Minimalist News

Meta is developing plans for a cloud infrastructure business, selling access to AI compute power and models. The move would pit it against the big cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

Vinton Cerf, one of the creators of the protocols underlying the internet, will step down as Google's chief internet evangelist next week.

The Trump administration's erratic approach to AI policymaking has left companies across the industry with little clarity about what will govern future model releases.

Wayve’s offering is part of a growing trend of AI startups using employee tenders as a strategic tool to attract and retain talent.

What if one pitch changed everything? The next company nobody has heard of yet is building something that will matter. It could be yours.

The free open source agentic program is finally invading your phone.

EquiLibre Technologies, a Prague-based AI lab founded by three ex-DeepMind researchers, is now valued at more than $500 million.

“We can take power from a plasma,” Kieran Furlong, co-founder and CEO of Realta Fusion, told TechCrunch. The milestone shows “what’s possible,” he added.

Google is updating its image generator to make it faster and cheaper, making it a more useful tool for creators looking to make AI content.

A new video shows the final production version of the upcoming Clicks Communicator, a BlackBerry-like smartphone that runs modern apps.

Nvidia AI chip competitor Etched says it has already booked $1 billion under contract for the inference systems powered by its chip.

Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 5 brings stronger agentic capabilities, lower pricing, and improved safety, positioning the model as a cheaper alternative to Opus, GPT-5.5, and Gemini Pro.

Acti is betting the smartphone keyboard is the next home for AI assistants. The startup's new keyboard for iOS and Android works across apps and lets users create custom AI-powered shortcuts using natural language.

The updates include translations, new tools for hosts, and more.

Anthropic's Claude Science is a workbench that gives scientists one environment to do computational research, saving them from the need to bounce between databases, pipelines, and tools.

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

BMW's X5 lineup finally has an electric option with impressive range.

Meta's Conversation Focus feature for smart glasses is now only free for three hours a month.

The Gemini macOS app now has access to Google's Spark agentic AI assistant.

Anthropic will start its users' access to Mythos and Fable tomorrow, July 1.

Samsung teases wide-as-hell new foldable.

The app's arrival follows an announcement at last year's Meta Connect conference.

The retailer allegedly failed to meet requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Anthropic trained its newest Sonnet model to excel at agentic tasks, which have been causing a headache for the company's enterprise customers and power users.

The cuts will apparently start next week.

So much for magic.

Apple filed an appeal after being found in contempt of an order related to App Store fees.

You can use any sound you want for an iPhone alarm, and here's how to set it up.

At least for this session, the Stop Killing Games campaign has hit a wall in the California Senate.

The second animated Mario movie made over a billion dollars.

All the Apple products avoiding the price hike (for now)

The Google Home Speaker is Google’s first smart speaker in years. And it’s pretty! | Photo: Jennifer Patison Tuohy / The Verge Smart speakers have spent the past few years searching for a compelling second act. Beyond music, timers, and controlling your lights, they've struggled to justify taking up space on the kitchen counter. AI promised to change that . Amazon debuted its new hardware powered by a revamped Alexa last fall, and now it's finally Google's turn. The Google Home Speaker is the company's first new smart speaker in six years and its first "built for Gemini." After years

Rhythm Heaven isn't Nintendo's best-known series, nor its most prolific. Prior to the launch of Rhythm Heaven Groove on the Switch this week - it's out on July 2nd - there were only four previous entries, one of which was exclusive to Japan. The most recent came out more than a decade ago . Even still, there's a case to be made that this is Nintendo's most consistent franchise. There are few guarantees in life, but a new Rhythm Heaven being great is one of them. If you're unfamiliar, Rhythm Heaven is sort of like a music-focused version of WarioWare

The storm developed quickly over west central Illinois on April 17th, first as a single high-intensity system called a supercell, and then later that evening transforming into a long squall line of thunderstorms. Tucked inside a wall of wind were several smaller, quick-forming tornadoes, one of which landed directly on Rivian’s electric vehicle factory on the outskirts of the college town of Normal. The ferocious storm knocked down one of the walls and tore through the plant’s roof like a can opener peeling back the lid. Bobby Dean Parker, vice president of manufacturing at Rivian, was at home in Normal

Dbrand is the company that shipped a product that told Nintendo's legal team to "go fuck yourself," and the company that had a second set of lawyer-dodging PS5 plates ready when Sony threatened to sue over the originals . But on June 29th, the company finally ate some serious humble pie, canceling its Portal -themed Companion Cube external shell for the Steam Machine after Valve lawyered up. I couldn't believe it. Surely Dbrand had to have seen this coming. There must be a plan B, right? "There is no further plan. We fucked this one up," Dbrand CEO Adam Ijaz

Here are some example shots taken with the QuickSnap Black and White (left), and the QuickSnap Active (right). | Images by Fujifilm Fujifilm is expanding its QuickSnap lineup with a new disposable camera focused on taking monochrome photos and another built to survive harsh outdoor environments. The $22.90 QuickSnap Black and White and the $24.75 QuickSnap Active are expected to launch sometime later this fall, to the delight of Gen Z snappers driving the current resurgence in disposable and retro film cameras. As the name suggests, the QuickSnap Black and White comes with black and white film installed that's designed

Welcome to the “Temu experience of telehealth,” where everyone from Grindr to MAGA influencers can open a virtual clinic selling weight loss drugs and more.

A researcher found that using Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.7, he could break into the website of Front Gate—used by every festival from Lollapalooza to Bonnaroo—and freely issue any ticket he chose.

Trump has remade the nation’s capitol in his own image. Ahead of the Fourth of July, WIRED guides you through the dizzying effects of DC’s makeover.

New satellite imagery reveals how much terrain has shifted in the wake of the twin quakes.

Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.

Check out our deals for Nike this July 2026, including 15% off select purchases.

Unlock massive discounts on Priceline hotels, flights, and rental cars. Find verified Priceline coupon codes and deals for Express Deals, student discounts, and more.

Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this month, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.

Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.

Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this July.

Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.

Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.

Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more July 2026 discounts.

Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!

Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.

From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.

Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.

The White House is easing restrictions on Anthropic’s most advanced AI models weeks after ordering the company to suspend access for foreign nationals.

The California-based startup enters a crowded headphone market with a $399 chiseled-aluminum gamble.

Extreme heat coupled with humidity will make it feel like 109 degrees Fahrenheit as the holiday weekend approaches.

The original Ninja Slushi has been replaced! The new best slushie machines chill faster and make soft serve.

Bitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.

For decades, the senator has argued that concentrated wealth threatened American democracy. Now he’s betting that frustration with Big Tech, billionaires, and unchecked AI is reaching a tipping point.

WIRED spent months talking to America’s favorite failson as he plotted his return to public life. Now he’s feeding the trolls—and everyone else.

The maps and images show the extent of destruction and give rescue operations a tool to find any remaining survivors.

Heat pumps are more than just a way to keep your home comfortable without using fossil fuels.

Hundreds of contractors working on a project for Meta pretended to be kids in order to see how other chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT would respond to high-risk subjects, WIRED found.

WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.

Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number.

Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.

The 1970s porn actress turned New York City late night public access queen says censorship and a lack of star quality among modern adult entertainers turned her off of the industry.

With AI-powered noise reduction, an automatic speech-focusing system, and a simple, effective hearing test, it’s a shame these aids don't come with a better app.

Climate activist Will Lawrence cofounded the Sunrise Movement. Now, he has shifted his focus in his attempt to compete for a swing-district seat by calling for a data center moratorium.

FIFA says hydration breaks protect players from heat. They also create new annoying commercial breaks—and fans are calling foul.

Europe’s pro-competition proposals could see Google Search and Android systems opened up. The company claims there are serious privacy flaws.

This Fourth of July will feature more drone shows than ever. I went on a pilgrimage to drone country—and had a near-religious experience.

Nine major suspected cargo thefts happened at Tesla’s Nevada battery factory in January alone, according to sheriff’s records obtained by WIRED.

Flexion Robotics, a startup founded by ex-Nvidia engineers, has a clever way of training robots to do useful work.

Where to eat, stay, work, and eat some more while visiting Space City on business.

As the billionaire class gets richer, the growing online community is offering tips on how to survive with very little.

Sun hoodies are the greatest new garment since the original hoodie.

The Euclid space telescope's stunning photo of our galaxy's “crowded heart” captures more than 60 million stars.

An unadorned ebike is a blank canvas. Here, get tips for maximizing its cargo-hauling and person-carrying capabilities.

The Chinese supercomputer LineShine was ranked as the fastest in the world, despite not using any GPUs.

Prime Day is officially over, but many of our favorite, hand-picked deals are still available through the weekend.