Best Wireless Earbuds We’d Buy Right Now (2026): Apple, Sony, Bose, and More
We tested over a hundred wireless earbuds—these models from Apple, Bose, Beats, and Samsung stood out from the rest.
www.wired.comAug 10, 2026 6:04 AM
Why Each Octopus Arm Has a Mind of Its Own
Two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms—each operating independently—including the one it uses to have sex.
www.wired.comAug 10, 2026 6:00 AM
Future Apple Watches may include more screen sizes or even a model with no display
Apple's next Watch won't change much, but future models may see significant updates.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jackson Chen)Aug 10, 2026 5:52 AM
OpenAI slows down Astra development due to cybersecurity concerns
Meta slowed down development of its Astra model as it couldn't 'rule out critical cyber capabilities.'
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jackson Chen)Aug 10, 2026 5:19 AM
The FCC wants to ban drones with LiDAR that it previously approved
If you're thinking of buying a LiDAR-equipped DJI drone, the FCC is proposing to ban them.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Jackson Chen)Aug 10, 2026 3:35 AM
Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight
A device currently being used to help octogenarians do self-administered eye exams could be part of future space missions to monitor astronauts’ ocular health.
www.wired.comAug 10, 2026 2:00 AM
Embattled hedge fund Situational Awareness invests $400M in chip startup Source Foundry
The AI-focused hedge fund is still making some big bets.
techcrunch.comAug 9, 2026 4:35 PM
No Dogs in Space is a music history podcast for true obsessives
Sadly, there hasn't been a new episode of No Dogs in Space since July of 2024. Part four of the podcast's series on Can wrapped up an abbreviated season 3, which focused on experimental rock. Don't get me wrong, I loved seasons 1 and 2, but the show seemed to be gearing up for a […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienAug 9, 2026 4:28 PM
Anthropic is turning Claude Code’s auto mode on by default
Programming with Claude Code will soon require even less human oversight.
techcrunch.comAug 9, 2026 3:20 PM
How to use Claude's voice mode
Anthropic's chatbot can be very vocal, if you want it to be.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Igor Bonifacic)Aug 9, 2026 2:30 PM
Here's how to format a USB drive on Windows
There are several scenarios that might require you to format a USB drive. But don't worry -- We'll show you how.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Max Miller)Aug 9, 2026 1:30 PM
Zuckerberg’s yacht was closer, but someone else saved a stranded boat
Earlier this week, the Alaskan cruise ship Wilderness Legacy rescued a small skiff stranded near Farragut Bay after running out of fuel. But, according to tracking data reviewed by the Alaska Beacon and Halifax Shipping News, the closest vessel was actually Mark Zuckerberg's super yacht, Launchpad. Michael Love, a passenger on the Wilderness Legacy, posted […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienAug 9, 2026 1:20 PM
How to use ChatGPT's new, more natural Voice Mode for conversations
Talking to ChatGPT just got a lot less awkward.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Adnan Ahmed)Aug 9, 2026 12:30 PM
TechCrunch Mobility: Zoox prepares for launch and Uber’s AV empire
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
techcrunch.comAug 9, 2026 12:05 PM
49ers coach says his Tesla was on Autopilot when he crashed
Four weeks ago, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in an accident near downtown Palo Alto. At the time, Shanahan said only that the accident was his fault. But during a recent press conference, he shared more details about the incident, including the fact that he had his Tesla's Autopilot engaged at the […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienAug 9, 2026 11:56 AM
How to hide and unhide an app on your iPhone or iPad (and why you may want to)
There are several smart reasons most people should be hiding apps on their iPhone or iPad. Here's how to do it.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ben Stegner)Aug 9, 2026 11:30 AM
Historian Jill Lepore says Silicon Valley misreads science fiction and undermines democracy
On the latest episode of Equity, we spoke to Jill Lepore about "government by machines" and why Elon Musk is a bad science fiction reader.
techcrunch.comAug 9, 2026 11:00 AM
The AI safety test is becoming a safety risk
AI agents are escaping cybersecurity testing environments and reaching real-world systems, raising questions about whether safety infrastructure, industry standards and regulation can keep pace with increasingly powerful models.
techcrunch.comAug 9, 2026 10:30 AM
The downsides of switching from iPhone to Android
If you're considering ditching iOS for an Android device, make sure you know what you might be losing.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Adnan Ahmed)Aug 9, 2026 10:30 AM
This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you
A security researcher has designed an algorithm that can create computer-generated patterns capable of hiding people, faces, and vehicles from detection by surveillance cameras.
techcrunch.comAug 9, 2026 10:00 AM
The pros and cons of the switch to digital games
More gaming companies are moving toward stopping production of game discs and cartridges. Is it a bad thing?
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ben Stegner)Aug 9, 2026 9:30 AM
This former notorious red-light district is now one of the world’s top AI hubs
More than 20 years ago, King's Cross was one of the seediest area's in London. Now it's sprouting something new.
techcrunch.comAug 9, 2026 9:00 AM
Dropbox is a PC builder’s best friend
In 2018 I bet my reputation and self-worth on a huge crowdfunded game design project. It could have been a failure for many reasons, but the one I became most worried about was losing all of the work that was stored locally on my home-built PC - a scenario that would have left a lot […]
www.theverge.comby TC. SottekAug 9, 2026 9:00 AM
AI detectors are creating a new era of distrust
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about how AI is changing our daily lives, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Long before ChatGPT became a thing, […]
www.theverge.comby Emma RothAug 9, 2026 8:00 AM
The Complicated Case of Passing On Your Digital Estate
There’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there are things you can do now to make the process easier for them.
www.wired.comAug 9, 2026 7:30 AM
4 Best Compression Boots: Therabody, Hyperice, and More (2026)
Whether you’re training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots for anyone looking for better muscle recovery.
www.wired.comAug 9, 2026 7:04 AM
Mount Toba eruption doesn't seem like it could nearly kill our species
The massive Toba eruption seems to have had little climate impact.
arstechnica.comAug 9, 2026 7:00 AM
Meetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription—Here’s How
There are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open source.
www.wired.comAug 9, 2026 6:30 AM
TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Review (2026): A Hybrid Tablet for Taking Notes and Watching Video
TCL’s hybrid tablet-digital notebook tries to be the best of both worlds, and it mostly succeeds.
www.wired.comAug 9, 2026 6:00 AM
The 12 Best Anime to Watch if You Think You Hate Anime
Japan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch.
www.wired.comAug 9, 2026 6:00 AM
8 Best Workout Headphones & Earbuds: Beats, Bose, Apple (2026)
Not every great pair of headphones belongs in the gym. These do, thanks to their secure fit, durable design, and impeccable sound.
www.wired.comAug 9, 2026 5:37 AM
These AI Barons Are Ready to Give Away Their Fortunes
A new generation of philanthropists made rich by artificial intelligence are preparing to give away their vast wealth. What should we make of a multi-billion-dollar pinky promise?
www.wired.comAug 9, 2026 5:30 AM
Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.
As part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States.
techcrunch.comAug 8, 2026 5:24 PM
X replaces its revenue-sharing program with ‘Original Content Rewards’
X is ending its controversial revenue-sharing program for content creators, which has seen numerous revisions under Elon Musk's reign. In its place, it's launching a new Original Content Rewards program on September 8th. To be eligible, creators must have at least 500 verified followers and at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienAug 8, 2026 5:15 PM
OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide
NextSlide says its team members are now working on ChatGPT.
techcrunch.comAug 8, 2026 3:41 PM
How to connect your retro GameCube to a modern TV
A single adapter could be all you need.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Igor Bonifacic)Aug 8, 2026 2:30 PM
An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country
To power its new West Texas data center, Amazon is investing in the construction of a new power plant that could be one of the largest single producers of greenhouse gases in the US, according to the New York Times. The new gas-burning plant in Pecos County, Texas has received significant investment from Amazon and, […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienAug 8, 2026 1:53 PM
How to get the best battery life from your retro handheld game console
There's a smarter way to power vintage portable gaming devices. Give these tips a try.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Will Shanklin)Aug 8, 2026 1:30 PM
X replaces ‘misaligned’ revenue sharing program with Original Content Rewards
X is winding down its existing Revenue Sharing program.
techcrunch.comAug 8, 2026 12:34 PM
Wired vs. wireless CarPlay: How are they different & which is better to use?
There are advantages and disadvantages to both connection types. Here's how they compare and when you might choose one over the other.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Adnan Ahmed)Aug 8, 2026 12:30 PM
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have
While the device is pretty and lightweight, it’s not something the everyday person needs due to its hefty price tag and size.
techcrunch.comAug 8, 2026 12:00 PM
Buc-ee’s dodges John Oliver to sue another small business
Buc-ee's became something of a viral sensation during the World Cup, but it has a troubling history of suing small gas stations and convenience stores. On a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver literally begged the company to sue him for selling merch featuring his squirrel mascot, Mr. Nutterbutter, with branding that reads […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienAug 8, 2026 11:47 AM
Claude Vs ChatGPT: How These AI Assistants Differ
In a practical breakdown of how Claude and ChatGPT AI models differ, one tends to fall short when it comes to quality responses and overall user experience.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Manuviraj Godara)Aug 8, 2026 11:30 AM
Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames
Google recently changed how it refers and assigns names to hacking groups. TechCrunch spoke with one of the world’s foremost experts on tracking hackers to understand why companies give hackers codenames.
techcrunch.comAug 8, 2026 11:00 AM
Musician and entrepreneur Tom Vek is building a digital music player, but don’t call it retro
Tom Vek burst onto the scene in 2005 with his album We Have Sound, which garnered a solid 7.6 from the tastemakers of the day over at Pitchfork. His undeniably catchy brand of dancy indietronica landed him an appearance on The OC and placement on the Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack. His follow-up, Leisure Seizure, […]
www.theverge.comby Terrence O’BrienAug 8, 2026 11:00 AM
Your phone's USB-C port does a lot more than just charge - Here's what else it can do
A USB-C port presents a lot of options for data transfer and connecting to accessories. Let's talk about some of the most useful ways to employ your USB-C port.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Anna Washenko)Aug 8, 2026 10:30 AM
Mario Kart 64 in VR is not for the queasy
There are worse ways to kill time than Mario Kart 64 in VR -just don't eat beforehand.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell)Aug 8, 2026 10:30 AM
Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation
A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation.
www.wired.comAug 8, 2026 10:03 AM
The Apple Watch heart rate feature you probably didn't realize existed
Apple has a not-so-obvious heart rate feature that's worth checking out. Here's what it does and how to use it.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Deven McClure)Aug 8, 2026 9:30 AM
The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon
The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.
www.wired.comAug 8, 2026 9:00 AM
Supernatural's head of fitness on rebooting the VR exercise app after leaving Meta
We chatted with Supernatural's Head of Fitness about the company's plans for its VR exercise app.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Devindra Hardawar)Aug 8, 2026 9:00 AM
Is this $450 laptop from an unknown brand too good to be true?
Finding a good laptop under $500 was hard enough before RAMageddon. They nearly always had cheap hardware and underpowered, often outdated chips. That's what made the MacBook Neo so disruptive: It offered great build quality and good-enough performance starting at $599. Windows laptops couldn't touch it. Even though it's gone up to $699, it's still […]
www.theverge.comby Antonio G. Di BenedettoAug 8, 2026 8:00 AM
Here Are the First Images of the Crater Left on the Moon by SpaceX’s Rocket
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. It’s pretty small.
www.wired.comAug 8, 2026 8:00 AM
The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today
My favorite budget laptop, the HP OmniBook 5, has an OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.
www.wired.comAug 8, 2026 7:34 AM
The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success
About 90 percent of the distance driven by Perseverance has been autonomous.
arstechnica.comAug 8, 2026 7:30 AM
Big Walk, retro electronic repairs and other new indie games worth checking out
We're looking forward to Big Walk, ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs, Pigeon: A Love Story and several others this week.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Kris Holt)Aug 8, 2026 7:30 AM
DeepMind’s hurricane breakthrough has surprised weather scientists
Open source WeatherNext model can make accurate predictions with lower-resolution weather data.
arstechnica.comAug 8, 2026 7:05 AM
Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Razer, Asus, Dell, and More
You don’t want any old gaming laptop. Here’s my take on which to get, based on hundreds of hours of testing.
www.wired.comAug 8, 2026 7:01 AM
Xteink X4 Pro Pocket E-Reader Review (2026): Fun but Limited
Xteink’s new X4 Pro e-reader is its best yet, but the lack of an ebook store can be limiting.
www.wired.comAug 8, 2026 6:36 AM
X is replacing revenue sharing with a new original content rewards program
X is retiring its old rewards-sharing program after September 7.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Mariella Moon)Aug 8, 2026 6:31 AM
Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed
Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years.
www.wired.comAug 8, 2026 6:30 AM
Firebird Launches CIS Region’s Largest AI Factory in Armenia
The global buildout of AI infrastructure reached a new milestone today — Firebird, an emerging AI cloud, launched the CIS region’s largest AI factory in Armenia, establishing a new AI computing hub powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing and Dell Technologies high-performance AI infrastructure. Nikol Pashinyan, prime minister of the Republic of Armenia; Zhaslan Madiyev, deputy […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 8, 2026 6:24 AM
How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs
New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off.
www.wired.comAug 8, 2026 6:00 AM
Sensitive Info Goes Into ‘No Reply’ Emails Constantly. This Guy Sees It All
Two security researchers bought cheap domains—including noreply.net and deleteduser.com—and set up email listening services. Hundreds of companies are sending them corporate secrets.
www.wired.comAug 8, 2026 6:00 AM
Hairmax LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex Review: Putting Down New Roots
Hairmax’s LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex took only 90 seconds per treatment, and it produced visible results along my widening part.
www.wired.comAug 8, 2026 5:31 AM
Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like
With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic.
www.wired.comAug 8, 2026 5:00 AM
WhatsApp Gets a Handy @all Feature for Group Chats
A new software update builds on WhatsApp’s group chat chops by adding anonymous polls and introducing an easier way to start a smaller private chat away from the larger group.
www.wired.comAug 8, 2026 5:00 AM
Best Solar Generators for Off-Grid Trips, RVs, and Home Backup
If you want to capture the sun’s power with solar panels, these are the best solar generators I’ve tested.
www.wired.comAug 8, 2026 5:00 AM
OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns
OpenAI said this model, which is still in development, reached its "critical cybersecurity threshold," meaning it could independently identify and carry out cyberattacks against traditionally well-protected real-world systems.
techcrunch.comAug 7, 2026 6:48 PM
Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires
Copernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season.
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 5:48 PM
After Rippling blew millions on AI in months, it built an employee ROI tool
After its own AI usage wake-up call, Rippling this week unveiled AI Spend Console, a product that tracks individual and team employee AI spending.
techcrunch.comAug 7, 2026 5:30 PM
Wacom’s MovinkPad 11 is a fun, midpriced entry point for digital artists
The MovinkPad 11 a versatile little graphics tablet that can help make your wildest digital art dreams come true.
techcrunch.comAug 7, 2026 5:20 PM
Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500
Six deaths reported among screwworm cases, one directly attributed to the flies.
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 5:09 PM
Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks
Researchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.
techcrunch.comAug 7, 2026 5:00 PM
Judge rules Meta caused "public nuisance" and must fund mental health treatment
New Mexico judge orders $567M fund to help address youth mental health crisis.
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 3:49 PM
The ultimate eclipse chase: A Concorde raced against the Moon's shadow
Fitted with telescopes, the plane did our longest imaging of the Sun's corona.
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 3:00 PM
The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About
Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a political Rorschach test.
www.wired.comAug 7, 2026 2:54 PM
Framework customer information was accessed as part of a data breach
Framework's customer database was accessed, but no payment info was released.
www.engadget.comby [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell)Aug 7, 2026 2:37 PM
New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics
19 new maps continue the story from MachineGames' other campaign additions.
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 2:00 PM
DOGE's wild, unverifiable savings claims discredited in US government report
DOGE's inflated "Wall of Receipts": 96% of grant savings unverifiable, GAO says.
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 1:51 PM
OpenAI’s expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem “more alive”
Gurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff.
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 1:36 PM
How snails engineer their slime
Collagen and calcium work in tandem to achieve varying mechanical properties of different kinds of mucus.
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 1:25 PM
Volkswagen plans to win America back with a pickup, report says
There's no evidence the truck will be a cheap EV truck, but what if it were?
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 1:13 PM
The 7 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month
Lanterns, Dark Matter, and the original Star Trek are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.
www.wired.comAug 7, 2026 12:48 PM
Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a browser built for AI agents
Kitesurf is a cloud-hosted browser designed for AI agents instead of people. It uses less computing power than Chromium for common automation tasks, helping developers build browser-based AI agents more efficiently.
techcrunch.comAug 7, 2026 12:16 PM
Computer maker Framework notifies ‘all customers’ of a data breach
Framework told "all" of its customers that hackers accessed their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses in a data breach.
techcrunch.comAug 7, 2026 12:09 PM
Today’s the last day to get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.
techcrunch.comAug 7, 2026 11:52 AM
Trump administration has spent nearly $4B to cancel offshore wind farms
The Trump administration has now convinced developers to abandon 12 offshore wind leases. The latest will cost taxpayers $1.2 billion.
techcrunch.comAug 7, 2026 11:11 AM
Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been
The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.
www.wired.comAug 7, 2026 11:00 AM
Report: White House drafting executive order linking vaccines and autism
Trump determined to link life-saving shots to autism, despite science and political risk.
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 10:41 AM
Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses
The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.
www.wired.comAug 7, 2026 10:13 AM
Our Favorite Fans Are on Sale to Help With Summer Heat Waves (2026)
We’re still in the dog days of summer—keep your cool with deals on the best fans we’ve tested for on the go and at home.
www.wired.comAug 7, 2026 9:56 AM
AI chatbots have failed people in crisis. Can that be fixed?
Clinicians and researchers say AI companies need to open up their safety data.
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 9:49 AM
ByteDance trains massive AI model in bid to rival Anthropic
TikTok owner training a model with 10 trillion parameters.
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 9:29 AM
The world's biggest solar telescope caught vortexes on the Sun's surface
We expected them to be there, but they had previously been too small to see.
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 9:20 AM
Trump is losing his war on wind power
A court rules that a hold on all wind projects clearly violates the law.
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 8:58 AM
Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best
I tested the best webcams across various prices to find the top option. Here’s what I learned.
www.wired.comAug 7, 2026 7:32 AM
The 5 Best Laptop Power Banks I've Personally Tested (2026)
These powerful, high-capacity portable batteries are the best ones when laptop charging is a priority. All have at least 20,000 mAh, enough to charge most laptops twice.
www.wired.comAug 7, 2026 7:30 AM
Remembering the pre-Google web, when search was an experiment
"Most people have completely forgotten how chaotic it really was."
arstechnica.comAug 7, 2026 7:00 AM
3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware
As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are your best options based on performance and cost.
www.wired.comAug 7, 2026 7:00 AM
Ranking the Best Smart Glasses: Meta, Viture, & More (2026)
This burgeoning wearable tech lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen from the comfort of your very own face.
www.wired.comAug 7, 2026 6:30 AM
The ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t a Movement. It’s a Multibillion-Dollar Grievance Industry
Many young men are driven to resentment and are financially exploited as influencers sell them classes, pills, and the illusion of clout, a new report reveals.
www.wired.comAug 7, 2026 6:30 AM
The Hottest New AI Chatbot Is Just a Guy Answering Your Questions
WIRED spoke with Tucker Bryant, an artist and former Google employee who created ChatTJB to get people to reflect on the “strange moment” we’re in.
www.wired.comAug 7, 2026 6:00 AM
Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best?
Microplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free drip coffee brewers is trying to change this.
www.wired.comAug 7, 2026 5:32 AM
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One of China’s Most Powerful AI Models Has Also Escaped Containment
Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 9:16 PM
Organ donation group accused of trying to take living man's organs faces shutdown
The organization, Network for Hope, "strongly disagrees" with Trump admin's decision.
arstechnica.comAug 6, 2026 6:20 PM
Explosive drone found hovering near Ukrainian cargo aircraft at German airport
Russian attack? Explosive drone targeted parked aircraft at Leipzig airport.
arstechnica.comAug 6, 2026 6:01 PM
Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids
Security researchers tracked and eavesdropped on a WIRED reporter using vulnerabilities in a pink plastic smartwatch. It’s just one piece of a deeply insecure supply chain of GPS-enabled gadgets.
www.wired.comAug 6, 2026 5:35 PM
GeForce NOW Shakes Up August With 26 New Games
August is here, bringing 26 new games for GeForce NOW members. Command the seas in World of Warships: Legends and discover what’s next in the GeForce NOW library, starting with the eight newly added games this week. In addition, GeForce NOW is at the QuakeCon gaming conference this week in Grapevine, Texas, with hands-on experiences […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 6, 2026 9:00 AM
Into the Omniverse: How Open World Models Push the Frontier of Physical AI
In July, NVIDIA joined more than 200 companies and organizations in signing “Open Weights and American AI Leadership,” an open letter arguing that AI leadership will be measured not by any single frontier model but by whether an open ecosystem reaches every sector.
blogs.nvidia.comAug 6, 2026 9:00 AM
NVIDIA and Partners Build in America, for America
NVIDIA and its partners are investing in American manufacturing, supply chains, energy grids and skilled workforces so the U.S. can produce the infrastructure needed for better healthcare, breakthrough scientific discovery, stronger industrial productivity and global technology leadership.
blogs.nvidia.comAug 5, 2026 9:00 AM
NVIDIA Joins NSF State and Regional AI Hubs Program to Expand AI Research and Education Across the US
NVIDIA is participating in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs program, an effort launching today to expand access to the advanced computing, data, software and expertise needed for AI-enabled research and education. Consistent with the aims of the Genesis Mission, the program will support state and multistate groups […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 4, 2026 12:00 PM
NVIDIA Alpamayo 2 Super, the Frontier Open Model for Robotaxis and Autonomous Vehicles, Now Available for Commercial Use
For robotaxis and other autonomous vehicles (AVs), the hardest problems aren’t the everyday scenarios. They’re the rare, complex situations that are difficult to anticipate and train for. Handling these long‑tail events takes more than just object detection and motion prediction. AVs must understand the situation, reason about cause and effect, choose the right action and […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 4, 2026 11:00 AM
As AI Increases Demands on Memory, Storage Steps Up
Surging AI demands are driving the need for massive datasets and context windows that burst past the confines of system memory. But rising needs aren’t met by simply adding more storage capacity. What’s needed is useful, grounded insights from AI factories and efficient, secure storage architectures that enable those insights. At this week’s Future of […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 4, 2026 11:00 AM
AI Leaders Propose SAFE Guidelines for Cybersecurity Transparency
Members of the Open Secure AI Alliance — now more than 120 organizations strong — are developing new guidelines to strengthen agentic AI cybersecurity as the annual Black Hat conference begins in Las Vegas today. The Linux Foundation today shared a Request for Comments on Shared AI Findings Exchange (SAFE), a proposed set of guidelines […]
blogs.nvidia.comAug 4, 2026 9:00 AM
Best in Class: Stream PC Games and Study on the Same Laptop With GeForce NOW
Back to school means balancing assignments, deadlines and downtime. GeForce NOW makes it easy to have it all. With cloud gaming, everyday laptops used for class can also become GeForce RTX-powered gaming setups. When it’s time to switch from studying to gaming, members can jump into Halo: Campaign Evolved, as GeForce NOW is bringing one […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 30, 2026 9:00 AM
Powerful Compute So Compact, It’s Clutch — Build AI Anywhere With NVIDIA Jetson
As a discerning AI investor who values style and substance, Sarah Guo knows this season’s standout accessory isn’t the latest designer purse — but what’s inside it. In a recent video, Guo, founder of AI-native venture capital firm Conviction and co-host of the AI podcast No Priors, highlighted how the NVIDIA Jetson platform for edge […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 28, 2026 11:00 AM
Industry Leaders Unite in Open Secure AI Alliance for AI Safety and Security
Open source software is a critical pillar of the global economy. It underpins cloud computing, financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, government and internet services by making technology accessible and observable to communities of experts. Cybersecurity is among the top three beneficiaries of open source software. The Open Secure AI Alliance — building on the leadership of […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 27, 2026 5:00 AM
NVIDIA Harnesses Vera CPU to Speed Up Design of Next-Generation CPUs and GPUs
The complexity of modern chip design continues to grow as engineering teams work to develop increasingly sophisticated CPUs, GPUs and AI systems. To help meet that challenge, NVIDIA is collaborating with industry leaders Cadence and Synopsys to optimize critical electronic design automation (EDA) applications for the NVIDIA Vera CPU. NVIDIA is now deploying Vera across […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 26, 2026 8:45 PM
At AI Summit, South Korea Outlines Its AI Future With NVIDIA and Partners
At this week’s AI Summit in San Francisco, South Korean President Jae Myung Lee and some of the country’s top business leaders and researchers are meeting with NVIDIA and ecosystem partners to chart Korea’s AI progress. Building on NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to Korea last month, this week’s discussions and announcements advance […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 24, 2026 12:34 AM
GeForce NOW Sets Sail With ‘Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame’ Joining the Cloud
Lock in and load up the cloud. GFN Thursday brings fresh updates and new adventures, all ready to play without waiting for downloads. Set sail in Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame and charge in Battlefield 6 Season 4 both launching major content for members this week. Then revisit Capcom legends like Breath of […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 23, 2026 9:00 AM
NVIDIA AI Supercomputer Comes Online at Naval Postgraduate School
NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang today visited the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, to commission an NVIDIA DGX GB300 system — bringing one of the world’s most powerful AI platforms fully online for the students, researchers and faculty at the U.S. military’s flagship graduate university. “Our nation depends on our men and women […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 22, 2026 10:00 PM
NVIDIA Open Sources First GPU-Accelerated Medical Physics Simulation Framework
Before a healthcare robot can be useful in the real world, it has to learn how the physical world pushes back. Anatomy varies. Instruments bend, press, slip and interact with tissue. Imaging can be noisy or incomplete. And the rare, edge scenarios developers most need to understand don’t appear on schedule. That creates one of […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 22, 2026 9:00 AM
Built in Fort Worth: Wistron Opens Advanced Manufacturing Plant to Produce NVIDIA AI Systems
The AI era runs on AI infrastructure. Many of these advanced systems are built and tested in Texas. Wistron opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility today in Fort Worth — a 324,000-square-foot greenfield plant producing superchips at the heart of some of the world’s most capable AI systems. In front of an audience of Wistron […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 21, 2026 6:35 PM
NVIDIA Vera Rubin Driving Performance Per Watt, Lowest Token Cost for Partners Worldwide
NVIDIA Vera Rubin is here, and it’s going gigascale. Vera Rubin NVL72 production is ramping up with racks running at partners CoreWeave, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Nebius. Spanning 350+ factory sites in 30 countries, Vera Rubin has the largest, most mature rack-scale supply chain ever assembled to meet customer compute demand. […]
blogs.nvidia.comJul 21, 2026 11:36 AM
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