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The company is a B Corporation, meaning it benefits society as well as its shareholders.Etsy might be a favorite of hipsters who buy artisanal and homemade items. But since its public offering in the spring of 2015, it has struggled to win over fans on Wall Street.Read Full Story

Some welcome his latest report as a fresh way to solve a black hole conundrum; others are unsure of its merits -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

For the price of two nickels, you too can turn your vintage Star Wars action figure into a b-boy. The post How to Make Old-School Star Wars Figures Breakdance appeared first on WIRED.

The Fine Brothers are feeling the backlash from an unpopular copyright maneuver on YouTube.Ah, the Internet. Has there ever been a sword with two edges quite so long and sharp? On one hand, your funny YouTube videos can turn into an online media empire with millions of viewers. On the other, a single misstep can stir up an irate mob with the power to shout you down from your pedestal.Read Full Story

Google's DeepMind program, which has mastered the 2,500-year-old board game, is a big achievement in artificial intelligence -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

TT Games' latest Lego game will be out June 28, featuring a Lego-ized version of the film and new content bridging the gap between episodes VI and VII. The post The Force Awakens Is Getting the Lego Videogame Treatment appeared first on WIRED.

Disgruntled drivers in NYC are protesting Uber's reduced fares with a daylong strike and a demonstration in Long Island City.In response to Uber's recent decision to slash fare prices in New York City by 15%, hundreds of Uber drivers are participating in a daylong strike on Monday. Coupled with the strike is an ongoing protest in Long Island City, where Uber's NYC division is headquartered.Read Full Story