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Spotify looks for an identifiable artist presence both on and off platform, like concert dates, merch, and linked social accounts on their artist profile.

Netflix is redesigning its mobile app and introducing Clips, a vertical video feed intended to help users discover new content by sharing highlights from original Netflix programming.

Meta said over 8 billion advertisers have used at least one of its GenAI tools

The update targets content aggregators that don't post original content and instead simply re-upload others' posts.

You need infrastructure to build AI and robots, but apparently you also need AI and robots to build infrastructure.

PhonePe and Google Pay command 80% of India's UPI instant payments network. Rivals are set to meet with regulators to lobby for restrictions.

The e-commerce giant is making more money than expected from AWS but it's also spending a lot, and will continue to do so in the near term, its chief executive said.

The maker of Claude has received multiple preemptive offers at valuations in the $850 billion to $900 billion range, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Elon Musk took the stand for the second day for his attempt to legally dismantle OpenAI.

Meta is losing billions on Reality Labs each quarter, and its AI expenditures are only going to increase its spending.

Microsoft gets to offer OpenAI's tech to its cloud customers and doesn't have to pay for it. "We fully plan to exploit it," Nadella said.

Despite the lingering perception that no one really uses Copilot, Microsoft said on Wednesday that the number of users and engagement is growing.

Google Cloud topped $20B in quarterly revenue for the first time, fueled by surging demand for AI. But capacity constraints mean it could have grown even faster.

Google added 25M paid subscriptions in Q1, reaching 350M total, as YouTube and Google One grow.

Surprise! Fusion startup Zap Energy says it will be developing fission reactors alongside its fusion devices.

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It features a bunch of hot-swappable components inside its bundled case and it's even Xbox-certified.

"Verified by Spotify" will start rolling out over the coming weeks.

Meme creators and others who don't make "material" edits could get their reach throttled by Meta.

It will be available to everyone, not just Premium users.

Rumors that Sony's new digital rights management (DRM) system might check PlayStation game licenses every 30 days appear not to be true.

The CEO wants to make an agent so easy even his mom can use it.

No need to copy and paste Gemini's outputs anymore.

Has nobody watched Terminator?

Sam Altman apologized for not notifying local authorities last week.

A preliminary investigation found the company isn't adequately keeping minors off of Instagram and Facebook.

There are also new generative AI tools, because they must be stuffed into everything.

Start your downloads on May 5.

At least now you can figure out what to wear without physically going to your closet?

Do it for Divine all over again.

The new Razr Fold even has native stylus support, unlike Samsung's most recent flagship.

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After some protracted legal drama, Subnautica 2 is finally about to launch. The game, which is currently Steam's most-wishlisted title and was caught up in a dispute between top executives at developer Unknown Worlds and its owner, Krafton, will be available in early access on PC and Xbox Series X / S starting May 14th. Subnautica 2 was originally set to enter early access in 2025, but was delayed last July to 2026, at least publicly, due to feedback from playtests. However, the delay happened days after Krafton pushed out Unknown Worlds' previous bosses, Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire

The black version of the RG Rotate features a plastic shell while the silver version has an all-metal design. | Screenshot: YouTube Following its sliding screen handheld that debuted last June with a design that some reviewers found to be too chunky and thick, Anbernic has shared more details about its new rotating screen handheld that looks more pocketable. The RG Rotate (Anbernic has never been known for its clever device naming) will be available for preorder starting on May 11th through the company's online store starting at $87.99 for the polar black version featuring a metal front and plastic shell,

Despite only having one face, I made testing work. I'm currently wearing a pair of smart glasses called the Even Realities G2. Another two pairs, from Rokid, sit on my desk. A few feet away, I've got the Meta Ray-Ban Display charging alongside their Neural Wristband. In my closet are six pairs of $50 smart sunnies that an overzealous Walmart rep sent me. Those sit next to some Xreal, RayNeo, and Lucyd glasses, plus an old pair of Razer Anzu. Later, I'm calling my optician because I'm hoping to test a pair of the new Ray-Ban Meta Optics, which can supposedly

Adam Scott grew up watching horror movies at, as he describes it, "probably too young" an age. But he never set out to work specifically in the genre. Even still, horror seemed to follow him around from the very beginning. His first major film role was in Hellraiser IV in 1996. "It wasn't because I was a Hellraiser fan," he says. "It was because it was the job I got." Later, he took a starring role in Krampus not because it was horror, but because it evoked the kinds of '80s movies he grew up with, like Poltergeist and E.T.

Find and remove newsletter subscriptions more easily using Gmail’s built-in tools for organizing bulk emails.

Concern over water access are poised to consume summer in the US, as crises in Corpus Christi and across the Colorado River threaten to boil over.

The UV printer lets you customize on almost anything, but it basically needs its own bedroom and probably can’t make rent.

Three Arizona women have filed a lawsuit against a group of men that alleges they used the women’s photos to make AI porn influencers, then offered online courses showing others how to do it.

The Moto G Stylus doesn't quite match its peers, but it has niche features you won't find on most phones.

Spyware appears to have captured everything from intimate photos to private messages from the smartphone of European celebrity. They were publicly accessible until a researcher flagged the exposure.

No need to excavate an in-ground irrigation system once you install this fixture onto your home’s spigot—you just have to figure out how to use the connected app.

No, the flyers weren’t part of a secret scheme to promote anything.

The LinkedIn cofounder now has an AI drug discovery startup—and thinks not asking chatbots for medical advice is “bordering on committing malpractice.”

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

Tensions flared on the third day of trial in Musk v. Altman as OpenAI’s lawyers cross-examined Musk.

“I believe the technology was deployed too quickly in too vast amounts, with hundreds of vehicles, when it wasn’t really ready,” one police official told federal regulators last month.

Researchers show scammers are using AI-manipulated footage of celebrity interviews to trick users into sharing their personal data.

Aleksandra Mendoza, aka Alorah Ziva, alleges that the 20-year-old influencer injected her with drugs on a livestream and had nonconsensual sex with her while she was underage.

With US restrictions limiting its access to advanced tech, SenseTime is doubling down on open source with a new model optimized to run on Chinese-made chips.

Say hello (Moto) to price hikes on all three of Motorola’s latest Razr flip phones.

The Trump administration has effectively forced out more than two dozen experienced lawyers from the DOJ’s Voting Section, the part of the agency responsible for upholding the Voting Rights Act.

We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.

Our remote team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.

I pitted Tractive and Fi Mini smart cat collars against each other to crown the best for activity, sleep, and GPS tracking.

We tested coolers on camping trips, road trips, beach days, and at parties to bring you our favorite models for every situation. The Yeti Tundra Haul is our top pick.

I ran in Sabastian Sawe’s world-record-breaking running shoe. It’s fast, but only if you can maintain your locked-in form for 26 miles.

A recent case shows law enforcement can see incoming Signal messages by searching an iPhone, even after the Signal app has been deleted. Here’s what to know, and how to protect yourself.

Whisker’s Litter-Robot name has become synonymous with the automatic litter box. We’ve tested the entire lineup and can help you choose the best model for your household.

There were around 30 attorneys in the DOJ’s Voting Section on the day of Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Three months later, all but two were gone. Now the election deniers are in control.

From sorting chicken nuggets to screwing in lightbulbs, Eka’s robotic claw feels like we're approaching a ChatGPT moment for the physical world.

The comfortable new office chair from standing-desk pioneer Vari strikes a delicate balance between support and simplicity. Petite people might find it too roomy, though.

At WIRED Health, British surgeon Ara Darzi said AI is set to transform the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant infections. But a lack of incentives means innovation may not reach patients.

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

“Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant,” reads OpenAI’s coding agent instructions.

The judge also warned Musk and Sam Altman to curb their “propensity to use social media to make things worse outside the courtroom” after both sides traded attacks online.

Tinder and Hinge parent company Match Group invested $100 million into the queer cruising app Sniffies. The move has left users feeling uneasy about what happens next.

More than 700 people working for a Meta contractor in Ireland are at risk of losing their jobs, documents show.

ARIA has a billion-dollar budget and big aspirations for tackling everything from epilepsy to Alzheimer's.

The war in Iran has drawn attention to arrests in the United Arab Emirates over online content, but the legal framework behind that enforcement has existed for years.

On May 1, the United Arab Emirates will end its a 59-year membership in the oil consortium, allowing it to raise output during one of the most volatile energy markets in years.

Amazon’s color e-reader finally gets a dark mode.

Greg Hogan will oversee Login.gov as the government seeks to integrate driver’s license and passport information into the service, making what one insider calls “a national ID.”

Colorado has led the US on legislation that ensures people can fix their stuff. Manufacturers tried to claw back that control but ultimately failed—for now.

Neurable, which makes noninvasive brain-computer interfaces, is licensing its technology and promises a “flood” of new third-party hardware this year and next.

AI agents may soon be buying your stuff for you. The FIDO Alliance has teamed up with Google and Mastercard to try to ensure that shopping in the near future isn't a complete disaster.

It’s the world’s best E Ink picture frame, but you’ll need Monet money to make the most of it.

If you’re waffling between Alexa, Siri, and Google, the answer may already be in your home.

If you’re looking for the perfect laptop power bank, I’ve tested ‘em all, and these are the best.

On this week’s Big Interview podcast, actor-director Ben McKenzie talks about the rise of crypto, why he finds it dangerous, and why it benefits from having a mysterious creator.