Game of Thrones‘s Liam Cunningham Would Very Much Like to Stay Alive
And we’d like it too—if only because Ser Davos has proven to be one of the few decent humans living…
So, Space Shuttle Pilot Eileen Collins Speaking at the RNC. That Was Interesting
Collins has been critical of the Obama administration and NASA’s current mission for a few years now. The post So,…
USA Basketball Exhibition Games Will Stream Live on Facebook
Nine USA basketball exhibition games will be broadcast live on the social network over the next two weeks. The post…
We’re Not Just Fact-Checking Mr. Robot—We’re Hack-Checking It
And last night’s episode had a few things that might benefit from some explanation. The post We’re Not Just Fact-Checking…
WIRED Book Club: Frustration! Elation! We Conclude The Name of the Wind
No two book clubbers had the same impression—we range from frustration to elation, united only by a eagerness to discuss.…
How Poker Theory Explains Ted Cruz’s Convention Speech
Donald Trump is a jackal. But so is Ted Cruz. The post How Poker Theory Explains Ted Cruz’s Convention Speech…
Hari Kondabolu Is the Best Political Comedian You Don’t Know Yet
The comic has a new album, a new podcast, and no shortage of things he wants to get off his…
Facebook’s Giant Internet-Beaming Drone Finally Takes Flight
The future of the Internet may have just taken off. The post Facebook’s Giant Internet-Beaming Drone Finally Takes Flight appeared…
What It’s Like to Narrowly Avert Disaster in a $18M Airliner Sim
Pilots spend hours in multi-million dollar simulators, preparing for the worst cast scenario. So, if it happens in real life,…
How the Republican Convention Fends Off Hackers
Security at the convention is crucial both online and off. The post How the Republican Convention Fends Off Hackers appeared…