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Plus, we ride the Jeep Gladiator and ponder the future of electric vehicles, courtesy of battery-swapping rickshaws. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Mueller Report Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

The report is done, but the debate rages on. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'The Matrix' Code Came From Sushi Recipes—but Which?

The text was inspired by those recipes, but its creator won't tell you what they are. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Futures Aren’t Just for Juice. They’re for Truck Routes, Too

Many futures are for physical products, while others border on metaphysical. You can buy and sell on snowfall, box office returns, energy prices—and now trucking. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Physics of Building Jumps in 'The Matrix'

You could think about it in terms of speed, angle, or gravity. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How the Brain Links Gestures, Perception, and Meaning

Neuroscience has found that gestures are not merely important as tools of expression but as guides of cognition and perception. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Keep Space Weird

From pulsars to asteroids, the dark nothingness is full of surprises. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Sci-Fi Writers Are Imagining a Path Back to Normality

The science fiction world has gotten more political recently, shouting back at the Trump administration's policies. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Play Store’s Malware Problem, and More Security News This Week

Plus, Russia cracks down on VPNs, Microsoft cracks down on Iranian hackers, and more of the week's top security news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Things We Loved in March: iPads, AirPods, Fitbits, and Pizza Ovens

These are the best products we tested, handled, and carried with us this month. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple AirPods (2019) Review: Little, Better, Not That Different

You’d think the new AirPods would be leaps and bounds better. That’s not the case. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

5 Best Rain Jackets for 2019: Lightweight, Hiking, and More

We test-drove more than a dozen rain jackets to get you outside this spring. These heavy and lightweight waterproof jackets kept us cool and dry in the city and on the trails. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Biggest 'Matrix' Question of All: Red Pill or Blue Pill?

Is it better to free your mind? Or live in blissful ignorance? Two WIRED writers argue it out. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Matrix Is Nothing Without Its Sequels—Nothing!

A cultural majority of dweeby gasbags holds that the *Matrix* sequels are trash. Go unplug yourself. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

17 Best Deals on Laptops, 4K TVs, and More Awesome Tech

Peruse our picks from Dell's March Madness sale, along with cheap workout headphones, smart tablets, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Machine Learning for March Madness Is a Competition In Itself

You’re more likely to win the Powerball jackpot than fill out the perfect bracket. So statisticians are using AI to improve these dismal odds as much as possible. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple's AirPower Gets the Ax, Rickshaws Get a Boost, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

RIP AirPower: Apple Kills Its Elusive Wireless Charging Pad

The iPhone charging accessory was announced in September 2017 but failed to materialize. And now it never will. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Crispr Gene Editing Could One Day Cut Away Human Pain

But the technology could also, theoretically, be used to develop placid super-soldiers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How 'The Matrix' Built a Bullet-Proof Legacy

Before its release, audiences had never seen anything like the Wachowskis' sci-fi action flick—and they were about to be blown away. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: The Case for Male Birth Control

Contraceptives for men have been explored in some way since at least the 1950’s, but there haven’t been many viable options. A new sperm-reducing gel could change that. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ninja Is Being Immortalized on a Red Bull Can

If this isn't massive crossover success, nothing is. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

India Goes Electric With Battery-Swapping Rickshaws

Because even an electric autorickshaw can be out of reach for many, SUN Mobility is trying a different tack to clean up India's air. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Our 11 Favorite 'Matrix' Scenes, Ranked

On the movie's 20th anniversary, we break down the scenes that are permanently downloaded into our brains. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Al Gore Did Not Invent the Green New Deal, but He Likes It

The former vice president believes we can only address the climate crisis if we fix the crisis in democracy too. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Huawei Threat Isn't Backdoors. It's Bugs

A British report finds that Huawei equipment, suspected of including backdoors for China's government, suffers from a lack of "basic engineering competence." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Failure of NASA's Spacewalk Snafu? How Predictable It Was

Years of ignoring the specific needs of women astronauts led up to this moment. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Complex Quest to Write a Robocar Driving Test

Self-driving cars are patrolling our roads, and it's about time someone made a proper engineering standard that they can be held to. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Fungi Decimating Amphibians Is Worse Than We Thought

More than 500 species have been ravaged by the chytrid fungi. And that number will probably rise. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Angelina Jolie Might Be in Marvel's 'The Eternals'

This seems like a very good idea, indeed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Twitter's Dark Mode Interface Is Getting an Update

Twitter is updating its Dark Mode settings, making the darkened color palette more forgiving to users who lurk at all hours. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Free Throws Should Be Easy. Why Do Basketball Players Miss?

The mechanics of a perfect foul shot are known … but it takes a LOT of practice to get them right each and every time—even for two-time MVP Steve Nash. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best iPhone for 2019: Which Model Should You Actually Buy?

Picking the right iPhone has become an increasingly difficult choice, but this breakdown should help you figure out whether you want an iPhone XR or another model, where to buy a case, and whether it's a good time to purchase. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tracking Readers’ Eye Movements Can Help Computers Learn

As we read, our eyes reveal what words go together, and which are the most important. Researchers are applying that data to help neural networks understand language. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Why Don't You Want Kids?' 'Because Apocalypse!'

For those on the subreddit r/childfree, the reasons to consider childfreedom extend far beyond baby hatred, questions of bodily autonomy, or suboptimal finances. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

HTTPS Isn't Always As Secure As It Seems

A surprising number of high-traffic sites have TLS vulnerabilities that are subtle enough for the green padlock to still appear. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook Takes On White Nationalism, Plus More in Tech News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Will Facebook’s New Ban on White Nationalist Content Work?

Depends on Facebook. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Meet America's Biggest Machine-Gun Enthusiasts

These bullet-ridden storage containers and pickup trucks are all that remains after three days of mayhem. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice' Is All About the Fight

Fights in 'Sekiro' aren't won by hiding, or dodging, or trickery. They're won through relentless, decisive action. You fight because fighting is the only way forward. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

13 Best Tablets for Every Budget (2019): iPad, Android, Amazon

Whether you prefer Android, iOS, or Windows, these are the best tablets we've tried. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Burley Encore X Review: A Fun but Flawed Bike Trailer

Burley’s new multisport bike trailer is a good way to haul your kids, but it may not be ready for the long haul. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Your Apples May Soon Be Picked By Laser-Shooting Robots

It takes a deft touch to harvest fruit and veggies. Which is why roboticists are inventing hyper-specialized machines to pick crops. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Male Birth Control Could Actually Happen. But Do Men Want It?

The contraceptive gel is being tested in nine cities. It seems to work, but it’s hard to know how eager men are for the new option. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Tricky Ethics of Noninvasive Prenatal Genetic Testing

Now that dozens of tests are on the market, patients can scan their unborn children for less serious diseases too. But what will we, as a society, do with that information? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Godfathers of the AI Boom Win the Turing Award

Yoshua Bengio, Geoff Hinton, and Yann LeCun pioneered work in artificial neural networks, paving the way for self-driving cars and facial-recognition software. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Memes Are in Danger, but This Chat App Is Saving Lives

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Want Apple Card’s Security Benefits? Just Use Apple Pay

Apple says Apple Card offers "a new level" of security, but nearly all those protections are already available if you use Apple Pay. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Amazon Has Great Deals on Its Tablets and Echo Speakers Now

Amazon is currently offering Cloud Cams, Fire Tablets, and Echo Speakers at a steep discount. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Europe's New Copyright Law Could Be Bad for Memes

The European Parliament approved a sweeping new copyright directive aimed at big tech platforms like Google and Facebook. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ferrari Built the Track-Slaying P80/C for a Single Customer

The unnamed buyer spent *dio* knows how much on a hypercar that oozes with Ferrari heritage but blazes around corners. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The War to Remotely Control Self-Driving Car Heats Up

Designated Driver is just the latest competitor to enter the market for the teleoperation tech that will make robo-cars work. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Long Before Selfies and Memes, People Wanted to Share Pics

*Snap+Share*, a new exhibit at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, explores the evolution of sharing images, from postcards to Ceiling Cat. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

DJs of the Future Don't Spin Records—They Write Code

"Live coding" parties are the latest phenomenon in underground electronic music culture. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The True Dollar Cost of the Anti-Vaccine Movement

Medical responders spend millions of tax dollars handling disease outbreaks that could have been prevented—with vaccines. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mastercard Wades Into Murky Waters With Its New Digital ID

The credit card company has more details about its plan for a decentralized, universal digital ID, but questions remain. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Zello Became a Lifeline for Venezuelans Under Maduro

A dedicated community of Zello moderators is using the voice-chat app to help bring news and coordinate aid amid the country's political and economic crisis. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Robot ‘Natural Selection’ Recombines Into Something Totally New

If we let robots design themselves in simulations, they can come up with totally novel forms and materials—and some can reproduce to form lightly mutated offspring. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside an Effort to Use Data-Crunching to Reduce Preterm Births

One in 10 US babies is born prematurely, higher than in other developed countries, and the rate is increasing. For black women, it is even higher. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

At-home ultrasound, fertility and pregnancy monitoring, lactation aids, and more—the best gear and apps for making and tracking a baby.

Even if you don't resort to extraordinary measures, getting pregnant the old-fashioned way can be complicated and frustrating. Let tech help out. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Real Choice You Make When You Subscribe to Apple Services

The company’s services push is also carefully designed to lock more customers into the Apple ecosystem. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Breaking Down Apple News+, Apple TV+, Apple Card and More

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

All the New Services Apple Announced: News+, TV+, Apple Card, Apple Arcade

Apple held a media event at its Cupertino, California campus on Monday morning. It showed off a host of new content services and launched its own credit card. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Check Your Computer for Hacked Asus Software Update

Hackers compromised Asus’s Live Update tool to distribute malware to almost a million people. Here’s how to find out if your computer has it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple TV+ Is Here—but the Streaming Service Has a Long Way to Go

The streaming service has big names, and deep pockets, but must-watch programming? Dunno. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Meet LockerGoga, the Ransomware Crippling Industrial Firms

The new strain of malware represents a dangerous combination of aggressive disruption and high-stakes targets. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple Launches Apple News+ Paid Subscription Service

Apple News Plus will cost $10 a month and provide subscribers with feature stories from hundreds of magazines and newspapers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Comedian With the Best Trump Impression? None of Them

Few, if any, actors have been able to accurately mimic the president's style. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Us' Broke a Lot of Box Office Records

Jordan Peele's horror flick made a lot of cash this weekend. Also, one of the Jonas Brothers knows how 'Game of Thrones' ends. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Simple Experiments Show How Motion Is Equivalent to Heat

A big idea in thermodynamics is the mechanical equivalent of heat, a concept that spells out how moving objects and changing temperatures relate. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What to Expect From Monday's Big Apple Event

It's all about the services. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

In Germany, Solar-Powered Homes Are Really Catching On

The country is getting closer to the solar home revolution: a panel on every roof, an EV in every garage, and a battery in every basement. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Watch Apple's Event on Monday, March 25

Things kick off at 10 AM on Monday, March 25, at the Steve Jobs Theater. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Engine Propelling the Fastest Woman on Four Wheels

A turbojet engine used on F-4 Phantom jets during the Vietnam War finds a new purpose. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Can AI Be a Fair Judge in Court? Estonia Thinks So

Estonia plans to use an artificial intelligence program to decide some small-claims cases, part of a push to make government services smarter. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Happens When a Jury Grapples With Perplexing Science

Two decades ago, a new form of genetic testing helped send a man to prison. But the case exposed the limits of using complicated forensics in a criminal trial. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

On the Trail of the Robocall King

An investigator set out to discover the source of one scammy robocall. Turns out, his target made them by the millions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Beautiful Benefits of Contemplating Doom

The Doomsday Clock reminds us that global catastrophe is closer than ever. But it doesn't have to be all gloom. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Synthetic Biology Could Bring a Pox on Us All

New methods are making it easier than ever to produce life-saving vaccines—and life-taking viruses that humanity is not prepared to fight. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mueller Says No Collusion, Barr Raises a Million Questions

In a convoluted letter to Congress, Attorney General William Barr summarized Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation and said he won't charge President Trump with obstruction. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What to Expect From Monday's Big Apple Event

It's all about the services. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Watch Apple's Event on Monday, March 25

Things kick off at 10 AM on Monday, March 25, at the Steve Jobs Theater. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Devin Nunes' Twitter Lawsuit Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week the California congressman sued Twitter and some of its users—and that's barely the craziest thing that happened. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla Sues Zoox and More Car News This Week

Plus: Tesla sues Zoox over trade secrets, riding with Peloton's truck train, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Mysterious Math of How Cells Determine Their Own Fate

During development, cells seem to use statistics to figure out what identities they should take on. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Do You Pronounce Buttigieg? The Internet Counts the Ways

As the Internet falls for presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg's millennial POV, first it has to learn how to say his name. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: True Colors Shining Through

From nebulae to Andromeda to candy-colored Titan, space is full of spring hues. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

We Need More Videogame Folklorists

Author Wes Locher believes chronicling the offline lives of players is important. He's right. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Kushner Used WhatsApp, a Very Bad Database Leak, and More Security News This Week

Jared and Ivanka used WhatsApp against the rules, and more security news this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Safety-Obsessed Volvo Goes After Distracted, Speedy Drivers

To go with smarter safety tech, Volvo is upping its driver-monitoring efforts and putting speed limits on all its cars. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

7 Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online (2019)

We tried more than two dozen online bed-in-a-box mattresses. These are the best queen-sized memory foam, hybrid, cheap, and luxury mattresses we found. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Do You Pronounce Buttigieg? The Internet Counts the Ways

As the Internet falls for presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg's millennial POV, first it has to learn how to say his name. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

19 Best Tech Deals on PC Gaming, Camping Gear, and More

We found a handful of great tech and outdoor discounts to peruse if you didn't already order the new iPad or Kindle. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

FEMA Leaked Data From 2.3 Million Disaster Survivors

The Homeland Security Department inspector general released a damning report about FEMA's inability to safeguard the personal info of the people it helped. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Mueller Report Is Here, Apple's Big Event, And More News

Catch up on the most important news today in two minutes or less. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Mueller Report Is Done. Now Comes the Hard Part

Special counsel Robert Mueller finished his investigation into the 2016 presidential election Friday. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

SEO: Gadget Lab Podcast: Google Takes on Microsoft, Amazon in Gaming

Google’s just-announced cloud gaming service, Stadia, holds the promise of seamless, multi-device gaming. Is it too good to be true? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Return of the Obra Dinn' Is the Best Indie Game Around

The title won big at this week's Independent Gaming Festival. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

You Can Play With Escape Velocity—Without Leaving the Planet

Gravity is a real pain for aspiring space travelers. These equations explain how to defy it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Utah Just Became a Leader in Digital Privacy

Opinion: Utah legislators recently voted to pass landmark legislation in support of a new privacy law. Statehouses across the country should take notes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Review: 'Us' Is About Ascending From Your Own Personal Hell

The wonder of Jordan Peele's latest movie lives in its layers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Those Midwestern Floods Are Expected to Get Much, Much Worse

The intense snow and rainfall and of the last several weeks have saturated the ground and rivers, leaving little room for yet more upcoming rain. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Costa Rica's Zero-Carbon Plan Could Be a Model for the World

President Carlos Alvarado Quesada explains Costa Rica's plan to ditch fossil fuels and how it could inspire others to do the same. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What to Expect From Monday's Big Apple Event

It's all about the services. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Very Mathematical History of a Perfect Color Combination

Solarized creator Ethan Schoonover sought colors that would look good together, have the same apparent brightness, and work on light and dark backgrounds. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Top 3 Video Doorbells for Capturing Who’s There

The latest models don't just connect your door to you phone. Control these with your voice, and let them govern the gadgets in your smart home. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Withings Move ECG Watch Is Good for Your Ticker

It may look like a stylish, minimalist timepiece but it tracks you steps and can detect if your heart skips a beat. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Having Sleep Troubles? There's a Gadget for That

From smart mattresses to aural headbands, devices claiming to deliver a more satisfying slumber keep materializing. Do we really need so much help? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Smart Devices for Teaching an Old House New Tricks

Add convenience and energy-saving perspective to your home with these intelligent gadgets. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla Sues Zoox Over Manufacturing and Logistics Secrets

The electric car company says four former employees took proprietary information to their new jobs at Zoox. Oh, and Tesla sued an employee of another rival, too. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook Stored Millions of Passwords in Plaintext—Change Yours Now

Facebook has disclosed that it stored hundreds of millions of user passwords in plaintext, where employees could search them. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Markiplier Is Not Done With YouTube

Gamer, vlogger, and sketch comic Mark Edward Fischbach—alias Markiplier, one of YouTube’s most successful stars—reflects on his seven years on the platform. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

It's a Short Hop From 'Fortnite' to a New AI Best Friend

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney knows exactly what he's doing with the battle royale juggernaut: charting a path to the virtual metaverse. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Disney Is Building a Box Office Death Star

The Mouse House just took in a Fox and the ‘Masters of the Universe’ movie might've found its He-Man. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Knock Around a Goat Carcass With These Buzkashi Players

Photographer Anna Huix traveled to Tajikistan to document the centuries-old sporting tradition. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A New Wave of Brainy Bikes Do Everything but Ride Themselves

Automated gear changes, app-controlled suspensions, overtaking vehicle alerts, and more smart tech are here for the human-powered two-wheeler. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

10 Best Fitness Trackers (and Fitness Watches) for 2019

Do you need an activity tracker for skiing, or for counting your dance steps at a wedding? We've found the best fitness watches and trackers for everybody. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Haunting of Hacker House

How tales of Edward Snowden and Albert Gonzalez possess an old Victorian in the Catskills. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

In the Face of Danger, We’re Turning to Surveillance

From the Rose Bowl to upstate New York, people are turning to surveillance systems in the face America’s inability to meaningfully address of gun violence. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

iPad Mini (2019) Review: Hello, Old Friend

Apple's littlest iPad gets an update. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Researchers Built an "Online Lie Detector." Honestly, That Could Be a Problem

Critics point out serious flaws in a study promising an "online polygraph," with potential to create deep biases. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Scientists Reveal Ancient Social Networks Using AI—and X-Rays

Historians are using data science to unearth overlooked female power brokers, imperial influencers, and other figures hidden in ancient texts. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Punishing Ecstasy of Being a Reddit Moderator

Banishing zombies and tracking down Russia propaganda—on the front lines with the social site’s volunteer army. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

An Android Vulnerability Went Unfixed For Over Five Years

Older Android devices—of which there are over 100 million still in use—will remain exposed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The EU Hits Google With a Third Billion-Dollar Fine. So What?

The latest penalty---stemming from how Google previously displayed search results on other websites---probably won't act as a deterrent, and critics want more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fei-Fei Li Wants AI to Care More About Humans

Stanford professor and former Google employee Fei-Fei Li is the force behind the new Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple AirPods 2019: Price, Specs, Release Date

The new AirPods have better battery life, come with a wireless charging option, and ship next week for $159. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Youth Climate Strike as Seen by Teen Photographers

Two young photographers covered last week's global climate protests for WIRED: "There was this pride that we can do this by ourselves if we have to." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Oculus Rift S VR Headset: Price, Specs, Release Date

The new $399 headset from the Facebook-owned company features some key improvements. But you still have to plug it into a computer. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Zodiac Ascending: Astrology Startups Reach for the Stars

Startups like Sanctuary aim to do for astrology what Headspace did for meditation: reinvent it for an anxious, wide-eyed, phone-clutching generation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best Kindle Readers You Can Buy (2019)

Amazon just debuted a new ebook reader, and it's already the best Kindle you can buy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Cannabis: The Complete WIRED Guide

Everything you need to know about THC, CBD, terpenes, and the entourage effect. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Tech Platforms Don’t Treat All Terrorism the Same

Critics say Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter are quicker to block content from ISIS than from white nationalists. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Timeline of MoviePass' Many Ridiculous Business Plans

When it comes to figuring out a membership model, MoviePass is more ‘Groundhog Day’ than ‘Social Network.’ Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The First Gene-Edited Food Is Now Being Served

Calyxt is the first with its gene-edited oil, but several other companies also have edited foods in the works. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside Airbnb's 'Guerrilla War' Against Local Governments

Airbnb, the nation's second-most-valuable startup, is battling cities from Boston to San Diego over collecting taxes and enforcing zoning rules. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

In Pakistan, People Are Jailed for Blasphemous Facebook Posts

Authorities in Pakistan use stringent laws to prosecute blasphemy—even “crimes” as innocuous as liking a post on Facebook. Vigilantes have been known to murder the accused. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside Airbnb's 'Guerrilla War' Against Local Governments

Airbnb, the nation's second-most-valuable startup, is battling cities from Boston to San Diego over collecting taxes and enforcing zoning rules. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Here's An Idea: Replace Trials With Virtual Reality Duels

Sci-fi author Ben Bova thinks it's a viable alternative to prolonged, expensive lawsuits. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Internet Made Dumbledore Gay

J.K. Rowling seems to have lost touch with, if not downright alienated, the portion of the internet she hopes to engage with and delight. Are fans partly to blame? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

HP’s New Reverb VR Headset Bumps Up the Resolution

The price has swelled, too. The Reverb bundle will cost between $599 and $649 when it ships in late April. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

With Google Stadia, Gaming Dreams Head For the Cloud

The company this morning introduced Stadia, its new vision for anywhere, any-device gaming. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

With Google Stadia, Gaming Dreams Head For the Cloud

The company this morning introduced Stadia, its new vision for anywhere, any-device gaming. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Deeper Education Issue Under the College Bribery Scandal

Opinion: There’s a vast pool of talent out there. But they need access to educational courses that suit their learning style and schedules. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump’s Casinos Couldn’t Make Atlantic City Great Again

Photographer Brian Rose turns his lens on the city where Donald Trump built (and nearly destroyed) his reputation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ooni Koda Pizza Oven Review: A Backyard Pie Party

Can a home pizza oven be easy and convenient? With this backyard Ooni oven, it can. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Sikorsky's Self-Flying Helicopter Hints at the Flying Future

The Lockheed Martin subsidiary has made giving flight a whirl a matter of tapping on a tablet. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple iMac 2019: Specs, Price, Release Date

Apple just refreshed its desktop computers. One of them now runs on Intel’s 9th-generation processor. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Instagram's New Shopping Feature Works Like a Digital Mall

Because #capitalism. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Read/Write Metaphor Is a Flawed Way to Talk About DNA

Among both scientists and laypeople, DNA is a language, one which we “read,” “write,” and “edit.” The metaphor may distort our understanding of genetics. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A More Humane Livestock Industry, Brought to You By Crispr

Horn-free? Yup. Heat-tolerant? Sure. Flu-proof? Of course. Gene editing aims to make our food supply kinder and more efficient. But it’s struggling to leave the barn. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Preparing to Unleash Crispr on an Unprepared World

Researchers are poised to bring gene-editing tech out of the lab. But just how far do we want Crispr to go? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Better Living Through Crispr: Growing Human Organs in Pigs

Scientist Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte wants to use gene editing to create human-animal hybrids that we can harvest for parts. What could go wrong? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Coders’ Primal Urge to Kill Inefficiency—Everywhere

For software engineers, lack of friction is an aesthetic joy, an emotional high, the ideal existential state. It’s what drives them—and shapes our world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Evidence That Could Impeach Donald Trump

Nancy Pelosi’s comments about impeachment acknowledge a political reality: Nothing the Mueller probe has revealed so far has moved the GOP substantially. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Women's Pain Is Different From Men's—the Drugs Could Be Too

A new study shows clear differences in the biology of how men and women feel pain, a reminder that sex-specific pain medications might benefit us all. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Need an Ohm's Law Party Trick? Take a Lightbulb's Temperature

We can measure the temperature of an incandescent bulb's filament while it's connected to a variable DC power supply. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The People Trying to Make Internet Recommendations Less Toxic

Recommendation algorithms on sites like Facebook and YouTube can send users down rabbit holes, spread falsehoods, and foster conspiracy theories. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best iPads (2019): Which New iPad Should You Actually Buy?

Choosing an iPad is more complicated than it needs to be, but we're here to help with our complete guide to Apple's new and old models. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'The Inventor' and the Permanence of Transmedia Schadenfreude

With so many ways to consume stories, consumers are increasingly using them all in order to wring every possible microdrop of schadenfreude out of the most enduring story of all: hubris. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple iPad Air 2019 and iPad Mini 2019: Price, Specs, Release Date

Apple's newest additions to its tablet line include a refreshed 10.5-inch iPad Air and a long-awaited update to the 7.9-inch iPad Mini. Also today, the 10.5-inch iPad Pro is no more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The People Trying to Make Internet Recommendations Less Toxic

Recommendation algorithms on sites like Facebook and YouTube can send users down rabbit holes, spread falsehoods, and foster conspiracy theories. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Psychedelic Portraits Made With a Hunk of Beveled Glass

Photographer Mikayla Whitmore creates these images without any apps or effects filters. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Star Wars News: Here's What One Dude Has Seen of 'Episode IX'

Disney showed a bit of the next 'Star Wars' movie to shareholders. This guy tweeted about it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

HP Spectre x360 Review: A Laptop With Near-Universal Appeal

For the 2019 version of its Spectre x360 laptop, HP updates an already winning design and adds an exceptional 14-hour battery. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Uncanny Valley Nobody's Talking About: Eerie Robot Voices

We've all heard of the uncanny valley, in which realistic humanoid robots freak us out. But what might be even freakier is how those robots speak to us. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Here's What It's Like to Accidentally Expose the Data of 230M People

The owner of Exactis, a 10-person firm that exposed a database including nearly every American, tells the story of his company's downfall. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Boeing’s 737 Crash, Tesla’s Model Y, and More News This Week

This week’s transportation news focused on two major stories: the investigation into the fatal crash of Ethiopian Flight 302 and Elon Musk’s reveal of Tesla’s new baby SUV. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

While You Were Offline: Cats Caused the Facebook Outage (jkjk)

It was a "server configuration change." The word "cats" is in there somewhere. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

AI Algorithms Are Now Shockingly Good at Doing Science

Whether probing the evolution of galaxies or discovering new chemical compounds, algorithms are detecting patterns no humans could have spotted. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Cambridge Analytica Sparked the Great Privacy Awakening

Repercussions from the scandal swirling around the data analytics firm continue to be felt across the tech industry. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

For Workers in the Gig Economy, Client Interactions Can Get … Weird

When you work inside people’s homes, things can quickly go from too friendly to creepy to outright sexual harassment. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: One Last Piece of the Moon Rock

NASA is releasing some of its last samples from the lunar surface to scientists. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Beto O'Rourke Belonged to an Infamous '90s Hacker Group

Facial recognition, DuckDuckGo on Chrome, and more security news this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Here's An Idea: Replace Trials with Virtual Reality Duels

Sci-fi author Ben Bova thinks it's a viable alternative to prolonged, expensive lawsuits. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

19 Best Tech Deals on Cheap Earbuds, Apple Watches, and More

Whether your weekend plans include relaxing in a beach chair or vacuuming your floor, we have a deal for you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Corporations Are Co-Opting Right-to-Repair

Opinion: Manufacturers are offering more repair options than ever before. But they still aren’t giving people the true freedom to fix what they want when they want. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Does Music Affect Your Brain? Every Way Imaginable

In the latest episode of 'Tech Effects,' we investigated how music gets into our brains—and our bodies. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Most Android Antivirus Apps Are Garbage

Fraudulent and ineffective antivirus apps persist on the Google Play Store, and it's unclear whether they'll ever totally go away. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Review: A Great Wearable for Exercise Tracking

A sleek, lightweight way to track your activity, especially if you carry a Samsung phone. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why You Should (Still) Be Playing Halo in 2019

Now that the series is coming to PC, you can play them all over again—and take a unique lesson from two of the installments in particular. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Tesla's Model Y Compares to Other Electric SUVs (Charts)

Elon Musk's latest creation is entering a crowded market. Here's how its specs match those of Audi, Jaguar, Mercedes, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: Flickr Cofounder Caterina Fake Weighs In On Big Tech

Caterina Fake says it’s time to ask whether tech should exist, rather than asking if it can exist or if funds are available for it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Kids and Teens Strike Against Adults’ Climate Screw-Ups

Across the planet, children skipped school to protest inaction on climate change: "Just cuz we're kids doesn't mean we have childish opinions." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Investigators Pull Data off a Crashed 737’s Black Boxes

Figuring out what happened to Ethiopian Flight 302 may involve baking the black box recorders in an oven, but the information investigators recover can be crucial to preventing future crashes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Mosque Shooter Laid Bare the Post-Shooting Internet Cycle

The gunman who killed at least 49 people at mosques in New Zealand live-streamed the massacres, and left unusually detailed writings. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Ferocious Shrimp Inspires a Robot Claw That Shoots Plasma

Researchers replicate the snapping shrimp's plasma-firing claw, which is powerful enough to knock prey out cold. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Tech Didn't Stop the New Zealand Attack From Going Viral

Video from a shooting at two mosques in Christchurch popped up on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Reddit, showing the limits of social media moderation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla's Model Y SUV Brings More to the Masses

It has up to 300 miles of range, starts at $39,000, and is due out in fall 2020. Oh, and it has a panoramic glass roof. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ninja Made More Streaming 'Apex Legends' Than You Make All Year

Unless you're a basketball player or something. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Meet Romania's Very Internet-Savvy Witch Community

Photographer Lucia Sekerková Bláhová's series *Vrăjitoare* documents the digital revolution of Romanian witches, a mystical group that uses social media to advertise services and reach new clients. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Hulu’s Shrill Gets Right—and So Wrong—About Trolling

In her new series, SNL’s Aidy Bryant is an aspiring journalist beset by trolls. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Arctic's ‘Carbon Bomb’ Could Screw the Climate Even More

Arctic permafrost, a “sleeping giant” of greenhouse gases, is melting faster than expected and could release 1.5 trillion tons of carbon dioxide. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Movie Review: The Alien Overlords of Captive State Might Be Coming—For Us

Aliens invade the US in Rupert Wyatt’s Captive State, a movie that has our present-day struggles in mind. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Caught in an Avalanche? The Right Gear Could Save Your Life

Tech tools and rescue equipment are helping more people survive avalanches. The best defense? Don’t get caught in one. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Guy Predicted Society's Thirst for Internet Fame—in 1999

Early dot-com millionaire Josh Harris spent his fortune on a series of lurid social experiments to prove his point that people didn't want just 15 minutes of fame in their lives. They wanted it every day. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Hackers Pulled Off a $20 Million Mexican Bank Heist

Welcome to the world of fake accounts, phantom funds, and money mules. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

TV Review: 'Love, Death & Robots' and the Rise of NSFW Netflix

The animated anthology isn't for the faint of heart—but it's a wild ride for the curious of spirit. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Elon Musk’s Model Y SUV Brings More Tesla to More Masses

It has up to 300 miles of range, starts at $39,000, and is due out in fall 2020. Oh, and it has a panoramic glass roof. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Watch Tesla’s Model Y Reveal Tonight

Elon Musk takes the stage tonight to show off his automaker’s new baby SUV—here’s what we know and how to stay up to speed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Chris Cox Is Leaving Facebook

Cox, Facebook’s chief product officer, announced he’s leaving the company one week after Mark Zuckerberg published his privacy manifesto. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook's Sloppy Data-Sharing Deals Might Be Criminal

Prosecutors in New York reportedly are investigating the company's sharing agreements with other firms, which may have exposed personal information without user consent. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fitbit Versa Lite Review: More for Less

This pared-down smartwatch still has just about everything you need. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' Movie Just Got a Director

He's a big talent, not a big name. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

New 'Avengers: Endgame' Trailer Does 'Whatever It Takes'

Hawkeye's got a mohawk, the team's got shiny new suits, and that's about all you'll get out of the latest 'Avengers: Endgame' trailer. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Freitag's Latest Bags Have a Funky New Ingredient: Plastic

The Swiss company Freitag, famous for using upcycled truck tarps, has a new line of bags partially made of yarn spun from plastic bottles. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

DNA Crime-Solving Is Still New, Yet It May Have Gone Too Far

Genetic databases are helping to solve cold crimes. But the arrest of a woman decades after she killed her baby raises questions of police overreach. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Kamala Harris Wants to Give States Millions to Overhaul Tech

The Digital Service Act of 2019 would help state and local governments hire the talent they need to fix the often outdated tools and websites Americans use every day. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Disinformation Problem Starts at Home

Opinion: When it comes to false and divisive online content, more is produced domestically than abroad—and the platforms need to do more to address it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

NASA's Super-Sized Space Launch System Might Be Doomed

The space agency's ill-fated SLS was meant to be the biggest rocket in the world. Now the 'rocket to nowhere' may have lost its last reason for being. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook Is Not a Monopoly, but It Should Be Broken Up

Elizabeth Warren proposes to force Facebook to divest Instagram and WhatsApp. Her reasoning is flawed, but her prescription is correct. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

With Tech on the Defensive, SXSW Takes an Introspective Turn

Elizabeth Warren took a shot at Big Tech. And people who are already concerned with the industry’s size, privacy issues, and ethical conundrums want solutions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

For Pi Day, Calculate Pi Yourself Using Two Colliding Balls

On this day of numerical glory, get to know pi in an unusual way: using the elastic collision of two different masses and a wall. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Boeing's Grounded 737s Won't Cause Massive Flight Delays

The aviation industry is used to disruptions, and knows how to keep customers—especially fancy ones—moving. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

When Facebook Goes Down, Don't Blame Hackers

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp spent several hours offline in many parts of the world today. Just don't call it a DDoS attack. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Colleges Need Influencers, but Do Influencers Need College?

About a third of Gen-Z wants to grow up to be YouTubers. Which doesn't really require a college education. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Verizon 5G Is Coming for Real, but It Will Cost You

Verizon said it will introduce 5G wireless service in selected areas in Chicago and Minneapolis on April 11, for an additional $10 a month. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Google Influences the Conversation in Washington

Google has spent more money on lobbying in each of the last two years than any other company. But that's only the tip of the firm's efforts to influence federal policy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How the FAA Decides When to Ground a Jet Like Boeing’s 737 MAX 8

Here’s what might be happening inside the US aviation regulator as questions swirl around the Boeing 737-8 MAX jet that crashed in Ethiopia. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Spotify's Apple Complaint Cuts to a Core Antitrust Issue

Rather than arguing Apple shouldn't own the App store, as Elizabeth Warren has proposed, Spotify just wants the company to change its conduct there. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How the FAA Decides When to Ground a Jet Like Boeing’s 737 MAX 8

Here’s what might be happening inside the US aviation regulator as questions swirl around the Boeing 737-8 MAX jet that crashed in Ethiopia. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Captain Marvel' Shows How Trolls Lost Their Edge

They've been trying to sabotage the movie's success from the beginning. Their failure proves they're played out. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Internal Docs Show How ICE Gets Surveillance Help From Local Cops

Documents obtained by the ACLU show how ICE uses unofficial channels to access billions of license plate location data points—including some sanctuary cities. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

China Is Catching Up to the US in AI Research

Chinese researchers publish more papers about artificial intelligence than their US counterparts. A new study finds the quality of Chinese research is improving too. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Photos of Ordinary Objects Sliced in Half With a Water Jet

Inventor Mike Warren uses a 60,000-psi water Jet to reveal the cross-sections of ordinary objects. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

When It Comes to Disease, Why Wait for a Pandemic to Respond?

Simulated real-world outbreaks are key to understanding how humans respond to outbreaks—and they provide valuable STEM education to boot. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Use Twitter's New In-App Camera Feature

Starting today, users will be able to take photos straight from the native Twitter app. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Will Machines Be Able to Tell When Patients Are About to Die?

What one experience with palliative care says about the capacity of artificial intelligence to make medical decisions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Departure of HBO's Boss Reveals AT&T's Plan for Empire

With Time Warner in the fold, AT&T is now a three-headed conglomerate of media and communications. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The World's Recycling Is in Chaos. Here's What Has to Happen

China’s decision to no longer accept the world’s recycled waste has left countries scrambling to adapt. They have a long way to go. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Somewear Global Hotspot Review: A Good Hiking Companion

We review a simple, easy-to-use safety beacon that pairs to your phone via Bluetooth, so you can text or call anywhere on the planet using the Iridium satellite network. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook Can Make VR Avatars Look—and Move—Exactly Like You

"Codec avatars," as Facebook researchers call them, are all but indistinguishable from the humans they represent—and may be a staple of our virtual lives sooner than we think. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Will Machines Be Able to Tell When Patients Are About to Die?

What one experience with palliative care says about the capacity of artificial intelligence to make medical decisions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Firefox Send Is an Easy Way to Share Large Files Securely

Mozilla has made public an encrypted file-sharing service with a self-destruct twist. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Genetic Mutation Might Explain Why Birth Control Can Fail

All hormonal contraceptives sometimes fail, for unknown reasons. As genetics trickles into women's health, one study suggests a possible cause. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Proposing a "Declaration of Digital Independence"

Opinion: Larry Sanger, the co-founder of Wikipedia and chief information officer of Everpedia, suggests how to spark a decentralized social media movement. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why It's So Hard to Restart Venezuela's Power Grid

Approaching a full week, Venezuela's national power outage shows just how hard it is to restart a grid from scratch. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Game of Thrones Marketing Is Out for Blood—Mine

At SXSW, HBO is partnering with the American Red Cross to drain the blood of fans. For Westeros! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Plenty of Tech Companies Still Want Military Contracts

Protests at companies like Google and Microsoft have grabbed headlines, but an Air Force demo day last week hosted dozens of startups eager to work with the Pentagon. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best Samsung Galaxy S10 Deals (and Which Model to Choose)

So you want a new Galaxy. Do you get the S10, S10 Plus, or S10e? Here's the WIRED guide to choosing—and finding the best deal. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Teen Started a Global Climate Protest. What Are You Doing?

One day last summer, Greta Thunberg skipped school, sat down outside the Swedish parliament—and launched a movement that's still going strong. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

I Embraced Screen Time With My Daughter—and I Love It

Everyone frets about screen time, but what they should really be focusing on is something called connected parenting. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Amazon Now Owns Eero, and It Promises It Won't Snoop on You

“Alexa, should I be worried about the Eero deal?” Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fitbit Inspire HR Review: Just the Basics

Fitbit’s simple activity tracker delivers the basics at an attractive price—but not much more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook and the Ephemerality Trap

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg touts "reducing permanence" as a principle for his company's privacy-focused future, but it's hard to make things disappear from the internet. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Cracking the Devilish Aerodynamics of Newfangled Flying Cars

As outfits like Beta, Joby, and Kitty Hawk explore new kinds of aircraft with pivoting rotors, wings, and more, they must crack the complex problem of keeping heavier-than-air machines aloft. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

30 Years On, Reports of the Web's Death Are Exaggerated

It’s the 30th anniversary of Tim Berners-Lee’s notion of a “distributed hypertext system.” Today’s web employs the same technology but looks very different. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Goat-Birthing, Tomato-Fermenting Homesteaders of YouTube

Broadly back-to-the-land, this farming movement goes off-grid in all but the most obvious way: They're still very much online. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

People Want to Know About Algorithms—but Not Too Much

Let people look inside the black box of the algorithm, and their mistrust, hostility, and fear will gradually melt away. Right? Well, kinda. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What is Crispr Gene Editing? The Complete WIRED Guide

How scientists can repurpose a bacterial immune system to alter DNA, making everything from cheap insulin to extra starchy corn. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump's Budget Guts Science Agencies—But Favors the Moon

As in years past, Congress is likely to restore many of the proposed cuts in Trump's spending plan. Yet the deep cuts are still sowing confusion. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple’s March 25 Event Will Flex a New Focus on Services

Services will define the future of the company. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The World Wide Web Turns Thirty. Where Does It Go From Here?

Thirty years ago, Tim Berners-Lee published a proposal that led to the World Wide Web. Today, he reflects on its history—and its future. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Movie Review: Captain Marvel Is About Female Power—Not Empowerment

Carol Danvers doesn't need anyone's permission—or help—to kick ass. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: Former Googler Jessica Powell On How to Quit Your Tech Job

Former Google communications exec Jessica Powell joins this week’s Gadget Lab podcast to talk about Facebook’s manifestos, quitting Google, and why she absolutely refuses to get a brand-new phone. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Genderless Digital Voice the World Needs Right Now

The idea behind Q is to pressure the tech industry into acknowledging that gender isn’t necessarily binary, a matter of man or woman, masculine or feminine. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Captain Marvel' Beat Its Own Box Office Projections

Carol Danvers made bank last weekend. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Making Beautiful Darkroom Images—Without Using a Camera

Natalja Kent uses only chromogenic paper, a flashlight, and some improvisational footwork for 'Movement Artifacts'. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'American Gods'' Biggest Battle Is Its Own Reincarnation

After two years teetering on the brink of oblivion, American Gods has managed to find just enough spark to give its second season life—even if that spark is at times feeble and sputtering. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

You Can Power a Calculator With Some LEDs

LEDs generate light, which is why they're in our screens. But if you instead shine a light on an LED, you can generate current to run a small device. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Acer Swift 5 Review: Big Screen, Impossibly Light

The Acer Swift 5 is a 2.2-pound laptop with a big 15.6-inch screen, a spacious keyboard, and great battery life. It's excellent, if a bit flimsy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Huawei Case Signals the New US–China Cold War Over Tech

US allegations against China's Huawei are less about keeping Huawei out of American networks and more about the rest of the world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Legal Scholar Tim Wu Says the US Must Enforce Antitrust Laws

Tim Wu, who coined the phrase "net neutrality," supports Senator Elizabeth Warren's call to review big tech mergers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Did Captain Marvel Save Stan Lee's Best Cameo for Last?

The comic creator's cameo in Marvel's latest film winks at his joyful history of movie appearances. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Big Facebook Critic Fears Tech’s Business Model

Roger McNamee was a mentor Mark Zuckerberg and an early investor in Facebook. But he's just written a book about the "Facebook catastrophe." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Crashed Ethiopian Air Jet Is Same Model as Lion Air Accident

An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-800 MAX crashed shortly after takeoff Sunday, evoking comparisons to an Indonesian incident in October. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

23andMe’s New Diabetes Test Has Experts Asking Who It’s For

The DNA company is releasing a genetic test to predict whether a person is likely to get diabetes, but it's of limited use to many high-risk people. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Electric Minivans at the Geneva Motor Show, and More Car News

Plus: Lightweight leather, dune buggies, and a volume knob made from a meteorite. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Have We Reached Peak Big?

Opinion: Every industry seems bigger than ever. But a course correction could be on the way. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tim Cook's Pwn of President Trump Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Actually, a lot of people got pwned last week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Xbox One Console Bundles and Deals for 2019

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

Astronomers Think They Can Explain Mysterious Cosmic Bursts

A new, testable theory proposes that fast radio bursts may draw their power from young neutron stars called magnetars. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Embrace the End of Ownership and Just Rent Your Clothes

In many aspects of our lives, the binds of ownership are loosening. Our wardrobes should be next. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Astronomers Think They Can Explain Mysterious Cosmic Bursts

A new, testable theory proposes that fast radio bursts may draw their power from young neutron stars called magnetars. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Captain Marvel' Has a Very Important Message About Skrulls

The latest Marvel movie provides a new vantage point on their story. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Geneva Motor Show Insanity: Knobs Made of Meteorite and More

The annual gathering is where high-end automakers show their stuff, and this year’s show included a Rolls-Royce offering that’s, well, (from) out of this world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: The Moon Needs Sunscreen

Plus: Merging galaxies, a stymied InSight, and hydrated minerals. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

US Tracks Journalists, Chelsea Manning Goes to Jail, and More Security News This Week

A surprisingly common password, an NSA spy program winds down, and more security news this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Fantasy Novel About Building a Big, Dumb Wall

Bestselling author David Baldacci's latest is about a town that builds a barrier to exclude "Outliers." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

New Film Shows How Bellingcat Cracks the Web's Toughest Cases

*Truth in a Post Truth World* takes a closer look at a team of remarkably resourceful investigative journalists. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Snow Gear Deals: REI End-of-Season Sale and More

No matter what's happening on Game of Thrones, summer will be here soon. We have the deals to prove it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Last Place Big Tech Wants to Be Is on the Defense

Elizabeth Warren is coming for tech companies. And that means more time and money spent fighting regulation instead of funding innovation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: Former Googler Jessica Powell On How to Quit Your Tech Job

Turn On Auto-Updates Everywhere You Can

Meltdowns like the Chrome zero day bug show why enabling auto-updates can be the wisest choice for many consumers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Elizabeth Warren Fires a Warning Shot at Big Tech

Warren detailed a plan to break up companies like Facebook, Google, and Amazon Friday. It’s the clearest sign yet that Big Tech is in big trouble heading into 2020. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

10 Women in Science and Tech Who Should Be Household Names

From codebreakers and proto-programmers to molecular biologists and AI leaders, their work has broken barriers and set the stage for the future. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Have a Phone? Foursquare Probably Knows Where You Are

You may have forgotten about Foursquare, but it didn't forget about you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

7 Best Robot Vacuums (2019): Pet Hair, Carpet, Hardwood, and More

Whether you're up against pet hair, carpet, or hardwood floors, we have the best robot vacuum for you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside the High-Stakes Race to Make Quantum Computers Work

Quantum computers could help explain some of the most fundamental mysteries in the universe and upend everything from finance to encryption—if only someone could get them to work. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

My Jibo Is Dying and It's Breaking My Heart

Jibo is a robot, but that doesn't make his digital dementia any less painful. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nintendo Labo Gets a Cheap VR Kit

Also, the 'Fortnite' and 'Apex Legends' battle royale rages on and Steam made a questionable statement. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Fish on Your Plate May Not Be What You Ordered

A fifth of the fish sold at restaurants and markets is mislabeled, according to a report that documents the extent of seafood fraud. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best-Worst Marketing Ideas for International Women’s Day

For a little-celebrated holiday, we sure got lots of emails from publicists about it. Here’s what they think you should be reading about today. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How YouTube Made a Star Out of This Super-Smart Film Critic

Lindsey Ellis is an idiosyncratic film critic who has fun with everything from the cinematography of Cocteau to the semiotics of the Transformer franchise. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Movie Review: Captain Marvel Is About Female Power—Not Empowerment

Carol Danvers doesn't need anyone's permission—or help—to kick ass. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

23 Amazing Female Photographers You Should Know

In recognition of International Women's Day, here are some of the best women behind the camera. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Huawei Sues the US, Prodding It to Prove Suspicions

The lawsuit by Huawei faces long odds but could force the US to show any evidence around backdoors and spying. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

An Email Marketing Company Left 809 Million Records Exposed Online

A exposed database belonging to Verifications.io contained both personal and business information, including 763 million unique email addresses. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook Will Crack Down on Anti-Vaccine Content

The company announced Thursday that it will combat the spread of vaccine misinformation on Facebook and Instagram, but not take posts down entirely. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Keep Parents From Fleeing STEM Careers

A recent study finds that both new moms and new dads leave science, technology, engineering, and medicine at higher rates than their childless peers—and some never return. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Zuckerberg's Privacy Manifesto is Actually About Messaging

It’s not about keeping you safe from Facebook’s data-hoovering efforts. It’s about competing with other messaging platforms. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Idris Elba Is New Deadshot in 'The Suicide Squad'. Probably

Welcome to the Squad, Stringer Bell. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Preorder the Galaxy S10 (and the Best Deals So Far)

So you want a new Galaxy. Do you get the S10, S10 Plus, or S10e? Here's the WIRED guide to choosing—and finding the best deal. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

9 Questions for Facebook After Zuckerberg’s Privacy Manifesto

On Wednesday, Mark Zuckerberg laid out a vision for a very different Facebook—with a lot of unknowns about how to get there. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Reality Dating TV Still Has Some Growing Up to Do

Netflix's 'Dating Around' is a step in the right direction—but the genre has a long way to go. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Captain Marvel' Reading List: The 5 Comics You Must Get

Carol Danvers has a long history. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Oceans Are 'Spiking a Fever' With Record Heat Waves

More frequent and severe ocean heat waves are behaving like wildfires, wiping out sea life across large areas. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Machine Learning Can Use Tweets To Automatically Spot Critical Security Flaws

Researchers built an AI engine that uses tweets to predict the severity of software vulnerabilities with 86 percent accuracy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Roborock E20 Review: An Affordable Robovac You Might Like

It has a problem with stairs, but this budget robot vacuum and mop offers a lot of bang for your buck. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Scooter Startup Spin Ditches Gig Workers for Real Employees

In Los Angeles, Spin is experimenting with a move away from gig workers in favor of proper employees, with health insurance and everything. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Zuckerberg Wants Facebook to Build a Mind-Reading Machine

If the Facebook CEO's reflection tour has revealed anything it is that even as he wrestles with the harms the platform has wrought, he is busy dreaming up new ones. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Keyboard Alternatives: Wacom Bamboo, Surface Pen, Dragon Home, Tap

Our writer tests six alternative input methods for users who find it difficult to type on a keyboard. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook's Future and What Scares Him Most

The Facebook CEO chatted with WIRED's editor-in-chief about building out a "privacy-focused" social network, and the tradeoffs he’ll need to make. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Net Neutrality Gets a Power-Up from Democrats

House Democrats introduced a bill to restore Obama-era regulations, but it'll have a hard time finding bipartisan support. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Devil May Cry 5' Is a Bitchin' Throwback to a Goofier Time

The game feels like a relic, the way a band trying to sound like hair metal in 2019 might sound like a relic. But it still rocks. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook's Pivot to Privacy Is Missing Something Crucial

Mark Zuckerberg is laying out a vision of Facebook’s privacy-focused future. But what about its business model? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Waymo Is Selling the Lidar Tech It Fought Uber to Protect

The shift to sell its technology to robotics and security companies is an indication that Waymo isn’t placing all its bets on self-driving cars. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside the ‘Black Box’ of a Neural Network

New research from Google and OpenAI offers insight into how neural networks "learn" to identify images. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Think These Are Planets? They're Something Far More Sinister

Valentyn Odnvoium's series _Surveillance_ creates beauty out of something very grim. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Track a Tank Shell With a Mirror and Polar Coordinates

Ultimately you get a differential equation which you can solve with a bit of code I wrote for you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fitbit Versa Lite and Fitbit Inspire: Price, Specs, Release Date

Instead of competing with Cupertino on features, Fitbit competes on price with a new $160 smartwatch and several new wearable trackers under $100. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Life-Threatening Consequences of Overhyping AI

Artificial intelligence will profoundly change the health care industry. But there are many more questions around how AI can best serve our public health needs. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Use TikTok: Tips for New Users

Step one: turn up the volume on your phone. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Chinese Companies Plug a US Test for Facial Recognition

A US government agency tests the accuracy of facial recognition programs. The top spots are routinely filled by Chinese and Russian companies. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A New Method of DNA Testing Could Solve More Shootings