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You Could Soon Print Out Simple Electronics With Your Deskjet

Imagine using your $50 deskjet printer to print out digital memory instead of thank-you cards. The post You Could Soon Print Out Simple Electronics With Your Deskjet appeared first on WIRED .

How Hackers Hijacked a Bank’s Entire Online Operation

Researchers at Kaspersky say a Brazilian bank's entire online footprint was commandeered in a five-hour heist. The post How Hackers Hijacked a Bank’s Entire Online Operation appeared first on WIRED .

American Spies Now Have Their Very Own Smartphone App

Chris Rasmussen is on a mission, which makes sense, since he's a spy. But this mission isn't spooky. It's geeky. The post American Spies Now Have Their Very Own Smartphone App appeared first on WIRED .

Your Guide to the Crazy, Intertwined YouTube Starscape

From book deals to endorsements to rabid fandoms, the masters of the You-niverse are unlocking the power of nuclear synergy. The post Your Guide to the Crazy, Intertwined YouTube Starscape appeared first on WIRED .

RIP, Twitter Egg. It Was Good Knowing You, However Anonymously

With the social-media platform killing off its infamous avatar, we pay our respects to the departed. The post RIP, Twitter Egg. It Was Good Knowing You, However Anonymously appeared first on WIRED .

Review: BioLite BaseLantern XL

Glampers, this is the lighting system you've been waiting for. The post Review: BioLite BaseLantern XL appeared first on WIRED .

An Aircraft Design That’ll Make You Love the Middle Seat. No Joke

Wider, deeper, softer, more entertaining. And no more fighting over the armrest. The post An Aircraft Design That’ll Make You Love the Middle Seat. No Joke appeared first on WIRED .

The Ins and Outs of Silicon Valley’s New Sexual Revolution

Polyamory has made a raging comeback in a surprising community—the STEM-first millennials of the tech industry. The post The Ins and Outs of Silicon Valley's New Sexual Revolution appeared first on WIRED .

Visit the Nuclear Bunkers That House a Million People in Beijing

It's a bargain apartment—as long as you're not picky about fresh air. The post Visit the Nuclear Bunkers That House a Million People in Beijing appeared first on WIRED .

Tim Berners-Lee, Inventor of the Web, Plots a Radical Overhaul of His Creation

The creator of the web just received the equivalent of the Nobel Prize for computing. But his work is far from over. The post Tim Berners-Lee, Inventor of the Web, Plots a Radical Overhaul of His Creation appeared first on WIRED .

The Scientists Trying to Keep Zika Out of Your Placenta

Because if scientists can prevent virus transmission in utero, they can prevent Zika's devastating birth defects. The post The Scientists Trying to Keep Zika Out of Your Placenta appeared first on WIRED .

Mercedes Promises Self-Driving Taxis in Just Three Years

The German giant joins the race. The post Mercedes Promises Self-Driving Taxis in Just Three Years appeared first on WIRED .

Google’s New Font Honors Ancient Type Traditions

Google's new font, Source Han Serif, looks consistent in a variety of scripts, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Cyrillic, and Greek. The post Google's New Font Honors Ancient Type Traditions appeared first on WIRED .

Trump’s Empty Crackdown on Overseas Coders Doesn’t Fix Tech Visas

Both critics and supporters of the high-skilled worker visa program say changes in guidelines don't really fulfill the president's promise of reform. The post Trump's Empty Crackdown on Overseas Coders Doesn't Fix Tech Visas appeared first on WIRED .

What Does Congress Care About? Check Their Browsing Histories

Buying Congress' browsing history will likely never happen. But you can still get a glimpse at what your representatives are looking at online. The post What Does Congress Care About? Check Their Browsing Histories appeared first on WIRED .

Apple’s Making Its Own GPU to Control Its Own Destiny

Graphics are the future. And Apple's not leaving the future up to someone else. The post Apple’s Making Its Own GPU to Control Its Own Destiny appeared first on WIRED .

Thanks to Twitter, Ghost in the Shell Never Stood a Ghost of a Chance

The failed US adaptation of the beloved Japanese hit has been the source of internet frustration for years. Maybe Hollywood should have been listening. The post Thanks to Twitter, Ghost in the Shell Never Stood a Ghost of a Chance appeared first on WIRED .

Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It

A section of I-85 in Atlanta collapsed and will take months to repair. Here is my idea to fix the road that won't take as long. The post Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It appeared first on WIRED .

Hackers Are Emptying ATMs With a Single Drilled Hole and $15 Worth of Gear

Step aside, ATM skimmers. This new attack empties out all the cash in minutes. The post Hackers Are Emptying ATMs With a Single Drilled Hole and $15 Worth of Gear appeared first on WIRED .