Review: Garmin Virb Ultra 30

Must be action cam season again. The post Review: Garmin Virb Ultra 30 appeared first on WIRED.

That Crazy Hyperloop Lawsuit Just Got Even Nastier

The wild legal battle between the founders of the company leading the race to build Elon Musk's Hyperloop took a nasty turn today. The post That Crazy Hyperloop Lawsuit Just Got Even Nastier appeared first on WIRED.

How Lightning Can Kill 300 Reindeer With One Strike

It all comes down to some basic principles of electromagnetism-and some unfortunately placed permafrost. The post How Lightning Can Kill 300 Reindeer With One Strike appeared first on WIRED.

Six Scientists Lived in a Tiny Pod for a Year Pretending They Were on Mars

If you can't go to Mars, the next best place would be a stark, lava-spewing active volcano in Hawaii. Right? The post Six Scientists Lived in a Tiny Pod for a Year Pretending They Were on Mars appeared first on WIRED.

We're Grieving the End of The Night Of-in a Good Way

The jury is in regarding HBO's did-he-do-it drama. The post We're Grieving the End of The Night Of-in a Good Way appeared first on WIRED.

Canon's 5D Mark IV Is Here, With 4K Capability and Improved Autofocus

The versatile 5D Mark IV has plenty of useful upgrades compared to its well-loved predecessor. The post Canon's 5D Mark IV Is Here, With 4K Capability and Improved Autofocus appeared first on WIRED.

Game|Life Podcast: No Man's Sky, Deus Ex and Other Controversies

Cut features, delays, and other weirdness on this episode of WIRED's gaming podcast. The post Game|Life Podcast: No Man's Sky, Deus Ex and Other Controversies appeared first on WIRED.

The Alt-Right's Dark Army of Racist Trolls Just Had a Great Day

The alt-right is just a way for people to pretend they aren't white supremacists. After today, they are mainstream. The post The Alt-Right's Dark Army of Racist Trolls Just Had a Great Day appeared first on WIRED.

Song Exploder: The Guy Behind Silicon Valley's Theme Still Records on Cassette

In the latest 'Song Exploder' podcast Tom Fec (aka Tobacco), who composed the theme for HBO's 'Silicon Valley,' breaks down a track from his fourth album. The post Song Exploder: The Guy Behind Silicon Valley's Theme Still Records on Cassette appeared first on WIRED.

Dear Internet: It's Time to Fix This Mess You Made

Enough is enough. The post Dear Internet: It's Time to Fix This Mess You Made appeared first on WIRED.

Lava Flows Added 5 Acres to Hawaii's Shoreline This Month

Lava flows from Kilauea have added over 5 acres to the island of Hawai'i and the lava keeps coming. The post Lava Flows Added 5 Acres to Hawaii's Shoreline This Month appeared first on WIRED.

At 25, the World Wide Web Is Still a Long Way From Reality

The web's not dead. But the dream of truly democratized media is still a dream. The post At 25, the World Wide Web Is Still a Long Way From Reality appeared first on WIRED.

Tesla's Model S Now Does an Even Loonier 60 MPH in 2.5 Seconds

Tesla Motors announced today that the new Model S P100D model will hit 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, thanks to a bigger, 100-kWh battery. The post Tesla's Model S Now Does an Even Loonier 60 MPH in 2.5 Seconds appeared first on WIRED.

When Will Your Phone Get Android Nougat? It Might Be a While

Manufacturers and carriers aren't ready to give hard dates, but history suggests some phones will get updates first. The post When Will Your Phone Get Android Nougat? It Might Be a While appeared first on WIRED.

Frank Ocean's Boys Don't Cry Is Already Going for Big Bucks on eBay

Prices currently range from $300 to $2,000 on the auction site. The post Frank Ocean's Boys Don't Cry Is Already Going for Big Bucks on eBay appeared first on WIRED.

Razer Reinvents Mechanical Keyboards for an iPad World

Razer's mechanical keyboard for the iPad Pro uses some clever engineering to bring a great keyboard feel to shallow keys. The post Razer Reinvents Mechanical Keyboards for an iPad World appeared first on WIRED.

You Will Now Ogle 30 Lamborghini Miuras in One Place

To mark the half century since Lamborghini justified its existence, drivers from all over the US brought their Miuras to Monterey. The post You Will Now Ogle 30 Lamborghini Miuras in One Place appeared first on WIRED.

Rio Olympics 2016: Great Britain's Mo Farah wins 5,000m & 10,000m 'double double'

Mo Farah wins his fourth Olympic gold medal as he becomes the second man in history to retain the 5,000m and 10,000m titles.

What's Inside Industrial Epoxy? BPA and Somethin' Garlicky

J-B Weld adhesive was invented by a truck mechanic as an alternative to torch welding. The post What's Inside Industrial Epoxy? BPA and Somethin' Garlicky appeared first on WIRED.

Mercedes' New Concept Is a Maybach for the Electric Age

The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept is nearly 20 feet long and packs a battery of swanky, futuristic features. The post Mercedes' New Concept Is a Maybach for the Electric Age appeared first on WIRED.

Troll Targets Say Twitter's New Filters Don't Go Far Enough

Twitter's new tools seem to promise new ways to avoid abuse on the site. But it's still just an unchecked notification away. The post Troll Targets Say Twitter's New Filters Don't Go Far Enough appeared first on WIRED.

Judge Rejects Uber's $100 Million Settlement with Drivers

Still no closure for this three-year-old lawsuit-or for the 1099 economy. The post Judge Rejects Uber's $100 Million Settlement with Drivers appeared first on WIRED.

Wait, Didn't Parks and Rec. Do This Bill Clinton Cookie Thing Already?

The Family Circle Cookie Contest started as a queasy way to make Hillary Clinton more relatable (read: traditionally feminine). Now it's Bill's turn. The post Wait, Didn't Parks and Rec. Do This Bill Clinton Cookie Thing Already? appeared first on WIRED.

The Shadow Brokers Mess Is What Happens When the NSA Hoards Zero-Days

As zero-days appear to leak from an elite NSA-linked hacker team, the incident puts the focus back on the agency's controversial hacking activities. The post The Shadow Brokers Mess Is What Happens When the NSA Hoards Zero-Days appeared first on WIRED.

What Climate Change Skeptics Aren't Getting About Science

In a recent discussion, Brian Cox and Malcolm Roberts debated on the merits of climate change. This brings up some common ideas about the nature of science. The post What Climate Change Skeptics Aren't Getting About Science appeared first on WIRED.

Univision Makes Winning Bid for Gawker at Bankruptcy Auction

The Spanish-language broadcaster will reportedly buy the site for $135 million. The post Univision Makes Winning Bid for Gawker at Bankruptcy Auction appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 7

The Note 7 basically does everything well. The post Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 appeared first on WIRED.

Duo Is Google's Way of Making Video the Default Way to Talk

One day, years down the road, video calling might not need a special name anymore. It will just be how calling someone else works. The post Duo Is Google's Way of Making Video the Default Way to Talk appeared first on WIRED.

Hackers Claim to Auction Data They Stole From NSA-Linked Spies

A group calling itself Shadow Brokers has claimed to hack the NSA-connected hackers known as Equation Group and put their stolen files up for sale. The post Hackers Claim to Auction Data They Stole From NSA-Linked Spies appeared first on WIRED.

It's Time for Fancy Apartments to Offer Balconies for Drone Landings

Drones are coming, and they're going to change a lot of things about how we shape our lives. So why shouldn't we change how we shape our buildings? The post It's Time for Fancy Apartments to Offer Balconies for Drone Landings appeared first on WIRED.

Friday Box Office: 'Suicide Squad' Plunges 79%, Holding No Better Than 'Batman V Superman'

'Suicide Squad' crumbled on its second Friday, proving no sturdier than 'Dawn of Justice'.

Watch as SpaceX Fires (and Hopefully Lands) Another Rocket

Right now, people care about launches and landings. In many ways, if SpaceX does everything right for long enough, very few people will care. The post Watch as SpaceX Fires (and Hopefully Lands) Another Rocket appeared first on WIRED.

6 Essential Study Apps for You College Students

The best apps for your phone or tablet. The post 6 Essential Study Apps for You College Students appeared first on WIRED.

Rio's Diving Pool: Still Finding It Too Easy to Be Green

The green water in the Rio Olympic diving pool isn't turning blue quite yet. And it smells. The post Rio's Diving Pool: Still Finding It Too Easy to Be Green appeared first on WIRED.

The New Rogue One Trailer Is Here-Complete With Darth Vader

Vader's gonna Vade, Vade, Vade, Vade, Vade. The post The New Rogue One Trailer Is Here-Complete With Darth Vader appeared first on WIRED.

The Adorable Island Fox Is Back-But Saving It Meant Going to War

This is the story of the little fox that came back from oblivion, and the people who have dedicated their lives to protecting it. The post The Adorable Island Fox Is Back-But Saving It Meant Going to War appeared first on WIRED.

You Know Who Has to Deal with Rio's Toughest Event? Horses

On Monday, the cross-country equestrian course decimated the field-only three riders out of 65 finished in time. That's not just hard-it's unsafe. The post You Know Who Has to Deal with Rio's Toughest Event? Horses appeared first on WIRED.

The Olympic Diving Pool Turned Green, and We Know Why!

The pool went from limpid and chlorinated to green overnight, but our crack team of scientific investigators that we do not really have is on the case! The post The Olympic Diving Pool Turned Green, and We Know Why! appeared first on WIRED.

Dissolving Pills Aren't Just Beautiful. They're Science as Hell

A crisscrossed network of holes counterintuitively helps extended release tablets expel the same amount of medicine all day long. The post Dissolving Pills Aren't Just Beautiful. They're Science as Hell appeared first on WIRED.

How a Computer Outage Can Take Down a Whole Airline

A computer outage in Atlanta forced Delta to cancel more than 650 flights all over the world. How can that happen? The post How a Computer Outage Can Take Down a Whole Airline appeared first on WIRED.

Siberian Child Dies After Climate Change Thaws an Anthrax-Infected Reindeer

Seventy-two nomadic herders, including 41 children, were hospitalised in far north Russia after the region began experiencing abnormally high temperatures. The post Siberian Child Dies After Climate Change Thaws an Anthrax-Infected Reindeer appeared first on WIRED.

Hacker Unlocks 'High Security' Electronic Safes Without a Trace

An unassuming, but powerful attack on the safe you might have at your house. The post Hacker Unlocks 'High Security' Electronic Safes Without a Trace appeared first on WIRED.

Rio Throws An Upbeat, Gold-Medal Olympic Dance Party

Directed by "City of God" filmmaker Fernando Meirelles, the event celebrated history, diversity-and getting down. The post Rio Throws An Upbeat, Gold-Medal Olympic Dance Party appeared first on WIRED.

Wait, Did The Wright Brothers Just Get Dissed at the Olympics?

The Olympics opening ceremony seemed to claim that Brazil was instrumental in the invention of flight. Twitter: "#actually..." The post Wait, Did The Wright Brothers Just Get Dissed at the Olympics? appeared first on WIRED.

OK, We've Got Some Opinions About Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The book (of the play) is out, and we've already devoured it. Now can we talk about Harry's kid? The post OK, We've Got Some Opinions About Harry Potter and the Cursed Child appeared first on WIRED.

Apple's Finally Offering Bug Bounties-With the Highest Rewards Ever

Better late than never. The post Apple's Finally Offering Bug Bounties---With the Highest Rewards Ever appeared first on WIRED.

How Should Paul Ryan Handle Trump? We Asked a Poker Pro

The Speaker finds himself in a heads-up tournament against an incredibly aggressive player. Here's how he should respond---before it's too late. The post How Should Paul Ryan Handle Trump? We Asked a Poker Pro appeared first on WIRED.

Comcast Is Facing a $100 Million Lawsuit Over Its Service Plan

Bad customer service isn't a crime. But it can sure feel like an injustice. The post Comcast Is Facing a $100 Million Lawsuit Over Its Service Plan appeared first on WIRED.

Instagram's Snapchat Ripoff Is Brazen and Totally Fine

Everything that's social must converge. The post Instagram's Snapchat Ripoff Is Brazen and Totally Fine appeared first on WIRED.

These Wool-Blend Tees Will Keep Your Outdoorsing Stink-Free

Merino wool and synthetic nylon are being blended in new ways to create technical tees that block BO and keep you cool. The post These Wool-Blend Tees Will Keep Your Outdoorsing Stink-Free appeared first on WIRED.

Joyce Worley Katz, Pioneering Videogame Critic, Has Passed Away

A founding editor of the first magazine devoted to videogames, Katz passed away at 77. The post Joyce Worley Katz, Pioneering Videogame Critic, Has Passed Away appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Nvidia GTX 1080

For years now, desktop computer hardware just hasn't been very exciting. But the popularity of VR is changing that. The post Review: Nvidia GTX 1080 appeared first on WIRED.