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Quantum Computing Is Real, and D-Wave Just Open-Sourced It

The company behind Google's quantum computer is releasing open source tools so coders can create software without needing an advanced physics degree. The post Quantum Computing Is Real, and D-Wave Just Open-Sourced It appeared first on WIRED .

Universities Must Help Educate Woefully Uninformed Lawmakers

Opinion: In the age of fake news, Congress is employing fewer and fewer technical experts. Higher education should try to fill the gap.  The post Universities Must Help Educate Woefully Uninformed Lawmakers appeared first on WIRED .

How to Watch President-Elect Trump’s Big Wednesday Press Conference

WIRED is at Trump Tower for Donald Trump's first press conference since being elected. The post How to Watch President-Elect Trump's Big Wednesday Press Conference appeared first on WIRED .

The Dumb ‘Smart’ Gear That Someone’s Gonna Hack in 2017

Putting a chip in it isn't always the best move. The post The Dumb ‘Smart’ Gear That Someone’s Gonna Hack in 2017 appeared first on WIRED .

Instagram Races to Make Money Ahead of Snap’s IPO

Instagram now has 150 million daily users—just as many as Snap. So what do you do when you have that many eyeballs trained on your app? Monetize. The post Instagram Races to Make Money Ahead of Snap’s IPO appeared first on WIRED .

WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Sherlock

Get ready for a big ol' Cumberbatch of mystery! (See what we did there?) The post WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Sherlock appeared first on WIRED .

Photos Are Way Cooler When There Are Explosions

Ken Hermann is obsessed with stuff that goes boom. And now, he photographs it. The post Photos Are Way Cooler When There Are Explosions appeared first on WIRED .

Meet a Couple of Web-Surfing, Voice-Activated … Fridges

A fridge should do more than just keep your food cold. The post Meet a Couple of Web-Surfing, Voice-Activated ... Fridges appeared first on WIRED .

Don’t Turn Earth Into Venus, Warns NASA Ex-Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan

NASA's former chief scientist talks rocket explosions, Carl Sagan, cats, and climate change. The post Don't Turn Earth Into Venus, Warns NASA Ex-Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan appeared first on WIRED .

Gaze Upon the Coolest Cars at This Year’s Detroit Auto Show

Motown is still the center of the American auto industry, and it's got plenty to show you. The post Gaze Upon the Coolest Cars at This Year's Detroit Auto Show appeared first on WIRED .

3 Key Questions Senators Must Ask Rex Tillerson, Trump’s Secretary of State Pick

From trade to climate change to his ties to Vladimir Putin, Tillerson faces a tough day of questioning from both sides of the aisle. The post 3 Key Questions Senators Must Ask Rex Tillerson, Trump's Secretary of State Pick appeared first on WIRED .

Step Into the Comfiness of NYC’s 2nd Ave. Subway (Yes, Comfiness)

Improvements for all five senses along the United States' most long-anticipated transit line The post Step Into the Comfiness of NYC's 2nd Ave. Subway (Yes, Comfiness) appeared first on WIRED .

How Spy Agency Vets Read That Bombshell Trump Report: With Caution

An explosive new report about Trumps relationship with Russia shouldn't be taken at face value. The post How Spy Agency Vets Read That Bombshell Trump Report: With Caution appeared first on WIRED .

Obama Urges Americans Not to Take Democracy for Granted

Obama's final speech was as much a warning as it was a farewell—a warning that the United States is still in the middle of crafting its history. The post Obama Urges Americans Not to Take Democracy for Granted appeared first on WIRED .

A Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-led Vaccine Commission Would Be Bad News

He's an outspoken anti-vaccine activist ... and the new president might put him in charge of a panel to investigate vaccines. The post A Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-led Vaccine Commission Would Be Bad News appeared first on WIRED .

3 Key Questions Senators Must Ask Elaine Chao, Trump’s Transport Pick

The way Americans move is changing fast—and Chao will have a lot to say about it. The post 3 Key Questions Senators Must Ask Elaine Chao, Trump's Transport Pick appeared first on WIRED .

Russia Hacked ‘Older’ Republican Emails, FBI Director Says

FBI Director James Comey tells Congress the same hackers who breached the DNC also penetrated the RNC's older email domains and state-level GOP targets. The post Russia Hacked 'Older' Republican Emails, FBI Director Says appeared first on WIRED .

How to Watch President Obama’s Farewell Address Tonight

A president looking to leave a tech-forward legacy has made it easy to watch his parting remarks online. The post How to Watch President Obama's Farewell Address Tonight appeared first on WIRED .