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Netflix’s Password-Sharing Crackdown Is Working—for Now
A tough campaign to squash password-sharing appears to be working, according to Netflix’s latest earnings report.
A tough campaign to squash password-sharing appears to be working, according to Netflix’s latest earnings report.
A Chatbot Encouraged Him to Kill the Queen. It’s Just the Beginning
Companies are designing AI to appear increasingly human. That can mislead users—or worse.
Companies are designing AI to appear increasingly human. That can mislead users—or worse.
‘Someone Is Using Photos of Me to Talk to Men’
When disturbing online profiles appeared in her name, Melissa Trixie Watt was sure she knew who was behind the harassment. But she had to fight to get help from the police—and prove it in court.
When disturbing online profiles appeared in her name, Melissa Trixie Watt was sure she knew who was behind the harassment. But she had to fight to get help from the police—and prove it in court.
‘Starfield’ Dev Bethesda Just Lost One of Its Most Important Executives
After 24 years with the company and the launch of Starfield, Peter Hines, Bethesda’s head of publishing, is leaving.
After 24 years with the company and the launch of Starfield, Peter Hines, Bethesda’s head of publishing, is leaving.
None of Your Photos Are Real
Tools like Google’s Pixel 8 AI photo editor are ushering in a deepening distrust of everything we see. Welcome to our new counterfeit reality.
Tools like Google’s Pixel 8 AI photo editor are ushering in a deepening distrust of everything we see. Welcome to our new counterfeit reality.
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal Changes the Game
UK regulators have cleared the way for Microsoft to complete its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, one of the biggest such deals in decades.
UK regulators have cleared the way for Microsoft to complete its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, one of the biggest such deals in decades.
‘Dear David’ Is the Final Gasp of a Dying Internet
Dear David, the 2023 film adaptation of a 2017 viral Twitter thread by a BuzzFeed cartoonist, must be seen to be believed. Or not.
Dear David, the 2023 film adaptation of a 2017 viral Twitter thread by a BuzzFeed cartoonist, must be seen to be believed. Or not.
Here’s What Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’ Overhaul Means for Streaming
Marvel is taking its Daredevil reboot in a whole new direction. The show’s evolution says a lot about the future of television.
Marvel is taking its Daredevil reboot in a whole new direction. The show’s evolution says a lot about the future of television.
A New Tool Helps Artists Thwart AI—With a Middle Finger
Kudurru, the new tool from the creator of Have I Been Trained?, can help artists block web scrapers and even “poison” the scraping by sending back the wrong image.
Kudurru, the new tool from the creator of Have I Been Trained?, can help artists block web scrapers and even “poison” the scraping by sending back the wrong image.
My Kid Wants to Be an Influencer. Is That Bad?
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist advises a parent who’s freaking out about their 6-year-old’s ambitions to make a life online.
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist advises a parent who’s freaking out about their 6-year-old’s ambitions to make a life online.