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Updated 2024-11-23 17:31
Apple and Google Just Patched Their First Zero-Day Flaws of the Year
Plus: Google fixes dozens of Android bugs, Microsoft rolls out nearly 50 patches, Mozilla squashes 15 Firefox flaws, and more.
One of the Internet’s Oldest Software Archives Is Shutting Down
The Hobbes OS/2 Archive has been an institution for over three decades. Soon, it'll be gone.
Hulu Shows Jarring Anti-Hamas Ad Likely Generated With AI
The ad, which appears to be made using generative AI, shows how the technology can be used not just to mislead, but to more subtly influence.
The ‘Take Our Border Back’ Convoy Is Already a Complete Mess
Instead of immigrants, the group of extremists mostly battled each other, paranoia, and their GPS systems.
Apple TV+ Is the New HBO
Max just isn't what it used to be. Apple TV+ is where you need to go for must-watch prestige television.
Robots Are Fighting Robots in Russia's War in Ukraine
Aerial drones have changed the war in Ukraine. Now, both Russia's and Ukraine's militaries are deploying more unmanned ground robots-and the two are colliding.
Elon Musk Says a Human Patient Has Received Neuralink’s Brain Implant
Details are scarce, but Neuralink cofounder Elon Musk says initial results are promising."
Want to Stream With No Ads? That’ll Cost You
Amazon just rolled out its ad-supported plan, the latest in a string of covert streaming price hikes. The halcyon days of commercial-free content are gone.
US Lawmakers Tell DOJ to Quit Blindly Funding ‘Predictive’ Police Tools
Members of Congress say the DOJ is funding the use of AI tools that further discriminatory policing practices. They're demanding higher standards for federal grants.
The George Carlin ‘AI’ Stand-Up Creators Now Say a Human Wrote the Jokes
A lawsuit filed by George Carlin's manager will still move forward.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Passes the Torch Forward
The latest edition in the franchise is focused squarely on handing the series off to a new generation of protagonists, and modernizing the game in the process.
Ecoflow Glacier Review: A Portable Refrigerator for Wherever You Go
Forget the ice chest. Bring the full power of a portable refrigerator on your next outing into the wilds.
Black Twitter Remains Unbothered in Elon Musk's X
Many Black users who stayed amid the chaos and change on the platform, now named X, have found a renewed sense in what originally fascinated them: the mundanity in connection.
Scientists Just Discovered a New Type of Magnetism
In an atomically thin stack of semiconductors, a mechanism unseen in any natural substance causes electrons' spins to align.
Xiaomi Poco X6 and X6 Pro Review: Midrange Value
Xiaomi's affordable Pocos have great displays and performance, but their cameras and interface may frustrate you.
Celebrities and Brands Are Coming to BeReal. Can They Be Real?
BeReal, the app defined by its ad-free, filter-free experience, will soon welcome celebrities and brands to its platform. Its COO says these new users won't threaten the app's integrity.
23andMe Failed to Detect Account Intrusions for Months
Plus: North Korean hackers get into generative AI, a phone surveillance tool that can monitor billions of devices gets exposed, and ambient light sensors pose a new privacy risk.
Porsche Rolls Out Its Second All-Electric Car
Plus: Apple gets more serious about AI on its devices, and Shazam lets you use your headphones to learn what song is playing.
Texas Is Already Running Out of Water
Parts of the state are starting the year with low reserves. With light winter rains failing to replenish supply, and a scorching summer predicted, key areas may be pushed to the brink.
16 Best Deals: Desks, Strollers, and Baby Monitors
Keep your boss and baby happy with discounts on our favorite WFH and parenting gear.
Apps Made the iPhone. They’re Missing on the Vision Pro
App developers say the high price and secretive rollout of Apple's mixed-reality headset have led them to take a wait-and-see" approach to building software for it.
OpenAI and Other Tech Giants Will Have to Warn the US Government When They Start New AI Projects
The Biden administration is using the Defense Production Act to require companies to inform the Commerce Department when they start training high-powered AI algorithms.
Police Arrest Teen Said to Be Linked to Hundreds of Swatting Attacks
A California teenager who allegedly used the handle Torswats to carry out a nationwide swatting campaign is being extradited to Florida to face felony charges, WIRED has learned.
The Pentagon Tried to Hide That It Bought Americans’ Data Without a Warrant
US spy agencies purchased Americans' phone location data and internet metadata without a warrant but only admitted it after a US senator blocked the appointment of a new NSA director.
Apple Isn’t Ready to Release Its Grip on the App Store
In response to new rules, the iPhone maker announced drastic changes for users in Europe. But criticism is mounting that Apple's new system only recreates old problems.
Snoopy MoonSwatch: Price, Availability, Release Date
The new Omega and Swatch collaboration needs to atone for those lackluster Moonshine Golds.
'Children of Dune' Is a Very Philosophical Book
The third book in the Dune series has far less action than the original novel.
How Beloved Indie Blog 'The Hairpin' Turned Into an AI Clickbait Farm
Beloved women's website The Hairpin shut down in 2018. This month it returned from the dead to churn out AI clickbait. Its fate is a warning to all digital publications.
Far-Right Extremists Are Organizing an Armed Convoy to the Texas Border
The Take Back Our Border channel on Telegram now has over 1,000 members, some of whom are invoking a new Civil War.
If Taylor Swift Can’t Defeat Deepfake Porn, No One Can
Deepfake porn is prolific. The explicit, AI-generated images of Taylor Swift that circulated on X this week are taking the issue to new heights.
'The Last of Us' Was the Most Pirated Show of 2023
A new study shows piracy was up nearly 7 percent globally last year. At the top of the most pirated lists: The Last of Us and Oppenheimer.
How to Convince Your Flat-Earth Friends the Earth Is Round
Two experiments you can do yourself to finally, definitively put this question to rest.
Zenbivy Bed Sleeping Bag and Quilt Review: Sleep Well Wherever You Go
Zenbivy's clever quilt-and-sheet sleeping bag alternative provided the best backcountry sleep I've ever had.
Review: 'Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth' Is an Impressive Achievement in Storytelling
RGG's latest Like a Dragon game trades crime melodrama for deep character development.
Researchers Say the Deepfake Biden Robocall Was Likely Made With Tools From AI Startup ElevenLabs
Two fake-audio experts say that the deepfake robocall of President Biden received by some voters last week was likely created with technology from Silicon Valley's favorite voice cloning startup.
A Last-Ditch Plan to Save the Crypto Industry
In his new book Read Write Own, investor Chris Dixon mounts a defense of blockchain, arguing it can save society from the monopoly power of tech giants.
The AI-Fueled Future of Work Needs Humans More Than Ever
AI is elbowing its way into ever more jobs, but while how we work will change, people skills will still be the most important factor.
How Ready Is Meta for the Biggest Election Year in History?
WIRED spoke with a member of Meta's Oversight Board about how the company plans to handle elections around the world in 2024.
Big-Name Targets Push Midnight Blizzard Hacking Spree Back Into the Limelight
Newly disclosed breaches of Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise highlight the persistent threat posed by Midnight Blizzard, a notorious Russian cyber-espionage group.
Robot Car Crash Investigation Concludes GM’s Cruise Didn’t Disclose Key Information
A law firm's investigation of a gruesome crash in which a pedestrian was dragged under an autonomous vehicle says GM's Cruise fixated on media reports and didn't share all it knew with regulators.
Etching AI Controls Into Silicon Could Keep Doomsday at Bay
As the US and other countries ponder how to prevent dangerous uses of AI, some researchers suggest building limitations into crucial chips like GPUs to cap the power of algorithms.
Here's Who the Online MAGA World Wants as Trump's VP
With Trump's nomination all but inevitable, the former president's most fervent far-right supporters are already debating who should join the 2024 ticket.
How to Shop for a Mechanical Keyboard (2024): Switches, Materials, and Layouts Explained
Want to wade into the world of mechanical keyboards? We break down the terminology, phrases, and materials to make the experience less overwhelming.
RingConn Smart Ring Review: Affordable But Flawed
Smart rings are getting more affordable, but RingConn's debut release is a little buggy.
How a Group of Israel-Linked Hackers Has Pushed the Limits of Cyberwar
From repeatedly crippling thousands of gas stations to setting a steel mill on fire, Predatory Sparrow's offensive hacking has now targeted Iranians with some of history's most aggressive cyberattacks.
The Extreme Sport of Ice Climbing Is at Risk of Extinction
The winter sport is becoming more treacherous as the world warms and icefalls become less and less stable.
We Tried a Dating App That Lets a Chatbot Break the Ice for You. It Got Weird
Users of the new dating app Volar train a chatbot to go on virtual first dates for them with the bots of potential matches. We tested it out-and our chatbot tried to woo matches with talk of nuclear warfare.
Elon Musk Says a Cheaper Tesla Model Is Coming in 2025 as Chinese Competition Intensifies
A low-cost model of Tesla will launch in 2024, CEO Elon Musk told investors. It could help the EV maker compete with BYD and other surging Chinese automakers.
Ring Will Stop Giving Cops a Free Pass on Warrantless Video Requests
The Amazon-owned home surveillance company says it is shuttering a feature in its Neighbors app that allows police to request footage from users. But it's not shutting out the cops entirely.
6 Deaf Children Can Now Hear After a Single Injection
Several gene therapies aim to restore a protein necessary for transmitting sound signals from the ear to the brain.
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