Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Really Works

A hacker collective pulled down a Flock camera and dumped its data. The files included thousands of videos and logs showing that the device captured 1.6 million images of 50,000 vehicles in 21 days.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Review: For Camera Fiends

Fun camera features help make these candy bar iPhones stand out from the dazzle of the folding iPhone Duo.

The Census Bureau Is Overrun With Staffers From a MAGA Think Tank

The US Census is home to vast troves of sensitive data on nearly every person living in the country, which is used for apportioning and drawing congressional districts as well as allocating federal funding based on population sizes.

Those Viral Bodega Peptides Aren’t Actually Peptides

WIRED tested samples of four types of peptides. The results show how lightly regulated the industry is, even as popularity surges.

‘I Felt Super Violated’: Men Wearing Meta Glasses on Dates Is an Instant Red Flag

As anxieties over surveillance tech grow, unsuspecting singles are sharing stories of being covertly filmed on dates by Meta smart glasses.

Why the Postpandemic Tech Bust Sent Billionaires to Trump

Following mass layoffs in 2022 and 2023, many tech workers turned against their employers. When liberal politicians also rallied against Silicon Valley, their backers turned to Donald Trump.

Roborock Qrevo 2 Review (2026): A New Budget Vacuum King?

Roborock’s more affordable vacuum did well on corners and navigating my home, but thresholds and small objects remain a challenge. Still, it’s a good vacuum for the price, especially when it’s on sale.

Sexually Explicit Deepfake Sites Target 100-Plus Politicians in Europe

An analysis of 160 deepfake websites reveals politicians in 22 countries appear on them. Nearly all of them are women.

The Best Soundbars (2026): Sonos, LG, TCL, Bose, and More

I tested soundbars of all shapes and sizes—these are the best for clear dialogue, booming bass, and realistic surround sound.

AI Leaders Are Calling for a Slowdown. Trump’s Team Says It’s on Them

Sam Altman and Elon Musk this weekend backed a call for restraint, after Dario Amodei called on Washington to slow AI development. Donald Trump, meanwhile, wants the US to maintain its lead over China.