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Blackberry Plunges Into the Self-Driving Car Biz (Yes, That Blackberry)

In an age where software defines cars, Blackberry's eyeing a new opportunity. The post Blackberry Plunges Into the Self-Driving Car Biz (Yes, That Blackberry) appeared first on WIRED .

Not Even Insurance Companies Want Obamacare Repealed

Scrapping subsidies could leave insurance companies (and sick people) in an expensive bind. The post Not Even Insurance Companies Want Obamacare Repealed appeared first on WIRED .

How to Turn an Old Water Tower Into a 65-Foot Icicle

Sarikoy, Turkey has a new tourist attraction — a giant frozen tower. The post How to Turn an Old Water Tower Into a 65-Foot Icicle appeared first on WIRED .

Don’t You Dare Try to Teach Science Without Building Models

I think you can describe the scientific process to be all about building models. Here's how you can include model building in class. The post Don’t You Dare Try to Teach Science Without Building Models appeared first on WIRED .

Hey Marvel: We’re Gonna Help You Cast Infinity War

Peter Dinklage? Sure! But there are many more people we'd like to see in the MCU. The post Hey Marvel: We’re Gonna Help You Cast Infinity War appeared first on WIRED .

The Inside Story of Google’s Daydream, Where VR Feels Like Home

In Google's Daydream VR, you don't spend your time on a spaceship. You spend it in the woods or your attic. The post The Inside Story of Google's Daydream, Where VR Feels Like Home appeared first on WIRED .

Tesla Is Snatching Apple’s Stars to Make Itself the New Apple

Tesla is vacuuming up talent from Apple in a quest not to make a better car but to remake cars—and computers—entirely. The post Tesla Is Snatching Apple's Stars to Make Itself the New Apple appeared first on WIRED .

Watch Tom Sachs Rocket to Europa Without Ever Leaving Earth

Like all missions to outer space, a lot could go wrong. The post Watch Tom Sachs Rocket to Europa Without Ever Leaving Earth appeared first on WIRED .

As 4K TVs Approach Perfection, Cheap Sets Go on the Attack

OLEDs and high-end LCDs are more beautiful---and more affordable---than ever. But as we near the next TV-sales boom, cheap sets may drive the market. The post As 4K TVs Approach Perfection, Cheap Sets Go on the Attack appeared first on WIRED .

How to Watch Nintendo’s Big Press Conference About the Switch (Hint: Right Here)

Nintendo's going to reveal everything about its new home-slash-portable game machine at 11 p.m. Eastern tonight. The post How to Watch Nintendo's Big Press Conference About the Switch (Hint: Right Here) appeared first on WIRED .

Just in Time for Trump, the NSA Loosens Its Privacy Rules

Privacy critics have called on Obama to rein in US surveillance powers before Trump can abuse them. With a new NSA rule change, he's done the opposite. The post Just in Time for Trump, the NSA Loosens Its Privacy Rules appeared first on WIRED .

The EPA Is Now Accusing Fiat Chrysler of Selling Dirty Diesels

Another day, another automaker in trouble with the EPA. The post The EPA Is Now Accusing Fiat Chrysler of Selling Dirty Diesels appeared first on WIRED .

Take a Close Look at Faraday Future’s (Supposed) Tesla-Killer

You have many reasons to be skeptical that this company will change transportation. But the fact remains, its car is hot. The post Take a Close Look at Faraday Future’s (Supposed) Tesla-Killer appeared first on WIRED .

Wearables Could Soon Know You’re Sick Before You Do

Researchers need to carefully study how biometrics change in individuals over time, and determine which wearables provide data good enough for diagnosis. The post Wearables Could Soon Know You're Sick Before You Do appeared first on WIRED .

Republicans’ Three-Step Plan to Kill Obamacare: Step 1 Complete

Republicans have started to pave a winding path toward a full repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Here's how they'll do it, step by step. The post Republicans’ Three-Step Plan to Kill Obamacare: Step 1 Complete appeared first on WIRED .