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The Exploration Company (TEC) has raised $450 million to build reusable spacecraft, in what it describes as “the largest-ever Series C by a European space company.”

Meta's new personal AI agent Muse wants access to users' email, calendars, payments, health services, and more — making the company's biggest consumer AI bet yet a major test of whether people still trust Meta with their data.

Apple's annual iPhone event will stream live on September 9 at 10 a.m. PDT, and we're expecting big news.

There is a $1 million bounty for the first person providing a solution to the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem.

Google Cloud expands its enterprise AI push with Accenture, betting on forward-deployed engineers to drive adoption and overcome deployment bottlenecks.

Google said it would bring an Iowa nuclear power plant back from the dead. Now the plant's owner is getting a $1.9 billion loan from the U.S. Energy Department.

Google is speeding up Chrome’s release schedule to ship security patches and new features faster.

The French AI lab has raised €3 billion at a €21 billion valuation in a Series D round led by Samsung, Scaleup Europe, and PSG Equity.

The latest heist is one of the largest thefts of cryptocurrency to date.

Bluecore Energy announced Tuesday an oversubscribed $50 million seed round — just months after raising a $10 million pre-seed and coming out of stealth.

The startup is trying to rethink the economics of cargo aircraft by removing pilots from the equation entirely.

Stoke has "completed the initial closing" of a $1B Series E round intended to help it reach orbit and prepare a new, larger rocket for operations.

Eric Wu, who built and ran Opendoor before stepping away in 2022, has had his new company, NavigateAI, out of stealth since May — building AI copilots that give construction workers real-time, hands-free guidance through smartphones and Meta's AI glasses, backed by $25 million from Elad Gil, Khosla Ventures, and Lennar to tackle a labor shortage severe enough that data center projects alone now need 4,000 to 5,000 workers apiece.

The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary, "You Can See Everything," stunned Telluride audiences Sunday night with its generous access to the Theranos founder.

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I used ChatGPT and its Sketch tool to make this AI-generated image of a cat. OpenAI announced ChatGPT Images 2.5 on Tuesday and is adding a new way to tell ChatGPT what you want it to make an image of: by drawing a doodle. With a new feature called Sketch, you can just draw something right inside ChatGPT and then tell ChatGPT how you want it to make an image based on that sketch. You can activate the Sketch feature by typing @Sketch into your chat box, and a window will pop up where you can make your drawing. I

Meta is making another push to bring artificial intelligence to the masses with Muse, a personal assistant it says can put AI in the hands of virtually anyone. The product is the latest step in a multi-billion-dollar strategy overhaul designed to revitalize the company's ailing position in the AI race and help it catch up to rivals like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. Muse is a "personal AI agent" designed to help out with everyday tasks and projects, like online shopping, sending emails, and planning a trip. Once given a goal, Meta says Muse can work on its own, opening a

Anthropic says power users are key to its business - it's prioritized them even when it means cutting off other popular applications, like OpenClaw. But some of these same customers say Anthropic misled them into believing they'd get more out of a top-tier pricing subscription than they did. In an expanded class action lawsuit filed today, a group of Claude subscribers say the company deceptively advertised the limits of its Max subscription tier. The lawsuit was brought by attorneys Monica Vaca and Kati Daffan, who both formerly worked at the Federal Trade Commission under Lina Khan. It's a rare attempt

There's never really been a game like Grand Theft Auto VI before, one that has completely altered the lineup of games around it. Everyone, it seems, is scared of going up against Grand Theft Auto VI . Everyone, that is, except for Nintendo. The company held a 30-minute showcase this morning focused entirely on its Legend of Zelda franchise , which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. We got a title for the live-action movie , a series of orchestral concerts , and a very glittery special edition of the Switch 2 . But most of the runtime was dedicated to

The Tesla Cybercab is notable for what it lacks , namely a steering wheel and pedal. By design, there is no way for this vehicle to be manually controlled - or so we thought. Less than a week after the Cybercab was officially launched in Austin, Texas , some riders have discovered the Cybercab's secret manual controls that appears to be intended only for Tesla employees. In at least two videos posted on X, Cybercab riders are encountering a virtual joystick that appears intended to control the vehicle's movements. A square-shaped screen appears in the lower left corner of the

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Designed to compete with OpenClaw and Instinct, the company says Muse can do everything from sell your car to book you a plane ticket.

Now the UK government plans to introduce new legislation that would see companies face fines and potential criminal liability, and signaled similar plans could extend to Snapchat and Instagram.

A landmark announcement by the frontier AI lab has been overshadowed by accusations of impropriety.

The competition is “absolutely welcome” by the pioneering Korean giant, but Samsung warns that the device’s “weight” is crucial.

The director discusses his debut novel, staying true to an artistic vision, and the absurd line of dialogue from Donnie Darko he believes will find its way into his obituary.

Images of real children—including a member of a European royal family—were used to create some of the 350 ads containing child sexual abuse. Lawmakers say they plan to investigate.

In the early 20th century, public outcry following Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle led to stricter food safety protocols. NASA took them a step further.

Looking to add a smart speaker to your house? Here’s which to choose, whether you’re an Alexa, Siri, or Gemini fan.

A new generation of Islamic terror supporters are using AI to spread ‘Slop Jihad’ to new audiences on TikTok.

Insta360’s latest 360-degree camera uses larger sensors for better low-light performance and has a smaller body.

Vulcan oven mitts, spaceship baking dishes, and an out-of-this-world communicator grater—you'll need warp speed to Klingon to this limited-edition kitchen kit, ideal for perfecting the broth of Khan.

The Home Depot Labor Day sale goes hard on grills and tools. Here are our recommendations on what to buy—and what to ignore.

From cordless vacuums to the best wireless earbuds we’ve tested, some of our favorite tech is on sale for Labor Day this year.

Labor Day already? Say it ain’t so. Today is the last day to shop the best deals on WIRED-tested outdoor gear from REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, and more during REI’s Labor Day sale.

Dark energy might be getting weaker. Scientists are wondering if interactions with dark matter in a “dark dimension” may be responsible.

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Forget email surveys or long calls spent on hold. Voicebox lets people send customer feedback by recording a voice note on their phone.

Apple’s annual hardware launch event may feel different as the company welcomes a new CEO alongside a folding iPhone.

I’ve tested every single Kindle. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.

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The science curriculum the industry is offering to schools casts plastics as safe, recyclable, and a source of good jobs. Critics say it’s propaganda.

The wrong bag can aggravate you every single day. These WIRED-tested picks get comfort, capacity, and organization just right.

Take full control of your desktop alerts by sending yourself recurring reminders and custom notifications triggered by specific events.

I was initially enamored with the beta version of Apple’s revamped smartphone assistant. As the full release approaches, I’ve forgotten Siri AI even exists.

The team embedded electrodes into live cockroaches, then outfitted them with cameras and injection devices to deliver medication via remote control.

Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.

Polls show that overwhelming majorities of Americans hate data centers. China makes a perfect scapegoat for tech leaders and their allies—the only problem is a lack of evidence.

The best gaming chair is actually an office chair. Here are our top picks from our real-life testing so far.

I’ve rounded up the best smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.

Apple is expected to announce several products at its September event next week—including a folding phone—but the iPhone 18 might not be among them. It would be a first for the company.

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The main action took place at Geneva Watch Days, but others dialed in remotely to make sure it wasn't just a Swiss party.

The studio released an official catch-up list ahead of December’s release. We have easy links to watch every one of the movies so you can get up to speed.

In what appears to be a follow-up to the mighty “CasiOak,” the rugged Japanese watch brand is expected to release an all-new luxury homage.

The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, meets vehicle safety standards.