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Jeff VanderMeer’s New Novel Makes Dystopia Seem Almost Fun

The author's latest book is a family drama—that just happens to feature flying bears and a sentient, maneating plant. The post Jeff VanderMeer's New Novel Makes Dystopia Seem Almost Fun appeared first on WIRED .

Take a Trip Inside Coachella’s Psychedelic 120-Foot VR Dome

Having Coachella FOMO? Check out one of its coolest shows right here. The post Take a Trip Inside Coachella's Psychedelic 120-Foot VR Dome appeared first on WIRED .

The Lowly Folding Chair, Reimagined With Algorithms

The Swish stool is an example of using parametric design to kinetic effect. The post The Lowly Folding Chair, Reimagined With Algorithms appeared first on WIRED .

Iris Scans Come to Nursing Homes. Next Stop, Your Phone

A retirement community on Lake Erie has turned to a technology more common in sci-fi thrillers than old folks homes: iris scan recognition. The post Iris Scans Come to Nursing Homes. Next Stop, Your Phone appeared first on WIRED .

As Streaming Services Boom, SoundCloud Strives for Relevancy

The music platform incubates talent wonderfully, but can't hold onto it. What's next? The post As Streaming Services Boom, SoundCloud Strives for Relevancy appeared first on WIRED .

How to Stream Live Television Without Paying for Cable

Get the best of live, on-demand, and streaming television without paying for cable The post How to Stream Live Television Without Paying for Cable appeared first on WIRED .

Review: iWalk2.0

A high-tech alternative to crutches and knee walkers. The post Review: iWalk2.0 appeared first on WIRED .

This App Lets Iranians Swipe Past Political Propaganda

In Iran, apps have become a kind of loophole in the government's censorship policies. The post This App Lets Iranians Swipe Past Political Propaganda appeared first on WIRED .

Meet the Scientist Snapping Selfies With Giant Manta Rays

Andrea Marshall, AKA "manta queen," captures the otherworldly beauty of manta rays for science. The post Meet the Scientist Snapping Selfies With Giant Manta Rays appeared first on WIRED .

Silicon Valley Commutes Are Hell. Time for Companies to Fix That

They can't go at it alone. But with great power—oh, and money—comes great responsibility. The post Silicon Valley Commutes Are Hell. Time for Companies to Fix That appeared first on WIRED .

Next List 2017: 20 People Who Are Creating the Future

You might not recognize their names—they're too busy working to court the spotlight—but you'll soon hear about them a lot. They represent what's next. The post Next List 2017: 20 People Who Are Creating the Future appeared first on WIRED .

Uber Didn’t Track Users Who Deleted the App, But It Still Broke the Rules

Uber took a known industry practice and managed to turn it into something deeply suspicious. The post Uber Didn't Track Users Who Deleted the App, But It Still Broke the Rules appeared first on WIRED .

In Option B, Sheryl Sandberg Takes the Hacker Way Through Grief

After her husband died suddenly, Sheryl Sandberg grieved. Then she looked for solutions. The post In Option B , Sheryl Sandberg Takes the Hacker Way Through Grief appeared first on WIRED .

How to Stop Services Like Unroll.me From Snooping on Your Gmail

By now you've probably let lots of services and apps into your Gmail and more. Time for some spring cleaning. The post How to Stop Services Like Unroll.me From Snooping on Your Gmail appeared first on WIRED .