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The Incredible Shrinking Dating App

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 13, 2025
Post category:LATEST software

Common wisdom is that dating apps are over. But while millennials are tired of Tinder and upsells, swiping is alive and well. Source

The Loneliness Epidemic Is a Security Crisis

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 13, 2025
Post category:ai LATEST security

Romance scams cost victims hundreds of millions of dollars a year. As people grow increasingly isolated, and generative AI helps scammers scale their crimes, the problem could get worse. Source

Which Countries and Regions Might Be Impacted by Asteroid 2024 YR4?

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 13, 2025
Post category:LATEST

There is a 2 percent chance that seven years from now, “the city destroyer” will hit Earth with the force of an 8-megaton nuclear weapon. Here are its possible impact…

China’s Salt Typhoon Spies Are Still Hacking Telecoms—Now by Exploiting Cisco Routers

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 13, 2025
Post category:LATEST security

Despite high-profile attention and even US sanctions, the group hasn’t stopped or even slowed its operation, including the breach of two more US telecoms. Source

DOGE Has Started Gutting a Key US Technology Agency

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 13, 2025
Post category:LATEST

At least dozens of workers at the Technology Transformation Service were fired on Wednesday, a day after similar sudden cuts at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Source

Revenge of the Covid Conspiracy Theorists

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 13, 2025
Post category:LATEST

After years of GOP attacks on US health agencies, Trump appointees are poised to bring Covid-19 conspiracies to their leadership of US agencies. Federal workers are scared of what comes…

The GSA Plans to Sell Hundreds of Its Federal Government Buildings

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 13, 2025
Post category:LATEST

The General Services Administration, staffed at its upper levels by Elon Musk associates, plans to sell 500-plus buildings—some of which house government agencies and the offices of US senators. Source

California’s Problem Now Isn’t Fire—It’s Rain

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 12, 2025
Post category:LATEST

Torrential rain is expected this week in Los Angeles, which risks producing flash flooding and landslides in areas stripped of vegetation by the recent wildfires. Source

8 Best Slippers, Tested and Loved by WIRED Staffers (2025)

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 12, 2025
Post category:LATEST

We tried dozens of house shoes to find the best pairs for working from home, running errands, and avoiding cold floors. Here are the ones worth your feet. Source

A Hacker Group Within Russia’s Notorious Sandworm Unit Is Breaching Western Networks

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 12, 2025
Post category:LATEST

A team Microsoft calls BadPilot is acting as Sandworm's “initial access operation,” the company says. And over the last year it's trained its sights on the US, the UK, Canada,…

Former Palantir and Elon Musk Associates Are Taking Over Key Government IT Roles

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 12, 2025
Post category:LATEST

The chief information officers of at least three major government agencies have been replaced by Silicon Valley executives, including from Palantir and Elon Musk's SpaceX. Source

Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro Review: Midrange Marvel

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 12, 2025
Post category:deals LATEST reviews

Holding out for a midrange hero? Xiaomi’s Poco X7 Pro is a compelling deal. Source

The Best Cast Iron Pans for Every Kitchen (2025)

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 12, 2025
Post category:LATEST

Our favorite multipurpose skillets to help you get the perfect sear. Source

Want to Make Your Spotify Wrapped Better This Year? Start Now

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 12, 2025
Post category:LATEST reviews

You don’t have to be embarrassed every time Spotify Wrapped appears. Source

How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water—and Keep It Out

Post author:Wired
Post published:February 12, 2025
Post category:LATEST reviews

Filters in water pitchers or under-sink systems capture dangerous chemicals, only for them to be returned to the environment. A researcher from North Carolina is pioneering a new system that…