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Like a real-life episode of "Suits," the demise of famed white-shoe Wall Street law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges has been the talk of the legal industry. And now an AI firm has entered the picture.

Satlyt ran a successful test this month bringing it closer to turning spacecraft, starting with satellites, into virtual data centers.

Can't agree on where to eat? Zest's AI concierge can combine everyone's tastes, put restaurant options to a vote, and make the reservation.

The first TPU in space is running a Google DeepMind Gemma 4 model and writing cheesy poetry.

The cautionary Theranos tale takes on a new significance in the AI era, when companies that have never turned a profit are raising capital at trillion-dollar valuations.

Hackers working for North Korea are suspected of hacking a Binance employee's laptop, which allowed the theft of billions in crypto.

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Runware is building a factory to turn out prefabricated AI data centers on an assembly line. The real test will be whether it can deliver at that scale.

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Waymo will begin testing self-driving versions of Toyota's electric bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year as part of a broader partnership with the automaker.

David Durman, a University of Kentucky administrator, recently earned a religious exemption from using AI in the workplace.

The success of blockbuster hits like "Project Hail Mary" and "Verity" is only part of the story, Amazon's CEO says.

Amazon wants to be the king of AI cloud computing and become the first $1 trillion revenue business. But to do that it will have to continue on its capex spending spree, its CEO said Thursday.

Some estimates say hackers stole billions in crypto from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, during a cyberattack on Thursday.

The adaptation has a fittingly strange tagline: "My mom became a crater."

LiveWire's warns that it may not survive its current financial difficulties.

Meta has launched an AI fashion app called Style Sketch in Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand.

Despite Lenovo providing excellent hardware for Google's new laptop platform, Googlebook OS will only impress Android die-hards.

Waymo and Toyota will start testing autonomous bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year. (edited)

US senators have asked Meta to explain how it's mitigating 'serious' privacy risks with its AI glasses.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been hit with a record $6.3 billion hack.

GM has settled the Smart Driver program lawsuit brought by 35 attorneys general.

The adaptation will be directed by Karyn Kusama, and scripted by the writers of The Invitation.

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Trying to make everyone happy could make no one happy.

The site's data is reportedly intact, but the cause of the outage is still unknown.

The company is starting with tests outside of the US.

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The iPhone has more screens ! The MacBook has a touchscreen ! The HomeView does CarPlay apps ! For the first time in a long time, Apple is in a period of unabashed gadget experimentation, and while the final results aren't always perfect, it's fun to watch the most successful product maker try some new things again. Even when, in this case, "trying" amounts to just slapping a touch panel on a lovely new MacBook Pro - just to see if you might use it. On this episode of The Vergecast , David and Nilay debate the merits of a

Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe (left) watches Rivian R2s being built after an event at the Rivian assembly plant on May 19th, 2026, in Normal, Illinois. | Photo: Scott Olson / Getty Images During an hourlong earnings call last night , Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe spent less time talking about the production ramp of the all-important R2 SUV than he did hyping the company's still-unproven autonomous vehicle ambitions . But the company faces a crucial test later this year, when it rolls out its point-to-point hands-free driving feature - first to its own employees for testing and validation in

Walmart’s inexpensive Vizio produces a nice, bright image, though its black levels aren’t that deep. | Photo: John Higgins / The Verge Modern smart TVs let you skip the streaming device, which is convenient, but they also come with their own issues, including privacy concerns and frequent updates. The Vizio Mini LED Quantum TV lets you cut out the rigamarole and just get straight to the HDMI ports. And right now, it’s discounted at Walmart, with the 65-inch model going for $358 ($40 off) and the 85-inch model going for $698 ($100 off). Vizio Mini LED Quantum TV Where to

As the weather cools, it may be worth investing in a smart thermostat to help lower your energy bills. Right now, Google’s fourth-gen Nest Learning Thermostat is on sale in all three colors for $219.99 ($60 off) at Amazon , Best Buy , and The Home Depot , matching its best price of the year and just $10 shy of its all-time low. Google Nest Learning Thermostat (fourth-gen) Where to Buy: $279.99 $219.99 at Amazon $279.99 $219.99 at Best Buy $279.99 $219.99 at The Home Depot Google’s latest Nest Learning Thermostat is its most capable to date, and comes with

Pope Leo XIV says AI systems should be "disarmed," adding that humans "have the responsibility to guide, change and, when necessary, reject its applications." In Friday's Papal Address , Pope Leo encourages United Nations member states to "take concrete steps toward banning lethal autonomous weapons" during their meeting in Geneva next month. The address reflects many of the ideas Pope Leo laid out in his first major papal document in May, which highlighted "safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence." In line with his encyclical, Pope Leo tells participants that "Machines are tools, not persons," and warns

Multiple crypto-tracing firms say notorious North Korean hackers TraderTraitor may be behind the largest digital heist in history—with billions of crypto likely gone for good.

The iOS app Oh My Hours takes a new approach to curbing screen time. It splits up your day into hour-long blocks, then shows which ones you wasted on Instagram and TikTok.

As Election Day approaches, the billionaire’s longstanding relationships with GOP leaders in Texas are under scrutiny.

Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but dedicated translator devices can offer a much more immersive, versatile experience.

Manhood, a new documentary about “girth enhancement,” explores how wellness professionals are encouraging men to undergo increasingly extreme procedures to be sexually desirable.

The meme appeared to reference gender-swapping “Malfoid” fan fiction, a term with incel roots. When asked about it, the DOE responded by quoting Dumbledore.

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European countries are leading the way harvesting heat that would otherwise be wasted as green death practices become more common.

These are the WIRED-tested gadgets, kitchen tools, and cozy comforts I’d actually buy for my own inner circle.

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Democrats are using the high price of diesel, heating oil, and fertilizer to tie Republicans to President Donald Trump’s unpopular, costly war in Iran.

This week, the Pentagon released a full-resolution image of the vehicle, the capabilities of which remain rather mysterious.

The company says an unnamed third-party provider was compromised. Trading has resumed, and Polymarket says affected traders will be made whole.

Some of the brand’s best styles, including the Nothing Headphone (1) and CMF Headphone Pro, are at the lowest prices I’ve ever seen ahead of Black Friday.

Sources tell WIRED that an Accenture employee’s personal Claude agent ran on a DOD network for two months before it was identified and the vulnerability could be patched.

The popular Ridge Wallet lives up to the hype and is on sale, along with other Ridge gear. Plus, you can try it risk-free for 99 days.

A new startup called &Truth is joining the race to automate formal verification, a painstaking process that uses math to prove software works as intended.

The French AI lab claims its latest release matches or outperforms even the best models from DeepSeek and Z.ai in coding and cybersecurity.

As WIRED’s resident pet tech tester, I have lots of opinions on what’s worth your money. Petkit’s automatic litter boxes are my top picks—and my favorite models are $100 off right now.

Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page-turners and stickers, this is the guide for you.

Anthropic and OpenAI say they’ve disproved a key tenet of computer science. Researchers are struggling with the fall but also feel like “overexcited bunnies” as they look at new questions to explore.

The Hisense UR8 RGB MiniLED is more affordable than competitors and offers exceptional color accuracy, but is otherwise just OK.

Illicit software on the computers of some of the world’s best online poker players allowed the accused cheater to see what cards were in the victims’ hands—and trounce them at the tables.

They fit better than they look and stay put when you move, but Snap’s $2,195 Specs still feel like a developer prototype in search of a purpose.

Reencle has made your favorite kitchen composter cheaper—with a few compromises.

Death Clock promises to predict when you’re going to die and help you extend your time on Earth. After a month, I felt like it was sucking the life out of me.

The firm that helped set up Elon Musk’s America PAC is behind the new group, which will work with election officials to pursue policies aligned with Donald Trump’s false election fraud claims.

Liquid Glass was a divisive redesign. But with a radically different iPhone, the pieces are finally falling into place.

Lying beyond Pluto, 2026 ED138 could be as large as 1,500 kilometers in diameter. Astronomers are still working to confirm whether it meets the criteria for a dwarf planet.

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Bluesky tells WIRED it blocked links to a leaked archive of information on 41,000 ICE, CBP, and other DHS workers because it contains people’s contact information, shared without their authorization.

The touchscreen in the new MacBook Pro is crazily bright with very deep blacks. Here’s why it’s unlike anything else you can currently buy.

Republicans are spending their time and money on Senate races in historically red states—a sign they’re more nervous than ever as Election Day looms.

The critical flaw in UEFI firmware—used by most server vendors and data centers—allows attackers to execute code early in the boot process.

The leaked records include the locations of ICE and CBP facilities, workers’ cell phone numbers, and the members of groups tied to wiretap programs, Palantir software, and xAI’s Grok chatbot.