With Trending Topics, Facebook Is Creating Its Own News Cycle

Facebook may be a rookie when it comes to news judgment, but it is a veteran at data mining. Now, it's using those skills to its advantage. The post With Trending Topics, Facebook Is Creating Its Own News Cycle appeared first on WIRED.

Peter Thiel's Gawker Suit Is Another Free Speech Debacle for Facebook

The last thing the company now needs is a board member funding revenge lawsuits against news outlets he believes have done him wrong. The post Peter Thiel's Gawker Suit Is Another Free Speech Debacle for Facebook appeared first on WIRED.

Google Doesn't Owe Oracle a Cent for Using Java in Android, Jury Finds

The verdict could have major implications for the future of software developments. The post Google Doesn't Owe Oracle a Cent for Using Java in Android, Jury Finds appeared first on WIRED.

Gadget Lab Podcast: Google I/O Was Fun, Freaky, and Very Warm

Something happened last week. Maybe it was a Google thing? We talk about it. The post Gadget Lab Podcast: Google I/O Was Fun, Freaky, and Very Warm appeared first on WIRED.

Game of Thrones Recap: Learning the Beginnings of the End

It's a week for origin stories-Hodor, White Walkers, the Faceless Men-though their motivations end up feeling more opaque than ever. The post Game of Thrones Recap: Learning the Beginnings of the End appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Jaybird Freedom

The best wireless running headphones are back with a more compact, more sensible design. The post Review: Jaybird Freedom appeared first on WIRED.

Game of Thrones Death Pool: Who's Gonna Bite It Tonight?

Here are are the gambler's odds for a few of the most (and least) likely characters to croak during tonight's episode. The post Game of Thrones Death Pool: Who's Gonna Bite It Tonight? appeared first on WIRED.