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 By making Big Tech the hero in a movie about government surveillance, the dismally rated remake feels more like an ad for Amazon than anything else. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Movies, Hate Watch 

 Alien: Earth creator Noah Hawley tells WIRED he imagined the planet’s future based on his fears as a parent about the present, from dystopian capitalism to the “moral horror” of growing up. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / TV, Alien Concept 

 Gaming cheats are the bane of the video game industry—and a hot commodity. A recent study found that cheat creators are making a fortune from gamers looking to gain a quick edge. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Security News, Culture / Video Games, Playing Dirty 

 Abubakar Salim’s game Dead Take explores scandals, exploitation, and AI-fueled media manipulation. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Video Games, House of Horrors 

 In an age of wavering consensus and widening divisions, music reflects the times more than ever. One factor missing from the discussion of this year’s song of the summer? The Donald Trump of it all. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Music, Press Play 

 Discord users are already using video game characters to bypass the UK’s age-check laws. AI deepfakes could make things even more complicated. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Video Games, Fake ID 

 Facing pressure from payment processors, the indie game platform delisted many adult titles this week. Itch.io began offering free NSFW content again on Thursday as it looks for new payment options. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Video Games, Gamed 

 Nintendo announced the latest Switch 2 games Thursday, along with a new Monster Hunter expected next year. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Video Games, Leveling Up 

 A new website claims to know the Spotify listening habits of Trump officials, tech leaders—even journalists. Attorney general Pam Bondi allegedly jams out to Nelly’s “Hot in Herre.” ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Music, Record Scratch