In the latest 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, two WIRED editors discuss the magazine's fiction issue-and President Obama's love of sci-fi. The post We Love It When Presidents Enjoy Science Fiction appeared first on WIRED.
Maybe Don't Let Your Kid Talk To Your Amazon Echo
This kid just wanted Alexa to play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" for him. He got something very, very different.
December 30, 2016 at 05:32PM
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These tech titans didn't plan to take down the telcos. But they depend upon you having fast, reliable internet, so they're bringing everything in-house. The post How Amazon, Google, and Facebook Will Bring Down Telcos appeared first on WIRED.
Cardistry Pro Is So Good We've Forgotten The Laws That Govern Reality
We've posted a lot of videos of this same kid doing card illusions and, ya know what? We're gonna keep doing it because it's magical every time.
December 29, 2016 at 05:45PM
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Setting up a password manager may sound tedious and awful, but taking control of your personal security and privacy is doable. And it's going to be more important than ever in 2017. The post Your 5 Totally Achievable Security Resolutions for the New Year appeared first on WIRED.
Tesla Autopilot Reacts Insanely Quick To A Crash
Based on the video, the second the red hatchback makes contact with the black SUV, the Tesla's speed immediately starts to decrease. So, yeah, strike one up for Tesla Autopilot.
December 28, 2016 at 06:38PM
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Maybe 2016 wasn't your year. Buck up, at least your $60 million dollar rocket bearing a $200 million dollar payload didn't explode on the launchpad. The post SpaceX's Year of Fiery Triumphs and Explosive Failure appeared first on WIRED.