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Want Your Tombstone to Last Forever? Make It Out of Quartzite

You might think that rock for your gravestone will last a long time, but not all rocks weather the ravages of time the same way. The post Want Your Tombstone to Last Forever? Make It Out of Quartzite appeared first on WIRED .

Theranos Blew It. But It Didn’t Ruin Biotech Startups for Everyone

What Elizabeth Holmes' downfall means for other start-ups with more modest hopes for point-of-care diagnostics. The post Theranos Blew It. But It Didn't Ruin Biotech Startups for Everyone appeared first on WIRED .

La Niña’s Not Here, But Whatever Let’s Have a La Niña Winter

La Niña isn't guaranteed after an El Niño, but this year's conditions are looking more favorable. The post La Niña's Not Here, But Whatever Let's Have a La Niña Winter appeared first on WIRED .

Inside Uber’s Plan to Take Over the Skies With Flying Cars

Within a decade, 'Uber Elevate' could provide network of on demand, fully electric aircraft. The post Inside Uber's Plan to Take Over the Skies With Flying Cars appeared first on WIRED .

Samsung Isn’t the Only One with Lithium Ion Battery Problems. Just Ask NASA

A RoboSimian robot at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory blew up thanks to its lithium ion battery. What would happen if it went to space? The post Samsung Isn't the Only One with Lithium Ion Battery Problems. Just Ask NASA appeared first on WIRED .

Sure, A.I. Is Powerful—But Can We Make It Accountable?

The opacity of machine learning isn't just an academic problem. It's something we need in order to feel comfortable with artificial intelligence. The post Sure, A.I. Is Powerful—But Can We Make It Accountable? appeared first on WIRED .

Cape Watch: We Hate to Ask This, But Is Deadpool 2 Losing Its Way?

Even if it is, at least the <em>Doctor Strange</em> sequel sounds like it's shaping up to be good! The post Cape Watch: We Hate to Ask This, But Is Deadpool 2 Losing Its Way? appeared first on WIRED .

Internet Providers Could Be the Key to Securing All the IoT Devices Already out There

Internet Service Providers could help clean up Internet of Things security for the devices around us. The post Internet Providers Could Be the Key to Securing All the IoT Devices Already out There appeared first on WIRED .

Trolling Spanish Cops by Censoring All Their Photos

Spain's new "gag law" criminalizes the unauthorized use of police photos. Daniel Mayrit couldn't fight the law, so he decided to exploit it instead. The post Trolling Spanish Cops by Censoring All Their Photos appeared first on WIRED .

A Disturbingly Beautiful Tribute to H.R. Giger’s Nightmarish Work

The artist behind Alien's Xenomorph was known for a whole lot more than that monster. The post A Disturbingly Beautiful Tribute to H.R. Giger’s Nightmarish Work appeared first on WIRED .

Review: Jaybird X3

If you like to jam out while you sweat, you'll want some headphones that can take the abuse. The post Review: Jaybird X3 appeared first on WIRED .

It’s Not Just Clean Air: Electric Cars Can Save the US Billions

The healthcare and climate costs add up to $37 billion a year—for just 10 states. The post It's Not Just Clean Air: Electric Cars Can Save the US Billions appeared first on WIRED .

How to Watch Apple’s October 2016 MacBook Event

Thursday October 27, Apple is putting on its fourth media event this year. The post How to Watch Apple's October 2016 MacBook Event appeared first on WIRED .

Liveblog: All the News From Apple’s Big MacBook Event

Apple's line of portable computers is getting a much-needed refresh today. The post Liveblog: All the News From Apple's Big MacBook Event appeared first on WIRED .

New York’s MoMA Acquires the First Ever (Very Pixelated) Emoji

Designed by Shigetaka Kurita and released for cell phones and pagers in 1999, each one is rendered in one of just six colors---red, orange, lilac, grass green, royal blue, and black. The post New York's MoMA Acquires the First Ever (Very Pixelated) Emoji appeared first on WIRED .

The Beloved Microsoft Paint Is Finally Going 3-D

Microsoft Paint, everyone's favorite art software, gets a 3-D update The post The Beloved Microsoft Paint Is Finally Going 3-D appeared first on WIRED .

Microsoft’s Surface Book Gets Faster Guts, a Bigger Battery

It looks just like the original model from last year, but it has an updated processor and a whole lot more battery life. The post Microsoft's Surface Book Gets Faster Guts, a Bigger Battery appeared first on WIRED .

The 10 Coolest Features Coming to Windows 10

Here's the best of will be coming to your Windows PC in the spring of 2017. The post The 10 Coolest Features Coming to Windows 10 appeared first on WIRED .