Major data breach at popular hookup app leaks data on millions of users – see if you’re safe
Cybernews found an unescured MongoDB instance belonging to Headero The database contained millions of records and PII It has since been locked down, but users should still be on their…
The EPA Wants to Roll Back Emissions Controls on Power Plants
The US Environmental Protection Agency moved to roll back emissions standards for power plants, the second-largest source of CO2 emissions in the country, on Wednesday, claiming that the American power…
Queerness Wasn’t a Consideration in ‘Andor’ Season 2’s Most Controversial Death
When the heist on Ghorman went wrong on Andor season two, it only took one bad call for tragedy to strike. In the case of rebel leader Cinta Kaz (Varadu…
My Virtual Avatar No Longer Looks Terrible in the Apple Vision Pro
Remember Apple’s Vision Pro? That’s the $3,499 mixed reality headset the company launched early in 2024 that failed to garner much public interest. Apple has steamed ahead with updates for…
The Justice Gang We’ll Meet in ‘Superman’ Is Coming Into Focus
Even casual fans know a lot about Superman already ahead of James Gunn’s upcoming film named for the character. He’s starred in plenty of films and TV shows, including some…
An Experimental New Dating Site Matches Singles Based on Their Browser Histories
Unlike most dating apps, which charge monthly or annual fees for their paid tiers, there is only a one-time payment of €9 to sign up granting users unlimited matches; a…
John L. Young, the Guy Who Created Wikileaks Before Wikileaks, Dies at 89
John L. Young, often hailed as an under-recognized hero of the digital age and co-founder of the groundbreaking transparency platform Cryptome, passed away on March 28th in New York City.…
How Waymo Handles Footage From Events Like the LA Immigration Protests
Waymo declined to answer questions from WIRED about how many cameras are inside its vehicles, exactly how long footage is retained, and whether the company has ever turned over footage…
Hasbro’s Big Marvel SDCC Exclusive Is Wildly Unexpected
Everyone knows Marvel Comics has a very, very long roster of characters and, at San Diego Comic-Con this year, it’s pushing that list to the max. Hasbro just announced an…
Solar Orbiter Captures First Clear Views of Sun’s South Pole—and It’s a Hot Mess
For more than 60 years, various spacecraft and telescopes have journeyed through space to stare at the Sun, capturing haunting images of the giant ball of hot gas at the…