~wired | Bookmarks (1315)
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‘Children of Dune’ Is a Very Philosophical Book
The third book in the Dune series has far less action than the original novel.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Bags Made of Recycled Materials
Need a backpack, purse, tote, or even a new shopping bag? These are made from truck...
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'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...
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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.
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The Zenbivy Bed Is the Best Sleeping Bag I’ve Ever Used
Zenbivy’s clever quilt-and-sheet sleeping bag alternative provided the best backcountry sleep I’ve ever had.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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How to Choose and Customize a Mechanical Keyboard for Your Typing Needs
Want to wade into the world of mechanical keyboards? We break down the terminology, phrases, and...
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RingConn’s Subscription-Free Smart Ring Is Affordable but Flawed
Smart rings are getting more affordable, but RingConn’s debut release is a little buggy.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...