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
How to see what's taking up space on your Windows PC
Use a methodical approach to see what's using the most space on your PC and easily clean it up.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ben Stegner)Sep 4, 2026 7:00 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
The Tetris Company wants nothing to do with the White House's new copycat game
Tetris knockoff 'Build the Wall' is one of six new games hosted on the White House website, and The Tetris Company is not happy.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell)Sep 4, 2026 6:01 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
Flock cameras are officially banned on state roads in Florida
Florida joins a growing list of cities and states responding to the license plate reader backlash.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell)Sep 4, 2026 4:10 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
GoPro says it’s still committed ‘to your collective stoke’
GoPro CEO Nick Woodman said in a letter to customers that making cameras is still his company's "core DNA," after a proposed $285 million acquisition by Starman was announced earlier this week. He claims the merger puts GoPro in a better position to continue developing its content creation tech, after saying in the deal announcement […]
www.theverge.comby Stevie BonifieldSep 4, 2026 2:00 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
Roland is getting into generative AI music with Melody Flip
It's not quite the "push button; get song" of Suno, but Roland's new Melody Flip tool marks the company's foray into generative AI music. Available as a plug-in for your digital audio workstation (DAW), Melody Flip offers around 250 "Palettes," which are essentially themed collections of musical ideas sorted by genre. You can start from […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienSep 4, 2026 1:51 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
AGI is whatever you want it to be
OpenAI announced its next big model, GPT-6 Astra, and also, by the way, that "the AGI era" is here now. Today on The Vergecast, we've got an all-star panel to break down the news of the week. First, senior AI reporter Hayden Field joins us to talk about our supposed AGI era and Nvidia's acquisition […]
www.theverge.comby Travis LarchukSep 4, 2026 1:16 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
Microsoft says virtually nobody was grabbing NYT articles through its chatbot
Microsoft's Copilot rarely reproduces even full sentences from news articles and books, let alone substantive chunks that could substitute for the original, the company says in new legal filings as it fights copyright claims from publishers including The New York Times and book authors. As part of the lawsuit's discovery, Microsoft provided 8.2 million Copilot […]
www.theverge.comby Lauren FeinerSep 4, 2026 12:05 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
The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA so far
The doors to Europe's largest consumer tech show officially opened to the public today following a week of news coming out of IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany. If you're struggling to keep up with what has been announced, here are some of the best new gadgets and upgrades from the show - including a smartphone […]
www.theverge.comby Andrew LiszewskiSep 4, 2026 11:41 AM
Nintendo just announced two Direct livestream events for next week
Zelda takes center stage on September 8 and everything else is being saved for September 9.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Sep 4, 2026 11:32 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
Rogue OpenAI agents took over a German coding forum in a previously undisclosed hijacking
OpenAI says it's investigating the incident after a group of researchers disclosed their findings.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Igor Bonifacic)Sep 4, 2026 11:02 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
Alienware’s refurbished 16 Aurora is almost $200 off at Woot
Gaming laptop deals aren’t what they used to be (stares daggers at RAMageddon), which is why I consider Woot’s deal on a refurbished Alienware 16 Aurora gaming laptop with Nvidia’s RTX 5050 a pretty good deal at $927 for new Woot customers (with code WOOTALIEN used at checkout). It costs $1,029 for returning Woot shoppers, […]
www.theverge.comby Cameron FaulknerSep 4, 2026 10:55 AM
What to expect at Apple’s September 9th launch event
Apple's September 9th launch event could be one of its biggest in years. It will be Apple's first event since John Ternus took over as CEO on September 1st, stepping in for Tim Cook, and will likely feature the first models in Apple's iPhone 18 lineup. That could include the long-rumored foldable "iPhone Ultra," coming […]
www.theverge.comby Stevie BonifieldSep 4, 2026 10:52 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
Tesla's Cybercab is under federal investigation almost immediately after hitting the streets
Regulators will review the process and data Tesla used to self-certify the vehicle.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Kris Holt)Sep 4, 2026 10:42 AM
Nintendo’s next two Direct events are both happening next week
Nintendo just announced two Direct events for next week, scheduled back to back. First up is the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8th at 10AM ET / 7AM PT. It's set to last around 30 minutes, streaming live on Nintendo's YouTube channel or the Nintendo Today app. Images recently leaked showing a […]
www.theverge.comby Stevie BonifieldSep 4, 2026 10:29 AM
Microsoft announces Project Zenith, a clutter-free Windows experience meant to entice developers
But you'll need a powerful system with 64GB of RAM to use it.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Devindra Hardawar)Sep 4, 2026 10:05 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
Boox Go 6 (Gen II) review: A worthy Android ereader, with some tradeoffs
The Boox Go 6 (Gen II) is a versatile Android ereader with the ability to take notes directly in books.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Cheyenne MacDonald)Sep 4, 2026 8:30 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
How to edit Claude's memory
Claude has the ability to use past chats with you as context for current and future prompts, so it's important that they are accurate.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Igor Bonifacic)Sep 4, 2026 8:00 AM
I flossed fake teeth with Dyson's tech-riddled CameraJet toothbrush
Don't worry, we didn't share $500 CameraJet toothbrush.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mat Smith)Sep 4, 2026 7:56 AM
Volkswagen confirms cutting 50,000 jobs as part of its survival plan
The Volkswagen Group has revealed a 'transformation program' that includes layoffs, potential factory closures and brand shutdowns.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Sep 4, 2026 7:46 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
This rugged smartphone's camera is a removable action cam
RugOne's newest ruggedized phone has a waterproof action cam that you can remove.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mat Smith)Sep 4, 2026 3:00 AM
Tesla starts offering Cybercab robotaxi rides
Tesla has officially launched the Cybercab, its autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Sep 4, 2026 2:41 AM
Foreo Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off
Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 1:00 AM
Sportsman's Warehouse Promo Code: Save in September 2026
Whether you are hunting for firearms, camping supplies, or boating gear, use these Sportsman’s Warehouse coupons to maximize your savings in September 2026.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 1:00 AM
Medicube Coupon Code: 40% Off for September 2026
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.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 1:00 AM
Mattress Firm Coupons: Save up to $700
Use a Mattress Firm promo code to save on top mattresses, score a free adjustable base, and unlock up to $300 in instant credits.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 1:00 AM
30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | September 2026
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mattress or swap out your bedding, browse our Tempur-Pedic coupons for up to $300 off and the best sleep of your life.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 1:00 AM
Bartesian Discount Codes: 35% Off
Upgrade your home bar with the latest Bartesian coupon codes and discounts. Save on the Professional Cocktail Maker, enjoy subscription discounts, and get free shipping on your favorite capsules.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 1:00 AM
Purple Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 30% Off
On the hunt for the perfect mattress or pillow? Save on your soon-to-be favorite brand, Purple, with these Purple coupons and deals.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 1:00 AM
Tuft & Needle Promo Codes: 30% Off | September 2026
Save 30% on best-selling mattresses with our top Tuft & Needle coupon codes.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 1:00 AM
Dermstore Coupons: 25% Off for September 2026
Score major savings on premium skincare, hair care, and cosmetics with these verified Dermstore discount codes and rewards offers.
www.wired.comSep 4, 2026 1:00 AM
Groupon Promo Codes: 60% Off in September 2026
Unlock up to 60% off, 40% off packages, and 20% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.
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
Audacity's new look is finally here, along with its largest feature update in years
The popular free audio editor gets a colorful dark mode and granular editing tools.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Max Miller)Sep 3, 2026 7:50 PM
What Is The Best Waterproof Rating For Bluetooth Speakers?
There's nothing like lounging by the pool, listening to your favorite tunes. But is your Bluetooth speaker waterproof enough to handle a simple splash of water?
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jack Peachey)Sep 3, 2026 7:00 PM
OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra is 'the most intelligent and aligned model in the world'
The new frontier model is particularly competent at agentic, computer-use tasks.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell)Sep 3, 2026 6:58 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
Oura files to go public
The ring maker says that its business has shown significant revenue growth over the past year.
techcrunch.comSep 3, 2026 6:35 PM
Netflix has ordered a live-action adaptation of D&D's Ravenloft
Alfonso Cuarón will executive produce the dark fantasy vampire story based on the popular D&D campaign setting.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Anna Washenko)Sep 3, 2026 6:35 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
Tesla is asking people if they want to buy and run Cybercab fleets
The company published a form on its website Thursday soliciting info from people who are interested in "Cybercab fleet vehicle purchasing."
techcrunch.comSep 3, 2026 6:18 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
Ugreen's new smart home ecosystem is built around local AI hubs
Ugreen has three new hubs that run your smart home with local AI rather than the cloud. The top model runs on Nvidia's Jetson Thor platform and costs $20,000.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Max Miller)Sep 3, 2026 6:00 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
SpaceXAI apologizes for outage that affected Grok and other 'compute partners'
Several AI companies experienced issues at around the same time.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Karissa Bell)Sep 3, 2026 5:52 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
The Apple Vision Pro was used for a successful hip surgery
Stryker says its SportSuite Vision software for the headset received De Novo authorization from the FDA in July.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Anna Washenko)Sep 3, 2026 5:14 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
Startup ARR is less secure than ever, new research shows
The AI era has completely broken enterprise buying patterns, and startups haven't yet figured out how to navigate.
techcrunch.comSep 3, 2026 4:59 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
The Cybercab is Tesla’s ‘fork in the road’ moment
The company is about to formally launch the gold two-seater, with no steering wheel or pedals -- a move that could change Tesla forever.
techcrunch.comSep 3, 2026 3:42 PM
Supreme Court urged to let states regulate sports bets on prediction markets
Circuit split raised the odds that SCOTUS will rule on Kalshi fight against states.
arstechnica.comSep 3, 2026 3:42 PM
Accel reportedly in talks to lead $1B round for Thinking Machines at $40B valuation
The high-profile startup's annual revenue run rate stands at over $100 million.
techcrunch.comSep 3, 2026 3:36 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
Face Recognition Is Becoming the Norm for Dating Apps
To keep scammers at bay, dating apps are embracing biometric scanning tools and “verified human” badges. These moves are sparking concerns about surveillance and privacy.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 5:00 AM
The 2026 El Niño Is Being ‘Supersized’ as Impacts Worsen
The World Meteorological Organization is warning that the climate phenomenon that has the Pacific running a fever will last until at least February, with dire consequences for weather worldwide.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 2:00 AM
HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | September 2026
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 1:00 AM
Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | September 2026
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in September 2026.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 1:00 AM
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 1:00 AM
Vimeo Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 40% Off This September 2026
Enjoy 25% off a membership, 40% off, plus an additional 10% off annual plans, and more deals to save at Vimeo.
www.wired.comSep 3, 2026 1:00 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