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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…

11 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…

11 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,…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 months ago