DHS Wants a Fleet of AI-Powered Surveillance Trucks

US border patrol is asking companies to submit plans to turn standard 4×4 trucks into AI-powered watchtowers—combining radar, cameras, and autonomous tracking to extend surveillance on demand.

Trump’s Investment in Intel Is Paying Off

The chipmaker reported higher-than-expected revenue on Thursday, and its stock price has risen more than 90 percent since August.

How Hacked Card Shufflers Allegedly Enabled a Mob-Fueled Poker Scam That Rocked the NBA

WIRED recently demonstrated how to cheat at poker by hacking the Deckmate 2 card shufflers used in casinos. The mob was allegedly using the same trick to fleece victims for millions.

The ‘Surge’ of Troops May Not Come to San Francisco, but the City Is Ready Anyway

San Francisco is preparing for federal law enforcement’s invasion of the Bay Area, whether it happens or not.

No, ICE (Probably) Didn’t Buy Guided Missile Warheads

A federal contracting database lists an ICE payment for $61,218 with the payment code for “guided missile warheads and explosive components.” But it appears ICE simply entered the wrong code.

Tinder Launches Mandatory Facial Verification to Weed Out Bots and Scammers

Face Check will scan new members’ faces to ensure they don’t match existing profiles. The move comes as romance scams continue to proliferate, with billions lost over the last decade.

Elon Musk Wants ‘Strong Influence’ Over the ‘Robot Army’ He’s Building

In a Tesla earnings call Wednesday, the world’s richest man pondered the future of his company’s Optimus robots—and his control over them.

This Smart Warming Mug Is Marked Down by $60

Keep your favorite liquids warm for hours with the discounted Ember Travel Mug 2+.

Samsung’s Galaxy XR Mixed Reality Headset Is Here: Price, Release Date, Features

This Android XR-powered headset comes with Google’s Gemini assistant and once again asks you to step into virtual waters.

Melania Trump Used as ‘Window-Dressing’ in Elaborate Memecoin Fraud, Legal Filing Claims

The first lady of the United States became a pawn in an intricate memecoin scam that resulted in millions of dollars in losses, crypto investors have alleged.