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Randall Mayes
  • 3-D Printed Keys Pick High-Security Locks

    Engineers Jos Weyers and Christian Holler can 3-D print a plastic or metal key that opens high-security locks in seconds. They can perform the task without even seeing the original key. The trick is to 3-D print a “bump” key, which resembles a normal key but can open millions of locks with a carefully practiced rap on its head with a hammer.
  • Darknet Drug Markets

    Drug-dealing has traditionally been characterized by local monopolies and cartels. The 'darkne't markets are creating a new dynamic according to a report in Ars Technica.