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FAQ: Analyzing Social Data to Understand the US Electorate

WIRED is joining with Networked Insights to gauge the feelings and intentions of the American electorate on Election Day. Here's a peek into the methodology The post FAQ: Analyzing Social Data to Understand the US Electorate appeared first on WIRED .

Express Yourself Like It’s 1999, With This WordArt Generator

The newest web toy from the designer behind the 'Stranger Things' type generator and, more recently, the LaCroix flavor generator, is an homage to WordArt. The post Express Yourself Like It’s 1999, With This WordArt Generator appeared first on WIRED .

Live From Fox’s Insane $30M Studio, It’s the Super Bowl of News!

Election night has always been about making complex information as digestible as possible. The post Live From Fox’s Insane $30M Studio, It's the Super Bowl of News! appeared first on WIRED .

If Trump Loses But Doesn’t Concede, He Still Loses

How much havoc can a sore loser wreak? Legally, not much. The post If Trump Loses But Doesn't Concede, He Still Loses appeared first on WIRED .

Physics Says This Is the Best Way to Deal With Hot Coffee

I like my coffee hot, but not to hot. Is it better to leave the lid on and blow, or just take the lid off? The post Physics Says This Is the Best Way to Deal With Hot Coffee appeared first on WIRED .

Review: Yeti Hopper Flip 12

With 12 quarts of capacity, this is Yeti's smallest Hopper, a "personal" cooler that has room for a 12-pack of soda, water, or beer. The post Review: Yeti Hopper Flip 12 appeared first on WIRED .

With Trump and Clinton Both in NYC, Cue the (Managed) Mayhem

Reliably blue New York is going deep red—on the traffic maps. The post With Trump and Clinton Both in NYC, Cue the (Managed) Mayhem appeared first on WIRED .

The Political Twitter Bots Will Rage This Election Day

Throughout this election season, bots have been used to skew the online conversation. Expect that effect to be magnified on Election Day. The post The Political Twitter Bots Will Rage This Election Day appeared first on WIRED .

Bike Couriers Got Nothing on These Vietnamese Street Vendors

Photographer Loes Heerink captures women peddling bicycles piled high with colorful fruit and flowers. The post Bike Couriers Got Nothing on These Vietnamese Street Vendors appeared first on WIRED .

What The Apprentice Might Predict About a Trump Presidency

We've already seen Donald Trump as the leader of a reality show. What does his boardroom behavior say about how he'd function as President? The post What The Apprentice Might Predict About a Trump Presidency appeared first on WIRED .

How Tech Giants Are Getting Out the Vote, From Uber to Tinder

Uber, Lyft, Snapchat, Google, and more are all doing what they can to get you to your polling place in time. The post How Tech Giants Are Getting Out the Vote, From Uber to Tinder appeared first on WIRED .

The Atlas of Design Is Back, With More Wonderfully Funky Maps

Now in its third edition, <em>The Atlas of Design</em> champions a more inclusive definition of cartography. The post The Atlas of Design Is Back, With More Wonderfully Funky Maps appeared first on WIRED .

Watch These TV Specials to Stay Sane on Election Day

From Stephen Colbert to the crew of 'The View,' here's who'll be talking you through the countdown to the apocalypse. The post Watch These TV Specials to Stay Sane on Election Day appeared first on WIRED .

Congrats to All You Gravity-Bound Earthlings, From NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins

We talked to Rubins about the experiments she conducted on board the ISS, her very first spacewalks, and what it feels like to crash-land on Earth after months in microgravity. The post Congrats to All You Gravity-Bound Earthlings, From NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins appeared first on WIRED .

Facebook Manages to Squeeze an AI Into Its Mobile App

The new Facebook app will run deep neural networks on your phone, helping to open the door for the next wave in AI. The post Facebook Manages to Squeeze an AI Into Its Mobile App appeared first on WIRED .

What the Data Nerds Are Watching Out For on Election Night

The signs are there if you know what to look for---and these nine electioneers will be watching for some pretty specific data. The post What the Data Nerds Are Watching Out For on Election Night appeared first on WIRED .

As Tesla Grows Up, It Gives Up on Free Charging

This is Tesla maturing, along with the American electric vehicle industry. The post As Tesla Grows Up, It Gives Up on Free Charging appeared first on WIRED .

2016’s Election Data Hero Isn’t Nate Silver. It’s Sam Wang

Opinion: The most interesting stats guy this election isn't Nate Silver The post 2016's Election Data Hero Isn't Nate Silver. It’s Sam Wang appeared first on WIRED .

The Real Hacker Threat to Election Day? Data Deception and Denial

Amid all the election's digital doomsday scenarios, here's the one that could do the most damage. The post The Real Hacker Threat to Election Day? Data Deception and Denial appeared first on WIRED .

Doctor Strange’s Big Opening Tells Marvel to Keep It Weird

The strong performance of Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme is a clear indicator that audiences like to get weird with their superhero movies. The post Doctor Strange’s Big Opening Tells Marvel to Keep It Weird appeared first on WIRED .