‘Detour’ Audio Tours Reveal Cities’ Fascinating Backstories
Digital, geolocated storytelling aims to change the way we interact with foreign cities–and our own. The post ‘Detour’ Audio Tours…
Hack Brief: Hello Kitty Sites Spill Details of 3.3 Million Users
Following the Vtech hack, the breach is the second in the last month that may have revealed minors’ personal information.…
These Are the Tech Giants That Won 2015
In 2015, some tech companies did more than make a dent. They showed that technology now defines the terms of…
The 9 Best Songs Ever Played in a Star Wars Movie
Just because there’s an Empire doesn’t mean there’s no funk. The post The 9 Best Songs Ever Played in a…
WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Holiday Week Edition
Need to kill some time this holiday season? Good. We’ve got a lot of TV for you to stream. The…
The Photos Behind Norman Rockwell’s Iconic Holiday Paintings
Rockwell created paintings that defined a generation, but the photographs that helped make them are just as fascinating. The post…
Perfect Gifts for the Science Nerd in Your Life
As gifting targets, nerds are tough. But we’ve got you covered. The post Perfect Gifts for the Science Nerd in…
Gift Guide: 12 Knives for the Sharpest People You Know
That whole thing about how you’re not supposed to give a knife as a gift? That’s a myth. Knives make…
Why It’s Never Been Easier to Fly a Drone
Drones have become the hot consumer item, and they’ve quickly become easier to pilot with smarter on-board systems and better…
The Year We Started Buying Phones Like We Buy Cars
In 2015, all of that subsidized contract nonsense has gone away. We don’t buy phones like we used to anymore.…