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Pluto’s Icy Heart Broke Pluto

Pluto's cutest geological feature---heart-shaped Sputnik Planitia---may have reoriented the whole planet. The post Pluto's Icy Heart Broke Pluto appeared first on WIRED .

Nexar’s AI Dashcam Could Stop Your Next Crash—and Definitely Collect Your Data

The startup Nexar unlocks its vehicle-to-vehicle network. Your car is about to get a lot smarter. The post Nexar’s AI Dashcam Could Stop Your Next Crash—and Definitely Collect Your Data appeared first on WIRED .

Officer Who Shot and Killed Philando Castile Is Charged With Manslaughter

In announcing the charges, the county attorney said, "no reasonable officer, knowing, hearing, or seeing what Yanez did, would've used deadly force under those circumstances." The post Officer Who Shot and Killed Philando Castile Is Charged With Manslaughter appeared first on WIRED .

How Livestreaming Is Transforming Activism Around the World

In some countries, livestreaming an event can get you thrown in jail. Explore the promise and peril of using your smartphone to fight the power worldwide. The post How Livestreaming Is Transforming Activism Around the World appeared first on WIRED .

How Arrival’s Designers Crafted a Mesmerizing Alien Alphabet

A single logogram can express a simple thought ("Hi") or a complex one ("Hi Louise, I'm an alien but I come in peace"). The post How Arrival's Designers Crafted a Mesmerizing Alien Alphabet appeared first on WIRED .

HeartMob’s Volunteers Crack the Trollish Eggs of Twitter

A grassroots effort to combat online harassment gains momentum. The post HeartMob's Volunteers Crack the Trollish Eggs of Twitter appeared first on WIRED .

Wickedly Clever USB Stick Installs a Backdoor on Locked PCs

The proof-of-concept tool PoisonTap uses a series of subtle design flaws to steal a victim's cookies and even hack their router or intranet. The post Wickedly Clever USB Stick Installs a Backdoor on Locked PCs appeared first on WIRED .

Apple’s New $300 Book Is as Slick as Its Gadgets

Apple's got a new photograph book, and it'll cost you as much as its gadgets The post Apple's New $300 Book Is as Slick as Its Gadgets appeared first on WIRED .

You’ve Never Seen Science Experiments Look Quite Like This

Set your hand on fire or power a light bulb with lemons using these grade school experiments. The post You’ve Never Seen Science Experiments Look Quite Like This appeared first on WIRED .

7 Tips for Reporting Live Via Your Phone From Anywhere

Know your rights. Go wide. No flash. WIRED spoke with the ACLU's Peter Bibring about what people need to know before they start livestreaming. The post 7 Tips for Reporting Live Via Your Phone From Anywhere appeared first on WIRED .

An Oral History of Three Days That Rocked America

Baton Rouge. Falcon Heights. Dallas. Seven fatal shootings. Millions of witnesses on social media. We got the inside story from 31 points of view. The post An Oral History of Three Days That Rocked America appeared first on WIRED .

Alfa Romeo Joins the Luxury SUV Madness

The Italian brand continues its comeback with a handsome, future-facing SUV. The post Alfa Romeo Joins the Luxury SUV Madness appeared first on WIRED .

DJI Debuts the New, Drool-Worthy Phantom 4 Pro Drone

The super-popular Phantom 4 gets an update. Meet the new Phantom 4 Pro. The post DJI Debuts the New, Drool-Worthy Phantom 4 Pro Drone appeared first on WIRED .

Check Out These Incredible Photos of Monday’s Supermoon

The supermoon made for some super photos. The post Check Out These Incredible Photos of Monday's Supermoon appeared first on WIRED .

The Best Reince Priebus Anagram Jokes Stephen Colbert and Samantha Bee Missed

Last night, both comedians made similar jokes about Donald Trump's pick for chief of staff. Here are the ones they missed. The post The Best Reince Priebus Anagram Jokes Stephen Colbert and Samantha Bee Missed appeared first on WIRED .

Sorry, Did You Say You Wanted More Force Awakens Deleted Scenes?

The new four-disc 3D Blu-ray Collector's Edition includes a few scenes not included on the original April release. The post Sorry, Did You Say You Wanted More Force Awakens Deleted Scenes? appeared first on WIRED .

Scientists Prepare to Fight for Their Funding Under Trump

President-elect Donald Trump has voiced his skepticism and opposition to various branches of science. That's money talk. The post Scientists Prepare to Fight for Their Funding Under Trump appeared first on WIRED .

Super Mario Run Is “Free,” But It’s Really $10

Nintendo's first Mario game on phones will be free to start, but you'll have to pay ten bucks to unlock the whole thing. The post Super Mario Run Is "Free," But It's Really $10 appeared first on WIRED .

Here’s How Facebook Actually Won Trump the Presidency

Because Trump wasn't spending as much on TV ads, it seemed like his team wasn't investing in changing minds. But they were: they were just doing it online. The post Here's How Facebook Actually Won Trump the Presidency appeared first on WIRED .