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We’re Live From the White House Frontiers Conference

The White House Frontiers Conference is diving deep into humanity's bright future, from the local level on up to the interplanetary one. The post We're Live From the White House Frontiers Conference appeared first on WIRED .

The New Rogue One Trailer Will Leave You Death Starry-Eyed

Suddenly, December doesn't seem too far, far away. The post The New Rogue One Trailer Will Leave You Death Starry-Eyed appeared first on WIRED .

QuakeCon: 2,800 Gamers, 72 Hours, One Intensifying Smell

It's dubbed "the Woodstock of gaming." But it's mostly people sitting in a giant dark room. The post QuakeCon: 2,800 Gamers, 72 Hours, One Intensifying Smell appeared first on WIRED .

How to Watch President Obama’s Essential Sci-Fi TV and Films

For the November issue of WIRED, President Obama came up with a list of his favorite horizon-expanding films and TV shows. Here's how to watch them. The post How to Watch President Obama's Essential Sci-Fi TV and Films appeared first on WIRED .

Tinder Taps Its Inner Vegas to Predict Swipe Rights

Using multi-armed bandit testing, Tinder wants to make sure you serve up the right profile picture. The post Tinder Taps Its Inner Vegas to Predict Swipe Rights appeared first on WIRED .

Summerlong Is a Master Class in Fusing Fantasy and Everyday Life

A fantasy novelist's newest work is a stunning meditation on the value of discomfort—and having your pedestrian routine turned upside down. The post Summerlong Is a Master Class in Fusing Fantasy and Everyday Life appeared first on WIRED .

Japan’s Mount Aso Had a Yuge Eruption. Yuge!

Mt. Aso in Japan had one of its largest explosive eruptions in recent memory, while Mt. Meager in British Columbia showed signs of awakening. The post Japan's Mount Aso Had a Yuge Eruption. Yuge! appeared first on WIRED .

PlayStation VR’s Killer App Is … Music

Between <em>Rez Infinite</em>, <em>Thumper</em>, and <em>Harmonix Music VR</em>, Sony's virtual reality headset has some amazing musical experiences. The post PlayStation VR's Killer App Is ... Music appeared first on WIRED .

Pandora’s New Logo Is, Like, Totally ’80s-Era MTV

Pandora's new logo and brand identity are a mix of minimalist maximalist graphics---and signal changes ahead for the company. The post Pandora’s New Logo Is, Like, Totally '80s-Era MTV appeared first on WIRED .

In a Race to Meet Demand, Mechanical Keyboard Makers Switch Things Up

As enthusiasm for mechanical keyboards grows, the manufacturers who make the parts are having trouble keeping up with the demand. The post In a Race to Meet Demand, Mechanical Keyboard Makers Switch Things Up appeared first on WIRED .

Cape Watch: All the Super Ladies, Now Put Your Hands Up

This week's roundup of superhero movie news has updates on the movies for Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman. It's a fantastic time to be alive. The post Cape Watch: All the Super Ladies, Now Put Your Hands Up appeared first on WIRED .

NY’s So Pumped for Cash-Free Tolls, It’s (Kinda) OK If You Don’t Pay

Whatever: the long-term benefits outweigh any money lost to driving delinquents. The post NY's So Pumped for Cash-Free Tolls, It's (Kinda) OK If You Don't Pay appeared first on WIRED .

How the Electoral Map Would Look: Women, Men … Bears?

A couple of made-up electoral possibilities from ace statisticians at FiveThirtyEight become a Twitter meme ... and then things get predictably ugly. The post How the Electoral Map Would Look: Women, Men ... Bears ? appeared first on WIRED .

Which Late-Night TV Host Is Better at Trump Takedowns?

On this episode of the WIRED Culture podcast, we're talking about what late-night presenters are doing political humor best. The post Which Late-Night TV Host Is Better at Trump Takedowns? appeared first on WIRED .

This American Life Is Making Podcasts as Shareable as GIFs

If Ira can make a meme, so can you. The post This American Life Is Making Podcasts as Shareable as GIFs appeared first on WIRED .

What a Hashtag Can Tell Us About Early Voting in Ohio

The hashtag #OHVotesEarly is swarming with Clinton support. The post What a Hashtag Can Tell Us About Early Voting in Ohio appeared first on WIRED .

Trumpers: It’s the Rap Music That’s the Problem! Blame Rap!

Trump surrogates' twist on the "locker room talk" defense is also the campaign's most recent dogwhistle—and it's just as ugly as their other implications. The post Trumpers: It’s the Rap Music That’s the Problem! Blame Rap! appeared first on WIRED .

Facebook and Google Wil Stretch Internet Cable from LA to Hong Kong

Facebook and Google are building an 8,000 mile fiber optic cable across the Pacific Ocean. The post Facebook and Google Wil Stretch Internet Cable from LA to Hong Kong appeared first on WIRED .

The FCC Fines Comcast $2.3M Over Billing Practices—But Is That Enough?

Customers claim the company is charging people for services they didn't ask for---and making it very difficult to reverse them. The post The FCC Fines Comcast $2.3M Over Billing Practices---But Is That Enough? appeared first on WIRED .