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Forget Apple vs. the FBI: WhatsApp Just Switched on Encryption for a Billion People

WhatsApp just made the scope of the Apple-FBI encryption battle look kinda small. WIRED's senior staff writer, Cade Metz, breaks down exactly why this is a big deal.




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App Pack | Meditation Apps to Help You Stay Sane

Load up your devices with these mediation, mindfulness, and relaxation apps. Hopefully, they’ll help you find some inner peace. Namaste!




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App Pack | These Apps Will Make You a Better Human (Environmentally Speaking)

You’re worried about your impact on the environment. Maybe you just want to recycle more, or eat greener. Well, good on you. These handy apps can help.




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App Pack - All the Apps You Need to Make This 420 the Best 420 EVAR

It's 420, a day of unabashed weed revelry. But it's also 2016, and your regular pot smoking routine just won't cut it. Watch above to get all the apps you'll need to make this 420 the best 420 ever (that is, given it's legal where you are).




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App Pack | Take Command of the Kitchen With These Cooking Apps

There are apps to help you convert measurements from tablespoons to cups, apps that help you balance out your noodle-to-sauce ratio, recipe apps that can offer suggestions of what you should cook tonight based on what's hiding in your fridge. And of course, if you like to cook but hate to shop, there are apps that will have uncooked ingredients delivered to you. All you have to do is bring the heat.




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The SFMOMA’s New App Will Forever Change How You Enjoy Museums

The renovated SFMOMA is now one of the most considered gallery spaces in the world. But it's not just the museum that got a redesign. The SFMOMA has also reimagined the audio tour experience with it’s new app.




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Say "Hello" to Allo, Google's New AI-Powered Messaging App

Google's new Ai-powered messaging app, Allo, lets you chat with Google while you chat with your friends. It's the first step toward making Google truly conversational.




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Apple Stores Are Getting a Full Makeover

Apple's new flagship San Francisco store is a redesign of the brand's shopping experience. Giant glass doors bring the outdoors inside to the new tree-lined Genius Grove where Creative Pros assist with music and photography apps and accessories.




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Google Lets You Use Apps Without Having to Download Them

Google wants to give you a way of using an app without actually downloading it. It's called Instant Apps and Google says it'll be available in a few months.




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Hey Thanks Apple: Siri May Now Actually Be Useful

Siri's been little more than a slightly sassy sidekick for iPhone users, but now Apple has made some big moves to make the voice assistant work for more people.




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Check Out Everything Apple Debuted at WWDC 2016

Apple kicked its developers' conference off with some big announcements.




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Design FX - How The Rock Face Swapped with Vine Star Sione in 'Central Intelligence'

Mike Seymour goes behind the visual effects in Central Intelligence used to de-age The Rock and Kevin Hart into high school, teenaged versions of themselves. Weta digital puts the The Rock’s face onto Vine star Sione’s body for an amazing locker room shower dance scene you won’t want to miss.




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Absurd Creatures | Silly Tree Kangaroo, You’re Not Supposed to Be Up There

The tree kangaroo may have shrunken hind legs, but hey, at least it can walk backwards unlike regular roos. Oh, also: It can plummet out of trees and not suffer the consequences.




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Apple IIe vs Modern iMac Throwdown

In this episode, watch as we tear down Apple’s //e and 27” iMac. We pull them apart, compare them, and give interesting tech, cultural details and statistics.




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Everything Apple Just Debuted, From the iPhone 7 to a New Watch

From a new version of the Apple Watch to the jet black iPhone 7, here's everything the tech giant announced at its latest event.




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Food Myths: Are Apple Cores Poisonous?

There are a lot of food myths out there, so WIRED's decided to look into a few. The first: are apple seeds really poisonous?




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See Everything That Happens When a Package is Shipped

Ever wonder what happens to a package when it gets shipped? We stuck a GoPro in a clear acrylic box, had it filming the entire time, and got a chance to see what the package went through on its way to your doorstep.




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Ever Trip Too Long on Acid? Here's What Happened in Your Brain

After decades of research, scientists have finally figured out why an LSD high lasts so damn long. That could help turn it into a therapy drug in the future.




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The Scrappy Little Mouse That Turns Venom Into a Painkiller

The grasshopper mouse ain't like any other mouse on Earth, in the sense that it fights scorpions and turns their venom from a toxin into a painkiller.




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These Futuristic Boots Will Prevent Astronauts From Tripping on Mars

Falling can be fatal when exploring another planet, that's why these MIT researchers are creating boots that help astronauts "feel" the ground beneath them to avoid any accidents.




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The Here One Buds Versus Apple's AirPods

It's gonna be an interesting race between the AirPods and the Here Ones. Both have some great pros, but they both also have some serious cons. Here's a closer look the top two wireless earphones.




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This Drone is Designed to Save Lives Then Disappear

The Everfly APSARA drone is an origami-like disposable drone made to deliver essential supplies in a humanitarian or disaster situation.




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Meet the Little Star Trappist-1 and Its Exhilarating Planets

Astronomers have discovered seven dwarf planets orbiting a star 40 light years away from us. Not impressed? How about this — the planets may just be able to harbor life.




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Tech Support - Gordon Ramsay Answers Cooking Questions From Twitter

Gordon Ramsay uses the power of Twitter to answer some common cooking questions.




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Tech Support - Ken Jeong Answers Medical Questions From Twitter

Ken Jeong uses the power of Twitter to answer some common medical questions.




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Tech Support - Bill Nye Answers Science Questions From Twitter

Bill Nye uses the power of Twitter to answer some common science questions. Check out Bill's new show on Netflix "Bill Nye Saves The World" premiering April 21st!




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Watch Steve Jobs Pitch the Cupertino City Council on Apple Park

In his last public appearance, Steve Jobs makes his pitch for Apple's new campus at a June 2011 Cupertino City Council meeting.




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Tech Support - Blizzard's Jeff Kaplan Answers Overwatch Questions From Twitter

Game designer Jeff Kaplan uses the power of Twitter to answer some common "Overwatch" questions.




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Here's Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2017

At Apple's annual WWDC conference CEO Tim Cook and others unveiled its most powerful Mac yet, a long-awaited Siri speaker, and tons of new software upgrades across all of the Apple platforms.




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Meet HomePod, Apple's New Siri-Enabled Speaker

Apple has unveiled the HomePod, a $350 wireless speaker with Siri baked right in.




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The One Thing the Architect of Apple's New HQ Would Change | WIRED BizCon

Ask Norman Foster what, if anything, he’d like to change about Apple’s new headquarters, and he’ll need a moment to think. The famed architect, whose firm spent the last eight years perfecting plans for Apple’s massive campus, is mostly pleased with the results. But there is one thing he'd change.




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Tech Support - Nick Offerman Answers Woodworking Questions From Twitter

Nick Offerman uses the power of Twitter to answer some common woodworking questions. Nick's book Good Clean Fun and film The Hero are both out now.




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The Little Robot That Supports a Paralyzed Vet

The Human Support Robot from Toyota is an advanced robot that’s been helping a paralyzed war vet at home.




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Tech Support - Bungie's Luke Smith Answers Destiny Questions From Twitter

Bungie's Luke Smith, design director of Destiny 2, answers Twitter's burning questions about the Destiny franchise. What if the loot cave still existed? How will characters transfer to Destiny 2? Did the wizard really come from the moon?




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Everything From the Apple Event: iPhone X and 8, Watch, and Apple TV

All of the big announcements from the 2017 Apple event including the iPhone X, the iPhone 8, the series 3 cellular Watch and 4K Apple TV.




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Tech Support - Jackie Chan & Olivia Munn Answer Martial Arts Questions From Twitter

'The LEGO Ninjago Movie' stars Jackie Chan and Olivia Munn use the power of Twitter to answer some common martial arts questions. Jackie also teaches Olivia how to karate chop some pieces of wood and defend herself from knife attacks.




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The Zippy Microbots That Swarm to Build Structures

These tiny robots take a cue from ant colonies to cooperatively build. Some do the glue work, and some assemble scaffolding that could make for stronger 3D printing. Someday armies of microscopic bots might even roam our bodies to capture unwanted cells.




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Tech Support - Neil deGrasse Tyson Answers Science Questions From Twitter

Astrophysicist and 'StarTalk' host Neil deGrasse Tyson uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about our universe. What is a quark? Is there a limit to the expansion of the universe? Tune into 'StarTalk' airing Sundays at 11pm/10c on National Geographic.




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Tech Support - Scott Kelly Answers Astronaut Questions From Twitter

Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about astronauts. How fast is the international space station? Can you see the eclipse from space? Scott Kelly's book 'Endurance' is now available.




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Tech Support - LaVar Ball Answers Basketball Questions From Twitter

LaVar Ball uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about basketball. Who has the worst attitude in NBA history? What's the least cool NBA jersey? What's with the Golden State Warriors' facial hair? Check out "Ball in the Family" on Facebook Watch. New episodes air Sundays.




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Tech Support - Dillon Francis Answers DJ Questions From Twitter

DJ Dillon Francis uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about DJing. Dillon Francis’ new single, Hello There ft. Yung Pinch, is available on all music streaming platforms.




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Tech Support - Tony Hawk Answers Skateboarding Questions From Twitter

Tony Hawk uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about skateboarding. Will there ever be another Tony Hawk's Pro Skater? What skateboarding trick was the hardest to learn? Are you ever too old to start skating? Tony also demonstrates how to set up a new skateboard, how to apply griptape, how to do an ollie, how to boardslide, how to do a 540° McTwist and more.




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Sesame Street Puppeteers Explain How They Control Their Puppets

Ever wonder how the puppets on Sesame Street operate? The puppeteers for some of Sesame Street's most famous characters share their insights on how they bring their iconic characters to life. The puppeteers for Elmo, Big Bird, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Abby Cadabby, and Rudy explain the various functions and features of their Muppets. You can catch Snuffy and all his friends in the new season of Sesame Street on HBO or everyday on HBO Family or PBS Kids.




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Tech Support - Garry Kasparov Answers Chess Questions From Twitter

Chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about the game of chess. Why do chess players point at pieces with their middle finger? Why does the knight move the way it does? What's the more valuable piece, the knight or the bishop? Garry answers all these questions and more!




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Tech Support - Jerry Rice Answers Football Questions From Twitter

Legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about the game of football.




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Tech Support - U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Answer Olympics Questions From Twitter

U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes use the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about their respective Olympic and Paralympic sports.




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Tech Support - Neuroscientist Anil Seth Answers Neuroscience Questions From Twitter

Neuroscientist and public science communicator Anil Seth uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about neuroscience. How does memory work? Can we delete memories? Do blind people dream? Anil answers all these questions and more! Featuring Anil Seth, Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience and Co-Director of the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science, University of Sussex, UK Twitter: @anilkseth Website: www.anilseth.com




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Meet The Clever Robot That's Ready to Take On Your Shopping Addiction

Robots are historically pretty bad at picking things up. But that's changing thanks to startups like Kindred, which is mixing advanced AI with remote controls to create robots that can pick and sort through objects at dizzying rates.




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Tech Support - Blizzard's Ben Brode Answers Hearthstone Questions From Twitter

Blizzard's Ben Brode, game director on Hearthstone, uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about Hearthstone. What are the chances we see cards added to the classic set? Will we see any cards get buffs? What's the best way to get back into Hearthstone after some time off?




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Tech Support - John Cena Answers Wrestling Questions From Twitter

'Blockers' star John Cena uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about professional wrestling. What's the most dangerous move in wrestling? What is it like working for Vince McMahon? Why don't wrestlers have body hair? John answers all of these questions and more!