Netflix Is Killing It—Big Time—After Pouring Cash Into Original Shows
Netflix is killing it. And its strategy is actually shockingly simple: spend aggressively, dominate, and make it way too difficult…
After Probing Tesla’s Deadly Crash, Feds Say Yay to Self-Driving
Tesla’s Autopilot system isn’t defective, investigators say—and it’s stopping crashes. The post After Probing Tesla’s Deadly Crash, Feds Say Yay…
Watch a Surprisingly Touching Stream of Unwatched YouTube Videos
This new website lets you peek into the lives of strangers, one obscure YouTube clip at a time. The post…
Anne Hathaway Makes a Kaiju Dance in New Colossal Trailer
In Nacho Vigalondo’s upcoming film, Anne Hathaway realizes she’s controlling a city-crushing monster. The post Anne Hathaway Makes a Kaiju…
Here’s a Bright Idea: A Lamp That Lights Up When You Whistle
The most delightful way to turn on the light? Pucker up and blow. The post Here’s a Bright Idea: A…
Dear Angelica Is the Film—and Filmmaking Tool—VR Needs
Making a female-led VR experience sets a precedent for the industry, and the animation tool Quill puts the creative power…
Physics Explains How (But Not Why) Humans Can Throw Washing Machines
In this competition, humans are throwing washing machines. What is the force and power required to accomplish such a feat?…
It’s About To Get Even Easier to Hide on the Dark Web
The anonymity-focused Tor Project wants to make darknet sites not just more secure, but potentially undiscoverable. The post It’s About…
Inauguration Liveblog: Donald Trump Is Sworn In as President
Join WIRED for analysis, insight, and updates from the Capitol as Donald Trump—real estate mogul, reality TV star, and tweeter-in-chief—becomes…
China’s Plan to Rule the World: Make All the Gadgets
Instead of just making and selling smartphones, Xiaomi wants to make and sell just about everything. The post China’s Plan…