How the Signal knockoff app TeleMessage got hacked in 20 minutes

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05.18.25

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How the Signal Knockoff App TeleMessage Got Hacked in 20 Minutes

BY MICAH LEE | 4-MINUTE READ

The company behind the Signal clone used by at least one Trump administration official was breached earlier this month. The hacker says they got in thanks to a basic misconfiguration.

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How to Reduce the Battery Drain Caused by Your Web Browser

BY DAVID NIELD | 3-MINUTE READ

Your browser can suck up a lot of battery life if you’re not careful. Tweak those settings to surf on your laptop longer.

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EA Tried to Stop an ‘Anti-DEI Mod’ for The Sims 4—but More Keep Surfacing

BY ALANA YZOLA | 3-MINUTE READ

The download automatically changed Black NPCs to white, trans NPCs to cis-gendered, and gay NPCs to straight. And it's just the beginning.

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Fortnite Players Are Already Making AI Darth Vader Swear

BY MEGAN FAROKHMANESH | 3-MINUTE READ

Others have found more subtle ways to fool the AI into giving problematic responses.

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How to Use Apple Maps on the Web

BY DAVID NIELD | 3-MINUTE READ

Apple’s mapping platform is no longer exclusively for Apple devices. A pared-down version runs in your browser; here’s how to use it.

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The Surface Pro 12 Is Not Nearly as Great as It Could Have Been

BY LUKE LARSEN | 4-MINUTE READ

As gorgeous as it is, Microsoft’s latest 2-in-1 Windows tablet is held back by baffling pricing decisions.

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The 44 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now

BY MATT KAMEN AND WIRED STAFF | 22-MINUTE READ

The Eternaut, The Four Seasons, and Black Mirror are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

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What the Polestar 4 Lacks in Rear Windows It Makes Up in Personality

BY JASON BARLOW | 4-MINUTE READ

An unusual solution to increase cabin headroom has resulted in a singular EV design, but is it solving a problem no one needed fixing?

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Are Meal Kits Cheaper than Groceries in 2025? We Break It Down

BY MATTHEW KORFHAGE | 8-MINUTE READ

I spent a week recreating recipes from HelloFresh and Blue Apron in the supermarket. The numbers don’t tell the whole story.

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