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The workplace environment of tomorrow will look nothing like that of today.

Workplace of 2030: A Day in The Life

The workplace environment of tomorrow will look nothing like that of today.
By Mark Minevich

How a Hacked Light Bulb Could Lead to Your Bank Account Being Drained

Hair straighteners, refrigerators, cars—pretty much anything can be hacked. And the consequences can sometimes be life-threatening.
By Harmon Leon
Using nothing more than an oscilloscope and a laptop, hackers can unlock an ATM.

Safecrackers Can Unlock ATMs as Easily as Hacking a Baby Monitor

As long as there are "things," there will be those who want to hack into "them"—and some succeed. 
By Harmon Leon
Smart speakers

Hey Alexa, Start a Revolution! What the Future of Technology Looks Like

By Dan Granger
The Masaya volcano in Nicaragua.

GE’s New Digital Tool Can Determine When Volcanoes Will Erupt

By John Bonazzo
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 07: Visa imagines the future of payments at the WIRED Business Conference Presented By Visa where an imprint wearable demo unlocks three futuristic retail, hospitality and service experiences on-site at Spring Studios on June 7, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Wired)

This Suicidal Security Bot Shows Our Robot Overlords Have a Lot of Work to Do

By John Bonazzo
SAN FRANCISCO - APRIL 03: Gummi Bears are displayed in a glass jar at Sweet Dish candy store April 3, 2009 in San Francisco, California. As the economy continues to struggle, candy sales are rising as Americans seek to comfort themselves during the difficult economic times. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Amazon Uses Prime Day to Teach Alexa Owners to Shop by Voice

By Brady Dale
One area that’s seen a rush of new entrants is the use of drones to monitor crops.

AgTech — Not Just for Large Farms?

By Bryan M. Eagle III
The Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD), in the grasp of the Kibo laboratory robotic arm, deploys a set of NanoRacks CubeSats.

Small Satellite Revolution Brings Possibilities of Improvement for Life on Earth

By Robert Jacobson
Locking down the federal government.

Global Ransomware Attack Reinforces Message of Trump’s New Cybersecurity Order

By Frank J. Cilluffo and Sharon L. Cardash
Not your average blinds.

These Solar Panel Blinds Will Power Your Home and Reduce Your Electric Bill by 70%

By Sage Lazzaro
Can blockchain technology help poor people around the world? April 30, 2017 9.57pm EDT No need for a bank: Just a smartphone and a blockchain.

How Blockchain Technology Can Help Poor People Around the World

By Nir Kshetri
Technology doesn't always have to break the bank.

3 Ways to Turn Your House Into a Smart Home for Under $200

By Sage Lazzaro
HANOVER, GERMANY - MARCH 20: The robot "Pepper" speaks with visitors at the IBM stand at the CeBIT 2017 Technology Trade Fair on March 20, 2017 in Hanover, Germany. "Pepper" has a face detection and is either used to greet Hotel guests during arrival or can be personalized by his owner to help in the household. The 2017 CeBIT will run from March 20-24. (Photo by Alexander Koerner/Getty Images)

The Government Will Regulate the IoT After It Kills People

By Brady Dale
Samsung's new suite of products.

Reporting Live From Samsung Unpacked—Here’s Everything Being Announced

By John Bonazzo and Sage Lazzaro
Jay Wennington

Your Devices Are Plotting Against You

By Rich Jaroslovsky
Chief engineer Ryan Egan demonstrates a new smart thermostat system installed at Chicago's riverside Sheraton hotel which will cut energy bills by $136,000 a year on November 29, 2012 in Chicago. Chicago's skyline is going green, as property managers install energy efficient tools like motion-detectors on office lights, in a project officials hope will inspire changes across the United States. AFP PHOTO/MIRA OBERMAN

How the Cloud Can Cool Down the Office Thermostat Gender War

By Brady Dale
Who owns your thoughts? And other important questions raised by technology.

Is It Time for a Presidential Technoethics Commission?

By Daniel N. Rockmore
Radiator Labs, Urban Future Lab

A Legendary New York Industry Finally Gets Into Tech

By Brady Dale
G-U-M Play.

Internet of Things in Your Face

By Brady Dale
Anonymous has lost its moral authority.

Cyber Attack on New York Dam Highlights the Dark Side of the Internet of Things

By John Bonazzo
A smart watch.

It’s Official: Smartwatch Sales Have Exceeded Swiss Watch Sales

By Sage Lazzaro
At the new Cooper-Hewitt. (Photo: Local Projects)

The Cooper-Hewitt’s Connected Pen Brings Visitors Back, Online

By Brady Dale
(Screengrab: Ted.com)

Is an Internet Without Wi-Fi the Future?

By Sage Lazzaro
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