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His Galaxy Wolf Art Kept Getting Ripped Off. So He Sued—and Bought a Home
When his galaxy wolf illustration was stolen by countless online stores, artist Jonas Jodicke decided to fight back.
Google’s Nonconsensual Explicit Images Problem Is Getting Worse
Reports of intimate images and video posted online without consent are growing, and deepfakes add a horrifying new dimension to the problem. Google insiders say they've struggled to get executives to act.
AI-Powered Super Soldiers Are More Than Just a Pipe Dream
The US military has abandoned its half-century dream of a suit of powered armor in favor of a hyper enabled operator," a tactical AI assistant for special operations forces.
Nothing’s CMF Devices Prove Yet Again Cheap Doesn't Have to Mean Boring
Nothing's sub-brand is bringing its first phone to the US-the $199 CMF Phone 1-along with the Watch Pro 2 and Buds Pro 2.
‘SimCity’ Isn’t a Model of Reality. It’s a Libertarian Toy Land
Beneath its playful exterior, the beloved game that inspired a generation of real-world urban designers betrays a partisan view of social planning.
Aging Might Not Be Inevitable
There are biological underpinnings to aging-and so researchers are investigating cell manipulations, transfusions of young blood, and chemical compounds that can mimic low-calorie diets.
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantieme Complet Phase de Lune: price, specs, availability
Shunning Swatch Group's existing solution for Omega and Rado, the patented Bathyscaphe Quantieme Complet Phase de Lune has an expertly engineered strap that is as tough as it is supple.
Activists Disrupt Amazon Conference Over $1.2 Billion Contract With Israel
Members of the activist group No Tech for Apartheid interrupted a senior Amazon executive's speech at a conference in Washington, DC, on Wednesday over the company's Project Nimbus cloud contract.
War Crime Prosecutions Enter a New Digital Age
A custom platform developed by SITU Research aided the International Criminal Court's prosecution in a war crimes trial for the first time. It could change how justice is enacted on an international scale.
A Russian Propaganda Network Is Promoting an AI-Manipulated Biden Video
Experts tell WIRED that Russian disinformation campaigns are using generative AI more and more.
Supreme Court Rules That US Government Can Continue Talking to Social Media Companies
The SCOTUS ruling overturns an earlier injunction that prevented platforms from communicating with the government for more than a year.
9 Best Heart Rate Monitors (2024): Chest Straps, EKG, Watches
These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on the fitness pulse.
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Don't pack your bags without taking us along for the ride.
How to Renew Your US Passport Online
The digital application process for US passport renewal is currently in beta. Find out whether you're eligible, how to sign up, and why it's kind of a pain.
The Secret Telegram Channels Providing Refuge for LGBTQ+ People in Russia
In March, Russia named the "LGBT movement" an extremist organization. In response, activists, human rights groups, and others have used Telegram for support-and even to find resources to leave the country.
I Wore Meta Ray-Bans in Montreal to Test Their AI Translation Skills. It Did Not Go Well
WIRED took Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses to French-speaking Canada to trial its AI smarts. Quelle catastrophe!
How to Navigate Summer Holiday Travel Like a Pro
Before you head out of town this summer, we'll tell you what to download, what to pack, and what to expect.
Rimac Verne Robotaxi: prices, availability, specs
The group's new autonomous ride-hailing service has a 43-inch widescreen, 17-speaker audio system, and five-position reclining seats. But will it beat Tesla's rival coming in August?
With AI Tools, Scientists Can Crack the Code of Life
Google's AI research lab DeepMind is steadily building knowledge of how genes and their products work inside the body-and how and why they sometimes go wrong.
Air So Polluted It Can Kill Isn’t Being Taken Seriously Enough
Toxic air kills over half a million children every year, yet only once has air pollution been listed as a cause of death on a death certificate.
Motorola Razr and Razr+ (2024): Specs, Features, Price, Release Date
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original Razr, Motorola has two new folding flip phones-and Paris Hilton is back to hype 'em up.
Microsoft Faces EU Charges Over ‘Abusive’ Bundling
The European Union has issued competition charges against Microsoft, accusing it of illegally linking Teams with Office.
The Julian Assange Saga Is Finally Over
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to plead guilty to one count of espionage in US court on Wednesday, ending a years-long legal battle between the US government and a controversial publisher.
Linner Mars Review: Great Hearing Aids for Streaming Media
These hearing aids are excellent for media streaming and offer more than you'd expect at their $400 price.
Tropf-Blumat Watering System Review: Key to My Gardening Success
Need an irrigation setup for challenging patios and container gardens? This unique kit may be the solution.
The Best Instant Coffees (2024): Tested and Reviewed
These instant coffees prove that fast doesn't have to mean foul.
The Mystery of AI Gunshot-Detection Accuracy Is Finally Unraveling
How accurate are gunshot detection systems, really? For years, it's been a secret, but new reports from San Jose and NYC show these systems have operated well below their advertised accuracy rates.
Pooping on the Moon Is a Messy Business
If humans are to return to the moon, space agencies and governments need to figure out the legal, ethical, and practical dimensions of extraterrestrial waste management.
Deepfake Creators Are Revictimizing GirlsDoPorn Sex Trafficking Survivors
The most notorious deepfake sexual abuse website is hosting altered videos originally published as part of the GirlsDoPorn operation. Experts say this new low is only the beginning.
The US Is Being Flooded by Chinese Vapes
The US government vowed to crack down on the sale of illegal nicotine vapes. They only got cheaper, fancier, and more potent.
Boring Architecture Is Starving Your Brain
Thomas Heatherwick believes architecture has a nutritional value" to society-and that the public desperately deserve a better offering.
Cozey Ciello XL Couch: Fine—If You’ve Got the Space for It
This oversize couch can offer cloudlike comfort, provided you sit in it correctly.
US Record Labels Sue AI Music Generators Suno and Udio for Copyright Infringement
The Recording Industry Association of America and record labels allege that the leading AI music generators trained on their artists' work without permission.
Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Edition) Review: An Overpriced 2-in-1
Microsoft's latest 2-in-1 Surface delivers good performance (if you don't play any games) and excellent battery life, but it's way too expensive.
We Tried HelloFresh and It Was Easy and Delicious
Detailed instructions and tasty food make this a meal kit worth considering.
Unwelcome at the Debate, RFK Jr.'s Star Shines on TikTok Live
TikTok creators are hosting their own town halls with third-party candidates, bypassing mainstream media and platforming conspiracies.
Apple Hits a Major Roadblock as EU Targets App Store
Apple has been warned that its App Store is in breach of EU rules, and has backtracked on plans to roll out AI tech in Europe over regulatory concerns.
The Eternal Truth of Markdown
An exegesis of the most ubiquitous piece of code on the web.
Red Tape Is Making Hospital Ransomware Attacks Worse
With cyberattacks increasingly targeting health care providers, an arduous bureaucratic process meant to address legal risk is keeping hospitals offline longer, potentially risking lives.
Revolutionary Alzheimer’s Treatments Can’t Help Patients Who Go Undiagnosed
It's a question of when, not if, highly effective treatments become available, says the CEO of Alzheimer's Research UK. But that doesn't solve the problem of one-third of dementia patients still going undiagnosed.
Post-Pandemic Recovery Isn’t Guaranteed
The aftermath of a disaster like Covid can be divided into roughly three stages: the honeymoon, the slump, and the uptick. The aim is always to build back better-but in some cases that never happens.
Starliner Faces an Indefinite Wait in Space While NASA Investigates Its Faults
The space agency has pushed back the spacecraft's return to an unspecified date in July, to give it more time to look into the problems that beset the vehicle on its journey into orbit.
Neoplants Neo Px Review: This Plant Isn't as Good as an Air Purifier
Is the Neo Px plant system a new kind of air purifying tech or a lot of hot air?
Asus Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC Review: Promising Battery Life
The first wave of Copilot+ PCs is here, and while graphics performance is lackluster, battery life is getting a boost on this Asus machine.
What Came Before the Big Bang?
By studying the geometry of model space-times, researchers offer alternative views of the universe's first moments.
Recluse Spider Season Is a Myth
The venom of recluse spiders can be dangerous, but the idea of there being a season" when these arachnids invade homes and bite is unhelpful and wrong.
Jabra Enhance Select 500 Review: Excellent Hearing Aids
Jabra manages to upgrade its already fantastic hearing aids, though the improvements are quite minor.
How to Exercise Safely During a Heat Wave
An expert in heat-related illnesses outlines the dos and don'ts for when you're exercising or working outside this summer.
Everything’s About to Get a Hell of a Lot More Expensive Due to Climate Change
Intensifying hurricanes, floods, and heat waves are wreaking havoc across the country-and on all of our bank accounts.
A Catastrophic Hospital Hack Ends in a Leak of 300M Patient Records
Plus: Alleged Apple source code leaks online, cybercrime group Scattered Spider's alleged kingpin gets arrested, and more.
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