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Apple Backs Down on Its Controversial Photo-Scanning Plans


A sustained backlash against a new system to look for child sexual abuse materials on user devices has led the company to hit pause.
We’re Giving Away One of Our Favorite TVs

We’re working with TCL and CBS Sports to give away our top WIRED-recommended TV. (Open to the US only. See rules for details.)
Windows 11 drops Oct. 5: Mark your calendars

The free upgrade becomes available to eligible Windows 10 PCs and preloaded Windows 11 PCs in just over a month, Microsoft says.
The Jedi Search for the Deadly Lourna Dee in Tempest Runner – Exclusive Clip

The High Republic // AUGUST 30, 2021 The merciless Nihil marauder is on the run in this audiobook original excerpt. StarWars.com Team The marauding Nihil have proven to be a challenge for the Jedi. But the guardians of peace and justice haven’t seen anything yet. In StarWars.com’s exclusive clip of Star Wars: The High Republic: Tempest […]
California Man Stole 620,000 iCloud Photos in Search of Nudes


Plus: The T-Mobile hacker, another big bad Microsoft bug, and more of the week’s top security news.
Explosion in Geofence Warrants Threatens Privacy Nationwide


New figures from Google show a tenfold increase in the requests from law enforcement, which target anyone who happened to be in a given location at a specified time.
Tech companies pledge to help toughen US cybersecurity in White House meeting

Apple, Google, Microsoft and others will fund new technologies and training as part of the nation’s struggle to combat cyberattacks.
How to insert space characters into the middle of a string using Replace in Word

Microsoft Word’s Replace feature is under-used because the more complex the requirement, the more complex the solution. If you’re inserting characters into the middle of a string, there is a solution.
You Should Be Using TweetDeck

Even if you wouldn’t call yourself a power user, the Twitter client’s advanced search tools and customizable interface can massively upgrade your feed.