The Carrier Deal Is Great-But Trump Hasn't Saved Manufacturing Yet

Don't read too much into the President-elect's much-hyped deal with Carrier air conditioning to keep manufacturing jobs in the US. The post The Carrier Deal Is Great---But Trump Hasn't Saved Manufacturing Yet appeared first on WIRED.

Magnets Aren't Miracles, But Solar Flares Burst With Magic

A new paper shows how large magnetic fields burst to release massive amounts of energy. The post Magnets Aren't Miracles, But Solar Flares Burst With Magic appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Asus ZenBook 3

This 12.5-inch ultrabook has limited connectivity and sells for a stratospheric $1,599. The post Review: Asus ZenBook 3 appeared first on WIRED.

SF's Transit Hack Could've Been Way Worse-And Cities Must Prepare

But many transit systems can barely keep trains running, let alone pay for security upgrades. The post SF's Transit Hack Could've Been Way Worse-And Cities Must Prepare appeared first on WIRED.

Drop Into an Enchanting Desert Canyon (But Do Mind the Floods)

For its new series Planet Earth II, the BBC paid a visit to a canyon in Arizona. Oh, and they brought along a 360-degree camera. The post Drop Into an Enchanting Desert Canyon (But Do Mind the Floods) appeared first on WIRED.

The Evolution of Airline Cooking Tech, From Quicklime to Sous Vide

If you think sitting in a metal tube at 30,000 feet is hard, try cooking a steak up there. The post The Evolution of Airline Cooking Tech, From Quicklime to Sous Vide appeared first on WIRED.

Watch an Absurdly Lovely Film Dedicated to the Unexpected

This animated short explores the beauty (and frustration) of the unexpected The post Watch an Absurdly Lovely Film Dedicated to the Unexpected appeared first on WIRED.

Fairy Tales Still Inspire Modern Female Writers

In her newest collection, author Aimee Bender writes new versions of classic fairy tales. The post Fairy Tales Still Inspire Modern Female Writers appeared first on WIRED.

Blame the Echo Chamber on Facebook. But Blame Yourself, Too

Opinion: It's easy to criticize Facebook for filtering our news. But when we fail to click on stories presenting opposing viewpoints, it's our fault. The post Blame the Echo Chamber on Facebook. But Blame Yourself, Too appeared first on WIRED.

Watch These 8 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in December

An unfairly maligned Best Picture winner, an unlikely sequel, more than one career-maker, and one of the best '80s action films ever. The post Watch These 8 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in December appeared first on WIRED.

The Physics of Throwing a Starship Off a Cliff to Make It Fly

A physics-based analysis of that scene from the new Star Trek movie. The post The Physics of Throwing a Starship Off a Cliff to Make It Fly appeared first on WIRED.

You Can Compost Adidas's Newest Shoe In Your Sink

The golden Futurecraft Biofabric is a biodegradable running shoe made from synthetic spider silk. The post You Can Compost Adidas's Newest Shoe In Your Sink appeared first on WIRED.

The 11 Hottest Rides Driving This Year's LA Auto Show

New SUVS from Alfa Romeo and Jaguar, Porsche's latest racer, McLaren's new supercar, and more. The post The 11 Hottest Rides Driving This Year's LA Auto Show appeared first on WIRED.

Coders Think They Can Burst Your Filter Bubble with Tech

Since Donald Trump's victory, a handful of engineers have turned to code in hopes of turning the United States purple. The post Coders Think They Can Burst Your Filter Bubble with Tech appeared first on WIRED.

The UFC's 4K Truck Is a Symphony of Pixels and Punches

Not a lot of broadcasters are doing live 4K video, but the UFC is all-in on the resolution revolution. Here's how they produced UFC 205 in New York City. The post The UFC's 4K Truck Is a Symphony of Pixels and Punches appeared first on WIRED.

NOAA's Newest Satellite Will Soon Deliver Hi-Res Weather Porn

GOES-R comes equipped with a 16 channel multispectral imager capable of delivering the hottest, high-resolution cloud-on-cloud action. The post NOAA's Newest Satellite Will Soon Deliver Hi-Res Weather Porn appeared first on WIRED.

Physicists Uncover Strange Numbers in Particle Collisions

An unexpected connection has emerged between the results of physics experiments and an important, seemingly unrelated set of numbers in pure mathematics. The post Physicists Uncover Strange Numbers in Particle Collisions appeared first on WIRED.

The EU's Android Antitrust Complaints Are Contrived

Opinion: The European Commission's antitrust case against Google fails to consider the realities of today's mobile market. The post The EU's Android Antitrust Complaints Are Contrived appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Sun and Moon are Kinder, Gentler Pokémon Games

The latest 'Pokemon' games for the Nintendo 3DS tone down the harshness of the monster battles, and focus on friendship and camaraderie. The post Review: Sun and Moon are Kinder, Gentler Pokémon Games appeared first on WIRED.

Security News This Week: Snowden-Hater Michael Pompeo May Be CIA Director

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: Snowden-Hater Michael Pompeo May Be CIA Director appeared first on WIRED.