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ICE has been using an AI-powered Palantir system to summarize tips sent to its tip line since last spring, according to a newly released Homeland Security document.

Immigration agents have used Mobile Fortify to scan the faces of countless people in the US—including many citizens.

Catastrophic risks are increasing, cooperation is declining, and swift action is needed from global leaders to correct course.

Take home a sweet discount on Microsoft's first-party laptop.

People are letting the viral AI assistant formerly known as Clawdbot run their lives, regardless of the privacy concerns.

Google’s latest addition to its Chrome browser puts generative AI behind the wheel and you in the passenger seat.

Former election clerk Tina Peters is a hero to conspiracy theorists, and even received an empty “pardon” from the president. Colorado's governor has held firm against commuting her sentence—so far.

This is an essential item for all skiers and snowboarders. WIRED has tested the best helmets for all abilities and budgets.

This year’s Ryzen is still my top choice for PC games.

This mid-tier Sony comes with its highest-end processor, and that's a big deal for home theater nerds.

Every VPN says it’s the best, but only some of them are telling the truth.

Sleep is the one thing every giftee needs, and you can help them get it. These are our tried-and-tested picks for giftable sleep aids, from masks to melatonin.

When Google releases its smart glasses in the coming months, the strength of its AI-powered software will be its biggest leg up on its rivals. But will people want to be seen wearing them?

Across Europe’s largest cities, people are gathering for semi-silent, offline hangouts, in search of an experience that isn’t mediated through their smartphones.

Apple is renewing certificates for iOS versions dating back to 2013 to keep the lights on a little longer.

Researchers have documented the births of nearly two dozen North Atlantic right whale calves this season. It’s an encouraging sign for a species whose population is estimated to be below 400.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Pitt, and Industry are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on HBO Max this month.

Alexa+ has been rolling out to everyone with a Prime membership, even if you didn’t ask for it. Here’s how to change it back.

Anker knocks almost half the cost off its already budget-friendly earbuds.

At least 37 attorneys general for US states and territories are taking action against xAI after Grok generated a flood of nonconsensual sexual images of women and minors.