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Review: 2017 BMW 5 Series

The once supreme sporty sedan returns to its roots, with a touch of luxury. The post Review: 2017 BMW 5 Series appeared first on WIRED .

After 3 Years, Why Gmail’s End-to-End Encryption Is Still Vapor

Is the effort to end-to-end encrypt Gmail dead, or just a lot harder than it looks? The post After 3 Years, Why Gmail’s End-to-End Encryption Is Still Vapor appeared first on WIRED .

Dad Leaving Embarrassing Comments on Your Feeds? Let Him

But maybe ask him—gently—to tone it down a bit. The post Dad Leaving Embarrassing Comments on Your Feeds? Let Him appeared first on WIRED .

A Murder Case Tests Alexa’s Devotion to Your Privacy

Opinion: An Arkansas legal case is testing whether Amazon can be forced to share information collected by Alexa with law enforcement. The post A Murder Case Tests Alexa's Devotion to Your Privacy appeared first on WIRED .

A (Kinda) Joint Bank Account for More-Than-Venmo-Serious Couples

Not ready to tie the financial knot but hate getting your partner back for every taco? Simple's new feature lets you share just some of your money. The post A (Kinda) Joint Bank Account for More-Than-Venmo-Serious Couples appeared first on WIRED .

Inside the Bizarre, Euro-Themed Towns of Shanghai

You can visit Spain, Italy, and even Canda without ever leaving China. The post Inside the Bizarre, Euro-Themed Towns of Shanghai appeared first on WIRED .

The Government’s Green Energy Incubator Fights for Survival in the Age of Trump

This week, ARPA-E is showing off far-out ways to cool, heat, convert, conserve, and invent energy—all of which could be on the chopping block. The post The Government's Green Energy Incubator Fights for Survival in the Age of Trump appeared first on WIRED .

The Tricky Art of Podcast Ads Is About to Get Even Trickier

Is there an ethical issue with raving about Blue Apron? What if your podcast is about food startups? The post The Tricky Art of Podcast Ads Is About to Get Even Trickier appeared first on WIRED .

Is Trump Hate-Tweeting You? Find Out if It’s Really a Crisis

Big brands studiously seek to avoid politics, but few seem nimble enough to escape the presidential vortex. The post Is Trump Hate-Tweeting You? Find Out if It's Really a Crisis appeared first on WIRED .

Google’s Robocar Lawsuit Could Kill Uber’s Future and Send Execs to Prison

Financial penalties could cross the billion mark, and execs could spend years behind bars. The post Google's Robocar Lawsuit Could Kill Uber's Future and Send Execs to Prison appeared first on WIRED .

The Supreme Court Could Soon Decide if You Have a Right to Facebook

A registered sex offender argues that North Carolina's law keeping him off Facebook and other sites violates his First Amendment rights. The post The Supreme Court Could Soon Decide if You Have a Right to Facebook appeared first on WIRED .

A Fascinating Glimpse at How We’ll All Carpool in 2027

Ideo reimagined the carpooling experience for 10 years in the future. The post A Fascinating Glimpse at How We’ll All Carpool in 2027 appeared first on WIRED .

Harry Potter Finally Wins an Oscar by Going Back in Time

It's about costumes. Period. The post Harry Potter Finally Wins an Oscar by Going Back in Time appeared first on WIRED .

SpaceX Plans to Launch Humans Around the Moon in 2018

The mission will use two of SpaceX's long-awaited technologies: a crew-rated capsule, the Crew Dragon, and the high-powered Falcon Heavy rocket. The post SpaceX Plans to Launch Humans Around the Moon in 2018 appeared first on WIRED .

Samsung Gear Finally Gets a Controller for Awesomer VR

Designed by Samsung and Oculus, it touches and swipes and clicks and shoots. The post Samsung Gear Finally Gets a Controller for Awesomer VR appeared first on WIRED .

The Joyful Overkill of Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium Smartphone

Sony's new flagship may not be for you, but at least they went for it. The post The Joyful Overkill of Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium Smartphone appeared first on WIRED .