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OpenAI has released GPT-5, promising an enhanced conversational experience, and claims the model is designed to be "warmer and friendlier," but developers report mixed results regarding its coding capabilities.
Roblox faces serious legal challenges as Louisiana's attorney general has filed a lawsuit, claiming the platform creates a dangerous environment for children, a situation exacerbated by reports of inappropriate user-generated content.
Google admitted to anti-competitive conduct in Australia, resulting in a $36 million fine related to exclusive agreements with telecom companies regarding the pre-installation of Google Search on devices.
Anthropic's Claude AI now includes features allowing it to end harmful conversations, highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety and ethical implications of AI interactions, especially with vulnerable populations.
In the gaming sector, both high-profile events and controversies loom, with the upcoming Gamescom highlighting new releases, while companies like Netflix face potential losses with key creators leaving for competitors, further intensifying the competitive landscape.

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WIRED Tests Dozens of Air Purifiers a Year. Here’s What We Look For (2025) wired.com an hour ago by Lisa Wood Shapiro
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Home, Air, Affairs
WIRED’s air quality expert breaks down what we—and you—should consider when assessing one of these popular appliances.
The Best Tech for Back to School wired.com 2 hours ago by Gear Team
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Buying, Guide
From laptops for any kind of coursework to scooters to get you to class on time, here's everything you need to crush this school year.
The Tweens Down Under: Life Without Social Media in Australia wired.com 2 hours ago by Charley Locke
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, FOMO
As Australia rolls out a ban on social media for kids under 16, tech companies face steep fines and teens face life without TikTok, Instagram,…
How Microschools Became the Latest Tech Mogul Obsession wired.com 2 hours ago by Julia Black
Business, Privacy, Please
Between homeschool provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill and Trump’s attempts to gut the Department of Education, teaching kids looks diffe…
Tech in the Classroom: A History of Hype and Hysteria wired.com 2 hours ago by Elana Klein
Gear, Hype, Cycle
From calculators to ChatGPT, the introduction of new technology into schools has long inspired frenzied discourse: Will it revolutionize the s…
Teachers Are Trying to Make AI Work for Them wired.com 2 hours ago by Sofia Barnett
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Machined, Learning
Since the start of the AI boom, teachers have been tasked with figuring out if LLMs are helpful tools or a cheat code. This is how they’re bri…
What Do Kids Actually Think About AI? wired.com 2 hours ago by Charley Locke
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Vibe, Codes
Parents, teachers, and experts have big opinions about the impacts of AI on young people and education. But what do the students themselves sa…
Is Roblox Getting Worse? wired.com 2 hours ago by David Gilbert, Megan Farokhmanesh
Culture, Culture / Video Games, Blocked
Long plagued by moderation issues, the platform recently released a series of updates aimed at improving the experience for kids. Experts worr…
WIRED Takes You Back to School wired.com 2 hours ago by Condé Nast
The Big Story, Generation, iPad
Young people entering classrooms this fall need a totally different tool set than the generations before them.
The End of Handwriting wired.com 2 hours ago by Angela Watercutter
Culture, Science, Politics, Culture / Digital Culture, Flipped, Script
For years, smartphones and computers have threatened to erase writing by hand. Would that be so bad?
The Plan to Turn the Caribbean’s Glut of Sargassum Into Biofuel wired.com 3 hours ago by Edith González Cruz
Science, Science / Environment, Green, Energy
With record-breaking quantities of the seaweed set to hit Mexico’s beaches, experts propose converting it into biogas and construction materia…
These 5 Posture Corrector Picks Will Straighten You Out (2025) wired.com a day ago by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Sit, Pretty
You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. We rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up.
Camp Snap CS-8 Review: Simple Video Capture wired.com a day ago by Sam Kieldsen
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Cameras, Product, Review
Modeled on a 1960s home movie camera, this cheap, stripped-down digital Super 8 is a laid-back antidote to the spec-chasing rat race of modern…
Pebblebee Is Getting Serious About Personal Safety Tracking wired.com a day ago by Sophie Charara
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Location, Innovation
The Bluetooth tracker maker is adding free and paid SOS features to its products, including emergency contact alerts, silent alarms, and real-…
What Is the Electric Constant and Why Should You Care? wired.com a day ago by Rhett Allain
Science, Science / Physics and Math, Dot, Physics
The force between electrical charges is kind of a big deal—without it, the universe would be a primordial soup and you would not exist. That f…
The 7 Best Mattress Toppers (2025) Out of Dozens We've Tested: Supportive, Plush, Memory Foam wired.com a day ago by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Sleep, Nap, Tested
These toppers will transform your mattress into exactly what you need, whether that's a super-plush pillow top, memory foam, or targeted back …
The Best Pixel 9 Cases, Tested and Reviewed (2025) wired.com a day ago by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Products / Phones, Gear / Products / Accessories, Gear / Buying Guides, Case, Closed
Whether you saved some cash with the Pixel 9a or went big with the Pixel 9 Pro XL, we’ve got a selection of cases—MagSafe included—to kit out …
AI Is Designing Bizarre New Physics Experiments That Actually Work wired.com 2 days ago by Anil Ananthaswamy
Science, Science / Physics and Math
Artificial intelligence software is designing novel experimental protocols that improve upon the work of human physicists, although the humans…
I Tried the Best At-Home Pet DNA Test Kits on My Two Cats (2025) wired.com 2 days ago by Molly Higgins
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Who's, the, Father?
I sent my cats' saliva to the lab to get health and genetic insights sent to my inbox—with very different results.
11 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed wired.com 2 days ago by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Phones, Paranoid, Android
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that …
UN Plastics Treaty Talks Once Again End in Failure wired.com 2 days ago by Joseph Winters
Science, Science / Environment, No, End, in, Sight
Procedural hurdles yet again foil progress on a global agreement to end plastic pollution.
Acer Predator Helios 16S AI Review: Great Performance, Annoying Crashes wired.com 2 days ago by Christopher Null
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Computers, Product, Review
This Acer laptop’s top-tier performance is undone by bottom-shelf stability.
DJI Osmo 360 Review: A Strong Start wired.com 2 days ago by Sam Kieldsen
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Cameras, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Product, Review
DJI’s debut 360 camera is a strong challenger to the Insta360 X5. Too bad it’s not officially available in the US.
The 47 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (August 2025) wired.com 2 days ago by Matt Kamen, WIRED Staff
Culture, Culture / Movies, Guides
Mononoke The Movie II: The Ashes of Rage, Happy Gilmore 2, and Ziam are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
The 47 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (August 2025) wired.com 2 days ago by Matt Kamen, WIRED Staff
Culture, Culture / TV, Guides
Wednesday, Squid Game, and Love, Death + Robots are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
Apple Finally Destroyed Steve Jobs’ Vision of the iPad. Good wired.com 2 days ago by Craig Grannell
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Killing, Dreams
Cupertino has done the thing it swore it never would: turn its tablet into a full-blown window-wrangling, compromise-abandoning computer. Yes,…
Russia Is Cracking Down on End-to-End Encrypted Calls wired.com 2 days ago by Lily Hay Newman
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Roundup
Plus: ICE agents accidentally add a random person to a sensitive group chat, Norwegian intelligence blames the Kremlin for hacking a dam, and …
Gear News of the Week: A New Privacy Phone Arrives, and Samsung Has a $30K 115-Inch Micro RGB TV wired.com 2 days ago by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Televisions, Gear / Products / Streaming, Gear / Products / Phones, Roundup
Plus: Ultrahuman’s Ring now tracks ovulation, Nomad Cycles wants to make a fully repairable ebike, and Sling TV has new subscription options.
19 Best Back-to-School Deals for 2025 wired.com 2 days ago by Louryn Strampe
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Home Office, Gear / Products / Computers, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Deals
This WIRED-approved gear is on sale for the new school year. Save on tablets, headphones, desk chairs, and more.
WIRED’s Guide to Buying a Used Plug-In Hybrid wired.com 2 days ago by Aarian Marshall
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Plugged, Up
Right now is a great time to get a used plug-in hybrid car. Here’s what to know about PHEVs before plonking down that cash.
How One Wikipedia Editor Unraveled the ‘Single Largest Self-Promotion Operation’ in the Site's History wired.com 2 days ago by Nate Anderson, Ars Technica
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Gotcha
A decade-long effort to boost one man's reputation was undone in a matter of weeks.
9 Best Pillows (2025) Tested For Side, Back, and Stomach Sleepers wired.com 3 days ago by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Pillow, Talk
We’ve spent over a year testing the best pillows to support your noggin, whether you snooze on your side, back, or in a tangle of blankets.
Best Early Labor Day Mattress Sales (2025) wired.com 3 days ago by Julia Forbes
Gear / Deals, Gear, Deals
It's one of the best times of the year to score a new mattress. Here are all the best deals (plus some exclusive sale codes) to snag ahead of …
Decoding Palantir, the Most Mysterious Company in Silicon Valley wired.com 3 days ago by Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, Caroline Haskins
Business, Business / Computers and Software, Uncanny, Valley
This week on Uncanny Valley, we talk about one of the most notorious American corporations. So what does Palantir actually do?
Developers Say GPT-5 Is a Mixed Bag wired.com 3 days ago by Lauren Goode
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, GPT-Fine
Software engineers are finding that OpenAI’s new GPT-5 model is helping them think through coding problems—but isn’t much better at actual cod…
Best Apple Watch (2025): Buyer’s Guide to the Series 10 and SE wired.com 3 days ago by Adrienne So
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Accessories, Wrist, Check
Should you splurge for the Series 10 or wait for the Series 11? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Is on Track to Out-Talk Humanity wired.com 3 days ago by Zoë Schiffer, Will Knight
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Chatpocalypse
The OpenAI CEO addressed GPT-5 backlash, the AI bubble—and why he’s willing to spend trillions of dollars to win.
Now You Can Get Your Flu Vaccine at Home wired.com 3 days ago by Emily Mullin
Science, Science / Health, No, Excuses
The nasal spray vaccine FluMist can now be ordered online and shipped to your door.
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x Review: Great, Not a Must-Have wired.com 3 days ago by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Beauty, Gear / Products / Home, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Product, Review
I wouldn’t replace my Airwrap just yet, but if you’ve never owned one, the Co-anda 2x is Dyson’s best version so far.
‘Cheapfake’ AI Celeb Videos Are Rage-Baiting People on YouTube wired.com 3 days ago by Laura Holliday
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Cheapfakes
WIRED found over 100 YouTube channels using AI to create lazy fan-fiction-style videos. Despite being obviously fake, there’s a psychological …
Best Mattresses for Sex (2025) wired.com 3 days ago by Julia Forbes
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Sleep, Rocking, and, Rolling
These are the best mattresses for getting busy, according to our reviewers.
Lelo Sona 3 Cruise Review: Stale Update wired.com 3 days ago by Amanda Chatel
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Product, Review
Lelo’s Sona 3 Cruise remains a great vibrator, but there’s not much new here to excite.
Sealy Promo Code: Save $300 on Mattresses in August 2025 wired.com 3 days ago by Julia Forbes
Gear, Gear / Deals, Coupons
Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking…
AI Slop Is Ripping Off One of Summer’s Best Games. Copycats Are Proving Hard to Kill wired.com 4 days ago by Megan Farokhmanesh
Culture, Culture / Video Games, Attack, Of, The, Clones
Peak has sold millions of copies and is Aggro Crab’s biggest hit to date. That makes it a prime target for cloning.
Why Trump Flip-Flopped on Nvidia Selling H20 Chips to China wired.com 4 days ago by Louise Matsakis
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Made, in, China
Nvidia struck a surprising deal after convincing the president that H20 chips aren’t a national security risk. But whether the reversal is goo…
Inside the Biden Administration's Gamble to Freeze China’s AI Future wired.com 4 days ago by Graham Webster
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Big, Bets
What really motivated the US government to ban Nvidia from selling powerful computer chips to China?
A DOGE AI Tool Called SweetREX Is Coming to Slash US Government Regulation wired.com 4 days ago by Andrew Couts
Politics, Politics / Policy, Politics / Politics News, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Sweet, Bot, O', Mine
Named for its developer, an undergrad who took leave from UChicago to become a DOGE affiliate, a new AI tool automates the review of federal r…
The 65 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (August 2025) wired.com 4 days ago by Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED Staff
Culture, Culture / Movies, Guides
Music by John Williams, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Jaws @ 50 are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this…
Watch Our Livestream Replay: What GPT-5 Means for ChatGPT Users wired.com 4 days ago by Reece Rogers
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Livestream, Q&A
We answered your questions about OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-5, and what it means for the future of chatbots.
xAI Was About to Land a Major Government Contract. Then Grok Praised Hitler wired.com 4 days ago by Zoë Schiffer, Makena Kelly
Politics, AI, Scramble
Internal emails obtained by WIRED show a hasty process to onboard OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI providers to the federal government. xAI was…