Here's How to Cash in on VW's Dirty Diesel Settlement

If you own, lease, or have owned or leased a definitely not clean diesels, here's how to get your restitution. The post Here's How to Cash in on VW's Dirty Diesel Settlement appeared first on WIRED.

Ford's Extra Special GT Supercar Is a Rolling Ode to American Dominance

The 2017 Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition is a dressed up homage to the beast that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans outright 50 years ago. The post Ford's Extra Special GT Supercar Is a Rolling Ode to American Dominance appeared first on WIRED.

So Hey You Should Stop Using Texts for Two-Factor Authentication

A string of recent SMS hacks means security-conscious users should switch to a more secure login system. The post So Hey You Should Stop Using Texts for Two-Factor Authentication appeared first on WIRED.

Security News This Week: Brexit Edition (Hey, at Least Bitcoin Is OK)

Each Saturday we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth at WIRED, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. The post Security News This Week: Brexit Edition (Hey, at Least Bitcoin Is OK) appeared first on WIRED.

How the House Sit-In Went Down, From the People Who Made It Happen

Members of Congress livestreamed nearly every minute of their historic 26-hour sit-in. This is how government works now. The post How the House Sit-In Went Down, From the People Who Made It Happen appeared first on WIRED.

In the Science of Civilizations, Brexit Is the European Union's Reckoning

Scientists who study long term trends in civilizations say the Brexit vote is a symptom of larger problems within the European Union. The post In the Science of Civilizations, Brexit Is the European Union's Reckoning appeared first on WIRED.

Watch Liquid Nitrogen White Walkerize a Watermelon

You've seen it on fancy cooking shows and in night clubs, but here's how household objects behave after taking a polar dip into liquid nitrogen. The post Watch Liquid Nitrogen White Walkerize a Watermelon appeared first on WIRED.

Forget Doomsday AI-Google Is Worried about Housekeeping Bots Gone Bad

Artificially intelligent machines are starting to make decisions that the real world-which is why it's important to stay on top of how they think. The post Forget Doomsday AI-Google Is Worried about Housekeeping Bots Gone Bad appeared first on WIRED.

Mark Zuckerberg Has Secured Control of Facebook for Years to Come

Facebook shareholders today just ensured Mark Zuckerberg will control the company he founded for years to come. And they had little reason not to. The post Mark Zuckerberg Has Secured Control of Facebook for Years to Come appeared first on WIRED.

Outlander Recap: Die, Villains, Die

Taking a break from war, everyone's favorite time-travel historical romance fantasy confronts demons from the past. The post Outlander Recap: Die, Villains, Die appeared first on WIRED.

Star Trek Actor Anton Yelchin Dead at 27

The actor recently completed work on director Justin Lin's upcoming Star Trek film. The post Star Trek Actor Anton Yelchin Dead at 27 appeared first on WIRED.

Silk Road Prosecutors Argue Ross Ulbricht Doesn't Deserve a New Trial

The prosecution dismisses arguments about corrupt agents involved in the Silk Road investigation. The post Silk Road Prosecutors Argue Ross Ulbricht Doesn't Deserve a New Trial appeared first on WIRED.

A $50 Million Hack Just Showed That the DAO Was All Too Human

The code behind the biggest crowdfunded project ever was supposed to eliminate the need to trust humans. But humans are tough to take out of the equation. The post A $50 Million Hack Just Showed That the DAO Was All Too Human appeared first on WIRED.

The Right Way to Write About the Volcanic Apocalypse

All the volcanoes on Earth will never erupt at once. However, it is a great example of how and how not to communicate science. The post The Right Way to Write About the Volcanic Apocalypse appeared first on WIRED.

Bernie Is Done, But Berners Are Coming for Your District

It was the standard Sanders stump speech. But it was also a post-mortem on a hard fought race. The post Bernie Is Done, But Berners Are Coming for Your District appeared first on WIRED.

You May Already Be Using Google's AI Chips and Not Know It

Last month Google revealed that it's making its own custom artificial intelligence processing chips. Now it turns out that you may already be using them. The post You May Already Be Using Google's AI Chips and Not Know It appeared first on WIRED.

Today's Filibuster Mentioned Instagram's Guns for Sale. Then #Gunsforsale Disappeared

During today's Senate filibuster on gun control Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts noted there were guns for sale on Instagram. He was right. The post Today's Filibuster Mentioned Instagram's Guns for Sale. Then #Gunsforsale Disappeared appeared first on WIRED.

Clear Some Wall Space and Download These NASA Recruitment Posters Now

NASA's "Mars Explorers Wanted" posters are perfect for any room in your home-especially the rec room. The post Clear Some Wall Space and Download These NASA Recruitment Posters Now appeared first on WIRED.

Review: OnePlus 3

All the bells and whistles, like it or not. The post Review: OnePlus 3 appeared first on WIRED.

Hideo Kojima Returns, With Naked Norman Reedus

Death Stranding is the Metal Gear Solid maker's new game for PlayStation 4. The post Hideo Kojima Returns, With Naked Norman Reedus appeared first on WIRED.

All the New Features Coming to Your Mac Desktop This Fall

Apple reaches a new pinnacle of user experience in its latest mountain-named desktop operating system. The post All the New Features Coming to Your Mac Desktop This Fall appeared first on WIRED.

Bethesda's Prey Finally Unveiled, Will Release in 2017

Here's the teaser trailer for Arkane's reboot of the first-person adventure series. The post Bethesda's Prey Finally Unveiled, Will Release in 2017 appeared first on WIRED.

The Orlando Nightclub Shooting Just Redefined the Race for the Presidency

The deadliest shooting in US history will put the country's future president to the test as the candidates race to look presidential. The post The Orlando Nightclub Shooting Just Redefined the Race for the Presidency appeared first on WIRED.

Outlander Recap: The Rules Of War Divide Us All

This episode serves as a reminder of the costs of conflict-and who pays the price for the warmongers' whims. The post Outlander Recap: The Rules Of War Divide Us All appeared first on WIRED.

Gawker's Bankruptcy Is How a Free Press Dies, One VC at a Time

Instead of fighting speech with speech, Peter Thiel bought a muzzle. Now that he's created a template, it's likely to happen again. The post Gawker's Bankruptcy Is How a Free Press Dies, One VC at a Time appeared first on WIRED.

Gawker Writers Say It's a 'Dark Day' for Editorial Freedom

"The biggest thing is losing the financial independence that let us write whatever we want without any fear of corporate overlords." The post Gawker Writers Say It's a 'Dark Day' for Editorial Freedom appeared first on WIRED.

An Interview With the Hacker Probably Selling Your Password Right Now

A conversation with the breached data wholesaler selling 800 million stolen passwords, and plaguing the security teams of LinkedIn, Twitter, and Tumblr. The post An Interview With the Hacker Probably Selling Your Password Right Now appeared first on WIRED.

Obama Endorsement Yields Clinton's Most

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Celebrate Ghostbusters Day By Getting to Know the New Team

Thirty-two years ago today, the first film hit theaters. To honor the anniversary, check out these featurettes about the team in the upcoming reboot. The post Celebrate Ghostbusters Day By Getting to Know the New Team appeared first on WIRED.

Gawker vs Thiel: The Movie

Lights! Camera! Legal action! The post Gawker vs Thiel: The Movie appeared first on WIRED.

New Clinton Video Celebrates Glass Ceiling-Shattering Win

The video features footage of and famous quotes by prominent female leaders, including Gloria Steinem and Rosa Parks, and of course, Clinton herself. The post New Clinton Video Celebrates Glass Ceiling-Shattering Win appeared first on WIRED.

Transit Nerds Get a Handy New Tool for Easily Turning Data Into Apps

A new open source mapping and routing tool gives developers a chance to lead a grassroots transit revolution. The post Transit Nerds Get a Handy New Tool for Easily Turning Data Into Apps appeared first on WIRED.

The Polls Are All Wrong. A Startup Called Civis Is Our Best Hope to Fix Them

Civis Analytics knows how you shop, what your Twitter handle is, and how you'll vote. It's the data-fueled, omniscient future of political forecasting. The post The Polls Are All Wrong. A Startup Called Civis Is Our Best Hope to Fix Them appeared first on WIRED.

T-Mobile Is Giving Away Free Stock-And Pizza-to Customers

As federal regulators scrutinize another T-Mobile perks program, the cell carrier has decided to give away (some of) the company. The post T-Mobile Is Giving Away Free Stock-And Pizza-to Customers appeared first on WIRED.

Starbucks Is Going to Serve Cold Brew on Tap. What Could Go Wrong?

Selling nitro cold brew might seem like no big deal. But for the world's biggest coffee chain, it's a logistical feat. The post Starbucks Is Going to Serve Cold Brew on Tap. What Could Go Wrong? appeared first on WIRED.

The Geek Feminist Revolution Has Arrived

In the latest 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, writer Kameron Hurley discusses the challenges facing women and minorities in the science fiction world. The post The Geek Feminist Revolution Has Arrived appeared first on WIRED.

Game|Life Podcast: The Future of Plastic Gaming Toys

Skylanders, Rock Band, Mirror's Edge, and Minecraft are the topics of the day on WIRED's gaming podcast. The post Game|Life Podcast: The Future of Plastic Gaming Toys appeared first on WIRED.

The FBI's Studying Prisoner Tattoos-And Pissing Off Privacy Hawks

Privacy advocates say a study that uses prisoner tattoos for detection purposes crosses the line. The post The FBI's Studying Prisoner Tattoos-And Pissing Off Privacy Hawks appeared first on WIRED.

Go Shuck, Yourself: 4 Oyster Knives Reviewed

Cracking open delicious raw shellfish is part of this job: We round up four excellent oyster knives. The post Go Shuck, Yourself: 4 Oyster Knives Reviewed appeared first on WIRED.

Clinton to America: What If Twitter Were the Situation Room

[Shudder ...] The post Clinton to America: What If Twitter Were the Situation Room appeared first on WIRED.

The Most Serious Threat Facing the Auto Industry? Carpooling

Automakers are right to worry: people don't want to own cars. They just want a ride. The post The Most Serious Threat Facing the Auto Industry? Carpooling appeared first on WIRED.

Yes, Bots Really Are Going to Take Your Homescreen's Place

Messaging apps are challenging the home screen for platform dominance, says famed venture capitalist Mary Meeker in her annual internet trends report. The post Yes, Bots Really Are Going to Take Your Homescreen's Place appeared first on WIRED.