Elon Musk’s Starlink Is Keeping Modern Slavery Compounds Online
A WIRED investigation reveals that criminals who make billions from scam compounds in Myanmar—where tens of thousands of people are enslaved—are using Starlink to get online.
Read more at Wired
-
My 'incel' attackers keep an online tally of their victims
Yahoo News - 3d -
My 'incel' attackers keep an online tally of their victims
Solo traveller Annie Makeeva fought off two attackers while hiking in Vietnam.BBC News - 3d -
FAA testing Musk's Starlink at 3 sites to fix 'reliability' issue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is testing the use of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet platform to fix connectivity issues in U.S. airspace. The agency, on Monday, stated that some ...The Hill - 1d -
Musk's Starlink in line for deal with FAA for air traffic control upgrade
The FAA is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. That could raise a possible conflict of interest, experts say.CBS News - 15h -
Elon Musk Zeroes In on the I.R.S.
The tech mogul’s cost-cutting initiative is seeking sensitive taxpayer data, drawing concerns about privacy, potential political retribution and more.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
DOGE’s USDS Purge Included the Guy Who Keeps Veterans’ Data Safe Online
The cybersecurity lead for VA.gov was fired last week. He tells WIRED that the Veterans Affairs digital hub will be more vulnerable without someone in his role.Wired - 5d -
The Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
This week, the Uncanny Valley hosts discuss the lawsuits, bidding wars, and power plays over OpenAI.Wired - 6d -
Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?
Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.The New York Times - 6d -
Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy chainsaw' gifted by Argentina
Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.BBC News - 6d
More from Wired
-
Therabody Theragun Pro Plus Review: Intense Muscle Relief
Therabody’s most advanced and latest Theragun is a beast for muscle recovery, but it might be too intense for some.Wired - 29m -
Kia Has Revealed Its Electric Camper to Rival VW's ID.Buzz
As the EV4 sedan and EV2 mini SUV round out Kia's electric offering, the brand confirms its PV5 Light Camper is inbound, and an even larger model is likely on the way.Wired - 30m -
Framework’s First Desktop Is an Xbox-Sized Mini Gaming PC
This powerful 1440p-capable gaming and workstation computer fits inside a case the size of a small game console.Wired - 1h -
7 Best Hair Dryers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED
Ready to ditch your clunky hair dryer? These top-tier models bring the heat without the damage.Wired - 1h -
DOGE’s Chaos Reaches Antarctica
Daily life at US-run Antarctic stations has already been disrupted. Scientists worry that the long-term impacts could upend not only important research but the continent’s delicate geopolitics.Wired - 2h
More in Tech
-
Therabody Theragun Pro Plus Review: Intense Muscle Relief
Therabody’s most advanced and latest Theragun is a beast for muscle recovery, but it might be too intense for some.Wired - 29m -
Kia Has Revealed Its Electric Camper to Rival VW's ID.Buzz
As the EV4 sedan and EV2 mini SUV round out Kia's electric offering, the brand confirms its PV5 Light Camper is inbound, and an even larger model is likely on the way.Wired - 30m -
Social Discovery Group launches $20M venture fund to invest in social discovery startups
Social Discovery Group said it is starting SDG Lab, a $20 million corporate venture fund that will invest in social discovery startups.VentureBeat - 31m -
Framework’s First Desktop Is an Xbox-Sized Mini Gaming PC
This powerful 1440p-capable gaming and workstation computer fits inside a case the size of a small game console.Wired - 1h -
7 Best Hair Dryers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED
Ready to ditch your clunky hair dryer? These top-tier models bring the heat without the damage.Wired - 1h