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Axial’s Brawny RC Off-Roader Eats Boulders for Brunch

Given the popularity of the flying drones, it's easy to overlook where the RC craze originally started: cars. The post Axial's Brawny RC Off-Roader Eats Boulders for Brunch appeared first on WIRED .

Google’s AI Reads Retinas to Prevent Blindness in Diabetics

Artificial brains built by Google can recognize cats in photos. Now they're gaining a more serious kind of sight to help humans. The post Google's AI Reads Retinas to Prevent Blindness in Diabetics appeared first on WIRED .

Inside the Battle to Rule the Smart Kitchen of Tomorrow

At a product showcase for the smart kitchen, many of the new ideas for connected appliances seem half-baked. The post Inside the Battle to Rule the Smart Kitchen of Tomorrow appeared first on WIRED .

The Subtle Ways Your Digital Assistant Might Manipulate You

Opinion: Sure, smart speakers like Amazon Echo and Google Home can learn your preferences. But as they learn to serve us, the more power they'll have. The post The Subtle Ways Your Digital Assistant Might Manipulate You appeared first on WIRED .

Artificial Intelligence Could Dig Up Cures Buried Online

Artificial intelligence could be a solution to science overload: machine learning assistants to read incoming papers, distill their information, and highlight relevant findings. The post Artificial Intelligence Could Dig Up Cures Buried Online appeared first on WIRED .

Google’s Hand-Fed AI Now Gives Answers, Not Just Search Results

Deep learning is changing how Google's search engine works. But its new-found efficiency takes a lot of painstaking human work behind the scenes. The post Google's Hand-Fed AI Now Gives Answers, Not Just Search Results appeared first on WIRED .

Acura’s Concept Cockpit Envisions the Age of Autonomy

The "Precision Cockpit" is all about communication with the human. The post Acura's Concept Cockpit Envisions the Age of Autonomy appeared first on WIRED .

Want to Be an Ethical Shopper? Get DoneGood’s Chrome Extension

For once, a pop-up window that does some good. The post Want to Be an Ethical Shopper? Get DoneGood’s Chrome Extension appeared first on WIRED .

Rogue One: Your Definitive Guide to All the Trailers and TV Spots

You Vader watch out, you Vader not cry: Rogue One is coming to town. The post Rogue One : Your Definitive Guide to All the Trailers and TV Spots appeared first on WIRED .

Review: Asus ZenBook 3

This 12.5-inch ultrabook has limited connectivity and sells for a stratospheric $1,599. The post Review: Asus ZenBook 3 appeared first on WIRED .

My Secret Formula for the Perfect Instagram Travel Diary

On the occasion of WIRED's first collaboration with our sibling magazine <em>Condé Nast Traveler</em>, here's the right way to chronicle your journeys on Instagram. The post My Secret Formula for the Perfect Instagram Travel Diary appeared first on WIRED .

Meet John Knoll, the Creative Genius Who Brought Rogue One to Life

From coinventing Photoshop to reinventing movie f/x, ILM's Knoll is always a few parsecs ahead of the pack. Now he's jumping in to hyperspace with <em>Rogue One</em> The post Meet John Knoll, the Creative Genius Who Brought Rogue One to Life appeared first on WIRED .

Behind the Scenes With the Best Drummers in the World

To drum well, you gotta drum loud. Earplugs are optional. The post Behind the Scenes With the Best Drummers in the World appeared first on WIRED .

SF’s Transit Hack Could’ve Been Way Worse—And Cities Must Prepare

But many transit systems can barely keep trains running, let alone pay for security upgrades. The post SF's Transit Hack Could've Been Way Worse—And Cities Must Prepare appeared first on WIRED .

Drop Into an Enchanting Desert Canyon (But Do Mind the Floods)

For its new series Planet Earth II, the BBC paid a visit to a canyon in Arizona. Oh, and they brought along a 360-degree camera. The post Drop Into an Enchanting Desert Canyon (But Do Mind the Floods) appeared first on WIRED .