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Now You Can Shoot Nerf Cars At Your Little Brother

Get ready for some itty bitty vroom vroom. The post Now You Can Shoot Nerf Cars At Your Little Brother appeared first on WIRED .

Sorry, But Speed Reading Won’t Help You Read More

People are as likely to read thousands of words per minute as they are to run faster than the speed of light. The post Sorry, But Speed Reading Won’t Help You Read More appeared first on WIRED .

Watch Air Swirl Around a Quadcopter Drone’s Rotors

Science proves drones don't have to be so damn loud. The post Watch Air Swirl Around a Quadcopter Drone's Rotors appeared first on WIRED .

The FDA Wants to Regulate Edited Animal Genes As Drugs

To the FDA, edited DNA does the same thing as drugs: It changes the way bodies work. The post The FDA Wants to Regulate Edited Animal Genes As Drugs appeared first on WIRED .

Oscars 2017: La La Land Lands Record-Tying 14 Nominations

Films like 'Moonlight' and 'Manchester By the Sea' also got a lot of love from the Academy. The post Oscars 2017: La La Land Lands Record-Tying 14 Nominations appeared first on WIRED .

The Army’s First New Pistol in 35 Years Features A Modular Design

The Army's new handgun choice focuses on flexibility and future-proofing. The post The Army's First New Pistol in 35 Years Features A Modular Design appeared first on WIRED .

Let’s Geek Out on the Physics of Leyden Jars

In a recent episode of 'MacGyver,' our hero uses a Leyden jar to store energy. What is a Leyden jar and how much energy could it store? The post Let's Geek Out on the Physics of Leyden Jars appeared first on WIRED .

A Brilliant Green Meteor Lights Up India’s ‘Sky Islands’

It isn't easy to photograph a meteor. But Prasenjeet Yadav did. The post A Brilliant Green Meteor Lights Up India’s ‘Sky Islands' appeared first on WIRED .

Artificial Intelligence Is About to Conquer Poker, But Not Without Human Help

No machine has ever beaten the top players at no-limit Texas Hold 'Em. But this time it's different. The post Artificial Intelligence Is About to Conquer Poker, But Not Without Human Help appeared first on WIRED .

Inside Minnesota’s Risky Plan to Deradicalize ISIS Recruits

In Minneapolis, one judge is hoping that a controversial new program can reform homegrown ISIS recruits back into normal young Americans. The post Inside Minnesota’s Risky Plan to Deradicalize ISIS Recruits appeared first on WIRED .

Tesla’s New ‘Autopilot’ Is Just the Start of a Critical Reboot

Think of it like an origin story. The post Tesla's New 'Autopilot' Is Just the Start of a Critical Reboot appeared first on WIRED .

Fake Think Tanks Fuel Fake News—And the President’s Tweets

Because fake news doesn't only come from wingnuts' basements. The post Fake Think Tanks Fuel Fake News—And the President's Tweets appeared first on WIRED .

How House Industries Designs Its Retrotastic Logos and Typefaces

Understanding how to make vintage designs feel fresh has made House Industries popular with clients ranging from the Jimmy Kimmel Show to JJ Abrams. The post How House Industries Designs Its Retrotastic Logos and Typefaces appeared first on WIRED .

Social Media-Powered Berniecrats Try to Move the Party Left

If the newly formed Justice Democrats succeed, it will be with the might of YouTube behind them. The post Social Media-Powered Berniecrats Try to Move the Party Left appeared first on WIRED .

Digital Rights Activists Hail Trump’s Death Blow Against TPP

But they worry about what future deals will mean for privacy and access. The post Digital Rights Activists Hail Trump's Death Blow Against TPP appeared first on WIRED .

Sprint Takes Tidal Stake to Ward Off Threats from All Sides

Telcos want to buy up content companies to hedge against multiple assaults on their traditional business models. The post Sprint Takes Tidal Stake to Ward Off Threats from All Sides appeared first on WIRED .

Trump’s FCC Pick Signals an End to Net Neutrality Efforts

New chairman Ajit Pai is poised to undo the Obama administration's legacy on net neutrality, privacy, and more. The post Trump's FCC Pick Signals an End to Net Neutrality Efforts appeared first on WIRED .

The New iOS Update Fixes Big Security Holes, So Get It Now

Apple just released an iOS update full of security fixes that you need to jump on. The post The New iOS Update Fixes Big Security Holes, So Get It Now appeared first on WIRED .

We Have a Bad Feeling About That Sith-Red Star Wars Logo

The new Star Wars titles are red instead of yellow. What does it mean?! The post We Have a Bad Feeling About That Sith-Red Star Wars Logo appeared first on WIRED .

Google Voice Update Makes Google’s Messaging Strategy More Confusing

Good news for Voice users, more head-scratching for the rest of us. The post Google Voice Update Makes Google's Messaging Strategy More Confusing appeared first on WIRED .

Princess Leia Gave the Women’s March a New Hope

Princess Leia iconography was seen at many women's marches this weekend. The post Princess Leia Gave the Women's March a New Hope appeared first on WIRED .