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Shucks.

This week, David spends time with 18-year-old hip-hop producer Steve Lacy, and new co-host Arielle talks about iMessage behavior. The post Shucks. appeared first on WIRED .

Ranking the 10 Most Dangerous Volcanoes, From Vesuvius to Santa Maria

Volcanoes can be dangerous, but certain volcanoes pose the most danger to the people living in and around them. Let's count them down. The post Ranking the 10 Most Dangerous Volcanoes, From Vesuvius to Santa Maria appeared first on WIRED .

Luke Who’s Talking! It’s the First Trailer For Star Wars: The Last Jedi

The first look at Episode VIII promises lots of Force-talk...not to mention a bit of lightsaber-rattling. The post Luke Who's Talking! It's the First Trailer For Star Wars: The Last Jedi appeared first on WIRED .

This Massive Videogame About High School Is All Demons and Angst—in a Good Way

<em>Persona 5</em>, the latest in a long-running series, is time-consuming and hard to get into, but at its heart it captures a profound feeling of heroic rebellion. The post This Massive Videogame About High School Is All Demons and Angst—in a Good Way appeared first on WIRED .

Major Leak Suggests NSA Was Deep in Middle East Banking System

The Shadow Brokers hacker group is back with another trove of NSA documents including Windows exploits and evidence of financial spying in the Middle East. The post Major Leak Suggests NSA Was Deep in Middle East Banking System appeared first on WIRED .

Cadillac Cracks a Self-Driving Puzzle by Shoving a Camera in Your Face

The long awaited "Super Cruise" only works if it knows you're watching the road. The post Cadillac Cracks a Self-Driving Puzzle by Shoving a Camera in Your Face appeared first on WIRED .

Doctor Who’s New Spin-Off Goes Places the Doctor Can’t

<em>Class</em> delves into the darkest corner of the <em>Doctor Who</em> universe: high school. The post Doctor Who's New Spin-Off Goes Places the Doctor Can't appeared first on WIRED .

Skyscrapers Overtake Suburban Sprawl as Tech’s Towering Status Symbol

The tech industry is growing up—literally. The post Skyscrapers Overtake Suburban Sprawl as Tech's Towering Status Symbol appeared first on WIRED .

The War Over Forensic Science Started Well Before Jeff Sessions

Though he's not helping matters. The post The War Over Forensic Science Started Well Before Jeff Sessions appeared first on WIRED .

7 Ingenious Ways to Blunt the Horror of Modern Aviation

These concepts took the top prize for aircraft interior innovation. The post 7 Ingenious Ways to Blunt the Horror of Modern Aviation appeared first on WIRED .

The Secret to Training for a Marathon: Just Keep Running

Long-distance running rewards effort and willpower. It also rewards steadiness and rhythm. The post The Secret to Training for a Marathon: Just Keep Running appeared first on WIRED .

The Bizarre Digital Book You Must Destroy Before Sharing

What does it mean to own a digital book? The post The Bizarre Digital Book You Must Destroy Before Sharing appeared first on WIRED .

Meet the Georgians Who Still Love Stalin (the Mass Murderer)

Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union and killed 200,000 Georgians. But that doesn't stop some from loving him. The post Meet the Georgians Who Still Love Stalin (the Mass Murderer) appeared first on WIRED .

NYC’s Newest Weapon Against the Rats? Sterilization

De Blasio's administration is testing a targeted approach to hit rats where it hurts: right in the ovaries. The post NYC’s Newest Weapon Against the Rats? Sterilization appeared first on WIRED .

The Crisis of Attention Theft—Ads That Steal Your Time for Nothing in Return

Companies seize our time and attention for absolutely nothing in exchange, and indeed, without consent at all. This isn't just an annoyance. It's stealing. The post The Crisis of Attention Theft—Ads That Steal Your Time for Nothing in Return appeared first on WIRED .

How Steve Lacy and His iPhone Are Taking Over the Music Business

Lacy's smartphone has been his personal studio since he first started making music. The post How Steve Lacy and His iPhone Are Taking Over the Music Business appeared first on WIRED .

Discontinuing the NES Classic Is a Classic Nintendo Mistake

Once again, Nintendo denies people an easy way to play its retro games—for no good reason. The post Discontinuing the NES Classic Is a Classic Nintendo Mistake appeared first on WIRED .

Watch Workers Learn How to Filter Obscene and Violent Photos From Dating Sites

Directors Adrian Chen and Ciaran Cassidy give WIRED a first look at their disturbing short documentary on content moderation. The post Watch Workers Learn How to Filter Obscene and Violent Photos From Dating Sites appeared first on WIRED .

Unlike Hyperloop, Elon Musk’s Electric Big-Rig Actually Makes Sense

Making an electric big-rig work isn't easy, but it's not rocket science. The post Unlike Hyperloop, Elon Musk's Electric Big-Rig Actually Makes Sense appeared first on WIRED .

That ‘Mother of All Bombs’ Was Just Waiting For the Right Target

What's a Massive Ordinance Air Blast? "Just a big canister with a lot of explosive in it." The post That ‘Mother of All Bombs’ Was Just Waiting For the Right Target appeared first on WIRED .