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The women building these over-the-top, bedazzled cyberdecks aren’t in it for the glitter alone. This trend is reaching its peak at a time when people feel powerless against big tech.

The global AI race is often framed as a battle between the United States and China. But at VivaTech, Europe is expected to make the case for an entirely different model.

Meta told TechCrunch that it's considering ways to monetize the new feature, but didn't share specifics on what that could look like.

X will now let you 'react with video' to posts.

Anthropic is expanding Project Glasswing, its security vulnerability program, and access to Mythos to 150 organizations across 15 countries — targeting critical infrastructure in power, water, healthcare, and communications where a cyberattack could affect 100 million people.

The MacBook Neo shipped 1.1 million units in its first weeks on sale, IDC estimates, as Apple pushes deeper into the mainstream laptop market.

Groceries and household essentials will be a main focus of this year's deals event.

CEO Dave Limp said damage to the company's launchpad in Florida was not as bad as expected. But Blue Origin still hasn't shared the cause of last week's explosion.

A new AI compliance service sits between AI models and end users to flag and replace any messages that might present a compliance problem.

Engineering physical systems still depends on human talent, according to Impulse Space president Eric Romo.

Pacific Fusion's subscale prototype delivered enormous amounts of power in a flash, setting the company up for its demonstration power plant.

Every founder who applies to Startup Battlefield wants the same thing: the Disrupt Main Stage. Here’s how to get there and why the opportunity starts well before the main stage.

"The company is experiencing strong demand for its AI solutions and services from enterprises and consumers, at levels that are exceeding the company’s available supply," Alphabet said in its statement.

In a wild ride for 22-year-old founder and CEO Ethan Thornton, Mach Industries has raised another $300 million. It already has five autonomous vehicles in development and completed a major acquisition.

If Nvidia has cracked a way to bring AI agents easily, safely, and usefully to the masses, it could — and should — be big.

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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.

Fallout 76 is finally coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of this summer.

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.

Pokémon is the second Lego theme to have Smart Play sets, following Star Wars.

Nintendo is trying to bring back Fox's mojo with a beautiful remake of the series' best game.

If you remember Zeus: Master of Olympus, you'll want to watch this game closely.

Season 3 of Silo premieres on July 3.

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.

Hack your DAW. | Image: Ableton Ableton already has Max for Live , which allows users to build MIDI effects, synths, and samplers for its digital audio workstation (DAW). But now with its Extensions SDK , features can be added to Ableton Live with common JavaScript. Where Max is largely limited to MIDI and audio processing, Extensions can touch almost any part of the DAW simply by right-clicking within your Live set. The company provides a handful of example extensions that include the ability to bulk rename tracks, sketch out song arrangements, and slice up samples. The idea is that

The new Camp Snap 2 is 15 percent slimmer than the original version. | Image: Camp Snap After expanding its offerings to video with the CS-8 inspired by Kodak and Canon's retro Super 8mm film cameras , Camp Snap is returning to its roots. The Camp Snap 2 is a sequel to the company's first screenless digital point-and-shoot camera that updates the original with a slimmer design, faster performance, filters available right out of the box, and new features making it easier for kids to use. The Camp Snap 2 is available starting today through the company's online store for

Some of the sets’ props are drawn directly from the games, others are more… unexpected. When Lego announced its tech-packed Smart Bricks at CES, we were impressed by the potential - enough to give it our Best in Show award . But when the first Star Wars sets actually launched in March , we were less enamored. All that promise of clever interaction and creative play ultimately boiled down to a few voice barks and flashing lights, with the smartest features we'd seen at CES nowhere to be found. Today, Lego announced the second generation, with 12 new sets launching

Liv 2.0 is the next generation of Thermacell’s Wi-Fi-connected mosquito protection system. | Image: Thermacell Thermacell has launched Liv 2.0 , the next generation of its Wi-Fi-connected smart mosquito protection system . It features new hardware and can cover a larger area, and Thermacell says its formula can now deter no-see-ums. But it's also more expensive and requires professional installation. Liv 2.0 uses the same setup as the original Liv - a central hub with a wired repeller system containing its metofluthrin-based repellent - but it features entirely new hardware. Pricing starts at about $1,746 for a system with three

Amazon bucked its usual tradition of having Prime Day in July. Prime Day 2026 is happening in June, kicking off in just a few weeks. Prime members will get access to many deals starting June 23rd at 3:01AM ET through June 27th at 3:01AM ET. As with Amazon’s previous events, you don’t need to be a Prime member to buy products during Prime Day, but there will likely be member-exclusive sales. Moreover, you’ll get fast shipping on purchases, access to Prime Video, plus other member benefits (like a few $5 pizzas and early access tickets to the new Spider-Man movie).

The air purifier giant’s P50 pedestal fan is whisper-quiet and surprisingly versatile, even if its built-in voice assistant feels stuck in beta.

Zak Brown spent a decade racing before joining the business side of Formula One. He talks to WIRED about rebuilding a legendary brand, obsessive fans, and the pull of the driver’s seat.

Amazon is a murky mess of ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information. Stay safe while shopping on Prime Day and beyond with these tips and tricks.

The right-wing think tank is actively pushing “civil terrorism”—increasing penalties for minor crimes committed while people engage in constitutionally protected free speech.

Donald Trump killed an executive order to regulate AI. Now, administration officials and AI executives are trying to figure out if there’s anything left to piece back together.

You don’t need expensive software for basic PDF tasks. In fact, all you need is a handful of free web-based apps.

Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh was just trying to find an outlet for Muslim news. Now he has more than 12 million followers.

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The AI giant behind Claude submitted paperwork on Monday that would take it public, just a couple of weeks after SpaceX’s splashy IPO announcement.

I tested the top sleep wearables for every type of sleeper, including devices from Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep.

With true plug-and-play support, versatile connectivity, and excellent sound, Universal Audio’s Volt 876 makes recording simple.

Dozens of people have complained to the Federal Trade Commission about Norse Atlantic Airways’ tech-first customer service operation. Some said they lost thousands of dollars.

Sellers of products with names like Boner Bears and DTF have voluntarily recalled their products after testing positive for the active ingredients in Viagra and Cialis.

In this excerpt from WIRED Book Club pick The Yahoo Boys, journalist Carlos Barragán traces one scammer’s journey from flop to fortune.

There might finally be a way forward for long Covid treatment—if only you were allowed to talk about it.

Thanks to the newly detailed FROST technique, telltale SSD activity can be measured in the browser using simple JavaScript.

Dell, Microsoft, and others are unveiling new laptops to compete directly with the Neo, but not all are learning the right lessons from Apple.

The M-Track Duo HD Producer Pack removes the last remaining excuse for terrible audio and potentially terrible opinions.

Find out whether a single Wi-Fi router or a mesh system makes the most sense for your home network.

Forget the pricey, postpaid cell plans and two-year contracts. Save with one of these WIRED-tested options from US Mobile, Boost, and Google Fi.

I sifted through the fine print and figured out how to score the best deal right now on all the major carriers.

From specialized motors to the use of machine learning algorithms, Turkey’s billion-dollar hair-transplant industry is the result of a constant process of innovation.

Keychron’s K2 HE Concrete Edition sounds like a cute gimmick, but as I discovered, there’s a really solid keyboard beyond the absurd choice of materials.

Kane Parsons was just 16 years old when he created a viral YouTube horror series based on a 4chan meme. Now he’s ready to conquer the big screen.

With inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good.

Plus: A ransomware group is now stealing data in person, BusPatrol wants to hand its license plate surveillance data to the cops, and more.

Tired of sleeping like a mummy in a bag? Improve your backcountry sleep and carry less weight with an ultralight quilt.

A walk in the cemetery led to Cornell researchers discovering an underground colony of bees with an estimated population of 5.5 million—one of the largest ever recorded.

I tested Wispr Flow and various AI-powered transcription software to see whether you should bother subscribing or stick with free services.

The first electric Ferrari is already this year’s most divisive car. We asked three Italian auto industry professionals to explain where the EV’s design makes sense, and where it doesn’t add up.

The activewear giant has used chemical recycling to make jersey for 16 teams competing in the tournament. But the technique is unlikely to help solve fashion’s waste issue.

Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.

Loryn Brantz created The Good Advice Cupcake for BuzzFeed years ago. The company licensed the character for a new Amazon series—made with AI—without her consent.

The website, which compares human beings to extraterrestrials, touts arrest numbers from the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown. But some of its details are really out there.

Soon-to-be-laid-off Meta contractors say they’re being treated differently than Mark Zuckerberg’s full-time employees, who stand to receive more generous severance packages.

Google’s new AI agent combed through my emails, documents, and calendar to plan a birthday party and still didn’t clock the person most important to me.

Send the pool guy packing. Let one of these robotic buddies maintain your water quality instead.

A book about how AI shapes perceptions of reality came under fire for using AI-generated quotes. Its problems go beyond that.