Writer Ian Bogost says ‘The Small Stuff’ can help us reclaim our lives from dematerialization
Has Silicon Valley been building the wrong things?
techcrunch.comJun 28, 2026 1:03 PM
Australia doubles the maximum penalty for its social media ban
The fine can now potentially hit 99 million AUD, or $68 million.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jackson Chen)Jun 28, 2026 1:00 PM
The Cube is Jim Henson’s little-known proto-Black Mirror masterpiece
I'm sure we're all familiar with Dark Crystal, so we know that Jim Henson can be weird and tackle slightly more mature subject matter. But there is little in his oeuvre that is quite as mind-bending as the Muppetless The Cube. This 1969 teleplay was produced for an NBC anthology series called Experiment in Television, […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienJun 28, 2026 12:30 PM
Apple's touchscreen MacBook reportedly won't wait for the M7 chips
The new models will launch with the M5 Pro and M5 Max, according to Mark Gurman.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Cheyenne MacDonald)Jun 28, 2026 12:20 PM
TechCrunch Mobility: All eyes on Tesla FSD
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
techcrunch.comJun 28, 2026 12:05 PM
Mesh Wi-Fi or a range extender? Here's how to know which one you actually need
Wi-Fi extenders are cheap, but come with distinct drawbacks.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Alec Hively)Jun 28, 2026 11:30 AM
Why Wall Street thinks US memory maker Micron is the next Nvidia
Eager to find more public AI-related companies that may do as well as Nvidia, Wall Street investors think they've found a winner with Micron.
techcrunch.comJun 28, 2026 11:00 AM
Prosecutors used ChatGPT logs as evidence in the Palisades fire trial
Jonathan Rinderknecht was facing arson charges for setting a fire on New Year's Day in 2025, which became one of the deadliest wildfires in LA history. To make their case, prosecutors turned to location data from his iPhone, security camera footage, and witness testimony. But they also turned to his ChatGPT logs. Prosecutors said that […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienJun 28, 2026 10:12 AM
Govee’s smart nugget ice maker makes every iced drink feel like a luxury
For some people, the ice in a beverage is almost as important as the drink itself. That’s the audience Govee had in mind when designing its latest ice maker, the GoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro. This $500 premium smart home gadget is aimed at those who crave what’s called “the good ice,” the soft, chewable […]
techcrunch.comJun 28, 2026 10:00 AM
Flock cameras track more than your license plate, and they're spreading fast
Mounting privacy and security issues have residents and activists concerned.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Max Miller)Jun 28, 2026 9:30 AM
What to Do in Houston If You're Here for Business (2026)
Where to eat, stay, work, and eat some more while visiting Space City on business.
www.wired.comJun 28, 2026 8:21 AM
Nest’s quest to fix your thermostat
The founding story of Nest is pretty much a perfect tech myth. A legendary product maker (in this case, Tony Fadell) helps create one of the most successful products ever (the iPhone) and then rides off into the sunset to enjoy the rest of his life, only to have an experience that drags him back […]
www.theverge.comby David PierceJun 28, 2026 8:02 AM
Ad-free streaming is a luxury now
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about the streaming industry, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Streaming was once a reprieve from cable. Not only could […]
www.theverge.comby Emma RothJun 28, 2026 8:00 AM
The ‘Almost Homeless’ Subreddit Is a Stark Glimpse at Soaring Wealth Inequality
As the billionaire class gets richer, the growing online community is offering tips on how to survive with very little.
www.wired.comJun 28, 2026 7:00 AM
Why Wear Anything Other Than a Sun Hoodie This Summer? Our Picks for the Best
Sun hoodies are the greatest new garment since the original hoodie.
www.wired.comJun 28, 2026 6:02 AM
This Is the Most Detailed Image Yet of the Milky Way's Center
The Euclid space telescope's stunning photo of our galaxy's “crowded heart” captures more than 60 million stars.
www.wired.comJun 28, 2026 5:30 AM
The Ebike Accessories You Need to Help You Haul the Most Stuff
An unadorned ebike is a blank canvas. Here, get tips for maximizing its cargo-hauling and person-carrying capabilities.
www.wired.comJun 28, 2026 5:01 AM
China Defies US Restrictions and Builds the World’s Fastest Supercomputer
The Chinese supercomputer LineShine was ranked as the fastest in the world, despite not using any GPUs.
www.wired.comJun 28, 2026 5:00 AM
TMD’s keyless bike lock is a $280 solution to a $60 problem
I've seen lots of so-called "smart" bike locks over the years, but none so far could justify the added cost. A newcomer that got its start securing ATMs for banks is trying to change that. There's nothing wholly unique about the TMD Chain Lock, but the combination of materials, performance, and insurance-friendly ART-2 certification makes […]
www.theverge.comby Thomas RickerJun 28, 2026 3:00 AM
Indian payments chief thinks AI will be heavily involved in next era of digital payment growth
Dilip Asbe said that newer UPI apps could be more competitive with a viable commercial model
techcrunch.comJun 28, 2026 1:00 AM
Instagram is testing more ways to customize ‘Your Algorithm’
Instagram users could soon see more ways to tune their content.
techcrunch.comJun 27, 2026 5:27 PM
Teenage Engineering adds lo-fi mode, USB audio, and more to its KO II sampler
Teenage Engineering has already issued multiple substantial updates for its surprisingly capable $329 EP-133 KO II sampler. Its latest is one of the biggest yet. OS 2.5 adds audio over USB, selectable sample rates for lo-fi fun, sample reverse, an arpeggiator, equal-length autochopping, and it extends the maximum length of a sample from 20 seconds […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienJun 27, 2026 5:20 PM
SoftBank’s CEO isn’t the only one with questions about Elon Musk’s orbital data center hype
Not everyone is buying Elon Musk’s vision for orbital data centers.
techcrunch.comJun 27, 2026 4:42 PM
Here's your daily reminder that you don't own digital content
People in Europe will soon lose access to Studio Canal movies they paid for on the PlayStation Store.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Cheyenne MacDonald)Jun 27, 2026 3:45 PM
Margaret Atwood says the problem with AI is ‘garbage in, garbage out’
Maraget Atwood, the storied author of The Handmaid's Tale and The Blind Assassin, was interviewed as part of the Babell Literary and Cultural Festival in Porto, Portugal. As it usually does at these things, the issue of AI came up, and Atwood didn't mince words. According to Deadline's recap, Atwood said she'd used an AI […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienJun 27, 2026 2:39 PM
Are smart bulbs more expensive to run than standard LEDs?
Do the benefits of features like dimming and scheduling make up for the constant energy draw needed for connectivity?
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk)Jun 27, 2026 2:30 PM
Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal pedestrian crash involving Full Self-Driving
The lawsuit dates back to a deadly incident in Arizona in 2023.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jackson Chen)Jun 27, 2026 2:01 PM
62 Last Minute Prime Day Weekend Deals: Up to 45% Off (2026)
Prime Day is officially over, but many of our favorite, hand-picked deals are still available through the weekend.
www.wired.comJun 27, 2026 2:01 PM
Apple wants permission to buy memory from a blacklisted Chinese supplier
Apple is looking to alleviate some of the pressure on its supply chain by seeking an exception from the Trump administration to buy RAM chips from CXMT, a company blacklisted by the Pentagon over ties to the People's Liberation Army, according to the Financial Times. The skyrocketing prices of RAM and storage have driven Apple […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienJun 27, 2026 1:28 PM
SpaceX is reportedly planning to build its own natural gas pipeline in Texas
The 8-mile pipeline would bring fuel for Starship to the company's Starbase.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Cheyenne MacDonald)Jun 27, 2026 12:50 PM
Apple Vision Pro exec is reportedly leaving for OpenAI
Paul Meade, the Apple vice president in charge of the Vision Pro headset, is reportedly leaving the company to join OpenAI’s hardware team.
techcrunch.comJun 27, 2026 12:45 PM
Ayaneo's new horizontal handheld is an even better remake of the Game Boy Micro
The Pocket Micro 2 has a larger battery, improved controls and even a 3.5mm headphone jack.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jackson Chen)Jun 27, 2026 12:21 PM
The Kindle app for iOS has features your aging Kindle doesn't
Amazon's Kindle AI features help you read beyond the lines, so long as you have the right ereader.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Alec Hively)Jun 27, 2026 11:30 AM
The Guardian’s Kai Wright refuses to buy a new phone
Kai Wright is the co-host of Stateside with Kai and Carter over at the Guardian. But Wright has been bringing his unique insights to listeners for years. He's also hosted Notes From America, The United States of Anxiety, and Indivisible. He's a Peabody Award-winning journalist who has profiled powerful men, explored what it means to […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienJun 27, 2026 11:15 AM
The fittest founder in the room got cancer. Here’s how he used AI to fight back.
When confronted with cancer, Connor Christou fed everything tied tied to his regime — blood results, scan data, wearable output, journal entries — into Claude.
techcrunch.comJun 27, 2026 10:00 AM
Indie developers got tired of waiting for a new Star Fox, so they’re making their own
Nostalgia remains a powerful force. So much so that, in exploring the echoes of a late-'90s childhood spent skimming the water of Corneria and sneering "cocky little freaks!" in time with a monkey encased in a Gundam suit, I'm simultaneously describing playing Star Fox 64 (Lylat Wars if you're nasty) in 1997 and streaming it […]
www.theverge.comby Geoffrey BuntingJun 27, 2026 10:00 AM
Engadget Indie Pitch: I'M YOUR HOST
"Think Her Story, but weirder."
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jessica Conditt)Jun 27, 2026 10:00 AM
Engadget review recap: MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, Sony A7R VI, Ray-Ban Meta Optics and more
A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Billy Steele)Jun 27, 2026 10:00 AM
The differences between Dolby Digital, DTS and Atmos (and which is better)
How to decide which of these surround sound formats is best for your home theater.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Max Miller)Jun 27, 2026 9:30 AM
NASA tests an in-orbit refueling device for deep space missions
NASA is testing a 'cryocoupler' developed by L3Harris for in-orbit refueling.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Jun 27, 2026 8:49 AM
Asian AI startups launch Mythos-like models as Anthropic’s export ban drags on
New models are launching in Asia that promise Mythos-like capabilities without fear of an export ban. U.S. AI labs may never recover this enormous market.
techcrunch.comJun 27, 2026 8:00 AM
A sidescrolling roguelite platformer, Steam Deck air hockey and other new indie games worth checking out
The Steam Summer Sale is underway.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Kris Holt)Jun 27, 2026 8:00 AM
Uber expands US driver background checks after sexual assault lawsuits
Uber is adopting a more stringent background check process for drivers and couriers in the US.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Jun 27, 2026 7:58 AM
Apple and Audi alumni have made a luxe EV based on the moon buggy
The Amble One is a street-legal $25,000 electric buggy designed for luxury resorts.
arstechnica.comJun 27, 2026 7:07 AM
Duer’s Wear-Everywhere Pants Are on Sale This Weekend
It’s not often you can score discounts from the outdoor-coded Canadian company that makes understated and stylish performance clothing.
www.wired.comJun 27, 2026 7:01 AM
Does DeleteMe Actually Get Your Info off the Internet? I Tried It
Everyone is sick of spam calls and creeper sites that show weirdos where you live—but can any service solve it?
www.wired.comJun 27, 2026 6:31 AM
Security News This Week: LastPass Users Had Their Data Stolen—Again
Plus: Former national security advisor John Bolton pleads guilty in classified-materials case, Microsoft helps take down major infostealer infrastructure, and more.
www.wired.comJun 27, 2026 6:30 AM
The 37 Best Outdoor Deals From the REI 4th of July Sale
Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.
www.wired.comJun 27, 2026 6:06 AM
Apple is reportedly looking to buy chips from a US-blacklisted Chinese company
Apple is seeking clearance from the Trump administration to buy chips from a company linked to the Chinese military, according to Financial Times.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Jun 27, 2026 5:44 AM
Why Venezuela’s Second Earthquake Was So Damaging to Buildings
Factors like the short interval between the two powerful quakes and different types of soil led to some structures collapsing while others stayed standing.
www.wired.comJun 27, 2026 5:00 AM
Apple executive in charge of Vision Pro is reportedly leaving for OpenAI
Apple's Vision Pro chief is reportedly leaving for OpenAI to start a hardware division.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Jun 27, 2026 3:36 AM
OpenAI launches a limited preview of GPT-5.6 for a 'small group of trusted partners'
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 comes in three variants, including its most powerful and its most affordable models yet.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Jun 27, 2026 12:23 AM
Anthropic gets US government's permission to redeploy its Mythos cybersecurity AI model
Anthropic is restoring select organizations' access to Mythos after getting permission from the US government.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Jun 26, 2026 9:54 PM
Trump Admin releases Anthropic Mythos to be used by more than 100 US companies, agencies
Over 100 companies and government agencies are reportedly authorized to use Mythos 5, including their non-American employees.
techcrunch.comJun 26, 2026 9:01 PM
The 28 Best Deals Under $100 Before Prime Day Ends
Times are hard in 2026. These Amazon Prime Day deals under $100 on earbuds, Kindles, and other tested products should help make life just a little bit easier.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 8:59 PM
FTC gives Musk the OK to acquire SpaceX alumni startup Mesh
Mesh came out of stealth in February with a $50 million Series A.
techcrunch.comJun 26, 2026 8:38 PM
Trump Administration Allows Anthropic to Release Mythos to Select US Organizations
After weeks of negotiations, the White House permitted Anthropic to grant access to its most advanced AI model to a select group of US companies and government agencies.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 8:26 PM
17 Last Minute Prime Day Apple Deals on iPads, Macs, and More
Despite the surprise price increases to iPads and Macs, there are some fantastic Prime Day deals still left to shop.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 8:12 PM
Universal Is Skipping Influencer Screenings for ‘The Odyssey.’ Film Critics Are Thrilled
With discourse about Christopher Nolan’s epic already raging, first viewer reactions will come from mainstream press, not content creators. Some critics are gloating over this break from the norm.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 7:15 PM
South Korea plans to train entire military as "drone warriors"
Half-million strong military will train on drones as “universal combat tool.”
arstechnica.comJun 26, 2026 6:19 PM
Prime Day Deal 2026: Fellow Espresso Series 1 Is $200 Off
This is the last day for deals on Fellow Series 1 espresso machine, Fellow Aiden, and Fellow Stagg kettle. Each is the best in their category.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 6:04 PM
Corgi, the buzzy Y Combinator-backed insurance tech startup, says it didn’t steal an open source product
Corgi became embroiled in controversy when Papermark accused it of stealing its software. Corgi says it did not, raising new questions about vibe coding.
techcrunch.comJun 26, 2026 6:00 PM
Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals Offer Up to 42% Off (2026): Shark, Dyson, Bissell
Move over, spring cleaning. These vacuum deals will give your home the cleanest summer yet thanks to Amazon Prime Day.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 6:00 PM
Doctors suspected man had brain cancer. He actually had worms.
His doctors went looking for cancer, then they saw the worms' heads.
arstechnica.comJun 26, 2026 5:43 PM
The Best Prime Day Laptop Deals on My Personal Favorites
From MacBooks to gaming laptops, these are the very best deals on some of my very favorite laptops for Amazon Prime Day.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 5:30 PM
Streaming services’ obnoxiously loud ads become illegal on July 1 in California
Illinois passed a similar law, giving services more incentive to make ads less booming.
arstechnica.comJun 26, 2026 5:12 PM
How People in China Keep Outsmarting Anthropic’s Geolocation Restrictions
As Anthropic tightens restrictions on access to Claude in China, users keep finding new workarounds, from proxy services to fake identities sourced on Telegram.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 5:02 PM
Samsung’s Excellent OLED Monitors Are Up to 36 Percent Off for Prime Day
Samsung makes some of the very best OLED gaming monitors, and they’ve never been this affordable.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 5:02 PM
Russian citizens told "switch to Android" after Apple blocks key Russian apps
Russian government lashes out at Apple's "bizarre" decisions.
arstechnica.comJun 26, 2026 4:58 PM
Best Ninja Prime Day Deals (2026) Slushi, Creami, Crispi, Cafe Luxe
Ninja Creami Swirl, Crispi, Slushi, and Cafe Luxe Pro are all on Prime Day deals that will soon go away.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 4:55 PM
NYT slams Microsoft for building copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI
NYT shifts OpenAI/Microsoft copyright claims after SCOTUS ruling against Sony.
arstechnica.comJun 26, 2026 4:04 PM
Novak Djokovic has a new job — advisor to private equity firm General Atlantic
General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor.
techcrunch.comJun 26, 2026 3:13 PM
10 Best Prime Day Streaming Deals, Including Half Off Apple TV (2026)
Prime Day isn’t just about cheap TVs. It’s also about cheap stuff to watch on your cheap TV.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 2:55 PM
FCC accused of hiding Chairman Carr's messages with DOGE and Musk
FCC refuses to provide messages, has "wasted a year" of court's time, filing says.
arstechnica.comJun 26, 2026 2:51 PM
How to See the Giant Asteroid That Will Pass by Earth This Weekend
The asteroid will be visible for several nights from different parts of the world. We’ll tell you when and where to look, and what equipment you’ll need to spot it.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 2:45 PM
OpenAI limits GPT-5.6 rollout after government request, says restrictions shouldn’t be the norm
“We don’t believe this kind of government access process should become the long-term default,” says OpenAI. “It keeps the best tools from users, developers, enterprises, cyber defenders, and global partners who need them.”
techcrunch.comJun 26, 2026 2:32 PM
Netflix now requires every user profile to be tied to unique email address
Update began June 15 and will no longer allow you to share your login info.
arstechnica.comJun 26, 2026 2:19 PM
OpenAI poaches Uber India chief to lead its biggest market outside the US
The hire marks OpenAI's latest push into India, expanding offices, partnerships and hiring.
techcrunch.comJun 26, 2026 2:19 PM
I'm Adding These Bose Headphones to My Prime Day Cart (2026)
Bose headphones are already one of our favorites for comfort, sound, and noise canceling. Now they’re cheaper.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 2:16 PM
The Prime Day MacBook Deals I Recommend (2026)
Apple has warned about MacBook prices rising, making these Prime Day deals even more worthwhile to consider.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 2:07 PM
Antibiotic "megacluster" discovery provides new strategy to fight superbugs
It's "an exciting advance in efforts to restock the antibiotic arsenal."
arstechnica.comJun 26, 2026 1:46 PM
Why everyone from OpenAI to SpaceX is building their own chips (and turning up the heat on Nvidia)
Nvidia has dominated the AI chip market for years, but the era of total dependence might be ending.   OpenAI just shared its plans to spice things up with Jalapeño, its custom inference chip built with Broadcom, joining Google, Apple, and SpaceX in a growing list of companies building their way out of single-supplier risk. The goal is less of a […]
techcrunch.comJun 26, 2026 1:43 PM
Russian hackers were behind $2.5B hack of Jaguar Land Rover: Report
The hack on car giant Jaguar Land Rover last year was one of the most disrupting, damaging, and costly hacks of the last few years.
techcrunch.comJun 26, 2026 1:29 PM
I Just Saw That Eufy’s Floodlight Security Camera Is Cheaper Than Ever (2026)
If you want to beef up your home security this Prime Day, Eufy’s Floodlight Camera is a great way to do it.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 1:23 PM
OpenAI Has New AI Models. Here’s Why You Can’t Use Them
The White House asked OpenAI to delay the rollout of its GPT-5.6 AI models, two weeks after Anthropic had to take its most advanced AI models offline.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 1:05 PM
Tesla settles FSD crash lawsuit as federal investigations continue
The lawsuit was connected to a fatal 2023 crash involving a vehicle using the company's advanced driver assistance system known as Full Self-Driving.
techcrunch.comJun 26, 2026 12:32 PM
The Pentagon Is Looking Into the Dialog Data Exposure for Unmasking National Security Officials
Exposed records from the private group included the personal information of a senior White House intelligence official and an active-duty special operations officer.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 12:30 PM
TikTok’s road to becoming a super app
TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.
techcrunch.comJun 26, 2026 12:29 PM
Ars Live: What's the latest in the aftermath of the New Glenn catastrophe?
Join us on the livestream at 1 pm ET and ask questions about the aftermath of New Glenn.
arstechnica.comJun 26, 2026 12:24 PM
27 Best Prime Day Beauty Deals of 2026 (We Sifted Through Hundreds to Pick Them)
It wouldn't be Amazon Prime Day without some beauty deals. Here's a roundup of all our favorites.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 12:17 PM
I Found the Best Prime Day Pixel Buds Deals: 2a, Pro (2026)
Google Pixel Buds are steeply on sale, presumably only through the end of the day.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 11:58 AM
Prime Day’s Best Handheld Fan Deals, Up to 20% Off, Are About to Disappear (2026)
These are the best last-minute Prime Day discounts on handheld fans, from $10 budget buys to Shark’s high-tech ChillPill.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 11:56 AM
The US Is About to Deport an Immigrant to the Center of the Ebola Crisis
Edward Nalwamba is a 78-year-old retired pastor whose health has rapidly declined while in detention, his attorney says.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 11:43 AM
Get $145 Off the Best Mesh Router This Prime Day 2026
Do you crave speedy, reliable Wi-Fi throughout your home? Snag one of these Prime Day router or mesh deals.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 11:18 AM
VW may close four factories to adapt to the future, report says
With falling sales in the US and especially China, VW Group wants to restructure.
arstechnica.comJun 26, 2026 11:10 AM
22 Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026) Up to $250 Off
I've compiled a list of the best fitness tech deals this Amazon Prime Day, including smartwatches, walking pads, and recovery gear. You can thank me later.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 11:07 AM
Europe Is Fed Up and Wants Its Own AI
It's a stretch to think that the continent can build a top-tier model, but it has an advantage: Donald Trump.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 11:00 AM
Feedbacks upon feedbacks: Rock weathering and the climate
Rock weathering may release or draw down carbon dioxide—it depends on the rock.
arstechnica.comJun 26, 2026 10:41 AM
Get Off Grid in Style Thanks to This Device—On Sale for Prime Day (2026)
Pick up this deal on Jackery’s most portable battery and power up your adventures wherever they take you.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 10:30 AM
Hollywood Thrives on ‘Rabid’ Fans. For Publicists, They’re a Nightmare
A scuffle between stan account Club Chalamet and another Heated Rivalry die-hard shines a light on how parasocial fans are a publicist’s greatest asset—and liability.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 10:28 AM
2026 Prime Day Deals: 20% off NOCO and Wolfbox Jump-Starters
If you don't know you need a jump starter, it’s a sign you really, really need a jump-starter. NOCO and Wolfbox are the best ones.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 9:56 AM
My Family Loves Board Games—Here Are the 12 I’d Buy On Sale During Prime Day (2026)
Looking for family fun this summer? You need these WIRED-recommended Prime Day board game deals.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 9:41 AM
SpaceX plans to launch Starlink mobile service in the US
Move would test whether group can turn ambition into a mass-market phone business.
arstechnica.comJun 26, 2026 9:22 AM
23 Walmart Deals We Like Better Than That Other Sale Happening Right Now
Welcome to Walmart deals for folks who’d rather not shop at Amazon. These are the best gadget deals at Walmart this Prime Day.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 7:50 AM
Rocket Report: China may soon attempt booster landing; Rocket Lab does rapid response
Is SpaceX planning to end its Transporter program?
arstechnica.comJun 26, 2026 7:00 AM
Which MacBook to Buy (2026): Neo, Air, or Pro?
After testing each of the MacBooks myself, here's my honest advice on which is right for you.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 7:00 AM
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's Island Resort Could Bring Down Albania’s Prime Minister
What began as a “flamingo revolution” to protest the $1.4 billion development on Sazan Island has spiraled into mass protests against a ruling party that thousands now want out.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 7:00 AM
We're Tracking the Final Hours of Amazon Prime Day Deals Live
It's Day Four. Somehow it's still Prime Day. The deals are live. The deals are wild. The deals are almost feral. We are still here in the trenches digging up the deals and trends.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 6:54 AM
Should You Buy Your Kid a 3D Printer? What to Know and Consider (2026)
Kids love 3D printers almost as much as K-Pop Demon Hunters. Just give in and get one.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 6:31 AM
The Gooner Music Video Boom Is Here
Porn music videos have circulated on the fringes of the internet for years. Featuring everything from narrative-driven stories to hypnosis, they are proliferating across X as “bate fuel” for gooners.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 6:30 AM
I Found The Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals (2026)
From AirPods to on-ears, we’ve tested hundreds of pairs of headphones. Here are the best deals from Amazon’s biggest sale event.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 6:17 AM
How Qatar Became FIFA’s Technology Test Lab
Qatar has become the place where FIFA experiments with the next generation of football technology. The results are already visible across this year’s World Cup.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 6:00 AM
Best Prime Day Tech Deals Offer Up to $280 Off (2026): Phones, Watches, and More
Don't pay full price—snag one of these tasty Prime Day tech deals on some of our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 5:17 AM
My Favorite Coolers Are on Sale for Prime Day: Yeti, Igloo, Ninja, and More (2026)
We’ve been testing coolers for years, and our top picks are on sale for Amazon Prime Day.
www.wired.comJun 26, 2026 5:14 AM
Microsoft adds another year to Windows 10 extended update program
About a quarter of PCs are still running Microsoft's previous operating system.
arstechnica.comJun 25, 2026 4:24 PM
FCC may kill $2B program that connects schools and libraries to Internet
Carr cites screen time concerns, is accused of trying to be "the nation’s parent."
arstechnica.comJun 25, 2026 4:01 PM
Notion killing Skiff-influenced email app since most users use AI agents instead
Notion is "going all in on using agents to run your inbox."
arstechnica.comJun 25, 2026 3:04 PM
Google finally releases a Finance Android app, promises iOS version later in 2026
It took 20 years, but the Finance app arrives just in time to be packed full of AI.
arstechnica.comJun 25, 2026 2:38 PM
Anthropic says Alibaba must be punished for largest Claude cloning attack
Alibaba allegedly used 25,000 accounts to mine Claude over 28.8 million exchanges.
arstechnica.comJun 25, 2026 2:01 PM
Planet orbits so close to its star that their magnetic fields connect
At the right point of the orbit and stellar cycle, the star's chromosphere brightens.
arstechnica.comJun 25, 2026 2:00 PM
The Ultimate Summer Sale Pairing: Steam Sale Meets GeForce NOW Discounts
Summer savings are heating up. From the Steam Summer Sale to GeForce NOW membership discounts, this week’s GFN Thursday delivers double the deals and more ways to get the most value from cloud gaming. Plus, Dark Scrolls joins the growing Devolver lineup, alongside Square Enix’s The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. They lead the […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 25, 2026 9:00 AM
NVIDIA and AWS Collaborate to Bring AI to Production at Scale
Building AI systems at scale is demanding, requiring low-latency inference, fast vector search, strong GPU price-performance and infrastructure that can grow without multiplying operational complexity. NVIDIA’s latest work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) addresses each of those constraints. Across Amazon OpenSearch and Amazon EC2, NVIDIA AI infrastructure is giving enterprises more practical paths to deploy […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 23, 2026 8:05 PM
How Businesses Are Building Specialized AI They Can Trust
Editor’s note: This post is part of the Nemotron Labs blog series, which explores how the latest open models, datasets and training techniques help businesses build specialized AI systems and applications on NVIDIA platforms. Each post highlights practical ways to use an open stack to deliver real value in production — from transparent research copilots […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 23, 2026 9:00 AM
NVIDIA Powers Over 400 of the World’s 500 Fastest Supercomputers
NVIDIA technologies power more than 400 of the world’s 500 fastest supercomputers — 81% of the TOP500 — according to the latest rankings released this week at the ISC High Performance conference in Hamburg, Germany.
blogs.nvidia.comJun 23, 2026 5:00 AM
NVIDIA Brings Trusted, 24/7 AI Agents to Telecom Operations
Telecom operators have seen remarkable returns from using generative AI to automate network management, customer care and back-office operations. Most of that impact has been task‑based: automation that speeds up predetermined steps while people manually correlate insights and direct next steps. Automation is no longer the finish line — it’s the launchpad to autonomy. The […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 23, 2026 2:00 AM
At ISC, JUPITER Shows What Exascale Science Looks Like
JUPITER, Europe’s first exascale supercomputer at Germany’s Forschungszentrum Jülich, runs on NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchips and NVIDIA Quantum-X800 InfiniBand networking — and it’s had a busy year. As the international supercomputing community gathers at ISC in Hamburg this week, four projects running on JUPITER point to what exascale computing can actually do: map the human […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 22, 2026 9:00 AM
NAIRR Science Program Reshapes Scientific Research, Powered by NVIDIA AI Infrastructure
For the past two years, the U.S. National Science Foundation’s National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot program has driven innovative research across the U.S. for over 700 projects — spanning protein prediction and infectious disease outbreak management. NVIDIA contributed to the NAIRR pilot through a cloud-based resource that gives researchers dedicated access to a […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 22, 2026 9:00 AM
From Materials Simulation to Experimental Astronomy, New NVIDIA AI Software Unlocks Scientific Discoveries
At the ISC conference running in Hamburg this week, NVIDIA is introducing new software that speeds AI for science, from chemistry and materials discovery to the search for dark matter. The NVIDIA DAQIRI library and new NVIDIA ALCHEMI NIM microservices — as well as the NVIDIA cuPhoton reference code, coming soon — turn work that […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 22, 2026 9:00 AM
NVIDIA Vera CPU Opens the Way for Agentic Scientific AI at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Mission, Vision and Veritas — new Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) supercomputers to be built with HPE and NVIDIA — are tapping NVIDIA Vera CPUs to accelerate scientific discovery, unlocking agentic AI for science. The supercomputers will use the HPE Cray Supercomputing GX5000 architecture with the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform, combining NVIDIA Vera CPUs, NVIDIA […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 22, 2026 9:00 AM
Eco Wave Power Turns Waves Into Watts With NVIDIA AI Infrastructure and Digital Twins
The next era of AI will not be defined by compute alone. Its growth will be determined by energy. As accelerated computing scales across AI factories, agentic AI, industrial AI, edge computing and physical AI — including robotics and autonomous systems — global electricity demand is rising at unprecedented speed. In many regions, expanding grid […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 22, 2026 9:00 AM
Hotter Than a Hot Tub: The 45°C Breakthrough to Cool AI’s Biggest Machines
Hot tubs sit at about 38 to 40 degrees Celsius, warm enough that most people can only soak for about 15 minutes. NVIDIA’s newest AI servers can run their cooling liquid even hotter — up to 45 degrees Celsius, or 113 degrees Fahrenheit. That higher temperature limit is precisely what makes them more energy efficient. […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 22, 2026 1:00 AM
How FERC’s Large-Load Interconnection Actions Help Address Grid Stress, Improve Affordability
In a consequential grid infrastructure decision, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today issued a major milestone on large-load interconnection impacting how those building AI factories, semiconductor fabrication support systems and advanced manufacturing facilities can connect to the grid. In the era of AI, which NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang has described as a […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 18, 2026 4:00 PM
At Cannes Lions, NVIDIA Partners Reshape Advertising and Marketing With AI
The digital era gave the advertising and marketing industry speed; the AI era is giving it autonomous operations. For companies building next-generation technologies for advertising and marketing, the question is no longer whether to adopt AI but whether their infrastructure can support it at the speed and scale the industry demands. At Cannes Lions, running […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 18, 2026 9:00 AM
Sync and Stream: GeForce NOW Connects to Members’ Game Libraries Across Devices
Play favorite titles from popular game libraries, keep progress synced and jump back into gaming sessions on virtually any device. That’s the power of GeForce NOW cloud gaming. From providing access to members’ favorite game libraries to offering some of the season’s best membership pricing, GeForce NOW is making it easier than ever to get […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 18, 2026 9:00 AM
France Advances Europe’s AI Future With NVIDIA Technologies
A year ago at NVIDIA GTC Paris at VivaTech, France laid out plans to advance local AI — from new AI factories and national compute capacity to open frontier models and industrial platforms. Now, that AI infrastructure is coming online. AI agents are running in production, startups are deploying applications and the French AI ecosystem […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 18, 2026 2:00 AM
Hands Free, AIs Forward: NVIDIA XR AI Brings Agents to AR Glasses
NVIDIA XR AI is now available in public beta, giving developers a framework for building multimodal AI agents for AR glasses and XR devices.  
blogs.nvidia.comJun 16, 2026 6:30 PM
Coherent Breaks Ground on Expanded Texas Facility, Scaling AI’s Optical Backbone
AI runs at the speed of light. More and more, that light is made in Texas. Coherent broke ground today on an expanded manufacturing building in Sherman, Texas. The company makes the lasers, optical components and compound semiconductors that wire AI systems together — and runs what it calls the world’s first 6-inch indium phosphide […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 16, 2026 6:10 PM
HPE AI Factory With NVIDIA Expands for the Era of Agents
Enterprises are moving agentic AI from proof of concept to production — and the next generation of AI factories are built for the era of agents. At HPE Discover Las Vegas, running through Thursday, June 18, NVIDIA and HPE are expanding the HPE AI Factory with NVIDIA, including NVIDIA Vera CPU and NVIDIA Agent Toolkit […]
blogs.nvidia.comJun 16, 2026 12:30 PM
Google just redesigned the search box for the first time in 25 years — here’s why it matters more than you think.
For a quarter century, the Google search box has been one of the most recognizable interfaces in computing: a thin white rectangle, a blinking cursor, a few typed words, and a list of blue links. On Tuesday, Google will formally retire that paradigm. At its annual I/O developer conference , Google announced a sweeping redesign of the search box itself — the literal text field where billions of queries begin every day — transforming it from a simple keyword input into a dynamic, AI-driven con
venturebeat.comby [email protected] (Michael Nuñez)May 19, 2026 1:45 PM
Railway secures $100 million to challenge AWS with AI-native cloud infrastructure
Railway , a San Francisco-based cloud platform that has quietly amassed two million developers without spending a dollar on marketing, announced Thursday that it raised $100 million in a Series B funding round, as surging demand for artificial intelligence applications exposes the limitations of legacy cloud infrastructure. TQ Ventures led the round, with participation from FPV Ventures , Redpoint , and Unusual Ventures . The investment values Railway as one of the most significant infrast
venturebeat.comby [email protected] (Michael Nuñez)Jan 22, 2026 9:00 AM
Claude Code costs up to $200 a month. Goose does the same thing for free.
The artificial intelligence coding revolution comes with a catch: it's expensive. Claude Code , Anthropic's terminal-based AI agent that can write, debug, and deploy code autonomously, has captured the imagination of software developers worldwide. But its pricing — ranging from $20 to $200 per month depending on usage — has sparked a growing rebellion among the very programmers it aims to serve. Now, a free alternative is gaining traction. Goose , an open-source AI agent develope
venturebeat.comby [email protected] (Michael Nuñez)Jan 19, 2026 9:00 AM
Listen Labs raises $69M after viral billboard hiring stunt to scale AI customer interviews
Alfred Wahlforss was running out of options. His startup, Listen Labs , needed to hire over 100 engineers, but competing against Mark Zuckerberg's $100 million offers seemed impossible. So he spent $5,000 — a fifth of his marketing budget — on a billboard in San Francisco displaying what looked like gibberish: five strings of random numbers. The numbers were actually AI tokens. Decoded, they led to a coding challenge: build an algorithm to act as a digital bouncer at Berghain, the Ber
venturebeat.comby [email protected] (Michael Nuñez)Jan 16, 2026 9:01 AM
Salesforce rolls out new Slackbot AI agent as it battles Microsoft and Google in workplace AI
Salesforce on Tuesday launched an entirely rebuilt version of Slackbot , the company's workplace assistant, transforming it from a simple notification tool into what executives describe as a fully powered AI agent capable of searching enterprise data, drafting documents, and taking action on behalf of employees. The new Slackbot, now generally available to Business+ and Enterprise+ customers, is Salesforce's most aggressive move yet to position Slack at the center of the emergin
venturebeat.comby [email protected] (Michael Nuñez)Jan 13, 2026 8:00 AM
Anthropic launches Cowork, a Claude Desktop agent that works in your files — no coding required
Anthropic released Cowork on Monday, a new AI agent capability that extends the power of its wildly successful Claude Code tool to non-technical users — and according to company insiders, the team built the entire feature in approximately a week and a half, largely using Claude Code itself. The launch marks a major inflection point in the race to deliver practical AI agents to mainstream users, positioning Anthropic to compete not just with OpenAI and Google in conversational AI, but w
venturebeat.comby [email protected] (Michael Nuñez)Jan 12, 2026 6:30 AM
Nous Research's NousCoder-14B is an open-source coding model landing right in the Claude Code moment
Nous Research , the open-source artificial intelligence startup backed by crypto venture firm Paradigm , released a new competitive programming model on Monday that it says matches or exceeds several larger proprietary systems — trained in just four days using 48 of Nvidia's latest B200 graphics processors . The model, called NousCoder-14B , is another entry in a crowded field of AI coding assistants, but arrives at a particularly charged moment: Claude Code , the agentic programming t
venturebeat.comby [email protected] (Michael Nuñez)Jan 7, 2026 3:00 PM