‘The Future is Not Self-Hosted’
A software developer argues against self-hosting, claiming it is an inconvenient solution that assumes isolated systems are ideal. Drew Lyton, the developer, shares his experience of building a home server…
Scammers Unleash Flood of Slick Online Gaming Sites
Summary Fraudsters are on the rampage, unleashing a torrent of slick online gaming and wagering websites, enticing users with false promises of free credits. Initially appearing legitimate, these sites eventually…
Boring Company To Build Tesla Tunnels Under Nashville
Elon Musk’s Boring Company plans to create a 10-mile underground transport loop in Nashville, connecting the airport to downtown. This project, set to launch privately in fall 2026, could transform…
Google’s AlphaEarth AI Maps Any 10-Meter Area on Earth Using Satellite Data
Google’s AlphaEarth AI Maps Any 10-Meter Area on Earth Using Satellite Data Google has rolled out AlphaEarth Foundations, a cutting-edge AI model that processes terabytes of satellite data daily to…
Voice Actors Push Back As AI Threatens Dubbing Industry
Voice actors are raising alarms over the encroachment of AI in the dubbing industry, urging for regulations to protect their jobs and artistic rights. Prominent figures, including Boris Rehlinger, advocate…
Google Tool Misused To Scrub Tech CEO’s Shady Past From Search
Summary Google’s mission to “organise the world’s information” faces scrutiny as a tech CEO, Maury Blackman, attempts to erase his controversial past from search results. An investigative report indicates that…
Peacock Feathers Can Be Lasers
Summary Peacock feathers have more than just beauty; researchers have revealed they can emit laser beams. By dyeing feathers and shining light onto them, scientists observed the feathers emitting narrow…
Australia Widens Teen Social Media Ban To YouTube, Scraps Exemption
Summary Australia has decided to expand its social media ban for teenagers to include YouTube, reversing a previous exemption for the platform. This move was prompted by reports indicating that…
Stack Overflow Data Reveals the Hidden Productivity Tax of ‘Almost Right’ AI Code
Stack Overflow Data Reveals the Hidden Productivity Tax of ‘Almost Right’ AI Code Developers are growing increasingly frustrated with AI coding tools that produce deceptively flawed solutions, according to Stack…
Join Us for WIRED’s AI Power Summit
Join Us for WIRED’s AI Power Summit On September 15, WIRED is gathering leaders from technology, politics, and media to share insights on the future of generative AI. The summit…