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The Return of The Office Antihero David Brent (God Help Us All)

Thirteen years after his BBC show changed sitcoms forever, David Brent is back for an encore—and he brought his guitar. The post The Return of The Office Antihero David Brent (God Help Us All) appeared first on WIRED .

John Oliver Returns to Out-News the News—by Ignoring Trump

For the next season of 'Last Week Tonight,' John Oliver is out to ignore the tweets report on stuff that matters. The post John Oliver Returns to Out-News the News—by Ignoring Trump appeared first on WIRED .

These Boots Keep Astronauts From Tripping Over Their Own Feet

Because those space suits are even clumsier than you'd imagine. The post These Boots Keep Astronauts From Tripping Over Their Own Feet appeared first on WIRED .

The Troubled F-35 Fighter Jet Rules the Skies in Its Toughest Test Yet

Notching a 15:1 kill ratio in Red Flag, though, may not forgive blown budgets and timelines. The post The Troubled F-35 Fighter Jet Rules the Skies in Its Toughest Test Yet appeared first on WIRED .

How Much Energy Does Iron Fist Pack Into His Superpowered Punch?

In the latest trailer for the Netflix show <em>Iron Fist</em>, we get to see the superhero's power punch. Here is an estimate of its energy and power. The post How Much Energy Does Iron Fist Pack Into His Superpowered Punch? appeared first on WIRED .

Review: Samsung Chromebook Pro

The ultra-diverse laptop of the future is here. But it's not quite what we were promised. The post Review: Samsung Chromebook Pro appeared first on WIRED .

Despite Trump, Silicon Valley’s Pentagon Ties Stay Strong

Tech's relationship with the Trump administration has so far been fraught, but not so in the Pentagon. The post Despite Trump, Silicon Valley's Pentagon Ties Stay Strong appeared first on WIRED .

Beoplay’s H4 Wireless Cans Bring Primo Sound at a Bargain. Kinda

The Beoplay H4 Bluetooth over-ear cans do nearly everything the H7s can do for $100 less. The post Beoplay's H4 Wireless Cans Bring Primo Sound at a Bargain. Kinda appeared first on WIRED .

Fun Batman or Dark Batman? Hell, Why Not Both

Believe it or not, Gotham City is big enough for a nuanced vision of the Caped Crusader. The post Fun Batman or Dark Batman? Hell, Why Not Both appeared first on WIRED .

The Secret to a Happy, Healthy City? Places for People to Protest

Why open public spaces are good for your body, mind, soul, and democratic ideals. The post The Secret to a Happy, Healthy City? Places for People to Protest appeared first on WIRED .

The AI Threat Isn’t Skynet. It’s the End of the Middle Class

The world's top AI researchers met to consider the threats posed by their research. The global economy could be the first casualty. The post The AI Threat Isn't Skynet. It's the End of the Middle Class appeared first on WIRED .

Sony’s TVs Will Be the First With Google Assistant Inside

Is the Pixel XL not quite big enough for you? Then try one of Sony's new 4K TVs, because they'll have Google Assistant and Android TV. The post Sony's TVs Will Be the First With Google Assistant Inside appeared first on WIRED .

The Ninth Circuit Banned Trump’s Ban Because It Hurts Science

The court found that the state had a right to sue because the ban harmed its universities and scientific community. The post The Ninth Circuit Banned Trump's Ban Because It Hurts Science appeared first on WIRED .

Say Hello to the Super-Stealthy Malware That’s Going Mainstream

Banks are being hit by a type of stealthy malware attack that doesn't leave a file trace. Anyone could be next. The post Say Hello to the Super-Stealthy Malware That’s Going Mainstream appeared first on WIRED .

Scientists Are Trading In Lab Mice for Hundreds of Mini-Brains on a Chip

For the first time, 2-D biochips are colliding with 3-D mini-organs—and together they're making some of the best organ simulations ever. The post Scientists Are Trading In Lab Mice for Hundreds of Mini-Brains on a Chip appeared first on WIRED .

A Star Engineer Just Launched His Own Hyperloop Outfit, ‘Arrivo’

It's called Arrivo, and it plans to put you---or at least your stuff---in a working hyperloop in just three years. The post A Star Engineer Just Launched His Own Hyperloop Outfit, 'Arrivo' appeared first on WIRED .

Forget New Users. Twitter Needs to Find New Ads

Twitter still can't figure out its business---or how to make money. The post Forget New Users. Twitter Needs to Find New Ads appeared first on WIRED .