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Guillermo del Toro Hopes He’s Dead Before AI Art Goes Mainstream

The Frankenstein director tells WIRED the real Victor Frankensteins are tyrannical politicians and Silicon Valley tech bros.

Elon Musk Really Doesn’t Get ‘The Lord of the Rings’

Musk has recently used Tolkien references to push anti-immigration messaging, as has the Department of Homeland security. They've got it all backwards.

How to Hack a Poker Game

Security

This week on Uncanny Valley, we break down how one of the most common card shufflers could be altered to cheat, and why that matters—even for those who don’t frequent the poker table.

European governments opt for open source alternatives to Big Tech encrypted communications

Internet, Technology

European governments are rolling out decentralised secure messaging and collaboration services as they seek to reduce their reliance on Big Tech companies

Cyber agencies co-sign Exchange Server security guide

Computing

US and allied cyber agencies team up to try to nudge users to pay more attention to securing Microsoft Exchange Server

Ransomware resilience: It’s time to be ‘more Bruce Lee’

Computing

The growing threat of ransomware attacks requires cyber to evolve from a defensive posture to being increasingly proactive. Building threat intel can enable this, helping better predict, prioritise and prevent ransomware attacks.

OpenUK works with UKRI on open source guidance for public sector

Computing

Collaboration aims to boost awareness of open source initiatives, community development and the procurement process

WIRED Roundup: AI Psychosis, Missing FTC Files, and Google Bedbugs

Business

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we run through the top stories of the week and look closely at people’s complaints to the FTC alleging that ChatGPT led them or loved ones into AI psychosis.

The 35 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now (November 2025)

Weapons, Hereditary, and Sorry, Baby are just a few of the movies you should be watching on HBO Max this month.

ICE Wants to Build a Shadow Deportation Network in Texas

Security

A new ICE proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.

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