Gallery: The Laborers Who Keep Dick Pics and Beheadings Out of Your Facebook Feed

  • Photograph of a road in Manila leading to Taskus
    Photograph: Moises Saman/Magnum
    01

    ff-contentmoderation6-f

    The road leading to The former office of TaskUs in Bacoor, a Manila Suburb.
  • Photograph of finger committing suicide
    Photograph: Moises Saman/Magnum
    02

    ff-contentmoderation-g

    A suicidal message posted by a whisper user and flagged for deletion by a TaskUs employee.
  • Photograph of people working in an office with keyboards
    Photograph: Moises Saman/Magnum
    03

    ff-contentmoderation3-g

    TaskUs contractors review content on their computers at their office in the Taguig district of Manila, on August 28, 2014.
  • Photograph of people working in an office at computers
    Photograph: Moises Saman/Magnum
    04

    ff-contentmoderation5-g

    Employees of Open Access BPO review content at the company's offices in Manila, on August 28, 2014.
  • Photograph of people working in an office
    Photograph: Moises Saman/Magnum
    05

    ff-contentmoderation4-g

    An Open Access BPO employee stares at his two computer screens as another employee takes a lunch break, on August 28, 2014. The office was undergoing renovations to accommodate an expansion.
  • Rainy photograph of the outside of an office building
    Photograph: Moises Saman/Magnum
    06

    ff-contentmoderation2-g

    Several content moderation companies have their Manila offices on Ayala Avenue, in the main business district.
Read More
The Best Ski Clothes for Staying Warm and Having Fun
From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have you covered.
Chris Haslam
The Best Apple Watch Accessories
You finally caved and bought an Apple Watch. These are our favorite bands, screen protectors, and chargers to go with your new smartwatch.
Adrienne So
The Best Automatic Litter Boxes Tested by Our Spoiled Cats
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
Molly Higgins
Give Your Back a Break With Our Favorite Office Chairs
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player
A great gamepad instantly levels up your play. These are our top picks for Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Brad Bourque
Death to Dry Skin. These Humidifiers Are Better Than Chapstick
From models for traveling to humidifiers that double as planters or air purifiers, we've tested a dozen of them.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Heart Rate Monitors Check Your Cardiac Health
These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on your pulse—and many other heart-related metrics.
Michael Sawh
The Best Kids' Bikes for Every Age and Size
The WIRED Reviews team has kids, and we tested all types of kids’ bikes. Here are our top picks.
Adrienne So
The Best Podcasts for Everyone
Get your fix of tech, true crime, pop culture, or comedy with these audio adventures. 
Simon Hill
The Best Android Phones, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best iPad to Buy (and a Few to Avoid)
We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you.
Luke Larsen
The 11 Best Electric Bikes for Every Kind of Ride
I tested the best electric bikes in every category, from commuters and mountain bikes to foldables and cruisers.
Adrienne So