A California teenager prosecutors say is responsible for hundreds of swatting attacks around the United States was exposed after law enforcement pieced together a digital trail left on some of the internet’s largest platforms, according to court records released this week. Alan Winston Filion, a 17-year-old from Lancaster, California, faces four felony charges in Florida’s… Continue reading YouTube, Discord, and ‘Lord of the Rings’ Led Police to a Teen Accused of a US Swatting Spree
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Linda Yaccarino Says X Needs More Moderators After All
When Elon Musk took over Twitter, since rebranded as X, his favorite letter of the alphabet, he went on a firing spree. Chief among those ejected were people working on trust and safety, the work of keeping bad content, from hate speech to child exploitation, off the platform. In front of a US Senate committee… Continue reading Linda Yaccarino Says X Needs More Moderators After All
Which Samsung Galaxy S24 Model Should You Buy? Specs Comparison and Features
Looking to upgrade to Samsung’s newest Android smartphone? You can choose from the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, or Galaxy S24 Ultra. These handsets share many of the same specs but also have a few specific features that make each one stand out. So which Galaxy S24 model should you buy? We break it all down… Continue reading Which Samsung Galaxy S24 Model Should You Buy? Specs Comparison and Features
6 Best Prana Deals Right Now: Jackets, Leggings, and Other Great Apparel on Sale
As I write these very words, I’m wearing my favorite Prana leggings. I’m not the only one on the WIRED Gear team with a favorite (or several) from Columbia Sportswear’s Prana line, and there’s good news! The company is running a sale, so if you’re in the market for fantastic ribbed leggings or a cozy… Continue reading 6 Best Prana Deals Right Now: Jackets, Leggings, and Other Great Apparel on Sale
The Best Sheets (2024): Linen, Percale, and Budget Bedding
Quince also has a bamboo linen sheet set, which we also really like. It’s a little cheaper at $100, and feels lighter and silkier while still maintaining some of the weight and stiffness of linen sheets. I found it a little more cooling than heavier linen too. Other Great Linen Sheets Casaluna Washed Linen Solid… Continue reading The Best Sheets (2024): Linen, Percale, and Budget Bedding
One of the Internet’s Oldest Software Archives Is Shutting Down
In a move that marks the end of an era, New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently announced the impending closure of its Hobbes OS/2 Archive on April 15, 2024. For over three decades, the archive has been a key resource for users of the IBM OS/2 operating system and its successors, which once competed fiercely… Continue reading One of the Internet’s Oldest Software Archives Is Shutting Down
Hulu Shows Jarring Anti-Hamas Ad Likely Generated With AI
Hulu ran an anti-Hamas ad that appears to be made using artificial intelligence to show an idealized version of Gaza—claiming this paradise destination could exist if not for Hamas. The 30-second spot, opening like a tourism ad, shows palm trees and coastlines. There are five-star hotels and children playing. People dance, eat, and laugh, while… Continue reading Hulu Shows Jarring Anti-Hamas Ad Likely Generated With AI
The ‘Take Our Border Back’ Convoy Is Already a Complete Mess
Finally, after a prayer from a pastor linked to the Church Militant, a far-right religious website, the convoy rolled out an hour later than scheduled and headed down I-95. It was spearheaded by a bus covered in MAGA slogans. Almost immediately, one of the vehicles in the convoy got lost, according to messages posted in… Continue reading The ‘Take Our Border Back’ Convoy Is Already a Complete Mess
Elon Musk Says a Human Patient Has Received Neuralink’s Brain Implant
Elon Musk said on the social media platform X on Monday that the first human patient has received a brain implant developed by his company Neuralink. After years of delays, Neuralink started recruiting patients for a clinical trial in the fall after receiving approval from the US Food and Drug Administration and a hospital ethics… Continue reading Elon Musk Says a Human Patient Has Received Neuralink’s Brain Implant
Want to Stream With No Ads? That’ll Cost You
A decade ago, cord-cutters prophesied a world free of exorbitant cable bills where everyone binged The Office without intrusions from advertisers. Now, you have to pay extra to not watch commercials on most streaming services. On Monday, Amazon Prime Video became the latest streamer to embrace the ad tax, tacking $3 onto the monthly bill… Continue reading Want to Stream With No Ads? That’ll Cost You