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Get Ready for the Next Security Nightmare: Medical Devices

More internet-connected medical devices flood into healthcare industry every day, but we're not moving fast enough to defend them. The post Get Ready for the Next Security Nightmare: Medical Devices appeared first on WIRED .

Want to Explore the Deep Sea? The Secret Is Sound

A team of scientists just mapped over 4,000 square miles of seafloor in stunning detail. The post Want to Explore the Deep Sea? The Secret Is Sound appeared first on WIRED .

All Hail Wolverine, King of the X-Men’s Terrifying Future

The beclawed mutant might be retiring from the movies, but he's the foundation of the X-Men's pessimistic worldview. The post All Hail Wolverine, King of the X-Men's Terrifying Future appeared first on WIRED .

Mass Spying Isn’t Just Intrusive—It’s Ineffective

Mass surveillance seems like it would be a valuable national security tool. In reality, it's doesn't help much at all. The post Mass Spying Isn’t Just Intrusive---It’s Ineffective appeared first on WIRED .

Pluto’s Defenders Prepare to Fight for Its Planethood (Again)

What is a planet? It all depends on your perspective. The post Pluto’s Defenders Prepare to Fight for Its Planethood (Again) appeared first on WIRED .

Military-Grade Camera Produces Eerie Photos of Refugees

Richard Mosse uses a camera meant for warfare to talk about humanity. The post Military-Grade Camera Produces Eerie Photos of Refugees appeared first on WIRED .

How Trump Should Spend That Extra $54 Billion on Defense

Even if all of President Trump's proposed new defense spending goes through, figuring out what to spend it on will be its own battle The post How Trump Should Spend That Extra $54 Billion on Defense appeared first on WIRED .

The Best Phones and Gadgets We Saw at Mobile World Congress

New phones from Nokia, Sony, and Motorola, plus a robotic car, an electric scooter, and a 360 camera. The post The Best Phones and Gadgets We Saw at Mobile World Congress appeared first on WIRED .

The Clash Between Snap’s IPO and What Really Makes It Great

Once public, Snap will have an obligation to grow relentlessly. That imperative could clash badly with the kind of intimacy so embedded in Snap's DNA. The post The Clash Between Snap's IPO and What Really Makes It Great appeared first on WIRED .

With Breath of the Wild, Zelda Finally Loses Its Way. And I Love It

In a striking return to form, the newest Zelda game captures the joy of getting lost in an eclipsing, unfamiliar wilderness. The post With Breath of the Wild , Zelda Finally Loses Its Way. And I Love It appeared first on WIRED .

The Curse of the Bahia Emerald, a Giant Green Rock That Ruins Lives

It's a one-of-a-kind geological artifact. What's it worth? Maybe $100 million, maybe nothing. But those who've pursued it have definitely paid a price. The post The Curse of the Bahia Emerald, a Giant Green Rock That Ruins Lives appeared first on WIRED .

Even Architecture Prizes Are Political In This Crazy World

The Pritzker Prize jury awarded architecture's highest honor to RCR Arquitectes, a little-known trio from the Catalonian region of Spain. The post Even Architecture Prizes Are Political In This Crazy World appeared first on WIRED .

The FCC Graciously Sets Internet Providers Free to Sell Your Data

Comcast, Verizon, and other ISPs can now sell your personal information without your permission—at least for now. The post The FCC Graciously Sets Internet Providers Free to Sell Your Data appeared first on WIRED .

Keeping Fentanyl Out of the US Will Take More Than a Wall

Rooting out synthetic opioids like fentanyl is a game of whack-a-mole; once the DEA targets a specific chemical composition, a new one pops up. The post Keeping Fentanyl Out of the US Will Take More Than a Wall appeared first on WIRED .

Range Rover’s New Baby SUV Will Swaddle You for $50,000

A new "just right" option for people who think they need a luxury off-roader. The post Range Rover's New Baby SUV Will Swaddle You for $50,000 appeared first on WIRED .

Italy’s Etna Volcano Throws Lava Bombs in Its First Big Eruption of 2017

After a quiet 2016, Etna looks to be heading towards a more energetic 2017. The post Italy's Etna Volcano Throws Lava Bombs in Its First Big Eruption of 2017 appeared first on WIRED .

Medium Launches Snapchat Stories, But for Medium

Now, instead of writing a post, you can create a Series. The post Medium Launches Snapchat Stories, But for Medium appeared first on WIRED .

We Really Need to Talk About That Get Out Ending

It's time to wade in a little deeper on Jordan Peele's new movie. The post We Really Need to Talk About That Get Out Ending appeared first on WIRED .