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Every once in a while, the internet has a good day. Usually it's because a cute animal is acting strange. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Is Steve Bannon a Keynote Speaker for a Gaming Conference?

From sex robots to a failed IndieGoGo campaign to the Unabomber, ACE 2018 had a lot going on even before Bannon was invited. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

With Netflix Show 'Salt Fat Acid Heat,' the Food TV Renaissance Continues

TV about eating isn't what it used to be—now it's much more appetizing. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Make Fake Blood: Try This Medically Inspired Recipe

To make realistic fake blood for Halloween, it helps to understand why actual blood looks and flows the way it does. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Swift Stone Skippers Could in Theory Skip 100s of Skips

Kurt Steiner holds the record for the most consecutive skips of a stone—but physics suggests the upper limit is actually much higher. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

These Images Are Not a Horror Movie Gone Wrong

They're photographs meant to deconstruct how we look at bodies. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

After 10 Years, Bitcoin Has Changed Everything—and Nothing

It all started when the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto published a white paper outlining a digital currency, secured by something called the blockchain. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Things We Loved This Month: The Pixel 3, Surface Pro 6, and New iPad

Plus: wireless headphones, a sweet Specialized bike, and a pair of magical sunglasses. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Just How Fast Is the Parker Solar Probe? Astonishingly Fast

The probe just broke the record to become the fastest human-made object, relative to the sun. Here's what that record really means. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

YouTube’s Push to Counter Toxic Videos With ‘Good’ Creators

Through Creators for Change, YouTube gives a small group of tolerance-building filmmakers funding, training, and publicity. The hope? That an influx of meaningful content will help drown out the more nefarious crap on the streaming-site. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Los Angeles Must Pay Billions to Adapt—or Slip Into the Sea

It’ll take LA as much as $6.4 billion to fortify itself against an impending increase in coastal flooding, with moves such as nourishing its beaches with extra sand and elevating its ports. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside Death Café, The Place People Go to Talk About Dying

Mortality is inevitable. Death Cafés just give you a safe space to talk about it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple's iPads Are Officially More Interesting Than Its MacBooks

The MacBook Air looks like a great computer. But it's not what a great computer will look like in the future. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

China's Five Steps for Recruiting Spies in the US

A series of high-profile cases involving alleged Chinese recruits shows how the country identifies and develops potential spies stateside. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Calling the Caravan's Migrants "Diseased" Is a Classic Xenophobic Move

The migrants almost certainly do not have smallpox or leprosy, a claim that is just the latest attempt to dehumanize foreigners. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Florida Man Is Suing Tesla for a Scary Autopilot Crash

The latest lawsuit over Elon Musk's semi-autonomous driving feature claims Tesla sales reps oversold the system's capabilities. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Waymo Can Finally Bring Truly Driverless Cars to California

The company born as Google's self-driving car project is the first with the right to test human-free cars on public roads in the Golden State. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Chevy's Electric eCOPO Camaro Is Made to Rule the Drag Strip

Buy into the heresy of the eCOPO Camaro and you get more than 700 horsepower, 600 pound-feet of torque, and a quarter-mile time in the 9-second range. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple's T2 Security Chip Makes It Harder to Tap MacBook Mics

By cutting off the microphone at the hardware level, recent MacBook devices minimize the chance that someone can eavesdrop Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Spooky Evolution of Text Message-Based Horror Stories

It's like creepypasta—but with more teens on smartphones. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Here’s How Much Bots Drive Conversation During News Events

About 60 percent of Twitter activity related to the caravan late last week was driven by bots, according to a new tool aimed at news organizations. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Get New Emoji on Your iPhone: Upgrade to iOS 12.1

Redhead emoji! Bagel emoji! Moon cake emoji! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Everything Apple Announced October 30: MacBook Air, iPad Pro, Mac Mini

Rejoice! New iPads, plus a much-needed refresh to the MacBook Air and Mac Mini. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple iPad Pro 2018: Specs, Features, Price

Apple's iPad Pro is undergoing some major renovations, starting with a home button excavation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

New Apple MacBook Air (2018): Price, Specs, Release Date

It's the update the Mac faithful have been waiting for. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

New Mac Mini 2018: Specs, Features, Price

Apple has neglected its hockey puck Mac Mini desktop computer for years. Not anymore. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Tiny Drone Uses Friction to Pull More Than Its Own Weight

New flying robots can pull loads that appear far too heavy for their tiny size. Here's the physics of how they cheat friction with their tiny claws and gecko-like grippers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Science of the Sniff: Why Dogs Are Great Disease Detectors

Dogs have been trained to detect a dozen human diseases—most recently, malaria—but even these pups may ultimately find their jobs replaced by machines. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Watch Apple's (Second!) Fall Hardware Show

We're expecting new iPads and a new MacBook. Here’s how you can watch all the action, from wherever you are. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What to Expect from Apple's October 30 iPad Pro and Macbook Event

Apple just plain refuses to give your wallet some rest. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

(Pseudo) Scientific Strategies for Trick-or-Treating Like a Beast

You want all the Halloween candy. A bit of data crunching will help you get it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Does Climate Change Mean You Should Fly Less? Yeah, Maybe

Individual acts like eating less meat or adopting solar power won't on their own save the planet, but they can inspire new social norms that lead to policy change. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Boston Dynamics' Robot Videos Became Internet Gold

CEO Marc Raibert shares the backstory of his company's viral videos and how the internet's favorite robot dog, SpotMini, came to be. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple iPad Pro Announcement 2018 Liveblog

Follow Apple’s October 30 iPad Pro event in New York with our live news updates. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Watch Apple's (Second!) Fall Hardware Show

We're expecting new iPads and a new MacBook. Here’s how you can watch all the action, from wherever you are. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Signal's "Sealed Sender" Is a Clever New Way to Shield Your Identity

"Sealed sender" gives the leading encrypted messaging app an important boost, hiding metadata around who sent a given message. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Watch Apple's (Second!) Fall Hardware Show

We're expecting new iPads and a new MacBook. Here’s how you can watch all the action, from wherever you are. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Races to Watch on Election Night 2018

The outcomes of these contests could shape issues like net neutrality, data privacy, and the tech industry’s business practices for years to come. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Goodbye Gab, a Haven for the Far Right

After the Squirrel Hill massacre, the tech industry needs to grapple with a major question: Do platforms like Gab radicalize attackers? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What to Expect from Apple's October 30 iPad Pro and Macbook Event

Apple just plain refuses to give your wallet some rest. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What to Expect from Apple's October 30 iPad Pro and Macbook Event

Apple just plain refuses to give your wallet some rest. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Science of the Sniff: Why Dogs Are Great Disease Detectors

The Singular Joy of the Dumb, Fun Slasher-Movie Threequel, From 'Halloween III' to 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3'

The threequel is often the most interesting installment of a long-running horror series, an attempt to break away from its predecessors—no matter how ridiculously. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

We've Been Talking About Self-Driving Car Safety All Wrong

Forget miles driven and disengagements. It's time for a new framework. We just need to figure out what that looks like. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

San Francisco Tech Billionaires Go to War over Homelessness

Salesforce's Marc Benioff and Square's Jack Dorsey line up on opposite sides of a proposed tax on businesses to fund homeless programs. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Carbon Capture Is Messy and Fraught—But Might Be Essential

A new report calls for more research into carbon capture tech. Problem, though: Who will pay to make it happen? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Fortnite' Scams Are Even Worse Than You Thought

YouTube videos with millions of views. Nearly 5,000 bogus websites. V-Bucks scammers have gotten out of control. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

IBM Buying Open Source Specialist Red Hat for $34 Billion

The deal could bolster IBM's position in cloud computing. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bomb Scares in the US Top This Week's Internet News Roundup

From IEDs in the mail to the potential erosion of human rights, the internet had some scary things to discuss last week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla Gets Profitable and More This Week in the Future of Cars

Plus: Paris gives cars le boot, scooters clean up their act, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

25 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (Holiday 2018): Controllers, Screen Protectors, Etc

Have a Nintendo Switch? You really should get some of these accoutrements. We list the best chargers, screen protectors, cases, stands, controllers, adapters, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

John Hennessy on the Leadership Crisis in Silicon Valley

The Alphabet chairman and former Stanford president talks about strengthening ethics training for entrepreneurs and future business leaders. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Huge Achievement in Math Shows the Limits of Symmetries

A new proof resolves Zimmer’s conjecture, which has to do with what symmetries can exist in geometric spaces. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Halloween Tips and Tricks for Safer Trick-Or-Treating

Download these apps and follow these tips to make sure your kid’s Halloween is all treat and no tricks. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Suspect's Gab Posts Are Part of a Pattern

It may never be clear why Robert Bowers chose to carry out a violent attack. But his social media activity mirrors an increase in antisemitism on the internet. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Photo Gallery: Nebulas Are the Cat’s Meow

Star factories are resplendent in colorful gas, as are the clouds surrounding a black hole. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Author Richard K. Morgan Wants to Destroy Your Mars Fantasies

When it comes to colonization, Richard K. Morgan is much more realistic than most in the genre. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Spend Hours Watching Hagerty's Engine Rebuild Time-Lapses

Hagerty's Redline Rebuilds series is a testament to the intricacies of the internal combustion engine in an age where simpler electrics are en route to dominance. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Weekend Tech Deals: Outdoor, Phones, and More

Great pre-Halloween weekend deals on smartphones, tech, and outdoor gear. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Review: Distraction Machine

This year's version of the Fire HD 8 for kids includes Spanish content, audiobooks, and a 2-megapixel selfie camera for capturing your kid's nostrils. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Learn the Simple New Way to Make Google Docs Using Your Browser Bar

Welcome to doc.new. It's going to change your life. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tech’s Ethical Crisis Over Venture Capital Goes Beyond Saudi Arabia

In the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, Silicon Valley is beginning to ask a simple but often neglected question: Where is our money coming from? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mail Bomb Suspect Cesar Sayoc Used Twitter to Threaten Targets

Cesar Sayoc allegedly was active on Twitter under the name "Cesar Altieri," where he posted menacing tweets about Maxine Waters, Joe Biden, and others. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Stream the MLB 2018 World Series Without Cable

You don’t need cable to watch America’s pastime. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Red Dead Redemption 2' Early Impressions: A Game Too Big for Just One Review

While we continue to lose ourselves in Rockstar Games' open-world behemoth, we've got some thoughts. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

California Will Pause Net Neutrality Law for Federal Suit

The delay could stretch into years, while a lawsuit challenging the FCC's order repealing net neutrality rules is resolved. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Feds Tracked Down Mail Bomb Suspect Cesar Sayoc

At a press conference Friday, officials detailed how they identified and found Cesar Sayoc, who has been arrested in connection with a series of mail bombs targeting prominent liberals and CNN. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Iran's New Facebook Trolls Are Using Russia's Playbook

Facebook took down another Iranian-based network of phony accounts Friday. This new campaign focused on American politics—and it was successful. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

FilmStruck Is the Latest Casualty of the Streaming Wars

The AT&T/Time Warner merger has claimed another victim—a result that’s to be expected when we appoint technocrats as our cultural gatekeepers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: Openwater Founder Mary Lou Jepsen on Brain-Reading Technology

Jepsen says that her brain imaging technology could go mainstream before AR and VR do. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best Halloween Shows and Movies for Little Kids You Can Stream Right Now

Are your kids too young for horror movies? Fire up these flicks instead. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Liner Notes: Toro Y Moi's 'Freelance' Is Built Like a Disco Software Stack

Yes, that’s a good thing. A very good thing. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Futuristic Vision of Tokyo Inspired by 'Blade Runner'

Photographer Tom Blachford listened to the soundtrack while shooting his series *Nihon Noir*. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Keep Lil Trick-or-Treaters Safe on Halloween Night

Glow sticks and retroreflectors can help your kids be seen on Halloween night. Here's how they work. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Meme It Up With 11 Sure-Fire Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

Forgot about that party? Uncreative in general? Never fear, let the internet be your guide. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Fallout 76' and 'Overwatch' Esports Top the Week's Gaming News

Halloween is nearly upon us, and zombies and bugs have descended on the gaming world. Act accordingly. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Step Inside the Air Force's Sound-Swallowing Anechoic Chamber

The 30-foot cube is at the center of the the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Battlespace Acoustics Branch's efforts to help soldiers, sailors, and air crews focus on what matters, when it matters. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Make Your Own Fake Blood With This Medically Inspired Recipe

To make realistic fake blood for Halloween, it helps to understand why actual blood looks and flows the way it does. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' Review: The Dark, Relevant Magic of Netflix's Newest Thriller

The series is a fun, seasonally apt fantasia of your favorite classic horror tropes. But its greatest strength is making subtext sing. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Continental's 'Invisible' Car Pillars Nix the Safety-Visibility Tradeoff

Thick pillars are good in crashes but bad for driver's lines of sight. Continental wants to make them disappear. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Review: Pricey, But the Battery Life Is Epic

Microsoft's latest pro-level portable Surface is back. Performance is improved, and this time, it comes in black. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

AI Researchers Fight Over Four Letters: NIPS

Organizers of a top conference in artificial intelligence reject a request to change its name, sparking new protests. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tech Workers Overwhelmingly Support Democrats in 2018

But PACs run by Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and Google support Republicans and Democrats more or less equally. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Does Gaming Affect Your Body? We Actually Tried to Find Out

From brain-mapping to pitting our reactions against an esports pro's, we're aiming to figure this out once and for all. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Lawmakers Seek Review of Pentagon Contract Thought to Favor Amazon

Two Republican members of Congress have asked the Defense Department's Inspector General to probe the specs for a $10 billion cloud computing contract. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Algorithms Can Be a Tool For Justice—If Used the Right Way

Companies like Netflix, Facebook, and Uber deploy algorithms in search of greater efficiency. But when used to evaluate the powerful systems that judge us, algorithms can spur social progress in ways nothing else can. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Feds Just Hit Notorious Swatter Tyler Barriss With 46 New Charges. He Intends to Plead Guilty

Prosecutors in California have filed 46 new counts against Tyler Barriss for bomb threats, fraud, and swatting incidents nationwide. He’s angling to get the case transferred to Kansas and intends to plead guilty. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump's Personal iPhone Would Be a National Security Risk

By using a personal iPhone instead of secured lines, President Trump makes it entirely too easy for China and Russia to spy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump's Attacks on the Environment Are Mostly Failing

The administration's attempts to remove environmental regulations have made very little headway—though that may soon change. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Pixar Cofounder Ed Catmull's Retirement Is an Opportunity, Not a Loss

The animation legend's departure from the studio opens the doors for new innovators. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Pick the Best Roku: A Buying Guide of All Rokus (2018)

There are 7 Rokus for sale, and the differences between them are confusing. We break down exactly which Roku is best for your TV. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Suspiria' Review: A Horror Gem—Just Don't Watch the Original First

It's blasphemous to say, but if you haven’t seen it, don't watch Dario Argento's original horror classic. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

I Bought Used Voting Machines on eBay for $100 Apiece. What I Found Was Alarming

Opinion: The fact that voter information is left on devices, unencrypted, that are then sold on the open market is malpractice. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

To Fix the Ills of Tourism, Think Like a Traffic Engineer

Exploding global tourism is becoming a mess, and the way to fix it involves thinking about people like cars. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Make Your Commute as Cheap and Fast as Possible

There's more to it than just optimizing gas mileage. Our calculator will help you figure out the most cost-effective driving speed, personalized to your commute, wages, and fuel price. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

My Father Says He’s a ‘Targeted Individual.’ Maybe We All Are

My dad is one of thousands who believe the government is subjecting them to mind control. As a daughter and a journalist, I felt a duty to investigate his claims. Have these individuals been America’s prophets all along? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

An Ebola Outbreak in a War Zone Is About as Bad as It Gets

No amount of speedy Ebola testing and treatment can match the marauding militias currently tearing up the Democratic Republic of Congo. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

11 Halloween Picks to Make Trick-or-Treating Fun for Parents

Your kids can’t go on their yearly pilgrimage to the shrine of Hershey alone. We can help. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Stream the MLB 2018 World Series Without Cable

You don’t need cable to watch America’s pastime. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Netflix Features Black Actors in Promos to Black Users

Netflix says it does not track users' race or ethnicity. But in customizing promotions based on users' past viewing history, it can achieve a similar effect. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla's Finally Made a Profit, and Promises To Keep Doing It

Elon Musk's electric car company is pulling out of Model 3 production hell, and starting to make money. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A New Climate Change Lawsuit Takes Aim at ExxonMobil

The latest big lawsuit regarding climate change alleges the oil and gas giant defrauded investors by misrepresenting the climate-related risks to its business. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Democrat Mail Bomb Scares Are a Perfect Misinformation Storm

News of mail bombs targeting prominent Democrats and CNN on Wednesday gave way to a deluge of false reports, partisan finger pointing, and bad faith conspiracy theories online. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Democrat Mail Bomb Scares Are a Perfect Misinformation Storm

The 17 Best Horror Movies You Can Stream Right Now, From 'The Fly' to 'The Witch'

It's Halloween! Time to stay in, eat someone else's candy, and fire up some horror classics. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Mail Bombs Get Intercepted—And What Happens Next

Apparent mail bombs targeting Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, CNN, and more all got caught before their final destination. Here's how. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

These Wasp-Like Drones Lift Heavy Loads With Their Bellies

A new class of robots, called FlyCroTugs, can lift objects 40 times their weight, using design ideas borrowed from wasps and geckos. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Can the the Trolley Problem Teach Self-Driving Car Engineers?

New research finds Nicaraguans and Hondurans are less likely to choose to crash into fit people, and those from Japan or Indonesia would rather spare the lawful. But developers say the moral quandary just isn’t very helpful. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ginkgo Bioworks Is Turning Human Cells Into On-Demand Factories

The synthetic biology company has opened a new foundry to churn out mammal cells, first for drug development, and later to build potentially anything at all. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump's Take on Transgender Identity Makes No Scientific Sense

A leaked memo that proposes to eliminate protections for transgender individuals, in part by relying on genetic testing, is deeply problematic. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The 17 Best Horror Movies You Can Stream Right Now, From The Fly to The Witch

It's Halloween! Time to stay in, eat someone else's candy, and fire up some horror classics. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mad Max, Ghost Rider, and the Eye-Catching Motorbike Taxi Drivers of Nairobi

These "boda-boda" drivers teamed up with a photographer and fashion designer to complete their signature looks. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Regulatory Hackers Aren't Fixing Society. They're Getting Rich

A new breed of start-ups aim to make a pile of money from doing good, assisted by thought leaders, foundations, and the guileless public. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best Instant Cameras (2018): FujiFilm, Leica, Lomography, Polaroid

These are the best instant cameras you can buy this year Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Company Wants to Make the Internet Load Faster

Netlify lets customers tap multiple cloud computing providers, and wants to connect cloud services to static webpages. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Wayb Pico: How Outdoor Gear Expects Built a Better Car Seat

Children's car seats are heavy, bulky, and potentially toxic. Wayb wants to fix that. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Is Putting More Privacy Controls Directly in Search

Amid concerns over how much data the company collects, Google will make it easier to understand exactly what it knows about you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What It's Like to Fly the WWII-Era Plane That Crashed on LA's 101 Freeway

Wondering why someone was flying the decades-old T-6 Texan that crash landed in Agoura Hills? Simply put, it's a blast. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Don't Believe Everything You See About the Migrant Caravan

A migrant caravan traveling through Mexico is the latest news event to be weaponized online. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Stream the MLB 2018 World Series Without Cable

You don’t need cable to watch America’s pastime. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

LeBron James Is More Than an All-Time Great—He’s a Mogul

The NBA star's move to Los Angeles places his late-career basketball prospects squarely behind his cultural legacy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Russia Linked to Triton Industrial Control Malware

Like so many other internet misdeeds, the notorious Triton malware appears to have originated in Moscow. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Top Political Advertiser on Facebook Is...Facebook

The company has spent the equivalent of $12 million on political and issues ads across Facebook and Instagram since May, more than politicians like Beto O'Rourke and Donald Trump. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Facebook's Messenger Got Its New Look in a New Jersey Basement

Today Facebook is revealing its Messenger app's redesign, which has a bubbly vibe that a former intern dreamed up at his parents' house. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

To Find New Fans (and Their Money), Patreon Partners With Reddit

By partnering with Reddit, Patreon hopes it can convert more Redditors into patrons, helping them discover and support creators on the platform. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Check the $1.6B Mega Millions Results in Real Time

Win or lose, you'll know before anyone else. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

New Puffy Coats Are Being Designed to Fall Apart Faster

People generate about 70 pounds of textile trash a year, which then sits in landfills for centuries. A new fiber would decompose much, much faster. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Use Netflix's Parental Controls

Even in a "Kids" profile violent content can show up when trailers autoplay. But there are ways to make it disappear. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside the Robot Petting Zoo, Where the Future Is Friendlier Than Advertised

At our recent 25th-birthday celebration, we convened a who's-who of approachable machines for the friendliest robot uprising imaginable. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Canadian Startup North Made Alexa Smart Glasses That Actually Look Like Glasses

North think its $999 Focals are the anti-Google Glass. But can it convince people to wear them? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Science Isn't About 'the Truth'—It's About Building Models

These are the three key things that any person should know about the nature of science. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Global Internet Access Is Even Worse Than Dire Reports Suggest

Getting the rest of the world online turns out to be harder than the UN anticipated, despite advances like mobile internet. Blame the patriarchy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Hyperinflation Destroys Much More Than Just Currencies

To call hyperinflation strictly an economic problem is to overlook its wrenching cultural implications and a general collapse in a system of values. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What a Mouse Teaches Us About the Future of 3D Color X-Rays

The MARS scanner, armed with particle-detecting tech used in CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, lets us see so much more beyond the bone. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

3 Smart Things About Animal-Inspired Robotics

From the energy-efficient way turkeys walk to the "invincibility" of a cockroach, critters serve as models for tech. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Risks and Rewards of Tech's Guerrilla Franchising

From Amazon to e-scooter startup Goat, more tech companies are figuring out how to provide the tools if you supply the services. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Permanent State of Beta Is Ruining Consumerism

This isn't the way product releases should happen: quarter-baked cookie dough that’s, what, just gonna finish cooking outside the oven? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The AI Cold War With China That Could Doom Us All

Artificial intelligence could be the ultimate authoritarian tool. But one thing's for sure: Charging into an AI arms race against China is a huge mistake. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Disney Brings the Web to Life in 'Ralph Breaks the Internet'

The sequel to 2012’s arcade-themed "Wreck-It Ralph" imagines cyberspace as a real place. So the filmmakers got creative dreaming up its digital residents. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Get Yourself the Right Cookware to Maximize a Small Space

Renting a tiny room in Nob Hill for too many dollars a month? This gear can help you make space for cooking. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why China Can Do AI More Quickly and Effectively Than the US

The US may be leading the discoveries in AI—but Chinese entrepreneurs are better at implementing them. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple iPhone XR Review: A Great Choice for Cost-Conscious iPhone Buyers

The new lower-priced iPhone XR is a good buy, as long as you don’t mind making a few compromises. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Snapchat Dysmorphia and the Real Dangers of Perceived Flaws

With flawless skin and symmetrical faces all over social media, the “beautiful people” are our peers. It’s enough to give you a complex. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

In Texas, Techies Are Trying to Turn the Red State Blue

How organizers are using Silicon Valley–style tactics to get people (read: Democrats) registered to vote. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Tetris Effect and Our Boundaryless Digital Future

The upcoming PlayStation 4 game builds on Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s past work to get you as far out of your head—and as absorbed into the experience—as possible. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Brew a Perfect Pot of Coffee With Bodum Mocca's Beam Heater

Instead of butane heat sources, Bodum’s Mocca uses the red-hot glow of its 430-watt halogen Beam Heater to bring the water to just below boiling. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Teflon Went From Wartime to Dinner Time

Born way back in the atomic age, super-slippery Teflon’s impervious chemistry has stuck around. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Case for Giving Robots an Identity

What AI might be missing is a history. Do robots need to know who they are and where they come from? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

HTC Exodus 1 Blockchain Phone: Price, Specs, Availability

HTC's long-hyped blockchain smartphone is finally on sale—but for now it's still experimental. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Stepping Into an Amazon Store Helps It Get Inside Your Head

The retailer can learn a lot about shoppers' habits from its growing line of cashier-less Amazon Go convenience stores. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How a Turkish Airlines Jet Flew an Extra 800 Miles and Landed On Time

Turkish Airlines Flight 800 went over Greenland on its way between Panama City and Istanbul, a testament to the power of the jet stream. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Netflix Hiring Guillermo del Toro to Make 'Pinocchio' Isn't About Kids—It's About Oscars

Netflix knows what it's doing hiring the master of macabre to tell the story of everyone's favorite puppet-turned-boy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Your Poop Is Probably Full of Plastic

A new study suggests that microplastics routinely show up in our food—and our digestive tracts. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Scientists Help Robots 'Evolve.' Weirdness Ensues

Algorithms design robot legs tailored to walk on specific surfaces. The results are at once logical, counterintuitive, and bizarre. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Star Wars News: Here's a Buttload of Information About 'The Mandalorian'

A lot of details are starting to leak about the new streaming show. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

DNA Tests Could Help Docs Detect Infectious Diseases Like Typhus Faster

It’s still too expensive and unproven, but it has the potential to prevent antibiotic overuse and keep people healthy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Caavo Control Center & Universal Remote (Version 2) Review

Caavo rethinks the universal TV remote for the second time this year. Our full review of Caavo's new, much cheaper, Control Center. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Meet Jim Allison, the Carousing Texan Who Just Won a Nobel Prize For His Cancer Breakthrough

Jim Allison is an iconoclastic scientist who toiled in obscurity for years. Then he helped crack a mystery that may save millions of lives: Why doesn’t the immune system attack cancer? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Kim Stanley Robinson Writes Like the Past to Warn of the Future

The novelist's sci-fi may feel old-school, but it's distinctly calibrated to make change happen now—so the future in his books doesn't come true. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla's New Model 3, Lime's New Scooter, and More This Week in the Future of Cars

Tesla makes yet another non-$35K Model 3, battery swapping somehow comes back, yet more evidence 'semi-autonomous' driving is confusing people, and more car news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump's Tweets (Once Again) Top This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week, the internet spent a lot of time sorting through the fact and fictions in President Trump's Twitter feed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Stream the MLB 2018 World Series Without Cable

You don’t need cable to watch America’s pastime. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Review: The Updated Fitbit Charge 3 is More of the Same, but Better

If you're going to look at an advanced fitness tracker, why not just get a smartwatch? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Titan M Chip Powers Up Pixel 3 Security

Google's latest flagship smartphone includes the Titan M, a security-focused chip that keeps users safe against sophisticated attacks. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Oumuamua Was Neither Comet nor Asteroid...So What Was It?

Last year's brief interstellar visit from a cigar-shaped thing named 'Oumuamua is confounding astronomers in new ways. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Dungeons & Dragons Art Is Finally Getting the Respect It Deserves

It's no longer just valued in game stores and comics shops. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Photo Gallery: Pulsars Beam Like Lighthouses in the Cosmos

Their spin rate is so consistent that people who navigate spacecraft around our solar system use them as mile markers to know exactly where they are. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple Data Downloads, A Dating App for Trump Fans, and More Security News This Week

North Korean bitcoin theft, Fake FCC complaints, and more security news this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

14 Awesome Game, Console, Headset, and Controller Deals

New console bundles, discounted wireless headsets, and a bunch of game sales are happening now. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

To Curb Terrorist Propaganda Online, Look to YouTube. No, Really.

Opinion: Despite YouTube’s crackdown, extremist groups are still exploiting other Google platforms. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Paul Allen's Second Act

The Microsoft cofounder never replicated his early success in business, but carved a path in research and philanthropy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Shane Dawson’s Jake Paul Documentary Shows the Price of Giving People What They Want

We may not all be wildly successful, wildly problematic YouTubers, but we all live inside (and contribute to) the system that created them. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Skip Scooters Get a Latch So They Don’t Junk up the Sidewalks

It’s an engineering fix designed to make the vehicles more attractive to officials and regulators. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: Pinterest’s Evan Sharp on What Makes Good Software

The first installment of our podcast interviews taped at WIRED’s 25th anniversary festival. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla’s New 'Mid-Range' Model 3 Is the iPhone XR of Cars

Elon Musk's unexpected version of the Model 3 will offer 260 miles of range for around $45,000, and carves out a new niche in an expanding product line. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Russian Trolls Are Still Playing Both Sides—Even With the Mueller Probe

The latest indictment against Russian trolls shows how they sowed division in the US on wedge issues, including the investigation into their activity. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside Facebook’s Stormy Debate Over 'Political Diversity'

Former Facebook engineer Brian Amerige accused the company of a “political monoculture that’s intolerant of different views," but says Republicans have received his message all wrong. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

iPhone XR: Where to Order, Best Prices (and 5 Cheap Alternatives)

The iPhone XR is now up for preorder and we have the details, along with a few affordable alternatives. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Noma Guide to Fermentation: A Cure for Kitchen Boredom

A new cookbook from the chefs at the famed Copenhagen restaurant explores all things pickled, cured, brined, and fermented. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Trove of Facebook Data Is a Spammer's Dream and Your Nightmare

A new report suggests that spammers, not nation states, may have been behind the Facebook hack. That could be even worse news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Meet the Illustrator Diversifying Airbnb's Image

Airbnb rolls out a set of new illustrations to better reflect its users—and the world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Halloween' Annihilates the Weak Sequels That Came Before It

It's the first to recapture the unfussy rigor of John Carpenter’s 1978 original. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Rockstar's 'Red Dead Redemption 2' Crunch Controversy and the Rest of the Week in Games

You thought the industry's labor problem was under control? Good luck with that! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fusty Ol' Scientific Texts Get a Gorgeous, Pricey Makeover

Arty versions of science classics are mostly a gift for your midcentury modern coffee table—but crack them open, and you might learn a thing or two about science too. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why the Search for Aliens Could Unite Us Here on Earth

Jill Tarter and Maggie Turnbull discuss Trappist-1, the Fermi paradox, and Fast Radio Bursts at Wired25 Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Lime's New Scooter Is Hardier, Heavier, and Built for Life on the Streets

More range, more robust, more stable, more waterproof. Lime thinks its "Gen 3" scooter is ready to take on the worst the world can do to it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Drive.ai Brings Its Self-Driving Cars to Dallas Cowboy Fans

The startup is launching a service that will cart the public around Arlington, Texas, including to and from AT&T Stadium. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Netflix Is Finally Canceling Shows. Good

It's time to make room for new content. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Wants China. Will Chinese Users Want Google?

If it wins government approval to offer its search engine in China, Google won't have some typical assets, like rich user data and integration with its browser. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Twitter's Dated Data Dump Doesn’t Tell Us About Future Meddling

Twitter's release of more than 10 million tweets from Russia's Internet Research Agency and Iran sheds little light on those agencies' current tactics, researchers say. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

An App Built for Hurricane Harvey Is Now Saving Lives in Florida

Crowdsource Rescue, a kind of "Uber for emergencies," has become the leading tool to coordinate volunteer rescuers, helping them check on hundreds of vulnerable individuals. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

NCT 127 Answers All of the Internet's Questions About K-Pop

WIRED asked the group to answer a series of questions from Twitter. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Funky Materials Give the Mantis Shrimp Its Powerful Punch

The legendary crustacean uses a hammer-like appendage made of ceramic and polymer to deliver its punishing blow. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tech Founder's Absolute Power Is Destroying Company Culture

Tech CEOs have wrestled greater control of their companies than ever—making it impossible to address bad behavior properly. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A 7-Year Search for Traces of Humanity Along the US-Mexico Border

Photographer Richard Misrach covered tens of thousands of miles while shooting 'Border Cantos'—and each one of them told a story. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

3 Wine Aroma Kits Tested: Aromabar, Aromaster, and Le Nez du Vin

Is your schnoz a schlub? Strengthen your sniffer by teaching it to discern common wine aromas with one of these training kits. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Faster, Cheaper, Better Way to Charge Electric Vehicles

Opinion: Forget fast-charging. Battery swapping is back—and it's the tech of the future. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Drivers Wildly Overestimate What 'Semi-Autonomous' Cars Can Do

Seventy percent of people believe you can buy an autonomous car today. And that's a problem. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Roku Premiere Plus Review (2018): Affordable 4K HDR Streaming

Roku brings the price of 4K TV streaming down to new lows, with a few caveats. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Black Ops 4' Review: Making 'Call of Duty' For a 'Fortnite' World

A new battle-royale mode that leans into the trope of the moment makes 'Black Ops 4' the franchise's most honest title to date. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

For the Last Time: Here's the Difference Between Weight and Mass

If we ever move off-planet, we'll have to get more serious about distinguishing between 'mass' and 'weight.' Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Humans Just Can't Stop Rear-Ending Self-Driving Cars—Let's Figure Out Why

Human drivers (and one cyclist) have rear-ended self-driving cars 28 times this year in California—accounting for nearly two-thirds of robo-crashes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside Facebook's Plan to Safeguard the 2018 Election

The social media giant has assembled a team of geeks, spooks, hackers, and lawyers to prevent a repeat of the 2016 abuse and manipulation on its network. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Mysterious Return of Years-Old APT1 Malware

Security researchers have discovered a new instance code associated with APT1, a notorious Chinese hacking group that disappeared in 2013. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A New Facebook Suit Makes ‘Pivot to Video’ Even More Myopic

A new lawsuit alleges that Facebook inflated its video viewership numbers more than previously reported, and then hid the mistake. And that has journalists steamed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ember's Temperature-Regulating Mug Returns, Better Than Ever

Crowdfunding projects often crash and burn. But Ember's heated travel mug just keeps improving. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Stunning Photos of Ordinary Life in Ukraine's Conflict Zone

The Donbass region has been convulsed by civil war since 2014, yet many residents refuse to evacuate. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Helm Wants You to Control Your Own Data Again

Helm hopes to make running your own private, encrypted server easy for everyone. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Razer Blade Review (2018): A Cut Above

If you're a gamer, or a pro looking for a MacBook alternative, this is the laptop for you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

I Ditched Google For Bing. Here's What I Found—And What I Didn't

I spent the last few months using Bing instead of Google for search. It's a whole new world, but not always for the better. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Real Heroine of 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' Isn't Hope Van Dyne

It's actually someone whose name is far less known. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

These New Tricks Can Outsmart Deepfake Videos—for Now

We'll soon find it hard to know with our own eyes if a video is real or generated by AI, but new algorithms are staying one or two steps ahead of the fakers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How McLaren Learned to Treat its Formula One Pit Crew Like Athletes

It started with stealth video recordings, and ended with visual tracking goggles and orange nuts. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Jack Dorsey on Twitter's Role in Free Speech and Filter Bubbles

The Twitter CEO talks with WIRED Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Thompson about how the social media service is different today than 12 years ago. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Here's What Astronauts See When a Rocket Aborts Mid-Flight

Nick Hague, the NASA astronaut onboard the Soyuz rocket that failed after takeoff last week, recounts his experience inside the capsule. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Your Facebook Posts Can Reveal If You're Depressed

Researchers used people's Facebook data and their medical records to detect early symptoms of a mental health problem. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Paul Allen Thought Like a Hacker and Never Stopped Dreaming

The Microsoft cofounder, who left the company in 1983, died Monday at age 65 of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

You Can Now Run Some Code Hosted on GitHub

GitHub Actions will allow developers to automate some tasks for managing their code. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Audi Brings Drift-Happy Driving to Its Electric E-tron SUV

The German automaker takes advantage of its all-electric powertrain to make the E-tron a delightfully drifty luxury SUV. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018): Specs, Price, Release Date

Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite e-reader gets an update. You get more storage, better lighting, and still no Alexa. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Which Microsoft Surface Should I Buy? (2018)

We rounded up your options to help you decide which Microsoft PC suits your needs. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Netflix May Not Win a Best Picture Oscar, but We’ll Win Better Movies

After pushes into sci-fi and rom-coms, the streaming titan is throwing its considerable weight behind a spate of auteur-driven dramas. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber and Lyft Made Traffic Worse in San Francisco. But It’s Complicated

A new report concludes that Uber and Lyft were responsible for 51 percent of the daily vehicle delay hours in the city between 2010 and 2016, but there are a few big caveats. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google’s CEO Says Tests of Censored Chinese Search Engine Turned Out Great

At WIRED's 25th anniversary festival, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the company would be able to serve more than 99 percent of queries. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Watch the WIRED25 Festival and Summit

Can’t be in San Francisco for our 25th anniversary bash? Here’s how you can join the fun, wherever you are. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Marc Benioff Wants to Tax Billionaires, Including Himself

The Salesforce CEO supports a tax on businesses such as his own to attack San Francisco's homelessness epidemic. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Susan Wojcicki Talks About the Challenge of Making YouTube a Better Place

At WIRED’s 25th anniversary event, Susan Wojcicki, the CEO of YouTube, called the last eighteen months the platform’s “growing up years.” Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Don’t Worry! The Future Is Going to Be Fine

Kitty Hawk CEO Sebastian Thrun and Y Combinator president Sam Altman are bullish on nuclear fusion, flying cars, and AI. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Researchers Call for More Humanity in Artificial Intelligence

Stanford's Fei-Fei Li and Sinovation Ventures' Kai-Fu Lee say removing bias and aligning AI with humanity makes sense for companies, as well as nonprofits. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Female Founders Still Face Sexual Harassment From Investors

In a new survey, over 20 percent of respondents said they experienced one or more “inappropriate incidents” at the hands of investors. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Anand Giridharadas Delivers a Harsh Message to Rich Techie Philanthropists

Journalist Anand Giridharadas had a message for the rich techies in the audience at WIRED25: they’re “causing, by daylight, problems that they simply will never be able to undo by philanthropic moonlight.” Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

MIT's Neha Narula and Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Say It's Early Days Yet For Cryptocurrencies

But, they say, blockchain is still developing fast. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Big Data and the End of Painful, Invasive Medical Procedures

Onstage at WIRED25, 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki and bioengineer Stephen Quake focused on unlocking the secrets hidden in blood and spit. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Microsoft's Nadella Says AI Can Make the World More Inclusive

Artificial intelligence can help deaf people communicate, but the algorithms need to be fair, the Microsoft CEO says. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Silicon Valley’s Tech Elite Zoom in on Crispr

“Where we are now with biotech feels quite a bit like where we were with information technology in the late 1990s,” said Napster co-founder Sean Parker on stage at WIRED25 Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Amazon's Jeff Bezos Says Tech Companies Should Work With the Pentagon

"This is a great country and it does need to be defended,” the Amazon CEO tells the WIRED25 Summit in San Francisco. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple's Jony Ive on the Unpredictable Consequences of Innovation

"I think it's good to be connected,” says Apple’s chief design officer. “I think the real question is what you do with that connection." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What's Next for Instagram's Kevin Systrom? Flying Lessons

The Instagram cofounder, who recently left parent company Facebook, says he wants to be sure the people running social networks are paying attention to how they impact people’s lives. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Blue Origin and Jeff Bezos Want Us All to Leave Earth—for Good

At Blue Origin, Amazon's space-obsessed founder is building rockets, and he hopes to someday blast humanity into an extraterrestrial future. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Review: A Good Phone

Our favorite Android phone is back. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Climate Change Might Double the Cost of a Beer

More extreme droughts and heat waves will hit barley especially hard, so growers are trying to hack the grain to make it more resistant. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Rolls-Royce Wants to Fill the Seas With Self-Sailing Ships

The vision starts with helping humans stay safe at sea, but could put fully robo-boats into action as ferries in just a few years. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

When, Exactly, Did Politics Become a Tech Story?

Early WIRED could ignore politics because its writers were focused on imagining the future. Today, the digital revolution is upon us, so WIRED writers have a larger task: helping readers understand what is happening in the present. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

You’re Expecting Too Much Out of Boston Dynamics’ Robots

Boston Dynamics CEO Marc Raibert doesn't know exactly how people will use robots like the SpotMini. But at least it can do the running man. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Glen Weyl on Technology and Social Innovation

Glen Weyl, a principal researcher at Microsoft, says society is relying too much on technology to solve social problems. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Anand Giridharadas on Saudi Money and Silicon Valley Hypocrisy

Author Anand Giridharadas says the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is prompting some in tech to rethink ties to the Saudi regime. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Jeff Weiner on How Technology Accentuates Tribalism

LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Talks with WIRED Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Thompson about the future of work, and finding jobs. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

You're About to Drown in Streaming Subscriptions

The streaming space is about to get a lot more crowded. But at what cost? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Week in the Future of Cars: Happy Birthday to Us

We look at the latest happenings in the auto-world, and look back at WIRED's greatest hits from a quarter century of chronicling the ever-molting world of transportation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) Review: Affordable but Underwhelming

Amazon's Fire HD 8 is still incredibly cheap, but it's not the bargain it once was. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Grad Student Solved a Fundamental Quantum Computing Problem

Urmila Mahadev became obsessed with a basic question in quantum computing: how do you know when the computer is cheating? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Space Mystery Tied Up in a Bow

CK Vupleculae was discovered by a French monk in 1670, and it's been puzzling scientists ever since. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Taylor Swift's Foray Into Politics Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week Taylor Swift encouraged people to vote and Kanye West visited the White House. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Robert Mueller Has Already Told You Everything You Need To Know

With the exception of President Trump’s legal team, no one has been watching the Mueller investigation more closely than Garrett Graff. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nike's Next-Gen Jordans—a Sneak Peek

Designer Tinker Hatfield shows an audience at Wired25 athletic shoes designed for people who don’t like to run. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

LinkedIn Cofounder Reid Hoffman and MIT Media Lab Director Joi Ito on Moving Fast But Not Breaking Things

Ignore your customers, tolerate bad management, and let fires burn. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Kanye's Password, a WhatsApp Bug, and More Security News This Week

A grey hat hacking hero, bad boat news, and more security news this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

More and More Movies Are Reflecting Our Fear of the Internet

Life online may not be a literal horror show—but sometimes it can feel like one. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Assassin's Creed Odyssey' Promises Romance—Then Locks It Away

Not all game stories need sexuality, but it constitutes an organic, interesting part of a character's life. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Hestan Smart Induction Cooktop Review: Dial in Temps Down to the Degree

Replacing your standard range with an app-controlled induction cooktop can yield more precise control—and better results—in the kitchen. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

REI End of Season Sale (Fall 2018): Patagonia, CycleOps, Rumpl, Suunto, Dakine

From Patagonia board shorts to CycleOps bike trainers, we're bringing you the best of the end of season deals. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tech Backs Away From Saudis After Journalist's Alleged Murder

Silicon Valley executives suspended participation in a Saudi advisory committee and cancelled plans to attend a high-profile conference. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fake Adobe Flash Installers Come With a Little Malware Bonus

A clever new cryptomining scheme downloads the latest version of Adobe for you, but adds malware to the bargain. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Future of Work Might Actually Be ... Good?

The robots are coming, but they will find it hard to replace human empathy and judgment, speakers say at the WIRED25 Festival. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Free Speech in the Age of Algorithmic Megaphones

Researchers have long known that local actors—as well as Russia—use manipulative tactics to spread information online. With Facebook suspending a slew of domestic accounts, a difficult reckoning is upon us. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Facebook Hackers Compromised 30 Million Accounts

Facebook has revealed more details about the unprecedented breach of its platform—including how hackers got away with the access tokens of 30 million users. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Check If Your Facebook Account Got Hacked—And How Badly

Facebook Friday offered more details about its recent breach. Here's how to see if you were affected. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: Ivy Ross, Google’s Head of Hardware Design

The Gadget Lab team breaks down this week’s tech news and welcomes special guest Ivy Ross to the show, to talk about the new Google Pixel products. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

No One Can Get Cybersecurity Disclosure Just Right

If Facebook and Google's recent security debacles proved anything, it's that disclosure is tricky business. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watch Boston Dynamics' SpotMini Robot Strut Through a Construction Site

A new video of SpotMini, a quadruped robot, shows the mechanical pup looking more businesslike than usual. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Dietary Supplements Can Contain Viagra, Steroids, or Worse

When the FDA discovers that a supplement is contaminated, it might issue a voluntary recall—and that's about where the action stops. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Xbox Reveals Details of Its Streaming Service, and the Rest of the Week in Games

Xbox's planned service, known internally as Project xCloud, could let you stream games anywhere. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

To Curb Climate Change, Tax Carbon—Then Give Americans the Money

Opinion: This Big Oil-backed climate tax is something Republicans and Democrats can agree on. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

YouTube, Reddit, and the Ever-Tightening Orthodoxy of the Rabbit Hole

Obsessive online learning can often lead to nothing but bottomless pits. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Movie Commentary Tracks Are Back—and They're a Trivia Goldmine

They nearly went extinct with the decline of the DVD, but now filmmaker commentaries are back and better than ever. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Antibiotics May Soon Become Useless. Now What?

Antibiotics were one of the great innovations of the last century. Will we still use them 25 years from now? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Get Better at 'Back of the Envelope' Calculations

Estimating answers to everyday physics problems is an art form. Here's one tip: learn to ignore what you don't know. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Are Bear Cams So Magical? An Investigation

The salmon-snatching grizzlies of Katmai National Park delight the internet—and obscure the big marketing business behind them. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Help WIRED Track How Political Ads Target You on Facebook

We're partnering with ProPublica to collect and analyze political ads on Facebook with a simple browser extension you can install, too Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'First Man' Review: Houston, We Have an Indie Blockbuster

By turns intimate and bombastic, it's the perfect film for cerebral cinephiles and IMAX-loving space odyssey lovers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Watch the WIRED25 Festival and Summit

Can’t be in San Francisco for our 25th anniversary bash? Here’s how you can join the fun, wherever you are. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Hurricane Michael Hit the Parts of Florida Least Prepared to Flee Its Wrath

What's really scary is that as climate change brings fiercer storms, more places must learn to prepare for disaster. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Microsoft Calls a Truce in the Linux Patent Wars

The software giant, whose former CEO once called Linux a "cancer," will let others use 60,000 patents for Linux-related open source projects. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Does a Fair Algorithm Actually Look Like?

Automated systems take into account thousands of variables to make decisions that affect our lives. People are calling for more transparency in AI, but not everyone agrees on what constitutes a fair explanation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watch Boston Dynamics' Humanoid Robot Do Parkour

A new video of Atlas, the company's two-legged robot, shows off its agility as it bounds up a platform. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Install 'Fortnite' on Your Android Phone

Previously, 'Fortnite' on Android had been available only to Samsung devices and as a limited beta. As of now, everyone can have a turn. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Genome Hackers Show No One’s DNA Is Anonymous Anymore

Consumer genomics is making it easier than ever to identify individuals from anonymous DNA databases. Even if you’ve never spit in a tube. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Soyuz Rocket Failure Jeopardizes Future ISS Missions

The spacecraft’s failure minutes after launch—the second mishap in recent months—raises questions about how people will travel to and from the space station. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why So Many Fantasy Novels Are Obsessed With Academia

Even this year's most accomplished debut, 'The Poppy War,' spends its first half in a structural school daze. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Hurricane Michael Got Super Big, Super Fast

The phenomenon known as 'rapid intensification' used to be rare. With climate change, this most deadly type of hurricane is becoming more common. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watch Mouse Embryos Develop Under This 4-D Microscope

An unusual new instrument can peer inside a living mammalian embryo and watch its cells grow. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Ick of AI That Impersonates Humans

As technology like Google Duplex continues to offload more basic human interaction to robots, it’s worth wondering what else might get lost in the process. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Camp in Alabama Bringing Outer Space to the Blind

Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students takes place at the US Space and Rocket Center each fall. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Drone-Flinging Cannon Proves UAVs Can Mangle Passenger Planes

Researchers armed with a very fun kind of cannon have shown that drones have potential to do serious damage to aircraft. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trainergram and the Focused, Personal Power of the Finsta

Instagram may seem like a passive experience, but it's an easy way to learn things at your own pace—like a good workout regimen. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Jetson Metro Electric Folding Bike Review: Weak Charge

But when it comes to convenient commuter vehicles, more isn't always better. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Tech Swagger Triggered the Era of Distrust in Government

Espoused by places like WIRED, early libertarian net culture condemned rigid government systems. Now, those views are mainstream. Heaven help us all. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

So, Self-Driving Cars Could Make Humans Unhealthier Than Ever

A widespread shift to autonomous vehicles could weaken America's already slipping stance in a two-front war against pollution and sedentary behavior, which are tightly linked to cancer and heart disease. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How the US Halted China’s Cybertheft—Using a Chinese Spy

For years, China has systematically looted American trade secrets. Here's the messy inside story of how DC got Beijing to clean up its act for a while. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Jamal Khashoggi's Apple Watch Could Solve His Disappearance

Data from wearables—like location, activity, and heart rate—provide valuable clues to investigators. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

IBM Joins Fight Over Pentagon Cloud Contract Favoring Amazon

Rivals complain that specs for a potential $10 billion contract favor Amazon. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Hurricane Michael's Storm Surge Is So High

Storm surge depends on wind speed, shoreline shape, and timing. On two out of three, Florida got slammed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Make Newborn Guitars Look Artfully Ancient

WATERFORD, Michigan — Not everybody wants a shiny new guitar these days. A few connoisseurs want one that looks like it’s taken more abuse than Keith Richards. Nailing the look and feel of a vintage guitar takes time. Guys like Vince Cunetto and Bill Nash, both known for their high-end “aged to perfection” instruments, make \[…\] Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Pentagon Weapons Systems Are Easy Cyberattack Targets, New Report Finds

A new report says the Department of Defense "likely has an entire generation of systems that were designed and built without adequately considering cybersecurity." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Most-Read WIRED.com Stories of the Past Five Years Say So Much

We are a culture obsessed with flash-in-the-pan memes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Quest to Make California’s Weed the Champagne of Cannabis

Growers in California want to do for their legendary marijuana what the champagne appellation has done for French bubbly. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Podcast: The Ride' and the Joys of Obsession Learning

Deep-dive podcasts make info-immersion audio fun. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Riverdale' Season 3: Just Give In to the Ridiculousness Already

The CW teen soap may be a high drama hormone-fest, but it's got brains. (OK, and biker gangs.) Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Three Commandments for Reasonable Technology Optimism

Technology can be a powerful force for good, but its impacts are unpredictable. On the 25th anniversary of WIRED, technologists should temper their enthusiasm with proper caution. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best Smart Displays (2018): Google Home Hub, Amazon Echo View, JBL, Lenovo

Smart displays are now officially a thing. Here are the models you should know about. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Hankook's New Tire Uses Tree Resin to Keep Electric Cars Rolling

The Kinergy AS EV tire uses a substance called "Aqua Pine" to improve performance, and is designed to limit noise and improve efficiency. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

So Much Genetic Testing. So Few People to Explain It to You

Personal genomics is booming, but there's a nationwide shortage of genetic counselors who can make sense of that DNA data. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What is Voldemorting? The Ultimate SEO Diss

When writers swap Trump for Cheeto and 45 it's not just a put-down. Removing a keyword the anti-SEO—transforming your subject into a slippery, ungraspable, swarm. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Pixel Event Highlights: Pixel 3, Home Hub, Pixel Slate, Chromecast

From the Pixel 3 and its AI-powered camera, to the Home Hub display, to the Chrome-powered Pixel Slate tablet, here's all the new Google hardware. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Duplex, the Human-Sounding Phone Bot, Comes to the Pixel

The bot, which speaks with uncanny speech disfluencies like "um" and "umm-hmm," will be made available select Pixel smartphones before the end of the year. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Home Hub Smart Display: Specs, Price, Release Date

The 7-inch, voice-controlled display is a home base for the Google Assistant. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Pixel Slate Is Here to Take on the iPad Pro and Surface

Google just revealed its first Chrome OS tablet, the Pixel Slate. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Google Pixel 3's Camera Works Wonders With Just One Rear Lens

Google uses machine learning and AI to power new camera features, like Top Shot, Night Sight, and Photobooth. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Pixel 3: Specs, Price, Release Date

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, shipping this month starting at $799, feature a number of software enhancements that power the camera and the AI features. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watch Google Unveil the Next Pixel Phone

We're expecting the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, plus a tablet, smart speakers, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Pixel 3 Liveblog: All the News About the Event As It Happens

Follow Google's Pixel 3 event on October 9 in New York with our live news updates. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Spider-Man Defies Physics When He Falls Backwards Off a Plane

If you care about the momentum principle, this should bother you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Instagram Deploys a New Anti-Bullying Algorithm

Instagram is now patrolling your feed to flag threatening photos and comments. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Self-Improvement in the Internet Age: A WIRED Investigation

The internet has made us a planet of autodidacts—but just how are we improving ourselves? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The 'Fortnite' Twitch Streamers Teaching Gen Z About Climate Change

Hey, there are worse things to be learned from videogames. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bionic Limbs 'Learn' to Open a Beer

Deep learning is helping to make prosthetic arms behave more naturally. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

WIRED TV: Our OTT Channel Just Got a Lot Bigger

We're going big on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and more—with a ton of new series and content you'll of course want to watch on the biggest TV you can find. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watch Google Unveil the Next Pixel Phone

We're expecting the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, plus a tablet, smart speakers, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google's Privacy Whiplash Shows Big Tech's Inherent Contradictions

Google got caught hiding a privacy issue affecting 500,000 users on the same day it rolled out privacy protections. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Next Great (Digital) Extinction

How today's internet is rapidly and indifferently killing off many systems while allowing new types of organizations to emerge. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

God Friended Me and How Social Media Handles Deities

On the new CBS show, a Facebook account seems to be maintained by a deity—but if it is, said deity has almost definitely violated the social media platform's terms-and-services agreement. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Woman Took Over 'Doctor Who' and the World Didn't Collapse

After decades, a woman is taking over the TARDIS—and it's long overdue. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

IPCC Report: We Need Massive Change to Avoid Climate Hell

We can still hit the target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius, as agreed on in Paris, but we have to act immediately and drastically. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Imagining Space Colonization, From Mars, Pennsylvania to the Red Planet

People around the world are itching to colonize Mars—should they be? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Intel's 2018 Core i9 CPU Offers High-End Performance For the Masses

The 9th generation of Intel's Core series helps firm up the foundation of the PC resurgence. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook Portal: Price, Specs, Release Date

Facebook made you a device for your home that has a camera on it. Neat! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

iRobot Roomba i7+ Review: This Bot Can Empty Its Own Bin

iRobot’s new high-end Roomba comes one step closer to automated cleaning perfection. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Long Goodbye to Baxter, a Gentle Giant Among Robots

Baxter is a legend in these early days of advanced robotics. But now its maker, Rethink Robotics, is folding. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Can the FCC Really Block California's Net Neutrality Law?

A lawsuit raises novel questions about the relationship between the federal government and the states. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

STEM Candidates Try to Ride a Pro-Science Wave to Congress

At the March for Science, protesters spoke about the importance of getting more scientists in office. Actually winning elections takes a lot more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Addressing Mental Health Effects, a Year After the Tubbs Fire in Sonoma

As the anniversary of the massive wildfires in Northern California arrives, researchers are trying to pinpoint the best ways to treat the anxiety, depression, and PTSD left in the disaster’s wake. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

SpaceX Sticks Its Landing after a Showy California Launch

SpaceX's latest Falcon rocket launch tore across a perfectly clear night sky as it delivered a satellite into space and returned its booster to a new West Coast landing pad. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tonight: Watch SpaceX Try to Land Its First Rocket on California Soil

SpaceX intends to launch a Falcon 9, with a souped-up block 5 booster, from Vandenberg Air Force Base. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Reemergence of the Stormy Daniels Story Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Also, President Trump said some things that got very, very strong reactions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla’s Quarterly Numbers, Honda’s Big Self-Driving Check, and More Car News

Plus, California is fighting the EPA over vehicle emissions, and a self-driving truck company comes out of stealth. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Reemergence of the Stormy Daniels Story Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Also, President Trump said some things that got very, very strong reactions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Sony WH1000XM3 Review: Bose Beaters

Sony's latest wireless headphones match or best Bose in just about every way. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

IRL Glasses Block All the Screens Around You

Had enough of the TV, the computer, the phone, the billboard, and the iPad? Slip on some IRL Glasses and be done with all of it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Are Planets Made? With Very Little Stuff, It Seems

Exoplanets are far more massive than the material they're made of. New evidence suggests our planet-building theories are incomplete. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

After Troubles in Myanmar, Facebook Charges Ahead in Africa

Activists say Facebook has learned lessons from its experience in developing countries, but they question its ability, and willingness, to control misinformation and hate speech. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Opportunity! We See You, Little Guy!

A rover surfaces, a moon appears, and a storm swirls. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Insane Physics of Airbags

In a collision, a car's airbag has a tiny fraction of a second in which to inflate—which is why airbags use explosives. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Saving 'The Expanse' Is One of Fandom's Great Triumphs

It's true. Just ask writer Hallie Lambert. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Good Password Law, Hardware Hacks, and More Security News This Week

Hardware hacks, the government gets two-factor, and more security news this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

15 Columbus Day Sales on Tech We Love: Instant Pot, Apple, Vizio, Amazon Echo

Instant Pots, Fire TVs, and even an Infinity Gauntlet are fresh this weekend. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Twenty Five of Our All-Time Favorite Books

From Neal Stephenson's *Crytponomicon*, to N.K. Jemison’s *Broken Earth Trilogy*, WIRED staffers share their personal reading lists. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Some Amazon Workers Fear They’ll Earn Less Even With a $15 Minimum Wage

Amazon recently announced significant hourly pay increases—but it’s also cutting some benefits that employees say matter to their overall compensation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber Writes an Equation to Help Cities Measure—and Manage—the Curb

In the age of ride-hailing and scooters, this strip of urban space is a hot commodity. Now cities have a way to measure just how hot. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Are Shorts and Why Does Elon Musk Hate Them?

Because their actions drive down the value of Tesla’s stock. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nintendo Switch Update Rumors, and the Rest of the Week in Games

A lot of rumors and magic this week—here's hoping some of it comes true. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Physicists Condemn Sexism Through ‘Particles for Justice’

At least 1,600 signatures have been submitted to a letter protesting a sexist talk given by physicist Alessandro Strumia at CERN last week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Devolution of Kanye West and the Case for Cancel Culture

Cancellation is an act of catharsis, of rebellion—even as it's come under fire for being little more than a purity test. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: Hacking Humans