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Hack Brief: Yahoo Looks Set to Confirm a Big, Old Data Breach

The company is reportedly about to admit that a four-year-old collection 200 million user accounts up for sale on the dark web is real, stolen data. The post Hack Brief: Yahoo Looks Set to Confirm a Big, Old Data Breach appeared first on WIRED .

The New Ghost in the Shell Teasers Are Truly Hair-Raising

These 10-second promos for Scarlett Johansson's forthcoming manga adaptation are very, very bold and very, very bald. The post The New Ghost in the Shell Teasers Are Truly Hair-Raising appeared first on WIRED .

Cape Watch: Is Thor’s Roommate Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

After a few weeks chock full of news about DC movies, the Internet's attentions have returned to Marvel. Here's what's going on with all your fave Avengers. The post Cape Watch: Is Thor's Roommate Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe? appeared first on WIRED .

Hillary Clinton Stops By Between Two Ferns, Takes on Trump

The presidential candidate appeared on the satirical talk show to discuss the economy, pantsuits, and power ties. The post Hillary Clinton Stops By Between Two Ferns , Takes on Trump appeared first on WIRED .

To Save the Oceans, These Guys Are Turning to Sci-Fi

How do you make people care about oceans? Hit them right in the nerd. The post To Save the Oceans, These Guys Are Turning to Sci-Fi appeared first on WIRED .

A Concept Gadget Gives Digital Currency That Real Money Feel

Scrip is designed to explore how we might interact more meaningfully with our digital currency. The post A Concept Gadget Gives Digital Currency That Real Money Feel appeared first on WIRED .

WIRED Pilot Program: Pitch

This soapy, emotional drama about a female Major League Baseball pitcher is the first broadcast network show about sports in a decade. The post WIRED Pilot Program: Pitch appeared first on WIRED .

Carrots Won’t Help You Read This Headline

Eat them anyway . The post Carrots Won't Help You Read This Headline appeared first on WIRED .

Here’s Your First Look at Tesla’s New Autopilot and UI

Tesla says this update, Version 8.0, is the most significant refresh of the user interface since it launched the Model S in 2014. The post Here's Your First Look at Tesla's New Autopilot and UI appeared first on WIRED .

This VR Headset Makes All Your iPhone Videos 3-D

Elsewhere's $50 headset is a new way to see the world---and watch Netflix. The post This VR Headset Makes All Your iPhone Videos 3-D appeared first on WIRED .

The Next Big Idea May Be Growing Far From Silicon Valley

True product breakthroughs now come from places and people that are typically overlooked by Silicon Valley---and maybe they always have. The post The Next Big Idea May Be Growing Far From Silicon Valley appeared first on WIRED .

The Muddled Link Between Booze and Cancer

Alcohol’s potential health benefits may have been grossly oversold by industry-funded research—distracting consumers from the realities of cancer risk. The post The Muddled Link Between Booze and Cancer appeared first on WIRED .

The Couple Behind HBO’s Westworld Want to Know What Is Wrong With Us All

Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy have been married since 2009. In their new HBO series, the TV veterans explore AI, violence, and what is wrong with humanity. The post The Couple Behind HBO's Westworld Want to Know What Is Wrong With Us All appeared first on WIRED .

Don’t Let Yourself Get Too Close to Event[0]’s AI

In Event[0] , a new game by independent developer Ocelot Society, you'll have to talk to---and bond with---a chatty AI in order to find your way home. The post Don't Let Yourself Get Too Close to Event[0]' s AI appeared first on WIRED .

Check Out an Incredible Tome of Ralph McQuarrie’s Star Wars Art

This 20-pound, two-volume collection contains hundreds of works from the iconic artist, who created some of the saga's most beloved characters. The post Check Out an Incredible Tome of Ralph McQuarrie's Star Wars Art appeared first on WIRED .

WIRED Book Club: Three-Body Problem Is as Enjoyable as It Is Confusing

We're enjoying 'The Three-Body Problem' but, midway through, we're feeling kinda stumped. The post WIRED Book Club: Three-Body Problem Is as Enjoyable as It Is Confusing appeared first on WIRED .

Tech Giants Team Up to Fix Typography’s Biggest Problem

Imagine a font that looks great on any device, in any orientation, on any platform... The post Tech Giants Team Up to Fix Typography's Biggest Problem appeared first on WIRED .

Review: Breville Fast Slow Pro

Pressure cookers are enjoying a mini-renaissance. We test the Fast Slow Pro from the premium kitchen brand Breville. The post Review: Breville Fast Slow Pro appeared first on WIRED .

HP Has Added DRM to Its Ink Cartridges. Not Even Kidding

DRM will help HP make more money, but makes life frustrating for consumers. The post HP Has Added DRM to Its Ink Cartridges. Not Even Kidding appeared first on WIRED .

This Volcano Photo Is Fire—or Lava, if We’re Being Technical

One photographer's volcano obsession paid off with the perfect lava shot. The post This Volcano Photo Is Fire—or Lava, if We’re Being Technical appeared first on WIRED .

WIRED Pilot Program: Lethal Weapon

The television remake of the '80s action film series can't get out of the shadow of its source material. The post WIRED Pilot Program: Lethal Weapon appeared first on WIRED .

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Needs to Get a Lot Crazier—And Soon

The good news is that ABC's street-level Marvel show always loses its restraint at some point, so it should be back in nutso form soon. The post Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Needs to Get a Lot Crazier—And Soon appeared first on WIRED .

Need a 2016 Election Antidote? Try Welcome to Night Vale

Two volumes of transcripts covering the hit fiction podcast's first 50 episodes—and the political material is a perfect getaway from current events. The post Need a 2016 Election Antidote? Try Welcome to Night Vale appeared first on WIRED .

How to Make Sitting on a Train More Like Sitting at a Bar

The idea, should railway companies adopt it, is that by encouraging a more upright kind of commuting posture, more passengers can more have seats. The post How to Make Sitting on a Train More Like Sitting at a Bar appeared first on WIRED .

Playing Rez Infinite‘s Gorgeous, Trippy ‘Area X’

An all-new level designed for virtual reality expands the beautiful world of Rez for PlayStation VR. The post Playing Rez Infinite 's Gorgeous, Trippy 'Area X' appeared first on WIRED .

Apple’s Probably Not Gonna Buy McLaren, But It Should

The British automaker and racing outfit has the engineering expertise that could get Apple's software on the road. The post Apple's Probably Not Gonna Buy McLaren, But It Should appeared first on WIRED .

Zuckerberg and Chan Promise $3 Billion For Curing Disease

The Facebook founder and his wife, a pediatrician, say they will invest $3 billion to cure all diseases in our children's lifetimes. The post Zuckerberg and Chan Promise $3 Billion For Curing Disease appeared first on WIRED .

That Brilliant Emmys Telecast Has Us Jonesing for Fall TV

On this week's WIRED Culture podcast we're talking about just how great TV is right now. (And it really is!) The post That Brilliant Emmys Telecast Has Us Jonesing for Fall TV appeared first on WIRED .