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Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government
Google employees are staging sit-ins and protests at company offices in New York and California over Project Nimbus," a cloud contract with Israel's government, as the country's war with Hamas continues.
US Senate to Vote on a Wiretap Bill That Critics Call ‘Stasi-Like’
A controversial bill reauthorizing the Section 702 spy program may force whole new categories of businesses to eavesdrop on the US government's behalf, including on fellow Americans.
17 Best Xbox Series X/S Games You Can Play Now (2024)
These are the titles that make the most of your big, burly Microsoft console.
How ‘Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley’ Hit Its Antiauthoritarian Stride
The title character of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley scares cops and destroys park signs in the latest game adaptation of Tove Jansson's creation.
Review: DJI Avata 2 Drone
The DJI Avata 2 is the brilliant FPV drone we've been waiting for.
US Infrastructure Is Broken. Here’s an $830 Million Plan to Fix It
WIRED spoke with US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg about recent grants to fix ancient roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure before it's too late.
Celebrity Deepfake Porn Cases Will Be Investigated by Meta Oversight Board
Social platforms have struggled to quickly remove deepfake porn depicting celebrities.
They Experimented on Themselves in Secret. What They Discovered Helped Win a War
The untold, top-secret story of the British researchers who found the key to keeping humans alive underwater-and helped make D-Day a success.
Airchat Is Silicon Valley’s Latest Obsession
It's time for another audio-first social network with a long wait list and vague moderation policies. What could go wrong?
Donald Trump Poses a Unique Threat to Truth Social, Says Truth Social
A new SEC filing details all the ways that Trump Media thinks Donald Trump himself could be a major risk to the company.
Fake Footage of Iran’s Attack on Israel Is Going Viral
Misleading posts including AI-generated videos, photos, and repurposed footage from other conflicts have been viewed millions of times.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Review: Portable Powerhouse Gaming
The biggest, baddest Asus gaming laptop can tear through everything you can throw at it (including its battery).
The Best Google Docs Keyboard Shortcuts for Boosting Your Productivity
Learn how to use keyboard shortcuts instead of mouse clicks for common tasks in Google Docs. You might be surprised at how much time you save.
The Paradox That's Supercharging Climate Change
Humanity needs to burn less fossil fuels. But that means fewer aerosols to help cool the planet-and a potential acceleration of global warming.
Ikea’s New Range Is Stealth Mode for Gamers
The company's latest gaming furniture is designed to bring you closer to the action when you're playing, and blend into your living room when you're not.
The US Government Has a Microsoft Problem
Microsoft has stumbled through a series of major cybersecurity failures over the past few years. Experts say the US government's reliance on its systems means the company continues to get a free pass.
It Takes Guts to Fix Wind Turbines for a Living
Want one of the fastest-growing jobs in the US? Get used to being high.
The Next Frontier for Brain Implants Is Artificial Vision
Elon Musk's Neuralink and others are developing devices that could provide blind people with a crude sense of sight.
Crypto FOMO Is Back. So Are the Scams
After cryptocurrency prices spiked, scammers have flooded the market with fake tokens that promise investors great riches, but leave them penniless. It's working.
Use Apple Shortcuts to Build the Ultimate Daily Digital Journal
The free application comes preinstalled on every Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Here's how to use it to kickstart a daily journaling habit.
Rolser Wallaby Tweed 2-Wheel Foldable Shopping Trolley Review: Practical Good Looks
These wheeled carts made for schlepping groceries home from the supermarket are a city-dweller necessity. Rolser is proving they can even be sorta hip.
The Quest to Map the Inside of the Proton
Long-anticipated experiments that use light to mimic gravity are revealing the distribution of energies, forces, and pressures inside a subatomic particle for the first time.
How Israel Defended Against Iran's Drone and Missile Attack
The Iron Dome, US allies, and long-range interceptor missiles all came into play.
Space Force Is Planning a Military Exercise in Orbit
Two satellites will engage in a realistic threat response scenario" when Victus Haze gets underway.
Toronto Wants to Manage Storms and Floods—With a Rain Tax
Outcry reached such a crescendo last week that the city canceled public hearings on the tax, which is intended to help offset the hundreds of millions spent managing stormwater and basement flooding.
Roku Breach Hits 567,000 Users
Plus: Apple warns iPhone users about spyware attacks, CISA issues an emergency directive about a Microsoft breach, and a ransomware hacker tangles with an unimpressed HR manager named Beth.
Range Rover Evoque Plug-In Hybrid P300e Review: Price, Specs, Availability
It's not as fuel efficient as we'd hope for a hybrid, and there's an annoying lack of buttons inside-but the pluses outweigh the minuses for this fun luxury urban SUV.
House Votes to Extend—and Expand—a Major US Spy Program
The US House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend the Section 702 spy program. It passed without an amendment that would have required the FBI to obtain a warrant to access Americans' information.
Change Healthcare Faces Another Ransomware Threat—and It Looks Credible
Change Healthcare ransomware hackers already received a $22 million payment. Now a second group is demanding money, and it has sent WIRED samples of what they claim is the company's stolen data.
Can You Really Run on Top of a Train, Like in the Movies?
To pull off this classic Hollywood stunt, you gotta know your physics!
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Review: Big but Still Beautiful
Sennheiser's pricey new flagship earbuds bet big on size and sound.
Tech Leaders Once Cried for AI Regulation. Now the Message Is ‘Slow Down’
Any dreams of a sweeping AI bill out of Congress are basically a hallucination.
The More People Say 'Megalopolis' Is Unsellable, the More We Need to See It
Sci-fi fiends have a long history of saving their darlings. Francis Ford Coppola's epic Megalopolis, 40 years in the making, could be their biggest save yet.
'Civil War' Review: Alex Garland Plays Both Sides
Civil War is a big and loud and visually arresting film, but its politics are confused and potentially radicalizing.
Taylor Swift’s Music Is Back on TikTok—Right Before Her New Album Drops
Taylor Swift has seemingly reached a deal with TikTok to get her music back on the platform, just in time for the release of The Tortured Poets Department.
Bird Flu Is Spreading in Alarming New Ways
H5N1 has infected cattle across the US and jumped from a mammal to a human for the first time. Experts fear it may someday evolve to spread among humans.
Apple Is Making It Slightly Easier to Repair Your iPhone
After pressure from state lawmakers, Apple is making concessions on parts pairing." Right-to-repair advocates say it's the bare minimum.
How Election Deniers Became Mainstream—and Are Weaponizing Tech
Election deniers are training others to challenge voter rolls and overwhelm election officials. And they're using tech to do it.
San Francisco’s Train System Still Uses Floppy Disks—and Will for Years
Three 5.25-inch floppy disks help keep Muni running every morning. A tech upgrade could take until 2030.
Best of Watches and Wonders 2024
The 2024 Watches and Wonders event featured a timepiece as thick as a 25-cent coin, one accurate for 45 millions years, and another with a carbon-sucking case.
No One Actually Knows How AI Will Affect Jobs
Some businesses are replacing people with AI; others are augmenting their workforce or hiring new workers. The long-term impact on labor is murky.
14 Best Podcasts for Kids (2023): Long-Form, Short Stories, and More
These child-friendly stories will keep your little ones entertained and ease the stress of long road trips.
The Best Personal Safety Devices, Apps, and Wearables (2024)
Your smartphone or wearable could help you out in a truly dangerous situation. Here are some options to consider.
The Best Cat Toys, Litter Boxes, and Other Supplies for Your Furry Friend (2024)
We've tried dozens of litter boxes, pet cameras, and fancy cat furniture. These are our favorites.
DuckDuckGo Is Taking Its Privacy Fight to Data Brokers
Privacy-focused company DuckDuckGo is launching a tool to remove data from people-search websites, a VPN, and an identity theft restoration service.
Humane Ai Pin Review: Too Clunky, Too Limited
This wearable, touch-activated second brain" is too bare-bones and not all that useful.
The 9 Best Air Fryers for healthier fries (2024)
Prepare flavorful fried food with little to no oil using this modern kitchen staple.
Election Deniers Aren’t Waiting for November
A toxic mix of disinformation, digital tools, and generative AI is challenging election officials across the country.
Eric Schmidt Warned Against China’s AI Industry. Emails Show He Also Sought Connections to It
Transparency advocates say that Eric Schmidt's pursuit of personal" connections with AI companies in China represents a concerning conflict of interest.
Election Workers Are Already Burned Out—and on High Alert
Violent threats, rampant disinformation, budget shortfalls, and mass resignations: Election workers have a long road to November.
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