A Hacker Targeted High-Stakes Poker Players With Malware That Exposed Their Cards

Illicit software on the computers of some of the world’s best online poker players allowed the accused cheater to see what cards were in the victims’ hands—and trounce them at the tables. Open Original Post

I Gave My Blood to the AI Death Clock

Death Clock promises to predict when you’re going to die and help you extend your time on Earth. After a month, I felt like it was sucking the life out of me. Open Original Post

Sony's new PlayStation Pulse PS5 headset is up for pre-order today — these are the links I'd bookmark now

Our article with all the key info and the best links for the new PlayStation Pulse Wireless PS5 headset is ideal if you're considering a pre-order.\n \nOpen Original Post

Bluesky Is Blocking Links to a Major Leak of DHS Employee Records

Bluesky tells WIRED it blocked links to a leaked archive of information on 41,000 ICE, CBP, and other DHS workers because it contains people’s contact information, shared without their authorization. Open Original Post

Want a free Nintendo Switch 2? Upgrade your phone to the Google Pixel 11 Pro or Pro XL at JB Hi-Fi and it’s yours

If the Nintendo console’s recent price hike has put you off buying one, but you’re also due to replace your phone, then this deal might just be what you’re looking for.\n \nOpen Original Post

NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 29 (game #970)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.\n \nOpen Original Post

NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 29 (game #1236)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.\n \nOpen Original Post

Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 29 (game #1739)

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.\n \nOpen Original Post

Most Servers on the Planet Are Vulnerable to This Firmware Code-Execution Flaw

The critical flaw in UEFI firmware—used by most server vendors and data centers—allows attackers to execute code early in the boot process. Open Original Post

Massive Leak Exposes 41,000 Homeland Security Workers—Including Undercover ICE Agents

The leaked records include the locations of ICE and CBP facilities, workers' cellphone numbers, and the members of groups tied to wiretap programs, Palantir software, and xAI’s Grok chatbot. Open Original Post

I Put a Bunch of AI Agents in Charge of a Fantasy Soccer Team. They’re Not Better Than Humans—Yet

To experiment with AI’s predictive skills, I let Codex loose on a fantasy team. It tried to bench Erling Haaland at first, but it soon learned the error of its ways. Open Original Post

Blizzard’s comedic World of Warcraft: Forever mockumentary explores Azeroth

Blizzard has released a three-part World of Warcraft: Forever show ahead of the game’s November 4 launch.\n \nOpen Original Post