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Your Driverless Cab Is Spying on You
Self-driving cars from Waymo, Zoox, and Tesla are studded with cameras and sensors. Some of them are pointing at riders.
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Election Deniers Think the GOP’s Terrible Midterm Polling Is a ‘Psyop’
Dozens and dozens of high profile MAGA influencers and pundits have weighed in. “The laughable fake polls are rolling out,” Catturd posted on X.
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AI Is Making a Mess of Nurses’ Schedules. They Say It’s a Safety Issue
A hospital giant and radiology network turned to Palantir to streamline scheduling, but nurses and other staff say the new software is causing errors, burnout, and frustration.
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These AI Experts Want to Do High-Stakes Research Out in the Open
Many frontier labs keep their risky research locked away. Trillium Labs wants to show off its work when it comes to self-improvement and model behavior.
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Amazon Says It’s No Longer Using NDAs for Data Centers
The company announced it has stopped using secret agreements with county officials and acknowledged that community backlash is leading to data center moratoriums across the country.
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The NHL Is Releasing Its Own ‘Hot’ Fanfic. Romance Lovers Hate It
The league is releasing romance-style audio stories to promote games. Critics say it’s cheap pandering that doesn’t address toxic masculinity in the sport.
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Trump’s Crazy AI Rebrand Was a Loyalty Test for Tech Execs—and It Worked
For years these billionaires gushed obsessively about AI. But they meekly went along when Trump cancelled the term.
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A Flaw in ChatGPT’s Mac App Could Have Let Hackers Grab Sensitive Data
While the focus has been on AI agents’ hacking capabilities, a recently patched vulnerability in a ChatGPT app shows that AI software is itself an inviting—and vulnerable—target.
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Health Care Workers Are Tired of Cleaning Up Palantir’s Mess
A hospital giant and radiology network turned to Palantir to streamline scheduling, but nurses and other staff say the new software is causing errors, burnout, and frustration.
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The 13 Amazon Device Deals Actually Worth Snagging This Prime Day
Prime Day deals on Amazon devices aren’t as attractive as they were before the August price hike, but these discounts are still worth grabbing.
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The 13 Amazon Device Deals Actually Worth Snagging This Prime Day
Prime Day deals on Amazon devices aren’t as attractive as they were before the August price hike, but these discounts are still worth grabbing.
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Whatever AI Safety Is, It’s Not This
Asking AI companies to self-regulate is a great way to pretend like you’ve accomplished something.
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Trump’s ‘Morally Binding’ AI ‘Accord,’ the Rise of AI Agents, and Extremists on the Ballot
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the voluntary AI safety agreement tech executives signed, AI agents for normies, and extremist candidates running for office in the US midterms.
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Tim Heidecker Is Bringing His Joe Rogan Parody Show to The Onion
Five years after the comedian went viral with a 12-hour blabberthon mocking the king of bro podcasting, he’s back in character to shill a supplement called “Crab Salts.”
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Experience What It’s Like to Travel in the Occupied West Bank
Traverse barriers and checkpoints in the occupied West Bank—your choices reflect the reality of nearly 3.5 million Palestinians who live there.
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2 Driverless Cars Crashed Going 155 mph. That Could Be a Good Thing
Only two of five vehicles finished the race around a notoriously difficult Formula 1 track, exposing what happens when autonomous systems meet blind corners, sensor failures, and physics.
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With the Tractive Cat 6 Mini, Cats Are Finally Getting the Dog Treatment
This smart cat collar features GPS location, activity, and sleep tracking, plus all-new heart and respiratory rate monitoring.
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Measles Is Forcing Hospitals to Adapt to a New Normal
The US resurgence of measles is forcing hospitals and health systems to adopt new protocols and procedures to deal with a disease they thought was in the past.
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Amazon Device Deals Aren’t Great Anymore, but These Are the Ones We’d Still Snag
Amazon raised prices across its devices in August. Here are the early device deals ahead of Prime Day that are still worth it—and which aren’t.
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The Secrets of a US Spyware King
In an exclusive interview with WIRED, Paragon Solutions CEO Andrew Boyd reveals the limits of the company’s promise to keep bad actors from abusing its powerful espionage tool.
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The Real Threat to the Midterms Is Regular Americans Thinking Violence Is the Answer
Robert A. Pape, a leading authority on political violence, wants Americans to understand that the threat is coming not from the fringes, but from the mainstream.
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Madison Square Garden’s James Dolan Is Spending Big on New York’s Governor Race
James Dolan has put surveillance at the center of his sports and entertainment empire. Now he’s getting involved in GOP politics by backing a candidate who supports Flock, ICE, and AI data centers.
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Amazon’s New Kindle Lineup Is Lighter, Thinner, and More Metal
Ahead of the Kindle’s 20th anniversary next year, Amazon is refreshing its entire range of e-readers with fresh colors, an aluminum build, and a new frame design that’s both thinner and lighter.
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Neurable’s First Brain-Scanning Headphones Want to Fine-Tune Your Focus
The company claims that its new device, the Neurable One, can keep you in the zone, calculate the best time to take a break, and tell you when your “brain battery” needs a recharge.
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Early Parenting Is Exhausting. Give These Gifts To Help
If your friend is in the depths of newborn survival, these gifts and gadgets can go a long way to make parenting a little easier.
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Casio’s Crystal G-Shock Is the Most Expensive Ever Made
Meet the full-blue sapphire MRG-D5000, a crazy G-Shock that costs more than a Patek Philippe or Porsche Macan.
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What’s in the Guts of Apple’s Most Powerful Computer Ever?
The Mac Studio can run frontier-level AI language models locally. It’s only a preview of what’s to come.
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Mountain Hardwear Promo Code: 15% Off October 2026
High-performance mountaineering and hiking apparel doesn't have to break the bank.
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Trump’s AI Safety ‘Accord’ Is a Fancy Pinky-Swear
Six major AI companies signed a voluntary agreement with the White House this week vowing to implement safeguards. It’s unclear how much that matters.
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The Battle to Be Your Personal AI Agent Is Here
OpenAI's Dots and Meta's Muse are vying to be your AI agent of choice. I've tried both—and I suspect you will too.
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The White House Is Starting to Panic Over the Midterms
President Donald Trump still thinks Republicans have a shot. His aides are less convinced.
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Furry Airline Pilots Are Just Minding Their Own Business
“We’re furries at home, and we’re airline pilots at work, and these are two separate things,” says one member of the community in response to senator Tommy Tuberville's recent rant.
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There Are Plenty of Reasons to Be Concerned About Bioweapons Development—Even Without AI
In her new book on biological warfare, Annie Jacobsen didn’t even discuss AI because scientists can already warp Mother Nature to create extinction-level events.
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How Israeli Checkpoints Choke Palestinian Life in the Occupied West Bank
Lost time. Lost jobs. Lost friends. Lost family. Lost lives. Our joint investigation reveals the system that has divided the West Bank and measures what it cost people to move through it.
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Black Twitter Is Thriving—on Threads
From outrage over Nolan Wells’ death to analysis of HBO Max’s “Lanterns,” Threads has transformed into a vital artery of the Black social media ecosystem.
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Are Gaming Routers Really Worth It? Here Are the Few That I Recommend
Gaming online can seriously strain your internet connection, but the best gaming routers could give you the edge.
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A Biotech Founder Makes the Moral Case for Gene-Editing Human Embryos
The practice of editing the genes of embryos remains highly controversial and risky, but Origin Genomics founder Cathy Tie argues its a “moral imperative” to address hereditary diseases.
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Score Big Savings With Verified Fanatics Coupon Codes
Gear up for the season with verified Fanatics coupons, free shipping codes, and student or military discounts on jerseys, hats, and team gear.
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My Toddler Slept on 6 Kids’ Mattresses to Determine If They’re the Best
Learn what to look for when buying a kids’ mattress, plus how six top models stack up, according to my 2-year-old.
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The Range Rover Sport Electric Arrives With More for Less
By sharing the same platform, the Sport gets the same specs as the classier Range Rover Electric, but with added torque at a smaller outlay.
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OpenAI Gets Sued Over the Hugging Face Hack
A nonprofit in California is doing what Hugging Face has not—attempting to hold OpenAI legally accountable for the actions of its agents.
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OpenAI’s Dots Are Always-On AI Agents—and Its Answer to Meta’s Muse
These cute agents are designed to connect to your apps and tackle multistep tasks.
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Away’s New Series 3 Luggage Plays It Safe—That’s the Point
Away’s third generation of its iconic luggage retains the familiar design while introducing invisible tech, such as a new wheel system and an improved telescoping handle.
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Anthropic Says It Discovered a Crispr-Like System. Now What?
“The experiments are still in the queue. The PR is already live,” says one expert.
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I’ve Tested Smartwatches for a Decade. These 7 Stand the Test of Time
The best smartwatches do more than count steps. They keep you connected, track your health, and help you spend less time on your phone.
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Yes, There Are Actually Good National Coffee Day Deals on Coffee Gear
The standouts include a half-price Keurig, a Fellow brewer-and-grinder bundle, and a record-low price on a great espresso machine.
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OpenAI Delays Release of Latest Model Over Safety Concerns
The company said its latest Astra model would undergo more work to meet safety standards, and issued an apology for the way it handled the hacking of an Australian government website.
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The Beats 360 Has Your Back in the Gym, but Lets You Down Elsewhere
Beats’ customizable over-ear headphones are sweat-resistant and offer great noise cancellation for workouts, but there are stronger options for everyday use.
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A Pentagon Influencer Called Liberal Women a ‘Pestilence’ Who Will End Western Civilization
Kurt Schlichter was part of a task force rooting out so-called woke ideologies at the military’s war colleges. He has called to bar childless adults from voting.
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How to Beat Surveillance Pricing Before It Bleeds You Dry
Consumer advocate Lindsay Owen’s new book, Gouged, traces how corporations use software—from ever-changing prices to opaque algorithms—to squeeze every penny from you.