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In Trump, Tech Finds a Troll It Can’t Ignore

The President presents an impossible, if familiar, question: How do you respond when a system that you respect produces a result that you cannot? The post In Trump, Tech Finds a Troll It Can't Ignore appeared first on WIRED .

MIT Made a Wearable That Knows How a Conversation’s Going

Researchers from MIT CSAIL are using artificial intelligence to translate how people feel when they talk. The post MIT Made a Wearable That Knows How a Conversation's Going appeared first on WIRED .

5 Comics You Absolutely Must Pick Up This Month

Batwoman, black history, and backwards fairy tales—these are the comics you must read in February. The post 5 Comics You Absolutely Must Pick Up This Month appeared first on WIRED .

Sohei Nishino Melds Maps and Photos Into Fabulous Memories of Great Cities

These enormous photomontages burst with unexpected scales, moments, and juxtapositions. The post Sohei Nishino Melds Maps and Photos Into Fabulous Memories of Great Cities appeared first on WIRED .

The Chemical Engineer Who’ll School You on Coffee

A chemical engineer is developing a center for coffee research to study sustainability, chemical makeup, and preparation protocols. The post The Chemical Engineer Who'll School You on Coffee appeared first on WIRED .

Inside Libratus, the Poker AI That Out-Bluffed the Best Humans

For almost three weeks, Dong Kim sat at a casino and played poker against a machine. But Kim wasn't just any poker player. And this wasn't just any machine. The post Inside Libratus, the Poker AI That Out-Bluffed the Best Humans appeared first on WIRED .

Uber’s Mercedes Alliance Is a Clever New Route to Self-Driving Dominance

Uber leverages its power to turn rivals into teammates. The post Uber's Mercedes Alliance Is a Clever New Route to Self-Driving Dominance appeared first on WIRED .

Ransomware Turns to Big Targets—With Even Bigger Fallout

A new generation of ransomware is wreaking havoc, whether you're directly infected or not. The post Ransomware Turns to Big Targets—With Even Bigger Fallout appeared first on WIRED .

Moving Patient Data Is Messy, But Blockchain Is Here to Help

Blockchain technologies aren't just for crytpocurrency anymore. Researchers and corporations are turning to them for a very different business: healthcare. The post Moving Patient Data Is Messy, But Blockchain Is Here to Help appeared first on WIRED .

America Has Its Problems, But Design Can Help Solve Them

Here are five principles for charting a course forward. The post America Has Its Problems, But Design Can Help Solve Them appeared first on WIRED .

The Hunt for the Hidden Bombs and Land Mines of Kosovo

Small, dedicated teams roam the countryside searching for explosives buried in the earth. The post The Hunt for the Hidden Bombs and Land Mines of Kosovo appeared first on WIRED .

Trump’s SCOTUS Pick Needs to Get Tech—These Cases Show Why

"When it comes to technology in particular, traditional labels like liberal and conservative don't always apply." The post Trump's SCOTUS Pick Needs to Get Tech—These Cases Show Why appeared first on WIRED .

Ben Affleck Isn’t Directing Batman, So Now It Might Get Made

Ben Affleck is no longer directing 'The Batman'—and that's probably for the best. The post Ben Affleck Isn't Directing Batman , So Now It Might Get Made appeared first on WIRED .

It’s Dystopian Sci-Fi Total War. Also, The Expanse Is Back

Sci-fi has a knack for addressing the present by imagining the future. 'The Expanse' nails that. The post It's Dystopian Sci-Fi Total War. Also, The Expanse Is Back appeared first on WIRED .

Spoofed Grindr Accounts Turned One Man’s Life into a ‘Living Hell’

When someone started making fake Grindr profiles for Matthew Herrick, more than 700 men came to his home and work. The post Spoofed Grindr Accounts Turned One Man's Life into a 'Living Hell' appeared first on WIRED .

Doctors and Patients Reel After Trump’s Immigration Ban

The healthcare industry reels from the effects of President Trump's executive order on immigration. The post Doctors and Patients Reel After Trump’s Immigration Ban appeared first on WIRED .

Follow All of These Earth Scientists on Twitter Right Now

If you care about earth science, you should follow these people and organizations on Twitter to get all the best science information and news. The post Follow All of These Earth Scientists on Twitter Right Now appeared first on WIRED .

The Robots Are Coming for Your Heart

Medical advances are forcing humanity to reconsider what a robot even is in the first place—because more and more, the robots will become a part of us. The post The Robots Are Coming for Your Heart appeared first on WIRED .