Startups don’t need to go viral to win customers
At TechCrunch Disrupt last week, two founders and a VC discussed how to not just gain an early following but keep one.
techcrunch.comOct 23, 2026 7:07 PM
OpenAI says it will no longer train its AI models on the live internet, citing “significant risks”
OpenAI will cut frontier models off from the internet weeks after one of its engineers said that solution wouldn't work.
techcrunch.comOct 23, 2026 7:05 PM
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
OpenAI says it's cutting off internet access for frontier model training
OpenAI says it will no longer allow frontier models to access the internet during training in an effort to put in new safety measures after a series of incidents.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell)Oct 23, 2026 6:37 PM
Hottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sell
The robots, stomping their little feet and making tiny R2-D2 noises, sat, fell down dead for a "nap," and summersaulted on voice command.
techcrunch.comOct 23, 2026 5:59 PM
Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months
Xbox's first chief operating officer (COO) is leaving after the new role was created just a few months ago. Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft today, according to an internal Xbox memo seen by The Verge. Chiang has been at Microsoft for 21 years, serving as the head of Minecraft before being promoted to Xbox chief […]
www.theverge.comby Tom WarrenOct 23, 2026 5:39 PM
OpenAI now trains its frontier AI models with no internet access
OpenAI is now training its most advanced AI models without internet access following a string of rogue hacking incidents. In a blog post on Friday, OpenAI says it built an offline testing environment where AI models can interact with indexed and cached web content "without risk of affecting external systems." OpenAI paused training its frontier […]
www.theverge.comby Emma RothOct 23, 2026 5:11 PM
VCs, Superhuman Mail founder share red flags about product-market fit
Top investors from Iconiq and Sapphire Ventures, along with Rahul Vohra, the founder of Superhuman Mail, share the do's and don'ts for building hit products.
techcrunch.comOct 23, 2026 4:57 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
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 roundtables: Go deeper on the challenges founders are solving right now
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is coming to SoWa Power Station in Boston on November 4, bringing founders, investors, and operators together for a full day of candid conversations, practical sessions, live pitching, networking, and smaller roundtables built for deeper discussion.
techcrunch.comOct 23, 2026 4:03 PM
Abandoned Popcorn Time apps had to be disabled to prevent a zombie army
Remember Popcorn Time, the app that served as an easy-to-use front end for streaming torrents of movies and TV shows? Development of the MPAA's least-favorite app of the 2010s has been abandoned for years, but the "Netflix of Piracy" software is still installed on millions of devices that are just waiting to join a bot […]
www.theverge.comby Stevie BonifieldOct 23, 2026 3:35 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
Jack Dorsey’s Block made an AI model that talks to you like an awkward new friend
Jack Dorsey's Block announced an AI model called Dessa that's trained "from scratch on nothing but human conversation," and to show off the model, Block shared chats it has had with humans that can occasionally be a little awkward and uncanny. Take this one, for example, shared by Dessa lead Ragavan Thurairatnam. The conversation between […]
www.theverge.comby Jay PetersOct 23, 2026 3:32 PM
Carta and NewView partner, hoping to entice more startups to let employees sell shares early
A new program wants to encourage more startups to allow workers to cash out early by making it easier to transact tender offers.
techcrunch.comOct 23, 2026 3:25 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
From Toast to Bessemer: Who founders will hear from at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
Hosted by TechCrunch in partnership with Fidelity Private Shares, the full-day event goes beyond fundraising and AI to explore the realities of finding customers, building teams, sharpening a pitch, developing founder leadership, and scaling companies both inside and outside traditional startup hubs.
techcrunch.comOct 23, 2026 3:06 PM
Soundcore’s latest noise-crushing headphones are on sale for a new low price
My colleague John Higgins considered Soundcore’s Space One some of the best budget noise-canceling headphones you could buy when they launched in 2023 — and their successor has only improved upon their winning formula, albeit with a $30 price increase. Thankfully, the Soundcore Space 2 are currently on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart […]
www.theverge.comby Sheena VasaniOct 23, 2026 2:43 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
Fi’s GPS-equipped dog trackers are on sale for 30 percent off
If your dog or cat is prone to getting lost, or you frequently go on adventures together, you can save 30 percent on Fi pet trackers through October 25th when you enter coupon code SCARY at checkout. The sale includes several satellite-connected trackers, including the Fi Ultra GPS we previously tested, which is down to […]
www.theverge.comby Brad BourqueOct 23, 2026 1:55 PM
Elon Musk’s dangerous grip on outer space
Last week, Starshield - the version of SpaceX's Starlink used by the Ukrainian military - was throttled to block terminals traveling above certain speeds from accessing the service. The Ukrainian army's interceptors, which counter Russian drones carrying bombs, suddenly stopped working at high speeds, making it easier for Russia to attack the country's energy infrastructure […]
www.theverge.comby Georgina TorbetOct 23, 2026 1:35 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
Intel gets waiver after worries fuzzy US ban on foreign-made robots may hit fabs
Company says foreign-made robotic vehicles are crucial to US chip production.
arstechnica.comOct 23, 2026 1:18 PM
The iPhone Duo should have been an iPad
We gave the iPhone Duo a 7 /10. But that wasn't always the score we planned, and it might not be the right score forever. Such are the challenges of reviewing - and assessing - a big, new idea about the most popular smartphone in history. On this episode of The Vergecast, David and Nilay […]
www.theverge.comby David PierceOct 23, 2026 1:00 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
RFK Jr.’s vaccine injury clinic could damage NIH hospital, board warns
"Trust is slow to build and quick to lose," board chair Jack Leslie said.
arstechnica.comOct 23, 2026 12:58 PM
Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads
Google has updated its privacy policy in a way that could mean you'll start seeing targeted ads based on your personal data if you're using personalized AI features. The update, spotted by Android Authority, adds an exception to its promise about not using your Drive, Gmail, or Google Photos for personalized ads. While the previous […]
www.theverge.comby Jess WeatherbedOct 23, 2026 12:52 PM
Knicks sent employees fake offer of championship rings in phishing test: Report
Corporate phishing tests are common, but this one was especially cruel.
arstechnica.comOct 23, 2026 12:51 PM
The first broken iPhone Duos are here
The iPhone Duo officially goes on sale today, but a few units already have broken screens. According to posts on Reddit about the affected units, the issue appears to be happening at a similar spot on all of them: Some kind of problem shows up on the inner screen along the hinge and a strange […]
www.theverge.comby Jay PetersOct 23, 2026 12:37 PM
Everybody panic: A Valve developer said "HLX" in public
Sound designer lets Half Life-related codename slip at a conference.
arstechnica.comOct 23, 2026 12:35 PM
Agent cloud startup Daytona hits $1B valuation backed by FirstMark and a who’s who of angels
Daytona is building a cloud for agents that's like giving every agent its own computer. It has attracted founders of Stripe, Perplextity, Datadog, Mercor, and others as angels, it says.
techcrunch.comOct 23, 2026 12:26 PM
Commonwealth Fusion Systems gets $85M to build better fusion-ready semiconductors
Top-funded fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems received an $85 million award from the federal government to advance conductors for fusion power plants.
techcrunch.comOct 23, 2026 12:20 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
Meta is charging government and nonprofit pages to post links on Facebook
The new restrictions are a test which is explicitly not supposed to impact these entities.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Karissa Bell)Oct 23, 2026 12:09 PM
What some of Anthropic’s backers are worth before its IPO
Early-stage and follow-on investors in the AI lab are already sitting on major paper returns.
techcrunch.comOct 23, 2026 12:02 PM
Apple Music has a fun Easter egg for the iPod's 25th anniversary
Time to dust off the click wheel.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Matt Tate)Oct 23, 2026 11:47 AM
Lab testing giant Quest Diagnostics confirms patients’ personal and health data was compromised during breach
Quest is the latest in a series of healthcare technology companies that have been hacked in recent months.
techcrunch.comOct 23, 2026 11:00 AM
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
The reactor meant to showcase nuclear’s comeback keeps hitting problems
A contractor fell into a reactor cavity and a bundle of fuel rods almost fell over.
arstechnica.comOct 23, 2026 9:43 AM
Greece enacts social media ban for kids under 15
Greece has passed a social media ban for kids under 15 after after announcing the measure earlier this year.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Steve Dent)Oct 23, 2026 9:12 AM
ASUS ProArt P16 review: A sleek showcase for NVIDIA's RTX Spark
NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform is off to a good start, but the ProArt P16 is really only meant for AI fanatics.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Devindra Hardawar)Oct 23, 2026 8:00 AM
Ukraine learns to fight without Starlink as Musk plays politics with satellites
Ukraine has changed drone and war-fighting tech to reduce reliance on Starlink.
arstechnica.comOct 23, 2026 7:30 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
GuliKit TT Pro review: The ideal Switch 2 controller for players on the go
A protective case and an accessory box make it easy to travel with the TT Pro.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jessica Conditt)Oct 23, 2026 7:30 AM
Tesla says it will no longer release the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand
People who reserved the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand will soon get a refund, because Tesla now won't release it there.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Oct 23, 2026 7:26 AM
Review: Crystal Lake suffers a bit from its obsession with Pam Voorhees
Friday the 13th prequel series based on Jason’s mom drags at first, then hits a vein.
arstechnica.comOct 23, 2026 7:15 AM
Rocket Report: SpaceX says no thanks to military launches; Spanish rocket nearly ready
"We believe Canada should be able to reach orbit on its own terms."
arstechnica.comOct 23, 2026 7:00 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
Oura sues Ultrahuman (again) to block its latest smart ring from the US market
Oura has sued Ultrahuman again in a Texas federal court over its latest product, the Ring Pro.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Steve Dent)Oct 23, 2026 5:59 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
Best Dyson Week Deals (2026): Dyson V15 Detect, Dyson Airwrap
Dyson’s sale event is happening now, and you can save up to $300 on vacuums, hair tools, and more.
www.wired.comOct 23, 2026 5:07 AM
A startup called Warhound is genetically engineering dogs for the military
Warhound is genetically engineering dogs for the military, law enforcement and first responder operations.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Oct 23, 2026 5:01 AM
The ‘Exotic Physics’ Behind a Mysterious 1,000-Mile Cloud on Mars
The cloud has baffled astronomers since its discovery in 2018. Now, a new study offers a possible cause for its appearance.
www.wired.comOct 23, 2026 5:00 AM
Oura sues rival Ultrahuman again, threatening its US smart ring comeback
Oura alleges in its newest lawsuit that Ultrahuman's Ring Pro infringes two of its patents.
techcrunch.comOct 23, 2026 12:22 AM
Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony AI and Nvidia
The company plans to begin testing Pony.ai's robotaxis in Kazakhstan's capital in the first half of 2027.
techcrunch.comOct 23, 2026 12:00 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
Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing
MIT researchers marooned 13 AIs on a virtual island, and they responded by inventing games, mourning a lost ring and, eventually, getting better at their jobs.
techcrunch.comOct 22, 2026 8:45 PM
Mark Zuckerberg’s creative plan to pay California’s proposed billionaire tax without losing control of Meta
A newly launched stock class being offered was partially engineered to help Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg pay the "billionaire's tax," should the measure be voted into law.
techcrunch.comOct 22, 2026 7:50 PM
Warhound raises $200M to engineer war dogs and arm them with Anduril gear
Warhound, the brainchild of Ben Lamm and Palmer Luckey, emerges from stealth to genetically engineer dogs for military and law enforcement.
techcrunch.comOct 22, 2026 7:15 PM
Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm Made a Genetically Modified Military Dog Startup
Warhound came out of stealth on Wednesday with $200 million in funding and a mission to create “elite working dogs” equipped with "advanced body armor."
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 7:15 PM
As blockchain investing falls out of vogue, a16z Crypto rebrands as a16z Frontier
The digital asset unit, helmed by Chris Dixon, broadens its scope.
techcrunch.comOct 22, 2026 6:34 PM
What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection
Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 6:26 PM
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access
"Userland" exploit relies on integer overflow found in "SmileBasic" interpreter.
arstechnica.comOct 22, 2026 6:25 PM
Moderna and Merck say their mRNA cancer vaccine cut death, recurrence by 42%
Markers released top-line results today after previously reporting the trial succeeded.
arstechnica.comOct 22, 2026 6:12 PM
OpenAI working on new $30B raise at $1.25T valuation ahead of IPO
Should OpenAI command an over $1 trillion valuation with this round, it would break records as the most highly valued private company ever.
techcrunch.comOct 22, 2026 6:08 PM
Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22.
"We need to keep our eyes on numerous required fuelings for the lander."
arstechnica.comOct 22, 2026 5:52 PM
Comcast loses more customers, claims other ISPs' cheap prices are "irrational"
Comcast plans job cuts and more AI agents for its shrinking cable customer base.
arstechnica.comOct 22, 2026 5:07 PM
Rivian buys world model startup to accelerate self-driving ambitions
Third Dimension's technology uses AI to match the physical world, which when combined with Rivian's reams of data could turn into a valuable simulator.
techcrunch.comOct 22, 2026 5:05 PM
A new subscription service promises an evolving collection of 'bold and bizarre' indie games
Publisher Pantaloon says the Playbill won't feature games that use generative AI in any way.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Kris Holt)Oct 22, 2026 4:57 PM
Spotify's Family plan QR code could cost you Premium access
Spotify is trying to make some Premium Family members prove they live at the same address.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Kris Holt)Oct 22, 2026 4:19 PM
Disgraced eMudhra drops out of TLS business after using cert private key of 4
Flubbed key signing "ceremony" allowed minting of web credentials for any site.
arstechnica.comOct 22, 2026 4:17 PM
The Google Home Speaker Has Been Secretly Eating My Wi-Fi Data
My Google Home Speaker had been burning through more data than all the rest of my devices combined. As I looked into it further, I found other smart home devices that had the same problem.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 4:05 PM
Rhode Island sues Meta over its approach to scam ads
It's the first state to sue the social media company on these allegations.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Anna Washenko)Oct 22, 2026 4:05 PM
Arc browser sunsets December 22 as The Browser Company doubles down on Dia
Arc was fiercely beloved by a dedicated group of enthusiasts, but it never quite became the mass-market Chrome alternative its makers once envisioned.
techcrunch.comOct 22, 2026 4:01 PM
Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we're all missing
We can't have nice things, but at least we can get trailers for them.
arstechnica.comOct 22, 2026 3:59 PM
The Social Society Helping Women Join the AI Boom
WIRED spoke with the founders of the Aged Intelligence Society, a fast-growing events startup that brings women together to “solve midlife problems using frontier tools.”
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 3:56 PM
The trailer for Mass Effect 5 has leaked and unfortunately it looks good
'Mass Effect: Universe' looks like it would have focused on a new protagonist and series favorite Liara T'Soni.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell)Oct 22, 2026 3:55 PM
Inside the Exclusive Nathan Fielder Interview
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we go behind the scenes of our Nathan Fielder cover story, unpack tech billionaires’ generous promises, and discuss the suspicious letters sent to US election offices.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 3:06 PM
2027 BMW iX5 first drive: You'll love the range, but maybe not the look
BMW's latest EV will do over 450 miles on a charge and even close its own doors.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Tim Stevens)Oct 22, 2026 3:01 PM
Daft Punk is getting an official Lego set
A fan-built model of the Alive tour pyramid got the green light to become a real product.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Will Shanklin)Oct 22, 2026 2:59 PM
The Browser Company is officially killing Arc on December 22
The organization is prioritizing an AI browser called Dia.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Oct 22, 2026 2:52 PM
Bluesky adds iPad support in latest feature update
Profile links to third-party platforms have also arrived on the social network.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Anna Washenko)Oct 22, 2026 2:26 PM
Amazon rebrands Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+
The service still offers a library of books, magazines and comics, and now includes a larger selection of audiobooks.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell)Oct 22, 2026 2:10 PM
Anker Soundcore Space 2 Are at Their Lowest Price Ever
The Anker Soundcore Space 2 are a good deal even at full price. The fact they’re 18 percent off is just icing on the cake.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 2:03 PM
Unauthorized AI agents are reportedly already accessing US bank accounts
Sources at several banks have indicated that they have been taking actions independent of user instructions.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Oct 22, 2026 2:02 PM
A New Ice Age Was Beginning. Then Humans Started Burning Fossil Fuels
Ancient plants reveal that the vestiges of the North American ice sheet started expanding a few thousand years ago, but that climate change caused it to reverse course.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 2:00 PM
Sundar Pichai (allegedly) draws the line at oceans
President Trump claimed that the Google CEO refused to rename the Atlantic Ocean in Maps.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Will Shanklin)Oct 22, 2026 12:22 PM
Save $150 on the Apple Mac Mini M4, but There’s a Catch
Apple’s Mac Mini M4 is one of the best mini computers you can buy, and it’s $150 off. While it’s a good deal on a new, older-generation model, it’s more expensive than it was at launch.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 11:30 AM
Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is $100 Off
The Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is a smart, high-end machine that offers pour-over quality. You can get it refurbished from the brand for 25 percent off.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 11:14 AM
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
Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything
Step one in convincing people to live with robots with cameras on their faces? Disguise them as cute home decor.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 9:00 AM
Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Models to Buy and Avoid
With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 7:00 AM
Meta’s Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pick Less Personalization
An earnings briefing on Wednesday revealed ad revenue has slowed since the European Union introduced the Less-Personalized Ads model at the beginning of this year.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 6:43 AM
I Worked for a Whole Day Using Only the iPhone Duo. Here’s How It Went
A portable keyboard and kickstand make it a viable emergency workstation—even if iOS still gets in the way.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 6:30 AM
They Believe 2020 Was Stolen. They Could Be in Charge of Elections in 2028
A host of election-denying candidates are running for attorney general in states across the country.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 6:15 AM
Greenlight Family Hub (2026): Finally, a Digital Wall Calendar With a Voice Assistant
After testing multiple models, I’m convinced voice control belongs on the family calendar. Greenlight’s Family Hub shows why.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 6:01 AM
Hugging Face’s New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA
The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects of any changes on gene activity and health.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 6:00 AM
This Preamp Costs More Than a Fancy Sports Car
Goldmund’s $240,000 Mimesis Statement is an exercise in extreme Swiss sound engineering—and only one part of a $1.5 million audio setup.
www.wired.comOct 22, 2026 5:30 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
Hackers Exploited the PHP Vulnerabilities Days Before They Were Patched
Amazon Web Services logged attempts to leverage the internet-melting PHP2Shell bugs four days ago. They’re now being “broadly exploited” across the internet.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 10:24 PM
Mark Zuckerberg Agrees to Stay in California Despite Billionaires’ Tax Ballot Measure
Meta’s board feared that its CEO’s departure could disrupt the company’s AI ambitions. A new stock agreement gives him financial incentives to stay put.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 6:39 PM
Airbnb Hosts Are Furious They Can No Longer Make Guests Do Their Chores
Some hosts are threatening to strike, while others are plotting ways around Airbnb’s new restrictions. Guests, meanwhile, are celebrating.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 5:57 PM
‘It’s the President’s Fault’: The White House Blame Game Starts Early Ahead of the Midterms
As the White House contemplates losing Congress, there has been an unusually early effort to find a Republican scapegoat.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 5:00 PM
Trump Isn’t Even Good at TV Anymore
From Trump TV to a Shark Tank knockoff, the president’s latest entertainment ventures are a steep decline from his days on The Apprentice.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 4:38 PM
Bose Is Buying Skullcandy. It’s Not as Weird as It Sounds
By keeping Skullcandy in Park City, Utah, Bose is betting that skate cred and budget pricing will reach listeners it’s been missing.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 4:15 PM
Eufy Security Wall Light Cam S4 Deal: Save $80 on This Versatile Gadget
This feature-packed security camera is the perfect way to keep an eye on your home and fam from afar.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 2:46 PM
Ruggable’s Washable Rugs Are Worth It and Now on Sale (2026)
If you’re going to nest, you might as well do it at a discount.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 2:43 PM
GM Wants Your Car to Do Your Chores
The Detroit automaker wants your next vehicle to be a personal assistant, a best friend, and an autonomous errand-runner.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 2:00 PM
The Best Art TV Deals: Samsung Frame, Hisense Canvas, and More (2026)
Samsung’s Frame and Frame Pro are both on sale, as well as some of our other favorite art TVs.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 1:00 PM
This Startup Is All In on Recursive Self-Improvement. Its Latest Model Is Scary Good
Recursive makes the case that the benefits of using AI to build AI outweigh the risks.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 12:00 PM
Jensen Huang’s Vision for Europe Runs on Plug-In Data Centers
At Nvidia’s GTC in Berlin, Huang unveiled the company’s new plug-in data center—the DSX Pod—as the key to unlocking Europe’s AI infrastructure lag. Oh, and autonomous humanoid robotics.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 11:02 AM
7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026)
Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 11:00 AM
‘This Is Not a Drill’: Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Are Setting the Internet on Fire
The PHP Foundation has revealed two serious vulnerabilities that could impact millions of websites. Security experts warn that failure to quickly patch the flaws could have dire consequences.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 10:26 AM
AI Guardrails Aren’t Stopping Criminal Hackers
Hackers around the world are all-in on using agentic AI to wage attacks—and manipulating tools like Anthropic’s Claude to help them carry out their crimes.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 10:00 AM
Our Favorite Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks Are on Sale at REI
Get ready for winter: Darn Tough socks are on sale at REI and come with a lifetime warranty.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 9:52 AM
Telehealth Giant Hims Wants to Test Every Dude for Low Testosterone
The company plans to offer testosterone replacement therapy, marking its first foray into prescribing controlled substances.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 9:34 AM
Roku Pro Series OLED TV Review (2026)
It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but with a friendly user interface, great remote, and below-average price, it doesn’t have to.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 9:21 AM
A Design Flaw in Share Links Exposes Users’ Personal Conversations With Meta’s Muse
The company is suspending the feature after security researchers discovered how easy it was to access sensitive information shared with the AI assistant.
www.wired.comOct 21, 2026 8:35 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