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Bluesky tells WIRED it blocked links to a leaked archive of information on 41,000 ICE, CBP, and other DHS workers because it contains peoples contact information, shared without their authorization.

The touchscreen in the new MacBook Pro is crazily bright with very deep blacks. Heres why its unlike anything else you can currently buy.

Republicans are spending their time and money on Senate races in historically red statesa sign theyre more nervous than ever as Election Day looms.

The critical flaw in UEFI firmwareused by most server vendors and data centersallows attackers to execute code early in the boot process.

The leaked records include the locations of ICE and CBP facilities, workers cell phone numbers, and the members of groups tied to wiretap programs, Palantir software, and xAIs Grok chatbot.

For $1,999, you could own an M6 Mac Mini and an M5 MacBook Air instead, both of which are on sale right now.

To experiment with AIs predictive skills, I let Codex loose on a fantasy team. It tried to bench Erling Haaland at first, but it soon learned the error of its ways.

An exclusive early look at Apples new touchscreen MacBook Prothe computer Apple said would never happen.

Sony has new, spiffy see-through controllers and covers for its PlayStation 5 that let you see the hardware guts inside.

A far-right campaign claiming leftists are stealing votes from nursing home residents has centered on changing guidance from Mehmet Ozs Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The latest generation of Kindles 7-inch e-readers have a new look and new accessories. But are they worth the upgrade given Amazons new Kindle prices?

The new Echo Studio also gets a camera, and the Echo Show 16 debuts an AI- generated Alexa interface.

The annual Portland Fermentation Festival took place last week in Oregon, at a time when sauerkraut, kimchi, and other funky foods are in the social and political spotlight.

Faced with censorship and anti-porn laws, the adult site is encouraging creators to embrace cooking, gaming, podcasting, and other safe-for-work content.

If Apple headphones have been sitting on your wish list, now might be the time to buy ahead of the holiday rush.

Workers tell WIRED that NOAor No Ordinary Assistantwas unhelpful. Bestselling authors also say AI is ruining their relationships with Big Five publishers.

Online spaces are captured by oligarchs and saturated with slopand theyre exacerbating humanitys worst impulses. Its time to start over.

The base modelwithout thrusters or the flight systemwill likely cost several times that amount to buy. Im going to do everything in my power to get the flying one, says one customer.

ICEs Homeland Security Investigations is engaged in far-reaching spying against left-wing activists that rivals the FBI and CIA crackdowns on the Civil Rights and anti-war movements.

Human beings struggle with emergency communication. Chatbots can helpif people take them seriously.

One of Englands top judges, Geoffrey Vos, believes that AI could adjudicate plenty of civil cases. The question, he says, is where the line should be drawn.

In breathless press releases and posts, the company has touted its models ability to deliver scientific breakthroughs. But its IPO filing taps the brakes on just how fast its AI will lead to big discoveries.

The Everblog HomeCal delivers a similar experience, including a digital photo frame and meal planning at no extra cost.

The Razr is our favorite budget foldable phone. While it isnt on sale yet, Motorola is adding extras to sweeten this October deal.

The data center buildout could cause a massive increase in gas prices as companies scramble for limited supplies and infrastructure fails to meet demand.

The early bird gets the worm. Here are the best Black Friday deals for 2026 you can already get right now.

Merino wool is a super fiber, and Quinces all-season tee is the perfect way to try it out without spending a fortune.

Despite the agency's human resources department saying he hadnt even been onboarded, Jeremy Lewin oversaw the destruction of USAID. Its not clear he had the legal authority to do so.

A government watchdog is considering a probe into the Home Offices use of ChatGPT technology to process asylum claims amid concerns over the tools accuracy and secrecy surrounding their use.

Jess Asatos public campaigning for victims of online abuse put her in the crosshairs of Groks deepfake scandal. Then the UK member of parliament became a victim of the abuse herself.

As agents go mainstream, some publishers are hoping that people will pay for content tailor-made for AInot humans.

Two orbiters have long outlasted their expected lifespans and completely reshaped our understanding of the Red Planet, all while operating 140 million miles from Earth.

Instagrams long-form video update is more than a swipe at YouTube. Its an attempt to capture the clip economy.

From heat maps to Signal chats to war rooms, volunteers across the US are ready to act if federal immigration agents show up on Election Day.

Sovereign citizens think they can live beyond the reach of the state. Now the movement has influencersand theyre selling all sorts of anarchist courses to expectant families.

The Waterdrop X12 improved the taste of my tap water, but reverse osmosis comes with costs beyond the purchase price.

I ranked six AI agentsfrom Metas Muse to Anthropics Claude Dueton how well they completed basic tasks.

Months after Elon Musk declared that the xAI model would outclass Christopher Nolans mythological epic, the bot itself admitted defeat.

Anthropics S-1 filing is hundreds of pages longand it leaves out quite a few financial details. Anthropic owes investors more information, one analyst tells WIRED.