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Far-Right Extremists Call for Violence and War After Trump Shooting
"They should all be hung in the streets," one person wrote of Democrats, the media, and others. "War now," another wrote.
AT&T Paid a Hacker $370,000 to Delete Stolen Phone Records
A security researcher who assisted with the deal says he believes the only copy of the complete dataset of call and text records of nearly all" AT&T customers has been wiped-but some risks may remain.
Trump Shooting Conspiracies Are Coming From Every Direction
From Republican lawmakers claiming Biden ordered the attack to the left claiming it was all staged, the internet is flooded with baseless Trump assassination attempt conspiracies.
Keychron B6 and B1 Keyboard Review: Elegant and Inexpensive
The manufacturer of mechanical keyboard fame is also flexing its muscle when it comes to flat, chiclet-style boards.
How to Properly Archive Your Digital Files
Will you be able to open today's Word docs in 20 years? Probably not, unless you take some necessary steps to give those digital files an extra-long shelf life.
The 8 Best Corkscrews for Every Bottle and Budget (2024)
From kitchen basics to a $400 sommelier status symbol, a wine writer tested 30 corkscrews and these are his favorites.
Everything You See Is a Computational Process, If You Know How to Look
Computer scientist Lance Fortnow writes that by embracing the computations that surround us, we can begin to understand and tame our seemingly random world.
The Metaverse Was Supposed to Be Your New Office. You’re Still on Zoom
Tech founders painted a vision of employees clocking into virtual workplaces. But the adoption of VR at work has been slow.
Elon Musk ‘Fully Endorses’ Donald Trump After Deadly Rally Shooting
I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," Elon Musk posted on X after the incident.
Check Out WIRED’s Merch Store Refresh
Brand-new mugs, hats, and shirts are just a few of the things you'll find in our store for branded merchandise, SHOP.WIRED.
The Best Hearing Aids for Seniors (2024)
These WIRED-tested hearing aids, approved by a licensed audiologist, will help seniors whose hearing has faded with age.
Tesla’s Cheaper Long-Range Model 3 Is Back
Plus: The Ford Capri returns as an EV, Samsung workers are on indefinite labor strike, and the market for anti-obesity drugs is messier than ever.
Best AeroPress Coffee Makers Tested and Reviewed (2024)
The portable coffee makers from AeroPress come in a variety of sizes and designs. Here's which one brews best for your needs.
Hurricanes Are Trapping Small Island Nations in Ever-Worsening Spirals of Debt
Damage from tropical storms like Beryl saddles islands with debt, which they have no hope of clearing before the next storm hits.
America’s Aging Dams Are a Catastrophe Waiting to Happen
Climate change presents a growing threat to the nation's nearly 92,000 dams, many of which are more than 100 years old, as heavy rainfall, flooding, and other forms of extreme weather become more common and severe.
Spyware Users Exposed in Major Data Breach
Plus: The Heritage Foundation gets hacked over Project 2025, a car dealership software provider seems to have paid $25 million to a ransomware gang, and authorities disrupt a Russian bot farm.
The Sensations of Slime Are Serious Business
Slime and ASMR have a symbiotic relationship, and the twin phenomena are fueling a cottage industry of slime, slime content, slime products, and slime experiences.
The Sweeping Danger of the AT&T Phone Records Breach
Telecom giant AT&T says a major data breach has exposed the call and text records of nearly all" of its customers, epitomizing the dire state of data security.
Elon Musk Couldn’t Beat Him. AI Just Might
Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, is unsentimental about what's at stake if we don't curb the spread of disinformation: the death of democracy, yes, but also the complete ruin of reality.
The EU Is Coming for X’s Paid Blue Checks
Elon Musk's paid blue-check system on X deceives users and can be abused by malicious actors, the European Union said today.
Clevetura CLVX 1 Review: I Love This Keyboard-Touchpad Hybrid
I was skeptical a keyboard that doubles as a touchpad could be anything but frustrating. Now I'm not sure I can live without it.
It’s Shockingly Easy to Buy Off-Brand Ozempic Online, Even If You Don’t Need It
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are in shortage, and telehealth startups are selling compounded" versions. A WIRED investigation looks at how easy it is to order these meds online.
At 25, Metafilter Feels Like a Time Capsule From Another Internet
After a quarter century the community-driven site hasn't changed much. And don't ask it to license its archive to AI.
Q: Why Do We Love Online News Quizzes? A: Because They Make Us Smarter
Online quizzes became ubiquitous in a media landscape where engagement was king. But now they play a new role: deepening our understanding of current events.
RIP Redbox, a Bad Idea at the Worst Time
The parent company of Redbox, the outfit that put DVD-rental kiosks in retail locations, is liquidating-another sign of the death of physical media.
Amazon Will Brick Its $2,350 Astro Robots Just 10 Months After Release
Business customers will get a refund, and the home version still exists. But ... still.
The Kamala Harris Conspiracies Are Here
The far right is already spreading conspiracies about Vice President Kamala Harris after speculation that she may replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee.
Google DeepMind's Chatbot-Powered Robot Is Part of a Bigger Revolution
Robotics researchers are exploring how large language models can give physical machines more smarts.
Pressure Grows in Congress to Treat Crypto Investigator Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed in Nigeria, as a Hostage
A new resolution echoes what 16 members of Congress have already said to the White House: It must do more to free one of the most storied crypto-focused federal agents in history.
How Watermelon Cupcakes Kicked Off an Internal Storm at Meta
Arab and Muslim workers at Meta allege that its response to the crisis in Gaza is one-sided and out of hand. It makes me sick that I work for this company," says one employee.
Notorious Hacker Kingpin ‘Tank’ Is Finally Going to Prison
The cybercrime boss, who helped lead the prolific Zeus malware gang and was on the FBI's most wanted" list for years, has been sentenced to 18 years and ordered to pay more than $73 million.
OpenAI Is Testing Its Powers of Persuasion
Sam Altman is touting AI's ability to sway people's behavior. His company is also wrestling with the risks.
Apple to Allow Rivals to Access ‘Tap and Go’ Technology
In the latest iOS overhaul prompted by European Union rules, the smartphone maker will give third-party developers access to its payment technology.
The Best Nonalcoholic Wines, Chosen by a Bartender (2024)
Nonalcoholic wine is a rapidly growing beverage category. Here are the best red, white, and sparkling options we've tasted.
Semaglutide for the People
This week, we learn how easy it is to buy cloned Ozempic on the internet, and we explore what the latest research is revealing about how GLP-1 drugs affect our bodies.
Reid Hoffman Hasn't Given Up on Biden Just Yet
Some of the most prominent conservative venture capitalists have gotten louder about their support for Trump, but Reid Hoffman says not much has actually changed.
‘Death Occurs in the Dark’: Indie Video Game Devs Are Struggling to Survive
Big video game makers like Epic Games and EA have gone through substantial layoffs in the past year. Amid the turmoil, many indie studios are getting shut down completely, threatening a dearth of new ideas.
AI's Energy Demands Are Out of Control. Welcome to the Internet's Hyper-Consumption Era
Generative artificial intelligence tools, now part of the everyday user experience online, are causing stress on local power grids and mass water evaporation.
This Is the Moment RFK Jr. Has Been Waiting For
Since the presidential debate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign has heavily leaned into X and TikTok as part of its strategy to get the third-party candidate into the national conversation. It's working.
Silicon Valley Hasn’t Embraced Trump. But It’s Wavering on Biden
Venture capitalists on both sides of the aisle suggest Silicon Valley is more anti-Biden than it is pro-Trump.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Is Ready to Implant a Second Volunteer
In a livestreamed update on X, Elon Musk and Neuralink executives gave an update on the company's next study participant-and its next-generation brain implant.
Amazon Ramps Up Security to Head Off Project Nimbus Protests
Former Big Tech workers intended to disrupt Wednesday's AWS Summit in New York to protest the company's $1.2 billion contract with Israel.
The Best Online Multiplayer Games of 2024 for Switch, XBox, and PC
Gather your friends (or find some friendly strangers) for any one of these thrilling games.
Everything Samsung Announced at Galaxy Unpacked in Paris
The long-awaited Galaxy Ring arrives alongside new folding smartphones, wireless earbuds, smartwatches, and a premium wearable that looks a lot like the Apple Watch Ultra.
AI Can’t Replace Teaching, but It Can Make It Better
Eventechno-optimistshesitate to say teaching is best left to the bots, but there's a debate about where to draw the line.
Everyone Is Trying to Make This TikTok Go Viral—and It Never Will
The app's algorithm is so powerful that ordinary TikTok users can't get their favorite videos into the record books. Homegrown viral campaigns like the egg that took over Instagram are a thing of the past.
Which Motorola Phone Is for You? Pros, Cons, and Features (2024)
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their simple Android interface, good battery life, extra storage, and tendency for steep discounts make them solid Android phones. Plus, the Razr is back.
She Made $10,000 a Month Defrauding Apps like Uber and Instacart. Meet the Queen of the Rideshare Mafia
Priscila Barbosa came to the US with a dream of making it. Using gig-economy platforms she built a business empire up from nothing. There was just one huge problem.
Google Is Adding Passkey Support for Its Most Vulnerable Users
Google is bringing the password-killing passkey" tech to its Advanced Protection Program users more than a year after rolling them out broadly.
The $11 Billion Marketplace Enabling the Crypto Scam Economy
Deepfake scam services. Victim data. Electrified shackles for human trafficking. Crypto tracing firm Elliptic found all were available for sale on an online marketplace linked to Cambodia's ruling family.
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