Category: Tech
August 11, 2025
Tech
What Does Palantir Actually Do?
In response to a detailed request for comment from WIRED, Palantir spokesperson Lisa Gordon said in a statement that the…
August 11, 2025
Tech
The Black Market for Fake Science Is Growing Faster Than Legitimate Research, Study Warns
A new study by researchers at Northwestern University has set off alarm bells about the future of academic research, warning…
August 11, 2025
Tech
AOL is finally shutting down dial-up
As a septuagenarian, my father’s story was typical of long-time AOL dial-up subscribers. His subscription was a security blanket. He…
August 11, 2025
Tech
Nigerian profitable food delivery Chowdeck lands $9M from Novastar, Y Combinator
Chowdeck, a Lagos-based food delivery startup that has stayed profitable in a notoriously tough and low-margin market, has raised $9…
August 11, 2025
Tech
AOL Dial-Up Service to Officially End on September 30, 2025
A sound once synonymous with the internet—a screeching, crunching melody of beeps and static—will soon fade into silence. AOL, the…
August 11, 2025
Tech
Heretic and Hexen Return with Modern Flair, Including Online Multiplayer
In 1994, Heretic broke new ground in the first-person shooter genre, combining fast-paced action with dark fantasy and light RPG…
August 11, 2025
Tech
Security flaws in a carmaker’s web portal let one hacker remotely unlock cars from anywhere
A security researcher said flaws in a carmaker’s online dealership portal exposed the private information and vehicle data of its…
August 11, 2025
Tech
Why investors just bet $85M on this Indian company’s generic drug strategy
With over 400 million chronic patients, India is one of the world’s largest medicine markets. But while most e-pharmacies chase…
August 10, 2025
Tech
Why the Eufy L60 Robot Vacuum Is Your Summer Cleaning Hero, Especially for $279.94
It is now the dog days of summer and the last thing you want to do is push a vacuum…
August 10, 2025
Tech
Security flaw in WinRAR allows malware to install at Windows startup
Once a malicious file is placed in these folders, it can install malware or open a hidden backdoor without any…