The Obama administration was delivered a massive blow in its effort to regulate the financial industry. A judge struck down the “Too Big to Fail” designation of MetLife Corp. (MET) as a company that is "systemically important" to the U.S. economy. Shares of MET stock jumped more than 5%, as the designation would have brought the company under the regulatory eye of the Federal Reserve and would have changed its capital requirements to far more conservative levels.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
This beetle-computer hybrid is controlled by humans
Researchers have created a remote-controlled living robot beetle with adjustable gait and walking speed
By: Matthew Reynolds,
Continue reading...MetLife defeats Jack Lew, Ponzi schemes galore and why Golden State is so good
The Obama administration was delivered a massive blow in its effort to regulate the financial industry. A judge struck down the “Too Big to Fail” designation of MetLife Corp. (MET) as a company that is "systemically important" to the U.S. economy. Shares of MET stock jumped more than 5%, as the designation would have brought the company under the regulatory eye of the Federal Reserve and would have changed its capital requirements to far more conservative levels.
This beetle-computer hybrid is controlled by humans
Researchers have created a remote-controlled living robot beetle with adjustable gait and walking speed
By: Matthew Reynolds,
Continue reading...Wednesday, March 30, 2016
WIRED will now predict your political views (you naïve thing)
Most people are convinced that they see the world the way it really is, but psychologists call this phenomenon 'naïve realism'
By: Thomas Gilovich and Lee Ross,
Continue reading...WIRED will now predict your political views (you naïve thing)
Most people are convinced that they see the world the way it really is, but psychologists call this phenomenon 'naïve realism'
By: Thomas Gilovich and Lee Ross,
Continue reading...Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Uncertainty can 'cause more stress' than pain
The anticipation of pain can cause far more stress than knowing for certain that you're about to be given an electric shock, a UCL study has found.
By: Emily Reynolds,
Continue reading...Fed will be forced to lower interest rates and declare war on cash
The simple and easy to understand chart shown below quite clearly illustrates why the Fed has no option but to lower interest rates. Central bankers worldwide have already embraced negative rates, so it is just a matter of time before our central bankers are forced to walk down the same path.
Uncertainty can 'cause more stress' than pain
The anticipation of pain can cause far more stress than knowing for certain that you're about to be given an electric shock, a UCL study has found.
By: Emily Reynolds,
Continue reading...Fed will be forced to lower interest rates and declare war on cash
The simple and easy to understand chart shown below quite clearly illustrates why the Fed has no option but to lower interest rates. Central bankers worldwide have already embraced negative rates, so it is just a matter of time before our central bankers are forced to walk down the same path.
Monday, March 28, 2016
WIRED Awake: 10 must-read articles for 28 March
Your WIRED.co.uk daily briefing. Today, Facebook has apologised for a Safety Check error that led to people around the world being texted in the wake of the Sunday's bombing in Lahore, Japan's Hitomi X-ray satellite has lost communication with Earth, Microsoft has issued a formal explanation for the actions of its short-lived machine learning chatbot, Tay, and more.
By: WIRED.co.uk,
Continue reading...WIRED Awake: 10 must-read articles for 28 March
Your WIRED.co.uk daily briefing. Today, Facebook has apologised for a Safety Check error that led to people around the world being texted in the wake of the Sunday's bombing in Lahore, Japan's Hitomi X-ray satellite has lost communication with Earth, Microsoft has issued a formal explanation for the actions of its short-lived machine learning chatbot, Tay, and more.
By: WIRED.co.uk,
Continue reading...Friday, March 25, 2016
WIRED Awake: 10 must-read articles for 25 March
Your WIRED.co.uk daily briefing. Today, scientists have created a synthetic microbe with just 473 genes, researchers have analysed Zika's DNA to find that it didn't come to Brazil with the World Cup, the first Oculus Rift consumer VR headsets have shipped and more.
By: WIRED.co.uk,
Continue reading...Starboard’s Revolt, Ackman’s Blues, A Frosty February for Hedge Funds and New Jersey’s Performance Problems
The big news this week is a report that activist hedge fund Starboard Value is pushing to remove the entire board of directors at Yahoo! Inc. The Wall Street Journal first reported on a letter that indicates Starboard is preparing to nominate nine directors to the company's board of directors, as the hedge fund remains discontent with the turnaround effort under CEO Marissa Mayer.
This would be the largest company to ever have its full board of directors replaced by an activist investor.
This would be the largest company to ever have its full board of directors replaced by an activist investor.
Thursday, March 24, 2016
BBC micro:bit, 10 years of Twitter: Podcast 260
The BBC has sent one million pocket-sized computers to schools, and we discuss 10 years of Twitter.
By: WIRED.co.uk,
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Sony bets on mobile gaming with new studio, ForwardWorks
Sony has plans to open a new game development studio focused exclusively on bringing existing PlayStation franchises to mobile gaming.
By: Matt Kamen,
Continue reading...Watch WIRED put the Bentley Bentayga 'luxury SUV' to the test
Teased to within an inch of its life, the release of the Bentayga from Bentley has been much anticipated, and straplines like "the world’s first luxury SUV" have certainly helped build the brand momentum before launch.
By: Jeremy White,
Continue reading...Local Motors wants to 3D-print your next car out of plastic
Local Motors' 3D-printed car, the LM3D Swim, took just two months to turn from a design into a prototype - now they want to print it in a factory near you
By: Daniela Walker,
Continue reading...The Moon used to spin on a different axis
Though the early history of the moon isn't well understood, a new study suggests that it used to "spin on a different axis" that was subject to "polar wander".
By: Emily Reynolds,
Continue reading...Review: Batman v Superman sets up a Justice League we don't need
Superheroes these days seem to spend as much time fighting each other as they do saving the world. No Avengers is complete without the obligatory internecine throw-down. Captain America: Civil War finds Steve Rogers trading punches with Tony Stark; the X-Men are always squabbling. But, of course, Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice is the daddy of all spandex wrestling bouts. The Dark Knight v the Caped Crusader; wits v brawn; man v god. And holy cash-ins is it ugly.
By: Oliver Franklin-Wallis,
Continue reading...Here's what you'll actually do in Pokémon Go
New details and official screens have emerged for the upcoming Pokémon Go, giving more insight into how the augmented reality smartphone game will actually work.
By: Matt Kamen,
Continue reading...Female fish develops male organs, impregnates itself
A female fish has undergone a rare process in which it grew male reproductive organs and impregnated itself, going on to have offspring.
By: Emily Reynolds,
Continue reading...Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Half of all mobile games money comes from 0.19% of uses
A new report concludes that 48 percent of all mobile games spending comes from a minuscule 0.19 percent of users.
By: Matt Kamen,
Continue reading...Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Global adoption of veganism could save 8 million lives
Global adoption of a vegan diet would save more than eight million lives by 2050 and reduce greenhouse emissions by two thirds, according to new research from Oxford University.
By: Emily Reynolds,
Continue reading...Monday, March 21, 2016
Apple's iOS 9.3 is available to download from today
The biggest new feature is 'Night Shift', which will change screen colours towards the warmer end of the spectrum at night.
By: Matt Burgess,
Continue reading...Saturday, March 19, 2016
Alzheimer's could be treated with lab grown neural networks
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS could be treated with the help of a new, lab-grown, neural network.
By: Emily Reynolds,
Continue reading...Meicai is closing the gap between fields and dinner plates
Chinese startup Meicai uses an app to connect farmers and restaurants, helping raise wages and lower costs.
By: David Rowan,
Continue reading...Sony announces PlayStation VR launch bundles
Sony has revealed the first hardware bundle for PlayStation VR, with pre-orders opening for the virtual reality headset on 22 March. Unfortunately, that's currently only for the US and Canada.
By: Matt Kamen,
Continue reading...Friday, March 18, 2016
Swedish student builds steam-powered Raspberry Pi
Steampunk isn't just for enthusiastic live-action role players with a fondness for Victorian aesthetics - it's a viable way of powering a Raspberry Pi.
By: Matt Kamen,
Continue reading...Nasa: nuclear is 'most effective' way of getting humans to Mars
Nasa administrator Charles Bolden has claimed that nuclear thermal propulsion is the "most effective" way of sending humans to Mars.
By: Emily Reynolds,
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How VPN use varies by country
On the internet, two-fifths of Indonesians are invisible. More than a third of Vietnamese and Saudi Arabians don't show up either.
By: Kathryn Nave,
Continue reading...We took a ride on the world's first VR rollercoaster
WIRED travelled to Alton Towers in Staffordshire to take a ride on Galactica, the world's first rollercoaster fully dedicated to virtual reality.
By: Jeremy White,
Continue reading...Sex dust scepticism, DJI drone review: Podcast 259
We review the DJI Phantom 4 drone and ask a nutritionist what's in Gwyneth Paltrow's 'Sex Dust' smoothie.
By: WIRED.co.uk,
Continue reading...Nokia OZO VR camera launches in Europe for €55,000
The Nokia OZO camera captures 360-degree footage and audio in 3D for playback on virtual reality headsets.
By: Matthew Reynolds,
Continue reading...Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Nike unveils self-lacing Hyperadapt trainers
Great Scott! Nike has revealed a line of self-lacing trainers, the Nike Hyperadapt 1.0. The shoes, which will launch later in 2016, are the first to use what the sportswear brand is calling “electro-adaptive reactive laces (EARL)”. Activated with a button on the outer of the shoe, the system adapts to the foot shape of the wearer, and can also be tightened or loosened with a button. The company had previously made a pair of self-lacing Air Mag trainers – based on the shoes worn in Back To The Future II – but this is the first time the technology will be available for widespread purchase.
By: Oliver Franklin-Wallis,
Continue reading...Tuesday, March 15, 2016
PlayStation VR launches in October for £349
PlayStation VR will launch worldwide in October, with a recommend UK retail price of £349.
By: Matt Kamen,
Continue reading...Monday, March 14, 2016
This tech tricks your brain into hearing surround sound
Ambidio, backed by will.i.am and Horizons Ventures, says it can make any laptop sound better.
By: Steve May,
Continue reading...Saturday, March 12, 2016
The Division interview: abandoned features and DLC plans
Magnus Jansen, creative director at developer Massive Entertainment, talks about abandoned features and finding hope for humanity in violent games.
By: Matt Kamen,
Continue reading...Friday, March 11, 2016
Want a more secure password? Doodle it
If remembering your phone's passcode is proving too much, some good news - you may be able to unlock your device with a doodle.
By: Emily Reynolds,
Continue reading...Bees are being poisoned by 57 pesticides used in the EU
Researchers used a new test to analyse exactly which of the 200 pesticides licensed for use in the EU play a role in honeybee deaths.
By: K.G Orphanides,
Continue reading...In pictures: world's largest cruise ship starts testing
The 70 metre high vessel, which cost €1 billion (£783 million) to build, will eventually carry 6,296 passengers and 2,384 crew.
By: James Temperton,
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