Nov 10, 2017 2:19 PM

Looking Back at 10 Years of the Hashtag

A special episode this week recounting the day in 2007 when hashtags arrived on Twitter.

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WIRED Roundup: Satellites Data Leak, Cybertrucks, Politicized Federal Workers

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we run through the top stories of the week, including security concerns from satellites leaking sensitive data and the experiences of undeterred Cybertruck owners.

Is a Robot Vacuum Worth It?

It’s not for everyone, but sometimes my robot vacuum is my only friend.

AI of a Thousand Faces

What happens now that AI is everywhere and in everything? WIRED can’t tell the future, but we can try to make sense of it. Behold: 17 readings from the furthest reaches of the AI age.

Welcome to Big Tech's ‘Age of Extraction’

In his new book, antitrust scholar and former White House adviser Tim Wu argues that tech giants are bleeding you dry—and lays out a plan to stop them.

Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Figured Out How to Channel Fandom

Much of the content about Mamdani online hasn’t come from his campaign or the dozens of political influencers invited to cover it. It has also come from fans.

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The Andrew Cuomo Campaign Is All in on MAGA Influencers

With the NYC mayoral race coming to a close, Andrew Cuomo is courting right-wing creators.

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The 4 Things You Need for a Tech Bubble

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, guest Brian Merchant walks us through a historical framework he used to analyze whether AI fits the classic signs of an economic bubble—and what that means for all of us.