Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU, has long had a reputation as one of the world’s most aggressive practitioners of sabotage, assassination, and cyber warfare, with hackers who take pride in working under the same banner as violent special forces operators. But one new group within that agency shows how the GRU may be intertwining… Continue reading Russia’s Most Notorious Special Forces Unit Now Has Its Own Cyber Warfare Team
Author: Wired Magazine
The Best Paper Notebooks and Journals, Tested and Reviewed (2024): Leuchttherm, Moleskine, Midori
Is there such a thing as the best notebook? Probably not. Notebooks are not a one-size-fits all commodity. If none of these quite tilt your pen, here are some general things to look for in a paper notebook. Paper quality: High-quality paper will improve your writing experience. That said, what constitutes high-quality paper depends a… Continue reading The Best Paper Notebooks and Journals, Tested and Reviewed (2024): Leuchttherm, Moleskine, Midori
Right-Wing Influencer Network Tenet Media Allegedly Spread Russian Disinformation
A Tennessee-based media network that produces shows for high-profile right-wing influencers such as Benny Johnson and Tim Pool was largely funded by Russian state-backed news network RT, according to a federal indictment against two RT employees that the US Department of Justice unsealed on Wednesday. The DOJ claims the US company—which WIRED, along with other… Continue reading Right-Wing Influencer Network Tenet Media Allegedly Spread Russian Disinformation
The Internet Archive Loses Its Appeal of a Major Copyright Case
The Internet Archive has lost a major legal battle—in a decision that could have a significant impact on the future of internet history. Today, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled against the long-running digital archive, upholding an earlier ruling in Hachette v. Internet Archive that found that one of the Internet… Continue reading The Internet Archive Loses Its Appeal of a Major Copyright Case
Could This Be the Start of Amazon’s Next Robot Revolution?
In 2012, Amazon quietly acquired a robotics startup called Kiva Systems, a move that dramatically improved the efficiency of its ecommerce operations and kickstarted a wider revolution in warehouse automation. Last week, the ecommerce giant announced another deal that could prove similarly profound, agreeing to hire the founders of Covariant, a startup that has been… Continue reading Could This Be the Start of Amazon’s Next Robot Revolution?
Impersonators Take Advantage as the Trumps Delay Crypto Reveal
Impersonators have descended on a soon-to-be-announced crypto venture tied to presidential candidate Donald Trump and his family, capitalizing on gaps in information about the project to promote inauthentic crypto tokens. Led by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., the sons of the former president, the Trumps have embarked on a campaign to promote an upcoming… Continue reading Impersonators Take Advantage as the Trumps Delay Crypto Reveal
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: Twice as Nice, High Price
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu There are some strange omissions on this device compared to the Pixel 9 Pro. The exterior screen (the one you’ll use the most), does not feature LTPO technology, which allows the display to dynamically ratchet from 1 to 120 Hz. This is a more battery-efficient process, but instead, the Fold will only… Continue reading Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: Twice as Nice, High Price
Cybex e-Gazelle S Review: Powers Up Hills and Gently Rocks
When my son was small, my favorite stroller accessory was little add-on called the Rockit. Shaped like a rocket, it attached onto the handlebar of my stroller and vibrated to rock my baby to sleep while we shopped at the farmer’s market. It was great for those early months, especially since my son (like many… Continue reading Cybex e-Gazelle S Review: Powers Up Hills and Gently Rocks
9 Best Indoor Security Cameras (2024): For Homes and Apartments
Not quite ready to deck out your house with window, door, and motion sensors and hire an on-call monitoring service? Don’t fret! You can still keep your home secure without messing with your wiring by going with an indoor security camera or two. Knowing you can check in when you are away from home offers… Continue reading 9 Best Indoor Security Cameras (2024): For Homes and Apartments
The Best Reading Lights (2024): Clip-On, Rechargeable, Portable
Reading before bed is a great way to relax. But getting the right balance of light can be tricky. We want to illuminate the text without disturbing sleeping partners, kids, or roommates. Warm light that is not too bright is also better to help you feel drowsy. Special reading lights may be the answer. They… Continue reading The Best Reading Lights (2024): Clip-On, Rechargeable, Portable