Epic Cleantec’s soil amendment Photograph: Matt Simon Researchers are experimenting with using the same technique for wastewater solids, basically turning sludge into a solid product. “If you do pyrolysis—because it’s thermochemical, it’s a heated process—you kill these bacteria, kill these pathogens, kill these viruses. It’s much cleaner,” says engineer Fengqi You, who studies wastewater at… Continue reading The City of Tomorrow Will Run on Your Toilet Water
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How 3 Million ‘Hacked’ Toothbrushes Became a Cyber Urban Legend
Documents exclusively obtained by WIRED reveal that AI surveillance software tracked thousands of people using the London Underground to detect crime or unsafe situations. The machine learning software scoured live CCTV footage to spot aggressive behavior, weapons being brandished, and people dodging fares. The documents also detail errors made during the trial—for instance, mistakenly identifying… Continue reading How 3 Million ‘Hacked’ Toothbrushes Became a Cyber Urban Legend
Apple May Be Plotting Its First Foldable Phone
The Information reports that Apple is working on its first foldable phone. It isn’t expected to be released anytime soon, if at all. There are no firm details about what format the device would take, except that Apple had first considered making a foldable iPad instead. Even with all that uncertainty, it has been something… Continue reading Apple May Be Plotting Its First Foldable Phone
Russian Memes Celebrate ‘Tucker Carlson Day’ After Putin Interview
“Across social media, Kremlin sources have moved quickly to take advantage of Tucker Carlson’s interview as an opportunity to amplify propaganda aimed at building support for Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine,” Ben Scott, director at Reset, a London-based nonprofit that tracks disinformation campaigns, tells WIRED. This blanket coverage was repeated across Russia’s state-run media. Newsroom… Continue reading Russian Memes Celebrate ‘Tucker Carlson Day’ After Putin Interview
Epik, the Far-Right’s Favorite Web Host, Has a Shadowy New Owner
For example, a company that uses Registered Agents Inc. to set up shop in Wyoming would have its address listed as 30 N. Gould Sreet, a squat one-story building in the town of Sheridan. A local paper in Wyoming, The Sheridan Press, reported in August 2021 that scam business had been linked to the 30… Continue reading Epik, the Far-Right’s Favorite Web Host, Has a Shadowy New Owner
London Underground Is Testing Real-Time AI Surveillance Tools to Spot Crime
Staff at the transportation body ran “extensive simulations” at Willesden Green station during the trial to gather more training data, the documents say. These included members of staff falling on the floor, and some of these tests happened when the station was closed. “You will see the BTP [British Transport Police] officer holding a machete… Continue reading London Underground Is Testing Real-Time AI Surveillance Tools to Spot Crime
AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls Are Now Illegal
It’s now illegal in the US for robocallers to use AI-generated voices, thanks to a new ruling by the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday. In a unanimous decision, the FCC expands the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, or TCPA, to cover robocall scams that contain AI voice clones. The new rule goes into effect immediately, allowing… Continue reading AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls Are Now Illegal
Apple Beats an Apple Watch Lawsuit
In recent months, Apple has grappled with a series of lawsuits concerning the fate of its popular Apple Watch line. But this week, the company had a victory. As reported by Reuters, a federal judge ruled in Apple’s favor and dismissed an antitrust lawsuit that claimed that Apple had illegally monopolized the United States market… Continue reading Apple Beats an Apple Watch Lawsuit
Why Is There Lead in Stanley Cups and Other Reusable Water Bottles? (Updated)
You can see the pellet that Stanley refers to at the bottom of your drink container. It seals those layers together where they all meet at the bottom of the bottle, in a process called lead soldering. Technically, the vessel does contain lead, but it’s enclosed with stainless steel and should never come in contact… Continue reading Why Is There Lead in Stanley Cups and Other Reusable Water Bottles? (Updated)
Amazon’s Cloud Boss Likens Generative AI Hype to the Dotcom Bubble
As CEO of Amazon’s dominant cloud computing platform AWS, Adam Selipsky is one of the most powerful people in computing at a time when the industry is racing to adopt generative artificial intelligence. Although a fan of the technology, he also has a warning for anyone trying to make sense of the moment: Some AI… Continue reading Amazon’s Cloud Boss Likens Generative AI Hype to the Dotcom Bubble