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The New Fifty Shades Darker Trailer Will Fulfill Your Sexpectations

These two are young, glum, and full of (bad) come-ons. The post The New Fifty Shades Darker Trailer Will Fulfill Your Sexpectations appeared first on WIRED .

Artificial Intelligence Is More Artificial Than Intelligent

Opinion: If AI is so smart, why does it fail at tasks that regular people take for granted? The post Artificial Intelligence Is More Artificial Than Intelligent appeared first on WIRED .

How to Make UV Light Out of Your Phone’s LED Flash

In a recent episode of MacGyver, an improvised ultraviolet light was created from an LED. How would this work and what is a blacklight? The post How to Make UV Light Out of Your Phone's LED Flash appeared first on WIRED .

This Funky New Lamp Looks Like Tron And Talks Like Alexa

From GE and Amazon comes the C Lamp, the first in a new line of futuristic lighting. The post This Funky New Lamp Looks Like Tron And Talks Like Alexa appeared first on WIRED .

Storyboard VR Makes Building Virtual Worlds Stupid Simple

Storyboard VR is like a sketchbook for building VR worlds. The post Storyboard VR Makes Building Virtual Worlds Stupid Simple appeared first on WIRED .

Explore a Giant Underwater Installation Off the California Coast

Doug Aitken's new exhibit is designed to raise awareness about ocean conservation. But building and installing the structures wasn't easy. The post Explore a Giant Underwater Installation Off the California Coast appeared first on WIRED .

Trump Can’t Deliver the Rust Belt Jobs He Promised Because Work Has Changed

Trump will enter office with the nearly impossible challenge of rebuilding a sector that technology has altered at least as much as globalization has. The post Trump Can't Deliver the Rust Belt Jobs He Promised Because Work Has Changed appeared first on WIRED .

Trump’s Chief Strategist Steve Bannon Ran a Massive Climate Experiment

Scientists point to Bannon's time as a manager of Biosphere 2 as proof that he understands climate science. The post Trump's Chief Strategist Steve Bannon Ran a Massive Climate Experiment appeared first on WIRED .

Get Inside the Creative Process With These 5 Podcasts

These podcasts can make even cubist painting or ambient music comprehensible. The post Get Inside the Creative Process With These 5 Podcasts appeared first on WIRED .

Stop Trying to Kill Smartphones. You Can’t Kill Smartphones

Over the last couple of years, everyone's started trying to make out what comes after the smartphone The post Stop Trying to Kill Smartphones. You Can't Kill Smartphones appeared first on WIRED .

Best Refrigerator: GE Café CFE28TSHSS

For four years in a row, a GE French door refrigerator has won our coveted Best Refrigerator award. The post Best Refrigerator: GE Café CFE28TSHSS appeared first on WIRED .

Best Headphones: Bose QuietComfort 35

The over-ear-style cups form a cushiony seal around your ears, and the noise cancellation software puts you in nearly total aural isolation. The post Best Headphones: Bose QuietComfort 35 appeared first on WIRED .

Best Chromebook: HP Chromebook 13 G1

Even though it's more expensive than most Chromebooks, its svelte metal chassis, USB-C ports, and pretty display won us over. The post Best Chromebook: HP Chromebook 13 G1 appeared first on WIRED .

Best TV Under $1,000: Samsung UN55KU7000

Samsung's been a leader in bright-room HDR all throughout 2016, and the KU7000 series is one fruit of that labor. The post Best TV Under $1,000: Samsung UN55KU7000 appeared first on WIRED .

Best Television: LG B6 Series

LG's 4K, HDR OLEDs dominated our top spot again this year. The post Best Television: LG B6 Series appeared first on WIRED .

Best Streamer: Roku Ultra

If you need evidence that 4K TV is now mainstream, look no further than Roku's latest batch of streamers. The post Best Streamer: Roku Ultra appeared first on WIRED .

Best Vacuums: Miele C3 Series Canister and Miele U1 Series Upright

Whether you want a canister vacuum or an upright, the best vacuum you can buy is going to be a Miele. The post Best Vacuums: Miele C3 Series Canister and Miele U1 Series Upright appeared first on WIRED .

Best Camera for the Money: Panasonic Lumix GX85

If you're seeking the most features and flexibility for your money, get this compact Micro Four Thirds camera. The post Best Camera for the Money: Panasonic Lumix GX85 appeared first on WIRED .

Best Camera: Fujifilm X-Pro2

While it may not be the fastest camera, or the best for traditional pro photographers, the X-Pro2 is a blast to shoot with. The post Best Camera: Fujifilm X-Pro2 appeared first on WIRED .

Best Headphones Under $50: RHA S500i

There are so many cheap headphones out there, but finding a great pair under $50 is surprisingly difficult. The post Best Headphones Under $50: RHA S500i appeared first on WIRED .

Boldly Go to Upstate New York to Board the USS Enterprise

Elvis impersonator James Cawley spent 20 years painfully recreating the original 'Star Trek' set. The post Boldly Go to Upstate New York to Board the USS Enterprise appeared first on WIRED .

Artificial Intelligence Just Broke Steve Jobs’ Wall of Secrecy

Secrecy doesn't play in AI research. And as it happens, AI is more important to the future of tech giants like Apple than any other. The post Artificial Intelligence Just Broke Steve Jobs' Wall of Secrecy appeared first on WIRED .

How Ink Master Became an Unexpected Lesson in Feminist Strategy

An unexpected feminist lesson emerges on one of TV's most masculine shows. The post How Ink Master Became an Unexpected Lesson in Feminist Strategy appeared first on WIRED .

Mr. Trump: Here’s Why You Really Want to Spend $4 Billion on Air Force One

If you want a plane that can survive just about anything, open your wallet. The post Mr. Trump: Here’s Why You Really Want to Spend $4 Billion on Air Force One appeared first on WIRED .

A Grand Tour of North Korea’s Secretive Space Command Center

Thanks to state media, satellite imagery, and 3-D rendering, we can get an up-close look at North Korea's satellite nerve center. The post A Grand Tour of North Korea's Secretive Space Command Center appeared first on WIRED .

Inside Oculus’ Quest to Design an Invisible VR Controller

The Oculus Touch goes on on sale today, and it's more than a set of VR controllers. The devices are, in effect, your hands. The post Inside Oculus' Quest to Design an Invisible VR Controller appeared first on WIRED .

Standing Rock Is Safe, But DAPL Still Needs to Cross a River

The pipeline has to cross water at some point, and wherever it does, it is likely going to put another community's water at risk. The post Standing Rock Is Safe, But DAPL Still Needs to Cross a River appeared first on WIRED .