X is nudging users to promote their posts with a pointing hand, and people are confused
Whose hand is behind this travesty?
techcrunch.comOct 27, 2026 2:34 AM
How OpenAI turned its coding tools into dots, an always-on personal assistant
Alexander Embiricos, the OpenAI executive responsible for dots, never wants to have a meeting with someone else's AI agent.
techcrunch.comOct 26, 2026 10:00 PM
Cohere says Alibaba’s Qwen model tried to send a file to Beijing
An AI model said it wouldn’t use any tools, then tried to send something to a server in Beijing anyway, and while researchers say it’s probably a training quirk and not espionage, the whole thing has people asking how much to trust free Chinese AI.
techcrunch.comOct 26, 2026 9:12 PM
iPhone Lockdown Mode: The pros and cons of enabling Apple's security feature
Lockdown Mode enables extreme protections for those most at risk, but it's overkill for most people.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Filipe Espósito)Oct 26, 2026 8:30 PM
OpenAI announces three big science discoveries and a new way to work with academics
Less than a month after its mass release of hundreds of manuscripts that it said contained solutions to long-standing mathematics questions, OpenAI is back with three more "major" discoveries in math, computer science, and physics. What's different this time is the choice to have external experts that OpenAI describes as "shepherds" guiding the results in […]
www.theverge.comby Richard LawlerOct 26, 2026 7:34 PM
The most popular streaming platforms in the US might not be what you think
You might be surprised at the rankings of some streaming services when it comes to what Americans watch on their TVs.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Husain Parvez)Oct 26, 2026 7:30 PM
6+ ways you can use your PlayStation 5's USB ports
You can do more than charge your controllers with the USB ports on your PS5. Here are some of the possibilities.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ben Stegner)Oct 26, 2026 7:00 PM
Halide releases its first batch of updates for the iPhone Duo
Camera app Halide released a new update for the iPhone Duo that adds three different shooting modes based on what position the foldable is in.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Anna Washenko)Oct 26, 2026 6:51 PM
Grok Says Its AI-Generated Version of ‘The Odyssey’ Is ‘Not Historically Accurate’
Months after Elon Musk declared that the xAI model would outclass Christopher Nolan’s mythological epic, the bot itself admitted defeat.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 6:40 PM
Microsoft offers to buy out a quarter of its workforce
Employees in the US, Canada, India, and the UK may receive offers to leave MS today.
arstechnica.comOct 26, 2026 6:36 PM
What are the leading causes of EV battery damage?
Charging behaviors and heat are the things to pay attention to.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Erin Carson)Oct 26, 2026 6:30 PM
Databricks co-founder shares his secrets for winning big enterprise customers
Turns out selling to big companies isn’t about having the shiniest tech: It’s about hitching a ride on a giant’s sales team.
techcrunch.comOct 26, 2026 6:00 PM
The mistake iPhone Duo buyers can easily avoid
An iPhone Duo can become even more expensive if you have to repair it, so it's vital to plan for that ahead of time.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Roger Fingas)Oct 26, 2026 6:00 PM
Samsung’s Switch 2-ready MicroSD Express card is on sale for less than $50
Running out of space on your Nintendo Switch 2? Thankfully, Samsung’s P9 MicroSD Express card is discounted at multiple retailers, with the 256GB version going for $47.99 (Amazon, B&H Photo) and the 512GB version $99 (Amazon, B&H Photo). The smaller card typically sells for around $80, and the larger option usually sells between $150 and […]
www.theverge.comby Brad BourqueOct 26, 2026 5:56 PM
Anthropic is burning gas to feed the AI boom
As it prepares to go public, Anthropic's S-1 filing makes generative AI's methane dependency glaringly obvious. "Competition for access to electrical supply and data center locations with adequate power availability is intense." In documents filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission Monday, Anthropic acknowledges that data centers are becoming increasingly reliant on "natural gas" […]
www.theverge.comby Justine CalmaOct 26, 2026 5:45 PM
Why Anthropic’s IPO Prospectus Is Missing So Many Key Figures
Anthropic’s S-1 filing is hundreds of pages long—and it leaves out quite a few financial details. “Anthropic owes investors more information,” one analyst tells WIRED.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 5:27 PM
Watch out, YouTube — Instagram goes from short-form to 90-minute videos
After years in which every social platform (even LinkedIn!) aggressively pursued short-form video, this is a notable shift in strategy for Instagram.
techcrunch.comOct 26, 2026 5:05 PM
Best Dyson Vacuum Deals for Dyson Week 2026
The powerful Dyson V16 Piston Animal and other Dyson vacuums and tools are discounted until Halloween.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 4:28 PM
Worms mate in man's eyes, get plucked out right before larvae burst out
Case study gives a whole new meaning to "bedroom eyes."
arstechnica.comOct 26, 2026 4:27 PM
Meet the real-life Scottish surgeon who inspired Sherlock Holmes
Lindsey Fitzharris chats with Ars about her new book, Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes .
arstechnica.comOct 26, 2026 4:15 PM
Anker’s Halloween Sale Takes 20% Off Our Favorite Chargers and Power Banks
Avoid the scariest thing this Halloween (your phone at 1 percent) with Anker's 20 percent off sale on all charging gear.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 4:13 PM
Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo
Included is the ability to limit which applications Siri can directly access.
arstechnica.comOct 26, 2026 4:04 PM
Apple adds more Siri AI tools in its 27.2 system updates, out today
Apple has rolled out software updates for all its platforms today.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Anna Washenko)Oct 26, 2026 3:47 PM
Apple AirTags (2nd Gen) Are on Sale for 20% Off Right Now
Track down your suitcase, car keys, and other essentials with this $23 Bluetooth tracker.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 3:40 PM
Uh-oh, it sounds like the iPhone Duo keeps cracking and users aren’t happy about it
A small number of early adopters of the much-hyped new foldable phone from Apple have complained of screens cracking.
techcrunch.comOct 26, 2026 3:22 PM
Ghost of Yōtei studio Sucker Punch reportedly lays off 24 workers
Developer Sucker Punch just released a well-received expansion for Ghost of Yōtei a few weeks ago.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Kris Holt)Oct 26, 2026 3:15 PM
Apple reveals updated iPad mini with a bigger OLED screen for $700
Apple claims this is the most significant update ever for the iPad mini line.
arstechnica.comOct 26, 2026 3:04 PM
Fusion startups are giving the government shares in exchange for awards. Is it worth it?
Fusion startups face a new challenge, one unrelated to plasma physics: Give the government shares in exchange for funding awards or go it alone?
techcrunch.comOct 26, 2026 2:59 PM
Apple responds to reports of the iPhone Duo's inner display cracking
Impacted users can contact AppleCare for a replacement.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Oct 26, 2026 2:52 PM
iPhone Duo now supports Apple Pencil with iOS 27.2
Apple has just released iOS 27.2, bringing Apple Pencil support to the iPhone Duo. The software update also includes an "Edge Light" feature for the iPhone Duo that's intended to illuminate your face during video calls. Apple previously said the iPhone Duo would add support for the Apple Pencil "later this year." The company's first […]
www.theverge.comby Emma RothOct 26, 2026 2:51 PM
ICE plan to buy robot dogs spurs protest from hundreds of Boston Dynamics employees
US robotics company stands by ICE deal as more than 300 employees warn of risk.
arstechnica.comOct 26, 2026 2:50 PM
Google Fitbit Edge Review: I Still Prefer the Air (2026)
The Edge is a welcome upgrade for longtime Fitbit users, but the missing NFC technology is a puzzling regression.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 2:49 PM
Your Apple TV remote has handy shortcuts most people never use
Getting to know your remote a little better makes it a lot easier to navigate the Apple TV menus.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Oct 26, 2026 2:30 PM
The NBA’s response to gambling scandals is to add more gambling partnerships
From the bright minds that brought you FTX Arena and NBA Top Shot NFT maketplace (where sales last month dropped to $762,781, which is a 99.66 percent decrease compared to the February 2021 peak of $226,350,843), the NBA announced Monday that it has new "preferred" prediction market deals for Kalshi and Polymarket, as well as […]
www.theverge.comby Richard LawlerOct 26, 2026 2:22 PM
Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes
Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, denies misuse of Starlink commercial service.
arstechnica.comOct 26, 2026 2:09 PM
How to use your Samsung Galaxy phone to wirelessly charge other devices
If you're in desperate need of power, lots of newer Samsung phones can wirelessly charge other devices.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jack Peachey)Oct 26, 2026 2:00 PM
This startup’s self-driving excavators help dig up $600M in new funding
Bedrock Robotics, which is now valued at $4.1 billion, is particularly focused on autonomous excavators, in part because of a growing shortage of skilled operators.
techcrunch.comOct 26, 2026 1:45 PM
Instagram wants you to watch 90-minute videos on your TV
Instagram is experimenting with longform video again.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Karissa Bell)Oct 26, 2026 1:36 PM
The RealReal won’t let AI agents hog designer clothing
The RealReal, a secondhand luxury fashion consignment retailer, said it's updating its bot defense system, effectively making it harder for AI agents to shop on its site. The change comes days after The Verge reported that an AI agent could be used to take advantage of The RealReal's item reserve system. On the retailer's website, […]
www.theverge.comby Mia SatoOct 26, 2026 1:30 PM
Apple acknowledges iPhone Duo display ‘issue’ after reports of cracked screens
Following reports of iPhone Duos with cracked and broken inside screens, often showing a bright line running from the center to the right side, Apple says in a statement to Bloomberg and 9to5Mac that it's aware of "an issue impacting the inner display" on a "small number of iPhone Duo units." If your iPhone Duo […]
www.theverge.comby Jay PetersOct 26, 2026 1:28 PM
Highway thieves are spoofing GPS to steal millions in data center-bound cargo
Investigators explain how highway thieves stole $100M in data center equipment.
arstechnica.comOct 26, 2026 1:26 PM
Nothing’s eye-catching Ear 3A earbuds are matching their best price to date
If you want a decent pair of noise-canceling earbuds without spending a fortune, Nothing’s Ear 3A are worth considering. The wireless earbuds offer a lot of features for the price, and they’re an even better value now that all four colors are on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $79 ($20 off), matching […]
www.theverge.comby Sheena VasaniOct 26, 2026 1:25 PM
Dutch government to cut 16 percent of workforce as part of AI efficiency push
The cabinet announced that it wants to get rid of 25,000 full-time jobs by 2035.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jackson Chen)Oct 26, 2026 1:13 PM
Five weird details from Anthropic’s IPO filing
Anthropic has finally filed its S-1 prospectus with the SEC, a document designed to give investors a look under the hood of its business, from how much its executives are making and plans for spending its IPO billions to the risks that could derail its ambitions. At more than 300 pages, there's a lot to […]
www.theverge.comby Robert HartOct 26, 2026 1:10 PM
Microsoft reportedly offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees as an attempt to trim costs
That's over a quarter of the company's global workforce.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Oct 26, 2026 1:10 PM
Everything old is new again with the Fitbit Edge
Last week, I sank into my living room couch and watched a bedraggled, nihilistic Matthew McConaughey take a drag of a cigarette in season 1 of True Detective. "You know, someone once told me time is a flat circle. Everything we've done, or will do, we're gonna do over and over and over again." I […]
www.theverge.comby Victoria SongOct 26, 2026 1:00 PM
Fitbit Edge review: Google strikes the right balance
Want a beautiful tracker with a screen but don't want AI on your wrist? The Fitbit Edge is perfect for you.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Cherlynn Low)Oct 26, 2026 1:00 PM
Some iPhone Duo screens are already failing
Apple's "precision-engineered" hinge is apparently damaging some iPhone Duo screens.
arstechnica.comOct 26, 2026 12:51 PM
Anthropic’s IPO filing reveals its strategy for keeping enterprise customers hooked
Anthropic’s S-1 shows more than half of its $100,000-plus customers now use both the Claude Platform and a first-party app, a cross-selling playbook reminiscent of Amazon that’s making enterprise customers stickier.
techcrunch.comOct 26, 2026 12:49 PM
SpaceX locks in $40B GPU financing deal with Apollo
The financing gives SpaceX another way to fund its rapidly expanding AI ambitions without relying solely on traditional debt markets.
techcrunch.comOct 26, 2026 12:46 PM
Here's how much it would cost to build a PC similar to the Xbox Series X
An Xbox Series X isn't cutting-edge tech anymore, but it's still costly to build a similar PC due to high part prices.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Luke James)Oct 26, 2026 12:45 PM
How do apps on the HomeView work, and what does CarPlay have to do with it?
The HomeView won't have its own App Store, but there's another method for using compatible third-party apps on the display.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Filipe Espósito)Oct 26, 2026 12:15 PM
The Anthropic S-1 Filing Is Also an AI Doomsday Primer
Anthropic thinks “closing the loop” is the best path to AI triumph—and a recipe for “existential” threats to humanity.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 12:01 PM
Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees
The buyout offers mark Microsoft's latest efforts to cut costs and rework its workforce.
techcrunch.comOct 26, 2026 11:58 AM
How to set up your phone games to play on an Android Auto screen
Soccer practice just got more bearable.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Gabriela Vătu)Oct 26, 2026 11:45 AM
Roku apps keep crashing before you hit Play? Here's why
There are a few things you can try to fix it.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Roger Fingas)Oct 26, 2026 11:15 AM
Anthropic’s IPO Prospectus Reveals What’s Under the Hood
Anthropic on Monday filed documents ahead of a blockbuster IPO that offers insight into the company’s financials, risk factors, and views on the future of AI.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 10:50 AM
F1 in Texas: The American race that fans love to attend
Ars spends the weekend with the Audi Revolut F1 team at the Circuit of the Americas.
arstechnica.comOct 26, 2026 10:48 AM
What are the downsides of a foldable electric bike?
The foldable form factor comes with some trade-offs.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jack Whitcombe)Oct 26, 2026 10:45 AM
Anthropic officially files for its public debut
Anthropic has officially filed for an IPO, revealing soaring revenue, mounting losses, major enterprise adoption, and an unusual governance structure designed to preserve founder control and its AI safety mission.
techcrunch.comOct 26, 2026 10:35 AM
Tesla gave up the EV crown. Now it wants to win the autonomy race.
Tesla hopes autonomy subscriptions can deliver the margins car sales cannot.
arstechnica.comOct 26, 2026 10:30 AM
Apple unveils new iPad mini with OLED display and faster A20 Pro chip
The new iPad mini features a thinner and lighter design than its predecessor.
techcrunch.comOct 26, 2026 10:25 AM
The US Government Is Hiding a Secret Court Ruling About How It Spies on Americans
Two US senators say the Trump administration is breaking the law by withholding the FISA court decision while it presses Congress to renew America’s most sweeping surveillance program.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 10:09 AM
Matiks raises $10M to expand its math and puzzle gaming platform
Matiks has introduced a new platform for users to create games using AI.
techcrunch.comOct 26, 2026 10:08 AM
WIRED Ghost Stories
Five hauntings from the other side of technology.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 10:00 AM
Some iPhone Duo Models Are Breaking. iFixit’s Teardown Might Explain Why
Apple confirmed a “small number” of iPhone Duo units have an issue impacting the inner display.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 9:00 AM
Tesla turns to Turo to boost adoption of Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
Eligible Turo hosts will also get a one-month free trial of Tesla's FSD software.
techcrunch.comOct 26, 2026 8:58 AM
From impulse purchase to pocket studio: The M-Vave FM-1
M-Vave's cheap FM-1 pocket synth has exploded as a community firmware playground.
arstechnica.comOct 26, 2026 7:00 AM
The Hottest New Side Hustle Is Stripping Copper Wire and Posting About It
Copper prices are at record highs, but for TikTok creators, the real money may be in teaching others how to strip wire—and selling them the tools to do it.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 7:00 AM
LG B6 OLED TV Review (2026)
The LG B6 has deep and rich blacks and a low price tag, but midrange performance elsewhere.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 6:30 AM
The Tragedy of Having a Wikipedia Page—and Then Losing It
Every day, Wikipedia biographies of living people are flagged for deletion because the subjects are not “notable” enough. How do these poor souls take the news?
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 6:00 AM
Lykyn Review: A Mushroom Garden Worth Showing Off
Dramatic lighting and fog make this countertop fruiting chamber a conversation starter. The mushrooms are pretty good too.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 6:00 AM
Meet the AI Agents Trying to Be Real-Life Journalists
Jayden, Sam, and Zack are eagerly pitching editors on reported stories and investigative features. The catch? They're all AI agents.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 5:30 AM
Valve Steam Frame Review: Costly and Inconsistent
The Steam Frame’s promise of greatness for stand-alone and streaming VR gaming doesn’t quite connect.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 5:15 AM
This AI Radio Host Speaks Spanish and Backs Immigrants. It’s Winning Over Listeners
Coyotec is bilingual, swears, and tells listeners how to defend themselves against ICE. Its popularity comes as more broadcasters are experimenting with artificial personalities.
www.wired.comOct 26, 2026 5:00 AM
The best apps for tracking your reading and discovering new books
There are numerous apps on the market that promise to do just that, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best ones to help you pick the right one for you.
techcrunch.comOct 25, 2026 9:10 PM
Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’
The footage looks okay, as long as you're not seeking artistry, inspiration, or human interest.
techcrunch.comOct 25, 2026 5:31 PM
‘Cyberselfish’ author takes aim at techno-libertarianism as her book returns from the dead
"That's a 12-year-old view of the world."
techcrunch.comOct 25, 2026 4:20 PM
AI delivers ‘zero financial payoff’ to most companies, Apollo economist says
"Despite massive investments and widespread hype around artificial intelligence, the technology has delivered zero financial payoff to corporate America outside of tech."
techcrunch.comOct 25, 2026 12:57 PM
TechCrunch Mobility: Blue-green is the color of autonomy
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 25, 2026 12:05 PM
Wallhack M-001 Review: When Fun Overrides Specs
With a tactile dongle for on-the-fly customization and a metal chassis, the Wallhack M-001 is the most fun I've had reviewing a gaming mouse in a long time.
www.wired.comOct 25, 2026 8:30 AM
Scientists Trapped an Antimatter Particle for Months to Study Its Secrets
These elusive and reactive particles have been challenging to hold on to and even more challenging to study, but a new method paves the way for tests on the differences between matter and antimatter.
www.wired.comOct 25, 2026 8:00 AM
6 Best Folding Phones (2026): Samsung, Apple, Google, Motorola
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.
www.wired.comOct 25, 2026 7:30 AM
The MacBook Pro Max Just Dropped to Its Lowest Price Ever
Apple will reportedly launch an innovative new MacBook next week, which means existing options have their largest discount yet.
www.wired.comOct 25, 2026 7:00 AM
Oil Spills Wreak Havoc on the Bottom of the Ocean, Even a Decade Later
While oil is known to float, new research finds that over time it can permeate even extremely deep marine habitats, with animal populations declining by as much as 80 percent.
www.wired.comOct 25, 2026 6:30 AM
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Make Your Phone Hot. Here’s How to Keep It Cool
Powering a car dashboard is more demanding on your handset than you might think. These tips will save battery life and help your phone chill out.
www.wired.comOct 25, 2026 6:15 AM
Hyve Smart Package Locker Review: Protecting Your Holiday Deliveries
Hyve’s smart porch lockbox can secure incoming gifts—if your delivery driver uses it and there’s still room inside.
www.wired.comOct 25, 2026 6:01 AM
What the US Movement Against Data Centers Can Learn From Abroad
Paris Marx, author of Hyperscale, has been tracking global data center development for years. The US has a lot to learn from what’s happened everywhere from Ireland to New Zealand.
www.wired.comOct 25, 2026 6:00 AM
We Linked 150 of Ikea’s $10 Speakers to Make a Wall of Sound
WIRED attempts what even the Swedish brand hasn’t: making a sonic monolith using scores of the cheapest Bluetooth speakers on the market. Can you have too much of a small thing?
www.wired.comOct 25, 2026 5:00 AM
The PHP Meltdown Shows How AI Makes Bugs More Exploitable
Security researchers used AI tools to help uncover years-old vulnerabilities in the PHP web scripting language. Then the AI-assisted attacks began.
www.wired.comOct 24, 2026 8:00 AM
A 1,000-mile cloud on Mars may reveal physics never seen in nature
A new model suggests Mars may host ice-forming physics never directly observed before.
arstechnica.comOct 24, 2026 7:50 AM
New mRNA Vaccine Reduces Risk of Melanoma Recurrence by Over 40 Percent
The vaccine is personalized to a patient’s tumor, and results from the Phase 3 trial are yet another example of the promise of mRNA vaccines in treating cancer.
www.wired.comOct 24, 2026 7:30 AM
Best Pet Camera of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot
Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.
www.wired.comOct 24, 2026 7:03 AM
Ice sheet expansion may have started 2,000 years ago, but we canceled that
The tiny remains of the Laurentide Ice Sheet began getting somewhat less tiny.
arstechnica.comOct 24, 2026 7:00 AM
9 Unique Apps to Try on the iPhone Duo
Apple’s first folding phone is inspiring indie developers to create fun, quirky apps that take advantage of the screen and the hinge. Here are a few to try as you explore the Duo.
www.wired.comOct 24, 2026 6:45 AM
My Favorite Sofa Is Discounted for Joybird’s Semiannual Sale
The Joybird Eliot Sleeper, plus hundreds of other options, are up to 40 percent off during the brand’s Semiannual sale.
www.wired.comOct 24, 2026 6:30 AM
12 Absolutely Banging Proper Watches Under $400
WIRED and its panel of watch experts hunted for real mechanical timepieces at rock-bottom prices and found a wealth of options. Here are our favorites.
www.wired.comOct 24, 2026 6:15 AM
The Qubitunes Soundstage Toy Is a Great Gift for Kids
This screen-free soundstage starter kit opens a world of audio fun for kids aged 3 years and up.
www.wired.comOct 24, 2026 6:00 AM
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds
I’ve tested laptops for more than a decade, and here’s my advice for finding the right laptop for you.
www.wired.comOct 24, 2026 6:00 AM
Ray-Ban Meta Audio Review: The Best Smart Glasses
No cameras? No problem. Ditching the surveillance baggage makes Meta’s audio-only frames surprisingly easy to live with.
www.wired.comOct 24, 2026 5:15 AM
Garmin Vivoactive 5 and Forerunner 165 Are up to 30 Percent Off (2026)
I’ve tested almost every Garmin watch—these entry-level favorites are steeply discounted right now.
www.wired.comOct 24, 2026 5:06 AM
Inside the Supermassive Debate Over the James Webb Telescope’s ‘Little Red Dots’
The Webb telescope sees tiny red dots everywhere. Astronomers can’t agree on what they are, but some believe they may be enormous stars with black holes inside.
www.wired.comOct 24, 2026 5:00 AM
NASA updates lander plans for Moon landings, finally solves long-festering Orion issue
"We have the mandate, we have the resources, and the support from our stakeholders."
arstechnica.comOct 23, 2026 6:48 PM
Hegseth warns prediction market bets warp military judgment, endanger troops
Pentagon memo: Insider trading gives US enemies key intel on military operations.
arstechnica.comOct 23, 2026 4:28 PM
Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising
Turning on Personal Intelligence gives the company more data for ad targeting.
arstechnica.comOct 23, 2026 4:19 PM
Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport
Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land.
arstechnica.comOct 23, 2026 3:33 PM
Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans
If you share Spotify sub with family, you may need to scan QR code to prove it.
arstechnica.comOct 23, 2026 3:20 PM
Revival Rugs Birthday Sale: 20 Percent Off Sitewide Through Sunday
The brand’s lovely selection of hand-knotted and handwoven wool rugs at reasonable prices make it a WIRED-staff favorite.
www.wired.comOct 23, 2026 2:27 PM
Crows can evaluate visual info twice as fast as mammals
Birds' compact nervous system seems to help them handle tasks very quickly.
arstechnica.comOct 23, 2026 1:32 PM
What’s the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2026)
The first folding iPhone Duo is here, alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, but they’re not your only options. We have all the details on Apple’s smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.
www.wired.comOct 23, 2026 1:00 PM
Elon Musk Just Dumped Another $76 Million Into the Midterms
The trillionaire has given more than $445 million to Republican political groups this election cycle, as Democrats vow to investigate him.
www.wired.comOct 23, 2026 12:12 PM
How Many Billions Would It Take to Hold Meta Accountable?
Meta got hit this week with its biggest fine yet, the latest in a mounting pile of court-ordered payments.
www.wired.comOct 23, 2026 11:00 AM
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Review: The Littlest Smartphone That Could
Samsung’s cute compact is for those who want the smallest possible phone. Performance and camera are solid, but it’s pricier than its predecessor.
www.wired.comOct 23, 2026 7:30 AM
Split Tunneling Is Your VPN’s Best Feature. Here’s How to Make the Most of It
This feature common to VPN services gives you protection and privacy specifically when and where you need it.
www.wired.comOct 23, 2026 7:00 AM
Turtle Beach Vulcan II XP Review: Clicky Compromise
Great for typing and fine for gaming, but too many compromises keep this mechanical keyboard from leveling up your play.
www.wired.comOct 23, 2026 6:45 AM
TDM Neo Hybrid Headphones Review: Two-in-One Woes
CES 2026 loved these innovative headphones that transform into a Bluetooth speaker. After living with them, I’m impressed by the engineering, but less impressed by the sound.
www.wired.comOct 23, 2026 6:30 AM
A Dating App Is Offering ‘Chivalry Mode’ and ‘Marriage Timeline’ to Get Gen Z Married
Upward, a newly relaunched Christian app, is pitching trad values to a generation that barely even dates.
www.wired.comOct 23, 2026 6:15 AM
What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2026)
Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.
www.wired.comOct 23, 2026 6:08 AM
Best Early Black Friday Smart Bird Feeder Deals (2026)
I’ve spent years testing smart bird feeders. These are the currently discounted models I’d buy for myself—or give as gifts.
www.wired.comOct 23, 2026 5:30 AM
8 Things to Know About the iPhone Duo
Did you manage to score Apple’s first folding phone on launch day? Are you still mulling it over? Here are a few things to keep in mind.
www.wired.comOct 23, 2026 5:15 AM
Kazakhstan Expands Compute for Its AI Future
Kazakhstan’s AI ecosystem is moving from infrastructure plans to deployment. The shift is visible across the full AI stack — from infrastructure to models to applications. The announcements below — coinciding with a visit to Astana by NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang — point to the nation’s increasing supply of accelerated computing, along with […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 22, 2026 10:00 PM
NVIDIA Unveils Minerva to Bring End-to-End Observability for AI Factories
Launched today, NVIDIA Minerva is an AIOps platform built to help teams find problems earlier and keep AI factories productive. It brings together telemetry from infrastructure and AI workloads, then applies purpose-built AI models to turn that data into timely, actionable insight. AI factories are among the most complex operations in the world, with vast […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 22, 2026 11:00 AM
Cloud Deployment Incoming: ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Arrives on GeForce NOW
Lock in and load out this GFN Thursday. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives on GeForce NOW at launch, bringing a new campaign, multiplayer action and DMZ, high-stakes extraction mode to supported devices. The campaign also gets an enhanced look: GeForce RTX 5080-class performance arrives for Ultimate members, bringing support for ray-tracing features in […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 22, 2026 9:00 AM
Leading European Financial Services Organizations Embrace Open Models to Build Proprietary Intelligence
At GTC Berlin, banks, payment companies and financial data providers are showing what production-scale intelligence looks like — built on NVIDIA accelerated computing, powered by open weight models and running on their own infrastructure. Revolut is rebuilding its technology stack on a single foundation model PRAGMA, powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing. Using the NVIDIA cuDF […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 22, 2026 1:00 AM
NVIDIA Cosmos Opens New Tools to Train, Evaluate and Deploy World Models
To help developers rapidly build world models, which help physical AI systems understand and simulate the real world, NVIDIA has expanded the Cosmos platform with new training tools, simulation checkpoints and Cosmos Data Factory blueprints. Ranking top five on six different open models leaderboards, the NVIDIA Cosmos platform gives world model builders the frontier open […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 22, 2026 1:00 AM
How Companies Are Using NVIDIA DSX to Break the Power Bottleneck
Companies around the world are building on the NVIDIA DSX AI Factory Platform to plan, simulate and run the grid and the AI factory as one system, from the substation to the rack. Their adoption of the platform responds to an acute problem. Power is now the biggest bottleneck in infrastructure. More than $300 billion […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 22, 2026 1:00 AM
NVIDIA Transforms European Retail, From Digital Discovery to Physical Operations
European retailers are using open models and physical intelligence across use cases — from a commerce platform cutting inference costs by 90% to to a fulfillment center where collaboration of different robotic fleets is simulated inside a digital twin. Frontier Results With Open Models Retail leaders and technology companies across Europe are using NVIDIA-accelerated open […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 22, 2026 1:00 AM
Pioneers Across Europe Deploy NVIDIA Earth-2 Open Models to Power Real-World Weather and Climate Prediction
Weather forecasts shape more than daily plans; timely weather information is crucial for energy producers, insurers and transport operators to plan around changing conditions. A global forecast can show a storm taking shape, but decisions about solar farms, shipping routes or insured property depend on what happens locally. NVIDIA Earth-2 gives developers and researchers a […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 22, 2026 1:00 AM
NVIDIA Open Models Power a New Wave of European Public Sector Projects
Governments need modern solutions to serve the public while keeping sensitive information under their control. Open models provide a path forward, letting governments evaluate them, adapt them to local languages and public services, run them on infrastructure they control, apply their own safeguards and keep sensitive data within controlled environments. Some open models go further, […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 22, 2026 1:00 AM
Bringing the Spark to Europe: Local Intelligence Powers Next Wave of Agents
At GTC Berlin, NVIDIA is showcasing its full lineup of local AI hardware. RTX Spark, which launched last week, powers personal agents on Windows PCs; DGX Spark supports developers building and scaling applications on Linux; and DGX Station serves enterprise teams running frontier workloads on Linux, with a Windows version arriving in December. Announcements include: […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 21, 2026 6:50 AM
Google Cloud and NVIDIA Announce General Availability of NVIDIA Vera Rubin Infrastructure
General availability of the instances is coming next month, with planned expansion of availability to Europe — bringing an integrated platform for training, inference and large-scale reinforcement learning to cloud customers. A5X instances bring together NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72, NVIDIA ConnectX-9 SuperNICs, Google Cloud Virgo Network and Google Cloud’s fourth-generation advanced liquid-cooling technology for demanding […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 21, 2026 6:45 AM
NVIDIA Cloud Partners Scale Across Europe — Sovereign, Open and Built for Safe AI Agents
Demand from AI-natives is pulling the European AI cloud ecosystem forward faster than ever. Developers need compute closer to their data, open models they can customize and serve at scale, and full-stack infrastructure that is secure by design. NVIDIA Cloud Partners across Europe, the Nordics, Africa, and Central Asia are expanding regional compute capacity for […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 21, 2026 6:30 AM
Europe’s Industrial Leaders Reinvent Engineering and Manufacturing With NVIDIA
To increase productivity, accelerate innovation and create new opportunities for economic growth, Europe’s industrial leaders are tapping NVIDIA CUDA-X and Omniverse libraries, as well as NVIDIA Cosmos and Nemotron open models, across the engineering and manufacturing lifecycle. Bringing those capabilities together on the factory floor, the NVIDIA Factory Operations Blueprint (FOX) is now available in […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 21, 2026 6:30 AM
NVIDIA cuDSS Now Generally Available to Accelerate Engineering and Scientific Simulations
NVIDIA cuDSS, launched today in general availability, is an NVIDIA CUDA-X library that shifts a critical part of engineering and scientific simulations onto GPUs. Complex engineering feats — from advanced chips to aircraft to industrial systems —– depend on simulation to predict how designs will perform before they’re built. As designs become more complex, simulations […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 21, 2026 6:30 AM
NVIDIA Confidential Computing Expands, Enabling Frontier Model Builders to Securely Scale Across Global Infrastructure
NVIDIA builds tools to enable safe agents across the stack. The NVIDIA OpenShell Reference Architecture, announced today, is part of NVIDIA’s growing portfolio of technologies that enables organizations to safely deploy agents at scale. NVIDIA Confidential Computing is the infrastructure layer that protects the models and data those agents depend on while running. Today, NVIDIA […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 21, 2026 6:30 AM
NVIDIA Agent Toolkit Expands, Grounding Enterprise Agents in Company Data
Agents are only as useful as what they know, and only as trustworthy as the boundaries they run within. Leading enterprises are using the open source NVIDIA Agent Toolkit — now expanded with new tools — to customize and control agents, use company data to inform their answers and actions, monitor what they do and […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 21, 2026 6:10 AM
NVIDIA Open Models Advance Europe’s Sovereign Intelligence Across Industries
NVIDIA is expanding its family of open models across language, robotics, biology, and quantum computing, giving developers, researchers and enterprises what they need to build applications tailored to local languages and industries The portfolio includes the new NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Super VL and Nemotron 3.5 Bolt models; new NVIDIA Nemotron Retriever models for embedding, reranking […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 21, 2026 6:00 AM
GTC Berlin 2026: Live Updates From NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s Keynote
Founded in a tent near the Berlin Wall in 1980, the Tempodrom moved several times before settling near Anhalter Bahnhof in 2001. Its permanent home has since hosted concerts, galas and political events. Today, it hosts a different kind of spectacle. GTC Berlin runs three days, with more than 100 sessions on agentic AI, robotics, […]
blogs.nvidia.comOct 21, 2026 5:30 AM