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Move over, America: France also has its fair share of suburban ennui. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

An Anti-Aging Pundit Solves a Decades-Old Math Problem

By making the first progress on the “chromatic number of the plane” problem in over 60 years, biologist Aubrey de Grey has achieved mathematical immortality. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How a Soviet A-Bomb Test Launched US Climate Science

The untold story of a failed Russian geoengineering scheme, panic in the Pentagon, and a Nixon-era effort to study global cooling. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

April's Best Gear: Budget Phones, Snap Spectacles, and Wireless Headphones

Plus: Hands-on with Nintendo Labo, Google's new tasks app, and our favorite wool-base hoodie. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook F8 2018: What to Expect from Facebook's Big Show

This year, it won't be all fun and games for Mark Zuckerberg. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mercedes-Benz's Plan for Surviving the Auto Revolution

The company that invented the automobile is getting ready for a world where batteries, sharing, and robots rule. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Pandora Learns the Cost of Ads, and of Subscriptions

A 21-month study finds that as users are fed more ads, they listen less; some subscribe, but not enough to compensate for lost ad revenue. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Sprint/T-Mobile Merger Is Huge—But a Lot of Questions Remain

The massive deal still has to be approved by regulators, and that may not be as easy as it sounds. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: ESA's Gaia Tallies Up Our Milky Way

The European Space Agency's craft has already has catalogued more than 1 billion stars. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Peace Talks Between North and South Korea Top This Week's Internet News

In other big internet news, President Trump went on 'Fox and Friends' and Kanye West is back on Twitter. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Q Acoustics Media 4 (M4) Review: A Great-Sounding, Affordable Soundbar

Your ears might not have heard of Q Acoustics, but they'll love this soundbar. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

It's Time to Adopt Global Principles to Protect Consumers' Data

Opinion: Customers should be in charge of the information companies have about them, and companies need to be liable if they misuse it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Wild Rides From Beijing's Bling-Flinging Car Show

Automakers like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Lexus, hankering for a piece of the booming Chinese market brought some of the swankiest wares to the capital city's auto show this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

AI Can Help Cybersecurity—If It Can Fight Through the Hype

There are a ton of claims around AI and cybersecurity that don't quite add up. Here's what's really going on. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Weekend Tech Deals: 200GB MicroSD, Ecovacs Deebot, Apple iPad

Whether you're hunting for a 200GB MicroSD card or a new laptop, we've got a dozen tech deals to check out this weekend. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Don't Feel Bad for Loving True Crime Stories

Author Mary Rickert's short story collection 'You Have Never Been Here' is influenced by real-life crime tales—and it's more intense because of it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple’s Done Making Airport Routers, So Try These Instead

With the official end of the Airport era, it's time to let a new router into your life. Preferably mesh. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Fix for E. Coli Outbreaks Could Be...the Blockchain

By the time the US figures out the source of E Coli, many more people will have gotten sick. Making our food supply traceable could speed things up. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Dodger Stadium Gondola Is Just LA's Latest Wild Transit Idea

Flying people to baseball games is exactly the kind of thing LA's Office of Extraordinary Innovation was meant to consider. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Joy Reid Blames Hackers, Just Like Everyone Else

Joy Reid may have very well been the target of a malicious breach. Or she's just the latest person to blame hackers for her past mistakes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

On 'Dirty Computer' Janelle Monáe Breaks Out of Her Android Persona

If her new album says anything, it’s that all she ever needed to be was herself. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Physics of Terrifying Technological Battlebot Tactics

Here's the fundamental physics behind every class of robots in the showdown. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Maybach's Electric SUV, Tesla's Autopilot Shakeup, and More Car News

Plus: why self-driving car developers should be aiming lower. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Dyson Pure Cool Review: Expensive Allergy Relief

It can’t stop your dogs from farting, but it can reduce the effects. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Chemists Orchestrate the Molecular Union of Two Single Atoms

It’s a molecular Parent Trap: Stick two atoms in a vacuum chamber, and steer them together with lasers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Crazy, Complex Engineering of Honda's New Clarity Hybrid

The latest Honda hybrid uses two motors, an engine, and a bevy of buttons, paddles, and pedals—and can leave drivers feeling like symphony conductors. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fukushima’s Other Big Problem: A Million Tons of Radioactive Water

More than 1 million tons of radiation-laced water is already being kept on-site in an ever-expanding forest of hundreds of hulking steel tanks. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Startup That Will Vet You for Your Next Job

More companies like Uber and Instacart are using Checkr, which promises streamlined background checks through automation and integration with hiring apps. 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

'Avengers: Infinity War': From Scope to Story, an Unreplicable Success

The culmination of 10 years and 18 movies is something that's virtually impossible to repeat. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A New Startup Wants to Use Crispr to Diagnose Disease

Genetics pioneer Jennifer Doudna has launched the first commercial Crispr platform for detecting disease-causing DNA. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ominous Views of Japan's New Concrete Seawalls

Can these 41-foot-high walls protect the country from another tsunami? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Beats Studio3 Wireless Review: Phenomenal Noise Cancelling and Bass for Days

Beats catches flak from audiophiles, but there’s a lot to love about its Studio3s. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Snapchat Spectacles (2018): Hands On, Price, Release Date

The social network Snap, Inc has refreshed its Spectacles wearable camera. They're improved—and more expensive. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

BMW's Self-Driving Cars Get Lidars From Israel's Innoviz

The German automaker struck a deal to purchase lidar laser sensors from the solid state startup. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

If Scott Pruitt Leaves, Will EPA Science Change Course?

Advocates say attacks on science and deregulation would continue under the agency's number two. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

No Job for Humans: The Robot Assault on Fukushima

The 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan triggered a devastating catastrophe in one of the country’s largest nuclear power plants. The cleanup will take decades, and it’s no job for humans. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Future of Snapchat Looks a Lot Like Magic Leap

Snapchat isn't just introducing games. It's building the next computing platform, one piece at a time. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Turning an Amazon Echo Into a Spy Device Only Took Some Clever Coding

Researchers didn't have to hack Amazon's Alexa voice assistant to use it for eavesdropping. They just took advantage of the system in place. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'God of War' Is a Messy, Beguiling Take on Fantasy Violence and Toxic Masculinity

The new PlayStation 4 sequel is conflicted, both reveling in its star's violence and trying to distance itself from it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Thule Accent Daypack Review: Affordable and Durable

This is the first bag I've tested that I might spend my own money on. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Handmaid’s Tale' Season 2 Looks Eerily More Familiar Than Season 1

The writers are moving beyond Margaret Atwood's book—and into familiar territory for news junkies. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A One-Minute Attack Let Hackers Spoof Hotel Master Keys

Researchers found—and helped fix—a flaw in Vingcard RFID locks that would let hackers break into any room in hotels around the world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

USC Wide Receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe's Crazy Floating Jump

Is this normal physics, some type of optical illusion, or just plain magic? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Thule Accent Daypack Review: Affordable and Durable

This is the first bag I've tested that I might spend my own money on. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Here's How to Photograph a Lightning Bolt

Storm chaser Jason Weingart has mastered the art. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Can This System of Unlocking Phones Crack the Crypto War?

Ray Ozzie thinks his Clear method for unlocking encrypted devices can attain the impossible: It satisfies both law enforcement and privacy purists. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Happens When Science Just Disappears?

When one of the first online science journals went under, its papers all disappeared. Enter: Portico, the Wayback Machine for scholarly publications. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gmail Will Get Long-Overdue Management and Security Upgrades

Google is adding new features to Gmail, including a snooze button, and soon, the ability for messages to self-destruct. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Spotify Bolsters Free Service in Defense Against Apple Music

Spotify, under attack from bigger rivals Apple, Google, and Amazon, adds features to its free service. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

5 Comics to Read Before You See 'Avengers: Infinity War'

Marvel fans have had Thanos thirst for years. These comics reveal why. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Clean Your Computer Inside and Out

Scrub down those keys, wipe the fingerprints off your screen, and delete all the files that have been clogging your tubes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Delivery Bots Have Awkward Sidewalk Interactions, Too

Marble wants to make these things proficient enough to find their own way around the people and the buskers and the intersections. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Flipboard's Answer to Fake News: More Human Curation

The news aggregator is focusing on human curation at a time when people distrust the news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Competition is at the Heart of Facebook’s Privacy Problem

Opinion: Until consumers can easily control their data, competitors to Facebook won't thrive. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

10 Best Android Phones of 2018 (New, Unlocked, and Cheap)

Wonder what the absolute best Android phone is right now? Look no further. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

When John Doerr Brought a ‘Gift’ to Google’s Founders

In an excerpt from his book, "Measure What Matters," venture capitalist John Doerr describes introducing "Objectives and Key Results" to Larry Page and Sergey Brin in Google's early days. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Handpicked Tech Deals: Samsung, Echo Spot, Playstation 4 Pro, Nintendo

Add Alexa to your home, or accessorize your GoPro Hero camera on the cheap this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Lyft Delivers Carbon-Neutral Rides

The ride-hailing company announced last week that it plans to become one of the largest voluntary purchasers of carbon offsets in the world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Here's What Facebook Won’t Let You Post

Facebook's newly public, 27-page community standards document reveals the hard work of balancing toxic content with free speech. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mercedes' Electric Maybach SUV Has a Built-In Tea Kettle

A tea kettle surrounded by rose gold, white leather, and lots of swanky features. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Augmented Reality Is Transforming Museums

There are lots of possibilities when it comes to bringing AR into museums like MoMA—but will they embrace them? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Westworld' Recap, Season 2 Episode 1: No More Heroes

The second season of the HBO show opens on a world where the moral truths of the first are gone. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

California’s Water Whiplash Is Only Going to Get Worse

Get ready for more dramatic shifts between severe drought and record-breaking rainfall. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Star Wars News: 'Solo' Isn't Really an Origin Story

It's more of a tale of how Han became Han, you know? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fitbit Versa Review: Fit and Finish

A more active life, one tap or click at a time. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Corals Are in Serious Trouble. This Lab Could Help Save Them

Scientists reach a milestone in establishing a captive coral population that could reproduce year after year, allowing researchers to perform crucial studies. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What's Not Included in Facebook's 'Download Your Data'

Facebook says users own their data and touts its "download your data" tool. But the download doesn't include everything Facebook knows about you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Silicon Valley's Latest Revolution: Cutting Out Wall Street

Companies like Uber and Spotify don’t need IPOs anymore, and that's turning the finance industry on its head. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

James Comey's Media Tour Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Last week fired FBI director James Comey went on a massive media tour—and the internet followed every minute of it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Earth Day 2018: 7 Great Eco-Friendly Products

Seven products that'll let you sip, munch, wrap, and lunch without producing waste. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why So Many People Make Their Password 'Dragon'

The mythical creature's popularity says a lot about the psychology of password creation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

After Uber's Fatal Crash, Self-Driving Cars Should Aim Lower

Stop talking about saving the world, and focus instead on making tangible improvements to people's lives. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

All You Need to Saddle up for Westworld Season 2

Whether you're a black or a white hat, this is all stuff you'll want. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Light a Candle for Hubble, Still Gazing Strong

The best way to mark the space telescope’s birthday is by looking at nebulae. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What If Aliens Were Totally Obsessed With Us?

The extraterrestrials in author Mercurio D. Rivera's 'The Love War' have a soft spot for humanity. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Machine Learning’s ‘Amazing’ Ability to Predict Chaos

In new computer experiments, artificial-intelligence algorithms can tell the future of chaotic systems. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Xbox Hacking, LinkedIn Bugs, and More Security News This Week

Xbox hacking, LinkedIn bugs, and more security news this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Thermal Imaging Cameras Could Keep Self-Driving Cars Safe

A heat-seeking view of the world could provide one more way for robo-cars to stay out of danger. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Just How Random Are Two Factor Authentication Codes?

Have you noticed patterns in those ephemeral, six-digit tokens? There's a reason for that. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Build Custom Alexa Skills for the Amazon Echo

The new Blueprints tool makes it easy for anyone to build custom skills for Alexa. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Westworld': Here's What Needs to Happen in Season 2

HBO's futuristic thriller has a whole lot of explaining to do. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Essential Phone (PH-1) Deal: Now $350 Unlocked

One of the best flagship phones of 2017 just got a massive price cut. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Selfie as We Know It Is Dead

Selfies may not be cool anymore, but their spirit lives on—just as it always has. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

These Surreal Portraits Are Like Mathematical Puzzles

Kensuke Koike adds nothing and takes away nothing from the portraits he alters—just rearranges the parts. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

It’s 4/20, and an FDA Panel Just OK’d a Drug Made From Marijuana

The treatment was fast-tracked for approval, and the first person to use the drug in the US was our writer's son. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Police Should Monitor Social Media to Prevent Crime

Opinion: Citizens may object to their social media posts being mined by law enforcement, but the practice can keep the public safe. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, and How the World Seeks to Limit Black Genius

This week, the precision and thunder of artistic exceptionalism were on full display. So were critics. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Science's "Reproducibility Crisis" Is Now Political Ammunition

A report from the National Association of Scholars takes on the reproducibility crisis in science. Not everyone views the group’s motives as pure. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber's Peace Process, Tesla's Tantrum, and More Car News This Week

Plus: Electric scooters invade American cities and Lyft goes after its carbon emissions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Calling Facebook a Utility Would Only Make Things Worse

Facebook is ubiquitous, yes—but we shouldn't put it on the same regulatory plane as telecom giants. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The 'Do Not Disturb' App Protects Your Mac From 'Evil Maid' Attacks

Detecting an insidious physical attack on your MacBook may often be as simple as alerting you when its lid opens. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

23andMe Wants You to Share Even More Health Data

On a new health portal, 23andMe encourages customers to share how they manage common health conditions. It’s not hard to see who gets the better side of the deal. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nintendo Labo Review (Variety and Robot): Cardboard Zen

Nintendo's big gamble on cardboard and imagination pays off. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook’s 2017 Privacy Audit Didn’t Catch Cambridge Analytica

Audit by PwC came two years after Facebook learned that a university researcher gave personal data on millions of Facebook users to Cambridge Analytica. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Physics Explains Why Braves Fans Can’t Beat the Freeze

A spandex-clad superhero keeps beating Atlanta Braves fans...even when they have a huge head start. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Motorola Moto G6 and Moto E5: Price, Specs, Release Date

With the Moto G6 and E5, the king of budget phones has no plans to abdicate its throne in 2018. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Lansinoh Smartpump Review: A Solid Budget Breast Pump

This pump gives you more breast milk for your buck. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Virtual Reality Takes a Political Turn in the Trump Era

From climate change to reforming white supremacists: At this year's Tribeca Film Festival, it's about the medium and the message. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Clever Vine-Like Robot That Grows and Steers With Air

Vinebot is part of the first generation of advanced “soft robots,” which promise to go where no traditional robot can tread—literally. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Biotech Gets Some Silicon Valley Shine at Illumina’s New Campus

With tons of amenities, the DNA sequencing giant hopes to attract the Bay Area's top life science talent. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Minds Is the Anti-Facebook That Pays You For Your Time

In the wake of privacy scandals, Facebook users are newly realizing their data makes the company rich. What if platforms paid them for their contributions? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Browser Standard WebAuthn Could Usher in a Password-Free Future

A new web browser standard may spell the end of passwords, but all the big websites will have to play along first. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How DNA Transfer Nearly Convicted an Innocent Man of Murder

We leave traces of our genetic material everywhere, even on things we’ve never touched. That got Lukis Anderson charged with a brutal crime he didn’t commit. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Airbus Is Making Beds for Economy Fliers—in the Cargo Hold

Coming attractions for economy fliers could include actual lie-flat beds, just not in the cabin. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Smartphone and Internet Addiction: The Definitive WIRED Guide

Everything you ever wanted to know about screen time, likes, and pull-to-refresh. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Robot Does the Impossible: Assembling an Ikea Chair Without Having a Meltdown

Researchers use off-the-shelf robot parts to piece together one of those Stefan Ikea chairs. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Trustjacking' Could Expose iPhones to Attack

Think twice before you tell your iPhone to trust that laptop when you charge it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Focal Listen Wireless Headphones Review: Bright, Airy, Colorful

We reviewed the Focal Listen Wireless, a more colorful set of Bluetooth headphones than you're used to. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

FCC Delays Are Keeping Broadband From Rural School Kids

An FCC program promised to bring high-speed internet to remote schools. Instead, they've mostly gotten red tape. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Set Up and Use a YubiKey for Online Security

These simple, battery-free devices provide an easy way to securely verify that it's really you who's trying to access your online accounts. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trouble Detected in Infamous Dark Matter Signal

New results from a decades-old experiment were initially touted as further evidence for dark matter. But independent scientists have cast serious doubt on that claim. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tax Refund Tech Deals: Roomba, Essential Phone, Dell, Sony

These are the best deals we found this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

TED 2018: Soul-Searching at the Inspiration Assembly Line

The TED conference has always been a place of high-stakes emotional manipulation. This year, it all feels darker. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google's New AI Head Is So Smart He Doesn't Need AI

Colleagues joke that Jeff Dean increased the speed of light. Now he's charged with taking Google's artificial-intelligence efforts in new directions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Welcome to the Wikipedia for Terms of Service Agreements

Terms of Service; Didn't Read summarizes the terms you've blindly agreed to, and offers discussion around what they mean. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mark Zuckerberg Plays the Scapegoat for Our Facebook Sins

Philosopher René Girard's theory of "mimetic desire" explains much of the Facebook congressional hearings. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Pornhub Will Now Accept Verge Cryptocurrency

By accepting Verge, Pornhub could help make cryptocurrency transactions in general more mainstream. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Glimpse of Life Along China's Border With North Korea

Elijah Hurwitz visited the region this winter amid heightened tensions between the two countries. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Deceptively Satisfying Micro-play of Minit

The black-and-white game is a minimalist triumph, paring the 2D adventure genre down to only its most compelling, most satisfying components. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Chef Erling Wu-Bower Pursues Wood-Fired Perfection, From Roast Fish to Pizza

The young chef explains his wood-fire cooking technique ahead of the opening of his new Chicago restaurant, Pacific Standard Time. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'The Moth Podcast' Looks Back at a Decade of Stories

Celebrating what might have been the very first podcast to capitalize on the medium’s unique capacity to conjure intimacy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Shipping Industry Sets Sail Toward a Carbon-Free Future

Cargo-shipping regulators have struck a historic deal to set their dirty fuel-burning industry on a low-carbon course. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nest Cam Baby Monitor: How to Make It Secure

A few ways to help keep the footage of your kids away from mean old hackers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Plan to Save California's Legendary Weed From 'Big Cannabis'

Inside the sprawling new facility that wants to help small cannabis farmers survive the invasion of Big Cannabis. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Thanks to AI, These Cameras Will Know What They’re Seeing

A new breed of chips incorporate artificial intelligence into relatively cheap cameras, enabling new apps but also more ubiquitous surveillance. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Rise and Feel of VR Pornography

Watching pornography in virtual reality changes the experience dramatically: You feel like you're actually there. That triggers empathy rather than distance. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

NASA’s New Exoplanet Satellite TESS Could Find Life Close to Home

TESS is designed to find and study the exoplanets closest to Earth. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Teens Who Hacked Microsoft's Videogame Empire—And Went Too Far

Among those involved in David Pokora's so-called Xbox Underground, one would become an informant, one would become a fugitive, and one would end up dead. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

TED 2018: Thought-Reading Machines and the Death of Love

A new holographic technology promises to replace expensive medical imaging. But it might also blur individual human identities. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mark Zuckerberg’s Hearings Were Facebook’s and Silicon Valley’s Ultimate Debut

To spectators, Mark Zuckerberg's appearance before Congress marked a crisis at Facebook. To tech's elite, it was a demonstration of how the Valley operates. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

An Elaborate Hack Shows How Much Damage IoT Bugs Can Do

Rube-Goldbergesque IoT hacks are surprisingly simple to pull off—and can do a ton of damage. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Meet the Illustrator Behind WIRED’s New Staff Portraits

The black-and-white portraits capturing more than 100 WIRED staff members in profile were created by New York–based artist Simone Noronha. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

These Celebrity Portraits Are Fake. Sort of

The photographs of Britney Spears, Donald Trump, and others aren't what they seem. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Insta360 ONE Review: This Spherical Camera Is a Ball to Use

This 360 camera plugs into your phone, making spherical imaging accessible to all. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Russian Facebook Ads Divided and Targeted US Voters Before the 2016 Election

New research shows just how prevalent political advertising was from suspicious groups in 2016—including Russian trolls. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Rampage': 14 Unanswered Questions About the Rock’s New Movie

Almost none of them are about wigs. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Be an Amateur Cinematographer—250 Miles Above the Earth

Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli had to learn in a hurry in order to capture footage for the NatGeo docu-series 'One Strange Rock.' Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber Makes Peace With a Data-Sharing Deal for Cities

The ride-hailing company is working with DC to share info—and the much coveted curb. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watch SpaceX Loft NASA’s New Planet-Hunting Mission Into Orbit

The TESS satellite will hitch a ride atop a Falcon 9 rocket to search out new worlds. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

SoftBank's Futuristic Vision Fund Takes on the Real (Estate) World

SoftBank's $93 billion Vision Fund is making big bets on real-estate-focused startups. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Paul Ryan's Eventual Exit From Congress Tops This Week's Internet News

Last week, the internet was locked in heated discussions about Michael Cohen, Facebook, and House Speaker Paul Ryan. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside Nokia’s 3310 and 8110 Feature Phone Nostalgia Trip

With the Nokia 3310 and 8110, feature phones are back and better than ever. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Exploring the Mirror Link Between Two Geometric Worlds

Decades after stumbling upon a stunning coincidence, researchers are close to understanding the link between two seemingly unrelated geometric universes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

TED 2018: Netflix Sees Itself as the Anti-Apple

Reed Hastings, CEO and founder of the streaming giant said he believes in sharing information broadly, while Apple locks everything down tight. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump’s Attack on Amazon Actually Has Its Precedents

From Theodore Roosevelt to John Kennedy, presidents have often taken on big business, in both word and deed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Hollywood Should Make Movies That Grapple with Gamergate

'Ready Player One' isn't that movie. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Russia Bans Telegram, China's Facial Recognition, and More Security News This Week

Russia bans popular encrypted chat app Telegram, China's facial recognition system flexes, and more security news this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Weekend Tech Deals: LG OLED, Kindle, Alienware, Megaboom

No matter if you're looking for a Kindle or an OLED TV, we've got what you're looking for this weekend. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Morning Light Hits the Southern Lights

Unearthly celestial events, Martian craters, and Jovian storms. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

At March for Science, Federal Researchers Weather Trump Storm

Many anti-Trump protesters have turned their attention toward recruiting scientists to run for office in local, state, and congressional offices. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Diamond and Silk Expose Facebook's Burden of Moderation

The social network's battle with a pair of conservative bloggers show that for the ultimate amplifier, moderation is a necessary game it can't win. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Smartphone Apps Know Too Much. We Need to Fix Permissions

The recent Facebook drama has shown that people need more explicit information before they give access to apps. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why the Music Industry Hasn't Had Its #MeToo Moment

Emboldened by silent colleagues and apologist supporters, music artists and executives continue to misbehave with impunity. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside 'Problem Areas'—Wyatt Cenac's Bold HBO Experiment on Policing in America

The comedian's new show 'Problem Areas' takes a serious look at the problems plaguing law enforcement. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Photographing the Lights of America's Prisons—and the Lives Inside

Stephen Tourlentes has spent more than two decades photographing the bright glow of prisons on the periphery of society. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Nier: Automata''s Yoko Taro, Videogames' Most Interesting Designer

With 'Automata,' Taro created a game that wasn't just thorny and ambitious, but humanistic. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Runtopia Reach Smart Running Shoes: Stride Right

These smart shoes don't quite reach the finish line. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla's Autopilot Fight, Uber's Bikes, and More Car News This Week

Plus: Aistream's cozy new trailer, Luminar starts cranking out lidars, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Catching up With Pepper, the Surprisingly Helpful Humanoid Robot

Pepper is part of the first wave of intelligent machines that promise to not only make our lives easier, but to bring a strange new form of interaction into being. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How the March For Science Became a Movement

"In 2017 we marched for science. In 2018, we vote for science." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Hearings? Advertisers Still Love Facebook

All that noise in Washington won't mean much for Facebook's bottom line. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Tesla Fights the NTSB Over Its Latest Autopilot Death

Elon Musk's automaker has quit the investigation led by the agency, and the sniping is getting serious. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Despite Zuckerberg Pledge, Facebook Fights State Privacy Laws

The social network has pushed back against consumer-focused legislation in places like Illinois and California. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

TED 2018 Is All About Facebook–and Not in a Good Way

Mark Zuckerberg's congressional testimony, and Facebook's problems, are the talk of the annual TED conference. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

TED 2018 Is All About Facebook–and Not in a Good Way

Mark Zuckerberg's congressional testimony, and Facebook's problems, are the talk of the annual TED conference. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

AI Learns a New Trick: Measuring Brain Cells

New techniques could help researchers outsource the grunt work of neuroscience. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Airstream's New Nest Camper is Cute and Practical

The compact, lightweight Nest breaks with the aluminum tradition in favor of fiberglass. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why It's Almost Impossible for Fastballs to Get Any Faster

Advances have fueled a dramatic upward trend in world-record athletic performances, but the baseball pitch is stuck. The reason is physics. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ridge Merino Heist Hoodie Review: Wonderful Wool

A mid-weight layer for nighttime lounging and mountain rambling. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Oddities: We need a plan to stop polluting space before it’s too late

Opinion: Before we start colonizing other planets, we have to deal with all the trash we've hurtled into the atmosphere. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Cloudflare's Plan to Protect the Whole Internet Comes Into Focus

One of the internet's biggest infrastructure companies is expanding its protections beyond the web. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Luminar's New Lidar Could Dominate the Self-Driving Car Market

The company run by a 23-year-old photonics genius is ramping up production as self-driving cars get closer to reality. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Instant Pot Cookbook Review: America's Test Kitchen's Multicooker Perfection Is Sure to Be an Instant Hit

America's Test Kitchen new cookbook for Instant Pots and other multicookers is a great way to navigate the pressure-cooker trend. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Race to Find the Next Pandemic—Before It Finds Us

In the past, researchers typically discovered new deadly viruses when they overwhelmed the healthcare system. A new initiative is trying to do things differently. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Using Open Source Designs to Create More Specialized Chips

RISC-V wants to do for chips what Linux did for software. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Amazon Device Deals: Huge Kindle, Fire Sale (April 2018)

The 8-Inch Fire HD tablet, 4K Fire TV, and Kindle are now $50 (among others) in Amazon's biggest spring sale. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Android Phones Hide Missed Security Updates From You

A study finds that Android phones aren't just slow to get patched; sometimes they lie about being patched when they're not. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Astronomers Suggest Some Exoplanet Signals Are False Alarms

What if some of the Earth-like planets discovered by Kepler aren’t there at all? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Watch Mark Zuckerberg Testify Before Congress Live Right Here

On Tuesday and Wednesday, Mark Zuckerberg will testify before the Senate and House of Representatives. Here's how to make sure you don't miss a minute. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mark Zuckerberg Is Revealing Facebook’s Terrible Power in Congress

Mark Zuckerberg's testimony is not just about Cambridge Analytica. He's answering for the un-checked influence that Facebook wields—on its users, and the world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Want to Fight Sea Level Rise? Look to San Francisco’s Ocean Beach

During a big storm, the bluffs along Ocean Beach can lose 25 to 40 feet. Here's how San Francisco is hedging against sea level rise. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Photographer Recreates 'Ghostbusters' and 'Back to the Future' in Miniature

Felix Hernandez builds elaborate sets on which to shoot his painstakingly detailed images. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Quantum Mechanics Creates a Totally Random Number Generator

A perfectly provable random number generator is the bedrock of good cryptography. This scientist wants to make one. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Web’s Recommendation Engines Are Broken. Can We Fix Them?

Algorithms used by Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms keep us clicking. But those systems often promote misinformation, abuse, and polarization. Is it possible to temper them with a sense of decency? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber's New Game Plan: Rental Cars, Transit, and Jump Bikes

The company's bid for dominance now hinges on controlling every way you move. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Share Songs on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and Google Play Music

All of the popular streaming services have features where you can follow friends or recommend tracks. Here's how to use them. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

RAVPower Power Bank Exclusive Deal

A WIRED deal on an outstanding battery pack, Air Force-grade smartwatch, and other gadgets galore. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The 'Despacito' YouTube Hack Was Probably Pretty Simple to Pull Off

The removal of YouTube's most popular video this week was likely the result of a low-cost phishing scam rather than sophisticated hacking. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Raytheon's New Radar Could Help Bring Flying Cars to Our Cities

As drones and flying cars move into reality, we need radar systems better equipped for keeping an eye on everyone. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best Nintendo Switch Deals and Console Bundles (2018)

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

How Many G's Will the Hyperloop Pull in Its Next Test?

Elon Musk tweeted that a hyperloop test will accelerate to the speed of sound and brake in just 1.2 kilometers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Enter the Intense World of Competitive Yo-Yoing

For these players, yo-yos are much more than just toys. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Cambridge Analytica Could Also Access Private Facebook Messages

A Facebook permission allowed an app to read messages between 1,500 Facebook users and their friends until October 2015—data that Cambridge Analytica could have accessed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Random Walks in Multiple Dimensions Teach You About Life

There are real world applications of the stochastic mathematical process known as a random walk—really. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Radio Hacker Could Hijack Emergency Sirens To Play Any Sound

Balint Seeber found that cities around the US are leaving their emergency siren radio communication systems unencrypted, and vulnerable to spoofing. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trew Gear LTD Powfish Jacket Review: Slope and Street Smart

Sleek styling, on and off the slopes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Helix Takes Clinical Genetic Testing Straight to Consumers

Soon, anyone curious about their health will be able to request a clinical DNA test—not just doctors. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mark Zuckerberg Answers to Congress For Facebook's Troubles

Tensions around Facebook's privacy and ad practices have escalated dramatically since the last time the company sat before Congress. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mozilla's Internet Health Report Diagnoses Life Online

The foundation released a broad, sweeping report Tuesday about the state of our lives online. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Solo: A Star Wars Story' and the False Hope of Really Great Trailers

The new trailer looks amazing—that doesn't mean the movie will be. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Inside the Cleanroom Where NASA’s New Mars Lander Waits to Launch

The InSight lander will probe beneath the surface of Mars to understand its geology—unless humans contaminate it first. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Long-Awaited IoT Crisis Is Here, and Many Devices Aren't Ready

Some network communication protocol vulnerabilities have been known for more than a decade and still aren't fixed. Now they're being exploited. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Check If Cambridge Analytica Could Access Your Facebook Data

Facebook has released a tool that lets you see if you were caught up in the Cambridge Analytica fiasco—and what other apps know about you know. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

4 Best Smartphones of 2018: Guide to Android, Samsung Galaxy, iPhone

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

Twitter Bots Post Two-Thirds of Links to Popular Sites on the Platform

A new study from Pew Research shows that the bulk of links on Twitter don't come from actual humans. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber Acquires the Bike-Share Company Jump

The acquisition signals that Uber wants to be more than just taxi substitute. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The New 'Star Wars' Trilogy Looks to the Past, 'Solo' Looks to Denny's

The cast of the new anthology film might be headed to a diner near you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Gently Breathing Somnox Robot Cuddles You to Sleep

The Somnox is a fuzzy, bean-shaped robot that mimics human breathing to help the human holding it fall asleep. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Far Cry 5' Review: All Games Are Illusions, But This Is Nothing More

In every game, the experience only holds up as far as you can see it. In 'Far Cry 5,' the experience doesn't even hold up that far. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fancy New Suspension Could Make Car Rides a Lot Smoother

It works sort of like noise-cancelling headphones, eliminating bumps with movement in the opposite direction. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Pure Reason Won’t End American Tribalism

WIRED Columnist Robert Wright on what Steven Pinker’s new bestseller 'Enlightment Now' gets wrong about our polarized politics. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

FlyNYON Helicopter Crash: Inside the Safety Issues of the Fatal Flight

I was a passenger onboard a companion flight on March 11. Locked to the downed craft, the victims didn't stand a chance. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Breast Pumps 2018: Spectra, Sonata, Freemie, Medela

Got milk? From pocket pumps to Wi-Fi-enabled devices, we have the right pick for you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Backlash Over Sinclair Broadcast Group's Conservative Content Tops This Week's Internet News

Last week social media spent an awful lot of time talking about old media. Twist! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Facebook Debacle Proves It’s High Time for Stronger Privacy Laws

Opinion: The Cambridge Analytica scandal makes it clear: The US needs to pass a privacy law that gives consumers the protections they deserve. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

New Brain Maps With Unmatched Detail May Change Neuroscience