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In Brief 7:11 AM PDT · September 8, 2026 A hacker stole thousands of bitcoins worth about $340 million in a heist at a settlement exchange used by several cryptocurrency exchanges, representing one of the largest known thefts of crypto this year. Liquid Network, which launched in 2018 by crypto
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Most of us have lost a phone somewhere around the house. Sometimes it's hiding in the couch cushions. Other times it's buried under a pile of papers on a desk or left charging in an unexpected room. Calling it is the obvious solution, but that only
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September 8, 2026 Science AlphaGenome Atlas: A predictive map of every possible DNA letter change in the human genome AlphaGenome Atlas team How predicting the molecular impact of every possible single-letter DNA variant in the human genome will help accelerate our understanding of biology. Today, we are introducing AlphaGenome Atlas:
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All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Learn more. For a diehard fan of Donnie Darko, meeting director and screenwriter Richard Kelly is a thrill in itself. But to first
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Google DeepMind has unveiled an AI tool that its scientists claim could help unravel the mysteries of the human genome and transform our understanding of biology, accelerating scientific research and ultimately paving the way for new treatments for diseases. The platform, called AlphaGenome Atlas, contains a “predictive map of every
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Engineers at Microsoft typically enjoy a quieter summer to take vacations and spend time with family, as is common at many companies. But this year, the season has been unusually busy for Windows and security engineers, thanks to new AI models that are discovering software vulnerabilities at a rapid pace.
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SteelSeries is a household name for many gamers, but not when it comes to controllers. Instead of easing into the conversation with reasonably-priced console and PC controllers to build trust, it’s kicking down the door with the $259.99 Aeon Pro wireless controller for Xbox and PC, which starts
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Allison Johnson is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Oh, this thing? It’s just a crossbody strap. It’s a fun and youthful way to carry your
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* Sony unveils the FE 8-14mm F3.5 G lens * It's the company's first fisheye lens, covering a 180-degree field of view * It costs €1,700 (UK, US and Australia pricing TBC) Sony has unveiled its first-ever fisheye lens, the FE 8-14mm F3.5 G, which becomes
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Selecting a privileged access management solution should be straightforward: identify your requirements, compare vendors, watch the demos, run a proof of concept, then pick the winner. In practice, that process can still lead to the wrong choice. The problem is not a lack of information. PAM evaluations are often overwhelmed
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The internet speed you need depends on your situation, so it’s vital to measure it accurately. Vadym Plysiuk/Getty Images It can be difficult to choose the right home internet speed package. You don't really have to think about speed with mobile plans or figure out equivalent
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Put your email on autopilot with Anthropic's Gmail connector. Kenneth Cheung/Getty Images Imagine having an assistant that reads, drafts and sends emails without you even having to lift a finger. That's exactly what Claude can do once you connect it to your Gmail account. Thankfully,
