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Donald Trump: So Hot at New York Comic Con Right Now

Based on some of the Trump-related collectibles on the NYCC floor, the Donald is clearly a fandom menace. The post Donald Trump: So Hot at New York Comic Con Right Now appeared first on WIRED .

What Should We Call Shia LaBeouf’s Comeback? The ReShiaval? The ReBeouf?

Between the new 'American Honey' and his forthcoming John McEnroe biopic, we're ready for a return to the Shia. The post What Should We Call Shia LaBeouf's Comeback? The ReShiaval? The ReBeouf? appeared first on WIRED .

In the VP Debate, Mike Pence Got Implicit Bias Pretty Wrong

It's not racism, not demeaning, and worth understanding---especially if you want to fix it. The post In the VP Debate, Mike Pence Got Implicit Bias Pretty Wrong appeared first on WIRED .

Nerds Over Cattle: How Food Technology Will Save the World

The solution to both of the big problems in food technology—how we're going to feed a burgeoning population and what we're going to do about climate change—is simple: plant-based protein. The post Nerds Over Cattle: How Food Technology Will Save the World appeared first on WIRED .

Instagram Got a New Office. It Looks Like Instagram

Instagram's new offices looks like the app. The post Instagram Got a New Office. It Looks Like Instagram appeared first on WIRED .

The Quest to Make Porn Sites More Secure

The porn industry goes all in on HTTPS. The post The Quest to Make Porn Sites More Secure appeared first on WIRED .

It’s Time to Make the Clemency System Less Opaque

Prisoners who apply for clemency don't know why some pleas are rejected and some sail through. Shining on a light on the system could help make the justice system fairer to everyone. The post It’s Time to Make the Clemency System Less Opaque appeared first on WIRED .

What Happens When a Space Observatory Goes Rogue

Green Bank observatory has helped pave the path for other federal scientific facilities that the government will later leave behind. The post What Happens When a Space Observatory Goes Rogue appeared first on WIRED .

Even a Fake Clinton Foundation Hack Can Do Serious Damage

A purported data dump from the Clinton Foundation seems to be bogus, but still served its purpose. The post Even a Fake Clinton Foundation Hack Can Do Serious Damage appeared first on WIRED .

You’d Better Listen to These Albums in October

If you don't, we will rewire your stereo so that it plays Inner Circle's "Bad Boys" forever. So whatcha gonna do? The post You'd Better Listen to These Albums in October appeared first on WIRED .

Lockheed’s Hybrid Airship Is Part Blimp, Part Hovercraft, No Hot Air

The Hybrid Airship combines the upsides of the airship with the ability of a hovercraft. The post Lockheed’s Hybrid Airship Is Part Blimp, Part Hovercraft, No Hot Air appeared first on WIRED .

Russian Stuntman Drives a Car Into the Sea Because SAFETY

The government channels 'The Fast and the Furious' to promote traffic safety. The post Russian Stuntman Drives a Car Into the Sea Because SAFETY appeared first on WIRED .

How Laptops Have Evolved to Be as Brawny as Desktops

Over the past two years, laptops of all stripes have grown phenomenally more powerful. The post How Laptops Have Evolved to Be as Brawny as Desktops appeared first on WIRED .

The New Sony RX100 Camera Adds the World’s Fastest Autofocus

If you need the fastest-focusing compact camera around, look no further than the new Sony RX100 V. The post The New Sony RX100 Camera Adds the World's Fastest Autofocus appeared first on WIRED .

The FBI Wants To Crack Another Dead Terrorist’s Locked iPhone

Minnesota knife attacker Dahir Adan's iPhone remains locked---just like the one that sparked a feud between the Bureau and Apple earlier this year. The post The FBI Wants To Crack Another Dead Terrorist's Locked iPhone appeared first on WIRED .

Meet Noto, Google’s Free Font for More Than 800 Languages

You know when someone texts you and some characters shows up as rectangles? Those rectangles are called tofu. Google wants to do away with them for good. The post Meet Noto, Google’s Free Font for More Than 800 Languages appeared first on WIRED .

Blindspot’s Jaimie Alexander Has Tattoos in ‘Inappropriate Places’

On her NBC show, Jaimie Alexander is covered with mysterious tattoos. She doesn't have as many as her character, but she does have some well-placed ink. The post Blindspot's Jaimie Alexander Has Tattoos in 'Inappropriate Places' appeared first on WIRED .

The Google Lab That’s Building a Legion of Diverse Coders

Google launched Code Next to train the next generation of black and Latino computer scientists. The post The Google Lab That’s Building a Legion of Diverse Coders appeared first on WIRED .

Watch the Haunting Trailer For Invisible, VR’s First Scripted Series

From director Doug Liman comes the first scripted series designed specifically for virtual reality, watchable on the Samsung Gear VR. The post Watch the Haunting Trailer For Invisible , VR's First Scripted Series appeared first on WIRED .

How to Move 2 Million People Out of Hurricane Matthew’s Way

After years of planning, officials have just a few days to get their citizens to safety. The post How to Move 2 Million People Out of Hurricane Matthew's Way appeared first on WIRED .

Epic’s VR Shooter Bullet Train Is Now the Wacky Robo Recall

Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4-driven VR shooter gets a humorous makeover, and it's free. The post Epic's VR Shooter Bullet Train Is Now the Wacky Robo Recall appeared first on WIRED .

Oculus Game Lone Echo Is the Most Fun I’ve Ever Had in Zero-G

A game about grabbing and pushing yourself off of surfaces to float around in space is one of Oculus' potential killer apps. The post Oculus Game Lone Echo Is the Most Fun I've Ever Had in Zero-G appeared first on WIRED .

Theranos Gives Up on Blood-Testing Labs to Become the Thing It Tried to Fix

An open letter from founder Elizabeth Holmes announces the company is shutting its Wellness Centers and clinical labs. The post Theranos Gives Up on Blood-Testing Labs to Become the Thing It Tried to Fix appeared first on WIRED .