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Voyager 2 completed its historic flyby 30 years ago. No probe has been back since. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Robot Coffee, a Leica Camera, and Everything Else We Loved This Month

Pro tip: Prepare all your meals in a waffle maker—it will change your life. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Netflix Cancelling 'The OA' Is a Tragedy

The sci-fi drama is one of the most unusual and daring shows in years. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Cops Take Over a Botnet to Clear Malware Off Nearly a Million PCs

Attacking Iran, a web host data breach, and more of the week's top security news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

6 Best Camping Stoves for 2019 (Portable Propane Gas Stoves)

We sautéed, boiled, and burned our food to find the best portable propane gas stoves for your next outdoor adventure. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

26 Best Labor Day Sales (2019): Tech, Laptops, TV, Gaming, Etc

From iPads to water filters, we’ve scoured the last of the summer’s deals to find our absolute favorites. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Airbnb Starts to Play Nice With Cities

The short-term rental startup has settled lawsuits with Boston and Miami, agreeing to turn over data officials say they need to police the industry. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Netflix Re-Ups the Puppetry—and Perturbations—of Dark Crystal

*The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance*, a prequel series to the 1982 movie, will freak you and your kids right the hell out in all the best ways. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

8 Movies and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Weekend

You could go outside, but... Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best Kindle to Buy in 2019 (And Which to Avoid)

Amazon debuted two new Kindles in 2019. Here's how they stack up, and which may be right for you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: Why It’s So Hard to Unlink Yourself From Facebook

WIRED’s Paris Martineau joins the show to explain all the ways Facebook tracks your activity across Instagram and the rest of its apps. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Elite Athletes Are Changing How They Train for Extreme Heat

Runners are prepping for the high heat of next month's IAAF World Championships in Doha. Under climate change, that training may become the norm. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A California Bill Has Uber and Lyft Running Scared

The ride-hail companies offer more pay and benefits to drivers—and threaten a ballot measure to prevent those same drivers from being classified as employees. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Week’s Cartoons: Drone Deliveries and Alien Podcasts

Brought to you by AstroKimp. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

One Scientist’s Quest to Bring DNA Sequencing to Every Sick Kid

Ryan Taft didn’t know that he would become one of the world’s leading experts in diagnosing rare genetic diseases. Then he met Stephen Damiani. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mysterious iOS Attack Changes Everything We Know About iPhone Hacking

For two years, a handful of websites have indiscriminately hacked thousands of iPhones. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Luxembourg's Bold Plan to Mine Asteroids for Rare Minerals

Photographer Ezio D'Agostino documents the tiny European country's space-mining ambitions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

6 Best Portable Espresso Makers WIRED Recommends (2019)

Our Gear team has taken shot after shot to find you the best handheld espresso makers for the road, hiking, car camping, or anywhere else. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How America's Spooks Seek to Spy on Distant Satellites

The intelligence community has plans for a telescope network that can see not just a blob in orbit but details such as a satellite’s solar panels. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What the Jetflicks and iStreamItAll Takedowns Mean for Piracy

In a sweeping indictment, the feds came down hard on two unauthorized streaming services that allegedly crossed a very important line. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Anthony Levandowski Put Himself at the Center of an Industry

Levandowski has been part of key developments in self-driving tech, from the Darpa Grand Challenge to his time at Google and Otto and Uber. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Is Wi-Fi 6 and When Will I Get It?

The new standard promises to improve the speed and reliability of your home Wi-Fi network. And it arrives as soon as this fall. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today’s Cartoon: Sloppy Science

He thought it was sterile. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Levandowski’s Fate May Turn on the Meaning of ‘Trade Secret’

Former Google and Uber engineer Anthony Levandowski was indicted on charges of stealing trade secrets. But what exactly are those, anyway? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

REI Labor Day Sale: 29 Best Outdoor Deals for 2019

REI's annual Labor Day Sale has kicked off early, with deals on foldable kayaks, cargo bikes, headlamps, socks, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Post-Truth World of Influencer Romances

Internet celebrity fauxmances are turning fans into cynical, screen-bound sleuths. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Capitalism Burns the Amazon, Lawsuits Burn YouTube, and More News

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

'David Makes Man' Invents a Doorway to a New Kind of TV

The show rebels against a genre of television-making that has historically cast out the stories of black teen boys. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Behold the Firenado's Twisting, Infernal Column of Flames

Call them fire tornadoes or fire whirls, these spinning conflagrations can tear roofs off houses and spread flames unpredictably. Here's how they work. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Netflix Can Kill The OA, But It Can't Kill a Movement

The effort to save the beloved but little-watched sci-fi show is one that understands the stakes of the streaming wars. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

On Instagram, 'Unlink Account' Won't Unlink a Facebook Account

Facebook knows so much about its users that it can link their accounts, even when created under different names, from different devices. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Wired.com Looks Different Today

It’s faster, cleaner, and easier to read. We're ADA compliant to boot! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Flint, Newark, and the Persistent Crisis of Lead in Water

The lead-contaminated water in Flint and Newark is not unusual, and some experts think they know where the next "next Flint" will be. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Big Ag Is Sabotaging Progress on Climate Change

Opinion: Grim as the UN’s latest climate report is, it doesn’t confront the dangerous, government-hijacking power of agribusiness. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fitbit Premium, Versa 2, Aria Air: Pricing, Specs, Details

The company’s new offerings include two fitness-tracking products, a subscription service for personalized health advice, and lots and lots of partnerships. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Deal: $270 Off Right Now

Microsoft's laptop-tablet hybrid is as cheap as we've seen it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Running Clothes for Hot Days: Shorts, Shirts, and Gear

It's incredibly hot this year. If you're going for a run, be sure to wear the right clothes and stay hydrated. Here's how we do it at WIRED. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Denying Migrants Flu Shots Is a Dangerous, Foolish Move

Putting folks at higher risk of infectious disease by holding them in cramped, unhygienic camps is a public health travesty. It’s also probably illegal. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

No One's Happy With YouTube's Content Moderation Policies

YouTube faces dueling lawsuits from a conservative group and an LGBTQ+ group, both of which argue that the video site discriminates against them. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today’s Cartoon: Creepy Cookies

Sometimes the ads get too personal. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Who's Burning the Amazon? Rampant Capitalism

Market forces and the administration of Jair Bolsonaro are supercharging the deforestation that's imperiling the world's biggest tropical rainforest. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Hack to Steal a Tesla, a Yelp Overhaul, and More News

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

What on Earth Is Water Doing in Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano?

WIRED sits down with a geologist to learn how scientists might sample the newfound water—and why you shouldn’t panic and cancel your island getaway. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ex-Uber Engineer Levandowski Charged With Trade-Secret Theft

Prosecutors say Anthony Levandowski took drawings and designs for self-driving technology from Google to Uber in 2016. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Hackers Could Steal a Tesla Model S by Cloning Its Key Fob—Again

The same researchers who figured out how to clone a Tesla Model S key fob have done it again, cracking the replacement that was meant to fix the problem. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nintendo Switch Lite: Our Hands-On First Impressions

Despite its limitations, the Lite offers an affordable path to the amazing universe of Switch games. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

For These Sword-Wielding Warriors, Medieval Battles Live On

To photograph an IRL Game of Thrones-style clash of armies, Alessandro D’Angelo avoided getting struck by swords, axes, and shields. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Novelist Takes Self-Driving to Its Illogical Conclusion

In John Marrs' sixth novel, *The Passengers*, a hacker traps eight people in self-driving cars—with results as revealing as they are ridiculous. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Silicon Valley's Secret Philosophers Should Share Their Work

Opinion: Tech giants must stop hiring philosophers as pawns, and allow them to make sense of the world tech is molding. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

You're Racing Toward a Wall. Should You Brake Hard—or Swerve?

Say you’re driving and come upon an obstacle. Is it best to slam on the brakes, turn, or start weaving? Here’s how to crunch the numbers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Yelp Is Overhauling Its App to Emphasize Personalization

Users can customize the app to reflect their stated preferences and lifestyles. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Jeffrey Epstein and the Power of Networks

The billionaire child rapist bought his way into an elite crowd of intellectuals that defined the last three decades of science, tech, and culture. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today’s Cartoon: VR Growing Pains

Parental supervision only goes so far. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

China Trade Spillover, LA’s Pollution by Block, and More News

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

Learn How to Fall With Climber Alex Honnold

What to wear, what to eat, how to fall during bouldering, and more from the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary *Free Solo*. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

New 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Footage Shows Rey Breaking Bad

Sure, you could dissect the new ‘Star Wars’ trailer frame by frame. But look at that double-lightsaber! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A History of Plans to Nuke Hurricanes (and Other Stuff Too)

If you think dropping a nuclear bomb into the eye of a hurricane is a bad idea, wait'll you see what they had in mind for the polar ice caps. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump’s Trade War Isn’t Just a US–China Problem

As companies explore manufacturing options outside China, the countries that stand to gain most from new business might still lose in the end. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

See How LA Belches Emissions, Block by Block

Researchers quantify the emissions of every road and building in the nearly 5,000 square miles of the Los Angeles metro area. Your city could be next. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Review: Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Is a Comfy, Utility-Minded E-Bike

Rad Power’s latest ride is a heavy, affordable electric cruiser. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

After Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Everything Changes

The release of Episode IX not only signals the end of the Skywalker saga but also spurs a whole new notion of just what Star Wars is. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Lambda School's For-Profit Plan to Solve Student Debt

The online institution offers a coding education in exchange for a share of post-graduation income. Does this tuition model benefit students—or investors? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ask the Know-It-Alls: How Do Machines Learn?

Don’t get swept away by the hype: Machine learning doesn’t make computers anything like people. No matter how "smart" they get, they still need us. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

I Tried to Become a Musician Using Apps and a Light-Up Piano

This musically challenged guinea pig is going to become an artist—or at least record one (sort of) song. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Sci-Fi Can Teach Computer Science About Ethics

Schools are adding ethics classes to their computer-science curricula. The reading assignments: science fiction. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

OpenAI Said Its Code Was Risky. Two Grads Recreated It Anyway

The artificial intelligence lab cofounded by Elon Musk said its software could too easily be adapted to crank out fake news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today’s Cartoon: Sky-High Delivery Service

Pickup, takeout, or drone? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Brazil's Plans for Gene-Edited Cows Got Scrapped—Here's Why

The country was going to start a herd of genetically dehorned cows. Then errors in the cows' DNA cropped up. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Jeopardy! Master is Making a Better Trivia Game

Ken Jennings is teaming up with the creator of *Magic* to launch *Half-Truth*, a game that will "make you feel smart when you play." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

While You Were Offline: Who Wants to See Sean Spicer’s Samba?

Not us, and not Tom Bergeron! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Razer Blade Pro 17 Review: The Best Large Gaming Laptop

Razer's latest 17-inch laptop offers desktop-grade gaming performance in a weighty but portable package. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bugatti's Centodieci, VW's Electric Dune Buggy, and More Cars News

Plus, an inside look at Netflix’s crazy new car show and Ford’s plan to gather data from college scooter riders. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Single Math Model Explains Many Mysteries of Vision

The first anatomically correct model of the visual cortex seeks to capture how the brain sees the world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

9 Best Cold-Brew Coffee Makers (2019)

Good cold-brewed coffee tastes like magic. Learn how to make it right—no barista necessary. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How To Get the Most Out of Your Smartphone Battery

If you treat your smartphone's battery right, you'll drive yourself a lot less crazy trying to find an outlet. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Hubbub Over Hubble

You can’t beat space telescopes for an unencumbered view of the cosmos. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Alleged 'Snake Oil' Crypto Firm Sues Over Boos at Black Hat

The paper being presented suggested that the two researchers had a method to quickly find large semiprime numbers and essentially break RSA-2048 and any other semiprime-based encryption. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nobody’s Watching the Best Giant-Monster Movies

"Colossal," "A Monster Calls," and "I Kill Giants" are terrific sci-fi films with weird, big themes. They all failed to connect with audiences. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Cryptocurrency Mining Employees Expose Nuclear Plant to Internet

Xbox eavesdropping, email scammers, and more of the week's top security news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

I Replaced My Oven With a Waffle Maker, and You Should Too

Dust off that waffle iron and enter a world of cooking that goes way beyond breakfast. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

REI Labor Day Sale: 26 Best Outdoor Deals for 2019

REI's annual Labor Day Sale has kicked off early, with deals on foldable kayaks, cargo bikes, headlamps, socks, and more. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Honda's New Airbag Catches Your Head to Save Your Brain

The automaker’s got a brand new bag, and it could reduce the chances of brain injury in some crashes by 75 percent. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Vaping May Have Killed Someone, Health Officials Say

An investigation into respiratory illnesses connected to e-cigs by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention turned up the first known death this week. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Amazon Fires and the Horrifying Science of Deforestation

At the core of Brazil's out-of-control fires in the Amazon is deforestation. Here's how human meddling fundamentally transforms a rainforest. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why the Amazon’s On Fire, a Robocall Fight, and More News

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

Pepe the Frog Means Something Different in Hong Kong—Right?

Pepe is popping up all over Hong Kong—on walls, in forums, in sticker packs for apps—as a symbol of resistance against an authoritarian state. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Twitter Trust and Safety Advisers Say They’re Being Ignored

Members of Twitter’s safety council say the company is keeping them in the dark and want to talk to CEO Jack Dorsey, in a letter obtained by WIRED. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Consumer Bureau's Reckless Plan for Debt Collection

Opinion: A CFPB proposal would create a quandary for consumers. Click and risk a computer virus, or don't click and miss a debt payment. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Sony Buys Studio Behind Its Awesome Spider-Man Game

The move furthers a trend of hardware manufacturers consolidating their brands by adding studios to their stable of first-party creators. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Travel Gear for Babies and Kids (Flights, Car Rides)

Traveling with babies, toddlers, or young kids is no picnic—even if food is involved. These accessories should help. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: You’ve Got Microplastics

WIRED’s Matt Simon joins the show to talk about microplastics—what they are, why they’re a nightmare, and whether you should fret about eating them. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

You Are Already Having Sex With Robots

Sex robots are here, and their AI-enabled pseudosexuality isn’t long behind. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Is Cyberwar? The Complete WIRED Guide

The threat of cyberwar looms over the future: a new dimension of conflict capable of leapfrogging borders and teleporting the chaos of war to civilians thousands of miles beyond its front. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Week's Cartoons: Terrible Passwords, Regulating Tech, and Failing Fast

For the ultimate in password security, try zen-factor authentication. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why the NFL's Field Goal Record Is Waiting to Be Smashed

Players, coaches, and scientists alike say that the current record of 64 yards is well shy of what humans are capable of kicking. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Fight Against Robocalls Gets Powerful New Allies

All the state attorneys general, along with 12 major companies, promise to finally make serious moves against robocalls. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Tugboat in Space, Microplastics In Your Water, and More News

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

Humans, More Than Drought, Are Fueling the Amazon's Flames

Economic activity appears to be causing the rainforest to burn, unlike the other epic fires ravaging the world. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Depth of Field: The Movie Poster Brexit Deserves

John MacDougall’s portrait-style capture of German chancellor Angela Merkel and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggests the allure of a spy thriller. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Spider-Man Swings Back to Sony—Unraveling the Universe

It's not about what's good for Spider-Man. It's about the fate of comic-book movies—which might be doomed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why People Keep Falling for Viral Hoaxes

It's not because they're stupid. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Hey Teachers, Get to Know Your Students' Preconceptions

People in an intro to physics class may make some basic errors, but that doesn't mean their ideas are bad. Effective teachers know to look deeper. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Queering Comics and Cosplay at Flame Con

Justin J Wee’s portraits highlight what it means to be queer and seen in the comics community. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Android 10 Privacy and Security Upgrades You Should Know About

Google's next big Android release will make you safer—especially in ways you can't see. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

7 Best TV Streaming Devices for 2019 (4K and HD)

We recommend the best media streaming devices for 4K HDR or HD TVs from Roku, Google, Apple, and Amazon. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Gives up Sweets: New OS Is Just Called Android 10

Bucking tradition, the next version of Google's mobile operating system will not be named after a dessert. Google is also changing the logo from green to black. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Ethics of Hiding Your Data From the Machines

It’s one thing to try to keep personal information from Facebook. But what if a company is going to use it to save people’s lives? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Shh! No Hacking the Census in the Library

Opinion: Millions of folks filling out the 2020 Census on public library computers also are putting themselves at risk. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Beautiful Potential of Never-Ending Bachelor Parties

More than a third of millennials slip ’n’ slide into debt to attend bachelor/ette parties. Thanks to group texts, the party never stops. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

8 Best Laptops and Tablets for Students (2019 Back to School)

Whether you plan to crush that term paper or immerse yourself in research, these college-ready computers will help you excel. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Here Come the Space Tugs, Ready to Tidy Up Earth's Orbits

SpaceX is teaming up with the maker of a space tugboat, which would nudge satellites around, clean up space junk, and do other orbital housekeeping. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Swatting Is a Deadly Problem—Here's the Solution

Seattle has a no-brainer solution: If you're afraid of being swatted, list your address in a registry that police can check. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today's Cartoon: Regulating Tech, the Hard Way

When a CEO’s desires are … unconventional. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

For Young Female Coders, Internship Interviews Can Be Toxic

In a survey conducted by Girls Who Code, teen female engineers report that even their very first encounters with tech companies raised red flags. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

You’ve Been Drinking Microplastics, But Don’t Worry—Yet

A new WHO report says drinking microplastic particles isn't yet a threat to human health. But we need way more research. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Potent Cancer Therapy, an Instagram Hoax, and More News

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

Ford’s Bid for Safer Scooters? Tracking College Kids

Partnering with the university, Ford-owned Spin is gathering data from its scooters to see where things get dangerous, and how to keep riders safe. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

An Old Instagram Hoax Fools a Bunch of Celebrities

Instagram users like Usher, Martha Stewart, and Rick Perry posted a meme warning about a new rule that doesn't actually exist. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Raspberry Pi 4 Review: A Powerful New Pi

You can buy the latest Raspberry Pi as a Desktop PC Kit if you want, making it more useful than ever. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Cost of Rising Seas: More Than $400 Billion (and Lots of Angst)

Coastal US cities will need massive new infrastructure to protect against climate change—and someone has to pay the bill. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Netflix's Hyperdrive Is American Ninja Warrior for Cars

The new show pits amateur drivers against a plethora of pitfalls, from a giant seesaw to a "rail slide." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ Review: It's Too Much Phone, But We Love It

Overkill has never been so beautiful. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why a Promising, Potent Cancer Therapy Isn't Used in the US

Carbon ion radiation therapy is being used to blast tumors all over the world. Just not in the country that invented it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

There’s a Thriving Market for Human Body Parts on Instagram

Users quietly buy and sell human skulls, decorated and sold by macabre enthusiasts. Is the underground marketplace just a microcosm of our colonial past? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Accused of Liberal Bias, Facebook Allows Ads With ... Tubes

Facebook will now allow ads depicting “medical tubes connected to the human body,” in response to complaints from anti-abortion groups. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today's Cartoon: Fail Whales

If at first you don’t succeed, find a venture capitalist. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Firefox and Chrome Fight Back Against Kazakhstan's Spying

The Central Asian country’s government has repeatedly threatened to monitor its citizens’ internet activities. Google and Mozilla aren’t having it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook’s New Privacy Feature Comes With a Loophole

"Off-Facebook Activity" will give users more control over their data, but Facebook needs up to 48 hours to aggregate your information into a format it can share with advertisers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Disney+ Brandishes Its Weapon: An Infinity Gauntlet of Brands

While everyone else was yelling about chicken sandwiches, Disney assembled its forces to fire the first shot in the Streaming Wars. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Dangers of Vaping, a Texas Ransomware Attack, and More News

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

A Huge Ransomware Attack Messes With Texas

A coordinated strike against 23 local governments is called the largest such hack from a single source. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Vaping May Harm Your Blood Flow—Even Without Nicotine

Inhaling e-cigarette vapor alone had an immediate, negative impact on the vascular systems of first-time vapers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Think Video on Your Phone Is Slow? It’s Not Your Imagination

A study by Northeastern University researchers found that major wireless carriers sometimes limit video to DVD-quality, even on some “unlimited” plans. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

10 Best Wireless Earbuds for Working Out (2019)

Looking for a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, buds to help you rock your inner jock? We have you covered. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Lightning YubiKey Is Here to Kill Passwords on Your iPhone

First promised back in January, the first YubiKey for iOS will help cut down on painful password clutter starting... now. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mass Shootings May Be Contagious. Can We Contain Them?

Mounting evidence suggests mass shootings could spread like a virus, and the media is a vector. Changing how news outlets report on these tragedies could help. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today's Cartoon: The Internet of Things That Listen In

Who needs wiretaps when you have smart appliances? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Altruism Still Fuels the Web. Businesses Love to Exploit It

How open source projects reveal technology's free rider problem. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Lens, Augmented Reality, and the Future of Learning

Why take a boring selfie in front of the Mona Lisa when you can use AR to dive deep into it? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

VR Could Be the Most Powerful Teaching Tool Since the PC

With new self-contained headsets on the market like the Oculus Rift S, it's easier than ever to integrate them into a classroom environment. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

NASA's Next Martian Rover Is Almost Ready to Rock

The all-terrain bot will use its 7-foot-long, turret-tipped arm to drill core samples from the red planet's surface, searching for signs of life. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Essential Gear for Surviving Freshman Year

Dorm living is a riot, but the close quarters can be stifling. Carve out some extra "me space" with these goods. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Top 3 Computers for Introducing Your Kids to Comp Sci

With these clever kits, elementary schoolers can get in-depth, hands-on experience with the tech they'll someday use to "make the world a better place." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bananas in Crisis, Aggressive Social Spiders, and More News

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

China Attacks Hong Kong Protesters With Fake Social Posts

Twitter and Facebook say they’ve taken down misinformation campaigns from China that cast pro-democracy activists as ISIS members and cockroaches. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

You Can Jailbreak Your iPhone Again (But Maybe You Shouldn’t)

Apple reintroduced a previously fixed bug in iOS 12.4, which has led to a jailbreak revival. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Melting Glaciers Are Helping Capture Carbon

Glaciers melting under the weight of global warming can help sequester carbon, making such watersheds a previously unrecognized CO~2~ sink. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Want to Burn $9 Million to Go 236 MPH? Try the New Bugatti

The Bugatti Centodieci pays homage to the EB110, and packs 1,600 horsepower into a W16 engine (basically two V8s). Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Beware the Epiphany-Industrial Complex

The 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment may have been thoroughly debunked, but its influence lives on in facile TED talks and interpretations of science that purport to deliver insights into the human condition. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Reddit Now Lets You Livestream. What Could Go Wrong?

The platform is running a weeklong experiment called RPAN to see how Redditors use new livestreaming capabilities. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Colonies of Aggressive, Social Spiders Boom After a Hurricane

Add skittering groups of extra-bold spiders to the list of post-storm delights. As if flooded homes and downed trees aren't enough. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today's Cartoon: If You Thought Robocalls Were Bad…

The moral of the story is, don't pick up the phone. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Uber’s $5 Billion Loss, Boeing’s 787 Trouble, and More Car News

Plus: A crippled plane lands in a cornfield, beam-bedeviled bus terminal reopens, and a clever license plate goes awry. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Alt-Meat Trounces Animal Meat's Massive Inefficiencies

Opinion: Animal meat production is slow, rigid, and wasteful. Plant- and cell-based meat production is swift, nimble, and sustainable. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

To Power AI, This Startup Built a Really, Really Big Chip

Many computer chips are smaller than your fingernail. Cerebras' new chip for AI systems is bigger than a standard iPad. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Fungus Could Wipe Out the Banana Forever

Tropical Race 4 has spread to the region where most exported bananas are grown. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Dive Into the Existential Escapism of the Fish Tube

The salmon-shooter is the latest—and darkest—in a long line of "I don't wanna be here" memes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Upstart Crossword Puzzle Builders Get Their Point Across (and Down)

Here's the answer key to the crossword puzzle featured in our September issue. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Poem on the Statue of Liberty Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Ken Cuccinelli, the acting director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, thinks the poem on the Statue of Liberty could use a rewrite. Yes, really. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Form Swim Goggles Review: Fitness Tracking at the Pool

Form is moving the swim watch from your wrist to your face. Our review of its fitness-tracking augmented reality goggles. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Major Proof Shows How to Approximate Numbers Like Pi

The ancient Greeks wondered when irrational numbers, like pi, can be represented with fractions. Two mathematicians now have a complete answer. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Amazon Says It Can Detect Fear on Your Face. You Scared?

The company updates its Rekognition suite with an algorithm that can tell if you’re afraid. Researchers say such emotion detectors don’t work very well. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Brief History of Vanity License Plates Gone Wrong

The stories might sound unbelievable, but they’re all real—and a cautionary tale for anyone who wants to get clever at the DMV. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Robot Coffee Tastes Great, But at What Cost? (About $5)

Coffee Haus makes coffee drinks 100 times an hour in its robotic kiosks. No humans required. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Sun Spotting

NASA’s Parker probe is headed to the center of the solar system to figure out what drives the solar wind. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Facebook's Voice Transcripts Were More Invasive Than Amazon's

The Capital One hacker, a Bluetooth vulnerability, and more of the week's top security news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

When Tech Moguls Act Like Galactic Overlords

In Max Gladstone's new novel *Empress of Forever*, technology controls everyone. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Gaming Mouse for 2019 (WIRED Tested, Wireless, Cheap)

Whether you're into esports or casual fragging, these are the best corded and wireless gaming mice we've tested. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

VW's ID Buggy Is an Electric Dune Dominator

The concept car remixed the past to show where a very fun future of driving could be headed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Back-to-School Sales for 2019: Best Tech Deals We Could Find

We combed through this weekend's back-to-school deals for bargains on great tech and dorm room essentials. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

What Does Amazon's 'Top Brand' Badge Actually Even Mean?

Amazon is experimenting with yet another mysterious badge to help shoppers sort through the millions of choices its marketplace offers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Land a Busted Airliner in a Russian Cornfield

A Ural Airlines plane executed an emergency landing after a bird strike, summoning memories of 2009's "Miracle on the Hudson." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Disney Is Finally Taking On Account Sharers

With help from the cable industry, Disney is trying to stop account sharing on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple Puts the AR in 'Art' (and in 'Transparent Sky-Being')

The company’s newly launched augmented-reality walks may only be available in five cities, but [AR]T Walk creates wildly ambitious deployments of public art. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Even Physics Textbooks Tend to Get Friction Slightly Wrong

No matter what that Intro to Physics book says, you can't calculate the "work done by friction." Nope. Doesn't work. Don't even try it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Smart Prison Initiative Pairing Inmates With Rescue Dogs

Since 2016, Pawsitive Change has transformed the lives of hundreds of violent offenders and helped pets find permanent homes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nintendo Is Taking Down YouTube Archives of Its Music

Though the company has the right to do that, this is a huge bummer for gamers who want to hear their favorite tunes. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Domino's and the Web are Failing the Disabled

Opinion: A potential Supreme Court case over ordering pizza could exclude 49 million Americans from the 21st century. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Josh Hawley Says Tech Enables 'Some of the Worst of America'

From social media addiction to antitrust regulation, the freshman senator from Missouri wants to take on Big Tech in big ways. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Adobe Fresco for iPad: Price, First Look, Release Date

We dabbled with Adobe’s new drawing app, which aims to be a one-stop shop for aspiring and professional digital artists. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gadget Lab Podcast: The Dirty Wars Inside Google

WIRED senior writer Nitasha Tiku dives deep into her September cover story about internal turmoil at Google, the so-called happiest company in tech. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Surprise! Uber and Lyft Do Not Like NYC’s New Ride-Hail Rules

The regulations are particularly less than ideal for the companies because New York is among their largest urban markets. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Reality TV Meets Crowdsourced Medicine in Netflix's Diagnosis

The seven-episode show falls somewhere between Dateline-ish daytime television and a nerdy online social experiment. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Bonkers Tech That Detects Lightning 6,000 Miles Away

If lightning strikes near the North Pole, and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Yes, because a global sensor network is always listening. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Second Life Is Plagued by Security Flaws, Ex-Employee Says

A former infosec director at Linden Lab alleges the company mishandled user data and turned a blind eye to simulated sex acts involving children. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Rocket-Catchin' Copter, a Radioactive Russian Cloud, and More News

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

Depth of Field: Where Is Jay-Z Taking the NFL?

The rapper-entrepreneur and pro football have a new partnership. But it might be built on illusion. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

AI Algorithms Need FDA-Style Drug Trials

Opinion: Algorithms cause permanent side effects on society. They need clinical tests. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Catch Rockets With a Helicopter? Yep, That's the Plan

SpaceX was the first to bring a booster back from space and use it again. Other companies are now following in its footsteps—kind of. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

10 Best Laptops for 2019 (MacBook, Chromebook, Windows 10)

These are the best Windows 10 Notebooks, MacBooks, and Chromebooks WIRED has tested. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Truckers Gain More Freedom, Thanks to Tech’s Watchful Eye

Proposed federal rules would give truckers more leeway in taking breaks—because regulators already know when drivers are driving and not driving. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

At Twitter, It Seems No One Can Hear the Screams

Twitter’s brass at an event this week struggled to balance the platform’s reputation for viral rage with the conversational mecca it wants to become. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Actually, Gender-Neutral Pronouns Can Change a Culture

In 2012 a non-gendered pronoun dropped into Swedish discourse. Today it's widely used—and it's nudging people to see the world a little differently. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Strange Radioactive Cloud Likely Came From Russia

In 2017 a plume of radioactive gas wafted across Europe. A study now shows it probably stemmed from a nuclear accident in southern Russia. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Assistant Now Lets You Send Reminders to Other People

Hey Google, is this the future of passive-aggressive exchanges at home? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Internet Needs Tumblr More Than Ever

It might be the last place that's not a wretched hive of scum and villainy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Arctic Plastic Pollution, a Hacker Joke Gone Wrong, and More News

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

Kostya and Me: How Sam Patten Got Ensnared in Mueller’s Probe

A political consultant crosses paths with Konstantin Kilimnik, Paul Manafort, and Cambridge Analytica, then becomes part of the Russia investigation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How President Trump Scooped Me on a Google Story

Kevin Cernekee, a conservative firebrand inside Google, kept a low public profile. Then, WIRED's reporting propelled him to Fox News—and Trump's tweets. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Microplastics Are Blowing Into the Pristine Arctic

In snow samples collected across the Arctic and Europe, researchers find tens of thousands of microplastic particles per liter of snow—even in remote areas. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

DeepMind's Losses and the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Alphabet’s DeepMind unit, conqueror of Go and other games, is losing lots of money. Continued deficits could imperil investments in AI. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Dell XPS 13 (2019) Review: A Great Compact Laptop

With that dreaded nose cam fixed, the Dell latest XPS 13 is an ultraportable delight to use. Read our full laptop review. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

3 Animals Hurt By the New Endangered Species Act

These three creatures illustrate the harm that could come from the loss of protections, which the Trump administration announced Monday. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

No More Screen Time! The Navy Reverts to Physical Throttles

The Navy will eliminate touchscreen controls in destroyers after reports found that many sailors did not know how to work them, contributing to accidents. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

WIRED Takes a Good Hard Look at Dick Pics

The dick pic—so commonplace, so controversial—has undeniable cultural importance, but media coverage of it tends to strike a single chord: “Ew, bad.” Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Tax Credit Fueled the Solar Energy Boom. Now It's in Limbo

A federal subsidy that helped launch the US solar industry is about to expire. The industry is likely to stumble without some replacement. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple "Service" Alerts for DIY iPhone Battery Swaps Are a Blow Against Right to Repair

A report from iFixIt finds that a "Service" alert pops up if you try to swap your own iPhone battery, even if that battery works perfectly fine. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Penn Jillette Performed a Séance at a Steven Spielberg Party

Then the 'E.T.' director came really close to screwing it up. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Desperate Race to Neutralize a Lethal Superbug Yeast

*Candida auris* spreads explosively in hospitals, but little is known about its origins. Figuring that out could help prevent a pandemic. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Allbirds Steps Into Apparel with Sustainable Socks

They’re made from a new proprietary yarn and meant to keep your feet sweat-free, whether you're wearing Allbirds' ubiquitous shoes or not. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Snap Bets Its Future on a Stylish New Pair of Spectacles

The camera-enabled sunglasses get a face-lift, a second camera, and a few new viewing powers. It's all part of Snap's plan to dominate augmented reality. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Lightning Strikes in an Arctic Gone Bizarro

Some rather peculiar weather over the weekend struck 300 miles from the North Pole. Here’s why that may be the new normal. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

WFH: Chinese Engineers Abroad Come Back

As companies like Alibaba and apps like WeChat took off, China’s startup scene began to exert a growing pull on Chinese engineers overseas. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Biomechanical Perfection of Simone Biles in Flight

Behold the triple double: The gymnast’s precise control of her body as she moves through space sets her apart. Add tremendous strength and speed, and you’ve got a champion. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Three Years of Misery Inside Google, the Happiest Company in Tech

Sexual harassment. Hate speech. Employee walkouts. The Silicon Valley giant is trapped in a war against itself. And there’s no end in sight. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Many Uber and Lyft Drivers Are in Recalled Cars?

The Center for Auto Safety wants ride-hail companies to crack down on drivers whose cars have been recalled. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Ebola Is Now Curable. Here’s How the New Treatments Work

Officials cut short a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo after two treatments appear to greatly increase patients' survival rates. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

People Are Tweeting About Videogames Now More Than Ever

Also, here's the first trailer for Apple TV+'s Jennifer Aniston-Reese Witherspoon show. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Newfound Neuron Might Help Keep the Brain's Cells in Sync

The discovery of a clock-like cell in mouse brains adds a new twist to the debate over how information travels across neurons. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Star Wars News: But Really, What Are Sith Troopers?

One fan site has a theory. Also, the onslaught of rumors about the ending of 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' continues. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Photographer Made a Working Replica of NASA’s Moon Camera

Cole Rise sold a startup, designed the first Instagram logo, and became obsessed with creating a copy of the Apollo 11 camera. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

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