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Westworld Isn’t Great Science Fiction, But It’s Great Television

The new HBO series is based on a 1973 movie of the same name. Its latest incarnation is a vast improvement over the original. The post Westworld Isn't Great Science Fiction, But It's Great Television appeared first on WIRED .

Katamari Damacy Creator’s New Game Is Overwhelming Insanity

Keita Takahashi's game <em>Alphabet</em> says it's for "1 to 26 players." I found out the hard way that it wasn't a joke. The post Katamari Damacy Creator's New Game Is Overwhelming Insanity appeared first on WIRED .

Google Work Apps Gain New Powers, But Microsoft Still Rules

Google Apps for Work is now G Suite. That and a few new features won't change its enterprise prospects much. The post Google Work Apps Gain New Powers, But Microsoft Still Rules appeared first on WIRED .

Security News This Week: FBI Finds Hackers Poking Around More Voter Registry Sites

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: FBI Finds Hackers Poking Around More Voter Registry Sites appeared first on WIRED .

Buying Guide: 14 Essentials for Your Next Solo Road Trip

A bunch of things you might consider taking on your next solo road trip to make it less of a non-stop grind. The post Buying Guide: 14 Essentials for Your Next Solo Road Trip appeared first on WIRED .

While You Were Offline: Wonder Woman Comes Out and Portland Turns on Portlandia

Also, you have to get up pretty early in the morning to catch Donald Trump's sex tape tweets. The post While You Were Offline: Wonder Woman Comes Out and Portland Turns on Portlandia appeared first on WIRED .

Commuter Gondolas Are Coming to America. Probably. Maybe?

Austin gets weird in a brand new way. The post Commuter Gondolas Are Coming to America. Probably. Maybe? appeared first on WIRED .

This Concept Drone Will Drive You Up the Wall—Literally

The Ventooz is a wall-climbing, person-carrying robot. The post This Concept Drone Will Drive You Up the Wall—Literally appeared first on WIRED .

‘Twitch Prime’ Adds Gaming Goodies to Amazon Prime Benefits

Ad-free viewing, free channel subscriptions, and game discounts are now available to Amazon Prime customers. The post 'Twitch Prime' Adds Gaming Goodies to Amazon Prime Benefits appeared first on WIRED .

Space Photos of the Week: This Binary Star Will Outshine You Twice

Space photos of the week, September 25 — October 1, 2016. The post Space Photos of the Week: This Binary Star Will Outshine You Twice appeared first on WIRED .

Using Math to Repair a 650-Year-Old Masterpiece

The author shows how new mathematical techniques can be used to revitalize a 650-year-old work of art. The post Using Math to Repair a 650-Year-Old Masterpiece appeared first on WIRED .

The Definitive Ranking of Tim Burton Movies—From Miss Peregrine on Up

Don't even argue with us. The post The Definitive Ranking of Tim Burton Movies—From Miss Peregrine on Up appeared first on WIRED .

NYC’s Ugliest Train Station Will Soon Look Like This

Plans to redevelop New York City's Penn Station have loomed for decades. Now it's really happening. The post NYC’s Ugliest Train Station Will Soon Look Like This appeared first on WIRED .

Everyone’s Going to Mars! And the Week’s Other Big News

We're proud to bring NextDraft—the most righteous, most essential newsletter on the web—to WIRED.com. The post Everyone's Going to Mars! And the Week's Other Big News appeared first on WIRED .

Earthquake Swarm at Iceland’s Katla Volcano Raises Alert Status to Yellow

A new earthquake swarm at Iceland's Katla has become intense enough for officials to raise the alert status at the ice-capped volcano. The post Earthquake Swarm at Iceland's Katla Volcano Raises Alert Status to Yellow appeared first on WIRED .

Happy Droughtiversary, California!

October 1st is the beginning of California's water year. Here's how the state's water situation is currently looking. The post Happy Droughtiversary, California! appeared first on WIRED .