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Here’s What Sci-Fi Can Teach Us About Fascism

Want to understand the appeal of fascist regimes? Watch/read science fiction. The post Here's What Sci-Fi Can Teach Us About Fascism appeared first on WIRED .

The Man Who’s Trying to Kill Dark Matter

A proposed theory of gravity does away with dark matter, even as new astrophysical findings challenge the need for galaxies full of the invisible particles. The post The Man Who's Trying to Kill Dark Matter appeared first on WIRED .

So, You Got a VR Rig. Here’s All the Other Stuff You Need

Here's a list of devices and accessories to enhance your VR experience. The post So, You Got a VR Rig. Here's All the Other Stuff You Need appeared first on WIRED .

10 Outstanding Rides 2017 Has Already Given the World

With CES and the Detroit auto show already behind it, the auto industry's off to a great year. The post 10 Outstanding Rides 2017 Has Already Given the World appeared first on WIRED .

Security News This Week: Hackers Hack a Major Dealer of Hacking Tools

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: Hackers Hack a Major Dealer of Hacking Tools appeared first on WIRED .

How America Can Beat Russia in Cyber War, Despite Trump

Opinion: Security expert P.W. Singer explains how the US can protect itself from Russian hacking. The post How America Can Beat Russia in Cyber War, Despite Trump appeared first on WIRED .

Space Photos of the Week: A Supermassive Black Hole Just Wants Some Privacy

Space photos of the week, January 8—14, 2017. The post Space Photos of the Week: A Supermassive Black Hole Just Wants Some Privacy appeared first on WIRED .

Nintendo’s Boss Promises the Switch Won’t Have the NES Classic’s Supply Issues

Reggie Fils-Aime gave us the lowdown on the Nintendo Switch launch, the future of 3DS, and the reason for NES Classic shortages. The post Nintendo's Boss Promises the Switch Won't Have the NES Classic's Supply Issues appeared first on WIRED .

Hands On: Nintendo’s New Switch Console Is Fantastic—But Short on Games

Nintendo's new machine is incredibly novel, but its lack of titles could be a big problem. The post Hands On: Nintendo's New Switch Console Is Fantastic—But Short on Games appeared first on WIRED .

Outgoing FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler: Net Neutrality’s Not Dead

Republicans will are set to take over the FCC. But the outgoing chairman says there's still time to save net neutrality. The post Outgoing FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler: Net Neutrality's Not Dead appeared first on WIRED .

EPA Locks in Fuel Economy Rules So Trump Can’t Rip Them Up

With a week left in charge, the EPA makes a change that'll be hard to undo. The post EPA Locks in Fuel Economy Rules So Trump Can't Rip Them Up appeared first on WIRED .

Rival AIs Battle to Rule Poker (and Global Politics)

Two research groups are battling to build AI that can crack no-limit Texas Holds 'Em. That could be useful---with auctions, politics, even financial markets The post Rival AIs Battle to Rule Poker (and Global Politics) appeared first on WIRED .

Investigating FBI Director Comey’s Actions Can’t Undo the Past

The Inspector General will probe Comey's actions in the Clinton email case, but can only do so much. The post Investigating FBI Director Comey’s Actions Can’t Undo the Past appeared first on WIRED .

Puppy Want a Candy Bar? And the Week’s Other Big Questions

We're proud to bring NextDraft—the most righteous, most essential newsletter on the web—to WIRED.com. The post Puppy Want a Candy Bar? And the Week's Other Big Questions appeared first on WIRED .

Monster Trucks Proves It: Don’t Let a 4-Year-Old Develop a Movie

A revolving door of executives, repeated delays, and creative input from a child. What could go wrong? The post Monster Trucks Proves It: Don’t Let a 4-Year-Old Develop a Movie appeared first on WIRED .

With Clear Skies Ahead, SpaceX Eyes a Saturday Launch

It sometimes rains in Southern California. When the rain stops, rockets can launch. The post With Clear Skies Ahead, SpaceX Eyes a Saturday Launch appeared first on WIRED .