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The New Smurfs Movie Finally Solves the Smurfette Problem

Think it's weird that nearly all Smurfs are dudes? The latest Smurf flick finally addresses that issue head-on. The post The New Smurfs Movie Finally Solves the Smurfette Problem appeared first on WIRED .

A Beautiful Tripod That Doubles as a Selfie Stick Because 2017

MeFoto's Backpacker Air folds up to the size of a flashlight and comes in seven glorious colors. The post A Beautiful Tripod That Doubles as a Selfie Stick Because 2017 appeared first on WIRED .

The Subtle Art of Watching North Korea Build Nukes

Experts are poring over satellite imagery for signals that the isolated nation is working on a new type of nuclear device. The post The Subtle Art of Watching North Korea Build Nukes appeared first on WIRED .

Robots Aren’t Human. You Only Make Them So

Photographer Max Aguilera-Hellweg peers into the uncanny valley in a fascinating, and slightly terrifying, book. The post Robots Aren't Human. You Only Make Them So appeared first on WIRED .

Dark Souls 3 Ends the Torture With a Devilish Final Expansion

Dark Souls never makes anything easy. Going into the franchise's final death-march, it's easy to ask: why bother? This DLC is a good reminder. The post Dark Souls 3 Ends the Torture With a Devilish Final Expansion appeared first on WIRED .

Review: Weber Genesis II LX Grill

This grill's burners go to 11, but that's still not high enough. The post Review: Weber Genesis II LX Grill appeared first on WIRED .

Check Out Tokyo’s Cavernous, Creepy, Totally Sci-Fi Drainage Tunnels

It's got silos so large you could fit a space shuttle inside. The post Check Out Tokyo’s Cavernous, Creepy, Totally Sci-Fi Drainage Tunnels appeared first on WIRED .

So, Bad News: Now Militants Are Using Drones as Projectiles

Weaponizing drones is one thing. Now, the drone itself is the weapon. The post So, Bad News: Now Militants Are Using Drones as Projectiles appeared first on WIRED .

Tearing Down Science’s Citation Paywall, One Link at a Time

A new initiative makes scientific paper citations open to everyone, for free. The post Tearing Down Science's Citation Paywall, One Link at a Time appeared first on WIRED .

The US Strike on Syria Underscores Trump’s Media-Fueled Worldview

Trump had no interest in attacking Syria---until he saw images on television that left him no choice. The post The US Strike on Syria Underscores Trump’s Media-Fueled Worldview appeared first on WIRED .

Trump & Co. Just Picked the Wrong Fight With Twitter

On Thursday, Twitter got a chance to flex its free-speech championing muscle. The post Trump & Co. Just Picked the Wrong Fight With Twitter appeared first on WIRED .

Comcast’s New Mobile Service Is a Good Deal, But Maybe Not Good Enough

Should you sign up? That depends. The post Comcast’s New Mobile Service Is a Good Deal, But Maybe Not Good Enough appeared first on WIRED .

Facebook Pushes News Literacy to Combat a Crisis of Trust

Facebook joins with the founder of Craigslist to fix a crisis of faith in the news, but questions remain about who should shoulder the blame. The post Facebook Pushes News Literacy to Combat a Crisis of Trust appeared first on WIRED .