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I tested Wispr Flow and various AI-powered transcription software to see whether you should bother subscribing or stick with free services.
Norse Atlantic Airways Offers Dirt-Cheap Tickets. There’s a Catch
Dozens of people have complained to the Federal Trade Commission about Norse Atlantic Airways’ tech-first customer service operation. Some said they lost thousands of dollars.
Cybercrime Crew Claims It Hacked Mike Lindell’s MyPillow
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The Painful Truth About Long Covid
There might finally be a way forward for long Covid treatment—if only you were allowed to talk about it.
‘We’re Just Getting the Crumbs Here’: Contractors Protest Layoffs at Meta’s European Headquarters
Soon-to-be-laid-off Meta contractors say they’re being treated differently than Mark Zuckerberg’s full-time employees, who stand to receive more generous severance packages.
The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar
In this excerpt from WIRED Book Club pick The Yahoo Boys, journalist Carlos Barragán traces one scammer’s journey from flop to fortune.
We Asked the ‘Future of Truth’ Author to Explain How He Used AI. It Didn’t Go Well
A book about how AI shapes perceptions of reality came under fire for using AI-generated quotes. Its problems go beyond that.
How Turkey Hacked the Hair Transplant Industry
From specialized motors to the use of machine learning algorithms, Turkey’s billion-dollar hair-transplant industry is the result of a constant process of innovation.
Amazon Is Making an AI-Animated ‘Good Advice Cupcake’ TV Show. Its Original Creator Is Furious
Loryn Brantz created The Good Advice Cupcake for BuzzFeed years ago. The company licensed the character for a new Amazon series—made with AI—without her consent.
‘Backrooms’ Takes You Deeper Inside the Internet’s Most Uncanny Horror Myth
Kane Parsons was just 16 years old when he created a viral YouTube horror series based on a 4chan meme. Now he’s ready to conquer the big screen.
Websites Can Now Spy on You Through Your Hard Drive
Thanks to the newly detailed FROST technique, telltale SSD activity can be measured in the browser using simple JavaScript.
The US Can Put People on the Moon. Why Can’t It Get Iranians Online?
Jason Rezaian spent years reporting from Iran before being imprisoned by the regime. He says internet access is key to transforming the country—if only the US government would do something about it.
Anthropic Confidentially Files for What Could Be the Largest IPO Ever
The AI giant behind Claude submitted paperwork on Monday that would take it public, just a couple of weeks after SpaceX’s splashy IPO announcement.
Streamers Like Clavicular Are Humiliating OnlyFans Girls For Clout
Sex workers appear on the livestreams of famous manosphere influencers to boost their followings—but often end up being degraded.
Norse Atlantic Airways Offers Dirt-Cheap Tickets. There’s a Catch
Dozens of people have complained to the Federal Trade Commission about Norse Atlantic Airways’ tech-first customer service operation. Some said they lost thousands of dollars.
The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar
In this excerpt from WIRED Book Club pick The Yahoo Boys, journalist Carlos Barragán traces one scammer’s journey from flop to fortune.