotics' autonomous aircraft may not look too cool, but it might make battlefields safer, and eventually help civilians fly around town. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Social Media Became a Pink Collar Job

When companies ask for sociable, flexible, compassionate workers, they’re silently signaling women to sign-on to an undervalued job that powers the digital economy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Classical Math Problem Gets Pulled Into Self-Driving Cars

3 Laptops Powerful Enough to Take Your Gaming On the Go

Don’t leave your latest gaming obsession at your desk. With these powerful laptops, you can level up wherever, whenever. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Physics of Accelerating Spacecraft in The Expanse

There are no pew-pew lasers or faster-than-light space travel here—just serious science. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Meaty,' 'Broad Band' and 10 More Books You Must Read This Summer

Fiction. Nonfiction. Science! Looking for some beach reads? This list is a good place to start. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber's Self-Driving Crash, Elon's Twitter Rage, and More Car News This Week

Plus: updates on Tesla Model 3 production, Porsche's new Cayenne hybrid, and college kids make the Camaro into a tree-hugging muscle car. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inconvenient Minifauna and the Invasion of the Hammerhead Flatworms

Based on the amount of media attention they’re getting, the worms might work to bring attention to the upending of ecosystems by invasive species. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Four Rules for Learning How to Talk To Each Other Again

Leading an evidence-based life just might help us have a less-polarized national conversation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What to Think About Before Buying a Used Smartphone

New isn’t always better, but there are three key things to consider before you take the pre-owned plunge. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How the Media Helped Legitimize Extremism

A new study, by a respected scholar on internet culture, winds up a penetrating indictment of journalism's internal inconsistencies. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Can a City Really Sue an Oil Company for Climate Change?

In a federal court in San Francisco, a judge heard a motion to dismiss from five fossil fuel companies, the defendants in the suit brought by San Francisco and Oakland. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

187 Things the Blockchain Is Supposed to Fix

Businesses and entrepreneurs are racing to deploy blockchain technology against all manner of problems, and perceived opportunities. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Digital Pill Prototype Uses Bacteria to Sense Stomach Bleeding

Researchers are cooking up pill-sized sensors to detect medical molecules and possibly diagnose other gastrointestinal ailments. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Photographs of Buildings That Become Abstract Art

Nikola Olic flattens out skylines to create beautiful, often witty juxtapositions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Your Next Workplace Harassment Training Might Be in VR

Traditionally, on-the-job training has been schlocky video or snoozy slide deck, but Morgan Mercer of Vantage Point wants to put you in the room. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

California's Heavy-Handed Plan to Regulate the Self-Driving Car Biz

Self-driving industry reps are not happy with the Public Utilities Commission's proposed plan for how driverless taxis should operate—especially the requirements that they offer services for free and ban pooled rides. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

10 Great Shows You Can Binge-Watch in a Single Weekend

Happy long weekend, but RIP outside time. (And the feeling in your butt.) Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Students Turn Chevy's Camaro Into a Eco-Happy Future Machine

College teams from around the country competed by making hybrid and electric versions of the muscle car. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Are Avocados Toast?

What will we eat in 2050? California farmers are placing bets. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Neato Botvac D7 Connected Review: One of the Best Botvacs

Neato's high-end botvac lets you program no-go lines and does a quick, thorough clean. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

35 Best Memorial Day Sales (2018): Laptops, TVs, Appliances

Summer has begun, and so have a lot of 2018 Memorial Day sales on TVs, laptops, robovacs, appliances, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How a New Era of Privacy Took Over Your Email Inbox

Europe's GDPR, which takes effect Friday, was supposed to give consumers more insight into how their personal information is collected and used. It's not turning out that way---yet. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Give the Robots Electronic Tongues

Roboticists have to not only in create artificial senses of touch and taste, but figure out what robots should *ignore* in a human world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Sony's 4K Projector Offers More Than Meets the Eye

The coffee-table-sized Sony LSPX-A1 conceals a powerful speaker system—plus provides ample storage for your art books. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Europe's New Data Protections Will Affect You Too. Here's How.

Yes, they mainly affect those who live inside the EU. But non-Europeans should pay attention too. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

AI Chatbots Try to Schedule Meetings—Without Enraging Us

However trivial it may sound, it's a monstrously difficult challenge. Luckily, the employees of X.ai are some of the most dedicated nerds you’ll ever meet. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Amazon Kindle Ebook Readers Are $30 Off Right Now

If you've been holding off on that new Kindle, now's your chance. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Exclusive: Facebook Opens Up About False News

In a rare interview, eight Facebook executives talk about the challenge, and their progress, in battling clickbait and falsehoods. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Stealthy, Destructive Malware Infects Half a Million Routers

Cisco researchers discover a new router malware outbreak that might also be the next cyberwar attack in Ukraine. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook Is Beefing Up Its Two-Factor Authentication

The update, now available to most users, comes several months after Facebook was criticized for spamming users' two-factor authentication phone numbers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Emilia Clarke Wants a Chewbacca Tattoo—and a Dragon

The 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' actress loves her co-star. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Thanks to Binges and Benders, Postmates Knows the True You

A team of data scientists at the anything-goes delivery company revealed our collective whims, whether it’s scarfing brisket, stockpiling sex toys, or splurging on caviar. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Porsche's Cayenne E-Hybrid Checks Your Route to Pick Your Power

The luxury SUV looks down the road to see where you need battery power, and where you need old-fashioned internal combustion. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

So Long, Glassholes: Wearables Aren't Science Projects Anymore

The end of Google Glass wasn’t even the end of Google Glass. More than that, the idea of augmented reality has been normalized. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Robotic Pollinator Is Like a Huge Bee With Wheels and an Arm

In a world with too many humans and not enough pollinators, robots like the BrambleBee could help. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nura Nuraphone Review: Headphones That Tune Themselves to Your Ears

The Nuraphone Bluetooth headphones feel strange, but their customized audio reigns supreme. Our full review and guide. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Truth-Affirming Powers of a Good, Old-Fashioned Netflix Binge

Online, the barriers between fiction and nonfiction blur. But there's a throwback way to right this disorientation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Scientists Are Using AI to Painstakingly Assemble Single Atoms

A machine’s atom-wide tip could help usher in an era of microscopic circuits. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Congress Is About to Learn Just How Little Science Knows About Tech Addiction

But political interest—and political capital—could drive the research needed for evidence-based policies. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Laser Battle Against Blood-Sucking Parasites of the Deep

What can salmon farmers do against the scourge of tiny fish-killing sea lice? Fry them. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Review: It May Be Inessential, But It’s Also Utterly Delightful

There are few, if any, revelations here, and some of the fleshed-out backstory is woefully dumb, but Han finally gets the solo adventure he deserves. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bell Labs' Gadget Communicates Human Emotions Through Touch

Thanks to some innovations at Bell Labs, you’ll soon be able to express your heart through your sleeve. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Rogue One' and 6 More Great Sci-Fi Movies Streaming Now

It's time to catch up on the classics. Here's where to start. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Physics of How a Mirror Creates a Virtual World

Human eyes are sort of dumb—but you can trick them into being smart. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Math Says Urinals in Planes Could Make Lavatory Lines Shorter for Everyone

As long as you've got the exact right number of urinals. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

America's Fastest-Growing Urban Area Has a Water Problem

As St. George, Utah grows, it will have to cut down on its high water consumption or pay handsomely for it—or both. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

18 Memorial Day Camping Gear Picks (2018): Tents, Sleeping Bags, Coolers, Insect Repellent

Summer's here, y'all! Time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Batteries Still Suck, But Researchers Are Working on It

Technologists have devised a variety of ways in which lithium batteries can be tweaked to improve battery density, and maybe more importantly, battery safety. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watch SpaceX Launch NASA's Next Earth-Observing Satellites

And five communications satellites from Iridium are piggybacking on the ride. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Political Theater of Controlling Ebola With Border Checks

At best, thermometer-wielding guards waste resources; at worst they slow aid and supplies. So why do we still build checkpoints? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Following a Tuna from Fiji to Brooklyn—on the Blockchain

Startups—and big companies like IBM and Walmart—are betting that blockchain technology will change how goods travel around the world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

WIRED’S Predictions for Bots, Blockchain, Crispr, and More

You're not working in VR or watching robotrucks rumble down the highway yet. But the future is coming, and we should be ready. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Engineers Don't Totally Dig Elon Musk's LA Tunneling Promises

The Boring Company CEO makes a lot of promises about advancing tunneling and clearing congestion, but not everyone buys in. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Hunting for Frankenstein Amid Switzerland's Melting Glaciers and Nuclear Bunkers

For one photographer, Mary Shelley's sci-fi novel is more relevant than ever. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The 6-Foot Chinese Giant Salamander Is in Serious Trouble

Scientists figured out one species is actually at least five. Which means conservationists have been going about trying to save the creature all wrong. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Star Wars News: Life After 'Solo' May or May Not Include a Lando Movie

Will Donald Glover be getting his own 'Star Wars Story'? It's not impossible! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Self-Driving Cars Will Reshape Cities

Urban planners can ditch those outdated layouts and transform the city into a joyful mess of throughways and byways optimized not for cars but for people. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Line Between Big Tech and Defense Work

Employees at Google are protesting a Pentagon contract. But there are few signs of unrest over CIA deals at Amazon and Microsoft. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

John Kelly's Comments on Immigration Top This Week's Internet News

The White House chief of staff's comments about immigration had a lot of people online talking last week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Nintendo Switch Deals and Console Bundles (2018)

The best Nintendo Switch console deals and bundle prices. Also the games and essentials you'll want on day one. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The US Needs an Artificial Intelligence Strategy—Just Like France, China, and the EU

Opinion: Rep. John K. Delaney argues that if the United States wants a prosperous economy, it needs a national plan for artificial intelligence. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

You Can Send Invisible Messages With Subtle Font Tweaks

Researchers have developed a new technique called FontCode that hides secrets in plain sight. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A New World’s Extraordinary Orbit Points to Planet Nine

Astronomers argue that there’s an undiscovered giant planet far beyond the orbit of Neptune. A newly discovered rocky body has added evidence to the circumstantial case for it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Is It Weird for Conservatives to Like 'Star Trek'?

On the latest 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, writer Ana Marie Cox discusses Ted Cruz's love of one of the most openly liberal TV shows. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Mugshots.com Indictment, Lost Grenades, and More Security News This Week

Critical Cisco bugs, lost grenades, and more of the week's top security news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Mars Gets Pac Man Fever

NASA just released an image of a crater-dune combination it is calling Bachan Pac-Man. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Weekend Tech Deals: Apple Watch, Neck Massagers, Monitors

Computer monitors, TVs, laptops, desktops, and even the Apple Watch are all on sale this weekend. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Location-Sharing Disaster Shows How Exposed You Really Are

The failures of Securus and LocationSmart to secure location data are the failures of an entire industry. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google, Alibaba Spar Over Timeline for 'Quantum Supremacy'

Google says it expects to reach an important milestone for quantum computing this year. Not so fast, says Alibaba. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Not Watch the Royal Wedding

The digital world invites you to virtually attend Meghan Markle and Prince Harry of England’s marriage this weekend. But frankly, you don’t give a damn. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fed Up With Apple's Policies, App Developers Form a 'Union' Ahead of WWDC

A group identifying itself as The Developers Union worries its members cannot earn a living by writing software built on Apple’s existing values. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Swedish Designer Creating Edible Robots

Erika Marthins fuses food with tech to create a futuristic noshing experience. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

New Kitchen Knives from Shun and Kikuichi Cutlery

Our kitchen gear expert gives you some points to consider when adding a new blade to your quiver. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber's Flying Cars, Tesla's Autopilot Fight, and More Cars News This Week

Plus: the sticky icky problem of trucking marijuana around California, Acura's new infotainment system, and how just one autonomous car can help kill traffic. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nanit Sleep System Review: Perfect for Sleep-Deprived New Parents

Nanit’s clever algorithm coaches you to help your infant get a better night’s sleep. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Congress' Latest Move to Extend Copyright Protection Is Misguided

Opinion: Law professor and copyright expert Lawrence Lessig argues that Congress is once again selling the public domain to the special interests. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Kik Founder Plots a Rebel Alliance Against Facebook's 'Death Star'

Ted Livingston is tired of Facebook copying Kik's features. To protect his cryptocurrency, he wants other apps to adopt it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Net Neutrality Is Just a Gateway to the Real Issue: Internet Freedom

The Senate vote wasn't about net neutrality. It was about making world class internet, in all its forms, a powerful political issue—with rippling effects come 2020. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Shape-Shifting Robot That Evolves by Falling Down

Evolutionary robotics is a potentially powerful way to get machines to master novel terrain on their own, no hand-holding required. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gruesome Jihadi Content Still Flourishes on Facebook and Google+

Despite improvements to algorithmic filtering, Facebook and Google+ still host scores of ISIS and related content and accounts that sometimes stay up for months. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mesmerizing Photos of Finland's Icebound Archipelago

These drones-eye aerial shots capture a Scandinavian summer destination in off-season transition. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

More Artists Are Writing Songs in the Key of AI

Collaborating with the likes of Sony’s Flow Machine and IBM’s Watson, music producers, K-pop stars, and YouTubers are enlisting AI to crank out hits. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

LG G7 ThinQ Review: A Good Phone With Some Machine Learning to Do

LG’s G7 may confuse your houseplants for ham, but it’s still a top Android phone. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

5 Comics to Read Before You See 'Deadpool 2'

Want to know what's up with Josh Brolin's character Cable? Here's your primer. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Spermbots Offer a Promising New Way to Target Cancer

After discovering that sperm could be coaxed into carrying chemotherapy drugs, researchers shifted their focus from inducing life to slaying reproductive cancer. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bike Commuter Buying Guide: 14 City Cycling Essentials

Even if you’re not a cycling pro, this stuff will help you ride to work like one. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Physics—and Physicality—of Extreme Juggling

The world's best numbers juggler can throw and catch 14 balls. Once. Has he reached juggling's limit? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fun Ideas That Keep Kids Learning Even After School's Out

Boredom is just the start of an adventure. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Happened to Internet.org, Facebook's Grand Plan to Wire the World?

Five years ago Mark Zuckerberg debuted a bold vision of global internet. It didn’t go as planned—forcing Facebook to reckon with the limits of its own ambition. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

4 Key Takeaways From Mueller’s First Year—and What’s Next

One year in, Robert Mueller’s investigation into Trump and Russia appears poised to connect all the pieces of the puzzle. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Complete History And Future of Robots

Here's the WIRED guide to catch you up on everything you should know about robotics. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Is Tesla's Autopilot Safe? Finding Out Demands Better Data

Elon Musk has made bold claims about his sort of self-driving feature’s saving lives, but the truth is far trickier, and harder to reach. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Sam Harris and the Myth of Perfectly Rational Thought

Sam Harris, the famous proponent of New Atheism is on a crusade against tribalism but seems oblivious to his own version of it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Senate Approves Measure to Save Net Neutrality

XX Republicans joined with Democrats to pass a resolution that would restore the Obama-era rules against blocking or throttling lawful content. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Physics of NASA's New Mars Helicopter

Needless to say, this coaxial, self-powered chopper is *not* your traditional helicopter. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Jigsaw's Going to Protect Campaigns From Online Attacks

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How 'Fortnite,' a 'Gamer's Game,' Took Over the World

Epic's free-to-play battle royale title defies all conventional wisdom about crossover gaming success. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Graduation Gift Ideas: The 16 Best Gifts For Your Recent College Grad

Here are 16 of the best graduation gift ideas for the newly-minted grad in your life. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Marfa, Texas Is Getting Its Own Solar-Powered Stonehenge

English artist Haroon Mizra is recreating an ancient archeological "stone circle" in Marfa—and adding a modern twist. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

It Takes a Single Autonomous Car to Prevent Phantom Traffic Jams

New research shows that the presence of just one connected, automated car can smooth traffic for everyone. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

RAVPower Wireless Charger Deal: Save 30 Percent

Grab a discount on RAVPower's fast, beautiful wireless chargers until the end of May. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Is This Stem Cell Clinic Really Making Cancer Vaccines?

In a Facebook live video, the CSO of one of the largest networks of stem cell clinics in the country touted a new, unregulated treatment. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Is Ajit Pai, Nemesis of Net Neutrality

Star Wars references. Dorky tweets. Goofy videos. FCC chair Ajit Pai just wants to be one of the tech nerds, but he seems to be trying to destroy everything they believe in. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tax Compromise Gives Amazon’s Latest Seattle Office New Life

The city council cut a proposed per-employee fee nearly in half, after Amazon and more than 100 other companies opposed the original plan. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Unreal Views of the Trippy Colors in Ethiopia's Danakil Desert

This hydrothermal field in Dallol puts on a hell of a show. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Much Sex, Violence and Hate Speech Is on Facebook?

Facebook issued its first report on objectionable content, showing the prevalence of graphic violence is rising, as is Facebook’s ability to detect it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Henry the Sexbot Wants to Know All Your Hopes and Dreams

Sex doll maker RealBotix is betting that that AI can help its latest creation offer an extra layer of companionship that goes beyond sex. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Insect-Sized Flying Robot Is Powered by Lasers

It’s the first robo-fly that doesn’t need to be tethered to a power supply. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Record Calls on Your Smartphone

Between new apps like TapeACall and good old-fashioned hardware, there are plenty of ways to save key conversations. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best Apple iPad to Buy in 2018

Buying an iPad is more complicated than it needs to be, but we're here to help. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Americans Can't Have Audi's Super Capable Self-Driving System

And the automaker's reasons point to the American struggle to adapt to a new kind of driving. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

When the Blockchain Skeptic Walked Into the Lions' Den

Jimmy Song, a venture partner at Blockchain Capital, tells the biggest cryptocurrency conference of the year that blockchain is a solution in search of a problem. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Want an Xbox One X? It's $100 Off Right Now

For a new console like the Xbox One X, this $100 discount is pretty amazing. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Darpa's Next Challenge? A Grueling Underground Journey

Darpa calls on researchers to autonomously explore the innards of Earth. Get ready for high drama and some fantastical-looking robots. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Ethically Iffy 'Philanthropy'

Tech moguls like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk aren't using their money to solve today's pressing problems. They're trying to change the world...again. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Untold Story of Robert Mueller's Time in the Vietnam War

Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s job is to make sense of how Russia hacked the 2016 election. But to make sense of Mueller, you have to revisit some of the bloodiest battles of Vietnam. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Wearables Company Whoop Moves to a $30 Monthly Subscription Model

Curious consumers can now get one of Whoop's sports-tracking wearables, beloved by elite athletes, for a $30 monthly fee. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Garmin Forerunner 645 Music Review: Rock Out

Runners: It's time to give your trusty iPod the Viking funeral it deserves. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Race to Save Arctic Cities As Permafrost Melts

As the ground shifts beneath their feet, officials in Canada’s Nunavut turn to creative engineering to save scarce homes—and plan for a future built on bedrock. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Lessons from California Mudslides: Science's Credibility Is At Stake

Opinion: Residents' failure to follow evacuation orders in Montecito signal a loss of faith in science. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Japanese Space Bots That Could Build ‘Moon Valley’

The Lunar X Prize may be dead, but this startup still wants to go to the moon. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tech Addiction and the Business of Mindfulness

Meditation isn’t for you? These phone-free social media workshops promise to build the mindfulness right into your technology. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Westworld' Is Turning Into Lost—for Better or for Worse

Season 2 has already introduced more weird symbols, hidden bunkers, and beaches. Anyone else feel like they’ve heard this song before? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Vehicle of the Future Has Two Wheels, Handlebars, and Is a Bike

The future of transportation looks to be merging with sci-fi. But the bike-tech revolution reminds us that innovation isn’t always about the totally new. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Ongoing Saga of Michael Cohen Tops This Week's Internet News

President Trump's personal lawyer continued to dominate the news last week. Here's why. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

ROVR RollR 60 Review: Cold Storage

This ice chest keeps its cool for days—but at 45-pounds empty, good luck lugging it around. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

California Cannabis Regulations Make Shippers Report to the Feds

To truck marijuana around the Golden State, you might have to register your vehicle with a federal government that's not too keen on your new small business. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Artificial Neural Nets Grow Brainlike Cells to Find Their Way

Faced with a navigational challenge, neural networks spontaneously evolved units resembling the brain cells that help living animals track their location. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Mini-Moons Make Saturn’s Rings Extra Groovy

Pan, the “ravioli moon,” carves a path through the pretty debris ringing this most photogenic of planets. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Hard Could It Be to Repopulate the Planet?

Over the years, sci-fi's approach to so-called "Adam and Eve stories" has evolved immensely. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Hidden Alexa Commands, Cell Phone Tracking, and More Security News This Week

Hidden Alexa commands, cell phone tracking, and more security news this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Russia-Linked Facebook Ads Targeted a Sketchy Chrome Extension at Teen Girls

Among the Russian ads released by House Democrats this week were links promoting malicious Chrome extensions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Pet Cameras: Furbo, Petzi, Petchatz, Pawbo

These cameras developed especially for pet owners let you check up on your dog or cat—and feed them treats—over the internet. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Weekend Tech Deals: Google Home Mini, Dell, Raspberry Pi, Anker

Google’s adorable, affordable home assistant device is now (almost) two for the price of one. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber's Flying Car Plan Meets a Regulator It Can't Ignore: The FAA

The FAA is down with drones, but it has a whole lot of questions before it lets Uber fill them with people. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook Just Tapped the Next Mark Zuckerberg

A major reorganization gave promotions to these six key executives—only one of whom is a woman. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Crazy Legacy of Jack Kirby’s Forgotten 2001: A Space Odyssey

Eight years after the the release of Stanley Kubrick’s film, Marvel and Jack Kirby turned it into one of the least-remembered chapters of comic book history. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Congress, Privacy Groups Question Amazon's Echo Dot for Kids

The groups are concerned that Amazon's new services aimed at children promote dependence on technology and may jeopardize kids' privacy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bell Labs' 'Only Human' Art Project Brings People Together Through Tech

Bell Labs has teamed up with a group of resident artists to explore the emotional and social elements of machine-human interactions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bell Labs' 'Only Human' Art Project Brings People Together Through Tech

Bell Labs has teamed up with a group of resident artists to explore the emotional and social elements of machine-human interactions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bolivia Is Landlocked. Don't Tell That to Its Navy

A century ago Bolivia lost a major piece of itself: the sea. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Something's Off With the Turbolaser Shots in The Last Jedi

I'm OK with movies fudging science a bit—except when the rules of "physics" change within their universe. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber's Flying Cars, Tesla's Troubles, and More Car News This Week

Plus: Rolls-Royce's $325,000 SUV, how street design can save lives, and Nashville says 'nope' to public transit. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Trump Administration Plays Catch-Up on Artificial Intelligence

At the Trump White House's first major engagement with leaders in AI, the administration mostly watched and learned. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Saying Goodbye to 'Halo Online,' the Fan Game That Recreated a Decade-Old Classic

Halo Online never officially came out outside of Russia, but thanks to a fan mod boasted a massive community for years. Now it's done. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

HTC Vive Pro Review: An Expensive VR Upgrade

HTC’s Pro-grade headset is the most immersive VR system out there, and you probably shouldn’t buy it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Facebook Binds, and Shatters, Communities

If a platform can provide community, we’ll gladly give up privacy—as we have throughout human history. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Save Lives With Slower Streets—Not Self-Driving Cars

Autonomous vehicles could save lots of lives, someday. Right now, we need better street design. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Is Amazon Prime Still Worth It?

Amazon Prime's price increase kicks in today—but it's still a bargain for most people. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Can This AI-Powered Baby Translator Help Diagnose Autism?

With enough data from the Chatterbaby app, researchers could mine irregularities in cry patterns for signals about hunger, pain—and maybe one day, autism. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Microsoft Enabling Javascript in Excel Has Security Pros Anxious

Enabling JavaScript should make Excel more powerful, but increasing access points makes it even more of a web security nightmare than it already is. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

MoviePass Rival Sinemia Is in It for the Long Haul

Sinemia may have an awkward name, but its movie subscription plans are priced for sustainable growth. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

House Democrats Release 3,300 Russia-Linked Facebook Ads

In the most extensive look yet at the IRA troll factory's Facebook efforts, familiar themes emerge. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Brutal Normalcy of the War on Terror

Seemingly mundane images tell the story of our two-decade-long battle. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Photo of the Week: Hawaii's Massive Volcano Seen From Above

Photographer Demian Barrios used a drone to capture the stunning image of Kilauea's fissure. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best 4K Streaming Device (2018): Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast

We compare the best 4K HDR TV media streaming devices from Roku, Google, Apple, and Amazon. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside the Arena Where Drones Battle a Wall of 1,300 Computer Fans

In Caltech’s fancy new drone arena, the machines face terrifying atmospheric disturbances, all to help shape the future of flight. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

T-Mobile-Sprint Merger: Promises Mean Little for Consumers

Opinion: The proposed merger of two wireless giants will reduce competition and should be blocked. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Are Air Fryers Worth It?

Can the trendy, expensive countertop air fryer outperform a simple sheet pan in an oven? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watch the New SpaceX Reusable Rocket Make Its Debut

The Block 5 version of the Falcon 9 is designed to re-fly as soon as 48 hours after landing. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Who Pays the Most, and Least, in Silicon Valley?

Median pay at Facebook tops $240,000 a year, more than eight times the $28,446 median at Amazon. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Catch-22 of Mass Prescribing Antibiotics

Researchers have found that seemingly unnecessary drugs are saving lives in the developing world. Is that worth the threat of antibiotic resistance? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Rolls-Royce Reveals the $325,000 Cullinan, Its Rowdy, Regal SUV

The luxury carmaker's new behemoth combines a massive engine and clever suspension to take the fancy folk absolutely anywhere they care to go. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google and the Rise of Digital Wellness

Google wants to unglue people from their phones. But like other wellness trends, "digital wellbeing" promises more than it can deliver. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Random Video Game Powers Quantum Entanglement Experiments

How a simplistic, keyboard-mashing game recruited thousands of players—for physics! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Did YouTube Phenomenon Poppy Steal Her Style From Another Star?

YouTuber Mars Argo is suing the mysterious pop sensation and her creative partner for copyright infringement. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Childish Gambino's 'This Is America' and the New Shape of Protest Music

Donald Glover's trap gospel is a bold divergence from protest songs of the past. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Iran Nuclear Deal Unraveling Raises Fears of Cyberattacks

For the last three years, Iran has restrained its state-sponsored hackers from disruptive attacks on the West. That ceasefire may now be over. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Photo Was Made With Radiation From Vintage Dishes

Peter Shellenberger uses old Fiestaware and Ektachrome film to make his autoradiographs. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Physics of Swinging a Mass on a String for Fun

With a specific setup, you can control the tension in the string. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Salewa Ultra Train 2 Review: Light and Rugged

A pair of light, tough kicks that'll carry you over hill and rocky dale. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

AI Isn’t a Crystal Ball, But It Might Be a Mirror

Using algorithms to predict crimes has created a biased system: Better to use AI for looking inward. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Complex Engineering of Aston Martin's DB11 Volante

Engineers spent four years designing and abusing a folding roof for the convertible version of the DB11. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Want to Prove Your Business Is Fair? Audit Your Algorithm

A slew of tech companies are opening up their inner workings to outside evaluators, including Weapons of Math Destruction author Cathy O'Neil Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Xbox One Game Sale: Our Favorite Games for Cheap (May 2018)

Looking for Xbox games to play this summer? Grab some on the cheap. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Nashville Voters Rejected Public Transit

After the city's voters shot down an ambitious plan to fund light rail and bus lines, transit advocates wonder where they went wrong. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Is Net Neutrality? The Complete WIRED Guide

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

The Sprint and T-Mobile Merger Will Test the Department of Justice's Mettle

The Trump administration is forcing the traditionally independent agency to choose: Follow the law, or follow the president. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

10 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets of 2018 (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch)

No matter how you game, these are the best wireless gaming headsets out there. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Your Smartphone Could Decide Whether You'll Get a Loan

European retailers are using digital footprints to help determine credit-worthiness, according to a new study. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber Unveils the Flying Taxi It Wants to Rule the Skies

The catamaran-like electric concept is the sort of vehicle Uber wants to integrate into a flying taxi network—it just needs other people to build the thing. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Tornado's Secret Sounds Could Reveal Where It'll Strike

Tornadoes seem to emit sounds the human ear can't hear. That could help scientists develop better early detection systems. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Startup Wants to Be AirBnb for Gene Sequencers

Gene sequencers are pricey, so many researchers rent time on the machines. Now a startup called Meenta is simplifying the reservation process. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook's New Focus on 'Community' Might Actually Depress You

A survey finds that social networks that feature entertainment make users happier than those that highlight posts from friends and family. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ketamine Stirs Up Hope—and Controversy—as a Depression Drug

The next big depression treatment might be ketamine, but how best to use it remains unknown. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google I/O 2018 Liveblog: News From Google's Big Show

Follow along as WIRED's staff covers Google's biggest event of the year. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google I/O 2018: Watch Live Video of the Keynote Right Here

Google kicks off its annual developer conference in Mountain View, California on Tuesday, May 8 at 10 am Pacific. Watch it live. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google I/O 2018: Expect Google to Flex Its AI Muscle

Artificial intelligence will be the thread that weaves together all the announcements at Google's annual developer conference, which starts Tuesday. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Microsoft Charts Its Own Path on Artificial Intelligence

Google and Facebook are building custom chips for AI. Microsoft is using Intel chips that can be reprogrammed for different uses. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Star Wars News: This Is Your New Favorite Room on the Millennium Falcon

Unsurprisingly, it's for Lando Calrissian—and it's perfect. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Ecologists Can Learn From Memes

Some scientists are studying YouTube comments and trying to do their part for the world—by going viral. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mother's Day Gifts: The Best 15 Gift Ideas for the New Mom In Your Life (2018)

First-time moms can find the transition overwhelming. These Mother's Day gifts will help. So will the snacks. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Watch Microsoft Build 2018

Microsoft's developer conference kicks off with a keynote address at 8:30 am PST on Monday May 7. Here's how to watch. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Spectacular Wonders of Europe's Libraries

Photographer Robert Dawson criss-crossed the continent to document its libraries, which range from the modest to the monumental. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Rudy Giuliani’s Many Recent Revelations Top This Week’s Internet News Roundup

Last week, Rudy Giuliani said a lot of things about Trump that kept the internet talking for days. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Troubled Times for Alternatives to Einstein’s Theory of Gravity

New observations of extreme astrophysical systems have “brutally and pitilessly murdered” attempts to replace Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Microsoft Build 2018: What to Expect From the Big Show

Cloud computing, artificial intelligence, mixed reality—it's all happening at Microsoft, and this is the place to hear about it all at once. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The NIH Launches Its Ambitious Million-Person Genetic Survey

The All of Us precision health initiative could lead to medical breakthroughs—but the agency has to lock the doors tight to make sure sensitive data doesn't get hacked or leaked. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Keep Hackers Out of Your Facebook and Twitter Accounts

Scammers, pranksters, and bad actors all want to break into whatever social media accounts they can. Here's how to keep yours safe. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

UK Regulators Demand Cambridge Analytica Hand Over User Data

David Carroll, a professor at Parsons School of Design, might finally get to see everything Cambridge Analytica knows about him. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Sci-Fi's Mind-Blowing Cities Never Fail to Fascinate

Science fiction writers have dreamed up some amazing places. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Sci-Fi's Mind-Blowing Cities Never Fail to Fascinate

Science fiction writers have dreamed up some amazing places. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Drone Swarms, North Korean Antivirus, and More Security News This Week

Bad drones, boobytrapped North Korean antivirus, and more of the week's top security news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple Beats Headphone Sale: Studio3, Solo3, PowerBeats (and Other Tech Deals)

The new Beats Studio3 Wireless and other headphones are on sale, along with other great deals this weekend. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: A Tale of Two Galaxies

The Large Magellanic Cloud is actually rather small, and NGC 2655 is a blobby "lenticular" shape. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Lockheed Martin's Drone-Killing Mini Missile Weighs Just 5 Pounds

Miniature Hit-to-Kill missile is meant to defend against nimble threats like drones and mortars. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Elon Musk's Ire Reveals a Wall Street-Silicon Valley Divide

Wall Street doesn't understand visionary CEOs, who don't want to be bothered with pesky questions about earnings and cash flow. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Georgia Hacking Bill SB315 Gets Cybersecurity All Wrong

Georgia's SB315 discourages security research and encourages hacking back—meaning it's exactly backwards. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla's Favorite Autopilot Safety Statistic Doesn't Hold Up

Elon Musk's automaker says the semi-autonomous feature cuts crashes by 40 percent, but a closer look at the math reveals some major caveats. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: The Virtual Insanity of F8

A wrap-up of this week's Facebook F8 developer conference: New dating features, AI ethics, and VR magic. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Dear White People,' 'The Rachel Divide,' and the Hard Questions of Identity

The show and documentary, both on Netflix, speak to each other in a strangely resonant way. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' and 10 Other Movies You Can Stream Right Now

Summer blockbuster season is here! And by "here" we mean in your living room! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Star Wars Is Becoming a Religion, and May 4 Is Its Spring Festival

May the Fourth may be a cheap pun, but it's also got all the makings of a real religious holiday. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Lenovo Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Review: Wield a Lightsaber

You might not transcend time and space in a Force-fueled flashback, but it still feels like you’ve uncovered an elegant weapon for a more civilized age. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Fight Climate Change: Figure Out Who's to Blame, and Sue Them

It's only possible with the new science of extreme weather attribution. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Fans Helped Hasbro Build Its Biggest Star Wars Ship Ever

A dramatic crowdfunding campaign for Jabba's sail barge ends in a Yub Nub-worthy victory. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Meet the Star Wars Fan Building a Full-Scale Millennium Falcon

There are fans, and then there are *fans*. And then there's Greg Dietrich. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Star Wars Day Deals: Funko Pop, Sphero, ThinkGeek, Loungefly

Save some credits on Star Wars swag this May the 4th. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Director Andrew Niccol Lives in His Own Truman Show (And So Do You)

In his latest movie, *Anon,* Andrew Niccol revisits many of the themes—surveillance, technology, artifice—that have defined his career. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Donald Trump and the Golden Age of Subtweeting

What was once a way to dodge Twitter's notification settings has turned trolling into a refined linguistic art. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Physics of Leia Using the Force

Happy Star Wars Day! Celebrate by determining how much force is applied by *the* Force. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook Dating Looks a Lot Like Hinge

The social network's new feature looks eerily similar to a dating app created in 2012—but as in the past, Facebook can get away with it Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Change Your Twitter Password Right Now

On World Password Day, Twitter discloses a major gaffe that left user passwords potentially vulnerable. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Artificial Intelligence Can–and Can't–Fix Facebook

Facebook is counting on artificial intelligence to remedy problems including violent imagery, hate speech, and fake news. It's making progress, but big hurdles remain. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Want to Hunt Aliens? Go to West Virginia's Low-Tech 'Quiet Zone'

The 13,000-square-mile swathe of silence at the Green Bank Observatory is the perfect place for scientists to listen in on outer space. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

NordicTrack X22i Treadmill and iFit Coach Review: Run the World

Work out all over the world, from the comfort of your living room. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Lambchild Superstar' Is Social VR’s 'Rock Band'—In the Best Possible Way

Want to make music with a psychedelically gaseous cow? Soon, you will. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Figure Out Where You Are With Nothing But a Watch and Protractor

Teach yourself the basics of celestial navigation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Americans Are Falling in Love With Bike Share

But they're not yet sold on dockless bikes, according to a new report. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nigerian Email Scammers Are More Effective Than Ever

By fine-tuning social engineering techniques and targeting small businesses, Nigerian scammers have kept well ahead of defenses. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Interact With Robots Without Embarrassing Yourself

Researchers are crashing tiny drones into PhD students to make humans and machines get along better. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple iPad 2018 Review: Pencil Support Makes the iPad Even Better

Apple adds one key new feature to the already great $329 iPad: support for the Pencil. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Biology Will Be the Next Great Computing Platform

New companies are popping up to become the Amazons, Apples, and Intels of genome engineering. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Airbus Aerial Provides a Whole New View of the World

'Airbus Aerial' is using a variety of vehicles to provide vital data to climate modelers, farmers, city planners, infrastructure engineers, and first responders. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

New Rowhammer Attack Hijacks Android Smartphones Remotely

Dutch researchers have pushed the mind-bending Rowhammer hacking technique one more step towards a practical attack. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Cambridge Analytica Shuts Down Amid Ongoing Facebook Crisis

The troubled data firm, which improperly accessed the data of up to 87 million Facebook users, has ceased operations. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Your Instagram #Dogs and #Cats Are Training Facebook's AI

Paying humans to label images can get expensive. So Facebook turned to 3.5 billion Instagram photos. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The MoviePass Unlimited Plan Is Back

Two weeks after MoviePass' unlimited plan disappeared, the service is reviving it—and explaining some of its controversial practices. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Doomy Gloomy Revival of Old-School First-Person Shooters

Two new games are bringing back the narrative strokes of classic shooters—and that's awesome. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook F8 Liveblog Day Two: All the News, as It Happens

Join us for live coverage of Facebook F8's day two keynote, starting at 9:30am PDT. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Want to Prune Trees More Easily? Use Physics

A blade will slice into a limb at some particular minimum pressure—but there are different ways to reach that value. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Tricky Logistics of Delivering a Spacecraft on the Interstate

McCollister's hauls a lot of oversized things, from astronaut capsules to weather-monitoring satellites to military aircraft. And it goes fine—usually. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

NASA’s InSight Lander Will Probe Mars, Measure Its Quakes

Brace yourself, Mars. NASA's sending a 5-meter probe to take your temperature. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Mark Zuckerberg Gets Wrong—and Right—About Hate Speech

Opinion: Artificial intelligence can help identify hate speech, but even the best AI can’t replace human beings. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A California Ruling Could Force Uber and Lyft to Change How They Operate

The California Supreme Court said more workers should be classified as employees, hurting companies such as Uber and Lyft that treat workers as contractors. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Social Media Makes Us Soldiers in the War Against Ourselves

Bots don’t care what they share, but our very humanness—craving that which shocks and disgusts the most—may be our undoing online. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

F8 2018: Facebook Needs to Stop Bad VR Apps Before They Start

With AR and VR apps, Facebook has the chance to crack down on bad actors early in on the game. Will it get it right this time? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Buying a Tesla? Don't Count on That $7,500 Tax Credit

Tesla's about to max out its use of the federal tax credit, setting up yet another hurdle for the struggling automaker as challenges mount from GM, Ford, Volvo, VW, and others. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Insect-Borne Diseases Have Tripled. Here's Why.

More people get sick from mosquito, tick, and flea bites than ever before. Climate change is a culprit, yes. But there are other factors at play. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Watch Facebook F8: Day 2

Did your invitation get lost in the mail? That's OK. You can watch the whole thing online. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Everything Facebook Announced Today at F8

Oculus Go, Facebook for dating, and a suite of new features for Instagram and WhatsApp. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Robotics Startup Perishes, and It’s Got Tales to Tell

With the demise of TickTock comes valuable insights into what the robotic home of the future may look like, and which company will end up conquering it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mark Zuckerberg Says It Will Take 3 Years to Fix Facebook

In an exclusive in-person interview, Zuckerberg discusses F8 and Facebook's trust issues. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Oculus Go Review: Cordless VR Is Here and It's Pretty Dope

With the PC removed from the VR equation, the standalone headset from Oculus performs much better than you'd expect. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CGI 'Influencers' LIke Lil Miquela Are About to Flood Your Feed

Lil Miquela may be fascinating in her own right, but the rise of digital humans in social media and elsewhere is just getting started. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

‘Avengers: Infinity War’: We Need to Talk About That Ending

That was intense, right? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Robert Mueller Likely Knows How This Investigation Ends

Nearly a year since his appointment as special counsel, Robert Mueller has accelerated the pace of his investigation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Testosterone Ruling for Athletes Fuels Debate Over ‘Natural’ Ability

Women with high levels of testosterone—like Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya—must either compete against men or take medication. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Growlerwerks uKeg Review: Keeps Your Beer Bubbly

This steampunk vessel might be the ultimate personal beer transportation device. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Plantronics Wireless Headphone Sale: Voyager 8200, Backbeat Pro 2, Fit

The Plantronics Voyager 8200 and Backbeat Pro 2 are amazing wireless headphones, and on sale at Amazon Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Does Your Doctor Need a Voice Assistant?

By helping them spend more time listening to patients and less time typing into electronic health records, voice assistants aim to keep physicians from getting burned out. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Are Google and Facebook Undermining Europe's Privacy Rules?

Regulators, publishers, and privacy watchdogs say moves by the tech giants may leave European internet users no better off. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Dying Scientist's Rogue Vaccine Trial

Running out of time to prove he'd found a miracle cure, Bill Halford teamed up with a Hollywood executive and recruited a band of desperate patients. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Authors of Wikipedia's Most-Cited Source Had No Idea

How a climate study by three Australians came to dominate the online encyclopedia. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Popularity Isn't Enough to Save Shared Electric Scooters

One company has seen a 61 percent day-over-day increase in ridership, but more serious problems could make it hard to stay in business. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

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