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Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Loses His Life Sentence Appeal

An appellate court puts the final seal on Ulbricht's life sentence, rejecting arguments about corrupt investigators and the injustice of his harsh sentence. The post Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Loses His Life Sentence Appeal appeared first on WIRED .

The Internet Defines ‘Covfefe’

Early this morning President Trump tweeted a fake word. Social media's reaction is a prime example of how language travels online. The post The Internet Defines 'Covfefe' appeared first on WIRED .

How the ‘Orange Empire’ Became the Land of MegaWarehouses

Traffic and air pollution threaten the town of Moreno Valley, where developers want to build the largest warehouse project anywhere in the country. The post How the 'Orange Empire' Became the Land of MegaWarehouses appeared first on WIRED .

A Pebble-Shaped Gizmo Helps Keep Your Smart Home Secure

The Dojo provides anti-virus protection for the vulnerable smart devices in your life. The post A Pebble-Shaped Gizmo Helps Keep Your Smart Home Secure appeared first on WIRED .

The Physics of Ramming an Imperial Star Destroyer, Explained

This epic scene from Rogue One provides an awesome opportunity to do some physics. The post The Physics of Ramming an Imperial Star Destroyer, Explained appeared first on WIRED .

The Age of Electric Aviation Is Just 30 Years Away

Barring a miracle, chemistry takes time to advance. The post The Age of Electric Aviation Is Just 30 Years Away appeared first on WIRED .

All the Gear We Loved in This Month, From Phones to Drones

April showers bring May flowers, but May brought us the Microsoft Surface, DJI Spark, Amazon Echo Show, and more. The post All the Gear We Loved in This Month, From Phones to Drones appeared first on WIRED .

To Make Your Conspiracy Theory Legit, Just Find an ‘Expert’

Just because someone has a PhD doesn't make the conspiracy theory they're espousing any more real. The post To Make Your Conspiracy Theory Legit, Just Find an 'Expert' appeared first on WIRED .

Eruptions Says Goodbye to WIRED

Eruptions' run at WIRED ends, but the blog lives on. The post Eruptions Says Goodbye to WIRED appeared first on WIRED .

Robots Wielding Water Knives Are the Future of Farming

If humanity expects to feed its booming population off a static amount of farmland, it's going to need help. The post Robots Wielding Water Knives Are the Future of Farming appeared first on WIRED .

Uber Fired Its Robocar Guru, But Its Legal Fight With Google Goes On

Dumping the engineer at the heart of a legal battle with Google's Waymo doesn't indemnify the ridehailing giant. The post Uber Fired Its Robocar Guru, But Its Legal Fight With Google Goes On appeared first on WIRED .

Don’t Read Too Much Into That Successful Missile Defense Test

The Pentago successfully tested its interceptor missile defense against an ICBM, but that doesn't mean the US is ready for a strike. The post Don't Read Too Much Into That Successful Missile Defense Test appeared first on WIRED .

Intel’s New Processors Are Built For the High-Powered Future of PCs

The Core i9 has 18 cores, 36 threads, and looks a whole lot like where the PC industry's headed. The post Intel’s New Processors Are Built For the High-Powered Future of PCs appeared first on WIRED .