Porn ID Laws: Your State or Country May Soon Require Age Verification
An increasing number of states are passing age-verification laws. It’s not clear how they’ll work….
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Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 (2023): How to Download, New Features, Supported Devices
The latest versions for iPhones and iPads are now available, complete with a revamped lock screen, Freeform, and Apple Pay Later….
To Fight Coastal Erosion, Design a Bespoke Artificial Reef
Reefy, a startup in the Netherlands, makes modular reefs that double as living breakwaters for coastal areas suffering the effects of the climate crisis….
They Posted Porn on Twitter. German Authorities Called the Cops
Regulators are using an AI system to scan websites and messaging apps to find pornography. Creators face fines and potential prison sentences….
It’s Never Been Easier to Make an Adventure Game
New tools like Adventure Game Studio are responsible for a thriving indie scene for the genre….
The 38 Best Movies on Netflix This Week
From Cargo to Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, here are our picks for the best streaming titles to feast your eyes on….
The TikTok Hearing Revealed That Congress Is the Problem
The interrogation of CEO Shou Zi Chew highlighted US lawmakers’ own failure to pass privacy legislation….
Bug in Google Markup, Windows Photo-Cropping Tools Exposes Removed Image Data
Image-editing tools from Google and Microsoft contain the “aCropalypse” bug, which can reveal information users intentionally removed….
How You Can Tell the AI Images of Trump’s Arrest Are Deepfakes
Doctored images of the former US president went viral on Twitter. These are the telltale signs that they aren’t what they seem….
Senators Warn the Next US Bank Run Could Be Rigged
Lawmakers call for an investigation into the SVB collapse, fearing hostile foreign governments will use social media to manipulate markets….
8 Best Phones With a 3.5-mm Headphone Jack (2023): Rugged, Cheap, Luxe
Headphone jacks might be endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play….
Qualcomm Is Poised to Dominate EVs Before Apple Gets a Chance
Its digital chassis is an internet-connected platform for the whole car, and the tech giant has General Motors, Jeep, Mercedes, and many more on board….
The 43 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
From You to Wednesday, these are our picks for the best streaming titles to binge this week….
The 7 Best Mirrorless Cameras (2023): Full-Frame, APS-C, and More
Want the image quality of a DSLR without the bulk? These WIRED picks do more with less….
This Is the New Leader of Russia’s Infamous Sandworm Hacking Unit
Evgenii Serebriakov now runs the most aggressive hacking team of Russia’s GRU military spy agency. To Western intelligence, he’s a familiar face….
13 Best Office Chairs (2023): Budget, Luxe, Cushions, Casters, and Mats
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats….