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KDE has launched its own Linux distribution, aiming to expand its ecosystem and provide users with a complete operating experience focused on flexibility and productivity.
California is poised to become the first state to implement regulations on AI companion chatbots, mandating safety protocols and accountability for companies regarding their AI systems.
OpenAI and Oracle have signed a landmark $300 billion cloud computing deal, expected to enhance OpenAI's infrastructure significantly over the coming years.
Lyft and May Mobility have launched an autonomous vehicle fleet in Atlanta, indicating the ongoing expansion of driverless technologies in urban transport.
YouTube has introduced a multi-language audio feature for creators, enabling them to dub videos in different languages and reach a broader audience globally.

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30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | September 2025 wired.com 4 hours 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 5 hours 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 5 hours 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 9 hours 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 11 hours 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 14 hours 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 an Orbital Starship Flight with a Next-Gen Vehicle in 2026 wired.com 15 hours ago by Stephen Clark, Ars Technica
Science, Science / Space, Lift, Off
Orbital missions will unlock the next phase of Starship’s development, providing better data on the performance of the spacecraft’s heat shiel…
Our Favorite Earbuds for Working Out Are Cheaper Than Ever wired.com 15 hours ago by Brad Bourque
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Audio, Gear / Products / Headphones, Gear / Deals, Deal, of, the, Day
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are $50 off on Amazon.
Microsoft’s AI Chief Says Machine Consciousness Is an ‘Illusion’ wired.com 16 hours ago by Will Knight
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, AI, Lab
Mustafa Suleyman says that designing AI systems to exceed human intelligence—and to mimic behavior that suggests consciousness—would be “dange…
3 Exciting Camera Features on Apple’s New iPhone 17 Lineup wired.com 16 hours ago by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Phones, Gear / Products / Cameras, Camera, Plateau
An upgraded selfie camera with a square sensor, dual camera capture, and 8X optical-like image quality has me excited about the new iPhone 17 …
Melania Trump’s AI Era Is Upon Us wired.com 19 hours ago by Jake Lahut
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Inner, Loop
The ever elusive first lady has emerged with a brief to exert thought leadership over AI, for the children. Some insiders are excited; others …
The Best Meta Quest Games You Can Play Right Now (2025) wired.com 19 hours ago by Brad Bourque, Eric Ravenscraft
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Augmented and Virtual Reality, Gear / Products / Gaming, Game, On
Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.
The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed: Which Model to Buy, Cases and Accessories, Feature Drops wired.com 20 hours ago by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Phones, Buying, Guide
Here’s a guide to all the models—plus Pixel case recommendations and smart software tricks to try.
Here’s What to Know About Poland Shooting Down Russian Drones wired.com 20 hours ago by Riccardo Piccolo
Security, Security / National Security, Security / Security News, Politics / Politics News, Incursions
On Wednesday morning, Poland shot down several Russian drones that entered its airspace—a first since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The incide…
13 Best Electrolyte Powders (2025): Tasty and Effective wired.com 20 hours ago by Louryn Strampe
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Buying, Guide
Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top picks.
Join Us for WIRED’s AI Power Summit wired.com 21 hours ago by WIRED Staff
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Events
On September 15, WIRED is gathering a panel of leaders across technology, politics, and media to tell you everything you need to know about th…
Here Come the Robotaxis: Zoox and Lyft Both Launch Driverless Ride Sharing wired.com 21 hours ago by Aarian Marshall
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, I, am, the, passenger
Two new self-driving car services—one in Atlanta from Lyft and May Mobility, another in Las Vegas from Amazon subsidiary Zoox—prove that the r…
Garmin’s Top Training Features, Explained wired.com 21 hours ago by Brent Rose
Gear, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Don't, Cry
Garmin has some of the best proprietary fitness software around. Here’s how to interpret all that meticulously gathered data.
Hypochlorous Acid Mists Have Entered the Chat (2025) wired.com a day ago by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Beauty, Gear / Trends, Gear / How To and Advice, Spray, Away
It’s a first responder for irritated and sensitive skin.
Philips Norelco i9000 Shaver Review (2025): A Close Shave wired.com a day ago by Matthew Korfhage
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Home, Gear / Products / Beauty, Product, Review
The Philips Norelco i9000 used AI to solve difficult statistics problems—and it worked. Shame about the battery drain.
US Investment in Spyware Is Skyrocketing wired.com a day ago by Vas Panagiotopoulos
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Dark, Money
A new report warns that the number of US investors in powerful commercial spyware rose sharply in 2024 and names new countries linked to the d…
How eSIMs Work, and How to Switch to One From a Standard SIM wired.com a day ago by David Nield
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Calling, Card
The newer eSIM technology, which is quickly becoming the standard on high-end phones, is safer and more convenient.
Thuma Dupes: Japanese Joinery Bed Frames That Stack Up (2025) wired.com a day ago by Julia Forbes
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Sleep, Buying, Guide
Everyone loves Thuma bed frames, with their Japanese-style joinery, but they’re pricey. Here are five other frames with similar quality and pe…
The Untold Story of Mike Lynch’s Tragic Boat Sinking wired.com a day ago by Bradley Hope
The Big Story, Tech, Titanic
WIRED investigates the untimely death of the English tech titan.
Researchers Create 3D-Printed Artificial Skin That Allows Blood Circulation wired.com a day ago by Ritsuko Kawai
Science, Science / Health, Regenerative, Medicine
Swedish researchers have developed two types of 3D bioprinting technology to artificially generate skin containing blood vessels. It could be …
This Is the First Time Scientists Have Seen Decisionmaking in a Brain wired.com a day ago by Jorge Garay
Science, Science / Psychology and Neuroscience, Neuroscience
Twelve laboratories around the world have joined forces to map neuronal activity in a mouse’s brain as it makes decisions.
Watch WIRED’s ‘Uncanny Valley’ Live wired.com a day ago by WIRED Staff
Business, Business / Tech Culture, Events
Missed Uncanny Valley’s first live show? We spoke with special guest Jack Conte, CEO of Patreon, in San Francisco.
Apple’s Best New iOS 26 Feature Has Been on Pixel Phones for Years wired.com a day ago by Reece Rogers
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Hold, Up
The iPhone’s new software screens your calls using machine intelligence. Neat, but Google had the feature first—just like so many other featur…
Moderna CEO Responds to RFK Jr.’s Crusade Against the Covid-19 Vaccine wired.com a day ago by Emily Mullin
Science, Science / Biotech, MRNA
Speaking at a WIRED event Tuesday, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he was “encouraged” by the company’s dialogue with the FDA—but acknowledge…
Cindy Cohn Is Leaving the EFF, but Not the Fight for Digital Rights wired.com 2 days ago by Dell Cameron
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / National Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, WIRED, Q&A
After 25 years at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Cindy Cohn is stepping down as executive director. In a WIRED interview, she reflects on…
Everything Apple Announced: iPhone Air, iPhone 17, Apple Watches, AirPods Pro 3 wired.com 2 days ago by Boone Ashworth
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, News, Roundup
The iPhone 17 is here, along with a very thin iPhone Air. There are three new Apple watches to tell you how you're feeling, and a pair of AirP…
The iPhone 17 Series Gets the Biggest iPhone Design Refresh in Years wired.com 2 days ago by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Phones, Going, on, 17
Apple’s thinnest iPhone Air brings with it a high price, and the redesigned iPhone 17 Pro features a telephoto camera that can zoom up to 8X.
Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE: Specs, Price, Release Date wired.com 2 days ago by Adrienne So
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Watch, Out
Blood oxygen sensor controversies aside, improved battery life, new hypertension notifications, and the addition of satellite messaging are al…
The 55 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (September 2025) wired.com 2 days ago by Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED Staff
Culture, Culture / TV, Guides
Limitless, Ironheart, and Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
Just One Lonely Product Still Uses Apple’s Lightning Connector—Can You Guess Which One? wired.com 2 days ago by Verity Burns
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Last, One, Standing
After quietly moving the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad over to USB-C last year, a solitary decade-old Apple product is someh…
Our Favorite Budget TV Is Only $264 at Walmart wired.com 2 days ago by Brad Bourque
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Televisions, Deals
This 55-inch Vizio was already an excellent value before the discount.
Right-Wing Influencers Are Turning to Foreign Affairs wired.com 2 days ago by Makena Kelly
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Opportunity, Knocks
Conservative creators are increasingly focusing on foreign policy. Whether they're emissaries from or to the US isn't always entirely clear.
Inside the Man vs. Machine Hackathon wired.com 2 days ago by Kylie Robison
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Model, Behavior
At a weekend hackathon in San Francisco, more than 100 coders gathered to test whether they could beat AI—and win a $12,500 cash prize.
Is AI the New Frontier of Women’s Oppression? wired.com 2 days ago by Scarlett Harris
Culture, Culture / Books, WIRED, Q&A
In her new book, feminist author Laura Bates explores how sexbots, AI assistants, and deepfakes are reinventing misogyny and harming women.
US Taxpayers Will Pay Billions in New Fossil Fuel Subsidies Thanks to the Big Beautiful Bill wired.com 2 days ago by Molly Taft
Science, Science / Environment, Environment
A report finds that President Trump’s flagship legislation will grant $40 billion in new subsidies to the oil and gas industry over the next d…
All the Dyson Hair Tools You’ll Ever Need (2025) wired.com 2 days ago by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Beauty, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Gear / Products / Smart Home, Dyson, Fix
Not your grandma’s blow-dryer.
The 15 Best Fans to Cool You Year Round (2025) wired.com 2 days ago by Kat Merck
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Buying, Guide
From tower and pedestal styles to utilitarian box fans, these are our WIRED-tested favorites.
The United Arab Emirates Releases a Tiny But Powerful AI Model wired.com 2 days ago by Will Knight
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Climbing, K2
K2 Think compares well with reasoning models from OpenAI and DeepSeek but is smaller and more efficient, say researchers based in Abu Dhabi.
6 Best Baby Monitors We've Tested and Reviewed (2025) wired.com 2 days ago by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Parenting, Sleep, Easy
Need to keep an eye (or ear) on your kids from another room? Our picks will help you do it.
Hasan Piker Will Never Run for Office wired.com 2 days ago by Katie Drummond
Culture, Big, Interview
The Twitch streamer could pivot from influencer to candidate. But he tells WIRED’s Big Interview podcast he’d rather use his platform to tell …
Apple Event Live Blog: Updates on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, Apple Watch 11, AirPods Pro 3 wired.com 2 days ago by Condé Nast
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Live, Coverage
Join us for live coverage of the launch of the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and Apple Watch Series 11. We're reporting from Apple headquarters in Cu…
A New Platform Offers Privacy Tools to Millions of Public Servants wired.com 2 days ago by Dell Cameron
Security, Politics / Politics News, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Lockdown, Mode
From data-removal services to threat monitoring, the Public Service Alliance says its new marketplace will help public servants defend themsel…
50% Off LG Promo Codes & Coupons wired.com 2 days ago by Ryan Waniata
Gear, Coupons
Save up to 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to 50% off select appliances for a limited time.
Dyson Promo Codes: 20% Off | September 2025 wired.com 2 days ago by Brenda Stolyar
Gear, coupons
Get 20% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $250 on vacuums, Airwraps, and more.
Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals: Up to $890 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 …