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What’s Inside the Secret Recipe for Scotch Magic Tape

3M keeps a tight seal on the recipe for its sandwich of polymers and chemicals. So we did our own research on what likely makes the tape stick. The post What's Inside the Secret Recipe for Scotch Magic Tape appeared first on WIRED .

Simple Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday at the Movies

Here's how to get the most out of hitting the multiplex over the holidays. The post Simple Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday at the Movies appeared first on WIRED .

The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2016

It used to be people who disrupted the establishment. Now? It's mostly the establishment. The post The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2016 appeared first on WIRED .

2016 Was the Year Self-Driving Cars Took the Wheel

And made clear they're on the way to dominance. The post 2016 Was the Year Self-Driving Cars Took the Wheel appeared first on WIRED .

Google’s Mesmerizing Game Turns Scribbles Into Satellite Images

Land Lines is a clever new tool that lets you search satellite images by drawing just a line. The post Google's Mesmerizing Game Turns Scribbles Into Satellite Images appeared first on WIRED .

A Farewell to Wii U, the Game System for Nobody

Nintendo's ill-fated dual-screened home game console is barely four years old, and it's already dead. Sayonara! The post A Farewell to Wii U, the Game System for Nobody appeared first on WIRED .

The Cloud Needs to Get a Whole Lot Greener in 2017

Last year, Greenpeace estimated that within two years, information tech will account for between seven and 12 percent of all electrical use. The post The Cloud Needs to Get a Whole Lot Greener in 2017 appeared first on WIRED .

Review: LifePrint

Print is not dead. At least, LifePrint is banking on it remaining alive for some time to come. The post Review: LifePrint appeared first on WIRED .

13 Last-Minute Gift Ideas to Save Christmas

Hey slacker, time to get shopping. The post 13 Last-Minute Gift Ideas to Save Christmas appeared first on WIRED .

Majestic Aerials of the Winter Wonderland That Is New Jersey

Filip Wolak takes magical photos of winter landscapes ... while flying his plane at the same time. The post Majestic Aerials of the Winter Wonderland That Is New Jersey appeared first on WIRED .

Uber Bows Before California’s Power and Parks Its Robo-Cars

The DMW revoked the registrations for Uber's self-driving cars, leaving the company with no choice but to sideline its San Francisco fleet. For now. The post Uber Bows Before California's Power and Parks Its Robo-Cars appeared first on WIRED .

Google and Honda Are Teaming Up on Self-Driving Cars

The idea is to match the companies' areas of expertise. The post Google and Honda Are Teaming Up on Self-Driving Cars appeared first on WIRED .

Let’s-a-Go: The Physics of Jumping in Super Mario Run

When Mario jumps in Super Mario Run, is it realistic or not? What is the acceleration of Mario? How big is he? The post Let's-a-Go: The Physics of Jumping in Super Mario Run appeared first on WIRED .

The White House’s Fix for Robots Stealing Jobs? Education

A new White House report predicts that millions of jobs could be displaced by AI and automation. The answer, it says, is more education. The post The White House’s Fix for Robots Stealing Jobs? Education appeared first on WIRED .

Encryption App ‘Signal’ Fights Censorship With a Clever Workaround

A technique called "domain fronting" makes the app's encrypted traffic look no different from a Google search. The post Encryption App 'Signal' Fights Censorship With a Clever Workaround appeared first on WIRED .