Unpicking How to Measure the Complexity of Knots 08. November 2025 (12:30) Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.(Wired)
Why Are We All Still Carrying Around Car Keys? 08. November 2025 (11:00) Ford wants you to stash it in your belt buckle, but there’s absolutely no need to be lugging around a bulky fob. Trouble is, phone-as-a-key tech could be superseded before it even gets going.(Wired)
The Government Shutdown Is a Ticking Cybersecurity Time Bomb 07. November 2025 (23:34) Many critical systems are still being maintained, and the cloud provides some security cover. But experts say that any lapses in protections like patching and monitoring could expose government systems.(Wired)
Welcome to Big Tech's ‘Age of Extraction’ 07. November 2025 (20:04) 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.(Wired)