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The Lingo That’ll Save Your Next Cocktail Party, From ‘Rovables’ to ‘Manthreading’

Our popular magazine feature Jargon Watch is finally hitting the internet. The post The Lingo That’ll Save Your Next Cocktail Party, From ‘Rovables’ to ‘Manthreading’ appeared first on WIRED .

Devin Nunes: A Running Timeline of His Surveillance Claims and White House Ties

The House Intelligence Committee chair has had himself quite a month. The post Devin Nunes: A Running Timeline of His Surveillance Claims and White House Ties appeared first on WIRED .

How Hard Does Thor Hit Hulk in That Ragnarok Trailer? Let’s Do the Physics!

In this scene from Thor: Ragnarok, Thor and The Hulk wage an epic fight in an arena. Let's look at the physics. The post How Hard Does Thor Hit Hulk in That Ragnarok Trailer? Let’s Do the Physics! appeared first on WIRED .

Legendary Promoter Peter Shapiro’s Bold Bid to Fix Concerts—for Good

Peter Shapiro figured out how to bring huge stars into intimate settings. Now he wants to bring the fans online—in a way that actually works. The post Legendary Promoter Peter Shapiro’s Bold Bid to Fix Concerts—for Good appeared first on WIRED .

Zunum’s Hybrid Jet Could Finally Make Electric Flight a Reality

Zunum Aero wants to remake aviation with the Chevy Volt of planes. The post Zunum's Hybrid Jet Could Finally Make Electric Flight a Reality appeared first on WIRED .

Journey to Tierra del Fuego, the End of the Modern World

This archipelago is the last stop before absolute wilderness. The post Journey to Tierra del Fuego, the End of the Modern World appeared first on WIRED .

8 Beautiful Timepieces From Switzerland’s Biggest Watch Show

Here are a few top picks from Baselworld 2017. The post 8 Beautiful Timepieces From Switzerland's Biggest Watch Show appeared first on WIRED .

Hey Instagram, Don’t Tell Me When to Freeze My Eggs

An Instagram ad for an egg-freezing procedure highlights the pitfalls of targeted advertising. The post Hey Instagram, Don't Tell Me When to Freeze My Eggs appeared first on WIRED .

Tech Alone Won’t Be Enough to Reboot Progressive Politics

Building a billion-dollar startup in a few years doesn't exactly breed patience. But techies are finding there's no one hack for political change. The post Tech Alone Won't Be Enough to Reboot Progressive Politics appeared first on WIRED .

To Save Florida’s Famous Oranges, Scientists Race to Weaponize a Virus

Florida's orange growers are running out of time to find a cure to the deadly "citrus greening" disease. A spinach gene-carrying virus might be their lifeline. The post To Save Florida's Famous Oranges, Scientists Race to Weaponize a Virus appeared first on WIRED .

Securing Driverless Cars From Hackers Is Hard. Ask the Ex-Uber Guy Who Protects Them

In his Uber exit interview, top car hacker Charlie Miller warns of the dangers of insecure autonomous vehicles. The post Securing Driverless Cars From Hackers Is Hard. Ask the Ex-Uber Guy Who Protects Them appeared first on WIRED .

Stronger Privacy Laws Could Save Advertising From Itself

Online advertising is terrible. But it doesn't have to be that way. The post Stronger Privacy Laws Could Save Advertising From Itself appeared first on WIRED .

Dodge Makes a Car So Powerful, It Can Do Wheelies

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon also runs the fastest quarter mile ever. The post Dodge Makes a Car So Powerful, It Can Do Wheelies appeared first on WIRED .

How to Keep Your iMessages From Popping Up on Other Devices

Because no one wants to see your sexts while you're screensharing at work. The post How to Keep Your iMessages From Popping Up on Other Devices appeared first on WIRED .

If You’re Somehow Still on Windows Vista, Upgrade Right Now

Time to upgrade. Today is the first day that Windows Vista is no longer supported by Microsoft. The post If You're Somehow Still on Windows Vista, Upgrade Right Now appeared first on WIRED .

The Fascinating Art of Hollywood’s Made-Up Languages, From Dothraki to Klingon

Get ready for a master class in conlangs. The post The Fascinating Art of Hollywood’s Made-Up Languages, From Dothraki to Klingon appeared first on WIRED .