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All MAGA Wanted Was the Epstein Files. Now They're Ignoring Them
For years, MAGA influencers demanded the release of the Epstein files. Now that 20,000 documents have been released, many raising questions about Donald Trump, they're shrugging.
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For years, MAGA influencers demanded the release of the Epstein files. Now that 20,000 documents have been released, many raising questions about Donald Trump, they're shrugging. www.wired.com/story/maga-w...
This monthlong meteor shower peaks just after mid-November and is known for producing bright “fireball” shooting stars. Here’s what to know about Leonids and other major showers that will appear in 2025.
How to Watch the Leonids Meteor Shower
This month-long meteor shower peaks just after mid-November and is known for producing bright “fireball” shooting stars. Here’s what to know about Leonids and other major showers that will appear in…
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November 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
This monthlong meteor shower peaks just after mid-November and is known for producing bright “fireball” shooting stars. Here’s what to know about Leonids and other major showers that will appear in 2025.
The Aedes aegypti mosquito that can carry dengue, yellow fever, and Zika was thought to be too reliant on a hot and wet climate to survive in the Mountain West. But now, a population is thriving in Western Colorado. www.wired.com/story/a-dise...
An Invasive Disease-Carrying Mosquito Has Spread to the Rocky Mountains
The Aedes aegypti mosquito that can carry dengue, yellow fever, and Zika was thought to be too reliant on a hot and wet climate to survive in the Mountain West. But now, a population is thriving in Western...
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November 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The Aedes aegypti mosquito that can carry dengue, yellow fever, and Zika was thought to be too reliant on a hot and wet climate to survive in the Mountain West. But now, a population is thriving in Western Colorado. www.wired.com/story/a-dise...
One of the Mac’s most popular productivity apps is incorporating generative artificial intelligence in a way that keeps it offline, private, and customizable. www.wired.com/story/ai-fea...
How to Use the New AI Features in OmniFocus, the Power User’s To-Do List
One of the Mac’s most popular productivity apps is incorporating generative artificial intelligence in a way that keeps it offline, private, and customizable.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
One of the Mac’s most popular productivity apps is incorporating generative artificial intelligence in a way that keeps it offline, private, and customizable. www.wired.com/story/ai-fea...
Plus: State-sponsored AI hacking is here, Google hosts a CBP face recognition app, and more of the week’s top security news. www.wired.com/story/major-...
A Major Leak Spills a Chinese Hacking Contractor’s Tools and Targets
Plus: State-sponsored AI hacking is here, Google hosts a CBP face recognition app, and more of the week’s top security news.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Plus: State-sponsored AI hacking is here, Google hosts a CBP face recognition app, and more of the week’s top security news. www.wired.com/story/major-...
Plus: Apple rolls out Digital IDs, Samsung’s new monitor has wheels, DJI’s latest drone has a display, and Insta360’s action camera gets an add-on that turns it into an instant camera. www.wired.com/story/gear-n...
Gear News of the Week: Steam Makes a Home Console, and Apple Debuts a $230 Pouch for Your iPhone
Plus: Apple rolls out Digital IDs, Samsung’s new monitor has wheels, DJI’s latest drone has a display, and Insta360’s action camera gets an add-on that turns it into an instant camera.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Plus: Apple rolls out Digital IDs, Samsung’s new monitor has wheels, DJI’s latest drone has a display, and Insta360’s action camera gets an add-on that turns it into an instant camera. www.wired.com/story/gear-n...
I’m testing smart home gear and high-tech party gadgets at every holiday party I host and attend. Here’s how to automate the little things so you can actually enjoy the seasonal vibes this year. www.wired.com/story/automa...
I’m a Smart-Home Writer and This Is How I’m Automating My Holiday Parties
I’m testing smart home gear and high-tech party gadgets at every holiday party I host and attend. Here’s how to automate the little things so you can actually enjoy the seasonal vibes this year.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM
I’m testing smart home gear and high-tech party gadgets at every holiday party I host and attend. Here’s how to automate the little things so you can actually enjoy the seasonal vibes this year. www.wired.com/story/automa...
Super-cheap EVs exist in other parts of the world, as advances in battery tech and manufacturing are making new cars significantly cheaper. But the US market presents unique challenges for automakers. www.wired.com/story/when-w...
When Will the US Finally Get $15K EVs?
Super-cheap EVs exist in other parts of the world, as advances in battery tech and manufacturing are making new cars significantly cheaper. But the US market presents unique challenges for automakers.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Super-cheap EVs exist in other parts of the world, as advances in battery tech and manufacturing are making new cars significantly cheaper. But the US market presents unique challenges for automakers. www.wired.com/story/when-w...
Edgar Wright’s violent, dystopian thriller is competing with a world where right-wing narratives and reality-TV-style ICE raids dominate the media.
‘The Running Man’ Is Hard to View as Satire in Trump’s America
Edgar Wright’s violent, dystopian thriller is competing with a world where right-wing narratives and reality-TV-style ICE raids dominate the media.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Edgar Wright’s violent, dystopian thriller is competing with a world where right-wing narratives and reality-TV-style ICE raids dominate the media.
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NEW from me: a new report found that national resistance to data centers skyrocketed between March and June of this year—especially in red states like Georgia and Indiana:
The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
NEW from me: a new report found that national resistance to data centers skyrocketed between March and June of this year—especially in red states like Georgia and Indiana:
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Btw!! I had the privilege of filling in for @laurengoode.bsky.social on Uncanny Valley this week + chatting with @stevenlevy.bsky.social about his interview with Alex Karp. If you follow Palantir news, I'd encourage a read + listen!!
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Alex Karp Goes to War
Palantir’s CEO is good with ICE and says he defends human rights. But will Israel and Trump ever go too far for him?
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November 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Btw!! I had the privilege of filling in for @laurengoode.bsky.social on Uncanny Valley this week + chatting with @stevenlevy.bsky.social about his interview with Alex Karp. If you follow Palantir news, I'd encourage a read + listen!!
www.wired.com/story/alex-k...
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And it's helping swing elections www.wired.com/story/the-da...
The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
And it's helping swing elections www.wired.com/story/the-da...
Knitwear made with wool from a sanctuary for gay sheep was sent down the runway this week in NYC as part of “I Wool Survive,” a campy knitwear fashion show that event sponsor Grindr describes as the “world’s first truly gay fashion collection.”
November 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Knitwear made with wool from a sanctuary for gay sheep was sent down the runway this week in NYC as part of “I Wool Survive,” a campy knitwear fashion show that event sponsor Grindr describes as the “world’s first truly gay fashion collection.”
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Affidavits reviewed by WIRED cite previous @mattburgess1.bsky.social reporting revealing the use of Starlink systems in scam compounds in Myanmar:
Elon Musk’s Starlink Is Keeping Modern Slavery Compounds Online
A WIRED investigation reveals that criminals who make billions from scam compounds in Myanmar—where tens of thousands of people are enslaved—are using Starlink to get online.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Affidavits reviewed by WIRED cite previous @mattburgess1.bsky.social reporting revealing the use of Starlink systems in scam compounds in Myanmar:
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Another affidavit claims there were at least 79 Starlink dishes on the roof of the notorious Tai Chang scam compound.
People trafficked to run scams at Tai Chang have been subject to "rape, torture, and murder," the affidavit says.
(Images include the alleged number of dishes on each building)
People trafficked to run scams at Tai Chang have been subject to "rape, torture, and murder," the affidavit says.
(Images include the alleged number of dishes on each building)
November 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Another affidavit claims there were at least 79 Starlink dishes on the roof of the notorious Tai Chang scam compound.
People trafficked to run scams at Tai Chang have been subject to "rape, torture, and murder," the affidavit says.
(Images include the alleged number of dishes on each building)
People trafficked to run scams at Tai Chang have been subject to "rape, torture, and murder," the affidavit says.
(Images include the alleged number of dishes on each building)
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legal documents cite a WIRED investigation from earlier this year, which revealed that scam compounds in Myanmar have been using Starlink
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DOJ Issued Seizure Warrant to Starlink Over Satellite Internet Systems Used at Scam Compound
A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
legal documents cite a WIRED investigation from earlier this year, which revealed that scam compounds in Myanmar have been using Starlink
www.wired.com/story/doj-is...
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NEW: The US Department of Justice issued a warrant demanding SpaceX seize and disable Starlink devices and accounts being used at a scam compound in Myanmar.
At least 9 Starlink devices were linked to a crypto scam that stole $6 million people, an FBI affidavit says
Story with @lhn.bsky.social
At least 9 Starlink devices were linked to a crypto scam that stole $6 million people, an FBI affidavit says
Story with @lhn.bsky.social
DOJ Issued Seizure Warrant to Starlink Over Satellite Internet Systems Used at Scam Compound
A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
NEW: The US Department of Justice issued a warrant demanding SpaceX seize and disable Starlink devices and accounts being used at a scam compound in Myanmar.
At least 9 Starlink devices were linked to a crypto scam that stole $6 million people, an FBI affidavit says
Story with @lhn.bsky.social
At least 9 Starlink devices were linked to a crypto scam that stole $6 million people, an FBI affidavit says
Story with @lhn.bsky.social
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NEW: DOJ issued warrant to Starlink over systems allegedly used in wire fraud and money laundering operations aimed at Americans; @lhn.bsky.social and @mattburgess1.bsky.social have the scoop
DOJ Issued Seizure Warrant to Starlink Over Satellite Internet Systems Used at Scam Compound
A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
NEW: DOJ issued warrant to Starlink over systems allegedly used in wire fraud and money laundering operations aimed at Americans; @lhn.bsky.social and @mattburgess1.bsky.social have the scoop
A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds. www.wired.com/story/doj-is...
DOJ Issued Seizure Warrant to Starlink Over Satellite Internet Systems Used at Scam Compound
A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds.
www.wired.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds. www.wired.com/story/doj-is...
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AI infidelity is reshaping family law
“More and more, courts are beginning to see clients cite emotional bonds with AI companions as reasons for marital strain or dissolution.”
my latest for @wired.com www.wired.com/story/ai-rel...
“More and more, courts are beginning to see clients cite emotional bonds with AI companions as reasons for marital strain or dissolution.”
my latest for @wired.com www.wired.com/story/ai-rel...
AI Relationships Are on the Rise. A Divorce Boom Could Be Next
Secret chatbot flings are creating new legal challenges for married couples when it comes to infidelity.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
AI infidelity is reshaping family law
“More and more, courts are beginning to see clients cite emotional bonds with AI companions as reasons for marital strain or dissolution.”
my latest for @wired.com www.wired.com/story/ai-rel...
“More and more, courts are beginning to see clients cite emotional bonds with AI companions as reasons for marital strain or dissolution.”
my latest for @wired.com www.wired.com/story/ai-rel...
The biggest retail event of the year has grown into an entire month of sales that ebb and flow. Here’s how to make the most of it. www.wired.com/story/black-...
I’ve Been Writing About Black Friday for 12 Years. Here’s My Advice
The biggest retail event of the year has grown into an entire month of sales that ebb and flow. Here’s how to make the most of it.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The biggest retail event of the year has grown into an entire month of sales that ebb and flow. Here’s how to make the most of it. www.wired.com/story/black-...
Luckin Coffee, Chagee, and other Chinese brands are targeting US consumers with Instagram-worthy drinks sold through sleek mobile apps.
Chinese Beverage Chains Spread Across the US, Challenging Starbucks' Dominance
Luckin Coffee, Chagee, and other Chinese brands are targeting US consumers with Instagram-worthy drinks sold through sleek mobile apps.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Luckin Coffee, Chagee, and other Chinese brands are targeting US consumers with Instagram-worthy drinks sold through sleek mobile apps.
We found early Black Friday deals on WIRED-tested smart bird feeders, smartwatches, vacuums, and more. www.wired.com/story/early-...
Black Friday Is Coming, but These Deals Will Give You a Head Start
We found early Black Friday deals on WIRED-tested smart bird feeders, smartwatches, vacuums, and more.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
We found early Black Friday deals on WIRED-tested smart bird feeders, smartwatches, vacuums, and more. www.wired.com/story/early-...
Save a chunk of change on Logitech's high-end USB webcam. www.wired.com/story/logite...
Our Favorite Webcam Is Marked Down by $35
Save a chunk of change on Logitech's high-end USB webcam.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Save a chunk of change on Logitech's high-end USB webcam. www.wired.com/story/logite...
Political consultant Bradley Tusk has spent a fortune on mobile voting efforts. Now, he’s launching a protocol to try to mainstream the technology. www.wired.com/story/bradle...
Inside the Multimillion-Dollar Plan to Make Mobile Voting Happen
Political consultant Bradley Tusk has spent a fortune on mobile voting efforts. Now, he’s launching a protocol to try to mainstream the technology.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Political consultant Bradley Tusk has spent a fortune on mobile voting efforts. Now, he’s launching a protocol to try to mainstream the technology. www.wired.com/story/bradle...
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year. www.wired.com/story/the-da...
The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.
www.wired.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year. www.wired.com/story/the-da...