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Executive Director of Video @WIRED

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I Escaped Chinese Mafia Crypto Slavery | Hacklab | WIRED
I Escaped Chinese Mafia Crypto Slavery | Hacklab | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

He was trapped in a crypto scam compound in the
Golden Triangle.

From the inside, he secretly reached out to WIRED's @agreenberg.bsky.social, smuggling out internal documents and videos.

4,200 pages of screenshots show a brutal glimpse into how these slave compounds operate.

Watch the story here

02.02.2026 16:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 93 ๐Ÿ” 30 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

huh, wonder why

18.11.2025 22:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Historian Answers Revolution Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
Historian Answers Revolution Questions | Tech Support | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

New video: We asked leading historian and author, Jack Goldstone, the internet's most burning questions about revolutions- why they start, how they end, and what they mean for us today.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Kiv...

18.11.2025 21:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 40 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Why Conspiracy Theories Took Hold When Charlie Kirk Died | WIRED
Why Conspiracy Theories Took Hold When Charlie Kirk Died | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

NEW:

DisinfoNation, a new YouTube series presented by....me

Episode one, which discusses how conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirks' assassination emerged, evolved and persisted, features the amazing @bostonjoan.bsky.social and @ninajankowicz.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_DC...

29.10.2025 17:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 86 ๐Ÿ” 21 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Incredibly, the Justice Department today charged a group of alleged Cosa Nostra mobsters with using a version of the exact card shuffler hacking technique we demonstrated in the video below to rig poker games with an NBA player and coach, stealing millions. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

23.10.2025 19:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 134 ๐Ÿ” 32 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Where ICE Has Taken The Most People | On The Grid | WIRED
Where ICE Has Taken The Most People | On The Grid | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

ICE has deported over 100,000 people since January, double the rate of the Biden administration in 2024.

In this video @telliotter.bsky.social reports on where exactly the arrests are happening, where people are being detained, and where theyโ€™re being deported to.

youtu.be/uD9ETC80HDA?...

09.10.2025 19:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 72 ๐Ÿ” 46 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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The tech industryโ€™s embrace of President Trump has left many of us asking the same question: What the hell happened to Silicon Valley? On Sept. 23 at 11 AM, our WIRED experts get into it. wrd.cm/4mslR0k

Have questions? Drop them below ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ

22.09.2025 16:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 100 ๐Ÿ” 24 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Immigration Lawyer Answers Immigration Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
Immigration Lawyer Answers Immigration Questions | Tech Support | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

We asked leading Immigration Lawyer and Law Professor, @ckuck.bsky.social, the internet's questions about Immigration Law in America - How it works and what's been going on this year.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKh9...

16.09.2025 17:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
We Digitally Cracked A High Security Safe | Hacklab | WIRED
We Digitally Cracked A High Security Safe | Hacklab | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

No drills or cutting tools, just a small handheld device can be used to open this lock, used on 8 popular brands of high security electronic safes found in homes and businesses across America.

In this episode of Hacklab, @agreenberg.bsky.social investigates this vulnerability.

11.09.2025 17:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How ICE's Explosive Growth Threatens Every American | Incognito Mode | WIRED
How ICE's Explosive Growth Threatens Every American | Incognito Mode | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

Today on Incognito Mode, @couts.bsky.social reveals how ICE's surveillance tactics reach beyond immigrants- impacting American citizens and people with no criminal record.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QUG...

28.08.2025 17:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 87 ๐Ÿ” 36 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
Senior Writer, Investigations WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanityโ€™s biggest challenges, from climate change t...

๐ŸšจJournalism job alert๐Ÿšจ

We're hiring an investigative reporter to join my team at @wired.com. We're looking for someone who has both traditional and non-traditional reporting skills (coding/data work/OSINT, etc). Fit the bill? Come work with me! condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CondeCareers...

20.08.2025 14:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 510 ๐Ÿ” 337 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13 ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
Nuclear Historian Answers Nuclear Science Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
Nuclear Historian Answers Nuclear Science Questions | Tech Support | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

We brought in Alex Wellerstein, historian and creator of the site NUKEMAP nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/ to answer common questions from the internet about the history of Nuclear weapons.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJTA...

12.08.2025 16:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 36 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

No. We are not.

31.07.2025 19:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How Governments Spy On Protestersโ€”And How To Avoid It

We uncovered the surveillance tech the government uses to track protestors, and shared how to protect your privacy if you find yourself at a protest.

31.07.2025 02:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 75 ๐Ÿ” 36 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Why Gutting USAID Will Hurt America

We investigated why dismantling USAID could have major consequences, not just abroad, but for Americans too.

31.07.2025 02:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 58 ๐Ÿ” 14 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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History Professor Answers Dictator Questions

We asked leading historian and Author of the book Strongmen, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, the internetโ€™s biggest questions about dictators and what makes them tick.

31.07.2025 02:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 58 ๐Ÿ” 22 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Demis Hassabis On The Future of Work in the Age of AI

We sat down with Demis Hassabis to talk AI, AGI, and what his vision of the future looks like.

31.07.2025 02:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I 3D-Printed Luigi Mangioneโ€™s โ€˜Ghost Gunโ€™

We built an untraceable ghost gun with a 3D printer to show how easy itโ€™s become, and why it matters.

31.07.2025 02:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 69 ๐Ÿ” 15 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
WIRED - The Latest in Technology, Science, Culture and Business | WIRED Unlock a world of benefits, only for WIRED subscribers. | Best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore - plus gear reviews, podcasts, and more

From building an untraceable 3D-printed ghost gun to revealing how governments track protestors, WIRED video has been tackling the stories on everyone's minds. As WIREDโ€™s Executive Director of Video, here are 5 videos Iโ€™m especially proud ofโ†“

Click the link for more of what's coming to subscribers:

31.07.2025 02:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 45 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How Governments Spy On Protestorsโ€”And How To Avoid It | Incognito Mode | WIRED
How Governments Spy On Protestorsโ€”And How To Avoid It | Incognito Mode | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

@couts.bsky.social and @lhn.bsky.social revealed the surveillance tech used by the government to track protestors, and shared how to protect your privacy if you find yourself at a protest.

31.07.2025 02:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Why Gutting USAID Will Hurt America | On The Grid | WIRED
Why Gutting USAID Will Hurt America | On The Grid | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

@knibbs.bsky.social investigated why dismantling USAID could have major consequences, not just abroad, but for Americans too.

31.07.2025 02:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
History Professor Answers Dictator Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
History Professor Answers Dictator Questions | Tech Support | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

We asked leading historian and Author of the book Strongmen, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, the internetโ€™s biggest questions about dictators and what makes them tick.

31.07.2025 02:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Demis Hassabis On The Future of Work in the Age of AI
Demis Hassabis On The Future of Work in the Age of AI YouTube video by WIRED

@stevenlevy.bsky.social sat down with Demis Hassabis to talk AI, AGI, and his vision of the future.

31.07.2025 02:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
I 3D-Printed Luigi Mangioneโ€™s โ€˜Ghost Gunโ€™ | WIRED
I 3D-Printed Luigi Mangioneโ€™s โ€˜Ghost Gunโ€™ | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

We built an untraceable ghost gun with a 3D printer to show how easy itโ€™s become, and why it matters.

31.07.2025 02:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How Governments Spy On Protestorsโ€”And How To Avoid It | Incognito Mode | WIRED
How Governments Spy On Protestorsโ€”And How To Avoid It | Incognito Mode | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

Here's a helpful guide on how to protect your identity and stay safe at protests, hosted by WIRED's @couts.bsky.social and @lhn.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL34...

16.04.2025 16:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 245 ๐Ÿ” 126 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7 ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
I 3D-Printed Luigi Mangioneโ€™s โ€˜Ghost Gunโ€™ | WIRED
I 3D-Printed Luigi Mangioneโ€™s โ€˜Ghost Gunโ€™ | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

We met with 3D gun printing experts and gun safety advocates- then printed, built, and fired the same ghost gun found on Luigi Mangione at the time of his arrest to understand the state of 3D printed firearms today.

Read @agreenberg.bsky.social's full story here: www.wired.com/story/luigi-...

19.05.2025 17:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 62 ๐Ÿ” 15 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
6 Arms, 3 Thumbs: I Tested The Future of Robotic Limbs | Superhuman | WIRED
6 Arms, 3 Thumbs: I Tested The Future of Robotic Limbs | Superhuman | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

Here's a glimpse into the world of extra limbs and how they could reshape the future.

09.05.2025 16:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 41 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10 ๐Ÿ“Œ 13
Yuval Noah Harari On the Future of Humanity, AI, and Information | The Big Interview | WIRED
Yuval Noah Harari On the Future of Humanity, AI, and Information | The Big Interview | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

"In a completely free market of information, truth will be flooded, overwhelmed, by enormous amounts of fictions and fantasies."

WIRED Japan's Head of Editorial Content Michiaki Matsushima sat down with author/historian Yuval Noah Harari to discuss his new book Nexus and the future of AI.

05.05.2025 14:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 93 ๐Ÿ” 18 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
I Tested A Speedsuit That Makes Anyone Run Faster | WIRED
I Tested A Speedsuit That Makes Anyone Run Faster | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

NEW SHOW: "SUPERHUMAN" with WIRED Features Editor, and author of the book "The Athletic Brain," Amit Katwala, finds the cutting-edge technology that pushes the limits of what's humanly possible.

In this first episode, Amit tries out an exosuit that athletes can use to train their running form.

17.04.2025 16:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 29 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How Governments Spy On Protestorsโ€”And How To Avoid It | Incognito Mode | WIRED
How Governments Spy On Protestorsโ€”And How To Avoid It | Incognito Mode | WIRED YouTube video by WIRED

Here's a helpful guide on how to protect your identity and stay safe at protests, hosted by WIRED's @couts.bsky.social and @lhn.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL34...

16.04.2025 16:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 245 ๐Ÿ” 126 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7 ๐Ÿ“Œ 6