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The Conservative Case Against Trashing Online Privacy Rules

A mere 15 Republicans crossed party lines this past week to vote against the repeal of online privacy protections. It doesn't have to be this way. The post The Conservative Case Against Trashing Online Privacy Rules appeared first on WIRED .

Donnie Darko Is No Cult Classic—It’s a Straight Up Classic

Richard Kelly's film has gone from obscure to cult fave to full-on classic. The post Donnie Darko Is No Cult Classic—It’s a Straight Up Classic appeared first on WIRED .

Space Photos of the Week: Mystery Supernova Won’t Say Where It’s From

Behold swirling storms on Jupiter, a monstrous black hole, and the Milky Way's galactic bulge. The post Space Photos of the Week: Mystery Supernova Won’t Say Where It’s From appeared first on WIRED .

March’s Best Stuff: Flagship Phones, Dope Wireless Speakers

Some things we loved last month, from the Samsung Galaxy S8 to the red iPhone 7, and from the tiny wireless UE Wonderboom to the big Sonos Playbase. The post March's Best Stuff: Flagship Phones, Dope Wireless Speakers appeared first on WIRED .

Want to Play Scrabble Like a Pro? Here’s Your Memory Trick

The strategy, called retrieval practice, is a type of mental doing: It's a way to create the webs of meaning that support what we know. The post Want to Play Scrabble Like a Pro? Here’s Your Memory Trick appeared first on WIRED .

You Can Make Movies With Drones and CGI, Sure. But Why Not Make Them the Stars?

A new exhibition highlights three films by an Australian architect who sees technology not as a tool, but a star. The post You Can Make Movies With Drones and CGI, Sure. But Why Not Make Them the Stars? appeared first on WIRED .

Security News This Week: Yes, Even Internet-Connected Dishwashers Can Get Hacked

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: Yes, Even Internet-Connected Dishwashers Can Get Hacked appeared first on WIRED .

How to Rebuild Atlanta’s Collapsed Freeway. Like, Now

Money is always a good incentive ... The post How to Rebuild Atlanta's Collapsed Freeway. Like, Now appeared first on WIRED .

Exploring New Galaxies

This week, the Samsung Galaxy S8, the Baselworld watch convention, and revisiting the first tablet PC. The post Exploring New Galaxies appeared first on WIRED .

Joss Whedon Could Make a Great Batgirl Movie, But He Shouldn’t

Joss Whedon is in talks to write and direct a Batgirl movie, but there are better things he could be doing with his talents. The post Joss Whedon Could Make a Great Batgirl Movie, But He Shouldn’t appeared first on WIRED .