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Coders Think They Can Burst Your Filter Bubble with Tech

Since Donald Trump's victory, a handful of engineers have turned to code in hopes of turning the United States purple. The post Coders Think They Can Burst Your Filter Bubble with Tech appeared first on WIRED .

The UFC’s 4K Truck Is a Symphony of Pixels and Punches

Not a lot of broadcasters are doing live 4K video, but the UFC is all-in on the resolution revolution. Here's how they produced UFC 205 in New York City. The post The UFC's 4K Truck Is a Symphony of Pixels and Punches appeared first on WIRED .

NOAA’s Newest Satellite Will Soon Deliver Hi-Res Weather Porn

GOES-R comes equipped with a 16 channel multispectral imager capable of delivering the hottest, high-resolution cloud-on-cloud action. The post NOAA’s Newest Satellite Will Soon Deliver Hi-Res Weather Porn appeared first on WIRED .

Need Some Love? Head to the Heart and Soul Nebulas

Space photos of the week, November 13 — November 19, 2016. The post Need Some Love? Head to the Heart and Soul Nebulas appeared first on WIRED .

Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke Cast in Han Solo Spinoff Movie

The Mother of Dragons is off to play with Han and Chewie. The post Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke Cast in Han Solo Spinoff Movie appeared first on WIRED .

With Arrival, Ted Chiang Becomes Hollywood’s New Philip K. Dick

This week on the 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, the panel discusses whether 'Arrival' will make Hollywood hungry for more of Ted Chaing's work. The post With Arrival , Ted Chiang Becomes Hollywood's New Philip K. Dick appeared first on WIRED .

How Japan Filled That Ginormous Sinkhole In Just One Week

On November 8, a massive sinkhole opened up in Fukuoka. A week later it's gone. The post How Japan Filled That Ginormous Sinkhole In Just One Week appeared first on WIRED .

While You Were Offline: Kanye West Would’ve Voted for Trump

For those hoping that life on the Internet would calm down after the election, some unfortunate news: Like "fetch," that's probably not going to happen. The post While You Were Offline: Kanye West Would've Voted for Trump appeared first on WIRED .

Jeff Sessions’ Nomination as Attorney General Alarms Civil Libertarians

Donald Trump has nominated Senator Jeff Sessions to be attorney general. Civil liberties groups say that's a likely catastrophe for privacy and immigration. The post Jeff Sessions' Nomination as Attorney General Alarms Civil Libertarians appeared first on WIRED .

It’s Time to Replace Meter Maids With Riderless Motorcycles

Brigade is a concept designed to keep the peace and keep human officers doing more important work. The post It's Time to Replace Meter Maids With Riderless Motorcycles appeared first on WIRED .

Facebook Shouldn’t Bother Policing Fake News—It Should Go Local Instead

Civic-minded technologist Clay Johnson warns that putting Facebook in charge of deciding what's true isn't a good way to stop the spread of misinformation. The post Facebook Shouldn't Bother Policing Fake News—It Should Go Local Instead appeared first on WIRED .

China Used Crispr to Fight Cancer in a Real, Live Human

Chinese researchers, looking for a cure to lung cancer, inject the first ever Crispr-edited cells into a human being. The post China Used Crispr to Fight Cancer in a Real, Live Human appeared first on WIRED .

Making a Spectacle of Yourself

David tells the story of his attempt to buy Snap's Spectacles. The post Making a Spectacle of Yourself appeared first on WIRED .