Wired: Top Stories (21 unread)
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Go Go Curry Brings Japan's Authentic Comfort Food to NYC
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 8:40pm EDT by Underwire
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Brown goo for lunch? Give Japanese curry a try and you'll understand the addiction.
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Fisker Says Tesla's Claim He Stole WhiteStar's Design Is 'Nonsense'
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 8:40pm EDT by Autopia
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Fisker Automotive says it is smart enough to build a plug-in hybrid without stealing the design from Tesla Motors, and Tesla's lawsuit to the contrary is "nonsense."
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Which Gov Agency Should Be Your Computer's Firewall?
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 8:30pm EDT by Threat Level
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Citing the dire nature of internet security, government agencies in the United States say they need to be inside the net to prevent cyber-crime, child porn and cyber-terrorism. So which government agency should you choose to protect your home computer? Help decide with our interactive poll.
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Microsoft CFO Explains Why the Stock Sucks: Yahoo
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 8:30pm EDT by Epicenter
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Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell said in an internal interview that the reason why shares have taken such a beating is fairly simple: Uncertainty surrounding Yahoo has dragged the stock down.
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EPA Wants New Rules for Testing Bacteria Levels in Airplane Tap Water
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 6:40pm EDT
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Do you know anyone who drinks the water in airplane lavatories? We don't either. But that isn't stopping the federal government from proposing rules for testing the stuff.
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War Games Sequel Goes Direct to DVD
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 6:20pm EDT by Threat Level
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Here's the trailer for the upcoming War Games: The Dead Code, a sequel too good to waste on theatergoers.
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One-Woman Pixar's Animated Film, 'Sita Sings the Blues,' Premieres at Tribeca
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 6:10pm EDT by Patrick Di Justo
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Nina Paley's colorful, full-length feature blends an ancient Hindu story, playful modern animation and tunes by a 1920s jazz singer. But perhaps the most amazing part of this unlikely mashup is that she created it alone in her home office.
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ROFLCon: Welcome to the Fame Revolution
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 6:00pm EDT by Underwire
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Web celebs live in a long tail of DIY semi-stardom that's peculiar and strangely fascinating.
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Microsoft Ponders Next Move in Yahoo Chess Match
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 5:10pm EDT by Associated Press
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With Microsoft no closer to acquiring its longtime rival than it was three months ago, the Redmond brain trust feels the pressure to act. What it will do, however, remains unclear.
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GPS Losing Its Bearings in the Marketplace
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 4:15pm EDT by Associated Press
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The prices of personal navigation devices continues falling and Europe's biggest GPS manufacturer is worried as analysts say the market may be saturated.
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Why Microsoft Won't Extend Windows XP's Lifespan
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 3:40pm EDT by Compiler
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While Redmond continues to hint that it will extend support for its popular Windows XP operating system if customers demand it, Microsoft is still counting some copies of XP installed by PC manufacturers as a sale of Vista, effectively obscuring consumer dissatisfaction with the newer operating system.
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Google, ComScore Trade Blows Over Clicks
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 3:40pm EDT
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Despite mounting criticism, ComScore is standing by research that suggests a sharp decline in Google's search-based advertising business.
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Review: LG enV2 Cellphone — Slim. Small. Sucky.
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 3:25pm EDT by Gadget Lab
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The LG enV2 may be an updated version of the enV1 but it's wrought with problems. A terrible UI, teensy keypad and horrid pricing structure scream "stay away!" to would-be buyers.
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Coming Soon to All 50 States: VW's 60 mpg Jetta Diesel
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 3:15pm EDT by Autopia
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Sick of paying an arm and a leg for gas? Volkswagen's got you covered with its latest diesel, which gets 60 miles to the gallon and is so clean even Californians can drive it. Look for it in showrooms later this year.
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State Attorneys General Propose Free Satellite Radio
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 3:00pm EDT by Listening Post
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If the proposed XM-Sirius merger can't be killed, states at least want an outside programmer to provide free service for nonsubscribers.
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Toshiba's Big Hit for HD DVD Flop: Profits Fall 95 Percent
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 1:15pm EDT by Associated Press
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The Japanese electronics maker reports a disastrous first quarter, which it blames on its bruising, unsuccessful battle with Sony to lay claim to the high-definition DVD market. The news at Samsung, meanwhile, is good.
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Swedish City Gears Up For Virgin Galactic Spaceport
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 1:00pm EDT by Autopia
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One of Richard Branson's spaceports is to be planted 90 miles north of the Arctic Circle. The Swedish city that lands the port aspires to become the hottest destination in space travel.
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Ctrl-Alt-Ouch! How to Reset a Dislocated Shoulder
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 1:00pm EDT by How-To Wiki
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Yeah, it's going to hurt -- a lot. But it will make that long wait in the emergency room much more comfortable. Learn to pop a bone back into place in Wired's How-To Wiki.
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Behind the Memes: Kickin' It With the I Can Has Cheezburger? Kids
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 11:30am EDT by Underwire
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A lousy day at the office and a friend's sympathy leads to the creation of one of the web's most talked-about sites. As everyone knows, you can't go wrong with animal pictures.
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ROFLCon: It's Not Easy Being Memes
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 9:00am EDT by Underwire
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Launching a viral bombshell is simpler than ever, but building an internet empire takes good old-fashioned hard work. The net's biggest microcelebrities gather in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to talk shop.
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Nano Photos Rival Modern Art
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 12:00am EDT by Aaron Rowe
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The best images discovered under microscopes give artists a run for their money.