Summerlong Is a Master Class in Fusing Fantasy and Everyday Life
A fantasy novelist’s newest work is a stunning meditation on the value of discomfort—and having your pedestrian routine turned upside…
Japan’s Mount Aso Had a Yuge Eruption. Yuge!
Mt. Aso in Japan had one of its largest explosive eruptions in recent memory, while Mt. Meager in British Columbia…
PlayStation VR’s Killer App Is … Music
Between <em>Rez Infinite</em>, <em>Thumper</em>, and <em>Harmonix Music VR</em>, Sony’s virtual reality headset has some amazing musical experiences. The post PlayStation…
Pandora’s New Logo Is, Like, Totally ’80s-Era MTV
Pandora’s new logo and brand identity are a mix of minimalist maximalist graphics—and signal changes ahead for the company. The…
In a Race to Meet Demand, Mechanical Keyboard Makers Switch Things Up
As enthusiasm for mechanical keyboards grows, the manufacturers who make the parts are having trouble keeping up with the demand.…
Cape Watch: All the Super Ladies, Now Put Your Hands Up
This week’s roundup of superhero movie news has updates on the movies for Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman. It’s a…
NY’s So Pumped for Cash-Free Tolls, It’s (Kinda) OK If You Don’t Pay
Whatever: the long-term benefits outweigh any money lost to driving delinquents. The post NY’s So Pumped for Cash-Free Tolls, It’s…
How the Electoral Map Would Look: Women, Men … Bears?
A couple of made-up electoral possibilities from ace statisticians at FiveThirtyEight become a Twitter meme … and then things get…
Which Late-Night TV Host Is Better at Trump Takedowns?
On this episode of the WIRED Culture podcast, we’re talking about what late-night presenters are doing political humor best. The…
This American Life Is Making Podcasts as Shareable as GIFs
If Ira can make a meme, so can you. The post This American Life Is Making Podcasts as Shareable as…