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18 February 2026 Vol 19
US sanctions fraud network used by North Korean ‘remote IT workers’ to seek jobs and steal money

US sanctions fraud network used by North Korean ‘remote IT workers’ to seek jobs and steal money

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned an international fraud network used by North Korea to infiltrate U.S. companies with hackers posing…
Plaud launches a new AI hardware notetaker, the $179 Note Pro

Plaud launches a new AI hardware notetaker, the $179 Note Pro

Hardware company Plaud.ai has released its new physical notetaker, the Plaud AI Pro, on Wednesday. The notetaker, priced at $179,…
Hyundai is working with a startup on plant-based leather that smells like the real thing

Hyundai is working with a startup on plant-based leather that smells like the real thing

Confession time: My household owns two cars, one with leather and one with “leather.” The former feels amazing, the latter…
The Era of AI-Generated Ransomware Has Arrived

The Era of AI-Generated Ransomware Has Arrived

While such activity so far does not appear to be the norm across the ransomware ecosystem, the findings represent a…
How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth—Veterinarians Weigh In (2025)

How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth—Veterinarians Weigh In (2025)

As the pet tech writer here at WIRED, I know just how far we’ve come as a pet-obsessed society. From…
NASA’s Largest Satellite Antenna Ever Has Just Unfurled in Space

NASA’s Largest Satellite Antenna Ever Has Just Unfurled in Space

A Flower-like satellite has “bloomed” in outer space, unfolding to reveal the largest radar antenna reflector ever put into orbit.…
Worried About Losing Your Job? Pack a Digital Go Bag

Worried About Losing Your Job? Pack a Digital Go Bag

Getting fired by email or by being locked out of your work laptop is not normal. And yet it’s happening…
A Dark Money Group Is Secretly Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers

A Dark Money Group Is Secretly Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers

“I’ve spent most of my career researching right-wing media and sounding the alarms about the collapse of our old information…
London targets noisy commuters with headphone campaign

London targets noisy commuters with headphone campaign

After bringing 4G and 5G connectivity to the Underground, London’s public transport authority has started scolding noisy passengers who subject…
BYD’s Yangwang U9 Track Edition Shatters Speed Records, Hits 293MPH

BYD’s Yangwang U9 Track Edition Shatters Speed Records, Hits 293MPH

A sleek red Yangwang U9 Track Edition ripped across the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany on August 8,…