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One parasitic worm's devilish strategy may reduce inflammation and discomfort in its mouse host. Trippy, man... Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Labor Day Streaming Binge Guide: 13 Workplace Comedies to Buckle Down With This Long Weekend

No, you won't get through them all. But pick one and you'll be surprised what you can accomplish in your down time. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why California's Privacy Law Won't Hurt Facebook or Google

The California Consumer Privacy Act was heralded as a blow against Big Tech. But the law will primarily constrain smaller actors in the online-ad world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How 'Searching' Became More Than an "Internet Movie"

The film's "scriptment" allowed writers to break the story without cluttering a screenplay with text-message bubbles. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Will Others Follow Microsoft's Lead on Paid Parental Leave?

Tech giant will require contracting firms, such as janitorial services, to offer paid leave to new parents. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

New Ejection Seat Makes Rocketing Out of a B-2 Somehow Safe

UTC's ACES 5 system also accommodates both lighter and heavier passengers, so the Air Force can expand its pool of potential pilots. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Here's How Fast That Jumping Tesla Was Traveling

A Tesla was caught on video going airborne after blasting over railroad tracks. Here's how to estimate its speed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

August's Best Gear: From Tiny Laptops to Big Phones

Our reviews of the Microsoft Surface Go, Samsung's Galaxy Note 9, DJI's Mavic Air drone, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Haunting Images of the World's Most Polluted Environments

Clearcut forests, polluted rivers, open-air mines, and other environmental devastation seen from above. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Donut County Is 2018's Most Delightfully Madcap Puzzle Game

Who would've thought ordering a donut would be so dangerous? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Big Can A Solar-Powered Drone Be?

Students in Singapore built a quadcopter that runs on solar power. Here's how to build your own. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Jaguar’s I-Pace Electric SUV Demands a New Kind of Car Review

The I-Pace posts glorious power numbers and a jolting 0 to 60 mph time—but that's not what separates it from its rivals. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

I'm Not Here to Make Friends: The Rise and Fall of the Supercut Video

A decade ago, the word "supercut" was coined. Now, the metatextual montages are a rarity online. What happened? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ultimate Ears Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 Review: New Features, Lower Price

Our favorite speakers get new designs and some new audio enhancements. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nimble Chargers: Price, Specs, Release Date

The startup Nimble is bringing some environmental responsibility to the personal tech accessory marketplace. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Forget Cute Apps—Here’s How Our Couples Keep It Together

Some of the most practical apps for streamlining your relationship may be the same ones you’d use in the office. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Pleasure and Promise of the Sci-Fi Romance

Science fiction and rom-coms seem like incompatible genres. That's precisely why they're so powerful when they work in harmony. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Curbs Became the New Urban Battleground

As transportation diversifies, city planners need more data on what happens in the crucial places where streets and sidewalks meet. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Toyota Joins Uber on Its Tortuous Journey to Self-Driving Cars

With a $500 million investment, the automaker has committed to helping the ride-hailing giant deliver on robo-cars. But it's not quite clear what that means. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

98.6 Degrees Is A Normal Body Temperature, Right? Not Quite

Fever is a more flexible concept than people assume, as new crowdsourced data helps show. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Xbox One Deals and Console Bundles (2018): Is All Access Worth It?

Deals on the Xbox One X and Xbox One S consoles, including the new All Access plans, along with some games and accessories you'll want. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside the Haywire World of Beirut's Electricity Brokers

When the grid goes out, gray-market generators power up to keep the Wi-Fi running and laptops charged. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Fitness Trackers (2018): Fitbit, Suunto, Garmin, Nokia, Apple Watch

Do you need a wearable for skiing, or for counting your dance steps at a wedding? We've found the best for every body. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Don’t Pretend Facebook and Twitter’s CEOs Can’t Fix This Mess

CEO naiveté is not a credible excuse for letting fake news and harassment flourish on your platform. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Your Next Weather Apocalypse: The Smokestorm

Atmospheric scientist Cliff Mass coined the word "smokestorm" to describe city-choking air conditions. Here's what he says we need to do to prevent another one. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Get the Most Out of Gmail’s New Features

Master the new UI faster than you can say “automatic migration.” Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Has Tech Ushered in a Golden Age of Long-Distance Dating?

Communicating has never been easier, but there are still limits to the intimacy we can experience with conventional technology. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Want Flying Cars? SkyRyse Says Start With Smarter Helicopters

The Silicon Valley startup believes in the promise of personal air transport, but it's not waiting for advanced tech to materialize to put its tech into the air. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Technology Is Changing the Way We Love: A WIRED Investigation

Throughout the week, we'll be reckoning with the state of romance in an on-demand world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why I Just Can't Quit Watching Reality Dating Shows

Social experiments like 'Are You the One?' meld fact and fantasy into something that's more like the real thing than you might expect. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Keeping Tesla Public Won't Save Elon Musk From the SEC—or Angry Investors

The decision not to take his automaker private doesn't do much to shield the CEO from a reported SEC investigation, and shareholders who say his unexpected tweet cost them money. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Star Wars News: Rose Tico Is the Resistance's One True Hero

Kelly Marie Tran wrote an op-ed for 'The New York Times,' proving she's the leader the movement needs. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside the Workspace of Audiovisual Designer Love Hultén

Enter the studio where Love Hultén synthesizes fine woodcraft and hand-wired electronics into musical works of art. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Physics of Falling Into a Black Hole

This week, newspapers reported that a man had fallen into an art installation consisting of an 8-foot-deep circular hole painted black. It's kinda not his fault. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Smartphones of 2018: Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, iPhone

If you're on the prowl for a new Android, Galaxy, or iPhone, read our full guide to the best smartphones of 2018. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Y Combinator Learns Basic Income Is Not So Basic After All

More than two years after revealing plans to give people a guaranteed monthly income, the incubator now says it hopes to begin the study in 2019. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

So Long, Fall TV: Big Year-Round Releases Flip the Script

Ever-morphing movie and marquee-show releases have upended conventional wisdom about when new content hits screens. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Elegant 3-D Drawings Show NYC Subway Stations Are Places, Too

New York City architect Candy Chan wants city residents to think more deeply about their fascinating, complex mass transit system. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Donald Trump's Courthouse Woes Top This Week's Internet News Roundup

The president's onetime allies—and their varying legal battles—monopolized online chatter this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla’s Legal Woes, Bugatti’s Insane Supercar, and More Car News

Plus, an advanced Porsche 911, and why San Francisco’s new $2 billion transit terminal doesn’t tick all the boxes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Small-town Ingenuity Is Making Gigabit Broadband a Reality

Opinion: Surprise! Some of the fastest, most affordable internet in the country can be found in tiny communities. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Even H3 Review: Wireless Headphones That Give You a Hearing Test

Even’s H3 wireless headphones give you a hearing test to personalize your sound. We review the headphones and its EarPrint tech. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Stop Sending Money on Venmo. There Are Better Alternatives

We're increasingly wary of sharing too much on social media. So why are we still doing it on Venmo? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

China Built the World’s Largest Telescope. Then Came the Tourists

Thousands of people moved to let China build and protect the world’s largest telescope. And then the government drew in orders of magnitude more tourists, potentially undercutting its own science in an attempt to promote it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Reality Winner, Insider Trading, and More Security News This Week

In security news this week, Apple and Facebook beef, Reality Winner gets sentenced, facial recognition at the airport, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Sorry to Bother You' Is Great Science Fiction, People

The film has been widely praised by critics, but is it getting the credit it deserves as a visionary work of sci-fi? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Hubble Sees Things a Long Time Ago

...They Are Galaxies Far, Far Away Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

We Need Software to Help Us Slow Down, Not Speed Up

Speed often improves life. But the recent techlash has been driven in a fundamental way by the grim side effects of this acceleration. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Phone Numbers Were Never Meant as ID. Now We’re All At Risk

Your phone number was never meant to be your identity. Now that it effectively is, we're all at risk. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

28 Best Tech and Gaming Deals: LG G6, Roomba, Vizio, Apple

It's last call on Amazon Echo and Fire deals, along with big discounts on game preorders. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

You Are Getting Sleepy—Tagged Proteins May Point to Why

The identification of SNIPPs, a set of proteins found primarily at the brain’s synapses, brings science closer to understanding why we need to sleep. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Reigns' Is Coming to 'Game of Thrones,' and the Rest of This Week in Games

This week, we've got Xbox rentals, Steam's ongoing problem with sexy games, and some upcoming swipe-based fun in the *Game of Thrones* universe. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Spiky Simulator That Will Help Find Oceans in Space

The Hybrid European Radio Frequency and Antenna Test Zone, or HERTZ, can mimic signals hurtling at light speed through 500 million miles of space. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Logitech Made the MX Vertical Ergonomic Mouse Look Great

Logitech's new mouse, which went on sale this week, looks like a wave and feels like a handshake. Here’s the story of how it was designed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Gear That Could Solve the Next Big Wildfire Whodunit

Wildfire investigators retrace a fire's path, sifting through the ashes—sometimes literally—in search of its cause. Here's how. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ten Years at Burning Man, In Photographs

Art cars, crazy costumes, wild bonfires—it's all here. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Serious Security Problem Looming Over Robotics

Herb2 the robot is not in its right mind, because clear across the country at Brown University, researchers have compromised it. Robotics, in other words, has itself a security issue. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Ask the StoryBots': The Long, Internetty History of the Best Kids' Show on Netflix

It doesn't get much better than the lighthearted show—which should come as no surprise, given its lineage. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best Gear on Sale at REI and Backcountry This Labor Day

Shop these end-of-summer deals on Arc’teryx, Jetboil, Burley, and other outdoor brands. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Much Energy Can You Store in a Stack of Cement Blocks?

It's not a trick question: You can make a battery out of concrete by storing gravitational potential energy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

NewsGuard Fights Fake News With Humans, Not Algorithms

A new Chrome extension rates news sites on trustworthiness, with input from experienced reporters. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Latte and Cappuccino Machines (2018): Keurig, Mr. Coffee, Nespresso, Breville

We've tested a bunch of the best latte machines and best cappuccino makers. These are the absolute best devices to make awesome milk and espresso drinks at home. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How NASA Built a Shark Tank for Space Inventions

At an event in Denver, companies faced off in a battle to win NASA mentorship—and maybe the chance to put their tech in space. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Solo JavaScript Developer Challenging Google and Facebook

Vue, an open-source framework, is winning fans among the creators of web applications. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Happened in the Dark: Puerto Rico's Fight for Power

More Americans rely on Puerto Rico's grid than on any other public electric utility. How one renegade plant worker led them through the shadows. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Tech Has—and Hasn’t—Done for Puerto Rico

Balloons, batteries, and the crypto invasion. A progress report on the industry's aid to the island. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Puerto Rico’s Governor: The Island Is Ready to Welcome Tech

Opinion: The governor of Puerto Rico writes that the island is a perfect place for tech companies to set up shop. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Even Teens Worry That Teens Are Addicted to Their Phones

A Pew Research study finds that that 54 percent of US teens ages 13 to 17 worry they spend too much time on their phones, and 52 percent have taken steps to cut back. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Cross-Country Road Trip, Courtesy of Google Street View

Matthew Muspratt traveled from coast to coast without ever filling up his gas tank. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Keurig K-Café Review: Why I Love This Latte and Cappuccino Machine

The original pod coffee company has created an ace latte and cappuccino machine. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Anova Precision Cooker Nano Review: Sous Vide on a Budget

The new Anova Precision Cooker Nano cuts some corners, but is fine for the price. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Singer's Latest Creation Brings Formula 1 Know-How to the Porsche 911

The famed Porsche restoration house has produced what it calls the most advanced air-cooled 911 on the planet. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Anova Precision Cooker Nano Review: Sous Vide on a Budget

The new Anova Precision Cooker Nano cuts some corners, but is fine for the price. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Universities Need ‘Public Interest Technology’ Courses

Decades ago, schools and foundations created professional pathways to practice public interest law. Now the same should be done for public interest technology. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

GM's Use of 3-D Printing Predicts Cheaper, Better Cars

Additive manufacturing is finally reaching the auto industry in earnest, and it could change how cars get built. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'ENHANCE.COMPUTER' Is the Perfect Workplace Distraction

Finally, you can live out your procedural crime drama fantasies—thanks to Nicole He. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

At Y Combinator, Startups Manage Molecules Rather Than Code

Demo Day at the famed incubator showed strong interest in all things bio, from healthcare to food. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Is Quantum Computing? The Complete WIRED Guide

Everything you ever wanted to know about qbits, superpositioning, and spooky action at a distance. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Untold Story of NotPetya, the Most Devastating Cyberattack in History

Crippled ports. Paralyzed corporations. Frozen government agencies. How a single piece of code crashed the world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Behind the Scenes at the World's Most Fascinating Workshops

Photographer Katrin Korfmann traveled the world, documenting the artistic production process. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

FiftyThree, Maker of Popular Paper and Paste Apps, Gets Acquired

An interview with FiftyThree cofounder Georg Petschnigg about why he decided to sell his company to WeTransfer. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Amazon Device Deals (2018): Echo, Fire TV, Fire Tablets

Kids Fire Tablets, Fire TVs, and Echo speakers are on sale during "back to school" season. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Hear Music Clearly With Sennheiser's $2,400 Glass-Capped HD 820 Headphones

In an elegant touch, Sennheiser's HD 820 headphones are capped with Gorilla Glass panels, which aid in improving the sound. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Prove That the Earth Orbits the Sun

With simple tools, there are three things you can observe to support the heliocentric model of the solar system. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Firewire Omni Surfboard Review: Ride the Eco-friendly Waves

Firewire's merino wool Omni Woolight board is so good, you won’t even notice it’s made of wool! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

To Confront Climate Change, the Modern Automobile Must Die

If we want to solve climate change, there's no other option. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Missed Connections of San Francisco's Gleaming New Transit Station

The newly opened, $2.26 billion Salesforce Transit Center is shiny and bright, but could do much more to guide residents and tourists into the city. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Wildest Lawsuits Facing Tesla Right Now

The beleaguered electric automaker is finally cranking out Model 3s, but it has a few other issues to handle, too. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Airbnb Wants to Find a Home in China

But success in the notoriously difficult and cloistered market will be hard. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

An Adorable Rodent Gives a Glimpse Into Earth’s Climate Chaos

Scientists track in incredible detail how the giant kangaroo rat and over 400 other species struggled and triumphed amid a punishing drought. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fitbit's Charge 3 Offers a New Take on an Old Tracker

The Charge 3's build, guts, and software features have changed enough to warrant serious consideration if you’ve been thinking about updating your Fitbit. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The SurfSafe Browser Extension Will Save You From Fake Photos

Two UC Berkeley undergrads developed SurfSafe to alert people that their media diet is infected with misinformation, right when it happens. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Drive.ai Is the Self-Driving Startup Teaching Cars to Talk

Silicon Valley-based Drive.ai relies on machine learning to make its robots drive—and smart design to make them communicate. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Zippin's Checkout-Free Retail Store Uses Cameras to Watch You Shop

A new startup is offering a new kind of retail experience. Instead of humans handling cash, it's all apps, smartphones, sensors, and computer vision. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Globe-Trotting Show Bringing Science and Tech to Arab TV

In a given thirty minute episode, 4Tech's hosts might test for counterfeit medicines at a pharmacy in Ghana, try out a wetsuit in cold Russian waters, or peek into a zebrafish lab in Iceland. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Persistent Myth of Speed and "Productivity"

It’s not immoral to want relief from being too slow, scared, or fat, but speed could set you up for brain damage and psychosis—and life-draining repetition. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Self-Driving Cars Should Look Down, Not Just Ahead

A Boston-based startup wants to equip AVs with ground penetrating radar, which they can use to identify exactly where they are. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Building Stratolaunch, the Most Audacious Flying Machine Ever

Here's how alt-aviation wizard Burt Rutan and Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen set out to build a dual-fuselage beast that could haul rockets to the edge of space. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Schools Are Mining Students' Social Media Posts for Signs of Trouble

But should they? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Omarosa's Possible Trump Tapes Top This Week's Internet News Roundup

There are more tapes than people originally thought, apparently. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Week in Cars: Elon Musk and the Future of Tesla

As Elon Musk draws the wrath of investors and maybe the SEC, whither Tesla? Plus, the Boring Company heads to LA, and Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs tries to rethink the future of cities. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The History of 'It's Not a Bug, It's a Feature'

It's an acknowledgment, half comic, half tragic, of the ambiguity that has always haunted computer programming. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Protect Your Phone Against a SIM Swap Attack

Your phone number is increasingly tied to your online identity. You need to do everything possible to protect it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tired of Twitter? Join Me on Mastodon

Forget Twitter's truncated timeline, terrible ad algorithm, spammy sponsored content, and overall bad vibes. Give Mastodon a shot. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Mighty Honeybee Is Fighting Poverty and Deforestation in Zanzibar

On this Tanzanian archipelago, conservation and economic development are intertwined. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Straightforward Timeline of the FCC's Twisty DDoS Debacle

It's a complicated situation and a complicated subject. Maybe this will simplify things. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Owning Guns Is Sort of Like Owning Rattlesnakes

Author Michael Bishop's 'Rattlesnakes and Men' is about a town where everyone owns a dangerous ophidian. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Costly CIA Mistake, a Campaign Hack, and More Security News This Week

New cyberwar policy, body scanners in Los Angeles, and more of the week's top security news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Weekend Tech Deals: Bose QuietComfort, Galaxy Note 9, iPad, Xbox One S

The best tech and gaming deals this weekend: Apple, Bose, Beats, Galaxy Note 9, Roku, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

PK360 Grill & Smoker Review: Well-Built Cooking Excellence

PK's grill-and-smoker combo is solidly constructed and has excellent temperature control. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Supersized Saturn and Jumbo Jupiter

Sometimes the big guys, with their massive storms and fun-for-kids-to-draw rings, get all the attention. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Scientists Are Developing a Unique Identifier for Your Brain

A neurological “functional fingerprint” allows scientists to explore the influence of genetics, environment and aging on brain connectivity. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Elon Musk Is Broken, and We Have Broken Him

The CEO's increasingly erratic behavior is putting Tesla at risk. And there's blame to go around. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

7 Best Cheap iPhones and Android Smartphones ($250-$550)

The absolute best Android and iOS phones you can buy for under $550. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best Cheap PS4 and PS4 Pro Deals and Bundles (Autumn 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

A Bot Panic Hits Amazon Mechanical Turk

Concerned social scientists turned their analytical skills onto one of their most widely used research tools this week: Amazon's Mechanical Turk. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Apple's iPhoneX Changed Smartphone Design in 2018

The notch. The biometrics. The animoji. Apple's flagship smartphone is the one everyone's trying to copy this year. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Oh Hey, Don't Steal Reviews, and the Rest of This Week in Games

In this week's Replay column we've got a plagiarism scandal, 'Diablo III' on the Nintendo Switch, and other disruptions. Let's dive in. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Case of a Revolutionary (But Imaginary?) Superconductor

If the unconfirmed claims of a room temperature superconductor are real, this is _bonkers_. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Sidewalk Labs Wants to Remake Toronto With Flexible Streets

Google's sister company intends to rethink how cities work, and that means adding some flexibility to how their public spaces are designed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

AI Is the Future—But Where Are the Women?

Just 12 percent of machine learning researchers are women—a worrying statistic for a field supposedly reshaping society. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Get an Inside Look at SpaceX's Astronaut Training Sims

SpaceX's first crew is starting training on cockpit simulators and replicas of the spacecraft that will take them to the ISS. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Review, Price, and Where to Buy

The Note 9 comes with a spiffed up camera, more storage than you'll ever need, and a stylus that doubles as a remote control. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Three Science Experiments You Can Do With Your Phone

Your phone can measure acceleration, magnetic field, sound, location, and maybe more—which turns it into a portable data collector for science projects. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Dead Cells' Succeeds Where Its Competitors Fail

For a roguelike, *Dead Cells* is highly addicting. Thank sleek design and appreciation for the past for that. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bugs Will Actually Make Your Next Phone Better

In everything from cameras to batteries, researchers are pursuing biomimicry—basically, copping nature’s secrets. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tern Link A7 Review: Affordable and Foldable

If you’re on the fence about folding bikes, try this one. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Ever-Evolving Art of the Coming-Out Video

On YouTube, the personal moment has transformed from bare-bones confessional to something unabashedly public. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Alt-Right Doesn’t Need to Be Visible to Succeed

It’s tempting to mock last weekend’s Unite the Right rally as an abject failure. But doing so misunderstands how the group itself has been defining success for decades. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Meet Santiago Siri, the Man With a Radical Plan for Blockchain Voting

A new movement says that crypto-voting can purify democracy—and eventually eliminate the need for governments altogether. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Imposter 'Fortnite' Android Apps Are Already Spreading Malware

New analysis from mobile security firm Lookout shows that malware authors are taking full advantage of 'Fortnite' ditching the Google Play Store. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Saving Lives With Tech Amid Syria’s Endless Civil War

A band of activist-entrepreneurs is building a sensor network to warn when and where air strikes will hit—a constant threat under Bashar al-Assad's regime. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Facebook Enlisted This Research Lab to Track Its Trolls

What can the 14-person Digital Forensics Research Lab discover about fake news on Facebook that the billion-dollar company doesn't already know? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Physics of Catching a Gnarly 80-Foot-Tall Wave

Surf's up, dude. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Back to School Sales on Laptops, Google Pixelbook, and other College Essentials

Ladies and gentlemen, step right up and get your student discounts! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How 3-D Printing Exposes the Fallacy of Federal Gun Laws

Defense Distributed sparked a controversy that has little to do with 3-D printing and everything to do with the tiny hunk of metal that makes a gun a gun. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Your Tweets Can Help Map the Spread of Wildfire Smoke

Social media could help monitor air pollution that physical monitors miss. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Real Reason 'The Meg' Feasted at the Box Office

The shark flick went huge, while 'Slender Man' wasted away—because not all internet movies are made alike. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Can't Handle MoviePass' Changes? Alternatives Are Out There

MoviePass' latest offer isn't for everyone, but there are other options. Here's a guide to what's right for you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bikinis and TED Talks: Can This All-Asian Competition Truly Disrupt Beauty Pageants?

Femaleness, Asian-ness, even beauty—the Miss Asian Global pageant aims to celebrate qualities that are often barriers in Silicon Valley. But can it transport its contestants from sexist trope to beyond the bamboo ceiling? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Nick Millington of Sonos Is Building the Audio Internet

In an exclusive interview, Sonos' chief product officer charts the company’s history and hints at where it could go in the future—like outside your house. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Nintendo Switch Deals and Console Bundles (Autumn 2018)

The best Nintendo Switch console deals, and all the essentials you'll need when you own one. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Drone Swarms as You Know Them Are Just an Illusion—for Now

Networking isn't inherently evil. It's how teams of drones will one day be able to survey natural disasters, rescue survivors, and deliver your burritos. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Track Your Heart Rate With Wearables

The best fitness training tool might already be on your wrist. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Wildfire Smoke Is Smothering the US—Even Where You Don't Expect It

“Minnesota actually gets just about the most smoke days of any state in the US, you just don’t notice it.” Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Backpacks for College: Jansport, Chrome, Thule, Road Runner

You're a grown-up now. Time to get a new backpack. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Forget Netflix: The Future of Television Is ... More Television

With nimble startups like Netflix and NewTV, the death of television seems imminent. But the old-fashioned medium is powerful, lucrative, and just might be too big to fail. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside the Lab Where Spiders Put on Face Paint and Fake Eyelashes (and Termites Wear Capes)

Researchers are using eyeliner and fake eyelashes to tease apart the complexities of the jumping spider mating ritual. Welcome to Extreme Makeover: Arachnid Edition. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Smart Speakers (2018): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana

Smart speakers with Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri are popular, but which one is right for you? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Mind-Bending Avalanche Animation That Could Save Your Life

Thanks in part to groundwork laid by the animators of Disney’s “Frozen,” this simulation may help develop better avalanche warning systems. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Hacked Water Heaters Could Trigger Mass Blackouts Someday

A new study found that just 42,000 of those hacked home devices could be enough to leave a country of 38 million people in the dark. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

You Don't Have to React to Every Post and Text You See—Promise

Feeling the need to tack a reaction on everything you see is stressful. But you don't have to do it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Hackers Turned an Amazon Echo Into a Spy Bug

Researchers found they could turn the smart speakers into surveillance devices—if they could get their own attack tool on the same Wi-Fi. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Elon Musk’s Tweets, Tesla Might Go Private, Uber Loses in NYC, and More Car News

Plus, we chat with Kodiak Robotics, a new autonomous trucking startup, and Steve McQueen’s Ford Mustang Bullitt is back. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Alex Jones Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week the Infowars founder was booted from several platforms—but not Twitter. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Police Departments Need to Stop Posting Mugshots on Twitter

Opinion: When police departments post photos of protestors on social media, it puts them at risk of harassment, or worse. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

RadWagon Review: Finally, an Affordable E-Cargo Bike

Rad Power's RadWagon makes hauling groceries and kids a breeze, at a price you can actually pay. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Creative Ways Your Boss Is Spying on You

The most common snooping techniques are relatively subtle, but trouble emerges when employers invest too much significance in these metrics. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Vladimir Putin Is Basically Tywin Lannister

The title of chess champion Garry Kasparov's book 'Winter Is Coming' is no accident. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The FCC's Fake DDoS Attack, WannaCry Hits an Apple Supplier, and More Security News This Week

The PGA Tour gets hit with ransomware, Wikileaks says the US Senate wants a word, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Dead Stars and a Cute L’il Comet

67p is known as the rubber ducky comet because of its funky shape—the result of two smaller bodies colliding. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Weekend's Best Deals: LG, Apple, Dell and More

This weekend's picks include deals from LG, Apple, and Dell. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Details on Tesla Going Private Are a Little Clearer, But Not Much

Elon Musk still has to prove he has the funding in place, and investors want to know where it's coming from. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Star-Swallowing Black Holes Reveal Secrets in Exotic Light Shows

Black holes occasionally reveal themselves when passing stars get ripped apart by their gravity. These tidal disruption events have created a new way for astronomers to map the hidden cosmos. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Back to School: 6 Best Laptops and Tablets

No matter how you prefer to crush that term paper or immerse yourself in research, these computers will help you excel. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Fox Stands Alone, a Look at Red Dead Redemption 2, and the Rest of the Week in Games

There's more to gaming than the newest title—catch up with our weekly recap. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watch a Sporty AI Teach Itself to Dribble Better Than You

A simulated basketball player can teach itself through trial and error how to finely manipulate the ball, both while stationary and while running. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How NASA Will Watch the 2018 Perseid Meteor Shower

Every night, 17 video cameras scan the skies for meteors. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Maybe MoviePass Shouldn't Compare Itself to Uber

There are certain similarities between the two disrupting companies—like spending lots of money. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Big Is the Alt Right? Inside My Futile Quest to Count

This weekend the second annual Unite the Right rally will provide the best chance to gauge the scale of a group with unknown—but much discussed—strength. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

College Essentials (2018): Laptops, Headphones and Dorm Needs

Deck out your dorm, or just make class a cinch with our favorite gear. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Is Built to Survive a Brush With the Sun

Here’s how the Parker probe was engineered to withstand temperatures spiking to over a million degrees Fahrenheit. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

When Twitter Engineers Speak Out, @Jack Listens

Silicon Valley engineers have the power to shape products and companies—both of which have enormous impact on our society. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Discord's Not Just for Chat Anymore—It's for Buying Games, Too

By selling games to its millions of users, the chat app moves into a new position against rivals like Steam. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

No Jack Dorsey, Twitter Fact-Checking Won't Free Us From Our Baseless Convictions

Today is the day—finally—to stop being surprised that human beings espouse beliefs contrary to fact. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

HBO Takes A Radical Leap Forward With 'Random Acts of Flyness'

The variety show seeks no destination, instead finding joy in the rigor of exploring black life in America. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Termites Teach Us About Robot Cooperation

We imagine that the future of autonomous swarms is machinelike perfection, but moments of unpredictable, Three Stooges–like chaos are also likely to emerge. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Chicago's 'Wild Mile' Is a Habitat Made Almost Entirely From Scratch

The city's manmade North Branch Canal is polluted and lacks natural habitat. Enter 80 coconut-fiber “islands” that host wildlife and filter the water. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Strange David and Goliath Saga of Radio Frequencies

The wireless mic systems used by countless schools, churches, theaters, and other venues, are about to become obsolete, all because the telecom companies muscled in. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The 20-Year Journey of 'The Meg'—the Movie the Internet Wouldn't Let Die

For decades, fans of the 1997 book kept the movie version afloat. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Sensors That Power Smart Cities Are a Hacker's Dream

The IoT security crisis is playing out on a macro scale too, putting critical infrastructure at risk. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Anki’s New Home Robot, Vector, Sure Is Cute. But Can It Survive?

It’s charming, it’s (relatively) smart, and it’s mobile. The question is: Can Vector succeed where other home robots have failed? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Magic Leap Is Remaking Itself as an Ordinary Company (With a Real Augmented Reality Product)

Over the past few years, Magic Leap's supporters have grown skeptical of the company's mythical augmented reality product. Now that it has released a headset, the Magic Leap One Creator Edition, can they make their naysayers care? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

You Can Learn Everything Online Except for the Things You Can't

College is like a chocolate chip cookie, and courses—online or not—are the chocolate chips. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Lenovo Smart Display Review: Google Shows Off

Google Assistant finally gets a screen, making it an ideal kitchen companion. Our full review of the 8-inch and 10-inch models. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Semi-Autonomous Cars Have Flaws. That's Why They Need Tests

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested features in cars from Tesla, Mercedes, BMW, and Volvo, and found they all had issues. Here’s where safety rankings would come in handy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Save Sarah Jeong! And Kevin Williamson, Quinn Norton, and Joy Reid Too

If you write polemics, you make enemies; you lose friends; you get trolled. But it’s the job. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Disease X and the Unknowability of the Next Epidemic

What may strike next, the World Health Organization fears, is something no doctor has ever heard of or knows how to treat. It’s come to be known as Disease X. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Moto Z3 Play Review: Unlocked and Loaded

Motorola goes all-in on Mods and glass with its new Moto Z3 phones. Our full WIRED review. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

As Uber Gives up on Self-Driving Trucks, Kodiak Jumps In

The startup wants to become the go-to source for the tech to make trucks drive themselves. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Much Power Does It Take to Fly in a Real-Life Jet Suit?

To hover a human over the ground, you need some serious engineering—and the momentum principle. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Genetics (and Ethics) of Making Humans Fit for Mars

We could make people less stinky, more resistant to radiation, even less dependent on food and oxygen. But would the new creature be human? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Scale API Wants Self-Driving Cars to Share Data

If data-labeling companies like Scale API have to re-do the same kind of work for multiple autonomous driving companies, the really important stuff—the weird edge cases—might get missed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ethical OS Helps Tech Startups Avert Moral Disasters

A new guidebook for tech companies helps them imagine future scenarios where their tech might end up causing societal harm. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Real 'Fallout': Viral Videos Were the Scourge—and Savior—of Tom Cruise's Career

Rebounding from Oprah's couch was its own impossible mission. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Ultra-Pure, Super-Secret Sand That Makes Your Phone Possible

The processor that makes your laptop or cell phone work was fabricated using quartz from this obscure Appalachian backwater. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The One Telecom Group That Actually Supports Net Neutrality

Incompas was formed to represent upstart rivals to the Baby Bells. Under a former congressmember, it has expanded to include tech giants. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Android 9 Pie: The 5 Best New Features

Here are five key features from Android Pie, which was released today. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Heaven Will Be Mine' Review: In Space, No One Can Hear You Reach Out

Giant robots and melancholy pasts collide in the florid, impressionistic new visual novel. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

My Two-Week Edible-Insect Feast

If we’re willing to sink our teeth into lab-grown meat and plant-based burgers that magically bleed, maybe old-fashioned bugs aren’t such a stretch. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Quantum Computing Will Create Jobs. But Which Ones?

A new bill aims to support a growing quantum industry by training a new cross-disciplinary workforce. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Who's Responsible for Your Bad Tech Habits? It's Complicated

As the conversation around tech is increasingly framed in terms of its impact on public health, the question of responsibility for our lopsided relationship with digital devices becomes more fraught. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Alex Jones Lawsuit Will Redefine Free Speech, Win or Loose