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Automated Sextortion Spyware Takes Webcam Pics of Victims Watching Porn

A new specimen of “infostealer” malware offers a disturbing feature: It monitors a target's browser for NSFW content, then takes…

7 months ago

A robot learns to handle bulky objects like humans do after just one lesson

For all their technological brilliance, from navigating distant planets to performing complex surgery, robots still struggle with a few basic…

7 months ago

Join Us for WIRED’s “Uncanny Valley” Live

Get your tickets to Uncanny Valley’s first live show in San Francisco on September 9, featuring special guest Jack Conte,…

7 months ago

A digital language divide: How multilingual AI often reinforces bias

Johns Hopkins computer scientists have discovered that artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are creating a digital language divide, amplifying the…

7 months ago

Humanoid robots showcase skills at Ancient Olympia. But they’re on a long road to catch up to AI

With jerky determination, robots played soccer, wowed children with shadow-boxing skills and shot arrows on Monday at the birthplace of…

7 months ago

41 Best Labor Day Sales on WIRED-Tested Gear (2025)

You labored hard for your cash—save some of it with these Labor Day deals on WIRED-approved fire pits, laptops, pizza…

7 months ago

The 59 Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Labor Day Sale

Shop the best deals on WIRED-tested outdoor gear from REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, Fjällräven, and more during REI’s Labor Day…

7 months ago

Artificial neuron merges DRAM with MoS₂ circuits to better emulate brain-like adaptability

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems has increased the demand for new hardware components that…

7 months ago

Software commands 40% of cybersecurity budgets as gen AI attacks execute in milliseconds

Software spending now makes up 40% of cybersecurity budgets, with investment expected to grow as CISOs prioritize real-time AI defenses.Read…

7 months ago

SSA Whistleblower’s Resignation Email Mysteriously Disappeared From Inboxes

Less than 30 minutes after the Social Security Administration’s chief data officer resigned following a whistleblower complaint, recipients could no…

7 months ago