In a letter to a US senator, a Florida-based data broker says it obtained sensitive data on US military members in Germany from a Lithuanian firm, revealing the global nature…
Some affected employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were notified with an email that addressed them as [EmployeeFirstName][EmployeeLastName], [Job Title], [Division]. Source
The "cease work" order at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau won’t just affect lawsuits and enforcement actions. It will stall regulation that could govern tech companies like Apple and Google.…
The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed the complaint on behalf of US federal workers, arguing that DOGE’s data access is illegal and should be cut off. Source
Google is among the first companies to change the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on its maps. Other sources for online maps have not yet followed Donald Trump's…
The Thomson Reuters decision has big implications for the battle between generative AI companies and rightsholders. Source
A researcher affiliated with Elon Musk’s xAI startup is researching a method to alter the politics of Grok and better align the chatbot with conservatives. Source
OpenAI’s CEO claims the company has yet to receive an official offer from Elon Musk’s team, sources say. Source
Beats’ most iconic workout buds are back and better than ever. Source
A spate of tech-titan glow-ups has won plaudits from fashion pundits and trend-watchers, but everyone missed that they were dressing for the job they really wanted—supervillain. Source
It can be hard to catch a nap while traveling, but these pillows can help. Source
Grindr CEO George Arison is going all-in on artificial intelligence. I tested the beta version of the queer app’s AI wingman, letting it guide my interactions and offer advice. Source
Do people really fall in love with AI? I dated bots from four different companies for a week—and found out it was easier than I thought. Source
Fandom revolutionized sex work and remapped the parameters of connection across social media. The question now is, how real are you willing to get? Source
NASA’s Martian probes have captured photos of the Red Planet’s “extremely active” spring. Source
In its notice outlining the large cut in university funding, the US National Institutes of Health seems to draw on a report from a conservative think tank that denounces the…
Services supporting victims of online child exploitation and trafficking around the world have faced USAID and State Department cuts—and children are suffering as a result, sources tell WIRED. Source
Our favorite down puffer jackets will keep you warm in the backcountry and around town. Source
For more than a decade, Reddit’s “Am I the Asshole?” sub has served as a trove of cautionary tales and (very) real relationship advice. WIRED talked to two OPs about…
Tenga, a sex toy company that originated in Japan, has gained an unusually loyal following. One of its most popular products is both futuristic and decidedly low-tech: disposable “eggs.” Source