A New York Times spokesperson told WIRED in a statement that Brooks “regularly attends events to speak with noted and important business leaders to inform his columns” and that Brooks had no contact with Epstein before or after attending the 2011 dinner where the photo was taken. A representative for the Gates Foundation did not… Continue reading Terrifying New Photos Emerge From the Jeffrey Epstein Estate
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Don’t Miss This Kindle Sale: Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Accessories
I don’t know about you, but Christmas snuck up on me this year. I’m still in denial that it’s only a few days away, and there’s still plenty of shopping I need to complete. If you’re in the same boat as me, have I got a hot tip for you: If you’re shopping for any… Continue reading Don’t Miss This Kindle Sale: Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Accessories
The Ultra-Realistic AI Face Swapping Platform Driving Romance Scams
The Chinese-language artificial intelligence app Haotian is so effective that it’s made millions of dollars selling its face-swapping technology on Telegram. The service integrates easily with messaging platforms like WhatsApp and WeChat and claims that users can tweak up to 50 settings—including the ability to adjust things like cheekbone size and eye position—to help mimic… Continue reading The Ultra-Realistic AI Face Swapping Platform Driving Romance Scams
Border Patrol Bets on Small Drones to Expand US Surveillance Reach
US Customs and Border Protection is quietly doubling down on a surveillance strategy built around human-portable drones, according to federal contracting records reviewed by WIRED. The shift is pushing border enforcement toward a distributed system that can track activity in real time and, critics warn, may extend well beyond the border. New market research conducted… Continue reading Border Patrol Bets on Small Drones to Expand US Surveillance Reach
The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics
Donald Trump’s appearances on the podcasts of Joe Rogan and Theo Von, among others, were seen by many as a key part of securing his second term in office. But while Trump was speculating about alien life on Mars with Rogan, he had a team of acolytes appearing on dozens, if not hundreds, of much… Continue reading The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics
Jaguar Type 00 EV First Ride: It Still Looks Odd, but It’s Seriously Quick
This all bodes well for when we eventually get to drive the final production of the Type 00. But of course there’s much that can still go wrong between now and then. And considering the company’s form of late, you wouldn’t bet against fate dealing Jaguar yet another bad hand. Glover is clear all this… Continue reading Jaguar Type 00 EV First Ride: It Still Looks Odd, but It’s Seriously Quick
The Best Streaming Bundles and Streaming Deals of December 2025
The Black Friday streaming deals bonanza is over. But holiday streaming deals continue in December, and some of the December deals are better than the one I signed up for in November. Buyer’s remorse is eternal, but this time it’s also reversible. The best December streaming deals are ad-free. It’s not an eye-poppingly low number,… Continue reading The Best Streaming Bundles and Streaming Deals of December 2025
OpenAI Rolls Back ChatGPT’s Model Router System for Most Users
OpenAI has quietly reversed a major change to how hundreds of millions of people use ChatGPT. On a low-profile blog that tracks product changes, the company said that it rolled back ChatGPT’s model router—an automated system that sends complicated user questions to more advanced “reasoning” models—for users on its Free and $5-a-month Go tiers. Instead,… Continue reading OpenAI Rolls Back ChatGPT’s Model Router System for Most Users
New Head of Trump’s Cancer Panel Speculated About Links Between Vaccines and Cancer
An epidemiologist who has speculated about whether there is a connection between Covid-19 vaccines and “turbo cancer” in young people, and works as chief epidemiologist at a company that sells ivermectin alongside reviews that claim it has efficacy as a cancer treatment, has been appointed by president Donald Trump to a key position overseeing the… Continue reading New Head of Trump’s Cancer Panel Speculated About Links Between Vaccines and Cancer
The Best Holiday Delivery Meal Kits (2025)
That meal is heavy on prep but beautifully presented for a small family. Kinda Dickensian, even. The other “festive premium” meals include a balsamic-and-fig ribeye with potatoes, brussels, and crostini; and pistachio-crusted lamb chops with mashed potatoes and green beans. And while these meals require that you sign up for a subscription, HelloFresh doesn’t require… Continue reading The Best Holiday Delivery Meal Kits (2025)