While You Were Offline: Hey Please Don’t Call Trump’s New Hotline to Report UFOs

The hotline was set up to help people report crimes allegedly committed by undocumented immigrants. The post While You Were Offline: Hey Please Don’t Call Trump's New Hotline to Report UFOs appeared first on WIRED. While You Were Offline: Hey Please Don’t Call Trump’s New Hotline to Report UFOs

Neil Gaiman Wishes American Gods Wasn’t Quite So Relevant Right Now

The bestselling author says he'd "trade some of the politics and importance for a slightly more comfortable world to live in." The post Neil Gaiman Wishes American Gods Wasn’t Quite So Relevant Right Now appeared first on WIRED. Neil Gaiman Wishes American Gods Wasn’t Quite So Relevant Right Now

Jonathan Demme’s Stop Making Sense Is Still the Concert Film All Others Try to Be

The Talking Heads concert doc is still one of the greatest music films ever made. The post Jonathan Demme's Stop Making Sense Is Still the Concert Film All Others Try to Be appeared first on WIRED. Jonathan Demme’s Stop Making Sense Is Still the Concert Film All Others Try to Be

While You Were Offline: Sarah Palin Brought Ted Nugent and Kid Rock to the White House

No, really. The post While You Were Offline: Sarah Palin Brought Ted Nugent and Kid Rock to the White House appeared first on WIRED. While You Were Offline: Sarah Palin Brought Ted Nugent and Kid Rock to the White House

Why Magic: The Gathering Beats Poker or Chess Any Day

There are just some things 'Magic' has that other games don't. The post Why Magic: The Gathering Beats Poker or Chess Any Day appeared first on WIRED. Why Magic: The Gathering Beats Poker or Chess Any Day

The Secret to Free Fire’s 62-Minute Shootout? Minecraft

Turns out the sandbox game is perfect for properly placing snipers. The post The Secret to Free Fire's 62-Minute Shootout? Minecraft appeared first on WIRED. The Secret to Free Fire’s 62-Minute Shootout? Minecraft

The Incredible, Urgent Power of Remembering the Holocaust in VR

A new virtual reality experience aims to preserve one Holocaust survivor's story in a whole new way. The post The Incredible, Urgent Power of Remembering the Holocaust in VR appeared first on WIRED. The Incredible, Urgent Power of Remembering the Holocaust in VR

Bill Nye Says Climate Change Deniers Have a Bad Case of Cognitive Dissonance

Also, magnets, how do they work? "Magic!" (JK.) The post Bill Nye Says Climate Change Deniers Have a Bad Case of Cognitive Dissonance appeared first on WIRED. Bill Nye Says Climate Change Deniers Have a Bad Case of Cognitive Dissonance

Let Us Mourn the End of Girls, Great Frenemy of the Internet

Lena Dunham's show gave the internet a way to talk about—or at least generalize—an entire generation. What will happen now that the show is over? The post Let Us Mourn the End of Girls, Great Frenemy of the Internet appeared first on WIRED. Let Us Mourn the End of Girls, Great Frenemy of the Internet

Cantina Talk: Carrie Fisher Won’t Star in Star Wars: Episode IX After All

The actress' death led to a pretty drastic overhaul of the film's story. The post Cantina Talk: Carrie Fisher Won't Star in Star Wars: Episode IX After All appeared first on WIRED. Cantina Talk: Carrie Fisher Won’t Star in Star Wars: Episode IX After All

Last Night Veep Went Full Silicon Valley, With Uber-Great Results

HBO's political comedy snuck in a joke that would've been great on its tech one. The post Last Night Veep Went Full Silicon Valley, With Uber-Great Results appeared first on WIRED. Last Night Veep Went Full Silicon Valley, With Uber-Great Results

While You Were Offline: Sean Spicer, Everyone. Round of Applause for Sean Spicer

At least one White House press conference did not go as planned last week. The post While You Were Offline: Sean Spicer, Everyone. Round of Applause for Sean Spicer appeared first on WIRED. While You Were Offline: Sean Spicer, Everyone. Round of Applause for Sean Spicer

Doctor Who’s New Season Starts Off With a Dose of…Douglas Adams?

A little <em>Hitchhiker's Guide</em> and a lot of Easter eggs start off Capaldi's last season with some much-needed levity. The post Doctor Who's New Season Starts Off With a Dose of...Douglas Adams? appeared first on WIRED. Doctor Who’s New Season Starts Off With a Dose of…Douglas Adams?

Genetically Modified Humans Are Pure Fiction—But Not for Long

Author Daniel Suarez has envisioned humanity's highly enhanced future, and it's astonishing. The post Genetically Modified Humans Are Pure Fiction—But Not for Long appeared first on WIRED. Genetically Modified Humans Are Pure Fiction—But Not for Long

Doctor Who’s New Spin-Off Goes Places the Doctor Can’t

<em>Class</em> delves into the darkest corner of the <em>Doctor Who</em> universe: high school. The post Doctor Who's New Spin-Off Goes Places the Doctor Can't appeared first on WIRED. Doctor Who’s New Spin-Off Goes Places the Doctor Can’t

Trust Us, Missing This Oddball Monster Movie Would Be a Colossal Mistake

You wanted truly original genre fare? You got it. The post Trust Us, Missing This Oddball Monster Movie Would Be a Colossal Mistake appeared first on WIRED. Trust Us, Missing This Oddball Monster Movie Would Be a Colossal Mistake

That New Thor Trailer Proves Marvel Really Knows What You Want

Like any good machine, Marvel has finally become self-aware. The post That New Thor Trailer Proves Marvel Really Knows What You Want appeared first on WIRED. That New Thor Trailer Proves Marvel Really Knows What You Want

While You Were Offline: Free Nuggs. Pls RT

Need a distraction from the crazy news of the last week? Take a few seconds and retweet this man's plea for Wendy's nuggets. The post While You Were Offline: Free Nuggs. Pls RT appeared first on WIRED. While You Were Offline: Free Nuggs. Pls RT

Nuclear War? Nah. Massive Fires Haunt the Dystopian Future

The threat of huge fires is horrifying—even for people who trade in doomsday scenarios. The post Nuclear War? Nah. Massive Fires Haunt the Dystopian Future appeared first on WIRED. Nuclear War? Nah. Massive Fires Haunt the Dystopian Future

The New Smurfs Movie Finally Solves the Smurfette Problem

Think it's weird that nearly all Smurfs are dudes? The latest Smurf flick finally addresses that issue head-on. The post The New Smurfs Movie Finally Solves the Smurfette Problem appeared first on WIRED. The New Smurfs Movie Finally Solves the Smurfette Problem

Pepsi’s Kendall Jenner Ad Was So Awful It Did the Impossible: It United the Internet

The online response to the soda company's now-pulled marketing video was surprisingly refreshing. The post Pepsi’s Kendall Jenner Ad Was So Awful It Did the Impossible: It United the Internet appeared first on WIRED. Pepsi’s Kendall Jenner Ad Was So Awful It Did the Impossible: It United the Internet

Cantina Talk: A Vicious New Kind of AT-AT Could Debut in The Last Jedi

If the rumors are true, the lumbering new walkers are very gorilla-like. The post Cantina Talk: A Vicious New Kind of AT-AT Could Debut in The Last Jedi appeared first on WIRED. Cantina Talk: A Vicious New Kind of AT-AT Could Debut in The Last Jedi

While You Were Offline: Twitter Cripples @ Replies and Also Spirits

Last week, the people of Twitter were upset about a lot of things. But mostly they were upset about Twitter. The post While You Were Offline: Twitter Cripples @ Replies and Also Spirits appeared first on WIRED. While You Were Offline: Twitter Cripples @ Replies and Also Spirits

Donnie Darko Is No Cult Classic—It’s a Straight Up Classic

Richard Kelly's film has gone from obscure to cult fave to full-on classic. The post Donnie Darko Is No Cult Classic—It’s a Straight Up Classic appeared first on WIRED. Donnie Darko Is No Cult Classic—It’s a Straight Up Classic