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Android O, Google’s Next OS, Is Coming to Save Your Phone’s Battery

Google just provided the first peek at the new Android that arrives later this year. The post Android O, Google’s Next OS, Is Coming to Save Your Phone’s Battery appeared first on WIRED .

Only an End to Global Warming Can Save the Great Barrier Reef

Improvements to water quality or fishing controls don't prevent underwater heatwaves damaging coral, studies of mass bleaching events reveal The post Only an End to Global Warming Can Save the Great Barrier Reef appeared first on WIRED .

Iron Fist Can Totally Break His Fall With a Pole. Physics Says So

In his new show, the superhero catches himself on a pole. Let's look at the stopping force and acceleration involved. The post Iron Fist Can Totally Break His Fall With a Pole. Physics Says So appeared first on WIRED .

Talk to Your Kids About Inappropriate Pics on Facebook

It's a tough talk, but you'll be glad you had it. The post Talk to Your Kids About Inappropriate Pics on Facebook appeared first on WIRED .

Stop Everything, There’s a Red iPhone 7 Now

There's some iPad news too, but let's be honest, we're here for the iPhone. The post Stop Everything, There's a Red iPhone 7 Now appeared first on WIRED .

Thank These Riveting Robots for Planes That Don’t Fall Apart

New robots on the Everett, Washington assembly line install the rivets that keep your plane in one piece. The post Thank These Riveting Robots for Planes That Don't Fall Apart appeared first on WIRED .

The 11 Best Sci-Fi Movies You Can Stream Right Now, From 2001 to Ex Machina

Settle in for some space odysseys. The post The 11 Best Sci-Fi Movies You Can Stream Right Now, From 2001 to Ex Machina appeared first on WIRED .

Facebook’s Epic Data Blast Is Good for Everyone—Especially Facebook

Engineers believe they can shove a record amount of data through the internet's undersea pipes. But the record isn't as interesting as who ran the test. The post Facebook’s Epic Data Blast Is Good for Everyone—Especially Facebook appeared first on WIRED .

The Sad, Unnatural Habitats of Polar Bears in Captivity

They live out their days in zoos, aquariums, and shopping malls. The post The Sad, Unnatural Habitats of Polar Bears in Captivity appeared first on WIRED .

Beauty and the Beast, Still a Cautionary Tale About the Smart Home

Smart devices are great—until they peep on damsels, kidnap old men, and attack murderous xenophobes. (OK, maybe that last one's fine.) The post Beauty and the Beast , Still a Cautionary Tale About the Smart Home appeared first on WIRED .

Catnip Ain’t the Only Plant That’ll Send Your Kitty to Blissville

Three other plants tweak your feline's neurons. The post Catnip Ain't the Only Plant That'll Send Your Kitty to Blissville appeared first on WIRED .

A Cybersecurity Arsenal That’ll Help ‘Protect Your Election’

Google and Jigsaw are helping protect elections from DDoS attacks and more. The post A Cybersecurity Arsenal That'll Help ‘Protect Your Election’ appeared first on WIRED .

Keep Riding the Subway, by All Means, But Know It’s Not as Green as You Think

If your goal is reducing emissions, just plopping down a subway line won't cut it. The post Keep Riding the Subway, by All Means, But Know It’s Not as Green as You Think appeared first on WIRED .

Inside the Hunt for Russia’s Most Notorious Hacker

A mysterious cybercriminal deployed an invincible botnet to steal a fortune from US banks. Then the FBI discovered what else he was after. The post Inside the Hunt for Russia's Most Notorious Hacker appeared first on WIRED .

The TSA’s New Ban on Laptops in Cabins May Not Be the Worst Thing

The #electronicsban bears the marks of a targeted reaction to a specific threat. The post The TSA's New Ban on Laptops in Cabins May Not Be the Worst Thing appeared first on WIRED .

Russia? Nah. The House GOP Goes After Leakers Instead

After FBI Director James Comey confirmed an investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russia, the GOP focused instead on leaks. The post Russia? Nah. The House GOP Goes After Leakers Instead appeared first on WIRED .

Not Even the FBI Can Get Trump to Drop His Wiretap Claims

Even after FBI Director James Comey said there's no evidence President Obama wiretapped Trump Tower, the White House is sticking to its story. The post Not Even the FBI Can Get Trump to Drop His Wiretap Claims appeared first on WIRED .