It's Finally Legally To Hack Your Own Devices (Even Your Car)

An exemption in a decade-old anti-hacking statute has finally kicked in, and could unleash a new bounty of security research. The post It's Finally Legally To Hack Your Own Devices (Even Your Car) appeared first on WIRED.

White House Prepares to Hand Over @POTUS to the Next POTUS

Election Day could be the end of @RealDonaldTrump The post White House Prepares to Hand Over @POTUS to the Next POTUS appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Zeiss ExoLens Lenses for iPhone 6/6s

Add-on lenses are a great option for folks like me who want to improve their photography, but who have no interest in buying and lugging around a DSLR. The post Review: Zeiss ExoLens Lenses for iPhone 6/6s appeared first on WIRED.

How Doctors Could One Day Use Your DNA to Cure You

Precision medicine---and two terabytes of genomic data---saved one man's life. The post How Doctors Could One Day Use Your DNA to Cure You appeared first on WIRED.

Thiel Downplays Trump's Stance on Women and Tech to Defend His Support

At the National Press Club in Washington today, the Facebook board member said he wasn't Trump. But he still supports him. The post Thiel Downplays Trump's Stance on Women and Tech to Defend His Support appeared first on WIRED.

Ryan Reynolds and Jake Gyllenhaal Get Alienated in First Trailer for Life

The two stars get extra-testy with each other in the 2017 sci-fi thriller, about a close encounter between a space station crew and an alien life form. The post Ryan Reynolds and Jake Gyllenhaal Get Alienated in First Trailer for Life appeared first on WIRED.

What's Behind the Burn of Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy

Just looking at a piece of this candy can trigger a response: salivation, a pucker face, bug eyes-your mouth's preparation for a battle of pH stabilization. The post What's Behind the Burn of Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy appeared first on WIRED.

Bionic Artist Viktoria Modesta Transcends the Human Body

She sings in multimedia pop acts, and she rocks a different prosthesis depending on the performance. The post Bionic Artist Viktoria Modesta Transcends the Human Body appeared first on WIRED.

While You Were Offline: Grab Your Muskets for David S. Pumpkins!

From the Mormon Mafia (?) to the incredible shrinking Apple laptop, here's everything you missed on the almighty internet this week. The post While You Were Offline: Grab Your Muskets for David S. Pumpkins! appeared first on WIRED.

Black Mirror's Biggest Twist? An Actual Happy Ending

The show's first two seasons didn't skimp on the bleak, but a new batch of episodes balances things out with a bit more tonal variety. The post Black Mirror's Biggest Twist? An Actual Happy Ending appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Misen Chef's Knife

A new chef's knife from Misen promises high-grade steel, a santoku-style blade angle, and free sharpening for life, all for $65. The post Review: Misen Chef's Knife appeared first on WIRED.

Tesla Unveils its New Line of Camouflaged Solar Panels

Tesla's new line of energy-harvesting roof tiles are a key part of Elon Musk's plan to make solar sexy. The post Tesla Unveils its New Line of Camouflaged Solar Panels appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Switchmate

A ridiculous yet surprisingly compelling way to put some basic automation into your lighting without having to actually rewire anything. The post Review: Switchmate appeared first on WIRED.

Photo of the Week: The Raging Inferno of Iraq's Oil Fields

A photographer spots a boy on a bicycle in the middle of chaos near Mosul, Iraq. The post Photo of the Week: The Raging Inferno of Iraq's Oil Fields appeared first on WIRED.

New York's MoMA Acquires the First Ever (Very Pixelated) Emoji

Designed by Shigetaka Kurita and released for cell phones and pagers in 1999, each one is rendered in one of just six colors---red, orange, lilac, grass green, royal blue, and black. The post New York's MoMA Acquires the First Ever (Very Pixelated) Emoji appeared first on WIRED.

The Beloved Microsoft Paint Is Finally Going 3-D

Microsoft Paint, everyone's favorite art software, gets a 3-D update The post The Beloved Microsoft Paint Is Finally Going 3-D appeared first on WIRED.

Microsoft's Surface Book Gets Faster Guts, a Bigger Battery

It looks just like the original model from last year, but it has an updated processor and a whole lot more battery life. The post Microsoft's Surface Book Gets Faster Guts, a Bigger Battery appeared first on WIRED.

Look at Microsoft's Fancy Surface Studio All-in-One PC

Microsoft unveiled a new all-in-one touchscreen desktop computer at a media event today. The post Look at Microsoft's Fancy Surface Studio All-in-One PC appeared first on WIRED.

Modeling a Pendulum's Swing Is Way Harder Than You Think

Modeling the motion of a pendulum is often included in introductory physics courses, but it's not as easy as you think. The post Modeling a Pendulum's Swing Is Way Harder Than You Think appeared first on WIRED.

Watch This Mesmerizing Sculpture Morph Like a Flock of Birds

Watch 400 paper birds flap and flock in mid-air The post Watch This Mesmerizing Sculpture Morph Like a Flock of Birds appeared first on WIRED.

The 10 Coolest Features Coming to Windows 10

Here's the best of will be coming to your Windows PC in the spring of 2017. The post The 10 Coolest Features Coming to Windows 10 appeared first on WIRED.

Oh My Gourd: Watch How to Grow the Perfect Pumpkin

The ideal gourd for jack-o-lanterns, pies, and apparently, giraffe snacks. The post Oh My Gourd: Watch How to Grow the Perfect Pumpkin appeared first on WIRED.

Liveblog: All the News From Microsoft's 2016 Surface Event

Microsoft will announce some new hardware today, along with new enhancements to Windows 10. The post Liveblog: All the News From Microsoft's 2016 Surface Event appeared first on WIRED.

Xiaomi's Bezel-Free Mi MIX Phone Is Beautifully Bonkers

This gorgeous phone, designed by Philippe Starck, ditches bezels and wraps its 6.4-inch screen in a ceramic case. The post Xiaomi's Bezel-Free Mi MIX Phone Is Beautifully Bonkers appeared first on WIRED.

Trump's Campaign Is Launching a Nightly News Show on Facebook

Following a successful Facebook Live on debate night, Trump's campaign is going all in on the direct-to-viewer platform. The post Trump's Campaign Is Launching a Nightly News Show on Facebook appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Logitech Keys-To-Go

This simple slab of a keyboard, case excluded, might just be the ticket for those with occasional keyboard needs. The post Review: Logitech Keys-To-Go appeared first on WIRED.

Elegant Physics (and Some Down and Dirty Linux Tricks) Threaten Android Phones

Researchers prove that a clever physical hack can compromise smartphones, too. The post Elegant Physics (and Some Down and Dirty Linux Tricks) Threaten Android Phones appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Ambronite

Unlike other meal-in-a-pouch products, Ambronite is made from real food instead of processed supplements The post Review: Ambronite appeared first on WIRED.

Inside the Cyberattack That Shocked the U.S. Government

On April 15, 2015, a network engineer noticed a strange signal emanating from the US Office of Personnel Management. That was just the tip of the iceberg. The post Inside the Cyberattack That Shocked the U.S. Government appeared first on WIRED.

AT&T Is Buying Time Warner Because the Future is Google

AT&T has agreed to acquire media giant Time Warner. And one big reason is Google. The post AT&T Is Buying Time Warner Because the Future is Google appeared first on WIRED.

Falling Into the Wormhole Connecting Physics and Education

The theoretical particle physicist Helen Quinn has blazed a singular path from the early days of the Standard Model to the latest overhaul of science education in the United States. The post Falling Into the Wormhole Connecting Physics and Education appeared first on WIRED.

Why Videogame Actors Just Went on Strike

Their union wants better compensation and improved working conditions for actors who actually have fairly tough gig. The post Why Videogame Actors Just Went on Strike appeared first on WIRED.

This Beefed Up SeaDoo Could Someday Save Imperiled Surfers

This concept combines the classic vehicle with a hull made to take on the rigors of the ocean. The post This Beefed Up SeaDoo Could Someday Save Imperiled Surfers appeared first on WIRED.

Song Exploder: How James Vincent McMorrow Infused 'Get Low' With R&B and LA

The Irish singer-songwriter took cues from minimalism and Clipse to craft the song. The post Song Exploder: How James Vincent McMorrow Infused 'Get Low' With R&B and LA appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Beats Solo3 Wireless

This on-ear model has a near-identical appearance to the prior version, but it has Apple's highly capable new audio chip inside. The post Review: Beats Solo3 Wireless appeared first on WIRED.

Game|Life Podcast: Nintendo Switches It On

The WIRED gaming crew runs down today's announcements about the Nintendo Switch (and what Nintendo didn't say). The post Game|Life Podcast: Nintendo Switches It On appeared first on WIRED.

Watch Live as the ESA's Probe Lands on the Red Planet

After landing, the Schiaparelli probe will gather wind speed, humidity, temperature and other atmospheric data from the Red Planet. The post Watch Live as the ESA's Probe Lands on the Red Planet appeared first on WIRED.

Lamborghini, Never Subtle, Looks 1,000 Years Into the Future

The Italian automaker enlists MIT's help in pondering the supercar of the third millennium. The post Lamborghini, Never Subtle, Looks 1,000 Years Into the Future appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Google Pixel

Google apparently has a new motto for Android phones: If you want something done right, do it yourself. The post Review: Google Pixel appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Lenovo Yoga Book

Lenovo's super-bendable, highly adaptable new device has a really interesting design. But it isn't always usable. The post Review: Lenovo Yoga Book appeared first on WIRED.

VW's $15B Diesel Settlement Might Actually Hurt Electric Cars

Some worry forcing VW to invest in charging infrastructure could hurt the nascent market. The post VW's $15B Diesel Settlement Might Actually Hurt Electric Cars appeared first on WIRED.

Issa Rae on How She Wrote 'That' Rap

In this interview with WIRED, the HBO series creator also discusses her show's writing process, Los Angeles setting, and killer soundtrack. The post Issa Rae on How She Wrote 'That' Rap appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Balmuda The Toaster

I mean, how much have you really thought about your toaster? The post Review: Balmuda The Toaster appeared first on WIRED.

WIRED Pilot Program: Berlin Station

This CIA-centric spy-series is a bit overcrowded, but if you've got a thing for international intrigue and ace character actors, there's umlaut to like here. The post WIRED Pilot Program: Berlin Station appeared first on WIRED.

Immigrants Fuel Innovation. Let's Not Waste Their Potential

Some of our nation's most industrious individuals are barred from employment in the formal economy. Their talent, energy, and ideas are trapped with them. The post Immigrants Fuel Innovation. Let's Not Waste Their Potential appeared first on WIRED.

One Great Way to Reduce Gun Violence? A Whole Lot of Data

We must refuse to accept our urban gun violence crisis as unsolvable. The data show us that it isn't. The post One Great Way to Reduce Gun Violence? A Whole Lot of Data appeared first on WIRED.

While You Were Offline: People on Twitter Don't Think Women Should Vote

If you were offline last week you missed a lot of reactions to Donald Trump. Let's catch you up. The post While You Were Offline: People on Twitter Don't Think Women Should Vote appeared first on WIRED.

The Frantic Development Devouring China's Natural World

If mountains are in your way, move them. The post The Frantic Development Devouring China's Natural World appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Olympus PEN-F

The new digital PEN-F takes that legacy of simple, compact design and wraps it around a best-in-class 20MP Micro Four Thirds sensor. The post Review: Olympus PEN-F appeared first on WIRED.

Data Reveals the American Dream Is Alive and Well-in Canada

Turns out that whether the American dream is dead or alive depends a whole lot on where you live. The post Data Reveals the American Dream Is Alive and Well-in Canada appeared first on WIRED.