Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsoft
Two more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of their journalism to train AI.
techcrunch.comSep 5, 2026 6:49 PM
Is the Steam Deck still worth it in 2026?
The Steam Deck is a solid gaming handheld, but after the arrival of several competitors and higher prices, is it still worth picking one up?
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Deven McClure)Sep 5, 2026 6:30 PM
How to find your MacBook's diagnostic menu
Apple Diagnostics is a hidden menu you hopefully won't need to access often. When your Mac gets into hardware trouble, it helps find what's wrong.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Novak Božović)Sep 5, 2026 6:00 PM
Explore the globe in field recordings
I love field recordings. I love making them. I love them when they're incorporated into my ambient music. They're great background noise for working or sleeping. But they're also great for active listening, focusing in on the fine nuances of burbling brooks or urban chaos. Earth Garden gives you a globe to explore with real […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienSep 5, 2026 5:31 PM
OpenAI responds after report exposed another incident in which its AI agents went rogue
Reuters reported earlier this week that the agents hijacked a German wiki forum in an incident OpenAI did not disclose.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Cheyenne MacDonald)Sep 5, 2026 5:17 PM
iPhone Handoff will seamlessly share one number between two phones
When iOS 27 lands later this month, it will have a feature called iPhone Handoff that lets you switch between two phones using the same number. It was briefly mentioned during the WWDC keynote back in June, but there were no details at the time. Now there's a demo clip showing how to set up […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienSep 5, 2026 4:53 PM
The reasons rugged laptops are rarely bought by consumers
There are plenty of durable, versatile rugged laptops on the market, but you'll rarely see one get pulled out at the coffee shop. Why?
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Husain Parvez)Sep 5, 2026 4:00 PM
Hikers rescued after using Google Gemini for planning
The sheriff’s office said the hikers “were advised by Gemini to bring far less food and water than their group required."
techcrunch.comSep 5, 2026 3:35 PM
How to track prices with Safari's Notify Me tool on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Apple's Notify Me feature can update you every time a price drops or a product comes back in stock. Tell it what to do and it'll take care of the rest.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Will Shanklin)Sep 5, 2026 2:30 PM
OpenAI confirms ‘wiki incident,’ says it’s ‘working on a framework’ for more disclosure
OpenAI acknowledged its role in a recently reported incident where AI agents took over a German wiki forum.
techcrunch.comSep 5, 2026 2:05 PM
You're probably wasting these keys on your keyboard — here's how to remap them
There are almost certainly keys on your keyboard that you never touch. Assign new functions to give them a job.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ben Stegner)Sep 5, 2026 2:00 PM
Two more news organizations sue OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement
The Seattle Times and Newsday accused the two AI giants of using their content without permission.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jackson Chen)Sep 5, 2026 1:46 PM
What makes IMAX theaters different from normal ones?
In the case of IMAX, bigger really is better.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Alec Hively)Sep 5, 2026 1:30 PM
Clucky’s new alarm app wakes you up with a crowing rooster
Clucky's new alarm app has an option where users are woken up to the sound of a rooster. They then complete a mission to turn it off.
techcrunch.comSep 5, 2026 1:00 PM
CD sales are booming as physical media continues its resurgence
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), CD sales exploded in the first half of 2026. A new report from the organization says 17.5 million CDs were sold in the first six months of the year, up from just 12 million during the same period in 2025. That's a jump of 45.7 percent, […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienSep 5, 2026 12:49 PM
Why it's important to regularly restart your router
You might not think to restart your router as often as you reboot your laptop, but doing so is an easy step to help it perform at its best.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Gabriela Vătu)Sep 5, 2026 12:30 PM
New Twitter rebrands to Tweet.app after court's double-edged ruling
A federal court decided that "Twitter" was off-limits, but tweet and the bird logo were fair game.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jackson Chen)Sep 5, 2026 12:13 PM
Installing an iOS public beta on your iPhone? Always do this first
If you're interested in installing an iOS beta on your device, you need to protect your data first with an important step that's easy to forget.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Filipe Espósito)Sep 5, 2026 12:00 PM
How to safely dispose of your old TV
A TV isn't something you can throw into the trash once you're done with it. Here's what you should take into consideration before getting rid of that old panel.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jack Whitcombe)Sep 5, 2026 11:30 AM
Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigation
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards.
arstechnica.comSep 5, 2026 11:17 AM
Oura is going public, but these smart ring companies are coming for its crown
While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, a growing number of rivals are now racing to dethrone it by trying all sorts of approaches to get an edge over it.
techcrunch.comSep 5, 2026 11:00 AM
Fantasy Footballers’ Andy Holloway is a dedicated zero-inbox kinda guy
Andy Holloway cohosts the Fantasy Footballers podcast with his friends Jason Moore and Mike Wright. The show is one of the premier fantasy sports podcasts, netting over 2 million monthly listeners and numerous awards, including Best Sports Podcast from iHeartRadio and People's Choice at the Podcast Awards four years in a row. Holloway's goal has […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienSep 5, 2026 11:00 AM
Your Roku TV offers AI slop for free (if you're into that sort of thing)
Roku's new free programming gives AI creators a platform for their productions. Whether the public will embrace it remains to be seen,
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Novak Božović)Sep 5, 2026 11:00 AM
How does Ottocast CarPlay work and how much does it cost?
What's cooler than wired Apple CarPlay? Ditching the annoying cable and having Ottocast deliver it wirelessly the minute you switch your car on.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jack Whitcombe)Sep 5, 2026 10:30 AM
Razer launches a cheaper version of Clio, its head cushion wireless speaker
Razer Clio X is a headrest with a wireless speaker for your computer chair.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Sep 5, 2026 10:21 AM
Acer Project DualPlay Mini concept hands-on: Flipping from powerful handheld to powerful tiny laptop
It's a concept device, sure, but there's something intriguing about Acer's handheld gaming PC and laptop 2-in-1.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mat Smith)Sep 5, 2026 10:10 AM
Content creators drop the ball
During Naomi Osaka's match against Anastasia Zakharova at this year's US Open earlier this week, a gaggle of ring light-wielding influencers who were packed in a luxury suite became enough of a distraction that the umpire paused the match and repeatedly asked them to quiet down. Elsewhere in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis […]
www.theverge.comby Charles Pulliam-MooreSep 5, 2026 10:00 AM
Does your Android Auto keep lowering the volume? This might be why
Audio ducking can be annoying, but it serves an important purpose.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jack Whitcombe)Sep 5, 2026 10:00 AM
How to check your MacBook's hard drive health
Your MacBook's storage is vitally important. If your SSD or hard drive goes kaput without a backup, getting your files back can sometimes be impossible.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Will Shanklin)Sep 5, 2026 9:30 AM
The weird and wonderful headphones of CanJam 2026
I've been reviewing headphones for a long time, and I've listened to everything from the barely serviceable to multi-thousand-dollar open-back headphones. But recently I've been uninspired by the state of mainstream options. Most are perfectly good - great, even - but they lack a distinct character. Something to remind me why I fell in love […]
www.theverge.comby John.HigginsSep 5, 2026 9:00 AM
Is it worth paying extra for iCloud storage?
Storing lots of photos, videos and files online can quickly fill up your iCloud storage and pause all of your backups. Choosing the right plan can be key.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Filipe Espósito)Sep 5, 2026 9:00 AM
How to check which apps are draining your iPhone battery
Some of the reasons why you've lost battery are out of your control, but knowing which apps are draining it can help your iPhone last until the end of the day.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Filipe Espósito)Sep 5, 2026 8:30 AM
OpenAI admits to German wiki ‘incident’
OpenAI says it needs to overhaul how and when it reports instances of AI models attacking real-world targets. The acknowledgement comes as the company manages the fallout from reports that a swarm of its out-of-control agents hijacked a German wiki site. Regarding the "'wiki incident,' where our agents wrote to several internet sites," OpenAI wrote […]
www.theverge.comby Robert HartSep 5, 2026 7:15 AM
4 Best Alexa Speakers I’ve Tested (2026)
I’ve rounded up the best smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.
www.wired.comSep 5, 2026 7:01 AM
Robotaxis enter their villain era
It's Bullitt meets Christine meets Waymo. A new short film imagines a San Francisco car chase where the other driver isn't human - and the car may be trying to kill you. That a robotaxi can now be cast as the villain with almost no explanation says something about the present moment. Autonomous cars have […]
www.theverge.comby Rani MollaSep 5, 2026 7:00 AM
There May Not Be an iPhone 18 This Year
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.
www.wired.comSep 5, 2026 6:30 AM
OpenAI Agents Hacked Another Website
Plus: Tens of millions of US and Canadian drivers’ licenses go up for sale on the dark web, the US military finally tries to tackle the risk online ad data poses to troops, and more.
www.wired.comSep 5, 2026 6:30 AM
Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears
The research could do more than help unlock the mystery of caterpillar hearing. It could also help make microphones better.
www.wired.comSep 5, 2026 6:00 AM
The Watch World Went Crazy This Week. Here Are the 10 You Need to See
The main action took place at Geneva Watch Days, but others dialed in remotely to make sure it wasn't just a Swiss party.
www.wired.comSep 5, 2026 5:45 AM
Marvel Has Assigned 42 Hours of Homework Before ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
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.
www.wired.comSep 5, 2026 5:00 AM
XDOF, just three months out of stealth, is in talks for a Series B at a $1.2B valuation
The round is being raised just months after the robot data startup exited from stealth.
techcrunch.comSep 4, 2026 7:36 PM
OpenAI’s rogue agents keep escaping, with no formal process to investigate them
OpenAI’s latest agent swarm incident adds urgency to calls for independent investigations as researchers and lawmakers question whether AI labs should control the scope of their own safety reviews.
techcrunch.comSep 4, 2026 7:15 PM
After 8 years, Europe's BepiColombo mission is on final approach to Mercury
"Fundamentally, we want to learn about the origins of this planet and how it came to be like it is."
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 6:49 PM
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
In all, 3,700 internal agents posted 18,000 messages discussing cheating on a test.
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 6:17 PM
Audacity 4 is a complete revamp of the ‘world’s most popular’ audio editor
Audacity 4 has been in the works for some time, and had its own mini controversy last year when an unfortunate redesigned logo started making the rounds. The final version of the new icon isn't nearly as bad as the early rendition that was circulating last October. But more importantly, all the promised improvements to […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienSep 4, 2026 5:23 PM
AI compute provider Nscale is looking for $3.5B in pre-IPO financing
Nscale, which recently struck a $45 billion deal with Anthropic, is in talks to raise additional funds in anticipation of an upcoming IPO.
techcrunch.comSep 4, 2026 5:12 PM
Measles killed 6-week-old baby, coroner confirms after RFK Jr. disputed deaths
"It’s long past time for RFK to stop playing games with people’s lives."
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 4:22 PM
Trump admin fights ABC lawsuit as watchdogs worry Disney will settle with FCC
FCC tells court it is “open-minded" about whether ABC should lose licenses.
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 3:46 PM
The White House is making arcade games racist
The PR masterminds at the White House just released a series of vaguely policy-themed "arcade" games, some of which are racist - and modeled on real games whose copyright holders may not be too happy to be associated with the MAGA agenda. The Tetris Company has already responded to "Build the Wall," which is obviously […]
www.theverge.comby Gaby Del ValleSep 4, 2026 3:42 PM
Medieval manuscripts are "biological time capsules" for deadly sheeppox virus
Other archives and libraries around the world may also contain genetic traces of past disease outbreaks.
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 3:01 PM
Home Depot Labor Day Sale (2026): BOGO on Best Grills and Tools
The Home Depot Labor Day sale goes hard on grills and tools. Here are our recommendations on what to buy—and what to ignore.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 2:54 PM
Casio ‘CasioNaut’ G-Shock GMC-2500 GAC-2500 Series: Price, Specs, Availability
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.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 2:41 PM
Judge blocks X rival from using Twitter name, but allows ‘Tweet’ for now
A federal judge temporarily barred an X rival from using the Twitter name, but found that X was likely to have abandoned the “Tweet” trademark and bird logo. The startup has since relaunched as Tweet.app.
techcrunch.comSep 4, 2026 1:52 PM
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom admits it put “too big a focus on VCF.”
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 1:35 PM
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
A once-overlooked block of unicode that's invisible to humans is gaining ever wider use.
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 1:18 PM
What will Apple’s John Ternus era look like?
It’s officially the Ternus era at Apple.   Tim Cook stepped down as CEO this week, handing the company to former hardware chief John Ternus, whose first memo promised a “huge launch next week” — timing that puts Apple’s next iPhone event on his desk before he’s even settled in. Cook isn’t going far, though: he’s staying on as Executive Chairman, focused on the kind of policy […]
techcrunch.comSep 4, 2026 1:18 PM
Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation
The Pentagon says the guidance is being updated after being online for one day.
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 12:57 PM
No little kids allowed, and other new info about Tesla’s Cybercab
The company says no children under 13 can ride -- even with a parent. That's more restrictive than the Model Y SUVs it's using as robotaxis.
techcrunch.comSep 4, 2026 12:51 PM
A ratings board wouldn't let Valve release a trailer. It "leaked" it instead.
"I think we can't get in trouble for that now. It's like 20 years ago."
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 12:42 PM
Second complete map of a fruit fly brain completed
Every neuron and connection in the brain of a fly has been mapped—twice.
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 12:24 PM
Anthropic’s $2 trillion IPO puts powerful external trustees in spotlight
Public-market scrutiny will intensify pressure on the Claude maker’s unusual attempt to balance profit and purpose.
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 12:22 PM
Another swarm of OpenAI agents reached the open internet without the frontier lab’s knowledge
It's the latest failure of OpenAI's internal monitoring and security systems.
techcrunch.comSep 4, 2026 12:21 PM
Musk wins court order to block use of “Twitter,” but not “tweet” and bird logo
Saying X is “formerly Twitter” in App Store lets Musk block use of Twitter name.
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 11:59 AM
Trump White House just tossed a grenade into international space relations
"Let me be clear: America is not only welcome—we want you there."
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 11:46 AM
Tesla’s Cybercab Officially Launches Today. It’s Already Under Investigation
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, meets vehicle safety standards.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 11:17 AM
CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom
U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026, reversing last year’s decline as interest in retro tech and physical media continues to grow.
techcrunch.comSep 4, 2026 11:00 AM
Who Cares if AI Is Conscious—It’s Basically Alive
While philosophers ponder AI consciousness, the models have ideas of their own.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 11:00 AM
Krafton doubles down on India with another $250M bet beyond gaming
Krafton's planned investment in India is set to surpass $500 million with its latest commitment.
techcrunch.comSep 4, 2026 10:47 AM
Google’s Gemini Spark can now manage your Google Photos library
Gemini Spark can edit and curate photo albums, create shared collections, turn photos into calendar events, and handle other Google Photos tasks for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
techcrunch.comSep 4, 2026 10:47 AM
Less than 24 hours to apply for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Event
Less than 24 hours left to apply to host a Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and make your mark in the Silicon Valley scene. Apply before the application closes tonight at midnight PT.
techcrunch.comSep 4, 2026 10:00 AM
US military disabled ad tracking on troops’ devices following reports of targeted attacks
A senator's letter confirms the U.S. military moved to prevent the tracking after foreign adversaries used location data to target troops.
techcrunch.comSep 4, 2026 9:21 AM
Rocket Report: Engines installed for Artemis III; Long March 6C breakup in LEO
Two of Europe's leading launch startups announced new fundraising this week.
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 8:48 AM
Feds launch investigation into Tesla’s Cybercab deployment
The investigation was launched just a few hours after Tesla put the first production Cybercabs on the road in Austin.
techcrunch.comSep 4, 2026 8:01 AM
Japan Is Launching a Probe to Collect the First-Ever Samples From a Martian Moon
The mission to Phobos, Japan’s first Mars probe launch in 28 years, may reveal new information about our closest planetary neighbor.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 8:00 AM
The Best Dyson Vacuums (2026) to Buy—and Some to Avoid
Feeling the pull of a new clean machine? I'll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 7:30 AM
The Best Automatic Litter Box of 2026: Petkit and Litter-Robot
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 7:08 AM
Nearly impossible? How Fairphone built the ethical, repairable Fairphone Gen 6+
Fairphone's CTO explains how and why the Dutch company builds a different kind of smartphone.
arstechnica.comSep 4, 2026 7:00 AM
How a Secret Orangutan Breeding Program Is Creating a Baby Boom
The success of a program linking zoos across the US has created social media stars and generated a wave of interest in how to protect the endangered great apes in the wild.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 7:00 AM
The 6 Best Monitors That Actually Work Well With Macs
Macs are fantastic computers, but you’ll need one of these great displays to complete your work-from-home setup.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 6:30 AM
Measles Outbreaks Are Forcing Parents of Immunocompromised Kids to Make Hard Choices
With the risk of infection rising, parents and their children are trying to navigate how safe it is to be out in public as school starts back up.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 6:30 AM
ICE Wants to Know Everyone Who Bought a Certain Green Beanie From REI in the Last 2 Years
Homeland Security Investigations agents hit the outdoor retailer with a controversial subpoena as part of a dragnet search for the identities of protesters who entered a Minnesota church in March.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 6:30 AM
AI Use in the Job Market Is Creating an Infinite Doom Loop
Job seekers are trying to game the application process using AI. It’s not working, and not for the reasons you might think.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 6:00 AM
What the Heck? Another Perfect Geometric Shape Has Been Detected on Saturn
The discovery adds to the planet’s history of strange atmospheric phenomena that scientists don’t fully understand.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 5:30 AM
Silicon Valley Is Having a ‘Hot Girl Renaissance’
A San Francisco “Hot List” is trying to buck stereotypes about dating in tech circles amid wider debates about the value of being perceived as attractive.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 5:00 AM
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Use a Mattress Firm promo code to save on top mattresses, score a free adjustable base, and unlock up to $300 in instant credits.
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www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 1:00 AM
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Upgrade your K-beauty routine with these active Medicube promo codes. Save on Age-R devices, serums, and masks with student discounts and referral rewards.
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On the hunt for the perfect mattress or pillow? Save on your soon-to-be favorite brand, Purple, with these Purple coupons and deals.
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www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 1:00 AM
The sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus
While restaurant owners might look to generative AI as a shortcut to sprucing up their menu, customers can viscerally sense that something is wrong with the food.
techcrunch.comSep 4, 2026 12:21 AM
Tesla’s Make-or-Break Cybercab Had a Quiet Debut
An invite-only event in Austin, Texas, kept online fans in the dark for hours.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 10:53 PM
Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation
The round came together after the data center developer reportedly secured a $13 billion contract with Jane Street.
techcrunch.comSep 3, 2026 8:48 PM
Wikipedia Workers Unionize for the First Time
More than 200 people in roles such as engineering, finance, and communications will now be represented by the Communications Workers of America.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 8:40 PM
5 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2026): Subscription-Free, Video, and More
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 6:48 PM
Transplanted Pig Kidney Still Working After a Record-Setting 9 Months in a Patient
Gene-edited pig kidneys could offer a lifeline to patients stuck waiting for a human donor.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 6:30 PM
Reports: RFK Jr. ordered measles deaths deletion; CDC still secretly counts them
CDC staff had already accepted the measles death reports when RFK Jr. meddled.
arstechnica.comSep 3, 2026 6:13 PM
Nobody Is Saying Why OpenAI and Anthropic Had Outages Today
ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok all suffered outages at nearly the exact same time for reasons that remain murky.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 5:56 PM
Prediction Market Betting Is Getting People Banned and Arrested
This week on Uncanny Valley, we dig into the latest prediction market buzz, Flock’s AI-powered police search tool, and how tech bros don’t know how to talk about “rouge” AI agents
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 5:48 PM
Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming
Over 1 million Game Pass subscribers will have to pay more for their heavy streaming use.
arstechnica.comSep 3, 2026 5:10 PM
150 research primates got diarrhea, flooding lab with priceless vaccine data
Researchers now have clear new targets and insights for developing a Shigella vaccine.
arstechnica.comSep 3, 2026 4:14 PM
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
Open source, commercial, single-hop, multi-hop, mixnet? The array of options is dizzying.
arstechnica.comSep 3, 2026 3:52 PM
GPT-6 Astra Is Here—and OpenAI Thinks It May Kick Off the AGI Era
OpenAI leaders think the company’s next generation model, which excels at computer use and coding, may mark a major milestone in AI development.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 2:06 PM
OpenAI Cut Off a Billion-Dollar Customer to Avoid Elon Musk
OpenAI recently estimated its Cursor partnership would make more than $1 billion in revenue a year, WIRED has learned. It still walked away after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired the AI coding startup.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 12:42 PM
Sparks Fly: NVIDIA Accelerates Local AI at IFA 2026
Frontier intelligence is going local. At IFA 2026, NVIDIA, Microsoft and its partners are teaming up to provide faster inference and new tools that make agents easier to set up and run locally on NVIDIA hardware. New compact NVIDIA RTX Spark Windows PCs are also coming in October to give AI enthusiasts, developers and creators […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 3, 2026 12:00 PM
Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Fanless Laptop Takes Thin and Light to the Extreme
Using Frore’s air-cooling technology, Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Concept is an ultralightweight laptop with efficient heat management.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 12:00 PM
‘NBA 2K27’ With NVIDIA DLSS 5 Leads 28 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW
September is here with 28 more games streaming on GeForce NOW this month, led by a slam dunk: NBA 2K27 with the NVIDIA DLSS 5 3D-Guided Neural Rendering feature. Through NVIDIA’s close collaboration with Visual Concepts and 2K, DLSS 5 brings a new level of lifelike lighting and material detail to the court — tuned […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 3, 2026 9:00 AM
I Got a Brief Look at ‘Guild Wars 3,’ and I’m Excited
When the beta arrives next year—15 years after its predecessor—Guild Wars 3 will have a new momentum engine that makes combat in the game feel closer to an action RPG.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 9:00 AM
Nvidia RTX Spark ‘Superchip’: The First AI PCs Are Here
At IFA 2026, Nvidia and its partners showed off the first RTX Spark-powered laptops and mini PCs, designed to run AI models right on your computer.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 9:00 AM
Nvidia’s Hugging Face Acquisition Is a $12.9 Billion Bet on Open-Source AI
The long-rumored deal will give the chip giant access to—and help it promote—a huge repository of open-source AI models and data sets.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 8:43 AM
NVIDIA to Acquire Hugging Face
I’m excited to announce that NVIDIA has agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $12,930,300,000. Together, we will scale Hugging Face’s platform, strengthen its infrastructure and expand access to AI for developers and institutions worldwide. Over the past decade, Clem, Julien, Thomas and the team at Hugging Face have built something remarkable: a vibrant home for […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 3, 2026 7:56 AM
Scientists Have Found the Most Convincing Evidence Yet of a Dark Matter Particle
An underground detector recorded a strange interaction pointing to a particle with some properties that signify dark matter. The detection is small but promising.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 7:30 AM
Ugly AI Food Photos Are Only the Beginning
Restaurant menus with AI-generated food images are going viral for their off-putting aesthetic. But AI’s impact on modern menus runs even deeper.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 7:00 AM
‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ Is a Bloody Balm for My Completionism
The game starts as a reheated Witcher 3, but evolves into something much more focused.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 6:45 AM
The Best Air Quality Monitor for Outdoors and Indoors in 2026
These WIRED-tested indoor and outdoor air quality monitors give you insights into your home’s air quality, warn of potentially harmful pollutant levels, and help keep tabs on your environment.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 6:31 AM
DOGE Affiliate Asked for College Credits for Participating in Takeover
According to new documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, an undergraduate working with DOGE requested that his work for HUD count toward his University of Chicago degree.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 6:30 AM
Is It Even Possible to Understand Quantum Mechanics?
Common sense is of no help in studying reality at the atomic scale.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 6:00 AM
This Is Flock’s AI Search Tool for Cops
WIRED rebuilt Flock’s latest search tool from code the company sends to a police officer’s browser. Its AI can keep watch across multiple cameras for anyone fitting a written description.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 6:00 AM
Smart Toilets Are Already Using AI to Analyze Your Poop
While companies promise they can help users monitor gut health, experts suggest that smart toilets provide little in the way of benefits to the average person.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 5:30 AM
NVIDIA and CrowdStrike Strengthen Agentic Cybersecurity Frontier
“We’re at an inflection point in cybersecurity,” Jensen Huang told a sold-out crowd at CrowdStrike’s Fal.Con 2026 in Las Vegas Tuesday. Attacks are now automated. Defense has to be, too. The NVIDIA founder and CEO joined CrowdStrike CEO and founder George Kurtz to announce CrowdStrike SafeMind, its agentic cybersecurity system developed by the CrowdStrike Cyber […]
blogs.nvidia.comSep 1, 2026 5:19 PM
GeForce NOW Gives Gamers More Ways to Play at Gamescom 2026
NVIDIA’s Gamescom announcements are revealing what’s next for GeForce NOW, with new ways to play, more supported devices and platforms, and even more big PC games headed to the cloud. New NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 technology controls give members more ways to fine-tune gameplay, while expanded support for new Steam devices, GOG single sign-on, Firefox browser […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 27, 2026 9:00 AM
Delivering Vera: NVIDIA’s First CPU Built for Agents Is Shipping Now
NVIDIA Vice President of Hyperscale and HPC Ian Buck hand-delivers Vera CPU systems across the AI ecosystem as Vera begins shipping at scale.
blogs.nvidia.comAug 27, 2026 9:00 AM
NVIDIA NVLink Fusion Expands With NVHBM Custom High-Bandwidth Memory
The next wave of AI is placing new demands on infrastructure. As AI agents and trillion-parameter workloads become mainstream, the performance of AI infrastructure depends not only on compute, but on how compute, memory, storage, networking and software are designed together as a unified system. To help hyperscalers and AI innovators build the next generation […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 26, 2026 5:05 PM
Leading Publishers Bring Blockbuster PC Games and Technology to NVIDIA RTX Spark
NVIDIA is bringing the next wave of RTX gaming to the Gamescom conference running this week in Cologne, Germany, with support for new games, anti-cheat technologies and increased visual quality. Electronic Arts, Embark and Ubisoft are among the latest game publishers and developers bringing their blockbuster titles to NVIDIA RTX Spark ahead of its launch […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 25, 2026 11:30 AM
How XPUs Meet a World-Class AI Factory
To generate intelligence at scale, AI factories run continuously, and their economics are defined by delivered output: tokens per second, tokens per watt, cost per token, utilization and uptime. That requires AI infrastructure designed and built as a full factory, not a collection of individual accelerators. Hyperscalers and AI-native companies building custom XPUs must consider […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 24, 2026 11:00 AM
With Groq 3 LPX in Full Production, NVIDIA Extends Vera Rubin Inference for Agents
The next era of AI inference won’t be defined by a single breakthrough chip, network or system. It’ll be defined by how every layer of the AI factory works together. That’s why NVIDIA is extending Vera Rubin NVL72 with fast token generation for agentic systems. Announced today, the NVIDIA Vera Rubin rack-scale system NVIDIA Groq […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 24, 2026 11:00 AM
Up to 30x More Work Per Watt: NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 Sets a New Efficiency Standard for AI Agents
According to OpenRouter data, agentic AI workloads consume 15x more tokens than a simple chat request. Why? Consider what happens when an AI agent researches a company for an investment decision. The agent queries financial databases, searches news and filings, invokes a sub-agent to run peer comparisons and model valuations, then synthesizes everything into a […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 24, 2026 11:00 AM
Bring the Fire: Play Games on GeForce NOW With New Firefox Browser Support
It’s a new way into the cloud. GeForce NOW welcomes Firefox support to the cloud, opening up another way to jump into high-performance PC gaming straight from the browser, starting today. Whether on a school laptop or everyday PC, it’s now even easier to play supported PC games without downloading a dedicated app. Plus, discover […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 20, 2026 9:00 AM
Securing the Infrastructure of Intelligence
AI factories are the defining infrastructure of the AI era — where compute transforms energy and data into intelligence that powers every business, industry and country. In the AI economy, compute is revenue. AI factories require a full stack of critical resources: advanced chips, packaging, memory and networking — as well as land, power and […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 17, 2026 8:34 AM
Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indosat and NVIDIA Open Indonesia’s First University AI Center to Develop Local AI Talent
Indonesia is taking charge of its AI future. This week, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi), Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH), NVIDIA and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) launched the UGM Indosat NVIDIA AI Technology Center (NVAITC) in Yogyakarta — the country’s first university-based AI technology center. Established under Indonesia’s AI Center of […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 14, 2026 1:13 PM
Class Is in Session: GeForce NOW Levels Up Linux, Chromebooks and More
GeForce NOW is giving cloud gaming an extra-credit upgrade just in time for back-to-school season. The native Linux app for GeForce NOW is officially out of beta. GeForce NOW is also delivering new cloud optimizations that make Frame Generation feel even more responsive while streaming. On top of that, Performance members will see higher frame […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 13, 2026 9:00 AM
NVIDIA CEO Tops Glassdoor’s 2026 List of Best CEOs
NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang is ranked No. 1 on Glassdoor’s Best CEOs list for 2026. In the just-released ranking, recognition is earned directly from the people who know their leadership the best — employees. Huang topped the list, with 99% of employees approving of the job he does. “As AI and shifting expectations […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 12, 2026 10:00 AM
NVIDIA AI Factory Compute Is Becoming an Investable Asset Class
We announced partnerships with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to establish independent financing platforms designed to mobilize over $500 billion of third-party capital to support the buildout of AI infrastructure over time. This is a major milestone for NVIDIA and the AI industry. We have moved from an era in which companies […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 11, 2026 8:38 PM
Why Scaling AI Compute Performance Requires a New Power Architecture
Every new generation of accelerated computing demands more from the infrastructure underneath it — more compute performance, higher rack density and more efficient, scalable power distribution. The bottleneck isn’t just wattage. It’s how power gets from the grid to the GPU. In traditional power delivery, electricity travels from the grid as an alternating current (AC) […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 11, 2026 11:00 AM