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Texting and Driving Isn’t a Millennial Problem. It’s an Engineering Problem

Designers gave us smartphones. How do we take them away? The post Texting and Driving Isn't a Millennial Problem. It's an Engineering Problem appeared first on WIRED .

The Cute Robot That Follows You Around and Schleps All Your Stuff

Piaggio's Gita follows you around. It goes with you, turns with you, stops with you. The post The Cute Robot That Follows You Around and Schleps All Your Stuff appeared first on WIRED .

A Patent Decision on Crispr Gene Editing Favors MIT

The US Patent Office says two groups, one based at UC Berkeley and the other in Cambridge, Mass. own overlapping parts of a powerful new genetic technique The post A Patent Decision on Crispr Gene Editing Favors MIT appeared first on WIRED .

Step Into ‘The Void,’ a Physical Playground for VR

A real-world gaming experience created for the headset crowd. The post Step Into 'The Void,' a Physical Playground for VR appeared first on WIRED .

The New X-Plane Flight Sim Is So Ridiculously Detailed, It Even Has Catering Trucks

From Manhattan's skyscrapers to the caterers scuttering across the tarmac, step into the skies. The post The New X-Plane Flight Sim Is So Ridiculously Detailed, It Even Has Catering Trucks appeared first on WIRED .

Ah, the Beauty of Nature … Seen Through Creepy Webcams

Marcus DeSieno's photos remind you that the eye in the sky is never too far. The post Ah, the Beauty of Nature ... Seen Through Creepy Webcams appeared first on WIRED .

What News-Writing Bots Mean for the Future of Journalism

<em>The Washington Post</em>'s Heliograf software can autowrite tons of basic stories in no time, which could free up reporters to do more important work. The post What News-Writing Bots Mean for the Future of Journalism appeared first on WIRED .

Old-School Media Is Pulling Way More Viewers Than You Think

In researching who was watching and reading what at the end of 2016, one thing became clear: Some of the oldest voices in the news are still the biggest. The post Old-School Media Is Pulling Way More Viewers Than You Think appeared first on WIRED .

PewDiePie Was Always Kinda Racist—But Now He’s a Hero to Nazis

The prominent YouTuber's casual racism and attacks on the media have made him an idol in the eyes of the so-called alt-right. The post PewDiePie Was Always Kinda Racist—But Now He's a Hero to Nazis appeared first on WIRED .

A Wet Winter Is Overwhelming California’s Ancient Infrastructure

More than a month of storms have pushed California's water infrastructure to its limits. And another series of storms is set to hit tomorrow. The post A Wet Winter Is Overwhelming California’s Ancient Infrastructure appeared first on WIRED .

Grab $18 Million and Drive Home a Stunning 1950s Jaguar

One of just 16 like it. The post Grab $18 Million and Drive Home a Stunning 1950s Jaguar appeared first on WIRED .

Google Fiber Sheds Workers As It Looks to a Wireless Future

The future of high-speed internet from Google will likely involve less fiber. The post Google Fiber Sheds Workers As It Looks to a Wireless Future appeared first on WIRED .