Startups face more exit options â and more uncertainty â than ever before. Thatâs why weâre bringing this essential conversation to the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27â29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West. Whether youâre already eyeing a liquidity event or just starting to scale, this is your chance to hear […]
WaveForms, founded just eight months ago, last raised $40 million in a round led by Andreessen Horowitz that valued the company at $160 million pre-money, per PitchBook data.Â
Hilary Swank’s toughest opponent yet? A travel day with her toddlers.
The Million Dollar Baby actress—who shares 2-year-old twins Aya and Ohm with husband Philip Schneider—gave fans a rare look at...
Googleâs apparent quest to bring AI features across all of its apps has just extended to one of its most mundane: Google Finance. The company announced on Friday that itâs testing a ânew, AI-powered Google Finance,â chatbot included. The revamp, which will roll out in the US in the coming weeks, will let you ask […]
No matter the genre or location, these gadgets will upgrade your experience.
Released as part of a new collection of smartphone, tablet, and earbud cases celebrating the Mauritshuis museum collection in The Hague, Netherlands, Casetifyâs new AirPods Max accessory can turn you into a 360-year-old work of art. Made from a âsilk-like textile,â according to Designboom, the headphone coverâs fabric has been finished with a pleated design […]
For the uninitiated, watching a Jeffrey Epstein truther such as Laura Loomer have such influence over the White House's decisions is nothing short of baffling. ABC News attributes "the ouster of at least 15 individuals from Trump's second administration" to Loomer's influence - partially, at least. For Washington veterans who grew up in quote-unquote normal […]
Users will now be able to research their financial questions with AI, access advanced charting tools, and get real-time data and news.
There’s nothing upside down about Mason Dye’s relationship news.
The Stranger Things star—who plays Jason Carver on the Netflix series—and his longtime love Carmen Joiner are engaged.
Indeed,...
Greg has a substantial net worth thanks to his television career. Learn his background and find out how much money he makes here.
Tesla is dissolving the team that was developing its Dojo supercomputer, according to Bloomberg. The change, which reportedly includes the departure of Dojo head Peter Bannon, marks a notable shift away from using in-house technology to train the AI models powering Teslaâs self-driving features and its Optimus humanoid robot. Tesla CEO Elon Musk first introduced […]
These WIRED-tested hearing aids are affordable alternatives to prescription devices. No doctor’s appointment necessary.
Here's the tricky part about assessing an AI system's deception rate: if the system is really good at deceiving you, you might not notice. This week on The Vergecast, Adi Robertson and Alex Heath join me to discuss the launch of GPT-5 and GPT-OSS⦠and the strange charts we saw along the way. GPT-5 is […]
Marina Galperina is a senior tech editor at The Verge who works with staff writers and freelancers on reports and theme weeks. She recently started a new newsletter called The Stepback, which breaks down one essential story from a writer of the week every Sunday. (From Marina: âPlease subscribe!â) During a recent discussion of Labubus […]
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Trinity Rodman once again proved she’s Ben Shelton’s biggest fan and supporter after the tennis player snagged his first ATP Masters 1000 title with his win at Canada’s...
The latest viral toy has led to an unfortunate La-break-in.
As Labubus continue to fly off the shelves, both in person and virtually, one Los Angeles store shared that a group of burglars had...
A pair of hackers found that a vape detector often found in high school bathrooms contained microphones—and security weaknesses that could allow someone to turn it into a secret listening device.
These power tools may not be the best tools for the job, but the attractive designs may inspire you to fix that ol’ gadget.
Openvibe, an app for tracking the open social web in one place, now supports RSS.
Gina settled her lawsuit against Lucasfilm and its parent company, Disney, nearly four years after her firing from 'The Mandalorian.' Learn about the actress here.
Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.
Kara Kay is expanding her tribe.
The Survivor alum—who placed fourth on the reality show's 37th season David vs. Goliath back in 2018 after The White Lotus creator Mike White defeated her in a...
The people in Kelley Mack’s life are still reeling from her loss.
Following The Walking Death actress’ death on Aug. 2 at the age of 33 following a battle with a type of cancer called diffuse...
Short answer: There’s a drivetrain on it! We go over the battery, sensors, and other components that make your electric bicycle go.
If you're a cat or dog mom, you know how annoying it can be to clear your home of pet hair, no matter how much you love your fur baby.
Enter the Chom Chom pet hair remover, which makes pet hair...
The perfect kitchen companions, these versatile blenders can whip up breakfasts, dips, milkshakes, cocktails, and everything in between.
While Microsoft was busy updating Copilot yesterday with OpenAI's new GPT-5 model, it also quietly launched Copilot 3D. It's a free-to-use feature that can transform a regular 2D image into a 3D model that can then be used in game creation, animation, 3D printing, VR / AR, and much more. Copilot 3D just needs a […]
In an age of wavering consensus and widening divisions, music reflects the times more than ever. One factor missing from the discussion of this year’s song of the summer? The Donald Trump of it all.
If you think your summer closet is ready, sorry babe, it’s not. Linen is the unsung hero of every cute and casual hot-weather outfit, and we found the breeziest styles under $75.
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This Modern Family star is embracing a new chapter.
Though she was known as Aubrey Anderson-Emmons while portraying Lily on the beloved sitcom, the 18-year-old has changed her moniker to Frances...
CFO Lin Tao mentioned Sonyâs beleaguered phone brand at the companyâs recent financial results presentation, calling it “a very important business for us,” according to CNET Japan. You could have fooled me. Sonyâs last two Xperia 1 flagships have skipped the US market entirely, and it appears to be pulling back in Europe too. It […]
If you’ve been waiting to refresh your activewear drawer, now’s your chance. Athleta’s Summer Sale is officially on, and nearly everything is up to 50% off, including bestselling leggings for $49,...
Tyreek Hill’s estranged wife, Keeta Vaccaro, is detailing a “scary” incident involving the couple’s 8-month-old daughter, Capri. “Last night was scary,” Vaccaro captioned an Instagram post on Thursday, August 7, showing little Capri sitting on a hospital bed. “Capri started feeling warm, super sleepy, and just not herself. I called @drjaredmiami, and within minutes, he […]
We might finally see the first iPhone browsers built on top of third-party engines now that Japanese regulators have taken up the issue. Appleâs malicious compliance in the EU has so far prevented Chrome, and its Blink engine, for example, from coming to iOS, but recently published guidelines related to Japanâs Smartphone Act could change […]
Leave it to our forever inspiration, Taylor Swift, to rock the ideal summer dress look that has us desperately searching for a similar style. Sadly, by the power of Swift, her exact dress is sold out. No matter — we found plenty of dress styles on Amazon that nail the same feminine look at a […]
Brooke Hogan is offering to pay for an autopsy on her late father Hulk Hogan’s body, citing “questions” about the circumstances of his death. “I’m glad to see that my dad has not been cremated and that Sky [Daily, Hulk’s widow] is waiting because of family questions,” Brooke, 37, wrote in an Instagram Stories post […]
In a new executive order, the US president has called on federal regulators to investigate and punish banks for alleged discrimination against conservatives and certain types of business.
We definitely can't chill for a sec over this news.
More than two decades after its release, Freaky Friday is getting a sequel. Again.
The version released on Aug. 6, 2003 was actually a remake of...
Sharon Osbourne revealed that her late husband Ozzy Osbourne shared touching comments about his fans prior to his death. In an interview with Pollstar that was published on Tuesday, August 5, but took place on July 17, Sharon shared Ozzy’s remarks about his fans following Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert. The gig, […]
Ciara is embracing the way her body changed after welcoming children into the world. Posting via Instagram on Thursday, August 7, Ciara, 39, showed off her stretch marks that she obtained after giving birth to her four kids. (Ciara shares Future Zahir, 11, with ex Future and Sienna, 8, Win, 5, and Amora, 19 months […]
Robert Keele said this week that he has stepped down as xAI’s head of legal after just over a year, saying he wants to spend more time with his children. In his announcement, Keele also acknowledged “daylight between our worldviews” with boss Elon Musk, who hasn’t commented on Keele’s exit. “I love my two toddlers […]
The day before the launch of GPT-5, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman surprised employees with a message in the company's Slack. "As we mentioned a few weeks ago, we have been looking at comp for our technical teams given the movement in the market," wrote Altman, according to a copy of the message that was shared […]
Cassie has resurfaced on social media following the high-profile trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs earlier this year. Since testifying at the music mogul’s trial in May, Cassie, 38, has gone on to welcome her third child with husband Alex Fine and kept largely out of the limelight in the months since. The singer shared her […]
Fashion and lifestyle influencer Bridget Bahl shared an update on her breast cancer journey in an emotional post. Sharing the update via Instagram on Wednesday, August 6, Bahl appeared alongside her husband Michael Chiodo as she revealed details of the latest development as she continues to battle the disease. “So we have an update, I finally […]
Tyreek Hill’s daughter Capri is doing well after a health scare.
The NFL star’s 8-month-old was taken to the hospital after her mom Keeta Vaccaro contacted the child’s pediatrician Dr. Jared...
The stress of clocking into work is enough on its own. Constantly worrying about what to wear every day adds even more pressure. That’s where comfortable work pants come in handy. Thousands of Amazon shoppers “absolutely love” these petite-friendly, wide-leg trousers because they combine style and comfort. Raved by reviewers as “comfy and flattering,” these […]
Cassie Ventura is back on social media.
The "Me & U" singer returned to Instagram Aug. 7, nearly three months after giving birth to her and husband Alex Fine's third baby, as well as testifying in...
Kelly Clarkson kept her children front of mind while navigating her late ex-husband Brandon Blackstock‘s secret cancer battle, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “Even though they went through an acrimonious divorce, Kelly made a conscious decision to protect Brandon’s privacy until the very end for the sake of their family,” the source explains. “He’d […]
There’s nothing easy about The Real Housewives of Orange County’s vacation to the Big Easy. While watching the Thursday, August 6, episode of Bravo’s hit reality show, viewers were treated to a preview of next week’s episode where Tamra Judge decides to briefly leave New Orleans and quit the show halfway through the cast’s trip. […]
Andy Cohen called out Martina Navratilova for making “ill-informed” remarks about surrogacy. The TV personality, 57, slammed the tennis star, 68, for her controversial comments on the Tuesday, August 5 episode of Sirius XM’s “Andy Cohen Live.” Cohen’s two children, son Benjamin, 6, and daughter, Lucy, were both welcomed via surrogacy and he took issue […]
Kate Gosselin has got all her children’s hands on deck.
The Jon & Kate Plus 8 alum responded to a fan who pointed out an eyebrow-raising hand replica displayed on the archway of a door in her...
The penultimate episode of And Just Like That might have left some big hints about Carrie’s future. During the Thursday, August 7, episode of the HBO Max series, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) helps Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) prepare to host Thanksgiving by placing an order for (too many) pies at a bakery in her old neighborhood. […]
Jack Nicholson’s grandson, Sean Knight Nicholson, has been arrested for domestic violence. Sean, 29, was booked in Los Angeles for a felony on Tuesday, August 5, according to police records viewed by Us Weekly. He was released that same day with a bail of $50,000. Sean is scheduled to appear in court later this month […]
Rena Sofer is saying goodbye to the West Coast.
The General Hospital star, who plays band manager Lois Cerullo on the ABC soap opera, announced she's moving out of Los Angeles after nearly 35...
Ozzy Osbourne was overwhelmed by the love of his fans.
Shortly before the Black Sabbath frontman’s death from a heart attack on July 22 at the age of 76, wife Sharon Osbourne took a moment to...
Bold and the Beautiful’s original Ridge Forrester, Ronn Moss, is proudly embracing his gray locks. “Since I let my natural grey hair go wild recently for the western movie I shot in May, I’ve been loving it,” Moss, 73, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, August 3, alongside a snap of his new look. “What do […]
Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott are proving they can build a life together without rushing to tie the knot.
In fact, the couple—who began dating in 2019 and got engaged in August 2023 while on...
Ever since matching sets entered the chat, I haven’t been able to wear anything else when I travel. They make me feel put together but still super comfortable, which is why I even wear them while...
Aside from his Hollywood stardom, Brad Pitt has a close relationship with some of his family members. Brad was born in December 1963 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, but his family later relocated to Springfield, Missouri, when he was young. His parents, William Pitt and Jane Etta Pitt, also share son Doug Pitt and daughter Julie Pitt […]
Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen kept their romance quiet to start in May 2023 before announcing their engagement less than two years later. Allen was linked to Steinfeld just weeks after eagle-eyed fans noticed in April 2023 that his longtime girlfriend Brittany Williams unfollowed him on social media. Williams proceeded to wipe her Instagram clean of […]
Kelly Clarkson has put her family first amid ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s private cancer battle, with a source shedding light into how she’s been coping. “Kelly’s work schedule has been difficult over the last few months as she needed to take care of her kids,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “She needed the time off […]
Eric Rosenbrook and Leida Margaretha’s love story is anything but simple. Ever since they made their TV debut on season 6 of 90 Day Fiancé in 2018, Eric and Leida have allowed fans a front-row seat into their relationship. It all began when Eric met his future wife on an international dating site. Despite Leida […]
Beverley Mitchell got candid about her recent moments of self-doubt and body image issues while explaining her recent uptick in social media filters. “Hey guys, you’ve probably noticed that a few of my videos have all had filters on it and I’m just going to be honest,” Mitchell, 44, said in an Instagram video posted on […]
Macaulay Culkin is giving away on-set secrets like it’s Christmas.
The Home Alone star cleared up some of the rumors that have circulated the 1990 movie for decades, including how he used his...
Spreadsheets, Slack messages, and files linked to an alleged group of North Korean IT workers expose their meticulous job-planning and targeting—and the constant surveillance they're under.
Jennifer Aniston‘s off-duty looks are all about comfort. When asked about her favorite shoes, she told E!, “If I’m not working, I’m in flip-flops or sneakers.” The sneaker she reaches for? The New Balance 237. Right now, you can score her favorite pair on sale for just $60 — but only for a limited time. […]
You know her, you love her, it’s the Laneige lip sleeping mask. Now, you can score the icon and legend beauty treatment for a rare 30% off at Amazon.
This is a huge deal, since this fan-favorite...
Less than three years after his arrest on four counts of first-degree murder and one felony count of burglary in the University of Idaho murders, convicted killer Bryan Kohberger’s early life is coming into focus. Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences plus 10 years without the possibility of parole after breaking into a […]
Ciara is having a body party.
The "Level Up" singer recently bared the scars left over from her pregnancies with kids Future Zahir, 11, Sienna Princess, 8, Win Harrison, 5, and Amora Princess, 19...
Jason Kelce and father Ed Kelce are mourning a loss.
Less than a week after Ed’s girlfriend Maureen Maguire died at the age of 74, he was joined by the former Philadelphia Eagles center and his...
The disbanding of Teslaâs Dojo efforts follows the departure of around 20 workers, who left the automaker to start their own AI company dubbed DensityAI focused on data center services for industries.
George Clooney and Adam Sandler take an epic road trip through Europe in their upcoming movie, Jay Kelly. Fresh off the huge success of his long-awaited sequel Happy Gilmore 2 in July 2025, Sandler’s next project is a complete change in pace. The bittersweet comedy-drama Jay Kelly, which comes from Netflix and acclaimed filmmaker Noah […]
Looking for comfortable lounge pants when you have wider hips can be challenging. That’s where these elevated, barrel-style lounge pants come to the rescue. Soft, lightweight and endlessly versatile, these cozy-chic pants are just what your late summer and early fall wardrobe needs! Since they’re made with a slouchy fit, the bottoms aren’t tight around […]
Ariana Grande lifted the spirit of a young Wicked fan who is battling stage IV cancer with a sweet package and a special message. Kid influencer Brielle Bird, known online as Brie Stronger Than Cancer, took to Instagram on Wednesday, August 6, to share a video in which she showed off the package she received […]
The Baby-Sitters Club inspired fans to run their own day camps, form lifelong friendships and become mini entrepreneurs — and decades later, viewers are still enthralled with the cast. The 1995 film, which is based on the Baby-Sitters Club books, follows the lives of seven middle school–aged girls who create a daycare camp for kids. […]
All the dolls are dolling this year.
As PopSmart’s viral Labubu toys continue to take over social media, Disney created their own adorable plushies to keep collectors—and their bags—busy this...
Nicki Minaj got real about how difficult it is to recreate the balancing pose she did in 2013 that has since become the basis for the viral stiletto challenge. Minaj, 42, took to Instagram on Wednesday, August 6, to see if she still can balance in her stiletto heels while squatting down. In the Reel, […]
The Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Jacqueline Laurita and her husband, Christopher Laurita, were ordered to pay a massive $760,000 judgment after blowing off a lawsuit, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On July 3, a New Jersey judge entered a default judgment against Jacqueline, 55, and Christopher, 55, after they failed to respond to […]
Jason Kelce and wife Kylie Kelce showed their support for his dad, Ed Kelce, at the funeral of partner Maureen Maguire. In a photo obtained by TMZ, Jason, 37, was spotted wearing a pair of black pants and a button-up shirt with a black tie while walking alongside Kylie, 33, who donned a black dress […]
Jenny Han wants fans to know that there's still plenty of blank space for Taylor Swift tracks to fill in season three of The Summer I Turned Pretty.
While Taylor's 2022 track "You're Losing Me"...
Beverley Mitchell is placing her insecurities on the altar.
The 7th Heaven alum shared a vulnerable update about her recent social media usage and the reason she felt the urge to hide behind an...
During its big GPT-5 livestream on Thursday, OpenAI showed off a few charts that made the model seem quite impressive â but if you look closely, some graphs were a little bit off. In one, ironically showing how well GPT-5 does in âdeception evals across models,â the scale is all over the place. For âcoding […]
The Browser Company â the makers of the Arc browser â just launched a $20 per month subscription to its new AI-powered web browser, Dia, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. The new Dia Pro subscription comes with unlimited access to the browserâs chat feature, which lets you ask questions about the content in your tabs. […]
Catherine Zeta-Jones just proved that the right shoe is all it takes to serve main character energy. The Tony Award-winning actress stepped out in bold red stilettos that instantly turned heads — and we found a $41 version that serves the same star power. Spotted in New York City, the movie star looked like a total […]
Rocket Lab is taking the concept of an 'end-to-end' space company to new heights with a forthcoming acquisition.
The Pitt family mourned the loss of its matriarch, Jane Etta Pitt, in August 2025. Learn about Brad's late mother here.
Katie Thurston is killing former Bachelorette contestant Cody Menk with kindness — and comedy — in her latest social media clapback. “Remember this guy from my season? Me either,” Thurston, 34, quipped via her Instagram Story on Wednesday, August 6, sharing a photo of Menk, 32, during his time on her season of The Bachelorette. […]
You may be familiar with white noise, but what about pink noise, or brown noise? WIRED’s sleep expert walks you through the rainbow of benefits for bedtime.
Coding assistant startups are highly unprofitable, says a source familiar with Windsurf financials.
Joan Vassos calmed the internet’s worries about why fiancé Chock Chapple is not with her during her European vacation. “Hi everybody! I’ve been doing some really fun posts ‘cause I’m on a cruise in the Mediterranean with my friend Nancy,” the Golden Bachelorette, 62, said in an Instagram video on Wednesday August 6. “We are […]
It's a brand new day for Zendaya.
The Spider-Man: No Way Home star has officially added shoe designer to her resume after co-creating a new sneaker with her longtime stylist Law Roach and Swiss...
Anderson Cooper is going full-beard ahead.
While the CNN anchor is known for his signature silver hair, he debuted a new look while on hiatus from the news network: a shock of silver...
Reba McEntire and Narvel Blackstock’s 2015 split was not only the end of a 26-year marriage — it was also the disillusionment of a business empire. The former couple got together in the mid 1980s while Blackstock was working as McEntire’s tour manager. (The “Fancy” singer became a stepmother to her husband’s three children — […]
Long before meeting Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Blackstock found himself thrust into the music industry. After watching his father, Narvel Blackstock, find success as a manager for several high-profile musicians, Brandon decided to follow in his dad’s footsteps and work for various musicians at Starstruck Entertainment. According to the company’s website, Starstuck Entertainment manages several successful […]
Zach Bryan heard ex-girlfriend Brianna LaPaglia needed to get her nails done, so he needed to get his nails done. LaPaglia, 26, took to TikTok on Wednesday, August 6, to share what she was doing to prepare for her upcoming reality show Barstool Beach House. “So I leave for my other reality TV show tomorrow […]
Kelly Clarkson is gearing up for her return as the host of The Kelly Clarkson Show season 7. NBC confirmed in December 2024 that Clarkson’s eponymous talk show would be coming back for the 2025-2026 television season. “Kelly Clarkson is a national treasure. We couldn’t wait to announce another season of The Kelly Clarkson Show, […]
Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson have Us swooning over their latest Naked Gun promo video. Neeson, 73, and Anderson, 58, enjoyed buckets of popcorn as they sat in a movie theater together in the video shared by The Naked Gun’s official Instagram page on Wednesday, August 6. One clip showed Anderson resting her head on […]
Laptops are great, but sometimes itâs simply just more convenient to use a tablet like the iPad Air. The Airâs easier to carry, after all, and still powerful enough to handle everything from streaming to taking notes and reading. And right now, the latest version of the Air is down to a new low price. […]
During their seven-year marriage, piece by piece, Brandon Blackstock gave Kelly Clarkson the stability she craved as a kid.And though they ultimately split in 2020—finalizing their divorce two...