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Uber’s Coughing Up More Data in NYC, and It Could Fix Your Commute

More data means better decisions for everyone. The post Uber's Coughing Up More Data in NYC, and It Could Fix Your Commute appeared first on WIRED .

Accelerometers Could Finally Fix the NFL’s Concussion Crisis

The league has still failed to face its concussion epidemic head-on. The post Accelerometers Could Finally Fix the NFL's Concussion Crisis appeared first on WIRED .

Tech Could Do More to Oppose Trump—at a Price

Silicon Valley heavyweights are backing the court fight against Trump's immigration ban. But they risk alienating users—and the tweeter-in-chief. The post Tech Could Do More to Oppose Trump---at a Price appeared first on WIRED .

Watch How Terrifyingly Bad Car Safety Was Just 20 Years Ago

Maybe it's time to get a new car. The post Watch How Terrifyingly Bad Car Safety Was Just 20 Years Ago appeared first on WIRED .

AI Is About to Learn More Like Humans—with a Little Uncertainty

Neural networks are all the rage right now. But they're still flawed. So top tech companies are looking at new forms of AI better at handling uncertainty. The post AI Is About to Learn More Like Humans—with a Little Uncertainty appeared first on WIRED .

Now’s Probably the Time to Consider One of These Burner Phones

If you're concerned that your devices will be confiscated and searched, start carrying a burner phone. The post Now's Probably the Time to Consider One of These Burner Phones appeared first on WIRED .

A Pirate Podcast App Takes on Iran’s Hardline Censors

RadiTo hopes to bring forbidden audio to Iran's growing audience of smartphone users---and stay a step ahead of the country's internet filters. The post A Pirate Podcast App Takes on Iran's Hardline Censors appeared first on WIRED .

How Madden Got So Silly Good at Predicting Super Bowl Winners

EA Sports' 'Madden' games have correctly predicted the Super Bowl's outcome nine out of 13 times. How? Data. The post How Madden Got So Silly Good at Predicting Super Bowl Winners appeared first on WIRED .

Hello, Congress? 1935’s Calling—It Wants Its Phone System Back

Call Congress. It works if you want to get your voice heard. Probably because it's a pain in the ass. The post Hello, Congress? 1935's Calling—It Wants Its Phone System Back appeared first on WIRED .

Cutting International Science Funding Will Only Hurt America

If Trump tries to improve Americans' lot by cutting international research funding, he'll accomplish just the opposite. The post Cutting International Science Funding Will Only Hurt America appeared first on WIRED .

Explore an Abandoned Cold War Base in the Middle of the Ocean

Adak Island sits midway between the United States and Russia. So of course the government built a base there. The post Explore an Abandoned Cold War Base in the Middle of the Ocean appeared first on WIRED .

Time for Snap to Prove It’s Bigger Than Snapchat

It's very important to Snap Inc. that you understand it's not a social networking app or a messaging service. It's something else. It's a camera company. The post Time for Snap to Prove It's Bigger Than Snapchat appeared first on WIRED .

Publisher Opens Its GDC Space to Developers Stranded by Trump’s Travel Ban

In response to President Trump's travel ban, videogame publisher Devolver Digital is opening up their display space at GDC to affected developers. The post Publisher Opens Its GDC Space to Developers Stranded by Trump's Travel Ban appeared first on WIRED .

Rock Out in a Perfectly Restored Range Rover for Just $170K

Time to reconnect with the past—and probably your mechanic. The post Rock Out in a Perfectly Restored Range Rover for Just $170K appeared first on WIRED .

Want to Talk Politics and Not Start a Fight? Try Call-In Radio

Don't want to discuss President Trump's Supreme Court nominee with your neighbor? Call 844-745-TALK instead. The post Want to Talk Politics and Not Start a Fight? Try Call-In Radio appeared first on WIRED .

Watch Kilauea’s Lava Gush Into the Sea Like a Waterfall

Lava flows continues to pour into the Pacific in Hawaii, creating stunning red-hot fountains. The post Watch Kilauea's Lava Gush Into the Sea Like a Waterfall appeared first on WIRED .