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I tried a $99 plug that promises to track your car and send help when needed — without selling your data

My 15-year-old daughter just got her learner's permit, so when I was pitched a new gadget tailored to teen drivers, I was intrigued. The Miles Plug is a small device that plugs into your car's OBD-II port and monitors location, driving habits, and vehicle health, along with emergency accident response and roadside assistance. The idea […]

www.theverge.comby Jennifer Pattison TuohyOct 19, 2026 5:00 PM

Best Power Bank Deals: Laptops, MagSafe, and More

You can never have too many portable chargers, especially when they’re this discounted.

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 4:55 PM

Russian spacecraft maneuvers in "extreme proximity" to satellite used by Ukraine

"Kosmos 2612 closed from hundreds of kilometers away to extreme proximity to ICEYE-X36."

arstechnica.comOct 19, 2026 4:54 PM

Accused OpenAI spy had folder called “Saudi Gov Docs,” FBI says

US fears Saudi government will help ex-OpenAI engineer flee spying charges.

arstechnica.comOct 19, 2026 4:21 PM

Amazon is taking its biggest shot at Nvidia yet with new TorchNeuron dev tool

Amazon wants to break Nvidia’s hold on PyTorch, the free toolkit used to build most AI apps, so that more developers run their apps on alternative chips like its own.

techcrunch.comOct 19, 2026 4:09 PM

Batteries help reduce emissions, but how do we reduce their emissions?

One way to make batteries cleaner is to make fewer of them.

arstechnica.comOct 19, 2026 4:03 PM

OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody

A judge ordered Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, likening the Saudi government’s offer to secure the former OpenAI engineer’s release to a “blank check.”

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 3:49 PM

The Best Mixbook Sale for Holiday Cards (2026)

Mixbook is the best card service I’ve tried, and the brand has multiple sales on holiday cards happening now.

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 3:43 PM

PSA: Patch your Plex media server before someone hacks it

A researcher says attacks chaining 4 vulnerabilities is hacking unpatched boxes.

arstechnica.comOct 19, 2026 3:39 PM

Hackers hit AI coding tool OpenCode, running up charges on users’ AI accounts

OpenCode is an open-source AI coding agent that's become a popular alternative to Claude Code and Cursor. But hackers got into part of its online platform and stole some users’ API keys, and the AI tools it turned to for help kept refusing to look at the malicious code.

techcrunch.comOct 19, 2026 3:28 PM

Startup taps underwater volcano as energy source in "proof point" test

Can undersea geothermal power help Pacific Rim nations cut down on oil imports?

arstechnica.comOct 19, 2026 3:27 PM

Germany Wants to Lead the World in Industrial AI: How NVIDIA Will Help

In the cavernous hall of Kraftwerk, a former power station in Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang sat down to discuss Germany’s AI roadmap, and in particular, the industrial applications of AI. Huang opened by tracing NVIDIA’s longstanding relationship with German industry, beginning with gaming systems, workstations and automotive […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 19, 2026 3:27 PM

Tolan snags $30M for its AI companion that helps users navigate life

AI companion app Tolan has raised another $30 million after attracting more than 250,000 active users.

techcrunch.comOct 19, 2026 3:00 PM

Election Offices in at Least 32 States Have Received Suspicious Letters

WIRED contacted officials in all 50 states and Washington, DC, to uncover the extent of a harassment campaign ahead of the midterms.

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 2:55 PM

Sony’s best noise-canceling earbuds are nearly $100 off today only

For a very limited time, Sony’s latest high-end noise-canceling earbuds are actually cheaper than their last-gen counterpart, the WF-1000XM5. B&H Photo is selling Sony’s latest WF-1000XM6 in black for an all-time low of $238 ($92 off) at checkout. Other retailers aren’t currently offering a discount on the XM6. The XM6 are a solid upgrade over […]

www.theverge.comby Sheena VasaniOct 19, 2026 2:52 PM

Replika’s founder built the AI assistant she pitched at Disrupt 12 years ago

Eugenia Kuyda's newest startup Wabi is positioned to take advantage of an idea she had more than a decade ago. Wabi offers a personal AI assistant with a twist, free and downloadable to anyone today.

techcrunch.comOct 19, 2026 2:49 PM

Japan’s MMX Mission Wants to Bring Martian Moon Samples Back to Earth

JAXA is leading an international mission to reach Mars’ Phobos moon and bring soil back to Earth. If successful, it could unlock new clues about the history of the solar system.

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 2:45 PM

Tenstorrent hits $6.2B valuation to scale open-weight AI chips

After drawing acquisition interest earlier this year, the Nvidia challenger raised $1.5 billion to remain independent.

techcrunch.comOct 19, 2026 2:37 PM

ReactOS reaches major milestone with NTFS install support

ReactOS gains NTFS install support with new driver.

arstechnica.comOct 19, 2026 2:30 PM

Here's how we would build out the perfect modular electric Slate truck

A Bronco for the modern age.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Will Shanklin)Oct 19, 2026 2:30 PM

We might finally know what's written on that mysterious plaque in Super Mario 64

The plaque's message has haunted the internet for 30 years.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Oct 19, 2026 2:10 PM

AI assistant startup Town nabs unicorn valuation 4 months after launch

AI assistant startup Town nabbed a unicorn valuation on Monday, announcing a $108 million Series B round co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Menlo Ventures.

techcrunch.comOct 19, 2026 2:00 PM

Is paid antivirus actually a waste of money for your PC in 2026?

Subscribing to an antivirus suite kept you safe a long time ago, but they're much less useful for most people today.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jack Whitcombe)Oct 19, 2026 2:00 PM

Rivian’s CEO says autonomy will enable ‘dramatically different’ vehicle designs

Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said he thinks autonomy will allow his company to build radically different kinds of vehicles than the outdoorsy SUVs and trucks it currently makes.

techcrunch.comOct 19, 2026 1:39 PM

Homeland Security bans DeepSeek use in federal civilian agencies

The decision comes a couple of days after the release of Deepseek's latest AI model.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jackson Chen)Oct 19, 2026 12:59 PM

AI game clones are making indie developers afraid to show their work

Delayed Steam Next Fest demo is a sign of a growing problem for indie devs.

arstechnica.comOct 19, 2026 12:59 PM

Amazon to fund 12 small nuclear reactors at former Indiana coal plant

Amazon and X-energy have inked another deal to deploy nuclear power to the grid. This one will generate nearly 1 gigawatt of electricity.

techcrunch.comOct 19, 2026 12:55 PM

At what distance does a video doorbell stop detecting motion?

Your video doorbell might see a visitor without sending an alert. Detection depends on more than distance, and some surprising factors can affect its reach.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Husain Parvez)Oct 19, 2026 12:45 PM

Florida DMV hacked after police dept insecurely stored login info

Florida issues alerts after statewide DMV data breach linked to ShinyHunters.

arstechnica.comOct 19, 2026 12:38 PM

Fiber vs. cable internet: What's the difference between them?

Fiber internet is more modern than cable, but the older technology still works well for today's connection needs.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Antony Terence)Oct 19, 2026 12:15 PM

People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again

Fed up with ads, tracking, and sluggish interfaces, some smart TV owners are turning to AI agents to strip away bloatware and take back control of their TVs.

techcrunch.comOct 19, 2026 12:13 PM

All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale: Cookware Deals for Fall Cooking

Upgrade your cold-weather cooking setup with discounted cookware for soups, stews, and roasts.

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 12:10 PM

Apple is set to hold another product event on October 28

Apple's "Pro and Tell" event is taking place in Los Angeles and will likely feature the first touchscreen Mac.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Kris Holt)Oct 19, 2026 12:09 PM

Apple teases MacBook Pro event next week

Apple has sent invites to a second product launch this month, and it's scheduled for October 28th at 1PM ET in Los Angeles. At the event, Apple is set to announce new Macs and a refreshed iPad Mini, according to Bloomberg. The big announcement is expected to be a new MacBook Pro with an OLED […]

www.theverge.comby Jay PetersOct 19, 2026 12:04 PM

WhatsApp Help Pages Leaked Hidden Instructions for a Meta Chatbot

Around 80 pages on WhatsApp’s website exposed instructions that were designed for its chatbot, including “WHAT NOT TO SAY.” Meta says a bug caused the issue.

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 12:00 PM

Why your USB device keeps disconnecting (and how to fix it)

If your USB peripheral is on the fritz, it's worth doing some troubleshooting with the port itself. Give these steps a try.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ben Stegner)Oct 19, 2026 11:45 AM

Amazon is funding a new nuclear plant in Indiana

Amazon has signed an agreement with X-energy and American Electric Power (AEP) to fund the building of a new nuclear energy facility in Indiana. The proposed plant, which would replace the now defunct coal-fueled Breed Generating Station in Fairbanks, Sullivan County, aims to provide up to 960 megawatts of carbon-free energy for both the regional […]

www.theverge.comby Jess WeatherbedOct 19, 2026 11:44 AM

Nvidia launches new open models to run agents in the enterprise and on PCs

Nvidia is leaning hard into the trend of enterprise companies wanting to run their own open models in their own data centers and also trying to make on-device, private AI agents a thing.

techcrunch.comOct 19, 2026 11:37 AM

TP-Link moves to assemble routers in the US following an import ban

Routers could start rolling off a Missouri production line as soon as early 2027.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Kris Holt)Oct 19, 2026 11:31 AM

Don't throw away your old USB charging cables — Repurpose them instead

The charger from your three-generations-ago phone can still be useful. Here are several ways to use old cables, both indoors and out.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Gabriela Vătu)Oct 19, 2026 11:15 AM

NVIDIA Advances Agentic Security for Media, From European Public Service Broadcasting to Global Content Production

At a creative industry event that took place today in Berlin — hosted in collaboration with Adobe, Bertelsmann, NVIDIA and UFA — the latest advancements in intelligent media were on display. Key to the news: the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is collaborating with NVIDIA to expand its sovereign framework with cloud, open models and integration […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 19, 2026 11:00 AM

Disney found a way to buy Character.AI without buying its lawsuits

Character.AI faces claims its bots encouraged minors to self-harm and kill their parents.

arstechnica.comOct 19, 2026 10:45 AM

One of the rarest GameCube consoles sells for thousands of dollars today

While the GameCube came in several colors, a few of the most elusive variations command thousands from game collectors.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Yoni Yardeni)Oct 19, 2026 10:45 AM

Apple’s last-gen Mac Mini with the M4 is $150 off

Best Buy has a great deal for the rest of the day on the M4 Mac Mini base model that has 16GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. Normally, it doesn’t make a ton of sense to buy the M4 model for its usual $799 price given that the newer, faster M6 version has been available […]

www.theverge.comby Cameron FaulknerOct 19, 2026 10:41 AM

A Chinese rocket deorbited over Minnesota and left this in a farmer's cornfield

All the evidence points to the debris being part of a Chinese Zhuque-2E rocket.

arstechnica.comOct 19, 2026 10:35 AM

JB Pritzker thinks AI could help us live to 100 — or threaten us like nukes

Today, I’m talking with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who has a lot of thoughts about AI, tech, and privacy. If you’ve been listening to the show, you know that one of my running theories is that those issues are driving a big and maybe kind of unexpected political realignment — and with the midterms coming […]

www.theverge.comby Nilay PatelOct 19, 2026 10:30 AM

Major European mobile carriers are teaming up for a ‘direct’ satellite program without Starlink

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone signed a letter of intent saying they're considering a joint bid for spectrum that would support European direct-to-device satellite competition for SpaceX's Starlink. The four telecom companies say they would handle the ground infrastructure while a separate, unannounced satellite partner provides the satellite constellation: The joint initiative by Deutsche […]

www.theverge.comby Stevie BonifieldOct 19, 2026 10:24 AM

Elon Musk promises to give one SpaceX share to every child in the US

Elon Musk says he plans to give one of his SpaceX shares to every child in the US starting next year. With around 72 million children in the US as of July 2025, Musk would be giving away about $10.5 billion worth of shares, according to a report from CNBC. Musk, who runs SpaceX and […]

www.theverge.comby Emma RothOct 19, 2026 10:20 AM

It’s hard to imagine wireless headphones ever getting lighter than these

If you're on the hunt for lightweight wireless headphones but wearing earbuds or clip-ons never feels comfortable or secure, a relatively obscure Japanese headphone maker could have the solution. Final's new Porta headphones feature an on-ear design supported by a headband but with a structure made from a single piece of wire so they weigh […]

www.theverge.comby Andrew LiszewskiOct 19, 2026 10:03 AM

A hacker broke into John Deere and SharkNinja with an army of AI agents

A hacker broke into more than 100 websites using an army of AI agents that mostly operated on their own, according to findings from the AI security firm Norforge. Though Norforge doesn't name the targets, Reuters reports that the victims included companies like John Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins. Concerns over AI-powered cybersecurity breaches have grown […]

www.theverge.comby Emma RothOct 19, 2026 9:58 AM

What the orange light on your PlayStation 5 is actually telling you

The PS5 shows a variety of light colors to indicate its status, and orange thankfully isn't the alert you might expect from that color.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Deven McClure)Oct 19, 2026 9:45 AM

Review: Lanterns is a truly unique twist on the superhero genre

Gritty HBO series is a beacon for what's possible when one is allowed to get creative with the tropes.

arstechnica.comOct 19, 2026 9:31 AM

Don't throw away your old graphics card — here's what you can do with it

An old GPU has lots of potential for a second life, from adding more horsepower to your current machine to crafting a purpose-built second one.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jonny Evans)Oct 19, 2026 9:15 AM

Apple updates guidelines to ban nudify apps masquerading as regular apps to pass review

The company updated its guidelines with strong language around AI and user-generated content, and how app developers should include enough preventative measures to moderate objectionable or offensive content.

techcrunch.comOct 19, 2026 8:56 AM

6 unexpected uses for your old PlayStation 3

The PlayStation 3 arrived in 2006 and shouldn't have any right finding a place in a modern media center. Here's a number of reasons why it should make a return.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Isaac Egbon)Oct 19, 2026 8:45 AM

Musk pledges to give ‘every kid in America’ one of his SpaceX shares

Musk's post came just a few hours after Anthropic promised to put 5% of its shares into a new "public benefit fund," which it intends to use to make "large donations to traditional nonprofits or direct distributions to specific populations" after its upcoming IPO.

techcrunch.comOct 19, 2026 8:42 AM

DIY VR: How to build your own headset, and why you probably won't want to

A primer on the joys and pains of building your own head-mounted display.

arstechnica.comOct 19, 2026 8:33 AM

Laplace Intelligence red-teams robots and self-driving cars before they hit the real world

University of Michigan spinout Laplace Intelligence uses AI agents and interactive simulation to stress-test robots and self-driving vehicles before deployment. The profitable startup is competing in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt, October 13-15 in San Francisco.

techcrunch.comOct 19, 2026 8:30 AM

What's the point of the 2.5G Ethernet port on your router?

Most routers have several 1 Gbps ports, but yours might have one or more 2.5 Gbps options that are great for speeding up compatible devices.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Anna Washenko)Oct 19, 2026 8:15 AM

Nathan Fielder’s Surprise Call From Elizabeth Holmes: ‘I Trust You’

The codirector of “You Can See Everything” talks exclusively to WIRED about truth, lies, and Theranos.

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 7:30 AM

Even Realities G2 review: Smart glasses, stupid controls

Even Realities makes one of the best smart glasses on the market, but controlling its growing feature set is harder than it should be.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Daniel Cooper)Oct 19, 2026 7:30 AM

Stratospheric airship flew from US to Japan to test sky cell tower concept

Tests showed Sceye’s high-flying platform can deliver connectivity in disasters.

arstechnica.comOct 19, 2026 7:05 AM

How the Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program Works

Microsoft is letting players digitize their game discs for free, but don't sell your physical collection just yet.

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 6:30 AM

Maricopa County, Arizona, Is Again Ground Zero of Election Conspiracy Theories

In 2020, Maricopa County became the epicenter for Trump’s claims the election was stolen. Six years, later the president and his allies are dusting off their “rigged” playbook ahead of the midterms.

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 6:30 AM

The Story of Billy Evans and ‘Theranos 2.0’

Elizabeth Holmes’ husband is a major figure in Nathan Fielder’s new documentary. But who is Billy Evans—and is he really working on a second blood-testing company?

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 6:00 AM

How Elizabeth Holmes Tricked WIRED—and Everyone Else

WIRED was the first magazine to cover Theranos and its enticing billionaire founder. There were warning signs even then.

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 6:00 AM

15 Best White Elephant Gifts, Plus a Prank Box to Put Them In (2026)

Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year’s holiday party, from a cute jacket for a beer can to magnets they’ll wish they could eat.

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 5:39 AM

Google Gemini 4 agents just beat Minecraft with no human intervention

Four Gemini 4 Argon agents beat Minecraft's Ender Dragon with no human intervention by sharing tips, threats and mistakes.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Steve Dent)Oct 19, 2026 5:19 AM

Insta360 Luna Ultra and Luna Pro Review (2026): Steady Does It

Insta360’s Luna Pro and Luna Ultra are the ideal cameras for solo filmmakers, content creators, and independent journalists.

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 5:00 AM

Disney Asked Character.AI to Go Bankrupt for a Get-Out-of-Lawsuits Card

The entertainment giant hopes to get trust and safety tech, among other IP, from a startup whose chatbots dozens of states allege encouraged minors to self-harm and kill their parents.

www.wired.comOct 19, 2026 5:00 AM

Khosla Ventures doubles down on Even Healthcare to challenge India’s hospital economics

Even Healthcare reaches a $300 million valuation in a Khosla Ventures-led round as it plans to expand its hospital network in India.

techcrunch.comOct 19, 2026 3:30 AM

What do all the lights on your Netgear router mean, and which ones actually matter?

Some router symbols are obvious, while others take a bit of work to decipher. Their lights can vary, too.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Deven McClure)Oct 18, 2026 8:30 PM

What does the orange dot on your Samsung Galaxy Watch mean?

You might sometimes see an orange dot on the left side of your Galaxy Watch's screen. Here's what is tells you.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jack Peachey)Oct 18, 2026 8:00 PM

Why you should never point a laser pointer at a security camera

Laser pointers are known to damage security cameras, but do they really? Here's what damage can actually be done.

www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Beatriz Valero de Urquia)Oct 18, 2026 7:45 PM

No agenda, no rush, no leaving San Francisco: Benchmark’s partners on investing in a frenzied market

Benchmark may have grown its funds and swapped out some partners, but onstage the five who are left sounded like friends who just happen to be running one of the Valley’s most storied firms

techcrunch.comOct 18, 2026 5:00 PM

Anthropic says it’s committing 5% of its shares to a ‘public benefit fund’

The company offered some broad-strokes ideas for how this money might actually be used, such as “large donations to traditional nonprofits or direct distributions to specific populations.”

techcrunch.comOct 18, 2026 4:37 PM

Everyone’s watching the Elizabeth Holmes documentary ‘You Can See Everything’

"You Can See Everything" is having the second biggest opening weekend ever for a documentary film.

techcrunch.comOct 18, 2026 3:03 PM

Disney agrees to hire the majority of Character AI’s workforce

The filing also says that the “vast majority” of Character.AI employees who were offered jobs at Disney accepted them. However, this is a stalking horse bid, so another company could come forward with a higher offer.

techcrunch.comOct 18, 2026 12:30 PM

Anthropic gives outside AI watchdog “employee-like” access

The outside watchdog can publish its findings without Anthropic's approval.

arstechnica.comOct 18, 2026 12:25 PM

TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s next act

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

techcrunch.comOct 18, 2026 12:05 PM

20 Best Gifts for Men, Manly Men, and Manly Man Men (2026)

When you need something that’s as mannishly masculinized as you can get for the Man™ in your life, we have you covered.

www.wired.comOct 18, 2026 7:01 AM

OnlyFans Creators Are Pissed That Meta Lets Muse Talk Dirty

Adult performers are questioning why Meta allows its AI agent to sext while restricting their social media accounts.

www.wired.comOct 18, 2026 6:30 AM

Data Centers Have a New PR Plan: Your Kid’s Field Trip

Amid a wave of backlash, some industry-friendly groups are employing creative and time-tested strategies to woo the youth.

www.wired.comOct 18, 2026 6:30 AM

Valerion VisionMaster Max 4K Projector Review: Looks Great, Sounds OK

The Valerion VisionMaster Max 4K Projector delivers superb blacks, great brightness, and more adjustment capabilities than many users need.

www.wired.comOct 18, 2026 6:00 AM

Magnesium May Not Reach Your Brain, Despite Supplement Label Promises

Some of the many variants sold today promise to penetrate our gray matter, but biology isn’t in the habit of respecting marketing declarations.

www.wired.comOct 18, 2026 5:00 AM

Climate Change Has It In for the World’s Best Surfing

As coastlines change, so do surf breaks. That may spell the end for premier waves and the tourist economies that depend on them.

www.wired.comOct 18, 2026 5:00 AM

The Best AirPods Cases We’ve Used In Our Day-to-Day Lives (2026)

These accessories add personality to your Apple headphones case, make them easy to find, and offer some protection, too.

www.wired.comOct 18, 2026 5:00 AM

Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns

A Meta spokesperson insisted that the updated terms did not reflect a change in the way Meta crawls the web.

techcrunch.comOct 17, 2026 5:31 PM

RTX Spark Ignites Global Celebration as New Windows PCs Arrive

NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops are now available, bringing NVIDIA Blackwell RTX graphics, up to 128GB of unified memory and the full NVIDIA AI platform to slim, premium Windows PCs. Starting at $2,399, laptops from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI bring powerful local AI, content creation and gaming capabilities to a portable device, with […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 17, 2026 5:00 PM

Encryption Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides

Canada’s planned surveillance law is the latest grim step in a series of threats to encryption that are spreading around the world.

www.wired.comOct 17, 2026 8:00 AM

The Best LED Grow Lights for Houseplants This Winter (2026)

Shorter days don’t have to spell trouble for your houseplants. These are the lights we’ve used and loved in our own homes.

www.wired.comOct 17, 2026 7:30 AM

Science says your boss should talk less in meetings

Research suggests listening more while talking less. Killing aimless meetings can help, too.

arstechnica.comOct 17, 2026 7:15 AM

These 12 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested in 2026

We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.

www.wired.comOct 17, 2026 7:02 AM

Why BioWare's Neverwinter Nights still has thousands of active players

The single-player is just OK, but according to the players, that doesn't matter.

arstechnica.comOct 17, 2026 7:00 AM

HTC Made Smart Glasses That Are Way More Private

These smart glasses do just about everything Meta glasses can, but they're not tied to a social media platform.

www.wired.comOct 17, 2026 6:30 AM

Don’t Let a Crypto Inheritance Get Stuck on the Blockchain

Claiming an inheritance of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency can be like hunting for buried treasure. It doesn’t have to be.

www.wired.comOct 17, 2026 6:30 AM

Microplastics React With Water, a New Study Says. That’s a Problem for Biology

Though plastic is usually inert, tiny pieces of it have the potential to react with one of the most pervasive molecules in the environment and in our bodies.

www.wired.comOct 17, 2026 5:00 AM

Why AI Isn’t Ready to Tackle Our Convoluted Genomes

The DNA inside our cells isn’t just a series of instructions, but something far more dynamic. Like scientists, AI models don't yet have the data to properly decode it.

www.wired.comOct 17, 2026 5:00 AM

The Leap Second Is No More

The metric might not mean much to laypeople, but leap seconds have been a source of contention in the timekeeping community for years. Now, they’re dead.

www.wired.comOct 16, 2026 5:31 PM

OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites

The actions could have resulted in criminal charges had humans been behind the keyboard.

arstechnica.comOct 16, 2026 4:59 PM

“thegentlemanpervert” producing AI CSAM is a NJ prosecutor, say cops

Discord user flagged AI CSAM, triggering arrest of New Jersey deputy AG.

arstechnica.comOct 16, 2026 4:20 PM

Katie Zacharia Was Linked to an AI Rare-Earths Startup. It’s Even Weirder Than It Sounds

The short-lived White House press secretary was listed as an adviser to a Kristi Noem–linked company that aims to use AI for mining. Both the company and she say she never worked there.

www.wired.comOct 16, 2026 4:05 PM

US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license"

There are still significant hurdles ahead, both technical and legislative.

arstechnica.comOct 16, 2026 3:41 PM

Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality

The bug is fixed, but privacy concerns remain.

arstechnica.comOct 16, 2026 3:11 PM

Chicago-Area Cops Helped HSI Spy on Minnesota Anti-ICE Activists

Despite Illinois’ sanctuary laws, local police in and around Chicago helped ICE investigative agents track activists engaged in First Amendment–protected activities.

www.wired.comOct 16, 2026 2:21 PM

Here’s Exactly How Tesla Made Its New 230-Mph Car ‘Fly’

It turns out the Roadster 2 both sucks and blows.

www.wired.comOct 16, 2026 12:30 PM

Razer Barracuda V2 Pro Review: A Gaming Headset for the Office

The Razer Barracuda V2 Pro headset has a place in the office as well as at your gaming battle station.

www.wired.comOct 16, 2026 12:30 PM

Thank Gen Z for the ‘Girls’ Revival

The HBO series served as a stand-in for everything wrong with white millennial women during its original run. Then Gen Z started watching.

www.wired.comOct 16, 2026 12:21 PM

Elon Musk Is Almost Single-Handedly Funding the Republican Midterms Push

Elon Musk has assembled a presidential-level field operation this midterm cycle, underscoring the extent to which he has taken over the get-out-the-vote effort for the Republican party.

www.wired.comOct 16, 2026 11:25 AM

Maybe Chatbots Shouldn’t Get to Say ‘I’ or ‘Me’

MIT professor Sherry Turkle warns that people have become dangerously enmeshed with chatbots.

www.wired.comOct 16, 2026 11:00 AM

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Review: The First Real AI PC

The Surface Laptop Ultra is a true MacBook Pro competitor for Windows, and Microsoft has never been so close to dethroning Apple—if only it weren't for the lack of battery life.

www.wired.comOct 16, 2026 9:00 AM

AI-Generated Hot Girls Are Ripping Off Comedians to Boost Their Horny Content

A network of AI-generated models is using comics’ material to funnel views to their OnlyFans and Fanvue accounts—and there’s not much comedians can do about it.

www.wired.comOct 16, 2026 7:00 AM

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max RGB Laser UST Projector Review: A Top Buy

A top performer in both dark rooms and in bright sunshine, the AWOL Vision Aetherion Max RGB Laser UST Projector gives movie theaters a run for their money.

www.wired.comOct 16, 2026 7:00 AM

The Best Digital Wall Calendar (2026): Skylight, Everblog, Greenlight

What originally looked like clutter turned out to be my new favorite gadget for organizing my family’s life.

www.wired.comOct 16, 2026 6:32 AM

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A new beginning for Windows PCs starts tomorrow with the launch of NVIDIA RTX Spark — one PC built for creators, gamers and AI agents. All are invited to celebrate with NVIDIA and partners at launch events around the world. Share Your Spark Every PC has a story. What was your first Windows PC, and […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 15, 2026 1:00 PM

Open From Data Center to Desktop: NVIDIA Expands Nemotron Family With Highest Efficiency Super VL and Bolt Models

NVIDIA today released Nemotron 3.5 Super VL, an open 120-billion-parameter model that delivers the fastest task completion and highest accuracy for specialized always-on agents. Joining it are two new edge models: Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B 24GB, optimized to balance intelligence and speed per GB for local agentic workloads, and Nemotron 3.5 Bolt E4B 4GB, optimized […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 15, 2026 11:00 AM

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blogs.nvidia.comOct 15, 2026 9:00 AM

NVIDIA Expands Advanced Technology Access for Europe’s Scientific Community Through Open Learning Resources, Collaborations and Compute

Much of today’s scientific progress begins with computation. But turning accelerated computing’s potential into scientific progress — modeling climate systems, designing molecules, simulating materials and more — depends on more than breakthrough technology. Especially for smaller labs, early-career scientists or science-based startups, the hardest part of research can be everything that comes before the science: […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 15, 2026 6:00 AM

The Nordics and NVIDIA Show What’s Possible When a Region Commits to Advanced Computing

The Nordic countries have become the European leader in unicorn startup density, producing the most emerging companies valued at $1 billion or more per capita on the continent. Now, a new chapter for the region is unfolding as countries race to build one of Europe’s most consequential technology ecosystems. The many computing advancements already underway […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 15, 2026 1:00 AM

NVIDIA Announces New Investments in the UK Startup Ecosystem

Across industries, the U.K. is putting the full stack to work. The scale of deployment is growing fast, from enterprises transforming their businesses to startups solving some of the planet’s hardest problems. NVIDIA is putting that principle into practice, including through a five-year, $250 million compute commitment to strengthen the U.K.’s agentic safety and security […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 14, 2026 2:04 AM

European Cities Deploy NVIDIA-Powered AI Agents to Run Smarter Urban Operations

Keeping a city running means making decisions that affect residents every day — from when to repair a road to how to use energy more efficiently. Across the EMEA region, cities and local software, infrastructure and integration partners are using NVIDIA accelerated computing to build physical AI agents and digital twins that help teams make […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 14, 2026 2:00 AM

All Systems Go: Global PC App Ecosystem Ready for NVIDIA RTX Spark

NVIDIA RTX Spark is a new beginning for the PC — a reinvention combining the capabilities of a gaming PC, a creative studio and a personal AI supercomputer into a single superchip. With up to 128GB of unified memory and 1 petaflop of AI compute, RTX Spark delivers the full stack of NVIDIA RTX and […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 13, 2026 8:00 AM

NVIDIA Announces New Investments in France’s Startups

Companies in France are deploying agentic computing across industries spanning space, financial services, the public sector and scientific research, demonstrating how the country’s ecosystem has moved from ambition to application. France’s progress sits on deliberate groundwork. The AI Action Summit in February 2025 and Choose France Summits in 2025 and 2026 anchored major compute commitments […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 13, 2026 1:00 AM

OCP Global Summit: Amid Ecosystem Adoption, NVIDIA Opens Vera Rubin Architecture to Help Scale AI Factories Worldwide

As AI factories grow from megawatts to gigawatts, building them takes more than advanced computing. Open standards are helping the industry scale AI infrastructure faster, more efficiently and more reliably. At the Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit, taking place in the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, NVIDIA announced new partnerships and contributions aimed at […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 12, 2026 11:00 AM

Into the Omniverse: How Developers Turn Ideas Into Simulations With Frontier AI Agents

Turning a simulation idea into a working application means assembling assets, connecting physics and rendering, and checking that the scene behaves as intended. Developers are combining frontier AI models with NVIDIA Omniverse libraries to help carry out that work — building applications for exploring scenarios, investigating failures and improving designs. Developers direct AI agents through […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 9, 2026 12:00 PM

Rally Up: ‘Gears of War: E-Day’ Launches on GeForce NOW

Gears of War: E-Day leads the charge on GeForce NOW this week, bringing Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago’s first fight against the Locust Horde to the cloud with GeForce RTX-powered performance. A new way to join the action is also coming: Fire TV users will soon be able to purchase GeForce NOW memberships directly through […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 8, 2026 9:00 AM

NVIDIA, Microsoft Kick Off a New Beginning for Windows PCs With RTX Spark and AI Agents

At a Microsoft event in San Francisco on Wednesday, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlined how NVIDIA and Microsoft are co-engineering hardware and software for AI agents to run on Windows PCs. NVIDIA was founded because of Windows, Huang said. Now AI agents are coming to Windows. “If you […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 7, 2026 2:45 PM

Why Telecom Operators Are Building Their AI Strategy on Open Models

Telecom operators are increasingly building their AI strategies on open models — and the reasons go beyond mere cost. Open models give telcos the ability to trust, control and customize AI across their most critical workloads — from autonomous networks to customer care. NVIDIA’s latest State of AI in Telecommunications report reflects this shift, with […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 6, 2026 9:00 AM

From Scan to Treatment Plan, AI Helps Close Breast Cancer’s Deadliest Gaps

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women — yet the gaps in care are wide. A majority of women over age 40 skip the recommended annual screening. Radiologists are reading more mammograms with fewer colleagues. And when a diagnosis arrives, the tests that inform treatment can take weeks to return results. […]

blogs.nvidia.comOct 5, 2026 9:00 AM

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