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Tech companies are under scrutiny, with the FTC investigating AI chatbots and giant advertising platforms like Google and Amazon for misleading practices, and federal probes into facial recognition technology used by ICE and Uber for discrimination against disabled individuals.
The unveiling of the iPhone 17 and related products has garnered significant attention, despite regulatory hurdles delaying the iPhone Air's launch in China due to eSIM approval issues.
The robotics and electric vehicle markets are showing signs of maturing, as evidenced by the growing number of robotics startups, while companies like Stellantis and Tesla pull back on electric vehicle production due to low demand for certain models.
In workplace news, xAI has laid off 500 data annotation workers, shifting its focus, while Microsoft has managed to escape serious penalties from an EU antitrust investigation by agreeing to unbundle its Teams collaboration tool.
The gaming industry remains active with announcements from Nintendo regarding upcoming titles and features, including new entries in beloved franchises, while legal battles arise as companies face lawsuits related to AI usage and issues of copyright infringement.

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How a 2020 Rolex Collection Changed the Face of Watch Design wired.com 8 hours ago by Chris Hall
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Color, Us, Happy
Five years on, the luxury watch brand's bright idea is still being copied.
6 Best Digital Notebooks, Tablets, and Smart Pens (2025) wired.com 10 hours ago by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Accessories, Buying, Guide
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.
What Are Ebike ‘Classes’ and What Do They Mean? wired.com 11 hours ago by Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Electric, Bikes, 101
Electric bikes are broadly designated as Class 1, 2, or 3. What class it is determines what’s legal to ride and where.
Dell 27 Plus 4K Review (S2725QS): The Monitor Almost Everyone Should Buy wired.com 12 hours ago by Luke Larsen
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Computers, Gear / Products / Home Office, Product, Review
Dell has made the definitive 4K monitor, and it’s selling for an irresistible price. What’s not to like?
How Often Should You Replace Your Mattress and Bedding? wired.com 13 hours ago by Julia Forbes
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Sleep, Rest, and, Renew
You spend one-third of your life in bed—if you want your bedding to provide the proper support and performance, you might need to replace it s…
Big Businesses Are Doing Carbon Dioxide Removal All Wrong wired.com 13 hours ago by Joseph Winters
Science, Science / Environment, Net, Zero
The technology is needed to limit global warming. But corporations are supporting it in lieu of reducing emissions.
The 25 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (September 2025) wired.com 13 hours ago by Matt Kamen, WIRED Staff
Culture, Culture / TV, Guides
Ballard, Butterfly, and The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this w…
Jeffrey Epstein’s Yahoo Inbox Revealed wired.com 14 hours ago by Lily Hay Newman, Dell Cameron
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Roundup
Plus: ICE deploys secretive phone surveillance tech, officials warn of Chinese surveillance tools in US highway infrastructure, and more.
Gear News of the Week: Google’s Next-Gen Nest Cams Are Coming, and Sony Debuts a New Xperia Phone wired.com 14 hours ago by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Phones, Gear / Products / Smart Home, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Gear / Products / Headphones, Gear / Products / Cameras, Roundup
Plus: Qualcomm unveils Quick Charge 5+, Solo Stove has an easier-to-light firepit, Nikon debuts a cinema camera, and xMEMS upgrades the bass o…
The Free Ride for EVs in the Carpool Lane Is Coming to an End wired.com 15 hours ago by Aarian Marshall
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Merge, Right
The US government is ending a program that allowed EVs and hybrids to display a “Clean Air Vehicle” sticker and use the HOV lane on freeways, …
Cancel Culture Comes for Artists Who Posted About Charlie Kirk’s Death wired.com a day ago by Manisha Krishnan
Culture, Culture / Culture News, Mute, Force
A “South Park” episode was taken off air, a DC comic series was canceled, and several artists were fired in the aftermath of the shooting.
Bullets Found After the Charlie Kirk Shooting Carried Messages. Here’s What They Mean wired.com a day ago by Makena Kelly, Megan Farokhmanesh
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Game, On
The inscriptions on bullets recovered near the scene of Charlie Kirk's murder appear to reference video games like Helldivers 2 and online fur…
Lee Pace Has Big Hopes for the Fourth Season of ‘Foundation’ wired.com a day ago by Tim Marchman
Culture, Culture / TV, Navel, Gazing
WIRED spoke to Lee Pace on the eve of the season finale of Foundation about clone consciousness, robot gods, and what’s next for the newly ren…
Extremist Groups Hated Charlie Kirk. They’re Using His Death to Radicalize Others wired.com a day ago by David Gilbert
Politics, Politics / Extremism, Extremism
The Oath Keepers are apparently restarting, and extremist groups like the Proud Boys are calling for “state violence” in the wake of Charlie K…
Save $70 on One of Our Favorite Android Tablets wired.com a day ago by Brad Bourque
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Tablets, Deal, of, the, Day
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE, a solid mid-tier tablet, is now $430 on Amazon.
'Hades II' Is Coming to Nintendo Switch This Month wired.com a day ago by Megan Farokhmanesh
Culture, Culture / Video Games, Finally
Nintendo made a slew of announcements during its latest Direct event, including details on a new Resident Evil game, a Ditto-centric Pokémon t…
Nintendo Drops Surprise Trailer for New ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ wired.com a day ago by Megan Farokhmanesh
Culture, Culture / Movies, Culture / Video Games, It's-a-Me,, Movie!
The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, titled The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, will be released in 2026. The original cast, including Chris Pratt, A…
Nissan Leaf 2026 Review: Superb Steering, Competitive Pricing wired.com a day ago by John Voelcker
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Car Reviews, Gear / Reviews, Product, Review
The groundbreaking Leaf returns bigger and better than ever—but leaves us wanting more.
I Wasn’t Sure I Wanted Anthropic to Pay Me for My Books—I Do Now wired.com a day ago by Steven Levy
Business, Business / Tech Culture, Backchannel
Anthropic agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement for authors whose books were used to train its AI model. As an author who fits that description,…
Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Identified as 22-Year-Old Utah Man wired.com a day ago by Dell Cameron
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Security, Investigative, Files
Authorities have named Tyler Robinson as a suspect in the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, citing Discord messages as evidence of…
The Best Gifts for Newlyweds They’ll Actually Use (2025) wired.com a day ago by Julia Forbes
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Ring, It, Up
Whether you’re shopping for a couple or updating your own registry, these are our favorite tried-and-tested gifts that’ll be enjoyed for years…
Wi-Fi Router Vs Mesh System: Which Is Best for You? wired.com a day ago by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Computers, Gear / Products / Home Office, Wireless, Wars
Find out whether a single Wi-Fi router or a mesh system makes the most sense for your home network.
Best Merino Wool T-Shirts (2025), Tried On and Tested wired.com a day ago by Scott Gilbertson
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Buying, Guide
These merino wool T-shirts are the last shirt you’ll ever wear. I’m wearing one right now.
A Modular Couch Is Worth It. Here’s Why wired.com 2 days ago by Louryn Strampe
Gear, Gear / Trends, Gear / Products / Home, Take, Several, Seats
A couch should be able to adapt as the needs of your living space evolve. That’s exactly what a modular couch can do.
Which iPhone 17 Model Should You Buy? wired.com 2 days ago by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Phones, Apples, to
The iPhone 17 Air complicates Apple’s smartphone lineup. Our primer on the differences and similarities can help you shop.
VPNs and Age-Verification Laws: What You Need to Know wired.com 2 days ago by Jacob Roach
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Online Services, Private, Packets
Age-verification laws are on the rise around the world, and VPNs promise to get around them. But do they actually work?
8 Best Espresso Machines for Home (2025), Tested by Coffee Pros wired.com 2 days ago by Matthew Korfhage
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Kitchen, Calling, the, Shots
The best espresso makers can turn your kitchen into a café, and help you hone the art of the perfect shot.
Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals: Up to $500 Off wired.com 2 days ago by Luke Larsen
Gear, Gear / Deals, Coupons
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on …
Scenes From Charlie Kirk’s Spontaneous Memorial in Utah wired.com 2 days ago by Jasper Craven, Sinna Nasseri
The Big Story, Politics, Politics / Politics News, Memento, Mori
Outside of the Utah hospital where Charlie Kirk was taken Wednesday, a crowd of families, college students, and Proud Boys gathered to mourn.
How China’s Propaganda and Surveillance Systems Really Operate wired.com 2 days ago by Zeyi Yang, Louise Matsakis
Business, Business / Social Media, Security, Security / Privacy, Made, in, China
A series of corporate leaks show that Chinese technology companies function far more like their Western peers than one might imagine.
The 65 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (September 2025) wired.com 2 days ago by Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED Staff
Culture, Culture / Movies, Guides
Thunderbolts*, Sacramento, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
Charlie Kirk Was Shot and Killed in a Post-Content-Moderation World wired.com 2 days ago by Lauren Goode
Business, Business / Social Media, Violent, Spread
Videos of the shooting spread across TikTok, Instagram, and X. Researchers say that in some cases the platforms are falling short on enforcing…
Right-Wing Activists Are Targeting People for Allegedly Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Death wired.com 2 days ago by David Gilbert
Politics, Politics / Extremism, Politics / Politics News, Extremism
Extremists and an anonymously run website are posting identifying details about people accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk’s murder online. So…
Save Big on Our Favorite Outdoor Security Cam wired.com 2 days ago by Brad Bourque
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Cameras, Gear / Products / Home, Deal, of, the, Day
The Arlo Pro 5S is only $100 right now on Amazon.
Nvidia GeForce Now RTX 5080 (Blackwell) Review: RTX 5080 in a MacBook wired.com 2 days ago by Jacob Roach
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Gaming, Gear / Products / Online Services, Product, Review
Nvidia has updated its GeForce Now game-streaming service with the RTX 5080, but it’s more than just a GPU swap.
Best Travel Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed wired.com 2 days ago by Scott Gilbertson
Gear, Gear / Products / Cameras, Buying, Guide
We’ve found the best travel cameras—from point-and-shoot to full-frame—to help you bring home the perfect vacation photos.
Apple’s Big Bet to Eliminate the iPhone’s Most Targeted Vulnerabilities wired.com 2 days ago by Lily Hay Newman
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Safety, First
Alongside new iPhones, Apple released a new security architecture on Tuesday: Memory Integrity Enforcement aims to eliminate the most frequent…
All-Clad Gas Pizza Oven Review (2025): A Pie That Rotates Itself wired.com 2 days ago by Matthew Korfhage
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Round
The new pizza oven from All-Clad offers a rotating pizza stone for easy, even bakes. Turns out, I wanted this.
The 7 Best WIRED-Tested Handheld Vacuums (2025) wired.com 2 days ago by Molly Higgins
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Buying, Guide
Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.
DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress Review: Support and Value wired.com 3 days ago by Julia Forbes
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Sleep, Product, Review
I’ve also tested previous versions of this medium-firm favorite, and it never disappoints.
Best Reusable Water Bottles of 2025, Tested & Reviewed wired.com 3 days ago by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Buying, Guide
Stay hydrated in style and cut down on single-use plastic with our favorite bottles—now updated with information on lead.
Status Audio Pro X Review: The Best High-End Earbuds? wired.com 3 days ago by Simon Cohen
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Audio, Gear / Products / Headphones, Product, Review
Tons of improvements make this boutique brand’s latest model a true rival to the best wireless earbuds.
Crispr Offers New Hope for Treating Diabetes wired.com 3 days ago by Javier Carbajal
Science, Science / Biotech, Science / Health, Regenerative, Medicine
Gene-edited pancreatic cells have been transplanted into a patient with type 1 diabetes for the first time. They produced insulin for months w…
30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | September 2025 wired.com 3 days ago by Julia Forbes
Gear, Gear / Deals, Coupons
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mattress or swap out your bedding, browse our Tempur-Pedic coupons for up to $300 off and the best slee…
TopResume Free Review, Discounts & Packages for September 2025 wired.com 3 days ago by Jacob Roach
Gear, Gear / Deals, Coupons
Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.
1Password Coupon: Score a Free Trial in September wired.com 3 days ago by Scott Gilbertson
Gear, coupons
Save up to 28% on business and personal memberships with 1Password promo codes and deals.
‘War Is Here’: The Far-Right Responds to Charlie Kirk Shooting With Calls for Violence wired.com 3 days ago by David Gilbert
Politics, Politics / Extremism, Extremism
Prominent far-right figures and elected officials have called for vengeance following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Dead at 31 wired.com 3 days ago by Makena Kelly
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Obituary
Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk died after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Charlie Kirk Is Dead After Utah Valley University Shooting wired.com 3 days ago by Andrew Couts, Dell Cameron
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Gun, Violence
Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. He later died from his injuries.
SpaceX Targets 2026 to Test Orbital Flight for Next-Gen Starship Vehicle wired.com 3 days ago by Stephen Clark, Ars Technica
Science, Science / Space, Lift, Off
Orbital missions will unlock the next phase of Starship’s development, providing data that would be essential for missions to Mars.