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Apple launches Lockdown Mode to block spyware attacks on at-risk users
"The global spyware trade targets human rights defenders, journalists, and dissidents, and facilitates violence, reinforces authoritarianism, and supports political repression," said Lori McGlinchey, director, technology and society at…
Apple’s Lockdown Mode Aims to Counter Spyware Threats
The surveillance-for-hire Industry has emerged in recent years as a very real threat to activists, dissidents, journalists, and human rights defenders around the world, as vendors offer increasingly invasive and effective spyware to…
Should I delete my period app? Your post-Roe privacy questions, answered.
Tech companies are scrambling to adjust their data privacy practices in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and subsequent criminalizing of abortion in several states, as the larger public realizes that…
14 Best Early Prime Day Deals on Google Hardware: Nest Doorbell, Nest Cam, Pixel Stand
Amazon Prime Day officially starts on July 12 and runs until the 13th, but early deals are already rolling in across the retailer and its competitors. For example, several Google products are on sale at Amazon and retailers like Target,…
4 Companies Making Healthcare More Accessible
Getting and staying healthy shouldn’t be difficult, particularly at a time when we know so much about medicine. And yet far too many Americans struggle to get the healthcare they deserve. Of course, there isn’t one singular reason…
The Large Hadron Collider has helped scientists to discover three never-before-seen particles
What’s the news?: Deep learning is behind machine learning’s most high-profile successes. But this incredible performance comes at a cost: training deep-learning models requires huge amounts of energy. Now, new research shows how…
Our 12 Favorite Paper Planners (2022): Planners, Pens, Stickers, and 1 Digital Tool
Buying a new planner gives an endorphin rush like no other, whether it's for a new school semester, work year, or just a much needed fresh start. A good one should help you stay on track without overwhelming you.Here at WIRED, our Gear…
Inside the Universe Machine: The Webb Space Telescope’s Trailblazing Optics
“Build something that will absolutely, positively work.” This was the mandate from NASA for designing and building the James Webb Space Telescope—at 6.5 meters wide the largest space telescope in history. Last December, JWST launched…
Cirotta stops hacking and data privacy invasions by putting security in a phone case
We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
Cirotta aims to stop phone hacking…
iHealth’s Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Hit Its Lowest Price Ever on Amazon
At-home Covid tests have become a first-aid kit essential. But stocking up on them isn’t cheap. If your supply is dwindling, there’s good news: iHealth’s FDA-approved Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test is currently on sale at Amazon for $12 ($6…