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An Eruption at Rinjani in Indonesia Traps Hundreds of Tourists

An unexpectedly powerful explosion from Barujari at Rinjani prompted evacuations of over 1,000 tourists, with some still possibly in danger. The post An Eruption at Rinjani in Indonesia Traps Hundreds of Tourists appeared first on WIRED .

Believe It or Not, AOL Has an Awesome New Idea About Email

The new Alto Dashboard brings all the magical smarts of Google Now to your many disparate email addresses. The post Believe It or Not, AOL Has an Awesome New Idea About Email appeared first on WIRED .

Gravity Sketch’s Wild VR App Will Let You Draw in Mid-Air

Gravity Sketch's new VR app turns your living room into a sketchpad. The post Gravity Sketch’s Wild VR App Will Let You Draw in Mid-Air appeared first on WIRED .

Here’s Everything You Need to Watch on Netflix in October

From Big Whiskey, Wyoming to Bible camp, Netflix has the movies you need to escape to a more light-hearted vision of America next month. The post Here's Everything You Need to Watch on Netflix in October appeared first on WIRED .

The Beauty and Perils of Konglish, the Korean-English Hybrid

Konglish words look Korean, but sound distinctly English. The post The Beauty and Perils of Konglish, the Korean-English Hybrid appeared first on WIRED .

Cape Watch: Look Out for Doctor Strange in Avengers: Infinity War

This week we got a lot of news about the upcoming Doctor Strange movie (and what will come after it). Also, some quick glimpses of Spidey and the Flash. The post Cape Watch: Look Out for Doctor Strange in Avengers: Infinity War appeared first on WIRED .

An Intriguing Link Between Police Shootings and Black Voter Registration

The number one determinant of high rates of fatal police shootings of black Americans is the percentage of eligible black Americans registered to vote. The post An Intriguing Link Between Police Shootings and Black Voter Registration appeared first on WIRED .

Wasteland: The Mad Max Festival That Makes Burning Man Look Lame

It's called the "world's largest post-apocalyptic festival." And it's probably too intense for you. The post Wasteland: The Mad Max Festival That Makes Burning Man Look Lame appeared first on WIRED .

WIRED Book Club: Picking Apart the Satisfying, Uncheesy End of Three-Body Problem

Three bodies in the WIRED Book Club talk religion and science in the final act of Liu Cixin's mind-bending book. The post WIRED Book Club: Picking Apart the Satisfying, Uncheesy End of Three-Body Problem appeared first on WIRED .

The South Hills Crossbill Is Evolving in a Seriously Bizarre Way

In the pine forests of Idaho, a bird called the South Hills crossbill is waging one seriously bizarre evolutionary war. The post The South Hills Crossbill Is Evolving in a Seriously Bizarre Way appeared first on WIRED .

The Furniture in This Store Fits Together Like a Giant, 3-D Puzzle

Bureau Spectacular deconstructs buildings and furniture. The post The Furniture in This Store Fits Together Like a Giant, 3-D Puzzle appeared first on WIRED .

ReflexLOLogy: Inside the Groan-Inducing World of Pun Competitions

Our writer dove into the linguistic thunderdome of wordplay battles. The English language will never be the same. The post ReflexLOLogy: Inside the Groan-Inducing World of Pun Competitions appeared first on WIRED .

Nintendo 64 Came Out 20 Years Ago. Here’s How a Teenaged Me Reviewed It

After playing Super Mario 64 in September of 1996, I rushed to write down all of my thoughts in my fanzine. The post Nintendo 64 Came Out 20 Years Ago. Here’s How a Teenaged Me Reviewed It appeared first on WIRED .

5 Awesome Home-Theater Setups for Under $500

Five C-notes doesn't just get you a TV. It gets you a TV, a Roku, a Chromecast, a soundbar, and money left over for pizza. The post 5 Awesome Home-Theater Setups for Under $500 appeared first on WIRED .

Electric Bicycles Sure Look Dopey. But Not This Beauty

Who says an e-bike has to look like a bike? The post Electric Bicycles Sure Look Dopey. But Not This Beauty appeared first on WIRED .

BlackBerry’s Rise and Fall in 10 Phones

The company announced Wednesday that it finally, officially would stop designing and producing its own smartphones. The post BlackBerry's Rise and Fall in 10 Phones appeared first on WIRED .

Folks, TV May Have Reached Peak Millennial Slacker-Com

Netflix's most recent streaming series is just the latest in a long line of stories about young people trying to figure themselves out. Is it too much? The post Folks, TV May Have Reached Peak Millennial Slacker-Com appeared first on WIRED .

Tech Giants Team Up to Keep AI From Getting Out of Hand

Say hello to the Partnership on Artificial Intelligence to Benefit People and Society. The post Tech Giants Team Up to Keep AI From Getting Out of Hand appeared first on WIRED .