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Trailer: Netflix’s Heroes Team Up in Defenders. Even, Um, Iron Fist

The new teaser for the Marvel crossover mini-series seems well aware of which heroes fans like. Sorry, Danny Rand. The post Trailer: Netflix's Heroes Team Up in Defenders . Even, Um, Iron Fist appeared first on WIRED .

FBI Boss Comey Finally Explains His Infamous Clinton Letter

The most candid look yet at what prompted James Comey to make the Clinton email investigation public right before the election. The post FBI Boss Comey Finally Explains His Infamous Clinton Letter appeared first on WIRED .

Why You’ll Never Run a Sub 2 Hour Marathon—But the Pros Might

To fully appreciate what it will take to complete a two-hour marathon, you really have to try running one yourself. The post Why You'll Never Run a Sub 2 Hour Marathon—But the Pros Might appeared first on WIRED .

The Fascinating Evolution of the World’s Most Charming Skunk

The two-pound terror has evolved into three genetically distinct groups, called clades, in an intriguing way. The post The Fascinating Evolution of the World's Most Charming Skunk appeared first on WIRED .

Inside Artsy’s Quest to Make You Love Art as Much as Music

With help from machine learning algorithms, Artsy wants to create an art brain that understands the whims and nuances of the art market the way an insider would. The post Inside Artsy’s Quest to Make You Love Art as Much as Music appeared first on WIRED .

Huzzah! 360 Cameras You Can Snap on Your Phone

Insta360's Nano and Air bring 360 cameras to the masses. But they're not without flaws. The post Huzzah! 360 Cameras You Can Snap on Your Phone appeared first on WIRED .

Mr. Know-It-All: How Do I Deal With My Friend the Encryption Hypocrite?

Got a friend who insists on using Signal—but is a total blabbermouth on social? Take heart. The post Mr. Know-It-All: How Do I Deal With My Friend the Encryption Hypocrite? appeared first on WIRED .

Hulu’s Live TV Service Launches To Save You From Your Cable Bill

This may seem like just another live TV service from just another internet company, but Hulu's launch is bigger than that. The post Hulu's Live TV Service Launches To Save You From Your Cable Bill appeared first on WIRED .

It’s Not Just You—the Lowly Phone Call Is Making a Comeback

Hello? Oh... hi! The post It’s Not Just You—the Lowly Phone Call Is Making a Comeback appeared first on WIRED .

Watch Hackers Sabotage an Industrial Robot Arm

Researchers were able to take control of a 220-pound robotic arm to damage the products it manufactures---or the person that operates it. The post Watch Hackers Sabotage an Industrial Robot Arm appeared first on WIRED .

The Secret Hit-Making Power of the Spotify Playlist

By the time a song lands on Today's Top Hits or other equally popular sets, Spotify has so relentlessly tested it that it almost can't fail. The post The Secret Hit-Making Power of the Spotify Playlist appeared first on WIRED .

A Rare Journey Into the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, a Super-Bunker That Can Survive Anything

With escalating fears about North Korean nuclear capabilities, Cheyenne Mountain's ability to predict and survive a nuclear attack resonates more than ever. The post A Rare Journey Into the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, a Super-Bunker That Can Survive Anything appeared first on WIRED .

America’s Plan to Somehow Make Drones Not Ruin the Skies

Lots of testing. And lots of questions to answer. The post America's Plan to Somehow Make Drones Not Ruin the Skies appeared first on WIRED .

Congress Saved the Science Budget—And That’s the Problem

What the government pays for is what the government thinks is important. And the US government is getting that wrong. The post Congress Saved the Science Budget—And That's the Problem appeared first on WIRED .

You Don’t Have to Wait for Tesla to Get Your Electric Pickup Truck

Now now, stop giggling. An electric pickup makes a lot of sense. The post You Don't Have to Wait for Tesla to Get Your Electric Pickup Truck appeared first on WIRED .

Hack Brief: Intel Fixes a Critical Bug That Lingered for 7 Dang Years

A remotely executable bug in some Intel microprocessors means it's time to get patching. The post Hack Brief: Intel Fixes a Critical Bug That Lingered for 7 Dang Years appeared first on WIRED .

Who Wants Disease-Resistant GM Tomatoes? Probably Not Europe

The regulatory scene in Europe can't seem to look straight at rules for new kinds of genome editing The post Who Wants Disease-Resistant GM Tomatoes? Probably Not Europe appeared first on WIRED .