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Trump’s Pressure on Tech Outsourcers Might Be Paying Off

A new promise by one of the country's top H-1B employers to hire US tech workers suggests the bully pulpit might be working for Trump. The post Trump's Pressure on Tech Outsourcers Might Be Paying Off appeared first on WIRED .

Surface Laptop Gives Microsoft an Answer to Chromebooks, Sorta

Windows 10 S makes your laptop easier to use, longer-lasting, and a whole lot more secure. The post Surface Laptop Gives Microsoft an Answer to Chromebooks, Sorta appeared first on WIRED .

Heading to the Movies? Prep With Our Sci-Fi Plot Generator

Consider it a blaster class in filmmaking. The post Heading to the Movies? Prep With Our Sci-Fi Plot Generator appeared first on WIRED .

How a Missing Penny Explains the Conservation of Energy

Energy is the answer to so many questions. But what is energy? That is the question. The post How a Missing Penny Explains the Conservation of Energy appeared first on WIRED .

Architects Discover Emoji, and Guess What They Aren’t All Happy About It

Pulling ornament into the digital age generates just a few feels in the field. The post Architects Discover Emoji, and Guess What They Aren't All Happy About It appeared first on WIRED .

Astrobee: The Adorable Little Robot That’ll Soon Jet Around the ISS

Astrobee will float around assisting astronauts in a range of tasks. It's a fascinating glimpse at NASA's robotic future in space. The post Astrobee: The Adorable Little Robot That'll Soon Jet Around the ISS appeared first on WIRED .

What Remains of Edith Finch Is a Great Game—if You See Yourself in It

Your experience with the sincere first-person exploration game will depend on how closely you can identify with its ideas. The post What Remains of Edith Finch Is a Great Game—if You See Yourself in It appeared first on WIRED .

You Like Drone Photos, Yeah? Check Out These Stunning Shots

Aerial photographs provide a refreshing take on a familiar scene. And flying robots that take pictures are cool. The post You Like Drone Photos, Yeah? Check Out These Stunning Shots appeared first on WIRED .

How to Prep Your Phone for International Travel

If you want the option to hail an Uber from the Acropolis, read this guide. The post How to Prep Your Phone for International Travel appeared first on WIRED .

Don’t Look Now, But Even Buses Are Going Autonomous

Reno, Nevada jumps headfirst into the autonomous future---and tries to answer some big questions about public transit in the process. The post Don't Look Now, But Even Buses Are Going Autonomous appeared first on WIRED .

Hundreds of Apps Can Listen for Marketing ‘Beacons’ You Can’t Hear

So-called ultrasonic beacons are becoming even more popular with marketers. Here's how to shut them out. The post Hundreds of Apps Can Listen for Marketing ‘Beacons’ You Can’t Hear appeared first on WIRED .

Why Are Data-Viz Designers So Obsessed With Circles?

A new book from data designer Manuel Lima looks at why so many infographics are circular. The post Why Are Data-Viz Designers So Obsessed With Circles? appeared first on WIRED .

Hackers Aren’t the Only Ones Defending Your Right to Federal Data

On Thursday, two senators introduced a bill that would make it much, much harder for any administration to disappear public data. The post Hackers Aren't the Only Ones Defending Your Right to Federal Data appeared first on WIRED .

Look to Zuck’s F8, Not Trump’s 100 Days, to See the Shape of the Future

While the fate of the Trump administration matters, it may shape the world much less decisively than the changes rapidly altering the digital landscape. The post Look to Zuck's F8, Not Trump's 100 Days, to See the Shape of the Future appeared first on WIRED .

India’s Silicon Valley Is Dying of Thirst. Your City May Be Next

Bangalore was once the icon of a globalized, high tech, utopian future. Now it's the thirsty sign of a global catastrophe The post India’s Silicon Valley Is Dying of Thirst. Your City May Be Next appeared first on WIRED .

That Orange Is the New Black Leak Was Never Going to Pay Off

Putting an unreleased series on the Pirate Bay unless Netflix pays up? Good luck with that. The post That Orange Is the New Black Leak Was Never Going to Pay Off appeared first on WIRED .