METABLOKS / TECH

WIRED

Activists Are Using ‘Fortnite’ to Fight Back Against ICE

Players are role-playing ICE raids in Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto to prepare for real-world situations.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Activists Are Using ‘Fortnite’ to Fight Back Against ICE

WIRED

Pranksters Recreated a Working Version of Jeffrey Epstein’s Gmail Inbox

Using Jmail, you can read thousands of Jeffrey Epstein’s emails in a familiar format. Use the star function to highlight notable finds.

5 hours ago

WIRED

Pranksters Recreated a Working Version of Jeffrey Epstein’s Gmail Inbox

WIRED

Kids in China Are Using Bots and Engagement Hacks to Look More Popular on Their Smartwatches

In China, parents are buying smartwatches for children as young as 5, connecting them to a digital world that blends socializing with fierce competition.

7 hours ago

WIRED

Kids in China Are Using Bots and Engagement Hacks to Look More Popular on Their Smartwatches

WIRED

Senators Want Extremism Researchers to Surrender Documents Linked to Right-Wing Grudges

The Senate homeland security committee's chair has asked researchers to turn over troves of documents related to the January 6 attack, vaccines, and more, according to a letter reviewed by WIRED.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Senators Want Extremism Researchers to Surrender Documents Linked to Right-Wing Grudges

WIRED

Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

WIRED

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay+ Review: A Camera and Printer in One

Fujifilm's latest Instax instant camera and printer hybrid gets a dedicated selfie lens and some fun new printing options.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay+ Review: A Camera and Printer in One

TechCrunch

Bret Taylor's Sierra reaches $100M ARR in under two years

The startup’s rapid growth suggests that enerprises are embracing AI agents.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Bret Taylor's Sierra reaches $100M ARR in under two years

TechCrunch

The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you can buy right now

We compiled all the hottest AI wearables currently available, including Bee, Friend, Plaud, and more.

5 hours ago

TechCrunch

The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you can buy right now

TechCrunch

CrowdStrike fires 'suspicious insider' who passed information to hackers

Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike denied it had been hacked following claims from a hacker group, which leaked screenshots from inside CrowdStrike's network.

6 hours ago

TechCrunch

CrowdStrike fires 'suspicious insider' who passed information to hackers

TechCrunch

X begins rolling out the 'About this account' feature to users' profiles

The feature will show where users are based, how they're connected to X, and how many times they've changed their username.

7 hours ago

TechCrunch

X begins rolling out the 'About this account' feature to users' profiles

TechCrunch

Impersonators are (still) targeting companies with fake TechCrunch outreach

Fraudsters are impersonating TechCrunch reporters and event leads, and reaching out to companies. Here's what we're doing about it, and what you can look out for.

8 hours ago

TechCrunch

Impersonators are (still) targeting companies with fake TechCrunch outreach

TechCrunch

Australia adds Twitch to teen social media ban, Pinterest exempted

Australia’s internet watchdog has added Twitch to the list of social media sites banned under its Social Media Minimum Age rules, effective December 10.

12 hours ago

TechCrunch

Australia adds Twitch to teen social media ban, Pinterest exempted

The Verge

Engadget

X's handle marketplace is open and there are some... interesting names if you're willing to pay

1 hour ago

Engadget

X's handle marketplace is open and there are some... interesting names if you're willing to pay

Engadget

Meta is bringing usernames to Facebook Groups

2 hours ago

Engadget

Meta is bringing usernames to Facebook Groups

Engadget

Hytale will only cost $20 because it isn't good yet, its developer says

3 hours ago

Engadget

Hytale will only cost $20 because it isn't good yet, its developer says

Engadget

You can now search the Epstein emails in a simulated Gmail tab

4 hours ago

Engadget

You can now search the Epstein emails in a simulated Gmail tab

Engadget

Australia is adding Twitch to its social media ban for children

5 hours ago

Engadget

Australia is adding Twitch to its social media ban for children

Engadget

Ubisoft made a prototype game with voice-controlled AI teammates

5 hours ago

Engadget

Ubisoft made a prototype game with voice-controlled AI teammates

FastCompany

Ars Technica

Oops. Cryptographers cancel election results after losing decryption key.

Voting system required three keys. One of them has been "irretrievably lost."

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

Oops. Cryptographers cancel election results after losing decryption key.

Ars Technica

Why you don’t want to get tuberculosis on your penis

While tuberculosis can attack anywhere, it's extremely rare on the penis.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Why you don’t want to get tuberculosis on your penis

Ars Technica

Science-centric streaming service Curiosity Stream is an AI-licensing firm now

Curiosity Stream's owner has more content for AI companies than it does for subscribers.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Science-centric streaming service Curiosity Stream is an AI-licensing firm now

Ars Technica

Return to the year 2000 with classic multiplayer DOS games in your browser

There are fan-made browser versions of Red Alert, Unreal Tournament, and more.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Return to the year 2000 with classic multiplayer DOS games in your browser

Ars Technica

How to know if your Asus router is one of thousands hacked by China-state hackers

So far, the hackers are laying low, likely for later use.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

How to know if your Asus router is one of thousands hacked by China-state hackers

Ars Technica

Google tells employees it must double capacity every 6 months to meet AI demand

Google's AI infrastructure chief tells staff it needs thousandfold capacity increase in 5 years.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

Google tells employees it must double capacity every 6 months to meet AI demand