Sunstreak Systems

Freezing temperatures may not bother airplanes, but they are no good for the people on the ground who make them fly. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

NYC Now Knows More Than Ever About Your Uber and Lyft Trips

The city has an unusual amount of insight into what ride-hail companies do on its streets, and it uses the info to plan for the future. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple Has Blocked Google's Internal Apps, Too

Two days after removing Facebook from its enterprise developer program for breaking the rules, Apple did the same to Google. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The World’s Fastest Supercomputer Breaks an AI Record

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are training Summit, the world's fastest supercomputer, to model climate change using machine learning techniques. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Howard Schultz: Presidential Hopeful, Ratio King

The billionaire and former Starbucks CEO has no reasonable chance of becoming president, but he’s already the undisputed champion of the Twitter ratio. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Finding Lena Forsen, the Patron Saint of JPEGs

In 1972, a photo of a Swedish Playboy model was used to engineer the digital image format that would become the JPEG. The model herself was mostly a mystery—until now. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'The Batman' Will Hit Theaters in 2021—Minus Ben Affleck

Also, Zack Snyder is making a zombie movie for Netflix, and Oscar Isaac and Zendaya might be joining *Dune*. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Things We Loved in January, From Smart Glasses to Self-Lacing Shoes

Plus: Breville's $800 pizza oven, Fender's newest guitar, and a habit-breaking browser extension. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

An App That Promoted Cyberbullying Shifts to the Workplace

Sarahah was banned from app stores because it became a vehicle for cyberbullying. Its creators are introducing Enoff, for anonymous workplace feedback. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Photo Gallery: Trippy Nocturnal Photos Capture Japan's Ever-Shifting Aura

Jean-Vincent Simonet's new book, 'In Bloom,' is anything but typical tourist shots. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Things We Loved in January, From Smart Glasses to Self-Lacing Shoes

Plus: Breville's $800 pizza oven, Fender's newest guitar, and a habit-breaking browser extension. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Punishing Polar Vortex Is Ideal for Cassie the Robot

While humans suffer, a trunkless pair of ostrich-like legs is braving the frozen grounds of the University of Michigan, for the good of science. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Vermicular Musui-Kamado Review: Luxurious, but Lacking

This induction-powered, cast-iron multicooker from Japan has an impressive array of capabilities, but it doesn't break any new ground. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The ‘Complete’ Cancer Cure Story Is Both Bogus and Tragic

An Israeli company claimed it will cure cancer in a year, and the internet erupted. But in this latest viral incident, everyone loses. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Very Vortex-y Science of Making Snow From Boiling Water

Turning hot water into snow might as well be the official sport of the polar vortex. Here's what's those water molecules are up to. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The WIRED Guide to Commercial Human Space Flight

Everything you need to know about SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

San Francisco Could Be First to Ban Facial Recognition Tech

A city supervisor has proposed banning local agencies from using facial recognition technology, warning of the potential bias and invasion of privacy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Facebook's Banned 'Research' App Was So Invasive

Until Apple revoked its privileges Wednesday, Facebook was paying iOS users $20 a month to download and install the data-sucking application. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Cities Grow Skeptical of the Promises of Big Tech

Taiwan's Foxconn says it may not build a Wisconsin factory for which it was promised $4 billion in incentives, while Amazon fields tough questions in New York. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla Moves to Build the Model Y After a Gangbusters 2018

Elon Musk’s car company just announced its second profitable quarter in a row, but keeping the momentum going requires more focus on costs, and a move overseas. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Lyft Sues New York Over Driver Minimum Wage Rules

The ride-hail company says the new rules, set to roll out Friday, would advantage the market leader—Uber. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook Hires Up Three of Its Biggest Privacy Critics

Can a trio of privacy advocates effect change from within Facebook—or will they be stifled by corporate bureaucracy? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Hackers Are Passing Around a Megaleak of 2.2 Billion Records

The so-called Collections #1-5 represent a gargantuan, patched-together Frankenstein of rotting personal data. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Your Phone (and Other Gadgets) Fail You When It’s Cold

Your phone won't last more than about 5 minutes in weather below -35 degrees Fahrenheit—just long enough for you to also get nibbled by frostbite. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

By Defying Apple’s Rules, Facebook Shows It Never Learns

After almost two years of public and regulatory scrutiny, Facebook continues to brazenly skirt every rule and attempt at oversight put before it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Robot Teaches Itself to Play Jenga. But This Is No Game

A machine is mastering the complex physics of Jenga. That's a big step in the daunting quest to get robots to manipulate objects in the real world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Fearsome Titan Games Event Reveals the Value of Torque

An event called the Herculean Pull looks like it's all about raw muscle power, but the real trick is to leverage torque. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Photo Gallery: Maybe Scientists and Artist Aren't So Different

Artist studio or science lab? Photographer Stefanie Bürkle tries to break down the distinction in her new series. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Playing 'Kingdom Hearts III' Feels Like Coming Home

It might not feel that way for everyone, but longtime fans of the franchise will feel welcome in the series' latest installment. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CarVi Wants to Help Cure the Common Pothole

It would update its windshield-mounted devices to identify the scourges, then share the info with local governments. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Media's Fatal Flaw: Ignoring the Mistakes of Newspapers

Opinion: The most promising news innovations of the past decade have been built on audience engagement and community needs. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best TV and Soundbar Deals for the Super Bowl (2019)

TVs are on sale because of the Super Bowl, and we've rounded up our favorite discounted sets and soundbars. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Electric Cars Struggle in the Cold—and How to Help Them

Cold weather is no fun for battery powered cars, but experienced owners have a few tips for getting by when the mercury drops. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Netflix's 'Trigger Warning' Is the Latest in a Slew of Host-Driven Stories

The confrontational, sometimes Swiftian heart of Killer Mike's show aims to reach common ground by way of unvarnished agitation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Phone Number Ashton Kutcher Tweeted Comes From a Startup

If you tried to text Ashton Kutcher today, you were prompted to sign up for a new messaging service called Community. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Threat That the US Can't Ignore: Itself

Tuesday's worldwide threats briefing to Congress outline numerous concerns for US security—many of which Donald Trump has inflamed or denied. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

If Convicted, Huawei Faces Bigger Problems Than Fines

China's Huawei, charged in two indictments Monday, might lose access to American-made components, a move that nearly put rival ZTE out of business. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Takes Its First Steps Toward Killing the URL

Google wants to get rid of URLs. But first, it needs to show you why. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Taxing the Rich May Not Save Democracy

Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have proposed new taxes to bolster government revenue and reduce inequality. The plans may not do either. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

At Sundance, Virtual Reality Filmmakers Are Evolving Beyond VR

The next frontier? Augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and a return to real people. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple Takes Drastic Measures to Stop a Nasty FaceTime Bug

Group FaceTime chats let people eavesdrop on whoever they called, a bug so bad that Apple pulled the plug until it comes up with a fix. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

All This Newfound Cynicism Is Going to Hamper Big Tech

The public no longer gives Facebook, Google, Twitter, and the other tech giants the benefit of the doubt. And that's going to hamper their growth. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mercedes’ EQC SUV Makes Everyday Electric Elite

With some clever tricks and flair-free styling, Mercedes sets off down the battery-powered path. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

James Watson and the Insidiousness of Scientific Racism

Opinion: Black scientists are in the best position to understand what is so broken about the ideas of Watson and his army. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Arctic Village With Satellite TV But No Running Water

The melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet threatens this region's simple way of life. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Focals by North Review: They'll Make You Rethink Smart Glasses

Peer through Focals' custom-fitted smart glasses, and you can almost see the future. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Family Trust' Shows Silicon Valley’s Secret Obsessions

The novel by former tech worker Kathy Wang focuses on the envy and tensions in Silicon Valley’s middle class. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Need for Carbon Fiber Could Ground the Flying Car Future

The many companies racing to launch air taxis face the gnarliness of building aircraft from the lightweight but finicky material. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

All This Newfound Cynicism Is Going to Hamper Big Tech

The public no longer gives Facebook, Google, Twitter, and the other tech giants the benefit of the doubt. And that's going to hamper their growth. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

And Now, the Weather: Mars-like, With a Chance of Apocalypse

Extreme cold from a broken polar vortex is hitting the US at the same time as extreme heat is scorching Australia. Not so good if a habitable planet is your jam. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Paul Le Roux, the Coder Who Became a Criminal Mastermind

Along the way, he contributed to America's painkiller epidemic, and got involved with North Korean methamphetamine manufacturing, Somali pirates, and murder-for-hire. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Watch the Super Bowl, Kitten Bowl, or Puppy Bowl Online (2019)

Our full guide to streaming Super Bowl 53 for free online (and the Puppy Bowl and Kitten Bowl). Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

All This Newfound Cynicism Is Going to Hamper Big Tech

The public no longer gives Facebook, Google, Twitter, and the other tech giants the benefit of the doubt. And that's going to hamper their growth. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Real Facebook Oversight Requires More Than a 40-Expert Board

A new draft charter provides details about how an independent “Supreme Court” for Facebook’s content decisions might work, but crucial questions remain. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

US Ratchets Up the Pressure on Huawei With New Indictments

The Justice Department announced indictments against Huawei and its CFO for lying to banks to evade sanctions on Iran, and for stealing trade secrets. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Security Isn't Enough. Silicon Valley Needs 'Abusability' Testing

Former FTC chief technologist Ashkan Soltani argues it's time for Silicon Valley companies to formalize and test not just their products' security, but its "abusability." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Black Panther' Cast Came to Win at the SAG Awards

The Marvel movie had a big night on Sunday. Also, Amazon is spending lots of cash at Sundance and Deadpool is making dough in China. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Los Angeles and Via Hook Up to Offer Rides to Metro Stations

The city and ride-share company are trialling a new service meant to get more people onto public transit. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This App Lets Kenya’s Farmers Access Satellite Data to Monitor Crops

Using satellite data from the UN, PlantVillage monitors biomass on a plot of land, giving farmers insight into how their crops are growing. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

SpaceX Revs Its Engines as It Gets Closer to Crewed Flight

Next month SpaceX's passenger capsule is expected to launch on an uncrewed mission—a big step towards bringing human spaceflight back to the US. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

HabitLab Browser Extension Curbs Your Time Wasted on the Web

A new Stanford University project turns your bad browsing habits into actionable advice—and precious data. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Controversial Fertility Treatment Gets Its First Big Test

Although stalled in the US, a technique often called three-person IVF is gaining ground in Europe, where a pilot trial is now under way. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Alaska Schools Get Faster Internet—Partly Thanks to Global Warming

An undersea cable designed to serve hedge funds and made possible by climate change is bringing speedier internet access for isolated schools in Alaska. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Privacy Groups Claim Online Ads Can Target Abuse Victims

Complaints filed in Europe claim internet companies categorize users based on potentially sensitive browsing habits, and then use those labels to target ads. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber Wants Self-Driving Scooters and More Car News This Week

Plus: Making public transit work better for women, the government shutdown messes with air traffic control, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The US Government Shutdown Tops This Week's Internet News

As the US government shutdown limped to a temporary end, social media couldn't stop watching the fallout. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Goodbye Doggo, Hello Bearded Dragon: Inside Exotic Petstagram

Everything's cute and cuddly until someone gets trampled by a feral pig. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Child’s Puzzle Helped Uncover How Magnets Really Work

The physics of ferromagnetism has long befuddled scientists, but a familiar puzzle is getting them closer to an answer. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

JLab Air True Wireless Review: Wirefree Buds for Under $50

JLab's wirefree, fully wireless earbuds sound fantastic and are cheap, too. They cost less than $50. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

It’s Time to Rethink Who’s Best Suited for Space Travel

Being an astronaut is mentally and physically grueling—which is why people with disabilities, who adapt to challenges every day, are perfect fits. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Private Messages Are the New (Old) Social Network

The sudden fall of Facebook sharing has led to the rise of something else: private messaging. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Jupiter Is a Storm-Eat-Storm World

Plus, Saturn’s awesome—and useful!—rings. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How 'Star Trek' and Sci-Fi Influenced Jeff Bezos

The Amazon founder spent his summers reading Asimov and has named pets and companies after 'Star Trek' characters. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Six Flags Fingerprints Ruling, Supply Chain Hacks, and More Security News This Week

Google's elite security team, police scanner encryption, and more of the week's top security news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Sonos Setup: Which Speakers, Soundbars Should You Buy?

We’ve tested every Sonos speaker and Soundbar at WIRED. We like them all, but which ones are worth buying? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A 'Multicultural Toilet' and Other Innovations to Fix Flying

This year's Crystal Cabin nominees offer new ways to make the most of precious space. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

14 Best Weekend Deals: Pixel 3, iPad Pro, and More

Now is a great time to pick up these Android phones, robot vacuums, videogames, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How a Trash-Talking Furry Became Esports' Dominant Player

Dominique McLean has been winning fighting-game tournaments since his early teens—but now SonicFox, as he's known, has turned a knack into a dynasty. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Excruciating, Impossible Science of Airport Delays

Network effects dictate how one flight delay ripples out, but our air traffic system is so complex that scientists still grapple with how it all works. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ending the Government Shutdown Won't Fix Flight Delays

The shutdown will have longterm effects, likely pushing aging air traffic controllers to retire and slowing the training of their replacements. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Pitfalls of Facebook Merging Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp

Facebook's effort to combine its major chat platforms could create minefields for users who rely on end-to-end encryption. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

YouTube Will Crack Down on Toxic Videos, But It Won’t Be Easy

YouTube wants to remove videos promoting conspiracy theories and other false claims from recommendations, but that’s easier said than done. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

An Underwater Skin Sensor Lets Swimmers Track Their Sweat

Swimmers (and triathletes) can't monitor their hydration as easily as other athletes do, but a new underwater sweat sensor offers a way. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: Amazon’s Delivery Robot, Scout, Is Here

When it comes to delivery robots, design is almost as important as function. Matt Simon and Arielle Pardes discuss Amazon’s new robot, Scout, on this week’s podcast. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

DeepMind Beats Pros at StarCraft in Another Triumph for Bots

The group behind the software program that conquered the board game Go beat a world champion at real-time-strategy videogame StarCraft II. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Roger Stone Indictment: Four Key Takeaways

The indictment of longtime Trump advisor Roger Stone allegedly sheds new light on where the Trump campaign and WikiLeaks intersected. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Formidable Physics of Mysterio in 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'

In the trailer for *Spider-Man: Far From Home*, the villain Mysterio appears to form a giant monster out of water. Let's calculate how much power that would take. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

These Chickens Lay Designer Eggs for Big Pharma

Photographer Daniel Szalai uncovers the intensely regulated production of Novogen Whites, premier eggs used to test new vaccines. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nintendo Switch Had the Best Holiday Ever

The gaming device has always had fans, but Switch last month beat out Xbox and PlayStation, selling more than any other console in December this generation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Razer Phone 2 Review: Good for Games, but No Fun as a Phone

The second phone from the gaming hardware brand almost reaches the next level, but not quite. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The US Cites That Need More Electric-Car Charging Stations, Mapped

The number of EVs on American roads is likely to triple in the next few years. Some places have more prep work to do than others. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

We Need a Radical New Way to Understand Screen Use

To get the bottom of how screens affect our mental health, we need to demand a lot more of the tech giants who possess our data. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

One Man’s Obsessive Fight to Reclaim His Cambridge Analytica Data

David Carroll has been locked in a legal war to force the infamous company to turn over its files on him. He’s won a battle, but the struggle continues. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

George Soros Attacks China's AI Push as 'Mortal Danger'

In a speech at Davos, financier and philanthropist George Soros warned of the dangers of combining government and corporate AI efforts. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Resident Evil 2' Review: A Horror Masterpiece, Rebuilt For Today

A remake of the 1998 zombie thriller finds its tension in scarcity—and ever-more-powerful undead enemies. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Pesticides Are Harming Bees in Literally Every Possible Way

The weed killer dicamba is emerging as a big culprit in the mass die-off of bees. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bing Went Down in China and No One Will Say Why

It could be technical issues or the government blocking Microsoft's search engine. Regardless, the service is back online. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Wanted to Prohibit Workers From Organizing by Email

Google's CEO pledged support to workers who walked out. Then company lawyers argued that employees shouldn't be allowed to use company email to organize. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

It’s Not Quite Doomsday o’Clock—But It Should Be

Opinion: The apocalyptic clock remains fixed at two minutes to midnight—as close as we've ever been to catastrophe. That's not close enough. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Is Hulu’s Price Drop a Netflix Troll?

The streaming service drops (some) prices as Netflix increases its own. Also, there's a 'Riverdale' spinoff and new music on the way. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Drones Drop Poison Bombs to Fight One Island’s Rat Invasion

On the Galapagos Island of Seymour Norte, conservationists scramble to destroy every last invasive rodent before the ecosystem descends into chaos. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Eufy SpaceView Baby Monitor Review: No Wi-Fi Needed

If you don't need a lot of bells and whistles (or Wi-Fi), this reliable, gorgeous baby monitor is a great option. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Netflix and Hulu's Fyre Festival Docs Dissect Attendees'—and Your—FOMO

The docs show a festival that lived and died by social media. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google's Proposed Changes to Chrome Could Weaken Ad Blockers

Google’s proposal would render some ad blockers and other tools ineffective, forcing developers to make changes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

So Uber Wants Self-Driving Bikes and Scooters. Why? And How?

They’d be difficult to engineer, and expensive to boot. But they’re part of the company’s master plan. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Robots Will Take Jobs From Men, the Young, and Minorities

Automation may create as many jobs as it destroys, a new study finds, but men, younger folks, and minorities hold positions that are particularly vulnerable. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Photo Gallery: Our Favorite Cosplay From NYC's Black Comic Book Festival

At the seventh annual iteration of the convention, fans paid homage to favorites from Sailor Moon to 'Coming to America'’s Prince Akeem. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Netflix Now Aligns Itself With Hollywood, not Silicon Valley

Netflix has left the Internet Association, a tech industry group, and joined the Motion Picture Association of America, underscoring its growth as a content creator. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Prime Challenges for Scout, Amazon’s New Delivery Robot

The company's new six-wheeled delivery bot is built to ferry Prime packages. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google and Facebook Backed an Event Denying Climate Change

Three tech giants, including Microsoft, sponsored a libertarian conference that included attacks on the science of climate change. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Boeing’s Flying Taxi Prototype Takes to the Air (Briefly)

The company is one of the partners in Uber's bid to fly the skies. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nest Cams Hijacked in the Name of PewDiePie and North Korea Pranks

In separate incidents, hackers have used poor password hygiene to terrify Nest camera owners. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook Cracks Down on Networks of Fake Pages and Groups

The social network announced a policy change to allow for removing entire groups of fraudulent pages at once—even when they all haven't broken the rules. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

From 'Minding the Gap' to 'Hale County,' We're in a New Age of Documentaries

This year's nominees push the format to its limits—or just apply a new framework entirely—and herald a golden age for it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Scientists Reconstruct an Object by Photographing Its Shadow

Taking a page from film noir spycraft, a team of researchers found a way to photograph an object while pointing a camera in the opposite direction. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Tim Cook’s Data Broker Registry Might Actually Work

The Apple CEO wants to bring data brokers out of the shadows. Don't expect them to go quietly. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Sensible Math of Knocking Over Absurdly Large Dominoes

Using a small domino to topple a taller one, you could in theory take down a domino the size of a skyscraper. Here's how it would work. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watch Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Launch Its New Shepard Rocket

On Tuesday, the Amazon founder's space company will send a rocket aloft carrying nine NASA payloads on a suborbital flight. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Water in Your Toilet Could Fight Climate Change One Day

Researchers are beginning to explore how we might tweak wastewater treatment to capture CO2 instead of emitting it, slowing the ravages of climate change. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Want to Boost LA's Transit Ridership? Try Making Women Feel Safer

Way more men than women are taking LA's Expo line, and new research helps explain why. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Sonos Beam, Playbar, and Subs Are $200 Off Right Now

Thanks to the Super Bowl, every Sonos TV speaker for your home theater is discounted right now, including the Playbar, Playbase, Beam, and Sub. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Have Phones Become Boring? Well, They’re About to Get Weird

Pop-out cameras! Foldable displays! Hole-punched notches! This year, phone-makers are swinging for the fences. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Is Big Tech Merging With Big Brother? Kinda Looks Like It

The all-seeing Amazon, Google, and Facebook have every incentive to help the national security state undermine privacy, free speech, and democracy. We’ve read this book before. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watch Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Launch Its New Shepard Rocket

On Tuesday, the Amazon founder's space company will send a rocket aloft carrying nine NASA payloads on a suborbital flight. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

EU Privacy Law Snares Its First Tech Giant: Google

The French data regulator fined Google $57 million for not properly gaining user permission to personalize ads. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Travel Back in Time With These Vintage Computers

Today's svelte laptops, smartphones, and tablets may look nothing like the clunky machines of yesterday, but they owe them everything. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Feds Also Say That Oracle Underpaid Women and Minorities

In a new filing, the US Department of Labor says Oracle underpaid women and minorities at its headquarters complex by $400 million over four years. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Gives Wikimedia Millions—Plus Machine Learning Tools

When the tech giant helps Wikipedia, it’s also helping itself. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Black Panther' and Netflix Just Got Historic Oscar Nominations

Unprecedented Oscar nods for Netflix and Hulu, 'American Gods' returns, and more of the week's top culture news Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster: Pricing, Specs, Release Date

Fender's new American Acoustasonic Telecaster has a unique digital system on board that gives it a tremendously varied sonic palette. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Meet the Blind YouTubers Making the Internet More Accessible

Visually impaired creators are a lifeline for those who share their disability—and they’re educating and making allies of sighted people along the way. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

We Can Still Avoid a Repeat of Last Year's Deadly Flu Season

It's peak flu season, and almost 10 million people across the US have already been sickened by the virus. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Slack Tips and Tricks: Notifications, Channels, Mute, Do Not Disturb

The deluge of notifications. The crowded list of channels. If it's all too much, follow our guide to Slack happiness. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

For Women Job Seekers, Networking Like a Man Isn't Enough

A new study finds that male and female job seekers need different kinds of peer networks to get ahead. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Photo Gallery: Think the Rust Belt Is Struggling? Welcome to Romania

Bucharest-born photographer Ioana Cîrlig documents the decline of former factory towns across the country. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Thank the Old-Timey Telegraph for Your Garage Door Opener

The electric relay makes all kinds of household devices possible, but they don't get much love. Until now! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Don't Expect New 'Star Wars' Movies on Disney+

Those films are made for theaters—and they'll stay that way. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Always Too Hot or Cold? The Embr Wave Is Your Personal Thermostat

Press a button on this wrist-worn wearable to raise or lower your body temperature. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Do You Need a Digital License Plate? One Startup Thinks So

It can pay your tolls and display Amber Alerts and track your location. But at several hundred bucks a pop, maybe your EZ-Pass will do for now. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The VA Wants to Use DeepMind's AI to Prevent Kidney Disease

Alphabet's DeepMind artificial intelligence unit is mining data from Veterans Administration patient records, looking for clues to acute kidney injury. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The History of the X-Acto Knife, From Battlefields to Craft Tables

From military medical tents to the drafting table, the versatile X-acto knife always makes the cut. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watching Our Weight Could Be Killing Us

Body size and food consumption might not be the be-all, end-all of health and well-being. So why are we so obsessed with how we look and what we eat? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How One Photographer Traces the Moon and Stars Across the Country

In his series "Of Heaven and Earth," photographer David Shannon-Lier records the movements of the moon and stars, then adds his own earthly markings. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Creative iPad Pro Apps: Procreate, SketchBook, Assembly, Comic Draw

Whether you’re a casual scribbler or seasoned illustrator, the iPad Pro, paired with its Pencil, can be a serious artistic tool. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

One Scientist Hopes to Engineer the Climate With Antacid

In the first solar geoengineering experiment in the lower atmosphere, scientists will test a recipe that could provide some temperature control back on Earth. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How AI Will Turn Us All Into Filmmakers

As artificial intelligence sneaks its way into all corners of life—driving, finance, chatbots—everyday video will become ripe for an upgrade. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

With Interactive TV, Netflix Makes Every Viewer a Showrunner

Netflix’s choose-your-own-adventure content will find its audience—first through novelty, then because creators will tease ever more fireworks out of the form. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MK3: A Tactile Controller The Boosts Your Beats

When you debut your jam, the audience will get to see you play an actual instrument, not just your laptop. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Jargon Watch: Stochastic Terrorism Lets Bullies Operate in Plain Sight

It takes a master demagogue to weaponize unstable individuals and aim them at political enemies. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla's Cost-Cutting Layoffs and More This Week in Car News

Elon Musk prepares for lean times, news from CES and the Detroit Auto Show, and more in the future of cars. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump's Fast Food Photo Op Tops This Week's Internet News

Last week was busy, but everyone had an opinion on those photos of the president with some burgers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Invisible Reality of Brand-New Motherhood on Instagram

Instagram is full of serene, beautiful, caftan-clad mothers. But nothing on the platform really focuses on the visceral ravages experienced by a postpartum body. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watching the Super Blood Wolf Moon? What to Know About This Lunar Phenomenon

A total lunar eclipse known by any other name ... is still a total lunar eclipse. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Exploding Stars May Have Killed Off Prehistoric Predators

Subatomic particles streaming through the atmosphere could have fatally irradiated ancient megafauna like the megalodon monster shark. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Find Your Netflix Freeloaders—and Kick Them Out

Sharing is caring. But it's worth checking if your streaming accounts have picked up any suspicious stragglers along the way Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Being a Hollywood Science Consultant Isn't Exactly Glamorous

It's not all fact-checking physics and rubbing elbows with celebs, it turns out. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

DNC Accuses Russia, ACLU Sues ICE, and More Security News This Week

Trump dominated security headlines this week, but there's plenty of other news to catch up on. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Really, Really Bright Mystery in Space

Scientists don’t know why a spot in space exploded. They still haven’t figured out black holes, either. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

16 of the Best Winter Sales for 2019: Outdoors, Tech, Games

There are some exciting sales this cold weekend from REI, Apple, Samsung, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best of Breastfeeding Tech in 2019: Medela, Willow, Lilu

From new breast shields to hands-free pumps, breast pumping technology just keeps getting better and better. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla Investors Suing Musk Can Subpoena Azealia Banks and Grimes

Shareholders are suing Elon Musk over that "taking Tesla private" tweet, and just got the right to subpoena Banks and Grimes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: A Deep Dive Into Nike’s Adapt BB Smart Sneakers

WIRED’s Peter Rubin joins the Gadget Lab podcast to talk about his experience wearing Nike’s newest self-adjusting sneakers. Plus: Nitasha Tiku weighs in on mandatory arbitration at tech companies. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla Lays Off 3,000 Workers in Cost-Cutting Effort

CEO Elon Musk says the layoffs will help the electric car maker as it leans into the tough job of building mass-market cars. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Microsoft Wants Cortana to Play Nicely With Amazon and Google

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company's Cortana digital assistant should be available on smart speakers made by rivals like Amazon and Google. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Analysis Finds Oracle Paid Women $13,000 Less Than Men

An economist studying pay records as part of an ongoing lawsuit found the software company paid women 14 percent less annually than men doing similar jobs. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

If Trump Told Cohen to Lie, Impeachment Is Coming

An explosive new report from Buzzfeed News makes the impeachment of Donald Trump not just possible, but likely. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Pharma Spending on Doctors Is Correlated With Opioid Deaths

A new study shows that doctors wrote more prescriptions, and more people overdosed on opioids, in counties where drug companies spent more money. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Photo Gallery: Meet the Workers Who Build an Entire City of Ice Every Year

Photographer Kevin Frayer goes behind the scenes at the massive Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in China’s Heilongjiang Province. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

An 'Assassin's Creed' DLC Controversy Leads the Week's Game News

Also: hey, why do Star Wars games keep getting canceled? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Review: Love at First Slice

Breville's smart oven makes a foolproof, restaurant-quality Neapolitan-style pizza, and sits on your countertop. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Billboards Are Just the Latest Orbital Stunt

A company that wants to slap logos on the night sky and other groups are raising tricky questions about what belongs in space. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Glass' Review: It's not Perfect, But It Says a Lot About Heroism

There's one big question at the core of writer-director M. Night Shyamalan's new movie: Who gets to be a hero? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

If Edible Insects Are the Future, We Should Talk About Poop

Insects are touted as a major new source of protein, but scaling up Big Cricket could mean new problems—such as what to do with all their "frass." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump's Missile Defense Plan Creates More Problems Than It Solves

The Trump administration has presented its Missile Defense Review, and yes, there are lasers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

India’s Plan to Curb Hate Speech Could Mean More Censorship

India's government has proposed rules that would require encrypted messaging services like WhatsApp to decrypt data, threatening the security of users globally. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Is It Time for a Google Fitness Watch?

Fitness is what’s driving smartwatches. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Does a Lunar Eclipse Get Called a Blood Moon?

It means that people (*cough astrologers not astronomers*) are giving names to phenomena that don’t really need cute labels. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Dragon Ball Super: Broly' and the Franchise's Surprising Longevity

More than 30 years after the original manga began, the anime series and feature films are more popular than ever. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How the Feds Failed to Track Thousands of Separated Children

Ad-hoc systems and haphazard databases made the Trump administration’s cruel border separation policies somehow even worse. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A New 'Ghostbusters' Movie Is Coming in 2020

Also: Steve Carell is making a Space Force show for Netflix, and Apple is teaming up with Sofia Coppola and Bill Murray. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

In This Brutal 'Titan Games' Event, Friction Is The Real Winner

Sure, you need big muscles to win the Lunar Impact event in Dwayne Johnson's new reality show. But you won't get anywhere without friction. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Detroit Auto Show Proves Americans Sure Love SUVs

The people want their cars big and gas-powered. The automakers are happy to provide. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Be Careful Using Bots on Telegram

Introducing a bot to a secure Telegram conversation downgrades the level of encryption—without providing any visual cues. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

2 Food Processors Tested: Breville, Cuisinart

Even if your knife skills are solid, a food processor is still faster and more convenient for bigger projects. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Huawei's Many Troubles: Bans, Alleged Spies, and Backdoors

Its execs have been arrested. Its gear is banned in places. And countries are reconsidering relationships with the company. How much trouble is Huawei really in? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tidying Up When We Have No Control over Our Digital Lives

Never-ending notifications. Pull-to-refresh rewards. There's no escape from surveillance capitalism. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

To Prevent Wildfires, Treat Utilities Like Railroad Barons

PG&E’s electrical equipment likely caused California’s massive Camp Fire. That’s particularly maddening because science knows full well how to stop that. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Trump Could Wind up Making Globalism Great Again

OK, so it was never great in the first place. But the rise of rank nationalists could finally—perversely—spark an era of progress and cooperation for all humanity. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

An Astonishing 773 Million Records Exposed in Monster Breach

Collection #1 appears to be the biggest public breach yet, with millions of unique passwords sitting out in the open. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gillette's Ad Proves the Definition of a Good Man Has Changed

Despite the backlash, the fact that the Gillette ad exists at all is an undeniable sign of progress. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Yandex's Self-Driving CES Demo Comes Without a Human Backup

The "Google of Russia" showed up in Vegas with a bold and daring demonstration of what a Moscow-trained robot Moscow can do. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Antibiotics Are Failing Us. Crispr Is Our Glimmer of Hope

Antibiotics are still massively overprescribed, a new study shows. With no new drugs in sight, some scientists are turning to Crispr for a reboot. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump Must Be a Russian Agent. The Alternative Is Too Awful

We know a lot about the “what” of the Mueller probe’s findings. The crucial questions now focus on the “why?” Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Anti-Trump Activists Defend Fake-Washington Post Stunt

Protesters have created satirical newspapers before, but the tactic comes with more baggage in the era of fake news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Crocodile-Like Robot Helps Solve a 300-Million-Year Mystery

Researchers use a fossil, fancy computer work, and a complex robot to tease apart how an early land-walking animal moved. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Most Users Still Don't Know How Facebook Advertising Works

A new Pew survey also finds that more than 50 percent of Facebook users are uncomfortable with how the company compiles their information for ads. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Dutch Science Park Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe

For his book Universe, photographer Jos Jansen documented a neutrino-detecting orb, data visualizations, and other ambitious projects in the Netherlands. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Skiing and Snowboarding Gear (2019): Jackets, Boots, and More

From custom skis to the ultimate in-bounds backpack, everything you need to make the most of powder days. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A 'Fortnite' Vulnerability Exposed Accounts to Takeover

Epic Games has since patched the attack, which would have allowed attackers to view account info, listen in on in-game conversations, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

8 Best Travel Coffee Mugs (2019): Insulated, Steel, Thermal

From classics like Zojirushii, Yeti, and Stanley to new mugs from OtterBox and Snow Peak, I tried a ton of travel tumblers this winter. These are the best. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

For Nervous Californians, Fire-Proofing Is a New Obsession

In wildfire-prone cities and towns, increasingly worried residents are banding together to prevent future disasters. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Poker-Playing Robot Goes to Work for the Pentagon

A bot trained to beat poker stars could offer strategic lessons to generals simulating a future war. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Floating Glass Bead Could Help Physicists Probe the Unknown

New tabletop sensors could be sensitive enough to glimpse gravitational waves and even dark matter particles. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Porny Presidential Fanfic Isn't Just Kinky—It's Political

You probably won’t enjoy reading about President Trump getting it on with Mike Pence (or Putin, or Shrek), but you’re not really supposed to. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

As the Government Shutdown Drags on, Security Risks Intensify

From potential nation state hacks to a brain drain, the shutdown has done nothing good for cybersecurity. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Millions Silicon Valley Spends on Security for Execs

Facebook told investors it expects to spend $10 million annually on security for CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bracing for a Hazy Robo-Future, Ford and VW Join Forces

By joining forces, the major automakers have each diversified their self-driving portfolios. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

10 Years Later, Retrace the 'Miracle on the Hudson' Flight

On the anniversary of the remarkable crash landing, remember just how quickly it all happened. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook's '10 Year Challenge' Is Just a Harmless Meme—Right?

Opinion: The 2009 vs. 2019 profile picture trend may or may not have been a data collection ruse to train its facial recognition algorithm. But we can't afford to blithely play along. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' Trailer Raises Some Questions

Think Peter Parker got dusted for good in 'Infinity War'? Think again. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Subversive, Delectable Fun of Troye Sivan's "Lucky Strike"

Not to make this about politics or walls or borders or displacement, but the Australian pop singer's new song is all about politics and walls and borders and displacement. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Instagram Egg’s Delightful Appeal

The egg feels absurd, but it’s part of a viral playbook we’ve seen before. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How GPS Tracking Technology Can Curb Domestic Violence

Opinion: GPS-monitored violent offenders are 95 percent less likely to commit a new crime. We need to implement an integrated, nationwide domestic violence program that tracks domestic abusers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Netflix Raises Prices to Stockpile for the Streaming Wars

The company needs more cash for content and global expansion—and it's still cheaper than a lot of streaming services. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

So You Want to Harness Evaporation From a Manmade Lake

There are much better ways to generate electricity than this proposed scheme in Egypt, but here's how it would theoretically work. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Master Photographer Ralph Gibson Went Digital After Decades

Ralph Gibson, who’s been shooting analog since 1956, highlights the qualities inherent to digital photography in this new show, 'Digital Color.' Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nike's Self-Lacing Adapt BB Basketball Shoe Is Actually Smart

The Adapt BB isn't just an impressive riff on a sci-fi dream—it's a lightweight, NBA-ready kick that's ushering in a new age of smart footwear. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Is ’Oumuamua an Alien Spaceship? Sure! Except, No

People love 'Oumuamua because it's an antidote to our cosmic loneliness. And that's ok! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Onimusha: Warlords' Reminds Us of the Power of Small Stories

Games like the now-remastered 2001 title may have disappeared, but their plainness is an appealing antidote to today's excesses. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

With a Cadillac SUV, GM Shows a New Way to an Electric World

The concept teased at the Detroit Auto Show is the first step in a new way of winning drivers over to batteries and motors. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The 2009 vs. 2019 Meme Is a Gift From Our Smartphones

Nearly everyone now has a decade of photos in their pockets. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Cities Are Tucking Climate Change Fixes Into New Laws

Across the country, cities are implementing new housing and transit laws that, oh by the way, lower their emissions of greenhouse gasses. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

As Tech Invades Cycling, Are Bike Activists Selling Out?

Now in the cycling business, Uber, Lyft, and others are co-opting the experience of longtime safe streets advocates. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

One Couple’s Tireless Crusade to Stop a Genetic Killer

When Sonia Vallabh lost her mother to a rare disease, she and her husband, Eric Minikel, set out to find a cure. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Virtual Reality’s Latest Use? Diagnosing Mental Illness

Researchers are turning to VR because it can create realistic scenarios in a controlled setting, potentially making diagnoses more objective. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ford's Shelby GT500 Is the Most Powerful Mustang Ever

The latest take on the muscled up Mustang has more than 700 horsepower and might actually corner as well as it sprints. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Final Season of 'Game of Thrones' Has a Launch Date

Winter is coming this spring—April 14, to be exact. There's a trailer too. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bio-Printers Are Churning out Living Fixes to Broken Spines

A new study shows that 3D-printing a section of spinal cord, living cells and all, restored movement in injured rats. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Screens Might Be as Bad for Mental Health as ... Potatoes

The science of how technology affects happiness needs a huge statistical upgrade. A new paper charts a path toward better research. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Desalination Is Booming. But What About All That Toxic Brine?

Desalination plants turn seawater into drinking water, but also pump hypersaline water back into the environment. That's especially troubling because desal has become extremely popular. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tech Workers Unite to Fight Forced Arbitration

A social media campaign against forced arbitration clauses in employment contracts is a rare example of employees from different companies joining together. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

As Self-Driving Cars Stall, Players Revive an Old Approach

With true autonomy proving harder than we hoped, some companies are refocusing on systems that split the work between human and machine. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

As Self-Driving Cars Stall, Players Revive an Old Approach

With true autonomy proving harder than we hoped, some companies are refocusing on systems that split the work between human and machine. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump's Border Wall Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week, the internet was consumed with talk of President Trump's attempts to get funding for a wall on the US southern border. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES’s Flying Taxis, and More of This Week’s Car News

A Hyundai with legs, a Tesla Model S robot death stunt, and all the happenings out of Vegas that you missed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Dark Matter Hunters Are Looking Inside Rocks for New Clues

Dark matter may occasionally interact with minerals in the earth, leaving traces that physicists hope to decipher. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Rise of the Swiss Army Gadget

From mirrors with speakers to picture frame wireless chargers, we're deep into the age of multi-function devices. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ring Security Cam Snooping, Location Tracking, and More Security News This Week

A German hack confession, unencrypted government sites, and more security news this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: The Life and Death of Stars

It’s gases to gases, dust to dust in cold, dark space. Also, Jupiter has rings. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Doctor Who' Is Reaching a Whole New Audience

The BBC series recently completed its first season with Jodie Whittaker as the titular Doctor—a welcome addition to the franchise. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Flying Tesla? Sure! We Calculate the Power Demands

Elon says he'd use SpaceX propulsion tech to make a Roadster take flight, and we have thoughts. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

9 Best CES 2019 Devices You Can Buy Right Now: Suunto, Lenovo, Razer, and More

Has CES whet your appetite for gadgets? From Withings watches to Xbox keyboards, here are our favorite weekend picks. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The FTC Thinks You Pay Too Much for Smartphones. Here’s Why

The agency has charged wireless chip maker Qualcomm with imposing a "tax" on the makers of smartphones like Apple and Samsung. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Seattle Built—Then Buried—a Key Part of Its New Tunnel

As the city gets ready to open the long-awaited SR 99 tunnel, it exhumes a crucial ramp it intentionally buried in 2013. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

MacKenzie Bezos and the Myth of the Lone Genius Founder

Even juicy divorce speculation represents a chance to acknowledge how myriad factors—and people—contribute to the success of a company like Amazon. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Insane Numbers Behind Cycling's Most Masochistic Race

The hour is one of cycling's oldest and most prestigious records: How far can one person ride a bicycle in 60 minutes? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Worldwide Hacking Spree Uses DNS Trickery to Nab Data

Security researchers suspect that Iran has spent the last two years pilfering data from telecoms, governments, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Steam's Platform Dominance Takes an Epic Hit

Plus, a Bungie breakaway, overenthusiastic algorithms, and the rest of the week in gaming news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Exaggerated Promise of So-Called Unbiased Data Mining

Data Mining for Random Patterns Invites Bias and Lacks Value Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Strange Kind of Data Tracks the Weather—and Pirate Ships

Weather forecasters may soon use a technique called radio occultation, which infers the state of the atmosphere from various broadcasts. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Guardian's In-Car Camera Watches the Driver—And Everyone Else

Expect to see more systems like Guardian's Optical Cabin Control as cars start to drive themselves—and need to watch their masters. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 in Photos: The March of the Gadget Fanatics

WIRED photographer Amy Lombard captures the glory, chaos, and optimism of CES 2019. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ford Shuts Down Its Chariot Shuttle Service

Despite a recent strategy change, the app-based shuttle service couldn't make its business work. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

This year’s CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, continues Thursday. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

An Alphabet shareholder takes aim at exit payments to executives who had been accused of harassment, including a $90 million package for Andy Rubin. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

Women's Sexuality Is Still Taboo for Tech—at Least at CES

Sex robots and VR porn are fine, but a robotic vibrator that delivers a blended orgasm to women is immoral and profane? Oh the hypocrisy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

Your Old Tweets Give Away More Location Data Than You Think

Researchers built a tool that can predict where you live and work, as well as other sensitive information, just by using geotagged tweets. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

Jeff Bezos' Divorce Could Cost Him Billions in Amazon Stock

Also: The new Dune movie has found its villain, and Lady Gaga wants her R. Kelly collaboration to step off of streaming services. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

A Magic Wand? Nope, Just Good Ol’ Fashioned Physics

What looks like magic is actually the electrostatic force in action, suspending objects in air by manipulating their electrons. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Beta's Ava Is the Edward Scissorhands of Flying Cars

The eVTOL aircraft may look strange, but it's a clever machine built for the coming age of air taxis. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Chicago’s New 311 System Is a Huge Win for Public Works

When cities hand off infrastructure projects to private companies, they often end up screwed. Now, they're learning. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nevada City, California's 'Goat Fund Me' to Prevent Fires

Spooked by massive wildfires, a California city launches a crowdfunding campaign to hire goats to clear brush at the edges of town. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best of CES 2019: Laptops, Smart Home, Parenting, TVs

WIRED's picks for the stand-out products from this year's CES consumer electronics fest. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

It’s Easier Than Ever to Log Your Kid’s Data—But Should You?

Meet the quantified kid: More gadgets let you track data from before birth and into their teens. But you it probably won’t make you a better parent. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

YouTube Boomers Show #VanLife Isn’t Just for Millennials

Bob Wells, a 63-year-old YouTube personality, has been living the #vanlife since 1995. He’s managed to make a living—and inspire a generation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

This year’s CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, continues Wednesday. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Carriers Swore They'd Stop Selling Location Data. Will They Ever?

Months after Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon promised to stop selling user location data, the practice continues. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

Trump's Immigration Speech Won't Change Minds, Science Says

Research shows that direct appeals from the president don't sway people, and neither do fact-checks from the media. But they do keep us talking. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

A Growing Frontier for Terrorist Groups: Unsuspecting Chat Apps

Opinion: As Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube crack down on extremist propaganda, ISIS recruiters are exploiting lesser-known messenger apps. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

Best Winter TV Shows, From ‘Black Monday’ to ‘Russian Doll’

Just because it's winter doesn't mean there's not plenty of new stuff on the way. Gather 'round the glowing magic box. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

Paul Manafort Is Bad at Basic Tech, From Passwords to PDFs

The former Trump campaign chairman keeps getting in trouble thanks at least in part to subpar digital security. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

Two to Tango: Twitter Fact-Checks the Fact-Checkers

Last night an Associated Press tweet claimed that, in placing blame for the government shutdown, "it takes two to tango." Twitter thought otherwise. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

Photo Gallery: A Family's Nuclear Legacy, Etched in Silver

Michael Koerner's collodion "chemigrams" reveal a lifetime of inherited genetic mutations. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

Earthquake Warning App ShakeAlertLA Debuts in Los Angeles

The app gives city residents a few seconds' warning when an earthquake hits. It's the first publicly available app to do so in the US. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Tech Shaped 'The Scream,' 'The Kiss,' and 'American Gothic'

These three iconic historical paintings pulse with intense anxieties about electricity, hematology, and astronomy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

VW's EV Chargers Make Paying for Power Easier Than Ever

VW's Electrify America program is adding a capability that identifies the driver by their car, and bills them automatically. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ocean Cleanup's Plastic Catcher Is Busted. So What Now?

First, the 600-meter-long plastic catcher didn't catch plastic. Then it split in two. What is the right way, then, to cleanse our oceans of the plastic menace? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Shapes a New Political Reality

The newly elected congressmember offers older colleagues a master class in social media. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019: More of the Coolest Stuff We've Seen So Far

We've played with a bunch of great new consumer products here at CES. Here are the neatest things we saw on day two. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ignore 5G, For Now

Want the super-fast mobile speeds promised by 5G technology? Come back in a year. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gallup Poll: Labeling Sites May Help Stop Fake News Spread

A new Gallup survey suggests people are less likely to share stories from sites that are clearly marked as untrustworthy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Tesla-Robot ‘Crash’ Stunt Shows We Need Robocar Schooling

The seemingly hoax-y death of 'Promobot' is a handy justification for the newly launched Partnership for Automated Vehicle Education. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

This year’s CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, continues Tuesday. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Juul’s Answer to Its PR Crisis? The Millennial Marlboro Man

E-cigarette maker Juul will air TV ads beginning later this year. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

Keep a Daily Planner in 2019—for Yourself and Nobody Else

Does your planner need to be Insta-worthy? No. But a decorative, multi-colored, stickered planner just might help you love your to-do list. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

Attack on Ethereum Classic Highlights a Crypto Weakness

Attackers appear to have gained control of 51 percent of the computers on the Ethereum Classic network, allowing them to spend cryptocurrency that wasn't theirs. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

The 'Captain Marvel' Trailer Is the Teaser the Movie Needed

Finally, a clip that gets people excited to see the MCU's newest hero in action. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

The Clever Clumsiness of a Robot Teaching Itself to Walk

Researchers make robots teach themselves how to walk through trial and error, like babies, to navigate the real world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

Google's New Interpreter Mode Translates Your Conversation

If you want to ask a favor of the Parisian concierge, but maybe your French is too rusty, let Google do the talking. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Viral 'Half Summer, Half Winter' Manhattan Aerial Photo

Paul Seibert digitally blended two photographs he took from a helicopter, thousands of feet above New York City. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

A YubiKey for iOS Will Soon Free Your iPhone From Passwords

Yubico has finally gotten the green light from Apple to make a hardware authentication token that works on iPhones and iPads. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

HERE Is Challenging Uber by Uniting the World's Cab Drivers

SoMo is a new app from mapping company HERE that pushes back against ride-hail dominance by giving other drivers a common platform. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019: All the Coolest Stuff We've Seen So Far

In the sea of consumer products that is CES 2019, a few gems stand out. This is the neatest tech we've seen at the show. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

The Buzz Behind an App That Can Monitor Beehives Remotely

Sensors embedded in the hive let beekeepers assess the health of their pollinators via the internet. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Third of Americans Use Ride-Hail. Uber and Lyft Need More

That number has doubled since 2015, but Uber and Lyft have made little progress on their bigger goal: attracting regular riders. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Shutdown Shows Just How Vital Government Scientists Are

As federal scientists sit at home, the many industries that rely on them are already beginning to feel their absence. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

15 Games We Can’t Wait for in 2019, From ‘Metro Exodus’ to ‘Anthem’

From fantastic IP-crossing adventures to all-new exosuit epics, our consoles and PCs have plenty to look forward to this year. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Corning Makes Super-Pure Glass for Fiber-Optic Cable

The glass company can't just melt silica. The process involves glass soot particles and a grain silo of sorts. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mueller Investigation 2019: Indictments, Witnesses, and More

The special counsel has lots of unfinished business on his to-do list this year, including a final report. Here's a rundown. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Health Care Data and Lax Rules Help China Prosper in AI

Gathering health care data is much easier for Chinese companies than for their US counterparts—a boost for machine-learning algorithms. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mueller Investigation 2019: Indictments, Witnesses, and More

The special counsel has lots of unfinished business on his to-do list this year, including a final report. Here's a rundown. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

This year's CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, starts Monday morning. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

Intel Lakefield Brings Its 3-D Chip-Stacking Tech to Life

Weeks after introducing Foveros, its 3-D logic stacking technology, Intel has shown off a motherboard that puts it to use. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

Hyundai's Elevate Concept Uses Legs and Wheels to Go Anywhere

The automaker's CES concept uses multiple modes of locomotion to move through any territory. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

Bell's Nexus Air Taxi Brings Flying Cars Down to Earth

The company behind the V-22 Osprey and V-280 Valor brings its experience to the pie-in-the-sky flying car industry. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Harley-Davidson's Electric LiveWire Motorcycle Debuts at CES

Unveiled today at CES, the LiveWire will hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and cover 110 miles between charging stops. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today's TV Mom Is Raising Us for a More Real World

From 'Pose' to 'Jane the Virgin', mothers on TV are getting much more complex—and that's a good thing. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

Netflix and Amazon Binged Wins at the Golden Globes

And 'Aquaman' continues to rule the box office. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas

CES 2019 Liveblog Day 1: News and Photos From CES in Las Vegas