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The hire marks OpenAI's latest push into India, expanding offices, partnerships and hiring.

Nvidia has dominated the AI chip market for years, but the era of total dependence might be ending. OpenAI just shared its plans to spice things up with Jalapeño, its custom inference chip built with Broadcom, joining Google, Apple, and SpaceX in a growing list of companies building their way out of single-supplier risk. The goal is less of a […]

The hack on car giant Jaguar Land Rover last year was one of the most disrupting, damaging, and costly hacks of the last few years.

The lawsuit was connected to a fatal 2023 crash involving a vehicle using the company's advanced driver assistance system known as Full Self-Driving.

TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.

AI models have progressed to the point where their capabilities have real political consequences. Dealing with those consequences will require collective action.

Peter Diamandis is the latest tech executive to argue that global surveillance will make the world a better place, following Larry Ellison's comments in 2024.

Aseon Labs, which came out of Y Combinator's 2026 spring cohort, has raised $10 million from Crane Venture Partners and others.

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OpenAI reportedly plans to share its newest model, GPT 5.6, with a select group of partners instead of with the broader public. The reason: the Trump administration told it to.

YouTube Shorts is getting a makeover.

Agent-testing startup Patronus AI, founded by former Meta AI researchers, is experiencing nearly insatiable demand, its investor says.

The prediction market giant Polymarket said it's refunding users who had funds stolen due to a third-party breach.

The company says the increases are being driven by rising memory and console storage prices, with costs more than 2.5x higher than previous levels.

The company said it is discontinuing its email inbox in favor of its AI agent offering as users are increasingly handing over the reins of their email to the agents.

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Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access.

The northern lights could mean lights out for the infrastructure we rely on.

Volkswagen reportedly plans to cut 100,000 jobs.

A study finds that Australia's social media ban hasn't been that effective due to self-declared age verification checks.

This week, we've been hit with major price hikes from major players, including Microsoft and Apple.

NASA's TESS space telescope has discovered two 'super puffy' giant planets with the density of cotton candy.

The author of a tell-all book says Meta is using her as an example to deter future whistleblowers.

California governor Gavin Newsom worked with the state's employment department to roll out an AI job loss tracker.

YouTube has made several key changes to Shorts by removing dislikes and offering a clear screen mode.

So much for voluntary review.

NSFW uses account for "well over half" of traffic, a new report says.

A refreshing direction for a price change.

So long, Notion Mail.

Spain's mobile networks will need to stay live for at least four hours during power outages, per new rules.

Polestar moved some of its production to the US, but it may be locked out from selling its cars here soon.

Philips Hue products don’t often see major discounts, which makes this year’s Prime Day deals especially notable. Prices have dropped significantly across much of the company’s smart lighting lineup, with deals on everything from smart bulb starter kits and sleep lamps to smart buttons . If you’ve been thinking about investing in Philips Hue, now is one of the best opportunities we’ve seen all year to do so for less. Philips Hue Twilight sleep-wake lamp Philips Hue Twilight is a smart bedside lamp designed around circadian rhythms to help you wake up more naturally and wind down more peacefully. Its

We’ve already rounded up the best Philips Hue deals of Prime Day , but if you’re looking for something a little more budget-friendly, Govee’s latest sale is worth checking out. The company has heavily discounted several of its color-changing smart lamps, including the Table Lamp 2 ($53.99, down from $79.99), Floor Lamp Basic ($59.99, regularly $99.99), the portable Table Lamp Classic ($55.99, down from $79.99), and Uplighter Floor Lamp ($125.99, down from $179.99). I own all but the Portable Table Lamp Classic and regularly recommend them to friends. No matter which lamp you choose, you’re getting a similar experience. Each

I’m ready for the Vamplier weekend. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge We’ve covered so many deals during Prime Day that my head is spinning. But after four days of doing our damndest to try and help folks save money, the thing I’m most hyped for is a simple tool for fixing my most egregious mistakes. I bought a pair of Vampliers. If you’re unfamiliar, Vampliers are Japanese-made pliers designed for one simple task: removing stripped screws. I don’t even remember when I first heard of them, but I threw one on my wishlist long ago and

Govee’s floor lamps are just $60. | Image: Govee: Prime Day has a funny way of convincing you to buy things you weren’t shopping for in the first place. You sign on intending to buy something sensible you actually need, like a pack of USB-C cables , and an hour later you’ve also added a gadget that can press your coffee maker’s power button and a color-changing smart lamp that syncs to music to your cart. They aren’t exactly essentials, but they’re the kind of gadgets you never knew you wanted until you saw them and often end up being

Apple just raised the prices on Macs and iPads in response to the rising costs of memory chips , right in the middle of Amazon Prime Day . That means existing discounts (even small ones) on Apple laptops like the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro just became significantly better deals. As an example, the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 that used to start at $1,099 and is currently on sale for $949.99 (at Costco ) will soon carry a full retail price of $1,299. That initial $150 discount just became a savings of $350 compared to Apple’s upcoming pricing.

This is the last day for deals on Fellow Series 1 espresso machine, Fellow Aiden, and Fellow Stagg kettle. Each is the best in their category.

Move over, spring cleaning. These vacuum deals will give your home the cleanest summer yet thanks to Amazon Prime Day.

From MacBooks to gaming laptops, these are the very best deals on some of my very favorite laptops for Amazon Prime Day.

As Anthropic tightens restrictions on access to Claude in China, users keep finding new workarounds, from proxy services to fake identities sourced on Telegram.

Samsung makes some of the very best OLED gaming monitors, and they’ve never been this affordable.

Ninja Creami Swirl, Crispi, Slushi, and Cafe Luxe Pro are all on Prime Day deals that will soon go away.

Prime Day isn’t just about cheap TVs. It’s also about cheap stuff to watch on your cheap TV.

The asteroid will be visible for several nights from different parts of the world. We’ll tell you when and where to look, and what equipment you’ll need to spot it.

Bose headphones are already one of our favorites for comfort, sound, and noise canceling. Now they’re cheaper.

Apple has warned about MacBook prices rising, making these Prime Day deals even more worthwhile to consider.

If you want to beef up your home security this Prime Day, Eufy’s Floodlight Camera is a great way to do it.

The White House asked OpenAI to delay the rollout of its GPT-5.6 AI models, two weeks after Anthropic had to take its most advanced AI models offline.

Exposed records from the private group included the personal information of a senior White House intelligence official and an active-duty special operations officer.

It wouldn't be Amazon Prime Day without some beauty deals. Here's a roundup of all our favorites.

Google Pixel Buds are steeply on sale, presumably only through the end of the day.

These are the best last-minute Prime Day discounts on handheld fans, from $10 budget buys to Shark’s high-tech ChillPill.

Edward Nalwamba is a 78-year-old retired pastor whose health has rapidly declined while in detention, his attorney says.

Do you crave speedy, reliable Wi-Fi throughout your home? Snag one of these Prime Day router or mesh deals.

I've compiled a list of the best fitness tech deals this Amazon Prime Day, including smartwatches, walking pads, and recovery gear. You can thank me later.

It's a stretch to think that the continent can build a top-tier model, but it has an advantage: Donald Trump.

Pick up this deal on Jackery’s most portable battery and power up your adventures wherever they take you.

A scuffle between stan account Club Chalamet and another Heated Rivalry die-hard shines a light on how parasocial fans are a publicist’s greatest asset—and liability.

If you don't know you need a jump starter, it’s a sign you really, really need a jump-starter. NOCO and Wolfbox are the best ones.

Looking for family fun this summer? You need these WIRED-recommended Prime Day board game deals.

Welcome to Walmart deals for folks who’d rather not shop at Amazon. These are the best gadget deals at Walmart this Prime Day.

After testing each of the MacBooks myself, here's my honest advice on which is right for you.

What began as a “flamingo revolution” to protest the $1.4 billion development on Sazan Island has spiraled into mass protests against a ruling party that thousands now want out.

It's Day Four. Somehow it's still Prime Day. The deals are live. The deals are wild. The deals are almost feral. We are still here in the trenches digging up the deals and trends.

Kids love 3D printers almost as much as K-Pop Demon Hunters. Just give in and get one.

Porn music videos have circulated on the fringes of the internet for years. Featuring everything from narrative-driven stories to hypnosis, they are proliferating across X as “bate fuel” for gooners.

From AirPods to on-ears, we’ve tested hundreds of pairs of headphones. Here are the best deals from Amazon’s biggest sale event.

Qatar has become the place where FIFA experiments with the next generation of football technology. The results are already visible across this year’s World Cup.

Don't pay full price—snag one of these tasty Prime Day tech deals on some of our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets.

We’ve been testing coolers for years, and our top picks are on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

Everything is expensive. Treat yourself to one of these WIRED-tested and -approved Prime Day picks under $30.

There’s no better time to get a Kindle than during Amazon's own sale event.

With four iPads to choose from, there’s a clear winner in terms of discounts for Amazon Prime Day.

Anthropic's critics argue it's rapidly accumulating power. The company says that's what responsible AI development looks like.

Apple has dramatically jacked up the prices of MacBooks, making the current Prime Day pricing that much more enticing.

The decision by Amazon-owned MGM Studios to drop the OpenAI movie is just part of AI and film industries becoming increasingly intertwined. On Uncanny Valley, we look at where this is all headed.

The country was hit hard by a pair of quakes that happened in quick succession and were likely driven by stress being transferred from one part of the fault that runs through the country to another.

This Peloton-adjacent rowing machine gamifies your workout to a satisfying effect, and it’s up to 25 percent off right now for Prime Day.

Did Full Self-Driving (Supervised), Tesla’s driver assistance feature, play a role in a woman’s death?

This flash deal is a rare chance to buy one of our favorite hydroponic gardens for less than $100.

You don’t need to cut your own grass anymore. Most of the best robot mowers I’ve tested are on sale for Prime Day.