WIRED Ghost Stories: 5 Hauntings from the Other Side of Technology

WIRED's 'Ghost Stories' explores five eerie encounters where technology and the supernatural intersect. The collection features a haunted Amazon Echo that speaks without prompting, a cursed video game that seems to know too much, a possessed smart home system locking owners out, a ghost in the machine of an AI chatbot, and a digital ouija board app with unsettling responses. These stories tap into our deep-seated fears about the devices we invite into our homes, blurring the line between glitch and ghost. As our lives become more connected, the potential for tech to feel haunted grows. WIRED's reporting raises questions about privacy, security, and the unknown capabilities of our gadgets. The series is a timely reminder that the more we rely on technology, the more vulnerable we are to its mysteries. For anyone who has ever felt their devices were watching them, these tales will resonate. The future of haunting may be digital, and it is already here.